Obituaries
Donnie Glen Douglas
Jul 8, 2020
Donnie Glen Douglas, age 67 years, of Hayes Creek Community died Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his home.
He was born February 22, 1953 the son of Lansford Douglas and Jessie (Lawson) Douglas. Donnie had worked Heavy Equipment in Surface Mining, and was a member of the Trinity Temple Church of God. He enjoyed playing his guitar, looking for ginseng,...
Cheryl Ann Gregory
Jul 6, 2020
Cheryl Ann Gregory, age 52 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Monday, July 6, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on May 17, 1968 the daughter of Carlos Troxell and Shirley Ball. Cheryl had attended the Hilltop Baptist Church and loved her grandchildren.
Her parents precede her in death.
Survivors include...
William "Wild Bill" Hal Kennedy
Jul 6, 2020
William “Wild Bill” Hal Kennedy, age 67 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died July 6, 2020 at his home.
He was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 4, 1952 the son of Elgin and Mary Ellen (Barnett) Kennedy. Bill had worked as a roofer, had served his country in the US Army, enjoyed fishing, horse trading, but most importantly his...

Merandy Wilson
Jul 5, 2020
Merandy Wilson, age 86 years, of Frankfort, Kentucky died Sunday, July 5, 2020 at the Bradford Square Nursing Home in Frankfort.
She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on May 24, 1934 the daughter of Dallas and Loretta Perry. Merandy had worked for the State of Kentucky as a Custodian, enjoyed watching college sports, and loved her grandchildren and family.
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Albert Lee Coffey
Jul 3, 2020
Albert L. Coffey, 78, of Saint Marys, Ohio, and formerly of Stearns, Kentucky, died Friday, July 3, 2020, at his home.
He was born July 28, 1941, in Eagen, Tennessee, the son of Earl and Mary (Spradlin) Coffey. Albert retired from New Idea Corporation in Coldwater, Ohio, after many years of service as a tow motor/crane operator. He had worked...
Darel Lee King
Jun 21, 2020
Darel Lee King, age 89 years, of Somerset, Kentucky formerly of McCreary County, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, June 21, 2020 at the Cumberland Nursing and Rehab in Somerset.
He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on September 18, 1930 the son of Jasper and Emma (Daugherty) King. Darel had served his country in the US Army for...
Rachel "Kitty" Ann Vanover
Jun 18, 2020
Rachel Ann “Kitty” Vanover, age 74 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Thursday June 18, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on July 20, 1945 the daughter of Herbert and Frona (King) Taylor. Kitty had worked for the McCreary County School System as a cook and was a member...
Lisa Kay Stephens
Jun 9, 2020
Lisa Kay Stephens, age 54 years, of Somerset, Kentucky died Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the Baptist Health Lexington.
She was born in Oneida, Tennessee the daughter of Earl “Taterbug” Stephens, Jr and Sarah Jane (Jones) Stephens. Lisa had worked as an X-Ray Technician for Winchester, Patton, and Burgess and For Dr. H.A. Perry, enjoyed crocheting, reading, fishing, but most...
Clara Evelyn Vanover
Jun 3, 2020
Clara Evelyn Vanover, age 95 years, of Beaverton, Michigan, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in Bay City, Michigan.
She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on May 7, 1925 the daughter of George Albert and Maggie (Hughes) Young. Clara had worked as a sewing machine operator in the GM Factory, and was a Rosie the Rivoter on the B-52 Bombers...
David Lee Dixon
Jun 2, 2020
David Lee Dixon, age 66 years, of North Glenn, Colorado died June 2, 2020.
He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on December 25, 1953 the son of Bill and Thursey (Pitman) Dixon. David had worked as a coal handler and was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Westminster. He loved singing and playing his guitar.
He...
Scotty James Watson
May 23, 2020
Scotty James Watson, age 35, of Stearns, Kentucky died on Saturday, May 23, 2020.
He was born July 3, 1984 in Somerset, Kentucky the son of James Paul and Susan Faye (Morgan) Watson. Scotty was of the Baptist faith, and was employed as a machine operator for Somerset Hardwoods. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeler riding and gardening.
He is preceded in death...
Norma Joyce Dodds
May 17, 2020
Norma Joyce Dodds, age 83 years, of the Smithtown Community died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at her home.
She was born in Cooperative, Kentucky on February 26, 1937 the daughter of John Obie and Iva (Rollins) Gregory. Norma was a homemaker and member of the White Oak Junction United Baptist Church. She enjoyed her family, cooking, yard sales, Goodwill, and...
Sharon Lee Anderson
May 14, 2020
Sharon Lee Anderson, widow of Kearney Anderson, age 71 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation.
She was born on December 28, 1947 in Fairfax, VA., Sharon was a homemaker and she attended Whitley City Church of God, she enjoyed playing bingo, but her greatest joy was her family. In addition to...
Deward Nolan Freeman
May 11, 2020
Deward Nolan Freeman, age 88 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died May 11, 2020 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Funston, Kentucky on February 27, 1932 the son James and Hazel (Taylor) Freeman. Deward was a retired school teacher for the McCreary County School System, had served his country in the US Air...
ANNA V. ROLLINS
May 8, 2020
Anna Vlisteen Helton Rollins, age 52, passed from this life on May 8, 2020, at the Casey County Hospital in Liberty, Kentucky.
She was the loving daughter of Patricia (Pearson) Helton and the late James R. Helton. Besides her father, she is preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Ray Helton and a nephew, Shawn Helton.
Surviving family include her mother,...
Herman L. Keller
May 5, 2020
Herman L. Keller, age 83 years, of the Beulah Heights Community, died May 5, 2020 at the Williamsburg Health and Rehab in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
He was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana on September 10, 1936 the son of Wilmer and Mary E. (McMurray) Keller. Herman had worked as a mechanic, served his country in the US Army, enjoyed music, especially playing his...
Larry Wayne Daugherty
May 5, 2020
Larry Wayne Daugherty, age 69 years, of Oneida, Tennessee, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at his home.
He was born in Hazard, Kentucky on June 21, 1950 the son of John and Eldora (Wilson) Daugherty. Larry had worked as a welder, was a member of Freewill Pine Knot Baptist Church, and had served his country in the US Army. HE...
DONALD RAY MUSGROVE
May 2, 2020
Donald Ray Musgrove, age 67 years, of Strunk, Kentucky, died Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Baptist Health of Corbin.
He was born in Barthell, Kentucky on November 13, 1952 the son of Edward and Gladys (Stevens) Musgrove. Donald loved going to church at Mt. Pleasant United Baptist and he enjoyed walking in the woods and being outdoors. He also enjoyed working...
Jancetun Wayne Waters
Apr 30, 2020
Jancetun Wayne Waters, newborn, died April 30, 2020 at the Saint Joseph’s Hospital in London, Kentucky.
He was born in London, Kentucky on April 30, 2020 the son of Steven W. and Taylor D. (Phillips) Waters II.
His great grandparents, Donald Lee and Janice Kidd and Henry and Minnie Coffey precede him in death.
Survivors include his parents, Steven W....
Brenda Angel
Apr 30, 2020
Brenda Angel, age 63 years, of Stearns, Kentucky, died April 30, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Germany on March 23, 1957 the daughter of Bradford and Thressa (Vanover) Perry. She enjoyed sewing quilting, and cooking.
Her parents; husband, Arch Angel; and brother, Bradley Perry precede her in death.
Survivors include her...