Obituaries

Morris Perkins

Morris Perkins

Apr 14, 2017

Morris Perkins, age 74 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died April 14, 2017 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born October 9, 1942 in Stearns, Kentucky to Marion Rufus and Lydia Florence (Black) Perkins. Morris was a retired machinist.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Cleada (Messer) Perkins; step son, Tony Kidd; and...

James Henry Head

James Henry Head

Apr 10, 2017

James Henry Head, age 83 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Monday April 10, 2017 at his home.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 11:00am at the Sawyer Baptist Church with Bro. Wade Heath and Bro. Jeffrey Brown officiating. Burial to follow in the Sawyer Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 6pm Tuesday, April...

Bonnie L. Pierce

Bonnie L. Pierce

Apr 5, 2017

Bonnie L. Pierce, age 58 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died April 5, 2017 in Somerset, Kentucky at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on August 12, 1958 the daughter of Billy Dean and Lora Mae (Cox) Taylor.  Bonnie was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, friends, family, and craft making.

 She is preceded in...

JAMES ROOSEVELT GARLAND

JAMES ROOSEVELT GARLAND

Mar 31, 2017

James Roosevelt Garland, age 77, of Stearns, Kentucky, passed away Friday, March 31, 2017, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky. 

He was born at Yamacraw, Kentucky, on January 9, 1940, the son of the late Edgar and Lizzie (Miller) Garland.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Garland, and two sisters: Loretta...

Marie Grundy Richter

Marie Grundy Richter

Mar 27, 2017

Marie Grundy Richter, age 95, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born on May 11, 1921, the daughter of the late Hal and Lula (Brooks) Bryant.  Marie was a homemaker who spent her life servicing and helping others.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her...

Harvey Raymond Matthews

Harvey Raymond Matthews

Mar 25, 2017

Harvey Raymond Matthews Jr. age 48, died Saturday, March 25, 2017, at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on September 18, 1968, the son of Harvey and the late Mabel Inman Matthews.

Surviving family include his father Harvey and wife Wilma Matthews of Stearns, son: Corey Matthews of Stearns, two daughters: Amber Ball and...

Arnold Carl Canada, Jr.

Arnold Carl Canada, Jr.

Mar 24, 2017

Arnold Carl Canada Jr. age 67, died Friday, March 24, 2017, at his home in Whitley City, Kentucky.

He was born in McCreary County on June 20, 1949, the son of the late Rev. Arnold Carl Canada and Mary Martha (Bell) Canada.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Lois Ann Canada.

Surviving family...

Betty Jo Cook

Betty Jo Cook

Mar 21, 2017

Betty Jo Cook, age 69 years, died March 21, 2017 in Somerset, Kentucky at the Jean Waddle Care Center.

She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on January 12, 1948 the daughter of Ernest and Gertie (Gregory) Roberts. She was a member of the Lower Hickory Grove Baptist Church. Betty loved her dog, Lucky and camping with family.

She is...

Rickie James Tucker

Rickie James Tucker

Mar 18, 2017

Rickie James Tucker, age 56 years, of Mt. Vernon, Kentucky formerly of McCreary County, died March 18, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky at the UK Medical Center.

He was born August 4, 1960 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Kenneth and Carolyn (Caudill) Tucker. He was a truck driver and loved fishing and his grandchildren.

His parents precede him in death.

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Linda Sue Worthington

Linda Sue Worthington

Mar 16, 2017

Linda Worthington, age 74, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017, at Baptist Health of Corbin, Kentucky.

She was born on December 10, 1942, the daughter of the late Albert and Nina Roberts Strunk.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son: Dexter Keith, brother: James Strunk, sisters: Gloria Taylor, Betty Tucker, Becky Bryant and Alma...

Rondal Steve Reynolds

Rondal Steve Reynolds

Mar 14, 2017

Rondal “Steve” Reynolds, age 29, died suddenly Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at his home in Stearns, Kentucky.

He was born on December 27, 1987, the son of Charles and Vicki  (Askins) Reynolds.

