Bob Cox  1927-2012

Maude "Elizabeth" Rowe, 92, of Pikeville, widow of Donald M. Rowe, died Dec. 8. Survivors: children Don E. Rowe, Elizabeth (Mike) Ewer of Meta; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 10 at Community Funeral Home. Burial: Bent Ridge Cemetery

Benjamin R. Gommels, the infant son of Dale E. and Amanda L. R. Gommels of Steele, died Dec. 3. Other survivors: siblings Pamela Leigh, Dale Edward Jr., both of Steele; grandparents Eldon D. Gommels, Jack and Terry Ray, all of Iowa; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 6 at State Line Pentecostal Church. Burial: Jones Creek Cemetery, Fedscreek, under direction of Thacker Memorial Funeral Home

Bonnie Sue Goble, 64, of Sprigg, W.Va., died Dec. 5. Survivors: brothers William H. (Lou Ann) Goble, Clifford L. Goble; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 7 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens, Maher, W.Va.

Guy Curtis Alexander, 60, of Williamson, W.Va., died Dec. 3. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Survivors: siblings Bobbie C. Alexander Childress of Williamson, W.Va., Robert S. Alexander of Indidan; other family members. Celebration of Life: Dec. 8 at Logan Street First Baptist Church under direction of R.E. Rogers Funeral Home


William Wade Smith, 81, of Canada, died Dec. 5. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors: wife Ellen S. Smith; children David (Sherri) Harris, William W.  (Pam) Smith, both of Canada, Karen S. James of Huddy, Cynthia Thompson of Vermont, Diana (David) Johnson of Maryland; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 9 at Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church under direction of R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Ransom, with Belfry Chapter Disabled American Veterans Chapter 141 conducting  military graveside services


Pauline Runyon White, 64, of Borderland, W.Va., died Dec. 6.  Survivors: parents Haskel Runyon Sr. Josephine Collins Runyon; husband James H. White; daughter Kimberly D. (Danny) White Allen; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 10 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Lackey Cemetery, Laurel Creek


Stevin Randall Staton, 58, of Forest Hills, died Dec 8. Survivors: mother Thelma Maynard Staton; sons Stevin Staton, Brandon Staton, Zachary (Erica) Staton; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 12 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy


Donnie Ray Mullins, 66, of Huddy, widower of Linda Mullins, died Dec. 8. Survivors: son Rod (Angie) Mullins; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 12 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy

Claude Conley Muncy, 68, of Ray Branch, died Dec. 6. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors: wife Judy Muncy; children Darren Munch, Kimberly (Jeremy) Munch, Mildred (Floyd) Woodson, Mary (Hershell) Stevens; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 9 at Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Burial: Williamson Family Cemetery


Charlie Murphy, 82, of Caney Highway, widower of Doris Murphy and Alice Murphy, died Dec. 6. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Survivors: children Charles P. Murphy, Charlotte Hames, Carolyn Morton, all of Illinois, Charles A. Murphy of Pikeville, Ryan Bailey of Tennessee, stepchildren John Tackett, Herbert L. Tackett, both of Michigan, Maxwell M. Tackett of Robinson Creek, Bridget Spears of Red Creek; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 10 at Hall & Jones Funeral Home. Burial: Damron-Fleming Cemetery, Jonancy

John Paul "J.P." Blair II, 38, of Pikeville, died Dec. 6. Survivors: parents Jimmy F. Blair, Patty R. Trivette Blair; children Jacob T. Blair of Jeff, Jordyn P. Blair of Pikeville; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 9 at J.W. Call Funeral Home. Burial: Johnson Memorial Park


Faye Helvey Burke, 92, of Pikeville, widow of Francis Dale Burke, died Dec. 10. Survivors: daughter Kathryn Burke of Pikeville; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 12 at Pikeville United Methodist Church. Burial: Johnson Memorial Park under direction of J.W. Call Funeral Home. Memorial donations: Pikeville United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 311, Pikeville, Ky. 41502


Elbert Lee "Eli" Young, 71, of Rockhouse, died Dec. 9. Survivors: wife Roseline Heistand Young; children Elbert T. (Shirley) Young of Pikeville, Thomas L. (Jamie)
Young of Ohio, William (Kimberly) Young, Deidre Young, both of Hatfield; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 11 at Hatfield Funeral Chapel. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens

Manda Moore Pratt, 92, of Garrett, widow of John C. Pratt, died Dec. 5. Survivors: daughters Zeda P. Martin of Garrett, Priscilla Prater of Hueysville, Juanita Sowards of Michigan, Carnett Combs of Gilbertsville; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 8 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial; Harry Lee Moore Cemetery

Fannie Music, 94, of Prestonsburg, widow of Paris Buster Music, died Dec. 5. Survivors: children Larry Music of Prestonsburg, Eunice Shepherd, Barbara Gibson, all of Prestonsburg; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 8 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Richmond Cemetery, Prestonsburg

Bobby Gene McKinney, 30, of Harold, died Dec. 5. Survivors: parents Larry G. McKinney, Vanessa Tackett Coleman; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 9 at Lower Toler Church of Christ. Burial: Ratliff-Roberts Cemetery, Harold

Frona Lynn Hall, 36, of Teaberry, died Dec. 10. Survivors: mother Anna Hall of Roxanna; son Reggie L. Hall of Beaver; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 13 at Samaria Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial: Buckingham Cemetery, Bevinsville, under direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

Bonnie J. Bradley, 74, of Prestonsburg, formerly of Langley, died Dec. 11. Survivors: siblings Coy Bradley, Billy J. Bradley, both of Ohio, Bobby Bradley of Langley, Louise Howard of Hippo; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 15 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Richmond Cemetery, Prestonsburg

Priscilla "Sue" Moore, 68, of Prestonsburg, died Dec. 11. Survivors: husband William "Kelly" Moore; children William T. (Tonya) Moore of Louisville, Kelly S. (Larry) Prater of Prestonsburg; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 14 at Tom Moore Memorial Freewill Baptist Church. Burial: Moore Family Cemetery, Prestonsburg, under direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

Vernon Akers, 63, of Prestonsburg, died Dec. 11. Survivors: wife Brenda S. McGuire Akers; stepmother Grace M. Akers; children Veronica B. Akers Reed of East Point, David W. Akers; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 14 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Burnis Akers Cemetery, Banner

Bill Henry Montgomery, 70, of Prestonsburg, died Dec. 12. Survivors: children Steve Montgomery of Dwale, Lewis P. Montgomery of Prestonsburg, Stevie Montgomery of Ohio; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 16 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Hicks Cemetery, Blue River

Carol C. Dooley, 74, of Lackey, died Dec. 13. Survivors: children Dale W. Slone, Jamie (David) Combs, both of Lackey; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 17 at Lackey Freewill Baptist Church. Burial: Lackey Cemetery, Lackey, under direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

Barbara Jean Gibson Blevins, 59, of Tram, died Dec. 14. Survivors: husband Jesse Blevins; daughter Sherrie (George) Crum of Tram; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 17 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Blevins-Crum Cemetery, Tram

Larry "Lawyer" Prater, 59, of Hippo, died Dec. 13. Survivors: father Jack Prater of Hippo; wife Priscilla Prater; children Jessica (Kevin) Hall, Ashley (Jordan) Prater, both of Hippo; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 16 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: East Gate Memorial Gardens, Eastern

Clay Smith, 78, of Prestonsburg, died Dec. 16. Survivors: wife Polly Webb Smith; children Clay Jr. (Sandy) Smith of Augusta, Clayton (Kristi) Smith of West Virginia, Alicia (Ronnie) Parsons of Martin, Shelia (Rocky) Rowe of Prestonsburg; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 20 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Watkins Cemetery, Blue River

Ruth Daniels Tackett, 83, formerly of Floyd County, widow of Delmon Tackett, died Dec. 10. Survivors: children Randy D. (Beverly) Tackett of Ohio, Sharon (William) Murry of Arizona; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 16 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Lucy Hall Cemetery, McDowell

Terry Randall Tuttle, 54, of Minnie, died Dec. 13. Survivors: wife Freddi Martin Tuttle; mother Donna Hopkins Tuttle of Minnie; children Randall (Tasha) Tuttle of Virgie, Chad (Wendy) Tuttle of Georgetown, Brandi (Kendrick) Fishback of Lexington; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 16 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Martin Cemetery, Minnie

Charlie Bently, 60, of Beaver, died Dec. 12. Survivors: children Donnie Newsome of Pikeville, Ginger (Tony) Reed of Teaberry; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 17 at Pilgrim's Home Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial: Elliot Cemetery, Beaver, under direction of Hall Funeral Home

Gary Edwin Lovely, 51, of Garrett, died Dec. 13. Survivors: mother Majorie Campbell Lovely; son Gary E. Lovely Jr. of Morehead; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 17 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel

Mabel Compton Hopkins, 91, of Little Creek, widow of Ted Hopkins, died Dec. 12. Survivors: children Arnold E. (Helen) Hopkins of Arizona, Charles E. (Linda) Hopkins of Virgie, Holly R. (Lisa) Hopkins of Florida, Janet F. Newsome of Pikeville, Carolyn K. (Barry) Little of Virgie; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 13 at Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemetery

Lloyd Nelson Stanley, 69, of Pikeville, died Dec. 16. Survivors: wife Norma Belcher Stanley; sons Michael T. Stanley, Phillip W. Stanley, both of Ohio, Nelson T. Stanley of Louisville, John A. Stanley of Independence; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 19 at Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemetery 

Vickie Lynn Tackett Sword, 57, of Indian Creek, died Dec. 12. She was a teacher at Valley Elementary School's G.F. Johnson campus. Survivors: husband Denny Sword, children Jason (Anita) Sword of Virgie, Josh (Myra) Sword of Frenchburg; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 15 at Hall and Jones Funeral Home. Burial: Frank Tackett Cemetery, Virgie

Janice Little Robinson, 72, of Caney, died Dec. 11. Survivors: husband Bobby Robinson; children Kenneth G. (Sharon) Robinson, Virgil R. (Betty) Robinson, Krystle (Jimmy) Mullins, Karen (Kenny) Sowards; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 14 at the Caney Creek Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial: Dixie Bowling Cemetery, Caney, under direction of Hall & Jones Funeral Home

Phil Dean Justice, 63, of Pikeville, died Dec. 11. Survivors: wife Thelma Adams Justice; children Phil (Mary) Justice Jr. of Meta, Derek (Jessica) Justice of Kimper, Deanna M. (Kevin) Hamilton of Teaberry, Dawanna K. (Johnny) Hamilton, Danielle L. (Robert) Hunter, both of Pikeville; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 15 at J.W. Call Funeral Home. Burial: Justice Family Cemetery, Pikeville

Rondal Dean Williams, 75, of Stanville, died Dec. 12. Survivors: daughter Rhonetta D. (Jody) Fleming of Pikeville; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 14 at J.W. Call Funeral Home. Burial: Hamilton Cemetery, Grethel 

Vivian Kay Eplin, 52, of Pikeville, widow of Fred Eplin, died Dec. 16. Survivors: son Jeremy K. Eplin of Lawrenceburg; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 19 at J.W. Call Funeral Home. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemetery

Judith Adkins, 64, of Pikeville, died Dec. 16. Survivors: husband John Lewis Adkins; children Kenneth D. Fleming, Pamela Smith, Laura L. Fleming, Shawna K. Brumheller, Jamie L. Brumheller, all of Pikeville; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 18 at Thacker Memorial Funeral Home. Burial: Mac Adkins Family Cemetery, Hurricane Creek

Freddie Ray Lockard, 63, of McCarr, died Dec. 14. Survivors: wife Rhonda M. Payne Lockard; four children; other family members. R.E. Rogers Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Cornelius "Corney" Hankins, 78, of Charlotte, N.C., formerly of Pond Creek, died Dec. 14. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors: wife Joanana Stuart Hankins; daughters Darlene Hankins, Sandra Hankins; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 17 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy

Tilden "Mack" Caines, 70, of Chesnee, S.C., formerly of Williamson, W.Va., died Dec. 12. Survivors: wife Shirley Caines; children Janice (Donnie) Wood, Tosha Hickman, Michelle (Doug) Caines, Tonya (Johnathon) Caines, Crystal (David) Martin, John (Amanda) Toney, Jerry (Marsha) Toney; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 16 at Chattaroy Church of God. Burial: Runyon Cemetery, Pinsonfork, under direction of R.E. Rogers funeral Home

Milton Crockett, 51, of Matewan, W.Va., died Dec. 12. Funeral: Dec. 14 at Chambers Funeral Services. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens, Maher, W.Va.

Jesse Stewart, 100, of Grundy, Va., widower of Amy Leah Mullins Stewart, died Dec. 14. He joined the Army Air Corps in June 1941, serving in England and Africa in the 319th Bomb Group.

He received numerous medals and honors, including the Oak Leaf Cluster, and was awarded a star by Gen. Doolittle following the Tokya raid. A former Quartermaster of Childs Gentry Post 7360 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, he also served as Officer in the Grundy Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol and was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Survivors: children Gracie J. Clevinger of Maxie, Va., Lynda C. (Roger) Mayhorn of Compton Mountain, Va., Marsha F. (Joe) Tolbert of Fayetteville, N.C., Flora I. (Ernest) Rush of Lovers Gap, Va., Jesse E. Stewart of Grundy, Va.; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. at Grundy Funeral Home.

Burial: Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, Va., with members of the Childs Gentry Post No. 7360 conducting military rites.

