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William "Bob" Robert Vanover

William "Bob" Robert Vanover

Jul 13, 2020

William "Bob" Robert Vanover, age 86 years, of Pleasant Plains, Ohio formerly of McCreary County died Monday, July 13, 2020.

He was born September 19, 1933 in Honeybee, Kentucky the son of Everett and Laura (Bolton) Vanover. Robert had worked as a machine operator for US Playing Cards, was a member of the Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, enjoyed bluegrass festivals,...

Betty Lee Sellers

Betty Lee Sellers

Jul 12, 2020

Betty Lee Sellers, age 80 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Sunday, July 12, 2020 at her son’s home in Waco, Kentucky.

She was born May 26, 1940 in McCreary County, Kentucky the daughter of Fount and Flossie (Bryant) Perry.  Betty was a homemaker, member of the Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church, enjoyed puzzles books and Crafts.

She is preceded in...

Jody Daugherty

Jody Daugherty

Jul 10, 2020

Gary Lee “Jody” Daugherty, age 60 years, of Stearns, Kentucky, died Friday, July 10, 2020 at his home.

He was born September 16, 1959 the son of Mildred Spradlin Daugherty and the late Ray Daugherty. Jody had worked as a drywall installer for Midwest Drywall Company. He enjoyed playing golf, softball, basketball and watching NASCAR.

In addition to his father,...

JAMES PATRICK FOX

JAMES PATRICK FOX

Jul 10, 2020

James "Jimmy" Patrick Fox, age 52, of Strunk, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020.

He was born on January 15, 1968, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to John and Ann (Winter) Fox.  He is preceded in death by his father.

Surviving family include his mother, Ann Fox of Venice, Florida, his girlfriend Christina Colston of Strunk, a granddaughter, Lillyaona Harding of...

JOYCE ANN ADKINS

JOYCE ANN ADKINS

Jul 8, 2020

Joyce Ann Adkins, age 72, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in Parkers Lake, Kentucky.

She was born in Dayton, Tennessee, on October 25, 1947, to the late Joseph Henry and Eva Mae (Lewis) Hill.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Herman Adkins, a brother Danny Hill, and two sisters: Becky...

Donnie Glen Douglas

Donnie Glen Douglas

Jul 8, 2020

Donnie Glen Douglas, age 67 years, of Hayes Creek Community died Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his home.

He was born February 22, 1953 the son of Lansford Douglas and Jessie (Lawson) Douglas. Donnie had worked Heavy Equipment in Surface Mining, and was a member of the Trinity Temple Church of God. He enjoyed playing his guitar, looking for ginseng,...

Cheryl Ann Gregory

Cheryl Ann Gregory

Jul 6, 2020

Cheryl Ann Gregory, age 52 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Monday, July 6, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on May 17, 1968 the daughter of Carlos Troxell and Shirley Ball. Cheryl had attended the Hilltop Baptist Church and loved her grandchildren.

Her parents precede her in death.

Survivors include...

William "Wild Bill" Hal Kennedy

William "Wild Bill" Hal Kennedy

Jul 6, 2020

William “Wild Bill” Hal Kennedy, age 67 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died July 6, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 4, 1952 the son of Elgin and Mary Ellen (Barnett) Kennedy. Bill had worked as a roofer, had served his country in the US Army, enjoyed fishing, horse trading, but most importantly his...

Merandy Wilson

Merandy Wilson

Jul 5, 2020

Merandy Wilson, age 86 years, of Frankfort, Kentucky died Sunday, July 5, 2020 at the Bradford Square Nursing Home in Frankfort.

She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on May 24, 1934 the daughter of Dallas and Loretta Perry. Merandy had worked for the State of Kentucky as a Custodian, enjoyed watching college sports, and loved her grandchildren and family.

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Albert Lee Coffey

Albert Lee Coffey

Jul 3, 2020

Albert L. Coffey, 78, of Saint Marys, Ohio, and formerly of Stearns, Kentucky, died Friday, July 3, 2020, at his home. 

