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Wilma June Miller

Wilma June Miller

Sep 22, 2018

Wilma June Miller age 69 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born on January 21, 1949 in Somerset, Kentucky to the late Robert Koon and Sarah (Bryant) Koon. In addition to her parents, Wilma is preceded in death by her brother,...

Maedean Sumner

Maedean Sumner

Sep 11, 2018

Maedean Sumner, 70 Marshes Siding, Kentucky, entered eternal life on Monday,  September 11, 2018, after fighting a brave battle, surrounded by her loving family.  

She was born August 24, 1948 in Jellico Tennessee.  She was the only daughter of Leslie and Delca Martin.  She had two brothers: Kenneth (Judy) Martin of Helenwood, Tennessee and Eugene Martin (deceased).  

Maedean...

Lucille Stephens

Lucille Stephens

Sep 5, 2018

Lucille Meadows Stephens, age 81, of Strunk, Kentucky, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky. She was born in McCreary County on May 10, 1937, the daughter of the late Everett and Lillie (Lay) Meadows.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Gene Stephens,...

Tonya Ranea Jones

Tonya Ranea Jones

Sep 2, 2018

Tonya Ranea Jones, age 49, of Stearns, Kentucky died Sunday, September 2, 2018 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Decatur, Indiana on December 17, 1968 the daughter of Estle Lee and Diana Kaye (Wolf) Phillips. Tonya was a homemaker and a member of the Hilltop Baptist Church.  She enjoyed reading her bible and...

Rachel Darlene Bryant

Rachel Darlene Bryant

Aug 31, 2018

Rachel Bryant age 68, wife of Dillard Bryant, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed from this life on Friday, August 31, 2018 at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born March 19, 1950 in McCreary County, Kentucky to the late Dow Ridner and Alpha (Perry) Ridner. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...

Richard Lee Bragg

Richard Lee Bragg

Aug 28, 2018

Richard Lee Bragg age 61 of Pine Knot, Kentucky, son of the late Evan Paul Bragg and Sylvia (Jobe) Bragg, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at his home.

He was born March 21, 1957 in Covington, Kentucky to the late Evan Paul Bragg and Sylvia (Jobe) Bragg. In addition to his parents, Richard is preceded in...

Danny Arnold King

Danny Arnold King

Aug 28, 2018

Danny Arnold King age 61 of Miami, Florida, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 28, 2018.

He was born in Jellico Tennessee on March 11, 1957 to the late Arnold James King and Edna Aliene (Wilson) King.

Surviving family include his brother, Robert King of Florida; sisters, Wanda Schultheis of West Virginia, Barbara Chapman of Florida, and Peggy Machin...

Babe Ruth Ball

Babe Ruth Ball

Aug 26, 2018

Mr. Babe Ruth Ball, age 83 of Pine Knot, KY, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at the Signature Health Care Facility in Pine Knot.  Born March 5, 1935, he was the son of the late James M. (Jim) and Evelyn Solomon Ball.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son:  James Douglas Ball;...

Hobert L Lay

Hobert L Lay

Aug 21, 2018

Hobert L. Lay age 92 of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at the Williamsburg Health & Rehab Center in Williamsburg, Kentucky. 

He was born March 13, 1926 in McCreary County, Kentucky to the late Marion Lay and Gertrude (Meadows) Lay. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife,...

Fayrene Stephens

Fayrene Stephens

Aug 17, 2018

Fayrene Stephens age 71, wife of Ray Merrell Stephens, of the Meadows Grove Community in Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed from this life on Friday, August 17, 2018 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born May 8, 1947 in Jellico, Tennessee to the late Alfred Hamlin and Leatha (Ball) Hamlin. Fayrene loved to serve the Lord and had attended...

MARGEL WILSON

MARGEL WILSON

Aug 16, 2018

Margel Neal Wilson, age 73, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

Funeral services were held Sunday, August 19, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. William (Bill) Murphy and Bro. William Kilby officiating.  She was laid to rest at the Hayes Creek...

Betty Marie Raitt

Betty Marie Raitt

Aug 16, 2018

Betty Marie Raitt age 91 of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center. 

She was born December 9, 1926 in Duluth, Minnesota to the late Fred Doyle and Anna (Harvey) Doyle. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Jimmy and William Doyle;...

Ruby Jean Heath

Ruby Jean Heath

Aug 15, 2018

Ruby Jean Heath age 75 of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, widow of Starlin Heath, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was born September 7, 1942 in Pulaski County, Kentucky to the late John Richardson and Sarah Elizabeth (Cook) Richardson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...

FRANK DALE CRABTREE

FRANK DALE CRABTREE

Aug 7, 2018

Frank Dale Crabtree, age 72, passed peacefully into eternal life on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at his home in Pine Knot, Kentucky.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 10, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Rick Wilson and Bro. Jimmy Crabtree officiating.  The family will receive friends Friday from 12:00 noon...

Dillard "Buster" Ray Eldridge

Dillard "Buster" Ray Eldridge

Aug 4, 2018

Dillard Ray “Buster” Eldridge age 56 years, 4 months, and 7 days of Stearns, Kentucky passed from this life on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center.

A private graveside service was held on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at the Angel Cemetery with Bro. Robert Hatfield officiating.

He was born on March 28, 1962 in Whitley...

OPAL TAYLOR

OPAL TAYLOR

Jul 27, 2018

Opal Duncan Taylor, age 83, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018, at her home in Strunk, Kentucky.

Born in Strunk, Kentucky, on May 7, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Ale and Versie (Spradlin) Duncan.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Claude “Toad” Taylor, three sons: Stanley Jewel, Ira Ivan Neal and Jamie...

Eva Jones

Eva Jones

Jul 20, 2018

Eva Jones age 94 of Strunk, Kentucky, widow of Edward Jones, passed from this life on Friday, July 20, 2018 at the Signature Health Care of McCreary County.

She was born January 11, 1924 in Fort Mountain, Tennessee to the late William Lewis Hill and Della (Blankenship) Hill. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...

STANLEY JONES

STANLEY JONES

Jul 8, 2018

Stanley Jones, age 62, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 11, 2018,  at 2:00 p.m. at the Hilltop Church.  Burial will follow at the Sammy New Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until time for services on Wednesday.

He...

EILEEN BROOKSIE BAIRD

EILEEN BROOKSIE BAIRD

Jul 7, 2018

Eileen Brooksie Baird, passed into eternal life on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at her home in Strunk, Kentucky.

She was born on July 22, 1940, in Pine Knot, Kentucky, to the late Jessie Earl and Madge Lee (Stephens) Kidd.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Lee Juraska and four brothers: Robert Kidd, Garry Robin...