Obituary March 2016
Richard Lonnie Hatfield age 91 years, 9 months, and 6 days of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at his home.
Funeral services were held Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the Roberts Chapel Church with Bro. Nathan Perry and Bro. Randall Whitehead officiating. Burial followed in the Roberts Chapel Cemetery.
He was born June 14, 1924 in Scott County, Tennessee to Commadore Hatfield and Elmira (Smith) Hatfield. Richard was a member of the Roberts Chapel Church. He enjoyed attending church and fishing. In past time, Richard was a coal miner for the Alvin Angel Mines.
Preceding him in death are his parents; a son, Lonzo Hatfield; 3 infant children; 7 brothers; and 5 sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Winona (Perry) Hatfield, whom he married November 7, 1966; sons, Lonnie Hatfield, of Wiborg, Kentucky, Ronald Hatfield of Jellico, Tennessee, Randall Hatfield of Norwood, Ohio, and Scottie Hatfield of Pioneer, Tennessee; daughters, Betty Sue Gadd of Hamilton, Ohio, Wanda Jeffries of Seaman, Ohio, Sherry Hatfield, Norwood, Ohio, and Rhonda Miklos, of Pine Knot, Kentucky; 25 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net
Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mr. Richard Hatfield.
Mrs. Patricia I. Shumate age 50, the wife of Donald Ray Shumate of Idaho Street, Corbin, Kentucky passed Saturday afternoon at the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky.
She was the mother of Edward Carson Shumate of Corbin, Kentucky. She was the sister of Wayne Campbell of Sawyer, Kentucky and Clinton Campbell of Pine Knot, Kentucky.
Funeral services for Mrs. Patricia I. Shumate were conducted on Thursday afternoon in the Corbin Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Roger Miller and Bro. Glen R. Shumate officiating.
Burial followed in the Smith Cemetery in the Faber Community of Whitley County.
Corbin Funeral Home is honored to be of service to the Shumate family.
Ruth Ann Wheeler, age 63, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
Ruth Ann was retired from the Kingsford Charcoal Plant in Burnside, Kentucky, as a shipping clerk. She loved being outdoors, fishing and spending time with her grandchildren.
She was born February 3, 1953, in Honeybee, Kentucky, to the late Edna (Walker) Perry. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by a son Steven Vanover, brothers, Ronald Perry and Ray Perry, a sister, Oneeda Honeycutt New and two grandchildren: Jaymison Spradlin and Raelynn Mamieann Young.
Surviving family include her husband Jerry L. Wheeler whom she married June 28, 1997, a daughter Shelia King (husband Mathew) of Dalton, Georgia, sons: Nathan Flynn (wife Jeannie) of Whitley City Chris Perry (wife Joyce) of Parkers Lake, step-daughters Alexa Wilson (Nova), Deanne Wheeler and Roxanna Wheeler all of Springfield, Ohio, 19 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Surviving brothers and sisters are Arthur Walker (Betty) of Gibsonburg, Ohio, Wayne Perry (Cathy) of Parkers Lake, Mike Perry (Helen) of Eubank, Kentucky and sister Wendell Lawson (George) of Tiffin, Ohio.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 26, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Honycutt and Bro. Bill Patrick officiating. She was laid to rest at the Pleasant Knob Cemetery.
McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Richard Lynn Young, age 57, passed from this life on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at his home in Revelo, Kentucky.
Born in Wayne County, Kentucky, on August 27, 1958, he was the son of the late Cleo and Lois (Decker) Young. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Randy Young.
Surviving family include three daughters: Maranda Young, Leanna Young and Brandi Allen, a son Thomas Young and eight grandchildren and many friends who will miss him.
Richard was a mechanic by trade and enjoyed hanging out with his friends. He especially enjoyed the Coal Miner’s Jamboree and Stearns.
Funeral services were Monday, March 28, 2016.
Burial followed at Denny Cemetery in Wayne County, Kentucky.
McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
Norma Fay Ashbrook age 76 of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of McCreary County, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at the North Point Health Care Center of Lexington.
Funeral services were held on Friday, March 18, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. Eddie King officiating. Burial followed in the Silerville Cemetery.
She was born on June 10, 1939 in Ritner, Kentucky to George Elmer Abbott and Mertie Avaline (Jones) Abbott. Fay worked hard all of her life. In early years she held jobs at Anderson’s Dairy Bar and Stearns Shirt Factory. During the height of her professional career, she was Vice President of Kmart on Sherwood Drive in Detroit Michigan. She was also a realtor with Century 21. Fay was a professional seamstress and quilter, and an avid flower gardener. In retirement, she and her husband Henry managed the local Stearns Flea Market. Henry was the love of her life.
Fay is preceded in death by her parents; sons, John Blair and Ray Ashbrook; daughters, Penny Hinchey and Marcia Welter; a granddaughter, Yasmin Blair; brothers, Leon and Jerry Abbott; a special sister, Ina Jones; and a brother-in-law, Charles Simmons.
She is survived by her husband, Henry Ashbrook; her children, Karen and Joe Clancy, Susan and Brad Hill, Melissa and Steve Parr, Joseph and Diane Anderson, Tom Ashbrook, Bob Ashbrook, Brenda Hall, and Wayne Romer; brothers and sisters, Glenn and Shane Abbott, Cline Abbott, Reed and Thelma Abbott, Wanda and Jim Heth, Joanne Simmons, Janie and Gary Miller; grandchildren, Kylie Waters and Chris Lunsford, David and Liz Waters, Amy and Erick Stokes, Michael and Brittney Clancy, Emily Clancy, April and Michael Murphy, Bradley Hill, Coreen and Kenneth Sawdon, Casee and Steven Sawdon, Alix and Adam Armstrong, Anthony and Karlyn Palmer, Tim Palmer, Melissa and Richard Senter, Ashley and Jeff Lyle, Thomas Joseph Anderson, Justin Anderson, Jakob Anderson and Sara Borowicz, Dr. Lauren Ashbrook, Lindsey Ashbrook, Jason Ashbrook, Daniel Ashbrook, Brent Ashbrook, Chad Ashbrook, Susan Molloy, Marcia Hall, Mark Welter, Michael Welter, Malena Welter, Pamela Wise, Charles Wise, Chris Lay, Patrick Lay, Denise Blair, Jeffrey Blair, Rebecca Blair, and John Blair III; and 30 + great-grandchildren.
