Obituaries
Irene Stanton
Oct 8, 2018
Irene Stanton, age 65 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died October 8, 2018 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Day Ridge, Kentucky on October 26, 1952 the daughter of the Gaylon New and Dovie (Martin) New Keith. Irene was a homemaker, a member of the Day Ridge Church of God and her greatest...
James Curtis King, Jr.
Oct 8, 2018
James Curtis King Jr. age 60 of Monticello, Kentucky died on Monday, October 8, 2018.
He was born April 10, 1958 in Jellico, Tennessee to the late James Curtis King Sr. and Martha K. Slaven King.
Surviving family include his wife, Donna Anderson King, son, James K. and wife Anna King of Monticello; daughters, Patience King and Ashely King (Dustin...
Ronald Joe Myers
Sep 16, 2018
Ronald “Joe” Myers , age 71 years, departed from this life September 16, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. He was born August 20, 1947.
Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Wanda (Wood) Myers; sons, Joseph Henry Myers, Ronald Allen Sellers, Thomas Colwell all of Pine Knot and Kenny Cooper of Strunk, KY., daughters, Shelby Jean Smallwood...
Fannie Jean Shepherd
Sep 15, 2018
Fannie Jean Shepherd , age 74 years, widow of the late Donald Shepherd, departed from this life September 15, 2018 at her home in Somerset, Kentucky. She was born March 22, 1944.
Fannie is survived by her sons, Jeff and wife Connie Shepherd of Whitley City, KY., Scott Shepherd of Somerset, KY., Chris and wife Lori Shepherd of Nicholasville, KY.,...
James L Durham
Sep 6, 2018
James L. Durham, age 94 years, husband of the late Mae Evelyn "Chigger" Durham, passed away, September 6, 2018. He was born August 10, 1924.
James is survived by his sons, Herbert McCulley and wife Patricia of Pine Knot, KY., James Fuson and wife Lynn of Parkers Lake, KY., daughters, Sheila McCulley and partner Chris Ball of Pine Knot, KY., Sisters, Edna...
Gordon Godby
Sep 4, 2018
Rev. Gordon Godby, age 86 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died September 4, 2018 at his home.
He was born in Crab Orchard, Kentucky on May 13, 1932 the son of the late Albert and Flora (Rector) Godby. Gordon had worked as a CNA and was a member of the Eagle Creek United Baptist Church. He enjoyed his yard work,...
Carol Sue Byrge
Sep 4, 2018
Carol Sue Byrge, age 66 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Tuesday September 4, 2018 at the Signature Health of McCreary.
She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 20, 1952 the daughter of the late Roscoe and Mary Edith (Perry) Bryant. Carol was a homemaker and member of the Hilltop Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing and quilting.
Her parents;...
Danny Lee Courtney
Aug 16, 2018
Danny Lee Courtney, age 70 years, husband of Vonda Garland Courtney, passed away suddenly, August 16, 2018.
He was born November 13, 1947.
He is survived by his wife, Vonda Courtney, of Whitley City, KY., Sons, Letsgo Courtney of Monticello, KY, Danny Joe Courtney of Whitley City, KY., Richard Lee King of Wiborg, KY., Charles Ebb King and wife Rebecca...
Eddie Roscoe Stephens
Aug 16, 2018
Eddie Roscoe Stephens age 58 of Stearns, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born July 18, 1960 in Pine Knot, Kentucky to the late Earl Stephens and Ruby (Bryant) Stephens. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Estel...
Bobby R Stephens
Aug 12, 2018
Bobby R. Stephens, age 80 years, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY.
He was born July 4, 1938, in Stearns, Kentucky to the late Leamon and Gladys Vanover Stephens.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Ferrell Stephens, of Pine Knot, KY., Sons, Tony Warman of Pine Knot, and Brian Warman and...
Delbert Jones
Aug 3, 2018
Delbert Jones, age 76 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died August 3, 2018 at his home.
He was born in Slavans, Kentucky on November 4, 1941 the son of the late Charles Ephram and Edith (Koger) Jones. Delbert had worked in logging and loved hunting, fishing, and gardening.
Besides his parents; he is preceded in death by his wife, Vercie “Bootsy”...
Edwina Lee Nicholson
Jul 31, 2018
Edwina Lee Nicholson, age 40, of Tatesville, KY, daughter of Leo Bolin and the late Sharon West Bolin, passed away July 31, 2018. She was born in Somerset, KY, on January 5, 1978.
She is preceded in death by her mother.
She will be sadly missed by her surviving family which includes her son, Josh Nicholson of Science Hill, daughters,...
Wayne Hinkle
Jul 29, 2018
Wayne Hinkle, age 48 years, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018.
He was born December 10, 1969, to Oscar Hinkle and the late Sylvia Perry Hinkle.
He is survived by his father and other family members including the mother of his son: Crystal Taylor, his son, Aaron Hinkle of Science Hill, step-daughter, Courtney Phillips and husband Sam of Revelo, Kentucky,...
Louise Duncan
Jul 29, 2018
Louise Duncan, age 73, of Stearns, Kentucky, wife of the late Sylvester Duncan, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Lake Cumberland Hospital in Somerset. She was born in Strunk, Kentucky, on August 15, 1944.
In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her mother and father, Howard Eugene and Tellina Davis Spradlin, an infant daughter, Patricia...
Fay Tella Barnett
Jul 26, 2018
Fay Tella Barnett, age 71 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, died Thursday, July 26, 2018, at the Continued Care Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky.
She was born in Parkers Lake, Kentucky, on April 17, 1947, the daughter of the late Smith Morris and Gladys Opal (Lynch) Strunk. Fay was a homemaker and enjoyed fishing, quilting, puzzles, but especially her grandchildren.
Her...
Billy Roberts
Jul 25, 2018
Billy Roberts, age 72 years, of the Jones Hollow Community died July 25, 2018 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Jones Hollow, Kentucky on June 16, 1946, the son of the late James E. and Nannie Rachel (Jones) Roberts. Billy had worked as a core assembly in a foundry. He enjoyed spending time...
JIMMIE LEE SMITH
Jul 19, 2018
Jimmie Lee Smith, age 68 years, three months and 28 days, passed away July 19, 2018, at the Baptist Health of Corbin Hospital.
He was born March 21, 1950, to the late Estil Smith and Molly (Gilbert) Boyatt.
Surviving family include the mother of his children: Wanda Smith of Stearns, Kentucky, a son, Scott Smith (and wife Bridgett) of Strunk,...
Euel C. Rose
Jul 19, 2018
Euel C. Rose, age 93 years, died Thursday, July 19, 2018 at his home in Parkers Lake, Kentucky.
He was born in Sawyer, Kentucky on January 22, 1925, the son of the late Harrison and Ethel Morgan Rose. Euel worked as a Truck Driver in the Lumber Industry. He enjoyed fox hunting.
His parents; his wife, Joyce Thenal Thomas Rose;...