Obituaries
Fletcher Vanover
Feb 23, 2020
Fletcher Vanover, age 67 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Sunday, February 23, 2020 at his home.
He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on May 12, 1952 the son of Roman and Katherine (Morgan) Vanover. Fletcher had been a welder for Tecumseh, and enjoyed fishing, hunting and 4-wheelers.
His parents; wife, Evelyn Sue (Sears) Vanover; and brother, Francis Vanover...
Linda Jean Stephens
Feb 12, 2020
Linda Jean Stephens, age 68 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 25, 1951 the daughter of Ronald Lee and Jean Willene (Brown) Ferrell. Linda enjoyed going to Bingo, eating at different places and trying new foods, and dancing. She...
Gloria Jean Whitehead
Feb 12, 2020
Gloria Jean Whitehead, age 78 years, of Revelo, Kentucky died Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on February 11, 1942 the daughter of Lawrence G. King and Venia B. (Williams) King Gilreath. Gloria had been a waitress and was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed camping,...
Betty Louise Thompson
Jan 31, 2020
Betty Louise Thompson, age 83 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Friday, January 31, 2020 at Baptist Health Lexington Hospital.
Betty was a member of Ross Grove Baptist Church, she enjoyed cooking, taking care of her flower garden, crocheting, making rugs and traveling, but her greatest joy was her children, grand-children and entire family. She was employed as a machine operator for West...
Sheila Ann Cox
Jan 30, 2020
Sheila Ann Cox, age 45 years, of the Smithtown Community, died January 30, 2020 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on April 11, 1974 the daughter of Dean and Patricia (Wilson) Ross. Sheila was a homemaker and enjoyed flea marketing and her children.
Her parents precede her in death.
Survivors include her...
Herbert "Snake" Tucker
Jan 29, 2020
Herbert "Snake" Tucker age 84 of Whitley City, Kentucky passed from this life on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at his home.
He was born January 20, 1936 in McCreary County, Kentucky to the late Luther Tucker and Dillie (Maxwell) Tucker. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Hubert and James Tucker, and a sister, Tammy Walker.
Surviving...
Joyce Ruth Jones
Jan 26, 2020
Joyce Ruth Jones, age 89 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Sunday, January 26, 2020 at the Veranda Gardens Nursing Facility in Cincinnati, Ohio.
She was born in Stearns, Kentucky on September 12, 1930 the daughter of Charles Everett and Bertha (Smith) Mays. Joyce was a homemaker, member of the Lower Hickory Grove United Baptist Church, had attended the Healing Room...
Charles Hoyt Keith
Jan 25, 2020
Charles Hoyt Keith age 84 of Stanford, Kentucky, formerly of McCreary County, passed from this life on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford.
He was born January 30, 1935 in Yamacraw, Kentucky to the late Roy Keith and Martha Leona (McCullah) Keith. In addition to his parents, Hoyt is preceded in death by his wife...
Billy Ray Dixon
Jan 20, 2020
Billy Ray Dixon, age 72 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died January 20, 2020 in Somerset, Kentucky at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on July 25, 1947 the son of William Skylo and Mary (Lynch) Dixon. Billy was a member of the East Appletree United Baptist Church, had worked as a coal miner...
Glen Avery Bryant
Jan 19, 2020
Glen Avert Bryant, age 51 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, Kentucky.
He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 26, 1968 the son of John Jr and Mossie Ella (Bryant) Strunk. Glen was a member of the New Liberty United Baptist Church, loved the outdoors, and playing...
Charles Dester Duncan
Jan 10, 2020
Charles Dester Duncan, age 81 years, of Somerset, Kentucky died Friday, January 10, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.
He was born in Stearns, Kentucky on May 14, 1938 the son of Jesse Everett and Lina Bell (Ellis) Duncan. Charles had served his country in the US Army, had worked at the Jim Beam National Distillery as...

Schley Waters
Jan 9, 2020
Schley Waters, age 72 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the Signature Health of McCreary in Pine Knot, Kentucky.
He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on May 10, 1947 the son of Butler and Margie (King) Waters. Schley was a member of the Whitley City Church of God and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
His...
Willie Harold Sammons
Jan 8, 2020
Willie Harold Sammons, age 78 years, of Stearns, Kentucky Died Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Zenith, Tennessee on August 8, 1941 the son of Willie and Goldie (Hill) Sammons. Harold had worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Stearns Coal and Lumber Company, was a member of...
Brassfield Coffey
Jan 5, 2020
Brassfield Coffey, age 76 of Stearns, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at his home.
Brassfield was born February 2, 1943 in Cooperative. KY, to the late, Fordie and Zilphia Cordell Coffey. He served his Country in the Marine Corp and was a member of VFW and American Legion Post 115. Brassfield was the Animal Control Officer for...
Arthur Lee Keith
Jan 2, 2020
Arthur Lee Keith, age 61 of the Smithtown Community of McCreary County, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday January 2, 2020 at Central Baptist in Lexington, Kentucky.
Arthur was born July 3, 1958 in Springfield, IL., to the late, Ernest and Ardie Justine Whitehead Keith. Arthur enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Arthur worked in the sawmill.
Preceding him...
Eric "Frog" Dwight Wilson
Dec 31, 2019
Eric “Frog” Dwight Wilson, age 42 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died December 31, 2019.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on September 16, 1977 the son of Myrtle (Patrick) Wilson Coffey and Lowell “Dick” Wilson. Eric had served his country in the US Navy, a member of the Marshes Siding Church of God, a Kentucky Colonel and was a Gunsmith....
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
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
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,...
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...