Obituaries

Jul 10, 2019

Brent Arnold Waters, 86, of Muncie moved to his permanent address in Heaven on Wednesday morning, July 10, 2019.  He was born on April 25, 1933, in Fidelity, Kentucky the son of Henley and Lillie (Ledbetter) Waters. He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 46 years, Imogene Shannon Waters, two sons, Jerry Waters and Lynn...

Jul 8, 2019

Jay Harold Clark, age 68 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died July 8, 2019 at the Signature Health of McCreary in Pine Knot, Kentucky.

He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on January 12, 1951 the son of Gilbert and Evie Jane (Tucker) Clark.  Jay was a truck driver and member of the Lower Wolf Creek United Baptist Church.

His mother...

Jul 5, 2019

Jackualine C. Phillips, , age 72 years, wife of Roy Phillips, of Monticello, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019, at her home.

She was born November 25, 1946 in Whitley County, Kentucky.  Jackualine was of the Church of God faith, she was a waitress at the Cumberland Falls Dupont Lodge and also worked in the gift shop. Jackualine...

Jul 4, 2019

Kevin Bartley, after struggling for years with diabetes passed at age 25, on July 4, 2019. 

He was born in New York City, New York on September 14, 1993 the son of Jason Bartley and Ingrid Calles-Lazzeretti. At the age of 6 he moved with his mother to California where he attended the Beverly Vista School and graduated from the...

Jul 3, 2019

Frank Kenneth Roberts, 71 of Okolona returned to his Heavenly Father Wednesday, July 3, 2019.

Mr. Roberts was born December 27, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio and was a United States Army veteran. He was former owner of Sears Carpet Cleaning and a retired Jefferson County Police Officer. Mr. Roberts was a member of the Okolona Lodge #853 F & AM...

Jun 30, 2019

Eddie Tucker, age 62 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Sunday, June 30, 2019 at his home.

He was born in Parkers Lake, Kentucky on June 7, 1957 the son of Clyde and Gladys (Keith) Tucker. He had worked in his own Auto Shop, was a member of the Day Ridge United Baptist Church. Eddie loved spending time with his...

Jun 27, 2019

Janet Sowders Meadows, age 60 years, 10 months and 12 days, wife of Joe Meadows, Parkers Lake, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Hospice of Lake Cumberland, Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born August 15, 1958 in Cincinnati, ohio.  She was a cook at the Cumberland Manor Nursing home.  Janet loved music, fishing and spending time with her...

Jun 27, 2019

Denny Joe Dickerson, age 72 years, of Reading, Ohio died June 27, 2019 at the Drake Hospital in Hartwell, Ohio.

He was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on December 25, 1946 the son of Joseph and Ruby (Fuegate) Dickerson. Denny had worked assembly at General Tool and had been a Mason.

His parents precede him in death.

Survivors include his sons;...

Jun 26, 2019

Larissa Deanne Cox, age 48, of Stearns, Kentucky, passed from this life Wednesday, June 26, 2019.

She was born October 3, 1970, in Somerset, Kentucky, the daughter of James Lloyd and Iva Dean (West) Cox.  Besides her parents, she is survived by a son, Kyler Slaven (and Tabitha) of Marshes Siding, Kentucky, two daughters: Karlie Morrow of Stearns, and Kassie Elizabeth...

Jun 19, 2019

Sue Carol Tucker, age 74 years, 6 months and 22 days, of Ryans Creek Community of Williamsburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, in Somerset, Kentucky.

Sue was born November 28, 1944.  She was a hard working woman, a homemaker and machine operator in the manufacturer industry who loved life, her family, working in the garden, and she loved...

Jun 18, 2019

Jerry Junior Maxwell, age 67 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died June 18, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

He was born in Worley Hilltop, Kentucky, on September 15, 1951 the son of Lander Perry and Vina Lee (Davis) Maxwell.  Jerry had worked as a coal miner and in construction. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, riding...

Jun 11, 2019

Glenn Edd Tucker, age 82 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at his home.

He was born in Yamacraw, Kentucky on April 29, 1937 the son of Mose and Lillie (Hines) Tucker. Glenn was a machine operator of the Baptist Faith, and loved woodworking and fishing. He had served his country In the United States Navy.

His...

Jun 7, 2019

Robert Wayne Taylor, age 55 years, 6 months and 16 days old passed from this life on Friday, June 7, 2019.  He was born on November 22, 1963 to Billie and Lora Taylor.

In addition to his parents Robert is preceded in death by two brothers; Henry and Jimmy, two sisters; Pearlie Chitwood and Bonnie Pierce.

Survivors include his wife,...

Jun 1, 2019

Gracie Evelyn Sears, age 90 years, of Jellico, Tennessee died Saturday June 1, 2019 at the Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.

She was born in Funston, Kentucky on August 9, 1928 the daughter of Anderson and Loretta (Swain) Taylor. Gracie was a homemaker of the Baptist faith and loved to garden, fish, and to do canning.

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Jun 1, 2019

Cora Wilson, age 91 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Saturday, June 1, 2019 at her home.

She was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky on October 4, 1927 the daughter of Robert and Nazzie (Strong) Griffith. Cora was a member of the East Pine Knot Tabernacle Church of God and Laurel Heights Chapter #288 Order of the Eastern Star. She...

May 24, 2019

Stanley Richter, age 86 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Friday at Signature Health of McCreary in Pine Knot, Kentucky

He was born September 20, 1932 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

He is preceded in death by his wives, Flora Davis Richter and Marie Grundy Richter; and step son, Ronald Grundy.

Graveside services will be held 12pm Friday, May 31, 2019...

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...