Fay was known for her generosity, kindness, beauty, laughter, and love. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, donations be made in Fay’s honor to the Alzheimer’s Association, Kaden Tower, 6100 Dutchman’s Lane, Ste. 401 Louisville, KY 40205.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net
Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mrs. Norma Fay Ashbrook.
Mr. Renfro Baird, age 85, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016, at his home in Pine Knot, Kentucky.
Mr. Baird was born on November 15, 1930, to the late Hiram and Betty (Anderson) Baird. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Shoopman, all his brothers and sisters: Arnold, George, Clifford, Millard, and Frank Baird, Myrtle Baird and Rosetta Baird and a great granddaughter, Miley King.
Surviving family includes his wife Maerene (Meadows) Baird whom he married November 3, 1952, two sons: Eddie (Brenda) Baird of Jellico Creek, Kentucky, and Benny (Jewell) Baird of Pine Knot, daughters: Beverly (Richard) Musgrove of Pine Knot, and Wilma (Gary) Hammons of Pine Knot, 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
In his younger years, Renfro worked at the Sinclair Service Station in Whitley City and the Texaco Station in Pine Knot as well as in the log woods. He enjoyed his work and liked working in the yard and gardening. He also enjoyed hunting and camping.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 19, 2016, at 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Dennis Neal officiating. Interment was on Sunday at 1100 a.m. at the Osbourne Creek Cemetery.
Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Sue Bryant departed from this life on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at her home in Stearns, Kentucky being 76 years 9 months and 9 days. She was born in Stearns, Kentucky on June 11, 1939 to the late Rufus Perkins and Lidia Black Perkins.
She was a member of the Taylor Ridge United Baptist Church. Sue loved to read and spend quality time with her children and grandchildren. Sue is a Kentucky Colonel and was the former Magistrate for District Three.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by an infant Sister: Ruth Faye Perkins.
She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Ken Bryant, daughters: Kathy and husband Steve Litton, Lisa and husband Mike Soard of Stearns, Kentucky, Kenna and husband Frankie Young of Strunk, Kentucky and Karen and husband Jerry Meadows of Muncie, Indiana. Two brothers: Morris Perkins of Batavia, Ohio and Bobby Perkins of Revelo, Kentucky. Three sisters: Judy Anderson, Pine Knot, Kentucky, Patsy Perkins and Brenda Gilreath of Revelo, Kentucky. Five Grandchildren: Chelsea and husband Andrew King, Axel Litton, McKenzie Meadows, Brian Bryant and Michael Soard II. Three great grandchildren: Hunter, Ava and Lukas Bryant.
Funeral Services were conducted on Thursday, March 24, 2016 in the Chapel of the McCreary County Funeral Home with Bros. Linville Maxwell and Earl Davis Officiating. Burial Followed in the Taylor Ridge Cemetery.
McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.
Richard Lonnie Hatfield age 91, husband of Winona (Perry) Hatfield, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at his home.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the Roberts Chapel Church. Burial to follow in the Roberts Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday after 6:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home and after 12:00pm on Thursday until service time at the Church.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net
Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Richard Hatfield.
A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.
Lula Dean King age 77 years 3 months and 28 days of Strunk, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016 at her home.
Funeral services were held Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 1:00 pm at the First Hickory Grove United Baptist Church with Bro. Robert King, Bro. Jerry O’Dell and Bro. Braxton King officiating. Burial followed in the Otter Creek Cemetery.
She was born November 14, 1938 in Oneida, Tennessee to Obie and Hazel (Payne) Hancock. Lula was a member of the First Hickory Grove United Baptist Church where her late husband, Loyd King, pastored for several years. She was a devoted Christian, wife, and mother who enjoyed caring for her family. Lula also enjoyed caring and visiting with the elderly of the community as well as the sick that were shut in. She enjoyed nature and reading, especially poetry by James Russell Lowell.
Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband, Pastor Loyd King; a son, Gary King; a brother, Larry Hancock; and a sister, Wilma Jean Potter.
Survivors include her two sons, Faron Lee King of Whitley City, Kentucky and Braxton N. King and wife, Monica of Strunk, Kentucky; two daughters, Jeannie Gail West and husband, Chris of Revelo, Kentucky and Jill Ann Bradley of Strunk, Kentucky; a sister, Connie King and husband, Robert of Oneida, Tennessee; a sister in law and childhood best friend, Vera Hancock; grandchildren, Jordyn King, Jacob Polley, Preston King, Michelle Kidd, Landon West, Erica Martin, Brandon King, Brittany King, Joshua Bradley, and Ethan Bradley; great-grandchildren, twins, Laney and Liam Kidd, Cody King, and Lily Martin.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net
Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mrs. Lula King.
Roger S. Neal passed from this life on Tuesday, March 15, 2015 at his home in Stearns, Kentucky. He had attained the age of 62 years, four months and 25 days.
He was born in Creekmore, Kentucky, on October 19, 1953, the son of Carl and Nadine (Dople) Neal. His father precedes him in death.
Surviving family include his mother Nadine Neal of Stearns, three half brothers: Michael Neal of Williamsburg, Kentucky, Carl Neal of Corbin, Kentucky, and Stanley Neal of Corbin, three aunts (who were just like his sisters) and uncles: Josephine and Edwin Dalton, Peggy and Billy Chadwick, and Wanda and Russell Bennett, and several nieces and nephews.
Roger was a custodian for the McCreary County Schools and of the Church of God faith. He loved nature, being in the woods and panning for gold. He took great pleasure in making you laugh. He will be truly missed by all that knew and loved him.
By his and his family’s request, he was cremated and no service was held.
Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements.
Josie “Ermie” Privett, age 72, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016, at the Lakeridge Acres Health Care Facility in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Born July 17, 1943, in Sawyer, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Delbert and Edna (Vanover) Head. She is preceded in death by a sister Patricia Louise Head and a grandson Garrett Patrick.