Macel Wells Baxter, 62, of Bypro, died Dec. 16. Survivors: daughter Kimberly L. (Michael Adney) Baxter of Bypro; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 23 at Lower Burton Pentecostal Church, Bypro, under direction of Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Hall Cemetery, Wheelwright

Linda Kay Wallen, 65, of Prestonsburg, widow of William T. Wallen, died Dec. 19. Survivors: father Johnie Lafferty; son John (Amber) Wallen of Prestonsburg; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 22 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Wallen Cemetery, Prestonsburg

Paul Prater, 81, of Hueysville, died Dec. 19. Survivors: wife Juanita Shepherd Prater; children Paul D. (Taunda) Prater, Dwane (Doris) Prater, Darrell Prater, Sandra Wallen, Dalphina (Alan) Conley, all of Hueysville; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 22 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Press Shepherd Cemetery, Hueysville

Jerry Lewis, 62, of Stanville, died Dec. 21. Survivors: wife Doris J. Lewis; children Mark (Brenda) Hunt of Michigan, Michelle (William) Boyd, Kimberly (Brandon) Hall, Donna (Scott) Reed, all of Banner; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 23 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel

Denver W. Hunter, 81, of Wayland, widower of Edna Francis Hunter, died Dec. 20. Survivors: children William Hunter of Wayland, James Hunter of Lexington, Sharon Gibson of Winchester; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 23 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Glo Cemetery, Wayland 

Ronald Dean Vance, 49, of Beaver, died Dec. 21. Survivors: mother Eva Hamilton Vance; wife Brenda S. Light Vance; children Earnest C. Vance, Stephanie D. Vance, both of Beaver; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 24 at Ligon Freewill Baptist Church, Ligon. Burial: Vance Cemetery, Beaver

Charles David Parsons, 58, of Betsy Layne, died Dec. 9. He was a disabled veteran. Memorial services: Dec. 20 at Betsy Layne Church of Christ. Burial: Bush Cemetery, Harold, under direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

Jennifer Lynn Rogers Ousley, 30, of McDowell, died Dec. 18. Survivors: parents, Phillip Rogers, Beatrice Meade, both of McDowell; husband Thomas D. Ousley of McDowell; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 22 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Jeff Hunter Cemetery, Printer

Bennie Joe Tackett, 61, of Clay City, died Dec. 18. Survivors: wife Helen King Tackett; children Keith Tackett, Ilene (Paul) Aune, both of Michigan, Tom T. Tackett, Jack Tackett, both of Harold; stepsons Dwaine Tackett, David (Danielle) Tackett, Dennis (Angie) Tackett, all of Harold; stepdaughter Tootsie Tackett; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 21 at Glen Haven Memorial Chapel, Ohio. Burial: New Haven Memorial Gardens, Ohio

Judy Ann Pack, 68, of Science Hill, widow of Don Pack Sr., died Dec. 19. Survivors: sons Don (Cindy) Pack Jr. of Science Hill, David (Kim) Pack of Pikeville; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 23 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Lucy Hall Cemetery, McDowell

Charlotte Elaine Guess, 72, of Prestonsburg, widow of Johnnie Guess, died Dec. 22. Survivors: children James R. Guess, Willard D. Guess, Cheryl M. Guess, all of Prestonsburg, Charley E. Guess of Owingsville, Carol M. Williams of Arizona; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 26 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Guess Family Cemetery, Flat Gap

Betty Sue Trout, 64, of Ransom, died Dec. 19. Survivors: Henry C. Trout; children Susan K. Ratliff of Charleston, W.Va., James E. (Susan) Trout of Louisa and Henry C. (Connie) Trout Jr. of Delbarton, WV; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 22 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: family cemetery, Ransom

Barbara Cornette Maynard, 90, formerly of Pike County, widow of Elbert Maynard Jr., died Dec. 21. Survivors: sons Nelson (Betty) Maynard of North Carolina, Larry (Lena) Maynard of Wisconsin; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 23 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy

Joseph Jackson "Jack" Robinette, 84, of Rockhouse, died Dec. 21. His first wife, Betty Robinette, preceded him in death. Survivors: wife Lucy E. Young Robinette; sons Joseph (Sheila) Robinette of Chapmanville, W.Va., Gregory J. (Sherry) Robinette of Holden, W.Va.; stepchildren Bertha J. (Danny) Reed of Turkey Creek, Linda (Roger) May, Ronald (Priscilla) Robinette, both of Rockhouse; stepdaughter-in-law Belinda Robinette of Rockhouse; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 23 at Pilgrim Home Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial: Robinette Cemetery, Varney

Barry Woodrow Chapman, 48, of Lexington, Ky. formerly of Canada, died Dec. 22. Survivors: father Douglas Chapman of Canada; mother Sadie Reed Chapman of Lexington; daughter Ashley Chapman Bias of Ohio; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 27 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Varney Branch Cemetery, Kimper

Bertha Lee "Ruby" Marcum Virse, 86, of Belfry, widow of Rev. James Rollan, died Dec. 22. Survivors: children Sharon (Ireland) Smith of Belfry, James R. (Sandra) Virse of Georgetown; other family members. Graveside services: Dec. 27 at Mt. View Memory Gardens, Huddy

Joseph Reed, 43, of Pikeville, died Dec. 18. Survivors: wife Melissa Dryden Reed of Pikeville; sons Danny Bailey, Shawn Bailey, both of Pikeville; other family members. Visitation: Dec. 20 at Thacker Memorial Funeral Home

Charles R. Stanfill, 51, of Pikeville, died Dec. 19. Survivors: daughter Crissy Stanfill of Virgie; sister Mary Belcher of Elkhorn City. Funeral: Dec. 22 at Thacker Memorial Funeral Home. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemetery

Leonard M. May, 74, of Pikeville, died Dec. 22. Survivors: wife Beatrice (Hall) May; daughters Lisa Adkins, Kathy Compton and Amanda Compton; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 27 at Thacker Memorial. Interment at Annie E. Young Cemetery

Mable Sexton, 84, of Pikeville, died Dec. 20. A private service will be held at the Henry Meade Cemetery, Deane, under direction of Lucas & Son Funeral Home

Arnold Wallace, 69, of Haysi, Virginia, died Dec. 20. Survivors: wife Ada Branham Wallace; 13 siblings. Funeral: Dec. 24 at Old Fashion Freewill Baptist Church. Burial: Wallace Cemetery, Virginia

Herbie Alley Bailey, 54, of Pikeville, died Dec. 22. Survivors: mother Ira Mae Damron Bailey; wife Tena Faye Shannon Bailey; children Travis L., Donald A., Steven S., Steven C., Jeffrey R., Tanya M., Cassandra D., Ashley L., Rose M.; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 28 at Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemetery

William Jefferson Taylor, 84, of Sidney, died Dec. 23. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors: wife Anita (Young) Taylor; son Todd Taylor of Sidney; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 28 at Lucas and Son Funeral Home. Burial: Taylor Cemetery, Dix Fork

Ernestine Taylor, 75, of Pikeville, widow of Aubrey Taylor, died Dec. 20. Survivors: children Billy (Freda) Taylor of Louisville, Robert (Paige) Taylor of Morehead, Pamela (Jeff) Ratliff of Pikeville; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 23 at J.W. Call Funeral Home. Burial: Bent Ridge Cemetery, Meta. Memorial donations: Gulnare Freewill Baptist church, 111 Sycamore Rd., Pikeville, Ky. 41501 

Donald Helvey, 69, of McAndrews, died Dec. 23. Survivors: wife Made Helvey; daughters Teresa Rowe of Kimper and Christy Helvey of Morehead; other family members. Entombment: Dec. 26 at Mountain View Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Huddy under the direction of Hatfield Funeral Home of Toler

Elizabeth Vinciguerra, 95, OF Red Jacket, W.Va., widow of Philip Vinciguerra, died Dec. 21. Survivors: daughters Elizabeth (Doug) Neace, Margaret (Eddie) Goff, both of Red Jacket, Jenny (Charlie) Harris of Roanoke, Va., Philip A. (George) Haydu of Matewan, W.Va.; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 24 at Matewan United Methodist Church. Burial: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mills, W.Va., under direction of Chambers Funeral Services

Virginia Marie Wicker, 89, of Red Jacket, W.Va., widow of Sephas Wicker, died Dec. 24. Survivors: children Gary Wicker of Missouri, Rodney (Sharon) Wicker of Virginia, Tommy Wicker of Red Jacket, Rita (Dick) Riggle of Ohio, Bonnie (ernie) Beadle of Texas; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 27 at Chambers Funeral Services. Burial: Buskirk Cemetery

James Michael Collins, 59, of Pikeville, died Jan. 14. Survivors: children Michael Collins, Amanda Schmidt, both of Michigan; other family members. Graveside services: Jan. 17 at Kendrick Cemetery, Gulnare, under the direction of J.W. Call Funeral Home

Heather Rene Akers, 34, of Pikeville, died Jan. 15. Survivors: mother Mary Jo Hall Keene; children Harley Chaney of Pikeville, Shane Allen Akers and Misty Dawn Akers, both of Coal Run; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 18 at J.W. Call Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemetery

Herman Galen Hunt, 84, of Kimper, died Jan. 16. Survivors: wife Ernestine "Boots" Collins Hunt; son Robert B. (Gail) Hunt of West Virginia; other family members. Memorial: 1 p.m. on Jan. 26 at J.W. Call Funeral Home. Memorial donations: Shriner's Hospital for Children, 1900 Richmond Rd., Lexington, Ky. 40502; Hospice of the Bluegrass, 101 Hibbard St., Pikeville, Ky. 41501; or Grace Fellowship, P.O. Box 1381, Pikeville, Ky. 41502

Emily Isabella Destiny Wilfong, six-month-old daughter of Tammie Tucker of Jonancy and the late William (Billy) Wilfong, died Jan. 9. Other survivors: sister Taylor Nicole Wilfong of West Virginia; grandparents James and Flora Tucker of Jonancy, Michael Wilfong of Louisville, Geraldine Wilfong of Cross Lanes, W.Va.; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 20 at Valley Elementary, Virgie Campus Auditorium. Burial: Tucker Family Cemetery, Jonancy, under direction of Hall & Jones Funeral Home

Cheyenne Wilfong, two-year-old daughter of Tammie Tucker of Jonancy and the late William (Billy) Wilfong, died Jan. 9. Other survivors: sister Taylor Nicole Wilfong of West Virginia; grandparents James and Flora Tucker of Jonancy, Michael Wilfong of Louisville, Geraldine Wilfong of Cross Lanes, W.Va.; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 20 at Valley Elementary, Virgie Campus Auditorium. Burial: Tucker Family Cemetery, Jonancy, under direction of Hall & Jones Funeral Home

Tyler Lane Wilfong, 4-year-old son of Tammie Tucker of Jonancy and the late William (Billy) Wilfong, died Jan. 9. Other survivors: sister Taylor Nicole Wilfong of West Virginia; grandparents James and Flora Tucker of Jonancy, Michael Wilfong of Louisville, Geraldine Wilfong of Cross Lanes, W.Va.; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 20 at Valley Elementary, Virgie Campus Auditorium. Burial: Tucker Family Cemetery, Jonancy, under direction of Hall & Jones Funeral Home

Dakota Lee Isaac Wilfong, 5-year-old son of Tammie Tucker of Jonancy and the late William (Billy) Wilfong, died Jan. 9. Other survivors: sister Taylor Nicole Wilfong of West Virginia; grandparents James and Flora Tucker of Jonancy, Michael Wilfong of Louisville, Geraldine Wilfong of Cross Lanes, W.Va.; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 20 at Valley Elementary, Virgie Campus Auditorium. Burial: Tucker Family Cemetery, Jonancy, under direction of Hall & Jones Funeral Home

Norma Grace Mounts, 74, of Phelps, widow of William Harrison Mounts, died Jan. 15. Survivors: children Mark (Darlene) Mounts of Hatfield Bottom, Kim (Jeff) Dotson of Kimper, Rhonda Hopkins of South Carolina, Bruce Mounts of Hardy, Brad (Sherri) Mounts of Hardy, Tracy (Mike) Johnson of Tennessee; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 19 at the Sharondale Church of Christ. Burial: Coeburn Point Cemetery, Huddy

Larry Daniel Rogers Sr., 52, of Pikeville, died Jan. 14. Survivors: wife Debra Rogers; sons Larry D. (Aleisha) Rogers Jr. of Marrowbone, Chris E. (Christy) Rogers of Paintsville; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 19 at Hall & Jones Funeral Home. Burial: Justice Cemetery, Island Creek

Ellen Mullins Wallace Potter, 97, of Ashcamp, died Jan. 17. Her first husband James Wallace and her second husband Carson Potter preceded her in death. Survivors: children Freddie Wallace, Kenneth Potter, Barbara Bartley, all of Ashcamp, James T. Wallace of Draffin, Primmell Wallace of Clintwood, Paralee Murphy of Ohio, Peggy Pridemore of Michigan; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 21 at Ashcamp Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial: Potter Cemetery, Ashcamp, under direction of Hall & Jones Funeral Home.

Virginia Louise Damron, 67, of Knott County, formerly of Shelby, died Jan. 15. Survivors: daughters Maria Damron and Christin Hall; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 19 at Greasy Creek Freewill Baptist Church at Shelbiana. Burial: Elisha Fork Cemetery, Hurricane Road, Pikeville, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home

Virgil McCoy, 84, of Burnwell, widower of Hattie R. McCoy, died Jan. 16. Survivors: children Betty A. McCoy, Virgil R. McCoy, both of Burnwell, Vernon R.(Lydia) McCoy of Hardy; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 20 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: McCoy Cemetery, Burnwell

Lucille "Tinsie" Thompson Blackburn, 83, widow of Robert Harold Blackburn, died Jan. 18. Survivors: children Roy (Debbie) Blackburn, Carol (Bob) Davis, both of Ohio, Thomas (Patsy) Blackburn of Canada, Patsy Wardle of Richmond, Jean (Dean) Branham of Raccoon, Robbie (Randy) Webb of Huddy; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 22 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Blackburn Cemetery, Huddy

Shirley Faye Dotson, 65, of Ransom, widow of Raymond Dotson, died Jan.20. Survivors: children Eugenia (Brian) Whitt, Chad (Jeannie) Dotson, both of Ransom; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 23 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Willie Jake Hager Cemetery, Ransom

Ricky Chaney Jr., 33, of Pikeville, died Jan. 16. Survivors: wife Brande Ratliff Chaney; parents Lisa and Ricky Chaney; daughter Destiny Chaney; stepsons Tray Mercer, Dalton Mercer; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 19 at Faith First Baptist Church. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemetery under direction of Lucas & Son Funeral Home

James Palmer Justice, 78, of Pikeville, widower of Louise Justice, died Jan. 20. Survivors: children Gary P. (Teresa) Justice, Timothy Justice, both of
Powells Creek, Brenda (James) Davis of Tennessee, Diane Justice of Peytons Creek, Janet (Timmy) Eplings of Marrowbone; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 24 at Thacker Memorial Funeral Home. Burial: Johnson Memorial, Pikeville

Eurie Tackett, 69, of Beaver, died Jan. 14. Survivors: children Sheila Tackett of Martin, Adam Tackett, Eric Tackett, both of Beaver; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 17 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Elliott Cemetery, Beaver

Billy Ray Collier, 68, of Wayland, died Jan. 17. Survivors: daughter Kathy Patton of McDowell; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 21 at Martin Branch Freewill Baptist church. Burial: Estill Cemetery, Estill, under direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

Mary Jane Debord, 77, of Martin, widow of Ivan Debord, died Jan. 20. Survivors: six siblings; other family members. Graveside services: Jan. 22 at J.H. Dingus Cemetery, Martin, under direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

Janice Anita Wright, 68, of Michigan, died Jan. 16. Survivors: husband Arthur Wright; daughter Linda (Bill) Miers of Michigan; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 21 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Wright Family Cemetery, Prestonsburg

Anna Rae Martin Hall, 84, of McDowell, died Jan. 17. Survivors: husband Vernon "Jim" Hall; son James V. Hall of the Netherlands. Funeral: Jan. 20 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Lucy Hall Cemetery, McDowell

Harold B. "Flint" Osborne, 90, of Martin, died Jan. 21. Survivors: wife Ava G. Click Osborne; son Harold J. Osborne of Martin; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 24 at Hall Funeral Home

