Obituaries

Charlene Bryant
Jun 2, 2021
Charlene Bryant, age 51 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Wednesday, June 2, 2021 in Whitley City.
She was born in Sommerville, New Jersey on June 5, 1969 the daughter of Raymond Leslie and Dorothy Marylea (Hammock) Bryant.
Her parents; brothers, Cody Ray Bryant and Daniel Kelly Bryant; and sisters, Caroldine Bryant and Loretta Marie Bryant precede her in death.
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PATRICK GREENE
May 29, 2021
Patrick Greene, age 68, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021, at his home in Whitley City, Kentucky.
Born October 31, 1952, in Tokyo, Japan, he was the son of the late Jimmie W. Greene and Kyoko Yamamoto.
Surviving family include two sons: Tyler Greene and Samantha, Brian Greene and Kendra, three daughters: Nicole Bryant and Michael, Tashia Roe and Cody...
Jimmy Stephens
May 29, 2021
James Arnold “Jimmy” Stephens, age 81, passed away while surrounded by family on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at his home in Pine Knot, Kentucky.
Jimmy was born in Jellico, Tennessee to the late Arnold Stephens and the late Grace (Creekmore) Stephens on March 12, 1940. He was a member at the Pine Knot Southern Baptist Church where he served...
Sharon Lee Meadows
May 26, 2021
Sharon Lee Meadows, age 64 years, of the Bear Waller Community passed peacefully from this life Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the Baptist Health Corbin.
She was born in Columbus, Ohio August 6, 1956 to Betty Jean (Calhoun) Stephens and Welman Ray. Sharon was a member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, had worked in accounting and was a member...
Gloria Ann Jones
May 25, 2021
Gloria Ann Jones, age 79 years, of Marshes Siding, Kentucky, died Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on August 28, 1941 the daughter of Otto and Clara (Correll) Phillips. Gloria was a homemaker and a member of the Marshes Siding Church of God. Her favorite past times...
Paula Renee Wainscott
May 14, 2021
Paula Renee Wainscott, age 57, of Williamsburg, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at the Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
Paula was the wife of Harry Wainscott. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on January 15, 1964 to the late Richard King and the late Juanita (Dipman) King. As a child Paula attended the Trinity Luther Church...
Gloria Chaffin
May 9, 2021
Gloria Chaffin, age 86, of Canton passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at her residence.
Funeral services are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at the Sosebee Memorial Chapel with Rev. William McClanahan officiating. Interment will follow in Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until...
Jessie Lee Braden
May 9, 2021
Jessie Lee (Neal) Braden, 82, of Cambridge, passed away Sunday (May 9, 2021) at SEORMC.
She was born February 7, 1939 in McCreary County, KY daughter of the late Hobert Esler and Fleda (Moses) Neal.
Jesse was a homemaker, spending time with her family and friends, bingo and peanut butter milkshakes.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in...
Nelda Jones
Apr 29, 2021
Nelda Jones of Whitley City, Kentucky, widow of Robert Larry jones departed this life on April 29, 2021 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Lester Boyatt and Jewel Watters Boyatt.
In addition to her parents, Nelda is preceded in death by one brother, Jim Boyatt and two sisters, June Herring and Wanda Boyatt.
She is survived...
Wilma Jean McHale
Apr 21, 2021
Wilma Jean McHale, age 80 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at the Baptist Health of Corbin.
She was born February 12, 1941 in Beulah Heights, Kentucky the daughter of Willie and Nancy (Stephens) Sumler. Wilma was a homemaker, member of the Beulah Heights Church of God, loved quilting, and was an avid St. Jude’s Donor.
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Mary Frances Keith-Baird
Apr 20, 2021
Mary Frances Keith-Baird, age 77years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born April 7, 1944 in Yamacraw, Kentucky the daughter of Mose Walter and Lillie (Hines) Tucker. Mary had worked as a Post Master Relief for the US Postal Service, was a member of the Marsh Creek...
Richard Dale Vanover
Apr 18, 2021
Richard Dale “Catfish” Vanover, age 65 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Sunday, April 18, 2021 at his home.
He was born November 29, 1955 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Alonzo and Anna Belle (Abbott) Vanover. Rick had worked as a machinist in Indianapolis, was a member of the Indian Creek United Baptist Church, and served his country in the US...
Thelma Joyce Walker
Apr 11, 2021
Thelma Joyce Walker, age 64 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Sunday April 11, 2021 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
She was born January 19, 1957 the daughter of Jennings and Mary Madeline (Strunk) Walker. Thelma enjoyed her pets, watching TV, and listening to music.
Her parents; brother, Johnny Michael Walker; and sister Ruby Rose precede her...
Brandon John Probus
Apr 10, 2021
Brandon John Probus, age 31 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky, died Saturday April 10, 2021 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 22, 1989 the son of Duane Ray Probus II and Kimberly (Nelson) Probus. Brandon had worked in the Telecommunications with Ronnie Shelley, was a member of the Bible...
Helen J. Ball
Apr 8, 2021
Helen J. Ball, age 90 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, wife, of David L. Ball, died April 8, 2021 at her home.
She was born in Woodford County, Kentucky on November 10, 1930 the daughter of Edward and Margaret (Chapman) Wilson. Helen was a superior homemaker and lover of children, and she worshiped with the Church at the Whitley City...
Ricky Cleveland Vanhook
Apr 3, 2021
Ricky Cleveland Vanhook, age 50 years, of Helenwood, Tennessee died Saturday, April 3, 2021.
He was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 21, 1971 the son of Robert and Carol (Douglas) Vanhook.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Gayla Chitwood.
Survivors include his sons, Colby Vanhook (Sarah) of Helenwood, Ricky Vanhook, Jr. of Oneida; and...
Donald Leroy Koon
Apr 1, 2021
Donald Leroy Koon, age 88 years, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at his home in Whitley City, Kentucky.
Donald was born on July 28, 1932 in Marion, Indiana to the late Francis Earl Koon and Francis Madelyn Milner Koon. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Whitley City, he retired from the US Army, where he...
Aleisha Fay Baird
Mar 31, 2021
Aleisha Fay (Rollins) Baird, age 31 years, of Berea, Kentucky, died Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the UK Chandler Medical Center.
She was born June 23, 1989 in Somerset, Kentucky the daughter Gene and Paula (Turner) Rollins. Aleisha had attended the Silerville United Baptist Church, was a homemaker, had worked as a 911 Dispatcher for Whitley County, and was the...