Obituary Archives 2015

Delma D. Bell age 91 of Monticello, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015 at the Wayne County Hospital.

Funeral services were held Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Wayne Inman officiating. Burial followed in the Stearns Cemetery.

He was born December 16, 1923 in Casey County, Kentucky to Millard (MF) Bell and Sarah (Federick) Bell. Delma was a member of the East Appletree United Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and working. As a young man, Delma worked with the 3 C’s, Civilian Conservation Corps, and was stationed at Bell Farm.

Preceding him in death are his parents; brothers, Monroe Bell and Buster Bell; and sisters, Helen Lawell, Josephine Roberts, and Luella Bell.

Survivors include his wife, Betty (Hatfield) Bell of Monticello, Kentucky; son, John Howard Bell and wife, Leisha, of Independence, Kentucky; a daughter Teresa Bell, of Cincinnati, Ohio; 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mr. Delma Bell.

Rhonda Jean Baird departed from this life on Friday, December 18, 2015 at her residence in Strunk, KY, being 50 years, 2 months and 8 days old. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 10, 1965 to Jack Chambers and Joyce King.

Rhonda was a First Responder. She enjoyed fishing, taking care of children, loved the outdoors, and crocheting.

she is survived by her husband whom were married June 3, 2001 Timothy Baird of Strunk, KY, her son Devon Tyler Rose of Williamsburg, KY, one brother: Timmy Chamber, one sister: Shawnire Chambers of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Funeral Service: Monday, December 21, 2015 in the Chapel of the McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. Ronnie Petters Officiating.

Burial: Pine Knot Cemetery

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

The family ask that In lieu of flowers please make donations on the funeral.

Jacob Tyler Davis, age 25, of Eubank, Kentucky, passed from this life on Saturday, December 26, 2015.

Jacob was a cook at Captain D’s Restaurant in Somerset, a graduate of Pulaski County High School and had attended Somerset Community College. He enjoyed working, doing mechanic work and taking care of his precious mother. He was an animal advocate.

He was born on December 17, 1990, in Oneida, Tennessee, the son of Richard Stephens and Linda Susan (Strunk) Davis. He is preceded in death by his father Kirby Adams, grandparents: Jerry Dale and Mary Ellen Strunk and special cousin Jimmy Lee Strunk.

Surviving family include his parents, a brother, Richard Stephens, Jr. (and wife Tiffany) of Science Hill, Kentucky, nephews: Walker and Benjamin, Aunts and Uncles: Jerry and Lisa Strunk, Mary Warf, Diane and Kenneth Tucker, Jimmy and Carla Strunk, and Willie Myers, as well as other family and friends that will greatly miss him.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2015, in the chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. Bob Boon officiating. He was laid to rest at the Smith Cemetery at Strunk, Kentucky.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Stephen Paul Kidd, age 52, of Hebron, Kentucky went to be with his Heavenly Father on December 14, 2015, at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, Kentucky.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky, on September 3, 1963, the son of George and Rose (Stephens) Kidd.  He is preceded in death by his dear mother, Rose Kidd; and sister, Kathy.

He is survived by his father, George Kidd of Somerset; his four children Brett (Heather) Kidd of Nicholasville, Kentucky, Kristin (Daniel) Seidelman of Louisville, Tyler Kidd and Kaitlynn Kidd both of Milan, Indiana; grandson, Caleb; two sisters, Sharon (Dewane) Roberts of Loudon, Tennessee, and Janice (Jack) Waters of Somerset, and numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

Paul was a computer systems analyst having owned his own business.  He was a member of the Sulphur Springs United Baptist Church and was a single parent raising two children.  He enjoyed golfing and Kentucky Basketball and loved family get togethers.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home.  Burial will be at the Pine Knot Cemetery.

Pine Knot Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Eva Maxine Maxwell, age 80, passed away Friday December 18, 2015 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Slaven, Kentucky on October 22, 1935 to the late Rease and Emma (Phillips) Jones.

Besides her parents she preceded in death by her husband Bennie Maxwell; three brothers Raymond Jones, Lonnie Jones, and Darrell Jones; three sisters Almalee Jones, Ina Matthews, and Addie Watson; and one grandson Jeffery David Maxwell.

Eva is survived by two sons Gary David Maxwell of Stearns, and Larry Maxwell and wife Barbara of Stearns; three daughters Lois Matthews and husband Ronnie of Stearns, Audrey Waters and husband Jeff, and Jewell Vaughn and husband Bobby of Stearns; five brothers Leamon Jones, Bronnie Jones, Doyle Jones, Gary Jones, and Denzil Jones; four sisters Netty Thomas, Alline Branscum, Lena Whillington, and Linda Mullins; seven grandchildren Robbie, Debbie, Janifer, Thomas, Tonya, Brandon, and Stacey; eight great grandchildren Tyler, Johnathan, Ashlee, Courtney, Ethan, Emily, Paisley, and Ally; and one great great grandchild Kambrie.

Mrs. Maxwell was a homemaker of her own home and a member of the Stearns First Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, floral arrangements, and spending time with her family.

Funeral Services were held Monday December 21, 2015 at 2:00pm in the chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Roger Bryant officiating.  Special music was performed by Jerry Pennington.  She was laid to rest at the Phillips Cemetery.

Pine Knot Funeral home assisted the family with  funeral arrangements.

Bertis Lee Neal, age 67, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

Bert was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on October 25, 1948, to Ancil Neal and Lois Neal Stephens.  Both his parents precede him in death.

Surviving family include three daughters: Kimberly Green (husband Rodney) of Revelo, Kentucky,  Staci Foster (husband Rodrick) of Strunk, Kentucky, and Amy Koger (husband Todd) of Strunk, and a son Trent McCullough of Pine Knot.

Bert has a step father Ledford Stephens of Indiana, sister: Patricia Worley (husband Michael) of Pine Knot, a brother, Elmer Daniel Neal (wife Alice) of Pine Knot, six grandchildren: Braxton and Trevin McCullough, Reagan Kidd, and Erin Koger, Hunter and Ashley Foster.

Bert had worked in construction most of his life, having worked for D. H. Campbell, Inc.  He enjoyed antique “picking”, old cars, riding around and being outdoors.  Mostly he loved spending time with his family and friends. He treasured the time spent with his girls during his final days.

Funeral services were held at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2015, in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Dennis Baird, Bro. William Kilby and Bro. Clay Cook officiating.  He was laid to rest at the T. Chitwood Cemetery on Thursday at 11:00 a.m.

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.

Bobby L. Smith age 45 years, 2 months, and 24 days of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at his home.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Sawyer Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Dow Goodin and Bro. Wade Heath officiating. Burial followed in the Marlar Cemetery.

He was born September 28, 1970 in Somerset, Kentucky to Jerry R. Smith and Mila H. (Spradlin) Smith. He was a member of the Sawyer Missionary Baptist Church and the Eagle-Sawyer Fire Department.

Preceding him in death are his grandparents, Lummer Smith, Lawrence Smith, and Lettie Spradlin.

Survivors include his wife, Janet (Cordell) Smith; parents, Jerry and Mila Smith, all of Parkers Lake, Kentucky; a brother, Charles Smith and wife, Julie, of Stearns, Kentucky; sisters, Loretta Ridener and husband, Doug, and Teresa Smith and companion, John Higginbothan, all of Parkers Lake, Kentucky; his grandmother, Lola Smith, also of Parkers Lake, Kentucky; 3 grandchildren; a special nephew, Cory Lewis; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mr. Bobby Smith.

Claude “Toad” F. Taylor age 90 years, 7 months, and 4 days, of the Mill Creek Community in Parkers Lake, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015 at his home.

Funeral services were held Monday, December 28, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Mill Creek Methodist Church with Bro. Dow Goodin and Bro. Allen Coffey officiating. Burial followed in the Mill Creek Cemetery.

He was born May 20, 1925 in Sawyer, Kentucky to John Frank Taylor and Birley Adaline (Worley) Taylor. Claude was a member of the Mt. Pleasant United Baptist Church and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He  served in WWII from August 1943 to November 1945 and after being wounded in combat, was awarded a purple heart. He enjoyed working and providing for his family. During his working life, he worked as a logger, a farmer, a truck driver, and as a strip miner. In his spare time, Claude loved to go fishing with his family and friends.

Preceding him in death are his parents; an infant son, Jamie Claude Taylor who died February 20, 1979; sons, Stanley Jewel and Ivan Neal; brothers, Clyde Taylor and Coy Taylor; sisters, Edith Barnett, Dorothy Clark, and Pauline Ridner; a grandson, Gary Burress; and a great-granddaughter, Samantha Hawkins.

Survivors include his wife, Opal (Duncan) Taylor of Mt. Pleasant, Kentucky; sons, Jerry Taylor of the Mill Creek Community, Jeffery Taylor and wife, Cindy, of the Day Ridge Community, Jacob Taylor of Winfield, Tennessee, and Shawn Neal; daughters, Cheryl Hill of Oneida, Tennessee, Penny Kennedy and husband, Donald, of the Day Ridge Community, Joy Taylor and companion, Dave Hibbard, of Helenwood, Tennessee, Janet Martin and companion, Larry Warman, of Greenwood, Kentucky, Judy Corder of Whitley City, Kentucky, Joetta Taylor of the Day Ridge Community, Jill Gaffney also of the Day Ridge Community, Betty Jewel and Mary Jewel; brothers, Calvin “Banty” Taylor and wife, Mary Lou, of Whitley City, Kentucky, and Fred Taylor and wife, Ruth, of the Mill Creek Community; sisters, Ellen Clark of Keavey, Kentucky, and Betty Jones of London, Kentucky; 38 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and special friends, Pete and Wanda Perry; a special nephew, George Taylor; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mr. Claude Taylor.

Lawrence Tucker passed from this life into eternal rest on Saturday, December 26, 2015, at his home in Whitley City, Kentucky, with family by his side.  He was 78 years old.

Born March 14, 1937, and raised in Delta, Kentucky, he was the son of Charlie and Eliza (Morrow) Tucker. He is proceeded in death by Charlie and Eliza Tucker, his brothers, Delbert, Oscar, George, Arnold and Robert Tucker.

He is survived by three sisters Cloma Tucker of Marshes Siding, Kentucky, Zona (and Charles) Detmering, of Florida, Claire Tucker of Marshes Siding, and brother Ernest (and Gillis) Tucker of Indiana.

He married Frona Maxwell Tucker on June 30, 1956.  In this union they celebrated 59 years together and had three children: Ardenia Garland (Rick Garland) of Whitley City, Ky., Sherry Woodall (Chuck Woodall) of Somerset, Ky. , and Larry Tucker (Margaret Tucker)of Jellico, Tn. He was also survived by six grandchildren, Randy Garland (Amy Garland) of Whitley City, Ky., Aimee Reece (Stacey Reece) of Knoxville, Tn., Ashlee Woodall (Jon Stockton) of Somerset, Ky., Josh Woodall (Tiffany Woodall) of Goshen, Oh., Laura Tucker (Josh Richardson) of Independence, Ky., Larry Tucker (Sierra Tucker) of Whitley City, Ky., and 8 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews that held a special place in his heart.  The family extends a special thanks to Nona Maxwell, Amy West and Tammy and Ray Ray Smith for the help they so graciously provided.

Lawrence retired from Bob’s Speedometer Shop in Cincinnati, Oh. He enjoyed attending church, fishing, hunting, spending time with his family, watching UK basketball, Cincinnati Reds baseball, playing his guitar, singing, and gardening. He was a faithful member of Second Baptist Church in Whitley City, Ky. His passing leaves us sad and sorrowful, but his presence with his Savior gives joy everlasting.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2015, in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Rollins, Rev. Mike Cassada, and Bro. Lonzo Tucker, Jr. officiating.  Interment was at the McCreary Memorial Gardens.   .

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.

Darrell Ray Vanover, age 69, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015, at the VA Community Living Center, Lexington, Kentucky.

Darrell was born on March 20, 1946, at Parkers Lake, Kentucky, one of nine children, to Gilbert L. and Elsie Marie (Neal) Vanover.  He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Ella Mae (and Paul) Wilson and an infant sister, Shirley Dean (b/d in 1950), three infant brothers: Vernon Lee (b/d March 1948), Ronald Lee (b/d Feb. 1940), and Doyle Ray (1944)

Survivors include children: Kamron, Tyler and DeDee Vanover and one grandson, two brothers:  Dr. Gilbert L. Vanover, Jr. (and wife Ruth Ann), Donald Lee Vanover (wife Barbara deceased), and two sisters: Faye Mills (and husband Jon), and Wilma Jean Bryant (and husband Scott), and a host of friends and relatives.

Darrell had a Bachelor of Science Degree in chemistry from Cumberland College (University of the Cumberlands) and a Master’s Degree, attending University of Kentucky and Morehead State University.  He also had a Master’s Degree in Microbiology.  He loved knowledge and continued his education through various courses including computer classes.  He was a master welder and loved working with steel and metal.  He took flying lessons, and got a Pilot’s license, and purchased a Cessna plane.  He was a member of the Mill Creek Methodist Church.

Darrell was a retired owner of Qix Food & Gas Mart at Parkers Lake, Kentucky; a well-known general merchandise business in earlier years owned by his parents where they sold everything from nails, fabric, vinyl rugs, shoes and about anything needed in the home.

A Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force for four years, he was a Crew Chief on a C-130 Aircraft which flew daily/weekly missions to England, Germany, Libya, Turkey, Italy, Tunisia, Spain and Portugal.  Sgt. Vanover served in Vietnam 1967, 1968, and 1969 flying daily.  He was stationed in the Philippians for one year and also served in Germany.

While stationed at Pope Air Force Base in North Carolina, Darrell was in charge of a C-5A Aircraft, largest plane in the world at that time, doing paperwork and maintenance.  He wore a parachute and stood in the door of the plane as they dropped paratroopers, mostly Army.  His plane was one of the best and was one of the five chosen to haul the Air Force Band on tour of Europe for three months to Rome, Spain, Copenhagen and Ireland.

He worked three years in the lab at Tecumseh Products in Somerset, Kentucky.

Past Master of the Masonic Lodge in Stearns, Kentucky, where he made many contributions increasing interest in the History of the Lodge.  They started fishing tournaments for children with prizes and free food donated by local merchants with the help of Mr. Kidd.  He is a current member of the Burnside Masonic Lodge.

He was Post Commander of VFW Stearns for two years.  While Commander he started a Four Wheel Club and worked with the fiscal court on opening trails to increase interest.  McCreary Fest was also started under the VFW bringing thousands of people into the county.  The VFW had a food court at the Fest raising thousands of dollars.

Darrell was an avid fisherman, loved the outdoors and water.  He was a scuba diver making various trips to the Cayman Islands, but never realized his dream of moving to Hawaii.  He loved whitewater kayaking, making various friends and trips with the Kayak Club to Maryland, etc.  He also loved going to the Amish Country in Millersburg, Ohio, especially in the fall of the year.

He was an avid reader and loved the story of Temple Grandin, an autistic woman, author of “Thinking in Pictures,” who achieved major accomplishments.  He also loved the book “The Bluegrass Conspiracy” by Sally Denton.  He was also a Bible reader.

Darrell will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Funeral services: Thursday, December 31, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at McCreary County Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Nichols officiating.  Visitation 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.  Burial at Mill Creek Cemetery.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Boyce Dean Vaughn departed from this life at home in Monticello, KY on Sunday, December 13, 2015 having attained the age of 80 years, 11 months and 10 days. He was born in McCreary County, KY on January 3, 1935 to the late Steve and Laura (Roberts) Vaughn.

He was a Saw Mill worker and he enjoyed mowing his lawn and farming. He enjoyed anything outdoors and loved his family dearly.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife: Zella (Whitehead) Vaughn, brothers: Edgar Vaughn, and Stanley Vaughn, sisters: Imogene Daugherty, Christine Jones, and Jeweline Vaughn.

Surviving family includes: three sons; Boyce (Faye) Vaughn of Whitley City, KY,  Mack (Laura) Vaughn of Wayne Co, KY, Jason (Rosie) Vaughn of Revelo, KY, three daughters: Patricia (Herbert) McCulley of Pine Knot, KY, Rita (Darrell) Jones of Wayne Co, KY, Juanita (Roger) Clark of Smithtown, KY, brothers: Bobby Vaughn of Stearns, KY, Lester Vaughn of Monticello, KY, Ray Vaughn of Stearns, KY, Lynn Vaughn of Monticello, KY, and Finley Vaughn of Monticello, KY, sisters: Mary Coffey of Stearns, KY, Myrtle Vaughn of Stearns, KY, thirteen grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren, two great grandchildren on the way, and one great-great grandchild.

Funeral Services: were Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at the Rock Springs United Baptist Church with Bro. Robert Estell Jones and Bro. Steven Jones officiating.

Burial was at the Corder Cemetery.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Curtis William Wadsack, age 52, of Whitley City, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY.  He was born in Portland, Oregon on May 3, 1963 to  William Wadsack and Marie Lindsey.  Curtis was a member of the Crossroads Community Baptist Church and was a Chaplain for over 20 years.  He had been a water servicer for the Pontiac, Michigan Water Department.

Curtis is survived by his wife, Marlene Wadsack, his daughter, Jessical Lynn Wadsack, his parents, William Wadsack and Marie Buxton (Gary); his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles Strunk (Doris); brothers, Ray Wadsack, Cliff Wadsack, Bruce Wadsack and Tim Buxton; sisters, Leigh Anne Watters and Stacey Middleton and six nephews and four nieces.

There will be no service at this time.

Somerset Undertaking Co & Crematory.

Delma Bell age 91 of Monticello, Kentucky, husband of Betty (Hatfield) Bell, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015 at the Wayne County Hospital.

Funeral services were held Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Stearns Cemetery.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home is serving the family of  Mr. Delma Bell.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Elizabeth “Betty” Cobb Carty age 101 of Somerset, Kentucky, formerly of Whitley City, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015 in Somerset, Kentucky.

In accordance to Mrs. Carty’s wishes, she was cremated.

She was born October 29, 1914 in Gainesville, Georgia to Edwin James Cobb and Rosella (Klingensmith) Cobb. Betty was a homemaker and a Veteran of the United States Army. She served in the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) and the Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC) from February of 1943 to September 1945 during WWII. Soon after returning from the War, she met her husband, Dr. Joseph Raymond Carty, whom she married in December of 1947.

Betty belonged to many clubs and organizations such as the Stearns Woman’s Club, the McCreary County Library Board and the Woman’s Tennis Club in Frankfort, Kentucky. She taught in the McCreary County literacy program and was a social studies teacher in Kentucky Children’s Home. In past time, Betty’s hobbies included playing tennis, horseback riding, golf, swimming, and hiking. She also enjoyed taking photos of nature, playing bridge, doing needlepoint, and writing letters.

Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband, Dr. Carty; and sisters, Edwina Rose Cox, Kathleen Virginia Larmee, Kennedy Hopwood, and Ellen Cobb.

Survivors include her nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mrs. Betty Cobb Carty.

Minnie L. Jones Coffey age 94 years, 3 months, and 24 days of Stearns, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015 at her home.

Funeral services were held Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Lower Wolf Creek Baptist Church with Bro. Carl “Cubby” Clark and Bro. Larry Coffey officiating. Burial followed in the Corder Cemetery.

She was born August 16, 1921 in Wolf Creek, Kentucky to Joe Jones and Ruthie (New) Jones. Minnie was the oldest member of Lower Wolf Creek Baptist Church. She loved God and spending time at church with her family and friends. Minnie also enjoyed quilting, gardening, fishing, ginsenging, and attending family gatherings.

Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband, Henry Coffey; a son, Thurston Coffey; a daughter, Sally Ruth Oglesby; brothers, Cordis, Robert, Lewie, and Clell Jones; and sisters, Susie Roberts and Thelma Jones.

Survivors include her sons, Lowell Coffey and wife, Donna, and Joe Coffey, all of Stearns, Kentucky; daughters, Alice Coffey and husband, Curtis, of Anderson, Indiana, Doris Ross and husband, Gary, of Batavia, Ohio, and Jean Waters and husband, Steve, of Stearns, Kentucky; brothers, Brock Jones and Starling Jones, both of Stearns, Kentucky; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and 3 more on the way; a daughter-in-law, Sue Coffey of Anderson, Indiana; a son-in-law, Jim Oglesby of Greenville, Kentucky; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Our loss is Heavens gain.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mrs. Minnie Jones Coffey.

Shawn Michael Helton, age 34, of Pine Knot, Kentucky,  passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015,  at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

Born in Oneida, Tennessee, on August 27, 1981, he was the son of Tammy (Soard) and John Helton.

Surviving family include his parents, a son, Sean Ray Helton, step-children: Raven, Jackson and Keegan Helton, brothers: Jack Helton of Whitley City, Jason King of Somerset, Kentucky, Joni Helton of Pine Knot, Hailey Swain of Parkers Lake, grandparents: James and Katherine Soard, Patricia Helton (James Ray Helton deceased).

Shawn has a special niece, Peyton Helton, nephews: Josiah and Leland Helton, cousins: Cain Jones, Josh Jones, Jake Helton, Katie Lay and the Yancey girls and many other family and friends.  He also had special friends and nurses at the UK Hospital, Janice Parks and Regina Campbell.

Shawn was a member of the Whitley City Church of God. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, trapping, and four-wheeling.  He enjoyed Nascar; Jeff Gordon being his favorite driver.  He had unique talents such as making knives and cooking.  He especially enjoyed spending time with his son.  He loved children and they loved him.  Everyone loved Shawn and had several mothers that considered him as their own son.  He will be truly missed by all that knew and loved him.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at

Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Rick Wilson and eulogy by Lola Perry

Burial was at the Yancey Strunk Cemetery

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Shawn Helton with funeral services.

Wilma Laura Neal, 83, of Pine Knot, KY, died peacefully on December 10, 2015, at Morning Pointe in Lexington, KY, where she had been a resident for the last 5 months of her life.

Funeral services were  held Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Stearns First Baptist Church with Bro. Hilton Duncan officiating. Burial followed in the Bethel Cemetery.

She was born on April 30, 1932, the third child of Jeff and Reba Anderson at their home on Rock Creek in eastern McCreary County and was a proud 1950 graduate of Pine Knot High School.  She eloped and married Cecil Neal, on November 5, 1950.

Wilma learned the grocery business from her mother and grew up in the store, first on Rock Creek and then in Pine Knot where she remained working alongside her brother, Earl, at Anderson Grocery until retirement in 2003.  She cherished the customers of the store and even after retirement she often kept a watchful eye on the store from her living room picture widow just across the street.

She was a fine baker of pies and an avid photographer. She seemed to always have her camera with her wherever she went especially at reunions and church events.

She was a longtime member of Stearns First Baptist Church and joined Laurel Heights Chapter, No. 228 – Order of the Eastern Star in 1957 and became a life member in 2007.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, brothers, Earl and Glen, and sisters, Thelma, Frieda, Kathryn, and Hazel.   She is survived by her sister Betty (Robert) Lawson of Stearns and her sons, Scott (Jennifer Burchett) Neal of Lexington, KY, Dan (Linda) Neal of Cincinnati, OH.  She is also survived by four grandchildren: Sarah Neal McCurry of Columbia, TN; David Scott Neal, Jr. of Lexington, KY; Henry Preston Neal of Cincinnati, OH; and Lauren Louisa Neal of Bon Repos, Haiti.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mrs. Wilma Neal.

Macie O. Stephens, age 78 formerly of Cloverdale, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Hoosier Village, Zionsville.  She was born June 18th, 1937 in Strunk, Kentucky.  She was the daughter of Murry R. Wilson and Myrtie (Spradlin) Wilson.  She married Bobby Ray Stephens who preceded her in death December 5th, 1994.

She is survived by her son Denny R. Stephens and wife Jennifer, Zionsville.  Sisters Mittie Broach, Stearns, KY, and Milicia Kidd and husband Carl, Pine Knot, KY.  Brother, Merrell Wilson and wife Beverly, Stearns, KY.  Grandsons, Christian Stephens and wife Tricia, and Sean Kilgore.  Two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Taylin Stephens.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by her daughter Cynthia M. Stephens, and her brothers Murton Wilson, Mitchell Wilson, Murvin Wilson, Marshall Wilson, and half-brother and sister Lloyd Wilson, and Cordilla Foster.

Services will be held Saturday, December 19th, 2015 at 12:00pm, Whitaker Funeral Home, Cloverdale.  Visitation will be held from 10:00am until service time.  Burial will follow at Cloverdale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Eagle Creek Park Foundation.

Condolences may be sent to the family at: cds@whitakerfuneralhome.net.

Boyce Dean Vaughn, age 80, Widow of Zella (Whitehead) Vaughn, of the Monticello community passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at his home.

Funeral Services were conducted on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at the Rock Springs United Baptist Church. Burial followed at the Corder Cemetery.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements of Mr. Boyce Dean Vaughn.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Anna Margaret Goodan age 94 years, 2 months, and 2 days, of Somerset, Kentucky formerly of McCreary County passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at the Cumberland Nursing and Rehab in Somerset, Kentucky.

Funeral services were held Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. Roger Anderson officiating. Burial followed in the McCreary Memorial Gardens.

She was born September 29, 1921 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Floyd and Anita (Mater) Adams. Anna was a member of the First Baptist Church of Somerset. She served for 30 years as Pastor’s wife at First Baptist Church Whitley City and enjoyed reading and crocheting.

Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband, Rev. Carl William Goodan; and two brothers, Floyd Adams, Jr. and Carl Adams.

Survivors include her sons, William Timothy Goodan of Somerset, Kentucky, James Lee Goodan, Sr. and wife Norene of Whitley City, Kentucky, and Mark E. Goodan and wife, Julie of Somerset, Kentucky; a daughter of the heart, Molly Rose of Somerset, Kentucky; grandchildren, Jimmy Goodan and wife, Lisa Harris, Heather Smith, Lee Goodan, Tim Goodan, Jonathan Goodan and wife, Beth, and Eric Goodan and wife, Stevi; and great grandchildren, Victoria Smith, Cade Smith, Cooper Smith, Olivia Goodan, Eli Goodan, and Emmitt Goodan.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mrs. Anna Margaret Goodan.

Roger Dale Grundy, age 60, of Laurel, Indiana died Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at his residence.

Memorial services were held Sunday, December 6, 2015 at the Scipio United Baptist Church in Scipo, Indiana with Pastor David Smith, Jr. officiating.

Born July 18, 1955 in Oneida, Tennessee he was the youngest of 12 children born to the late Earl Edward & Golda Mae (Stephens) Grundy.  He worked for most of his life as a mechanic, and tri-axle truck driver. Roger was a member of the Scipio United Baptist Church.  In his leisure time he enjoyed restoring cars, history, reading the Bible, but most of all spending time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Bonnie Troxell, and six brothers, George Jr. Grundy, Ralph Grundy, Edd Grundy, Arvil Lee King, Arnold King, and Donald King .

Survivors include four children, Roger David Grundy, Erika Danielle Grundy, Kendra Elaine Grundy, and Skyler Louisa-Mae Grundy all of Brookville; the mother of his children, Kimberly (Smith) Grundy; four sisters, Shirley Slaven, Barb Watson, Judy Coffey, and Betty Wright; and his three grandchildren, Kyle David Grundy, Trevor Lee Grundy, and Kira Dove Kersey.

To sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsanmeyers.com

Obituary information courtesy of Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home.

Mary Ruth Stephens, age 72, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed from this life on Friday, December 4, 2015, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

Mary Ruth was born in Jellico, Tennessee, on May 2, 1943, the daughter of Simon and Jassie (Selvia) Webb.  She is preceded in death by her parents.

Surviving family include her husband Michael Brent Stephens, of Whitley City whom she married May 19, 1961, a son Michael Webb Stephens (and wife Cindy) of Shelbyville, Kentucky, daughters: Elizabeth Ubelhor  (and husband John) of Stamping Ground, Kentucky, Rebekah Terry (and husband Mark) of Stafford, Virginia and Susan Stephens of Williamsburg, Kentucky, a sister, Selvia Jean Wilson and four grandchildren: Jaesylin, and Sophie Stephens and Lauren and Matthew Terry.

She was a retired school teacher for 30 years from the McCreary County School Board having a loving compassion for teaching children.  She was a member of the Walkers Chapel Baptist Church, a board member on the McCreary County Public Library, the Basket Guild, and the Christian Care Center.  She was a Master Seamstress, volunteered for the Reading is Fundamental Program was active with the U.K. Extension Program.  Most importantly she was a pastor’s wife and was actively involved in all aspects of the church.  She loved people and was a friend to many.

Family graveside services were held on Sunday December 6, 2015, at 11:00 am at the Wright Cemetery.

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.

James T. Taylor, age 67, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

Born in Whitley City, Kentucky, on April 1, 1948, he was the son of the late Herbert and Frona (King) Taylor.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Larry David Taylor, two sisters: Sue Haygood, Maxine Stephens, brothers-in-law Bill Stephens, Larry Vanover and J.T. Weaver.

Surviving family include his wife of 33 years, Brenda (Day) Taylor of Pine Knot, a son, Michael (and Crystal) Taylor of Pine Knot, two daughters: Tonya (and Greg) Neal of Pine Knot and Rachel (and Dwight) Anderson of Stearns, three sisters: Rachel “Kitty” Vanover of Whitley City, Billie Weaver of Somerset and Betty Lou Grim of Ohio, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

James was a retired coal miner having worked at Shamrock Coal Company for many years.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting and jeep riding.

Funeral services were held Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with William Kilby officiating

Interment:  Taylor Ridge Cemetery

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

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Doris Roselee Allen, age 49, passed from this life on Saturday, November 21, 2015, at the Pioneer Community Hospital in Oneida, Tennessee.

Doris was a homemaker and member of the New Hope Baptist Church.  She loved her family as much as she enjoyed life itself.

She was born February 11, 1967, in Somerset, Kentucky, to the late Harold Joe White and Connie Mary Creekmore.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, James Creekmore, a sister, Angela Joan Lamb, and a grandson Skyler Creekmore.

Surviving family include her husband Steven Wayne Allen of Winfield, Tennessee, a daughter Becky Creekmore, grandchildren: Mary Amber Creekmore, Michael Joe Creekmore, II, and Jasamine Roseann Creekmore.  Brothers and sisters: Judy Salyer, McCreary County, Michael (and Linda) Creekmore of Williamsburg, Martha Sharon Creekmore, Indiana, and Mary Karen Jones (and Andy) of Pine Knot.   She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at the New Hope Baptist Church with Bro. Doug Sexton and Bro. Michael Creekmore officiating.  She was laid to rest at the Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Nicholasville, Kentucky.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Doris Allen with funeral arrangements.

Odell Dolan, age 72, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 01, 2015, at the McCreary Health and Rehab Center in Pine Knot, Kentucky.

He was born in Winfield, Tennessee, on April 19, 1943, the son of the late Arthu7r and Edna (Neal) Dolan.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Gene Dolan and a sister Wilma Marion.

Surviving family include three sisters: Joann Bell (husband Frank) of Eubank, Kentucky, Barbara Lunsford (husband Charles) of Whitley City, Kentucky, and Dorothy Smiddy (husband Roger) of Whitley City, Kentucky.  There are several nieces and nephews.

Odell enjoyed watching TV, fishing, traveling and doing anything outdoors.  He had been disabled but truly loved his life and his family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2015, in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Dan Ridener officiating.  She will be laid to rest at the Musgrove Cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until time for services.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Anna Margaret Goodan age 94 of Somerset, Kentucky formerly of McCreary County, widow of Rev. Carl William Goodan, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at the Cumberland Nursing and Rehab in Somerset, Kentucky.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home. Burial to follow in the McCreary Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Saturday after 11:00 am until time of services at the funeral home.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home is serving the family of  Mrs. Anna Margaret Goodan.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Barbara Jean Grant, age 79, of Georgetown, Texas passed away on October 29, 2015 with her family at her side. Ramsey Funeral Home. Funeral services were Wednesday, November 4th at First Baptist Church in Georgetown, Burial followed at Capital Park Cemetery in Pflugerville, Texas.

Barbara was the beloved daughter of John C. and Lillian (Stanley) Bell. Born on September 24, 1936 in Whitley City, KY.She married the love of her life, Jim Grant, on August 26, 1956 in Whitley City, Kentucky. They have been married for 59 years and became the proud parents of one daughter, Ginger, and one son, Michael.

After graduating from Whitley City High School, Barbara went to Cumberland College where she earned an Associate’s Degree. She then earned a Teaching Certificate and was assigned to a one-room schoolhouse, all eight grades with a potbelly stove and had to draw water from the well for the children. She faithfully taught these precious children, one of whom was 17 years old and in the 5th grade. She did this for one year while Jim was in the Air Force. They then married and returned to Laredo Air Force Base in Laredo, Texas. This was her first time to be out of Kentucky and where her first child was born. After returning to Kentucky to attend college, her husband, Jim, was transferred back to Texas where Barb continued her teaching until going to work as an Information Specialist for the Texas State Government in the General Land Office (VLB) in Austin until her retirement in 2000. She then returned to her teaching. She was a substitute teacher for GISD until five years ago when she fully retired.

Barbara had a passion for young children, teaching from kindergarten through the fourth grades. She loved life, her family and her church activities to the fullest. She was a part of a family of teachers who loved giving back to others, especially small children. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, Georgetown, singing in the alto section of the choir.

Survivors include Barbara’s husband, Jim L. Grant, of Georgetown, Texas; daughter, Ginger L. Sauber of Georgetown, Texas; son, Michael W. Grant of Cedar Park, Texas; granddaughters: Lorin M. Peters of New York City, New York and Danielle Mendoza of Kyle, Texas; grandsons: Brandon Grant of Austin, Texas and William G. Sauber of Georgetown, Texas; brother, Stuart B. Bell of Lancaster, Kentucky along with nieces, nephews and cousins too numerous to list.

Memorials may be made in Barbara’s memory to the First Baptist Church “The Engage Project”, Georgetown, Texas.

You may share a message or memory in the online memorial guestbook at www.RamseyFuneral.com.

This memorial provided by: Ramsey Funeral Home Georgetown, TX.

Felicia Michele Owens Johnson age 24 years, 7 months, and 16 days, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015 in Stearns, Kentucky.

Funeral services were held Monday, November 30, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Staley and Bro. Allen Coffey officiating. Burial followed in the Owens Family Cemetery.

She was born April 9, 1991 in Somerset, Kentucky to Etta Lynn Owens. Felicia was a member of the Green Grove Baptist Church and a 2009 graduate of McCreary Central High School. She enjoyed making crafts.

Preceding her in death is her mother, Etta Lynn Owens.

