Obituaries
Teresa Lynn Collins
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...
Roger Dale Watson
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...
Barbara Vanover
Jan 3, 2021
Barbara Vanover, age 58 years, of the Sawyer Community, widow of Francis Vanover, died Sunday, January 3, 2021 at her home.
She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on April 17, 1962 the daughter of Lincoln and Flora (Spradlin) Campbell. Barbara was a homemaker and enjoyed her flower gardening.
Her parents; husband, Francis Vanover; and sister, Naydean Vanover precede her in...
Dillon Skyler Creekmore
Jan 2, 2021
Dillon Skyler Creekmore, infant son of Codie Creekmore and Sandra Crabtree, died January 2, 2021 at the Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky.
He was born in Corbin, Kentucky on January 2, 2021.
His grandmother, Lois Crabtree precedes him in death.
Survivors include his parents, Codie Creekmore and Sandra Crabtree both of Pine Knot; grandparents, Michael Crabtree of Stearns, Jesse Creekmore...
Eddie "Trader" Ray Waters
Jan 2, 2021
Eddie Ray “Trader” Waters, age 64 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died January 2, 2021 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Jellico, Tennessee on December 24, 1956 the son of Hollis Waters and Lora Mae (Slaven) Waters. Eddie had worked as a car salesman, enjoyed working on mowers, 4-wheeling, and hot rods.
His...
Donna Dianne Stephens
Dec 28, 2020
Donna Dianne Stephens, age 68 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, died Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born on March 21, 1952 the daughter of Donald Larry and Uneeda Mae "Penny" (Hutson) Price. She was a retired school teacher for the McCreary County School System.
She is preceded in death by...
Johnny Lee Coffey
Dec 28, 2020
Johnny Lee Coffey, age 33 years, of the Rattlesnake Ridge Community, died Monday, December 28, 2020 at the UK Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on February 8, 1987 the son of Randle and Josephine (Gregory) Coffey. Johnny had worked as a carpenter, was a member of the Hilltop Baptist Church, and enjoyed working as...
Shelia Kaye Vanover
Dec 27, 2020
Shelia Kaye Vanover, age 57 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at her niece’s home in Parkers Lake.
She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on May 2, 1963 the daughter of Howard and Opal (Clark) Vanover. Shelia was a homemaker, of the Baptist Faith, enjoyed sewing, camping, puzzles, art, crafts, but most especially her grandchildren.
Her...
Shirley Crabtree
Dec 27, 2020
Shirley Crabtree, age 71 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at the Baptist Health of Corbin.
She was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky the daughter of Thurston and Zora (Waters) Whitehead. Shirley was a homemaker, enjoyed painting, cooking, sewing, crocheting, gardening, but most especially her family.
Her parents; husband, Minister Andy LD Crabtree; a brother and sister...
Charles Gary Strunk
Dec 26, 2020
Charles Gary Strunk, age 74 years, 6 months and 10 days, of Whitley City, Kentucky, husband of Doris M. Lanning Strunk, died Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
Charles was born in Wiborg, Kentucky on June 16, 1946 the son of the late Earl and Gracie Strunk. He had worked as an electrician and...
Scotty Dean Rollins
Dec 22, 2020
Scotty Dean Rollins, age 56 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born on Marshes Siding, Kentucky on July 30, 1964 the son of Denver “Pig” and Dorris Jean (Vanover) Rollins.
His mother precedes him in death.
Survivors include his father, Denver “Pig” Rollins; brother, Ricky...
Arvell Reed Yancey
Dec 18, 2020
Arvell Reed Yancey, age 85 years, of the Day Ridge Community, died Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
Reed was born in Kayjay, Kentucky on June 25, 1935 the son of Edward and Cana Vay (Vanover) Yancey. He had worked for the Chrysler Corporation in the Stamping Division.
He is preceded in death...
Dallas Henley Watters
Dec 16, 2020
Dallas Henley Watters, born February 20, 1943, of Whitley City, KY, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky.
Dallas was born in Blue Heron, McCreary County Co., Kentucky, the son of the late Henley Waters and Lillie Ledbetter Waters. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sons, Dewayne and Tony...
Larry N. McKee
Dec 12, 2020
Larry N. McKee, age 76 years, of Corbin, Kentucky, died Saturday, December 12, 2020 at his home.
He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 9, 1944 the son of Steve Jr. and Pauline (Lynch) McKee. Larry had been a heavy equipment mechanic for Wayne Supply, enjoyed hunting, drag racing, and cars, but his greatest joy in life were his...
Marcus "Houston" Byrd
Dec 10, 2020
Houston Byrd, affectionately called "Byrdi" by friends, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at his home. Houston was born December 17, 1994 in Oak Ridge Tennessee. He was the son of Mark E Byrd and Trina Lawson Byrd.
Houston was a graduate of Oneida High School class of 2013, received his BS degree from Tennessee Tech University in 2020 and...
Mary Jean Troxell
Dec 9, 2020
Mary Jean Troxell, age 76 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky, died Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
She was born in Wiborg, Kentucky on August 31, 1944 the daughter of Harold and Ethel (Martin) Wyatt. Mary was a member of the Whitley City Church of God, a homemaker, and enjoyed sewing, gardening, flowers and working puzzles.
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Jason Wade Spradlin
Dec 1, 2020
Jason Wade Spradlin, age 42 years, of Strunk, Kentucky, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.
He was born in Muncie, Indiana on March 17, 1978 the son of Leamon and Jureda (Posey) Spradlin. Jason was a member of the Upper Marsh Creek United Baptist Church, was Office Manager at Modern Vending where he...
Harley Gene Dobbs
Nov 29, 2020
Harley Gene Dobbs, infant son of Jarred Wayne and Jessica Rollins Dobbs, passed from this life on November 29, 2020 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born October 2, 2020, he was a joy to his parents, sisters, Bethani Rollins and Danni Hope Rollins of Parkers Lake and brother, Eli Wayne Dobbs of Whitley City.
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Diane F. Sellers
Nov 28, 2020
Diane F. Sellers, age 67 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 13, 1953 the daughter of Willie Everett and Mary Ellen (Helton) Bryant. She loved making fudge and had became know as the Candy Lady, but her greatest joy...
Rebecca Strunk
Nov 23, 2020
Rebecca Strunk, age 86 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky entered into eternal life on Monday, November 23, 2020 surrounded by her beloved family.
She was born in Whitley City to Clyde and Margaret (Bryant) Smith on June 27, 1934.
She is survived by her husband, Gilbert Wayne Strunk; six children, Steve (Lynn) Loudermilk, Sue Wilson, Charles (Becky) Loudermilk, Margaret (Larry)...