Obituaries

Jun 5, 2016

Farris Foster departed from this life on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital being 68 years, 2 months, and 20 days old.  He was born in Cookville, Tennessee, on March 16, 1948 to the late Hobart Foster and Lucille Lafevers.

Farris was a Master Plumber having obtained his degree in Cincinnati, Ohio. He enjoyed riding four-wheelers,...

May 26, 2016

Orange Nadine Jones, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at the age of 73 years. She was born on March 15, 1943, in Greenwood, Kentucky the daughter of the late Willie and Angeline Spradlin Young. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a daughter, Dee Annette Smith, three brothers: James,...

May 20, 2016

Charles Jerry Perkins, age 77, husband of the late Wanda Faye Griffis passed away Friday May 20, 2016 at his home.

Jerry was born on August 15, 1938 to the late Charlie and Glenna (Hughes) Perkins. Also preceding him in death is his brother Larry Perkins, a son Jerry.

Survivors include two sons; Tony Perkins and Gary Perkins, step son...

May 17, 2016

Alfred Kenneth Gibson, of Monticello, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at the age of 54 years.

He was born on May 1, 1962, in Jellico, Tennessee the son of William Alfred and Shirley Winchester Gibson.

He is preceded in death by father.

Surviving family include his wife, Pamela of Monticello, KY. His son Noah Gibson, his...

May 17, 2016

Smilie Hillary Keith, age 76, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at the Mountain View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pineville, Kentucky.

Smilie was born in Somerset, Kentucky, on March 24, 1940, the son of the late Osborne and Nancy (Phillips) Keith. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by four brothers: Ernest Lee Keith, Paul Keith, James Keith...

May 2, 2016

Rev. Kenneth Hill, age 64, passed into eternal life on May 2, 2016, at his home in Stearns, Kentucky.

Born in Somerset, Kentucky, on February 8, 1952, he was the son of the late Henry and Dyreda (Marcum) Hill.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Guy Edward Hill, two sisters: Jean Roundtree and Alma Burke, and...

Apr 22, 2016

Brittany Leann Heath, of Marshes Siding, Kentucky, passed from this life on Friday, April 22, 2016, at the age of 25 years.

She was born on May 22, 1990, in Corbin, Kentucky, the daughter of Scott Tucker and Pam Davis.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents: Charlene and Earl Davis, Charlie Tucker and Milford Phillips.

Surviving family include...

Apr 20, 2016

Nealer Coffey, age 77 passed away on April 20, 2016 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY. Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Bell Farm, KY at 1:00 PM with Brother George Coffey officiating. McCreary County Funeral is entrusted with the arrangements of Mr. Nealer Coffey. 

Apr 18, 2016

Deanna McCoy, age 31, of Stearns, Kentucky, passed from this life on Monday, April 18, 2016, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky, on September 19, 1984, the daughter of Carol Sue McCoy who resides in Stearns, Kentucky.

She is preceded in death by a sister, Veronica Mae McCoy, who passed...

Apr 8, 2016

Miss Lizzie Lena Perry, age 64, passed from this life on Friday, April 8, 2016, at her home in Whitley City, Kentucky.

Lizzie was born in McCreary County, Kentucky, on May 2, 1951, to the late Zeb and Dessie (Sumner) Perry.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by seven brothers and four sisters.

Surviving family include her lifelong...

Apr 2, 2016

Roy Lander Griffis, age 84, passed from this life on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at his home in Russell Springs, Kentucky.

Born in McCreary County, Kentucky, on September 30, 1931, he was the son of the late Everett and Elmira (Ferrell) Griffis.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Margaret Evelyn Griffis, and Ardia Mae "Cotton"...

Mar 24, 2016

 

Mr. Richard Lynn Young, age 57, passed from this life on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at his home in Revelo, Kentucky.

 

Born in Wayne County, Kentucky, on August 27, 1958, he was the son of the late Cleo and Lois (Decker) Young.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Randy Young.

Surviving family include...

Mar 23, 2016

Ruth Ann Wheeler, age 63, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Ruth Ann was retired from the Kingsford Charcoal Plant in Burnside, Kentucky, as a shipping clerk.  She loved being outdoors, fishing and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was born February 3, 1953, in Honeybee, Kentucky, to the...

Mar 21, 2016

Deborah Sue, “Susie” Wilson, age 63, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Born December 8, 1952, in Gary, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Hoyt and Dovie (Williams) Ball.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Bill Wilson and an infant sister.

Surviving family include...

Mar 20, 2016

Sue Bryant departed from this life on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at her home in Stearns, Kentucky being 76 years 9 months and 9 days. She was born in Stearns, Kentucky on June 11, 1939 to the late Rufus Perkins and Lidia Black Perkins.

She was a member of the Taylor Ridge United Baptist Church. Sue loved to read and...

Mar 10, 2016

Ellen Oneeda Honeycutt New passed from this life on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the Beech Tree Manor in Jellico, Tennessee, being 67 years old. She was born in Honey Bee, Kentucky, daughter of the late Ira Shelby Perry and Edna Walker Perry.

She was a member of the Indian Creek United Baptist Church, North McCreary Fire Department and Volunteer...

Mar 7, 2016

Gloria June Jones passed from this life on March 7, 2016 being 69 Years, 1 month, and 4 days old. She was born in Stearns, KY on February 3, 1947 to the late Leslie and June Jones.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers: Ken Jones and Don Jones. Surviving family includes her daughter: Nikki Jones,...

Mar 6, 2016

Feb 29, 2016

Herman Duncan departed from this life on Monday, February 29, 2016 at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky being 77 years, 3 months and 6 days. He was born in Strunk, Kentucky on November 23, 1938 to the late Sherman Duncan and Sylvania King.

He was a member of the Silerville United Baptist Church. Herman loved to fish and hunt. He...

Feb 27, 2016

Beatrice Stephens passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at her home in Indianapolis, Indiana being 80 years, 11 months and 13 days old. She was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky on March 14, 1935, daughter of the late Ebb and Belle  (Wilson) King, and Step-mother, Goldie King.

Beatrice was a Beautician for many years and loved to work in her flower garden...