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Purlina Jane Goins

Purlina Jane Goins

Dec 29, 2019

Purlina Jane Goins, age 79 years, of Parker Lake, Kentucky died December 29, 2019 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on August 12, 1940 the daughter of Henry and Ethel Caldwell. Purlina was a homemaker, of the Pentecostal Faith, and loved working around her home.

Her parents; husband, Marvin Goins;...

Joyce Ann Perry

Joyce Ann Perry

Dec 28, 2019

Joyce Ann Perry, age 75 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Saturday, December 28, 2019 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 22, 1944 the daughter of Ezra and Ollie (Perry) Foster. Joyce was a homemaker, member of the Pleasant Knob United Baptist Church, enjoyed gardening, sewing, her grandchildren, and...

Beulah Jackson

Beulah Jackson

Dec 27, 2019

Beulah Jackson age 58 of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life on Friday, December 27, 2019 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born April 21, 1961 in Oneida, Tennessee to the late Albert Phillips and Zona Lee (Bybee) Phillips.

In addition to her parents, Beulah is preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Glen Jackson; brothers, Howard Phillips,...

Audrey Gregory

Audrey Gregory

Dec 20, 2019

Audrey Gregory, age 92 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Friday, December 20, 2019 at her home.

She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on March 3, 1927 the daughter of  Harrison and Ida (Godsey) Tucker, Audrey had worked at the Shirt Factory, was a member of the Hilltop Baptist Church, and loved tending her flower beds, sewing, cooking.

Her...

Larry David Bruce, Sr.

Larry David Bruce, Sr.

Dec 20, 2019

Larry David Bruce, Sr. age 71 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Friday, December 20, 2019 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on May 5, 1948 the son of Ernest and Mable (Leveridge) Bruce. Larry was had been a housekeeper at the Cumberland Falls State Park, of the Baptist Faith, loved reading, word...

Melisa "Missy" Dianne King

Melisa "Missy" Dianne King

Dec 15, 2019

Melisa “Missy” Dianne King, age 48 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Sunday, December 15, 2019 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. In accordance with her wishes cremation was chosen.

She was born in Corbin, Kentucky on December 4, 1971 the daughter of Llowell David and Julia Dianne (Campbell) King. Missy was a Clerk in Retail, of...

Irma LaVonne Ross

Irma LaVonne Ross

Dec 12, 2019

Irma “LaVonne” Ross, age 81 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Greenwood, Kentucky on December 22, 1937, the daughter of the late Barney Oral and Dora Mae (Young) Clark, and widow of Burdell Ross. LaVonne was a School Teacher for McCreary County School System, she...

Phyllis Ann Lyons

Phyllis Ann Lyons

Dec 11, 2019

Phyllis Ann Lyons, age 73 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the Somerset Nursing and Rehab.

She was born in Campton, Kentucky on April 8, 1946 the daughter of Rodney Brewer and Dessie (Brooks) Brewer McCallum.  Phyllis was a homemaker and member of the City of Refugee.  She loved being called "Nanny by her family,...

Mossie Geneva Godsey

Mossie Geneva Godsey

Dec 9, 2019

Mossie Geneva Godsey, age 94 years, of Somerset, Kentucky died Monday, December 9, 2019 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky the daughter of Elmer and Ada (Stephens) King. Mossie had worked a kick press in a factory, of the Baptist faith, member of the Laurel Heights Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #288,...

Curtis Isaac Coffey

Curtis Isaac Coffey

Dec 7, 2019

Curtis Isaac Coffey, age 78 years, of Anderson, Indiana died December 7, 2019 at his home.

He was born in Yamacraw, Kentucky on May 25, 1941 the son of Garner Osborne and Monnie (New) Coffey. Curtis had worked for GM on the assembly line, was a member of the Wolf Ridge United Baptist Church, and had served his country in...

