Obituaries
Tonie "Tom" A. Tucker
May 16, 2017
Tonie “Tom” A. Tucker age 72 years of Stearns, Kentucky died May 16, 2017 in Howard, Ohio at his daughter’s home.
He was born in Co-operative, Kentucky on June 27, 1944 the son of Claude and Ethel (Duncan) Tucker. Tom was a carpenter, member of the American Legion Post #115. He served his country in the United States Army during...
William "Ken" McKinley Bryant
May 14, 2017
William “Ken” McKinley Bryant, age 77 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died May 14, 2017 at his home.
He was born December 7, 1939 the son of Johnnie B. and Mattie (Strunk) Bryant. Ken was a deacon of the Taylor Ridge Untied Baptist Church, a Kentucky Colonel, Ambassador to State Parks, and member of the Orie S. Ware Masonic Lodge #874....
Wilburn Kirby Ross
May 9, 2017
Wilburn Kirby Ross was born May 12, 1922 in Whitley City, KY to Ned and Maude (King) Ross . He passed away May 9, 2017 in Tacoma, WA.
He is survived by his two sons, Gregory Ross, Paul Ross; four daughters, Michelle Shaw, Maureen Scheffler, Carla Duruh, Susan Ross; and numerous extended family members and friends.
Funeral Ceremony and...
NORMA FAY ROSS
May 6, 2017
Norma Fay Ross, age 63, of Stearns, Kentucky, passed from this life on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
She was born in Greenwood, Kentucky, on September 20, 1953, to the late Roy Roberts and Kathryn (Ballou) Roberts. She is preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters: Linda Queen and Pauline Musgrove.
Survivors include three sons: Roy (and Angela) Wilson...
Donnie Ray Canada
May 6, 2017
Donnie Ray Canada, age 51, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017, at his home in Whitley City, Kentucky.
He was born in Oneida, Tennessee, on January 13, 1966, the son of Robert Eugene and Rose Lee (Taylor) Canada. He is survived by his parents and four children: Justin Canada of Whitley City, Natasha (and Dustin) Gentry of Stearns, Dalton Canada...
Glenn Edward Hamilton, Jr.
May 6, 2017
Glenn Edward Hamilton, Jr, age 36 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died May 6, 2017 in Whitley City, Kentucky unexpectedly.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on December 21, 1980 to Glenn Edward and Deborah (Young) Hamilton. Edward was a member of the Mill Creek Methodist Church. He loved the outdoors, building, digging ginseng, and his kids.
He is preceded in...
Glen Edward Bryant
May 1, 2017
Glen Edward Bryant, age 59 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died May 1, 2017 in Somerset, Kentucky at the Jean Waddle Care Center. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 1pm in the McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. Harold Sexton officiating. Burial to follow in the Higginbotham Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 11am Thursday,...
PATSY E. WINCHESTER
Apr 23, 2017
Patsy E. Winchester, age 81, of Strunk, Kentucky, passed from this life on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at the Jellico Community Hospital in Jellico, Tennessee
She was born in McCreary County on October 10, 1935, to the late Everett and Maude (Lawson) Thompson.
Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by husbands Charles King and Jack Winchester, two sisters:...
MARTHA LOU RICHMOND
Apr 16, 2017
Martha Lou Richmond, age 80, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born in Pine Knot, on February 27, 1937, to the late Harley and Susie C. (King) Taylor.
Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Jay Richmond, and a son,...
Becky Lynn Perry
Apr 16, 2017
Becky Lynn Perry, age 59, wife of Finley Perry, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017, at UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
She was born on July 4, 1957, the daughter of the Eckle and Cleta (Morgan) Bryant. Becky was a nurse since 1991, she enjoyed fishing, camping, working in her flower garden, UK Basketball and...
Donald Dobbs
Apr 14, 2017
Donald Lee Dobbs, age 66 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died April 14, 2017 in Monticello, Kentucky at the Wayne County Hospital.
He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on June 11, 1950 the son of Sherdie and Mattie (Phillips) Dobbs. Donald was a janitor for the McCreary County School System, loved dogs, especially his border collies, outdoors, family, picnics, listening...
Morris Perkins
Apr 14, 2017
Morris Perkins, age 74 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died April 14, 2017 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born October 9, 1942 in Stearns, Kentucky to Marion Rufus and Lydia Florence (Black) Perkins. Morris was a retired machinist.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Cleada (Messer) Perkins; step son, Tony Kidd; and...
James Henry Head
Apr 10, 2017
James Henry Head, age 83 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died Monday April 10, 2017 at his home.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 11:00am at the Sawyer Baptist Church with Bro. Wade Heath and Bro. Jeffrey Brown officiating. Burial to follow in the Sawyer Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 6pm Tuesday, April...
Bonnie L. Pierce
Apr 5, 2017
Bonnie L. Pierce, age 58 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died April 5, 2017 in Somerset, Kentucky at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
She was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on August 12, 1958 the daughter of Billy Dean and Lora Mae (Cox) Taylor. Bonnie was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, friends, family, and craft making.
She is preceded in...
JAMES ROOSEVELT GARLAND
Mar 31, 2017
James Roosevelt Garland, age 77, of Stearns, Kentucky, passed away Friday, March 31, 2017, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was born at Yamacraw, Kentucky, on January 9, 1940, the son of the late Edgar and Lizzie (Miller) Garland. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Garland, and two sisters: Loretta...
Marie Grundy Richter
Mar 27, 2017
Marie Grundy Richter, age 95, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born on May 11, 1921, the daughter of the late Hal and Lula (Brooks) Bryant. Marie was a homemaker who spent her life servicing and helping others.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her...
Harvey Raymond Matthews
Mar 25, 2017
Harvey Raymond Matthews Jr. age 48, died Saturday, March 25, 2017, at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on September 18, 1968, the son of Harvey and the late Mabel Inman Matthews.
Surviving family include his father Harvey and wife Wilma Matthews of Stearns, son: Corey Matthews of Stearns, two daughters: Amber Ball and...
Arnold Carl Canada, Jr.
Mar 24, 2017
Arnold Carl Canada Jr. age 67, died Friday, March 24, 2017, at his home in Whitley City, Kentucky.
He was born in McCreary County on June 20, 1949, the son of the late Rev. Arnold Carl Canada and Mary Martha (Bell) Canada.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Lois Ann Canada.
Surviving family...
Betty Jo Cook
Mar 21, 2017
Betty Jo Cook, age 69 years, died March 21, 2017 in Somerset, Kentucky at the Jean Waddle Care Center.
She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on January 12, 1948 the daughter of Ernest and Gertie (Gregory) Roberts. She was a member of the Lower Hickory Grove Baptist Church. Betty loved her dog, Lucky and camping with family.
She is...
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