All Obituaries

Tracey Annette Jones age 50 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Monday, April 5, 2021 at the Signature Healthcare of McCreary.  She was born January 25, 1971 in Somerset, Kentucky to Donnie Gene Jones and Mary Louise (Gilreath) Jones. Tracey is preceded in death by her mother, her maternal grandparents, Herman & Mary Jane Gilreath, and her paternal grandparents, Ed & Eva Jones. Surviving family include her father, Donnie Jones; a son, Joshua Ryan Wilson;...

Billy Ray Cox, age 67, of Pine Knot, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021, at the Tennova Health Care Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born in McCreary County on December 13, 1953, to the late Robert and Hallie (Selvidge) Cox.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Roger Cox. Surviving family include his wife of nearly 49 years, Edith Ann (Kidd) Cox whom he married April 20, 1972.  Billy and Edith had three children:  Timothy Cox (and Tonya) of Pine...

Clinton Gay gained his Heavenly Wings on Friday, March 19, 2021 in Ft. Pierce, Florida with his loving wife Fran, son Scottie, and grandson Ryland by his bedside. He was 73 years, 1 month, and 1 week old. He was born February 12, 1948 in Hyden, Kentucky to Delbert Gay and Anna Lea (Begley) Gay. In a few years, he became a big brother and protector to 3 sisters, Sandy Gay, Judy Gay Hall, and Kathee Gay. Then later in life, Cathy Taylor whom he loved like another sister. In 1965, Clinton...

Blessed & Highly Favored Glen Lee Ball age 86 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Friday, April 2, 2021 at the Saint Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky. He was born September 29, 1934 in McCreary County, Kentucky to the late Lark Ball and Mary (Hamblin) Ball. Preceding him in death are his parents, brothers, Everett Ball, Arthur Ball, Bobby Ball, and Don L. Ball, and sisters, Fay Ball, Lora Ball, and Lois Ball. On December 23, 1955 he was united in marriage to his wife,...

Allie Irene Duncan, age 75, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021, at the Rockcastle Regional Hospital.  She was born February 7, 1946, in the Mine 18 community of Stearns, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Lena Irene Stevens.  Besides her mother, she is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Billy Joe Duncan. Surviving family include a daughter, Lana Stanley (and Douglas) of Oneida, Tennessee, a son Joe Duncan (and Laura) of Revelo, Kentucky, five grandchildren: Crystle Duncan,...

Floyd Richardson age 72 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.  He was born August 23, 1948 in Alabama to the late James and Margaret Richardson. He enjoyed listening to southern rock music and playing his bass guitar. Prior to his illness, Floyd loved riding motorcycles and loved anything Harley Davidson.  In addition to his parents, Floyd is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Gail...

David Calvin Stephens age 60 of Pine Knot, Kentucky, husband of Anissa (Petty) Stephens, passed from this life on Monday, March 8, 2021 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.  He was born November 27, 1960 in Whitley City, Kentucky to the late Hobert Stephens and Allie (Phillips) Stephens. In addition to his parents, he is preceded ind eath by his brothers, Arnold Davis and Hobert Stephens.  Surviving family include his wife, Anissa (Petty) Stephens; sons, James Lanter...

Shirley Marlow age 78 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at the Signature Health and Rehab of McCreary. She was born in Hayes Creek, Kentucky to the late Elmer Litton and Emma (Myers) Litton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Winfred Marlow; brothers, Clarence, Charles, Junior, J.D., and Bobby Litton; sisters, Hazel Stephens, Linda Burchell, Ruth McCarter, and Goldie Norman. Surviving family include her sister, Sally...

Larry Lee Wood, age 64, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky. He was born August 6, 1956, to Lodia Boyatt and Lois Jeannette Wood.  He is preceded in death by his father, Lodia Boyatt, his adoptive parents: Virgil and Reba Boyatt Wood, his wife, Christina Roberts Wood, three brothers: Theo Wood, Timothy Wood, and Paul Brooks, and two sisters: Willa Jean Ferrier and Shirley Fay Young. Surviving family...

Bill Duncan age 87 of the Round Top Community of Strunk, Kentucky, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at his home. He was born June 29, 1933 in McCreary County, Kentucky to the late Travis Duncan and Pearl (Winchester) Tapley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou (Winchester) Duncan, brothers, Elbert and Delbert Miller, and sisters, Ruth Hollars, Genelle Holder, and Evelyn Grubb. Surviving family include his children, William...