Darrell Ray Spears, 53, of Prestonsburg, died Dec. 2. Survivors: wife Teena Neeley Spears; son Christopher Spears of Prestonsburg; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 5 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home
Lonnie Lavon Bryant, 69, of Martin, died Nov. 30. Survivors: wife Lora Keathley Bryant; daughters Kelly Bryant of Martin and Kathie Bryant of Loraine, Ohio; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 4 at Pilgrims Rest Old Regular Baptist Church at Price. Burial: Little Cemetery at Price under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home
Larry "Blue" Allen, 54, of Martin, died Nov. 28. Survivors: mother Shelby Stapleton of Emma; other family members. Funeral: Nov. 30 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Hamilton Cemetery at Martin
Gertrude Hall, 88, of Prestonsburg, died Nov. 27. Survivors: children Burley Hall of Dwale, Feryl Hall of Astubula, Ohio, Hillard Hall and Ricky Hall, both of Prestonsburg, Mike Hall of Lexington, Berry Hall of Virginia, Thelma Faermer and Suette Morris, both of Erie, Pa., Corean Short of Mansfield, Ohio, and Connie Hall of Paintsville. Funeral: Nov. 30 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Richmond Cemetery at Prestonsburg
Ruth C. Meade, 93, of Prestonsburg, died Nov. 26. Survivors: children James Arthur Meade of Tacoma, Wash., and Norman Caldwell of Prestonsburg; other family members. Graveside service: Dec. 2 at Richmond Cemetery at Prestonsburg under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home
Leslie "Dick" Hamilton, 56, of Hi Hat, died Dec. 1. Survivors: mother Mary Moore Hamilton of McDowell; wife Melissa Gayheart Hamilton; children Steven Hamilton of McDowell and Ashey Bealer of Hi Hat; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 3 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Jack Hall Cemetery at McDowell
Timmy Ferguson, 54, of Prestonsburg, died Nov. 22. Survivors: son Timothy Ferguson of Prestonsburg; other family members. Funeral: Nov. 27 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial: Drift Cemetery at Drift
Virgie Cook Hunter, 84, of Hi Hat, died Nov. 24. Survivors: children Curtis Howell, Billy Miller and Judy Gayheart, all of Hi Hat; other family members. Funeral: Nov. 27 at Little Nancy Old Regular Baptist Church at Hi Hat. Burial: family cemetery at Hi Hat under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home
Clara L. DeRossett Garrett Cline, 81, of Prestonsburg, died Nov. 24. Survivors: husband Colonel James Cline; one other and other family members. Funeral: Nov. 30 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Alex DeRossett Family Cemetery
Vernon Samons Jr., 73, of Martin, died Nov. 27. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. Survivors: father Vernon Samons Sr.; children Brian Samons of Martin, Charles Samons of Garrett, Ind., Aaron Samons and Vernon Samons II, both of Chicago, Ill., Sabrina McElroy of Huntertown, Ind., Sheilah Rigsby of Fort Wayne, Ind., Christine Fields of Maytown, Laverne Mullins of McDowell, Sherry Smith of Wayland, Tracy Conley of Garrett and Linda Brenner of Bamberg, Germany; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 1 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Samons Family Cemetery at Martin
Dwayne Martin Moore, 54, of Langley, died Nov. 28. Survivors: wife Anita Gay Coburn Moore; children Shiayne Moore of Langley, Andrea Hall of Raven and Adam Ramey of Manchester; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 1 at Martin Branch Freewill Baptist Church in Wayland. Burial: Harry Lee Moore Cemetery at Langley under the direction of Hall Funeral Home
Norcie "Nan" Conn, 72, of Printer, widow of Bill Hall, died Dec. 2. Survivors: several siblings. Funeral: Dec. 5 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: Harlie Conn Family Cemetery, Printer
Lana Shepherd, 90, of David, widow of Bennie Shepherd, died Dec. 1. Survivors: son Albert Shepherd of David; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 4 at Hall Funeral Home. Burial: James E. Shepherd Cemetery, David
Elfriede Bruning Samons, 93, of Minnie, widow of Grover Samons, died Dec. 1. Survivors: children Tony Samons of Lexington, Rita (Kevin) Daniels, Jody (Betty) Samons, both of Minnie; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 5 at McDowell First Baptist Church. Burial: Lucy Hall Cemetery, McDowell, under direction of Hall Funeral Home
Gwendel Elkins, 81, of Pikeville, died Dec. 1. Survivors: Marlene George Elkins; daughters Doris Brown of Phoenix, Ariz., and Teresa Thayer of Hull, Texas; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 4 at J.W. Call and Son Funeral Home. Burial: Blankenship Cemetery in Pikeville
Ruby Eleanor Gilliam, 79, of Pikeville, died Nov. 27. Survivors: husband James W. Gilliam; daughters Balinda Coleman of Raccoon and Rhonda Harris of Mossy Bottom; other family members. Funeral: Nov. 30 at J.W. Call Funeral Home. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemetery
William Michael "Mike" Wiley, 58, of Pikeville, died Nov. 24. Survivors: companion Carol Ann Boyle; daughter Amber Wiley of Austin, Texas; other family members. Funeral: Nov. 27 at J.W. Call Funeral Home
Joe Edward Hatfield, 88, of Belfry, widower of Wilma Hatfield, died Nov. 26. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Survivors: children Jeffery (Gina) Hatfield of South Williamson, Sheila Hatfield Boardman of Frankfort; other family members. Funeral: Nov. 30 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, with Belfry Disabled American Veterans #141 conducting military graveside services