Surviving family include two sons: Tony Privett (companion Barb Danner) of Danville, Kentucky, and Darren Privett (companion Deana Barnett) of Somerset, Kentucky, three daughters: Wanda Patrick (husband, Gary) of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, Alvina Privett of Somerset, Patty Spradlin (husband Donald) of Sawyer, Kentucky, a brother: Archie Head (wife Sandy) of Hamilton, Ohio, a sister: Shirley Valletti (husband Leroy) of Cincinnati, Ohio, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren with one on the way.
Ermie was a homemaker and member of the Burnetta Baptist Church. Sheenjoyed traveling, sitting outside drinking her tea and coffee and smoking. She will be missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Funeral services were Tuesday at the Mill Creek Methodist Church.
Burial followed at the Mill Creek Cemetery.
Pine Knot Funeral Home assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Randall “Randy” Ross age 56 years and 11 days of Norwood, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the McCreary Memorial Gardens.
He was born March 6, 1960 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Fred W. Ross and Dora Irene (Wilson) Ross.
Randy is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his children, Amanda, Alyssa, and Cody Ross; a brother, Carrol D. Ross of Norwood, Ohio; sisters, Claudine Cook of Pacolet, South Carolina, and Gloria Cantor of Fairfox, Ohio; the mother of his children, Diane Ross; grandchildren, Kara Ross-Edison, Haven Gibbs, Kyler L. Ross, and Brian D. Ross; and several nieces and nephews.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net
Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mr. Randy Ross.
Patricia (Trish) Shumate age 50, the daughter of the late Elmer and Cora Campbell, of Corbin, Kentucky passed Saturday afternoon at the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky.
Funeral services were on Thursday afternoon in the Corbin Funeral Home Chapel with burial followed in the Smith Cemetery in the Faber Community of Whitley County.
Local announcement courtesy of Pine Knot Funeral Home.
Deborah Sue, “Susie” Wilson, age 63, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
Born December 8, 1952, in Gary, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Hoyt and Dovie (Williams) Ball. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Bill Wilson and an infant sister.
Surviving family include her son, David Stephens (wife Jennifer) of Frisco, Texas, three daughters: Sarah Wilson of Pine Knot, Kentucky, Susan Wilmot (husband Stephen) of Whitley City, Kentucky, and Becky Wilson (fiancé Steven Mason) of Oneida, Tennessee, five grandchildren: David, Kylie, and Sam Stephens, Lindsay and Jake Wilmot and one on the way, Leighton Mason. She has two sisters: Bonnie Brown of Pine Knot and JoAnn Jones (husband Rodney) of Nancy, Kentucky.
Susie was a registered nurse having retired from the Lake Cumberland Health Department. She had attended the Meadows Grove Baptist Church. She had a great love for her grandchildren and her dogs. She enjoyed her flower gardens, going to the beach and she loved nursing.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 25, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Perry officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 – 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Pine Knot Memorial Gardens.
McCreary County Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Lola Mary Wright age 92 of Winter Park, Florida entered into her eternal home on Thursday, March 17, 2016, rejoining her beloved husband Estill of 38 years.
Lola is preceded in death by many friends and family members, including 2 brothers and 1 sister.
She was born June 2, 1923. Lola is the proud mother of Lana Wright & Jeffrey (Gay) Wright; grandmother of Steven; sister of Phillis Jones; and is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Monday, March 21, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Carey Hand Cox-Parker Funeral Home, 1350 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, Florida. Mrs. Wright was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery in Orlando, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made to a Charity of your choice or any local rescue mission.
Condolences may be left for the family at http://www.careyhand.com/
Obituary information courtesy of Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home.
Fay Abbott Ashbrook age 76, wife of Henry Ashbrook, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of McCreary County, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016 at the North Point Lexington Healthcare Center.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 18, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home. Burial to follow in the Silerville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday 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. Fay Abbott Ashbrook.
A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.
Claude Alfred Kidd, age 102 of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of London KY, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Lora Hamlin-Kidd, infant son Donald, sons Dorman and Doyle Kidd and his second wife Minnie Hankins- Kidd of 2 years.
He is survived by his daughter-in-law Linda Kidd and his 7 grandchildren; Brenda Kidd-Barie, Terrie Kidd- Duffy, Derrick Kidd, Royce Kidd, Joseph Kidd, John Kidd and Lorie Kidd-Fowler. Also, 14 great grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren.
Services will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Chapel of The Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301. Viewing 10am-11am, Service: 11am-11:45am. Interment will be held at 12pm, at Resthaven Cemetery, 6450 W Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301.
Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary assisted with funeral arrangements.
Denzil King age 88 years, 2 months, and 11 days of Stearns, Kentucky passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 14, 2016 at 1:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Stephens and Bro. Eddie King officiating. Burial followed in the Angel Cemetery.
He was born January 10, 1928 in Hickory Knob, Kentucky to Frank M. King and Zora (Cooper) King. Denzil was a Deacon for many years at First Hickory Grove United Baptist Church. He retired from the McCreary County Board of Education after devoting 31.5 years as a teacher and a principal. He had also worked for the Job Corps as a counselor. Denzil was a positive influence to the lives of countless students, church members, and the community. He was devoted to his faith and lived out his Christianity every day, making a difference in people’s lives without even realizing. In his spare time, Denzil enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, mowing his lawn, and gardening. He also enjoyed reading his bible and playing his guitar. Denzil was a loved and well respected man who will be missed dearly.
Preceding him in death are his parents; his first wife, Thelma (Strunk) King; his second wife, Laura Jane (Phillips) King; an infant son, Frank Christopher King; and a sister, Glenys Walls.
Survivors include his sons, Phillip King and wife, Shirley, of Helenwood, Tennessee, Gary King and wife, Mona, of London, Kentucky, Othel King and wife, Kathy, of Stearns, Kentucky, Mike King also of Stearns, Kentucky, Steve King and wife, Rebecca, of Lexington, Kentucky, and Michael Kaaz and wife, Nancy, of Erlanger, Kentucky; sisters, Delores Torstrick of Kankakee, Illinois, Lida Minton of Lexington, Kentucky, and Ilaree Allen and husband, Boyce, of Huntsville, Alabama; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that donations be made to the First Hickory Grove Baptist Church. P.O. Box 102 Revelo, KY 42638
Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net
Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mr. Denzil King.
