Obituaries

Aug 19, 2017

Aug 18, 2017

Betty L. Perry, age 78 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died August 18, 2017 in Pine Knot, Kentucky at Signature Health of McCreary.

She was born February 2, 1939 in Wiborg, Kentucky the daughter of Harold and Ethel (Martin) Wyatt. Betty was of the Baptist faith and loved sewing and cooking.

Her parents; her husband, Foist Perry, brothers, Roy Wyatt,...

Aug 17, 2017

 

James J. Conroy, age 84 years, died August 17, 2017 at his home in Whitley City, Kentucky.

He was born in Butte, Montana on March 2, 1933 the son of James and Marie J. (Carter) Conroy. Jim was retired from serving his country in the United States Navy and had worked for years in his own Jim’s Lock Shop. ...

Aug 7, 2017

Roxie Mae Mitchell, age 67, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died August 7, 2017 at her home.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky, on May 12, 1950 the daughter of Estle and Nola (Hicks) Ridner. Roxie was a homemaker and member of the Pleasant Knob United Baptist Church.  She enjoyed gardening and canning.

She is preceded in death by her parents;...

Aug 4, 2017

Fred Perry, age 75, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed from this life on Friday, August 4, 2017, at the Hicks Golden Years Nursing Home in Monticello, Kentucky.

He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky, on July 28, 1942, the son of the late Curtis and Virgie Leona (Canada) Perry.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers: Ronnie...

Jul 22, 2017

Opal Marie Patrick, age 71 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died July 22, 2017 at her home.

She was born in Scuddy, Kentucky on March 28, 1946 the daughter of Jacob and Cora Myrtle “Sego” Thomas. She had worked for the McCreary County School System as an office clerk.  Opal was a member of the Whitley City Church of God....

Jul 11, 2017

Vinson W. Tucker, age 79 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died July 11, 2017 unexpectedly in Whitley City, Kentucky.

He was born in Yamacraw, Kentucky on May 1, 1938 the son of Grover C. and Easter Zella (New) Tucker. Vinson was a retired valve worker and a member of the Wolf Ridge United Baptist Church.

His parents; wife, Joyce A. (Tapley)...

Jul 2, 2017

Paul Anton Worthington, 85, of Stearns, passed away on Sunday morning, July 2, 2017. Born at his family’s home on May 7, 1932, in Sherman, Kentucky, Paul was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, an avid hunter and fisherman, and loving husband and father and grandfather.

His service to our country in the U.S. Navy included two tours...

Jun 29, 2017

James Cleo Wilson, age 81 of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born at Bald Knob, Kentucky, on September 18, 1935, the son of the late George and Lula (Ross) Wilson.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife and mother of...

Jun 26, 2017

Fontella Vanover, age 71, passed from this life on Monday, June 26, 2017, at her home in Parkers Lake, Kentucky.

She was born in Parkers Lake, Kentucky on November 7, 1945, to the late Caleb and Sadie Perry Strunk.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her infant daughter: Susan Victoria Vanover, brothers, Ronnie Gary Strunk, Harold Strunk,...

Jun 25, 2017

Betty J. Crabtree, age 64, of Revelo, Kentucky, passed from this life on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 4, 1953, to the late Dorothy Wallace.  Besides her mother, she is preceded in death by her dad Walter Murphy and a brother, Walter Sydney Murphy, Jr.

Surviving family...

Jun 23, 2017

Jon Harlan Mills, aged 76 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Wayland, Kentucky, on January 15, 1941, the son of the late Henry and Delta Hoff Mills.  He was also preceded in death by brothers, Lee Mills, Euian (Margie) Mills, Wayne (Ruth)...

Jun 10, 2017

John Fitzgerald Vaughn, age 52 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died June 10, 2017 at his home.

He was born in Slavens, Kentucky on January 28, 1965 the son of Milford and Novella (Vaughn) Vaughn.  John was a fork lift driver in the Saw mill. He enjoyed the outdoors, animals, classic rock and roll, 4 wheeler, kids and his granddaughter.

His...

Jun 10, 2017

Brian Scott Garland, age 36 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died June 10, 2017 at his home.

He was born in Covington, Kentucky on December 6, 1980 the son of Ronnie Garland and Sandra Perry. Brian enjoyed art, his guitar, and was very creative.

His parents and grandfather, James Garland precede him in death.

Survivors include his brother, James Klopfer...

Jun 9, 2017

Lois Ann Clark, age 88 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died June 9, 2017 in Williamsburg Kentucky at  the Williamsburg Nursing and Rehab. 

She was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on March 13, 1929 the daughter of Roy Lee and Martha Leona (Hammock) Powell. Lois was a homemaker and member of the First Church of Jesus Christ. She enjoyed singing, playing...

Jun 9, 2017

Shelva “Jean” Brooks, age 79, beloved wife of Chester “Ed” Brooks, of Beulah Heights, Kentucky, passed away Friday, June  9, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on August 17, 1937, the daughter of the late Roy Keith and Martha Leona (McCullah) Keith.  Jean was a homemaker and caregiver, she enjoyed travelling, crossword puzzles and was...

Jun 8, 2017

James Dean Kidd, age 54 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died June 8, 2017 in Somerset, Kentucky at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born July 14, 1962 in Oneida, Tennessee the son of Ewell Dean and Betty Lou (Hughes) Kidd. James had been a truck driver for Southern Belle Dairy. He enjoyed playing with his grandbaby, street bikes, 4...

Jun 7, 2017

Shirley Jo Maxey age 66 years, of Winfield, Tennessee died June 7, 2017 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee at the Methodist Medical Center surrounded by her family.

She was born October 16, 1950 in Jellico, Tennessee the daughter of Ortel and Bertha (Jeffers) Duncan.  She was a factory worker for Tennier and a member of the Hayes Creek Church of God....

Jun 1, 2017

Novella Yancey, age 98 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died June 1, 2017 at her home.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 3pm in the McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. Bruce Dixon and Bro. Scott Yancey officiating. Burial to follow in the Pine Knot Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1pm until funeral service...

May 20, 2017

Jimmy “Sam” Dale Daugherty, age 55, born in Jellico, Tennessee.  The son of Alma Whitehead Daugherty and the late Verlin “Bud” Daugherty.

In addition to his father, Sam was preceded in death by his infant sister: Delores Daugherty. Grandparents: Clave and Arlie Daugherty and Ethel and Denton Whitehead.and aunts and uncles: Glen Whitehead, Emma Douglas, Dorothy Daugherty, Zella Lee Daugherty, Starlin...