James "Bubba" Steven Watters

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 his Harley.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Randy Jones, Donnie, Sam, Wendell, and Darrell.

Survivors include his daughter, Kara Gibson and husband, Noah of Stearns, Kentucky; brothers, Michael Watters of Stearns, Kentucky and Lander; sisters, Linda Byrd of Stearns, Kentucky, Tammy Day and husband, Mike of Somerset, Kentucky, Phyllis, Mary, and Frieda; and grandchildren, James Turner, Joel Wilson, Kenna Gibson, and Caleb Gibson.

Funeral services will be held 1pm Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Berry officiating. Burial will follow in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 6pm Friday, March 27, 2026 at the Funeral Home.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family.