Ella Mae "Grace" Goodin

Ella Mae "Grace" Goodin

Dec 7, 2019

Ella Mae “Grace” Goodin, age 57 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Saturday, December 7, 2019 at her home.

She was born in Honeybee, Kentucky on February 11, 1962 the daughter of Willis P. and Linda Evelyn (Ridner) Goodin. Ella was raised by Rev. Dow and Ella Goodin. She was a homemaker, of the Baptist Faith, and loved collecting dolphins,...

Hurstle "JohnBill" R. Ridner

Hurstle "JohnBill" R. Ridner

Dec 4, 2019

Hurstle R. “JohnBill” Ridner, age 58 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died December 4, 2019 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Flat Rock, Kentucky on March 21, 1961 the son of Dow and Alpha (Perry) Ridner. JohnBill had worked the saw mill as a sawyer and enjoyed all of life.

His parents; brothers,...

J.T. Hatfield

J.T. Hatfield

Nov 26, 2019

J.T. Hatfield, age 85 years, of Monticello, Kentucky died Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Stearns, Kentucky on March 23, 1934 the son of Jason and Louzetta (Hammock) Hatfield. J.T. was a member of the East Appletree Baptist Church but had been attending the First Hickory Grove Baptist Church...

Leo "Pete" Edwin Bolin

Leo "Pete" Edwin Bolin

Nov 20, 2019

Leo “Pete” Edwin Bolin, age 79 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, Georgia.

He was born in Parkers Lake, Kentucky on February 14, 1940 the son of Harrison “Harry” Bolin and Emma Myrtle (Keith) Bolin. Leo had worked as a spike driver on the Southern Railroad, was a member...

Donnie Gene Garland

Donnie Gene Garland

Nov 18, 2019

Donnie Gene Garland, age 71 years, of the Roundtop Community died Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky on November 17, 1948 the son of Nelson John Garland and Alice E. (Richardson) Garland. Don was a member of the Roundtop United Baptist Church, loved the outdoors, his...

Lynda Sue Dobbs

Lynda Sue Dobbs

Nov 18, 2019

Lynda Sue Dobbs, age 69 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died November 18, 2019 in Monticello, Kentucky.

She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on May 4, 1950 the daughter of Gladys Mae Coffey. Lynda owned and operated the L & S Grocery near the McCreary & Wayne County line for many years, she was a member of Concord Baptist Church and...

Rickie L. Duncan

Rickie L. Duncan

Nov 7, 2019

Rickie L. Duncan, age 57 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died November 7, 2019 at his home.

He was born in Jellico, Tennessee on April 29, 1962 the son of Sylvester and Louise (Spradlin) Duncan. Rickie had served his country in the US Army, worked as a RTEC Driver, loved camping and his family.

His parents and sister, Patricia Marie Duncan...

Barbara Ann Nicholas

Barbara Ann Nicholas

Nov 7, 2019

Barbara Ann Nicholas, age 66 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was born in Sidney, Ohio on November 14, 1952 the daughter of Dewey Davis and Thelma (Spradlin) Hill. Barbara was a homemaker, attended the Church of the Living God, loved flowers, gardening, genealogy, and saving homeless...

Clinton Ridner

Clinton Ridner

Nov 4, 2019

Clinton Ridner, age 71 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Monday, November 4, 2019 at the Claiborne County Medical Center in Tazewell, Tennessee.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on September 23, 1948 the son of Earl and Rosie Elizabeth (Hicks) Ridner. Clinton was a member of the Eagle Creek United Baptist Church and he loved to digging for arrowheads...

Jean L. Sumner

Jean L. Sumner

Nov 3, 2019

Jean L. Sumner age 96 years, of Marshes Siding, Kentucky died Sunday, November 3, 2019 at the Corbin Health and Rehab in Corbin, Kentucky.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on February 5, 1923 the daughter of Oscar L Sharpe and Georgia (Fish) Sharpe Blythe.

Jean was a member of the Flat Rock Missionary Baptist Church, and had worked as...

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