Obituaries
Joseph Edward Vaughn
Jun 28, 2025
Joseph Edward Vaughn, age 58 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Saturday, June 28, 2025 at his home.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on June 10, 1967 the son of the late James Ernie and JoAnn (Gibson) Vaughn. Joe had been a carpenter and was a member of the Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church. Being outdoors where he could hunt and...
Shawn Allen Meadows
Jun 26, 2025
Shawn Allen Meadows, age 48 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Thursday, June 26, 2025 at the Big Southfork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on February 24, 1977 the son of Roscoe Meadows and Dianne (Milton) Hamilton. Shawn had worked in construction, and loved hunting, fishing, and looking at arrowheads.
His is preceded in death by...
Alan Dale Hollars
Jun 15, 2025
Alan Dale Hollars, age 63 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Sunday, June 15, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born in Monticello, Kentucky on January 23, 1962 the son of the late Cecil R. and Audrey Christine (Jones) Hollars. Alan had been a groundskeeper for cemeteries, and enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, and fishing.
His parents precede...
Gary Wayne Vickery, Sr.
Jun 15, 2025
Gary Wayne Vickery, Sr., age 65 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Sunday, June 15, 2025 at the Big Southfork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.
He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 30, 1959 the son of the late Herbert and Wilma Jeraldine “Jerry” (Lovett) Vickery. Gary had worked in a car dealership, janitor and carpet mill. Being with friends, watching...
Archie "Johnny" Lee Vanover
Jun 12, 2025
Archie “Johnny” Lee Vanover, age 87 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Thursday June 12, 2025 at his home.
He was born in Honeybee, Kentucky on May 31, 1938 the son of the late Everett and Laura (Bolton) Vanover. Johnny had worked as Maintenance Coordinator for Kingsford and was a member of the Eagle Creek United Baptist Church. When as what...
Brenda Joyce Cooley
May 30, 2025
It is with a sad and heavy heart that we announce the passing of Brenda Cooley age 79, in Stearns, Kentucky. She passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2025 in her home while being cared for by her daughter and grandson.
Brenda was a devoted mom, grandma, and friend. Her full time job was being a mom. She overcame many obstacles...
Brenda Annette Watters Stephens
May 21, 2025
Brenda Annette Watters Stephens age 58, died Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville KY.
She was the daughter of the late Robert and Brenda (West) Watters. Brenda was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed listening to music, hiking, camping, zombie walks, dancing and singing, but her greatest enjoyment in life was her kids and...
Mossie Ridner Goins
May 19, 2025
Mossie Ridner Goins age 66, of Parkers Lake KY passed away on May 19, at her home in Parkers Lake. Mossie was born on October 18, 1958, to the late Estle and Nola Emerine (Hicks) Ridner. Mossie is survived by her sons Jason Cleo Perry, and Timothy Lee Perry (Kimberly). She also leaves behind three grandsons, Dakota Vanover (Amber), James...
Margaret L. Jones
May 18, 2025
Margaret L. Jones, age 59 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Sunday, May 18, 2025 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Alum Ford Community of McCreary County, Kentucky on July 23, 1965 the daughter of the late Obie and Gladys (Tucker) Phillips. Margaret had worked for LeSportSac and was a member of the Freedom...
Gene J. Strunk
May 16, 2025
Gene J. Strunk age 85 years, of Marshes Siding, Kentucky died Friday May 16, 2025 at his daughter’s home in Richmond, Kentucky.
He was born in Parkers Lake, Kentucky on October 30, 1939 the son of the late Smith Morris and Gladys Opal (Lynch) Strunk. Gene had been a supervisor for Cincinnati Dry Wall and a deacon of the Marshes Siding...
Devon "Bobo" Keaton Dakota Goins
May 8, 2025
Devon “Bobo’ Keaton Dakota Goins, age 25 years, of Florence, Kentucky died Thursday May 8, 2025 at his home.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on February 18, 2000 the son of Lena R. (Murphy) Vaughn. He had worked in Manufacturing and was a member of the Silverville United Baptist Church. Going to the Casino, fast cars and motorcycles, going to...
Jackie Rhea Craig
May 7, 2025
Jackie Rhea Craig (Jack) age 86, of Maineville, Ohio went home to be with Lord on May 7th, 2025. Jack was born on March 5th, 1939 in Cooperative Ky. His parents were Leo and Flossie Craig. He is survived by his wife Nancy after 66 years of marriage. He is also survived by his three sons; Jack Jr. (Mary Beth),...
Henry Wayne Prewitt
May 6, 2025
Henry Wayne Prewitt, age 65 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at the Baptist Health Corbin, Kentucky.
He was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on December 12, 1959 the son of the late Onel and Mary (Taylor) Prewitt. Henry had worked as a truck driver, and enjoyed race cars, hunting, fishing, night drives, and camping.
In addition to...
Roger Allen Rollins, Sr.
May 5, 2025
Pastor Roger Allen Rollins, Sr., age 72 of Fremont, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at The Toledo Hospital in Toledo, OH. Roger was born January 27, 1953, in Sawyer, KY, the son of the late Robert and Lucy (Vanover) Rollins.
Roger retired from Lowe’s as a tandem truck driver. He was an avid hunter enjoying both deer and rabbit hunting....
Dale Eugene King
May 2, 2025
Dale Eugene King, age 62 years, of Bronston, Kentucky died Friday, May 2, 2025 at his home.
He was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky on September 26, 1962 the son of the late Clellie and Rosie (Duncan) King. Dale had worked in marble masonry and was a member of the Meadows Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing and working on classic...
Dora Wilma Welchel
Apr 29, 2025
Dora Wilma Welchel, age 92 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville, Kentucky.
She was born in Parkers Lake, Kentucky the daughter of the late Lewis and Stella (Clark) Price. Dora had been a machine operator at the Shirt Factory and a member of the Pleasant Knob United Baptist Church where...
Shelley Gilreath
Apr 18, 2025
Shelley Gilreath was a force of nature; fiery, quick-witted, hearty of laugh, generous with a smile, outspoken, opinionated, and deeply loyal to those she loved. She openly lived her life with those paramount virtues, championing the downtrodden, ever seeing good in others, and finding joy in the simple moments she shared with family and friends. Born in Somerset, Kentucky, on...
Randall Jackie Douglas
Apr 18, 2025
Randall Jackie Douglas, son of the late Flora (Spradlin) Douglas and Arles Douglas, passed away at Baptist Health Corbin on Friday, April 18, 2025 at the age of 70. He was born in Oneida, Tennessee on November 28, 1954.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister; Flossie Douglas and grandparents; Fred and Flossie Spradlin.
He is...
Karen J. Myers
Apr 18, 2025
Karen J. Myers, age 55 years, of Marshes Siding, Kentucky died Friday, April 18, 2025 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
Karen was born in Somerset, Kentucky on May 20, 1969 the daughter of the late Edward and Diana (Spradlin) Tucker. She had worked for ABC and Pizza Inn and was a member of the Living Faith Worship...
Robert Smith
Apr 16, 2025
Robert Smith, age 54, of Whitley City, KY., passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. Robert was born in Jacksonville, FL., on March 5, 1971. He enjoyed camping, fishing, cookouts, and music, but his greatest joy was spending time with his life-partner, Karen Meadows and family.
In addition to his life-partner; Karen Meadows, he is survived by...
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