Obituaries

Wayne Hinkle

Wayne Hinkle

Jul 29, 2018

Wayne Hinkle, age 48 years, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018. 

He was born December 10, 1969, to Oscar Hinkle and the late Sylvia Perry Hinkle.

He is survived by his father and other family members including the mother of his son: Crystal Taylor, his son, Aaron Hinkle of Science Hill, step-daughter, Courtney Phillips and husband Sam of Revelo, Kentucky,...

Louise Duncan

Louise Duncan

Jul 29, 2018

Louise Duncan, age 73, of Stearns, Kentucky, wife of the late Sylvester Duncan, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Lake Cumberland Hospital in Somerset.  She was born in Strunk, Kentucky, on August 15, 1944. 

In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her mother and father, Howard Eugene and Tellina Davis Spradlin, an infant daughter, Patricia...

Fay Tella Barnett

Fay Tella Barnett

Jul 26, 2018

Fay Tella Barnett, age 71 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, died Thursday, July 26, 2018, at the Continued Care Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky.

She was born in Parkers Lake, Kentucky, on April 17, 1947, the daughter of the late Smith Morris and Gladys Opal (Lynch) Strunk. Fay was a homemaker and enjoyed fishing, quilting, puzzles, but especially her grandchildren.

Her...

Billy Roberts

Billy Roberts

Jul 25, 2018

Billy Roberts, age 72 years, of the Jones Hollow Community died July 25, 2018 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Jones Hollow, Kentucky on June 16, 1946, the son of the late James E. and Nannie Rachel (Jones) Roberts. Billy had worked as a core assembly in a foundry. He enjoyed spending time...

JIMMIE LEE SMITH

JIMMIE LEE SMITH

Jul 19, 2018

Jimmie Lee Smith, age 68 years, three months and 28 days, passed away July 19, 2018, at the Baptist Health of Corbin Hospital. 

He was born March 21, 1950, to the late Estil Smith and Molly (Gilbert) Boyatt.

Surviving family include the mother of his children: Wanda Smith of Stearns, Kentucky, a son, Scott Smith (and wife Bridgett) of Strunk,...

Euel C. Rose

Euel C. Rose

Jul 19, 2018

Euel C. Rose, age 93 years, died Thursday, July 19, 2018 at his home in Parkers Lake, Kentucky.

He was born in Sawyer, Kentucky on January 22, 1925, the son of the late Harrison and Ethel Morgan Rose.  Euel worked as a Truck Driver in the Lumber Industry.  He enjoyed fox hunting.

His parents; his wife, Joyce Thenal Thomas Rose;...

Brenda C Perkins

Brenda C Perkins

Jul 19, 2018

Brenda C. Perkins, age 70 years, died Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Huntsville Manor in Huntsville, Tennessee.

She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 24, 1947 the daughter of the late Edgar and Gladys Lykins Keeton.  Brenda loved all things out of doors, fishing, traveling, especially to the beach, gardening.  She was an extremely outgoing person who loved spending...

Donna Faye Strunk

Donna Faye Strunk

Jul 18, 2018

Donna Faye Strunk, age 67 years, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at the Big Southfork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.

She was born in Blue Heron, Kentucky on August 3, 1950 the daughter of the late Paul L. and Mildred V. (Lewis) Davis. Donna was a member of the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church and enjoyed playing with her dog, Susie...

Jerry Smith

Jerry Smith

Jul 13, 2018

Jerry Smith, age 54 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Friday, July 13, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 1, 1963 the son of the late Thomas and Betty Lou (Fields) Smith. Jerry had worked for Standard Oil as a cashier. He enjoyed fishing and riding his four-wheeler.

His parents; and sister, Virginia Ann...