Phillip Carrington Mitchell, 66, of Red Jacket, W.Va., died Jan. 14. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Survivors: wife Jane A. Radford Mitchell; sons Phillip N. Mitchell and Nicholas C. Mitchell; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 17 at Chambers Funeral Services. Burial: Mitchell-Chaffin Cemetery

Henrietta Copley Collins May, 72, of Matewan, W.Va., died Jan. 16. Her former husband Steve Collins Sr. and husband Chester L. May preceded her in death.  Survivors: children Steve (Rebecca) Collins Jr., Cheryl F. (Roy) Underwood; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 21 at Chambers Funeral Services Chapel. Burial: Maynard Cemetery

Richard Roberts, 91, formerly of Pikeville, widower of Dallas Potter Roberts, died Jan. 23. He served in the Army during World War II and fought in the Battle of the Bulge in Europe. Survivors: sons Gary R. (Charlene) Roberts of Madisonville, Michael H. (Sandra) Roberts of Rochester; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 28 at J.W. Call Funeral Home. Burial: Johnson Memorial Park

Lois Ann Huffman Bevins, 86, of Pikeville, widow of Robert H. Bevins, died Jan. 26. Survivors: children Robert H. Bevins Jr. of Pikeville, Bari L. Bevins of Lexington; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 31 at J.W. Call Funeral Home. Burial: Johnson Memorial Park. Memorial donations: Alzheimer's Association, Greater Ky. and So. Ind. Chapter, Kaden Tower, 6100 Dutchman's Ln. Ste. 401, Louisville, Ky. 40205-3184 or First Presbyterian Church of Pikeville, 508 Cedar Creek Rd., Pikeville, Ky. 41501

Mae Burchett Murphy, 91, of Pikeville, widow of Alonzo Murphy, died Jan. 28. Survivors: daughters Bronise Murphy, Joyce Lucas, both of Pikeville, Margaret (Don) Lynch of Pikeville; other family members. Funeral: 12 p.m. on Feb. 1 at J.W. Call Funeral Home. Burial: Murphy Family Cemetery, Sycamore

Garland Yates, 79, of Williamson, W.Va., died Jan. 18. Survivors: six siblings; other family members and friends. Funeral: Jan. 24 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy

James Raymond "Tex" Childers, 70, of Williamson, W.Va., died Jan. 22. Survivors: wife Helen Lockard Childers; sons Mike (Janice) Childers of North Carolina, Steve (Jan) Childers of Virginia, Joe (Tawnya Childers of Belfry; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 24 at East Williamson Baptist Church. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy

Donald Howard, 69, of Adams, died Jan. 25. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Survivors: wife Sheila Prue Mozingo Howard of Adams, children Curtis (Theresa) Reed of Tomahawk, Christie L. Howard of Louisa, Kimberly D. (Richard) Petticrew of Lavalette, W.Va.; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 28 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens, Maher, W.Va.

Riley B. Coleman, 72, of Shelbiana, died Jan. 21. Survivors: wife Dominda Coleman; children Danny (Rebecca) Coleman, Melody L. (Terry) Wallace, Michelle (Matthew) Reynolds; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 23 at Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Burial: Coleman Family Cemetery

Victor Wilson Moore, 90, of Virgie, died Jan. 22. Survivors: wife Marietta Johnson Moore; son Joe Moore; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 25 at Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Burial: Johnson Memorial Park

Geraldine Branham Huffman, 82, of Pikeville, widow of L.D. Huffman, died Jan. 24. Survivors: sons Lorenzo Huffman Jr., David Huffman; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 29 at Long Fork Freewill Baptist Church. Burial: Huffman Cemetery, under direction of Lucas & Son Funeral Home

Helen Jeanne Anderson Young, 85, widow of Walter Reed Young, formerly of Pike County, died Jan. 23. Survivors: children Elizabeth (Doug) Kitsch of Florida, Walter Reed Young II; other family members. Visitation: Jan. 29 at Thacker Memorial Funeral Home. Entombment: Annie E. Young Cemetery

Mary Yvonne Newsome, 76, of Myra, died Jan. 19. Survivors: children Carol R. (Whesley), Teddy Newsome, both of Virgie, Tina (Paul) Tackett of Myra, Lexsetty (David) Mullins of Illinois, Charles F. (Mildred) Newsome of Louisa, Douglas Newsome of Frankfort, Abraham (Marlena) Newsome of Florida; other family member. Funeral: Jan. 23 at Roberts Funeral Home. Burial: Phillips Branch Cemetery, Myra

David (Doc) Baker, 53, of Dorton, died Jan. 26. Survivors: children Kyle Baker, David Baker, Joan Akers, all of Jenkins, Samantha Baker of Caney Creek; other family members. Memorial service: Jan. 31 at Hall & Jones Funeral Home.

Lonnie F. Tackett, 73, of Melvin, died Jan. 21. Survivors: wife Blanche Deel Tackett; children Rodney G. (Donna) Tackett of Weeksbury, Rhonda G. (Ronnie) Tackett of Somerset; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 24 at Joppa Old Regular Baptist Church, Melvin. Burial: Matthew Tackett Cemetery, Melvin, under direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

Lula Bell Stevens Akers, 73, of Harold, widow of Eugene Akers, died Jan. 21. Survivors: children Timothy O. Akers, Kenny L. Akers, Randy B. Stevens, Linda C. Akers, all of Harold, Julie Thomas of Georgia; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 25 at Toler Creek Freewill Baptist Church, Harold. Burial: Howell Cemetery, Harold, under direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home 

David Norman Tackett, 55, of Beaver, died Jan. 24. Survivors: wife Artie Jones Tackett; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 27 at Ligon Freewill Baptist Church. Burial: Jones Family Cemetery, Beaver, under direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

Juanita Brown Compton, 82, of Martin, widow of T.J. Compton, died Jan. 24. Survivors: Dr. Susan E. Compton of Ashland, Bonita Compton of Martin; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 26 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Dingus Family Cemetery, Martin. Memorial donations: Appalachian Hospice Care, P.O. Box 277, Hager Hill, Ky. 41222

Mary Marie Fraley, 75, of Prestonsburg,  widow of Willie C. Fraley, died Jan. 24. Survivors: sons John Delmar Fraley of Michigan, Samuel R. (Carletta) Fraley of Prestonsburg; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 28 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg

Timothy McDaniel, 49, of Banner, died Jan. 25. Survivors: wife Willa Ferrell McDaniel; mother Judy Porter Terrell of Texas, children Timothy (Elizabeth) McDaniel Jr., Kimberly McDaniel, Sarah McDaniel, all of Banner; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 28 at Little Salem Old Regular Baptist Church, Dana. Burial: Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg, under direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

Jay Lee Keathley, 73, of formerly of Floyd County, widower of Phyllis Howell Keathley, died Jan. 25. Survivors: children James L. Keathley, Dwayne Keathley, Barbara E. Lindsay, all of Ohio; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 28 at Upper Toler Church of Christ. Burial: Sturgill Cemetery, Harold, under direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

Elmer "Red" Shepherd, 85, of Hueysville, widower of Ellen Sexton Shepherd, died Jan. 26. Survivors: children Teddy (Ella) Shepherd, Vondell (Shirley) Shepherd, Nasin D. Shepherd, Ricky D. Shepherd, Garrell (Linda) Shepherd, Timothy D. Shepherd, Sharon Shepherd, all of Hueysville; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 30 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Shepherd Cemetery, Hueysville

Della Cole, 100, of Weeksbury, died Jan. 28. Her first husband Chester Smith and her second husband Noah Cole preceded her in death. Survivors: children James C. Smith of Weeksbury, Marjorie Gish of Indiana, Madge Wells of Maryland, Katherine Gunnell of Florida; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 30 at Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church. Burial: Poplar Grove Cemetery, Weeksbury

Jonnathon Michael Anderson, 28, of Harold, died Jan. 26. Survivors: wife Ashley Sue Tackett Anderson; father Arnold Salisbury; mother Deborah Holland; children Jon M. Anderson, Maddison G. Anderson, both of Harold; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 2 at Lower Toler Church of Christ, Harold. Burial: Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg, under direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

JoAnn Fouts McCauley, 71, of Melvin, died Jan. 27. Survivors: husband Kermit McCauley; children Charles McCauley of Weeksbury, Elizabeth Bryant of Indiana; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 1 at Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church. Burial: Matthew Tackett Cemetery, Melvin

Joey L. Griffith, 42, of David, died Jan. 28. Survivors: parents Carlos and Goldie Arnett Griffith; children Amber Carroll, Kristen Griffith, both of Prestonsburg; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 31 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Shepherd Cemetery, David

Larry Rose Isaac, 62, of Wheelwright, died Jan. 28. Survivors: children Terry Isaac of Wheelwright, Tabatha Isaac Depew of Indiana; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 31 at Joppa Old Regular Baptist Church, Melvin. Burial: Buckingham Cemetery, Bevinsville

Scotty Smallwood, 42, of Bevinsville, died Jan. 30. Survivors: father Loranza Smallwood; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 3 at Jacks Creek First Baptist Church, Bevinsville. Burial: Buckingham Cemetery, Bevinsville

Laura Marie Spears Goble, 50, of Prestonsburg, died Feb. 3. Survivors: children Chris (Stephanie) Stephens, Ellen Stephens, both of Auxier, Jeffery Goble, Brandon Goble, both of Dwale, Samantha Stephens of Prestonsburg; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 8 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Spears Family Cemetery, Prestonsburg

Linda Fay Justice Tackett, 54, of Beaver, died Feb. 3. Survivors: husband Jerry Tackett; children Timothy Tackett of Ligon, Andrea (Dakota) Moore of Bowling Green; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 7 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Justice Cemetery, Ligon 

Emogene Reed, 87, of Betsy Layne, widow of Estill Reed, died Jan. 29. Survivors: sons Joel J. (Lynda) Reed of Ohio, Estill (Trelvia) Reed Jr. of Betsy Layne; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 2 at Betsy Layne Freewill Baptist church. Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, under direction of Hall Funeral Home

Kimberly Terry Whited, 50, of Martin, died Jan. 29. Survivors: mother Donna S. Combs Terry; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 2 at Hall Funeral Home

George Washington Coleman, 94, widower of Caroline Coleman of Kimper, died Jan. 28. Survivors: children Buster (Avonell) Coleman,Clyde (Sarah) Coleman, Harold (Geroldine) Coleman, Maynard (Carolyne) Coleman, Clarence Coleman, Brenda (Ronnie) Williamson, Elaine (Raymond), Sandra McCoy, Alice (Jeff) Ward, all of Kimper, Lewis (Anita) Coleman of Tennessee, Helen (Uriah) Campbell of Alabama, Judy Taylor of Illinois, Frona (Andy) Williams of Somerset; other family members.  Funeral: Feb. 2 at J.W. Call Funeral Home. Burial: Johnson Memorial Park

I. Elster Leslie, 91, of Pikeville, died Feb. 2. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Survivors: wife of 71 years EmmaBelle Mullins Leslie; daughter Antoinette L. (John) Roche of Ohio; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 5 at J.W. Call Funeral Home. Burial: Creed Mullins Cemetery. Memorial donations: American Heart Association, 210 Malabu Dr., Suite 125, Lexington, Ky. 40503; First Baptist Church, Pikeville Building Fund, 126 4th St., Pikeville, Ky. 41501; Hospice of the Bluegrass, 101 Hibbard St., Pikeville, Ky. 41501 

Rylie Angela Bentley, infant daughter of Shannon and Angela Dorton Bentely of Dorton, died Jan. 28. Other survivors: brother Dakota L. Bentley of Dorton; grandparents Keithel and Carolyn Bentley of Lexington, Leland (Beau) and Vickie Dorton of Dorton; other family members. Graveside services: Feb. 2 at Dorton Family Cemetery, Dorton, under direction of Hall & Jones Funeral Home

Tommy Dean Newsome, 67, of Weeksbury, widower of Phyllis Johnson Newsome, died Feb. 2. Survivors: children Tommy (Anna) Newsome of Martin, Phillip (Melissa) Newsome, Donna (Rodney) Tackett, both of Weeksbury. Funeral: Feb. 6 at Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church. Burial: Tilton Johnson Cemetery, Melvin, under direction of Hall & Jones Funeral Home

Bruce Bentley, 78, of Burdine, died Feb. 2. Survivors: children Bob (Vickie) Bentley of Myra, William (Jennifer) Bentley of Jenkins, Bradford (Selina) Bentley of Jenkins, Debbie (Greg) Marth of Michigan; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 6 at Hall & Jones Funeral Home. Burial: Green Acres Cemetery, Whitesburg

Audrey Jones Little, 80, formerly of Pikeville, died Jan. 7. Survivors: husband Bobby Little of Florida; other family members. Memorial service: Feb. 2 at Newberry Funeral Home, Florida. Obituary courtesy of Thacker Memorial Funeral Home.

Donald Ray "Lee" Parker, 72, of Lookout, died Jan. 26. Survivors: wife Mary Hylton Parker; daughters Jan (Chris) Spears of Elkhorn Creek, Jackie (Tommy) Ratliff of Marrowbone; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 28 at Samaria Old Regular Baptist Church, Wolfpit. Burial: Justice Family Cemetery, Raccoon, under direction of Roberts Funeral Home

Carrie Juanita "Parsons" Williams, 68, of Pikeville, widow of Lonzie Williams, died Feb. 1. Survivors: Teddy W. Williams, Donald R. (Rachael) Williams, Janie Reynolds, all of Pikeville, Robert L. Williams of Shelbiana, Sharon (Jeff) Foley of Marrowbone; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 4 at Poor Bottom Freewill Baptist Church. Burial: R.H. Ratliff Cemetery under direction of Community Funeral Home

Ruthie Mae Collier, 72, of North Matewan, W.Va., widow of Eddie Brinager, died Feb. 3. Survivors: children Cheryl (Tony) Carrico of McCarr, Tammy Bucci (D.J.) Williams of Chattaroy, W.Va., Donna (Clyde) Dingess of Slaters Branch, Vanessa (Blue) Mayhorn of Verdunville, W.Va., Jeremy (Heather) Brinager of Belfry; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 6 at the Hatfield Funeral Chapel. Burial: Mt. View Memory Gardens, Maher, W.Va.

