Obituaries

CHESTER BALL

CHESTER BALL

Jan 9, 2018

Chester Ball passed into eternal life on Tuesday, January 09, 2018, at the Baptist Health Regional Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky.  He had attained the age of 90 years, three months and 11 days.

He was born on September 29, 1927, in Duck Run, Kentucky, to the late John and Flora (Murphy) Ball.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death...

Pearl Smith

Pearl Smith

Jan 7, 2018

Pearl Smith, age 67 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died January 7, 2018 at her home.

She was born in Sawyer, Kentucky on October 23, 1950 the daughter of Virgil and Ethel (Perry) Keith. Pearl was a member of the Eagle Creek United Baptist Church and had retired from Home Health as a CNA.  She loved working crossword puzzles and...

Stella Mae Napier

Stella Mae Napier

Jan 5, 2018

Stella Mae Napier, age 81 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died January 5, 2018 in Somerset, Kentucky at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born in Eagan, Tennessee on June 3, 1936 the daughter of James Howard and Margie (Smith) Baker.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, David Napier; stepdaughter, Toni Napier; and brothers, Charles Baker, James...

James Millard Coffey

James Millard Coffey

Jan 3, 2018

James “Buster” Millard Coffey passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 In Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, being 67 years, 10 months, and 6 days old. He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky, on February 28, 1950 to the late Beecher and Oma (Young) Coffey.

Buster was of the Baptist faith and worked in the Steel Foundry. He enjoyed spending time with...

DEXTER McKINNEY

DEXTER McKINNEY

Dec 31, 2017

Dexter McKinney, age 70, of Monticello, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017, at the Bluegrass Hospice Center of St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

Born August 29, 1947, in Troy, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Ancil and Susie Matilda (King) McKinney.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Sharyan Lee (Kidd) McKinney a sister:...

DEBRA JOYCE JONES

DEBRA JOYCE JONES

Dec 31, 2017

Debra Joyce Jones, age 61 years, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2017, at her home in Stearns, Kentucky. 

She was born in Jamestown, Tennessee, on December 31, 1956, the daughter of the late Vergie Beaty.   

Surviving family include her husband, Lonnie Ray Jones of Stearns, three daughters: Heather Richardson of New Jersey, Hannah Jones of Savannah, Georgia, and Lisa...

OPAL McHONE

OPAL McHONE

Dec 27, 2017

Opal McHone passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the Nathan Adelson Hospice Care Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, being 80 years, 4 months and 14 days old.  She was born in Whitley City, Kentucky, on August 13, 1937 to the late Leslie and China (Perry) Bryant.

Opal retired after working 18 years as a Supervisor of Subrogation for...

Freddy William Bowman

Freddy William Bowman

Dec 25, 2017

Freddy William Bowman, age 56 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died December 25, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky at the University of Kentucky Hospital.

He was born April 20, 1961 in Somerset, Kentucky to William Ray and Ora (Spradlin) Bowman. Fred loved riding motorcycles and working on cars. He had worked at Kidd’s Heating and Oil.

He is preceded in death by...

Debbie Sue East

Debbie Sue East

Dec 22, 2017

Debbie Sue East, age 54 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died December 22, 2017 at the UL Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was born on March 14, 1963 in Somerset, Kentucky the daughter of Sue Carol (McLeod) Neal and the late Willie Ellis East.

Debbie was a cook at the Whistle Stop Café where she was able to do...

Magolia Dick

Magolia Dick

Dec 20, 2017

Magolia Dick departed from this life on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at the Signature Health Care of McCreary County, being 87 years, 27 days, and 3 months old. She was born in Keno, Kentucky, on August 23, 1930 to the late Everett and Agnes (Maxwell) Nevels.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband: George Dick,...

Arch Angel

Arch Angel

Dec 14, 2017

 

Arch Angel, age 63, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the North Tonava Medical Center in Powell, Tennessee.

He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 4, 1954, to the late William and Geneva Ann (Hollars) Angel. 

Surviving family include his wife Brenda (Perry) Angel, six sons: James Slaven of Crossville, Tennessee, David Austin...

Linda Ann Babb

Linda Ann Babb

Dec 8, 2017

Linda Ann (Gibson) Babb, age 58 years, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017, at her home in Strunk, Kentucky.

Linda was born in Lafollette, Tennessee the daughter of the late Charlie and Clara Young Gibson.

Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her son: Shawn Michael Ball, brothers: Willie Gibson, Harold Gibson, Willard Gibson, and Donnie Gibson.

Surviving family include...

Christine H Davis

Christine H Davis

Dec 3, 2017

Muncie-Christine H. Davis, 87, passed away early Sunday morning, December 3, 2017, at her residence following an extended illness.  She was born on August 24, 1930, in Whitley City, Kentucky, the daughter of Claude E. and Lorrie (Ledbetter) Frady.

 Christine attended Whitely City Schools and later married the love of her life, Rev. Hoyt Davis o November 2, 1946 and...

Robbie "Robin" Ruth Garcia

Robbie "Robin" Ruth Garcia

Dec 1, 2017

Robbie (Robin) Ruth Garcia, age 54 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died December 1, 2017 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Franklin, Kentucky on November 11, 1963 the daughter of Acy and Estelle (McCoy) Houchens. Robbie had worked as a cook.

Her parents; brother, William David Houchens; and sister, Cathy McFarland precede her in...

Burdell Ross

Burdell Ross

Nov 29, 2017

Burdell Ross, age 79 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died November 29, 2017 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky

He was born in Ross Town, Kentucky on May 20, 1938 the son of Ned and Maude (King) Ross.  Burdell was a member of the Ross Grove United Baptist Church and the Orie S. Ware Masonic Lodge #874. He had...

Vercie "Bootsy" Jones

Vercie "Bootsy" Jones

Nov 23, 2017

Vercie S. Jones “Bootsy”, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017, at her home in Stearns, Kentucky.   She was 68 years old.

Born at the Worley Hilltop Community in Stearns, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Ella (Spradlin) Slaven.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers: Obie Slaven and Burl Slaven and three...

Johnny Adam Garland

Johnny Adam Garland

Nov 21, 2017

Johnny Adam Garland, Age 57 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died November 21, 2017 at his home.

He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on October 5, 1960 the son of John Roscoe and Sue (Perry) Garland. Johnny loved working on bikes, ponies, chickens, and restoring old furniture. He worked in construction and was of the Baptist faith.

He is preceded...

Josie Irene Gosnell

Josie Irene Gosnell

Nov 17, 2017

Josie Irene Gosnell, age 69, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away Friday, November 17, 2017 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.

She was born in Honeybee, Kentucky on October 19, 1948, the daughter of the late Dow and Alpha Perry Ridner.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her children: infant daughter, Georgia Lynn Perry...

Beamon Kelland Garland

Beamon Kelland Garland

Nov 17, 2017

Beamon Kelland Garland, age 88, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away Friday, November 17, 2017 at Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.  He was born November 3, 1929 in Pine Knot, Kentucky to the late Roscoe and Lura May (Gilreath) Garland.

Beamon was employed as a factory worker and also a driver for the Older American Program through Job...

James Calvin Warman

James Calvin Warman

Nov 15, 2017

James Calvin Warman, age 80 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky departed this life on November 15, 2017 at his home.

He was born in Beaver Creek, Kentucky on September 28, 1937 the son of William H. and Dora (Swain) Warman.  James had worked in construction and was a member of the Eagle Creek Baptist Church where he had formerly served...