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Mary Faye Jewell
Jun 15, 2023
Mary Faye Jewell age 66 of Strunk, Kentucky passed from this life on Thursday, Jne 15, 2023 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
She was born November 20, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Stanley Jewell and Opal Mae (Duncan) Taylor. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Stanley Jewell,...

Christopher Michael Dixon
Jun 13, 2023
Christopher Michael Dixon age 45 of Whitley City, Kentucky passed from this life on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at his home.
He was born March 13, 1978 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Brian Keith and Teresa (Hardman) Dixon.
His father precedes him in death.
Surviving family include his son, Zachary Dixon and granddaughter, Paisley Capps, of Greencastle, Indiana;...
Pamela Renee Garland
Jun 11, 2023
Pamela Renee Garland age 64 of Somerset, Kentucky, formerly of Pine Knot, passed from this life on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the University of Cincinnati Hospital.
She was born December 30, 1958 in Somerset, Kentucky to the late Otis Kennedy and Beatrice (Helton) Kennedy.
In addition to her parents, Pam is preceded in death by her husband,...
Jackie D. Wilson
Jun 5, 2023
Jackie "Jack" Wilson age 74 of Strunk, Kentucky passed from this life on Monday, June 5, 2023 at his home.
He was born February 14, 1949 in Strunk, Kentucky to the late Loyd Wilson and Elsie (Greene) Wilson. In addition to his parents, Jack is preceded in death by a daughter and son-in-law, Alice and Charles Rose; a granddaughter,...
William "Eddie" Edward Litton
Jun 5, 2023
William "Eddie" Edward Litton age 58 of Science Hill, Kentucky passed from this life on Monday, June 5, 2023 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
He was born June 26, 1964 in Cleveland, Ohio to Arlis "Sonny" Litton and Bonnie (Clark) Litton. Eddie was a member of the Camp Ground Baptist Church and was working as a welder for...
JOYCE DEAN NELSON
May 28, 2023
Joyce Dean (Coffey) Nelson, age 84 years, of the Rattlesnake Ridge community of Stearns, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, May 28, 2023, at the Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin, Kentucky.
She was born January 14, 1939, to the late Sterling and Ester (Dobbs) Coffey in Co-Op, Kentucky. Joyce was a homemaker who loved her family. She enjoyed...
SANDY "SANDMAN" WATSON
May 27, 2023
Sandy Wayne Watson, age 61, of Pine Knot, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida.
Born December 11, 1961, in Yakima, Washington, he was the son of the late William Alfred and Nancy Susie Watson. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Richard Watson and a sister...
Brenda Earleen Lewis
May 24, 2023
Brenda Earleen Lewis age 75 of Rockwood, Tennessee formerly of Whitley City, Kentucky passed from this life on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
She was born June 3, 1947 in Revelo, Kentucky to the late Earl Blackburn and Evelyn (Grider) Blackburn. In addition to her parents, Brenda is preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Cecil; second husband, Virgil "Pap"...
Marilyn Irene Stephens
May 20, 2023
Marilyn Irene Stephens age 79 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at her home.
She was born January 30, 1944 in Pine Knot to the late Floyd Stephens and Myrtle (Rowe) Stephens.
In addition to her parents, Marilyn is preceded in death by her husband, Darrell Kidd; a son, David Allen...
Clem Ball
May 18, 2023
Clem Ball age 71 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at the Baptist Health of Corbin.
He was born February 22, 1952 in McCreary County, Kentucky to the late George K. Ball and Edith (Lay) Ball. In addition to his parents, Clem is preceded in death by his brothers, Donald Everett, Leon,...
Donna Mae Ball
May 13, 2023
Donna Mae Ball age 57 of Parkers Lake, Kentucky passed from this life on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born September 24, 1965 in Oneida, Tennessee to the late JC Dople and Faye (Perkins) Dople. In addition to her parents, Donna is preceded in death by her husband, Doug...
James Ray Creekmore
May 13, 2023
James Ray Creekmore II, age 41, passed away at the Big South Fork Medical Center on May 13, 2023.
James was born to the late James Creekmore and Darlene (Thompson) Creekmore in Somerset, Kentucky on October 4, 1981. James loved fishing, spending time with his family, and going to the flea market.
In addition to his mother, he...
Jewell Bowling
May 13, 2023
Jewell Bowling age 76 of Stearns, Kentucky passed from this life on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the Grand Haven Nursing Home in Cynthiana, Kentucky. She was born June 26, 1946 in Marshes Siding, Kentucky to the late Roscoe Bowling and Edith (Coffey) Bowling. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandson, Jeremy Collins;...
Merrell Denny Wilson
May 11, 2023
Merrell Denny Wilson age 78 of Stearns, Kentucky passed from this life on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center.
He was born April 28, 1945 in Strunk, Kentucky to the late Murry R. Wilson and Myrtie (Spradlin) Wilson. In addition to his parents, Merrell is preceded in death by his brothers, Lloyd, Mitchell, Murvin, Murton,...
Justin Lance Garner
May 6, 2023
Justin Lance Garner age 45 of Whitley City, Kentucky passed from this life on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at his home.
He was born July 21, 1977 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Garland Garner and Janet (Smith) Garner. Justin was previously a mechanic. He loved nothing more than being with his grandbabies.
He is survived by his...
Jo Ann Smiddy
Apr 23, 2023
Jo Ann Smiddy age 83 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was born June 19, 1939 in Etowha County, Alabama to the late Louie McElhaney and Ann Lee (Countryman) McElhaney. In addition to her parents, Jo Ann is preceded in death...
Jeff Dople
Apr 17, 2023
Jeffrey Craig Dople, age 63, of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed away at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky on Monday, April 17, 2023.
Jeff was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on Wednesday, February 10, 1960 to the late JC Dople and the late Tannie Faye (Perkins) Dople. He enjoyed spending time with his family and fishing.
He...
Wilma "Polly" Lee Ridner
Apr 12, 2023
Wilma Lee Ridner, better known as Polly, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at her home in Parkers Lake, Kentucky at the age of 61.
She was born February 23, 1962 in Whitley City, Kentucky to the late Marvin Goins and Perlina (Caldwell) Goins.
In addition to her parents, Polly is preceded in death by...
ELISHA ELBERT DAUGHERTY
Apr 3, 2023
Elisha Elbert Daugherty, age 98, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023, at his home in Pine Knot, Kentucky.
Born in Strunk, Kentucky, on June 2, 1924, he was the son of the late Henry and Anna Elizabeth (Tapley) Daugherty.
Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Mattie Hamby Daugherty, two sons: Billy Ray and...
Ivan Reese Vanover
Apr 2, 2023
Ivan Reese Vanover age 19 of Whitley City, Kentucky passed from this life on Sunday, April 2, 2023 in Jellico Creek, Kentucky.
He was born in Corbin, Kentucky on December 25, 2003 to Justin Vanover and Kellie Stephens.
His father, Justin, and grandfather, Douglas Wade Vanover, precede him in death.
Surviving family include his mother and special dads, Kellie &...
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