Larry Glen Newsome, 43, of Virgie, died Feb. 2. Survivors: wife Lynda Johnson Newsome; parents Larry V. and Gequetta Wright Newsome; daughter Courtney (Tyler) Ward of Millard; stepchildren Karissa Stanley, Noah Stanley, both of Virgie; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 7 at Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Burial: Damron Cemetery, Jonancy

Rita Ann "Leibee" (Sammons) Smith, 72, of Pinsonfork, died on Feb. 4. Survivors: husband Roger L. Smith; children LeeAnn (Rick) Sammons Layne of Nicholasville, Darrell E. (Amy) Sammons of Crewstview Hills, Michael K. (Sandi) Sammons of Tennessee, John M. Sammons of Pinsonfork; stepchildren Tina Smith of Stone, Krystal (Smith) Royster of Indiana; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 7 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy

Artie Adkins, 85, of Pikeville, widow of Joe Adkins, died Feb. 5. Survivors: Ronnie J. Adkins of Tram, Jonah Adkins of Marrowbone; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 8 at Raccoon Primitive Baptist Church. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemetery, under direction of Community Funeral Home 

Johnny Michael Coleman and Johnsy Lee Coleman, infant sons of Scotti Pinson and John Lee Coleman, died Feb. 3. Other survivors: grandparents Bobbi (Steve Jarrell) Beckett, Scott Pinson, Darlene (Rick) Elrod, John (Rachel) Coleman; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 6 at Thacker Memorial Funeral Home. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemetery

Allene Little Moore, 84, widow of Willie Moore, died Feb. 5. Survivors: children Thelma (Mack) Taylor of Bowling Fork, Terry (Kathleen) Moore of Elkhorn Creek, Jimmy (Cynthia) Moore of Bowling Fork; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 7 at Thacker Memorial Funeral Home. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemetery

Alma Rice Garst, 90, formerly of Pike County, widow of Gerald Garst, died Feb. 10. Survivors: daughter Brenda Rice of Frankfort; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 12 at Thacker Memorial Funeral Home. Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel

Candice Nicole Hall, 33, of Pikeville, died Feb. 6. Survivors: father Larry Hall of Salyersville; mother Debbie L. Mullins Hall of Pikeville; grandparents Milton and Jackie Mullins of Pikeville; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 9 at J.W. Call Funeral Home. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemetery

Barbara Ann Mays Buchholz Sutton, 67, formerly of Pikeville, died Feb. 6. Survivors: son Gary "Robbie" Buchholz Jr. of Frankfort; other family members. Graveside services: Feb. 9 at O.T. Hinton Mausoleum at Johnson Memorial Park, Pikeville, under direction of J.W. Call Funeral Home

Mary Virginia Jones, 90, of Pikeville, widow of Howard Jones, died Feb. 6. Survivors: stepdaughters Betty McCoy of Ohio, Lula Ramey of Corbin; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 8 at J.W. Call Funeral Home. Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel

Emma Carol (Easterling) Cecil, 66, of Stanville, widow of Jimmie R. Cecil, died Feb. 8. Survivors: sons Jimmie R. (Kim) Cecil of Raccoon, Joey R. (Kim) Cecil of Louisa, Jody R. (Tabitha) Cecil of Hellier; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 12 at Boldman Freewill Baptist Church. Burial: Ferguson Cemetery, Harold, under direction of J.W. Call Funeral Home

Sharon Lynn Wright Bowling, 63, of Pikeville, died Feb. 8. Survivors: husband Charles A. Bowling; children Kristin (Greg) Napier, David (Rebecca) Bowling; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 9 at Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Burial: Phillips Cemetery

Janet Dale Belcher Cole, 77, of Robinson Creek, died Feb. 7. Survivors: father Ralph Cole; children Debbie (Mickey) Abshear of Nicholasville, Rosalie Reed of Pikeville, McKenzie Cole Fields of Robinson Creek; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 11 at Lucas & Son Funeral Home

Helen Muncy, 86, of Pikeville, died Feb. 11. Survivors: nephew Brent Lester; two sisters. Graveside service: Feb. 13 at Warfield City Cemetery under direction of Lucas & Son Funeral Home

Jennifer Lynn Adkins, 40, of Shelbiana, died Feb. 9. Survivors: husband Chad Adkins; daughters Isabelle, Emma, Angelica and Ciera; other family members.  Funeral: Feb. 12 at Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Burial: Newsome Family Cemetery, Dorton 

Donald Lee Webb, 78, of Williamson, W.Va., died Feb. 9. Survivors: wife Lois M. (Elkins" Webb; children Steve Webb of Williamson, Saundra Webb of Frankfort, Nancy (Rick) Mullins, Tammy (Ronnie) Estepp, both of Sidney, Connie (James) Kennedy of Louisville; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 11 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy

Ila Agnes Cisco, 82, of Beech Creek, W.Va., died Feb. 7. Survivors: children Vivian Pack and Roger Cisco, both of Red Jacket, W.Va., Randell Cisco of Varney, W.Va., David Cisco and Larry Cisco, both of Beech Creek. Funeral: Feb. 11 at Hatfield Funeral Chapel at Toler. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens at Huddy

Goldie Louise Johnson, 58, of Virgie, died Feb. 8. Survivors: husband Danny L. Johnson; other family members and friends. Roberts Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements

Jennifer Lynn Stump, 43, of Phyllis, died Feb. 11. Survivors: father Inard Anderson and step-mother Maggie Anderson of Millard, son Austin Stump of Salyersville. Funeral: Feb. 14 at Roberts Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Hamilton Family Cemetery at Teaberry

Darlene Salisbury Akers, 65, of Betsy Layne, died Feb. 4. Funeral: Feb. 8 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

Gayle Richmond Burchett, 66, of Prestonsburg, died Feb. 5. Survivors: wife Rhonda Johnson Burchett; children Rondall J. Moore of Prestonsburg, Robin Burchett Grant of Georgetown, Jennifer G. Burchett of Lexington; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 9 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg. Memorial donations: Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, N.Y. 10163 or Allen Baptist Church, 354 US Highway 23N, Allen, Ky. 41601

Bobby Joe Kidd, 64, of Harold, died Feb. 5. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans.  Survivors: wife Sheila Cecil Kidd; children Tyler Kidd of Dema, Tammy Kidd Riddle of Betsy Layne; stepsons Michael E. Rose, Matthew T. Rose, both of Tennessee; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 9 at Sammy Clark Freewill Baptist Church. Burial: Boyd-Kidd Cemetery, Dana, under direction of Nelson Frazier Home

Ray Fraley, 78, of Langley, widower of Mary Hicks Fraley, died Feb. 7. Survivors: children Dewey Fraley of Langley, Rhodella (Michael) Martin of Flemingsburg; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 10 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Hicks Family Cemetery, Langley

Steven Allen Mitchell, 36, of Beaver, died Feb. 9. Survivors: mother Anna L. Adams Mitchell of Beaver; sister Lora L. Blackburn; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 13 at Samaria Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial: Mitchell Cemetery, Beaver

Sharon Kaye Hall, 65, of Wayland, died Feb. 11. Survivors: husband Donnie Hall; sons Jeremy R. Hall of Stanton, Jonathan D. (Carla) Hall of Hueysville; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 14 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Homer Hall Family Cemetery, Topmost

Roxana Jones Bentley, 76, of Grethel, widow of Claude Bentley, died Feb. 6. Survivors: children Denise Stewart of Lexington, Lucia A. Hamilton of Harold, Stefanie L. Bentley of Stanville; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 8 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel. Memorial donations: Riverview Nursing Home Resident Christmas Fund

Douglas M. Perkins, 73, of Red Jacket, W.Va., died Feb. 8. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors: wife Linda Hardesty Perkins; children Doug (Valerie) Perkins, Karen (Derrick) Christian, Leisha Perkins; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 12 at North Matewan First Assembly of God. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, under direction of Chambers Funeral Services

Zelma Marie Yates Lawson, 74, of Printer, died Feb. 12. Survivors: husband Bobby Lawson; sons Jeffrey Kidd, Michael Kidd, Roger Kidd, all of Honaker, Darrin Lawson of Tennessee; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 16 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Johnny Hall Cemetery, Honaker

Vicki Leigh Salyers, 55, of Dwale, died Feb. 11. Survivors: mother Betty Jo Salyers of Dwale; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 15 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel

Delene Case Roberts, 45, of Banner, died Feb. 12. Survivors: husband Hilton E. Roberts Jr.; parents Vernon and Julavene Kidd Case of Honaker; daughters Shanna Roberts Hamilton of Grethel, Mandy Roberts Keathley of Betsy Layne; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 17 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial; Kidd Family Cemetery, Honaker

Thelma Conn Presley Thacker, 77, of Banner, widow of Rufus Thacker, died Feb. 16. Survivors: children Terry D. Presley of Dana, Deborah L. Powers of Leander, Brenda F. Hughes of Dana; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 20 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Bryce Conn Cemetery, Dana 

Ruby A. Deskins, 82, of Ivel, widow of William A. Deskins, died Feb. 13. Survivors: children Arthur Deskins of Ivel, Jerry (Annette) Deskins of Stanville, Betty S. (Vernon) Combs of Hindman; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 16 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel

James Oliver Stumbo, 91, of Williamson, W.Va., widower of Doris Stumbo, died Feb. 8. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the 3184th Signal Service Battalion in France, Belgium and Germany. Survivors: sons James W. (Rosemary) Stumbo of Parkersburg, W.Va., Joe D. Stumbo of Florida; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 16 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel

Revilla Compton, 68, of Michigan, widower of Linda Brewer Compton, died Feb. 11. He was a military veteran. Survivors: children Randall S. Compton of Oklahoma; Lenora A. Wallen of California; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 16 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Robinson Cemetery, Banner

Windell Elliott Stratton, 85, of Ivel, died Feb. 17. He received an Orthopedic Technician degree from the San Diego Naval Academy. Survivors: wife Lora J. Clark Stratton; children Annice (Bob) Welch, Loretta G. (Doug) Hicks, both of Ivel; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 20 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel. Memorial donations: Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist Church, 35 Chapel Drive, Ivel, Ky. 41642

Brenda Joyce Gunnell, 69, Garrett, died Feb. 17. Survivors: daughter Lisa A. Tussey of Garrett; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 22 at 1 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Chaffins Cemetery, Garrett. Memorial donations: Floyd County Animal Shelter, with checks payable to DDD & CPS, P.O. Box 1502, Prestonsburg, Ky. 41653 or the American Lung Association, P.O. Box 9067, Louisville, Ky. 40209

Linda Sue Carroll Smith, 58, formerly of Pikeville, widow of Oda Smith, died Feb. 12. Survivors: sons Scott Ray Smith, Kaywood Smith, both of Monticello; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 15 at Island Creek Regular Baptist Church. Burial: Parmley's Grove, Monticello

Wanda P. Caudill, 82, of Pikeville, formerly of Jeremiah, widow of Ivry Caudill, died Feb. 12. Survivors: children Jeffery (Ginger) Caudill of Pikeville, Sharon Whitaker of Hazard, Darlene Cox of Indiana; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 15 at Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Burial; Dixon Memorial Cemetery

Eva Clevinger, 84, of Harold, died Feb. 14. Survivors: husband Ellis Clevinger; children Janetta Clevinger of Harold, Diana Spriggs of Alabama, Greg Clevinger of Ivel, Pam Coleman of Florida; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 16 at Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Burial; Clevinger Cemetery, Marrowbone

William P. Osborne, 63, of Kimper, died Feb. 14. Survivors: wife Sheila Stevens Osborne; children Chad Morris, Ashley Jones; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 15 at Lucas & Son Funeral Home.

Mayfield Pennington, 62, of Pikeville, died Feb. 12. Survivors: children Lewis Pennington, Kelly Pennington, both of Wisconsin, Nicole Davis, Monica (Cedrie) Hill, both of Ohio; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 16 at J.W. Call Funeral Home. Burial: Johnson Memorial Park

Josephine Bumgardner Jackson, 88, of Indiana, widow F. Monroe Bumgardner, died Feb. 16. Survivors: children George (Kathy) Bumgardner of Texas, Virginia (Herbert) Gunter, Sheila (Randy) Frederick, both of Indiana; other family members. Funeral: 2 p.m. on Feb. 22 at J.W. Call Funeral Home. Burial: O.T. Hinton Mausoleum

Carl Bruce Akers, 56, of Matewan, W.Va., died Feb. 13. Survivors: children Carla M. (Aliff) Akers of McVeigh, David K. Akers of Hardy, Carl B. Akers Jr. of Mt. Sterling, Derrick S. Akers of Matewan, W.Va; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 15 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home

Gertrude Blackburn, 87, of Pinsonfork, widow of Willie E. Blackburn, died Feb. 16. Survivors: foster son Robert (Brenda J.) Varney of Hager Hill; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 20 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Blackburn Family Cemetery, Pinsonfork

Earsel Hatfield, 64, of Phelps, died Feb. 17. Survivors: wife Donna R. Smith Hatfield; daughters Madonna (Mark) Hatfield of Missouri, Judy (Clyde) Dotson of McCarr, Trish (Jackie) Sturgeon of Raccoon, Bobbie (Macky) Compton of Pikeville; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 21 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Hatfield Family Cemetery, McAndrews

Thomas Jerry Wolfe, 66, of Hatfield, died Feb. 14.He served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Korea. Survivors: wife Brenda S. Francis Wolfe; daughter Barbara (Charles) Gillman of Hatfield; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 17 at Nolan Freewill Baptist Church. Burial: Francis Cemetery, Martin County, under direction of Hatfield Funeral Chapel

Erma Jean Johnson Scott, 25, of Williamson, W.Va., died Feb. 16. Survivors: mother Erma J. Blevins Johnson of Williamson; stepfather Claude Whitt of Ransom; daughters Tammy R. Johnson, Cloe L. Scott, both of Williamson; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 20 at Nolan Church of God Acts 20:28. Burial: Falls Branch Cemetery

Roger Darrell Tackett, 48, of Weeksbury, died Feb. 15. Survivors: wife Karen Little Tackett; children Roger Cameron Tackett Jr. of Weeksbury, Samantha L. A. (Christ) Caudill of Melvin; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 19 at Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church. Burial: Lonesome Pine Cemetery, Weeksbury, under direction of Roberts Funeral Home

Lucy Jean Mature, 89, of Harold, died Feb. 19. Survivors: son-in-law Frank Gillespie of Harold; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 23 at Pilgrims Home Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial: Wilburn Parson Cemetery, Harold, under direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

Ray Hill, 72, of Wheelwright, died Feb. 19. Survivors: wife Deborah Hall Hill; children Stevie R. Hill of Bevinsville, Shawn D. Hill of West Liberty, Edna M. Osborne of Hi Hat, Victoria Hill, Jessica R. Miller, both of Wheelwright; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 22 at Little Rock Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial: Hill Family Cemetery, Wheelwright

Clara Elizabeth Mullins Harris, 93, of Staffordsville, died Feb. 20. Survivors: son Carlen L. Harris of Indiana; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 24 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Johnson Memorial Park, Pikeville

Bill "Red Bill" Crace, 81, of Prestonsburg, widower of Mary Crace, died Feb. 20. Survivors: daughters Margaret Prater, Billie J. Johnson, both of Prestonsburg; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 23 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Little Paint Cemetery, Prestonsburg

Marlene Newsome Hamilton, 64, of Indiana, widow of Denver B. Hamilton, died Feb. 20. Survivors: children William (Betty) Hamilton, Sherry (Floyd) Easterday, both of Indiana, Terry (Lori) Hamilton of Tennessee; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 24 at Samaria Old Regular Baptist Church

