Obituaries
Irene Stephens Becker
Mar 28, 2022
Irene Stephens Becker, faithful Christ-follower and loving mother and grandmother, passed away on March 28, 2022. Irene was the daughter of the late Hobson and Ethel Thomas Stephens, of Whitley City. Irene’s parents instilled in her a deep love of God and all people, as well as the importance of education. Irene lived out those values, and she passed them...
Lendle "Jimmy" Lee Ridner
Mar 11, 2022
Lendle “Jimmy” Lee Ridner, age 75 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Friday March 11, 2022 at his home.
He was born in Jellico, Tennessee on September 30, 1946 the son of Thomas Leonard Ridner and Emma Jean (King) Ridner. Jimmy had retired as a truck driver was the assistant Pastor of Greenwood Freedom Worship. He enjoyed camping, 4-wheeling, riding...
Donna Kay Meadows
Mar 8, 2022
Donna Kay Meadows, age 68 years, of Stearns, Kentucky passed away peacefully at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 with her son, Jonathan and special niece and nephew, Heather and Brian Yancey by her side.
She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on January 24, 1954 the daughter of Joel and Eula (Roberts) King....
Ronzo George Worley
Mar 5, 2022
Ronzo George Worley, age 92 years, of the Mt. View Community, died March 5, 2022 at the Harlan Appalachia Regional Health in Harlan, Kentucky.
He was born in Wolf Creek, Kentucky on March 27, 1929 the son of George Washington and Frona Catherine (Coffey) Worley. Ronzo was a retired Coal Miner; deacon at the Cherokee United Baptist Church where he...
Manford Winchester
Mar 3, 2022
Manford Winchester, age 81 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died March 3, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Beech Grove, Kentucky on August 29, 1940 the son of Clarence and Velva (Dobbs) Winchester. Manford had worked as a truck driver, was a member of the Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church, enjoyed mowing...
BETTY WATERS
Mar 2, 2022
Betty Waters, age 65, of Whitley City, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. in the chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Taylor Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 4:30...
Chester "Boots" Wilson
Feb 28, 2022
Chester “Boots” Wilson, age 73 years, of Monticello, Kentucky died Monday, February 28, 2022 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, Kentucky.
He was born in Honeybee, Kentucky on June 27, 1948 the son of Luther Wilson Jr. and Morene (Bryant) Wilson. He had worked as a molder in a foundry, was of th4e Baptist Faith, enjoyed playing...
Dora Conroy
Feb 26, 2022
Dora Bryant Conroy, widow of James Conroy, age 93 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Hens Nest, Kentucky on November 15, 1928 the daughter of the late Elmer and Truie Vanover Bryant. Dora enjoyed cooking, and sewing but her pride and joy was...
Deloris Cisco
Feb 25, 2022
Deloris Cisco, age 76 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Friday, February 25, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Revelo, Kentucky on December 12, 1945 the daughter of Lee and Mae (Lynch) Watson. Deloris had worked as a caregiver, was a member of the Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church, enjoyed attending Horizon, being...
Patsy Sue Tucker
Feb 25, 2022
Patsy Sue Tucker, age 73 years, of Somerset, Kentucky died Friday, February 25, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
She was born in Huntsville, Tennessee on May 16, 1948 the daughter of Lawrence Jeffers and Christine (Yancey) Duncan. Patsy had been a homemaker, attended the Flat Rock Missionary Baptist Church, enjoyed cooking, grocery shopping, going to the beach, and...
Velma Jo Anderson
Feb 21, 2022
Velma Jo Anderson, age 87 years, of Corbin, Kentucky, widow of David Zane Anderson, died February 21, 2022 at the Signature Health of Hartford.
She was born in Yamacraw, Kentucky on August 14, 1934 the daughter of Earnest and Geneva (Shepherd) Bertram. She was of the Baptist Faith.
Her parents; husband, David Zane Anderson; brother Gerald Bertram; and sister, Anna...
James Edward Hurd
Feb 21, 2022
James Edward Hurd, Age 55, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away February 21, 2022 at his residence.
He was born January 19, 1967, the son of Samuel and Jean Johnson Hurd. He loved spending time with family and friends and doing carpentry work.
His parents and sisters, Donnie Hurd, Margaret Hurd precede him in death.
Survivors include his children, Tambra Mitchell,...
Marie Edna Ross
Feb 20, 2022
Marie Edna (née Baird) Ross, age 93, of Revelo, KY passed from this life at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY on February 20, 2022.Marie was a homemaker, a devoted wife of 69 years, and a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, quilting, and celebrating life with her family. Marie was known for her...
Judy Kay Murphy
Feb 19, 2022
Judy Kay Godsey Murphy, age 60 years, passed from this life Saturday, February 19, 2022 at her home in Somerset, KY.
She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 28, 1961, the daughter of the late Cline and Mossie Geneva King Godsey. She was employed as a Unit Secretary for Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, she enjoyed softball and her dog...
Thelma Marie Lyons
Feb 18, 2022
Thelma Marie Lyons, age 92 years, of the Wiborg Community, widow of James Lyons, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 at her home.
She was born in Alpine, Kentucky on February 1, 1930 the daughter of Elmer and Florence (Souleyrette) Bolin. Thelma had worked as a cook at the McCreary Central High School, was a member of the Marshes Siding...
Clyde "CJ" Tucker, Jr.
Feb 17, 2022
Clyde “CJ” Tucker, age 74 years, of Somerset, Kentucky died Thursday, February 17, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on September 25, 1947 the son of Clyde and Gladys (Keith) Tucker. CJ was of the Baptist faith, had worked as a coal miner and drove a Little Debbie delivery...
Robert Hank Trammell
Feb 17, 2022
Robert “Hank” Trammell, age 67 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Thursday, February 17, 2022 at the Tri-Star Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee.
He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 19, 1954 the son of the late Cliffard and Savannah (Stephens) Trammell Gregory. Hank had worked as a loader for Kentucky Hardwood and was a member of the Cedar...
Betty Jo Walker
Feb 15, 2022
Betty Jo Walker, age 94 years, of Hamilton Ohio died Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the Butler County Care Facility in Hamilton, Ohio.
She was born in Alpine, Kentucky on March 6, 1927 the daughter of Herbert and Effie (Hoff) Beatty. Betty had been an office worker for IBM and Proctor and Gamble, was a member of the Hartwell Baptist...

Darrell Matthew Keith
Feb 10, 2022
Darrell Matthew Keith, 75, husband of Judy Kay Keith passed away February 10, 2022, at his home. He was born in McCreary County on September 7, 1946 to the late Russell and Minnie (Waters) Keith. He was retired from Corman and Associates, enjoyed wood working but, most of all picking guitar and playing music with friends. He is survived by...
Judy Bruce Worley
Feb 9, 2022
Judy Bruce Worley, age 70 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Corbin Kentucky on May 24, 2951 the daughter of Harley Bruce, Jr. and Glenna Lee (Brooks) Bruce. Judy had worked as a Bank Teller for First and Farmers Bank and was of...