Obituaries

Machelle Stephanie Brierley

Machelle Stephanie Brierley

Jun 14, 2024

Machelle Stephanie Brierley, age 57 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Friday, June 14, 2024 at the Cumberland Nursing and Rehab in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 1, 1966 the daughter of Tommy and Margaret (Moore) Brierley. Machelle had been a cashier and enjoyed flowers, fishing, television, and music.

Her parents precede her in death.

Survivors include her...

Robert McKellen Perry

Robert McKellen Perry

Jun 13, 2024

Robert McKellen Perry, age 76 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Thursday, June 13, 2024 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Honeybee, Kentucky on July 18, 1947 the son of Albert and Lucy (Thomas) Perry. McKellen had worked for Somerset Hardwoods and was of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working, but...

Linda Marie Tucker

Linda Marie Tucker

Jun 11, 2024

Linda Marie Tucker, age 68 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at the UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on October 22, 1955 the daughter of Paul Preston Wilson and Ella Mae (Vanover) Wilson. Linda had been a manager for Dairy Queen and KFC and was a member of...

David Earl Vanover

David Earl Vanover

Jun 9, 2024

David Earl Vanover, age 64 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Sunday, June 9, 2024 at his home.

He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on February 13, 1960 the son of Howard and Vada Opal (Clark) Vanover. David had worked as security in the lumber yard and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

His parents; brother, James Vanover; and sisters, Helen Perry and...

Timothy Jonah Duncan

Timothy Jonah Duncan

Jun 4, 2024

Timothy Jonah Duncan, born April 20, 1978, passed suddenly at his home in Strunk, KY on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Timothy graduated from McCreary Central High School in 1997 with his best friends, Richard, David, and Thomas Trammell of Strunk, KY. He will be greatly missed by his trucking family at Cordell Trucking in Winfield, TN.

Wanda Faye Lay

Wanda Faye Lay

May 30, 2024

Wanda Faye Lay, age 63 years, of the Beulah Heights Community died Thursday, May 30, 2024 at her home.

She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 29, 1960 the daughter of Thomas and Wilma Jean (Sumler) McHale.  Wanda had been a Pre-School Aide for the McCreary County School System and a member of the Flat Rock Missionary Baptist Church. She...

Carl Walter Stephens Jr.

Carl Walter Stephens Jr.

May 25, 2024

Carl Walter Stephens Jr. age 45 years, of Paintsville, Kentucky, died Saturday, May 25, 2024 at his home.

He was born in Whitley City Kentucky, on June 8, 1978 to Carl Walter Stephens and Lois (Davis) Stephens.

Carl was active in the day program, walking, watching television, playing on his phone, and hanging out with his friends where his enjoyments of life.

His...

Joshua Anthony Parsons

Joshua Anthony Parsons

May 25, 2024

Joshua Anthony Parsons, age 39 years, of Cincinnati, Ohio died Saturday, May 25, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 26, 1984 the son of Paul Anthony Perkins and Verna Lilan (Parsons) Penny. Johsua had worked as a metal fabricator in commercial HVAC industry.  He enjoyed spending time with his daughter, working on cars, and searching...

Eddie Ray Phillips

Eddie Ray Phillips

May 16, 2024

Eddie Ray Phillips, age 47 years, of the Smithtown Community died Thursday, May 16, 2024 at his home.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on October 19, 1976 the son of Eddie Lee and Penny (Gregory) Phillips. Eddie had worked as a logger and was a member of the Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church. Playing cards, games, riding his motorcycle, and playing...

David Lee Sexton

David Lee Sexton

May 12, 2024

David Lee Sexton, age 36 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Sunday, May 12, 2024 in the Beulah Heights Community.

He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on January 12, 1988 the son of Pete and Margie (Sexton) Strunk. David had retired from the US Army, was a member of the American Legion Post #115 and the Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church. He...

Joyce Ann Perry

Joyce Ann Perry

May 12, 2024

Joyce Ann Perry, age 77 years, of the Beulah Heights Community died May 12, 2024 at her home.

