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Starling Edward Perry

Starling Edward Perry

Oct 8, 2024

Starling Edward Perry, age 98, of Stearns, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.

Born in Barren Fork, Kentucky, on April 9, 1926, he was the son of the late Early Virgil and Hattie Becky (Watson) Perry. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Della (King) Perry...

Alma Art-Amon

Alma Art-Amon

Oct 2, 2024

Alma Art-Amon, age 47, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away October 2, 2024, at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.

She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 20, 1976, to David Wheeldon and Deborah (Art) Wheeldon. She is preceded in death by her father and a brother, David Wheeldon, Jr.

Surviving family include her mother, Deborah (Art) Wheeldon...

Jimmy "Jim" Crabtree

Jimmy "Jim" Crabtree

Sep 23, 2024

Jimmy "Jim" Crabtree age 74 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Monday, September 23, 2024 at his home.

He was born on November 7, 1949 in Pine Knot, Kentucky to the late Chester Crabtree and Shirley Ethel (Taylor) Crabtree. In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by a brother, David Crabtree and a sister, Elizabeth...

David John Daugherty

David John Daugherty

Sep 18, 2024

David John Daugherty age 72 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at his home. 

He was born July 15, 1952 in Strunk, Kentucky to the late John Henderson Daugherty, Jr. and Rosa Ella (Crabtree) Daugherty. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Opal Perry; and a sister, Tammy...

Ruby Evelyne Stephens

Ruby Evelyne Stephens

Sep 11, 2024

Ruby Evelyne (King) Stephens age 91 of Williamstown, Kentucky formerly of Pine Knot, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at the Gallatin Nursing & Rehab Center. 

She was born on April 23, 1933 in Creekmore, Kentucky to the late Charles C. King and Nora (Stephens) King. 

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

Jerry Sumner

Jerry Sumner

Sep 9, 2024

Jerry Jimmy Sumner age 81 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Monday, September 9, 2024 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Jerry is the husband of Brenda (King) Sumner. 

He was born July 17, 1943 in Beulah Heights, Kentucky to the late Earl Sumner and Martha (Stephens) Sumner. Jerry was a proud Coal Miner and a...

Robert Lee Strunk

Robert Lee Strunk

Sep 8, 2024

Robert Lee Strunk age 86 of Stearns, Kentucky passed from this life on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. 

He was born May 10, 1938 in Stearns, Kentucky to the late Croiser Strunk and Margaret (Wilson) Strunk. 

His parents precede him in death. 

Robert is survived by his wife of 68 years, Wanda Ruth (Whittenberg) Strunk; sons,...

Teresa Kay Roe

Teresa Kay Roe

Sep 7, 2024

Teresa Kay Roe age 58 of Strunk, Kentucky passed from this life on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the Signature Healthcare of McCreary. 

She was born April 23, 1966 in Somerset, Kentucky to the late Rodney Chitwood and Sandra Sue (King) Chitwood. Her parents and a sister, Sonya Ball, precede her in death. 

Surviving family include her husband, Paul Roe whom she...

Michael Edward Stephens

Michael Edward Stephens

Sep 5, 2024

Michael Edward Stephens age 67 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Hospital in Danville, Kentucky. 

He was born September 17, 1956 in Muncie, Kentucky to the late Harold Stephens and Hilda Geraldine (Richardson) Stephens. 

In addition to his parents, Michael is preceded in death by his brothers, Dale Stephens, Donald...

Kenneth Edgar Freeman

Kenneth Edgar Freeman

Aug 28, 2024

Kenneth Edgar Freeman age 64 of Strunk, Kentucky passed from this life on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the U of L Health - Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. 

He was born on January 15, 1960 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to the late Avery Freeman and Joey (Campbell) Freeman. Kenny enjoyed fishing, four-wheeling, and listening to music. He also liked to work...

MICHAEL ASHTON STEPHENS

MICHAEL ASHTON STEPHENS

Aug 19, 2024

Michael Ashton Stephens, age 21, of Winfield, TN, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY. Born May 16, 2003, he was the son of Tony Stephens and Michella Woods-Stephens.

Friends may visit with the Stephens family on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. until time of funeral service at 2:00 p.m....

Brenda Wright West

Brenda Wright West

Aug 7, 2024

Brenda Wright West age 78 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born September 30, 1945 in Danville, Kentucky to the late Winfred Arter Wright and Ruth (Strunk) Wright. In addition to her parents, Brenda is preceded in death by an infant sister. 

Surviving family...

Jennifer Worley Hughes

Jennifer Worley Hughes

Aug 1, 2024

Jennifer Rene' Hughes age 37 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. 

She was born on March 12, 1987 in Somerset, Kentucky to Rick Worley and Janet (Thompson) Worley.  

Jennifer is preceded in death by a preterm infant son, Winston Stephens who gained his angel wings on...

James F. Fitzgerald

James F. Fitzgerald

Jul 21, 2024

James F. Fitzgerald, age 68 years, of Huntsville, Tennessee died Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.

He was born in Oneida, Tennessee on November 6, 1955 the son of the late John and Elsie (Jeffers) Fitzgerald. James had been a coal miner and worked in the sawmill and was a member of the Antioch Missionary...

David Wayne Gilreath

David Wayne Gilreath

Jul 11, 2024

David Wayne Gilreath age 62 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the Jean Waddle Care Center, Hospice of Lake Cumberland in Somerset, Kentucky. 

He was born on September 7, 1961 in Oneida, Tennessee to the late Woodrow Gilreath and Frances (Adams) Gilreath. In addition to his parents, Dave is preceded in death by...

Winston Ace Stephens

Winston Ace Stephens

Jul 5, 2024

Winston Ace Stephens, preterm infant of Aaron Stephens and Jennifer Worley Hughes, was born on July 5, 2024 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He returned to the arms of Jesus shortly after. 

Left to cherish his memory is his father, Charles Aaron Stephens; his sisters and brother, Freya Hughes, Merceigh Hughes, Iris Hughes, Axle Stephens; his grandparents, Rick...

Cassie Wilson

Cassie Wilson

Jul 3, 2024

Cassie Wilson age 88 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at the Baptist Health of Corbin. She is the widow of Raymond Melton Wilson.

The family will receive friends for visitation at the Pine Knot Funeral Home on Friday, July 5, 2024 at 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm with a graveside service to follow...

Michael Wayne Anderson

Michael Wayne Anderson

Jun 30, 2024

Michael Wayne Anderson "Mike" age 58 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at his home. 

He was born on August 22, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Kenneth Anderson and Bessie (Collett) Anderson.

Mike leaves behind two daughters, Jennifer Rae Anderson Cordell and Alexis Cheyenne Anderson; brothers, Wendell Anderson and Tim Anderson; sisters, Judy...

Bonnie J Haynes

Bonnie J Haynes

Jun 16, 2024

Bonnie J. Haynes age 87 years, 5 months, and 19 days of Indiana, formerly of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at the Millers Merry Manor in Mooresville, Indiana.

She was born December 28, 1936 in Pine Knot, Kentucky to the late John Walker Smith and Alcie (Stephens) Smith. Bonnie was a homemaker and babysit...

James "Randy" Randall Sauls

James "Randy" Randall Sauls

Jun 8, 2024

James Randall “Randy” Sauls, age 54, of Winfield, Tennessee, died Saturday, June 8, 2024.

Randy was preceded in death by his parents, James Donald Sauls and Maggie Morrow Sauls.

Randy loved fishing, guns, riding his motorcycle, his side by side, traveling with the love of his life, his fiancé Amelia Hembree, and spending time with his beloved fur babies, Laker, and Trixie....