Obituaries

Nov 23, 2018

Donna Kay Coffey age 66 of Stearns, Kentucky, widow of Lowell Coffey, passed from this life on Friday, November 23, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.

She was born in Oneida, TN on September 8, 1952 the daughter of late Fordie and Betty Joe Nelson Coffey.  Donna worked as a caregiver for the CAP, Christian...

Nov 12, 2018

Mossie Ella Strunk, age 76 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Monday, November 12, 2018 at the Big Southfork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.

She was a worker for the Forest Service, a member of the New Liberty United Baptist Church. Mossie loved reading, puzzles, singing, church, and family.

Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband,...

Nov 6, 2018

Minerva Keller, age 74 years, of the Beulah Heights Community, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the Baptist Health of Corbin.

She was born in Piney Grove area of Laurel County, Kentucky on March 17, 1944 the daughter of John Henry and Easter Almada (Lockaby) Frederick. Minerva was a homemaker and loved to sing gospel music. 

Her parents and 19...

Oct 27, 2018

“Hello, I’m Larry Morgan and I’m a Church of God Christian.”  This is the greeting received by many many people upon meeting Larry Andrew Morgan.

Larry Andrew Morgan, 83, left this world October 27, 2018; he entered those pearly gates of heaven at 2:05.  Larry lived his entire life with this one moment in mind—to meet his heavenly father and...

Oct 24, 2018

Timothy Wayne Snyder II, age 37, son of timothy W. Snyder and Teresa Manning Strunk, companion of Maria Ball passed away on Wednesday, October 24th at University of Tennessee Medical Center.   He was born in Somerset, Kentucky, on July 1, 1981.

Preceding him in death are his grandparents, Sadie Crabtree Snyder, Reba Cox Manning and Earl Manning, and his stepfather,...

Oct 23, 2018

Justin Wade Vanover, age 38.  He was born in Lexington, Kentucky on October 9, 1980 to Patricia and Doug Vanover.  He departed from this life on October 23, 2018.

Preceding him in death are his grandparents, Clifford and Virginia West, Alonzo and Annabelle Vanover and nephew Keelyn Birchfield.

Justin is survived by his wife, Jennifer and his children, Ivan Vanover,...

Oct 19, 2018

Chester Vanover, age 75 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Friday, October 19, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on December 25, 1942 the son of the late Mahan and Irene (Bryant) Vanover. Chester had worked as a service man for Formica, was a member of the Sandhill United Baptist Church, a Past Master of the...

Oct 18, 2018

Sandra Kay Keith Harris, age 62 years, wife of Hubert Mike Harris, departed from this life October 18, 2018 at her home in Strunk, Kentucky.  She was born May 9, 1956 in Somerset, KY.

In addition to her husband, Hubert Mike Harris, Sandra is survived by her sons, Timothy and wife Ashley Worley of Stearns, KY., Durwin and his wife...

Oct 17, 2018

Flora Boyatt, age 89 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at her home.

She was born in Co-operative, Kentucky on January 19, 1929 the daughter of the late Jasper and Vertie (Waters) Tapley. Flora was a homemaker, a member of the Taylor Ridge United Baptist Church, and loved traveling, shopping, and going to the auctions.

Besides her parents,...

Oct 12, 2018

Jimmy R. Watson, age 66, of Whitley City, Kentucky, died on Friday, October 12, 2018 at his home.

He was born March 8, 1952 in McCreary County, KY., to the late Kelly and Dinah (Frady) Watson. Jimmy was a member of Dixie Freedom Baptist Church.  He enjoyed working in his yard and flowers, he loved all animals but above all...

Oct 8, 2018

Irene Stanton, age 65 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died October 8, 2018 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Day Ridge, Kentucky on October 26, 1952 the daughter of the Gaylon New and Dovie (Martin) New Keith. Irene was a homemaker, a member of the Day Ridge Church of God and her greatest...

Oct 8, 2018

James Curtis King Jr. age 60 of Monticello, Kentucky died on Monday, October 8, 2018.

He was born April 10, 1958 in Jellico, Tennessee to the late James Curtis King Sr. and Martha K. Slaven King.

Surviving family include his wife, Donna Anderson King, son, James K. and wife Anna King of Monticello; daughters, Patience King and Ashely King (Dustin...

Oct 5, 2018

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Sep 16, 2018

Ronald “Joe” Myers , age 71 years, departed from this life September 16, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN.  He was born August 20, 1947.

Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Wanda (Wood) Myers; sons, Joseph Henry Myers, Ronald Allen Sellers, Thomas Colwell all of Pine Knot and Kenny Cooper of Strunk, KY., daughters, Shelby Jean Smallwood...

Sep 15, 2018

Fannie Jean Shepherd , age 74 years, widow of the late Donald Shepherd, departed from this life September 15, 2018 at her home in Somerset, Kentucky.  She was born March 22, 1944.

Fannie is survived by her sons, Jeff and wife Connie Shepherd of Whitley City, KY., Scott Shepherd of Somerset, KY., Chris and wife Lori Shepherd of Nicholasville, KY.,...

Sep 6, 2018

James L. Durham, age 94 years, husband of the late Mae Evelyn "Chigger" Durham, passed away, September 6, 2018.  He was born August 10, 1924.

James is survived by his sons, Herbert McCulley and wife Patricia of Pine Knot, KY., James Fuson and wife Lynn of Parkers Lake, KY., daughters, Sheila McCulley and partner Chris Ball of Pine Knot, KY., Sisters, Edna...

Sep 4, 2018

Rev. Gordon Godby, age 86 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died September 4, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Crab Orchard, Kentucky on May 13, 1932 the son of the late Albert and Flora (Rector) Godby. Gordon had worked as a CNA and was a member of the Eagle Creek United Baptist Church. He enjoyed his yard work,...

Sep 4, 2018

Carol Sue Byrge, age 66 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Tuesday September 4, 2018 at the Signature Health of McCreary.

She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 20, 1952 the daughter of the late Roscoe and Mary Edith (Perry) Bryant. Carol was a homemaker and member of the Hilltop Baptist Church.  She enjoyed sewing and quilting.

Her parents;...

Aug 16, 2018

Danny Lee Courtney, age 70 years, husband of Vonda Garland Courtney, passed away suddenly, August 16, 2018.

He was born November 13, 1947.

He is survived by his wife, Vonda Courtney, of Whitley City, KY., Sons, Letsgo Courtney of Monticello, KY, Danny Joe Courtney of Whitley City, KY., Richard Lee King of Wiborg, KY., Charles Ebb King and wife Rebecca...