Willis Shelley Johnson, 65, of Melvin, died Feb. 21. Survivors: wife Deborah B. Burke Johnson; children Kevin D. (Julia) Johnson of Hindman, Percy D. Johnson of Weeksbury, Darren J. Johnson, Deborah L. Johnson, both of Melvin; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 25 at Melvin Church of Christ under direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

Virginia Mae DeRossett, 91, of Lexington, widow of Robert Alton DeRossett, died Feb. 24. Survivors: children Matthew DeRossett of North Carolina, Jennifer (Bud) Morrison of Lexington; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 26 at Tom Moore Freewill Baptist Church, Prestonsburg. Burial: Richmond Cemetery, Prestonsburg, under direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

Luther Hamilton, 78, of Teaberry, widower of Sally Johnson Hamilton and Roberta Hamilton, died Feb. 23. Survivors: children Verl Hamilton, Ledis Hamilton, Wilburn Hamilton, Lilly Curry, Donna Hamilton, all of Teaberry, Cledis Hamilton of Tennessee, Dee Templin of Pikeville; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 27 at Pilgrims Home Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial: Allard Hamilton Cemetery, Teaberry

Donald Gene Stambaugh, 66, of Prestonsburg, died Feb. 25. Survivors: wife Gaynell Calhoun Stambaugh; children Donald J. Stambaugh, Ray C. Stambaugh, both of Prestonsburg; other family members. Funeral: March 1 at 1 p.m. at Third Avenue Freewill Baptist Church, Prestonsburg. Burial: Calhoun Cemetery, Prestonsburg, under direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

George Edward Clark, 97, of Harold, widower of Effie G. Morrison Clark, died Feb. 21. He was a charter member and chaplain for the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 169 in Betsy Layne. Survivors: son George E. (Rosemary) Clark II, Billie J. Croggins, both of Harold; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 24. Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel

Ronald Stewart Wright, 51, OF Lexington, died Feb. 21. Survivors: daughter Hannah M. Wright of Lexington; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 24 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg

Madge Cox Boggs, 92, of Garrett, widow of Will Boggs, died Feb. 20. Survivors: children Robert S. Boggs of Leitchfield, Sharon Boggs of Hindman; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 23 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Martin Cemetery, Eastern

Alma Mae Barnett, 84, of Pikeville, widow of Geder F. Barnett Jr., died Feb. 19. Funeral: daughter Shirley (Charles) Johnson of Raccoon; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 21 at Community Funeral Home. Burial: Bent Ridge Cemetery, Meta

Lyton Maynard, 84, of Pikeville, died Feb. 19. He was a U.S. army veteran. Survivors: wife Ann Thompson Maynard; children Darrell (Brenda) Maynard, Dr. Paul Layton Maynard, Sandy (Larry) Penix, all of Pikeville, Patty Lynn (William) Stahl of Florence; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 23 at Piso Freewill Baptist church. Burial: Runyon Maynard Cemetery, Piso

Isaac "Ike" Williamson, 84, of Varney, died Feb. 23. Survivors: wife Billie (Holbrooks) Williamson; children Peggy Walker, Mary J. Scalf, both of Brushy; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 26 at Pilgrim Home Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial: J.B. Williamson Cemetery, Varney, under direction of Community Funeral Home

Edna Marie Kidd, 43, of Alleghany, died Feb. 20. Survivors: Sharon Tackett Newsome; children Cody Newsome of Hellier, Sylvannah Newsome of Rockhouse; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 23 at Alleghany Freewill Baptist Church. Burial: Gid Little Ceemtery, Caney, under direction of Hall & Jones Funeral Home

Rev. Wheeler Blankenship, 65, of Majestic, died Feb. 20. Funeral: Feb. 25 at Faith Tabernacle Church, Majestic. Burial: Blankenship Family Cemetery under direction of R.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home

William Everett "Willy" Shinn, 51, of Raccoon, died Feb. 20. Survivors: several siblings. Funeral: Feb. 24 at Willard Bartley Cemetery, Penny Rd., under direction of Lucas & Son Funeral Home

Lonnie Albert Keen, 69, of Shelby, died Feb. 23. Survivors: children Monty A. Keen of North Carolina; Tony W. Keen, Robin R. Keen, both of Pikeville; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 26 at Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Burial: Hopkins Cemetery

Drew Taylor, 83, of Tram, died Feb. 24. Survivors: wife Erma Adkins Taylor; children Gerald Taylor, Sandra Cantrell, both of Tram, Jim Taylor of Stanville; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 27 at Upper Grapevine Church of Christ. Burial: Adkins Cemetery under direction of Lucas & Son Funeral Home

Stephanie Ann Leonard, 48, formerly of Ragland, W.Va., died Feb. 20. Survivors:  children Ryan Perkins, Dakota Crum, both of Ragland, Bobbi J. Crum of Elk Creek; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 23 at Hatfield Funeral Home. Burial: Mt. View Memory Gardens

Jonah Stump, 56, of Burnwell, died Feb. 23. Survivors: siblings Maxine (Clyde) Whitt of Burnwell, Martha A. Hite of Ohio, Cecil Justice of Florida, Benny E. Stump of Pikeville; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 27 at Gospel Revelation Tabernacle Church. Burial: family cemetery, Burnwell, under direction of R.E. Rogers Funeral Home

Roger Blake Greer, 72, of Pikeville, widow of Donna J. Basey Greer, died Feb. 25. Survivors: children rogers (Savannah Greer II, Sheila (Luis) Montiel, both of Pikeville; other family members. Funeral: March 1 at 1 p.m. at J.W. Call Funeral Home. Burial: Peggy Sword Cemetery

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Troy Owens, 70, of Blue River, died Feb. 26.

A retired maintenance for Island Creek Coal Company, he was born Feb.4, 1943, a son of the late Butler and Ina Webb Owens.

Survivors include his wife Ruby "Eileen" Bradford Owens; three children: Tommy Owens, Randy Owens, both of Blue River, and Tammy Robinson of Prestonsburg; his sister, Brenda Shepherd of David; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

His siblings Bill H. Owens, Odis Owens, James R. Owens, Ralph Owens, Ada M. Owens, Mable Hackworth and Elsie Rahrig preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held Feb. 28 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Webb Family Cemetery in Buckeye.


Denver Mullins, 55, of Prestonsburg, died Feb. 24. Survivors: wife Darlene McCoy Mullins; children Jason C. Mullins, Jesse D. Mullins, both of Prestonsburg; other family members. Funeral: Feb. 28 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Mullins Family Cemetery, David. Memorial donations requested to pay for funeral expenses.

Lilly Mae Damron, 71, of Prestonsburg, died Feb. 26. Survivors: husband James E. Damron; children James C. (Anna) Damron of Tram, Matthew (Robin) Damron of Prestonsburg, Vickie L. (Mark) Hurd of Martin, Rose M. (Gary) Akers of Dana; other family members. Funeral: March 1 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Spradlin Cemetery, Ivel

George Bush Jr., 77, of Prestonsburg, died Feb. 26. Survivors: wife Loretta Mullins Bush; children Debbie Combs of Prestonsburg, Denise (Johnny) Little of Printer, Denver (Michelle) Bush, George D. (Joyce) Bush, Diane (Denzil) Sexton, all of Martin; stepchildren Chuck (Kim) Davis, Clarence Davis, Carla Davis, all of Prestonsburg; other family members. Funeral: March 1 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Bush Family Cemetery, Martin

Janalyn Hale, 67, of Michigan, formerly of Betsy Layne, died Feb. 26. Survivors: husband Larry A. Hale; sons James A. (Tracey) Hale, Ray B. (Lisa) Hale; other family members. Funeral: March 2 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Hale Cemetery, Harold

Robert Spradlin, 66, of Prestonsburg, died Feb. 27. Survivors: sons Robert Spradlin, Ronnie Spradlin, David J. Spradlin, all of Prstonsburg; other family members. Funeral: March 3 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg

Charles Ray Slone, 61, of Betsy Layne, widower of Rena McKinney Slone, died Feb. 27. Survivors: companion Patrice Blackburn; children Bobby R. (Tureem) Slone; Charles A. Slone, Kristina E. Slone, all of Betsy Layne, Serita Mullins of Pikeville; other family members. Funeral: March 3 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel

Arnold Bob McKinney, 62, of Harold, died March 1. He was a member of the Betsy Layne Disabled American Veterans Chapter. Survivors: wife Donna M. King McKinney; daughters Rhoda J. (Michael) Goble, Bobbi M. McKinney; other family members. Funeral: March 5 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel

Von Moore, 71, of Wayland, died March 1. Survivors: wife Lucille McCoy Moore; daughter Edit (Larry) Moore-North; other family members. Funeral: March 6 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Slone-Pigman Cemetery, Dema

Anna Mae Roark, 86, of Prestonsburg, widow of Darius Roark, died March 1. Survivors: children Darius Roark, Carolyn Walker; other family members. Funeral: March 4 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg

Alpha Jean Hamilton, 66, of Teaberry, widow of Donald Ray Hamilton, died March 1. Survivors: daughters Angie "Junebug" Newsom, Raelynn (Derek) Chapman, Wendy (Russell) Conn; other family members. Funeral: March 4 at Samaria Old Regular Baptist Church, Teaberry. Burial: Hamilton Cemetery, Teaberry, under direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

Danny Ray Dawson, 68, of Hi Hat, died March 4. Survivors: wife Gaye Little Dawson; son Steven (Alicia) Dawson of McDowell; other family members. Funeral: March 7 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Frazier Cemetery, Price

Rosie Lee McCoy, 59, of Prestonsburg, died March 3. Survivors: husband James McCoy; mother Emma Brown King of Stanford; son Zachary D. McCoy of Prestonsburg; other family members. Funeral: March 7 at Cow Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Burial: Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg, under direction of Hall Funeral Home

Peggy Lynn Turner, 57, of Garrett, died March 2. Survivors: husband Denzil Turner; children Steve (Nicole) Turner of Garrett, Amy (Jamie) May of Georgia; other family members. Funeral: March 5 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Harry Lee Moore Cemetery, Garrett

Linda Lou Proffitt, 65, of Shelby Gap, died Feb. 26. Survivors: husband Steven W. Proffitt; sons Jamie Proffitt, Steven Proffitt, Jason Profitt; other family members. A private family service was held under direction of Lucas & Son Funeral Home

Delores Jean Bentley, 81, of Ermine, widow of Brinton Levi Bentley, died Feb. 27. Survivors: children Sheila (LaDon) Hall of Ohio, Steven M. Bentley of Dunham, Cheryl D. Wright of Burdine; other family members. Funeral: March 1 at Peeks Branch Alliance Church. Burial: Tackett Potter Cemetery, Burdine, under direction of Lucas & Son Funeral Home

Lola Mae Adkins Billiter, 79, of Shelbiana, widow of Frank Billiter, died Feb. 27. Survivors: children Franklin (Virgie) Billiter, Roy (Robin) Billiter, Stacy (Mary Frances) Billiter, Leshia (Silas) Adkins, all of Greasy Creek, Delbert (Paula) Billiter of Louisville, Samuel (Kelly) Billiter, Jeanie Bartley, both of Indian Creek, Dottie (Mike) Tackett of Virgie, Betty (Bill) Johnson of Virgie; other family members. Funeral: March 2 at Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Burial: Billiter Family Cemetery, Greasy Creek

Anna Ruth Chaney, 82, of Burdine, died Feb. 27. Survivors: husband Stanford Chaney; children Terrissa Hancock, Donald Hancock, Frank Hancock; other family members. Funeral: March 3 at Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Burial: Short Family Cemetery, Pikeville

Lena Collins Casebolt, 82, of Fords Branch, widow of James H. Casebolt, died March 3. Survivors: Karen L. (Wendle) Lewis, Anita K. (Gary) Blackburn, Tammy L. (DennyPaul) May, all of Fords Branch; other family members. Services: March 5 at Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Burial: Fords Branch Cemetery

Roy O. Belcher, 79, of Prestonsburg, died march 2. He earned a Purple Heart during service in the army. Survivors: wife Ella King Belcher; children Samuel Belcher, Rodney Belcher, Gail Belcher, Louellen (Paul) Colburn, Belisha (Charles) LeCrone, all of Michigan; Cherry (Troy) Justice of Pikeville; other family members. Funeral: March 9 at J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, Michigan. Burial: Albion Memory Gardens, Michigan. Local visitation services provided by J.W. Call Funeral Home.

Jettie Gibson, 76, of Varney, widow of Shade Gibson, died Feb. 27. Survivors: children Ernie (Lynn) Gibson, Emmit (Bo) Gibson, both of Varney, Teresa Morton, Lasagna (Gary) Wright, both of Virgie; other family members. Funeral: March 3 at Pilgrim Home Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial: Gibson Family Cemetery, Varney

William Leo Reed, 57, of Pikeville, died Feb. 27. Survivors: children Will (Terrie) Reed, Andrea (Jimmy) Williams, both of Pikeville; other family members. Funeral: March 1 at Thacker Memorial Funeral Home. Burial: Coleman Cemetery, Lower Pompey

Edith Fayette Blair, 75, of Virgie, widow of Jessie Blair, died Feb. 26. Survivors: two grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. Funeral: March 1 at Roberts Funeral Home. Burial: Fleming Cemetery, Virgie

Cathy Sue Bartram Hatfield, 59, of Chattaroy, W.Va., formerly of Williamson, W.Va., died Feb. 26. Survivors: son Stephen (Cecila) Varney of Delbarton, W.Va.; other family members. Funeral: March 2 at Chattaroy Church of God. Burial: Runyon Family Cemetery, Pinsonfork, under direction of R.E. Rogers Funeral Home

Christopher Wayne Medlin, 35, of Hardy, died Feb. 27. Survivors: mother Kathy Barnette of North Carolina; father Wayne Medlin of North Carolina; other family members. Memorial services: March 2 at Community Church, Stone, courtesy of R.E. Rogers Funeral Home

Chad Everett Roberts, 41, of Rawl, W.Va., died Feb. 25. Survivors: parents June Syck Roberts and Oscar Robert Jr., wife Carol McIntosh Roberts; stepchildren Melissa Batten, Ryan McAffry; other family members. No services will be held at this time. Obituary courtesy of Hatfield Funeral Chapel

Kathleen D. Simpkins, 78, of Meador, W.Va., widow of Larence Simpkins, died March 4. Survivors: siblings Keith Hatfield, Ruth Dean, Beatrice K. Duke; other family members. Funeral: March 6 at Red Jackett Community Church. Burial: Ellison Hatfield Cemetery, Newtown, W.Va., under direction of Chambers Funeral Services

Mildred Jeanette Calhoun, 89, of Prestonsburg, widow of John Graham Calhoun, died March 5. Survivors: daughters Colleen Cornette, Johnnie Calhoun, both of Prestonsburg, Delores Hicks of Ashland; other family members. Funeral: March 7 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Calhoun Cemetery, Spurlock

Jack "Duke" Justice Jr., 69, of Wheelwright, died March 6. Survivors: wife Glenda Bates Justice; children John A. Justice of Morehead, Michael A. Justice of Prestonsburg, Jaclyn A. Justice Thacker of Wheelwright; other family members. Funeral: March 9 at Little Rock Old Regular Baptist Church, Bevinsville. Burial: Ditney Ridge Cemetery, Morehead, under direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home 

Johnny Wayne Rackey, 53, of Hueysville, died March 7. Survivors: wife Easter Salisbury Rackey; children Billy (Kim) Rackey, Wallace Rackey, Jennifer Spurlock; other family members. Funeral: March 10 at Pine Grove Old Regular Baptist Church, Hi Hat. Burial: Newman Cemetery, Hi Hat

Loretta Harvel, 74, of Tram, widow of Billy Harvel, died March 10. Survivors: son William C. Harvel of Tram; other family members. Funeral: March 12 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel

Elder John B. Hamilton, 68, of Bevinsville, died March 10. He was an army veteran. Survivors: wife Lorene Newsome Hamilton; daughter Barbara Fallis of Pleasureville; other family members. Funeral: March 14 at New Salem Association, Minnie. Burial: Newsome Branch Cemetery, Virgie, under direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.

