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Ancil Virgil Wood

Ancil Virgil Wood

Aug 31, 2026

Ancil Virgil Wood age 78 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Monday, August 31, 2026 at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. 

Born on March 9, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he is the son of the late Virgil Wood and Reba (Boyatt) Wood. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Darlene...

Tod Spradlin

Tod Spradlin

Aug 28, 2026

Tod Spradlin age 81 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Friday, August 28, 2026 at his home. 

He was born on January 5, 1945 in Barthel, Kentucky to the late Fred Spradlin and Flossie (Waters) Spradlin. 

In addition to his parents, Tod is preceded in death by his wife and mother of his children, Orangalee (Stephens) Spradlin; a grandson,...

Shirley Lynn Lewis

Shirley Lynn Lewis

Aug 27, 2026

Shirley Lynn (Dobbs) Lewis age 62 of Stearns, Kentucky passed from this life on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. 

She was born on December 29, 1963 in Whitley City, Kentucky to the late Austin Dobbs and Kathleen (Dobbs) Dobbs. In addition to her parents, Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, Henderson Carl...

Conny Edward Anderson

Conny Edward Anderson

Aug 25, 2026

Conny Edward Anderson, age 74, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at his sister's home in Oneida, Tennessee. 

Born on March 9, 1952, in Jellico, Tennessee, he was the beloved son of the late Earl and Pearl (Creekmore) Anderson. Conny was proud to be part of a family deeply rooted in the retail...

Regina Powell

Regina Powell

Aug 20, 2026

Regina Powell, age 59, of Pine Knot, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the Continue Care Hospital Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky.

Born May 20, 1967, in Jamestown, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Martha (Phillips) Powell. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Sheila Stephens.

Surviving family include three children: Chris Posey...

Charles Edward Luckadoo

Charles Edward Luckadoo

Aug 17, 2026

Charles Luckadoo age 71 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Monday, August 17, 2026.

He was born on August 3, 1955 in Middlesboro, Kentucky to the late Roy Luckadoo and Alice (Money) Luckadoo. In addition to his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his brothers, Fred and Leonard Luckadoo; and a step-son that he considered his own,...

Pamela J. Stephens

Pamela J. Stephens

Aug 17, 2026

Pamela June Stephens, age 62, of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026, in Stearns, Kentucky.

She was born June 10, 1964, in Covington, Kentucky.

She is preceded in death by her father, Merrill Stephens; a brother Merrill Wayne Stephens; her life partner, David Reed; and a brother-in-law, Charles Groff.

Surviving family include her mother Linda Cooper Stephens of Pine Knot, ,...

Shirley Jo Stephens

Shirley Jo Stephens

Aug 14, 2026

Shirley Jo (Goodwin) Stephens age 83 of Whitley City, Kentucky passed from this life on Friday, August 14, 2026.

She was born into this world on August 21, 1942 to the late Alonzo Goodwin and Carrie (Jones) Goodwin. In addition to her parents, Shirley is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Edgar Stephens; a son, Jeffrey Stephens; brothers,...

Rev. Brent Stephens

Rev. Brent Stephens

Aug 9, 2026

Rev. Michael Brent Stephens, age 85, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026, at his home in Whitley City, Kentucky.

He was born on January 19, 1941, to the late Rev Chester Lee and Zora Belle Davis Stephens. 

Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Mary Ruth Webb Stephens and his siblings; Chester Stephens, Jr., Joe Stephens, Charles Stephens,...

Pauline Lay

Pauline Lay

Jul 31, 2026

Pauline Lay age 95 formerly of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Friday, July 31, 2026 at the TriHealth Hospice Care in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

She was born on October 24, 1930 in Pine Knot, Kentucky to the late Lawrence Braden and Flonnie (Cordell) Braden. Her husband, John Luster Lay also precedes her in death. 

Surviving family include her children, Sharon...

Trent McCullough

Trent McCullough

Jul 31, 2026

Trevin Trent McCullough age 58 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Friday, July 31, 2026. 

