Obituaries

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...

Apr 8, 2018

Estil Spradlin, age 57 years and 28 days of Revelo, Kentucky, husband of Denise (Gagne) Spradlin, passed from this life on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Baptist Health of Corbin.

He was born March 11, 1961 in Revelo, Kentucky to the late, Edward “Bud” Spradlin and Julie (Selvidge) Burchfield. Estil was a member of Beech Grove United Baptist Church, he...

Apr 4, 2018

Ronald Edward Grundy age 57 years, 10 months and 15 days of Whitley City, Kentucky, son of the late Fred Grundy and Marie Bryant  Grundy Richter, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at his home.

He was born May 20, 1960 in Dade County, Florida, he was a member of the Whitley City First Baptist Church had...

Mar 25, 2018

Sharon Ann Good, age 35 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Sunday March 25, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee at the UT Medical Center.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on June 3, 1982 the daughter of Whip and Myrtie (Young) Strunk. Sharon was a homemaker and a devoted wife and mother and a member of the Mill Creek Methodist Church. Her little...

Mar 19, 2018

Dr. Nancy Kathryn West, age 73 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Monday March 19, 2018 at the Baptist Health Center of Lexington, Kentucky.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 23, 2018 at 11am at the First Baptist Church Whitley City with Bro. Jerald Burgess, Bro. Garry Perry, and Bro. Mike Casada officiating.  Burial will follow in the Higginbotham...

Mar 15, 2018

Melissa Kaye Redford age 45 years, 4 months and 27 days, of Stearns, Kentucky, daughter of the late Charles Ray Whitaker, Jr. and Juanita Fayrene (Ridner) Whitaker, passed from this life on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born October 16, 1972 in Columbus, Ohio.  Melissa is preceded in death by her...

Mar 12, 2018

Clarence “Bud” West, age 75 years, of Marshes Siding, Kentucky died March 12, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.

He was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on August 1, 1942 the son of Luster and Ruth (Sellers) West.  Bud enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He had worked as a drywall hanger and...

Mar 9, 2018

Mar 6, 2018

Yvonne (Bryant) Keith, age 77 years, of Blanchester, Ohio died Tuesday March 6, 2018.

She was born in Honeybee, Kentucky on February 4, 1941 the daughter of Ronald and Mary Bryant.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Wanda Spradlin, Betty Sue Perry, Lena Gibson, and Patcie Creekmore. 

Survivors include her husband of 55 years Ralph Keith; children,...

Mar 1, 2018

Leroy Wallen, Jr. age 40, of Helenwood, Tennessee, formerly of McCreary County, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018.

Funeral services will be held TuesdayMardch 6, 2018,  at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home.  Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time for services.

In accordance with his wishes, he will be cremated.

Born July 19, 1977,...

Mar 1, 2018

Sullivan Howard Watson, age 83 years, of Seaman, Ohio passed this life on Thursday,  March 1, 2018 in Seaman, Ohio at the Adams County Regional Medical Center.

He was born December 30, 1934 in Bell Farm, Kentucky to the late Harvey and Burnettie Watson (Smith).  Sullivan was an avid Baptist believer, who loved going to church and playing the tambourine with his brother-in-law, the...

Feb 23, 2018

Dewey Darrell Strunk age 70 of Whitley City, Kentucky, husband of Mary Lou (Cassada) Strunk, passed from this life on Friday, February 23, 2018 at his home.

He was born December 11, 1947 in Whitley City, Kentucky to the late, Caleb and Sadie (Perry) Strunk. Dewey was of the Baptist faith and had made his living as a Mechanic. He...

Feb 15, 2018

Lowell Coffey age 74, husband of Donna Kay Coffey, of Stearns, Kentucky passed from this life on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 19, 2018 at 3:00 pm at the McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Coffey and Bro. Alan Coffey. He will be laid to rest...

Feb 15, 2018

Michelle Wallace, was born July 11, 1949 in Jacksonville, Michigan.  She went peacefully and joyfully to be with the Lord, Thursday, February 15, 2018.  She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Wallace, and survived by her daughter, Robin Ringsrud of Phoenix, AZ; Brothers: Ronnie Logan of Glenwood, FL and Duane Logan and wife Christy of Michigan, two grandchildren and...