Lula Dean King age 77, widow of Pastor Loyd King, of Strunk, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at her home.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 1:00 pm at the First Hickory Grove Baptist Church. Burial to follow in the Otter Creek Cemetery.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net
Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Lula Dean King.
A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.
Ellen Oneeda Honeycutt New passed from this life on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the Beech Tree Manor in Jellico, Tennessee, being 67 years old. She was born in Honey Bee, Kentucky, daughter of the late Ira Shelby Perry and Edna Walker Perry.
She was a member of the Indian Creek United Baptist Church, North McCreary Fire Department and Volunteer Hospice worker.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her first husband Roy Roger Honeycutt, and her brothers: Ronald Perry and Ray Perry.
Surviving family includes: Husband Riley New, sons: Gary Honeycutt (Suellen), Tim Honeycutt (Tarasa), stepson: Mikey New ( Donna), daughter: Rita Matthews ( Harvey Jr), stepdaughter: Amy New, brothers: Arthur Walker ( Betty) of Gibsonburg, OH, Mike (Helen) Perry of Somerset, KY, Wayne (Kathy) Perry of Parkers Lake, KY, sisters: Wendell Lawson (George) of Tiffin, Ohio, Ruth Ann (Jerry) Wheeler of Parkers Lake, KY, sisters-in-law, Joyce Perry and Renee Perry, twelve grandchildren, four step grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
Funeral Services were Sunday, March 13, 2016 in the Chapel of the McCreary County Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Honeycutt and Rev. Bill Patrick officiating.
Fireman Honors provided by North McCreary Fire Department
Burial followed in Roberts Chapel Cemetery
McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.
Wanda Faye Pennington, age 60, of Pine Knot passed away Sunday March 13, 2016 at her home. Funeral service were held on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 with Bro. Randall Meadows officiating in the chapel of the Pine Knot Funeral Home with burial followed in the Taylor Ridge Cemetery.
She was born in Jellico, Tennessee on October 27, 1955 the daughter of the late Ledford and Pearl Mae (Murphy) Loudermilk. She was a homemaker of her own home and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Her parents; six brothers, Melvin, Marvin, Jake, Clayton, Willis, and Clarence Loudermilk; and three sisters, Mary Lou Vance, Peggy Joyce, and Tava Loudermilk precede her in death.
Survivors include her three sons, Wesley Trammell and wife Jessica of Somerset, Jason Trammell and wife Deborah of Pine Knot, and Mark Trammell of Pine Knot; one brother, James Loudermilk of Whitley City, Kentucky; two sisters, Glenna Jones and Nora Dean Trammell both of Dayton, Ohio; six grandchildren, Joselynn, Madison, Carol, Henry, Kathrine, and Madie Trammell.
Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Wanda Faye Pennington with her arrangements.
Donnie “Blue” Stephens, age 70, husband of Sylvia Stephens passed away February 8, 2016 at his home. Memorial service will be Saturday March 19, 2016 at 2:00pm in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12:30pm until funeral time. The family ask that you bring your old cars as a memorial for what Donnie enjoyed doing.
Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Donnie “Blue” Stephens with his memorial service.
A complete obituary was not available at press time but will be printed in the next issue of The Voice.
James M. West, age 85, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, March 10, 2016, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
Mr. West was born in Winfield, Tennessee, on June 15, 1930, the son of the late William F. and Bessie Hill West. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers: Gilbert West, Jr., L.D. West, and Millard West, a sister: Maxine Adkins, three grandchildren: Randel Gerald West, Jr., Robert West, and Jamie Ann West, and a great grandson Anderson Lee Ball.
Surviving family include his wife Betty J. (King) West of Pine Knot, four sons: James David (Bonnie) West of Pine Knot, Steve Allen (Vickie) West of Indiana, Randel Gerald (Lynn) West of Bethel, Ohio, and Scott Kevin (Mickey) West of Maryville, Tennessee, three daughters: Wilma June (Rene’) Belanger of Toronto, Canada, Tamera Sue (Thomas) Chitwood of Pine Knot, and Tonya Jean (Andy) Dyer of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, 20 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren with one on the way.
Surviving brothers include Jerry (Virginia) West of Ohio, Bill (Linda) West of Ohio, Wayne (Deanna) West of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and Charles (Kim) West. He has two surviving sisters: Wilma Chambers of Oneida, Tennessee and Beulah Walker of Strunk, Kentucky.James was an auto body mechanic and very much enjoyed his work. He was a member of the Otter Creek United Baptist Church where he was a Pastor for many years. He was a United States Army veteran having served his country during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed fishing and going out on the pontoon boat and jeep riding. He took great pleasure in his grandbabies and great grandbabies.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March12, 2016, in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Clark officiating. Burial was at the Hill Cemetery at Strunk, Kentucky.
Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted with funeral arrangements.
Lily Opal West age 86 years and 21 days of Stearns, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Sewell officiating. Burial followed in the Angel Cemetery.
She was born February 18, 1930 in Somerset, Kentucky to Albert Martin and Victoria (Denney) Martin. Opal was a homemaker and a member of the Walker’s Chapel Baptist Church. She enjoyed singing and playing the piano. In past time, Opal and her sisters, professionally known as “The Martin Sisters”, had performed regularly through the southeast. The Martin Sisters appeared on Lowell Blanchard’s “Mid-day Merry Go Round on Wnox Radio. Together, the sisters also owned and operated a restaurant. Opal was family oriented, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, crafting, cooking, and baking.
Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband, Bethel West; brothers, Homer and Lester Martin; sisters, Roxie Butler, Christine Martin, and Charlene Martin; and a grandchild, Kandi West.
Survivors include her sons, Allen West and wife, Lisa, of Stearns, Kentucky, and Chris West and wife, Jeannie, of Revelo, Kentucky; grandchildren, Landon, Erika, and Ryan; a great-granddaughter, Lily Martin; and several 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 Mrs. Opal West.
