Obituaries

Jun 7, 2019

Robert Wayne Taylor, age 55 years, 6 months and 16 days old passed from this life on Friday, June 7, 2019.  He was born on November 22, 1963 to Billie and Lora Taylor.

In addition to his parents Robert is preceded in death by two brothers; Henry and Jimmy, two sisters; Pearlie Chitwood and Bonnie Pierce.

Survivors include his wife,...

Jun 1, 2019

Gracie Evelyn Sears, age 90 years, of Jellico, Tennessee died Saturday June 1, 2019 at the Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.

She was born in Funston, Kentucky on August 9, 1928 the daughter of Anderson and Loretta (Swain) Taylor. Gracie was a homemaker of the Baptist faith and loved to garden, fish, and to do canning.

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Jun 1, 2019

Cora Wilson, age 91 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Saturday, June 1, 2019 at her home.

She was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky on October 4, 1927 the daughter of Robert and Nazzie (Strong) Griffith. Cora was a member of the East Pine Knot Tabernacle Church of God and Laurel Heights Chapter #288 Order of the Eastern Star. She...

May 24, 2019

Stanley Richter, age 86 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Friday at Signature Health of McCreary in Pine Knot, Kentucky

He was born September 20, 1932 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

He is preceded in death by his wives, Flora Davis Richter and Marie Grundy Richter; and step son, Ronald Grundy.

Graveside services will be held 12pm Friday, May 31, 2019...

May 21, 2019

James “Oliver” Smith, 69 of Martinsville, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

He was born on April 5, 1950 in Pine Knot, Kentucky to Ed and Ethel (Gilreath) Smith. He married Debbie Wilkerson on February 28, 1970. She lovingly survives. He is also survived by children, Keith (Brandi) Smith; Kimberly (Kevin) Sheeks and Katrina (Matthew) Mueller; four grandchildren, Zoe...

May 20, 2019

Brenda Carol McMeen, age 71 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Monday, May 20, 2019 at the Beech Tree Manor in Jellico, Tennessee.

She was bornin Oneida, Tennessee on March 4, 1948 the daughter of Leamon and Ota (Prewitt) Richmond. Brenda was a homemaker, member of the Bethel Baptist Church, and enjoyed the outdoors, especially hiking, camping, and traveling, also...

May 9, 2019

May 5, 2019

Abner Buddy Jenkins, age 79 years, 10 months and 24 days, companion of Sheila Taylor and son of the late Loyd and Ocia Mae Collier Jenkins, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at the Ohio Valley Manor Rehab.

He was born June 11, 1939, in Louellen, Harlan County, Kentucky.  He was of the Baptist faith and after his retirement he...

May 3, 2019

Mary Lou West, age 72 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died May 3, 2019 at Signature of Colonial in Bardstown, Kentucky.

She was born in Plato, Kentucky on February 18, 1947 the daughter of Lottie L. (Mize) Lynch. Mary was a member of the Marshes Siding Church of God, had worked in sewing factories and enjoyed flower gardening and going...

Apr 27, 2019

Wanda Earlene Hicks, age 74, of Somerset, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, April 27, 2019.

She was born on December 10, 1944 in McCreary County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Emerson and Desda Perry Brooks of the Beulah Heights Community.

Earlene was of the Protestant faith and always had a desire to serve and live for her Lord and...

Apr 23, 2019

Abraham “Abe” Lincoln Chitwood, age 84 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on February 12, 1935 the son of John and Myrtle (Waters) Chitwood. Abe had worked as a carpenter, was a member of the Flat Rock Baptist Church, and loved...

Apr 22, 2019

Ravyn Elizabeth Devine Clark, age 17 years of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Monday, April 22, 2019 at the Big Southfork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on July 3, 2001 the daughter of Richard K. and Michelle (Johnson) Clark. She was a Senior at McCreary Central High School, worked at Arby’s, played soccer and tennis,...

Apr 21, 2019

T. Junior Vanover, age 87 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Sunday, April 21, 2019 at the Signature Health of McCreary in Pine Knot, Kentucky.

He was born in Honeybee, Kentucky on September 2, 1931 the son of T. and Lue (Rose) Vanover. Junior was a fire fighter for the US Forest Service, and loved the outdoors.

His parents; wife,...

Apr 19, 2019

William “Bill” Jackson Privett, age 79 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Friday, April 19, 2019 in Somerset, Kentucky at the Jean Waddle Care Center.

He was born in Creekmore, Kentucky on June 13, 1939 the son of Orville Jackson and Lora (Neal) Privett. Bill was a member of the Upper Marsh Creek Baptist Church, had been a machine operator, loved...

Apr 14, 2019

Roy Lee Watson, age 59 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Sunday, April 14, 2019 at his home.

He was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on July 1, 1959 the son of Elbert and Nannie (Worley) Watson. Roy had worked in the saw mill, had attended Dixie Freedom Baptist Church, loved the outdoors and his family.

His parents; brothers, Delmer...

Apr 14, 2019

Twanna Sue Clark, age 49 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Sunday, April 14, 2019 at her home.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on January 4, 1970 the daughter of Von and Wilma (Foster) Roberts. Twanna enjoyed country music shows and her Panama, Florida Vacations.

Her parents and sister, Nedra Juwanna Foster precede her in death.

Survivors include her...

Apr 12, 2019

Golden R. Rollins, age 69 years, 13 days, widow of the late Amos Rollins Jr.,  daughter of the late Logan and Anna Mae Tittle Hensley, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019, in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born March 30, 1950.  Golden was a homemaker who loved life, the outdoors and nature, she loved working in her flower garden.

In...

Apr 11, 2019

Riley A. New, age 65 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Thursday April 11, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.

He was born in Parkers Lake, Kentucky on July 4, 1953 the son of Johnny and Myrtle (Martin) New. Riley had worked for Kingsford Charcoal, enjoyed attending different churches, and loved riding around.

His parents;...

Apr 11, 2019

Eddie Lee Phillips, age 71 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Barthell, Kentucky on May 20, 1947 the son of Schylar and Ona (Keith) Phillips.  Eddie was a coal miner and logger, a member of the Hilltop Baptist Church, and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

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Apr 11, 2019

Virginia West, age 82 years, of Cincinnati, Ohio, wife of Jerry West, daughter of the late Fred A. and Roseanna Duncan Spradlin died Thursday April 11, 2019.

Visitation will be held Sunday, April 14, 2019 at the McCreary County Funeral Home from 12-2pm.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.