Obituaries

Jul 23, 2016

Earl E. Brooks, age 62, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016, at his home in Whitley City, Kentucky.

Born December 13, 1953, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of Chester “Ed” Brooks and Thelma (Minor) Burton. 

Surviving family include his wife Kimberly (Jones) Brooks of Whitley City, his father Chester “Ed” Brooks and wife Jean of Whitley City, his...

Jul 20, 2016

David Frank Jackson departed from this life on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 in Whitley City, KY, being 46 years, 1 month and 6 days old. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on June 14, 1970 to Robert Jackson and the late Julene (Barnett) Jackson. David was of the Pentecostal faith and enjoyed camping, fishing, four wheeling, cookouts and spending time...

Jul 17, 2016

Mrs. Myrtle “Lee” Gregory, age 53, wife of Denny Gregory, passed from this life on Sunday, July 17, 2016, at her home in Whitley City, Kentucky.

Lee was born in Somerset, Kentucky, on March 25, 1963, the daughter of the late Euell and Norma Lee (Bruce) Hoskins.   Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Judy King.

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Jul 13, 2016

Mrs. Betty L. West, age 59, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Betty was born in Whitley City, Kentucky, on November 14, 1956, the daughter of the late Jess and Ellie Mae (Murphy) Ross.   Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by a...

Jul 10, 2016

Lois A. Maxwell departed from this life on Monday, July 11, 2016 at her home in Corbin, Kentucky, being 44 years, 2 months and 3 days old. She was born in Somerset, Kentucky, on May 8, 1972 to Boyce Dean Hill and the late Janet L. (Helton) Maxwell.

Along with her mother she is preceded in death by her grandfathers: Ledford...

Jul 10, 2016

James Robert Freeman, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky being 64 years old.

He was born in Burnside, Kentucky to the late Ernest and Ella Mae (Corder) Freeman-Rose on August 12, 1951.  Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a sister Phyllis Jeffers and long-time companion Judy Loudermilk.

Surviving...

Jul 6, 2016

Robert “Larry” Jones, age 69, passed away at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky, on Wednesday, July 6, 2016.                                                                                ...

Jul 5, 2016

Jordan Gerald New, age 23 years, one month and 25 days, passed away at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky, on Tuesday, July 5, 2016.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky, on May 10, 1993; he is the son of Jeffrey and Diana (Crabtree) New.  Besides his parents, he is survived by his Fiancé: Brooklyn Braden, a special...

Jul 5, 2016

Mitchel Len Vanover, age 67, of the Sand Hill Community of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at the Jean Waddle Care Center at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, in Somerset, Kentucky.

Born on March 31, 1949, he was the son of the late Mahan and Irene (Bryant) Vanover.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death...

Jul 4, 2016

Zona V. (Maxey) Lyons, age 75, of Covington, Kentucky, formerly of McCreary County, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016, at the St. Elizabeth South Hospital in Edgewood, Kentucky.

She was born at Winfield, Tennessee, on September 29, 1940, the daughter of the late Charles and Nora (Stephens) Maxey.  Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Henry...

Jul 3, 2016

CYNTHIA ANN "SPRINGTIME" BLEVINS, 53, of Williamsburg, KY, formerly of Sidney, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016 at her residence. She was born on March 23, 1963 in Sidney, Ohio, the daughter of Chester Blevins of Lima and Anna (King) Russell of Channelview, TX.

Cynthia is survived by her five children; Michael Kies, Beth (guy) Bryant, Mandi (Travis) Calloway, Derrick...

Jul 3, 2016

Eartha Cornett Harris Jones, age 78, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016, at the Union City Care Center in Union City, Ohio.  

She was born at Little Laurel, Kentucky, on February 1, 1938, to the late Pearl and Mae (Browning) Cornett.  Besides her parents she is preceded in death by two husbands, Lloyd F. Harris and Ore Estes Jones,...

Jul 3, 2016

Jason Patrick King of Winder, Georgia, formerly of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016, at the North East Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia.  He was 40 years, 8 months and 10 days old.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky, on October 23, 1975, the son of T.J. King and Fayrene (Kidd) King Sharpton.  He is preceded in...

Jul 2, 2016

Ralph Eugene Threet, age 65, passed away at his home in Strunk, Kentucky, on Saturday, July 2, 2016.

He was born at Jamestown, Tennessee on May 26, 1951, the son of the late Clifton McKinley and Minnie Virginia (Strunk) Threet.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a step-son David Cox.

He has two surviving brothers: Rick Threet...

Jul 1, 2016

Wolford Bryant, age 76, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016, at the Hospice Care Center at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.   

He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on July 20, 1939, to the late Jackie and Roxie (Taylor) Bryant.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by four brothers: Lloyd Bryant, Travis Bryant, Willie Bryant, and...

Jun 27, 2016

Jun 17, 2016

Maxine (Roberts) Perry, age 69 years, 10 months, 29 days old, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016 at her home. She went home to be with her beloved husband Ralph of 50 years and with this union came two children, Tim and Tammy. She was born on July 19, 1946 to the late Ralston and Lois “Sellers” Roberts.

Along with her husband...

Jun 12, 2016

Infant Paige Rashae Tucker passed away on June 12, 2016 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born on June 12, 2016 in Somerset, KY daughter of Tyler Ray Tucker and Amy Wilson.

She is preceded in death by her brother: Colton Jacob Tucker,  grandmother: Debbra Kidd, and great grandfather: Earl Wilson.

Surviving family includes her parents: Tyler Tucker...

Jun 12, 2016

Infant Colton Jacob Tucker passed away on June 12, 2016 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born on June 12, 2016 in Somerset, KY son of Tyler Ray Tucker and Amy Wilson.

He is preceded in death by his sister: Paige Rashae Tucker, grandmother: Debbra Kidd, and great grandfather: Earl Wilson.

Surviving family includes his parents Tyler Tucker and Amy...

Jun 7, 2016

Kaden Lee Allen of the Parkers Lake community departed from this life on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 being 11 years, 8 months, and 20 days old. He was born in Somerset, KY on August 18, 2004. Son of Virgil Lane Allen and Shaina Madden and step son of Harvey Madden.

Kaden was a student at Whitley City Elementary School and...