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Randall "Randy" Lee Slavey

Randall "Randy" Lee Slavey

Mar 29, 2025

Randall Lee Slavey, better known as Randy, age 53 of Warshaw, Kentucky passed from this life on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at his mother's home in Whitley City, Kentucky. He was the husband of Kristi Jean (Sims) Slavey. 

He was born April 23, 1971 in Somerset, Kentucky to William Lester Slavey and Phyllis Jean (Strunk) Slavey. 

His father precedes him in death. 

Surviving...

Lt. Colonel Sherril Owens

Lt. Colonel Sherril Owens

Mar 21, 2025

Lieutenant Colonel Sherril Owens, age 90, of Stearns, Kentucky, passed away on March 21, 2025, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Colonel Owens was one of 12 children born to the late Norman Phillip and Zona Worley Owens of Smithtown, Kentucky. In additional to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Floyd, Earl, Norman Pete,...

Burtis Stephens

Burtis Stephens

Mar 17, 2025

Burtis Stephens age 73 of Strunk, Kentucky passed from this life on Monday, March 17, 2025 at his home. 

He was born on August 10, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Thomas Melvin Stephens and Dorothy Opal (Perry) Stephens. 

In addition to his parents, Burtis is preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie (Spradlin) Stephens; a grandson, Justin Charles Musgrove; a...

Anthony Gayle Morris

Anthony Gayle Morris

Mar 17, 2025

Anthony Gayle Morris age 65 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Monday, March 17, 2025 at his home. 

Per his wishes, Anthony will be cremated. 

He was born on October 25, 1959 in Dallas, Texas to the late Walter Morris and Lucille (Hendricks) Morris. In addition to his parents, his brother Ronnie Morris precedes him in death. 

Surviving family include...

Sue Ann Tucker

Sue Ann Tucker

Mar 15, 2025

Sue Ann Tucker, age 63 years, of Oxford, Ohio, passed from this life on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

Sue was born on February 8, 1962, to the late Kenneth Oscar and Carolyn (Caudill) Tucker. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, shopping and caring for others. Sue was a member of Whitley City Church of God.

In addition to her parents, Sue...

Teresa Kaye Howard

Teresa Kaye Howard

Mar 2, 2025

Teresa Kaye Simpson Howard, the 60 year old daughter of the late Linda Crabtree Simpson King and the late Lawrence Dentin (LD) Simpson, granddaughter of the late Lydia and Claude Crabtree and the late Maudie and Mitchell Simpson, the mother of the late Amber Kaye Howard and sister of Tommy Simpson, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at her home...

MaryAnn Sue Miller

MaryAnn Sue Miller

Feb 27, 2025

Maryann Miller, age 67, formerly of Pine Knot, passed away February 27, 2025, at the St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, Kentucky.

Born February 1, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Pall Youhanie and Ada Watson Barton. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Christina Miller, and the father of her children, Thomas Virgil Miller.

Survivors include...

Michael D. Ball

Michael D. Ball

Feb 19, 2025

Michael D. Ball, age 75, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

 Born in Pine Knot, Kentucky, on November 7, 1949, he was the son of the late William Everett and Alyene Bryant Ball. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Dennis Paul Ball and a brother-in-law, Richard Hamm.

Surviving...

Wayne Winchester

Wayne Winchester

Feb 19, 2025

Wayne Lee Winchester age 62 of Stearns, Kentucky passed from this life on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at his home. 

He was born on May 19, 1962 in Oneida, Tennessee to Herman Lee Winchester and Patricia "Patty" (Knight) Winchester. 

His mother and wife, Donna Jo (Fraley) Winchester precede him in him death. 

Surviving family include his son, Dustin Winchester (and Amanda); father, Herman...

Arvol Cassady, Jr.

Arvol Cassady, Jr.

Feb 17, 2025

Arvol Cassady, Jr., age 94 of Revelo, Kentucky passed from this life on Monday, February 17, 2025 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee. 

He was born on November 29, 1930 in Lovely, Kentucky to the late, Gladys Cassady. In addition to his mother, Arvol is preceded in death by his wife and companion of nearly 45 years, Anna...