Letha Johnson, 96, of McCarr, widow of Doc Stallard Johnson, died Nov. 26. Survivors: children Vada Varney of Dry Ridge, Nora May of Ransom, Ernestine (Belvin) Boyd of North Carolina, Larry (Karen) Johnson of Illinois, Lloyd Sonny (Gwen) Johnson of Beechcreek, W.Va., Danny Johnson of McCarr, Debbie Johnson of Matewan, W.Va.; other family members. Funeral: Nov. 29 at First Assembly of God Church, Matewan, W.Va. Burial: Alley Cemetery, Ransom, under direction of R.E. Rogers Funeral Home
Blanche Coleman, 73, of Ransom, widow of Wilburn C. Coleman, died Nov. 29. Survivors: children Susie (Michael) Reprogel of Newtown, W.Va., James (Crystal) Coleman of Michigan, Michael (Donna) Coleman of Delbarton, W.Va., Sandy (Rush) Blackburn of Ransom; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 3 at Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church. Burial: Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery under direction of R.E. Rogers Funeral Home
Aundra Kay (Long) Harlow, 69, of Stone, widow of Clyde Harlow, died Nov. 28. Survivors: mother Rosenell (Arnett) Long of Tennessee; children Tammy (Ken) Lee of Pinsonfork, Kim (Randy) Varney of Williamson, Tammy (Mike) Ray, Anita (Robert) Lequire, both of Belfry, Don (Leslie) Harlow of North Carolina; other family members. Funeral: Nov. 39 at McVeigh Baptist Church, Sharondale. Burial: Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, under direction of R.E. Rogers Funeral Home
Deloris Lee Smith, 79, of Sidney, widow of Burgess Smith, died Nov. 28. Survivors: children Lahoma (John) Damron of Turkey Creek, Randy (Patty) Smith, John (Dondra) Smith, both of Sidney, Betty (Gary) Varney of Tennessee, Teresa (Tim) Thornbury of Canada; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 1 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial: Smith Cemetery, Sidney.
Lenore P. Adkins, 85, of Millard, died Nov. 26. Survivors: husband Elster Adkins; son Glen Adkins; other family members. Funeral: Nov. 29 at Thacker Memorial Chapel. Entombment: J.U. Thacker Mausoleum at Annie E. Young Cemetery
Rodney Lee Bishop, 59, of Powells Creek, died Nov. 28. Survivors: fiancee Debra Morton; children Jason Bishop, Casey Bishop, Jonathan Vance, Darrin Vance and Madonna Fields; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 1 at Thacker Memorial Funeral Home. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemetery
Shirley Faye Worrix, 68, of Pikeville, died Nov. 26. Survivors: several family members. Funeral: Nov. 29 at Thacker Memorial Chapel. Burial: Annie E. Young Cemetery
Maxie Tackett, 81, of Penny Road, widow of Trilby Tackett, died Nov. 29. Survivors: children Larry Johnson of Virgie, Linda (Don) Casebolt of Virgie, Cindy B. (Gary) Byrd of Robinson Creek; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 3 at Hall and Jones Funeral Home. Burial: Frank Tackett Cemetery, Long Fork
Ruby Brown, 87, of Greasy Creek, died Nov. 30. Survivors: husband Lloyd Brown; children Gary Brown of Walled Lake, Mich., Lloyd Brown of Fraser, Mich., Barry Brown and Jane Hopson, both of Greasy Creek and Rita Hubczak of Hazel Park, Mich.; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 3 at Greasy Creek Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial: Sanders Cemetery at Greasy Creek under the direction of Hall and Jones Funeral Home
Gequetta Newsome, 64, of Jonancy, died Nov. 28. Survivors: husband Larry Newsome; mother Ella Wright Little of Jonancy; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 1 at Hall and Jones Funeral Home. Burial: Damron-Fleming Cemetery at Jonancy
John Larry Deboard, 68, of Pikeville, died Dec. 1. Survivors: companion Evelyn Picklesimer Deboard; children Kimberly York, John Deboard II and Jamie Deboard; other family members. Memorial service: Dec. 4 at Cornerstone Christian Church under the direction of Lucas and Son Funeral Home
Nancy Bolton Hamilton, 61, of Pikeville, died Nov. 29. Survivors: husband James S. Hamilton; children Amy Slone and James Hamilton; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 2 at Lucas and Son Funeral Home. Burial: R.H. Ratliff Cemetery
Virginia Lynn Thacker, 65, of Pikeville, died Nov. 29. Survivors: husband John W. Thacker; children Jennifer Diddle of Pikeville and Kevin Thacker of New York, N.Y.; other family members. Funeral: Dec. 1 at Lucas and Son Funeral Home
Larry Eplin, 59, of Betsy Layne, died Nov. 25. Survivors: children Shawn Eplin and Joy Howell; other family members. Funeral: Nov. 29 at Betsy Layne Freewill Baptist Church. Burial: Allen Family Cemetery at Betsy Layne under the direction of Lucas and Son Funeral Home
Joe Larain Fincher, 85, of Aurora, Colo., died Nov. 25. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors: wife Earnestteen Conn Fincher. Funeral: Dec. 5 at Lucas and Son Funeral Home. Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel
Pamela Gail Varney, 58, of Matewan, died Nov. 25. Survivors: mother Jean Varney; son Jason Varney of Matewan; other family members. Funeral: Nov. 30 at Hatfield Funeral Chapel. Burial: Buskirk Cemetery at Buskirk
Vicy Honaker, 87, of Phelps, died Nov. 28. Survivors: children Allen Honaker of Meta, David Honaker of Freeburn, Ronald Honaker of Beech Creek, W.Va., Roger Honaker of McCarr, Eddie Honaker, Teddy Honaker, Willa Wolford and Bonnie Casey, all of Phelps, Linda Smith of Somerset, and Kay Casebolt of Pikeville. Funeral: Dec. 2 at R.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home. Burial: Honaker Family Cemetery, Phelps