Obituaries

Apr 16, 2017

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 18, 2017

Rickie James Tucker, age 56 years, of Mt. Vernon, Kentucky formerly of McCreary County, died March 18, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky at the UK Medical Center.

He was born August 4, 1960 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Kenneth and Carolyn (Caudill) Tucker. He was a truck driver and loved fishing and his grandchildren.

His parents precede him in death.

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Mar 16, 2017

Linda Worthington, age 74, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017, at Baptist Health of Corbin, Kentucky.

She was born on December 10, 1942, the daughter of the late Albert and Nina Roberts Strunk.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son: Dexter Keith, brother: James Strunk, sisters: Gloria Taylor, Betty Tucker, Becky Bryant and Alma...

Mar 14, 2017

Rondal “Steve” Reynolds, age 29, died suddenly Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at his home in Stearns, Kentucky.

He was born on December 27, 1987, the son of Charles and Vicki  (Askins) Reynolds.

He was preceded in death by his Grandparents: Tom and Ramona Askins and Grandfather: Dexter Reynolds.

Surviving family include his wife, Holly (Sutton) Reynolds and their children: Caden...

Mar 4, 2017

Steve C. Newton, age 65, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Steve was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, on June 3, 1951, the son of the late Charles Edward and Margie Lee (Riley) Newton.  He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Mike Newton and...

Mar 2, 2017

Dorothy E. "Dot" Smith (Manning) of Boca Raton, Florida, age 92, passed away on March 2, 2017. Dorothy was born on March 22, 1924 in Barren Fork, Kentucky to Charley (d 1931) and Myrtle (d 1974) Manning.               

Dorothy married Odie Smith (d 1998), a World War II, 82ABD, veteran, on May 2nd, 1947....