Obituaries

Jan 16, 2018

Maerene Baird passed into eternal life on January 16, 2018, at her home in Pine Knot, Kentucky, with her family by her side.  She had attained the age of 83 years, five months and 29 days.

Born July 8, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Sarah (Taylor) Meadows.  Besides her parents, she is  preceded in death...

Jan 10, 2018

Lonnie Earl King, age 56, of Somerset, Kentucky, formerly of Strunk, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.

Born in Oneida, Tennessee, on July 29, 1961, he was the son of the late Everett and Mattie (Davis) King.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers: Bennie King and Gary...

Jan 2, 2018

Pearlie Lewis Ritchie, better known as “Mother” age 77 of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at her home.

She was born October 21, 1940 in Hyden, Kentucky to the late Covie and Cinda (Gross) Lewis. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, James Lewis, sisters, Justine Turner and...

Dec 29, 2017

Rev. Billy Joe Duncan age 73 of Pine Knot, Kentucky, husband of Irene (Stevens) Duncan passed from this life on Friday, December 29, 2017 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.

He was born December 25, 1944 in Norma, Tennessee to the late Harold and Hazel (Absent) Duncan. Billy was the Pastor of Dixie Freedom Baptist Church...

Dec 27, 2017

Sarah Wanda Lay, age 74, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky, on March 20, 1943, to the late Earl and Pearl (King) Ball.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Ancil Lay...

Dec 25, 2017

Arnold “Ponnie”  Creekmore, age 64, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017, at the Signature Health Care Center in Pine Knot.

Born July 26, 1953, he was the son of the late Delmus Creekmore and Laura Belle (Moore) Creekmore.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters: Margaret Marion and Carolyn Belle Creekmore.

Surviving...

Dec 22, 2017

Nola K. Stephens, age 72, mother of Scott Stephens, and special friend to Bob Thompson, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017 at her home in Stearns, Kentucky. 

She is survived by her son: Scott Stephens and wife Teresa, of Helenwood, Tennessee, a very special friend and companion: Bob Thompson, brothers: Nobel Hickman and wife Joyce, Carl Royce Hickman and wife...

Dec 16, 2017

Lowell David “Herbie” King, age 70, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017, at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

He was born in Oneida, Tennessee, on March 29, 1947, the son of the late Noble and Betty (Miller) King.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his...

Dec 6, 2017

Joanne Mary Dean, age 78, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.

She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on January 11, 1939, to the late Charles Edward and Anna Mary (Kelty) McKinney.  She is preceded in death by her parents, a son, Joseph Mitchell Dean, a brother, Frank Thomas...

Dec 3, 2017

Dec 3, 2017

Melissa Carol (Gabbard) Erwin, age 45, passed from this life on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at her home in Pine Knot, Kentucky.

Born in Somerset, Kentucky, on May 12, 1972, she was the daughter of Linda Summers Johnson.  She is preceded in death by her dad Glen Johnson.  Surviving family include her son, Darcy Phillips (fiance Tewanna Myers) of Helenwood, Tennessee,...

Dec 2, 2017

Clifford Spradlin, age 51, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017, at his home in Pine Knot, Kentucky.

Born October 7, 1966, in Tiffin, Ohio, he was the son of Eddie Arlie and Joyce (Vanover) Spradlin.  He is preceded in death by his father.

Surviving family include his wife, Stephanie (Miracle) Spradlin of Pine Knot whom he married February 23, 2007,...

Nov 28, 2017

Nov 28, 2017

Joseph W. Anderson, age 54 of Fairborn, Ohio, passed away Tuesday November 28, 2017.  A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday December 9, 2017 from 12:00 noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Belton-Stroup Funeral Home, 422 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn, Ohio.  Graveside services will be held on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the...

Nov 26, 2017

Dorothy Stephens age 92, widow of the late Thomas Melvin Stephens of Pine Knot, passed from this life on November 26, 2017 at the Signature Health Care of McCreary. 

She was born on February 8, 1925 in Taylor Ridge, Kentucky to the late Cornilius Robert and Sara Jane Taylor Perry. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...

Nov 19, 2017

Melba Lee Privett age 77 years, 1 month, and 9 days of the Meadows Grove Community, passed from this life on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at her home.

She was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky on October 10, 1940 to the late Osper and Rillie King. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Ray...

Nov 14, 2017

Pauline Murphy Cordell age 93 of Pine Knot, Kentucky, widow of Ethred Cordell, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at the Sweetwater Hospital. 

She was born on March 10, 1924 to the late Arnold and Flora (Johnson) Murphy. Pauline was a homemaker, she enjoyed caring for her family. In her younger years she enjoyed raising and caring...

Nov 8, 2017

Margaret Elizabeth Watson age 58 years. 3 months, and 4 days of Strunk, Kentucky, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at her home. In keeping of her wishes, she was cremated. 

She was born August 4, 1959 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Donald and Sharon (Ross) Broughton. Margaret was a homemaker and an animal lover. She enjoyed spending time...

Nov 8, 2017

Etta Weaver Lay age 83 of the Holly Hill Community, passed from this life on November 8, 2017 at the Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She is survived by her husband, Delmer Lay, whom she married on April 10, 1955.

She was born on January 8, 1934 in Jellico, Tennessee to the late Gilbert and Bertha (Perkins) Weaver. In addition...

Oct 31, 2017

Jack D. West age 66 of Strunk, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born on February 18, 1951 in Strunk, Kentucky to the late R.L. and Mable (King) West. Those who are awaiting to celebrate his homecoming in Heaven are his parents, a daughter, Kimberly Nicole West, a...