Obituaries

Aug 4, 2021

Maurice Wayne Bryant (Gil) November 29, 1947 – August 4, 2021

Maurice “Gil” Bryant, age 73, peacefully transitioned from Earth to Heaven on August 4, 2021 at his home in Miami Lakes, Florida.

Preceding him in death are his parents Maynard and Betty Bryant and a brother, Raymond Bryant, of Pine Knot, Kentucky.

Born on November 29, 1947, Maurice was...

Aug 2, 2021

James Dwayne Murphy born July 11,1984 to James “Jim” Murphy and Sylvia (Jones) Murphy and departed this life on August 2, 2021 at the age of 37.

Best known as Jamy, he was a loving father, a precious son, loving brother, and wonderful uncle. Jamy enjoyed spending time with those he loved, and often showed it through acts of service. He...

Jul 28, 2021

Marlene (Budai) Hamblin age 79 of Williamsburg, Kentucky passed from this life on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at the Baptist Health of Louisville.

She was born June 19, 1942 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Joseph Budai and Dorothy (Schradbrun) Budai. Her brother, Lewis Budai also precedes her in death. Surviving family include her husband, Glenn Hamblin whom she married,...

Jul 23, 2021

Karen Michelle Bell, age 58, wife of Ronald Bell passed from this life on July 23, 2021, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville Kentucky.

Karen was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 25, 1963 to the late Roy Ancil and Sarah Ball Lay. She was a homemaker and a member of Hayes Creek Church of God, she enjoyed camping, traveling, but...

Jul 22, 2021

Chester Finley Murphy, age 86, of Strunk, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021, at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 26, 2021, in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with burial to follow at the Bethel Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from...

Jul 21, 2021

Delbert Sexton age 67 of Winfield, Tennessee passed from this life on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at the Baptist Health of Corbin.

In keeping of Delbert's wishes, a private burial was held shortly after his passing.

He was born February 9, 1954 in Oneida, Tennessee to the late Albert James Sexton and Elma (Jeffers) Sexton. In addition to his parents, he...

Jul 20, 2021

William “Pops” Davies age 83 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at his home.

He was born October 27, 1937 in Wildwood, New Jersey to the late James Davies and Annetta (Schmidt) Davies. In addition to his parents, William is preceded in death by his brothers, John Davies “Bud” and James Davies, a...

Jul 19, 2021

Calla Fay Watson, age 87, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021, at her home in Pine Knot, Kentucky.

Born on June 11, 1934, in Barthel, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Eva Matthew Massengale. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband: Bud Watson and second husband, Estel Pennicuff. She is also...

Jul 16, 2021

Barbara Gail (Duncan) Barnett, age 70, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at the Anderson Mercy Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.

She was born on January 27, 1951, to the late Ale and Versie Spradlin Duncan. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by siblings: Casper Eugene Duncan, Opal Duncan Taylor, Rev. Ronald Wendell Duncan, Crawford Ale Duncan, Lenville Rodney...

Jul 11, 2021

Wanda D. Neal age 77 of Winfield, Tennessee passed from this life on Sunday, July 11, 2021 in Cleveland, Tennessee.

She was born May 28, 1944 in Sunbury, Ohio to the late Obie Phillips and Lelia Jane (Ball) Craig. Wanda enjoyed quilting and gardening.

Surviving family include her son, Kevin Neal of Mooreland, Indiana; daughters, Sheila McQueary (and Randy) of...

Jul 6, 2021

Shannon Gail Miller passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at her home in Strunk, Kentucky.  She was 46 years, one month and three days old. Born June 3, 1975, in Somerset, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Beverly Taylor and step-father Tom Richardson of Strunk. Preceding her in death is Mildred Pond whom she called Mom and Charles Taylor whom...

Jun 30, 2021

Elva Alberta Ball, age 73, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at the Beech Tree Manor in Jellico, Tennessee. She was born in Parkers Lake, Kentucky, to the late Virgil and Ethel (Perry Keith) on January 19, 1948.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Thurman Keith (wife Thelma lives in London,...

Jun 25, 2021

Bill Monroe Gregory age 69 of Stearns, Kentucky passed from this life on Friday, June 25, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky at the UK Medical Center.

In keeping of his wishes, after a private family gathering, Bill was cremated.

He was born February 28, 1952 in McCreary County, Kentucky to Schylor Gregory and Dovie (Vaughn) Gregory. In addition to his parents, Bill is...

Jun 21, 2021

Rubin Worley Jr., age 67 years, 10 months and 3 days, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021, at his home in Stearns, Kentucky. He was born August 18, 1953, in Marshes Siding, Kentucky, to the late Rubin Worley, Sr. and Olivia Worley.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers: Darrell Worley, Robert Taylor, James Worley and Jerry...

Jun 19, 2021

Patricia “Patty” Ann Maxey, age 70, departed from this life on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at her home in Hebron, Kentucky.

She was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on April 8, 1951 to the late Epheriam and Gladys Strunk Williams. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Mark Maxey Sr., whom she was married to for...

Jun 19, 2021

Gail Nevels age 76 of Whitley City, Kentucky passed from this life on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. 

She was born January 21, 1945 in Greenwood, Kentucky to Levi Claude Davis and Gracie Lee (Corder) Davis.

Her parents, brothers, Paul Davis, Claude Davis, Jr., and Burton Davis, and sisters, Nellie Cash, Maxine...

Jun 15, 2021

Judy Ann (Creekmore) Salyer age 69 of Stearns, Kentucky passed from this life on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

She was born October 19, 1951 in Whitley City, Kentucky to the late Lawrence Wood and Connie Mary Creekmore. In addition to her parents, Judy is preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Salyer; a brother, James Ray Creekmore; sisters, Angela Joan...

Jun 11, 2021

Orvil Lee Stephens age 72 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life Friday, June 11, 2021 at his home in Strunk, Kentucky.

He was born July 25, 1948 in Winfield, Tennessee to the late Thomas Melvin Stephens and Dorothy Opal (Perry) Stephens. In addition to his parents, Orvil is preceded in death by his grandson, Devon; brothers, Edward and Kenneth Stephens; infant sisters,...

Jun 10, 2021

Everett Lee Jarvis age 68 of Strunk, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the Baptist Health of Lexington.

He was born July 8, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to the late Lanty Jarvis and Vesta Elizabeth (Matheny) Jarvis. In addition to his parents, Everett is preceded in death by an infant brother. 

Surviving family include his wife, Elaine...

Jun 7, 2021