Survivors include her son, Oliver Johnson; grandparents, Silas and Wanda (Yancey) Owens; uncles, Wymon Owens and wife, Angie, and Silas Owens, Jr., and wife Kathy; great uncles and aunts, Reed Yancey, Doyle Yancey and wife, Ruby, Glenna Stanton and husband, Novin, Elva Hughes and husband, Charlie, and Bonnie Wilson; 2 favorite cousins, Wymon Jr., and Latosha Owens; cousins, Logan, Adrian, Mason, and Bryana; and special friends, Janice, Harley, and Pauline.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Ms. Felicia Johnson.

Janice Lee Kidd age 73 years, 10 months, and 8 days, of Smithtown, Kentucky passed away Friday, November 27, 2015 at the Baptist Health of Lexington.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. Earl Davis Jr., Bro. Eddie King, and Bro. Mark Sewell officiating. Burial followed in the Angel Cemetery.

She was born January 19, 1942 in Co-operative, Kentucky to Joel King and Eula (Roberts) King. Janice was a member of the White Oak Junction United Baptist Church. She enjoyed running around and spending time with her family.

Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband, Donald Lee Kidd; and a sister, Judy King.

Survivors include her son, Steven Kidd and wife, Joyce; daughters, Renee Kidd, Christi Phillips and husband, Roger, and Heather Yancey and husband, Brian, all of Smithtown, Kentucky; brothers, Noel King and wife, Ella Mae, of Revelo, Kentucky, Gayle King and wife, Florence, of Strunk, Kentucky, and Tommy King and wife, Dianne, of Beaver Dam, Kentucky; a sister, Donna Meadows, of Stearns, Kentucky; grandchildren, Travis (Tabitha) Kidd, Taylor Phillips, Joslyn Prewitt, and Trey Phillips; great-grandchildren, Ava, Sofiah, Emree, and one on the way; and a special friend whom she loved as her own daughter, Teresa Hughes Bruce.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mrs. Janice Kidd.

Etta Lynn Owens age 55 years and 5 months of Whitley City, Kentucky passed away Monday, November 23, 2015 at Pioneer Community Hospital in Oneida, Tennessee.

Funeral services were held Friday, November 27, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. John Duvall Jr. and Bro. Allen Coffey officiating. Burial followed in the Owens Family Cemetery.

She was born June 23, 1960 in Somerset, Kentucky to Silas and Wanda (Yancey) Owens. Lynn was a member of the Day Ridge United Baptist Church. She enjoyed flea marketing and visiting with friends and family..

Preceding her in death are her grandparents, Enoch and Tilda (Hughes) Owens and Edd and Cana (Vanover) Yancey; a special aunt, Hazel Vanover; a special uncle, Samuel Owens; brother Curtis Douglas Owens who passed away December 14, 1999 at the age of 32, to whom she referred to a her special little boy; husband, Roger Eads; and father-in-law, Hobert Eads.

Survivors include her parents, Silas and Wanda Owens of Whitley City, Kentucky; a daughter, Felicia Johnson, who has since passed; a grandson Oliver Johnson; brothers, Wymon Owens and wife, Angie and Silas Owens, Jr. and wife, Kathy; a very special nephew, Wymon Owens, Jr.; a stepson, Chris Greens; mother-in-law, Retha Eads; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Eads; a brother-in-law, Gary Eads; aunts and uncles, Bonnie Owens Wilson, Reed Yancey, Doyle Yancey and wife, Ruby, Glenna Stanton and husband, Novin, and Elva Hughes and husband, Charlie; a nephew, W.L. Owens; a niece, Latosha; great-nephews, Logan, Adrian, and Mason, a great-niece, Bryana Page; and lots of friends.  She loved everyone.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mrs. Lynn Owens.

Kenneth A. Pennycuff, April 10, 1930 ~ November 23, 2015.

He was born in Stearns, Kentucky, to Charlie and Grace Pennycuff. Kenny was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in the Korean War. He retired as an engineer from Western Electric. He was a long-time member and servant of Reynoldsburg Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Donna Wright; his parents; and brother, Charles.

Kenny is survived by his son Eric (Kimberly) and precious granddaughter, Halle Grace; sisters Mary Ann Tucker and Susan Pennycuff; and niece, Laura (Randy) Ward; great-nephew, Derek Ward.

Funeral services were held Friday, November 27, 2015 at 12:00 noon at the Reynoldsburg Baptist Church, 887 Rosehill Rd., Reynoldsburg. Burial followed at the Glen Rest Memorial Estate.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.cotnerfuneralhome.com

Obituary information courtesy of Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home.

Roger Rose, age 69, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Pioneer Community Hospital of Scott in Oneida, Tennessee.

Roger was born March 14, 1946, in Honey Bee, Kentucky, to the late Cye and Alma (Renfro) Rose.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers: Jimmy and Burnell Rose and an infant brother, and a sister: Norma Faye Rose.

Surviving family include his wife of 50 years, Shelby (Evans) Rose of Parkers Lake whom he married September 17, 1965, two sons: Terry (and Cathy) Rose of Whitley City and Tom Rose of Parkers Lake, and a daughter Tracey Alcorn of Oneida, Tennessee.

Surviving brothers are John “Bill” Rose (and Bev) of Antwerp, Ohio, Carness Rose (and Norma) of Parkers Lake, Randall Rose (and Mary Ann) of Parkers Lake, ans sisters: Wilma Taylor (and George) of Parkers Lake, Lena Stogsdill (and Ralph) of Burnside, Glenda Hurd of Parkers Lake, and Verna Patrick (and Jesse) of Parkers Lake.  He has six grandchildren: Toby Rose, Tyler Rose, Amber Barnett, Casey, Josh and Dakota Alcorn, and one great-granddaughter: Adeline Golden.

Roger was a self-employed heavy equipment operator and took great pleasure in working.  He liked old cars, Nascar, boating, four-wheeling and watching the wild animals coming into his back yard.

Funeral service were Saturday November 28, 2015 in the chapel of the McCreary County Funeral Home with burial followed at the Eagle Creek Cemetery in Parkers Lake.

McCreary County Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

Geneva (Wright) Shoopman Stephens, age 91, of Monticello, Kentucky, formerly of Winfield, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her loving family.

Geneva was born June 9, 1924, in Winfield, Tennessee, to Robert Dewey and Sudie (James) Wright.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Arnold Shoopman, a son, Archie Shoopman, a grandson, Wayne Shoopman, a sister, Mildred Smith, two brothers: Roy Wright and James (Buddy) Wright. In 1996, she married Lawrence Stephens, who also precedes her in death.

In 1940, she married Arnold Shoopman and to this union 11 children were born; six sons and five daughters.  The ten surviving children are:  Roger (Lois) Shoopman of Stearns, James Roy (Glenda) Shoopman of Berea, Robert (Debbie) Shoopman of Stearns, Jerry (Carolene) Shoopman of Stearns, Paul Shoopman of Loudon, Tennessee, Edna Lucille Shoopman of Monticello, Delois (Glen) Jones of Monticello, Faye (Lonnie) Jones of Stearns, Lena (Bronnie) Jones of Monticello, Kathy (Howard) Jones of Winfield.

Surviving brothers and sister are: Charles Wright of Winfield, Robert (Hazel) Wright of Pioneer, Tennessee, Mac Wright of Winfield and Anna Lee Wright of Huntsville, Tennessee.  She leaves behind 24 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and 17 great, great-grandchildren.

Geneva was a member of the Winfield Baptist Church and a loving Christian wife, mother and grandmother.  She loved sewing and made many beautiful quilts.  Flowers were her special hobby and she had many of them.  Also, she was a bluegrass gospel fan and the Primitive Quartet was her favorite group.

Funeral services:  11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. George Coffey and Bro. Rufus Hughes officiating.  Music by the East Apple Tree Church Choir

Burial:  Sherd Dobbs Cemetery, Stearns, Kentucky

McCreary County Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements

Patricia “Patty” Winchester, age 71, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015, at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky.

Patty was born January 1, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Thomas and Beulah (Strunk) Knight. She is preceded in death by her parents, her twin brother, Edward Knight, a sister, Lila Ann Rose and her grandmother who helped raise her, Ada Knight.

Surviving family include her husband Herman Winchester of Stearns, Kentucky, two sons: Wayne Lee Winchester (and Donna) of Smithtown, Kentucky and Kevin Wade Winchester (and Whitney) of Florence, Kentucky, a daughter: Cynde (Winchester) Green of Pine Knot, a sister: Thomasena Baker of Cincinnati, Ohio, and grandchildren: Dustin Wayne Winchester (and Amanda), Olivia June Winchester, Jacob Winchester Green, and Jonathan Robert Green.

She and Herman owned the furniture store at Flat Rock.  She was a retired educator from the McCreary County Schools and a member of the Lower Hickory Grove Baptist Church. She loved her church, reading her Bible, and teaching the little children.  She truly enjoyed making a warm and loving home for her children and grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday December 1, 2015 at 3:00pm in the chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Sewell officiating.  Burial was at the Lower Hickory Grove Cemetery.

Pine Knot Funeral home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.

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Doris Allen, age 49 of Winfield, wife of Steve Allen passed away Saturday.  Funeral services were Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the New Hope Baptist Church with Bro. Doug Sexton officiating.  Burial will be at the Camp Nelson National Cemetery.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Doris Allen with funeral arrangements.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Rick Baird, age 54, of Strunk, Kentucky, passed away Friday at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Rick was a loader operator for Pine Knot Lumber Company.  Working was his number one priority in life but he really enjoyed riding his side by side and being outdoors.

He was born August 1, 1961, in Jellico, Tennessee, to Leamon and Eurceline (Vahle) Baird.  He is preceded in death by his mother and a brother Scottie Baird.  Surviving family include his wife Carolyn Joyce (Angel) Baird, his father and step-mother: Leamon and Ethel Baird of Pine Knot, a brother Allen Baird of Strunk,  and two sisters: Melissa Lawson (and Robert) of Strunk, Kentucky, and Shawna Samons (and Glenn) of Whitley City.

Funeral services were held Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Sam Waldon and Bro. Willis Troxel officiating.  Burial was at the Silerville Cemetery on Monday, November 23, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted with funeral arrangements.

James Bratton age 80 years, 4 months, and 27 days, of Stearns, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at the Pioneer Community Hospital in Oneida, Tennessee.

Funeral services were held Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. Hilton Duncan and Bro. David Wightman officiating. Burial followed in the Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born June 21, 1935 in Stearns, Kentucky to Noel Bratton and Mary Jo (Bryant) Bratton. James was a member of Stearns First Baptist Church. He was a loyal Chevy fan who enjoyed watching Nascar and going to races. James also enjoyed watching sports, especially UK Basketball and the Cincinnati Reds. But above all, James was a loving husband and father that enjoyed spending time with his family.

Preceding him in death are his parents; a son, David Bratton; brothesr, Michael Bryant and Thomas Bryant; and a sister, Carla Bryant.

Survivors include his wife, Lois (Isbell) Bratton, whom he married September 16, 1954; a son, Gregory Bratton and wife, Beverly, of Lexington, Kentucky; a daughter-in-law, Tina Bratton, of Franklin, Tennessee; sisters, Joann McFarland and husband, Ray, of Melbourne, Florida, and Janie Hillard and husband, Fred, of Lexington, Kentucky; and grandchildren, Joseph Bratton and wife, Megan, and Emily Bratton.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mr. James Bratton.

Alvin E. Davis of Roseburg, Oregon went home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2015 at Rosehaven Nursing Home in Roseburg, OR.

Alvin was born November 16, 1948 in Blue Heron, KY to Ralph Hoyt and Christine (Frady) Davis.

Alvin was saved at 9 years old and was a member of Bethel United Baptist Church in Muncie, IN for fifty-eight years.

He attended Ball State University before entering the United States Army serving in Vietnam. After leaving the Army he spent most of his adult life in Roseburg, which he loved and where his mother’s family also lived.

Alvin is survived by his parents, of Muncie, IN; brother, Claude Davis and his wife, Evalyn of Old Hickory, TN; sister, Betty Perry and her husband, Jim of Sidney, OH. daughter, Lisa Rae Davis and granddaughter Jillian Rae Munoze.

Alvin loved to fish and he loved to help people, anyone and everyone. He never met a stranger and will be greatly missed by all who knew him and loved him. He is celebrating his birthday with Jesus this year.

A full military service was conducted on Friday, November 13, 2015 at Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Roseburg, OR.

Obituary Information Provided locally by Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home.

Betty Joan Hamlin, age 79, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at the Baptist Regional Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky.

Joan was an associate at WalMart for many years, having last worked in the home lines department. She had been a beautician in her earlier years.  She was a member of the South Pine Knot Church of God.  She enjoyed fishing, gardening, sewing and crafts.  She enjoyed music and playing the piano and organ.  Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and those precious great-grandchildren.

Born in Lee County, Virginia, on January 22, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Hassie (Wallen) Bledsoe.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her son Randall Wayne “Randy” Hamiln and granddaughter Traci Lyn Hamlin Adkins.  She is also preceded in death by brothers: M.D., .C., Jr., roy, Bill and Eulice Bledsoe and two sisters: Barbara Hammonds and Madge Asbury.

Surviving family include her husband Bob Hamlin of Pine Knot, whom she married February 20, 1954, daughter-in-law Lawanna Chesnut (and husband Fred) of Dothan, Alabama, two grandchildren: Michael Hamlin and Jamie Todd Hamlin (wife Tiffany), four great grandchildren: Cade, Allie, Kendall and Kolton and two that she considered grandchildren: Nina and Erica.  She has one living brother: Jack Bledsoe (wife Linda) of Kingsport, Tennessee, and one sister: Sue Helton (husband Richard) of Beavercreek, Ohio.

Funeral services were held Friday, November 20, 2015, at 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with Rev. Cyrus Byrd officiating.  Burial was at the Bledsoe Family Cemetery in Stickleysville, Virginia on Saturday, November 21, 2015, at 1:00 p.m.

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.

Daniel Ray Privett age 37 years, 6 months, and 21 days of Strunk, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at his home.

Funeral services were held Friday, November 20, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Meadows Grove Baptist Church with Bro. Johnny Perry, Bro. Tommy Tapley, and Bro. Dennis Neal officiating. Burial followed in the Jesse Privett Cemetery.

He was born April 27, 1978 in Somerset, Kentucky to Jay and Joyce (Spradlin) Privett. Daniel was a member of the Pine Knot United Baptist Church. He enjoyed being outdoors, riding four-wheelers and motorcycles, fishing, and racing RC cars. Daniel also enjoyed playing video games and spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Jesse and Grace (Stephens) Privett, Hobert and Vertie (Gregory) Spradlin; and a brother, Paul Scott Privett.

Survivors include his parents, Jay and Joyce Privett; a sister, Angela Dixon and husband, Eddie; brothers, Troy Privett and wife, Melissa, Jerry Privett and wife, Gail, Lindell Privett, Roger Privett and wife, Nena, and Daron Privett and wife, Crystal, all of Strunk, Kentucky; nieces, Kesha, Kylie, Megan, LeCresha, Misty, Cammie, Emmie, and Ashlyn; nephews, Zachary, Roger Jr., Jessie, Landon, and Graylan; great niece, Brianna; and great-nephews, Brandon, Dustin, and Gunner.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mr. Daniel Privett.

Stephen Ray Shoopman, age 54, passed away Wednesday November 18, 2015 at the Bethesda North Hospital in Ohio.

Funeral services were held Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Evans Funeral Home in Goshen, Ohio. Burial followed in the Edwardsville Cemetery.

He was born at Bergstrom Air Force Base in Austin, Texas on March 25, 1961, to Raymond and Anna Shoopman.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Donald and Hattie Shoopman of Whitley City, KY and Hurstle and Truey Stephens of Pine Knot, KY; his aunts, Shirley Shoopman Ross, June Shoopman Stephens, Norma Stephens Baxter, and Bernice Stephens Hamlin; his uncle, Tom Shoopman.

He leaves to mourn of his passing his beloved wife of 32 years, Vicki (nee Ellis) Shoopman; his daughters, Shelly (Phil) Johnson of Goshen and Stacey Ann (Doug Popp) Calloway of Butlerville; his son, Scott Michael Shoopman, National Guard, Fort Bliss, Texas; his granddaughters, Carmen, Mariah, and Bridgette Calloway; his parents, Raymond and Anna Shoopman of Stearns, KY; his sister, Sue (Jim) Warren of Goshen; his in-laws, Mike and Colleen Ellis; and his beloved pet, Colby; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.evansfuneralhome.com

Obituary information courtesy of Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home.

Geneva Shoopman Stephens, age 91, of Monticello, formerly of Winfield, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2015.  Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home.  Burial to follow at the Sherd Dobbs Cemetery.  Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.at the funeral home.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements for Geneva Stephens.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Marcus Blake Tucker, ten years old, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Marcus was born on August 20, 2005, in Oneida, Tennessee, the son of Sue Tucker and Scott Tennyson.  He is preceded in death by grandparents Ken and Carol Tucker and Cindy Tennysen.

His mother Sue Tucker of Whitley City survives as well as a brother Jeremy Stephens of Ohio and Hannah Tucker of Whitley City, his grandfather and step-grandmother Don and Jenny Tennyson of Ohio, and grandmother Christine Hanson and his birth mother Brittany Schwatrz. He has many aunts, uncles and cousins and special nieces Xadriana and Aspen.  Also, Chasity Ross and Courtney Taylor were like his sisters.

Marcus was a fourth grade student at the Whitley City Elementary School.  He was a skateboarder and enjoyed building skateboard ramps.  He liked to swim and go on motorcycle rides with his dad.  He enjoyed being outdoors and loved animals.

Sue would like to thank Brittany (Marcus’s mother) for the gift she gave her.  He loved his mother Brittany very much.

Funeral services were held Sunday, November 22, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with Stuart Shepherd officiating.  Burial was at the Whitley City Church of God Cemetery.

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted with funeral arrangements.

Roger Rose, age 69, husband of Shelby Rose of Parkers Lake passed away Tuesday November 24, 2015 at Pioneer Community Hospital of Scott in Oneida, Tennessee. Funeral service will be Saturday November 28, 2015 at 1:00pm in the chapel of the McCreary County Funeral Home with burial to follow at the Eagle Creek Cemetery in Parkers Lake. The family will receive friends on Friday November 27, 2015 from 6 til 9pm at the funeral home. McCreary County Funeral Home is assisting the family of Roger Rose with his funeral arrangements.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Etta Lynn Owens age 55 of Whitley City, Kentucky, daughter of Silas and Wanda (Yancey) Owens, passed away Monday, November 23, 2015 at the Pioneer Community Hospital in Oneida, Tennessee.

Funeral services will be held Friday, November 27, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home. Burial to follow in the Owens Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday after 11:00 am until time of services at the funeral home.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home is serving the family of  Mrs. Etta Lynn Owens.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Mike Brown, age 55 of Privett Road, Strunk, Kentucky departed this life on Monday, November 9, 2015 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center in Somerset, Kentucky. He was born on February 11, 1960 in Pine Knot, Kentucky to the late Rev. Eugene Brown and Rodie Privett Brown.  He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Cleston Brown and Charles (Butch) Brown and his wives, Linda Gail Wells Brown and June Dople Brown.  He attended Oneida Little House of Prayer.

He is survived two daughters, Ashley Nicole Wells (Travis) of Williamsburg, Kentuckty and Tosha Renee Davis (Samuel) of Emlyn, Kentucky; two step-daughters, Emily Decker of Wayne County, Kentucky and Monica Jo Wells (Wayne) of Williamsburg, Kentucky; eight grandchildren, Jazlynn Brown, Elijah Davis, Taylor Davis, Mercedes Wells, Macy Jo Wells, Miley Wells, Tyrus Pope and Brincyn Pope; two sisters, Mary Wells (Henry) and Gail Brooks of Williamsburg, Kentucky; a brother, Donnie Brown (Kathy) of Strunk, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews; and  a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.

Funeral Service were Friday, November 13, 2015 at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Travis Wells, Rev. Steve Roehrich and Rev. Roger Wells officiating. He was laid to rest in the Maple Creek Cemetery.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.croleyfuneralhome.com

Croley  Funeral  Home  of  Williamsburg,  Kentucky  in  charge  of  all  arrangements,  Jerry W. Croley and J.  Andrew Croley, Directors.

James Cecil Crabtree, age 71, husband of Mary Crabtree of the Stearns Community passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2015 at the Baptist Health of Corbin Hospital.  Mr. Crabtree’s wishes were to be cremated. Condolences maybe left for the family on our website at www.mccrearyfh.com McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements of Mr. James Crabtree.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Etta Faye Stephens Foster, age 82, of Largo, Florida, passed away August 29, 2015, at the Largo Medical Center.  She was born February 12, 1933, in Oneida, Tennessee, the daughter of Luther and Savannah (Taylor) Stephens of Strunk, Kentucky.

Faye moved to Florida in 1968 from Somerset, Kentucky.  She worked for many years as a nurse’s helper and sitter at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Florida.

She is survived by a son, Michael Ross, daughters: Pamela Ross, Kimberly Ross and Anita W. Biggs (and husband David).  A brother, Joe Lee Stephens and a sister, Charlene Strunk.  Grandchildren: Matthew Biggs, Stephen and Daniel Ross, Morgan Nickles and Desmond Mack.

Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by five brothers: Prince, Paul, Amon, Howard and Cleve, five sisters: Letha, Eva, Edith, Trannie and Nannie.

A celebration of her life was held September 2, 2015, at the Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home at Seminole, Florida.  Memorial donations may be made to Sun Coast Hospice Foundation or the American Cancer Society.

Obituary information provided as a courtesy of Pine Knot Funeral Home.

Betty Jo Anderson Fry, age 74, of Somerset, formerly of Pine Knot passed away Friday, November 13, 2015, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Betty was born in McCreary County on August 12, 1941, to the late Luke Edward and Esther Ola (Ryan) Anderson.  She is preceded in death by four sisters: Beulah Eastlick, Mildred Joan Hamm, Nellie Aletha Ogden and Tavy Helen Vogelsang and five infant brothers.

Surviving family include two daughters  Angela Corder (husband Thomas) of Somerset, Kentucky, and Sonja Fry of Saltillo, Tennessee.  She has five grandchildren: James Michael Lay (wife Alisha), Christopher Dustin Lay, Bryson Dane Fry (wife Courtney),  Natalie NaKayla Coffey (husband Kyle), and Lindsay West (husband Dustin.  There are six great-grandchildren: Dylan Harper Lay, Chloe Rae Lowe, Carter Roark, Aubrey, Ava, and Adaline West.

Betty had been a certified nurses assistant having last worked at Britthaven Nursing Home in Somerset.  She was a Hospice volunteer with Hospice of Lake Cumberland and was a part of the Senior Friends hospital staff at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.  Her favorite pastime was reading.

Funeral services were Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Pine Knot Funeral Home

Burial followed in  Anderson Cemetery, Strunk, Kentucky

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral services.

Bruce Denver Hayes, Jr. age 36 years, 7 months, and 20 days of Graysville, Tennessee passed away Monday, November 9, 2015.

Funeral services were held Friday, November 13, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. Rufus Hughes officiating. Burial followed in the Lower Hickory Grove Cemetery.

He was born March 20, 1979 in Fort Hood, Texas the son of Bruce Denver, Sr. and Dora (Lockmiller) Hayes.

Preceding him in death are his grandparents; Wendell Calhoun, Maynard Hayes, Rosie and Albert Terry, and Kenneth Lockmiller; and aunts, Betty, Lisa, and Ann Hayes.

Survivors include his parents, Bruce Sr. and Dora Hayes of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee; sons, Trevor and Trace; daughter, LeeAnn; grandmothers, Jewelene Calhoun of Revelo, Kentucky and Dorothy Lockmiller; aunts and uncles, Belinda Bowling and husband, Charlie, Roberta Davis, Susie Holloway and husband, Johnny, Anita Lockmiller, Sam Lockmiller, and wife, Jill, and Aaron Lockmiller; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mr. Bruce Hayes, Jr.

Julie Ann Jones age 40 years, 11 months, and 7 days of Stearns, Kentucky passed away Sunday, November 8, 2015 at in Whitley City, Kentucky.

Funeral services were held Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. George Allen Coffey and Bro. Tom Abbott officiating. Burial followed in the Jones Family Cemetery.

She was born December 1, 1974 in Somerset, Kentucky to Harold Jones and Molley (Godsey) Jones. Julie was a member of the Mountain View Baptist Church. She enjoyed being outdoors and taking hikes.

Survivors include her parents, Harold and Molley of Stearns, Kentucky; a sister, Tammy Lynn Stewart and husband, John, also of Stearns, Kentucky; several aunts and cousins; and two special children, Jake and Zoey Coffey who looked up to her as a mentor and role model.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Miss Julie Jones.

Vicky Lynn Patton, age 52, of Knoxville, TN, formally of McCreary County, Mother to the late

Twanna Patton,  passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at the North Tennova Hospital in Knoxville, TN. Graveside services will be conducted on Friday, November 20,2015 at 11:00 AM at the Barren Fork Cemetery. The family ask that in lieu of Flowers please make donations to the funeral expenses.  McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Donna Wright Pennycuff, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, formerly of McCreary County, passed away October 31, 2015.

She was born September 20, 1932 in Stearns, Kentucky to Dillard and Sylvania Wright.  Donna was a 53 year member of Reynoldsburg Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents and 10 brothers and sisters.

Donna is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Kenneth A Pennycuff., son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Kimberly, a granddaughter, Halle Grace, a sister, Belle Wright Murphy, and a brother Dillard Wright, Jr.

Funeral services were held at Reynoldsburg Baptist Church,  887 Rosehill Rd. Reynoldsburg, Ohio.  Burial was in Glen Rest Memorial Estate. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in Donna’s memory to Reynoldsburg Baptist Church.

Cotner Funeral Home, Reynoldsburg, Ohio handled funeral arrangements.

Obituary information provided as a courtesy of Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home.

Billy Van Stephens age 78 years, 6 months, and 26 days, of Whitley City, Kentucky passed away Friday, November 13, 2015 at his home.

Funeral services were held Monday, November 16, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. Hap Strunk and Bro. Carl Brock officiating. Burial followed in the Taylor Ridge Cemetery.

He was born April 18, 1937 in Pine Knot, Kentucky, to Leslie Stephens and Nellie (Moore) Stephens. Bill was a Deacon at the Marshes Siding Church of God and was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a devoted man to his family and his church. In past time, Bill worked as an Assistant Funeral Director for over 25 years. He enjoyed fishing, wood work, and building cabinets.

Preceding him in death are his parents; his wife, Isabell Stephens; 4 brothers, and a sister, Willa Phipps.

Survivors include his son, Billy Stephens and wife, Tina, of Knoxville, Tennessee; daughters, Sandra Lett and husband, Richard, of Whitley City, Kentucky, and Linda Lipps and husband, Sammy, of London, Kentucky; brothers, Kelly Stephens and wife, Sue, of West Virginia, and Bruce Stephens of Marshes Siding; sisters, Laura Current of Frankfort, Kentucky, Beth of Pennsylvania, and Nellie; and grandchildren, Matthew Jones and wife, Cynthia, Larissa Gilreath, Weston Gilreath, and Taylor Stephens.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Stunk Funeral Home served the family of Mr. Bill Stephens.

Jackson Carlis Lee Taylor, age 68, passed away Monday, November 9, 2015, at his home in Whitley City, Kentucky.

Carlis was born at Worley Hilltop, Kentucky, on September 1, 1947, the son of the late Evert and Mildred (Maxwell) Taylor.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Willadean King.

Surviving family include his wife Mary Evelyn (Hulsey) Taylor whom he married March 10, 2000, three daughters: Patricia Ann Taylor (husband Rick) of Columbia, South Carolina, Dawn Michelle Wills (husband Lorenza) of Sevierville, Tennessee, and Amanda Renee Payne (and Greg White) of Cumming, Georgia, a brother: Oliver Daly Taylor of McCreary County, a sister: Nora Edith Taylor also of McCreary County, grandchildren: Johnathan, Jessica, Leann, Brandon, Alexis and Cobey, and great grandchildren: Abby, Jaxon Kenneth and Patton, Larken Elaine Utley and Lorelei River Utley. He has five nieces: Louise, Nikki, Haley, Tori, and Lori and two nephews: Little Tommy King and Robert Hulsey.  He has two very special friends and sisters-in-law:  Ann Hulsey of Jasper, Georgia and Norma Jean Douglas of Chatsworth, Georgia.

He worked in the coal mines for 22 years, most of the time for Lee Coal Company.

Funeral services were Thursday, November 12, 2015

Burial followed in  Higginbotham Cemetery

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

James William VanOver III, the infant son of Alex and Tammy (Dawson) VanOver, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at his home in Stearns, Kentucky.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 1:00pm in the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. Braxton and Bro. Wayne Inman officiating.  Burial followed in the Troxell Cemetery.

He was born August 5, 2015 in Somerset, Kentucky.

Preceding him in death is his grandfather, James “Jay” VanOver.

Survivors include his mother and father; brothers, Andrew and Xavier VanOver; grandmothers, Joyce VanOver and Penny Dawson; great-grandparents, Dr. Gilbert and Ruth VanOver, Judson and Lexie Wright, and Gloria and Bobby Whitehead; uncles, Adrian James “A.J.” VanOver and Palace Dawson; aunt, Veronica Nicole Lynch and husband, Jamey; many cousins and extended family members; and special friends at Pine Knot Fire Department.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of James William VanOver III.

Thomas V. Walker, age 78, passed away Friday November 13, 2015 at his home in the Round Top Community of McCreary County.

Mr. Walker was born on September 4, 1937, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Clifford C and Emma J. (Padgett) Walker.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother: Dennis James Walker and two sisters:  Jacqueline Craft and Deloris Ann Feltner.

He is survived by his wife Beulah (West) Walker, of Strunk, Kentucky,  two sons: Thomas Glenn “Butch” Walker (wife Pam) of Oneida, Tennessee, and Thomas Ray Walker, five daughters: Tina Ball of Strunk, Regina Mohr (husband Will) of Knoxville, Tennessee, Becky Duncan (husband Gary) of Strunk, Kentucky, Sherry Slaven (and Mark) of Oneida, Tennessee, and Robin Walker of Strunk.

He has two brothers: David Wayne Walker of Cincinnati, Ohio and Clifford Gordon Walker of Stanford, Kentucky.  He has two sisters: Wanda Gail Sizemore of Chesapeake, Ohio and Vickie Lee Luckadoo of Strunk, Kentucky.

Thomas and Beulah were blessed with 12 grandchildren:  Kevin Ball (wife Jessica), Crystal Branim (husband Michael), Dana King, Frankie Taylor (wife Emily), Elizabeth Rae Walker, Beth Duncan (husband Chris), Samantha Smith (husband Daniel), Shane Slaven, Brieanna Walker, Jessica Walker, Kate Duncan and Allie Walker and 12 great grandchildren: Nichole Shipley, Sadie, Keyton and Treylon King, Rheanna Chambers, Ryan and Ava Ball, Robert and Rogan Taylor, Little Willie Webb, Zach Branim and Abigail Duncan.

Mr. Walker had been a coal miner having worked for Blue Diamond Coal Company.  He was a member of the Otter Creek United Baptist Church.  He enjoyed fishing, swimming, music and dancing, and gymnastics.  He loved watching movies and westerns.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at Pine Knot Funeral Home Chapel

Burial was at the Hill Cemetery at Strunk, Kentucky

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisting with funeral arrangements.

Daniel Ray Privett age 37 of Strunk, Kentucky, son of Jay and Joyce (Spradlin) Privett, passed away Monday, November 17, 2015 at his home.

Funeral services will be held Friday, November 20, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Meadows Grove Baptist Church. Burial to follow in the Jesse Privett Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday after 6:00 pm at the church.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home is serving the family of  Mr. Daniel Privett

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Joan (JoAnn) Hamlin, age 79, wife of Bob Hamlin of Pine Knot passed away Wednesday Nov. 18, 2015 at the Baptist Health Corbin.

Funeral service will be Friday November 21, 2015 at 8:00pm in the chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral Home with burial to follow on Saturday at 1:00pm at the Bledsoe Family Cemetery in Stickleysville, Virginia. The family will reieve friends on Friday from 6:00pm until funeral time.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Joan Hamlin with her funeral arrangements.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Willard Odell Anderson age 88 years, 2 months, and 15 days of Monticello, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at the Cumberland Nursing and Rehab Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

Graveside services were held Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Elk Springs Cemetery with Bro. Mark Sewell officiating.

He was born August 19, 1927 in Wayne County, Kentucky the second child of Virgil and Mabel (Troxell) Anderson. Willard was saved and baptized.  He became a member of the Green Ford Baptist Church and had worked in the CCC.

Preceding him in death are his parents; brothers, Dillard Anderson and Herschel Anderson; and sister, Ina Koger.

Survivors include his son, John Randall Anderson of Muncie, Indiana; brother, Paul David Anderson of Oneida, Tennessee; sisters, Anna Belle Braden and Lozetta Kuhlman both of Monticello, Kentucky; and a sister-in-law, Brenda Anderson of Monticello, Kentucky.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mr. Willard Anderson.

Anna R. Bryant, age 60, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Anna had been a teacher for the McCreary County Schools and enjoyed helping out at the flower shop and delivering flowers for Sharon’s Floral Creations.  She was a member of the Trinity Temple Church of God and loved witnessing for the Lord.  She enjoyed her family time and going shopping.

She was born on October 19, 1955, to the late Howard and Tellina (Davis) Spradlin.  She is preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Virginia Bryant.

Surviving family include her husband, Randolph “Randy” Bryant of Whitley City, a son Leon Allen Bryant (and wife Tabitha J.) of Pine Knot, a daughter Michelle Shepherd (and husband Stuart) of Pine Knot, two brothers: Hural Spradlin and Robert Spradlin, both of Strunk, Kentucky, two sisters: Sue Stephens of Columbus, Indiana and Louise Duncan of Revelo, Kentucky.  She has four grandchildren: Miranda and Kristen Bryant and Travis Burress and MaKinley Shepherd and a great grandchild, Bailey Waters.

Funeral services:  1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at Trinity Temple Church of God. Burial:  Pine Knot Cemetery.

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Howard Kenny Carson age 54 years, 5 months, and 16 days of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015 at the Baptist Health of Corbin.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. Hap Strunk and Bro. Bobby Lawrence Hill officiating.

He was born May 20, 1961 in Oneida, Tennessee to Kenard Carson and Martha (Byrd) Carson. Kenny was a member of the Pine Knot Southern Baptist. He retired from the United States Marine Corp after serving his country for over 20 years, including The Gulf War.  Kenny enjoyed travelling and taking cruises, as well as playing guitar and listening to Bluegrass music in Gatlinburg. But above all, Kenny enjoyed caring for his family and spending time with his granddaughter, Kennedy.

