Obituaries
LOIS ANN DOBBS
Aug 15, 2023
Lois Ann Dobbs, age 66, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
Born in Monticello, Kentucky, on December 5, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Amp Gregory and Georgie Haynes. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her long-time companion, Jim Shook, two...
Earl Edward Sumner
Aug 14, 2023
Earl Edward Sumner, age 65 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Monday, August 14, 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Jellico, Tennessee on September 27, 1957 the son of Jerome and Nellie (Bryant) Sumner. Earl had been a Deputy Jailor at the McCreary County Jail and was a member of the Day...
Melvin Lee Ball
Aug 11, 2023
Melvin Lee Ball, age 57 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Friday, August 11, 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Joplin, Missouri on July 17, 1966 the son of Melvin Hill and Betty (Ball) Foster. Melvin was a member of the Murphy Ridge Church of God. He enjoyed gardening, mowing, his dogs, fishing,...
Curtis Bryant
Aug 9, 2023
Curtis Bryant, age 77 years, of Spalding, Nebraska died August 9, 2023 in Albion, Nebraska.
He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on November 30, 1945 the son of Ancil Lee and Edna (Cox) Bryant. Curtis was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed watching movies and mowing lawns.
His parents; 2 infant brothers; sisters, Margaret Jones, Flossie Litton, Janet Sue...
Roy A. Phillips
Aug 9, 2023
Roy A. Phillips, age 79 years, of McCreary County, Kentucky died Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on April 7, 1944 the son of Harley and Martha (Jones) Phillips. Roy enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping.
His parents; wife, Jackauline (Canada) Phillips; daughter, Carolyn Phillips; brother, Harley Phillips,...
Flonnie Mae Barnett
Aug 8, 2023
Flonnie Mae Barnett, age 66 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at the Continued Care Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Jellico, Tennessee on June 19, 1957 the daughter of James Arnold Barnett and Audrey Slaven. Flonnie had been a homemaker.
Her parents; son, Jerry Barnett; and brothers, Roy Barnett, Lloyd Barnett, and Hoyt...
Luke Newman
Jul 30, 2023
Luke Michael Newman, age 2 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Sunday, July 30, 2023 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born on December 8, 2020 in Somerset, Kentucky to Eric Newman and Angela Burchett.
His grandmother, Beverly Burchett precedes him in death.
Survivors include his parents, Eric Newman and Angela Burchett of Pine Knot,...
Offie Allene Goodin
Jul 29, 2023
Offie Allene Goodin, age 76 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Saturday, July 29, 2023 at her home.
She was born in Honeybee, Kentucky on April 20, 1947 the daughter of Delmer and Annie Ruth (Hicks) Ridner. Offie had worked in motels and nursing homes doing housekeeping, she was able to mechanic, plumb, build, and electrical work. He favorite hobbies...
Kenneth Wayne "Bubba" Goodin
Jul 28, 2023
Kenneth Wayne “Bubba” Goodin, age 54 years, of the Eagle Community, died Friday, July 28, 2023 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on July 22, 1969 to Kenneth Earl Goodin and Rebecca (Spradlin) Stevenson. Wayne had worked as a cook at the Cumberland Falls State Park and was a member of...
Mary Helen Taylor
Jul 17, 2023
Mary Helen (Ramsey) Taylor, age 81 of Blue Ridge and previously of Murphy, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023.Mary was born in Whitley City, Kentucky to the late Ernest and Flora (Waters) Ramsey. She worked as an office manager for Superior Restoration. Mary was a hard worker and loved her family very much. She loved the Lord and read...
Bertha Louise Corder
Jul 14, 2023
Bertha Louise Corder, age 89 years, of Greenwood, Kentucky died Friday, July 14, 2023 at the Hospice of the Bluegrass in Lexington, Kentucky.
She was born in Sloans Valley, Kentucky on July 20, 1933 the daughter of George and Lura (Troxtell) Thompson. Bertha was a member of the Day Ridge United Baptist Church and had been a factory worker.
Her...
Billie Earl Vanover
Jul 14, 2023
Billie Earl Vanover Sr. son of the late Billie Earl Vanover and Earline Bryant Holbert, passed away July 14, 2023 at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
In addition to his parents, Billie is preceded in death by his brother Mike Holbert.
He is survived by his companion of 18 years; Sherry Foster, and her children, Justin Foster...
Tommy Messer
Jul 11, 2023
Tommy Messer, Age 65, husband of Robin Losey Messer, and son of the late Willie and Jessie Donaldson Messer, passed away July 11, 2023 at his home in Parkers Lake, Kentucky.
He was born March 16, 1958, Tommy was of the Southern Baptist faith, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, his fur baby Coco and spending time outdoors and with his...
Robert Lowe
Jul 9, 2023
Robert Leo Lowe, age 36, of Stearns, Kentucky passed away on July 9, 2023.
Robert was born in Fort Pierce, Florida to Robert Leroy Lowe and Barbara Ella Swangin on January 25, 1987. He always lived very freely and to the fullest. He loved camping, hunting, and kids.
He is preceded in death by an unce, James Swangin.
Robert is...
William "Bill" Shook
Jul 8, 2023
William “Bill” Shook, age 79 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Saturday, July 8, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Cooperative, Kentucky on February 1, 1944 the son of Sylvester and Goldie (Gregory) Shook. Bill had worked as a logger and saw miller and enjoyed fishing, hunting, 4-wheeling and spending time with his family.
His parents; brothers, Edward Shook...
Roger C. Slaven
Jul 7, 2023
Roger C. Slaven, age 78 years, of Eubank, Kentucky died Friday, July 7, 2023 at his home.
He was born in the Worley Hilltop. Kentucky community on April 15, 1945 the son of Alfred and Ella (Spradlin) Slaven. Roger had been a farmer and loved, listening to Sunday Morning Gospel Music, watching Westerns, and telling Tall Tales.
His parents; wife,...
Henry Stuart Lang
Jul 4, 2023
Henry Stuart Lang, age 38 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died July 4, 2023.
He was born in Greenville, South Carolina on August 19, 1984 the son of Charles Baxter Lang and Donna Lynn (Hambright) Looper. Henry had worked as a handyman.
Survivors include his father, Charles Lang (Claudia) of Columbia, South Carlina; mother, Donna Looper (Douglas) of Pickens, South...
Terry Lee Thompson
Jun 24, 2023
Terry Lee Thompson, age 73 years, of Marshes Siding, Kentucky died Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Baptist Health of Corbin.
He was born in Wiborg, Kentucky on February 4, 1950 the son of Joe and Mable (Dick) Thompson. Terry had worked in Construction, was of the Baptist Faith, and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
His parents; brothers, Marshall Thompson and...
Lonnie Dale Stephens
Jun 21, 2023
Lonnie Dale Stephens, age 63 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Sidney, Ohio on October 21, 1959 the son of Lonnie Brown and Lorene (Gibson) Stephens. Lonnie had worked as a delivery driver for B & B Metal, and loved being outdoors fishing...
Gregory Wayne Coffey
Jun 20, 2023
Gregory Wayne Coffey, age 61 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on November 26, 1961 the son of Teddy Coffey and Judy Florence (Draughn) Loudermilk. Greg had worked as a truck driver and attended the Marshes Siding Church of God.
His mother, Judy Florence Loudermilk; brothers, Randy...
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