Obituaries

DARRELL RAY VANOVER

DARRELL RAY VANOVER

Dec 28, 2015

Darrell Ray Vanover, age 69, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015, at the VA Community Living Center, Lexington, Kentucky.

Darrell was born on March 20, 1946, at Parkers Lake, Kentucky, one of nine children, to Gilbert L. and Elsie Marie (Neal) Vanover.  He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Ella Mae (and...

JACOB TYLER DAVIS

JACOB TYLER DAVIS

Dec 26, 2015

Jacob Tyler Davis, age 25, of Eubank, Kentucky, passed from this life on Saturday, December 26, 2015.

Jacob was a cook at Captain D’s Restaurant in Somerset, a graduate of Pulaski County High School and had attended Somerset Community College. He enjoyed working, doing mechanic work and taking care of his precious mother. He was an animal advocate.

He was...

Rhonda Jean Baird

Rhonda Jean Baird

Dec 18, 2015

Rhonda Jean Baird departed from this life on Friday, December 18, 2015 at her residence in Strunk, KY, being 50 years, 2 months and 8 days old. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 10, 1965 to Jack Chambers and Joyce King.

Rhonda was a First Responder. She enjoyed fishing, taking care of children, loved the outdoors, and crocheting.

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Boyce Dean Vaughn

Boyce Dean Vaughn

Dec 13, 2015

Boyce Dean Vaughn departed from this life at home in Monticello, KY on Sunday, December 13, 2015 having attained the age of 80 years, 11 months and 10 days old. He was born in McCreary County, KY on January 3, 1935 to the late Steve and Laura (Roberts) Vaughn.

He was a Saw Mill worker and he enjoyed mowing his...

JAMES T. TAYLOR

JAMES T. TAYLOR

Dec 2, 2015

James T. Taylor, age 67, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

Born in Whitley City, Kentucky, on April 1, 1948, he was the son of the late Herbert and Frona (King) Taylor.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Larry David Taylor, two sisters:...

Roger Rose

Roger Rose

Nov 24, 2015

Roger Rose, age 69, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Pioneer Community Hospital of Scott in Oneida, Tennessee.

Roger was born March 14, 1946, in Honey Bee, Kentucky, to the late Cye and Alma (Renfro) Rose.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers: Jimmy and Burnell Rose and an infant brother, and...

GENEVA SHOOPMAN STEPHENS

GENEVA SHOOPMAN STEPHENS

Nov 22, 2015

Geneva (Wright) Shoopman Stephens, age 91, of Monticello, Kentucky, formerly of Winfield, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her loving family.

Geneva was born June 9, 1924, in Winfield, Tennessee, to Robert Dewey and Sudie (James) Wright.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Arnold Shoopman, a son,...

James Cecil Crabtree

James Cecil Crabtree

Nov 17, 2015

James Cecil Crabtree passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at the Baptist Health Corbin Hospital, In Corbin, KY. Having attained the age 71 years, 2 months and 28 days.

James was born in Bell Farm, KY on August 20, 1944 to the late William Crabtree and Grace Hill.

Surviving family includes: his wife Mary Crabtree, Daughters: Jamie (Chris) Howard...

Vicky Lynn Patton

Vicky Lynn Patton

Nov 17, 2015

 

Vicky Lynn Patton passed away on November 17, 2015 at the North Tennova Hospital in Knoxville, TN being 52 years, 5 months, and 15 days old.

Vicky was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 2, 1963 to the late Irvin and Verleen (Henson) Patton.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her daughter Twanna Patton, sisters:...

CARLIS LEE TAYLOR

CARLIS LEE TAYLOR

Nov 9, 2015

 

Jackson Carlis Lee Taylor, age 68, passed away Monday, November 9, 2015, at his home in Whitley City, Kentucky.

Carlis was born at Worley Hilltop, Kentucky, on September 1, 1947, the son of the late Evert and Mildred (Maxwell) Taylor.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Willadean King.

