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Hazel Cox

Hazel Cox

Mar 31, 2026

Hazel Cox age 79 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at the Somerwoods Nursing Rehab Center in Somerset, Kentucky. 

She was born on July 31, 1946 to the late Robert Eagleton and Irene (Soloman) Eagleton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Lee Cox, and a son,...

Steve Wendell Dixon

Steve Wendell Dixon

Mar 30, 2026

Steve Wendell Dixon, age 64 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died on March 30, 2026 at his home.

He was born in Jellico, Tennessee on February 21, 1962 the son of the late Steven Jr. and Betty Jean (Slaven) Dixon. He was assistant manager for Kidd’s Heating Oil and a Christian. He enjoyed riding back roads, working on old cars, doing...

Dustin Ryan Stevens

Dustin Ryan Stevens

Mar 28, 2026

Dustin Ryan Stevens, age 38 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Fort Pierce, Florida on October 26, 1987 the son of Daniel and Verna (Boggs) Stevens. Dusitn had worked in the sawmill and was a member of the Pleasant Ridge United Baptist Church. He enjoyed...

James "Bubba" Steven Watters

James "Bubba" Steven Watters

Mar 24, 2026

James “Bubba” Steven Watters, age 55 years, of Stearns, Kentucky died Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at the Wayne County Hospital in Monticello, Kentucky.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on October 6, 1970 the son of the late Ray and Clara (Jones) Watters. He had owned and operated the Watters Towing and Salvage. He was an avid junker and loved riding...

Louverna Conatser

Louverna Conatser

Mar 22, 2026

Louverna Conatser, age 81 years, of Jackson Center, Ohio died Sunday, March 22, 2026 at her home.

She was born at Worley Hilltop, Kentucky on May 20, 1944 the daughter of the late Ottis and Nellie (Murphy) Jackson. Louverna had been a foster parent, enjoyed taking care of her family especially her grandchildren, listening to gospel music, and going to church.

In...

Larry Edwin Loudermilk

Larry Edwin Loudermilk

Mar 9, 2026

Larry Edwin Loudermilk age 81 of Whitley City, Kentucky passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. 

Larry was born on September 12, 1944 in Fayette County, Kentucky, to Matthew and Bernice (Clark) Stephens. He spent many years teaching math at McCreary Central High School and McCreary County High School. Larry cared about...

Bobby Joe Cooper

Bobby Joe Cooper

Mar 8, 2026

Bobby Joe Cooper, age 56, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, at his home in Whitley City, Kentucky.

He was born on July 9, 1969, in McCreary County, Kentucky, to the late Marion Henderson “Buddy” Cooper and Dessie (Caddell) Cooper.

Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers: Ralph Cooper, Marion Cooper and Tony Cooper and a sister, Lillie...

Jill E Watson

Jill E Watson

Mar 7, 2026

Jill E. Watson, age 61, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Born September 20, 1964, in Somerset, she was the daughter of the late Charles Coe and Ruby Heath.

Surviving family include a son, Donnie Richardson (Sierra) of Parkers Lake, a daughter, Brittany McCoy of Parkers Lake, five grandchildren:...

Charles Hoyt Musgrove

Charles Hoyt Musgrove

Mar 6, 2026

Charles Hoyt Musgrove, age 62 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Friday, March 6, 2026 at his home.

He was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 3, 1963 the son of the late Bobby Joe and Norma Faye (Roberts) Musgrove. Charles enjoyed gardening and working the tobacco fields.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Justin...

James Ray Duncan, Jr.

James Ray Duncan, Jr.

Feb 27, 2026

James Ray Duncan, Jr. age 61 of Williamsburg, Kentucky passed from this life on Friday, February 27, 2026 in Somerset.

He was born on January 17, 1965 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late James Ray Duncan and Imogene (Richardson) Duncan.

Surviving family include his brothers, John Duncan (and Sandy) and Randy Duncan; sisters, Shirley Dalton (and Todd) and Gina Meadors (and Donnie);...

Norma Jean Childers

Norma Jean Childers

Feb 26, 2026

Norma Jean Childers age 95 of Whitley City, Kentucky passed from this life on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born on March 29, 1930 in Whitley City, Kentucky to the late Roscoe Stephens and Esther (Ballew) Stephens. 

