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Laura Renee Smith

Laura Renee Smith

Apr 9, 2022

Laura Renee Smith age 38 of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital after a long battle with renal failure. She went peacefully with her loving mother by her side. 

She was born on December 7, 1983 in Somerset, Kentucky to Donnie Hamilton and Janie (Smith) Perry.

Prior to her...

Sally Loretta Watson

Sally Loretta Watson

Apr 8, 2022

Sally Loretta Watson, age 82 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Friday, April 8, 2022 at the UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center.

She was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on August 25, 1939 the daughter of John Riley and Nannie Strunk.  Sally was a homemaker and a member of the Ross Grove United Baptist and The Laurel Heights OES #288. She...

Glenna Sue Coffey

Glenna Sue Coffey

Apr 7, 2022

Glenna Sue Coffey (Dobbs), age 68 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Thursday, April 7, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born on April 6, 1954 to Gurstle and Clovie Dobbs (Gregory) in Scott County, Tennessee. She loved working puzzles and making beautiful flower arrangements. She took time to read her Bible every night.

She...

JOY DANIELLE BRADEN

JOY DANIELLE BRADEN

Apr 7, 2022

Joy Danielle Braden, age 29, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Somerset on December 31, 1992, the daughter of Steve Keith and Stacey Lyons.  She is preceded in death by grandparents: Joyce Lyons and Danny Lyons.

Surviving family include her children: Gracelynn Braden Coffey of Whitley City,...

Daniel Roscoe Vanover

Daniel Roscoe Vanover

Apr 6, 2022

Daniel Roscoe Vanover, age 37 years, of Elyria, Ohio died Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at his home.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on August 29, 1984 the son of Carl and Teresa (Goodin) Vanover. Daniel had worked in Tree Service, was a member of the Eagle Creek United Baptist Church, enjoyed cutting wood, hanging with his friends, but his...

Tracy Lynn Phillips

Tracy Lynn Phillips

Apr 3, 2022

Tracy Lynn Phillips, age 50 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Sunday, April 3, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on July 22, 1971 the daughter of Eddie Lee and Penny (Gregory) Phillips. Tracy had worked for ABC as a supply Clerk, was a member of the Hilltop Missionary Baptist...

Irene Stephens Becker

Irene Stephens Becker

Mar 28, 2022

Irene Stephens Becker, faithful Christ-follower and loving mother and grandmother, passed away on March 28, 2022.  Irene was the daughter of the late Hobson and Ethel Thomas Stephens, of Whitley City.  Irene’s parents instilled in her a deep love of God and all people, as well as the importance of education.  Irene lived out those values, and she passed them...

Lendle "Jimmy" Lee Ridner

Lendle "Jimmy" Lee Ridner

Mar 11, 2022

Lendle “Jimmy” Lee Ridner, age 75 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Friday March 11, 2022 at his home.

He was born in Jellico, Tennessee on September 30, 1946 the son of Thomas Leonard Ridner and Emma Jean (King) Ridner.  Jimmy had retired as a truck driver was the assistant Pastor of Greenwood Freedom Worship. He enjoyed camping, 4-wheeling, riding...

Donna Kay Meadows

Donna Kay Meadows

Mar 8, 2022

Donna Kay Meadows, age 68 years, of Stearns, Kentucky passed away peacefully at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 with her son, Jonathan and special niece and nephew, Heather and Brian Yancey by her side.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on January 24, 1954 the daughter of Joel and Eula (Roberts) King....

Ronzo  George Worley

Ronzo George Worley

Mar 5, 2022

Ronzo George Worley, age 92 years, of the Mt. View Community, died March 5, 2022 at the Harlan Appalachia Regional Health in Harlan, Kentucky.

He was born in Wolf Creek, Kentucky on March 27, 1929 the son of George Washington and Frona Catherine (Coffey) Worley. Ronzo was a retired Coal Miner; deacon at the Cherokee United Baptist Church where he...

Manford Winchester

Manford Winchester

Mar 3, 2022

Manford Winchester, age 81 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died March 3, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Beech Grove, Kentucky on August 29, 1940 the son of Clarence and Velva (Dobbs) Winchester. Manford had worked as a truck driver, was a member of the Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church, enjoyed mowing...

BETTY WATERS

BETTY WATERS

Mar 2, 2022

Betty Waters, age 65, of Whitley City, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. in the chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at the Taylor Ridge Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 4:30...

Chester "Boots" Wilson

Chester "Boots" Wilson

Feb 28, 2022

Chester “Boots” Wilson, age 73 years, of Monticello, Kentucky died Monday, February 28, 2022 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, Kentucky.

He was born in Honeybee, Kentucky on June 27, 1948 the son of Luther Wilson Jr. and Morene (Bryant) Wilson.  He had worked as a molder in a foundry, was of th4e Baptist Faith, enjoyed playing...

Dora Conroy

Dora Conroy

Feb 26, 2022

Dora Bryant Conroy, widow of James Conroy, age 93 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Hens Nest, Kentucky on November 15, 1928 the daughter of the late Elmer and Truie Vanover Bryant.  Dora enjoyed cooking, and sewing but her pride and joy was...

Deloris Cisco

Deloris Cisco

Feb 25, 2022

Deloris Cisco, age 76 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Friday, February 25, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Revelo, Kentucky on December 12, 1945 the daughter of Lee and Mae (Lynch) Watson.  Deloris had worked as a caregiver, was a member of the Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church, enjoyed attending Horizon, being...

Patsy Sue Tucker

Patsy Sue Tucker

Feb 25, 2022

Patsy Sue Tucker, age 73 years, of Somerset, Kentucky died Friday, February 25, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born in Huntsville, Tennessee on May 16, 1948 the daughter of Lawrence Jeffers and Christine (Yancey) Duncan.  Patsy had been a homemaker, attended the Flat Rock Missionary Baptist Church, enjoyed cooking, grocery shopping, going to the beach, and...

James Edward Hurd

James Edward Hurd

Feb 21, 2022

James Edward Hurd, Age 55, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away February 21, 2022 at his residence.

He was born January 19, 1967, the son of Samuel and Jean Johnson Hurd.  He loved spending time with family and friends and doing carpentry work.

His parents and sisters, Donnie Hurd, Margaret Hurd precede him in death.

Survivors include his children, Tambra Mitchell,...

Velma  Jo Anderson

Velma Jo Anderson

Feb 21, 2022

Velma Jo Anderson, age 87 years, of Corbin, Kentucky, widow of David Zane Anderson, died February 21, 2022 at the Signature Health of Hartford.

She was born in Yamacraw, Kentucky on August 14, 1934 the daughter of Earnest and Geneva (Shepherd) Bertram.  She was of the Baptist Faith.

Her parents; husband, David Zane Anderson; brother Gerald Bertram; and sister, Anna...

Marie Edna Ross

Marie Edna Ross

Feb 20, 2022

Marie Edna (née Baird) Ross, age 93, of Revelo, KY passed from this life at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY on February 20, 2022.Marie was a homemaker, a devoted wife of 69 years, and a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, quilting, and celebrating life with her family. Marie was known for her...

Judy Kay Murphy

Judy Kay Murphy

Feb 19, 2022

Judy Kay Godsey Murphy, age 60 years, passed from this life Saturday, February 19, 2022 at her home in Somerset, KY.

She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 28, 1961, the daughter of the late Cline and Mossie Geneva King Godsey.  She was employed as a Unit Secretary for Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, she enjoyed softball and her dog...

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