Obituaries
Thurstal Mason Taylor
Apr 28, 2023
Thurstal Mason Taylor, age 72 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Friday, April 28, 2023 at his home.
He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on November 22, 1950 the son of Troy Mason Sears and Manda Aline Goodin. Thurstal had worked as a logger and was a member of the Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed watching westerns, fishing,...
Flora Cox
Apr 25, 2023
Flora (Spradlin) Cox, age 93, of Stearns, Kentucky, passed away at Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.
Flora was born in Stearns to the late Fred Spradlin and the late Flossie (Waters) Spradlin on March 14, 1930. She loved sewing, fishing, and gardening.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Arles Douglas; her...
Denver "Pig" Rollins
Apr 18, 2023
Denver “Pig’ Rollins, age 85 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Sawyer, Kentucky on May 16, 1937 the son of A.O. and Tavie Jane (Vanover) Rollins. Pig had worked as a logger and was an avid hunter of turkey and deer.
His parents;...
Rolla Raymond Gault III
Apr 17, 2023
Rolla Raymond Gault III, age 56 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died April 17, 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on November 20, 1966 the son of Rolla Ronald Gault II and Judy (Heath) Gault. Ray had worked in the Sheet Metal Business and was a former member of the...
Judson Henry Wright
Apr 16, 2023
Judson Henry Wright, age 88 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Sunday, April 16, 2023 at the Signature Health and Rehab in Pine Knot, Kentucky.
He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on June 23, 1934 the son of Royce and Madeline (Henry) Wright. Judson. Judson had worked in maintenance for the McCreary County School System, was a member of the...
Gary Lee Tucker
Apr 11, 2023
Gary Lee Tucker, age 40 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died April 11, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on December 7, 1982 the son of Gary and Debra (Ross) Tucker. Gary Lee had worked in Janitorial services and was a member of the Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed, camping and fishing, but above anything else...
Beverly Janine Jones
Apr 11, 2023
Beverly Janine Jones, age 53, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital on April 11, 2023.
Beverly was born in Somerset, Kentucky on September 9, 1969 to Lonnie Jones and Alice Faye (Shoopman) Jones. She was very crafty, she liked to paint, draw, and complete crossword puzzles. She loved spending time with her family,...
Joey Edward Vanover
Apr 10, 2023
Joey Edward Vanover, age 62 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky, died April 10, 2023 at his home.
He was born October 5, 1960 the son of Lloyd and Virginia (Huddleston) Vanover. Joey had worked in construction, enjoyed anything Native American, ginsenging, and being outdoors.
His parents; wife, Letha (Perry) Vanover; brothers, Homer Vanover, Benjamin Vanover, and Dewayne Vanover; and sisters,...
Douglas Vaughn
Mar 29, 2023
Douglas Vaughn, age 62 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the UK Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born in Slavans, Kentucky on January 12, 1961 the son of Lewis “Buddy” and Dorothy Mae (Phillips) Vaughn. Doug was Superintendent for Otis Minnesota Services and member of the Cedar Grove United Baptist Church. Being known as the...
Robert "Bob" D. Jones
Mar 20, 2023
Robert “Bob” D. Jones, age 84 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Monday, March 20, 2023 at home in Stearns, Kentucky.
Bob was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on March 12, 1939 the son of the late Rufus and Eva (Perkins) Jones. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Thelma (Jones) Jones; sister, Bertha Ross; and brother,...
Hudy Goins
Mar 19, 2023
Hudy Goins, age 58 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Sunday, March 19, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on March 27, 1964 the son of Marvin and Purlina Jane (Caldwell) Goins. Hudy had worked for the McCreary County School System as a Custodian. Fishing, riding his motorcycle, spending time with friends and grandchildren was...
Carl D. Barnett
Mar 14, 2023
Carl D. Barnett, age 65 years, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio died Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at his home.
He was born August 19, 1957 the son of Leonard and Gracie (Ross) Barnett in Whitley City, Kentucky. Carl had worked as maintenance in the hospital.
His parents; sister, Reba Elkins; and brother, Marvin Ralph Barnett precede him in death.
Survivors include his...
Ronald L. Tapley
Mar 14, 2023
Ronald L. Tapley, age 83 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Danville, Kentucky on December 28, 1939 the son of Jasper and Vertie (Watters) Tapley. Ronald had worked as a dispatcher for a taxi service and was a member of the East Appletree...
Janet Sue Wilson
Mar 8, 2023
Janet Sue Wilson, age 66 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at her home.
She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on July 26, 1956 the daughter of Theodore and Mildred (Vanover) Bryant. Janet was a registered nurse working for Lake Cumberland Home Health as Regional Supervisor and at McCreary County Health and Rehab. She enjoyed cooking, reading,...
Alton Leon McCoy
Mar 7, 2023
Alton Leon, McCoy, age 56 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Tuesday, March 7. 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Oneida, Tennessee on March 10, 1966 the son of Arlie Rufus McCoy and Mary Ruth (Ridner) Wood. Alton was a member of the White Oak Junction United Baptist Church, loved being outdoors,...
Randy Charles Lyons
Mar 5, 2023
Randy Charles Lyons, age 56 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky, died Sunday, March 5, 2023.
He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 12, 1966 the son of Sandra Kay Davis. Randy had been a landscaper and member of the Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church. Fishing and hunting were his favorite hobbies.
His grandparents, Charles and Louise (Bolin) Lyons precede him...
Alma Daugherty
Mar 3, 2023
Alma Whitehead Daugherty, age 84, of Stearns, Kentucky, widow of Verlin Daugherty, passed away on Friday, March 03, 2023, at Williamsburg Nursing Home.
Alma was a homemaker and attended House of Prayer Church, when she was younger she loved to play softball and was on a team. She enjoyed being outdoors, doing yard work and her flower garden, cooking, signing...
Rev. Darrell Lee Vanover
Mar 2, 2023
Rev. Darrell Lee Vanover, age 76 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Thursday March 2, 2023 at his beloved companion’s home in Whitley City, Kentucky.
He was born in Oneida, Tennessee on September 24, 1946 the son of Mahan and Irene (Bryant) Vanover. Darrell had worked as a coal miner for the Stearns Coal and Lumber Company and was an...
Mazie Barnett
Mar 2, 2023
Mazie Barnett, age 99 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky, died Thursday March 2, 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on January 15, 1924 the daughter of Luther and Emily Etter (Patrick) Bryant. Mazie had worked as a cook and maid in the motel and was a member of the...
Lois Jean Trammell
Feb 27, 2023
Lois Jean Trammell, age 64 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at the Lake Cumberland Reginal Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 30, 1958 the daughter of Allen E. Thompson and Helen Juanita (Duncan) Smith. Lois had worked as a machine operator for McCreary Manufacturing and was a member of the...
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