Ardenia Tucker Garland

Ardenia Tucker Garland

Feb 13, 2025

Ardenia Garland age 67 of Whitley City, Kentucky passed from this life on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at her home. 

She was born July 16, 1957 in Monticello, Kentucky to the late Lawrence Tucker and Frona (Maxwell) Tucker. 

Surviving family include her husband, Ricky Lee Garland; their son, Randy Garland and wife, Amy; a brother, Larry Tucker and wife, Margaret of Jellico, Tennessee;...

Donna Jo Winchester

Donna Jo Winchester

Feb 12, 2025

Donna Jo Winchester age 60 of Stearns, Kentucky passed from this life on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the Somerset Nursing and Rehab Facility. 

A private family graveside service was held on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the Lower Hickory Grove Cemetery. Bro. Mark Sewell provided words of comfort. 

Donna was bon on May 29, 1964 to Georgene Fraley. Her mother precedes...

Ronald Delano Ross

Ronald Delano Ross

Feb 10, 2025

Ronald Delano Ross, age 70, of Monticello, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.

Born March 30, 1954, in Revelo, Kentucky, he was the son of Rubin Ross and Ethelene Wilson Ross. He is preceded in death by his mother Ethelene Ross and a sister Wanda Faye Ross.

Survivors include his father Rubin...

Wanda (Lay) Neal

Wanda (Lay) Neal

Feb 9, 2025

Wanda Sue (Lay) Neal age 77 of Connersville, Indiana formerly of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025 at the Alois Nursing Home in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

Wanda was born on January 15, 1948 in Pine Knot, Kentucky to the late George Lay and Kathleen (Stephens) Lay. 

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a step-father, LeRoy...

Clara Lee Meadows

Clara Lee Meadows

Jan 26, 2025

Clara Lee Meadows age 61 of Marshes Siding, Kentucky passed from this life on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at her home with her family by her side. 

She was born on November 7, 1963 in Marshes to the late Edward Tucker and Diana (Spradlin) Tucker. In addition to her parents, Lee is preceded in death by her sisters, Katherine Lynn Tucker...

Katherine Lynn (Smith) Rampy

Katherine Lynn (Smith) Rampy

Jan 22, 2025

Katherine "Kathy" Smith Rampy age 64 of Morrow, Georgia passed from this life on January 22, 2025 at her home.

Born on November 10, 1960, in Georgia, Kathy was the daughter of the late Edward Paul Smith and Margaret Sue Smith. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her cousin, Daphne Loze. 

Kathy is survived by her uncle Larry...

Betty Musgrove Ellis

Betty Musgrove Ellis

Jan 19, 2025

Betty Musgrove Ellis age 90 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Sunday, January 19, 2024. 

She was born in Strunk, Kentucky on March 3, 1934 to the late Allen King and Nora Elise (Strunk) King. 

In addition to her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Musgrove; two infant children, Clyde Barry Musgrove and Rita Ann...

Brenda Dorene Hughes

Brenda Dorene Hughes

Jan 14, 2025

Brenda Hughes age 68 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at her home. 

She was born January 6, 1957 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Clarence Ray Ball and Zelma Elizabeth (Flynn) Ball. In addition to her parents, Brenda is preceded in death by a daughter in law, Jennifer; and brothers, Larry Ball,...

Donna K Frost

Donna K Frost

Jan 8, 2025

Donna Frost, age 85, of Stearns Kentucky, died Wednesday, January 8, 2024 in Jellico Tennessee. 

She was born in Stearns Kentucky, on July 31, 1939 to the late John Manual and Anna Jane (Kidd) Kidd. Donna had been a Homemaker a caretaker and enjoyed being with family and friends. She was of the Baptist Faith. 

She is preceded in death by her...

Margaret Elaine Jones

Margaret Elaine Jones

Jan 6, 2025

Margaret Elaine Jones, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, at her home in Marshes Siding, Kentucky. Born on May 20, 1949, in Smithtown, Kentucky, to the late Chester Lee and Zora Bell (Davis) Stephens, she lived a life rich in love, faith, and commitment to her family.

Margaret was a pillar of...