Obituaries
Gary Gene Clark
Feb 14, 2025
Gary Gene Clark, age 64 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Friday, February 14, 2025 at his mother’s home in Whitley City, Kentucky.
He was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on April 27, 1960 the son of Elmer “Shorty Edwin Clark and Glenna L. (Canada) Clark. Gary had been a coal miner for Blue Diamond Coal and of the Baptist Faith....
Earl Dean Stanton
Feb 14, 2025
Earl Dean Stanton, age 63 years, of Burnside, Kentucky died Friday, February 14, 2025 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on December 23, 1961 the son of the late Estes Dee and Katherine (Bolin) Stanton. Earl had worked as a lineman, and enjoyed fishing and camping.
In addition to his parents, he is...
Ann Young
Feb 11, 2025
Ann Young, age 91 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Parkers Lake, Kentucky.
She was born in the Mill Creek Community on June 16, 1933 the daughter of the late William Corbit and Ollie Irene (Perry) Burnett. Ann was a homemaker and member of the Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed woodwork,...
Rebecca Sharon Miller
Feb 10, 2025
Miller, Rebecca Sharon - Age 71 of Knoxville embraced the Lord and took his hand, Monday, February 10, 2025. Heaven is rejoicing at the arrival of our dear sister in Christ. All who loved her take comfort in knowing Sharon is now reunited with her daughter, Shannon, who preceded her in death and welcomed her with open arms at the...
Lois Gregory
Feb 9, 2025
Lois Gregory, age 74 years, of the Slavens Community died Sunday, February 9, 2025 at her home.
She was born on August 25, 1950 the daughter of the late Leonard and Odell (Gregory) Gregory. Lois was a homemaker and member of the Clark Hollow United Baptist Church. Baking, her grandchildren, and flowers were her favorite things in life, she had been...
David Junior Crabtree
Feb 6, 2025
David Junior Crabtree, age 64 years, 7 months and 20 days, passed away February 6, 2025, at his home in Whitley City, Kentucky. He was born in Jellico, TN., on June 17, 1960, he is the son of Doris Taylor Crabtree and the late Earl Crabtree Jr. He was the owner, operator of his own upholstery shop for many years,...
Reed Tucker
Feb 3, 2025
Reed Tucker, age 76, of Tullahoma, TN., widower of Myra Tucker, passed away early Monday morning, February 3, 2025, at Vanderbilt Harton Tullahoma Hospital. Reed was born in Yamacraw, Kentucky on June 21, 1948, and was the son of the late Mose Walter and Lillie Hines Tucker. He retired from the US Air Force after proudly serving his Country for...
Bruce Ivan Jones
Jan 31, 2025
Bruce Ivan Jones, age 63 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Friday, January 31, 2025 at his home.
He was born in Marion, Indiana on January 19, 1962 the son of Bruce Ivan and Viola Mae (Jones) Smith. Bruce had been a painter and a member of the Hope City Church. Playing guitar, fishing, and being outdoors were his favorite past...
Mary Ruth Wood
Jan 30, 2025
Mary Ruth Wood, age 77 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Thursday, January 30, 2025 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in White Oak Junction, Kentucky on July 13, 1947 the daughter of the late Henry and Zelma (Jones) Ridner. Mary had been a home maker and member of the White Oak Junction United Baptist...

Levi Stephens, Jr.
Jan 30, 2025
Levi Stephens, Jr. age 80 years, of Harrodsburg, Kentucky died Thursday, January 30, 2025 at the Harrodsburg Health and Rehabilitation in Harrodsburg, Kentucky.
He was born August 12, 1944 the son of the late Levi and Tilda Elizabeth (Matthews) Stephens. Levi had worked as a heavy equipment operator and served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War.
In addition...
Alfreda Roberts
Jan 30, 2025
Alfreda Roberts, age 70 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Thursday, January 30, 2025 at her home.
She was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 4, 1954 the daughter of the late Nelson and Flora (Cox) Jones. Alfreda had been a homemaker and member of the Murphy Ridge Church of God. She enjoyed singing gospel music, going to the flea market...
James Edward Murphy
Jan 25, 2025
James Edward Murphy, age 61, of Pine Knot, KY., passed away early Saturday Morning, January 25, 2025, at Tennova North in Powell, TN. James was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on September 15, 1963, and was the son of the late Edward and Betty Perry Murphy. He was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church. James had worked as a...
Dora Dean West-Strunk
Jan 24, 2025
Dora Dean West-Strunk, age 73 years, of Marshes Siding, Kentucky died Friday, January 24, 2025 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on April 2, 1951 the daughter of the late Luster and Ruth (Sellers) West. Dora had been a machine operator at LeSportSac and cook at the Whitley City Motel, she...
Ricky Roger Taylor
Jan 21, 2025
Ricky Roger Taylor, age 68 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at his home.
He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on February 8, 1956 the son of the late Clarence and Gertie (Taylor) Taylor. Rick enjoyed playing and singing music, and in his younger years hunting. He had retired from Kingsford Charcoal as a dock operator...
Kenneth John Mason
Jan 14, 2025
Kenneth John Mason, age 63 years, of the Smithtown Community died Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at his home.
He was born in Scott County, Tennessee on May 26 1961 the son John and Vergie (Slaven) Mason. Kenneth was a member of the House of Prayer, but after closing he attended the Marshes Siding Church of God. He loved to attend Just...
Reba J. Keith
Jan 13, 2025
Reba J. Keith, age 88 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Monday, January 13, 2025 at the Baptist Health of Corbin in Corbin, Kentucky.
She was born September 9, 1936 the daughter of the late Finley and Mae (King) Bryant. Reba had been a social worker for McCreary County Head Start, worked for the McCreary County Museum, and the oldest living...
Billy Gene Summitt
Jan 10, 2025
Billy Gene Summitt, age 84 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Saturday, January 10, 2025 at the Big Southfork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.
He was born in Durant, Oklahoma on September 29, 1940 the son of the late William A. and Etta (Bowen) Summitt. Billy was a retired supervisor in trucking, attended Hope City Church, and had served his country...
Charlene Phillips
Jan 10, 2025
Charlene Phillips age 62 of Salem KY, died Friday, January 10, 2025 at Cumberland River Homes in Salem KY.
She was born in Marshes Siding KY on June 6, 1962, the daughter of the late Alfred Phillips, Zula (Lyons) Harness and Esco Harness. Charlene enjoyed coloring, playing games, collecting barbie dolls and talking to people, but her favorite thing to do...
Charlotte Faye Pierce
Jan 10, 2025
Charlotte Faye Pierce, age 80 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Friday, January 10, 2025 at the Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born at Worley Hilltop, Kentucky on May 1, 1944 the daughter of the late William Theodore and Verdie Hester (Abbott) Branscum. Charlotte was a homemaker and member of the Mars Hill Baptist Church in Indianapolis,...
Lional Wade Garland
Jan 7, 2025
Lional Wade Garland was born March 16, 1964, the son of the late Lonnie Garland and the late Vonda Taylor Kidd. He passed peacefully from this life on January 7, 2025 at home.
Wade enjoyed playing with his dog Russell, watching the Kentucky Wildcats play, camping, fishing, riding ATV’s, watching TV, country music, his family and was a member of...