Thomas Boyd Allen, 76 years old, passed away on March 6, 2016 surrounded by his family. Loving and devoted husband of Dorothy (nee Bruce) Thomas, beloved father of Greg (Kathy) Thomas, Michelle (Kevin) Keppel and Gary (Judy) Bledsoe. Cherished papaw to Nick (Kate) Thomas, Zack (Danielle) Thomas, Ashley (Ryan) Keppel, Morgan Schewene and Karley Keppel and great grandpa to Baby Girl Schewene. Dear Brother of Opal Patrick and Pete Thomas. Preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Myrtle (nee Sego) Thomas, Sister, Mabel Elam, and Brothers, Forest Thomas and Aaron Thomas. Boyd was loved and cherished by all his cousins, nieces, nephews and all that knew him. He was born on November 11, 1939 in Combs, Kentucky. He was a member for 49 years with the Western Hills-Cheviot Masonic Lodge, a former Commander of the DAV, the Ametuer Radio Club (KC8IVH), the American Legion, Model A Club, the Tri-State Research & Recovery Assoc. and a Kentucky Colonel. He served in the US Army and the Kentucky Air National Guard. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Combs, Kentucky.
Condolences can be made to Radel Funeral Home, 650 Neeb Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45233.
A military service will take place on Thursday, March 10, 2016 from 12 pm to 2 pm at the Taylor Ridge Baptist Church in Whitley City, McCreary County, Kentucky.
Any memorial donations can be made to the Hospice of Cincinnati www.hospiceofcincinnati.org or the Taylor Ridge Baptist Church, Whitley City, Kentucky. McCreary County Funeral Home is entrusted with local funeral arrangements,
Bonnie Sue Walker Burchfield, age 63, wife of Vurscle Lon “Bert” Burchfield, of Winfield, Tennessee departed this life on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at her home. Born April 7, 1952, the daughter of George Walker and Patsy Lou Richmond Morris, she was a member of the Second Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Mrs. Burchfield was preceded in death by her parents George Walker and Patsy Lou Richmond Morris; husband, Vurscle Lon “Bert” Burchfield; brother, James Walker.
She is survived by her children Susan Roché and husband Joshua of Winfield, Donnie Burchfield and wife Tabitha of McCreary County, Kentucky, Jonathan Burchfield of Winfield, Eric Burchfield and wife Charlette of Winfield, and Meranda Collins and husband Phillip of Helenwood, Tennessee; grandchildren, Jenise Byrd and husband Cody, Pavin Harness, Corey Roché, Katie King, Megan Stephens, Railey Burchfield, Aubree and Kamdyn Collins; great-granddaughter Brylee Byrd; and sister, Pat Stephens of Oneida, TN.
Friends may visit with the Burchfield family on Friday, March 11, 2016 from 4 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Jones & Son Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Jones & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Blankenship, Bro. Jerry Massengale, and Bro. Paul Chambers officiating.
Burial will follow in the New Light Cemetery in Winfield. Pallbearers will be Cody Byrd, Brandon Robbins, Junior Moore, James Taylor, Daniel Roché, and Darren Duncan. Honorary pallbearers will be Craig Ellis, Charles Duncan, and Darren Walker.
You may sign Mrs. Burchfield’s online guestbook at www.jonesandsonfh.net.
Jones & Son Funeral Home is serving the family of Bonnie Sue Walker Burchfield.
Vurscle “Bert” Burchfield, age 68, husband of Bonnie Sue Walker Burchfield, of Winfield, Tennessee departed this life Saturday, March 5, 2016 at his home. Born March 30, 1947, he was the son of Hurstle Stephens, Margaret Burchfield, and Della Stephens. Vurscle was a member of the Second Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Mr. Burchfield was preceded in death by his parents, Hurstle Stephens, Margaret Burchfield, and Della Stephens; his wife, Bonnie Sue Walker Burchfield; brothers, Elmon Stephens, and Deck Stephens; infant brothers, Eugene, Forrest Dillard, and H.J. Stephens; sisters, Kastle Gannon and husband John, Jessie Wilson and husband Benny; infant sisters, Flora and Nora Burchfield.
He is survived by his children, Susan Roché and husband Joshua of Winfield, Donnie Burchfield and wife Tabitha of McCreary County, Kentucky, Jonathan Burchfield of Winfield, Eric Burchfield and wife Charlette of Winfield, and Meranda Collins and husband Phillip of Helenwood, Tennessee; grandchildren, Jenise Byrd and husband Cody, Pavin Harness, Corey Roché, Katie King, Megan Stephens, Railey Burchfield, Aubree and Kamdyn Collins; great-granddaughter Brylee Byrd; brothers, Hack and Jeanie Stephens of Inverness, FL, Von and Linda Burchfield of Fort Myers, FL, Don and Sue Burchfield of Indianapolis, IN, Joe and Goldie Stephens of London, KY, Carl and Mary Burchfield of Muncie, IN; sisters, Conda Bragiel of Wilmington, IL, Klet and Charles Carlisle of Henderson, KY, Corlan Ellis of Pine Knot, KY, Bandal Ball and James Taylor of Stearns, KY, Lee Moore of Winfield, TN, G.G. and Gary Ellis of Graysville, TN; special friends, Dick Sexton, Ed Davis, Dave Cecil, Jeff Stephens, Steve Trammell, Paul Chambers, Jim Strunk, and Jerry Massengale.
Friends may visit with the Burchfield family on Friday, March 11, 2016 from 4 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Jones & Son Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 1:00pm in the chapel of Jones & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Blankenship, Bro. Jerry Massengale, and Bro. Paul Chambers officiating.
Burial will follow in the New Light Cemetery in Winfield. Pallbearers will be Pavin Harness, Gary Ellis, Landford Cross, Jeff Stephens, Mike Stephens, and Dick Sexton. Honorary pallbearers will be Craig Ellis, Charles Duncan, and Darren Walker.
You may sign Mr. Burchfield’s online guestbook at www.westmurleyfh.net
Jones & Son Funeral Home is serving the family of Vurscle “Bert” Burchfield.
