Obituaries

Jun 9, 2018

David Harlan Stephens, age 65 years, of Revelo, Kentucky, died June 9, 2018 at his home. 

He was born November 11, 1952 the son of the late James “Dick” and Frances (Crabtree) Stephens.  David had worked in security for Norton Hospital and Wackenhut Security; and he served his country in the US Army.  He was a member of the Landmark...

Jun 1, 2018

Willis P. Garcia, 69 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky passed away on June 1, 2018 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Puerto Rico on April 13, 1949 the son of the late Aguedo and Rosario Hernandez Garcia.  Widower of the late Leona Bryant Garcia. He worked as a carpenter and roofer for Gilreath...

May 29, 2018

Wilma C. Neal, age 64 years, died Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Jellico, Tennessee on December 29, 1953 the daughter of Helen Ruth (Stephens) Ball and the late James Dillard Ball.  Wilma loved cooking, collecting what knots, bingo but most especially her kids, grandkids and great grandkids. She...

May 15, 2018

Wilma “Toots” L. Ridner, age 71, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, wife of Lee Ridner, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY. 

Born in Sawyer, Kentucky, on August 12, 1946, she was the daughter of the late James Curtis Campbell and Abbie (Rose) Campbell.  Besides her parents, she is preceded...

May 13, 2018

Melton Estes Perry, 71 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died suddenly on May 13, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on February 26, 1947 the son of the late Frank and Ola Bryant Perry.  He worked as a Logger and Truck Driver. Melton enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family.  He was...

May 11, 2018

William Herbert Rose, age 68 years, died Friday, May 11, 2018 at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Visitation will be Sunday, May 13, 2018 after 6pm at the McCreary County Funeral Home. In accordance with his wishes cremation will follow.

He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on November 13, 1949 the son of Euel Rose and the...

May 9, 2018

Mary J. Rollins, age 62 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died May 9, 2018 a the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 4pm in the Pleasant Knob Baptist Church with Bro. Dewayne Perry and Bro. Daniel Perry officiating. Burial to follow in the Pleasant Knob Cemetery. The family will...

May 6, 2018

Rosalie Y. Berry, age 89 years, died Sunday, May 6, 2018 at her home in Stearns, Kentucky.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 1pm in the McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Berry, Bro. Bill Berry, Bro. Larry William Berry, Bro. Virgil Gibson, and Bro. Calijah Winchester officiating. Burial to follow in the Sherd Dobbs...

May 1, 2018

Robin Fulton, age 46 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.

Visitation will be held Monday, May 7, 2018 at the McCreary County Funeral Home with Graveside Services to follow at the Vanover Cemetery with Bro. Grant Hasty officiating.

She was born in Anderson, Indiana on July...

Apr 23, 2018

John Ray Helton, age 57 years, of the Greenwood Community died Monday, April 23, 2018.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 8pm in the McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. Jake Helton officiating. The family will receive friends after 6pm Saturday at the funeral home. In accordance with is wishes cremation will follow.

He was born...

Apr 23, 2018

Connie Dobbs, age 62, of Stearns, Kentucky, passed from this life on Monday, April 23, 2018 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY. 

Born in Springfield, IL, on November 30, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy (Jones) Dennis.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Dobbs and son;...

Apr 22, 2018

John Roscoe Garland, age 75 years, 8 months and 30 days, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 26, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. Tommy Tapley officiating.  Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 9:00 at...

Apr 19, 2018

Benjamin Cleveland Vanover, Jr., age 65 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Thursday, April 19, 2018 at his home.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 3pm at the Pleasant Knob Baptist Church with Bro. Tommy Tapley officiating. Burial will  follow in the Farris Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 10am Saturday, April 21, 2018 at...

Apr 19, 2018

Donald Ross, 73 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died April 19, 2018 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on February 10, 1945 the son of the late Oscar and Edith Davis Ross.  He worked as a  mechanic for the railroad. Donald enjoyed exploring the many backroads, watching for deer and squirrels,...

Apr 17, 2018

Gary Wayne Smith, age 47 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Tuesday, April 17, 2018 in the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 20, 2018 at 3:30pm in the McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Perry officiating. Burial to follow in the Jesse Privett Cemetery. The family will receive friends after...

Apr 13, 2018

Eugene Nichols, age 71, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018, at his home in Strunk, Kentucky.

Born in Hillsboro, Ohio, on November 28, 1946, he was the son of the late Roll Nichols and Ludena (Fletcher) Nichols Worley.  Besides her parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Vernice Perkins, three sisters: Christian, Deb, and Judy.

Surviving family include...

Apr 11, 2018

Lois L. Brumley, age 81 years, of Florence, Kentucky died Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at her home.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 14, 2018 at the McCreary County Funeral Home at 2pm with Bro. Dewayne Perry and Bro. Daniel Perry officiating. Burial to follow in the Higginbotham Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 12pm Saturday at the...

Apr 11, 2018

Donald Stephens, 93 years, of Indianapolis, Indiana died April 11, 2018 at his home.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 20, 2018 at 10am in the McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. Jason Stephens officiating.  Burial to follow in the Pine Knot Cemetery.  The family will receive friends after 5pm Thursday, April 19, 2018 at the funeral home.

He...

Apr 11, 2018

Apr 11, 2018

Johnny William Garland, age 71 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. In accordance with his wishes he was cremated.

He was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky on January 30, 1947, the son of the late Edgar and Lizzie (Miller) Garland. Johnny had worked in the saw mill and enjoyed fishing...