Obituaries

May 21, 2019

James “Oliver” Smith, 69 of Martinsville, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

He was born on April 5, 1950 in Pine Knot, Kentucky to Ed and Ethel (Gilreath) Smith. He married Debbie Wilkerson on February 28, 1970. She lovingly survives. He is also survived by children, Keith (Brandi) Smith; Kimberly (Kevin) Sheeks and Katrina (Matthew) Mueller; four grandchildren, Zoe...

May 20, 2019

Brenda Carol McMeen, age 71 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Monday, May 20, 2019 at the Beech Tree Manor in Jellico, Tennessee.

She was bornin Oneida, Tennessee on March 4, 1948 the daughter of Leamon and Ota (Prewitt) Richmond. Brenda was a homemaker, member of the Bethel Baptist Church, and enjoyed the outdoors, especially hiking, camping, and traveling, also...

May 9, 2019

May 5, 2019

Abner Buddy Jenkins, age 79 years, 10 months and 24 days, companion of Sheila Taylor and son of the late Loyd and Ocia Mae Collier Jenkins, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at the Ohio Valley Manor Rehab.

He was born June 11, 1939, in Louellen, Harlan County, Kentucky.  He was of the Baptist faith and after his retirement he...

May 3, 2019

Mary Lou West, age 72 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died May 3, 2019 at Signature of Colonial in Bardstown, Kentucky.

She was born in Plato, Kentucky on February 18, 1947 the daughter of Lottie L. (Mize) Lynch. Mary was a member of the Marshes Siding Church of God, had worked in sewing factories and enjoyed flower gardening and going...

Apr 27, 2019

Wanda Earlene Hicks, age 74, of Somerset, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, April 27, 2019.

She was born on December 10, 1944 in McCreary County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Emerson and Desda Perry Brooks of the Beulah Heights Community.

Earlene was of the Protestant faith and always had a desire to serve and live for her Lord and...

Apr 23, 2019

Abraham “Abe” Lincoln Chitwood, age 84 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on February 12, 1935 the son of John and Myrtle (Waters) Chitwood. Abe had worked as a carpenter, was a member of the Flat Rock Baptist Church, and loved...

Apr 22, 2019

Ravyn Elizabeth Devine Clark, age 17 years of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Monday, April 22, 2019 at the Big Southfork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on July 3, 2001 the daughter of Richard K. and Michelle (Johnson) Clark. She was a Senior at McCreary Central High School, worked at Arby’s, played soccer and tennis,...

Apr 21, 2019

T. Junior Vanover, age 87 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Sunday, April 21, 2019 at the Signature Health of McCreary in Pine Knot, Kentucky.

He was born in Honeybee, Kentucky on September 2, 1931 the son of T. and Lue (Rose) Vanover. Junior was a fire fighter for the US Forest Service, and loved the outdoors.

His parents; wife,...

Apr 19, 2019

William “Bill” Jackson Privett, age 79 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Friday, April 19, 2019 in Somerset, Kentucky at the Jean Waddle Care Center.

He was born in Creekmore, Kentucky on June 13, 1939 the son of Orville Jackson and Lora (Neal) Privett. Bill was a member of the Upper Marsh Creek Baptist Church, had been a machine operator, loved...

Apr 14, 2019

Roy Lee Watson, age 59 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Sunday, April 14, 2019 at his home.

He was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on July 1, 1959 the son of Elbert and Nannie (Worley) Watson. Roy had worked in the saw mill, had attended Dixie Freedom Baptist Church, loved the outdoors and his family.

His parents; brothers, Delmer...

Apr 14, 2019

Twanna Sue Clark, age 49 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Sunday, April 14, 2019 at her home.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on January 4, 1970 the daughter of Von and Wilma (Foster) Roberts. Twanna enjoyed country music shows and her Panama, Florida Vacations.

Her parents and sister, Nedra Juwanna Foster precede her in death.

Survivors include her...

Apr 12, 2019

Golden R. Rollins, age 69 years, 13 days, widow of the late Amos Rollins Jr.,  daughter of the late Logan and Anna Mae Tittle Hensley, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019, in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born March 30, 1950.  Golden was a homemaker who loved life, the outdoors and nature, she loved working in her flower garden.

In...

Apr 11, 2019

Riley A. New, age 65 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Thursday April 11, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.

He was born in Parkers Lake, Kentucky on July 4, 1953 the son of Johnny and Myrtle (Martin) New. Riley had worked for Kingsford Charcoal, enjoyed attending different churches, and loved riding around.

His parents;...

Apr 11, 2019

Virginia West, age 82 years, of Cincinnati, Ohio, wife of Jerry West, daughter of the late Fred A. and Roseanna Duncan Spradlin died Thursday April 11, 2019.

Visitation will be held Sunday, April 14, 2019 at the McCreary County Funeral Home from 12-2pm.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.

Apr 11, 2019

Eddie Lee Phillips, age 71 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Barthell, Kentucky on May 20, 1947 the son of Schylar and Ona (Keith) Phillips.  Eddie was a coal miner and logger, a member of the Hilltop Baptist Church, and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

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Apr 7, 2019

Caroldine Bryant, age 52 years, eight months and 6 days, daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy Hammock Bryant, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Tennova Healthcare in Knoxville, TN.

She was born August 1, 1966, in Sommerville, NJ.  Caroldine was a factory sewing machine operator at the Shirt Factory.  She enjoyed hiking, camping, painting, and drawing but...

Mar 29, 2019

Eckle Bryant, age 87 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died March 29, 2019 at his home.

He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on November 29, 1931 the son Eddy and Josie (Patrick) Bryant. Eckle loved deer hunting, selling, produce, and cutting meat.  He was a member of the Sandhill United Baptist Church, Eagle-Sawyer Fire Department, and the McCreary County...

Mar 23, 2019

Helen Deloris Spradlin, age 74 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.

She was born in Revelo. Kentucky on November 17, 1944 the daughter of Ale O. Spradlin Jr. and Jeslen (Stephens) Spradlin Chambers. Helen loved singing gospel music and drinking root beer.

She is preceded in...

Mar 18, 2019

Rev. William Lester Stephens, age 96 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Monday, March 18, 2019 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on September 10, 1922 the son of Leslie and Gustava (Lester) Stephens. He was a retired minister, an auto mechanic, and loved collecting. He was a member of...