Obituaries
James Loyd "Dee" Cox
Oct 7, 2024
James Loyd “Dee” Cox, age 79 years, of the Smithtown Community died Monday, October 7, 2024 at his home.
He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on October 30, 1944 the son of the late Willie Elmer and Mabry (Thomas) Cox. James had owned and operated the Tri-County Enterprises and was a member of the Ross Grove United Baptist Church where...
Ellen Shook Coffey
Oct 6, 2024
Ellen (Shook) Coffey, age 71 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Sunday, October 6, 2024 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Jellico, Tennessee on December 20, 1952 the daughter of the late Sylvester and Goldie (Gregory) Shook. Ellen had retired from ABC as a machine operator and was a member of the Pleasant Knob United...
Geraldean F. Ridner
Oct 5, 2024
Geraldean F. Ridner, age 69 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Saturday, October 5, 2024 at her home.
She was born in Isham, Tennessee on November 10, 1954 the daughter of the late Clifton and Minnie Virginia (Strunk) Threet. Geraldean enjoyed going to bingo, running the roads, family, but especially her grandbabies.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...
Shonda Dorene Chitwood
Sep 26, 2024
Shonda Dorene Chitwood, age 61 years, of Strunk, KY daughter of the late Marshall and Arlene (Slaven) Chitwood died Thursday September 26, 2024 at her home.
She had been a caretaker at a Nursing Home and enjoyed going shopping.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a brother, Tim Chitwood and a sister, Kim Cooper.
Survivors include her brothers,...
Wendell J. Strunk
Sep 9, 2024
Wendell J. Strunk age, 83 years, of West Chester, Ohio died Monday, September 9, 2024 at the UC West Chester.
He was born in Honeybee, Kentucky on May 3, 1941 the son of the late Caleb and Sadie (Perry) Strunk. Wendell had been a dock worker for Roadway Trucking Company, a member of the Living Water Baptist Church, and the McDonald’s...
Ray Hinkle
Sep 9, 2024
Ray Hinkle, age 81 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Monday September 9, 2024 at his home.
He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on December 25, 1942 the son of the late Clell and Hazel (Lynch) Hinkle. Ray was self employed as a builder contractor and was of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed woodworking and was an avid animal lover.
In...
Robert A. Helton, Jr.
Sep 9, 2024
Robert A. Helton, Jr., age 60 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Monday, September 9, 2024 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on June 6, 1964 the son of the late Robert A. “Bob” Helton, Sr. and Eva Faye (Meadors) Helton. Robert had been a truck driver and of the Baptist Faith....
Bro. Kelly W. Tucker
Sep 8, 2024
Bro. Kelly W. Tucker, age 75 years, of the Jones Hollow Community died Sunday September 8, 2024 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Wayne County, Kentucky on December 30, 1948 the son of the late James W. and Dovie Jane (Roberts) Tucker. Kelly had been the owner of Tucker Logging, was a member of...
Francis Coffey
Sep 8, 2024
Francis Coffey, age 75 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Sunday, September 8, 2024 at his home.
He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on October 15, 1948 the son of the late Wesley and Elsie (Koger) Coffey. Francis had worked as a coal miner for Blue Diamond, Deputy for the McCreary County Sheriff’s Office, and Welder for Wabash National, and...
John H. Woodford, Jr.
Sep 5, 2024
John H. Woodford, Jr., age 77 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the Baptist Health Corbin in Corbin, Kentucky.
He was born at Beech Grove in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 29, 1947 the son of the late John H. and Hilda (Burgdorf) Woodford. John had worked as a machinist for AT& T in Indianapolis, North Carolina,...
Robert Dale Rollins
Aug 29, 2024
Robert Dale Rollins, formerly of West Chester, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home in Riverview, Florida on the morning of Thursday, August 29, 2024 at the age of 69.
He was born in Oneida, Tennessee on January 25, 1955. The son of Robert and Lucy (Vanover) Rollins. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers,...
Joyce J. Ross
Aug 26, 2024
Joyce J. Ross, age 74 years, of the Worley Hilltop Community died Monday, August 26, 2024 at her home.
She was born in Pickett County, Tennessee on December 2, 1949 the daughter of the late Harvey and Burnettie (Smith) Watson. Joyce was a member of the Dixie Freedom Baptist Church and had worked as a store owner, homemaker, and in the...
Ronald Dean Musgrove
Aug 25, 2024
Ronald Dean Musgrove, age 76, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024.
He was born September 19, 1947, to Edward Musgrove and Gladys (Stephens) Musgrove, in Barthell, Kentucky. He was a coal miner and enjoyed fishing, old cars and spending time outdoors enjoying nature.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers; Delmer, Lloyd, Bill and Donald...
Phillip Jones
Aug 25, 2024
Phillip Merle Jones, age 79 years, of the Smithtown Community died Sunday, August 25, 2024 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born in Oneida, Tennessee on November 5, 1944 the son of the late Ernest and Lula (Waters) Jones.
Phillip attended the East Appletree United Baptist Church. He had been a mail carrier for the United States...
Michael Ashton Stephens
Aug 19, 2024
Michael Ashton Stephens, age 21, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky with his loving family at his side. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Art and Gail Woods and Janet Coker.
Ashton, the son of Tony Stephens and Michella Woods Stephens, was born May 16, 2003. He is...
Ruth Faye Ridner
Aug 14, 2024
Ruth Faye Ridner, age 71 years, of the Sandhill Community died Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the Big Southfork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.
She was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on August 7, 1953 the daughter of Albert and Zola (Bryant) Taylor. Faye had worked as a house cleaner and was a member of the Upper Marsh Creek Missionary Baptist...
Stella Marie Cassada
Aug 13, 2024
Stella Marie Cassada, age 63 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in December 20, 1960 the daughter of Charles and Mildred (Davenport) Garland. Stella had worked as a CNA and was a member of the Greenwood Freedom Worship. She enjoyed being a...
Earl Matthew Jones
Aug 12, 2024
Earl Matthew Jones, age 88 years of Whitley City KY, died August 12, 2024 at his home.
He was born in Ritner KY on May 12, 1936 to the late Ralph and Rhoda (Maxwell) Jones. Earl was a carpenter by trade and a member of the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed anything to do with the outdoors especially hunting, fishing,...
Ralph Delane Keith
Aug 9, 2024
Ralph Delane Keith, went home to be with the Lord on August 9, 2024, in Blanchester, OH. Born on January 19, 1939, in KY, Ralph was a true man of the land, finding peace in the great outdoors through fishing and hunting. A jack of all trades, he was known for his tinkering skills and his green thumb, spending countless...
Kathie Lee Spradlin
Aug 6, 2024
Kathie Lee Spradlin, age 67 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at her home.
She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 19, 1957 the daughter of Allen and Helen (Smith) Thompson. Kathie had worked as a machine operator in the Shirt Factory and attended the Roberts Chapel Church. She enjoyed working outside, cleaning, cooking, and playing Bingo...
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