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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...

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...

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