He was born December 6, 1967 in Oneida, Tennessee to parents Bertis Neal and Charolett Baird. Trent was adopted at age 6 by Garth McCullough, his mother's 2nd husband. Trent was raised in Kentucky, Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, Ohio, and Arizona. He loved camping,...

FRED KLUSMEIER

FRED KLUSMEIER

Jul 25, 2026

Frederick Alan Klusmeier, "Fred," age 53, of Pine Knot, Ky. left this Earth for his eternal home on July 25th, 2026. Fred leaves behind his wife and best friend, Becky (Stephens) Klusmeier, whom he married on July 24th, 2010. Fred and Becky were married for 16 years and were also childhood sweethearts at the ages of 16 and 13.

Fred has...

Ellen Rayetta Switzer

Ellen Rayetta Switzer

Jul 24, 2026

Ellen Rayetta Switzer age 71 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Friday, July 24, 2026 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, Kentucky. 

She was born on December 8, 1954 in Cumberland, Kentucky to the late Ray Salyer and Margaret (Shelby) Salyer. In addition to her parents, Ellen is preceded in death by her first husband...

Ronald Edward Hayes

Ronald Edward Hayes

Jul 23, 2026

Ronald E. Hayes, age 80, of Monticello, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at his home.

He was born in Pleasant Run, Kentucky on April 20, 1946, to the late Chester and Edna Ross Hayes. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Chester Hayes Jr.

Left to morn his passing is his daughter,...

Gerald Wayne Kennedy

Gerald Wayne Kennedy

Jun 27, 2026

Gerald Wayne Kennedy age 68 of Nancy, Kentucky passed from this life on Saturday, June 27, 2026. He was formerly of McCreary County.He was born on October 3, 1957 in Jellico, Tennessee to the late Ottis Kennedy and Beatrice (Helton) Kennedy.In addition to his parents, Gerald is preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Kennedy; a son Brandon Charles Kennedy,...

Bobby Allen Ball Sr.

Bobby Allen Ball Sr.

Jun 25, 2026

Bobby Allen Ball Sr. age 59 of Nancy, Kentucky (formerly of Pine Knot), passed from this life on Wednesday, June 25, 2026 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born on August 25, 1966 in Pine Knot, Kentucky to Bobby Ray Ball and Wanda (Trammell) Ball. Bobby had been a construction worker and a member of...

Barbara Sue Stanfill

Barbara Sue Stanfill

Jun 24, 2026

Barbara Sue (Meadows) Stanfill age 82 of Strunk, Kentucky passed from this life on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born on January 5, 1944 in Osborne Creek, Kentucky to the late Arnold Meadows and Della (Musgrove) Meadows.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Orville Lee,...

Peter Paul Sziber

Peter Paul Sziber

Jun 15, 2026

Peter Paul Sziber age 64 of Stearns, Kentucky passed from this life on Monday, June 15, 2026 at his home.He was born on September 10, 1961 in Caro, Michigan to the late James Sziber and Joyce Ann (Vasold) Sziber. In addition to his parents, Peter is preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy and Steve Sziber; a sister, Mona Pigie;...

Teresa Gail Faulkner

Teresa Gail Faulkner

Jun 9, 2026

Teresa Gail Faulkner, age 66 years, of Williamsburg, Kentucky, died Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the Baptist Health Corbin.She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on June 23, 1958, the daughter of Howard and Lois F. (Rains) Swain. Teresa was a homemaker who enjoyed working puzzles, making jewelry, helping her church with the Youth Group, kayaking, riding motorcycles, and boating.She is...

Klestle Corlan Burchfield Ellis

Klestle Corlan Burchfield Ellis

May 24, 2026

Klestle Corlan Burchfield Ellis, age 76 of Pine Knot, KY, went home to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at UK Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. 

She was of the Baptist faith and loved listening to her granddaughter sing gospel songs to her. She was an avid Tennessee Volunteer fan and...