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Pauline Stanfill
Feb 28, 2024
Pauline (Stanfill) O’Regan Chitwood age 94 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 in Signature Health Care of McCreary.
She was born September 25, 1929 in Pine Knot, Kentucky to the late Ernest Stanfill and Mossie (Privett) Stanfill.
In addition to her parents, Pauline is preceded in death by her husband, Patrick O’Regan; daughter, Sherri O’Regan;...
Barbara Grundy Watson
Feb 21, 2024
Barbara Faye Watson age 66 of Stearns, Kentucky passed from this life on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at the Baptist Health of Corbin.
She was born March 1, 1957 in Somerset, Kentucky to the late Earl Grundy and Goldie Mae (Stephens) Grundy.
In addition to her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her son, Steven Michael Perry; a fiancé, Charles Meeks;...
Robert George Specht
Feb 10, 2024
Robert "Bob" George Specht age 69 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at the Baptist Health of Corbin.
He was born March 13, 1954 in Casper, Wyoming to the late William Specht and Helen Betty (Cook) Specht.
Surviving family include his wife, Kimberly Ann (Ball) Specht whom he married, April 11, 1998; a son, Stephen...
Rita Ann Garner
Feb 4, 2024
Rita Ann (Kennedy) Garner age 64 of Stearns, Kentucky passed from this life on Sunday, February 4, 2024.
She was born December 28, 1959 in Whitley City, Kentucky to the late Otis Kennedy and Beatrice (Helton) Kennedy.
In addition to her parents, Rita is preceded in death by her sisters, Pam Garland, Sue Jones, Brenda Kennedy, Denise Bowman, Carol Procter, and Debbie...
William "Bill" David West
Feb 1, 2024
William David “Bill” West of Silver Grove, Kentucky, formerly of Phoenix, Arizona peacefully passed from this life at his home on Thursday, February 1, 2024.
Bill is the son of the late Willie and Bessie “Hill” West, born on March 24, 1944. He is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Patricia, 5 Brothers; Gilbert, Jerry, James, Williard and L.D....
Mildred Ann Slaven
Jan 18, 2024
Mildred Ann Slaven age 78 of Whitley City, Kentucky passed from this life on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at the Signature HealthCare of McCreary.
She was born August 10, 1945 in Blue Diamond, Kentucky to the late Millard Wagers and Gertrude (Wilson) Wagers.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Albert, Walter, Frank, Johnny, Ken, and...
Reba Bell
Jan 17, 2024
Reba Bell age 90 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
She was born on October 8, 1933 in the Co-Op Community in Stearns, Kentucky to the late Osborne Keith and Nancy (Phillips) Keith.
In addition to her parents, Reba is preceded in death by her husband, Gerstle Bell; a...
Imogene Lois Ball
Jan 10, 2024
Imogene Lois Ball, age 78, passed away in Oneida, Tennessee on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Imogene was the widow of Luther “Luke” Ball and the mother of Bobby Walker (Jan) of Strunk and Rita Walker (Lloyd) of Helenwood, Tennessee.
Imogene loved working on crossword puzzles, spending time outside in parks, listening to music, and taking care of the home. She...
Lewis Stephens
Jan 10, 2024
Lewis Stephens, age 80, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away on January 10, 2024.
Lewis was born in Williamsburg, Kentucky on February 14, 1943 to the late Lawrence Stephens and the late Jocie (Campbell) Stephens. Lewis enjoyed hunting and fishing, farming, and especially loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.
His parents; his brother, Chester Stephens; and his...
Sylvia Marie Stephens
Dec 29, 2023
Sylvia Marie Stephens age 72 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Friday, December 29, 2023 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.
She was born on October 7, 1951 in Pine Knot, Kentucky to the late Raymond Rowe and Goldie (Stanfill) Rowe. In addition to her parents, Sylvia is preceded in death by...
Paula Vann
Dec 27, 2023
Paula Jane Vann, age 78, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away at Baptist Health Corbin on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
Paula was originally from Pennsylvania. She was born in Sayre on July 17, 1945 to the late Paul R. Glose and the late Ida Helena (Reynolds) Glose. Before coming to McCreary County, she spent her young life in Pennsylvania where...
LJ Neal
Dec 24, 2023
LJ Neal, age 87, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away at the University of Kentucky Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky on December 24, 2023.
LJ was born in Creekmore, Kentucky on April 27, 1936 to the late Hurstle Neal and the late Lura (Baird) Neal. He retired from Crane Plumbing in Somerset. He loved to coon hunt, go to...
Patricia Slaven
Dec 16, 2023
Patricia A. Slaven age 42 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at her home.
She was born March 17, 1981 in Somerset, Kentucky to the late Billy Ray Cox and Edith Ann (Kidd) Cox. In addition to her parents, Patricia is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Slaven.
Surviving family...
John Walter Perkins
Dec 15, 2023
John Walter Perkins age 64 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Friday, December 15, 2023 at the Baptist Health of Lexington.
He was born on April 13, 1959 in Pine Knot, Kentucky to the late Carl Perkins and Dorothy (Wells) Perkins. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by an infant brother, James...
Edward Allen Meadows
Dec 3, 2023
Edward Allen Meadows age 68 of Strunk, Kentucky passed from this life on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
He was born December 30, 1954 in Pine Knot, Kentucky to the late Edward Luke Meadows and Jewel (Neal) Meadows. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Anthony Wayne Meadows...

Mark Edward Soard
Nov 10, 2023
Mark Edward Soard, age 56, passed from this life on Friday, November 10, 2023 surrounded by his loving family in Pine Knot, Kentucky.
Mark was a carpenter by trade, he attended Marshes Siding Church of God. He enjoyed fishing, aggravating his children, and spending time with them along with his other family and many friends.
He is preceded in death...
Helen Ruth Ball
Nov 5, 2023
Helen Ruth Ball age 92 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at her home.
She was born February 19, 1931 in Pine Knot, Kentucky to the late Porter Stephens and Maudie (Gilreath) Stephens. In addition to her parents, Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, James Dillard Ball; an infant son;...
Sonya Renee Ball
Oct 29, 2023
Sonya Renee Ball age 48 of Stearns, Kentucky passed from this life on Su, October 29, 2023 at her home.
She was born March 22, 1975 in Somerset, Kentucky to the late Rodney Chitwood and Sandra Sue (King) Chitwood.
Surviving family include her husband, Darrell "Dee" Ball II; sons, Seth Ball, Trey Ball (and Amber), and a nephew...
REBBECCA JO WILSON
Oct 25, 2023
Rebbecca Jo Shrout Wilson, age 53 of Nancy, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at the U.K. Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
Born February 17, 1970, she was the daughter Richard Shrout and Shirley Anderson Clark. She is preceded in death by her father.
Surviving family include her mother, Shirley Clark of Nancy, her husband, Jeff...
Martha Jane Taylor
Oct 21, 2023
Martha Jane Taylor age 63 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at her home.
She was born June 13, 1960 in Albany, Kentucky to the late Robert Whitehead and Dessie (Clark) Whitehead. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Tilmon Whitehead and Larry Whitehead; sisters, Linda...
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