Obituaries

Michael Ashton Stephens

Michael Ashton Stephens

Aug 19, 2024

Michael Ashton Stephens, age 21, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky with his loving family at his side. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Art and Gail Woods and Janet Coker.

Ashton, the son of Tony Stephens and Michella Woods Stephens, was born May 16, 2003. He is...

Ruth Faye Ridner

Ruth Faye Ridner

Aug 14, 2024

Ruth Faye Ridner, age 71 years, of the Sandhill Community died Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the Big Southfork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.

She was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on August 7, 1953 the daughter of Albert and Zola (Bryant) Taylor. Faye had worked as a house cleaner and was a member of the Upper Marsh Creek Missionary Baptist...

Stella Marie Cassada

Stella Marie Cassada

Aug 13, 2024

Stella Marie Cassada, age 63 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in December 20, 1960 the daughter of Charles and Mildred (Davenport) Garland. Stella had worked as a CNA and was a member of the Greenwood Freedom Worship. She enjoyed being a...

Earl Matthew Jones

Earl Matthew Jones

Aug 12, 2024

Earl Matthew Jones, age 88 years of Whitley City KY, died August 12, 2024 at his home.

He was born in Ritner KY on May 12, 1936 to the late Ralph and Rhoda (Maxwell) Jones. Earl was a carpenter by trade and a member of the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed anything to do with the outdoors especially hunting, fishing,...

Ralph Delane Keith

Ralph Delane Keith

Aug 9, 2024

Ralph Delane Keith, went home to be with the Lord on August 9, 2024, in Blanchester, OH. Born on January 19, 1939, in KY, Ralph was a true man of the land, finding peace in the great outdoors through fishing and hunting. A jack of all trades, he was known for his tinkering skills and his green thumb, spending countless...

Kathie Lee Spradlin

Kathie Lee Spradlin

Aug 6, 2024

Kathie Lee Spradlin, age 67 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at her home.

She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 19, 1957 the daughter of Allen and Helen (Smith) Thompson. Kathie had worked as a machine operator in the Shirt Factory and attended the Roberts Chapel Church. She enjoyed working outside, cleaning, cooking, and playing Bingo...

Ovie Dean Miller

Ovie Dean Miller

Aug 5, 2024

Ovie Dean Miller, age 79 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Monday, August 5, 2024 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky on April 21, 1945 the son of Willie and Ethel (Watson) Miller. Ovie had worked as a machine operator in a factory, loved fishing, camping, boating, listening to gospel music, working...

Nora Dean Trammell

Nora Dean Trammell

Aug 3, 2024

Nora Dean Trammell, age 90 years, of New Albany Indiana died Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the Charlestown Place.

She was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on March 27, 1934 the daughter of Ledford and Pearl Mae (Murphy) Loudermilk. She was a retailer for Zayre’s and a member of the Old Fashion Faith Missionary Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by...

Patricia Ann Helton

Patricia Ann Helton

Aug 1, 2024

Patricia Ann Helton, age 80 years, of the Greenwood Community died Thursday, August 1, 2024 at her home.

She was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on October 11, 1943 the daughter of Virgil and Anna Vlisteen (Creekmore) Pearson. Pat was a retired Teacher from the McCreary County School System and was a member of the Whitley City Church of God and the...

Kimberly Sue Tucker

Kimberly Sue Tucker

Jul 30, 2024

Kimberly Sue Tucker, age 54 years, of Monticello, Kentucky died Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on June 27, 1970 the daughter of Rondle and Velma King. Kimberly had worked as Head Teller for Forcht Bank and was a member of the Wolf Ridge United Baptist Church. She...

Janice Sue Rose

Janice Sue Rose

Jul 30, 2024

Janice Sue Rose, age 76 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Revelo, Kentucky on November 25, 1947 the daughter of Clarence and Velva (Dobbs) Winchester. Janice had worked as a machine operator in the Maytag Factory and was a member of the Old Beech...

Chester Ed Brooks

Chester Ed Brooks

Jul 23, 2024

Chester “Ed” Brooks was born July 28, 1935, to John and Winnie Hunley Brooks, in McCreary County, Kentucky. He was the youngest of 15 children. Ed passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, his parents his wife, Jean, and all of his siblings preceded him in death. Ed’s sons are Earl Brooks who also preceded him in death in July of...

Onel Dean Bryant

Onel Dean Bryant

Jul 21, 2024

Onel Dean Bryant, age 80 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Sunday, July 21, 2024 at his home.

He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on March 25, 1944 the son of Willie and Lula (Taylor) Bryant. Onel had been the Road Supervisor for McCreary County and a member of the Old Gum Fork United Baptist Church. He was an avid...

Morris Dean Meredith

Morris Dean Meredith

Jul 13, 2024

Morris Dean Meredith, age 68 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Saturday, July 13, 2024 at his home.

He was born in Red Bird, Kentucky on June 23, 1956 the son of Hugh Mason Meredith and Julia (Brock) Meredith. Morris had worked as a welder in Iron Work and loved coon and squirrel hunting, and taking care and training dogs and...

Amy Elaine Gilreath

Amy Elaine Gilreath

Jul 8, 2024

Amy Elaine Gilreath, age 49 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Monday, July 8, 2024 at the Big Southfork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on May 14, 1975 the daughter of Ronnie and Linda (Waters) Gilreath. Amy had worked as a machine operator at OVC and attended the Revelo Church of God. Being outdoors, listening...

Deborah Jo Cox

Deborah Jo Cox

Jun 19, 2024

Deborah “Debbie” Jo Brooks Cox, widow of Chester Cox, passed away on June 19, 2024, at the age of 65, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, Kentucky.

Along with her husband; Chester Cox, she is also preceded in death by her father; Joe Bill Brooks.

She is survived by her mother; Audrey Brooks, Bloodworth, daughters; Deborah Marie Cox of Whitley City, Lenzee...

Ray Roger Bryant

Ray Roger Bryant

Jun 19, 2024

Ray Roger Bryant, age 72 years, of the Hen’s Nest Community died Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky the son of Lander and Katherine (Murphy) Bryant. Roger had worked as a Dozer Operator for Kingsford Charcoal and attended the Indian Creek United Baptist Church. He was an...

Cameron Duane Burke

Cameron Duane Burke

Jun 17, 2024

Cameron Duane Burke, age 19 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Monday, June 17, 2024 in Strunk, Kentucky.

He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on May 2, 2005 the son of Michael and Loretta (Garland) Burke. Cameron was a caregiver at Oakwood and a member of the Pleasant Rock United Baptist Church. It is difficult to describe Cameron because he was…. Well,...

Flonnie Marie Murphy

Flonnie Marie Murphy

Jun 16, 2024

Flonnie Marie Murphy, age 87 years, of Revelo, Kentucky died Sunday, June 16, 2024 at her home.

She was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky on February 26, 1937 the daughter of Ernest and Lona (Foster) Miller. Flonnie had been a homemaker and member of the Lower Hickory Grove Baptist Church, and enjoyed working word puzzles books.

She is preceded in death by...

Jackie Dennis Spradlin

Jackie Dennis Spradlin

Jun 15, 2024

Jackie Dennis Spradlin, age 69 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Saturday, June 15, 2024 at his home.

He was born in Strunk, Kentucky on April 18, 1955 the son of Hobert and Vertie (Gregory) Spradlin. Jack had worked as a Dry Kiln Operator for Jim Barna Log Home, a Truck Driver, and was a member of the Dixie Freedom Baptist...