James Rodney Butler

James Rodney Butler

Jul 6, 2018

James Rodney Butler, age 65 years, died Friday, July 6, 2018 in Corbin, Kentucky at the Continued Care Hospital.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on June 15, 1953, the son of the late Charles Henry and Roxie (Martin) Butler.  Rodney was a landscaper and had operated Cabin Creek Greenhouse.  He was a member of the Flat Rock Baptist church and...

Leamon Spradlin

Leamon Spradlin

Jul 4, 2018

Leamon Spradlin, age 74 years, of Strunk, Kentucky died July 4, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Strunk, Kentucky on May 18, 1944 to the late Hobert and Vertie (Gregory) Spradlin. Leamon had worked as a Lift Truck operator at the Acme Warehouse. He was a member of the Marsh Creek Baptist Church, he enjoyed singing and going to...

Nancy Vanover

Nancy Vanover

Jul 3, 2018

Nancy Vanover, age 57, of Goshen, Ohio, daughter of William Robert Vanover and the late Reabble Perry Vanover, passed away July 3, 2018 at her home.  She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on April 29, 1961. 

She is preceded in death by her mother.

She will be sadly missed by her surviving family which includes her father: William Robert Vanover, her...

ROY DEAN JONES

ROY DEAN JONES

Jun 30, 2018

Roy Dean Jones, of Stearns, Kentucky, passed from this life on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.  He had attained the age of 81 years, 3 months and 7 days.

Born March 23, 1937, he was the son of the late Louis Robert and Loretta Jones.  Besides his parents, he is preceded...

Betty K Hatfield

Betty K Hatfield

Jun 28, 2018

Betty Katherine Hatfield, age 93, of Whitley City, Kentucky, daughter of George William and Nora Lewis Hatfield, passed away June 28, 2018 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland in Somerset, KY.  She was born in Somerset, KY, on November 13, 1924. 

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers; Roland, George “Tweety” Jr. and Robert Hatfield,...

Marla Jo West

Marla Jo West

Jun 26, 2018

Marla Jo West, age 45 years, of the Worley Hilltop Community died Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at the Baptist Health Lexington.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on July 3, 1972 the daughter of Ronnie Dean Morgan and the late Mary Lou (Strunk) Morgan. Marla had been a case worker for Smokey Mountain Children’s Home and was a member of...

Sherri O'Regan

Sherri O'Regan

Jun 24, 2018

Sherri O’Regan, age 55, of Strunk, Kentucky, daughter of Pauline Chitwood, sister of Pat and Mike O’Regan, passed from this life on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. 

She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 15, 1962, she was the daughter of Pauline Stanfill Chitwood and the late Patrick O’Regan. 

She...

Frances Marie Burk

Frances Marie Burk

Jun 22, 2018

Frances Marie Burk, age 71 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Friday, June 22, 2018 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky on February 27, 1947 the daughter of the late Elbert and Ida (King) Stephens. She was a member of the Murphy Ridge Church of God and enjoyed flowers, gardening,...

Leroy Wallen

Leroy Wallen

Jun 20, 2018

Leroy Wallen, age 58 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center In Oneida, Tennessee.

He was born in Dayton, Kentucky on March 11, 1960 the son of the late Edgar Eugene “EE” and Nona Laverne (Pryor) Wallen. He was a truck drive and had served his country in the US...

Marvin Ralph Barnett

Marvin Ralph Barnett

Jun 18, 2018

Marvin Ralph Barnett, age 75 years, of the Worley Hilltop Community, died June 18, 2018 at the Somerwoods Nursing Home in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Yamacraw, Kentucky on March 17, 1943 the son of the late Leonard and Grace (Ross) Barnett. He had worked as a car sales man.

His parents and wife, Lena Faye (Watson) Barnett precede...

Noble Ross

Noble Ross

Jun 12, 2018

Noble Ross, 80, of Ludlow, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood, KY. He was a retired chemical worker with Hilton-Davis.    Noble proudly served our country in the U.S. Army and was a former volunteer firefighter for the Ludlow Fire Department. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ross; son, Robert Wayne Ross...