Dollie Marie Ratliff, 78, widow of Joseph David Ratliff, died March 5. Survivors: children Dolvin (Charlene) Ratliff, Bruce (Rena) Ratliff, Marty (Linda) Ratliff, Reva (Brian) Kidd, Tonya (Kenneth) Conn, all of Hueysville, Regan (Dawn) Ratliff of Hippo, Marilynn (Roy) Allen of Salyersville; other family members. Funeral: March 8 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Ratliff Family Cemetery, Hueysville

Ronnie Dwight Adams, 69, of Florida, died March 8. Survivors: wife Eulavene Stumbo Adams; daughters Rhonda L. Adams, Jacqueline R. Adams, Sherri A. Baird, all of Florida; other family members. Funeral: March 13 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Lucy Hall Cemetery, McDowell

Hurman Isaacs, 78, of Banner, died March 11. Survivors: children Greg Isaacs, Cassandra Isaacs Lomako, both of Michigan; other family members. Funeral: March 15 at 11 a.m. at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel

Robert "Jack" Burke, 103, of Virgie, widower of Millie Hall Burke, died March 6. Survivors: son Lewis Burke. Funeral: March 9 at Energyville Freewill Baptist Church. Burial: Burke Family Cemetery under direction of Lucas & Son Funeral Home

Alvers Johnson, 94, of Virgie, widower of Maewood Johnson, died Feb. 10. Survivors: children James D. Johnson, Jerry Johnson, Terri L. Carter; other family members. Funeral: March 11 at Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemetery

Jerry Adkins, 55, of Phyllis, died March 11. Survivors: wife Nina "Susie" Smith Adkins; daughters Jaime Mounts of Phyllis, Polly Cantrell of Pawpaw Leah Christopher of Paris; other family members. Funeral: March 14 at Upper Grapevine Church of Christ. Burial: Thacker Family Cemetery under the direction of Lucas & Son Funeral Home

Minnie Sue Duvall Elliott, 84, of Pikeville, died March 6. Survivors: William (Becky) Elliott of Florida, Paul (Sandy) Elliott of Lexington, Robert (Christy) Elliott of Louisville, John D. (Shanna) Elliott of Pikeville; other family members. Funeral: March 8 at J.W. Call Funeral Home. Burial: Pikeville City Cemetery. Memorial donations: Shriners Children's Hospital, 1900 Richmond Rd., Lexington, Ky. 40502 or Pikeville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 311, Pikeville, Ky. 41502

Garland Lee Wagner, 82, of Michigan, widower of Phyllis Jean Wagner, died Feb. 27. Survivors: daughter Linda C. Wagner of Michigan; other family members. Funeral: March 9 at J.W. Call Funeral Home. Burial: Johnson Memorial Park

Janice Slone Ratliff, 60, of Pikeville, died March 8. Survivors: husband Daniel Ratliff; son Cody Ratliff of Pikeville; stepchildren Daniel Ratliff of Prestonsburg, Millison M. Ratliff Newsome, Allison L. Ratliff Williams; other family members. Funeral: March 11 at J.W. Call Funeral Home. Burial: Slone Family Cemetery, Jonican

Pauline Richardson, 92, of Canada, widow of James B. Richardson, died March 7. Survivors: children Betty Jo Parks of Canada, James B. (Pamela) Richardson Jr. of Tennessee, Larry E. (Pauline) Richardson of Indiana; other family members. Funeral: March 10 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy

Carmen Lea (Fouch) Keene, 62, of Hardy, died March 10. She was a kindergarten teacher at Southside Elementary. Survivors: sons Jason Fouch of Hardy, Paul Fouch of Richmond; other family members. Funeral: March 13 at Belfry High School. Burial: Fouch Family Cemetery, Slaters Branch, under direction of R.E. Rogers Funeral Home

Johnny Dale Walters, 60, of Pinsonfork, died March 10. Survivors: mother Viola Hinkle Walters; wife Donna F. Abshire Walters; daughter Deshia Marion (Tony) Walters Harris of Louisville; other family members. Funeral: March 14 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy     

Birdie May, 84, of McAndrews, widow of Olen May, died March 11. Survivors: children Helen J. Thompson of Georgia, Thomas H. (Karen) May of Tennessee, Connie S. (Walter) Edwards of Pinsonfork, Cora L. (Charles) Anderson of Kimper, Wilma L. (Billy) Casey of McCarr; other family members. Funeral: March 15 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy 

Estill Hall, 57, of Virgie, died March 8. Survivors: daughter Shanee Hall(Shane) Kinzer of Allen; other family members. Funeral: March 12 at Hall & Jones Funeral Home. Burial: Sam Bentley Cemetery, Virgie

Ray Justice, 84 of Hardy, died March 10. Survivors: wife Mildred Phillips Justice; children Jane (Bob) Rutherford of Tennessee, Cheryl (Tilden) Staton of Russell
Springs, Sheila (Ted) Simpkins of Beech Creek, W.Va., David L. Justice, Ronald Justice, Rodney (Tina) Justice, Philip R. (Kelly) Justice, all of Hardy; other family members. Funeral: March 13 at Hatfield Funeral Chapel. Burial: family cemetery, Hardy 

Lawrence Edward Stacy, 83, of Toler, died March 13. He served on the USS Santee Aircraft Carrier in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and earned several medals including the Presidential Unit Citation and the WWII Victory Medal. Survivors: wife

Vivian R. Hopkins Stacy; sons David L. (Linda) Stacy of Tennessee, Dwight E. (Rhonda) Stacy of Toler; other family members. Funeral: March 16 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens

Irvin Eugene "Gene" Trout, 69, formerly of South Williamson, widower of Connie (Varney) Trout, died March 15. He was a former Pike County Deputy Sheriff. Survivors: children Tina (Fred) Murphy of Winchester, Gina (Eddie) Tussey of South Williamson; other family members. Funeral: March 19 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Celebration of life: March 20 at First Baptist Church, Winchester. Memorial donations: American Heart Association or American Lung Association

Ray Coleman, 69, of McVeigh, died March 17. Survivors: granddaughter Natasha N. Royal Flores of McVeigh; other family members. Funeral: March 21 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Runyon Family Cemetery, Pinsonfork

Kenneth Smith, 77, of Pinsonfork, died March 19. Survivors: wife Gearldine Sellards Smith; children James Smith, Donald (Sherrie) Smith, Michael (Susan) Smith, all of Pinsonfork, Onis (Rodjetta) Smith of Paintsville, Benny (Shelia) Smith of Canada,Deborah (Pemothea) Chapman of Ohio; other family members. Funeral: March 22 at 11 a.m. at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: family cemetery, Pinsonfork    

Carl C. Maynard, 90, of Pikeville, died March 13. He served during World War II. Survivors: wife Blanche Blackburn Maynard; other family members. Funeral: March 15 at J.W. Call Funeral Home. Burial: Maynard Family Cemetery

Barbara Ellen Comes Case, 85, of Pikeville, widow of General Case Jr., died March 13. Survivors: children Carol (Billy) Ford, Wallace (Teresa) Case; other family members. Funeral: March 16 at Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Burial: Johnson Memorial 

Rose Marie Gibson Mullins, 69, of Pikeville, died March 16. Survivors: children Steve (Tammy) Mullins; other family members. Funeral: March 16 at Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Burial: R.H. Ratliff Cemetery

Vesta Akers Elswick, 80, of Virgie, widow of Hubert Elswick, died March 15. Survivors: son Glason Elswick of Virgie; other family members. Funeral: March 19 at Long Fork Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial: Elswick Family Cemetery, Virgie, under direction of Hall & Jones Funeral Home

Michael Robinson, 49, of Pikeville, died March 15. Survivors: father Clyde Robinson of Lick Creek; children Hannah Duncan, Amanda Robinson, Gracie Robinson, all of Knoxville, Tenn.; other family members. Funeral: March 18 at Thacker Memorial Funeral Home. Entombment: Annie E. Young Cemetery

Anita Cheryl Westfall, 62, formerly of Forest Hills, widow of George Westfall, died March 16. She was a U.S. Army veteran. Burial: family cemetery, Forest Hills. Obituary courtesy of Hatfield Funeral Chapel

Hurman Isaacs, 78, of Banner, died March 11. Survivors: children Greg Isaacs, Cassandra (Steve) Isaacs Lomako, both of Michigan; other family members. Funeral: March 15 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel

Wilford "Boots" Jarrell, 71, of Dana, died March 12. Survivors: wife Connie S. Boyd Jarrell; other family members. Funeral: March 15 at Little Salem Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial: Boyd-Kidd Cemetery, Dana, under direction of Hall Funeral Home

John B. Johnson, 64, of Prestonsburg, died March 12. Survivors: wife Brenda Mullins Johnson; children John (Joann) Johnson of Prestonsburg, Christina (Jeff) Potter of McDowell, Clara (Frank) Hackworth of Prestonsburg. Funeral: March 15 at Faith Freewill Baptist Church, Salyersville. Burial: Johnson Family Cemetery, Prestonsburg, under direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home 

Famer Halbert Jr., 54, McDowell, died March 12. Survivors: wife Lorene Hamilton Halbert; children Famer L. (Amanda) Halbert of Texas, Tiffany Marcum of McDowell, Misty (Jason) Jarvis of Prestonsburg, Stacy (Derek) Akers of Allen; other family members. Funeral: March 16 at First Baptist Church, McDowell. Burial: John Penny Sizemore Cemetery, McDowell, under direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

Melinda Gail Short, 33, of Topmost, died March 11. Survivors: mother Mary L. Moore Short of Knott County; other family members. Funeral: March 17 at Martin Branch Freewill Baptist Church. Burial: family cemetery, Rockfork, under direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

John Clark, 60, of Prestonsburg, died March 13. He was a Veterans of Foreign Wars member. Survivors: son John D. Clark of Prestonsburg; other family members. Funeral: March 16 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Clark Cemetery, Prestonsburg

James Tackett, 41, of Galveston, died March 14. Survivors: wife Jamie L. Brown Tackett; parents Eugene and Brenda Tackett; children Brady Hall of Harold, Jesse J. Tackett, Frank Tackett, both of Galveston; other family members. Funeral: March 18 at Pilgrims Home Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial: Robert Hall Cemetery, Galveston, under direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

Gladys Blankenship Lambert, 85, of Buskirk, widow of Hursel Lambert, died March 16. Survivors: children Sidney Lambert, Charles (Ruthie) Lambert, Samuel (Kathy) Lambert, Brenda (Danny) Collins, Norma (Danny) Jude, Diane (Harold) Doston, Mildred Fields; other family members. Funeral: March 18 at Faith Mission Church in Jesus' Name of McCarr. Burial: Pinson Cemetery, Buskirk, under direction of Chambers Funeral Services

Mary Ann Norman, 70, of McCarr, died March 20. Survivors: husband Noah Norman; children Alvin (Patricia) Bailey of North Carolina, James Bailey of Virginia,

Joseph (Jill) Norman of Hardy, Sonya Norman of McCarr; other family members. Funeral: March 24, 2013 at Hatfield Funeral Chapel

Siller Moore Davis, 93, of Red Jacket, W.Va., widow of Roy C. Davis, died March 19. Survivors: children Craig (Angela) Davis of Meador, W.Va., Bradford (Shirley)
Williams of Williamson, W.Va., Wilson "Chiefy" (Elaine) Davis of Turkey Creek, Shelby (Larry) Garrels of Virginia; Lowell (Janet) Davis, Loyal (Sue) Davis, both of Ohio, other family members. Funeral: March 23 at Fundamental Christian Church, Varney. Burial: Ellison-Hatfield Cemetery, Newtown, under direction of Hatfield Funeral Chapel

Sawyer Grant McIntosh, two-month-old son of Jonathan and Amanda McIntosh, died March 23. Other survivors: brothers Logan and Payton McIntosh; other family members. Funeral: March 27 at Upper Grapevine Church of Christ. Burial: Blackburn Family Cemetery under the direction of Lucas and Son Funeral Home

Jimmie R. Taylor, 67, of Shelbiana, died March 20. Survivors: wife Debbie Taylor; children Debbie Garofalo, Thomas Mcavei and Jamie Bannerman; other family members. Funeral: March 24 at Lucas and Son Funeral Home. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemetery

Kenneth Arnett, 56, of Shelby Gap, died March 18. Survivors: several brothers and sisters. Funeral: March 23 at Hylton Freewill Baptist Church. Burial: Rob Ratliff Cemetery at Elkhorn City under the direction of Lucas and Son Funeral Home

Paul Estill Coleman, 49, of Raccoon, died March 19. Survivors: father Frank Coleman; children Tony Coleman, Brandi Holloway, Chaz Bartley and Auber Bartley; other family members. Funeral: March 21 at Island Creek Old Regular Baptist Church under the direction of Lucas and Son Funeral Home

Walter Turner, 84, of Pikeville, died March 18. Survivors: children Robert Justice, David Justice and Kathyn Strouth; other family members. Funeral: March 21 at Lucas and Son Funeral Home. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemetery

Jaxson Scott Clifton, three-month-old son of Eric Clifton and Holly Day of Pikeville, died March 15. Other survivors: brother Daniel Clifton and sister Candence Day; other family members. Graveside services were held March 18 at Three Mile Cemetery under the direction of Lucas and Son Funeral Home

Burton D. Bentley, 95, of Regina, widower of Thelma Long Bentley, died March 25. Survivors: children Charles Bentley, Shirley Miller, both of Florida; other family members. Funeral: March 29 at 11 a.m. at Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Burial: Bentley Family Cemetery, Harless Creek

