Obituaries
Charles Ray Smith
May 6, 2026
Charles Ray Smith, age 53 years, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the family home in Dobbs Hollow Community of Stearns, Kentucky.
He was born in McCreary County on August 11, 1972 the son of Jerry R and Mila H. (Spradlin) Smith. He was a member of the Cedar Grove Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Mila...
Bobby Ray Ross
May 4, 2026
Bobby Ray Ross, age 71 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Monday, May 4, 2026 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky on September 18, 1954 the son of the late Jess and Elle Mae (Murphy) Ross. Bobby was a dump truck driver and of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed mowing grass and...
Richard "Rick" Harris Hensley
May 2, 2026
Richard “Rick” Harris Hensley, age 75 years 7 months and 4 days, of the Beulah Heights community of Whitley City, Kentucky died Saturday, May 2, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters, along with several other family members and friends.
Rick was born in Winchester, KY., to the late Ernest Floyd and Opal Dedman Hensley.
In addition to...
Shanda Jean Watson
May 1, 2026
Shanda Jean Watson, age 63 years, of Marshes Siding, Kentucky died Friday, May 1, 2026 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on October 6, 1962 the daughter of the late Delmer “Pete” and Clarice (Barnett) Watson. Shanda was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed camping and tending her...
Darryl Herbie Jo Vanover
Apr 23, 2026
Darryl “Herbie Jo” Vanover, age 63, of Whitley City, Kentucky husband of Diane Keith-Vanover, passed away April 23, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky.
Herbie Jo was born in Hamilton, Ohio., to the late Lawrence and Elva Patrick Vanover. He was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers; Lawrence Edward...
Sammy Dakota Fryman
Apr 21, 2026
Sammy Dakota Fryman, age 34 years, of Somerset, Kentucky died Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on February 17, 1992 the son of James Michael and Flonnie Jane (Matthews) Fryman. Sammy enjoyed watching TV with his daddy.
He is preceded in death by his father, James Michael Fryman and...
Sue Carol Hatfield
Apr 19, 2026
Sue Carol Hatfield, age 85 years, of Monticello, Kentucky died Sunday, April 19, 2026 at her home.
She was born in Revelo, Kentucky on August 11, 1940 the daughter of the late Grant Roberts and Arlie Murphy. Sue had been a Personnel Director for GC Murphy and had cooked at the Wayne County Schools and was a member of the First...
Kenny New
Apr 17, 2026
Kenny New, age 57 years, of the Hilltop Community, died Friday, April 17, 2026 at the Baptist Health Corbin, Kentucky.
He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 9, 1968 the son of the late Joe Odes and Sue (Patton) New. Kenny had worked with his father laying carpet, and enjoyed being in the outdoors hunting, fishing, and ginseng digging.
In addition...
Rachel Wilson
Apr 9, 2026
Rachel Keith Wilson, age 89, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Thursday, April 9, 2026 at the Big Southfork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.
Rachel was born April 20, 1936 in Straight Creek (Parkers Lake), KY., to the late Rev. Charles W. (Charlie) Keith and Evelyn (Owens) Keith, she was clerk at the Burgess Drug Store for almost 40 years.
In addition to...
Jeffery Wayne Dobbs
Apr 2, 2026
Jeffey Wayne Dobbs, age 53 of Whitley City, Ky. passed away at Big Southfork Medical Center in Oneida, Tn. on April 2, 2026.
Jeffery was born in Winchester, IN. on June 21, 1972.
He was a member of Sandhill United Baptist Church. Jeffery enjoyed Camping, Fishing, and Gardening.
He is survived by his parents Clifford and Alene Koger Dobbs of Whitley City, Ky.;...
Norma Jean Crabtree
Apr 1, 2026
Norma Jean Crabtree, age 86, of Stearns, Kentucky, widow of the late Woodrow Crabtree, passed away at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Norma was born in Whitley City, Kentucky to the late Joseph and Flora Mae (Bryant) Foster.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son;...
Bronnie Joe Jones
Mar 31, 2026
Bronnie Joe Jones, age 77 years, of Monticello, Kentucky died Tuesday, March 31, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and son at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Slavans, Kentucky on March 29, 1949 the son of the late Rease and Emma (Phillips) Jones. Bronnie worked as a Shuttle Car Driver in the Coal Mines,...
Lansford Stephens
Mar 25, 2026
Lansford Stephens, age 78 of Pine Knot, Ky. died Wednesday March 25, 2026 at Scott Co. Hospital in Oneida, TN.
Lansford was born in McCreary County on September 27, 1947 to the late Artie and Hazel Litton Stephens. He had been a factory worker for American Tank. He also worked as a coal miner for Blue Diamond Coal Company and worked...
Michael Larry Honeycutt
Mar 20, 2026
Michael Larry Honeycutt, age 56 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Friday, March 20, 2026 at the St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, Kentucky.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on October 11, 1969. He had been a manager for E & E Shoe Brokerage. Michael enjoyed life and his grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Emo and Blanche (Lynch)...
Vernon Jeff Carter
Mar 14, 2026
Vernon Jeff Carter, age 76 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on December 17, 1949 the son of the late Marion Lee Carter and Wilba (Jeffers) Carter Walker. Jeff had been a manager at Parts City Auto Parts, and enjoyed working on...
Brenda Sue Boggs
Mar 12, 2026
Brenda Sue Boggs, age 70, of Stanford, Kentucky, passed away at Stanford Nursing Home, Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Brenda was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Lovell and Louisa Boggs.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother; William Boggs.
She is survived by her companion of 25 years; Clarence Murphy of Stearns, KY., daughters; Jackie Jones...
John Paul Soard
Feb 28, 2026
John Paul Soard, age 51 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Saturday, February 28, 2026 at his home.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on April 6, 1974 the son of James Vernon and Katheryn (West) Soard. John had been a logger and enjoyed camping, fishing, working and trading on cars, but most especially spending time with his children and grandchild....
Vickie Lynn Wilson
Feb 26, 2026
Vickie Lynn Wilson, age 61, of Strunk, Kentucky, daughter of the late Dester and Molly Wilson Phillips, passed away on February 26, 2026, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
She was born in Oneida, Tennessee on January 21, 1965 the daughter of the late Dester and Molly (Wilson) Phillips. Vickie enjoyed Bowling, reading, cooking, playing rummy and yahtzee, watching her favorite TV...
BRUCE KING
Feb 24, 2026
Bruce King, age 57, passed from this life on February 24, 2026, at his home in Strunk, Kentucky.
Born June 29, 1968, he was the son of the late Barbara Sue Riley. Beside his mother, he is preceded in death by his wife Patricia Ann King and infant brother, Hubert Joy Trammell; brothers, Shannon Wayne King and Milton Leroy King.
Surviving family...
TIMOTHY RAY COX
Feb 24, 2026
Timothy Ray Cox, age 68, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at his home in Whitley City, Kentucky.
Born October 9, 1957, in Jellico, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Rube Arthur and Lena Clara (Perry) Cox. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Rube Arthur Cox, Jr.
Surviving family include his wife of 48 years,...
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