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James David West
Jun 7, 2025
James David West age 71, beloved husband of Bonnie (Stephens) West and oldest son of James M. and Betty West, passed from this life on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Unit in Somerset, Kentucky.
David and Bonnie were united in marriage in March of 1973, having been married 52 years.
Surviving family include his wife, Bonnie; brothers,...
Timothy Paul Stacy
Jun 4, 2025
Timothy Paul Stacy, age 65, of Stearns, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.
Born in Hazard, Kentucky, on April 20, 1960, he was the son of the late Kelsey Columbus Stacy and Lois Wells. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Danny Stacy and an...

Michael Bragg
Jun 2, 2025
Michael Bragg age 68 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Monday, June 2, 2025 at the Big South Fork Medical Center.
Cremation was chosen. A brother, William Bragg survives.
He was born March 21, 1957 in Covington, Kentucky to the late Evan Paul Bragg and Sylvia (Jobe) Bragg. In addition to his parents, Michael is preceded in death by...
Ronnie Murphy
May 31, 2025
Steve Ronald “Ronnie” Murphy, age 79, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, husband of Betty (Bradley) Murphy, was born on December 5, 1945, in Oneida, Tennessee, to the late James Ola Murphy and Sally (Miller) Murphy. He departed this life on Saturday, May 31, 2025 leaving behind too many heartbroken family and friends to count.
Ronnie and Betty married on August 21, 1965,...
Jeannette Lela Bryant Tucker
May 27, 2025
Jeannette Lela Bryant Tucker age 82 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at her home.
She was born on May 18, 1943 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Johnny E. Richards and Elizabeth Marcella (Kelley) Richards. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Willie Jack Bryant and her...
Sandra Kay Jones
May 23, 2025
Sandra "Sandy" Kay Jones age 65 of Strunk, Kentucky passed from this life on Friday, May 23, 2025 at her home.
She was born July 30, 1959 in Jellico, Tennessee to Dillard Harold Lay and Roberta (Richmond) Perkins. In addition to her parents, Sandy is preceded in death by her husband, Louis Edward Jones; a sister, Debbie Nevels; and a sister-in-law,...
Gary Allan Strunk
May 19, 2025
Gary Allan Strunk, age 73 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Monday, May 19, 2025 at the UK Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born in Oneida, Tennessee on January 6, 1952 the son of the late James and Reba (Chitwood) Strunk. Gary had been a truck driver for P & T Distributors and a member of the Marshes Creek Baptist...
Bonnie June Ball
May 16, 2025
Bonnie June Ball, born January 3, 1939, daughter of the late Lloyd and Nevada (Baird) Neal, left this walk of life on Friday, May 16, 2025 to be with our Lord Jesus Christ and her loved ones who are already gone on. Bonnie was 86 years, 4 months, and 13 days.
Preceding her in death are her parents, her loving husband,...
Gerald Ray Stephens, Sr.
May 11, 2025
Gerald Ray Stephens, Sr., age 85 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at his son’s home.
He was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky on August 25, 1939 the son of the late Howard and June (Moses) Stephens. Gerald had been a crane operator, a lifetime member of the VFW, and served his country...
Terrell "Terry" William Mason
May 11, 2025
Terrell "Terry" William Mason age 76 of Whitley City, Kentucky passed from this life on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at his home.
He was born on July 21, 1948 in Wiborg, Kentucky to the late Robert Lee Mason and Inez (Duncan) Mason. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, David Lorene Mason and Michael Douglas...
Glenna Anderson
May 10, 2025
Ms. Glenna Anderson, age 92, of Strunk, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Williamsburg Health and Rehab.
Born February 25, 1933, in Gatliff, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Amos and Susie Laxton Rickett. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Willard D, Anderson and a brother, Amos Mac Rickett.
Surviving family include...
Ruby Jane King
May 2, 2025
Ruby Jane King, born October 26, 1927, age 97 years, 6 months, and 7 days of Strunk, Kentucky passed away Friday, May 2, 2025 at the Signature Healthcare Wellness Center of Pine Knot.
She was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Clarence Moore and Lydia (Adkins) Moore. Ruby was affectionately referred to as “Mom”, “Mamaw or Mamaw...
Tommy Ray Bryant
Apr 25, 2025
Tommy Ray Bryant, age 67, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky, surrounded by his family.
Born January 4, 1958, in Pine Knot, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Edward and Bessy Jane (Murphy) Bryant. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother: Marvin...
Sandra Geneveive Richardson
Apr 23, 2025
Sandra Geneveive (Ward) Richardson, age 76, of Strunk, Kentucky, passed away April 23, 2025, at the Hospice of Lake Cumberland in Somerset, Kentucky.
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 7, 1948, she was the daughter of the late William Emmitt Ward and Geneveive Verlene Duncan (Ward) Peak. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her children’s father, James “Roy”...
Floda Dora Neal
Apr 18, 2025
Floda Dora (Duncan) Neal, age 90, passed from this life on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Signature Health Care of Kentucky in Pine Knot, Kentucky.
Born in McCreary County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Flora Duncan Crabtree. Besides her mother, she is preceded in death by her husband Donald Odis Neal, a brother, James Abb Crabtree and...
Jerry Randall Flynn
Apr 12, 2025
Jerry Randall Flynn age 67 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at his home.
Per his wishes, Jerry will be cremated and laid to rest in the Taylor Ridge Cemetery with his parents.
He was born on December 17, 1957 in Marshes Siding, Kentucky to the late Raymond C. Flynn and Clara Evelyn (Jones) Flynn....
Rosalie E. Jackson
Apr 12, 2025
Rosalie E Jackson, age 73, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Baptist Health Center in Corbin, Kentucky.
Born June 4, 1951, in Toledo, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Delores (Zilenski) Miller. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by a son James “Jimmy” Jackson, Jr. and a sister Kathy Hess.
Surviving family include her...
Morris Leonard Stephens
Apr 1, 2025
Morris Leonard Stephens, age 75, of Winfield, TN, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN. Born December 27, 1949, he was the son of the late Charles Lewis and Ethel Wilson Stephens. On June 11, 1974, Morris entered the Coast Guard from which he retired in 1997. He and his family...
Surja Maya Gaertner
Mar 30, 2025
Surja Maya Gaertner was born on January 4, 1965 and passed away March 30, 2025, at the age of 60.
She is survived by her children, Christine Robertson, George (Cheryl) Gaertner, and Maya (Kentton) Gaertner; her stepdaughter, Jennifer (Adali) Mendoza; and her mother-in-law, Doris Gaertner. She was a mother who loved her children with all her heart. She was a proud...
George Glenn Gaertner
Mar 30, 2025
George Glenn Gaertner, born on December 21, 1965, passed away on March 30, 2025, at the age of 60.
He is survived by his children, Jennifer (Adali) Mendoza, George (Cheryl) Gaertner, Maya (Kentton) Gaertner and his step-daughter Christine Robertson; his mother, Doris Gaertner; his brother, Curtis (Tonya) Gaertner; and his beloved cousins, nieces and, nephews. He was a devoted grandfather to...
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