Glenoria Justice, 64, of Robinson Creek, died March 20. Survivors: husband Frank Justice Jr.; children Franklin Justice and Angelia Adkins, both of Pikeville, Sallie Hartsock of Robinson Creek and Lori Newsome of Dorton; other family members. A memorial service will be held at a later date under the direction of Community Funeral Home

Jeanette Morley, 78, of Pikeville, died March 19. Survivors: children Vickie White, William Weddington, Timothy Weddington and Walter Weddington, all of Stone Coal, George Weddington and Rodulf Weddington, both of California, Charles Morley, Michael Morley and Dudley Morley, all of Pikeville; other family members. Funeral: March 22, Community Funeral Home. Burial: Weddington Cemetery, Pikeville

Louise Stewart, 81, of Fleming Neon, died March 18. Survivors: children Reba Adams, Georgia Adams and Betty Stewart, all of Fleming Neon; other family members. Funeral: March 22 at Neon Church of Christ. Burial: Bentley Cemetery at Hemphill under the direction of Hall and Jones Funeral Home

Cecil Tackett, 90, of Virgie, died March 19. He was a World War II army veteran. Survivor: children Ella Wilmoth of Core, W.Va., Sheila Maximoff of Jadwin, MO, Wendy Stirling of Johnson City, TN, and Jonathon Tackett of Somerset; other family members. Funeral: March 23 at Long Fork Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial: Jay Tackett Cemetery at Sugar Camp of Long Fork, Virgie, under the direction of Hall and Jones Funeral Home

Gary R. Tackett, 65, of Haysi, Va., formerly of Virgie, died March 21. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Survivors: wife Aline Owens Tackett; son Garrick (Katherine) Tackett of Williamsburg, Va.; other family members. Funeral: March 23 at Big Ridge Presbyterian Church. Burial: Owens-Tackett Cemetery, Haysi, Va., under direction of Hall & Jones Funeral Home

Basil Mullins, 90, of Shelby Gap, died March 22. Survivors: wife Garcie Bentley Mullins. Funeral: March 25 at Old Elkhorn Regular Baptist Church. Burial: Rob Ratliff Cemetery, Elkhorn Creek, under direction of Hall & Jones Funeral Home

Wayne David Justice, 81, of Kimper, died March 24. Survivors: wife Norma Jean Alley Justice; children Elizabeth Weddington and Joseph Justice, both of Kimper, and Kimberly Longo of Dumfries, Va.; other family members. Funeral: March 29 at Peter Creek Presbyterian Church at Phelps. Burial: Justice and Alley Cemetery at Kimper under the direction of Thacker Memorial Funeral Home

Charles May, 70, of Raccoon, died March 16. Survivors: wife Glenna gay Goff May; children Tammy Charles of Raccoon, Charles May of Mount Sterling and Timothy May of Upper Chloe; other family members. Funeral: March 20 at Thacker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemetery

Charles Ray Adkins, 64, of Cowpen Road, died March 16. Survivors: wife Loretta S. Adkins of Pikeville; children Anthony Adkins of Craigsville, Va., James Sword of Pikeville and Pamela Mudo of New Market, Va.; other family members. Funeral: March 19 at Thacker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Adkins Cemetery at Cowpen

Frank Adkins, 89, of Redford, Mich., died March 18. He was a U.S. Army veteran Survivors: wife Julie Hamlin Adkins; other family members. Funeral: March 22 at Thacker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemeter

Tandy Thomas Ramsey, 50, of Pikeville, died March 19. Survivors: wife Pennie Marie Burgess Ramsey; children Cody Ramsey and Tandra Ramsey, both of Millard, Alison Hunter and Faith Hunter, both of Pikeville; other family members. Funeral: March 22 at Owsley Freewill Baptist Church. Burial: Howell Cemetery, Island Creek, under the direction of J.W. Call Funeral Home

Bob Justice, 86, of Kimper, died March 19. Survivors: daughter Drucilla Dotson of Phelps; other family members. Funeral: March 23 at J. W. Call Funeral Home. Burial: Justice Cemetery at Kimper

Sandra Jean "Sandy" Crowder Green, 63, of Sidney, died March 22. Survivors: children John Green of Georgia, Tonya Green of Olive Hill; other family members. Funeral: March 22 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Smith Cemetery, Sidney

Michael Lynn Horn, 55, of Delbarton, W.Va., died March 22. Survivors: Michael Brandon (Jamie) Horn of Delbarton, W.Va., Christine D. Runyon of Delbarton, W.Va., Michelle L. (Brad) Baisden of Lenore, W.Va., Lora R. Horn of Wisconsin; other family member. Funeral: March 25 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy

Winston "Popeye" Jefferson, 72, of Auxier, died March 24. Survivors: wife Linda Webster Jefferson; children Kelly Jefferson of Auxier, Brian Jefferson of East Point, Marcia Spencer of Georgetown and Pam Gillispie of Maysville; other family members. Funeral: March 27 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg

Ronald "Bill" Hughes, 64, of Garrett, died March 21. Survivors: wife Margie Hicks Hughes; son William Hughes of Printer; other family members. Funeral: March 24 at Martin Branch Freewill Baptist in Estill. Burial: Mountain Memory Gardens, Hindman, under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

Drema DeRossett Burkley, 48, of Georgetown, formerly of Dwale, died March 19. Survivors: sons Joshua Clay of Florida and Nick Clay of Prestonsburg; other family members. Graveside services were held March 22 at Georgetown Cemetery, Georgetown, under the direction of Tucker-Yocum and Wilson Funeral Home of Georgetown. Local obituary courtesy of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

Connie Mosley, 63, of Mousie, died March 18. Survivors: son-in-law James Mosley of Mousie; other family members. Funeral: March 21 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Sparkman Cemetery at Hueysville

Lawrence J. Handshoe, 82, of Prestonsburg, died March 21. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Survivors: wife Minerva Arnett Handshoe; sons David Handshoe, Larry J. Handshoe; other family members. Memorial service: March 24 at Vogel Day Methodist Church, Harold

Meredith Blaine (Mert) Depoy, 70, of Prestonsburg, died March 23. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Survivors: wife Ada Bowyer Depoy; children Blaine (Angela) Depoy, Yvette L. (Jackson) Latta, both of Prestonsburg, Michelle L. (Smith) of Lancaster; other family members. Funeral: March 25 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home; March 26 at Rock Cave Baptist Church, Rock Cave, W.Va. Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery

Audrey T. Hall, 86, of Drift, died March 20. Survivors: son Steven Hall of Drift; other family members. Funeral: March 23 at Hall Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Lucy Hall Cemetery, McDowell

Alice Delena Perry Chaffins, 61, of Prestonsburg, died March 20. Survivors: husband Phillip L. Chaffins; sons Shawn Chaffins of Dwale and Norman Chaffins of Sydney; other family members. Funeral: March 23 at Lancer Freewill Baptist Church. Burial: Setser Cemetery, Lancer, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home

Sylvia Blackburn Smith, 98, of Sidney, widow of George Blackburn, died March 26. Survivors: daughter Bonnie J. Bentley of Ohio, Chester R. May of Indiana; other family members. Funeral: March 29 at Dix Fork Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial: Blackburn Cemetery, Sidney, under direction of R.E. Rogers Funeral Home

Hattie Louise Wright Fleshman, 82, of Williamson, W.Va., died March 25.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charlie Wright Sr.; her second husband, Clinton Fleshman and other family members. Survivors: children Charlie (Cecilia) Wright Jr. of Huddy, Todd Wright of North Carolina, Mary Clayborne, Ella (Paul) Dotson Jr., Tawanna Wright, all of West Virginia, Linda (Bruce) Branch of Georgia, Charlotte Johnson of Ohio, Perry (Patricia) Wright, Deidra Wright, both of Virginia; other family members. Funeral: March 30 at Christ Temple Church. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens under direction of R.E. Rogers Funeral Home

Frank D. Keesee, 77, of Belfry, died March 29. Survivors: daughter Kim Keesee (James) Maynard of Turkey Creek; other family members. Funeral: April 2 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Keesee Cemetery, Belfry

Dora Lee Scalf, 88, of Pikeville, widow of Tom Scalf, died March 27. Survivors include a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral: April 1 at Pilgrim Home Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial: family cemetery, Sidney, under direction of R.E. Rogers Funeral Home

Gennece Spears Trout Compton, 60, of Pikeville, died March 27. Survivors: companion Gary Trout; children Wallace G. Compton, Carolyn Compton Simpson, both of Pikeville, Stacy R. Thacker of West Liberty; other family members. Funeral: March 30 at J.W. Call Funeral Home. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemetery, Shelbiana

George Wilson Lawhorn, 78, of Pikeville, died March 26. He was a U.S. Marines veteran. Survivors: wife Lorraine Thacker Lawhorn; other family members. Funeral: March 28 at Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Burial: Sanders Cemetery, Ashcamp

Roy Daniel Smallwood, 77, of Dorton, died March 28. Survivors: wife Sue Williams Smallwood; sons James (Jennifer) Smallwood, Larry Smallwood, Terry (Sarah) Pugh; other family members. Funeral: March 30 at Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Burial: Monroe Smallwood Family Cemetery, Dorton

Brianna LaShae Maynard, 22, of Pikeville, died March 26. Survivors: husband John C. Maynard of Jonancy; mother Linda S. Gillman; stepfather Bobby W. Gillman; father Brian K. McGuire; other family members. Funeral: March 28 at Thacker Memorial Funeral Home. Burial: Keyser Cemetery, Pikeville

Teresa Cochran, 49, of Pikeville, died March 30. Survivors: husband Dewey Cochran of Pikeville; children Terry A. (Cindy) Hamilton, Lisa (Harold) Hess of Pikeville; other family members. Funeral: April 2 at Coal Run Church of Christ. Entombment: Annie E. Young Cemetery under direction of Thacker Funeral Home

Jessie White, 88, of Pikeville, widow of James White, died March 29. Survivors: children Keithel White of Beefhide, Rena Harris of Michigan, Patty White of Ohio, Kathy Shute of South Carolina, Freda Estep of Dorton; other family members. Funeral: April 1 at Hall & Jones Funeral Home. Burial: Bentley Cemetery, Beefhide

Hattie Mae "Pinky" Hurd, 55, of Prestonsburg, died March 25. Survivors: husband Lonnie D. Hurd; children Lonnie R. Hurd of Prestonsburg, John L. Hurd of Dwale; other family members. Memorial service: March 28 at Cow Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Burial: family cemetery, Prestonsburg

Mary Grace Arnett Johnson, 86, of Prestonsburg, widow of Stanley Johnson, died March 26. Survivors: children Clyde Fitzpatrick Johnson of Stanville, Robert Stanley of Paintsville, Rhonda Burchett of Prestonsburg; other family members. Funeral: March 30 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg

Nora P. Hoover, 68, of Eastern, widow of Oney Hoover, died March 28. Survivors: siblings Zeb Prater of Martin, Myrtle King of Eastern. Funeral: April 1 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Prater & Campbell Cemetery, Hueysville

Yvonne Manuel, 75, of Langley, widow of Raymond Manuel, died March 28. Survivors: children Randy Manuel of Langley, Robin (Randall) O'Quinn of Martin; other family members. Funeral: April 1 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: P.D. Allen Cemetery, Langley

Danny Lee Allen, 62, of Hueysville, died March 29. Survivors: mother Thelma Handshoe Allen of Hueysville; children Cory B. Allen of David, Brayden N. Allen of Hueysville, Sonia N. Allen of Presotnsburg; other family members. Funeral: April 1 at Church of Christ, Hueysville. Burial: Bartee Cemetery, Hueysville, under direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

Joyce Gibson, 72, of Gunlock, died March 28. Survivors: husband Earl Gibson of Gunlock; children Gary Gibson, Yvonetta Prater, Tina Gibson, all of Gunlock; other family members. Funeral: April 1 at Living Word Pentecostal Church, Gunlock. Burial: Hanshoe Cemetery under direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

Lyman Conrad Branham, 69, of Langley, died March 31. Survivors: children MaDonna F. Murray, Joel C. Branham, both of Langley, Melissa Collins of Printer, Kelly Robinson of Martin; other family members. Visitation: April 4 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

Thomas Howard Evans, 67, of Drift, died March 31. Survivors: wife Oga M. Evans; children Jeffery J. Evans of Michigan, Francis Richardson of Illinois; stepchildren Richard Ernest, Lewis Combs Jr., Lantre Combs, Louella Brown, Joyce Jones, Karina Osborne; other family members. Funeral: April 3 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Arnold Thornsberry Cemetery, Kite

Jimmy Dwayne Skeens, 41, of Weeksbury, died March 30. Survivors: parents Ralph Skeens of Melvin, Ruby Hall Moore of Price; wife Jamie Tuttle Skeens; children Jimmy D. (Kaitlyn) Skeens of Jenkins, Vanessa M. (Ashley) Skeens of McDowell, Ashley L. (Coty) Hall of Teaberry, Dylan Johnson, Daulton Johnson, both of Weeksbury; other family members. Funeral: April 4 at Joppa Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial: Skeens Cemetery, Melvin

William Mark Sosebee, 33, of Prestonsburg, died March 31. Survivors: mother

Donna G. Elliot Yates; stepfather William T. Yates; other family members. Funeral: April 5 at 1 p.m. at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Carr Cemetery, Allen

Anna "Nikki" Elkins, 78, of Texas, formerly of East Point, died March 26. Funeral: March 26 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville

Wallace "Duke" Runyon, 66, of Newtown, W.Va., died March 30. Survivors: wife Peggy "Lee Lee" Runyon; other family members. Funeral: April 2 at Chambers Funeral Services. Burial: Ellison Hatfield Cemetery, Newtown. Memorial donations: Matewan, W.Va. Methodist Church

Bobby Allen Adkins, 75, of Ivel, died April 2. Survivors: wife Linda Hall Adkins; children Sheila A. Stacy of West Liberty, Brad A. Adkins, Bobbie L. Salyer, Angela Maynard, Kimberly Dunn, all of Ivel; other family members. Funeral: April 5 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel

Bobby Juwett Slone, 42, of Blue River, died April 4. Survivors: wife Candi Gross Slone; children Jared Slone of Prestonsburg, Caleb Slone of Martin, Fancie Slone of Blue River; other family members. Funeral: April 7 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Slone Cemetery, Blue River

Zettie Gean Bentley, 78, of Dunnville, widow of Earmel Bentley, died April 7. Survivors: children Jerry Bentley, Eileen Maynard, Tammy Hall, all of Dunnville, Trina Gray of London; other family members. Funeral: April 10 at Pilgrims Home Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, under direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

Russell L. Shelton, 83, of McDowell, widower of Alice Parsons Shelton, died April 8. Survivors: children Russell (Linda) Shelton Jr., Virgil L. (Christine) Shelton, Linda (Randall) Wright, Darlena (Danny Brown) Wright, Janet (Ronnie) Halbert, Marsha (Jeff) Kidd, Velvet (Chubby) Martin; other family members. Funeral: April 10 at Little Rosa Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial: Lucy Hall Cemetery, McDowell, under direction of Hall Funeral Home

