Obituaries
Tommy James Hughes
Nov 21, 2021
Tommy James Hughes, age 39 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Sunday, November 21, 2021 at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on September 27, 1982 the son of James and Tina (Dixon) Hughes.
Survivors include his father, James Hughes of Whitley City, Kentucky; mother, Tina (Dixon) Hughes of Monticello, Kentucky; brother,...
Rocky Lee Owens
Nov 13, 2021
Rocky Lee Owens passed from this life on November 13, 2021 at the age of 64. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on May 3rd of 1957 to the late Patsy Leon Owens. He lived most of his life in the Beulah Heights community of McCreary County and was recently a resident at Signature Healthcare in Pine Knot.
Rocky is preceded...
Bobby Joe Sellers
Nov 4, 2021
Bobby Joe Sellers, 78, of Elizabethtown, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Robinbrooke Senior Living. He was a native of Marshes Siding, Kentucky and a member of Rineyville Baptist Church. He retired as the owner and operator of Custom Cornices Etc. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, where he served his Country for six years during the Vietnam Era....
Ellen Goodin
Oct 30, 2021
Ester Ellen Goodin, age 76 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Saturday, October 30, 2021 at her home. She was born in Sawyer, Kentucky on August 9, 1945 the daughter of the late Lawrence and Lettie (Perry) Spradlin. Ellen was the owner of Goodin’s Discount, a member of the Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to church, singing gospel...
REV. ROBERT GRANVILLE GILREATH
Oct 29, 2021
Reverend Robert Granville Gilreath, age 90, died Friday, October 29th, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.
Robert was born May 24th, 1931 in Bear Wallow, Kentucky to Leslie and Maudie Gilreath. Robert married Mable Jarvis on December 19th, 1956, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Together they were blessed with the lights of Robert’s life, his four daughters,...
George William Whitehead
Oct 24, 2021
George William Whitehead, age 80, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born in Worley, Kentucky, on February 2, 1941, to the late Denton and Ethel Ross Whitehead. George drove a garbage truck for Scott Solid Waste. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed being outdoors at Rock Creek and in the mountains, but...
Butler Eugene Waters
Oct 23, 2021
Butler Eugene Waters, age 82, husband of Annemarie Rohrl Waters passed away October 23, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born March 27, 1939 at Whitley City, Kentucky, son of the late Butler J. Watters, and Margie (King) Watters, McCreary County, Kentucky.Butler retired from U.S. Army, 20 years Honorable Service Combat Veteran with the Black...
Leslie Douglas Patterson II
Oct 23, 2021
Leslie Douglas Patterson II, age 55, of Gosport, IN., passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021, in Indianapolis, IN. He was born in Indianapolis, IN., on August 12, 1966, to the late Leslie Douglas Patterson Sr., and Regina Kay Patterson. Leslie served his Country by serving in the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division. Leslie is survived by his daughter, Megan...
Donald Lee Perry
Oct 22, 2021
Donald Lee Perry, age 58 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died October 22, 2021 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on October 16, 1963 the son of Hiram and Goldie (Manning) Perry. Donald had worked in construction for Dana Phillips Construction and Wade Privett. He enjoyed watching wrestling, helping other,...
Richard Harold Sumner
Oct 21, 2021
Richard Harold Sumner, age 73 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky, son of the late Edwin and Nora (Perry) Sumner, died Thursday, October 21, 2021 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on July 15, 1948 the son of the late Edwin and Nora (Perry) Sumner. Richard was a member of the...
Patricia Arlene Smith
Oct 21, 2021
Patricia Arlene Smith, age 56 years, of London, Kentucky died Thursday, October 21, 2021 at her home.
She was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on November 4, 1964 the daughter of Thurman and Thelma (Taylor) Keith. Patricia had worked as a hostess at the Cumberland Falls State Park. Her greatest enjoyment in life were her grandchildren. Her father, Thurman Keith;...
Barbara Ann Stephens
Oct 19, 2021
Barbara Ann Stephens, age 60 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky, wife of Mike Stephens, died Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 19, 1961 the daughter of John Frank and Lucy Ann (Young) Hill. Barb had been manager at the Dollar General Store in Huntsville, Tennessee, and...
Daphne Renee Loze
Oct 19, 2021
Daphne Loze’s life didn’t come to an end with her death, but began her eternal life to worship the Lord. Daphne passed away on October 19, 2021, at the age of 49 after a courageous battle with pneumonia, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to carry her legacy of living their lives to honor the Most High.
Daphne was born...
Timothy Lee West
Oct 16, 2021
Timothy Lee West, age 46 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Saturday, October 16, 2021 at his home.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on December 10, 1974 the son of Richard West and Dora (Bryant) West. Tim had worked as a contract labor being able to do anything that was needing done. Hunting, fishing, ginseng, and anything outdoors was...
Elmer Allen Troxell
Oct 16, 2021
Elmer Allen Troxell, age 74 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Saturday, October, 16, 2021 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Yamacraw, Kentucky on January 1, 1947 the son of Earl Troxell and Audrey (Tucker) Troxell Gregory. Elmer worked 10 years as a coal miner, as a night watchman for Scotty Morris at...
Louise DeLaughter
Oct 12, 2021
Louise DeLaughter, age 62 of Whitley City, Kentucky, left this life, Tuesday, October 12 2021, at Corbin Medical Center.
She was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana, on July 26, 1959. She is the daughter of Bonnie Lee Barber. She spent her life devoted to her family raising four sons and then raising four grandchildren. She loved cooking, reading, watching birds and...
Brenda Gail Lewis
Oct 11, 2021
Brenda Gail Lewis, age 66 of Stearns, Kentucky died Monday, October 11, 2021at the Medical Center Bowling Green, Kentucky.
She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on December 17, 1954 the daughter of Nelson and Alice (Richardson) Garland. Brenda was a homemaker, and her greatest joy in life were her grandchildren.
Her parents; son Raymond King; brothers, John Roscoe Garland, Donnie...
Robert Glen Carter
Oct 10, 2021
Robert Glenn Carter of Whitley City, Kentucky passed away October 10, 2021 at his home. He was 94 years, 9months, and 10 days old. Visitation will be at the McCreary County Funeral Home Wednesday, October 13 from 3:30pm-5:30pm. A private service for the family will be held at the Carter Family Cemetery with Bro. Harry Watters officiating. Born December 24,...
Loyd Dawson Perry
Oct 10, 2021
Loyd Dawson Perry, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died October 10, 2021 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Honeybee, Kentucky on September 20, 1946 the son of Charles and Laura (Cox) Perry. Loyd had worked for Cumberland Falls State Park in the warehouse and maintenance. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, but his family was...
Patricia Agnes Perry
Oct 10, 2021
Patricia Agnes Perry, age 75, of Fostoria, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021. She was born May 31, 1946 in Tiffin to the late Arthur Peter and Dorothy Mae (Munro) Hohman. She married Johnnie Q. Perry on March 23, 1976 in Fostoria and he survives in Fostoria. Also surviving are three children, Martha (Craig) Price, Parkers Lake, KY., Stewart Michael...