Preceding him in death are his grandparents, Leon and Laura Carson, John Riley and Cora Byrd.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy (Tucker) Carson, whom he married, September 1, 1984; son, Kenny Nathaniel Carson and wife, Whitney, of Whitley City, Kentucky; a daughter, Amanda Carson and Fiancé, Randy Dugger, of Pine Knot, Kentucky; his parents, Kenard and Martha Carson, of Pine Knot, Kentucky; brothers, Johnny Carson also of Pine Knot, Kentucky, and Ricky Carson and wife, Dawn, of Somerset, Kentucky; sisters, Pam Upchurch also of Somerset, Kentucky, and Sherry New and husband, Randy, of Whitley City, Kentucky; a special granddaughter, Kennedy Carson; and a large host of extended family.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mr. Kenny Carson.

Julie Ann Jones age 40 of Stearns, Kentucky, daughter of Harold and Molley (Godsey) Jones, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2015.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home. Burial to follow in the Jones Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday after 6:00 pm at the funeral home.

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home is serving the family of  Julie Jones.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Mary Catherine Powell, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.  She had attained the age of 96 years, two months and three days.

Born on August 29, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Loretta (Weltlauf) Welte.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Chester Powell, step-son, Arnold Powell, brothers: Louis Welte and James Welte, and sisters: Theresa Danehe and Frances Schwander.

Surviving family include a step-son: Rev. S. Pete Powell (wife Edith) of Muncie, Indiana, a step-daughter: Janet Lawhorn of Anna, Ohio, a brother Tom Welte of Cincinnati, Ohio, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  She is also survived by her loving church family who will truly miss her.

Ms. Powell had worked as a factory technician in Cincinnati before moving to McCreary County in 1972.  She was a member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church and served as a volunteer for the McCreary Christian Center for some 30 years.  She enjoyed reading, working puzzles, watching westerns and going shopping.  She had a cat named Kitsy that was very special to her.  Most importantly she loved her church and her church family.

Funeral services:  12:30 p.m., Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Whitley City. Interment:  Barron Fork Cemetery, Whitley City, KY

Memorial Contributions suggested to:  McCreary Christian Center, P O Box 363, Whitley City, KY 42653

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Carlis Taylor, age 68, of Whitley City, husband of Evelyn Taylor passed away Monday, November 9, at his home in Whitley City.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 12,  in the chapel of the McCreary County Funeral Home with burial to follow at the  Higginbotham Cemetery

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements for Carlis Taylor.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

James William VanOver III, the infant son of Alex and Tammy (Dawson) VanOver, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at his home.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home. Burial to follow in the Troxell Cemetery.

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home is serving the family of James William Vanover III.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Lettie Darlene Winchester, age 54,passed away Thursday November 5, 2015 at the Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky.

She was born in Scott County, Tennessee, on March 14, 1961, the daughter of Clifford and Nora (Cox) Terry.  She is preceded in death by her parents and a sister,  Ann Gail Stewart.

Surviving family include her husband James Winchester of Brodhead, Kentucky, two sons: Landon and Jordan Winchester, both of Brodhead, two daughters: Kasey Winchester Wilson of Mt. Vernon and Erika Winchester of Brodhead, a brother, Danny Terry of LaFollette, Tennessee, two sisters:  Regina Chaney of Oneida, Tennessee and Terena Davis of Knoxville, Tennessee.  She has five grandchildren.

Mrs. Winchester had worked as a cashier and factory worker for Heritage Fabric in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky.  She was a member of the New Life House of Worship in Crab Orchard, Kentucky.

Funeral services: Wednesday November 11, 2015 at 2:00pm in the chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral Home. Burial  at the Angel Cemetery

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Raelynn Mamieann Bryant Young, newborn daughter of Mackenize Bryant and Paul Young  of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Raelynn is the daughter of Paul Young and Mackenize Bryant she was born November 4, 2015 and went to Heaven also on November, 4 2015.

Funeral service was on Friday November 6, 2015 at 1:00pm in the chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral Home with the burial following in the Pine Knot Cemetery. The family received friends at 12 noon on Friday November 6, 2015 at the Pine Knot Funeral Home.

Raelynn is preceded in death by her Great Great Grandfather Arile Masongale.

Surviving family includes her father and mother; Paul Young and Mackenize Bryant, and  a brother; Payton Foster of Whitley City, Kentucky, grandparents; Estele  Bryant and Gabriella of Pine Knot, Kentucky, and Chris Perry and Joyce Young of Parkers Lake, Kentucky. Her great grandparents; Dillard and Racheal Bryant of Pine Knot, Kentucky , Tyson and Ella Masengale of Pine Knot, Kentucky and Ann Young of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, Great Great Grandmother Cordella Masengale.

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Willard Odell Anderson age 88, son of the late Virgil and Mabel (Troxell) Anderson of Monticello, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at the Cumberland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Graveside services will be held Thursday November 5, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Elk Springs Cemetery.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Willard Anderson.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Margie “Faye” Lee Crabtree departed from this life on Friday, October 30, 2015 at the Baptist Health Hospital of Corbin, KY, having attained the age 71. She was born in Pine Knot, KY on September 28, 1944, daughter of the late Herman and Flossie (Hatfield) Richmond.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her daughter: Pamela Crabtree, three brothers: Jim, Henry, and Jerry Richmond, three sisters: Louvella Richmond, Virginia Stephens, and Roberta Perkins, one grandchild: Lilyann Crabtree.

Surviving family include her loving and devoted husband, Bill Crabtree whom she was married to for 55 years, four sons: Kenneth Crabtree of Pine Knot, KY, Mike and Kim Crabtree of Stearns, KY, Jeff Crabtree of Pine Knot, KY, Mark and Jennifer Crabtree of Parkers Lake, KY, one brother: David Richmond of Oneida, TN, three sisters: Donna and Johnny Stephens of Maryville, TN, Lucille Richmond of Big Sandy,Texas, Linda Richmond of Whitey City, KY, thirteen grandchildren: Gidget Slaven, Cody Crabtree, Kendra Fogleman, Justin Wilson, Courtney Crabtree, Chelsea Erwin, Stephanie Ball, Kyle Crabtree, Katilyn Crabtree, Shelby Baird, Marcus Crabtree, Kacie Crabtree, Heaven Blanton,  seventeen great –grandchildren, and a host of other relatives.

Faye was of the Church of God Faith; she was a Homemaker who loved her family more than life itself. She enjoyed gardening, painting, sewing and animals especially birds and deer.  She was the most giving and loving person with the sweetest smile and heart of gold. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral Services: Monday, November 2, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of the McCreary County Funeral Home.

Burial: Crabtree Family Cemetery.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements for Mrs. Faye Crabtree.

Shanda Kaye Gregory, age 42, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015, at her home in Pine Knot, Kentucky.

Shanda was born in McCreary County, Kentucky, on June 18, 1973.  She is the daughter of Bill and Mary (Trammell) Gregory.

She is survived by her parents Bill and Mary Gregory of Stearns, Kentucky, a son Cody Allen Burke (and wife Mariah), three daughters: Priscilla, Shantal and Devon Shelton, two brothers: Scottie (and Sue) Gregory of Pine Knot, Schylor “Jake” (and Dixie) Gregory of Revelo, Kentucky, two sisters: Savannah Jones of Whitley City and Samantha Godsey of Stearns.  She has one granddaughter: Bridget Nevaeh Burke.

A gathering of family and friends was held Tuesday, November 3, 2015, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home for a memorial service.

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.

Lonnie Meadows, age 78, of the Sand Hill Community of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at his home.

Lonnie was born on May 14, 1937, at White Oak Junction, Kentucky, to the late Tea and Lona (Slaven) Meadows.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his step-mother Luiney Meadows, two brothers: Edward Meadows and Tea Junior Meadows, three sisters: Eileen Hamlin, Joyce Massengale, Wilma Hodge and an infant sister.

Surviving family include his wife Linda (Clark) Meadows of Whitley City, a son Danny Meadows (and wife Paula) of Pine Knot, a daughter Rita Haberly (and husband Clyde) of Whitley City, four brothers: Ernest Meadows of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, Larry Meadows (and wife Janie) of Whitley City, Enos Meadows (and wife Rose) of Strunk, Kentucky, and Roscoe Meadows (and wife Debbie), Whitley City, a sister Ina Mae Canada of Whitley City, five grandchildren: Kenneth King, Zachary Meadows, Daniel Haberly, Dawson Haberly, and Cody Haberly and a great grandson Payton King.  He also leaves behind a host of family and friends to mourn his passing.

Lonnie had been a mechanic having worked for Porter Waters for years.  He was a member of the Taylor Ridge United Baptist Church and enjoyed going to church and serving the Lord.  He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with family and friends.

The family extends a special thanks to all those that have helped during his illness.

Funeral services: Friday, October 30, 2015, at 1:00 p.m., in the chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home

Burial: Taylor Ridge Cemetery.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Mary Catherine Powell, age 96, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Monday,  at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.

Funeral services will be held at  12:30 p.m., Saturday, November 7, at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Whitley City

Visitation will be from  11:00 a.m. until time for services at the church

Burial will be at the  Barren Fork Cemetery, Whitley City, KY

Memorial Contributions suggested to:  McCreary Christian Center, P O Box 363, Whitley City, KY 42653

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements for Mary Powell.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Mr. George Clayton Ridner, age 62, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, passed from this life on Friday, October 30, 2015, in Parkers Lake.

Born in Parkers Lake, Kentucky, on January 27, 1953, he was the son of the late Earl Ridner and Elizabeth (Hicks) Ridner.  He is preceded in death by his father Earl Ridner, his mother Elizabeth Ridner, his wife Shirley (Campbell) Ridner, a son Jessie James Ridner, and a brother, James “Red” Ridner.

Surviving family include a son George Clayton Ridner, Jr. of Parkers Lake, two daughters: Wynonna Belinda Mae Ridner Rose of Parkers Lake and Gladys Marie Perry (husband Robert “Robbie”) of Parkers Lake, four brothers: Clinton “Brown” Ridner of Parkers Lake, Clifton Ridner of Wiborg, Manuel “Coo” Ridner of Parkers Lake and Doyle Ray Ridner of Parkers Lake, sisters: Gladys Dean Head of Parkers Lake, Shirley Agabright of Parkers Lake, Zonia Campbell of Whitley City, Dora Stanton of Whitley City, Mary “Mooge” Rollins of Whitley City, Terry Gale Jones of Parkers Lake, Donna Sue Ridner of Parkers Lake and Pauline Caudwell Craig of London, Kentucky.

He had seven grandchildren: Holly Strunk, Harley Rose, Rowdy Rose, Oliver Perry, Jesse Perry, Jessica Morgan and Emily Ridner, and four great-grandchildren: Daylan Smith, Hunter Strunk, Kylin Strunk and Hagen Rose.

Funeral services:  11:00 a.m. Monday, November 2, 2015, at Pleasant Knob Church in Parkers Lake, Kentucky.

Burial at  Rock Branch Cemetery at Parkers Lake.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

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Margaret Ann Cox, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at her home in Strunk, Kentucky.

Margaret was born June 1, 1944, in Pine Knot, Kentucky, to Delmus and Laura Bell (Moore) Creekmore.  Besides her mother, she is preceded in death by two sons: Bruce Lee Marion and Robin Marion.

Surviving family include her husband Edward Cox of Strunk, Kentucky, two daughters: Connie Woollard (husband Tim) of Winchester, Ohio and Melinda Neal (husband Jerry) of Pine Knot, two sons: Johnny Bruce Marion of Strunk and Rocky Marion (wife Kim) of Pine Knot, as well as a special Ann Hamby.

She has three brothers: Arnold Creekmore of Oneida, Tennessee, Ricky Creekmore and Randall Creekmore, both of Pine Knot.  She has four sisters: Lorene Stephens of Whitley City, Kentucky, Shirley Cooper of Pine Knot, Loula Bryant of Pine Knot and Barbara Lovitt of Strunk.

She was blessed with 12 grandchildren:  Larry, Joe, Summer, Bruce Lee, Joni, Justin, Whitney, Josh, Luke, Jack, Charles, Tosha, ten great grandchildren:  Emma Grace, Lily Ann, Colton, Jaelynn, Tatum, Benjamin, Adalyn, Lexie, Riley, Karlie.

Margaret had worked as a seamstress for McCreary Manufacturing.  She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church and enjoyed sewing, making quilts and gardening.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 26, 2015, at Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Herb Smith officiating

Burial was at the Bethel Cemetery

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.

Mr. Lonnie Meadows, age 78, of the Sand Hill Community of Whitley City,  passed from this life on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at his home.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 30, , at 1:00 p.m., in the chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home.  He will be laid to rest at the Taylor Ridge Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 – 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements for Lonnie Meadows.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Christina Leigh Miller, age 34, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015, at Revelo, Kentucky.

She was born in Oneida, Tennessee, on August 17, 1981, the daughter of Thomas Virgil Miller and Mary Ann Youhanic Miller.  She is preceded in death by her father, grandfathers: Calvin Miller and Paul Youhanic and grandmother Ada Barton.

Surviving family include her two children: Adreanna Rain Miller and Tyson Maddox Miller, her mother, Maryann Miller of Pine Knot, her brother Thomas Paul (and wife Mallory) Miller of Helenwood, Tennessee, a grandmother Mary Slavey of Pine Knot, and a special friend Jesse Patrick.

Funeral services were held Monday, October 26, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Daniel Ridener officiating.  She was laid to rest at the Pine Knot Cemetery.

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.

Ronnie Gary Strunk, age 59, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015 at the Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin. Kentucky.

He was born at Marshes Siding, Kentucky, on November 16, 1955, to the late Caleb and Sadie (Perry) Strunk.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers: Harold and Clayton Strunk, nephews Scotty Keith, and Randy Strunk.

Surviving family include three brothers: Wendell Strunk (and wife Phyllis) of West Chester, Ohio, Darrell Strunk (and wife Mary Lou) of Whitley City, Kentucky, Donald Strunk (and wife Myrtle) also of Whitley City, three sisters: Fontella Vanover (and husband Johnny) of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, Phyllis Price (and husband Benny) of West Chester, Ohio, and Brenda Whisman (and husband Gary) of Cincinnati, Ohio.  His longtime companion is Kaye Tucker Wilson and five children that were like his grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Jacob, Johnathan, Aaron and Emily.  His nieces and nephews are Greg, Wendell, Dereck, Misty, Doug, Dennis, Amanda, Marcus, Matthew, Kaitlin, Lori, Scotty, Beverly.

Ronnie was a self-employed carpenter and enjoyed helping people, spending time with family and working in the garden.  He enjoyed life to the fullest and making people laugh.

Funeral services: Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home.

In accordance with is wishes he was cremated

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Mollie Kathryn Taylor age 85 years, 11 months, and 10 days of Parkers Lake, Kentucky passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 at the Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Williamsburg, Kentucky.

Funeral services were held Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. Scott Williams officiating. Burial followed in the Pleasant Knob Cemetery.

She was born November 9, 1929 in Monticello, Kentucky to Epraim “John” Pierce and Flonnie (Worsham) Pierce. Mollie was a member of the Walkers Chapel Baptist Church. She was also a member of WMU and taught Sunday school for over 25 years. Mollie enjoyed going to church and studying her bible. She also enjoyed ceramics.

Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband, Glenn Clark Taylor; her son, Johnny Taylor; and her daughter, Liz Taylor.

Survivors include her granddaughters, Tyra Harp and husband, Chris, and Erin Ross; 3 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Lois Anderson; and a daughter-in-law, Stephanie Taylor.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mrs. Mollie Taylor.

Betty Tapley Thompson age 87 years and 10 days of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 at her home.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 4:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. Rick Watson officiating. Burial followed in the Pine Knot Cemetery.

She was born October 9, 1928 in Revelo, Kentucky to James Monroe Thompson and Ethel (Ball) Thompson. Betty was a member of the Pine Knot Southern Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, traveling, and was a fan of The Uptown Opry. Betty loved her family and of all her hobbies,  the one she enjoyed most was caring for her family of 5 generations.

Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband, James Tapley; her 2nd husband, Estle Thompson; a brother, John Thompson; sisters, Phyllis Ann and Jean Allen; a great-granddaughter, Randi Elaine Chitwood; and a great-great-grandson, Grant Torkelson.

Survivors include her sons, Jim Tapley and wife, Barbara, of Pine Knot, Kentucky and Scott Tapley and wife, Gwen, of Oneida, Tennessee; a daughter, Jean Stephens and husband, Jim, of Pine Knot, Kentucky; 10 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mrs. Betty Thompson.

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Margaret Ann Cox, age 71, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at her home in Strunk, Kentucky.  Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with burial to follow at the Bethel Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday evening from 6 – 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Margaret Ann Cox with funeral arrangements.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Christina Miller, age 34, of Pine Knot,  daughter of Mary Ann Miller and the  late Thomas Virgil  Miller, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015.

Funeral services will be Monday, October 26, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home.  Burial will be at the Pine Knot Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Monday from 1:00p.m. until time for services.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Christina Miller with funeral arrangements.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Samuel L. Owens, 85 of New Castle went to his eternal rest with his Lord on October 16, 2015.  Sam was born in Greenwood, KY, on April 14, 1930 the son of Enoch and Tilda (Hughes) Owens.  Sam was a retiree from Chrysler Corporation with 30 years of service.  He was a long term scoutmaster of local troop 454.  Sam enjoyed the outdoors.  In scouting, he participated in the Order of the Arrow, Fire Crafters, and took 23 excursions to Philmont Scout Range in Cimarron, New Mexico.

Sam was devoted to his family.  He is survived by his children: Steve (Susie) Owens, Stu (Julie) Owens, and Joyce Hinsey along with 5 granddaughters, Angie (Brett) Crousore, Lisa (Matt) Hill, Julie (Chad) Mann, Sherry (Ian) Sergeant, Marsha Hinsey, and one grandson, JD Owens.  There are 9 great-grandchildren:  Sam Crousore, Emily Crousore, Luke Hill, Jake Hill, Mia Hill, Aleen Mann, Nick Mann, Anita Sergeant, and Lily Sergeant.   Also left to cherish his memory are his sister, Bonnie Wilson, of Somerset, KY and Silas E. Owens, of Whitley City, KY.  Also, a special sister-in-law, Katie Wallen of New Castle, survives. Sam was a member of the McCreary County KY ATV Club.  Sam has numerous nieces and nephews who joined him in a family reunion in June at Baker Park.

Sam was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Aleen L. Owens, his parents, and 10 siblings: Bertha Owens, George E. Owens, Harvie D. Owens, Anna M. Owens, Mildred B. Owens, Armilda A. Owens, Arthur R.(Betty) Owens, Clara M.(Lonzo) Tucker, James T.(Helen) Owens, C. Geraldine (Reed) Yancey.

Services were Tuesday, October 20, at 1:00 p.m. at Macer-Hall Funeral and Cremation Services in New Castle with the Rev. Frank Wood and Rev. Danny Goddard officiating.  Burial followed in South Mound cemetery.  You may express condolences or share a memory of Sam at www.macerhall.com.

Macer-Hall funeral directors are honored to care for the Owens family.

Ruth B. Stephens age 95 years, 3 months, and 16 days of Stearns, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015 at the Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Williamsburg, Kentucky.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. Eddie King officiating. Burial followed in the Lower Hickory Grove Cemetery.

She was born July 2, 1920 in Fidelity, McCreary County, Kentucky to Walter Jones and Nannie (Horton) Jones. Ruth was the oldest living member of the First Hickory Grove Baptist Church. She joined the church at the age of 20, serving as a member for 75 years. Ruth was a homemaker and enjoyed caring for her family. She also enjoyed cooking and watching sports, especially Kentucky Wildcats basketball and the Cincinnati Reds baseball.

Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband, Orville Stephens; brothers, Harold Jones and Foist Jones; and sisters, Judy Jones, Barbara Tuck, Mary Helen Scanlon, Louene West, and Betty Ramsey.

Survivors include her sons, Jerry Stephens of Oneida, Tennessee and Tim Stephens and wife, Sherry, of Revelo, Kentucky; 5 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mrs. Ruth Stephens.

Betty Tapley Thompson age 87, widow of James Tapley and Estle Thompson, of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 at her home.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 4:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home. Burial to follow in the Pine Knot Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday after 2:00 pm at the funeral home.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Betty Tapley Thompson.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Mollie Taylor age 85, widow of Glenn Taylor of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 at the Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral services will be held Thursday October 22, 2015 at1:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home. Burial to follow in the Pleasant Knob Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday after 11:00 am until time of services at the funeral home.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Mollie Taylor.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

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Earnest “JE” Barnett born on June 6, 1977 departed this life on October 11, 2015 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital having attained the age of 38 years.

He is preceded in death by his grandparent Willis “Dick” and Alene Perry, his birth father Earnest Barnett and cousins Angie Perry, Coleman Ridener, Aubrey Stephens and Branden Runion.

He is survived by his mother and father Rose and Jerry Stephens, a son Dylan Barnett and wife Taylor and a grandchild Dylan Mason.  Numerous Brothers, Sisters, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.  He is deeply loved and will be missed by all who knew him.

Funeral Services were  conducted on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the McCreary County Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Eagle Cemetery.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements of Mr. JE Barnett Jr.

Jeremy Dan Collins departed from this life on October 9, 2015 in Pine Knot, KY. Being 25 years. He was born in Somerset KY on August 13, 1990, son of the late Danny Collins, and Tonya Collins.

Jeremy was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, and was employed at Broadening Horizions as a Residential aide. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, playing his guitar, and making people laugh and feel better by making bad situations better. He was very amusing, entertaining, and caring person to be around, he treasured spending time with his family, children, and friends. Jeremey will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Along with his father Jeremy is preceded in death by his grandmother Lois Collins and a sister Lisa Collins.

Surviving Family includes: his wife Latisha (Duncan) Collins, one son: Jaylob Wesley Dan Collins, two daughters: Jaylie Sherae Lynn Collins, and Jaycie Kay Collins, mother: Tonya Collins of Stearns, KY, father and mother in law: John and Sandy Duncan, four brothers: Shannon Kidd, Jesse Harggis, Dylan Collins, Chris Collins, four sisters: special number one sister Hannah Collins Morgan, Dana Collins, Teresa Collins, and Tammy Coffey.

Funeral Services were Monday, October 12, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Harold Rollins and Bro. Rick Cox Officiating. Burial followed at Kingtown Cemetery.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Logan Wayne King, 14 days old passed away Monday October 5, 2015 at the Kentucky Children’s Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

Graveside service were Friday October 9, 2015 at the Angel Cemetery with Bro. Bruce Dixon officiating.

Logan was born on September 21, 2015 to Bruce Wayne Jr. and Brittany (Douglas) King in Lexington, Kentucky.

Logan is preceded in death by his great grandparents Mini and Herstle Garland, Benton and Navada King, and Jack Douglas; great great grandparents Kenneth and Sofia Lawson.

Survivors include his parents Bruce Wayne Jr and Brittany King of Stearns; sister Grace Sierra King of Stearns; grandmother Vicky King of Stearns; grandfather Bruce Wayne King Sr. and step grandmother Naomi King of Spartanburg, North Carolina; grandparents Donnie Douglas and Brenda Douglas of Strunk; great grandmother Jesse Douglas of Strunk. Logan is also survived by many other family members.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Logan Wayne King with his funeral arrangements.

Thomas Virgil Miller, age 55, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away Friday October 9, 2015 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Thomas was born January 13, 1960, to Calvin S. Miller and Mary Basil (Wood) Slavey.  He is preceded in death by his father.

Surviving family include his Mother, Mary Basil Slavey of Strunk, a son Thomas Paul (and Mallory) Miller of Helenwood, Tennessee, a daughter: Christiana Miller of Pine Knot, three brothers: David Miller of Revelo, Calvin Ricky Miller of Pine Knot and William Miller of Revelo; three sisters: Rose (and Richard) Hill of Pine Knot, Sue Perry of Pine Knot and Willa Hendrickson also of Pine Knot.  He has five grandchildren: Natalya, Kaydense, Teaira, Adreanna, and Tyson.  He also leaves behind his best friend, C.J. Ball.

Thomas had worked as a supervisor at Outdoor Venture Corporation.  He enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, playing pool and being in the great outdoors.  He also enjoyed basketball.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday October 13, 2015 at 1:00pm in the chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Pine Knot Cemetery.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Thomas Miller with his funeral arrangements.

RL Musgrove, age 91, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015, at Continue Care Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky.

Funeral services were held Sunday, October 11, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Dennis Seabolt officiating with burial to follow in the Pine Knot Cemetery with Military Honors.

He was born July 9, 1924, in Crossroads, Tennessee, to the late George and Vina (Davis) Musgrove. He was united in marriage to Jewell (Wright) Musgrove on May 23, 1945.

Besides his parents, RL is preceded in death by two sons Mike Edward and Steve Ronald Musgrove; one grandson Zachary; six brothers Bob, Rosevelt, L. D., Lonnie, Bufford, and Dester Musgrove and two sisters Beatrice Ross, and Phyllis Jean King as well as two infant sisters.

Surviving include his wife Jewell Musgrove, Pine Knot; two sons, Dewayne and David Bruce Musgrove both of Pine Knot; sisters Novella Forste and Gloria Faye Neal. RL also leaves behind six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren to mourn his passing.

RL was a member of the American Legion Post 115 in Stearns. RL was of the Baptist faith, he enjoyed watching television, gospel music, being outside enjoying nature.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family with his funeral arrangements.

Twanna Jo Patton, passed away on October 8, 2015 at 35 years of age at Tonova North Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.  She was born on November 9, 1979 in Somerset, Kentucky.

Twanna graduated from McCreary Central High School and enjoyed attending Horizon Adult Health Care.  She lived in McCreary County until very recently moving with her family to Knoxville, Tennessee.

She is survived by her Mother, Vicky Patton, a brother, Danny Patton and wife Mandye all of Knoxville, Tennessee, Michael Patton and Companion Ashley Gooch, half-brother Josh Worley and half-sister, Jennifer Worley, nieces, Ashlyn Paige Patton and McKenna Jay Patton and nephews, Kaymen Don Patton and Gabriel Donald Lee Patton.  Twanna is preceded in death by her father, Donald Bryant.

Services were Tuesday, October 13, 2015 in the Chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home,

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the Arrangements of Twanna Jo Patton.

In Lieu of Flowers the family ask that you please make donations to the funeral expenses.

James Lynn Six, died at 68 years of age, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Jean Waddle Care Unit on October 9, 2015. He was born on April 16, 1947 in Cynthiana, Kentucky. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James Carlos and Alice Hayes Six, one brother: David Carlos Six, one brother-in-law: Granville B. Sayre, nephews: Allen Michael and Adrian Keith.

James (Jim) graduated from the University of Kentucky, in 1976 with a degree in accounting. He retired from the Kentucky Revenue Cabinet after 20 years of Service. He was also a member of Stearns First Baptist Church in Stearns, Kentucky.

Jim is survived by his Wife of 38 years, Anna Keith Six, a sister: Becky Sayre of Cynthiana, a sister- in- law: Rachel (Cleo) Wilson, Pauline (Bob) Sumner, brother-in-law: Clifford Keith (Linda), Nieces: Cindy (Wayne) New, Teresa (Larry) Brown, and from Cynthiana, Lisa Grubb, Cindy Shantz and Starr Smith, nephews: Dennis Keith (Carie), Noel Keith (Amie), Bobby Sumner and several great nieces and nephews

Funeral Services were conducted on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of the McCreary County Funeral Home. Burial followed at the Nevelsville Cemetery.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements of Mr. James Six.

Shirley Ann Prewitt Stephens age 73 years and 9 days of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015 at her home.

In accordance to Mrs. Stephens’ wishes, her remains were cremated.

She was born October 1, 1942 in McCreary County, Kentucky to Onel Prewitt and Mary (Taylor) Prewitt. Shirley enjoyed crocheting, quilting, and gardening.

Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband, Melvin L. Stephens; brothers, Charles “Tony” Prewitt; and sisters, Lenita Tally, and Debbie Pugh.

Survivors include her daughter, Pamela Stephens of Pine Knot, Kentucky; sons, Anthony Stephens and wife, Jandy, of Ware Shoals, South Carolina, Christopher Stephens and wife, Shella, of Hebron, Kentucky, and Robert Stephens and wife, Patricia, of Pine Knot, Kentucky; brothers, Larry Prewitt of Katy, Texas, Ernie Prewitt of Whitley City, Kentucky, Wayne Prewitt of Pine Knot, Kentucky, and Allen Prewitt of Whitley City, Kentucky; sisters, Beverly Clark of Stearns, Kentucky and Lisa Brown of Ohio; 6 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mrs. Shirley Stephens.

Mr. Rudy R. Waters, age 77, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at The Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY.

Rudy was the son of Mark and Dora Richmond Waters, along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Sandra.

He is survived by his children, Daughters: Tammy Waters, Ocala, FL,  Cassie Waters, Springdale, UT, Amanda Waters, Alington, VA.  Sons: Mark Waters, Gainsville, FL, Rudy Waters, Penscola, FL  Sisters: Markie Nevels, Jean Ross and  Becky Gregory. Brothers: Bob Waters, Ronnie Waters, Chuck Waters, Ken Waters, Tweety Waters.    Rudy is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren along with his beloved dog Abigail and 3 grand dogs.

Rudy was a Veteran of the US Airforce and an electrician with the School System.  He loved spending time with his family at Rock Creek.  Per Rudy’s wishes he was cremated and his ashes will be spread at Rock Creek.

A memorial service was held Tuesday, October 13, 2015 from 5-7 at the Heritage Hall, 27 Bridge Street in Downtown Stearns, Kentucky.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements

Mrs. Shelby Jean Newport Honeycutt, age 77 of the Buffalo Community in Oneida, TN, and formerly a longtime resident of McCreary Co., KY, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at her home.  Born August 30, 1938, she was the daughter of Arvin Hutson and Edna Newport Hutson.  Mrs. Honeycutt worked for the U.S. Envelope Co. as a printing machine operator; and was a member of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Harrison Honeycutt; and brother:  Charles Edward Hutson.

She is survived by 4 children:  Harrison Honeycutt, Jr. and wife Rita of Huntsville, Rebecca Watson of Oneida, Charles “Buddy” Honeycutt of Oneida and Tracy Hall and husband Paul of Oneida; grandchildren:  special grandson:  Hunter Hall; 2 special granddaughters:  Amanda and Angel Watson, Richard Watson, Paul Hall II, Patricia Young, Monica, Sierra, Destiny, Justin and Tyler Honeycutt; great grandchildren:  Austin “Gage” and Stephen Young, Michael and Jamie Sexton and Richard, Maliea Watson, Emily and Tenley Hall; sister:  Florence Filmore and husband Wayne of Pensacola, FL; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Funeral service wereheld on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of West-Murley Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Ellis officiating.   Burial followed in the Botts Cemetery.

You may sign Mrs. Honeycutt’s online guestbook at www.westmurleyfh.net.

West-Murley Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Shelby Jean Newport Honeycutt.

Mr. Aubry Jones, age 77, of the Rattlesnake Ridge Community in Stearns, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, October 1, 2015, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.

Mr. Jones had been a landscaper in Indiana before moving back to McCreary County.  He was a member of the Pleasant Ridge United Baptist Church.

He was born at Slavens, Kentucky, on May 11, 1938, to the late Billy and Loretta (Bybee) Jones.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters: Thelma Jones, Alma Dobbs, Osha Roberts and Elva Vaughn and five brothers:  Ervin Jones, Deford Jones, Kenneth Jones, Virgil Jones and Porter Jones.

Surviving family include his wife Eva “Sue” (Boles) Jones whom he married in 1980, and four step-sons: Michael Terry of Muncie, Indiana, Daniel Terry (wife Barbara) of Whitley City, Kentucky, Robert Terry of Muncie, and Raymond Terry (wife Beverly) of Stearns, Kentucky.  He has one surviving brother James Jones of Muncie, Indiana.  He has seven grandchildren: Karen Vankirk, Jessica Bryant, Ashley Terry, Heather Terry, Susan Green, Michael Terry, Jr. and Joseph Smithers.  He also had several great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the Pleasant Ridge United Baptist Church on Monday, October 5, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.  Officiating will be Bro. George Coffey, Bro. Tom Abbott and Bro. Stanley Tucker.  He was laid to rest at the Jones Cemetery on Junction Road.  The family received friends on Sunday after 6:00 p.m.at the church.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Logan Wayne King, age 14 days, infant son of Bruce and Brittany King of Stearns, Kentucky passed away Monday October 5, 2015 at the Kentucky Children’s Hospital in Lexington.

Graveside service will be Friday October 9, 2015 at 10:00am at the Angel Cemetery in Stearns. The family will receive friends on Thursday October 8, 2015 after 6:00pm at the funeral home.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Logan Wayne King with his funeral arrangements.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Ancil Lovett, age 89, Blue Ash, Ohio, formerly of Pine Knot, Kentucky, departed this life on August 25, 2015 at his home in Blue Ash, after a long period of illness.

Military services were held in his honor at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home in Blue Ash.

Ancil’s youngest grand daughter, Jennifer Ramirez, gave a wonderful speech of how her Grandfather had affected her life.

The clergy was Rev. Glenn Davidson. The special singers were Gary Sutton, Jane Zuglar and Becki Harmon.

Special music was provided by Ellen Murphy, playing her cello and the bagpiper playing “Amazing Grace” both at the funeral and at the grave site.

Ancil was born December 25, 1925 to Leonard and Opal Murphy Lovett. He was united in marriage to Naomi Cordell Lovett on September 12, 1944. They had one daughter, Anna Jean Lovett Zimmerman. They would have celebrated their 71st anniversary September 12, 2015 – 71 years!

Ancil drove the Southern Belle Milk Truck in McCreary County until they moved to Blue Ash in 1956. He drove the school bus in Blue Ash and worked for Ford Co. in Sharonville. Both at the same time. Then he entered his dream world by going to Barber College.

Ancil started as a barber in Dillonvale Barber Shop were he retired after many years.

Ancil loved all kinds of sports. He was an avid pool player and avid golfer and loved golfing with his friends. When he could no longer enter sports he watched ball games with his family. He also loved to read. He loved his family and friends. He was a World War II Veteran. He loved his country and his flag. He made sure he always had a flag for his flag pole and he always wore a flag in his lapel.

Ancil was a member of Fairview Baptist Church since 1960 where he was an usher.

Preceding him in death were his parents and his brother, Charley Lovett.

He is survived by his wife, Naomi Lovett and his daughter, Anna Jean Zimmerman, two granddaughters, Karen Oravetz and Jennifer Ramirez, four great grandsons, Shane and Sam Oravetz and Joseph and Johnny Ramirez, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and many friends who will miss him.

Submitted by: Naomi Lovett

Delbert Mathews, age 92, passed away Thursday October 1, 2015 at the Beach Tree Manor, in Jellico Tennessee.

