Obituaries

Beverly Roxanne Hatfield

Beverly Roxanne Hatfield

Nov 13, 2017

Beverly Roxanne Hatfield, age 58 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died November 13, 2017 at her home.

She was born in California on March 1, 1959 the daughter of Thurman and Mable (Earls) Jones. Beverly was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church Whitley City. She loved her Artwork, painting, drawing, reading her Bible, Christmas music, and spending...

Samuel "GLENN" Stephens

Samuel "GLENN" Stephens

Nov 13, 2017

Samuel “GLENN” Stephens departed from this life on Monday, November 13, 2017 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN, being 43 years, 8 months, and 28 days old. He was born in Somerset, KY, on February 16, 1974, to Jackie Stephens and the late Virginia “Jenny” (Richmond) Stephens.

Glenn graduated college with a bachelor’s degree and was...

Phillip Ray Tucker

Phillip Ray Tucker

Nov 11, 2017

Phillip Ray Tucker departed from this life on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky, being 69 years, 4 months, and 14 days old. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky, on June 23, 1948 to the late Harley and Lura (Jones) Tucker.

He was a member of the Revelo Church of God. He was a...

Elvaree Dessie Gentry

Elvaree Dessie Gentry

Nov 8, 2017

Elvaree “Dessie” Gentry departed from this life on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky, being 87 years, 6 months, and 28 days old. She was born on April 11, 1930 in Smithtown, Kentucky, to the late Charlie Hickman and Elizabeth Black.

Elvaree was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was a...

ERSTLE "DUSTY" KEITH

ERSTLE "DUSTY" KEITH

Nov 6, 2017

Erstle “Dusty” Ray Keith, age 85, of Corbin Kentucky died Monday, November 6, 2017 at his home.

He was born in Yamacraw, Kentucky on April 11, 1932 the son of Roy and Martha Leona (McCullah) Keith.  Dusty had been a Leather Smith at his and Marie’s Keith’s Leather Shop. He was a member of the First Church of Jesus Christ,...

Eva M Hill

Eva M Hill

Nov 5, 2017

Eva M. Hill departed from this life on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at her home in Parkers Lake, Kentucky, being   92 years, 5 months, 16 days old. She was born in New River, Tennessee, on May 20, 1925 to the late Festus Lewis and Nary Stinnett.

Eva was of the Baptist faith, a homemaker; and loved spending time with her...

GERALDINE HICKS

GERALDINE HICKS

Nov 3, 2017

Geraldine Hicks departed from this life on Friday, November 3, 2017 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital being 74 years, 15 days and 1 months old. She was born in McCreary County on October 15, 1943 to the late Edwin Sumner and Nora Perry.

Geraldine was a member of the Taylor Ridge United Baptist Church. She was a homemaker; enjoyed...

SHERMAN E. WATSON

SHERMAN E. WATSON

Nov 2, 2017

Sherman E, Watson, age 64, of Stearns, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, November 02, 2017, at his home.

He was born April 3, 1953, at Marshes Siding, Kentucky to the late Virgil and Goldie (Bryant) Watson.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers:  Ronald Watson, Dorman Watson, Donald Watson, and Arnold Watson.

Surviving family...

NANCY GORMAN

NANCY GORMAN

Oct 24, 2017

Nancy (Points) Gorman, age 93, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at the Signature Health Care of McCreary in Pine Knot, Kentucky.

She was born on October 27, 1923, in Falmouth, Kentucky, to the late Eugene and Bessie Mae (Jenkins) Points.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband and mother of her...

James Herman Elkins

James Herman Elkins

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...

CHERI ANN FRITTS

CHERI ANN FRITTS

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...

Vicki Miranda Taylor

Vicki Miranda Taylor

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...

RUSSELL FLYNN

RUSSELL FLYNN

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...

Francis Vanover

Francis Vanover

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...

Carl Edward Bryant

Carl Edward Bryant

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...

Theresa Lee Crabtree

Theresa Lee Crabtree

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...

John Trim Smith

John Trim Smith

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...

Thomas Wayne Anderson

Thomas Wayne Anderson

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...

Donald "Don" Gene Pond

Donald "Don" Gene Pond

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...

Arvil Lee Hicks

Arvil Lee Hicks

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...