Obituaries

Oct 23, 2017

James Herman Elkins, age 82, of Whitley City, Kentucky, husband of Reba Barnett Elkins, son of the late Michael Herman and Shirley Sauls Elkins, passed away Monday, October 23, 2017.  He was born September 27, 1935 in Lyburn, West Virginia.  John was of the Baptist faith and attended First Baptist of Whitley City.  He worked as a butcher for Kroger...

Oct 16, 2017

Cheri Ann Fritts, age 55, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017, in Huber Heights, Ohio.

She was born in Kettering, Ohio, on January 26, 1962, to Billy Ray and Ann (Lowden) Fritts.  She is preceded in death by her mother and two sons: Jason David Brown and Danny Ray Brown. 

Surviving family include her father, Billy...

Oct 16, 2017

Vicki Miranda Taylor, age 57, of Whitley City, daughter of Eckle and Cleta Morgan Bryant, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 at her home.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sons: Anthony Perry of Williamsburg, Aaron and wife Mindy Jones of Somerset, Charles Joe Neal of Whitley City, daughter: Rachael and husband Roy Dale Worley of Whitley...

Oct 15, 2017

Russell Flynn, age 85, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017, at his home.

He was born April 11, 1932, at Wolf Creek, Kentucky, the son of the late John and Mollie (Tucker) Flynn.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley (Bias) Flynn, brothers: Jimmy Flynn, Willie Flynn, Fred Flynn, and Logan...

Oct 14, 2017

Francis Vanover, age 64, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset Kentucky. 

He was the husband of Barbara Campbell Vanover whom he married June 17, 1978.   In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son: Steven Vanover and wife Amanda, daughter: Brittiany Ridner and husband Estle all...

Oct 12, 2017

Carl Edward Bryant, age 75 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died October 12, 2017 at his home.

He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on December 19, 1941 the son of the late Ernest C and Gladys Bryant. Carl was of the Catholic faith and had worked in the Georgia carpet mills.  He loved fishing, telling jokes, and hanging with...

Oct 1, 2017

Theresa Lee Crabtree, fiancé of Sean Jones, age 46, of Stearns, Ketucky, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017, at her residence.  She was born October 31, 1970 in Sidney, Ohio, daughter of  Patricia Ann (Cox) Crabtree, and the late Oscar Leroy Crabtree.  Theresa enjoyed camping, yard sales, riding motorcycles, and visiting Pigeon Forge, but above all she loved her family. 

 Surviving family includes: her...

Sep 25, 2017

John Trim Smith Jr. age 38, of Corbin, Kentucky, husband of Martha Frazier Smith, son of John Smith Sr. and Faye Stevens and companion Wayne Rose, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017.  He was born February 26, 1979 in Polk County Florida.  John was of the Baptist faith.  He worked in construction building log homes.  He was preceded in death by...

Sep 24, 2017

Thomas Wayne Anderson died on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born on June 26, 1967 in Somerset, Kentucky, son of Tommy Anderson and Alma Lois (Morrow) Dixon.

 Wayne had worked as a trash collector for the local garbage company in Monticello, KY.  He enjoying watching WLJC and Westerns on television, and he liked...

Sep 21, 2017

Donald “Don” Gene Pond, age 75 years, 7 months and 4 days, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on February 17, 1942, to the late Paul Edward and Lalah (Godbey) Pond.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by two step sons: Steve and...

Sep 13, 2017

Arvil Lee Hicks departed from this life on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky, on December 7, 1943 to the late Earl D. Perry and Maggie (Perriman) Vanover.  Having attained the age of 73 years, 9 months, and 6 days old.

Along with his parents he is...

Sep 4, 2017

Sep 2, 2017

Cynthia Marie Rollins, age 81 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died September 2, 2017 in Somerset, Kentucky at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born in Sawyer, Kentucky on June 11, 1936 the daughter of Luke and Mary (Goodin) Perry.  Marie was a home maker and member of the Pleasant Knob United Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death...

Aug 31, 2017

Woodrow Coffey, age 92 years 9 months, and 23 days, of Stearns, Kentucky passed from this life on August 31, 2017 in Corbin, Kentucky at the Baptist Health of Corbin Hospital.

He was born in Wolf Creek, Kentucky on November 8, 1924 the son of James Perk Coffey and Clara (Correll) Coffey Phillips. In July of 1944, Woodrow joined the...

Aug 30, 2017

Kenna Sue Roberts Sumner, passed from this life on August 30, 2017, at her home in Strunk, Kentucky.  She was 53 years old.

She was born in Osceola, Florida, on May 22, 1964, to the late Billie Kenneth and Martha Sue (Privett) Roberts.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Thomas “Fuzz” Roberts.

Surviving...

Aug 27, 2017

Dennis Morgan “Pig” Yancey, of Stearns, Kentucky, passed from this life on August 27, 2017, at the Laurel Heights Nursing Home in London, Kentucky.  He had attained the age of 66 years, two months and 20 days.

He was born in Oneida, Tennessee, on June 7, 1951, to the late Paul Vernon and Printy (Jeffers) Yancey.  Besides his parents, he...

Aug 27, 2017

Coy Randle Sumler, age 72 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Sunday, August 27, 2017 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee at the Methodist Medical Center.

He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on February 9, 1945 the son of Willie Oscar and Nancy M. (Stephens) Sumler.  Coy had worked as a Roof Bolter in the coal mines. He was of the Baptist...

Aug 26, 2017

Johnny Wayne Lawson departed from this life on August 26, 2017 being 51 years, 2 months, and 6 days old.  He was born in Williamsburg, KY, on June 20, 1966, son of Donald Ray Lawson and the late Shirley (Hamby) Lawson.

Johnny is preceded in death by his mother.

Surviving family includes: his father Donald Ray Lawson, daughters; Tequila Sue Lawson,...

Aug 23, 2017

Kenneth E. Perry, age 72 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died August 23, 2017 in Somerset, Kentucky at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born in Honeybee, Kentucky on November 21, 1944 the son of Grant and Alice (Vanover) Perry. Ken had served his country in the US Army in Korea and was a tool and die maker for...

Aug 19, 2017