Funeral service were Monday October 5, 2015 in the chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral Home at 11:00am with Bro. Dan Ridener officiating then burial followed in the Corder Cemetery in Stearns, Kentucky. The family will receive friends on Monday from 10:00am until funeral time.

Delbert was born on September 22, 1923 to the late Elijah and Rosie (Phillips) Mathews. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his two brothers Brady and Oscar Mathews; five nephews Tommy Ray, Harold Lloyd, Donnie, Coy, and Leo Matthews; two nieces Betty Lucille and Connie Sue Mathews.

Delbert is survived by his nieces Juanita Stephens, Lucy Catrone, Carolyn Matheny, Thelma Jenkin, and Ella May Mathews.

Delbert attended Rock Springs Church with his family. Delbert enjoyed things in life such as watching television, drinking soda pop of any kind, and most of all visits from family and friends.

Pine Knot Funeral Home served the family with funeral arrangements.

Wayne Edward “Eddie” Swift, Sr. USMC left this earth on October 1, 2015, leaving behind a legacy of those who loved him dearly.

He was born July 7, 1951 in Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania to Harold K. Swift, Sr. and Alvira (Wales) Swift. Wayne loved NASCAR and working on vehicles. When he was able, he also enjoyed tinkering with things around the house, painting houses, and doing concrete work.

When Wayne’s maker called him home, he left his wife and soul mate, Cheryl, of 42 years behind along with 3 sons, Wayne Swift, Jr., Shaun Swift, and Robert Swift, two daughters, Tiffanie Martinez and Leena Swift, all of McCreary County, Kentucky. Wayne Sr. also leaves behind 4 brothers, Harold K. Swift Jr. (Sue), Leslie “Leo” Swift, Rickey Swift (MaryAnn), Daniel “Dutch” Swift (Ruth), all of Interlachen, Florida; one sister, Linda Cooper of Apopka, Florida; sisters-in-law, Brenda (Jack) Church of Apopka, Florida and Mary (John) Benjamin, of Florida; and brothers-in-law, Harvey (Christine) Greene of Astatula, Florida, and Alfred Greene of Orlando, Florida. Wayne Sr. is also survived by many nieces, nephews, 7 grandsons, 7 granddaughters, 10 great-grandchildren, along with many friends, cousins, aunts, and uncles.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Elvis Wayne Swift; mother-in-law, Edna Vinson; fathers-in-law, Alfred Dale Greene and Donald L. Vinson; as well as many aunts, uncles, paternal grandparents, maternal grandparents, cousins, and so many more loved ones.

In accordance to Mr. Swift’s wishes, his remains were cremated. A memorial gathering was held Saturday, October 3, 2015 at the family’s home in Stearns, Kentucky.

In lieu of flowers, monetary donations are appreciated and may be sent to the family by mail, c/o Tiffanie Martinez P.O. Box 14 Revelo, KY 42638.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mr. Wayne Edward Swift, Sr.

Donald L. Torstrick, 85, of Manteno and formerly of Kankakee, Illinois passed away Saturday, October 3 at his son’s home.

He was born November 28, 1929, in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of Herman E. and Eugenia (Rusterholtz) Torstrick.   He married Delores King (Frank Ruben and Zora King) on February 27, 1954 in Louisville.

Donald graduated from St. Xavier High School in Louisville and received his B.S. degree in Accounting from the University of Louisville in June 1958. He served his country from 1951-1953 as a private, stationed in France. He moved his family to Kankakee in 1965 when he joined Azzarelli Construction Company as Comptroller. Donald had a long, successful career in the road construction industry, including 13 years with Azzarelli and 22 years with Kenneth R. Hartman Inc., as General Manager. He was a lifetime 3rd degree and 4th degree Knights of Columbus and was active at various time with CCD and his churches and with the Boy Scouts. He served as an usher at St. Patrick’s Church in Kankakee for 38 years. He was an avid golfer and served as a charter board member of the Manteno Golf Club.

Survivors include his wife, of Manteno/Kankakee; a son, Paul and Marsha Torstrick, of Manteno; four daughters, Rebecca Torstrick and Jeffrey Sutter of South Bend, Ind., Jennifer Ortiz, of Kankakee, Kathleen and Wesley Howard, of Pinellas Park, Fla., and Jeannine and Blaine Martin of Jasper, Ind.;  sixteen grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; three nephews and two nieces; and many others who were honorary members of the family.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his brother and sister; and his son, Mark Torstrick.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 12:00 noon at the Wright Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, after 11:00 am at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home until time for graveside services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net and at www.clancy-gernon.com.

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Donald Torstrick.

Debra Lee Trammell, age 60, of Springboro, Ohio, passed away suddenly at her home and went to meet her Savior, Monday, September. 28, 2015.

Debbe was born January 7, 1955 in Dayton, OH to the late Jack and Magdalene (Woody) Ball. Debbe is survived by her husband of 37 years, R. Ken Trammell and their 15-year old son Siler of Springboro, God Daughter Sheri Florian of San Antonio, TX, nephews Mykel and Rusty Baird of Oneida, TN, great nephew Ruger Baird of Oneida, and great nieces Carys and Alayna Baird also of Oneida, two special “daughters” Jessica and Erin Langford,  and an extended family and friends across the country and world.

Debbe was a 1973 graduate of West Carrollton High School. Her faith and her family were the most important things in her life. She was a member of the French Broad Baptist Church in Seymour, Tennessee. Debbe touched many lives, left them all better, and brought joy and laughter to all who knew her. Debbe had an amazing life and career. She followed Ken around throughout his career and made the most of her many homes. Debbe loved to decorate her own home and was always asked for her advice by friends and family. Her artistry adorns many of the finer homes and offices in Albany, Georgia and she was featured on the cover of Southern Living Magazine and in several other magazines and articles.

A visitation immediately followed by a memorial service will be held at Tobias Funeral Home, Dayton, OH 4-6 PM Friday, Oct. 2.

An additional service was held at Pine Knot Funeral Home with Rev. William Kilby officiating, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. She was laid to rest at the T. Chitwood Cemetery.

Pine Knot Funeral Home served the family with funeral arrangements.

Leander Everett Brooks age 78 years, 1 month, and 6 days of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away at his home Friday, September 25, 2015.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. Timothy L. Corder officiating. Burial followed in the Higginbotham Cemetery.

He was born August 19, 1937 in McCreary County, Kentucky to Elige and Lucretia (Privett) Brooks. Leander enjoyed the outdoors and keeping his lawn nice.

Preceding him in death is his parents; wife, Phyllis (Schoryer) Brooks; 3 brothers; and a sister.

Survivors include his sons, Wendell Brooks and Danny Brooks and wife Sylvia, all of Sidney, Ohio a daughter, Cheryl Sue Brooks, of Russell Springs, Kentucky; 7 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mr. Leander Brooks.

Thurston Coffey age 73 years, 8 months, and 28 days of Anderson, Indiana, formerly of Stearns, Kentucky, passed away at the St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Funeral services were held Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. Carl “Cubby” Clark officiating. Burial followed in the Corder Cemetery.

He was born December 26, 1941 in Wolf Creek, Kentucky to Henry E. Coffey and Minnie (Jones) Coffey. Thurston was a member of the Lower Wolf Creek Baptist Church and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and attending family gatherings.

Preceding him in death is his father, and a sister, Sally Ruth Oglesby.

Survivors include his wife, Sue (Gibson) Coffey; son Clayton Scott Coffey, of Anderson, Indiana; his mother, Minnie Coffey of Stearns, Kentucky; brothers, Lowell Coffey and wife Donna, and Joe Coffey, all of Stearns, Kentucky; sisters, Alice Coffey and husband, Curtis, of Anderson, Indiana, Doris Ann Ross and husband, Gary, of Batavio, Ohio, and Jean Waters and husband, Steve, of Stearns, Kentucky; brother-in-law, Jim Oglesby; numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mr. Thurston Coffey.

Cate Marie Gregory, infant daughter of Abe and Jackie Gregory of Stearns, was born into eternity on Monday September 21, 2015, at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington.

A gathering of family and friends was held Saturday from 10 until 12 at Pine Knot Funeral Home. Graveside services were at 1:30pm at the Goodwater Cemetery in Somerset.

Surviving family include her parents, a brother Zander Cole Gregory, and a sister, Cori Rayne Gregory.

Paternal Grandparents, Alfred and Alisa Gregory of Stearns.

Maternal Grandparents, Greg and Jeanetta Burdine of Pine Knot.

Great Grandparents, are Charlotte and Stanley Sears, Somerset. Larry and Irene Burdine Glover, Somerset, as well as a great grandmother, Clara Koger of Stearns.

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted the family of Cate Marie Gregory in her funeral arrangements.

Eugenia Kay McConnell, age 55, passed away Monday September 21, 2015 at the Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky.

Funeral service were Thursday September 24, 2015 at 2:00pm in the chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Frances King officiating with burial to follow in the Pleasant Run Cemetery.

Eugenia was born on September 14, 1960 to the late Eugene Douglas Newman and Kathryn Bryant Raike. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by a son Jon Earl Dennis.

Survivors include her husband Mark McConnell of Strunk, Kentucky; two sons Scott Newman of Whitley City and Brandon McConnell of Strunk; two daughters Aimee Dennis and Stephanie McConnell both of Stearns; four brothers Mike Newman of Whitley City, Kevin Raike of Lakeland, Florida, Jimmie Raike of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Paul Newman; four sisters Melissia Raike, Mindy Lay, Jeanne Jackson and Nanita Ramsey. Also she is survived by 2 grandchildren  Riley Newman, Isabella Newman and one on the way and her name is gonna be Emree McConnell.

Eugenia was a homemaker and enjoyed traveling, amusement parks, and really loved cooking.

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted the family in her funeral arrangements.

Michelle Rayna Napier departed from this life on September 24, 2015 at her residences in Somerset, KY being 48 years, 30 days, and 1 month old. She was born in Monticello, KY on July 25, 1967 daughter of Athaleen (Burke) and Lawrence West.

Along with her parents she is survived by her husband: Merlin Napier, her son: Jared Anderson, of Somerset, KY, two brothers: Lawrence West, Adam “Dana” West of Whitley City, KY, and Special Nephew: Ryan West.

Michelle was a loving and caring wife and mother, whom will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was of the Baptist faith, and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, hiking, fishing, and she loved to help everyone in any way she could.  She served In the US Navy for seven years and attained many achievements; National Defense Service Metal, Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Good Conduct Medal and Navy and Marie Corps Achievement Medal.

In accordance with her wishes her remains were cremated.  The family received friends at the Camp Nelson Cemetery in Lexington, KY on Monday, September 28, 2015 at 11:00 am for Graveside Services with Military Honors provided by the US NAVY.  McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Cora Lee (Perkins) Perry, age 76, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky passed away Tuesday September 22, 2015 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.

Funeral Services were held Friday September 25, 2015 in the chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Dan Ridener officiating.  Burial was at the Higginbotham Cemetery in the Beulah Heights Community.

Cora was born on September 17, 1939 to the Late Henry and Maude (Vanover) Perkins in Parkers Lake. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Leslie Perry; two sons Leslie E. and Lawrence Perry; a daughter Elsie (Perry) Taylor; seven brothers Charlie, Ross, Henry, Ernest, Floyd, Wesley, and Brent Perkins; nine sisters Elsie Ridener, Lucy Barnett, Lizzie Renfro, Alison Perkins, Nannie Perkins, Aminee Vanover, Wilma Dean Perkins, Irene Loy, and Dora Raines; a grandson Arnold Taylor; two great grandchildren Patrick Taylor and Faith Jones.

Survivors include her four daughter Glenna Watson and husband Sherman of Whitley City, Sandra Messer and husband Elmer of Parkers Lake, Mary Hollis and husband Allen of Whitley City, and Wilma Jones of Williamsburg, two brothers: Lewis Perkins and Gilbert Perkins, three sisters: Doris Rickett, Lana Perry, and Peggy Little, and a son-in-law Arnold Taylor. Cora Lee is was also blessed with fifteen grandchildren; fifty-five great grandchildren, and twenty-five great great-grandchildren.

Cora was a member of the Pleasant Knob United Baptist Church, and was a home maker and enjoyed her family.

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.

James Daniel “Danny” Staffey, Sr. was born in Oneida, Tennessee on December 11, 1948 and passed away at his home in Williamstown, Kentucky on September 23, 2015 at the age of 66.  He was the son of the late Emmitt and Maxine Claudia Carter Staffey.

Funeral services were held Monday, September 28, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Elliston-Stanley Funeral Home in Williamstown, Kentucky. Burial to follow in the Kentucky Veteran’s Cemetery.

On September 24, 1971, Danny was united in marriage with the former Sandra Diane Roy.  From this union two children were born: James Daniel Staffey, Jr. of Cincinnati, Ohio and Tricia Renee Johnson of Florence.  In addition to his loving wife and children, Danny is survived by two grandsons: Kyle Staffey and Jacob Johnson; one brother: Don Staffey of Stearns, Kentucky; three sisters: Jann Hull of Indianapolis, Indiana, Maxine Miller of Whitley City, Kentucky and Barbara Quenu of Knoxville, Tennessee.

A brother, William Jackson Staffey and a sister, Kay Lynn Staffey both preceded him in death.

Mr. Staffey was a Signal Maintainer for the Southern Railway which later became the Norfolk Southern Railroad for over 38 years.  He retired in 2009.  He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served his country in Vietnam during the Vietnam War.  He was an active member of the American Legion Post in Williamstown where he served as Commander.

Contributions may be made to the Hope Lodge in Lexington, KY or the Grant County Relay for Life in Mr. Staffey’s memory.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.stanleyfuneralhomes.com

Obituary information courtesy of Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home.

James Gilson Strunk, 87 went home to be with the Lord September 23rd 2015. Born March 20th 1928 to William H. Strunk and Elzadie Davis Strunk both of Whitley City, KY. On November 2, 1950 he married Phyllis P. Carter of Whitley City, KY.

He is survived by his children James G. Jr. (Diane) Strunk and Janine Strunk (Tim) Elmore all of Sidney. Preceding in death is one daughter Lynda L. Strunk (Bob) Hume. James has four grandchildren, Mark J. Strunk of Piqua, Bethany G. Elmore (Thomas) Kimbler, Jordan R. Elmore and Joshua D. Elmore all of Sidney. Four great grandchildren; Destiny, Xavier, Melody Strunk all of Piqua, and Jackson T. Kimbler of Sidney.

He is survived by siblings Emily (Preston)Tucker, Mary Perry, Morris (Becky) Strunk, Darrell Strunk, Tommy (Ellie) Strunk all of Sidney. Lawrence (Oramae) Strunk of Cleves, OH. Preceding in death are Dewey (Joyce) Strunk, Annabelle Strunk, Paul Strunk, Arnold Strunk, Bernard Strunk, Truie (Melvin) Blevins, Grace (Ed) Bryant, Laura (Munley) Jones, and Marie (Corbitt) Thompson.

James worked for Gartland & Halzwell for many years and attended Northtowne Church of God in Sidney, OH. He loved bluegrass music, taking long walks, his family, and spending precious time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be tremendously missed.

Funeral services were held Monday September 28th 2015 at 10am at Adams Funeral Home (1401 Fair Rd Sidney. OH) with Pastor Tim Bartee officiating. Burial followed in Shelby Memorial Gardens.

In Lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Northtowne Church of God.

Obituary courtesy of McCreary County Funeral Home.

Debra Lee Trammell, age 60, of Springboro, Ohio wife of Kenny Trammell passed away Monday September 28, 2015 at her home.

Funeral service will be on Sunday October 4, 2015 at 2:00pm in the chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral Home with burial to follow in the T. Chitwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 12:00noon until funeral time at the funeral home.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Debra Lee Trammell with her funeral arrangements.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

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Jeffrey Layne Anderson age 56 years, 10 months, and 1 day of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of McCreary County, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the McCreary Memorial Gardens.

He was born November 14, 1958 to James H. Anderson and Frances (Chitwood) Anderson. Jeff was a member of the First Baptist Church of Whitley City, joining as a child. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving 10 years and ranked as a Petty Officer 2nd Class. While serving in the Navy, Jeff often worked as a movie extra. He appeared in the 1986 film, Heartbreak Ridge. Jeff enjoyed fishing, hunting, and flea marketing.

Preceding him in death are his parents, James Anderson and Frances Anderson Murphy, and his wife, Dianna Anderson.

Survivors include his brother, Barry Anderson and companion, Velia Worley, of Pine Knot, Kentucky; sister, Judie Sither, of Lexington, Kentucky; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Jeffrey Anderson.

James Ray Creekmore, age 58 of Somerset, formerly of McCreary County passed away on Sunday September 13, 2015 at his home.

He was born in Jellico, Tennessee on February 4, 1957, to Herman Duncan and to the late Connie Mary Creekmore.

Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his sister Angela Creekmore Lamb.

Survivors include his two sons James Creekmore of Whitley City, Kentucky and Jonathan Creekmore and wife Sarah of Somerset, Kentucky; two daughters Patricia Creekmore of Winfield, Tennessee and Shena Creekmore of Whitley City, Kentucky one brother Michael Creekmore and wife Linda of Williamsburg, Kentucky, four sisters Mary Jones and husband Andy of Pine Knot, Kentucky, Doris Allen and husband Steve of Winfield, Tennessee, Judy Salyer of Eubank, Kentucky and Martha Creekmore of Indiana. James is also survived by his five grandchildren Courtney Stephens, Christian Anderson, Jacob Creekmore, Isaac Lyons, and Logan Creekmore; and one great grandchild Conner.

Memorial services were held on Wednesday September 16, 2015 at 2:00pm at the New Hope Baptist Church.

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted the family of James Creekmore with his funeral arrangements.

Cate Marie Gregory, infant daughter of Abe and Jackie Gregory and granddaughter  of Greg and Jeanetta Burdine and Alfred and Alisa Gregorys, was born into eternity on Monday September 21, 2015.

A gathering of family and friends will be Saturday from 10 until 12 at Pine Knot Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 1:30pm at the Goodwater Cemetery in Somerset.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Cate Marie Gregory in her funeral arrangements.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

William Ray Hayes, age 74 years, 4 months, and 26 days, of Caledonia, MI, formerly of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 13, 2015.

Funeral services were held Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Goodwin officiating. Burial to follow in the T Chitwood Cemetery.

Ray served in the U.S. Army for nearly five years, and worked for F & S Carton Co. for over three decades.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Flonnie; his siblings, Homer, Bruce, Harold, Cosetta Ferguson, Ronald, Wanda, Mary Lou; and father-in-law, Richard A. Corstange.

Ray will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 37 years, Cindy Hayes; his children, Raymond and Shannon Hayes, Ramona and Paul Audi, Mike and Karen Hayes; grandchildren, Brandon, Ryan, Molly, Colton, Rebecca, Carter, and Ian; siblings, Fay Moore, Pearl and Ralph Murphy, George and Barb Hayes, Danny and Donna Hayes; mother-in-law, Maryruth Corstange; many loving nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mr. William Ray Hayes.

Eugenia Kay McConnell, age 55, wife of Mark McConnell of Strunk, Kentucky passed away Monday September 21, 2015 at the Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

Funeral service were held Thursday September 24, 2015 in the chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Pleasant Run Cemetery.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Eugenia Kay McConnel with her funeral arrangements.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Joyce Ann Murphy, age 72, of Williamsburg, Kentucky, passed away at the Continue Care Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky.

Joyce was a homemaker and member of the Meadows Grove Baptist Church.  She loved listening to gospel music, doing word puzzles, sewing, crocheting, painting gourds, gardening, fishing and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was born July 20, 1943, at Holly Hill, Kentucky, to the late Elmer and Bessie (Branham) Moore.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband James William Murphy, a son Leland Wesley “Fuzz” Murphy, a brother Luther “Doc” Moore, and a sister Sharon K. Moore.

Surviving family include six children: Luther Murphy of Pine Knot, Wanda Murphy (and Torrence Sarver) of Bowling Green, Kentucky, James Edward Murphy (and Jodi King) of Pine Knot, Darla Phillips (and Stuart) of Stearns, Stephen Allen Murphy of Pine Knot, and Melissa Gail Murphy of Pine Knot.  She was blessed with 15 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

Surviving brothers and sisters are:  Walter Elmer Moore (and Renate) of Germany, Cecil Moore (and Stella) of Somerset, Janis Theaman of Indianapolis, and Melda Sue Babcock of Chicago, Illinois.

Funeral services were Saturday, September 19, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Terry West officiating.  Burial was at the Pleasant Run Cemetery.

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.

Orville Edward Perkins, age 78, passed from this life on Monday, September 14, 2015, at his home in Pine Knot, Kentucky.

Mr. Perkins was born in the Jellico Creek Community of Whitley County, Kentucky, on February 3, 1937, to Chester and Flossie Douglas Perkins.  He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister: Eulamae West, a brother, Oscar Perkins, five brothers-in-law: Walter Caddell, Edwin Bryant, Lewis, Maynard (Asia) and Virgil (Eleanor) Manning and two sisters-in-law: Patsy Manning and Margaret Glancy.

He was united in marriage in McCreary County, Kentucky, on October 29, 1955, to Gloria Sue Manning who survives.  They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this October.  He has a brother W.A. (and Pat) Perkins and three sisters: Edna Faye Caddell, Genevieve Bryant, Velma (and Harry) Kegley and a sister-in-law Doris Perkins all of Hamilton County, Ohio, and a brother-in-law Allen West of Whitley County Kentucky.  There are also many nieces, nephews, other family members and dear friends.

Orville retired in 1993 from General Electric Company Jet Engine Division in Evendale Ohio.  Their lives have centered around family and church.  They lived in Norwood, Ohio and worshiped and served for 38 years at their home church there, New Bethel Baptist. In 1995 they came home to McCreary County and again back to Bethel Church where they have been members for the past 20 years.

Orville was proud of his military service in the Army in the defense of his country in 1960-63.  He was deployed to Metz, France during the Berlin Buildup in 1962.  He enjoyed mowing grass and taking care of the Bethel Cemetery.

Funeral services were held Friday, September 18, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Harold Sexton officiating.  Burial was at the Bethel Cemetery.

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.

Cora Lee Perry, age 76, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky passed away Tuesday September 22, 2015 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.

Funeral Service will be Friday September 25, 2015 at 2:00pm in the chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Higginbotham Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Friday September 25, 2015 after 11:00am until funeral time.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Cora Lee Perry with her funeral arrangements.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Donna Lorain Roberts age 73 years, 4 months, and 9 days of Bakersfield, California, formerly of McCreary County, Kentucky passed away Monday, September 14, 2015 at her home.

Funeral services were held Friday, September 18, 2015 at 11:00 am at the New Haven United Baptist Church with Bro. Scott Pauly officiating. Burial followed in the Sherd Dobbs Cemetery.

She was born May 5, 1942 in Tifton, Georgia to Willie and Autie Maebell (Eas) Welch. Donna loved studying her bible, and conducting bible studies with the senior citizens of the senior community in which she lived in.  She also enjoyed spending time with family.

Preceding her in death are her parents and husband, Milford Bob Roberts.

Survivors include her children, Aaron Roberts, Talena Lank, Sharron Mejia, Lisa Keith, Jack Roberts, and Bob Roberts; siblings, Jack Tidwell, Joan Helton, Henry Bohley, and Rever Tidwell; 21 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mrs. Donna Lorain Roberts.

Owen Howard Stephens age 70, 7250 Patterson-Halpin Road passed away at 11:30 PM Monday, September 21, 2015 at his residence surrounded by family.  He was born on July 15, 1945 in Sawyer, Kentucky, the son of the late Estil and Pauline (Farmer) Stephens.

On February 5, 1969, he married Juanita Spradlin Stephens, who survives along with two sons, Dale (Norah) Stephens of Mt. Vernon, KY, and Dallas (Michele) Stephens of Sidney; two daughters, Julania Stephens and Dale Schutte, and Jenny Stephens and Stephen Watson, both of Sidney, thirteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ray Stephens of Edmonton, KY, and Ronnie Stephens of Pine Knot, KY; four sisters, Yvonne Stephens Cornett of Jackson Center, OH, Linda Grimes of Florence, KY, Doris Pryor of Pine Knot, KY, Juanita Waddles of Somerset, KY; and his beloved dog, Bear.  He was preceded in death by one grandchild and one sister.

Mr. Stephens was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War.  He was a millwright and worked for Peerless Machinery for 22 years.  He then went on to work for Schaffer Manufacturing for 16 years before retiring.  Owen was a faithful member at Sidney Christian Faith Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon.  He enjoyed traveling to Rock Creek up in the mountains, reading his bible and any event where he got to spend time visiting with friends or family.  His family meant the world to him, and the time he spent with them is what he enjoyed most.

Funeral Services were held at 1:00 PM Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave., with Pastor Lee Ellis officiating.  Burial will be at Privett Cemetery in Strunk, Kentucky.  The family will receive friends on Thursday, from 11:00 AM until the time of service at Cromes Funeral Home.  There will also be a visitation at McCreary County Funeral Home in Whitley City, Kentucky Friday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, with a Funeral Service Saturday at 11:00 AM. Military Honors provided by the American Legion Post 115.  McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with local arrangements.

Nina Shante “Snookie” Thompson, age 30, passed away Sunday September 13, 2015 at her home in Lexington, Kentucky.

Nina was born on August 9, 1985, to Randall Thompson and Judy Anderson in Germany.

She is survived by her father Randall Thompson and wife Cathy of Strunk; her mother Judy Anderson and Allen Genoe of Roundtop;  a son, Dakoma Elijah Gale Anderson of Pine Knot; her daughters; Sierra Sky Cox of Pine Knot, Arayah Heaven Thompson of Stearns, brother: Craig Anthony Vaughn of Frankfort, Kentucky, plus a host of other family and friends.

Nina was a member of the Grace Fellowship Church.  She loved helping the homeless; in fact she said it was her calling from God to help and serve them, she enjoyed dancing, horseback riding, and spending time with family and friends.

Funeral services were held Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 1:00pm in the chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. William Collett, Bro. Frank Collett, and Bro. Craig Vaughn officiating. She was laid to rest at the Jess Privett Cemetery in Strunk, Kentucky.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Nina Thompson  with her funeral arrangements.

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James B. Baird was born February 6, 1939 in McCreary County and departed this life Monday, September 7, 2015 at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH, being 76 years of age. He was the son of the late Coy & Hazel (Cornelius) Baird.

James is survived by his wife, Judy (McWhorter) Baird of Norwood, OH and by four children, Jason (Bobbie) Baird of Melbourne, OH, Rusty (Julie) Baird, Pam Jones and Terri (Jerry) Ballard all of Williamsburg, KY. He is also survived by a brother, Chuck Baird of Williamsburg, KY; sister in law, Zetta (Jack) Botner of Annville, KY and two brothers in law, Arvil Cox of Brunswick, OH and Condy Hinkle of Norwood, OH. James was blessed with 27 grandchildren (two special grandchildren, Jayde & Jax Baird).

In addition to his parents, James was also preceded in death by his son, Randy Baird, father and mother in laws, Ance & Versie McWhorter and the following siblings, Artle Baird, Roland Baird, Jackie Baird, Wilma Hinkle, Alma Neal, Joyce Cox and Sheila Baird.

James was retired from General Motors and was of the Pentecostal Faith.

Funeral service were held Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Lakes Funeral Home with Bro. Brian Thomas officiating. Burial followed in the Reynolds Cemetery.

Lakes Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. www.lakesfuneralhomemckee.com.

Braxton Michael Dudley Bryant, infant son of Michael Bryant and Hope Grundy, passed away on Thursday September 10, 2015 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.

Graveside service were held on Tuesday September 15, 2015 at the Lower Hickory Grove Cemetery in Stearns, Kentucky.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on September 10, 2015, to Michael Bryant and Hope Grundy.

Braxton is preceded in death by his Great Grandfather George Junior Grundy, Grandfather Henry “Doug” Bryant, and Uncle Danny Bryant.

Survivors include his parents Michael Bryant and Hope Grundy of Strunk, Kentucky; his brothers Dakota Dawson, James J.P. Murphy, Raylan Grundy, Michael Bryant, and his twin Alexander Bryant; his sisters Shera Dawson, Danielle Murphy, Faith Smith, and Mackenzie Bryant; a nephew Colton Goins; aunts and uncles Holly and Jason Slavey of Pine Knot, Heather and Jesse Ferrier of Pine Knot, Samina Jones of Marsh Creek, Ameen “Bubba”and Katie Meer of Murphy Ridge, Tina Bryant Roberts, Tammy Bryant, Treva Bryant, Teresa Bryant Turpin, Tracy Bryant Troxell, Joe Bryant, Omar and Stephanie Meer of Somerset, Zeshane and Megan Meer of Virginia; grandparents Arlis Slavey of Pine Knot, Sherry Slavey of Pine Knot, Dessie Grundy of Stearns, Ruth “ Rosa Lee” Trammell of Marsh Creek, Jerry and Karen Myers of Whitley City,.

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisting the family of Braxton Michael Dudley Bryant his funeral arrangements.

James Ray Creekmore, age 58 of Somerset, formerly of McCreary County passed away on Sunday September 13, 2015 at his home.

Memorial service were held on Wednesday September 16, 2015 at the New Hope Baptist Church.

He was born in Jellico, Tennessee on February 4, 1957, to Herman Duncan and to the late Connie Mary Creekmore.

Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his sister Angela Creekmore Lamb.

Survivors include his two sons James Creekmore of Whitley City, Kentucky and Jonathan Creekmore and wife Sarah of Somerset, Kentucky; two daughters Patricia Creekmore of Winfield, Tennessee and Shena Creekmore of Whitley City, Kentucky one brother Michael Creekmore and wife Linda of Williamsburg, Kentucky, four sisters Mary Jones and husband Andy of Pine Knot, Kentucky, Doris Allen and husband Steve of Winfield, Tennessee, Judy Salyer of Eubank, Kentucky and Martha Creekmore of Indiana. James is also survived by his five grandchildren Courtney Stephens, Christian Anderson, Jacob Creekmore, Isaac Lyons, and Logan Creekmore; and one great grandchild Conner.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of James Creekmore with his funeral arrangements.

William Ray Hayes age 74, husband of Cynthia Hayes, of Caledonia, Michigan, formerly of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015 at his home.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home. Burial to follow in the T. Chitwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday after 6:00 pm at the funeral home.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. William Ray Hayes.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Norma Jean Hicks, age 66, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, passed away Monday August 31, 2015 in Corbin, Kentucky.

Funeral service were held Thursday September 3, 2015 at the Indian Creek United Baptist Church of Christ on Beulah Heights Road with Rev. Billy Patrick and Rev. Mark Perry.

Norma was born on August 27, 1949 to the late Jim and Audell (Vanover). Besides her parents she is preceded in death by two brothers James Leonard Hicks and Donald Lee Hicks and a sister Maude Alma Hicks.

Norma is survived by two brothers: Leon Hicks of Sawyer, Kentucky and Elmer Hicks and wife Elva of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, two sisters: Oshie J. (Geraldine) Hicks and Ada Wila Dean Hicks both of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, a nephew Chester Hicks and wife Emma, a niece Rebecca Wilson and husband James, a great niece Aliesha, three step great-nephews; Dalton, Tristen Dakota, and Caleb James; and two step great-nieces Meleha and Desiree Shianne, Plus a whole host of other family and friends.

Norma Jean was a member of the Indian Creek United Baptist Church of Christ. She was a cook at the Cumberland Falls State Park and even worked on the day that she was called out to go live with Jesus. Norma really enjoyed planting flowers and picking flowers along with spending time with her family.

We trust with her testimony and her walk through this life before us that our lost is her eternal gain.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Orville Edward Perkins, age 78, husband Gloria (Manning) Perkins of Pine Knot passed away Monday September 14, 2015 at his home. Funeral service will be Friday September 18, 2015 at 1:00pm at the Bethel Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Bethel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm until 9:00pm at the funeral home on Thursday September 17, 2015. Mr. Perkins will be open at the church from 12 noon until funeral time.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Orville Edward Perkins with his funeral arrangements.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Donna Roberts age 73, widow of Milford Bob Roberts, of Bakersfield, California formerly of McCreary County, passed away Monday, September 14, 2015 at her Home.

Funeral services will be held Friday, September 18, 2015 at 11:00am at the New Haven United Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in the Sherd Dobbs Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Thursday after 6:00pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Donna Roberts.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Lila Ann (nee Knight) Rose departed this life on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at the age of 77.

Funeral services were held Friday, September 11, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Bolton & Lunsford Funeral Home in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Mrs. Rose was the beloved wife of the late Herman Cecil Rose, devoted mother of Nora Lynn Seibel (Brad), Anne Frances Rose and the late “Mickey” Mildred Marie Cullum and “Fluff” Evelyn Sue Rose, loving grandmother of Brandon Seibel, Brian Seibel, John Cullum, Craig Cullum (Danielle) and the late Paige Cullum, great grandmother of Tanner Love, dear sister of Thomasenia Baker, Patricia Winchester and the late Edward Knight, dear aunt of numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.

Obituary information courtesy of Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home.

Velma Jean Shoopman, age 74, of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed away Wednesday September 9, 2015 at her home.

Funeral service were Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 11:00 am at the McCreary County Funeral Home Chapel.

Velma was born on February 1, 1941 to the late Lawrence and Polly (Vanderpool) Bryant. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by two brothers: McKinley Bryant, Tom Bryant three sisters:Mickey Walker, Helen Morlock and Fannie Green.

Velma is survived by her Husband of 54 years, Donald Shoopman, Daughter: Theresa Bowen of Cincinnati, Ohio, Grandchildren: Tony Bowen, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, Ashley Gonzales and husband Joey, of Hastings, Minnesota, one great grandson: Joshua Gonzales of Hastings, Minnesota, three brothers: Raymond Bryant and wife Dorothy, Donald Bryant and wife Janie, and Bill Bryant, one sister: Louise Lovett of Rockhold, Kentucky.

Velma was a member of the Pine Knot Southern Baptist Church. She retired after twenty five years as a clerk, a position she really enjoyed with K-Mart Corporation.  Velma was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother and really enjoyed spending time with her family, including her church family.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements

Nina Thompson, age 30, daughter of Judy Anderson and Randall Thompson passed away Sunday.  Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 20 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home.  Burial will be at the Jess Privett Cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday from 6 – 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Nina Thompson with funeral arrangements.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

James Donald “Don” Trammell, 70, of Miami Township, died suddenly Friday, September 11, 2015 at his home. He was born July 22, 1945 in Oneida, Tennessee the son of Charles Rosco and Jallie Ann Moore Trammell.

Don was the owner of Milford Towing, a member of the Goshen Church of God, a “well liked” friend and active in the community. On December 14, 1963 he married Sue Neal Trammell, who survives.

