Obituaries
Bro. Kelly W. Tucker
Sep 8, 2024
Bro. Kelly W. Tucker, age 75 years, of the Jones Hollow Community died Sunday September 8, 2024 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Wayne County, Kentucky on December 30, 1948 the son of the late James W. and Dovie Jane (Roberts) Tucker. Kelly had been the owner of Tucker Logging, was a member of...
Francis Coffey
Sep 8, 2024
Francis Coffey, age 75 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Sunday, September 8, 2024 at his home.
He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on October 15, 1948 the son of the late Wesley and Elsie (Koger) Coffey. Francis had worked as a coal miner for Blue Diamond, Deputy for the McCreary County Sheriff’s Office, and Welder for Wabash National, and...
John H. Woodford, Jr.
Sep 5, 2024
John H. Woodford, Jr., age 77 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the Baptist Health Corbin in Corbin, Kentucky.
He was born at Beech Grove in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 29, 1947 the son of the late John H. and Hilda (Burgdorf) Woodford. John had worked as a machinist for AT& T in Indianapolis, North Carolina,...
Robert Dale Rollins
Aug 29, 2024
Robert Dale Rollins, formerly of West Chester, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home in Riverview, Florida on the morning of Thursday, August 29, 2024 at the age of 69.
He was born in Oneida, Tennessee on January 25, 1955. The son of Robert and Lucy (Vanover) Rollins. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers,...
Joyce J. Ross
Aug 26, 2024
Joyce J. Ross, age 74 years, of the Worley Hilltop Community died Monday, August 26, 2024 at her home.
She was born in Pickett County, Tennessee on December 2, 1949 the daughter of the late Harvey and Burnettie (Smith) Watson. Joyce was a member of the Dixie Freedom Baptist Church and had worked as a store owner, homemaker, and in the...
Ronald Dean Musgrove
Aug 25, 2024
Ronald Dean Musgrove, age 76, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024.
He was born September 19, 1947, to Edward Musgrove and Gladys (Stephens) Musgrove, in Barthell, Kentucky. He was a coal miner and enjoyed fishing, old cars and spending time outdoors enjoying nature.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers; Delmer, Lloyd, Bill and Donald...
Phillip Jones
Aug 25, 2024
Phillip Merle Jones, age 79 years, of the Smithtown Community died Sunday, August 25, 2024 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Oneida, Tennessee on November 5, 1944 the son of the late Ernest and Lula (Waters) Jones.
Phillip attended the East Appletree United Baptist Church. He had been a mail carrier for the United States...
Michael Ashton Stephens
Aug 19, 2024
Michael Ashton Stephens, age 21, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky with his loving family at his side. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Art and Gail Woods and Janet Coker.
Ashton, the son of Tony Stephens and Michella Woods Stephens, was born May 16, 2003. He is...
Ruth Faye Ridner
Aug 14, 2024
Ruth Faye Ridner, age 71 years, of the Sandhill Community died Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the Big Southfork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.
She was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on August 7, 1953 the daughter of Albert and Zola (Bryant) Taylor. Faye had worked as a house cleaner and was a member of the Upper Marsh Creek Missionary Baptist...

Stella Marie Cassada
Aug 13, 2024
Stella Marie Cassada, age 63 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in December 20, 1960 the daughter of Charles and Mildred (Davenport) Garland. Stella had worked as a CNA and was a member of the Greenwood Freedom Worship. She enjoyed being a...
Earl Matthew Jones
Aug 12, 2024
Earl Matthew Jones, age 88 years of Whitley City KY, died August 12, 2024 at his home.
He was born in Ritner KY on May 12, 1936 to the late Ralph and Rhoda (Maxwell) Jones. Earl was a carpenter by trade and a member of the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed anything to do with the outdoors especially hunting, fishing,...
Ralph Delane Keith
Aug 9, 2024
Ralph Delane Keith, went home to be with the Lord on August 9, 2024, in Blanchester, OH. Born on January 19, 1939, in KY, Ralph was a true man of the land, finding peace in the great outdoors through fishing and hunting. A jack of all trades, he was known for his tinkering skills and his green thumb, spending countless...
Kathie Lee Spradlin
Aug 6, 2024
Kathie Lee Spradlin, age 67 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at her home.
She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 19, 1957 the daughter of Allen and Helen (Smith) Thompson. Kathie had worked as a machine operator in the Shirt Factory and attended the Roberts Chapel Church. She enjoyed working outside, cleaning, cooking, and playing Bingo...
Ovie Dean Miller
Aug 5, 2024
Ovie Dean Miller, age 79 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Monday, August 5, 2024 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky on April 21, 1945 the son of Willie and Ethel (Watson) Miller. Ovie had worked as a machine operator in a factory, loved fishing, camping, boating, listening to gospel music, working...
Nora Dean Trammell
Aug 3, 2024
Nora Dean Trammell, age 90 years, of New Albany Indiana died Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the Charlestown Place.
She was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on March 27, 1934 the daughter of Ledford and Pearl Mae (Murphy) Loudermilk. She was a retailer for Zayre’s and a member of the Old Fashion Faith Missionary Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by...
Patricia Ann Helton
Aug 1, 2024
Patricia Ann Helton, age 80 years, of the Greenwood Community died Thursday, August 1, 2024 at her home.
She was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on October 11, 1943 the daughter of Virgil and Anna Vlisteen (Creekmore) Pearson. Pat was a retired Teacher from the McCreary County School System and was a member of the Whitley City Church of God and the...
Kimberly Sue Tucker
Jul 30, 2024
Kimberly Sue Tucker, age 54 years, of Monticello, Kentucky died Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on June 27, 1970 the daughter of Rondle and Velma King. Kimberly had worked as Head Teller for Forcht Bank and was a member of the Wolf Ridge United Baptist Church. She...
Janice Sue Rose
Jul 30, 2024
Janice Sue Rose, age 76 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Revelo, Kentucky on November 25, 1947 the daughter of Clarence and Velva (Dobbs) Winchester. Janice had worked as a machine operator in the Maytag Factory and was a member of the Old Beech...
Chester Ed Brooks
Jul 23, 2024
Chester “Ed” Brooks was born July 28, 1935, to John and Winnie Hunley Brooks, in McCreary County, Kentucky. He was the youngest of 15 children. Ed passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, his parents his wife, Jean, and all of his siblings preceded him in death. Ed’s sons are Earl Brooks who also preceded him in death in July of...
Onel Dean Bryant
Jul 21, 2024
Onel Dean Bryant, age 80 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Sunday, July 21, 2024 at his home.
He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on March 25, 1944 the son of Willie and Lula (Taylor) Bryant. Onel had been the Road Supervisor for McCreary County and a member of the Old Gum Fork United Baptist Church. He was an avid...