In addition to her parents, Jean is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Childers; her daughter, Patricia...

Jeffery Ball

Jeffery Ball

Feb 19, 2026

Jeffery Lane Ball age 67 of Stearns, Kentucky passed from this life on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at his home. 

He was born on September 30, 1958 in Scott County, Tennessee to the late Darrell Lee Ball and Bertha (Abbott) Ball. In addition to his parents, Jeff is preceded in death by his brothers, Chris Ball and Darrell "Dee" Ball.

Surviving family...

Rebecca Terri Phillips

Rebecca Terri Phillips

Feb 18, 2026

Rebecca Terri Phillips age 56 of Stearns, Kentucky passed from this life on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was born on April 1, 1969 to the late Otis Kennedy and Beatrice (Helton) Kennedy. In addition to her parents, Becky is preceded in death by her son, Travis Denver Phillips; and sisters, Rita Garner,...

Hobert Lee Ball

Hobert Lee Ball

Feb 17, 2026

Hobert Lee Ball age 94 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at the Beech Tree Manor in Jellico, Tennessee. 

He was born on September 19, 1931 in McCreary County, Kentucky to the late George Ball and Sadie (Stephens) Ball. 

In addition to his parents, Hobert is preceded in death by his first wife, Darlene (Roundtree)...

Linda Darlene Wilson

Linda Darlene Wilson

Feb 10, 2026

Linda Darlene Wilson age 66 of Strunk, Kentucky passed from this life on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee. 

She was born on July 19, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Dillard Eldridge and Rachel (Crabtree) Eldridge Watters. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Dillard "Buster" Eldridge.

Surviving family include her husband, Ronnie...

Darrell "Dee" Lee Ball II

Darrell "Dee" Lee Ball II

Feb 8, 2026

Darrell "Dee" Ball II age 61 of Stearns, Kentucky passed from this life on Sunday, February 8, 2026. 

He was born on February 7, 1965 to the late Darrell Lee Ball and Bertha (Abbott) Ball. In addition to his parents, Dee is preceded in death by his wife, Sonya Renee (Chitwood) Ball; a brother, Chris Ball; and a brother-in-law, Bob Specht. 

Surviving...

Shirley Marlene Ross

Shirley Marlene Ross

Feb 3, 2026

Shirley Marlene Ross age 65 of Avon, Indiana passed from this life on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at the St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

She was born on July 21, 1960 in Indianapolis to the late Eddie Gramlin and Lilly (Evans) Gramlin. 

Surviving family include her husband, Randy Ross; their children, Nathan Ross and Tabitha Ross; a brother, Kenny Gramlin; and...

Nancy Jane Bridges

Nancy Jane Bridges

Jan 31, 2026

Nancy Jane (Strunk) Bridges, age 61, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at her home in Oneida, Tennessee.

Born in Scott County, Tennessee, on August 1, 1964, she was the daughter of Opal (Morrow) Strunk and the late Carl James Strunk. Besides her father, she is preceded in death by a brother, Carl James Strunk, Jr., and a sister, Patsy Stephens.

Surviving...

Thomas D. Morgan

Thomas D. Morgan

Jan 31, 2026

Thomas D. Morgan, 84 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away on January 31st, 2026 at, The Hospice of Lake Cumberland, Jean Waddle Care Center.

He was born February 7, 1941 to the late George Lawrence and Phyllis Charlene Morgan, in Stearns, Kentucky.

He is survived by his children, Alan S. Morgan,(Sherri) of Clarksville, TN, Crystal A. Sweeney,(Mike) of Johnson City, TN, Thomas D....

Stacy R Bowling Gibson

Stacy R Bowling Gibson

Jan 29, 2026

Stacy R. Bowling Gibson age 52 of Huntsville, Tennessee passed from this life on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at her home.

She was born in Oneida, Tennessee to the late Gale Emmett Bowling and Wyvona (Sharp) Bowling. Stacy was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed gardening, four-wheeling, and spending time with her family.

Surviving family include her husband, Bobby Gibson; son, Houston...