Along with his wife of 51 years he is survived by his sisters, Betty Cooper, Faye Stephens, Mary Lou Miller and Martha Henderson, sisters-in-laws Doris (Harry) Krebsfanger, Helen (Charlie) McClure, Betty Wills and Anita Mounce, many nieces nephews and close friends.

He was preceded in death by his son, James Keith Trammell who died August 15, 2012, and siblings Gladys West, Della Spradlin, Flora Mae Baird, Irene Baird and Elmer, Charles & Ray Trammell.

Services were held Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Goshen Church of God.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the City Gospel Mission, 1805 Dalton Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45214. Evans Funeral Home, Milford is serving the family.

Obituary information courtesy of Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home.

Lela Upchurch was born December 1, 1929 and departed this life Tuesday, September 8, 2015 reaching the age of 85 years. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lou Bernetta (Bell) Humble.

Funeral services were held Friday, September 11, 2015 at the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Elk Springs Cemetery.

She married Kenneth Lee Upchurch and to this union three children were born.

She is survived by: three sons, Martin (Nancy) Upchurch, Gary (Sandra) Upchurch, and Kelvin (Cindy) Upchurch; five grandchildren, Kenneth Howard Upchurch, Keith Martin Upchurch, Timothy Shawn Upchurch, Kelli Nicole Spencer, and Kristopher Nicholas Upchurch; and 10 great grandchildren. She is also survived by: one brother, Louis Humble; and one sister, Christine Massengale; along with a host of family and friends who mourn her passing.

In addition to her parents, Thomas and Lou Humble, she was preceded in death by: her husband, Kenneth Upchurch; her brother, Bro. Sam Humble; and three sisters, Hazel Burton, Mary Turner, and Flora Krombrick.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.hicksvaughnfh.com

Obituary information courtesy of Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home.

Estell Alice Watson, age 71, of Whitley City, Kentucky passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015 at the Jellico Tennessee.Hospital. Funeral service were held Thursday September 10, 2015 at 1:00pm in the chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home, burial followed in the Taylor Ridge Cemetery.

McCreary County Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements of Estell Watson.

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James Kelley “Jim” Bryant, went to be with his Lord on September 4, 2015, at his home in Pine Knot, Kentucky, with his family and friends at his side.

His funeral was at the Davis Hill Church of God in Pine Knot on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Bro. Clay Cook and Bro. Eugene Waters officiating.  Music will be by the Davis Hill singers.

Burial was at  Richards Bryant Cemetery.

Jim was born on September 11, 1965, in Cincinnati, Ohio.  His parents are Jeannette and the late Willie Bryant.  He is preceded in death by his dad Willie Jack Bryant, his father and mother-in-law Earl and Nannie Vaughn, grandparents and great grandparents and his brother-in-law, Ted Lattie.

He is survived by his loving wife Carla G. (Vaughn) Bryant, his mother Jeanette Tucker, of Pine Knot, two sons: Johnathon K. Bryant of Pine Knot and James W. Bryant (and wife Erica) of Whitley City, a daughter Ashley J. Bryant of Williamsburg, Kentucky, his brother Jerry L. Bryant (girlfriend Jena) of Pine Knot, two sisters: Kathy Jo Lattie of Pine Knot and Karla Benken (and husband Scott) of Erlanger, Kentucky, nephews Joshua (and wife Jennifer) and Jeremy Bryant of Pine Knot and Doral and Avery Benken of Erlanger, Lisa and Steve Rogers of Mississippi and children, Annette and James Mastin of Paris and their six children, Tammy Bryant of Corbin, Kentucky and special Aunts Sharon, Abby and Carolyn.

He has led several to the Lord.  He has a dear older friend Charleen Foster and her son David of northern Kentucky, his cousin and family Kelly and Darleen Bryant and family of Lexington, Kentucky.

His pride and joy were his great nephews Isaiah and Austin Bryant and Brody and Alex Benken.  His good friend Jay Stephens, many aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends

Jim loved to fish and hunt, training his sons and nephews how to camp, fish and hunt.  He enjoyed gardening and helping Carla can produce.  He loved Jesus and his church.  With Kathy’s help they have passed out many Christian booklets and cards.  He enjoyed helping his great nephews Isaiah and Austin learn about Jesus, teaching them songs and prayers.  Jim and his dad had a dream of putting a prayer room/deer stand on their property by the creek and just finished it the day before his surgery.

He began working at Rankins Horse Farm in Lexington, he worked at two facilities in Somerset, Fruehoff and CTI in Helenwood, Tennessee, Firestone Tires, Tindel Construction,  but he loved his job with Judy Construction.  He was a good and faithful Christian.  We will sadly miss him but we know we will all be together in Heaven soon.

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

David Gary Davis, age 50, of Strunk, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 in Lexington, Kentucky.

Mr. Davis was born May 16, 1965, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Charles and Kathleen Davis. Besides his father, he is preceded in death by a sister Belinda Meadows.

Surviving family include his mother, Kathleen Davis of Strunk, a son Logan Davis, of Bloomington, Illinois, a daughter Amber Davis, of Bloomington, Illinois, a sister Sabrina (and Clarence) Sturdivant of Laurel Hill, Florida, and brothers Trent Davis, of Bullard, Texas, Charlie Davis, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, Mike Rose, of Enterprise, Alabama and Billy Rose, Virginia. There are one granddaughter Adriana Davis of Bloomington, Illinois.

David had worked in construction.

They will be a memorial service to follow at a later date and will be announced when scheduled.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Norma Jean Hicks, age 66, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, passed away Monday August 31, 2015 in Corbin, Kentucky.

Funeral service were Thursday September 3, 2015 at 2:00pm at the Indian Creek United Baptist Church of Christ on Beulah Heights Road with Rev. Billy Patrick and Rev. Mark Perry.

Norma was born on August 27, 1949 to the late Jim and Audell (Vanover). Besides her parents she is preceded in death by two brothers James Leonard Hicks and Donald Lee Hicks and a sister Maude Alma Hicks.

Norma is survived by two brothers: Leon Hicks of Sawyer, Kentucky and Elmer Hicks and wife Elva of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, two sisters: Oshie J. (Geraldine) Hicks and Ada Wila Dean Hicks both of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, a nephew Chester Hicks and wife Emma, a niece Rebecca Wilson and husband James, three step-nephews; Dalton, Tristen Dakota, and Caleb James; and two step-nieces Meleha and Desiree Shianne, Plus a whole host of other family and friends.

Norma Jean was a member of the Indian Creek United Baptist Church of Christ. She was a retired cook at the Cumberland Falls State Park but still worked there even on the day that she was called out to go live with Jesus. Norma really enjoyed planting flowers and picking flowers along with spending time with her family.

We trust with her testimony and her walk through this life before us that our lost is her eternal gain.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Randolph Murphy, age 78, of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed away Friday, August 28, 2015, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Mr. Murphy was retired from the U.S. Air Force having served his country for 26 years.  He was the chief weather technician for 19 years relaying weather conditions to Air Force One.  After retiring and moving back home, he obtained a job at the McCreary Housing Authority in maintenance where he worked for 15 years.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing and especially four-wheeling.  He loved his family and cherished the time he spent with them.

He was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky, on May 13, 1937, to the late Raymond and Agnes (Lovett) Murphy.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by twin daughters: Dorena and Lorena Murphy, daughter Norma Jo Murphy Geary, brothers: Earl and Willie Moore, and a sister Ruth Murphy Strunk.

Surviving family include his wife of 55 years Dorene Perkins Murphy whom he married July 30, 1960, a daughter Jane Murphy Johnson (and husband William) of Chattanooga, Tennessee,Sisters: Sue and Pete Meadors, Phyllis and Larry McAtee, and a Godson Logan Creekmore.

Funeral services: Monday, August 31, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at McCreary County Funeral Home

Officiating:  Rev. Dilman Stanley

Interment:  Pleasant Run Cemetery.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Herstle (Bill) Leonard Swain, age 87 of Stearns, passed away on Sunday August 30, 2015 at Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Williamsburg, Kentucky.

Funeral services will be Friday at 1pm in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Waters Cemetery at Bald Knob. The family will receive friends on Friday from 11:00am until funeral time at the funeral home.

He was born in Stearns, Kentucky on September 12, 1927 to the late William L. Swain and Ella Mae (Perkins) Swain. In addition to her parents he is preceded in death by his wife Veralene Swain whom he married October 4, 1952, two brothers; Kyle and Earl Swain, four sisters; Jessie Morgan, Thelma Bartley, Joyce Leveridge, and Jewell Dodson. A granddaughter; Susan Michelle Maxwell and a son-in-law James Maxwell also precedes him in death.

Survivors include his son, Ricky Swain and his wife Monica of Mt. Holly, New Jersey, and a daughter, Vivian Maxwell of Stearns, Kentucky; a brother Sherrill Swain of Louisville, Kentucky. He has 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren also surviving.

Bill enjoyed working with lawnmowers along with family time.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Herstle (Bill) Leonard Swain in his funeral arrangements.

Estell Alice Watson, age 71, of Whitley City, Kentucky passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015 at the Jellico, Tennessee. Funeral service will be Thursday September 10, 2015 at 1:00pm in the chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Taylor Ridge Cemetery.

McCreary County Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements of Estell Watson.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

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Norma Jean Hicks, age 66 of Parkers Lake, KY passed away on Monday, August 31, 2015. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Indian Creek United Baptist Church with burial to follow at the Higginbotham Cemetery.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

David “Old Dawg” Knox, age 72, passed away Friday, August 28, 2015, at his home in Pine Knot, Kentucky.

Born June 29, 1943, in Kenton County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Charles Franklin and Ruth (Heck) Knox.

Surviving family include his wife Shirley Knox of Alexandria, Kentucky, four daughters: Deborah Brinker (and Jimmy) of Pine Knot, Sheila Pangallo (and Migo) of Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, Amy Alford of Dayton, Kentucky, and Cynthia Knox of Pine Knot.  He has two surviving brothers: Phillip Knox of Kentucky, and Darrell Knox of South Carolina, five sisters: Diane Jurand, Christine Knox and Angie Ginn of Kentucky, Gloria Dibble of South Carolina and Regina Neff of Ohio.  There are eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

David was a retired electrician and a veteran of the United States Army.  He was a member of the VFW and American Legion.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing and playing softball, but his life-long passion was bowling.  He was on a bowling league and enjoyed bowing all his life.

In accordance to his wishes, he was cremated and his remains to be placed at the Pine Knot Cemetery.

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.

Mr. Randolph Murphy, age 78, of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed away Friday, August 28, 2015, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Mr. Murphy was retired from the U.S. Air Force having served his country for 26 years.  He was the chief weather technician for 19 years relaying weather conditions to Air Force One.  After retiring and moving back home, he obtained a job at the McCreary Housing Authority in maintenance where he worked for 15 years.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing and especially four-wheeling.  He loved his family and cherished the time he spent with them.

He was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky, on May 13, 1937, to the late Raymond and Agnes (Lovett) Murphy.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by twin daughters: Dorena and Lorena Murphy, daughter Norma Jo Murphy Geary, brothers: Earl and Willie Moore, and a sister Ruth Murphy Strunk.

Surviving family include his wife of 55 years Dorene Perkins Murphy whom he married July 30, 1960, a daughter Jane Murphy Johnson (and husband William) of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and a Godson Logan Creekmore.

Funeral services were held Monday, August 31, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at McCreary County Funeral Home with  Rev. Dilman Stanley and Rev. Stanley Taylor officiating. Interment was at the Pleasant Run Cemetery.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Herstle (Bill) Leonard Swain, age 87 of Stearns, passed away on Sunday August 30,2015. Funeral services will be Friday, September 4, 2015 at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Waters Cemetery at Bald Knob. The family will receive friends on Friday from 11:00 am until funeral time at the funeral home. Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Herstle (Bill) L. Swain with his funeral arrangements.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Sheila Ruth (Tapley) Thompson, age 72, of Harrogate, Tennessee, passed away at home unexpectedly on Thursday, August 27, 2015.  Though we mourn the loss of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, we are comforted and secure in the knowledge that as a woman of faith and acceptance, she is now in the presence of our Lord and Savior.

She was born August 29, 1942 at Yamacraw, Kentucky   She is preceded in death by her father, Jasper D. Tapley, her mother, Vertie Waters Tapley, her brothers: Dexter and Donald Tapley, her sister, Hazel Slaven, brothers-in-law: Harvey Boyatt and Doyle Winchester, and nieces: Linda Strunk and Lana Kay Tapley, mother and father-in-law, Verdie and Clarence Nester, brother-in-law Roger Thompson, sister-in-law Marilyn Harkey, and great nephew Daniel Peters.

She leaves behind many loved ones to cherish our memories of her until we meet again.  Loving husband of 51 years, James M. Thompson; son Kyle Dean Thompson, daughter Autumn Nichole Bunch (and husband Bobby Bunch), granddaughter Kayla Hope Bunch (and fiancé Logan Hiefner), step-grandson Alan Bunch; sisters Vella Winchester and Flora Boyatt, brothers: Ronald and James “Jimmy” Tapley, brothers-in-law: Donald Slaven and Ray Thompson along with many special nieces, nephews, friends and brothers and sisters in Christ.

She was a homemaker and a lifelong member of the East Apple Tree United Baptist Church in Revelo, Kentucky

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 29, 2015, at McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. Junior Albright and Bro. Kenny Cox officiating.  Burial was at the Angel Cemetery in Stearns, Kentucky.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements

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Myrtle Mae Bryant, age 74 years, 11 months and 15 days, passed from this life on Thursday, July 23, 2015, at her home in Strunk, Kentucky.

Born in McCreary County, Kentucky, on August 8, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Gerome and Nellie (Bryant) Sumner.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by two children: Debbie and Tony Tucker, a grandchild Kiley and a great grandchild, Brittany Chitwood, three sisters: Mary Murphy, Minnie New and Reba Sumner, and a brother Donnie Sumner.

Surviving family include her children: Melissa Chitwood of Strunk, Kentucky and Terry Tucker (and wife Kathy) of Elkeno, Oklahoma, two sisters: Peggy Sumner of Pine Knot and Loraine Reason of North Carolina, five brothers: Troy Sumner of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Roger Sumner of Verona Kentucky, Bill Sumner of Whitley City, Earl Sumner of Whitley City and Lonnie Sumner of Whitley City.  Grandchildren are Robert John Tucker, Russell Chitwood, Ayla Tucker, and Todd Chitwood.  Great grandchildren are Gabriel, Braylen, Maleigha, Kammie, Gary Wayne and Abbey.

Myrtle had been a cook at the Whitley City Motel and at the DuPont Lodge at Cumberland Falls.  She enjoyed cooking for her family and spending time with her grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 27, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Sumner officiating.  She was laid to rest at the Taylor Ridge Cemetery.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Merial Lee Carter, age 66, of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015, at the Hospice Care Center of St. Joseph Lexington.

Mr. Carter was born September 9, 1948, in McCreary County, Kentucky, the son of Marion Lee and Wilba (Jeffers) Carter.  His father precedes him in death.  His mother, Wilba Carter lives in Whitley City, Kentucky.

Surviving family includes his wife Sandra (Daugherty) Carter whom he married March 10, 1972, a son Derek Carter, two daughters, Kelli Carter and Emilee Carter, and three grandchildren: Grace Disponett, Taja Owens and Teryn Owens, all of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.  He has one brother, Jeff Carter of Whitley City, Kentucky and ten sisters:  Sandy Morrow, Monique Watson, Siotha Taylor, Tessa McClendon, Vanessa Smith, Nancy Carter, and Kim, Gail, Laurel, Stacey and Kathy.

Mr. Carter was retired from Toyota Manufacturing in Georgetown, Kentucky, where he was jokingly known and the Godfather.  One of his favorite things was cooking for his fellow workers.  He loved everything outdoors including fishing and camping.  He was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan and played softball for many years.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and the Reserve.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2015 with Bro. Boyd Rowe, Bro. Ron Moore and Ebony Whiteside officiating.  Burial was at the Josh Wilson Cemetery in Strunk, Kentucky.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Roland Lee Genoe, age 55, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed from this life on Friday, July 25, 2015, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Roland had been a truck driver for Scott Solid Waste for some 18 years.  He was a member of the Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church.  He enjoyed motorcycles and fast cars and always tinkering with his old Chevy and Firebird.  Most of all, he cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren.

Born in Pine Knot, Kentucky, on February 5, 1960, he was the son of the late Bob Davis Genoe and Mildred (Ball) Tinch.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers: Bob and Wayne Genoe, two sisters: Kay Stephens and Melissa Robbin Genoe.

Surviving family include two daughters: Cynthia Meadows of Indiana and Kristin Duncan (husband Darren) of Winfield, Tennessee, and a son Shaun Fry (wife Beth) of Winfield, three brothers: Conan Genoe (wife Debbie) of Revelo, Kentucky, Allen Genoe of Strunk, Kentucky and Farron Genoe (wife Debbie) of Strunk, six sisters: Linda Stephens of Pine Knot, Debbie Genoe of Pine Knot, Rebecca Mayberry (husband Rick) of Wartburg, Tennessee, Kimberly Genoe of Revelo, Tonya Anderson (husband Bradley) of Helenwood, Tennessee, Regina Stanley (husband Eddie) of Strunk, a half brother, Charles Genoe of Battle Creek, Michigan and a half sister, Shirley Tinkle also of Battle Creek.  He was blessed with eight precious grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. David Troxell and Bro. Tommy Tapley officiating.  He was laid to rest at the  Smith Cemetery at Strunk, Kentucky.

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.

Rev. Robert Linder age 89 years, 4 months, and 19 days of Liberty, Kentucky passed away Monday, July 20, 2015 at Lisa’s family Care.

Funeral services were held Friday, July 24, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. Eddie Miller officiating. Burial followed in the Taylor Ridge Cemetery.

He was born March 1, 1926 at in Bristol, Pennsylvania to Fred W. and Julia (Newman) Linder. Bob was a member of First Baptist Church Whitley City.  He placed scripture verses in many local businesses.  Bob enjoyed gardening and spreading the gospel.

Preceding him in death are his parents; and wife, Betty (Bruce) Linder.

Survivors include his son, Bill Linder; step-daughters, Madonna Blanton and husband, Orville of Milford, Ohio, Yolanda Steioff of South Carolina; and Mardell; 1 surviving sister; 4 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Rev. Robert Linder.

Oma Lee Perry age 83 years, 5 months, and 13 days of Stearns, Kentucky, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015 at the McCreary Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral services were held Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. Hilton Duncan officiating. Burial followed in the Pine Knot Cemetery.

She was born February 7, 1932 in Jenkins, Kentucky to George A. Perry and Cora L. (Sexton) Perry. Oma was a member of the Pleasant Rock United Baptist Church. She enjoyed caring for her family, tending to her flowers, and gardening. Oma was a wonderful sister and aunt.

Preceding her in death are her parents; brothers, Thomas E. Perry, Ben H. Perry, William A. Perry, and John E. Perry.

Survivors include her sisters, Rosa Branham and husband, Cecil, of Stearns, Kentucky, Reba Martin and husband, Jack, also of Stearns, Kentucky, Mary E. Lewis of Sidney, Ohio, and Wilma Matthews and husband, Harvey, of Whitley City, Kentucky; brothers, Barney Perry of Whitley City, Kentucky, and Robert Perry also of Whitley City, Kentucky; sisters-in-law, Imogene Perry, Martha Perry, and Arba Perry; 27 nieces and nephews; and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Miss Oma Perry.

Virginia Holmes Shepherd departed this life on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at her home in Whitley City at the age of 100 years, 1 month, and 6 days. She was born June 13th, 1915 in Hiseville, Barren County, Kentucky, the daughter of John and Mayme Pritchard.

Funeral services were held Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 1:30 pm at the First Baptist Church Whitley City with Dr. John Ditty and Bro. John Holmes officiating. Burial followed in the McCreary Memorial Gardens.

She grew up in Hiseville attending the Hiseville Graded and High School.  After graduating from High School she attended Western Kentucky University where she earned a teaching certificate.  She first taught school in her home town.  It was there she met her future husband Arthur W. Holmes. Soon after their marriage they moved to McCreary County to teach and there they spent the rest of their lives.

Virginia was happy to be a home maker staying home with her four children, but she never forgot her great desire to be a teacher.  When her youngest child started to school she decided to go back to college and realize her dream.  She was in the first four year graduating class at Cumberland College, later earning a Master’s Degree from Eastern Kentucky University.  She taught 28 years in the McCreary County School System and substituted for 10 years after retiring.  She loved teaching and loved her students.  She was proud of the fact that all three of her daughters became teachers and her son was an  assessment coordinator in adult education.  Both of her husbands were teachers as well.

Virginia has been a member of the Whitley City First Baptist Church for over 70 years.  She had served as Sun Beams Leader, WMU President, Associate WMU President, and a Sunday School teacher.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husbands Arthur W. Holmes and Clarence C. Shepherd, her daughters Nancy Ellen Gilreath and Carol Ann Novak and her husband, David, her brother Harold Pritchard and wife, Zora, and grandson James C. Turner III.

Survivors are her daughter Linda H. Anderson of Winfield, Tennessee; son John B. Holmes and his wife Sherry S. Holmes of Lexington, Kentucky; step-son Mike Shepherd and wife Greta; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations please be made to the Hospice of Lake Cumberland.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mrs. Virginia Holmes Shepherd.

Ledford C. Stephens, age 78, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 24, 2015, at the McCreary Health and Rehab Center in Pine Knot.

Ledford had worked for Mid-State Automotive Rebuilders in Somerset from 1982 until his retirement.  He previously worked at Copeland’s Refrigeration in Sidney, Ohio, before moving back home to McCreary County.  He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army.  He was a member of the Sulfur Springs Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening, fishing, and cutting firewood.  He will be remembered as a father that loved and cared for his children and as a person who cared for and helped others.

He was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky, on March 31, 1937, the son of the late Floyd Sampson and Myrtle Sophia (Rowe) Stephens.  He is preceded in death by his parents along with a daughter Melissa “Missy” Stephens, two brothers: Herman and Richard Stephens and four sisters: Georgia Farmer, Kathleen Campbell, Eva Moore and Reva Stephens.

Surviving family include four daughters: Theresa Chamberlin (and Tom) of Sidney, Ohio, Robin Soloman (and Terry) of Ball Ground, Georgia, Loretta Moses of Strunk, Kentucky, Faye Duncan (and Scott) of Strunk, and a son James Smith (and Sherrie) of Manchester, Kentucky.  He has one surviving brother, Donald Stephens of Pine Knot, and four sisters: Edna Wright of Pine Knot, Noneda Barnett of Pine Knot, Marie Bradley of Sidney, Ohio, and Irene Stephens of Pine Knot.

He was blessed with nine grandchildren: Chad Chamberlin, Chasity Chamberlin, Kimberly Reed, Lesley Strunk, Ashley Lay, Lauren Chamberlin, Rachel Goad, Tanner Stephens and Ryan Smith, and 16 great grandchildren: Marcus Chamberlin, Jace Chamberlin, Meghan Chamberlin, Haylee Klibovits, Olivia Reed, Jazmyn Reed, Madison Strunk, Katie Strunk, Hayden Lay, Halle Lay, Weston Goad, Tanner West, Ashland Stephens, Emma Price, Kadence Duncan and Bailey Duncan.

Funeral services were Monday, July 27, 2015 at the Sulphur Spring Church in Pine Knot

Burial followed in  Upper Cal Hill Cemetery

Pine Knot Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

James “Jim” Stephens, age 54 of Pine Knot passed Tuesday July 28, 2015 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Funeral service were Thursday July 30, 2015 in the chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral Home at 8:30pm. The family will receive friends on Thursday July 30, 2015 at 6:00pm at the funeral home. In accordance with his wishes he will be cremated after the funeral.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of James “Jim” Stephens in his funeral arrangements.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

James (Jay) William VanOver  age 57 years, 3 months, and 11 days of Stearns, Kentucky passed away Monday, July 20, 2015 at his home.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. Braxton King and Bro. Rick Watson officiating. Burial followed in the Troxell Cemetery.

He was born April 9, 1958 at in Dayton, Ohio to Gilbert VanOver, Jr. and Ruth (King) VanOver. Jay was baptized in Hawaii, and joined the First Hickory Grove Baptist Church.  He was a master electrician, draftsman, diesel mechanic, carpenter, plumber, and brick mason. He was also a former deputy sheriff and a member of the North McCreary Fire Department.  While living in Germany he was a leader in the Order of DeMolay. He was very proud of his role in the DeMolay and was recognized for meritus service.  Jay had also been a Drill Sergeant in the Army and a Anti Sub Tech in the Navy.  He was a Renaissance Man and a man of many talents.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce (Wright) VanOver; parents, Dr. Gilbert VanOver, Jr. and Ruth (King) VanOver all of Stearns, Kentucky; sons, Adrian James (AJ) VanOver and wife, Wendy of Oneida, Tennessee and Alex Kyle VanOver and wife, Tammy of Revelo, Kentucky; daughter, Veronica Nicole Lynch and husband, Jamey of Pine Knot, Kentucky; brothers, Gilbert VanOver III and wife, Phyllis of Crown Point, Indiana and Vaughn VanOver and Suzanne of Bristol, Tennessee; sisters, Pamela VanOver of Lexington, Kentucky and Sheila Joyner and husband, Hector of Wesley Chapel, Florida; grandchildren, Mackenzie, Jedidiah, Ezra, Tiffany, Adrian, Andrew, Xavier, and a baby boy on the way; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Jay VanOver.

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Merial (pronounced Merle) Lee Carter, age 66 of Lawrenceburg, KY, husband of Sandra Carter passed away on Monday, July 20, 2015 at the Hospice Care Center at Saint Joseph in Lexington, Kentucky. Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, July 25 2015 @ 2:00 in the Chapel of the McCreary County Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Josh  Wilson Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 12:00 noon on Saturday at the funeral home. McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements of Mr. Merial Lee Carter.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Billy Ray Hicks, age 72, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.

Billy was a plumber for the VA Clinic in Somerset for 20 years.  He worked in construction and had worked in asphalt and many other things.  He enjoyed fishing, being on the farm, and his little dog Gizmo who went with him everywhere.  He loved to joke around and have fun.

Billy was born on December 17, 1942, in Jellico, Tennessee, the son of the late Sherman and Bessie (Hicks) Baird. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers:  Everett, Emmitt, Paul Baird and Bobby Hicks, and sister Wilma Manis

Surviving family include his fiancé Wilma Thompson, son Bobby (and Natividad) Hicks, Bobby’s mother, Tonya Meyer, son: Donald (and Angie) Hicks, step-children: Tasha Cox and Amy (and Daniel) Martin.

Grandchildren:  Holly, Michael, D.J. Dylan,

Step-grandchildren:  Austin, Christopher, Mandy, Erica and Gracee

Brothers:  Jr., Baird, Jackie Baird, Estel (and Donna) Baird, Everett Baird, Emmitt Baird and Paul Baird

Sisters:  Shirley (and Tony) Kersey, Bonnie (and Owen) Mink, Mary (and Eddie) Muse,  Naomi (and Bruce) Ivey and brother-in-law Sam Manis.

Funeral services:  Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Pine Knot Funeral Home.

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Kelley Auston Keith Jr. (affectionately “Junebug”) 57 years 8 months 17 days, of Floresville, Texas and formerly of Pine Knot, Kentucky went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2015.  He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on October 27, 1957 to Kelley Sr and Wanda Faye (Holloway) Keith.

Kelley (Junebug) accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at a tent revival in Somerset, Kentucky when he was 8 years old.  He graduated from McCreary Co High School  in 1975 and enlisted in the United States Air Force.  He served our country from 1975 to 1995 when he retired as a Technical Sergeant of Health Services Management.  Kelley became a truck driver in 1996 and earned the Million Mile Safety Award. He was elected as a Steward of Local Teamsters Union #657.  He continued to serve his employer and brother Teamsters until he retired in 2012. Although he accomplished much in life, he was most proud of his sons: Auston, Miles, and Luke.

Throughout the years he was very active in his community as a member of the American Legion Post 38 and a Master Mason and member of Hillcrest Lodge No. 397 A.F.M. of South Carolina. Cub Master of Boy Scouts of America, Pack 321, Pine Knot, Kentucky. He attended the First Baptist Church of Floresville.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kelley Auston Keith Sr.; his grandparents, Walter and Dora Keith and Clifford and Cleo Effie Holloway; and his nephew Cameron David Brown.

Kelley is survived by his wife Sandra Jean (Brown) Keith and his three sons:  Kelley A Keith III of Springdale, Arkansas; Miles L Keith, and Luke A Keith of Floresville. He is also survived by his mother Wanda Faye (Holloway) Keith, two brothers Logan Dale and Betty Keith of Pine Knot, Kentucky; and David and Carol Keith, Floresville, Texas.  Four sisters Kathy Keith,  Shannon and Chad Grissom, and Natashia and Kyle Vogel all of Lexington, Kentucky,  Brandy Jones of Frankfort, Kentucky. A special uncle Coy and Wanda Keith of Corbin, Kentucky. Kelley loved his surviving sixteen nieces and eight nephews.

He is also survived by his in laws; Alan and Lois Brown and Donald and Jane Brown of Floresville, Texas. Patricia  and Gary Stone of Austin, Texas. Kim and Mark Dugi of Kosciusko, Texas.

The Pall Bearers were Hamilton Tran, Job Keith, Hunter Dugi, Rhett Dugi, Joe Hickox, Roy Gray, Cole Brown, and Jacob Keith.

He loved us and we loved him. Although he is absent from body, we know he is present with the Lord.

Funeral Services was held on Tuesday 21, 2015

11:00  AM, at the First Baptist Church of Floresville with Pastor Mike Clements officiating.

Interment followed at at     Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

Franklin Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Rev. Robert Linder age 89 of Liberty, Kentucky, formerly of Stearns, widower of Betty Linder, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2015.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 24, 2015, at 11:00 AM in the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home. Burial to follow in the Taylor Ridge Cemetery.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net.

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home is serving the family of Rev. Robert Linder.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Oma Lee Perry age 83 of Stearns, Kentucky, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015 at the McCreary Health and Rehabilitation.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July, 23, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home. Burial to follow in the Pine Knot Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday after 1:00 pm until time of services at the funeral home.

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home is serving the family of Miss Oma Perry.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Gerstal Ray Phipps, age 81 of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.

Mr. Phipps was retired from Pepsi Cola Bottling Company and was a veteran of the United States Army.  He enjoyed fishing, watching movies and walking.  He especially enjoyed family time.

He was born in Wayne County, Kentucky on July 20, 1933.  His parents were the late Millard T. and Mary (Gregory) Phipps.  Besides his parents he is preceded in death by a son Keith Phipps, three brothers: Lamoan Phipps, Clyde Phipps and Paul Phipps and two sisters:  Thelma Cole and Irene Phipps.

Surviving family include his wife Mary E. (Rodgers) Phipps whom he married May 13, 1959, their children:  Nancy Jones (and Johnny) of Muncie, Indiana, Clarence Phipps (and Mary) of Pine Knot, Charles Phipps (and Teresa) of Muncie, and Steven Phipps, also of Muncie.  He has one brother surviving, Gilbert Phipps of Indianapolis, Indiana and one sister, Faye Hughes of Muncie, Indiana.  He was blessed with 11 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 18, 2015, at 12:00 p.m. with Dan Ridener officiating.  Burial was at the Campbell Vanover Ridge Community Cemetery with military honors provided by American Legion Post 115 of Stearns.

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Debra Lynn Ridner, age 57, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Born June 2, 1957, in Oneida, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Noble and Betty (Miller) King.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister Tammy King.

Surviving family include her husband Johnny Ridner of Pine Knot, sons: Thomas Gearing (and Treatta) of Pine Knot, Michael Ridner (and Georgia) and Jeremy  Ridner and Pine not(and Janifer) of Pine Knot, brothers and sisters are: Lowell David “Herbie” King,  Alice Fay “Sis” Carson, Dallas King, and Gary Buck King, sisters:, Pandora “Tiny” Crabtree, Kathy King ,Sara Boldus, and Becky Lashaw.  She has ten grandchildren and one great grandchild on the way.

Debbie was a member of the Silerville Baptist Church and had worked at Denium Processing in Oneida.

Funeral services:  Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at Pine Knot Funeral Home

Officiating:  Bro. David Burton, Bro. Rick Wilson

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Virginia Holmes Shepherd age 100 of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015 at her home.

A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, July 23, 2015 at the First Baptist Church Whitley City at 1:30 pm. Burial to follow in the McCreary Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends after 11:00 am until time of services at the Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations please be made to Hospice of Lake Cumberland.

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Virginia Holmes Shepherd.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Joseph Barclay Stephens, age 74 years, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at his home in Whitley City, Kentucky.

He was a carpenter and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Born in McCreary County, Kentucky, on March 31, 1941, he was the son of the late Henry C. and Gladys M. (Elmore) Stephens.   His parents and brothers: Henry Hank Stephens, Charles Stephens, Donnie Stephens an sister Shirley Ann Rowlettt all precede him in death.

Surviving family include his children: Ann Massengale, Crystal Coffey, Jaycee Ball, Rhonda Stephens, Lora McClanahan, Sue Stephens, Jay Stephens and Leroy Stephens, Brothers: Glen Stephens, Richard Steve Stephens, Ronnie Stephens, James Stephens, Mike Stephens, William Stephens and sisters: Debbie Yokley, and Donna Gibson.  He had 14 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held for Mr. Stephens at a later date.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

James “Jay” William VanOver, age 57, of Stearns, Kentucky, husband of Joyce VanOver and son of Gilbert and Ruth (King) VanOver, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015 at his home.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home. Burial to follow in the Troxell Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday after 6:00 PM at the funeral home.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net.

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. James “Jay” William VanOver.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

 

Shirley J. Privett Anderson, 48, of Eubank, Kentucky, won her battle from a lengthy illness on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at her residence.

She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on September 28, 1966, daughter of the late William Oliver and Ella Rose Privett.  She was a homemaker and a member of Cuba Community Church of God.  Shirley enjoyed her pen pals.

She is survived by her husband, Marty Wayne Anderson, whom she married on December 5, 1987, two children, Christopher Michael Lee Anderson and Courtney Meranda LaKayla Anderson, all of Eubank, three sisters, Sue Privett of Corbin, KY, Linda Privett of Whitley City, KY and Glenna & (Dwight) Davis of Monticello, KY, two brothers, Artman & (Garnett) Privett of Lawrenceburg, IN and Leonard Privett of Whitley City, KY, two sisters-in-law, Eileen Roberts and Sherry Anderson, both of Eubank, a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, James Privett and two brothers-in-law, Auther Roberts and Randall Anderson.

