Obituaries
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...
Donna M Astacio
Feb 9, 2022
Donna M. Astacio, age 78 years, of Whitley City, KY., widow of the late Atilo Astacio, died Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY.
She was born in New York on April 1, 1943, the daughter of the late Marie Lossa. She worked as a machine operator in manufacturing and was a member of Eagles...
Dakota "Coty" Gene Upchurch
Feb 3, 2022
Dakota “Coty” Gene Upchurch, age 29 years, of Somerset, Kentucky died Thursday, February 3, 2022 at his home.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on December 2, 1992 the son of Hurstle and Elizabeth (Maynard) Upchurch. Coty enjoyed watching Dino Trucks, Pokémon, playing video games, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family.
His grandparents, Gene and Nola...
William “Tex” Maurice Ramsey
Feb 2, 2022
William “Tex” Ramsey of Union Twp., Ohio passed away on February 2, 2022 at Anderson Mercy Hospital at the age of 78. Tex was born to Ernest and Flora (Waters) Ramsey in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 2, 1943. He was preceded in death by his beautiful Wife Carolyn Ramsey. His Father Ernest Ramsey, Mother, Flora (Waters) Ramsey King and many sisters and...

Ruth Hines
Jan 29, 2022
Ruth Hines, age 72 years, of Monticello, Kentucky, wife of Gale Hines, died Saturday, January 29, 2022 at her home.
She was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on January 30, 1949 the daughter of Dallas and Florence (Piece) Russell. Ruth had worked as a teacher's aide for the McCreary County School System and was a member at the Mt. Assembly...
Frederick Wayne Dick
Jan 26, 2022
Frederick Wayne Dick, age 87, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, January 26 at his home while surrounded by family.
Frederick was the son of the late Walter Dick and the late Marie Dick. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on February 13, 1934. Frederick served in the United States Army and was self employed in construction....