Obituaries
Dorothy Mae Barber Notarbartolo
Jul 19, 2020
Dorothy Mae Cross Barber Notarbartolo, 88, of Otto, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020.
Born in Garrard County and lived in Lincoln County Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late John Henry Cross and Minerva Jane Oaks Cross. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death in 1978 by her first husband, Paul C. Barber and in...
Robert Lee Childers
Jul 18, 2020
Robert Lee Childers, 85, of Somerset, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
He was born December 12, 1934 in Bandy, KY; son of the late Frank and Lena Hamm Childers. He was a member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church and a U.S. Navy Veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Wilma L. Parks Childers;...
Malinda Carolyn Pennington
Jul 16, 2020
Malinda Carolyn Pennington, 74, formerly of Waynesburg, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2020 at the Lodge Nursing & Rehab Center in Loveland, Ohio. She was born in Greenville, Kentucky on April 25, 1946; daughter of the late Elmer and Christine Caudill Brown. She was a retired home health aide for St. Frances & St. George Hospitals in Cincinnati. She is...
Charles Lee Keeney
Jul 13, 2020
Charles Lee Keeney, 73, of Science Hill, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 at the Liberty Care & Rehab.
He was born September 29, 1946 in Somerset; son of Ruby Faye (Muse) Keeney of Science Hill and the late Edgar Keeney, Jr.
He is survived by his mother; a son, Scott Lee Keeney of Science Hill; two sisters, Peggy...
John Michael Shelly
Jul 12, 2020
John Michael Shelly, Jr., Born May 12, 1946, in Trenton, N.J. son of Jack and Helen Shelly, Sr. passed away on July 12, 2020.
Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Jo Ella Ramsey Shelly and his two children, Brent (Amy) Shelly and Heidi Shelly. His grandchildren, Brandon Head, Sean Shelly, Savannah Head, and Luke Shelly. One brother, James...
Timothy Shane Milburn
Jul 11, 2020
Timothy Shane Milburn, 49, of Mt. Vernon, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the Rockcastle Regional Hospital.
He was born November 25, 1970 in London Line, Illinois; son of the late, Douglas Wayne Milburn & Shirley (Jones) Milburn Thompson.
He is survived by a wife, Donna (Brown) Milburn; step-father, Ronnie Thompson; step-mother, Ruth Thompson; children, TJ & (Michelle)...
Tammy Pratt
Jul 7, 2020
Tammy Rene Pratt, 48, of Somerset, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
She was born in Lexington on May 27, 1972; daughter of Jim & Judy (Bolton) Avera of Mt. Victory.
She is survived by her parents; husband, Jimmy Pratt; a son, Cody Pratt of Somerset; a brother, Greg Avera of Mt. Victory;...
Katherine Lorene Ponder
Jun 28, 2020
Katherine "Lorene" Brown Ponder, 74, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed peacefully from this life on June 28, 2020, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Brodhead, Kentucky, daughter of the late J.L. and Dorothy Myrtle Cable Brown. She worked in retail and child care for several years.
She is survived by her husband, William E. (Bill) Ponder Jr., whom she...
Geneva Willis Faw
Jun 27, 2020
Geneva Willis Faw, 86, of Waynesburg, Ky died on June 27, 2020 at Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville.
Geneva was born on February 21, 1934 in Mars Hill, North Carolina, to the late Claude Willis and Cordia Davis Willis. She and her husband, Wiley Faw Sr. devoted their lives in service to their Lord, Jesus Christ, and spent 32 years...
Wilma Pauline Burton
Jun 27, 2020
Wilma Pauline Burton, 90 years of age, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the Rockcastle Co. Health and Rehab.
She was born in Pulaski Co.,KY on September 5, 1929, daughter of the late Dessie Reynolds. She was a homemaker, farmer and a member of the Fairview Church of Christ.
She is survived by a sister, Dorothy Todd of...
Robert Denzil "Dennie" Elliott
Jun 18, 2020
Robert Denzil “Dennie” Elliott passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 in La Grange, KY. He was 64 years and 2 days old.
Dennie was born to Clovis Denzil and Artie Emerson Elliott on Saturday, June 16, 1956 in Liberty, KY.
Dennie had a big-hearted, friendly disposition and made a warm friend with each acquaintance.
At a young age Dennie...
Dorothy Bryant Foley
Jun 15, 2020
Dorothy Bryant Foley, 79, of Waynesburg passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at her residence.
She was born November 25, 1940 in Mt. Olive; daughter of the late Earl & Millie (Salyers) Hamilton. She was married to Paul E. Bryant on December 24, 1954, who preceded her in death on May 19, 1988.
Granny, as she was known to most,...
Vernon B. Whitis
Jun 14, 2020
Vernon B. Whitis, 89, of Somerset, Kentucky departed this life on Sunday, June 14th, 2020. He was born in Pulaski County on March 8th, 1931, to Oather B. Whitis and Clara (Doolin) Whitis. Vernon was a retired farmer and businessman and was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Korean War. He was a former employee...
Ronald Dewey Poynter
Jun 12, 2020
Ronald Poynter, 66, of Somerset, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on June 28, 1953; son of the late Dewey and Jessie Thurman Poynter. He was an employee of Tecumseh for 27 years.
He is survived by his wfie, Peggy Poynter, whom he married on March 20, 1993...
Matthew Allen Idlewine
Jun 11, 2020
Matthew Allen Idlewine, 37, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, formerly of Pulaski County, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020.
He was born November 23, 1982 in Somerset; son of Donna (Cash) Bryant.
He is survived by his mother; a daughter, Alyston Cate Idlewine of Somerset; two brothers, Michael Idlewine of Somerset & Mark Cash of Cartersville, Georgia; a sister,...
Reeda M. Haste
Jun 10, 2020
Reeda M. Haste, 81, of Eubank, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
She was born on August 17, 1938 in Science Hill; daughter of the late Roscoe & Beulah (Garrett) Robinson. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, sitting on her back porch with family, and trips with her sisters and special cousins. She was a caring...
Barbara Allen Kinser
Jun 9, 2020
Barbara Allen Kinser, 74, of Kings Mountain, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.
She was born on March 24, 1946 in Lincoln County; daughter of the late George Alford William David & Mary Manola (Shelton) Caldwell. She was a member of Church of God.
She is survived by two sons, Larry Edward Williams...
Donnie Lee Sims
Jun 8, 2020
Donnie Lee Sims, 55, of Waynesburg, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at his residence.
He was born on July 22, 1964 in Lincoln County; son of the late Russell & Fern (Elliott) Sims. He was a Mobile Home Installer for Jones Mobile Homes in Waynesburg. He was a loving father, grandpa, brother, & companion, and enjoyed life to...
Geneva Deatherage
Jun 3, 2020
Geneva Deatherage of Eubank, KY, age 93 years, 10 months and 10 days, died June 3rd, 2020 at Somerset, KY.
She was born July 24, 1926, the daughter of Arthur Burton and Tressa Buchanan Burton. She was the oldest of eight children. Of those eight, surviving are: Lindsay Burton (Earlene) and Thurman Burton.
Geneva was married to Bert Deatherage for...
Betty Shadoan
Jun 3, 2020
Betty Shadoan, 48, of Science Hill, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020.
She was born on June 13, 1971 in Cincinnati; daughter of the late Rouford Leo & Shirley Louise (Handley) Duncan.
She is survived by two brothers, Leo & (Sheila) Duncan of Science Hill and William & (Connie) Duncan of Somerset; three sisters, Juanita & (Mickey) Sells of Shopville,...