A funeral service was held Monday, July 13, 2015 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Troy Roberts and Bro. Letcher Napier officiating.

Burial will be in Cuba Cemetery.

Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at: www.morrisandhislope.com.

Lucy Bryant  – (January 2, 1924 – July 7, 2015) Lucy Myree Bryant, 91 of Milan passed away Tuesday July 7, 2015 at University Hospital in Cincinnati. Lucy was born Wednesday January 2, 1924 in Honeybee, Kentucky the daughter of Hartle and Flora (Perry) Bryant.

She married Doyal Bryant October 9, 1951 and he preceded her in death April 9, 2014. Lucy worked in the Milan High School Cafeteria for 22 years, and was a former member of the Milan Town Board. She was a longtime member of the Milan First Baptist Church. In her spare time she enjoyed sewing, crouching, quilting, and family time.

Lucy is survived by sons Charles Bryant of Milan, Andrew Bryant of Versailles, Darrell Bryant and Harold Bryant both of Bloomington, daughters Betty Henschen of Hanover and Glenda Raisor of Milan, sister Dora Sumner, 10 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by 1 brother, 3 sisters, husband Doyle and her parents. Local visitation for Lucy was Friday July 10, at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan, and Saturday July 11 at McCreary County Funeral Home at Whitley City, Kentucky. Services were Saturday at the funeral home.

Burial will follow Higginbotham Cemetery at Whitley City. Memorials may be made to Milan First Baptist Church or Higginbotham Cemetery.

Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements, 707 S. Main St. Milan, 47031 (812)654-2141. Go to www.lawscarrmoore.com to sign the online register book.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with local arrangements.

Lawrence Jones age 65 years, 7 months, and 21 days of Stearns, Kentucky passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015 at his home.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 4:00 pm at the Hilltop Baptist Church with Bro. Tommy Tapley and Bro. David Troxell officiating. Burial followed in the Sammy New Cemetery.

He was born November 20, 1949 at home in Stearns, Kentucky to Fred Ardell Jones and Effie (Watters) Jones. Lawrence enjoyed fishing and tinkering with lawnmowers.

Preceding him in death are his parents; a son, Larry Wayne Jones; a grandson, Casey Wayne Jones; and an infant sister, Imogene Jones.

Survivors include his daughter, Tammy Gail Jones of Lima, Ohio; brothers, Clyde Jones, Ardell Jones and wife, Tonya, all of Stearns, Kentucky, Stanley Jones and companion, Ella Mae Matthews, and Carl Jones, all of Whitley City, Kentucky; sisters, Viola Maxwell of Norwood, Ohio, and Christine Penticuff of Monticello, Kentucky; grandchildren, Tyler, Kyle, Chelsea, and Hope Jones; nieces, Michelle Matthews and Tiffany Boston; nephews, Dewayne Maxwell and Carson Penticuff; and a special great-niece, Brooklyn Matthews.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mr. Lawrence Jones.

Nancy H. Strunk, age 92, formerly of Chesterfield and Spiceland, Indiana, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Middletown.

She was born August 25, 1922 in Glenmary, Tennessee to the late John K. and Sarrah A. (Stailey) Wright. Nancy was a former Spiceland resident, moving to Chesterfield in 1960. She had been a resident of Miller’s Merry Manor in Middletown for several years. Nancy was a member of Spiceland Friends Meeting. For many years she was the bookkeeper and pharmacy assistant at the Chesterfield Pharmacy. Prior to her declining health, she was known for her canvas and china painting. She loved gardening, quilting and sewing.

Survivors include three daughters, Kathy (Charles) Painter, Pat (Wayne) Bogue both of Spiceland and Jackie (Ron) Clendenin of Chesterfield; seven grandchildren, Michelle (Randy) Clapp, Monica (Dennis) Peavie, Linda Emerson and Mandy (Marcus) Boyd all of Spiceland, Cara Robbins, Mike Clendenin, Megan (Patrick) Williams all of Chesterfield; eleven great grandchildren, Audrey, Lindsey and Josh Peavie, Zach and Alyse Emerson, Taylor and Aubrey Boyd, Chase (Kayla) Craver, Michael Clendenin, Michaela (Mark) York and Lucas (Jordyn) Ellis; five great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas C. Strunk on November 8, 1992; grandson, Doug Clendenin; great granddaughter, Cori Lynn Clendenin; sisters, Gene Frances, Eunice Hembree and Betty Lambert; brothers, Raymond, Chet, John Jr. and Bill Wright; grandson-in-law, Ken Emerson.

Services were held Friday, July 10, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle, Indiana with Cathy Harris officiating. Burial followed in the Circle Grove Cemetery in Spiceland.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Spiceland Friends Meeting, PO Box 27, Spiceland, IN 47385.

Condolences and memories of Nancy may be expressed at www.hinsey-brown.com.

Obituary information courtesy of Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hazel Worley, age 83, of Stearns, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at the McCreary Health and Rehab Center in Pine Knot, Kentucky.

Hazel had been a cook for the McCreary County Schools and had worked as a clerk at Conatser’s Store in Whitley City.  She was a member of the Cherokee United Baptist Church.  When she was able, she enjoyed gardening and cooking for her family.

She was born in Wayne County, Kentucky, on October 31, 1931, the daughter of the late Silas and Susie (Anderson) Thompson.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother David Lee Thompson.

Her husband of 65 years, Ronzo Worley, considered her to be the most wonderful wife anyone could have.  They made their home in Stearns and together they had three children: a daughter, Jeannie Taylor (Coy) of Strunk, two sons: Darrell Worley of Stearns and Ricky Allen Worley (Lisa) of Harlan, Kentucky, two grandchildren: Lisa Dawn Worley and Heather Brandy Greer and three great grandchildren: Hunter, Jack and Tristin.

She had two sisters: Imogene Groshiem of Cincinnati, Ohio and Ella Mae Martin of Marion, Indiana.  She had a special friend, Trish Gregory who was with her when she went home to glory, and all the nurses and CNA’s at the nursing home whom she considered her children.

Funeral services were Friday, July 10, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home with Larry Coffey and Harman Taylor officiating.  Special music by Israel Clark.  V Interment at the Mt. View Cemetery.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Lucy Myree Bryant age, 91 of Milan, IN, widow of the late Doyle Bryant, passed away passed away Tuesday July 7, 2015 at University Hospital in Cincinnati.

Visitation for Lucy will be 5-7PM Friday, July 10, at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan, IN, and 1-3 Saturday July 11 at McCreary County Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be conducted 3PM Saturday at the funeral home.

Burial will follow Higginbotham Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Milan First Baptist Church or Higginbotham Cemetery. McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with local arrangements.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Imogene Duncan departed from this life on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at her home in Williamsburg, Kentucky, being 68 years, and 8 days old. She was born in Oneida, Tennessee, on June 23, 1947 to the late Clarence Robert Richardson and Lola Gladys.

She was a member of the Kingtown United Baptist Church. Imogene loved to read and loved reading the Bible. One of her favorite shows was the Wheel of Fortune. She loved her family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband James Ray Duncan, brothers: Ray M Richardson, and Elisha Fred Richardson, sisters: Julie O Richardson, and Mary Louise Duncan.

She is survived by her companion: Herman Duncan, sons: John Duncan (Sandy), Randy Lee Duncan (Corinna), James R. Duncan, William J. Duncan of Stearns, KY, and Robert Ray Morgan of Whitley City, KY,   daughters: Shirl MacDonald (Jim) of Georgetown, KY, Jena Meadors (Donnie) of Williamsburg, KY, Amanda J Strunk, of Stearns, KY,  Brenda Lee Morgan of Stearns, KY,  brother: James Roy Richardson of Strunk, KY, sisters: Darlena Faye Smith of Strunk, KY, Shirley Richardson of Stearns, KY, Deborah Kay Vaughn of Florida, and Vada Ann Justus of Stearns, KY, ten grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

Funeral Services were conducted on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of the McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro Samuel Vaughn Officiating. Burial followed in the Silerville Cemetery.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements

Brenda Sue (Troxell) Jones age 64 years, 2 months, and 26 days of Stearns, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015 at UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 12:00 pm at the Hilltop Baptist Church with Bro. Tommy Tapley and Bro. Bobby Eldridge officiating. Burial followed in the Alton Cemetery in Wayne Co., Kentucky.

She was born April 8, 1951 in Hilltop, Kentucky to Clyde and Juanita (Benson) Troxell. Brenda was a member of the Hilltop Baptist Church. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed fishing, camping, and arguing with her grandkids.

Preceding her in death are her parents; brothers, Dorman Troxell and Ronald Troxell; and a sister, Bonnie Troxell.

Survivors include her husband, Haskell E. Jones of Stearns, Kentucky; a son, Haskell Daniel Jones and wife, Emma, of Pine Knot, Kentucky; daughters, Anita Eldridge and husband, Bobby, of Stearns, Kentucky and Bonnie Ross and husband, Wayne, of Pine Knot, Kentucky; brothers, Larry Troxell, of Stearns, Kentucky, Eddie Troxell and Bruce Troxell both of Amelia, Ohio, Rev. David Troxell of Stearns, Kentucky, Jeff Troxell of Harlan, Kentucky, and Dennis Troxell of Pine Knot, Kentucky; a sister, Kathy Strunk of Stearns, Kentucky; grandchildren, Aaron, Artist, Jimmy, Stephanie, Mosie; great grandchildren, Peyton and Makenna; a special adopted friend, Jason Harveson; 10 nieces, 11 nephews, and several great-nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers were Haskell E. Jones, Haskell Daniel Jones, Aaron Eldridge, Artist Jones, Jimmy Ross, Jason Harveson, Peyton Eldridge, and Mosie Jones.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mrs. Brenda Jones.

James E. “Gene” King, age 71 of Strunk, Kentucky, passed away Sunday June 28, 2015 at McCreary Health & Rehab in Pine Knot, Kentucky.

Funeral services were Thursday, July 2, 2015. With Bro. Landon Sexton officiating at Pine Knot Funeral Home with burial followed in the Musgrove Cemetery.

Gene was born October 3, 1943, to the late Chester and Gladys (Davis) King. Gene is preceded in death by his loving wife, Phyllis Jean  and his parents Chester and Gladys and two brothers; Don and Arnold King and three sisters, Sandra Sue Chitwood, Shirley Chambers and Patsy Worley.

Surviving family include his son Randy King and wife Kerry of Pine Knot; three daughters, Sherry Stephens and husband Rick of Stearns, Priscilla Eldridge and husband Mike of Crab Orchard, Kentucky, Susan Baker of Pine Knot; four brothers, Ronnie King, Charles (and Imogene) King, Lynn (and Darla) King, and Denvil King, and four sisters; Kathy (and Richard) Crabtree, Patricia (and Wilburn) Heath, Gail (and Roger) King, and Gwenna (and Anthony) Byrd; ten grandchildren, Dustin King, Joshua Stephens, P.J. Paul, Tyler Jones, Devon Stephens, Madison Stephens, Bryson Morrow, Colton Baker, and Bailey Baker; five great grandchildren Destiny King, Kainan Stephens, Gracelyn Stephens, Elijah Paul, and Carsyn Baker. Plus a host of other family and friends that loved and adored Gene.

Gene had worked as a truck driver and was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.  He enjoyed his old cars and his western wear.   He was a special friend to many and always put their needs before his own.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Mr. Gerald Eugene Strunk, age 84, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015, at the Continued Care Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky.

Mr. Strunk was born in Wiborg, Kentucky, on October 10, 1930, to the late James Roy Strunk and Rhoda (Godsey) Strunk Mason.  He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister Hazel Brown, a brother Charles Strunk, and a granddaughter Amanda Strunk.

Surviving family include a daughter Gwendolyn Strunk-Gamel (husband Jeffery) of St. Augustine, Florida, two sons: Jeffrey Strunk (wife Freda) of Whitley City, and Charles Edward Strunk (wife Sandra) of Stearns, brothers: James Roy Strunk (wife Cecilia) of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Lewis Ed Strunk (wife Irene) of Whitley City, and Mitchell Mason of Dry Ridge, Kentucky, and sister Cheryl Ball of Dry Ridge, Kentucky.  He had six surviving grandchildren: Bradford Bryant (wife Erica), Jeremy Coffey, Valarie MacDonald (husband Bradley), Stacey Musgrove (husband Derek), Jeffery Todd Strunk and Jessica Strunk.  There are 13 great grandchildren.

He was self-employed as a welder and was a veteran of the United States Navy.  He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 6, 2015, in the chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home with Rev. Lenvile Maxwell and Bro. Roger Bryant officiating.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Charles E.Thomas Jr,  76, of Goggin Lane, died June 27. Born Oct. 23, 1938, in Pine Knot KY, he was the youngest of 9 children and the son of the late Charles E Thomas Sr and Mattie Hill Thomas of Pine Knot, KY.

A husband to his late wife, Elizabeth Ann Thomas, that he was married to for nearly 50 years.  He was the founder and original owner of Central KY Engineers, a civil engineering/land surveying company located in Danville, KY.  After selling the company in the mid 1980’s, he went to work for the Urban County Government in Lexington, KY and eventually retired from there in the mid 2000’s.

Survivors include a son, Terry Thomas of Atlanta, Ga.; two daughters, Melissa Thomas of Nevada City, CA, and Allyson Thomas of Danville; three surviving sisters Marjorie, Glenna and Ruth of Kentucky; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Memorial service were at Stith Funeral Home.

For family and friends in the McCreary Co area there was a Memorial Service held at Noon on Saturday July 4th at Marsh Creek at the bridge, at Bethel.

Courtesy Pine Knot Funeral Home.

Mary Ruth Wallen departed from this life on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky. She had obtained the age of 85 years, 11 months and 29 days.  She was born in Strunk, Kentucky, on July 3, 1929 to the late Manuel and Ollie Mae (Wilson) Wallen.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers: Hillary Wallen , Bob Wallen ,  James Wallen, and two infant brothers, sisters: Evelyn Spradlin, Zora Begley, Lorene Treet, and one infant sister.

She is survived by one brother: Manuel Wallen Jr. and wife Elsie of Revelo, Kentucky, one sister: Maxine Byrd of Revelo, Kentucky, with a host of other relatives and friends; nieces and nephews.

She was a member of the Meadows Grove Baptist Church.  She listened to their church program every Sunday and waited for Cora Lee Murphy to sing her a song.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Funeral Servcies Sunday, July 5, 2015, at 1:00 p.m.  in the Chapel of the McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. Bill King officiating. Burial at the Lower Hickory Grove Cemetery.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.

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James Ronald Begley age 69 years and 2 days of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015.

In accordance to Mr. Begley’s wishes, his remains were cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.

He was born June 19, 1946 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Turk T. Begley and Hazel (Grandstaff) Begley. James was a retired Veteran of the U.S. Army, working as a supply specialist for over 24 years.

Preceding him in death are his parents, and a brother, Don Begley.

Survivors include his children, Scott Eldridge of Clarksville, Tennessee, and Jessie May DeMars; a brother, Marvin Begley of Knoxville, Tennessee; and a sister, Jean Meadows of Revelo, Kentucky.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mr. James Ronald Begley.

Mary Elizabeth (Stephens) Davis, age 71, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at her home in Pine Knot, Kentucky.

She was born in Pine Knot on February 16, 1944, the daughter of Arnold and Grace (Creekmore) Stephens.  She is preceded in death by her parents.

Surviving family include her husband Jimmy Davis of Pine Knot, a son James Lewis (and wife Rebecca) of Corbin, three daughters: Susan Tucker (and husband Kevin) of Whitley City, Matty Patton of Smithtown, Kentucky, and Calyssa Davis of Pine Knot.  Her brothers are Jimmy Stephens of Pine Knot and Charles Stephens of Pine Knot.  She was blessed with ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Mrs. Davis was a homemaker and member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.  She liked to go fishing and enjoyed taking care of her family whom she loved so very much.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 26, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Alan Coffey officiating.   She will be laid to rest at the Pine Knot Cemetery.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family in her funeral arrangements

Bernice L. Hamby age 87 years, 10 months, and 20 days of Strunk, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Baptist Health of Corbin.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 26, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. Stanley Taylor officiating. Burial followed in the Silerville Cemetery.

She was born August 3, 1927 in Strunk, Kentucky to Lloyd Anderson and Blanche (Cordell) Anderson. Bernice was the oldest member of the Silerville United Baptist Church, having joined in 1938 at the age of 12. She worked for the United States Postal Service as Postmaster in Strunk, retiring  in 1991 after 30 years. When Bernice was not working, she enjoyed crocheting, sewing and being outdoors. She also enjoyed singing, but above all she enjoyed caring for and spending time with her family.

Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband, Kelcy Hamby whom she married August 11, 1945; a brother, Ottis Anderson; and a sister, Doris Wilson.

Survivors include her son, Benny K. Hamby of Strunk, Kentucky; a sister, Beatrice Daugherty and husband, Aaron, also of Strunk, Kentucky; grandchildren, Karen Gilreath and husband, Edd, of Strunk, Kentucky, Emily Genoe and husband, Kelly, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, and Rebecca Keith and husband, Kenneth, of Whitley City, Kentucky; and great-grandchildren, Kelcy, Cammie, Amber, Chevy, Tyler, and Kendall.

Serving as pallbearers were Edd Gilreath, Kelly Genoe, Chevy Genoe, Ronnie Wilson, Jason Jones, and Kyle Jones.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mrs. Bernice Hamby.

Doris A. Kidd, age 88, of Strunk, Kentucky passed away June 23, 2015 at Pioneer Community Hospital in Oneida, Tennessee.

She was born in Stearns, Kentucky to the late Johnnie T. and Luria M. Kidd.

Doris is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Leamon Kidd; a beloved son Roger D. Kidd; an infant daughter Terry A. Kidd; a brother Theodore Kidd’ a sister Gloria D. Kidd; and her in laws Hobert Kidd and Sue Kidd.

She was a member of the Lower Hickory Grove United Baptist Church.

Doris is survived by her son Ronnie L. Kidd and wife Patsy of Strunk, Kentucky; her daughter Vicky Stephens and husband Tim of Richmond, Kentucky; her grandchildren Darren Kidd and wife Carla of Stearns, Kentucky, Tonya Corder and husband Eric of Strunk, Kentucky, LeAnne Branstetter and husband Travis of Sunbright, Tennessee, Marlena Powell and husband Noble of Berea, Kentucky, and Ashley Fisher and husband Rodney of Richmond, Kentucky, great grandchildren Chelsea Clark and husband Will, Katlyn Kidd, Blake Corder, Brady Corder, Dawson Branstetter, Cole Branstetter, Isabella Branstetter, Madeline Powell, and Owen Powell, one great great granddaughter Cora Anne Clark; a sister Joyce Ann Jones and husband Billy of Georgia. Also surviving are several nephews, nieces, and many other relatives.

The funeral service were held on Thursday June 25, 2015 at 4:00pm in the chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Darren Kidd officiating with burial followed in the Lower Hickory Grove Cemetery in Stearns, Kentucky.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Doris A. Kidd with her funeral arrangements.

James E. “Gene” King, age 71, of Pine Knot passed away Sunday June 28, 2015 at the McCreary Health and Rehab. Funeral service will be Thursday July 2, 2015 at 1:00pm in the chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Musgrove Cemetery.

Pine Knot Funeral home is assisting the family of James E. “Gene” King with his funeral arrangements.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Pamela R. Lay, age 64 of Pine Knot, passed away on Friday June 26, 2015 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Funeral services were Monday June 29, 2015 at 6pm in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Peters and Rev. Boyd Rowe officiating. Burial followed in the Upper Cal Hill Cemetery.

She was born in Pine Knot on June 5, 1951, to Lonnie and Noneda Stephens Barnett. Preceding her in death is her father, a brother Floyd Wesley Barnett; two sisters Goldie Neal and Maralyn Alcorn.

Survivors include her mother Noneda Barnett; her 3 sons, Joseph Trammell of Winfield, Tennessee, Lonnie J. Trammell and wife Sherry of Helenwood, Tennessee, and Christopher H. Trammell; two daughters Tina M. Gilreath and husband David W. of Pine Knot and Kimberli Moore and husband Eric of Somerset, Kentucky. She has one sister, Eula Mae Phillips in Eubank, Kentucky. She has eleven grandchildren, and one grandchildren.

Pamela was a homemaker and was of the Baptist Faith.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Pamela R. Lay in her funeral arrangements

World War II Navy Veteran Kelsie Meadows passed away at his home in Parkers Lake, KY, on June 26, 2015. He was 91 years old and survived by his wife Geneva Terry Meadows and six (6) children: Harvey Meadows and his wife Donna Meadows; David Meadows; Linda Meadows Huckaby and her husband Bob Huckaby; Joe Meadows and his wife Jan Meadows; Ronnie Meadows; and Darlene Meadows Price and her husband Austin Price. Kelsie was also survived by four (4) stepchildren: Lois and Roger Burton; Robin and Maggie Carrington; Jane Bailey; and Bill Carrington. Kelsie was survived by his brother Charles (CC) Meadows. Additionally, Kelsie was survived by nineteen (19) grandchildren and twenty (20) great grandchildren, and a very special nephew Johnny Meadows.  Kelsie was preceded in death by nine (9) brothers and sisters. Kelsie’s parents were the late Lewis and Jane Meadows of McCreary County Kentucky. At the age of 16 years old Kelsie joined the Civilian Conservation Corps (Three Cs) which assisted in the building of many parks and important structures which are now known to McCreary County today as historical markers. Kelsie then joined the Navy at 17 years old and after his training was sent to the notorious “Battle of Guadalcanal” where he was a part of amphibious assault teams on the enemy. After Kelsie’s honorable discharge from the Navy, he worked in his parent’s store in Cincinnati, Ohio where he met his first wife, the late LaJoy Meadows. Together, Kelsie and Joy survived the “Great Depression” and managed to raise six (6) kids while operating a store in Cincinnati, Ohio, then later in McCreary County, Kentucky.  Kelsie also rose to the degree of Master Mason in the Masonic Lodge. Kelsie was a small business owner for more than 30 years in Cincinnati and McCreary County. He then spent nineteen (19) years as a counselor for the McCreary County Job Corps. It was during this time frame that his loving wife Joy deceased, and Kelsie would meet and marry Geneva Terry Meadows.

The funeral will be officiated by Brother Rufus Hughes and Brother Daniel Ridener. Veteran Thomas Corder of the McCreary Post Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) will honor Kelsie as a WWII Veteran. Both the VFW and the American Legion Post 115 will perform a Veteran ceremony. Services were held at the McCreary County Funeral Home on Monday June 29th, 2015, at 4 p.m., for family and 6 p.m. for guest. Interment will follow on Tuesday June 30th at Noon, at the Keith Morrow Cemetery. There will be a second grave-side memorial service on July 6th, at 6:00pm, for the family members and friends who were unable to attend the above services

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.

Randy Lee Musgrove, age 45, passed from this life on June 24, 2015, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.  He was born in Muncie, Indiana on September 6, 1969, Son of the late Loyd and Peggy Duncan Musgrove.

Randy enjoyed riding 4-wheelers, fishing, building model cars and playing ball with this Great Nephew Montana. He was of the Church of God Faith and attended The House of Prayer Church.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by an Infant sister: Leana Sue Musgrove,  He is survived by his brother: Mike and wife Cathy Musgrove of Pine Knot and one sister: Sharon Musgrove of Stearns, Nephews: Michael and wife Jessica Musgrove, David Musgrove, Cody Musgrove and Joshua Bowman, Niece: Kandace Burchfield, Great Nephew: Montana Burchfield and Great Niece: Abigale Haste.

Funeral Services for Randy Musgrove were conducted Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 1:00 PM in Chapel of The McCreary County Funeral Home with Brothers Carlie Duncan and Roger Shoopman.  Burial followed in the Stephens Cemetery.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements

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James Begley, age 69 of Clarksville, Tennessee, brother to Jean Meadows, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015.

In accordance to Mr. Begley’s wishes, his remains were cremated. A memorial service will take place at a later date in big Stone Gap, Virginia.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. James Begley

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Jesse D. Crabtree, devoted husband of Katheryn (Slaven) Crabtree, passed away on June 16, 2015 at the age of 86 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Visitation was private followed by a graveside service on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 12:30pm  at the Methodist Cemetery with Bro. Robert Hatfield and Bro. Lowell Dolen officiating.

Jesse was born in Glomar, Kentucky and began his career working in the coal mines, before going on to serve in the United States Marine Corps, during the Korean War.  Jesse went on to work on the railroad prior to becoming employed by General Motors, where he remained until he retired after 30 years of service.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse W. and Florence (Bell) Crabtree; daughters, Sue Barker and Elizabeth (Crabtree) Vice; and great granddaughter, Jaden Kranpitz-Tabb.

Jesse will be missed by his surviving wife, Katheryn; a son, Danny Crabtree; and two daughters, Donna Tabb and husband, David, and Ruth Lynn Crabtree.  He will also be missed by his nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, and his friends.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the American Lung Association, 55 Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

The family of Mr. Crabtree would like to thank those who served as pallbearers, Lee King, Jerry Tapley, Bobby Eldridge, Randy Dolen, Cleland Ford, and Christopher Tabb.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mr. Jesse Crabtree.

Mary Elizabeth Stephens Davis, age 71, wife of Jimmy Davis of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed away Tuesday June 23, 2015 at her home.

Funeral Service will be Friday June 26, 2015 at 6:00pm in the chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Pine Knot Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday at 4:00pm at the funeral home.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Mary Elizabeth Stephens Davis with her funeral arrangements.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Karen Grinnell, age 60, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed from this life on Monday, June 22, 2015, at the Pioneer Community Hospital in Oneida, Tennessee.

Karen was a math and English teacher at the Wayne County Middle School and was very involved with school activities.  She enjoyed motorcycling, hiking, kayaking, riding the ATV and all outdoor activities.  She also enjoyed her puppies.

She was born in Muncie, Indiana on June 8, 1955, to Robert Moore and Nancy (Cox) Schauer.  She is preceded in death by her mother.  Surviving family include her father Robert Moore of Anderson, Indiana, her husband Brad Grinnell whom she married June 22, 2006, of Whitley City, Kentucky, a son Patrick Lykens of Whitley City, a daughter Jillian Lykens of Lexington, Kentucky and step-daughter Priscilla Grinnell of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a brother, Mark Moore (and wife Karyn) of Jeffersonville, Indiana, and a nephew Ian Moore also of Jeffersonville.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Bernice Hamby age 87 of Strunk, Kentucky, widow of Kelcy Hamby and mother of Benny K. Hamby, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at the Baptist Health of Corbin.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 26, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home. Burial to follow in the Silerville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 25, 2015 after 6:00 pm at the funeral home.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Bernice Hamby.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Tonya Renee Brewer Hamlin, age 38, of Ned Ridge Road, Williamsburg, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at the University Medical Center, El Paso, Texas.

Funeral services were held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, June 20, 2015 at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Fred Powers and Rev. Jimmy Stephens officiating. She was laid to rest in the Highland Cemetery in Williamsburg, Kentucky.

She was born on June 4, 1977 in Corbin, Kentucky to Donald and Gwen (Lay) Hamlin.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Loren Hamlin, Mahala Hamlin, Dillard Lay, and Ollie Lay; uncles, Eugene Hamlin and Coleman Lay; and aunt, Christine Stephens.

She is survived by her husband, Jason Heath; her parents, Don Hamlin of Williamsburg, Kentucky and Gwen Hamlin of McCreary County, Kentucky; sister, Melissa Hall of London, Kentucky; two children, Bobby Wayne Saxton of Williamsburg, Kentucky and Mahala Saxton of McCreary County, Kentucky; nieces and nephews, Randy Vanover, Ashley Vanover, and Traven Hall; and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.croleyfh.com

Obituary information courtesy of Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home.

Edith P. Jones, age 86, of Pine Knot, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.

Mrs. Jones had worked as a supervisor at McCreary Manufacturing for over 30 years.  She was a member of the Pine Knot United Baptist Church.  She loved working in her flowers, enjoyed quilting, cleaning, cooking and canning, especially jams and jellies.  She truly enjoyed spending time with her family who considered her to be one of the greatest women in the world.

Mrs. Jones was born February 9, 1929, to the late Allen and Nora (Strunk) King.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter Karen Colleen Jones, two sons: Larry Elvis Jones and Phillip Gary Jones, three brothers: Clarence King, Kenneth King and Maynard King and four sisters: Blanch King, Ophia King, Pearl King Ball and Clara King Trammell.

Surviving family include her husband of 69 years, Leamon Jones of Pine Knot, a son Leamon Jones, Jr. (wife Colleen) of Rice, Washington, and Victoria Ann Jones of Pine Knot, two  brothers: Paul King of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Allen “A.J.” King of Green Lakes, Michigan, a sister Betty Sue King Ellis of Pine Knot, eight grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and one great great-grandchild.

Funeral services Thursday, June 18, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Dennis Seabolt and Bro. James Lay officiating.

Burial at the Pine Knot Cemetery.

Visitation Wednesday from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pall Bearers:  Kenny Trammell, Donald Daugherty, Todd Jones, Stephen Vanover, Brian Warren, Clayton Heitfield

Honorary Pall Bearers:  Leamon Jones, Jr.,  Wesley Vanover, Brooks Warren, Keenan Vanover, Ethan Warren.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Edith Jones with funeral arrangements.

Jacqueline J. Jones, 83, of Sidney, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2015, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at 10:30 a.m., at the Adams Funeral Home in Sidney, Ohio, with Rev. George Gnade officiating.  Burial followed at the Shelby Memory Gardens.

Jacqueline was born September 17, 1931, to the late Emanuel and Mabel (Hardin) Harvey. On June 11, 1955, she married Orville Jones and they just recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Jacqueline belonged to the Sidney Baptist Church. She had worked at the United Telephone Company as a telephone operator.  She loved to cook and bake and especially enjoyed making Christmas cookies for the grandchildren.  Jacqueline also had a talent for crocheting.

She was preceded in death by one son, Michael Jones; one great-grandson, Caleb Long; three sisters, Angie Stone, Lily Arbogast, Rita Funk; one brother, Richard Harvey and a son-in-law, John Long.

Jacqueline is survived by her husband; children, Marsha Long, Andy and Judy Jones, and Mary Cornett, all of Sidney; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice In Jacqueline’s memory.

Condolences may be expressed to the Jones family at www.theadamsfuneralhome.com.

Obituary information courtesy of Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home.

Anna O. (nee Richardson) Khulenberg, passed away Friday June 19, 2015 at age 81. She was a resident of Williamsburg, OH; formerly of McCreary County. Funeral Service were held Wednesday June 24, 2015 at Evans Funeral Home in Milford, OH.

She was the Beloved wife of 62 years to Charles Khulenberg Sr.; Devoted mother of Charles Khulenberg Jr., Michael (Debbie) Khulenberg Sr., Danny (Betty) Khulenberg, Mark (Dawn) Khulenberg, and Cassandra (Charlie) Khulenberg Schmieg; Loving grandmother Jennifer (Chris) Morris, Charles (Ana) Khulenberg III, Kristy (Jim) Swearingen, Michael Khulenberg Jr., Nathan Khulenberg, Shannon (Chris) Keach, Christopher Khulenberg, Laura (William) Edens, M. Tony Khulenberg, Doug Liles, Sadie Davis, Connor Schmieg, Maeve Schmieg and the late Benjamin Khulenberg; Great grandmother of Cassandra Schmieg, Carrisa Barko, Jacob Morris, David Morris, Lillanna Morris, Charles Khulenberg IV, James Khulenberg, Grace Swearingen, Jacen Keach, Isaiah Khulenberg, the late Alexander Barko, and Arrick Bengal; Daughter of the late J.W. “Alvin “ Richardson and Nancy Smithers Richardson; Dear sister of the late J. Estil Richardson, the late Lucy Richardson, the late Charles Richardson, the late Clarence Richardson, and the late James Richardson. www.evansfuneralhome.com

Evans Funeral Home 741 Center Street Milford, Ohio 45150 assisted the family with funeral arrangements.

Doris A. Kidd, age 88, of Strunk, Kentucky passed away Tuesday June 23, 2015 at the Pioneer Community Hospital in Oneida, Tennessee.

Funeral service will be Thursday June 25, 2015 at 4:00pm in the chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Lower Hickory Grove Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Thursday June 25, 2015 at 1:00pm at the funeral home.

Pine knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Doris A. Kidd with her funeral arrangements.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Reba Geraldine Manning departed from this life on June 18, 2015 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY, being 77, 10 months and 27 days old. She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky, on July 22, 1937 to the late Rube Cox and Alpha Stephens.

She was a Cosmetologist for nearly all her life. She was a member of the Pine Knot Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, sewing, cooking and playing on her computer. She loved her family and friends dearly.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband: Earl Manning, one son: Michael Taylor, one daughter: Lisa Bowing.

Surviving family includes: two sons: Danny Spradlin of Nancy, KY, Ralph Manning of Chatsworth, GA, five daughters: Patricia Stephens of Dalton, GA, Melinda Clark  and husband Faron of Cooperative, KY, Claudia Beaty and husband Jack of Winfield, TN, Teresa Strunk and late husband Tom of Stearns, KY, Kimberly Manning of Pine Knot, KY, and dear friend whom was like a daughter Kimberly Whalen, of Pine Knot, KY, eighteen grandchildren, thirty- five great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

Funeral Services were held on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 2:00 in the Chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Rick Wilson officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date.

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.

Jimmie Ray Webb, age 72, passed from this life on Friday, June 19, 2015, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Jimmie was a retired sawmill worker and member of the Indian Creek United Baptist Church.  He enjoyed gardening and growing the biggest tomatoes.  He also liked to coon hunt.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky, on March 19, 1943, to the late Dan and Virginia (Black) Webb.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by all his brothers and sisters: Dorman Edward Webb, Alvin Webb, Robert Webb, Kenneth Webb, Wilma Webb, Nelda Dixon, Lois Trammell, Mary Ann Strunk, Wanda Strunk, and Shirley Strunk.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Betty (Lynch) Webb of Whitley City, his children: Virginia Webb of Whitley City and Bill (and Paula) Webb of Whitley City and a granddaughter Annessa Coffey.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 23, 2015 in the chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Patrick and Bro. Lenville Maxwell officiating.  Music by Danny Clark.

Burial followed at the Taylor Ridge Cemetery in Whitley City.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

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Jesse Crabtree age 86, husband of Katheryn (Slaven) Crabtree, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the Mercy West Hospital.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 11:30 am at the Methodist Cemetery. Burial to follow.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Jesse Crabtree.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Mickey Allen Hatfield departed from this life on June 9, 2015 being 27 years, 4 months and 17 days old. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky, on January 24, 1988 son of Archie Hatfield and Ruby Taylor Wilson.