Othela “Tea” Lewis Duncan age 86 of Oneida, TN passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the Pioneer Community Hospital of Scott.
She was born in Shoopman, KY on May 16, 1929, the daughter of the late Virgil “Pete” Lewis and Minnie Ethel Jones Lewis. She was a longtime member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Oneida.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Clyde “Pat” Duncan; brothers, Lloyd, Eston, Larry, and Virgil “Pap” Lewis; sisters, Lela Kidd, Mildred “Midge” Davis, and infant sister, Fayrene Lewis; two infant grandchildren, Diane Gail and Bryan Troy Jeffers
She is survived by her daughters, Anita Muse and husband Robert of Pioneer, TN, Linda York and husband Ronnie of Robbins, TN, Tina Lloyd and husband Bill of Huntsville, TN; a son, Tim Duncan and wife Joyce of Strunk, KY; sisters, Eva Lee Duncan, Nelda Martin and Carolyn Helbert, all of Stearns, KY, Ella Mae Smith of Muncie, IN, Joyce Smith of Pine Knot, KY; brother, Edward Lewis of Marshes Siding, KY; grandchildren, Toby Wayne Jeffers, Timmy Duncan, Ronnie Keith York, Brandon York, Bradley, Brent and Blake Lloyd and Stacy Lowe; great-grandchildren, Tyra and Tamra Jeffers, Madison Duncan, Jonathon Lowe, Justin Duncan, Trevor and Troy Jeffers, and Trooper Braysen Lloyd; a great-great grandchild, Kandi Jeffers; special friends, Darlene Slaven and Gail Shoopman; and very special caregiver and friend, Debra Slaven.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 7, 2016 at 8:00 pm in the chapel of West-Murley Funeral Home with Bro. Carlie Duncan and Bro. David Brewster officiating. A graveside service was conducted on Tuesday at 11:00 am at the Litton Cemetery in Oneida, TN.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.jonesandsonfh.net
Local obituary information courtesy of Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home.
Gloria June Jones passed from this life on March 7, 2016 being 69 Years, 1 month, and 4 days old. She was born in Stearns, KY on February 3, 1947 to the late Leslie and June Jones.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers: Ken Jones and Dou Jones. Surviving family includes her daughter: Nikki Jones, sister: Kandy Lovelidge (John) of Virginia, and Doris Gibson of Somerset, KY, Lifetime friend: Shirley Young of Whitley City, KY, cousin: Sue Moses of Centerville, Ohio, Niece, Jessica Warner, Lisa Gilreath, Rebecca Baker, Karen and Heather, and Nephew: Bryan Phillips.
Gloria was a Seamstress at the ABC Factory in Stearns, KY and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
A Private Celebration of Life Service will be held at the McCreary County Funeral Home. McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Hope Phillips New, age 64 of Wartburg, TN passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 7, 2016 surrounded by her family. She enjoyed working in her yard with all her flowers and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Hope was preceded in death by her father, Elmer White of Spring City, TN.
Hope is survived by her loving husband of 18 years Frank New; daughter, Monica Brown (Dale) of Trussville, Al; son, Shawn Phillips (Nellie) of Wartburg, TN; step-daughter, Emily Unthank (Todd) of Somerset, KY; mother, Minnie White of Oak Ridge, TN; Sisters, Wanda Taylor of Clover , SC, Kathy Ward of Wartburg, TN; brothers, Tom White( Loretta) of Crossville, TN, and Bill White ( Mary Jane) of Oak Ridge, TN; grandchildren, Justin Brown (Corin) of Ney, OH, Scottie Phillips (Kellie) of Wartburg, TN, Rusty Phillips and Kristie Phillips of Wartburg, TN; two very special great granddaughters she loved so very much, Peyton and Kennedy Phillips; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Special thanks to our cousin Connie Davis-Tull for all her help, love and support and to Covenant Health Hospice for their tender loving care.
Funeral services were Wednesday, March 9, 2016 with Bro. Benji Blakney officiating. Interment followed in the Union Church Cemetery, Wartburg.
On Line condolences can be made to Schubert Funeral Home.com
Joshua Travis Roberts, age 36, of Huntsville, Tennessee, passed from this life on Friday, March 4, 2016, at the Pioneer Community Hospital in Oneida, Tennessee.
Josh was a machinist for Ace Machine and Tool in Huntsville. He had his black belt in Shotokan Karate. He enjoyed music and movies, camping and hiking, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his nephew, Aidan.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky, on June 25, 1979, the son of Ed J. and Sharon (Blackburn) Roberts of Huntsville, Tennessee. He has a brother, Aaron Roberts (wife Lana) of Oneida, Tennessee, and a sister, Sarah Roberts of Huntsville, and niece and nephew: Kloee and Aidan Roberts. His grandmother is Cora Roberts of Stearns, Kentucky, aunts and uncles are Wanda Coffey, Faye Tucker, Phyllis Williams, Sue and Gordon Hatfield, Brenda Lewis and Ersel Day and Buddy, and many cousins and friends.
Funeral services were Tuesday, March 8, 2016, in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Hilton Duncan officiating. Interment was at Pine Knot Cemetery.
Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Barbara E. Angel, age 75, wife of Estil Angel of Pine Knot, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
Funeral services were Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. in the Trinity Temple Church of God with Bro. Stanley Taylor and Bro. Landon Sexton officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Carter Cemetery in Stearns.
Born August 21, 1940, in Flowood, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Henryetta (Mossey) Mathus. Also preceding her in death was her three brothers Harvey, John, and Cliffton Mathus; six sisters Mary Morris, Bernice Morris, Sadie Morris, Helen Stewart, Beatrice Tanner, and Lillian Oliver.
Surviving family include her husband Estil Angel; three daughters Darlene Freeman, Robin Tew, and Beth Jamison, step daughter Christina Hollis and step son Allen Angel; a brother Booby Joe Mathus. Barbara also has seventeen grandchildren and twentyone great grandchildren.
Barbara was a member at the Trinity Temple Church of God in Pine Knot. She enjoyed shopping, crossword puzzles, family, and wrestling. She loved her dog Winnie and being a mom and meme.
Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Barbara Angel with funeral arrangements.
Noble Blevins age 93 years, 4 months, and 20 days of Stearns, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the McCreary Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. Hap Strunk and Bro. Hank Blevins officiating. Burial followed in the Pine Knot Cemetery.
He was born October 4, 1922 in Scott County, Tennessee to Armp Blevins and Hattie (Koger) Blevins. Noble was a member of the Silerville United Baptist Church. In 1966 he became an ordained deacon at the East Appletree United Baptist Church. Noble was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served his country during WWII. He retired as a coal miner from the Stearns Coal and Lumber Company where he devoted over 30 years of his life. Noble enjoyed attending church, watching UK Basketball games, and hunting during his younger years.
Preceding him in death are his parents; his wife, Cleora (Watson) Blevins; a son, Phillip Blevins; brothers, Odie and Noah Blevins; and sisters, Alta Slaven, Minnie Burke, Monnie Hatfield, and Myrtie Davis.
Survivors include his son, Gary Blevins and wife, Brenda of Pine Knot, Kentucky; his daughter, Brenda Perry and husband, Rick, of Stearns, Kentucky; 5 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net
Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mr. Noble Blevins.
Betty “Mamaw” Bryant, age 91, of Pine Knot, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at the Signature Health Care of McCreary in Pine Knot Ky, Kentucky.
Funeral services were on Sunday, February 28, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with Rev. William Kilby officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Higginbotham Cemetery on Beulah Heights.
Born October 6, 1924, in Newport, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late David and Lilie Conley. Also preceding her in death was her husband Maynard Bryant; brother Herman Conley and sisters Lois Jones, Alice Lucky, and Ethel Lee; a son Roman Rolston Bryant.
Surviving family include her sons Maurice Bryant of Miami, Flordia, and Marcus Bryant of Pine Knot, Kentucky; daughter Norma Smith of Miami, Flordia; grandchildren Bobby Smith, Tina Bryant, Tiffany Bryant, Anthony Bryant, Latasha Stephens, and Matthew Bryant; great grandchildren Ryan Stephens, Kyle Stephens, Mason Bryant, Layton Bryant, Jase Stephens, Kinsley Bryant, and Bethany Allen.
Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family of Betty Bryant with funeral arrangements.
Herman Duncan departed from this life on Monday, February 29, 2016 at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky being 77 years, 3 months and 6 days. He was born in Strunk, Kentucky on November 23, 1938 to the late Sherman Duncan and Sylvania King.
He was a member of the Silerville United Baptist Church. Herman loved to fish and hunt. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his Companion Imogene Duncan, a son, James Ray Creekmore, three brothers: Theodore Duncan, Arvalee Duncan and Bud Duncan, four sisters: Genevieve Peak, Maxine Bowlin, Mary Austin Smith and Geneva Duncan.
He is survived by his five step-sons: John Duncan (Sandy), Pine Knot, KY, Randy Lee Duncan, companion Corina Garland, Williamsburg, Kentucky, James R. Duncan, Williamsburg, Kentucky, two step-daughters: Shirley MacDonald (Jim) of Georgetown, KY, Gena Meadors (Donnie) of Williamsburg, KY, twelve Grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
Funeral Services are on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of the McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. Harold Rollins Officiating. Visitation is Thursday, March 3, 2016 beginning at 12:00 PM until funeral time. Burial will follow in the Silerville Cemetery.
McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.
Roy Durbin, 83, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away Wed. Feb. 24, 2016 at Mayfair Manor Nursing Home.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 29, 2016 at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home in Lexington, Kentucky. Burial was in the Camp Nelson National Cemetery.
Born Dec. 11, 1932 in Lee County, KY, he was the son of the late Hade and Elizabeth Crouch Durbin. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, and was a barber for over 50 years, owning Suburban Barbershop and Clays Mill Barbershop. Mr. Durbin served as the 9th District Councilman for 13 years and was baseball coach and president of Clays Mill Baseball League for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Agnes Dickerson Durbin, two sons, David Durbin and John Scott Durbin; two granddaughters, Avery Durbin and Elliott Durbin, all of Lexington, KY; five siblings, Betty Lunsford, Hade Durbin, Robert Durbin, Leslie Durbin, and Mary Singleton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Hubert Durbin.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Southern Heights Baptist Church, 3408 Clays Mill Rd., Lexington, KY 40503 or the UK Markey Cancer Center, 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536.
Obituary information provided as a courtesy of Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home.
Brock Porter Jones age 84 years, 8 months, and 22 days of Stearns, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at his home.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 1:00 pm at the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. David Troxell and Bro. Carl Cubby Clark officiating.
He was born June 1, 1931 in the Wolf Creek Community to Joe Jones and Ruthie (New) Jones. Brock was a member of the Lower Wolf Creek United Baptist Church. In past time he was a truck driver for Dixie Transport. Brock was well known in the community for the Shady Lane Restaurant that he and his wife, Patsy, managed and operated for over 20 years. He enjoyed traveling to different places, camping in Pigeon Forge, and visiting Daytona Beach. Brock also enjoyed hunting, people watching, and taking care of his family.
Preceding him in death are his parents; his wife, Patsy (Winchester) Jones; sons, Robert and Jerry Jones; brothers, Cordis, Robert, Lewie, and Clell Jones; sisters, Susie Roberts, Thelma Jones, and Minnie Coffey; a grandson, Brock Dewayne Jones; and a great-grandson, Luke Troxell.
Survivors include his daughter, Linda Vaughn and husband, Doug, of Stearns, Kentucky; daughters-in-law, Hazel Jones and Shanna Jones, both of Stearns, Kentucky; a brother, Starling Jones of Stearns, Kentucky; 8 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.strunkfuneralhome.net
Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Mr. Brock Jones.
Cora E. New, age 84, of the Clifty Community, passed from this life on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center.
