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Pamela  Sue Jones

Pamela Sue Jones

Feb 21, 2022

Pamela Sue Jones age 65 of Mount Orab, Ohio passed from this life on Monday, February 21, 2022 at the Mercy Hospital in Fairfield. 

She was born June 15, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late James Moore and Francis Marie (Mullins) Moore. Upon the early passing of her mother, Pamela was raised by her second mother, the late Juanita...

Brenda Kay Vanover

Brenda Kay Vanover

Feb 15, 2022

Brenda Kay (Kennedy) Vanover age 68 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at her home.   She was born November 12, 1953 in Jellico, Tennessee to the late Otis Orville Kennedy and Beatrice (Helton) Kennedy. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Curtis Ray Ballou; sisters, Carol...

Willard Clay Perkins

Willard Clay Perkins

Feb 10, 2022

Willard Clay Perkins, age 73 of Strunk, KY, formerly of Winfield, TN, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at his home. He was born on December 15, 1942, to the late John Perkins and the late Pearl Strunk Perkins.

He worked as a machinist at MCM for sixteen years. He enjoyed talking about the machines he ran and special...

Paul Slaven

Paul Slaven

Feb 8, 2022

Paul Slaven, age 43, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at his home in Whitley City, Kentucky.

Funeral services will be held Monday, February 14, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends Monday from 12:30 p.m. until time for services at 2:00.

Per his wishes, Paul will be cremated.

Born...

ARDILLA FAYE BAIRD

ARDILLA FAYE BAIRD

Feb 8, 2022

Ardilla Faye Baird, widow of Emery Baird, of Strunk, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the Signature Health Care facility in Pine Knot.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 11, 2022, in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with burial at the Hayes Creek Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Friday from 11:00...

Winona F.  (Isaacs) Wendel

Winona F. (Isaacs) Wendel

Jan 29, 2022

Winona F. (Isaacs) Wendel age 68 of Cincinnati, Ohio passed from this life on Saturday, January 29, 2022.  

She was born June 21, 1953 to the late Floyd and Viola (Jones) Isaacs. 

In addition to her parents, Winona is preceded in death by her son, John R. Wendel Jr., a sister, Hazel DeMoss, and a brother, Russell Isaacs. 

Winona is...

Betty Susan (Reed) Charles

Betty Susan (Reed) Charles

Jan 28, 2022

Betty Susan (Reed) Charles age 57, wife of Dwayne Charles, of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Friday, January 28, 2022 at her home.

She was born July 20, 1964 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Austin Reed and Mabel (Free) Reed.

Surviving family include her husband, Dwayne Charles whom she married July 25, 1981; her...

Vanessa  Pauline Daugherty

Vanessa Pauline Daugherty

Jan 27, 2022

Vanessa Pauline Daugherty age 41 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Thursday, January 27, 2022 after fighting a long battle with cancer.

She was born February 16, 1980 in Somerset, Kentucky to Donald A. King and Lisa Stephens Strunk. Vanessa was a homemaker who enjoyed crafting and making things, coloring, painting, and watching movies. From a young...

Bernice Blevins

Bernice Blevins

Jan 25, 2022

Bernice Blevins age 87 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at the Signature Health Care of McCreary.

She was born September 7, 1934 in Creekmore, Kentucky to the late Andrew Lay and Thelma (Cornelius) Lay. Bernice was of the Church of God faith and was a homemaker. Bernice loved to cook and work...

Ayden Andrew Inman Vanover

Ayden Andrew Inman Vanover

Jan 13, 2022

Ayden Andrew Inman Vanover, the newborn son of Jacob and Makayla (Norris) Vanover, was born at 9:32 am on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was 7 months and 4 days term.

Greeting him in Heaven were his Great-Grandma Bonnie Lou Swain & Great-Grandpa Leslie Anderson Swain, Great-Grandma Bobby Joe Sheets & Great-Grandpa Billy Dan...

Ottis Kidd

Ottis Kidd

Jan 13, 2022

Ottis Kidd age 97 of Whitley City, Kentucky passed from this life on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born May 26, 1924 in Bell Farm, Kentucky to the late John Manuel Kidd and Anna Kidd.

He was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served his county in World War II. Ottis...

Winfred  Eugene Clark

Winfred Eugene Clark

Jan 11, 2022

Winfred Clark entered this life on January 28, 1943 in the Freedom Community of Wayne County and departed on January 11, 2022 at the home of his daughter in Somerset, Kentucky at the age of 78.

He was the youngest of seven children born of Grant and Ada Jones Clark. Winfred was a graduate of Wayne County High School and...

John  Watters

John Watters

Jan 4, 2022

John Watters age 82 of Stearns, Kentucky passed from this life on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

He was born on May 21, 1939 in Barthell, Kentucky to the late Henley Watters and Lillie (Ledbetter) Watters. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his brothers: Goldman Watters, Simon Watters,...

Karen Creekmore

Karen Creekmore

Jan 4, 2022

Karen Creekmore age 70 of Strunk, Kentucky passed from this life on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at the Baptist Health of Corbin.

She was born April 13, 1951 in Barthell, Kentucky to the late Harvey Boyatt and Flora (Tapley) Boyatt. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Linda Strunk.

Surviving family include her husband,...

Alice Marie Upchurch

Alice Marie Upchurch

Jan 1, 2022

Alice Marie (Watson) Upchurch, 65 years of age, of Stearns, Kentucky, passed away on January 1, 2022, at Baptist Hospital Critical Care Unit, Corbin, Kentucky.

She was born July 4, 1956, in Muncie, Indiana, to Elmon and Ninnie (Smith) Watson.Alice graduated McCreary County High School in 1976. She graduated Cumberland College of Williamsburg, Kentucky, with a BS degree in Elementary...

James A  Hessler

James A Hessler

Dec 29, 2021

James A. Hessler age 58 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Payne, Ohio to the late William J. Hessler and Martha Elloise (Snyder) Hessler.

James is survived by his wife, Jean Babcock whom he married in 2012; 3 sons, Austin Hessler, Arie Hessler, and Aaron Hessler,...

DAVY NEAL

DAVY NEAL

Dec 23, 2021

Davy Neal, age 64, passed away Thursday, December23, 2021, at his home in Strunk, Kentucky.

Born January 13, 1957, he was the son of the late Darrell and Magdeline (Lay) Neal. Besides his parents, he is preceded in by his wife Darlene (Brown) Neal whom he loved with his whole heart. Also preceding him in death are two sisters: Gail...

Tabatha "Cha" Ridner

Tabatha "Cha" Ridner

Dec 19, 2021

Tabatha “Cha” Ridner, age 45 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died December 19, 2021 at the Baptist Health Corbin.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on May 6, 1976 the daughter of Wayne Dale and Brenda (Ridner) Perry. Tabatha was a homemaker and member of the Sawyer Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed being outdoors, but most especially being with her...

Wilma Jean  Jones

Wilma Jean Jones

Dec 16, 2021

Wilma Jean Jones age 70 of Somerset, Kentucky, formerly of Whitley City, passed from this life on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born on May 15, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Theodore Kenneth Roberts and Edna Waters.

In addition to her parents, Wilma is preceded in death by her husband, Tommie...

John Ethan King

John Ethan King

Dec 15, 2021

John E. King, age 72, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky.

Born in Covington, Kentucky, on June 3, 1949, he was the son of the late Marty Lucas and Addie (Yates) Lucas. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Terry Lucas and a sister,...