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Charles Ray Jeffers

Charles Ray Jeffers

May 16, 2026

Charles Ray Jeffers, age 84, of Helenwood, Tennessee., widower of Shirley June Brumett Jeffers, passed away May 16, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving children. 

Charles was born in Scott County, TN., on July 16, 1941 to the late Richard (RD) Zachery and Louise Shoopman Zachery. He enjoyed camping, fishing, coon hunting, riding his Harley Trike and being outdoors. 

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Darrell Ray Stephens

Darrell Ray Stephens

May 12, 2026

Darrell Ray Stephens, age 72, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Signature HealthCare of McCreary.

Darrell was born on July 7, 1953 in Pine Knot, Kentucky to the late Grover and Effie Perkins Stephens. He was a member of Pleasant Run Church. He did a lot of farming in his life and had his own beef...

Joan Jones

Joan Jones

May 10, 2026

Joan Jones age 85 of Dozier, Alabama formerly of McCreary County, passed from this life on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at her home. 

She was born on July 27, 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Frederick Craft and Catherine (Greene) Craft. 

In addition to her parents, Joan is preceded in death by her husband, Denvil Jones; a son, Harold Watson; daughters, Becky...

Andy Dwayne Blevins

Andy Dwayne Blevins

May 10, 2026

Andy Dwayne Blevins age 55 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at the Baptist Health of Corbin.

He was born on February 21, 1971 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Philip Blevins and Bernice (Lay) Blevins. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a great-nephew, Logan Chitwood. 

Surviving family include his...

Jeffery Scott Stephens

Jeffery Scott Stephens

May 8, 2026

Jeffery Scott Stephens age 63 of Whitley City, Kentucky passed from this life on Friday, May 8, 2026 at his home. 

He was born on January 15, 1963 in Corbin, Kentucky to Edgar Stephens and Shirley (Goodwin) Stephens. 

He is preceded in death by his father, Edgar; and a best friend, Gary Clark. 

Surviving family include his mother, Shirley Stephens; a brother, Michael...

Linda Sue Vickery

Linda Sue Vickery

May 8, 2026

Linda Sue Vickery age 62 of Whitley City, Kentucky passed from this life on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the Baptist Health of Corbin. 

She was born on March 1, 1964 in Oneida, Tennessee to the late Rodney Chitwood and Sandra Sue (King) Chitwood. In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her husband, Gary "Bronson" Wayne Vickery...

Jennifer Michelle Hamlin

Jennifer Michelle Hamlin

Apr 23, 2026

Jennifer Michelle Hamlin age 47 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the Baptist Health of Corbin.

She was born on December 19, 1978 in Somerset, Kentucky to Larry Clark and Sandra (Corder) Clark. 

She is preceded in death by her infant sister, Stacy Clark, father-in-law, Ray Hamlin; and brother-in-law, Dustin Hamlin. 

Surviving family include her...

Ella Irene Luton

Ella Irene Luton

Apr 14, 2026

Ella Irene Luton age 74 of Strunk, Kentucky passed from this life on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at her home. 

She was born on April 2, 1952 in Creekmore, Kentucky to the late Arnold Meadows and Della (Musgrove) Meadows. In addition to her parents, Irene is preceded in death by her husband, Richard "Rick" Luton; and brothers, Orville Lee, Paul, Roger,...

Gene Miller Cooper

Gene Miller Cooper

Apr 7, 2026

Gene Miller Cooper age 60 of Strunk, Kentucky passed from this life on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. 

He was born on April 21, 1965 in Somerset, Kentucky to the late Ovie Dean Miller and Donna Rea (Cooper) Miller.

Surviving family include his brothers, Alvis Lee Miller (and Wanda), Billy Dean Miller (and Trina), Anthony Wayne Miller (and Judy), and Eric Scott Miller...

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.

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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...