Ray Case, 72, of Dana, died April 7. Survivors: wife Emma Jarrell Case; children Donna (Danny) Keathley of Pikeville, Kelly (Drema) Case of Banner, Debra (Timmy) Senters, Janet (Wendell) Lewis, both of Dana; other family members. Funeral: April 10 at Little Salem Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial: Kidd Cemetery, Dana, under direction of Hall Funeral Home

Sally Mae Ellis, 72, of South Williamson, died April 1. Survivors: husband Lonnie T. Ellis; son Duane Dingess of Dingess, W.Va.; other family members. Funeral: April 4 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Entombment: Mountain View Memory Gardens under direction of R.E. Rogers Funeral Home

Winnie Lee "Wanda" Sellards, 77, of Turkey Creek, widow of James R. Sellards Jr., died April 7. Survivors: children Marquita Martin of Delbarton, W.Va., Danny Sellards, Carolyn Stanley, both of Turkey Creek, James Sellards, Bennie Sellards, both of North Carolina, Lisa Varney of Stone; other family members. Funeral: April 10 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Sellards Family Cemetery, Turkey Creek 

Hettie Marie Jude Bostic, 81, of Pikeville, died April 9. Her first husband James Ireland Jude preceded her in death. Survivors: husband Philip Bostic of Pikeville; children James D. Jude of Williamson, W.Va., Emily J. Jude coffee of Georgia; stepchildren Wanda K. Jones of Michigan, Vonda Chapman of Lily; other family members. Funeral: April 12 at 1:30 p.m. at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens

Charles Floyd Bowe, 61, of Stone, died April 7.  He served 22 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and served two terms in Vietnam. He received the Purple Heart and other honors for his service. Survivors: son Charlie Preston Bowe of California; other family members. Funeral: April 12 at 11 a.m. at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, with Belfry Chapter #141 conducting military graveside services

Edna Mae Simpkins, 70, of Pikeville, died April 2. Survivors: children Check Slone, Otis Slone, Ervin Slone, Bertha Rose Slone, Sylvia Slone, Hester Slone; other family members. Funeral: April 5 at Community Funeral Home. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemetery

Maxine Chaney Osborne, 79, of Harold, died April 5. Survivors: children Teresa (Danny) Rogers, James (Nicki) Fields, Oscar (Angela Howell) Fields, all of Toler; other family members. Funeral: April 8 at Mother's Home Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial: Rogers-Fields Cemetery, Harold, under direction of Community Funeral Home

Travis Freddie Good, 36, of Phyllis, died April 4. Survivors: wife Shawana Saunders Good; daughter McKell Good; other family members. Funeral: April 8 at Grapevine Pentecostal Church. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemetery under direction of Lucas & Son Funeral Home

King Solomon Osborne, 71, of Virgie, died April 5. Survivors: wife Katheryn Bartley Osborne; children Anita Jill Osborne, Crystal Dawn Osborne, Melvin Douglas Osborne; other family members. Funeral: April 8 at Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Burial: Osborne Family Cemetery

Shelby LaRae Damron, 12, of Pikeville, died April 7. She was a Johns Creek Elementary student. Survivors: parents Greg (Jackie) Damron, Tammie Runyon; sisters Haley Damron, Whitney Shenefield; other family members. Funeral: April 11 at Johns Creek Elementary. Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, under direction of Lucas & Son Funeral Home

Darla Deane Sorrell Crank, 67, of Turkey Creek, died April 5. Survivors: husband
Clifford E. Crank of Turkey Creek; children Elijah E. "Rusty" (Felicia) Crank of Hi Hat, Richard T. (Drema) Crank of Turkey Creek; other family members. Funeral: April 8 at Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ at Den's Branch; Naugatuck, W.Va. Burial: Davis Cemetery, Den's Branch, under direction of Hatfield Funeral Home

Daniel Joe Dotson, 33, of Tennessee, formerly of Buskirk, died April 6. Survivors: parents Harold Doston, Diana Lambert Dotson, both of Tennessee; wife Angela R. Hatfield Dotson; sons Jonathon Dotson, Christian Dotson; other family members. Funeral: April 11 at Faith Mission Church in Jesus Name of McCarr. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, under direction of Chambers Funeral Services

Deborah Watson, 55, of Wittensville, died April 9. Survivors: companion Clarence Meadows of Paintsville; children Jonathan Glen and Deborah Keathley; other family members. Funeral: April 13 at Owsley Freewill Baptist Church. Burial: Watson Family Cemetery at Wittensville under the direction of Thacker Memorial Funeral Home

Loretta Scott, 62, of Pikeville, died April 15. Survivors: husband James Clayton Scott of Pikeville; children Jonathan D. Scott of Versailles, Stacey R. Hunt of Kimper, James A. Scott, Anna A. Scott, both of Pikeville; other family members. Funeral: April 16 at Thacker Memorial Funeral Home. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemetery

John Fred Hunt, 65 of Belfry, died April 12. He was a retired assistant principal at BelfryHigh School and a Kentucky Colonel. Survivors: wife Janice Gayle Grossl Hunt; son John Hunt II of Belfry; other family member. Funeral: April 15at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens at Huddy under the direction of  R. E. Rogers Funeral

Maggie L. Ratliff, 88, of Pikeville, died April 13. Survivors: children Roger Ratliff and Bernice Justice, both of Greasy Creek, David Ratliff of Regina, Richard Ratliff and Margaret Blankenship, both of Pikeville, Rosie Muncy of West Virginia and Rita Sue Jones of Illinois. Funeral: April 16 at Community Funeral Home. Burial: RasnickCemetery at Marrowbone

Sally Marlene Bartley, 53, of Varney, died April 15. Survivors: husband Carlis D. Bartley; children Timothy Belcher of Tennessee, Carlis Bartley and Krystal Young, both of Raccoon; other family members. Funeral: April 18 Community Funeral Home. Burial: family cemetery at Varney

Zoomer Phillips, 81, of Pikeville, widow of Clyde H. Phillips, died April 13. Survivors: children Janet O. Reese; other family members. Funeral: April 15 at Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Burial: family cemetery

Pearline Nelson Reed, 81, of Randleman, N.C., formerly of Turkey Creek, died April 9. Survivors: children G. Darrell Reed Jr. of New Jersey, Sherry McCoy and Jerusha Rene McCoy, both of North Carolina; other family members. Funeral: April 13 at Turkey Creek Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial: Reed Cemetery at Turkey Creek under the direction of Hatfield Funeral Home

Archel Blackburn, 85, of Prestonsburg, died April 12. Survivors: children Rodney Blackburn of Louisville, Ohio, Stevie Blackburn, Scottie Blackburn and Charlotte George, all of Prestonsburg, and Debbie Burns of Columbus, Ohio; other family members. Funeral: April 16 at Hall Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Blackburn Family Cemetery at Prestonsburg

Irene Case Hall, 85, of Printer, died April 13. Survivors: sister Betty Joe Case Shepherd of Printer. Funeral: April 16 at Drift Independent Freewill Baptist Church at Drift. Burial: Case Cemetery at Printer

Nathaniel Joseph Slone, 24, of Beaver, died April 9. Survivors: parents Rickey and Ginger Bentley Slone of Beaver; brothers Rickey Slone Jr. of Prestonsburg, Jared Slone of Beaver and Travis Slone of Fort Drum, NY; other family members. Funeral: April 12 at Samaria Old Regular Baptist Church at Teaberry. Burial: Bentley Cemetery at Beaver under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

Charlene Martin, 55, of Salyersville, died April 13. Survivors: daughter Shella Akers of Hopkinsville; other family members. Funeral: April 17 at Pilgrims Home Old Regular Baptist Church at Grethel. Burial: Lone Point Cemetery at Craynor under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

Reedy Blair Lutz, 93, of Louisville, formerly of Pikeville, died April 20. Survivors: sons Samuel Blair of DeKator, Ala., David Blair and Kenneth Blair, both of Louisville; other family members. Funeral: April 22 at Lucas and Son Funeral Home. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemetery

Kelsie James, 73, of Pikeville, died April 21. Survivors: daughters Brenda Collins and Kathy Collins, both of McDowell; other family member. Funeral: April 24 at Lucas and Son Funeral Home. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemetery

Ruby Justice, 83, of Pikeville, died April 17. Survivors: husband Jetta Lee Justice; children Mike and Rick Justice, both of Powells Creek; other family members. Funeral: April 19 at Lucas and Son Funeral Home. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemetery

Jack L. Justice, 78, of Pikeville, died April 16. Survivors: wife Nina Jones Justice; children Ronnie Justice, Jackie Adkins, Diane Wolford, Jack Justice II and Elizabeth Justice; other family members. Funeral: April 19 Blessed Hope Freewill BaptistChurch. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemetery under the direction of Lucas and Son Funeral Home

Leona Sue Justice, 72, of Pikeville, died April 16. Survivors: husband James Justice; sons Tim Justice of Sharpsburg and Keith Justice of Pikeville; other family members. Funeral: April 18 at Lucas and Son Funeral Home. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemetery

Jerry Bartley, 87, of Pikeville, died April 21. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors: wife Neva Mae Osborne Bartley; children Mike Bartley, James Bartley, Teresa Bartley, Christy Bartley and Robin Hall, all of Pikeville; other family members. Funeral: April 24 at Caney  Branch Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial: Newsome Branch Cemetery on Penny Road under the direction of J.W. Call and Son Funeral Home

Phenis Potter, 88, of Pikeville, died April 12. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having earned the Purple Heart. Survivors: wife Ethel Mae Ramey Potter; children Phillip Potter of Pikeville, Michael Potter of Lexington and Harold Ramsey of Edgewater, Fla.; other family members. Funeral: April 16 at J.W. Call and Son Funeral Home. Burial: Conn Cemetery at Harold

Paul Raymond Damron, 81, of Pikeville, died April 16. Survivors: children Paul Darmon, Jeffrey Damron, Deborah Kimberlain and Ella Williams, all of Pikeville, and Daryl Damron of McDowell; other family members. Funeral: April 21 at J.W. Call and Son Funeral Home. Burial: Damron Cemetery at Spring Branch

Gene David Watson, 73, of Tennessee, formerly of Belfry, died April 16. Survivors: children Trey (Wanda) Watson, Tia (Chris) Ratliff, both of Belfry,  Lisa Watson Thornsberry of Tennessee, Gena (Bucky) May of Canada; companion Linda Sampson; other family members. Funeral: April 20 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy

Oleta Thacker, of Turkey Creek, died April 18. Survivors: husband Lee Thacker; children Cheryl Thacker, Angela (David) Hackney, Kari (Brandon) Mayhorn, Derek Thacker; other family members. Funeral: April 22 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy

Aleah Grace Chapman, infant daughter of Kendra A. Chapman and Daniel Blevins of Williamson, W.Va., died April 19. Other survivors: grandmother Amy Chapman, Murl Blevins, Brenda Blevins, all of Williamson, W.Va., Joe Chapman of Louisa; other family members. Funeral: April 23 at Nolan Church of God. Burial: family cemetery under direction of R.E. Rogers Funeral Home

Denise Williamson Bandy, 50,  Huddy, died April 20. Survivors: husband Dennis Bandy of Huddy; father John R. Williamson of Huddy; son Michael J. Ratliff of Louisville; stepchildren Cambria Cordeau, Emily Bandy, Joshua Bandy; other family members. Funeral: April 24 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy

Eveanna K. Smith, 57, of Pikeville, died April 20. Survivors: husband Kenneth D. Stratton; daughter Dedra Smith of Pikeville; other family members. A private family memorial service will observed under the direction of Thacker Memorial Funeral Home

Jean Hamilton, 87, of Virgie, died April 21. Survivors: son Terry Smith of Cleveland, Ohio; other family members. Funeral: April 24 at Hall and Jones Funeral Home. Burial: Newsome Branch Cemetery at Virgie

Crystal Lynn Williams, 31, of Banner, died April 21. Survivors: parents Mitchell W. and Mary Elizabeth Feltner Williams; son Anthony Newsome of Betsy Layne; other family members. Funeral: April 25 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel

Dale Hall, 64, of Martin, died April 20. Survivors: wife Marla Stephens Hall; son Jeremy Hall; other family members. Funeral: April 23 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: East Gate Memory Gardens at Eastern

Cealia Ann Click Stratton, 94, of Ivel, died April 16. Survivors: sons Chester Stratton and Larry Stratton, both of Ivel; other family members. Funeral: April 19 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens

Verbal H. Meeks, 87, of Betsy Layne, died April 16. Survivors: children Darrell Meek of Johnson City and Saundra Belcher of Betsy Layne; other family members. Memorial service: April 18 at Betsy Layne Church of Christ under the direction of Hall Funeral Home

Julie Emila Gayheart, 103, of Ashland, Ohio, formerly of Orkney, died April 19. Survivors: husband Milford Gayheart; children Haskell Gayheart of Ohio, Hermon Gayheart of Virginia, Harman Gayheart of Ohio, Sherman Gayheart of Indiana, Richard Gayheart of Ohio, Franklin Gayheart of Ohio, Hester Howard of Florida, Darcus Dull of Ohio; other family members. Funeral: April 22 at Little Rosa Old Regular Baptist Church, McDowell. Burial: Greenbury Hall Cemetery at McDowell under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

Daisy Marie Collins, 71, of Keokee, Va., formerly of Floyd County, died April 19. Survivors: children Dewey Collins Jr., John Collins, April Lawson; other family members. Funeral: April 22 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Boyd Cemetery at Hi Hat

Irene Conley Wicker, 91, of Knoxville, Tenn., formerly of Prestonsburg, died April 20. Survivors: son Jack Wicker; other family members. Funeral: April 22 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Lackey Cemetery at Lackey

Coty Donovan Crum, 20, of Lexington, formerly of Prestonsburg, died April 20. Survivors: parents Erlin and Glenda Tackett Crum of Lexington; other family members. Funeral: April 24 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel

Roy Hall, 68, of Teaberry, died April 16. Survivors: daughters Joetta Slone of Craynor, Pauletta Tackett of Teaberry and Tammy Stiltner of Millard; other family members. Funeral: April 19 at Samaria Old Regular Baptist Church,Teaberry. Burial: Ike Roberts Cemetery, Grethel

Ruby Music, 87, of Covington, Ga., formerly of Endicott, died April 14. Survivors: daughters Roberta Rinesmith of Covington, Ga., Berna Gambill of Crowfordville, Fla.; other family members. Funeral: April 20 at Endicott Freewill Baptist Church. Burial: James Family Cemetery, Endicott, under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

Dorothy Mae Varney, 39, of Matewan, W.Va, died April 15. Survivors: father James Walker; husband James Varney; children Lauron Tinsley, Joshua Tinsley, Jordan Tinsley; other family members. Obituary courtesy of Chambers Funeral Services.