Cora was born on December 22, 1931, in the Blackie Community, to the late Ery and Rebecca Dabney West. She was a homemaker and enjoyed watching WLJC television programs. Cora attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
She is survived by her son, Billy Barnett, of Somerset; her daughter, Melissa (and David) Duncan, of Somerset; her grandchildren, Rebecca (and Roy) Pitman, of Somerset, Mindy (and fiancé Jose) Mounce, of Sloans Valley, and Sarah (and Joe) Cooper, of Stearns; her two-step-granddaughters, Aleigha and Miranda; her great-grandchildren, Tyler, Colton, Katelynn, Kyle, Brooklyn, Chloe and Charlie; her great-great-grandchildren, Trenton and Traydon; and her sister-in-law, Opal West, of Stearns.
Cora is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Harvey Lycett; her second husband, Charlie New; her three brothers, all who were World War II Veterans, Bethel West, Daniel West and Lewis West; and her two dogs, who she loved dearly, Spot and Toby.
Visitation was on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at 12:00 noon, in the Southern Oaks Funeral Home Chapel.
Her funeral service followed the visitation in the funeral home chapel at 1:00 p.m., with Bro. Jeff Mounce and Roy Pitman officiating. Burial is in the Southern Oaks Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hour of Harvest Ministries and/or Hospice of Lake Cumberland.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements for Cora E. New.
Grover Cecil Perkins beloved husband of the late Betty Jeane Perkins; Devoted father of Tim Perkins and Tony (Tara) Perkins; Grandfather of Mark Perkins, Jami (Jeff) Katsetos, Barbara Jeane (Paul) Burnett, and Matt Perkins; Great grandfather of AJ Katsetos and Cooper Katsetos; Dear brother of Ruth Harris (Richard Holford), Janet (Gerry) Riley, and Robert (Jeanne) Perkins; Son – in – law of Dorothy Perkins; Grover will be missed by brother- in – laws, sister- in – laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and those who knew and loved him; Passed away Tuesday February 23, 2016 age 77 years, Resident of Cincinnati, Ohio; Visitation was Friday, February 26, 2016 at Evans Funeral Home, there was also be a visitation in Pine Knot, Kentucky Saturday February 27, 2016 at Bethel Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorials to American Cancer Society 2808 Reading Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45206.
Obituary information provided as a courtesy of Pine Knot Funeral Home.
Wanda “Faye Griffis” Perkins, age 82, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset.
Funeral services were held Friday, February 26, 2016, in the chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. Daniel Ridener officiating. Burial followed in the Greenwood Cemetery.
Born on September 21, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Carrie (Vanover) Swain. Also preceding her in death are a son Jerry Ridener; four brothers MacArther, Leslie, Elvis, and Edward Swain and two sisters Ivory Swain and Virginia “Jimbo” Vanover; two sister in laws Mary Swain and Bonnie Swain; two brother in laws Cecil Ridener and Herman Ridner.
Surviving is her husband Jerry Perkins of Wiborg, one daughter Marylou Harp and husband Jim Petersburg, Kentucky; son Eugene Griffis and wife Rose Marie Sue of Whitley City. Faye has two surviving brothers, Evert “Jody” Swain and wife Rhonda of Parkers Lake and Eddie Allen Swain of Sidney, Ohio. She has three sisters, Fontella Ridener, Diane Ridener and Joyce Goodin and husband Howard all of Parkers Lake; sister in laws Roxie Mitchell and Connie Swain both of Parkers Lake; brother in law James “Herb” Vanover of Parkers Lake. Faye is also survived by eight grandchildren along with eight great grandchildren.
Faye had worked her life as a CNA and loved cooking, growing a garden and canning, and making quilts. Faye was of the Baptist faith.
McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.
Beatrice Stephens passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at her home in Indianapolis, Indiana being 80 years, 11 months and 13 days old. She was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky on March 14, 1935, daughter of the late Ebb and Belle (Wilson) King, and Step-mother, Goldie King.
Beatrice was a Beautician for many years and loved to work in her flower garden and represent the Democratic Party. She was the most loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.
She is preceded in death by her parents, one son; Kenneth Smith, six brothers; Chester, King, Jr. Brown, Eugene Brown, Johnny Brown, Clyde King and Donald King, sisters; Alice Trammell and Joyce Chambers also preceded her in death.
Surviving family includes: her husband Donald Stephens of Indianapolis, Indiana, daughter; Grace Ann and husband Bill of Indianapolis. son; William M. and wife Debra Smith of Indianapolis, brothers; Ray King of Bronston, Kentucky, Clarence King of Somerset. Sisters; Edna Coffey of Pine Knot and Delta Crider of Cincinnati, Ohio. 12 Grandchildren and 29 Great Grandchildren.
Funeral services were Wednesday at the McCreary County Funeral Home Chapel officiating by Bro. Conley Smith. Burial followed in the Pine Knot Cemetery.
McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.
Kinsella York Vanderpool, 85, of Versailles, formerly of Whitley City, died Friday, February 26 at St. Joseph Hospital.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 29, 2016 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Mike James officiating. Burial was in the Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, KY
Born October 23, 1930 in Fentress County, TN, she was a daughter of the late Mack and Electie Stephens York. Also known as “Kinney” she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Whitley City and attended the Pinckard Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son, Tommy Vanderpool and daughter-in-law, Tammy, two grandsons, Nick Vanderpool and Rob Vanderpool, a great granddaughter, Adaline Grace Vanderpool, a sister, Helen Pierce of Georgetown, and a brother, Jim York of Mississippi.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Scottie Vanderpool, three sisters, Nell Foster, Lina Harper, and Rose Grosser, and a brother, Ray York.
Memorials are suggested to the Pinckard Baptist Church or the First Baptist Church of Whitley City.
Obituary information provide as a courtesy of Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home.
Rodney G. Worley, age 59, of Jacksboro passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016. Graveside services were held Sunday, February 28, 2016 at 2:00pm at the Nevelsville Cemetery.
He was a member of Community Bible Baptist Church in St. Petersburg, Florida.
He is preceded in death by his father, Rev. Doyle Worley.
Survivors include his wife, Paula Worley; daughter, Tabitha Watts; son, Caleb Worley; grandchildren, Kaylee & Selenia; mother, Elizabeth (Corder) Worley; and brother, Brian Worley.
Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Rodney G. Worley