He was born July 28, 1941, in Eagen, Tennessee, the son of Earl and Mary (Spradlin) Coffey. Albert retired from New Idea Corporation in Coldwater, Ohio, after many years of service as a tow motor/crane operator. He had worked...

Darel Lee King

Darel Lee King

Jun 21, 2020

Darel Lee King, age 89 years, of Somerset, Kentucky formerly of McCreary County, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, June 21, 2020 at the Cumberland Nursing and Rehab in Somerset.

He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on September 18, 1930 the son of Jasper and Emma (Daugherty) King. Darel had served his country in the US Army for...

Rachel "Kitty" Ann Vanover

Rachel "Kitty" Ann Vanover

Jun 18, 2020

Rachel Ann “Kitty” Vanover, age 74 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Thursday June 18, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on July 20, 1945 the daughter of Herbert and Frona (King) Taylor. Kitty had worked for the McCreary County School System as a cook and was a member...

Lisa Kay Stephens

Lisa Kay Stephens

Jun 9, 2020

Lisa Kay Stephens, age 54 years, of Somerset, Kentucky died Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the Baptist Health Lexington.

She was born in Oneida, Tennessee the daughter of Earl “Taterbug” Stephens, Jr and Sarah Jane (Jones) Stephens.  Lisa had worked as an X-Ray Technician for Winchester, Patton, and Burgess and For Dr. H.A. Perry, enjoyed crocheting, reading, fishing, but most...

Clara Evelyn Vanover

Clara Evelyn Vanover

Jun 3, 2020

Clara Evelyn Vanover, age 95 years, of Beaverton, Michigan, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in Bay City, Michigan.

She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on May 7, 1925 the daughter of George Albert and Maggie (Hughes) Young. Clara had worked as a sewing machine operator in the GM Factory, and was a Rosie the Rivoter on the B-52 Bombers...

David Lee Dixon

David Lee Dixon

Jun 2, 2020

David Lee Dixon, age 66 years, of North Glenn, Colorado died June 2, 2020.

He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on December 25, 1953 the son of Bill and Thursey (Pitman) Dixon. David had worked as a coal handler and was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Westminster. He loved singing and playing his guitar. 

He...

Scotty James Watson

Scotty James Watson

May 23, 2020

Scotty James Watson, age 35, of Stearns, Kentucky died on Saturday, May 23, 2020.

He was born July 3, 1984 in Somerset, Kentucky the son of James Paul and Susan Faye (Morgan) Watson. Scotty was of the Baptist faith, and was employed as a machine operator for Somerset Hardwoods.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeler riding and gardening.

He is preceded in death...

Norma Joyce Dodds

Norma Joyce Dodds

May 17, 2020

Norma Joyce Dodds, age 83 years, of the Smithtown Community died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Cooperative, Kentucky on February 26, 1937 the daughter of John Obie and Iva (Rollins) Gregory. Norma was a homemaker and member of the White Oak Junction United Baptist Church. She enjoyed her family, cooking, yard sales, Goodwill, and...

Sharon Lee Anderson

Sharon Lee Anderson

May 14, 2020

Sharon Lee Anderson, widow of Kearney Anderson, age 71 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation.

She was born on December 28, 1947 in Fairfax, VA., Sharon was a homemaker and she attended Whitley City Church of God, she enjoyed playing bingo, but her greatest joy was her family.    In addition to...

Deward Nolan Freeman

Deward Nolan Freeman

May 11, 2020

Deward Nolan Freeman, age 88 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died May 11, 2020 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Funston, Kentucky on February 27, 1932 the son James and Hazel (Taylor) Freeman. Deward was a retired school teacher for the McCreary County School System, had served his country in the US Air...

ANNA V. ROLLINS

ANNA V. ROLLINS

May 8, 2020

Anna Vlisteen Helton Rollins, age 52, passed from this life on May 8, 2020, at the Casey County Hospital in Liberty, Kentucky.

She was the loving daughter of Patricia (Pearson) Helton and the late James R. Helton.  Besides her father, she is preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Ray Helton and a nephew, Shawn Helton.

Surviving family include her mother,...

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