He enjoyed swimming, walking, and cooking. He was a very talented artist and had a passion for drawing. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

Surviving family includes; his parents: Archie Hatfield of Stearns. Kentucky and Ruby Taylor Wilson of Tatesville, Kentucky, two brothers: Caleb Hatfield of Revelo, KY, Dallas Whitehead, just like a brother to Mickey because they grew up together, two sisters: Keigan Whitehead and companion Wiley Ridener of Sawyer, KY, Tiffany Hatfield of Revelo, KY, two Nephews: Isaiah and Ian and a host of other relatives and also his girlfriend Stormie Allison.

Funeral Services were held Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Pine Knot Funeral Home with Roger Dykes officiating. Burial followed in the Soleman Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to

McCreary County Funeral Home and was assisted by Pine Knot Funeral Home.

Edith P. Jones, age 86, of Pine Knot, wife of Leamon Jones, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 18, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home.  Burial will be at the Pine Knot Cemetery.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Edith Jones with funeral arrangements.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Irene Hughes Keith age 67 of Burnside, KY went home to be with her Lord on Friday June 12, 2015 after a 23 year courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on July 22, 1947 in Greenwood, KY to the late Luther and Marie Worley Hughes.

Irene was a member of Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gospel music, reading, writing and most of all, she loved her family and rocking babies.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Marie Hughes.

She is survived by her husband, Glenn Keith of Burnside, KY; five daughters, Jenifer (Scott) Keith of Somerset, KY; Michelle Watkins of Nancy, KY; Glena (Brent) Alexander of Somerset, KY; Nelda Keith of Science Hill, KY; and Sydney Redden, five brothers, Len (Dottie) Hughes of Georgetown, KY; Ernest (Fran) Hughes of Florence, KY; Rufus (Betty) Hughes of Whitley City, KY; Thurman “Buddy” (Audra) Hughes of Bronston, KY and Charlie Hughes of Greenwood, KY; four sisters, Opal (Gerald) Chaney of Bronston, KY; Juanita (Mack) Ledbetter of Raeford, NC.; Norma “Boo” (Don) Thompson of Florence, KY and Darlene (Jack) Reynolds of Bronston, KY. Also survived by six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, seven nieces and twelve nephews.

Funeral Services were be held on Tuesday June 16, 2015 at 4pm in the Chapel of Southern Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Rufus Hughes and Bro. Dow Goodin officiating.

Burial followed in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Brent Alexander, Kevin Thompson, Brian Thompson, Seth Blakely, Ehren Hughes, Jared Reynolds and Jack Reynolds Jr.

Southern Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Nadean Lewis departed from this life on June 8, 2015 at her home in Marshes Siding, Kentucky. She reached the age of 62 years, 6 months, and 28 days old. She was born in Yamacraw, Kentucky on November 11, 1952 daughter of the late Manual L. Crabtree and Maxine Wilson.

Nadean was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  Along with her parents she is preceded in death by five brothers: Donald Crabtree , Oscar LeRoy Crabtree, DeRoy Crabtree, Junior Crabtree, Leland Crabtree, one sister: Betty Flo, and one great-grandson: Coleman Cecil Ridener.

Surviving family includes her loving husband: Pete Lewis, four sons: Ricky Longmire and wife Tracey, Richard Longmire and wife Sunshine of Parkers Lake, KY, Christopher Longmire and wife Phoebe of Pine Knot, KY, Timothy Junior Crabtree, four daughters: Lindy Lou Smith and companion James Burton, Tammy Pemberton and husband Tony, of Robbins, TN, Marit Ann Lewis of Marshes Siding, KY , one brother: Michael Crabtree of Stearns, KY, one sister: Fayrene Wilson of Sidney, Ohio, twenty two grandchildren: Nicholas, Brandon, Angel, Aaron, Tyler, Nathaniel, Anthony, Isabella, Justin, Shaina, Christian, Cody, Ethan, Jorden, Dalton, Austin, Jade, Kaiden, Landon, Jonathan, Corey, and Whitney, one great grandchild Hunter and one on the way.

Funeral Services were conducted on Thursday, June 10, 2015 at 2:00 in the chapel of the McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. Arron Longmire and Bro. Stuart Jones officiating.  Burial followed in the Lower Hickory Grove Cemetery.

McCreary County Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Terry Lynn Longwell departed from this life on June 5, 2015 at the Manatee Memorial Hospital in Manatee, Florida at 69 years, 1 month, and 16 days old. He was born on April 20, 1946 in Grand Junction, Colorado, son of the late M.E. Longwell and Dorothy Catherine Arlene (Smith) Longwell.

He was a member of the Resurrection Life Christian Center Church. Terry had many major accomplishments throughout his life. He was in the United States Air force for 27 years he achieved the rank of Chief Senior Master Sargent.  In 1991 he retired from the Air Force only to embark on many life journeys; he worked for ESL for six years and loved it, he built barns, worked at Lowes and Home Depot in the lawn and garden department, and he was a Census Supervisor. Terry was a fire fighter in Peyton, Colorado, and New Hampshire, he was a cowboy/rancher, he delivered newspapers in Colorado, and he was an Equine Defecation Relocation Specialist. He had a ministry here in Kentucky. In the ministry he worked as Kitchen Coordinator for six years for the Emmaus Walk. After Terry was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer he started working through his ministry to help other cancer patients.  Terry was a loving and caring man who loved the lord, he was a jokester and knew how to make you laugh. His blue eyes and radiant smile would light up a room. He was good at every job, and hobby he had; but; what he enjoyed most was being a grandfather.

Surviving family includes: his loving wife Cheryl Longwell, married in Berlin, Germany on December 17, 1985. Five daughters: Teresa Coleman-LaChance of Utah, Tanya Vogt and husband Arne of Pennsylvania, Charlynn Agbunnorh of Utah, Casandra Longwell of Utah, Misty Chalk of Virginia, one brother: Gale Longwell and wife Theresa, two sisters: Kathy Neely and husband Kent of Colorado, Karen Ickes and husband Tom of Colorado, seven grandchildren: McKenna, Jarek, Traven, Lorelei, Caden, Emberly, and Whitney with a host of other nieces and nephews.

Contributions can be made in Honor of Terry to the Resurrection Life Christian Center Church in Pine Knot, Kentucky, and The American Cancer Society or to where ever your heart leads you to contribute.

Funeral Services were conducted on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of the McCreary County Funeral Home with Rev. Braxton King Officiating. Followed by burial in Higginbotham Cemetery.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Willa Geneva (Dean) Phipps, age 86, of Fairview, Indiana passed away

Saturday, June 13, 2015.  Willa entered this life on February 24, 1929, in

Lenarue, Kentucky, the daughter of the late, William “Will” Dean and Nellie Louise (Moore) Dean-Stephens. She was raised by her grandparents, Owen and Laura (Guy)Moore in Pine Knot, Kentucky, where she was a 1947 graduate of Pine Knot High School. Willa was united in marriage on September 18, 1947, in Georgia, to the late, Charles Edward Phipps and to this union arrived four children, John, Zelda, James and Kathy to bless their home. Willa and Charles shared 55 years of marriage together until he passed away on December 9, 2002.

She is survived by 2-sons: John Phipps & his wife Christina of Plano, TX & James Phipps & his wife Shannon of Fairview, IN; 2-daughters: Zelda Mattox of Los Angeles, CA & Kathy Von Almen & her husband Scott of Cincinnati, OH;9-grandchildren: Shelley, Charly, Josh, Patrick, Liz, Eric, Becky, Jamie & Sami;7-great-grandchildren; 1-step great-granddaughter; sister: Laura Current of Frankfort, KY; 2-brothers: Bill Stephens of Whitley City, KY & Kelly Stephens of West Virginia; her friend Ernest Hallman.

Preceding her in death are her parents, her husband and grandparents.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am, Friday, June 19, 2015, Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, 208 Ferry Street Vevay, Indiana with Pastor Sandy Marlin officiating. Burial will follow at Vevay Cemetery.

Visitation 5:00 pm-8:00 pm, Thursday, June 18, 2015, at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home 208 Ferry Street Vevay, Indiana.

The family requests memorials in memory of Willa to the Switzerland County Emergency Unit, contribution cards are available at the funeral home. Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home 208 Ferry Street Vevay, Indiana 47043 are in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family via the funeral homes website at www.haskellandmorrison.com

Ellouise Virginia Shepherd age 76 years, 6 months, and 4 days old, of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday June 10, 2015 in Lexington, Kentucky at the UK Medical Center.

Celebration of life services were held Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 11:00am at the East Pine Knot Tabernacle Church of God with Bro. William Kilby and Bro. Harold Baird officiating.  Burial followed in the Pine Knot Cemetery.

She was born December 6, 1938 in Pine Knot, Kentucky to Norman and Cordelia (Kidd) Stephens.  Ellouise was a member of the East Pine Knot Tabernacle Church of God. She was devoted to her church and helped raise money for the building fund by baking and selling her legendary coconut crème pies. Ellouise graduated from Cumberland College as a Rank I in Education. Before retiring, she had taught school in Harrison, Ohio, Silver Grove, Kentucky, Harlan County, Kentucky, and McCreary County, Kentucky. She enjoyed her John Deere Tractor, keeping house, gardening, caring for animals, cooking, sewing, and knitting. Ellouise was also very family oriented. She enjoyed being a grandmother and a special aunt to all her nieces and nephews. She was the favorite great-grandchild of her great-grandmother Sally Stephens and was always joking called the meanest child her mother raised.

Preceding her in death are her parents.

Survivors include her son, Stuart Shepherd and wife, Michelle of Pine Knot, Kentucky; brothers, Charles Stephens and wife, Carol, John A. Stephens and wife, Doris Faye, and Russell Stephens and wife, Sharon all of Pine Knot, Kentucky; sisters, Rosie Stephens and Norma Jean King and husband, Boyce both of Pine Knot, Kentucky; grandchildren, Makinley Shepherd, Jarrod Johnson and wife, Beth, and Travis Burress; a great grandchild, Lily Johnson.  She also leaves her two dogs that she loved, Sampson and Oliver.

Her nephews, Curtis King, Matthew King, Norman Joe Stephens, John Stephens, Neil Stephens, Josh Stephens, and Logan Stephens served as Pallbearers.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net.

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mrs. Ellouise Shepherd.

Janice Lee Wilson age 68 years, 6 months, and 6 days old, of Stearns, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday June 9, 2015 in Corbin, Kentucky at the Baptist Health of Corbin.

Funeral services were held Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 2:00pm in the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Wayne Bryant officiating.  Burial followed in the Lower Hickory Grove Cemetery.

She was born December 3, 1946 in Blue Heron, Kentucky to Clyde and Lena (Boyatt) Wilson.  Janice was a member of the Lower Hickory Grove United Baptist Church. She had served McCreary County as PVA for 14 years. Janice enjoyed working outdoors, spending time with her family, and caring for her nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death are her parents.

Survivors include her brothers, Denver Wilson and wife, Janet of Stearns, Kentucky and Terry Wilson and wife, Belinda of Whitley City, Kentucky; sisters, Anna Wilson and Shanda Wilson both of Stearns, Kentucky; nieces, Kesha Wilson, Kaitlyn Wilson, Michelle Kidd and husband, Randy; nephews, Tyler Wilson and Preston King; great-niece, Natalie Kidd; and great-nephews, Cody King and William Kidd.

Ronald Dolen, Bobby Dolen, Gordon Heath, Tim Dolen, Columbus Heath, Lonnie Heath, and Jerry Dolen served as pallbearers.

Condolences may be left for the family at strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Miss Janice Wilson.

Nellie Clark Watters Worley departed from this life on June 10, 2015 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She had reached the age of 88 years, 8 months and 18 days.  She was born in White Oak Junction, Kentucky, on September 24, 1926 daughter of the late Arthur Clark and Nancy Flynn.

Nellie was a member of the Pleasant Rock Baptist Church and she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Along with her parents she in preceded in death by her husband: Osborn Worley, two sons: Sherley Waters, Donald Ray Waters, four brothers: Arnold Clark, Raymond Clark, Earnest Clark, Kenneth Clark, two sisters: Dessie Whitehead, Bertha Clark, and three grandchildren.

She is survived by three sons: Wendell Lee Waters of Stearns KY, Samuel Jay Waters of Revelo, KY, Orlando Clinton Waters of Henderson, KY, three daughters: Phyllis Ann Waters Cook of Columbia, Maryland, Mary Helen Waters Harris of Ohio, Frieda Margaret Waters of Sullivan Culver, IN, one sister: Lilly Slaven of Muncie, IN, seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

In Lieu of Flowers make donations to the Pleasant Rock Baptist Church in Honor of Nellie.

Funeral Services were conducted on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 10:30 AM at the Pleasant Rock Baptist Church with Bro. Randall Meadows officiating. Burial followed in the Cooper Cemetery. McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.

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Mona Jones age 91 of Bronston, KY went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday June 8, 2015 at Cumberland Nursing and Rehab.

She was born on August 30, 1923 in Delta, KY to the late John and Lila Mary Morrow Dalton.

Mona was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Delta, KY. She was a homemaker and enjoyed playing the guitar, canning and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lila Mary Dalton; her husband, Lewie Jones, one son, Billy Jones, two brothers, Hurstle Dalton and Ernest Dalton and four sisters, Oscha Branscum, Ina New, Dovie Dalton and Maudie Dalton.

She is survived by three sons, Fines Jones of Delta, KY, Doyle Jones of Oberlin, OH and Dallas (Sharon) Jones of Wakeman, OH; one daughter, Iva (John) Yakunovich of Kipton, OH, eleven grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday June 12, 2015 after 10 AM in the Chapel of Southern Oaks Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday June 12, 2015 at 12 PM in the Chapel of Southern Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. David Muse officiating.

Burial will follow in the Silas Morrow Cemetery.

Southern Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Nadean Lewis, age 62, Wife of Pete Lewis of Marshes Siding, KY, passed away on June 8, 2015 at her home.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 2:00 in the Chapel of the McCreary County Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Lower Hickory Grove Cemetery.

McCreary County Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Mr. Terry Lynn Longwell, age 69, of Manatee Florida, Husband of Cheryl Longwell, passed away on June 5, 2015 at the Manatee Memorial Hospital in Manatee Florida.

Funeral Services were conducted on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 in the chapel of the McCreary County Funeral Home with burial in the Higginbotham Cemetery.

The McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Ellouise Shepherd age 76 of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at the UK Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the East Pine Knot Tabernacle Church of God, burial to follow in the Pine Knot Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 5:00 PM Saturday at the church.

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home is serving the family of Ms. Ellouise Shepherd.

Lisa Strunk, age 49 of Pine Knot, passed away on Monday June 8, 2015 at Pioneer Community Hospital in Oneida, TN.

Funeral services were held Wednesday 10, 2015 in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Clay Cook officiating. Burial will follow in the Jones Cemetery at Strunk, KY.

Lisa was born in Oneida, Tennessee on March 23, 1966. She was the daughter of the late Elmer and Madeline King Strunk. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three brothers, Lonnie, Ronnie, and Donnie Strunk and two sisters, Joyce Ann Bryant and Edna Carol Strunk.

Surviving family include a son, Jeremy Strunk and two brothers, Darrell Strunk of Somerset and David Strunk of Stearns. Two sisters, Lois Jean Walker of Pine Knot and Doris Fay Strunk of Somerset.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Lisa Strunk in her funeral arrangements.

Bonnie Lou Swain, age 62, passed away Friday, June 5, 2015 at her home in Parkers Lake, Kentucky.

Funeral services were held Sunday, June 7, 2015, in the Chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral Home  with Bro. Daniel Ridener officiating.  Special music  by Chrissy Swain and Israel Clark.  Burial followed at the Pleasant Knob Cemetery.

Bonnie was born August 26, 1952, in McCreary County, Kentucky, to the late Delmer and Annie Ruth (Hicks) Ridner.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Leslie Swain, a son Leslie “George” Swain, three brothers; Earnest, Jerry Dale and Jeffrey Ridner, and three sisters; Alma Higginbotham, Delois “Lois” Vanover and Brenda “Big Bill” Perry.

Surviving family include one son Randy Swain and wife Ann of, Whitley City, Kentucky, two daughter Melissa Ridner and husband Douglas and Fonda Vanover and husband Ralph both of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, one brother; Ranzy Ridner and Phyllis of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, and five sisters; Offie “Dorie” Goodin, Affie “Jude” Rose and George, Patricia Ridner and Manuel, and Kathy Ridner, all of Parkers Lake and Eleanora Mitchell of Waynesburg, Kentucky, eight grandson Jacob Vanover, Kyle Ridner, Dawson Swain, Christian Vanover, Devyn Ridner, Kaleb Vanover, Bryson Ridner and Carlos Goins, and one great grandson.

Pine Knot funeral Home assisted the family of Brenda Perry in her funeral arrangements.

Margaret Ann Unsicker, age 69, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Margaret was born January 15, 1946, to the late Darris and Fronia (Privett) Spradlin.   Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Gordan Unsicker, three brothers; Jimmy D. Spradlin, Ronnie Spradlin, and Lendell Spradlin, and three sisters; Betty Spradlin, Wanda Spradlin and Delta Spradlin.

Surviving family include four daughters; Rhonda (and Ruben) Jones of Whitley City, Kentucky, Paula Stanley of Oneida, Tennessee, Lori (and Coy) Wright of Winfield, Tennessee, and Mistina Perry of Pine Knot, two step-sons; Glenn Unsicker of Modesto, California and Gordon (and Sabina) Unsicker of LaGrange, California, 14 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, sister Faye (and Frank) Jefferies of Paulding, Ohio; and a special friend Jerry Roark.

Margaret had worked in mental health services having started the Tenco Center in Pine Knot.  She had worked for Ruben Hicks law office as a paralegal.  She was a member of the Marsh Creek Baptist Church.  She enjoyed reading, writing and was very creative.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 5, 2015, in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home.  Burial followed at the Darris Spradlin Cemetery.

Pine Knot funeral Home assisted the family with her funeral arrangements.

Janice Lee Wilson age 68 of Stearns, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at the Baptist Health of Corbin.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home, burial to follow in the Lower Hickory Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday after 6:00 PM at the funeral home.

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home is serving the family of Ms. Janice Wilson.

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Michael Junior Conrad, age 55, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, May 28, 2015, in Monticello, Kentucky.

Mike was born in Clay County, Kentucky, on September 8, 1959, to the late Charles and Carlee (Witt) Conrad.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers; Johnny Conrad and Roger Conrad and his father-in-law Otis Kennedy.

Surviving family include his wife Deborah (Kennedy) Conrad of Monticello, Kentucky, four brothers; Lewis (and Tabitha) Conrad of Nicholasville, Kentucky, Rocky (and Shonda) Conrad of Lexington, Gordon (and Margaret) Conrad of Lexington, David (and Sara) Conrad of Lexington, and two sisters; Angel (and Johnny) Martin of Lexington and Dorothy Conrad also of Lexington and his mother-in-law Beatrice Kennedy of Somerset, Kentucky.

Mike had worked as a tobacco farmer for many years and was a member of the City of Refuge Church.

Funeral services wereheld Monday, June 1, 2015, in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Eddie King and Bro. Steve Stephens officiating.  Burial followed at the Lower Hickory Grove Cemetery.  Visitation will be Monday from 11:00 a.m. until time for services.

Pine Knot Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.

June Dople, age 64, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed from this life on Sunday, May 31, 2015, at the St. Joseph London Hospital in London, Kentucky.

June was born on June 5, 1950, in Pine Knot, to the late Floyd Franklin Moore and Beulah Frances Bryant Moore Coleman. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by brothers; Dillard Moore, James Donald Moore, Eugene Franklin Moore, Carter Ray Moore and Boyce Lee Moore and sisters; Edna Fay, Joyce, Brenda Kay, Patricia, and Wanda Sue Bryant.

Surviving family include her son Herman Artis Dople of Strunk, Kentucky, two daughters; Tina Cordell and Misti Dawn Dople both of Pine Knot, and five grandchildren; Tiffany Cordell, Kylie Ball, Shane Ball, Arlis Dople, Jr. and Abby King, a special daughter, Crystal McKiddy and special son, Wesley Ball and a step-daughter; Tosha Davis.

June was a homemaker and member of the Hayes Creek Church of God.  She was a singer and had made two CDs.  She was a loving mother and grandmother who cherished her family to the end.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with Rev. Harvey Logan officiating.  June requested special songs by Bonnie and Jennifer Wilson and Jason Stephens.  Pallbearers were Nick McKiddy, Tim Jones, Dawson Lynch, Chase Perry, and honorary pallbearers Shane Ball and Garrett Jones.  She was laid to rest at the Moore Family Cemetery.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of June Dople with funeral arrangements.

Loyd Stanley Lynch, age 62, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Born February 25, 1953, in McCreary County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Ruthel L. and Maggie (Bryant) Lynch.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Fletcher Lynch.

Surviving family include his wife Tilda (Spradlin) Lynch of Whitley City, two sons Stacy Allen Lynch of Whitley City and Ryan Andrew Lynch of Whitley City, four brothers; Gary (and Kim) Lynch of Parkers Lake, Eddie (and Carolyn) Lynch of Parkers Lake, Wesley Lynch of Parkers Lake, Jerry (and Lela) Lynch of Beulah Heights, four sisters; Louise Lynch of Parkers Lake, Virginia (and Carl) Barnett of Clinton, Tennessee, Rema (and Loyd) Perry of Parkers Lake, and Neat Whittle of Nashville, Tennessee.  Stanley and Tilda had one granddaughter Alyssa Grace Lynch, several nieces and nephews and sisters and brothers-in-law.

Stanley had worked in construction most of his life, having last worked for Lonnie Privett Log Homes.  He also worked for Outdoor Venture Corp.  He was a member of the Word of God Church in Revelo.  He enjoyed coon hunting and fishing.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 31, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. Boyce Dean Spradlin and Bro. Mitchell Bunch officiating.  Burial at the Holloway Cemetery.

McCreary County Funeral Home Entrusted with the arrangements.

Davin Lee Norris departed from this life on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 in Whitley City, Kentucky, being 17 years and 2 months old.  He was born in Somerset, Kentucky, on March 27, 1998 son of Davey Norris and Angela Lyons.

Davin was a sophomore at the McCreary Central High School. He enjoyed reading books and surfing the internet. He loved his family and spending time with his friends.

Surviving family includes his parents; Davey Norris and Angela Lyons, sister; RexAnna Laxton and husband Josh of Pine Knot, KY, niece; Jennifer Laxton.

Funeral Services for Davin were conducted on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 1:00PM in the Chapel of the McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. Jeff Bryant Officiating. Burial followed in the Angel Cemetery.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.

Leonard Phillips, of Stearns, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015, at the Pioneer Community Hospital in Oneida, Tennessee.  He had attained the age of 75 years, and 19 days.

Born in McCreary County, Kentucky, on May 11, 1940, he was the son of the late Earl and Della (Young) Phillips.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by four sisters; Virginia Madden, Ruby Waters, Leona Morris and Beulah Phillips.

Surviving family include his wife Dorothy (Tapley) Phillips of Stearns, four sons; James Leonard Phillips of Revelo, Gary Bruce Phillips of Pine Knot, Robert Allen Phillips of Stearns, Millard Lee Phillips also of Stearns, three daughters; Leona Jean Lyons of Somerset, Rhonda Lyn Jones of Virginia and Jennifer Ann Phillips of Marshes Siding.  His brother is Harry Bruce “Buckie” Phillips (wife Linda) of Muncie, Indiana.  Leonard and Dorothy had 16 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the McCreary County Funeral Home.  Burial at the Angel Cemetery.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements for Leonard Phillips.

Richard Privett, age 66, husband of Nadra Privett of Deer Park, Ohio passed away Wednesday May 27, 2015 at the Bethesda North Hospital.

Richard was born on January 12, 1949 to the late Lester and Mary (Spradlin) Privett. Also preceding him in death is his brother; Raymond Privett, sister; Louise Privett Cox, and two infant sisters and grandson Dustin Privett.

Survivors include; his wife Nadra (Worley) Privett, son; James Privett and wife Lisa of Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter; Pamela Underwood and husband David of Batavia, Ohio, brothers;  his six grandchildren; Michael Privett, Christopher Trusty, Matthew Underwood, Shyann Underwood, and Kirsten Privett.

Funeral was held on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home. Masonic Service were 3:00 PM. Burial followed in the Rob Taylor Cemetery with Rev. Rufus Hughes officiating.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the local funeral arrangements.

Bertie Lou Reynolds, 86, died Sunday, April 26, 2015 at her home under the loving care of her two daughters and Hospice of Ohio County. She was born June 16, 1928 in McCreary County to the late John and Ollie Bell Greene. She was a member of Taylor Mine Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Rev. Dillard Howard Reynolds, two brothers, Robert Greene and Everett Greene and three sisters, Lorene Greene, Marjorie Greene and Beulah Payne.

Survivors include her children, John W. (Vonda) Reynolds of Beaver Dam, David W. (Brenda) Reynolds of Hartford, Patricia (Ray) Hamlin of Pine Knot, KY, Sharon A. Reynolds of Beaver Dam and Rebecca Reynolds of Beaver Dam, seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.

Funeral Service were held Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at William L. Danks Funeral Home in Beaver Dam with Rev. Michael Taylor officiating. Burial followed in Taylor Mine Cemetery in Beaver Dam.

Online messages of condolence can be made at www.danksfuneralhome.com

William l. Danks Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

James Clifton (J.C.) Reynolds, age 89 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015 at Huntsville Manor. He was born on December 3, 1925 to Lora and Trilby Jeffers Reynolds. He was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II; he served as an alderman for the Town of Oneida, a member of Second Bethlehem Baptist Church, and owned and operated J.C. Service Center. He started preaching in 1958 and was a member and Chaplin of the American Legion Post #136 of Oneida.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Velma Reynolds; son Kent Reynolds, father and mother-in-law Ebb and Ollie Clark; brothers Delbert, Buck, and Les Reynolds; sisters Cloreda Marcum and Natomia Hammond.

He is survived by his son Bill Reynolds and wife Cheryl; daughter Joy Posey and husband Denny; brothers Dick Reynolds and wife Lanta, Don Reynolds and wife Sharon; sister Anna Katherine Wolford; grandchildren Jody Posey, Kevin, Brandon, Korey, and Elijah Reynolds, Kelly Reed, Kaley Grace Reynolds, Stacy Marlow, and Jason Adkins; great grandchildren Bailie and Landrie Posey, Jacie Reed, Lila, Abby, Lauren, Kentleigh, and Raleigh Reynolds, Raysa Marlow, Christian Adkins, Logan Marlow, Jaylee Adkins; special friends Carol Thomas and Lloyd King.

Friends may visit with the Reynolds family on Friday, June 5, 2015 from 4 until the time of the funeral service at 8 pm in the chapel of Jones and Son Funeral Home with Bro. Kevin Reynolds, Bro. Brandon Reynolds , Bro. Korey Reynolds, and Bro. Jerry Massengale officiating. Graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 12 pm at the Hazel Valley Memorial Cemetery with full military honors conducted by American Legion Post #136 of Oneida, Tennessee. Pallbearers will be Jody Posey, Kevin, Brandon, Korey, and Elijah Reynolds and Wayne Reed. Honorary pallbearers will be Lloyd King, Kelly Reed and Kaley Grace Reynolds.

You may sign Mr. Reynolds online guestbook at www.jonesandsonfh.net.

Jones and Son Funeral Home is serving the family of James Clifton (J.C.) Reynolds.

Lewis Preston Richardson, age 86, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Friday, May 29, 2015, at the McCreary Health and Rehab Center in Pine Knot, Kentucky.

Mr. Richardson was born in Alpine, Kentucky, on January 28, 1929.  His parents were Prince and Ethel (Lenville) Richardson.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Lou Alma (Worley) Richardson, three brothers; Harvey, John and Mitt Richardson, and four sisters; Mary Richardson, Melissa Walker, Margaret Burton and Gola Riley.

Surviving family include his son Freddy Wayne Richardson of Whitley City, Kentucky, four grandchildren; Christopher Richardson of Pine Knot, Amber Gregory of Somerset, Kentucky, Whitney Richardson of Revelo, Kentucky and Justin Richardson of Stearns, Kentucky.  He has five great grandchildren; Preston, Alex, Eli, Samuel and Sophia.  He is also survived by two sisters; Maggie Terry of Danville, Kentucky and Lula Marlow of Indiana.

Mr. Richardson worked for Connector Manufacturing Company in Cincinnati, Ohio for 43 years before retiring and moving back to McCreary County.  He served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.  He enjoyed being outdoors and hunting and fishing when he was able.

Funeral services were conducted  Graveside on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at the Nevelsville Cemetery on Day Ridge Road at Parkers Lake, Kentucky.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements for Lewis Richardson.

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Bonnie Jane Abbott departed from this life on April 21, 2015 at her home in Pine Knot, Kentucky, being 92 years and 26 days old. She was born on March 26, 1932 in Ritner Kentucky, daughter of the late George Clinton Jones and Hettie Lee Jones.

She was a homemaker. Bonnie was of the Baptist faith and a member of Cedar Grove Church.  She is preceded in death by her husband Raymond Abbott, children; Audrey Lee Abbott, Daniel Wade Abbott, brothers and sisters; Wilburn Jones, Lura Cooper, Addie Jones, Luther Jones, Marvin Jones, Boyce Dean Jones, Gertie Gregory, Mertie Abbott, Carrie Mae Jones, Robert Jones, Roland Jones, Lester Jones, and Lonnie Jones.

Surviving family includes; Charlotte New (Roger) of Stearns, KY, Ladonnie Harvey ( Charles) of Dunkirk, IN, Lina Trosper of Pine Knot, KY, Glenna (Maynard) Harris of Dunkirk, IN, Rhonda Stephens of Pine Knot, KY, Sharon Myers of Portland, IN, Cynthia Bowland (David) of Deerfield, Wisconsin, Dillard Keeton (Wanda) Abbott of Pine Knot, KY, Bradley Abbott of Pine Knot, KY, fifteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

Funeral Services were conducted on Saturday, April 25, 2015 in the Chapel of the McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. Lawrence Haynes officiating.  Burial followed in the Rock Springs Cemetery.

McCreary County Funeral Home is entrusted with these arrangements for Mrs. Bonnie Jane Abbott.

Eloise Bowman, age 88 of Melrose, Florida Passed from this life on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Roberts Hospice Care Center in Palatka, Florida.

Funeral service will be on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 2:00 PM with visitation from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Trinity Temple Church, Hwy 2792, Pine Knot, KY. with Rev. Stanley Taylor officiating.  Sister Faye Sexton, a special friend will speak too.  She will be laid to rest in the Hawthorne Cemetery in Hawthorne, FL.

Eloise is the mother of Sue Taylor wife of Rev. Stanley Taylor, Strunk, KY. Gene Douglas (Tracy) who took care of her in Florida for ten years, Wayne Douglas (Friend Janet), Kokomo, IN, her children loved her so very much and she loved them too.  She was a wonderful mother.

She has three sisters, Jean Rush, Jayetta Howard (Bob), Judy Burton (Bob), one brother, Billy Allen (Darlene), all live in Kokomo, IN., two brothers, Arnold Allen (June) and Jimmy Allen, Hawthorne, FL, one brother Doug Allen (Barbara), Lafollette, TN, Stepmother of Bernice Richards (Emmit), Lima OH, Wanda Steed (Bob), Speedwell, TN.  Stepson, John Bowman (Betty), Lima, OH.

Her father and mother, Walter and Flora Allen, two brothers Charles and Mack Allen, three husbands, Rev. Gene Douglas, father of her three children, Albert Waits, Walter Bowman, father of her stepchildren, two stepsons, Paul & Damon Bowman all proceeded her in death.

She has 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 5 + 1 on the way great, great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

Eloise, our mother & grandmother was a wonderful and loving mother (mommy), a Christian mother, she loved the Lord with all her heart and soul.

What we have lost is heaven’s gain.

This obituary courtesy of McCreary County Funeral Home.

Chester R. Burke age 80, of Louisville, KY, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 27, 2015 at 12 p.m. at the Redemption Way Church. Burial followed in the Angel Cemetery.

Chester was retired from General Electric where he worked for 34 years.

He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Terri.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 59 years, Bonnie Strunk Burke; daughters, Pat Nicholson (Paul), Sherri McCauley (Danny), Lori McCauley (Robert); grandchildren, Adam McCauley, Paul Michael Nicholson, Daniel Nicholson, John Patrick Gibson(Angela), Audrey McCauley; and great-grandson, John Carter Gibson.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.archlheadypreston.com

Obituary information courtesy of Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home.

Cathy Ann King, age 63, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015, at the Pioneer Community Hospital in Oneida, Tennessee.

Memorial services will be scheduled for a later date as the family has chosen cremation.

Cathy was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, on April 23, 1952, the daughter of the late Jimmy “Hick” and Margaret (Stone) Warner.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers; Dudley Thomas Warner and Bobby James Warner and her father-in-law Lloyd King.

Surviving family include her husband Faron King of Whitley City, son Preston (and fiancé Valerie) of Pine Knot, daughter Michelle (and Randy) Kidd of Pine Knot, grandchildren; Cody, William and Natalie, her mother-in-law Lula King of Strunk,  a sister Mary Linda Copher of Owingsville, Kentucky, five nephews; Bobby Hart (Kimberly), Dayton, OH; Rogie Copher (Stephanie), Winchester, KY, Jim Warner, Maysville, KY, Ryan Smith (Regina), Maysville, KY and Michael Smith (Michael Smith (Michelle), Virginia Beach, VA.  She is also survived by four great nieces and three great nephews and one cousin Shella Sue Bailey (Walter).

Cathy was a homemaker but had worked as the deli supervisor for Kroger. She also had worked for Cowan Manufacturing.  Her favorite pastime was going to flea markets and yard sales.  She enjoyed sewing and quilting and she was a very good cook.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Cora Alma “Mickey” Maxwell, age 65, of the Mt. View community passed away Wednesday April 22, 2015 at her home.

Funeral services were held Saturday April 25, 2015 at 8:00pm in the chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral Home, with graveside services following on Sunday April 25, 2015 in the Mt. View Cemetery at 12:00pm with Bro. David Troxell and Bro. Darren Kidd officiating.

Mickey was born on May 21, 1949 to the late Rev. Luther and Ethel (Crisp) Phillips. Also preceding her in death were three brothers Alonzo Phillips, Carlos Phillips, and Luther Phillips Jr. four sisters Zora Myers, Laura Jane King, Imogene Pryor Watters, and Gladys Pat Hill, two nephews Ronnie Phillips and Dakota Clark.

