Obituaries

Jul 21, 2021

Delbert Sexton age 67 of Winfield, Tennessee passed from this life on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at the Baptist Health of Corbin.

In keeping of Delbert's wishes, a private burial was held shortly after his passing.

He was born February 9, 1954 in Oneida, Tennessee to the late Albert James Sexton and Elma (Jeffers) Sexton. In addition to his parents, he...

Jul 20, 2021

William “Pops” Davies age 83 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at his home.

He was born October 27, 1937 in Wildwood, New Jersey to the late James Davies and Annetta (Schmidt) Davies. In addition to his parents, William is preceded in death by his brothers, John Davies “Bud” and James Davies, a...

Jul 19, 2021

Calla Fay Watson, age 87, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021, at her home in Pine Knot, Kentucky.

Born on June 11, 1934, in Barthel, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Eva Matthew Massengale. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband: Bud Watson and second husband, Estel Pennicuff. She is also...

Jul 16, 2021

Barbara Gail (Duncan) Barnett, age 70, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at the Anderson Mercy Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.

She was born on January 27, 1951, to the late Ale and Versie Spradlin Duncan. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by siblings: Casper Eugene Duncan, Opal Duncan Taylor, Rev. Ronald Wendell Duncan, Crawford Ale Duncan, Lenville Rodney...

Jul 11, 2021

Wanda D. Neal age 77 of Winfield, Tennessee passed from this life on Sunday, July 11, 2021 in Cleveland, Tennessee.

She was born May 28, 1944 in Sunbury, Ohio to the late Obie Phillips and Lelia Jane (Ball) Craig. Wanda enjoyed quilting and gardening.

Surviving family include her son, Kevin Neal of Mooreland, Indiana; daughters, Sheila McQueary (and Randy) of...

Jul 6, 2021

Shannon Gail Miller passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at her home in Strunk, Kentucky.  She was 46 years, one month and three days old. Born June 3, 1975, in Somerset, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Beverly Taylor and step-father Tom Richardson of Strunk. Preceding her in death is Mildred Pond whom she called Mom and Charles Taylor whom...

Jun 30, 2021

Elva Alberta Ball, age 73, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at the Beech Tree Manor in Jellico, Tennessee. She was born in Parkers Lake, Kentucky, to the late Virgil and Ethel (Perry Keith) on January 19, 1948.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Thurman Keith (wife Thelma lives in London,...

Jun 25, 2021

Bill Monroe Gregory age 69 of Stearns, Kentucky passed from this life on Friday, June 25, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky at the UK Medical Center.

In keeping of his wishes, after a private family gathering, Bill was cremated.

He was born February 28, 1952 in McCreary County, Kentucky to Schylor Gregory and Dovie (Vaughn) Gregory. In addition to his parents, Bill is...

Jun 21, 2021

Rubin Worley Jr., age 67 years, 10 months and 3 days, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021, at his home in Stearns, Kentucky. He was born August 18, 1953, in Marshes Siding, Kentucky, to the late Rubin Worley, Sr. and Olivia Worley.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers: Darrell Worley, Robert Taylor, James Worley and Jerry...

Jun 19, 2021

Patricia “Patty” Ann Maxey, age 70, departed from this life on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at her home in Hebron, Kentucky.

She was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on April 8, 1951 to the late Epheriam and Gladys Strunk Williams. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Mark Maxey Sr., whom she was married to for...

Jun 19, 2021

Gail Nevels age 76 of Whitley City, Kentucky passed from this life on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. 

She was born January 21, 1945 in Greenwood, Kentucky to Levi Claude Davis and Gracie Lee (Corder) Davis.

Her parents, brothers, Paul Davis, Claude Davis, Jr., and Burton Davis, and sisters, Nellie Cash, Maxine...

Jun 15, 2021

Judy Ann (Creekmore) Salyer age 69 of Stearns, Kentucky passed from this life on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

She was born October 19, 1951 in Whitley City, Kentucky to the late Lawrence Wood and Connie Mary Creekmore. In addition to her parents, Judy is preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Salyer; a brother, James Ray Creekmore; sisters, Angela Joan...

Jun 11, 2021

Orvil Lee Stephens age 72 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life Friday, June 11, 2021 at his home in Strunk, Kentucky.

He was born July 25, 1948 in Winfield, Tennessee to the late Thomas Melvin Stephens and Dorothy Opal (Perry) Stephens. In addition to his parents, Orvil is preceded in death by his grandson, Devon; brothers, Edward and Kenneth Stephens; infant sisters,...

Jun 10, 2021

Everett Lee Jarvis age 68 of Strunk, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the Baptist Health of Lexington.

He was born July 8, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to the late Lanty Jarvis and Vesta Elizabeth (Matheny) Jarvis. In addition to his parents, Everett is preceded in death by an infant brother. 

Surviving family include his wife, Elaine...

Jun 7, 2021

Jun 6, 2021

Shannon Dixon age 55 of Pine, Kentucky passed from this life on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born March 11, 1966 in Oneida, Tennessee to the late Steve Dixon and Betty (Slaven) Dixon. Shannon enjoyed working on old cars and trucks. He loved to be outdoors, fishing, and going...

Jun 3, 2021

Roy Edward Hill, age 91, of West Chester, Ohio and Bradenton, Florida (formerly of Strunk, Kentucky) passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 in Bradenton, Florida. He was born on October 15, 1929 in Strunk, Kentucky to the late Dewey Hill and Myrtle (Thomas) Hill. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two infant children. He...

May 30, 2021

Rev. Hurstle Daugherty age 77 of the Marshes Siding Community, passed from this life on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at his home.

He was born March 16, 1944 in Pine Knot, Kentucky to the late Lawrence Daugherty and Virginia Mae (Branham) Daugherty. In addition to his parents, Hurstle is preceded in death by his son, Timothy Bryan Daugherty, a brother,...

May 29, 2021

James Arnold “Jimmy” Stephens, age 81, passed away while surrounded by family on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at his home in Pine Knot, Kentucky.

Jimmy was born in Jellico, Tennessee to the late Arnold Stephens and the late Grace (Creekmore) Stephens on March 12, 1940. He was a member at the Pine Knot Southern Baptist Church where he served as...