She was born in Honeybee, Kentucky on November 19, 1946 the daughter of the late Floyd Luther Worley and Mary Ila (Patrick) Worley. Joyce was a member of the Pleasant Knob United Baptist Church and had been a truck driver for Super Service....

Mila Halstine Smith

Mila Halstine Smith

May 9, 2024

Mila Halstine Smith, age 74 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Thursday, May 9, 2024 at her home.

She was born in Jellico, Tennessee on April 8, 1950 the daughter of the late Lawrence and Lettie (Perry) Spradlin. Mila had worked in Housekeeping at the Cumberland Falls State Park and was a member of the Sawyer Missionary Baptist Church.

Her parents; son,...

Joe B Worley

Joe B Worley

May 6, 2024

Joe B. Worley, age78 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died, Monday, May 6, 2024 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in the Flat Rock Community of McCreary County, Kentucky on January 6, 1946 the son of the late Garrett C. and Pearlie (Phillips) Worley. Joe was retired form the United States Army and was a...

David Miller

David Miller

Apr 28, 2024

David Miller, age 68, of Stearns, Ky., passed away on April 28, 2024, husband of Reda Sue Watson Miller, in Somerset, KY.

David is preceded in death by his parents; Mary Woods Miller Slavey and William Miller, along with his Grandmother; who raised him, Ethel Miller, brothers; Tom and Alvin Miller, and sister; Sue Miller.  He is survived by his loving...

Helen Linda Coffey

Helen Linda Coffey

Apr 26, 2024

Helen Linda Coffey, age 76 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Friday, April 26, 2024 at her home.

She was born in Freedom, Kentucky on October 14, 1947 the daughter of Claude and Vina (Foster) Phillips. Helen had been a homemaker and member of the Wolf Ridge United Baptist Church, enjoyed gardening and anything outdoors.

Her parents and husband, Edward Lee Coffey...

Brenda Sue (Litton) Carson

Brenda Sue (Litton) Carson

Apr 26, 2024

Brenda Sue (Litton) Carson, age 66 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Friday, April 26, 2024 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky the daughter of Ed and Elsie (Anderson) Litton that had raised her and her mother, Berniece Lovejoy.

Her parents; a husband, Roscoe Carson; and brothers, Tony Adair, Verlin Litton, and...

Terry A. Jones

Terry A. Jones

Apr 24, 2024

Terry A. Jones, age 61 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Monday, April 24, 2024 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on December 5, 1962 the son of the late Mearle and Geraldine (Cox) Jones. Terry had worked as a logger, and enjoyed being outdoors, walking, fishing, and hunting. His favorite time was...

Alice Faye Jones

Alice Faye Jones

Apr 21, 2024

Alice Faye Jones, age 76 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Sunday, April 21, 2024 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Cooperative, Kentucky on March 1, 1948 the daughter of Arnold and Geneva (Wright) Shoopman. Faye was a member of the Hickory Knob United Baptist Church and had worked as a waitress at the Burger...

Scott Allen Levi Daniel

Scott Allen Levi Daniel

Apr 20, 2024

Scott Allen Levi Daniel, age 33 years, of Richmond, Kentucky died Saturday, April 20, 2024 in New Albany, Indiana.

He was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 23, 1991 the son of Michael and Michelle (Daniel) Wainscott. Scott had worked as an I.T. Tech for Apple, and enjoyed sports, anime, video games, but most especially his children.

Survivors include his parents, Michael...

Patricia Ann Tucker

Patricia Ann Tucker

Apr 13, 2024

Patricia Ann Tucker, age 63 years, of Somerset, Kentucky died Saturday, April 13, 2024 at her home.

She was born in Jellico, Tennessee on November 16, 1960 the daughter of Edward and Diana (Spradlin) Tucker. Pat had worked as a School Cook of the McCreary County School System and had attended South Pine Knot Church of God where she enjoyed fellowship...