Obituaries

ROY LANDER GRIFFIS

ROY LANDER GRIFFIS

Apr 2, 2016

Roy Lander Griffis, age 84, passed from this life on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at his home in Russell Springs, Kentucky.

Born in McCreary County, Kentucky, on September 30, 1931, he was the son of the late Everett and Elmira (Ferrell) Griffis.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Margaret Evelyn Griffis, and Ardia Mae "Cotton"...

Richard Lynn Young

Richard Lynn Young

Mar 24, 2016

 

Mr. Richard Lynn Young, age 57, passed from this life on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at his home in Revelo, Kentucky.

 

Born in Wayne County, Kentucky, on August 27, 1958, he was the son of the late Cleo and Lois (Decker) Young.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Randy Young.

Surviving family include...

Ruth Ann Wheeler

Ruth Ann Wheeler

Mar 23, 2016

Ruth Ann Wheeler, age 63, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Ruth Ann was retired from the Kingsford Charcoal Plant in Burnside, Kentucky, as a shipping clerk.  She loved being outdoors, fishing and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was born February 3, 1953, in Honeybee, Kentucky, to the...

Deborah Sue "Susie" Wilson

Deborah Sue "Susie" Wilson

Mar 21, 2016

Deborah Sue, “Susie” Wilson, age 63, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Born December 8, 1952, in Gary, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Hoyt and Dovie (Williams) Ball.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Bill Wilson and an infant sister.

Surviving family include...

Margaret " Sue" Bryant

Margaret " Sue" Bryant

Mar 20, 2016

Sue Bryant departed from this life on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at her home in Stearns, Kentucky being 76 years 9 months and 9 days. She was born in Stearns, Kentucky on June 11, 1939 to the late Rufus Perkins and Lidia Black Perkins.

She was a member of the Taylor Ridge United Baptist Church. Sue loved to read and...

Ellen Oneeda Honeycutt New

Ellen Oneeda Honeycutt New

Mar 10, 2016

Ellen Oneeda Honeycutt New passed from this life on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the Beech Tree Manor in Jellico, Tennessee, being 67 years old. She was born in Honey Bee, Kentucky, daughter of the late Ira Shelby Perry and Edna Walker Perry.

She was a member of the Indian Creek United Baptist Church, North McCreary Fire Department and Volunteer...

Gloria June Jones

Gloria June Jones

Mar 7, 2016

Gloria June Jones passed from this life on March 7, 2016 being 69 Years, 1 month, and 4 days old. She was born in Stearns, KY on February 3, 1947 to the late Leslie and June Jones.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers: Ken Jones and Don Jones. Surviving family includes her daughter: Nikki Jones,...

Herman Ducan

Herman Ducan

Feb 29, 2016

Herman Duncan departed from this life on Monday, February 29, 2016 at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky being 77 years, 3 months and 6 days. He was born in Strunk, Kentucky on November 23, 1938 to the late Sherman Duncan and Sylvania King.

He was a member of the Silerville United Baptist Church. Herman loved to fish and hunt. He...

Beatrice Mae Stephens

Beatrice Mae Stephens

Feb 27, 2016

Beatrice Stephens passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at her home in Indianapolis, Indiana being 80 years, 11 months and 13 days old. She was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky on March 14, 1935, daughter of the late Ebb and Belle  (Wilson) King, and Step-mother, Goldie King.

Beatrice was a Beautician for many years and loved to work in her flower garden...

Wanda "Faye Griffis" Perkins

Wanda "Faye Griffis" Perkins

Feb 24, 2016

Wanda “Faye Griffis” Perkins, age 82, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 26, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. Daniel Ridener officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 12:00 noon until...

Earl Stephens Jr.

Earl Stephens Jr.

Feb 19, 2016

Mr. Earl Stephens, Jr. “Taterbug”, passed away Friday, February 19, 2016, at his home in Revelo, Kentucky.  He had attained the age of 72 years, four months and 28 days.

Taterbug was born on September 27, 1943, to the late Earl and Rubie (Bryant) Stephens.  He is preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Sheila Renee Stephens, two brothers:...

AMOS JUNIOR ROLLINS

AMOS JUNIOR ROLLINS

Feb 17, 2016

Amos Junior Rollins, age 76, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at his home in Bronston, Kentucky, with his family by his side.

Born in Sawyer, Kentucky, on January 4, 1940, he was the son of the late Robert and Lucy (Vanover) Rollins.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers: Darrell Rollins, William Rollins,...

Jimmie Joel Worley

Jimmie Joel Worley

Feb 16, 2016

Jimmie Joel Worley departed from this life on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at his home in Jones Hallow, KY, being 76 years, 5 months and 11 days old. He was born in Ritner, KY, on September 5, 1939 to the late Dewey Loyd and Zula (Jones) Worley.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers: Noel Dean...

Dora Ann Hayes

Dora Ann Hayes

Feb 16, 2016

Dora Ann Hayes, age 57, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at the Pioneer Community Hospital in Oneida, Tennessee.

Dora was born on February 28, 1958, in Ohio, the daughter of Kenneth and Dorothy Lockmiller.  She is preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Lockmiller and her son, Bruce Hayes, Jr.

Surviving family include her husband Bruce Hayes of Soddy Daisy,...

Maxine Byrd

Maxine Byrd

Feb 11, 2016

Maxine Byrd departed from this life on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at the University Of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, KY, being 76 years and 30 days old. She was born in Revelo, KY, on January 12, 1940 daughter of the late Manuel and Ollie (Wilson) Wallen.

Maxine was a member of the Revelo Church of God. She enjoyed spending time...

Frances "Penny" Irene Kennedy

Frances "Penny" Irene Kennedy

Feb 10, 2016

Frances “Penny” Irene Kennedy departed from this life on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at her home being 65 years, and 15 days old. She was born in Sidney, Ohio, on January 26, 1951 daughter of the late Claude and Edna (Sparks) Taylor.

Penny was a CNA for the elderly and a member of the Joseph Prince Ministries.  She was the...

Ary Taylor

Ary Taylor

Feb 6, 2016

Ary Taylor, age 88, of Stearns, Kentucky passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Signature Health Care of McCreary.

She retired after forty two years as a School Teacher and was a member of Kentucky Teacher’s Association, and a Kentucky Colonel.  She was a member of the Hilltop Baptist Church and pianist, avid seamstress and enjoyed her daily devotion to...

Gladys Dean Head

Gladys Dean Head

Jan 31, 2016

 

 

Gladys Dean Head, age 70, of Parkers Lake, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2016, at her home.

She was a Homemaker, loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother.  She was a member of the Sawyer Baptist Church and enjoyed working puzzles, face booking, and quilting.

Gladys was born in the Parkers Lake, Kentucky on July 22, 1945, to the late...

LEONA DIXON

LEONA DIXON

Jan 31, 2016

Leona Dixon, age 68, of Pine Knot, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2016, at Baptist Health Corbin.

She was a retired Certified Nurses Assistant having worked for Lifeline until 2007.  She was a member of the Mt. View United Baptist Church and enjoyed yard selling, sewing, working puzzles, cooking for the kids and taking care of those she loved.

Leona...