Obituaries

Nov 17, 2015

James Cecil Crabtree passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at the Baptist Health Corbin Hospital, In Corbin, KY. Having attained the age 71 years, 2 months and 28 days.

James was born in Bell Farm, KY on August 20, 1944 to the late William Crabtree and Grace Hill.

Surviving family includes: his wife Mary Crabtree, Daughters: Jamie (Chris) Howard...

Nov 17, 2015

 

Vicky Lynn Patton passed away on November 17, 2015 at the North Tennova Hospital in Knoxville, TN being 52 years, 5 months, and 15 days old.

Vicky was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 2, 1963 to the late Irvin and Verleen (Henson) Patton.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her daughter Twanna Patton, sisters:...

Nov 9, 2015

 

Jackson Carlis Lee Taylor, age 68, passed away Monday, November 9, 2015, at his home in Whitley City, Kentucky.

Carlis was born at Worley Hilltop, Kentucky, on September 1, 1947, the son of the late Evert and Mildred (Maxwell) Taylor.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Willadean King.

Surviving family include his wife Mary...

Nov 2, 2015

Mary Catherine Powell, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.  She had attained the age of 96 years, two months and three days.

Born on August 29, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Loretta (Weltlauf) Welte.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death...

Oct 30, 2015

Margie “Faye” Lee Crabtree departed from this life on Friday, October 30, 2015 at the Baptist Health Hospital of Corbin, KY, having attained the age 71. She was born in Pine Knot, KY on September 28, 1944, daughter of the late Herman and Flossie (Hatfield) Richmond.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her daughter: Pamela Crabtree,...

Oct 30, 2015

Mr. George Clayton Ridner, age 62, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, passed from this life on Friday, October 30, 2015, in Parkers Lake.

Born in Parkers Lake, Kentucky, on January 27, 1953, he was the son of the late Earl Ridner and Elizabeth (Hicks) Ridner.  He is preceded in death by his father Earl Ridner, his mother Elizabeth Ridner, his wife...

Oct 27, 2015

Lonnie Meadows, age 78, of the Sand Hill Community of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at his home.

Lonnie was born on May 14, 1937, at White Oak Junction, Kentucky, to the late Tea and Lona (Slaven) Meadows.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his step-mother Luiney Meadows, two brothers:...

Oct 24, 2015

Ronnie Gary Strunk, age 59, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015 at the Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin. Kentucky.

 He was born at Marshes Siding, Kentucky, on November 16, 1955, to the late Caleb and Sadie (Perry) Strunk.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers: Harold and Clayton Strunk, nephews Scotty Keith, and Randy Strunk.

Surviving...

Oct 11, 2015

Earnest “JE” Barnett born on June 6, 1977 departed this life on October 11, 2015 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital having attained the age of 38 years.  He is preceded in death by his grandparent Willis “Dick” and Alene Perry, his birth father Earnest Barnett and cousins Angie Perry, Coleman Ridener, Aubrey Stephens and Branden Runion.  He is survived by...

Oct 11, 2015

Mr. Rudy R. Waters, age 77, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at The Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY.  Rudy was the son of Mark and Dora Richmond Waters, along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Sandra. He is survived by his children, Daughters: Tammy Waters, Ocala, FL,  Cassie Waters, Springdale, UT,...

Oct 9, 2015

James Lynn Six, died at 68 years of age, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Jean Waddle Care Unit on October 9, 2015. He was born on April 16, 1947 in Cynthiana, Kentucky. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James Carlos and Alice Hayes Six, one brother: David Carlos Six, one brother-in-law: Granville B. Sayre, nephews: Allen Michael and...

Oct 8, 2015

Twanna Jo Patton, passed away on October 8, 2015 at 35 years of age at Tonova North Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.  She was born on November 9, 1979 in Somerset, Kentucky.

Twanna graduated from McCreary Central High School and enjoyed attending Horizon Adult Health Care.  She lived in McCreary County until very recently moving with her family to Knoxville,...

Oct 1, 2015

Mr. Aubry Jones, age 77, of the Rattlesnake Ridge Community in Stearns, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, October 1, 2015, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.

Mr. Jones had been a landscaper in Indiana before moving back to McCreary County.  He was a member of the Pleasant Ridge United Baptist Church.

He was born at Slavens,...

Sep 24, 2015

Michelle Rayna Napier departed from this life on September 24, 2015 at her residences in Somerset, KY being 48 years, 30 days, and 1 month old. She was born in Monticello, KY on July 25, 1967 daughter of Athaleen (Burke) and Lawrence West.

Along with her parents she is survived by her husband: Merlin Napier, her son: Jared Anderson, of Somerset,...

Sep 21, 2015

Sep 9, 2015

Velma Jean Shoopman, age 74, of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed away Wednesday September 9, 2015 at her home.

Funeral service will be Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 11:00 am at the McCreary County Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will receive friends on Friday, September 11, 2015 after 6:00pm at the McCreary County Funeral Home.

Velma was born on February 1,...

Sep 6, 2015

Estell Watson, age 71, of Whitley City, Kentucky passed away Sunday September 6, 2015 at Jellico Community Hospital in Jellico, Tennessee.

Funeral service will be Thursday September 10, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the McCreary County Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Rufus Hughes officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday September 10, 2015 after 11:00 am at the McCreary...

Aug 31, 2015

Norma Jean Hicks, age 66, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, passed away Monday August 31, 2015 in Corbin, Kentucky.

Funeral service will be Thursday September 3, 2015 at 2:00pm at the Indian Creek United Baptist Church of Christ on Beulah Heights Road with Rev. Billy Patrick and Rev. Mark Perry.

Norma was born on August 27, 1949 to the late Jim...

Aug 28, 2015

Mr. Randolph Murphy, age 78, of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed away Friday, August 28, 2015, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Mr. Murphy was retired from the U.S. Air Force having served his country for 26 years.  He was the chief weather technician for 19 years relaying weather conditions to Air Force One.  After retiring and moving...

Aug 27, 2015

Sheila Ruth (Tapley) Thompson, age 72, of Harrogate, Tennessee, passed away at home unexpectedly on Thursday, August 27, 2015.  Though we mourn the loss of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, we are comforted and secure in the knowledge that as a woman of faith and acceptance, she is now in the presence of our Lord and Savior.

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