She is survived by her husband Donald Lee Maxwell whom she married on Oct. 4, 1967, with this union in marriage they brought forth two children Carla Reana Kidd and husband Darren and Brian Lee Maxwell and wife Melissa,  four grandchildren include Chelsea Reana Clark and husband William, Katlyn Kidd, Macy Maxwell, and Garrett Maxwell, one great granddaughter Cora Anne Reana Clark; three brothers Eugene Phillips and wife Debbie of Muncie, Indiana, Blaine Phillips and wife Kathy of Stearns, Kentucky, Wayne Phillips and wife Patsy of Stearns, Kentucky; two sisters Clotine Clark and husband Winfred of Somerset, Kentucky, Dora Adkins of Diveron, Illinois; two brother-in-laws Denzil King of Stearns, Kentucky, Dave Myers of Springfield, Illinois; one sister-in-law Julie Phillips of Stearns, Kentucky; she also leaves behind 35 nephews and nieces.

Mickey joined the Bell Farm Baptist church at an early age and later moved her membership to Mt. View Baptist Church where she worked with the youth as Sunday school leader and teacher. She later joined the Walkers Chapel Church and remained there until her health worsened.

She was a caring wife and loving mother and grandmother as well as being a hard worker and business woman. She started working at McCreary County Manufacturing and later became secretary at the Whitley Elementary. In 1975 she and her sister-in-law opened the flower shop where she worked until her health would not allow it. Mickey’s interest in life were Church, Business, and family. She was always willing to help others in the time of need. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her.

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted the family of Cora “Mickey” Maxwell with funeral arrangements.

Brentley Ray Wade Roberts, infant son of Billy and Stephanie (Slaven) Roberts of Stearns, Kentucky, passed away April 26, 2015 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Funeral services were held Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home, burial followed in the Slaven Cemetery.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home is serving the family of Brentley Ray Wade Roberts.

A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Bonnie Jane Abbott age 92, of Pine Knot, KY Wife of the late Raymond Abbott passed away at her home on April 21, 2015. Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the McCreary County Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Rock Springs Cemetery. The Family will receive friends on Friday evening after 6 at the funeral home. McCreary County Funeral home is entrusted with these arrangements for Mrs. Bonnie Jane Abbott. A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

James Michael “Mike” Davis, age 67, passed away April 16, 2015 at UT Hospital in Knoxville, after a short battle with cancer. His daughter, Kim, and his sister, Judy was by his side. Mike was a semi-truck driver. He enjoyed sandy beaches, animals, good food and movies.He is preceded in death by his parents: Katie Davis-Ball and James Davis; his brother: Robert “Sonny” Davis; and his sister: Annie Bowling.Beloved father of Kimberly Davis (Newport, KY) and the late Levi Stephens. Beloved brother of Judy (Mack) West. Mike was the favorite uncle of many nieces and nephews. A private memorial will be held at a later date.

You may sign Mr. Davis’ online guestbook at www.jonesandsonfh.net. Jones & Son Funeral Home is serving the family of James Michael “ Mike” Davis.

Jack Edwards was born June 2, 1944 and soared off to heaven on Friday, April 17, 2015 reaching the age of 70 years. He was the son of the late Earl and Dorothy (Crabtree) Edwards.

He is survived by: his wife, Jackie Edwards; brother Boyce Edwards; sons, Greg Edwards (Anita), Bryan Edwards (Lorene), and Kasey Edwards (Sherri); one daughter, Michelle Grainger (Andy); and family friend, Theresa Edwards; grandchildren, Alex & Austin Grainger, Kaitlin & Arin, Blake & Haley, and Peyton Edwards, Brandy Hutchinson, Trisha & Harley McGinnis; and great grandchildren, Heaven & Liberty Hutchinson, and Cailsyn McGinnis; along with numerous family and friends who mourn his passing.

In addition to his parents, Earl and Dorothy Edwards, he was preceded in death by: brothers, Carl, Donald, and Bill Edwards along with one sister, Mildred Henry.

Funeral services were held on Monday, April 20, 2015 at 1pm at the Roger’s Grove Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Lower Hickory Grove Cemetery in McCreary County,KY.

In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Hospice of Lake Cumberland, Lower Hickory Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, or the Roger’s Grove Baptist Church Youth Fund.

Obituary information courtesy of Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home.

Brenda (Ridner) Perry, age 59, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015, at The UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

Funeral services were held Thursday, April 16, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Knob Baptist Church in Parkers Lake with Bro. Daniel Ridener officiating.  Special music will be by Chrissy Swain.  Burial followed at the Pleasant Knob Cemetery.

Brenda was born June 6, 1955, in Somerset, Kentucky, to the late Delmer and Annie Ruth (Hicks) Ridner.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by a very special grandson whom she cared for until his death Dalton Perry, granddaughter Takiyah Ridner, three brothers; Earnest, Jerry Dale and Jeffrey Ridner, and two sisters; Alma Higginbotham, and Delois “Lois” Vanover.

Surviving family include three daughters Melinda Perry, Tabatha Ridner and husband Rick, Rebecca Staley and husband Rodney all of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, one brother; Ranzy Ridner and Phyllis of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, and five sisters; Offie “Dorie” Goodin, Affie “Jude” Rose and George, Bonnie Swain, Patricia Ridner and Manuel and Kathy Ridner, all of Parkers Lake and Eleanora Mitchell of Waynesburg, Kentucky, seven granddaughters with Brandi Perry, Kelia Perry, Kayla Perry, Chelsey Daugherty and husband Camaron, Cassandra Perry, Shania Staley, Shavonna Staley, two grandsons J.T. Ridner and Desmond Staley. Brenda also cared for her special granddaughter Brandi until her death. There are many nieces and nephews, other family and friends left to mourn his passing.

Pine Knot funeral Home is assisting the family of Brenda Perry in her funeral arrangements.

Gail Ball Roark age 76 of Reevesville, South Carolina, passed away December 11, 2014 at the Medical University of South Carolina.

Memorial services will be held at graveside on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Angel Cemetery with Rev. Kevin Hinton officiating.

She was born on November 1, 1938 in Stearns, Kentucky to the late William Hurstle Ball and Bessie (Ross) Ball. Gail was a member of the Old St. George Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Cumberland College and was a cashier with Bi-Lo.

Survivors include her husband, Richard Graham Roark of Reevesville, South Carolina, and a daughter, Sherree Roark (Marshall Richburg), of St. George, South Carolina.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mrs. Gail Ball  Roark.

Ella Christine Stephens, age 90, passed away Friday April, 17, 2015 at her home in Lakeland, Florida.

Funeral service were Tuesday April 21, 2015 at 11:00am in the chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral Home with Brother David Allen and Bro. Eddie King officiating. Burial followed in the Upper Cal Hill Cemetery.

She was born on March 8, 1925 in Marsh Creek to the late Aaron and Erna (Roberts) Neal. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by two sons Danny and Glennis Roy “Buster” Stephens, two brothers Francis and Darrell Neal, two sisters Ida Honeycutt and Betty Sue Cox, and one granddaughter LeBresha Nicole.

Surviving family include her three sons Earl Stephens of Kingston, Oklahoma, Wade Stephens Ten Mile, Tennessee, Ova D. Stephens Crossville, Tennessee, one sister Violet Neal Silcox of Lakeland, Florida,  also she leaves behind 19 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Ella Christine Stephens in her funeral arrangements.

Shelby Marie Upchurch, age 36 days, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was born March 8, 2015, in Somerset, Kentucky to Hurstle and Elizabeth (Maynard) Upchurch.  She is preceded in death by her grandparents; Gene and Nola Upchurch and Doug and Sharon Rogers and a nephew Hurstle Allen Upchurch.

Surviving family include her parents Hurstle and Elizabeth Upchurch of Whitley City, Kentucky, brothers Hurstle (and Sally) Upchurch of Stearns, Dakota Upchurch of Whitley City and two sisters; Harley and Rayanna Upchurch of Whitley City.  She also had many aunts and uncles and cousins that she will get to meet in heaven someday.

Funeral services were held Friday, April 17, 2015, at 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. Scott Corder officiating.  Committal services was at the Barron Fork Cemetery on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Tom Corder.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

 

Lois Collins, age 79, of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Tuesday, April 8, 2015 at the McCreary Health and Rehab in Pine Knot, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with Rev. Clay Cook officiating. She will be laid to rest at the New Liberty Cemetery.
Lois was born in New Liberty, Kentucky on March 3, 1936 to late William Tommy and China Mae (Bryant) Dugger. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her son Danny Collins and daughter Donna Kay Collins and a granddaughter Lisa Collins; two brothers John Ruben and Laycomn Dugger; two sisters Olive, Thelma Jean Dugger, and Clara Jeneva Hollaway.
Surviving family include her daughter Teresa Lynn Collins; a sister Mae Belle Bryant; her grandchildren Tammy Coffey (and Mike), Hannah Morgan (and Matthew), Dana Collins, Shannon Kidd, Jeremy Collins (and Latisha), Dylan Collins, Christopher Collins.
Lois was a member at the Davis Hill Church of God. Lois also enjoyed being a home maker and spending time with her family that she loved dearly.
Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.

Carl Lee Kidd, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, departed from this life at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital on April 6, 2015 being 76 years, 5 months, and 29 days old. He was born in Jellico, Tennessee on October 8, 1938 to the late Richard and Rose E. (Richmond) Kidd.
He was a Carpentered and Factory Worker for many years; he was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church. Carl Lee enjoyed hunting, fishing, anything outdoors. He loved spending time with his family and friends.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Vonda (Taylor) Kidd whom he married on October 16, 1992 prior to their marriage they had been companions since 1980; brother; Darrell Kidd and step sons; Wayne Garland and Wendell Garland.
Survivors include his sons; Trent Kidd (Toni) of Pine Knot, KY, Ricky Kidd (Jewell)  of Pine Knot, KY, Gary Kidd of Pine Knot, KY, Jeffery Kidd (Sharon) of Strunk, KY, Raymond Prewitt of Stearns, KY, Wade Garland of Strunk, KY, daughter; Loretta Burke (Mike) of Stearns, KY, Carla Reese of Louisville, KY, Seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren and a host of other relative’s.
Funeral Servcies were conducted on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of the McCreary County Funeral with Randall Meadows officiating. Burial will followed in the Smith Cemetery.
McCreary County Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements of Mr. Carl Lee Kidd

Glenn Earl King, age 62, of Strunk, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015, at the Pioneer Community Hospital, Oneida, Tennessee.
Glenn was employed and retired with the National Park service in Maintenance and also as a Park Ranger, he also served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam Era.  He and his family operated King’s Tire and Automotive Repair Shop in Pine Knot, Kentucky.  Glenn was a member of the East Pine Knot Tabernacle Church of God in Pine Knot, Kentucky.
Glenn loved spending time with his family and friends.
He was born April 20, 1952, in Jellico, Tennessee, to William David King and Ruby Jane Moore.  He is preceded in death by his father and a niece Keshia Stephens.
Surviving family include his mother, Ruby Jane King, his wife Deborah Sue (Fields) King of Strunk, Kentucky, his children; Glenn King Jr. and wife Cindy of Strunk, Kentucky, Jesse David King and wife Haley, Pine Knot, Kentucky and Elisabeth Koger, and husband Bill of Revelo, Kentucky, Michelle King and Ericka King, Strunk, Kentucky.  Grandchildren: Sara Miller, Amber King, Austin Koger, Nick King, Gavin King and Gage King, Great Grandchild:  Baylen Miller, along with numerous nieces and nephews.  Brothers: William Paul King, Arvil Lee King, Daniel Edward King and William Paul Fox.  Sister:  Sharon Stephens.
Funeral services were Saturday, April 11, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at East Pine Knot Tabernacle Church of God with Rev. William Kilby officiating.
Burial followed in the East Pine Knot Memorial Garden in Pine Knot, Kentucky.
Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.

Mr. Glenn A. Lay Sr., age 60 of Winfield, Tennessee passed away Sunday April 5, 2015 at the Pioneer Community Hospital in Oneida, Tennessee.
Funeral service were  held Thursday April 9, 2015 at 5:00pm in the chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral home. In accordance with his wishes he will be cremated after his funeral.
He was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky on April 18, 1954 to the late Fred and Geneva (Douglas) Lay. Also preceding him in death is his son James Anthony Lay; two brothers Jack and Craig Lay.
Survivors include his son Glenn Lay Jr. and wife Rosie of Walton, Kentucky; four daughters April Reed and husband Richard of Sunman, Indiana, Glenda Phillips and husband Jimbo of Florence, Kentucky, Vanessa Collins of Dayton, Ohio, and Amanda Nuesse and husband Brad of Middletown, Ohio, three brothers Richard Lay who was his special brother that he lived with of Winfield, Tennessee, Michael and Alan Lay both of St. Petersburg, Florida,  six sisters Shirley Hampton, June Morgan, Barbara Garcia, Margo Lay, Diane Lay all of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Ester Kemper of Sunbright, Indiana. He also leaves behind eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Glenn enjoyed things in life such as fishing, playing pool, and loved playing bingo and sing karaoke.
Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Glenn Lay Sr. with his funeral arrangements.

Brenda Perry, age 59, of the Eagle community passed away Sunday April 12, 2015 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Funeral service will be Thursday April 16, 2015 at 2:00pm at the Pleasant Knob United Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Pleasant Knob Cemetery.
Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Brenda Perry in her funeral arrangements.
A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Zora Ross Pritchard, 92, Hiseville, KY, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015, at her residence.  She was a lifelong member of the Hiseville Baptist Church and a member of the Barren County Republican Women’s Club.  She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Pritchard.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, Glasgow, with burial in the Hiseville Cemetery.

Grover Strunk departed from this life on April 6, 2015 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital being 68 years, and 10 months old. He was born in Stearns, Kentucky, on June 6, 1946 son of the late John Riley and Nannie Strunk.
Grover was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed watching TV and spending time with his family and friends.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers; Eugene Dean Strunk, Woodrow Strunk, Dewitt Strunk, a sister; Dora Strunk and two infant brothers; Troy and Estill Strunk.
Surviving family include brothers and sisters; Sally Watson of Strunk, Kentucky, Charlie (and Hazel) Strunk of Stearns, Hobert (and Betty) Strunk of Stearns, Karen Strunk (and Rocky West) of Pine Knot, Bronical Howard (and Cecil Perkins) of Whitley City and Johnny Strunk, of Stearns.  He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews, and friends to carry on his memory.
Funeral Services were conducted on Thursday, April 9, 2015 in the Chapel of the McCreary County Funeral Home with Larry Watson officiating. Burial followed in the Angel Cemetery.
McCreary County Funeral Home Entrusted with the arrangements of Mr. Grover Strunk.

Shelby Upchurch, the infant daughter of Hurstle and Elizabeth Upchurch passed away Sunday at the UK Medical Center in Lexington.  Funeral services will be held Friday night at 8:00 in the chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home.  Visitation will be from 6 – 8 pm.  Burial will be at the Barren Fork Cemetery Saturday morning at 11:00
For complete obit info on Shelby Upchurch please visit our website at www.mccrearyfh.com
A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Bobby Daniel Watters, 70, resident of Daleville, Indiana went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday evening at the Community Hospital in Anderson.
He was born in Barthell, Kentucky, November 9, 1944, the son of Henley and Lillie Ledbetter Waters. Bobby was a member of the Ross Grove Baptist Church in Revelo, KY.
Bobby enjoyed working and had held many jobs during his life. He retired from General Motors in 1995 after 31 years of service. He had worked as a licensed real estate agent for Huffman Realty in Daleville before moving to Coldwell Banker Lunsford Realty for many years. He drove for Econoway/Overland Tour Motorcoach Company as well as Star of America Lines for many years. Bobby also worked as a greeter with the Ballard family at Ballard & Sons Funeral Homes for several years.
In his spare time, Bobby was very active within the community. He was also a member of the Board of Trustees of  the Daleville Schools. There he enjoyed attending the school’s sporting events, talking, and meeting with people. He loved to travel and he was always known for his smile.
Bobby was a founding member of the “Shoemaker and McDonald’s” Coffee Clubs of Daleville. He was the Past Master of the Daleville Masonic Lodge where he had also served as Secretary for many years. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis and the York Rite of Middletown. Bobby served on the Delaware County Counsel and was also named a Kentucky Colonel by the Kentucky governor.
Preceding him in death are his parents; a son, Stephen Watters in 1966; brothers, Simon, Goldman, Phillip, Dakota, Ronald, and Fleanor Waters; and a sister, Laura Mullin.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Anna (Coffey) Watters; daughters, Carol Harris (Jeff), and Teresa Riddle (Scott) all of Daleville, IN; grandchildren, Tyler Harris and Allison Harris, Mackenzie and Morgan Riddle; brothers, Brent Arnold Waters of Muncie, IN, John Watters (Rachel) of KY, Dallas Watters of TN, Don Watters (Charlotte) of Daleville, IN, David Watters (Wilma) also of Daleville, IN, and Jimmy Waters of Whitley City, KY; and sisters, Corina Levell and Louise Spradlin both of Daleville, IN.
A celebration of Bobby’s life was held on Thursday at Ballard & Sons, 8212 South Walnut St., Daleville at 11:00 am with Pastor Larry Waters officiating. Burial followed in the Saunders Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Daleville Community School (Athletic Department), 14300 West 2nd Street, Daleville, Indiana 47334.
Guest may leave condolences at www.ballardandsons.com.

 

Dovie Ball departed from this life on April 4, 2015 at her home in Steams, Kentucky, being 85 years, 1 month, and 29 days old. She was born in Fidelity, Kentucky on February 6, 1930 to the late Marvin Glen Williams and Cora Elizabeth (Negler) Williams.
Dovie worked at the Shirt Factory as an Inspector for twenty-five years, she was a member of the Meadows Grove Baptist Church where she had served as the Secretary and Treasurer for fifty-four years. In the history of the church she held office longer than any member of the church. When she was able she enjoyed gardening, and traveling. She loved spending time with her family and friends and her special dog Buster.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Hoytt Otis Ball whom she married on June 2, 1947, her daughter; Linda Lee Ball, brother; Joe Williams, Earl Williams and William Williams, sisters; Mary Lewis, Estelle Williams, Rosie Williams, Lydia Williams, Mamie New, Venia King Gilreath,  Carrie Cooper, and one great grandchild Johnathan Brown.
Surviving Family includes her daughters; Bonita “Bonnie” Elaine Brown and her late husband Rev. Randall Brown, of Stearns, KY, Deborah Sue “Susie” Wilson and her friend Russell West of Pine Knot, KY, Jo Anne Jones and husband Rodney, of Nancy, KY, eight grandchildren, three step grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and three step great grandchildren.
McCreary County Funeral Home assisted with arrangements

Mary Helen Bruce, age 77, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015, at her home in Whitley City, Kentucky.
Born in Hilltop, Kentucky, on May 25, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Earl P and Mary (White) Brown.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband John T. Bruce.
Surviving family include three sons; Danny Bruce (and wife Erma) of Sevierville, Tennessee, Darrell Bruce of Stearns, John T. Bruce, Jr. (and wife Sandi) of Strunk, five daughters; Jeannie Bruce Hicks of Roanoke, Virginia, Marilyn Chitwood (and husband Darrell) of Marshes Siding, Gladys Thompson (and Keith) of Burkesville, Kentucky, Alice Henson (and Ben) of New River, Tennessee, and Barbara Bruce of Whitley City.
She has two brothers; Don Brown (and Debbie) of Atlanta, Georgia, and Earl P. Brown, Jr. (and wife Judy) of Richmond, Kentucky, and four sisters; Gloria Hughes of Memphis, Tennessee, Brenda Slusher (and husband Kenneth) of Richmond, Kentucky,  Debbie Gabbard (and Phillip) of McKee, Kentucky and Teresa Napier of Lexington, Kentucky.
Helen was blessed with 18 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
She was a homemaker and member of the Taylor Ridge United Baptist Church.  She loved sports, especially Kentucky basketball.  She enjoyed horseracing and watching the Kentucky Derby and playing cards.  Her favorite pastime was spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Funeral services were  held Thursday, April 2, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home with Rev. Lenville Maxwell officiating.  Burial will be at the Taylor Ridge Cemetery.
McCreary County Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

Mr. James “Blaine” Gregg age 79, of Strunk, Kentucky passed away Friday April 3, 2015 at the Baptist Health of Corbin, in Corbin, Kentucky.
Funeral Service were Tuesday April 7, 2015 in the chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Dan Ridener officiating. Burial followed in the Silerville Cemetery.
He was born in Jonesboro, Tennessee to the late James E. and Gladys (Marrs) Gregg. Also preceding him in death is his son Richard Edward Gregg; one brother Earnest Gregg; three sisters Cora Rowland, Shelby Jean Heartman, and Clydie Stirgil.
Survivors include his wife Loretta (Tallman) Gregg who he married June 1, 1957; two sons John Blaine Gregg and wife Susan of Strunk, and James Farris Gregg and wife Gayle of Romulus, Ohio, two sisters Elizabeth Hashbarger, and Wanda Hill. Also left to mourn his passing are eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of James “Blaine” Gregg with his funeral arrangements.

Glenn A. Lay Sr., age 60, of Winfield, Tennessee passed away Sunday April 5, 2015 at the Pioneer Community Hospital in Oneida, Tennessee.
Funeral service will be Thursday April 9, 2015 at 5:00pm in the chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Thursday after 3:00pm at the funeral home.
In accordance with his wishes cremation will follow after the funeral. Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Glenn Lay with his funeral arrangements.
A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Mrs. Jewell Patrick, age 66 of Parkers Lake, KY, passed away on Thursday April 2, 2015, at her home.
Funeral services were Saturday at the Pleasant Knob United Baptist Church with Bro. Daniel Perry, and Bro. Joe Warman officiating.
Burial followed in the Higginbottham Cemetery.
She was born in Revelo on January 16, 1949, daughter of the late John A. and Mary (Worley) Smith. Also preceding her in death is her husband Clarence Patrick who she married May 31, 1973; a son, Bradley “Pete” Patrick and 2 daughters, Mary Jane Patrick and Marilyn Patrick. There is also a deceased grandson, Jeremy James Patrick.
Survivors include 5 sons, Jessie Patrick and his wife Verna of Whitley City, Jeffery Patrick and his wife Karla of Parkers Lake, Timmy Patrick and his wife Roberta of Parkers Lake, Tommy Patrick of Parkers Lake, and Hank Patrick of Parkers Lake, 3 daughters:  Mary Patrick Jones and husband Rusty of Parkers Lake, Barbara Perkins and Patricia Perkins both of Burnside, KY, 2 brothers: Johnny Smith of Bronston, Kentucky; Archie Smith of Whitley City, 1 sister: Patty Smith of Bronston. There are 10 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.
Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Jewell Patrick in her funeral arrangements.

Estel Edgar Perkins, 84, passed away April 4, 2015 at his home in Revelo, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Loudermilk and Bro. Ronnie Peters officiating. Burial followed in the Anderson Cemetery.
Estel was born March 25, 1931 in McCreary County to the late Lem Perkins and Opsy Gilreath Perkins.
He married Beatrice Ball on February 21, 1948. They were married for 67 years,  truly walking the last mile together. Their love and dedication was a shining light of what marriage is supposed to be.
Estel retired in 1992 from Norfolk Southern Railway as a machine operator having worked for 37 years. He was a hard worker and became close friends with his co-workers, who always held a special place in his life.
He played the banjo for McCreary Gospel Singers for near 40 years. The group traveled many miles singing for the Lord and made many friends along the way.
He enjoyed hunting, especially coon hunting. As he aged railroading and coon hunting were what he enjoyed talking about the most and his favorite dogs were Old Joe and Leed. He also enjoyed camping and gardening, but most of all he loved and enjoyed his family. Estel was a faithful member of Marsh Creek Baptist Church, where he so loved his church family.
Preceding him in death were a grandson, Terry Wayne Anderson, brothers, Chester and Lester Perkins, a sister, Gladys Bass, and his stepmother, Biddie Perkins.
Survivors include his wife, Beatrice, daughter, Carolyn Sue Anderson and husband Darrell, whom he loved as his son. His grandchildren: Sherry, Dwight and Dwayne Anderson;  and great-grandsons, Zach Slaven, Seth Anderson,  Zane Slaven, Jacob Anderson, Luke Anderson, and Kaden Anderson.
He spent the last week of his life at home surrounded by his whole family. The family along with a very special person, Liz Shannon, cared for him with such love and compassion in his final days.
Estel was a humble man who spoke kind words and always had a smile. His words of wisdom to leave behind are, “You got to take the bitter with the sweet, there is no need to complain about it.” He will be missed by all who knew him.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net
Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mr. Estel Perkins.

Grover Strunk, age 68,  son of the late John Riley and Nannie Strunk, brother of Sally Watson, Charlie Stunk, Hobart Strunk, Karen strunk, baronial Howard, and Johnny strunk,  of Strunk, KY passed away at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital on April, 6 2015.
Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of the McCreary County Funeral. Burial will follow in the Angel Cemetery.
McCreary County Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements of Mr. Grover Strunk.
A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

 

Mrs. Betty Jean Bowen, age 73, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Friday, March 27, 2015, at her home.
Born October 11, 1941, in McCreary County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Charles N. and Delphia Savannah (Spradlin) King.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother Lloyd King and two sisters; Virginia Baird and Georgia Ross.
Surviving family include her husband Larry David Bowen whom she married in 1979, of Whitley City, her children; Gregory (and Kristen) Jones of Lexington, Kentucky, Kimberly Layne (and Earl Edward) Brooks of Whitley City, Elizabeth Ann (and James) Gulock of Somerset, Kentucky, Larry David (and Sheila) Bowen, Jr.  of Naples, Florida, and Sherry Lynn Bowen of Parkers Lake.  She has two brothers; Coy King of London, and Logan King, and four sisters; Delta Tucker of Strunk, Ruth Vanover of Stearns, Wanda Gregory, of Indiana Myrtle May Burkett of Somerset, Kentucky.  Betty had 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Betty was a homemaker who was very creative and enjoyed crafts.  She liked to garden and spend time with her grandchildren and was known for spreading her love.  She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 29, 2015, in the chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home with Rev. Braxton King officiating.  In accordance with her wishes, she was cremated.
McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Mary Helen Bruce, age 77, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015, at her home in Whitley City, Kentucky.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 2, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home with Rev. Lenville Maxwell officiating.  Burial will be at the Taylor Ridge Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 – 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
McCreary County Funeral Home assisted with arrangements. 
A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.

Stacey Nicole Trammell Jones, age 30, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky passed away Saturday, March 21, 2015 in Athens, Tennessee.
Stacey was born June 28, 1984 in Somerset, Kentucky to Ruben Trammell & Angie Wilson.
Her parents, Ruben Trammell and Angie (Wilson) Bennett preceded her in death.  She is survived by her husband Steven Jones, Parkers Lake, Kentucky, step son Jacob Jones, Revelo, Kentucky, Step daughter Emily Jones, Revelo, Kentucky,  Brothers: Stanley Thomas Gibson, Somerset, Kentucky,  Jesse Iseral, LaGrange, Kentucky, Mark Trammell, Parkers Lake,Kentucky, Rueben Trammell, Pine Knot, Kentucky.  Sisters: Christina Roberts, Dora Murphy and Debra Bennett all of Parkers Lake, Kentucky.
Stacey had worked for Wonderfuel in Somerset, Kentucky as a Line Leader.
She enjoyed fishing and swimming and spending time with family and friends.
Funeral service were held March 28, 2015 in the Pine Knot Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Harold Rollins officiating.  Burial followed at the Marlar Cemetery in Parkers Lake.   
Pine Knot Funeral Home is entrusted with the funeral arrangements for Stacey Nicole Jones.

Joey Shawn Ross age 50 years and 16 days of Strunk, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. 
Graveside services were held Monday, March 30, 2015 at 1:30 pm at the Silerville Cemetery with Bro. Tommy Tapley officiating. 
He was born March 10, 1965 in Somerset, Kentucky to Osborne Ross and Georgia (King) Ross. Joey was a member of the Hill Top Baptist Church. He enjoyed reading and watching movies. Joey also enjoyed animals, especially birds. 
Preceding him in death are his parents. 
Survivors include his wife, Lisa (Strunk) Ross; brothers, Bobby Ross and wife, Ramona, of Strunk, Kentucky, and Billy Ross and wife, Carol, of White Pine, Tennessee; and his mother-in-law, Anna Strunk.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net
Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mr. Joey Ross.

Wendell “Butch” Selvidge, age 70, of Duff, Indiana, formerly of McCreary County, Kentucky, passed away at 5:15 pm, on Friday, March 20, 2015 at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper.
Funeral services for Wendell “Butch” Selvidge were held 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg with Pastor Darrel Land officiating. Burial followed in the Mayo Cemetery near Duff, Indiana.  
He was born April 2, 1944 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to George and Dorothy (Martin) Selvidge.  He married Judy A. Meyerholtz on July 31, 1987 in Huntingburg.  Mr. Selvidge was a retired contractor and heavy equipment operator.  He was a member of the Duff Conservation Club and the Dubois County Lodge #520 F&AM.  
He is preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Steve Vanover of McCreary County, Kentucky.
He is survived by his wife Judy Selvidge of Duff, IN; a daughter, Sherry Selvidge of Morgantown, KY; sons, Wayne Selvidge of Huntingburg, IN, Mitchell Selvidge of Bowling Green, KY, Michael Selvidge of Glasgow, KY, Wesley Selvidge of Bowling Green, KY; stepdaughters, Amy Marley and Deb Combs of Huntingburg, IN; stepsons, Perry Welp of Ferdinand, IN, Joseph Welp of Huntingburg, IN, Martin Welp of also Huntingburg, IN and Haiti; sisters, Janet Kellogg of Springfield, OH, Sharon Hickenbottom of McMinnville, TN; a brother, George Selvidge, Jr. of Altus, OK; 25  grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Condolences may be shared online at:  www.nassandson.com
Local obituary information courtesy of Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home.

Leslie “George” Swain, age 41, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, passed away Monday March 23, 2015 at his home.
Born in Somerset, Kentucky, on February 10, 1974, he was the son of Leslie and Bonnie (Ridner) Swain.  He is preceded in death by his father.
Surviving family include his mother Bonnie Swain of Parkers Lake, a brother Randy (and Ann) Swain of Whitley City, Kentucky, and two sisters; Fonda (and Ralph) Vanover of Parkers Lake and Melissa (and Douglas) Ridner of Parkers Lake and several nephews 
George had worked for Johnny Ball in the log woods and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and rooster fighting. 
Funeral service were Friday, March 27, 2015 in the chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Dan Ridener officating with burial followed in the Pleasant Knob Cemetery. 
Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Leslie “George” Swain in his funeral arrangements.

Angie M. Toney, age 92, was embraced in the loving arms of her Master on Wednesday, March 25, 2015.  She was born in McCreary County, KY to the late William and Maggie (Williams) Hamby.  
Angie was a lady of great faith, and a devoted member of CrossRoads Baptist Church (formerly Columbus Baptist Temple).  She retired from General Motors after 25 years of service.  
Preceded in death by her husband, Jesse P. Toney; 3 sisters and 1 brother.  
Angie is survived by her loving children, Linda (Ralph) Powell, Paul (Pat) Toney, Ralph Toney, Will Toney, and Bob (Marianne) Toney; daughter-in-law, Michele Toney; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Tracy) Powell, Ron Toney, Chris (Wendy) Toney, Jessica (Joe) Servick, Stacey (Chris) Sharp, Kelley Toney, and Jayme (Dixie) Clark; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 great great-grandchild; and brother, Richard (Helen) Hamby.  
Funeral service were held Saturday, March 28, 2015 at CrossRoads Baptist Church, Columbus, O.H   Pastor Paul Gabriel officiating.  
Interment followed at Glen Rest Memorial Estate.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to CrossRoads Baptist Church.
Schoedinger North Chapel, Columbus, Ohio entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Hazel Troxell, age 68, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015, at her home in Whitley City, Kentucky.
Born in McCreary County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Sylvester and Goldie (Gregory) Shook.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister Shelby Jean King.
On January 21, 1967, Hazel was united in marriage to Jesse Troxell and they had five children; Eddie (and Lisa) Troxell of Bronston, Kentucky, April (and Steven) West of Franklin, Tennessee, Nickie (and Brian) Fugate of Whitley City, Sue (and Greg) Bills of Whitley City, and Roger (and Sharon) Troxell of Franklin, Tennessee.  They were blessed with 12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren with one on the way.
Hazel’s brothers and sisters are; Edward Shook of Whitley City, Kentucky, Iva Sue Jones of Stearns, Bill (and Jean) Shook of Stearns, Bruce (and Joan) Shook of Monticello, Jim Shook of Whitley City, Ellen (and Phillip) Coffey of Stearns, Wayne (and Roxanne) Shook of Stearns and Dale Shook of Stearns.  She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, other family and friends that were special to her.
Hazel was a homemaker and member of the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church.  She enjoyed gardening, growing flowers and watching birds.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren and keeping a clean house for her family.
A private graveside service was conducted Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at the Troxell Family Cemetery.
McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Maxine Jones Waters went to Heaven on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at her home in Whitley City, Kentucky after a courageous battle with cancer.
Maxine was born October 19, 1932, in Pine Knot, Kentucky, to the late Franklin Crabtree and the late Cora Crabtree Cooper. She was a member of the Marshes Siding Church of God.
For many years Maxine worked as a beautician in Whitley City.
In 1972 Maxine, Chester “Happy” Jones, Kathleen and Bill Marnhout founded and established the McCreary County Funeral Home.  After much encouragement from her late husband, Chester “Happy” Jones she attended the Kentucky School of Mortuary Science in Louisville, Kentucky.   Maxine became a dual licensed funeral director and embalmer in 1975.  A brief change ownership of the funeral home took place in 1991.  In 2002, Maxine and husband Jimmy Waters, regained ownership of McCreary County Funeral Home where she served the community until her passing.
Maxine loved her work, and the service she was able to provide to the community. She loved the Lord with all of her heart, and she loved her immediate and extended family with a passion.  

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Chester “Happy” Jones, her sister, Betty Jean Morrow, and one brother, Leroy Crabtree. Maxine is survived by her husband, Jimmy Waters, of Whitley City, KY; her daughter, Vicki Kidd and husband Roger of Whitley City, Kentucky; one-step daughter, Kimberly Crabtree and husband Mike, Pine Knot, Kentucky; two sisters, Kathleen Marnhout, Whitley City, Kentucky and Joan Smith and husband Bill of Knoxville, Tennessee; one brother Jim Paul Crabtree and wife Judy of Muncie, Indiana; 5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins that were dear to her heart.  Maxine will be sorely missed by all who knew, respected and loved her. She’s enjoying sitting at Jesus’ feet and being with her loved ones. We know that we have this blessed hope that we shall meet her again.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 28, 2015, at 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home with Rev. David Troxell officiating.  She was laid to rest at the Angel Cemetery on Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

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