Obituaries

Mary Ellen Goodin

Mary Ellen Goodin

May 14, 2026

Mary Ellen Goodin, age 62 years, of Waynesburg, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:50pm at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, Kentucky surrounded by her family.

She was born on November 7, 1963 in McCreary County, Kentucky to the late Thomas Jay and Manda Alene (Taylor) Goodin. Mary enjoyed doing crafts and talking to her...

Billie Jo Bowden

Billie Jo Bowden

May 13, 2026

Billie Jo Bowden, age 60 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at the Big Southfork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.

She was born in Muncie, Inidiana on February 11, 1966 the daughter of the late Albert Don and Nellie Maxine (Belzer) Bowden. Billie was a homemaker and enjoyed various crafts, reading being with family and her cat.

In...

Bruce "Frosty" Wayne Stephens

Bruce "Frosty" Wayne Stephens

May 11, 2026

Bruce “Frosty” Wayne Stephens, age 77 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed away on May 11, 2026 surrounded by his family, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, laughter, and love that will forever live in the hearts of those who knew him.

He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on May 3, 1949 the son of the late Elbert and Ida...

Ronald Eugene Rose

Ronald Eugene Rose

May 9, 2026

Ronald Eugene Rose, age 77 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Saturday, May 9, 2026 at his home.

He was born in Pike County, Kentucky on April 1, 1949, the son of the late John Langley and Helen Elizabeth (Elkins) Rose. Ronald had drove truck for Runyon Trucking and enjoyed working on vehicles and listening to music.

In addition to his parents,...

Grover Franklin Coffey

Grover Franklin Coffey

May 9, 2026

Grover Franklin Coffey, age 67 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2026.

He was born at Worley Hilltop, Kentucky on April 23, 1959 the son of Grover Coffey and Lora Irene (Davis) Hill. Grover had been a former welder, and helped create the modern Blue Heron Mine 18 Outdoor Museum. He was of...

Charles Ray Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Jeffery Wayne Dobbs

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

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

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

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

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

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...