Obituaries

Oct 11, 2017

George Edgar Hayes, age 69, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at the Jean Waddle Care Center at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Born April 7, 1948, in Pine Knot, he was the son of the late William and Flonnie (Barnett) Hayes.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death...

Oct 9, 2017

Delmus Creekmore, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed from this life on Monday, October, 9, 2017, at his home.  He had attained the age of 95 years, 5 months and 15 days.

He was born April 24, 1922, in the Bethel Community of Pine Knot, to the late Finley and Sally (Kidd) Creekmore.  He is preceded in death by his former...

Sep 30, 2017

Carl Meadows, age 68 of Strunk, KY., passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017, at his home.

He was born February 21, 1949 in Jellico, Tennessee to Arnold and Della Musgrove Meadows.  Carl worked in the logwoods and loved all things outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. 

Survivors include his companion: Della Mae Meadows of Strunk, his son Chad Meadows and wife,...

Sep 28, 2017

Charles E. Stephens, beloved husband, father, brother, grandpa, and great-grandpa passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 28th, 2017 at the age of 80 years.

He was born On October 15, 1936 in Revelo, Kentucky to the late Norman Stephens and Cordelia (Kidd) Stephens. Charles grew up in the Pine Knot area, raised by hands that never saw...

Sep 27, 2017

Emery Frances Baird age 87 years and 28 days of Strunk, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at his home.

He was born August 30, 1930 in Creekmore, Kentucky to the late Walter Baird and Fronia (Ramsey) Baird. In addition to his parents, Emery is preceded in death by his brothers, Elmer, Estil, Leamon, and Freeman Baird; and...

Sep 23, 2017

Anna Belle Snow age 93 of Strunk, Kentucky, passed from this life on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at her home. 

She was born on July 28, 1924 in Redfield, South Dakota to the late Max Crossland and Anna (Kimble) Crossland. Her husband, Glen Morris Snow, a daughter, Ann Wooten, brothers, Emory, Robert, Herbert, Jimmy, and Harvey Crossland, sisters, Dorothy...

Sep 21, 2017

Ralph Lynn Cooper age 56 years, 8 months, and 9 days, of Frankfort, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017 in Dale, Indiana.

He was born on January 12, 1961 to the late Marion “Buddy” Cooper and Dessie (Caddell) Cooper. Ralph enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle.

In addition to his parents, Ralph is preceded in death by his...

Sep 19, 2017

Jewelene (Winchester) Lavender 92, of Indianapolis, IN. passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. 

She was born November 27, 1924 in Cooperative, McCreary County, Kentucky to Haney P. and Pearl M. (Bell) Winchester.  She married Harold K. Lavender on August 1, 1942 in McCreary County, KY., who preceded her in death on April...

Sep 13, 2017

Michael F. Bell, age 52 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died September 13, 2017 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee at the Methodist Medical Center.

He was born in Jellico, Tennessee om March 17, 1965 the son of Ernest and Rosie (Moore) Bell.  Michael had worked making dye for paints.  He was a member of the Gun Club in Ohio, and loved...

Sep 11, 2017

Autumn Lynn Soard, age 48, of Stearns, Kentucky, passed away Monday, September 11, 2017.

She was born in Whitley City, Kentucky, on May 10, 1969, to James and Katheryn (West) Soard.  She is preceded in death by her mother, two brothers: Bruce Soard and Shawn Soard, and a special nephew, Shawn Helton.

Surviving family include her father, James Soard of Stearns,...

Sep 5, 2017

Pearl Bell Bryant age 86 years, 6 months, and 15 days of Williamsburg, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at the Signature Health of McCreary County.

She was born on February 21, 1931, in Harlan, Kentucky, to the late Edd Durham and Gladys (Reynolds) Durham. Pearl was a member of the East Pine Knot Tabernacle Church. She...

Sep 4, 2017

Luther King age 95 of Pine Knot, Kentucky, father of Terry King and Fred Roger, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017 at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

In keeping of his wishes, he was cremated. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 3:00 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses (120 Cooper...

Aug 31, 2017

Woodrow Coffey, age 92 years, 9 months, and 23 days, of Stearns, Kentucky passed from this life on August 31, 2017 in Corbin, Kentucky at the Baptist Health of Corbin Hospital.

He was born in Wolf Creek, Kentucky on November 8, 1924 the son of James Perk Coffey and Clara (Correll) Coffey Phillips. In July of 1944, Woodrow joined the...

Aug 31, 2017

Michael Duncan, age 57, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, August 31, 2017, at the Jean Waddle Care Center at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY

He was born March 14, 1960, at Bunker Hill, Indiana, to Clarence Edward Duncan and Roshelle (Martin) Duncan.

His father precedes him in death.

Surviving family include his...

Aug 16, 2017

Patricia Mae Heath, age 63, of Winfield, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.

She was born in Scott County, Tennessee on January 25, 1954, the daughter of the late Chester King and Gladys Davis King.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by brothers: Donald Ray King, Gene...

Jul 31, 2017

Joanne Crabtree King age 47 of Strunk, Kentucky passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on December 20, 1969 to Larry Crabtree and Pandora “Tiny” King. Joanne was a member of the Church of the Living God. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren. In her...

Jul 28, 2017

Aubrey Cordell, Jr., age 70, passed away Friday, July 28, 2017, at his home in Strunk, Kentucky.

Born in Dean, Tennessee, on October 20, 1946, he was the son of the late James Aubrey, Sr. and  Rennie Ree (Musgrove) Cordell.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Wanda (Duncan Cordell.

Surviving family include sons, Robin Scott...

Jul 21, 2017

Phillip Larry Ross age 76 of Oneida, Tennessee, formerly of McCreary County, passed from this life on Friday, July 21, 2017 at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center.

He was born July 29, 1940 in Revelo, Kentucky to the late Gertrude Ross. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his son, Paul Ross, and Norma Ross,...

Jul 16, 2017

Bobby Wayne Duncan age 62 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at his home.

He was born December 4, 1954 in Scott County, Tennessee to the late James “Jim” and Augusta (King) Duncan. In addition to his parents, preceding him in death are his brothers, Ray, Don, Bill, and Moe Duncan, a sister,...

Jul 7, 2017

Mrs. Pauline Marie Sammons Cross, age 90 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 at her home.  Born August 11, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Harvie Lonzo and Elizabeth Strunk Sammons.  Mrs. Cross worked many years as the Manager of the Oneida High School Cafeteria; and was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church,...