Obituaries

Lois Stephens

Lois Stephens

Oct 27, 2024

Lois C. Stephens, age 75, daughter of the late Lewis and Ethel Rutherford Davis. Lois passed away at her home in Paris, Kentucky, October 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

In addiition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her husband; Carl Stephens, sons; Carl Walter Stephens Jr., and William Stephens.

She is survived by her daughters; Veronica Stephens...

Faye Roberts

Faye Roberts

Oct 26, 2024

Faye Roberts, age 84 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky departed this life Saturday, October 26, 2024 at her home.

Faye was born on August 11, 1940, in Keno, Kentucky the daughter of the late Delbert and Louise (Ballou) Wilson.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Bronnie Roberts, whom she married on July 2, 1960. Also...

Christopher Tyler Lawson

Christopher Tyler Lawson

Oct 21, 2024

Christopher Tyler Lawson, age 33 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Monday, October 21, 2024 at his home.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on February 26, 1991 the son of William Collin Lawson and Tammy (Jones) Lawson. Tyler was an avid video gamer, and loved to ride 4-wheelers with his son and wife.

His father; two infant children; and grandmother, Faye...

Gertrude Morgan Wilson

Gertrude Morgan Wilson

Oct 16, 2024

Gertrude Morgan Wilson, age 88 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Bald Rock, Kentucky February 12, 1936 the daughter of the late Joe Morgan and Telvis (Anders) Morgan Hamilton. Gertrude had worked for the McCreary County School System as an Instructional Aide and was...

Willie Everett Bryant

Willie Everett Bryant

Oct 10, 2024

Willie (Bill) Everett Bryant, 97, a devoted Christian, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully October 10, 2024 in Maineville, OH. Beloved husband for 65 years to the love of his life and late Frona Sue Bryant. Preceded in death by his parents, Paulis Howell Bryant and Lula Brooks, son Richard E. Bryant, daughter Diane Bryant, and grandson Dakota...

Imogene Hardwick

Imogene Hardwick

Oct 10, 2024

Imogene Hardwick, age 75 years, of Whitley City, wife of Roger Hardwick, died Thursday, October 10, 2024 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.

She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on March 21, 1949 the daughter of the late John and Cassie Slaven Stephens. Imogene was a homemaker, and a member of Taylor Ridge United Baptist Church. She enjoyed attending her...

James Loyd "Dee" Cox

James Loyd "Dee" Cox

Oct 7, 2024

James Loyd “Dee” Cox, age 79 years, of the Smithtown Community died Monday, October 7, 2024 at his home.

He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on October 30, 1944 the son of the late Willie Elmer and Mabry (Thomas) Cox. James had owned and operated the Tri-County Enterprises and was a member of the Ross Grove United Baptist Church where...

Ellen Shook Coffey

Ellen Shook Coffey

Oct 6, 2024

Ellen (Shook) Coffey, age 71 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Sunday, October 6, 2024 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Jellico, Tennessee on December 20, 1952 the daughter of the late Sylvester and Goldie (Gregory) Shook. Ellen had retired from ABC as a machine operator and was a member of the Pleasant Knob United...

Geraldean F. Ridner

Geraldean F. Ridner

Oct 5, 2024

Geraldean F. Ridner, age 69 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Saturday, October 5, 2024 at her home.

She was born in Isham, Tennessee on November 10, 1954 the daughter of the late Clifton and Minnie Virginia (Strunk) Threet. Geraldean enjoyed going to bingo, running the roads, family, but especially her grandbabies.

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

Shonda Dorene Chitwood

Shonda Dorene Chitwood

Sep 26, 2024

Shonda Dorene Chitwood, age 61 years, of Strunk, KY daughter of the late Marshall and Arlene (Slaven) Chitwood died Thursday September 26, 2024 at her home.

She had been a caretaker at a Nursing Home and enjoyed going shopping.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a brother, Tim Chitwood and a sister, Kim Cooper.

Survivors include her brothers,...

Wendell J. Strunk

Wendell J. Strunk

Sep 9, 2024

Wendell J. Strunk age, 83 years, of West Chester, Ohio died Monday, September 9, 2024 at the UC West Chester.

He was born in Honeybee, Kentucky on May 3, 1941 the son of the late Caleb and Sadie (Perry) Strunk. Wendell had been a dock worker for Roadway Trucking Company, a member of the Living Water Baptist Church, and the McDonald’s...

Ray Hinkle

Ray Hinkle

Sep 9, 2024

Ray Hinkle, age 81 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Monday September 9, 2024 at his home.

He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on December 25, 1942 the son of the late Clell and Hazel (Lynch) Hinkle. Ray was self employed as a builder contractor and was of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed woodworking and was an avid animal lover.

In...

Robert A. Helton, Jr.

Robert A. Helton, Jr.

Sep 9, 2024

Robert A. Helton, Jr., age 60 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Monday, September 9, 2024 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on June 6, 1964 the son of the late Robert A. “Bob” Helton, Sr. and Eva Faye (Meadors) Helton. Robert had been a truck driver and of the Baptist Faith....

Bro. Kelly W. Tucker

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...