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Danny Arnold King

Danny Arnold King

Aug 28, 2018

Danny Arnold King age 61 of Miami, Florida, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 28, 2018.

He was born in Jellico Tennessee on March 11, 1957 to the late Arnold James King and Edna Aliene (Wilson) King.

Surviving family include his brother, Robert King of Florida; sisters, Wanda Schultheis of West Virginia, Barbara Chapman of Florida, and Peggy Machin...

Babe Ruth Ball

Babe Ruth Ball

Aug 26, 2018

Mr. Babe Ruth Ball, age 83 of Pine Knot, KY, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at the Signature Health Care Facility in Pine Knot.  Born March 5, 1935, he was the son of the late James M. (Jim) and Evelyn Solomon Ball.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son:  James Douglas Ball;...

Hobert L Lay

Hobert L Lay

Aug 21, 2018

Hobert L. Lay age 92 of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at the Williamsburg Health & Rehab Center in Williamsburg, Kentucky. 

He was born March 13, 1926 in McCreary County, Kentucky to the late Marion Lay and Gertrude (Meadows) Lay. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife,...

Fayrene Stephens

Fayrene Stephens

Aug 17, 2018

Fayrene Stephens age 71, wife of Ray Merrell Stephens, of the Meadows Grove Community in Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed from this life on Friday, August 17, 2018 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born May 8, 1947 in Jellico, Tennessee to the late Alfred Hamlin and Leatha (Ball) Hamlin. Fayrene loved to serve the Lord and had attended...

MARGEL WILSON

MARGEL WILSON

Aug 16, 2018

Margel Neal Wilson, age 73, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

Funeral services were held Sunday, August 19, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. William (Bill) Murphy and Bro. William Kilby officiating.  She was laid to rest at the Hayes Creek...

Betty Marie Raitt

Betty Marie Raitt

Aug 16, 2018

Betty Marie Raitt age 91 of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center. 

She was born December 9, 1926 in Duluth, Minnesota to the late Fred Doyle and Anna (Harvey) Doyle. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Jimmy and William Doyle;...

Ruby Jean Heath

Ruby Jean Heath

Aug 15, 2018

Ruby Jean Heath age 75 of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, widow of Starlin Heath, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was born September 7, 1942 in Pulaski County, Kentucky to the late John Richardson and Sarah Elizabeth (Cook) Richardson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...

FRANK DALE CRABTREE

FRANK DALE CRABTREE

Aug 7, 2018

Frank Dale Crabtree, age 72, passed peacefully into eternal life on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at his home in Pine Knot, Kentucky.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 10, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Rick Wilson and Bro. Jimmy Crabtree officiating.  The family will receive friends Friday from 12:00 noon...

Dillard "Buster" Ray Eldridge

Dillard "Buster" Ray Eldridge

Aug 4, 2018

Dillard Ray “Buster” Eldridge age 56 years, 4 months, and 7 days of Stearns, Kentucky passed from this life on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center.

A private graveside service was held on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at the Angel Cemetery with Bro. Robert Hatfield officiating.

He was born on March 28, 1962 in Whitley...

OPAL TAYLOR

OPAL TAYLOR

Jul 27, 2018

Opal Duncan Taylor, age 83, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018, at her home in Strunk, Kentucky.

Born in Strunk, Kentucky, on May 7, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Ale and Versie (Spradlin) Duncan.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Claude “Toad” Taylor, three sons: Stanley Jewel, Ira Ivan Neal and Jamie...

Eva Jones

Eva Jones

Jul 20, 2018

Eva Jones age 94 of Strunk, Kentucky, widow of Edward Jones, passed from this life on Friday, July 20, 2018 at the Signature Health Care of McCreary County.

She was born January 11, 1924 in Fort Mountain, Tennessee to the late William Lewis Hill and Della (Blankenship) Hill. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...

STANLEY JONES

STANLEY JONES

Jul 8, 2018

Stanley Jones, age 62, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 11, 2018,  at 2:00 p.m. at the Hilltop Church.  Burial will follow at the Sammy New Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until time for services on Wednesday.

He...

EILEEN BROOKSIE BAIRD

EILEEN BROOKSIE BAIRD

Jul 7, 2018

Eileen Brooksie Baird, passed into eternal life on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at her home in Strunk, Kentucky.

She was born on July 22, 1940, in Pine Knot, Kentucky, to the late Jessie Earl and Madge Lee (Stephens) Kidd.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Lee Juraska and four brothers: Robert Kidd, Garry Robin...

WILLIAM EUGENE PHILLIPS

WILLIAM EUGENE PHILLIPS

Jun 27, 2018

William “Eugene” Phillips, age 80, of Muncie, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018.

Born in Stearns, Kentucky, on July 8, 1937, he was the son of the late Luther and Ethel (Crisp) Phillips.  He married the love of his life, Debbie (Price) Phillips on June 15, 1981.

Eugene had been a factory worker at Warner Gear and served in...

GENERAL LEE SPRADLIN

GENERAL LEE SPRADLIN

Jun 24, 2018

General Lee Spradlin, age 75, husband of Patricia Spradlin of Sawyer, Kentucky, passed away Sunday June 24, 2018 at his home.  He was born on July 5, 1942, to Lawrence and Easter Lettie (Perry) Spradlin.

Lee was a retired logger and a member of Sawyer Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed working in his garden and traveling. Lee was most noted...

Marcum Gray, Jr.

Marcum Gray, Jr.

Jun 22, 2018

Marcum Gray, Jr. age 68 years, of Corbin, Kentucky died Friday, June 22, 2018 at the Baptist Health of Corbin.

He was born in Knox County, Kentucky on July 27, 1949 the son of the late Marcum and Edmonia (Taylor) Gray.  He had worked as a contractor and was a member of the Church of God Union Assembly.  Marcum loved to...

Christopher Warren Ball

Christopher Warren Ball

Jun 18, 2018

Christopher Warren Ball age 50 of Stearns, Kentucky, passed from this life on Monday, June 18, 2018 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born July 28, 1967 in Whitley City, Kentucky to the late Darrell L. Ball Sr. and Bertha (Abbott) Ball.

Surviving family include his wife, Deborah (Waters) Ball, whom he married, November 26, 1992, brothers: James...

ROSIE LEE BELL

ROSIE LEE BELL

Jun 16, 2018

Rosie Lee Bell, age 85, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed from this life on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at the Signature Health Care Center in Pine Knot. 

Rosie was born in McCreary County, Kentucky, on May 1, 1933,

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband: Ernest Bell, a son: Michael Bell and his wife Patty, and a brother:...

DON L. BALL

DON L. BALL

Jun 14, 2018

Don L. Ball, age 78 years and 26 days, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. 

A gathering of family and friends will take place Saturday, June 16, 2018, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home.  Bro. Boyd Rowe will provide words of...