Surviving family include his wife Mary...

MARY C. POWELL

MARY C. POWELL

Nov 2, 2015

Mary Catherine Powell, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.  She had attained the age of 96 years, two months and three days.

Born on August 29, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Loretta (Weltlauf) Welte.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death...

Margie "Faye" Lee Crabtree

Margie "Faye" Lee Crabtree

Oct 30, 2015

Margie “Faye” Lee Crabtree departed from this life on Friday, October 30, 2015 at the Baptist Health Hospital of Corbin, KY, having attained the age 71. She was born in Pine Knot, KY on September 28, 1944, daughter of the late Herman and Flossie (Hatfield) Richmond.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her daughter: Pamela Crabtree,...

GEORGE CLAYTON RIDNER

GEORGE CLAYTON RIDNER

Oct 30, 2015

Mr. George Clayton Ridner, age 62, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, passed from this life on Friday, October 30, 2015, in Parkers Lake.

Born in Parkers Lake, Kentucky, on January 27, 1953, he was the son of the late Earl Ridner and Elizabeth (Hicks) Ridner.  He is preceded in death by his father Earl Ridner, his mother Elizabeth Ridner, his wife...

LONNIE MEADOWS

LONNIE MEADOWS

Oct 27, 2015

Lonnie Meadows, age 78, of the Sand Hill Community of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at his home.

Lonnie was born on May 14, 1937, at White Oak Junction, Kentucky, to the late Tea and Lona (Slaven) Meadows.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his step-mother Luiney Meadows, two brothers:...

RONNIE GARY STRUNK

RONNIE GARY STRUNK

Oct 24, 2015

Ronnie Gary Strunk, age 59, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015 at the Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin. Kentucky.

 He was born at Marshes Siding, Kentucky, on November 16, 1955, to the late Caleb and Sadie (Perry) Strunk.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers: Harold and Clayton Strunk, nephews Scotty Keith, and Randy Strunk.

Surviving...

Earnest (JE) Barnett

Earnest (JE) Barnett

Oct 11, 2015

Earnest “JE” Barnett born on June 6, 1977 departed this life on October 11, 2015 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital having attained the age of 38 years.  He is preceded in death by his grandparent Willis “Dick” and Alene Perry, his birth father Earnest Barnett and cousins Angie Perry, Coleman Ridener, Aubrey Stephens and Branden Runion.  He is survived by...

Rudy R Waters

Rudy R Waters

Oct 11, 2015

Mr. Rudy R. Waters, age 77, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at The Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY.  Rudy was the son of Mark and Dora Richmond Waters, along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Sandra. He is survived by his children, Daughters: Tammy Waters, Ocala, FL,  Cassie Waters, Springdale, UT,...

James Lynn Six

James Lynn Six

Oct 9, 2015

James Lynn Six, died at 68 years of age, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Jean Waddle Care Unit on October 9, 2015. He was born on April 16, 1947 in Cynthiana, Kentucky. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James Carlos and Alice Hayes Six, one brother: David Carlos Six, one brother-in-law: Granville B. Sayre, nephews: Allen Michael and...

Twanna Jo Patton

Twanna Jo Patton

Oct 8, 2015

Twanna Jo Patton, passed away on October 8, 2015 at 35 years of age at Tonova North Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.  She was born on November 9, 1979 in Somerset, Kentucky.

Twanna graduated from McCreary Central High School and enjoyed attending Horizon Adult Health Care.  She lived in McCreary County until very recently moving with her family to Knoxville,...

Aubry Jones

Aubry Jones

Oct 1, 2015

Mr. Aubry Jones, age 77, of the Rattlesnake Ridge Community in Stearns, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, October 1, 2015, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.

Mr. Jones had been a landscaper in Indiana before moving back to McCreary County.  He was a member of the Pleasant Ridge United Baptist Church.

He was born at Slavens,...