Obituaries
Robert "Bob" D. Jones
Mar 20, 2023
Robert “Bob” D. Jones, age 84 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Monday, March 20, 2023 at home in Stearns, Kentucky.
Bob was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on March 12, 1939 the son of the late Rufus and Eva (Perkins) Jones. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Thelma (Jones) Jones; sister, Bertha Ross; and brother,...
Hudy Goins
Mar 19, 2023
Hudy Goins, age 58 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Sunday, March 19, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on March 27, 1964 the son of Marvin and Purlina Jane (Caldwell) Goins. Hudy had worked for the McCreary County School System as a Custodian. Fishing, riding his motorcycle, spending time with friends and grandchildren was...
Carl D. Barnett
Mar 14, 2023
Carl D. Barnett, age 65 years, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio died Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at his home.
He was born August 19, 1957 the son of Leonard and Gracie (Ross) Barnett in Whitley City, Kentucky. Carl had worked as maintenance in the hospital.
His parents; sister, Reba Elkins; and brother, Marvin Ralph Barnett precede him in death.
Survivors include his...
Ronald L. Tapley
Mar 14, 2023
Ronald L. Tapley, age 83 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Danville, Kentucky on December 28, 1939 the son of Jasper and Vertie (Watters) Tapley. Ronald had worked as a dispatcher for a taxi service and was a member of the East Appletree...
Janet Sue Wilson
Mar 8, 2023
Janet Sue Wilson, age 66 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at her home.
She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on July 26, 1956 the daughter of Theodore and Mildred (Vanover) Bryant. Janet was a registered nurse working for Lake Cumberland Home Health as Regional Supervisor and at McCreary County Health and Rehab. She enjoyed cooking, reading,...
Alton Leon McCoy
Mar 7, 2023
Alton Leon, McCoy, age 56 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Tuesday, March 7. 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Oneida, Tennessee on March 10, 1966 the son of Arlie Rufus McCoy and Mary Ruth (Ridner) Wood. Alton was a member of the White Oak Junction United Baptist Church, loved being outdoors,...
Randy Charles Lyons
Mar 5, 2023
Randy Charles Lyons, age 56 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky, died Sunday, March 5, 2023.
He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 12, 1966 the son of Sandra Kay Davis. Randy had been a landscaper and member of the Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church. Fishing and hunting were his favorite hobbies.
His grandparents, Charles and Louise (Bolin) Lyons precede him...
Alma Daugherty
Mar 3, 2023
Alma Whitehead Daugherty, age 84, of Stearns, Kentucky, widow of Verlin Daugherty, passed away on Friday, March 03, 2023, at Williamsburg Nursing Home.
Alma was a homemaker and attended House of Prayer Church, when she was younger she loved to play softball and was on a team. She enjoyed being outdoors, doing yard work and her flower garden, cooking, signing...
Rev. Darrell Lee Vanover
Mar 2, 2023
Rev. Darrell Lee Vanover, age 76 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Thursday March 2, 2023 at his beloved companion’s home in Whitley City, Kentucky.
He was born in Oneida, Tennessee on September 24, 1946 the son of Mahan and Irene (Bryant) Vanover. Darrell had worked as a coal miner for the Stearns Coal and Lumber Company and was an...
Mazie Barnett
Mar 2, 2023
Mazie Barnett, age 99 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky, died Thursday March 2, 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on January 15, 1924 the daughter of Luther and Emily Etter (Patrick) Bryant. Mazie had worked as a cook and maid in the motel and was a member of the...
Lois Jean Trammell
Feb 27, 2023
Lois Jean Trammell, age 64 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at the Lake Cumberland Reginal Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 30, 1958 the daughter of Allen E. Thompson and Helen Juanita (Duncan) Smith. Lois had worked as a machine operator for McCreary Manufacturing and was a member of the...
Luke Troxell
Feb 24, 2023
James “Luke” Luther Troxell, age 86 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Friday, February 24, 2023 at his daughter’s home.
He was born in White Oak Junction, Kentucky on July 8, 1936 the son of George and Artie (Winchester) Troxell. Luke had worked on the production in several factories and was a member of the Hickory Knob United Baptist Church....
Oscar "Fuzz" Cornelius Catron
Feb 14, 2023
Oscar “Fuzz” Cornelius Catron, age 91 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at the Buchanan Place Health and Rehab in New Tazewell, Tennessee.
He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on September 15, 1931 the son of Walter and Nora (Perry) Catron. Oscar worked in the sawmill and of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed beehives, fishing, talking,...
Jerry Lee Ross
Feb 3, 2023
Jerry Lee Ross, age 72, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 in Mt. Airy, North Carolina. Jerry was born on November 24, 1950 in Worley, Kentucky to the late Charlie Ross and Clara (King) Ross. Jerry was a truck driver and was of the Church of God faith. He enjoyed the outdoors, specifically camping and traveling. He didn't stay...
Paula Lynn Stephens
Feb 2, 2023
Paula Lynn Stephens departed this life for Heavenly home February 2, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Paula was born in McCreary Co, on March 23, 1962, to Lenville Perry (deceased) and Pauline "Faye" Hatfield. Sister to Sebrena Ball, Charles Perry (deceased), Page Bryant, and JoJo Stephens. She was a beloved wife to Mike Stephens for 47 years....
Melvin Coffey
Jan 30, 2023
Melvin Coffey, age 78 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Monday, January 30, 2023 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Wolf Creek, Kentucky on October 8, 1944 the son of Leroy and Flora (Branscum) Coffey. Melvin was a coal miner for the Stearns Coal and Lumber Company, and a member of the Lower Wolf...
Rita Faye Heath
Jan 28, 2023
Rita Faye Heath, age 66 years, of Burnside, Kentucky died surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at her home.
She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on March 31, 1956 the daughter of Estes Dee and Katherine (Bolin) Stanton. Rita had worked as a prep cook and was a member of the Blue John Bethel Church. Doing...
Gladys M. (Wyatt) Atkins
Jan 22, 2023
Gladys M. (Wyatt) Atkins, age 77 years, of Bean Station, Tennessee died Sunday, January 22, 2023 at the Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System in Morristown, Tennessee.
She was born in Wiborg, Kentucky on November 30, 1945 the daughter of Harold and Ethel (Martin) Wyatt. Gladys was a homemaker and a member of the New Liberty Baptist Church. She enjoyed working her garden,...
Leroy West
Jan 22, 2023
On Sunday, January 22, 2023, Leroy West Sr., passed away peacefully at his home in Strunk,Ky, surrounded by his family. Leroy was 83, at his bedside were his children Alicia, Leroy Jr,and Rick; Rick’s wife Midori and Leroy’s grandchildren Ashley West and Cole Yancey, Alsofamily friend Connie Walters.
Leroy was born June 16, 1939, in Barthell, KY. He was the...
Nickie Lee Jones
Jan 16, 2023
Nickie Lee Jones, age 58 years, of Waynesville, Missouri died Monday, January 16, 2023 at the University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
He was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on February 3, 1964 the son of Viola Jones Smith. Nickie was of the Baptist Faith. He loved his Harley Davidson, working on coal trucks, tinkering on vehicles in his garage, fishing,...
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