Obituaries

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

Shirley Ann Jones

Shirley Ann Jones

Oct 31, 2019

Shirley Ann Jones, age 71 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Thursday, October 31, 2019 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 12, 1948 the daughter of Cleo Canada and Mary (Bryant) Canada Auel. Shirley was a homemaker and member of the Sandhill United Baptist Church. She loved attending church,...

Clifton Ridner

Clifton Ridner

Oct 28, 2019

Clifton Ridner, age 68 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died October 28, 2019 at his home.

He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on August 1, 1951 the son of Earl and Rosie Elizabeth (Hicks) Ridner. He had worked in the sawmill, attended the First Church of Jesus Christ, loved watching TV and Ginseng Hunting.

His parents; son, Ronnie Lee Ridner;...

Angela Norris

Angela Norris

Oct 3, 2019

Angela (Lyons) Norris, age 51 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the Baptist Health Corbin.

She was born in Muncie, Indiana on November 3, 1967. She was a member of the Redemption Way Church and loved her grandchildren and reading.

Her son, Davin Norris precedes her in death.

Survivors include her husband, Davey Norris of...

Roland Edward Manning

Roland Edward Manning

Sep 30, 2019

Roland Edward Manning, age 90 years, of Erlanger, Kentucky died September 30, 2019 at the St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, Kentucky.

He was born in Barren Fork, Kentucky on March 14, 1929 the son of Homer and Laura Elsie (Neal) Manning. Roland had worked in the factory and was a band saw operator. He had served his country in the US...