Obituaries

Feb 19, 2021

Kenneth “Cefe” Roger Hill II, age 45 years, of Whitley City, died Friday, February 19, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Hartford, Kentucky on November 28, 1975 the son of Kenneth Roger and Linna G. (Davis) Hill. Kenny was a certified welder for 25 years, and a member of the White Oak Junction United Baptist Church, and his...

Feb 19, 2021

Cathy Lynn Perry, age 52 years, 8 months and 14 days, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died February 19, 2021 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.

She was born in Washington, D.C. on June 25, 1968 the daughter of the late Roy and Jeanette (Adams) Stuart. Cathy enjoyed her pets, camping, playing cards, flower gardening, cross stitching,...

Feb 10, 2021

Bradley Dobbs, age 55 years, of the Slavens Community, died February 10, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on February 19, 1965 the son of Dester and Wilma Jean (Jones) Dobbs.  Bradley had worked as a timber cutter in the log woods, was of the Baptist Faith, enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most of all...

Feb 8, 2021

Feb 8, 2021

Owen D. “Butch” Rowe, Jr., age 69 years, of Stearns, Kentucky, husband of Faye (Keith) Rowe, died Monday, February 8, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Garden City, Kansas on August 4, 1951 the son of Owen D. and Elsie (Bradenburger) Rowe. Butch had been plant manager at ABC, owner of The Roost, and was of the Methodist...

Feb 5, 2021

Alice Marie Murphy, age 78 years, Daughter of the late William Jessie and Betty Lou Griffis Murphy, died Friday, February 5, 2021 at the Hospice of Lake Cumberland Hospital in Somerset, KY.

Alice was born in Robinson, Tennessee on February 6, 1942.  She was a homemaker and a member of Meadows Grove Baptist church.

In addition to her parents, she...

Feb 4, 2021

Feb 3, 2021

Sarah Elizabeth Kennedy Delap, age 39 years, wife of Anthony “Tony” Delap and Daughter of the late Donald and Francis Taylor Kennedy, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky.

Sarah was born in Lorraine, Ohio on June 8, 1981.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed swimming, reading the bible and spending time with her family.

Survivors...

Feb 3, 2021

Lawrence Vanover, Jr., age 60 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, son of the late Lawrence and Elva (Patrick) Vanover, died February 3, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 15, 1960 the son of Lawrence and Elva (Patrick) Vanover. Lawrence had worked in the log woods, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing with the kids.

He...

Feb 1, 2021

Bro. Estel Jones, age 72 years, of the Wolf Ridge Community, of Stearns, Kentucky,  husband of Ruth (Branscum) Jones, died Monday, February 1, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on June 19, 1948, the son of Edward Robert and Ova (Phillips) Jones.  Bro. Estel was saved at an early age and...

Jan 31, 2021

Pauline Keith Sumner, age 73 of Whitley City, KY gained her heavenly wings on Sunday, January 31st, 2021 at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky.  Pauline was born on February 22, 1947 to Reverend Charlie and Evelyn Owens Keith.

She married Bobby Lee Sumner on October 30, 1965 and on the corner of Williamsburg Street they raised their family and became...

Jan 28, 2021

Robert Mitchell Hatfield, age 67 years, of Marshes Siding, Kentucky, died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 16, 1953 the son of Leslie Mitchell Hatfield and Annie (Lynch) Hatfield. Robert was a retired Electronic Technician for the US Army, member of the Marshes Siding Church...

Jan 25, 2021

Betty Jean Dixon, age 81 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Monday, January 25, 2021 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky

She was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky on April 20, 1939 the daughter of Ezra and Dora (King) Slaven. Betty was a homemaker, of the Baptist Faith, enjoyed word search puzzles, crafts, and going to the...

Jan 24, 2021

Sister Nancy Sutton (Sister Mary Terence), a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambéry, passed away on January 24, 2021, at Monsignor Bojnowski Manor in New Britain. Born on October 15, 1930, of the late Charles Edward and Florence Catherine (Quinn) Sutton, Sister Nancy entered the Sisters of St. Joseph on September 8, 1949, celebrating her Profession of...

Jan 21, 2021

Ronald Godsey, age 63 years, of Winfield, Tennessee, husband of Sherri Godsey, died Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Park West Medical Center.

Ronald was born in Oneida, Tennessee on February 25, 1957, the son of the late Goldman and Lillie Coffey Godsey.  He was a self-employed carpenter and machinist.  Ronald was a member of Pioneer Baptist Church.  He was a...

Jan 14, 2021

Sandra L. Hickman, age 67 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 11, 1953 the daughter of George and Ethel (King) Crabtree. Sandy had worked for OVC, the Cumberland Manor and was a member of the Lower Hickory Grove United Baptist...

Jan 10, 2021

Darrell K. Hollars, age 67 years, of the Beech Grove Community, died Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.

He was born in Wayne County, Kentucky on September 19, 1953 the son of Glen and Ruth (Duncan) Hollars. Darrell had worked for the McCreary County Road Department, attended the Old Beech Grove Baptist...

Jan 7, 2021

Edward Reed Yancey, age 60 years, of the Day Ridge Community, died Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.

He was born in Akron, Ohio on October 29, 1960 the son of Arvell Reed and Cassie Geraldine (Owens) Yancey.  Edward was a member of the Day Ridge United Baptist Church, an avid fan of...

Jan 6, 2021

Teresa Lynn Collins, age 47 years, of Somerset, Kentucky, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida TN.

Teresa was born in Somerset, Kentucky on February 17, 1973 the daughter of Danny Collins and Joyce Taylor.  She had worked as a machine operator for Outdoor Venture Corporation in Stearns, KY.

In addition to her...

Jan 4, 2021

Roger Dale Watson, age 72 years, of Marshes Siding, Kentucky, died January 4, 2021 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on September 29, 1948 the son of Elbert and Nancy (Loudermilk) Watson.  Roger had worked as a coal miner and was of the Church of God faith.

He is preceded...