He was preceded in death by his Grandparents: Tom and Ramona Askins and Grandfather: Dexter Reynolds.

Surviving family include his wife, Holly (Sutton) Reynolds and their children: Caden...

STEVE C. NEWTON

STEVE C. NEWTON

Mar 4, 2017

Steve C. Newton, age 65, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Steve was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, on June 3, 1951, the son of the late Charles Edward and Margie Lee (Riley) Newton.  He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Mike Newton and...

DOROTHY E. SMITH

DOROTHY E. SMITH

Mar 2, 2017

Dorothy E. "Dot" Smith (Manning) of Boca Raton, Florida, age 92, passed away on March 2, 2017. Dorothy was born on March 22, 1924 in Barren Fork, Kentucky to Charley (d 1931) and Myrtle (d 1974) Manning.               

Dorothy married Odie Smith (d 1998), a World War II, 82ABD, veteran, on May 2nd, 1947....

Relda Lee Perkins

Relda Lee Perkins

Feb 28, 2017

Relda Lee Perkins, age 66 years of Whitley City, Kentucky died February 28, 2017 in Corbin, Kentucky at the Continued Care Hospital.

She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on October 11, 1950 the daughter of Lander and Katherine (Murphy) Bryant. Relda was a seamstress at LeSportSac, member of the Sandhill United Baptist Church, loved watching wrestling, Chuck Norris, sewing,...

Abbie Campbell

Abbie Campbell

Feb 28, 2017

Abbie Campbell, age 95 years, of Parkers Lake. Kentucky died February 28, 2017 in Pine Knot, Kentucky at the Signature Health Care of McCreary.

She was born in Sawyer, Kentucky on May 6, 1921 the daughter of William Harrison and Sarah Ethel (Morgan) Rose.  Abbie was a homemaker, member of the Mill Creek Methodist Church, loved coloring, sewing, especially quilting.

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Janice Carol Hines

Janice Carol Hines

Feb 23, 2017

Janice Carol Hines, age 68 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Thursday, February 23, 2017 at her home.

She was born in Stearns, Kentucky on July 6, 1948 the daughter of George and Georgia (Dolen) Owens. Janice had been a caretaker for Quest, was a member of the New Liberty United Baptist Church, and enjoyed crocheting and fishing.

Her parents...

Irene Strunk

Irene Strunk

Feb 21, 2017

Irene Strunk, age 79, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at her home in Whitley City, Kentucky.

She was born on February 11, 1938, the daughter of the late Anthony Melvin and Oda Mae (Davis) Tucker.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Dean Strunk; her daughter, Diane Strunk Stephens; brothers, Louie, Lloyd, Clyde, Winfred and Peanut Tucker; sisters, Glenna...

Rachel May Ball

Rachel May Ball

Feb 17, 2017

Rachel May Ball, age 52 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died February 17, 2017 at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center in Frankfort, Kentucky.

She was born in Oneida, Tennessee the daughter of Ronald Ball and Mary Lou (Roberts) Ball.  Rachel loved coloring, Mickey Mouse, dolls, cats, and aggravating her brothers.  She celebrated every day as her 17th birthday.

Her mother...

Gary Lyons

Gary Lyons

Feb 16, 2017

Gary Lyons, age 60 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Thursday, February 16, 2017 in Winfield, Tennessee. 

He was born in Jellico, Tennessee on May 20, 1956 the son of Doris Albert and Diane I. (King) Lyons. Gary enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, fishing, camping, and 4-wheeling.

His parents; daughter, Darby Lyons; and brothers, Doris Lynn Lyons and Glenn Lyons precede...

Ailene Stephens

Ailene Stephens

Feb 16, 2017

Ailene Stephens, age 79 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Thursday, February 16, 2017 in Somerset, Kentucky at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born March 30, 1937 the daughter of Lawrence and Charlene Morgan.  Ailene was of the Baptist Faith, loved her Spring flowers, reading, and the UK Wildcats.

Her parents and brother, Gary Morgan precede her in death.

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