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Page 5 ……….. Esculene Hall Smith 94, of Ormond Beach, FL formerly of Williamson, WV
Page 6 ……………………………………………………… Hattie Bevins 94, of Hatfield, KY
Page 7 ……………………………………………………. Lillian May 79, of Pinsonfork, KY
Page 8 ………………………………………………… Carl Bowman, 49, of Williamson, WV
Page 9 ……………………………………………… Homer Lee Slone, 79 of Black Gem, KY
Page 10 ………………………………….……… Carrie M. (Stanley) Peake, 90, of Huddy, KY
Page 11 …………………………...…………. Edna Irene (Reliford) Cassell, 90, of Huddy, KY
Page 12 ………………...….. Bertha Runyon Trout, 87, of Center, KY, formerly of Sidney, KY
Page 13 …………...……………….………… Richard Shane Carroll, 35, of Turkey Creek, KY
Page 14 ………...……………………………………….… Judy Faye Little, 68 of McCarr, KY
Page 15 ……………………………. Linda Darlene Johnson-Rolle (Rosebud), 47 of Miami, FL
Page 16 …………………. George Robert Rose, 60 of Hephzibah, Ga. formerly of Canada, KY
February
Page 17 …………………………………………….. Ricky Dale Thacker, 31 of Richmond, KY
Page 18 ………………….…. Orsion Byrd Maddison Lowe, 95, of Brushy Road, Pikeville, KY
Page 19 ……………………………………………. Rhonda Simone Lowe, 46 of Romulus, MI
Page 20 ………………………………………………. Donald Ray Dotson 70, of Freeburn, KY
Page 21 ………………...………………….... Terri Nicole Zornes Honaker, 28 of Ransom, KY
Page 22 …………...………. Magalene Louise "Maggie" Hager Varney 87, of Mount Airy, NC
Page 23 …………………...…………...…. Dorothy Blackburn Mosley, 93 of McAndrews, KY
Page 24 …………………………...…………………. Wendell Maynard, 53 of Pinsonfork, KY
Page 25 ……………….… Helen Shelton, 84 of Lexington, KY formerly of Turkey Creek, KY
Page 26 …………………………………………………………………… Christlene Chapman
Page 27 ……………... Hassell Leon Runyon, 77 of Delray Beach, FL formerly of Canada, KY
Page 28 ………….…. Homer T. Blackburn, 79 of Fairdale, KY, formerly of Pike County, KY
Page 29 ……………….………………..… James Daniel "Jim" Hubbard, 66 of Pinsonfork, KY
Page 30 …………………………………………….…. Fred Thomas Curry, 73 of Hatfield, KY
Page 31 …………………..…… Boger McCoy 84, of Princeton, NC formerly of Burnwell, KY
Page 32 ……………………………………………………….... David Oliver 33, of Belfry, KY
March
Page 33 ……………………………………… Barbara Gladys Elswick, 69, of Forest Hills, KY
Page 34 ……………...……………………………………. Bill Rufus Harris 83, of Louisa, KY
Page 35 …………………………..…………… Bessie Robinson Lowe 94, of Williamson, WV
Page 36 …………………………………………………. Sammy R. Ritz, 71, of Chattaroy, WV
Page 37 ……………….... Barbara Sue Deskins, 67, of Ray, Michigan, formerly of Sidney, KY
Page 38-39 ..…………… Anna Louise (McKee) Hankins, 91 a lifelong resident of Pond Creek
Page 40 ……………………………………….. Elizabeth "Liz" Ramey, 59, of Naugatuck, WV
Page 41 …………………………………………….… Francis Ramey, 87, of McAndrews, KY
Page 42-43 ……………………………………………….. Steve Kohari, 85, of Chattaroy, WV
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April
Page 44 ……………………………………… Thomas J. Edsel Williamson 83, of Sidney, KY
Page 45 ……………. Ruth Harmon Bailey 84, of Forest Hills, KY formerly of Newtown, WV
Page 46 ………………………………………… Mary Helen "Mattie" Hunt, 95, of Belfry, KY
Page 47 ........................................................................ Billy Chapman, 84, of Williamson, WV
Page 48 …………………………………...………. Katie May McCoy, 89, of Williamson, WV
Page 49 ……………………………….…… Keith "Hoppie" Hopkins 38, of Turkey Creek, KY
Page 50 ………………………………………… Burl Carson "Tiddle" Rose, 40, of Hardy, KY
Page 51 …………………………………………… Kenneth Darrell Elkins, 53, of Hatfield, KY
Page 52 …………………………………………….…………. Luther Fields, 87, of Hardy, KY
Page 53 ………………………………………… Earl Edward Johnson, 64, of Williamson, WV
Page 54 …………………………………… Clayton Elbert Dempsey, 74, of Turkey Creek, KY
Page 55-56 ………………………………… Reverend Michael Kohari, 80, of Forest Hills, KY
Page 57 …………………………………………... Charles West, 82, of South Williamson, KY
Page 58 …………….………………………………….. Tony Smith Jr. 82, of McAndrews, KY
Page 59 ………………………………………………….. James W. Smith 83, of McVeigh, KY
Page 60 ………….………………………………… Margie Thompson, 89 of McAndrews, KY
Page 61 ……………………………………… Tommy Blackburn Jr., 74, of Turkey Creek, KY
Page 62 ……………………………………….. Thomas Ricky Sellards, 48, of Pinsonfork, KY
Page 63 ……………………………………………..… Lerlie Marie Barton, 75, of Sidney, KY
May
Page 64 ……………………………………….… Robert Anderson Ball, 61, of Pinsonfork, KY
Page 65 ……………….………………………………… Jean Ann Thacker, 79, of Canada, KY
Page 66 ………………………………………..….. Ethel Kennedy Smith, 82, of McVeigh, KY
Page 67 ……………………………………………..… Charla Paulette Blair 53, of Huddy, KY
Page 68 ………………………………………………… Carrie Lynn Charles, 33 of Belfry, KY
Page 69 ………………………………………………… Phyllis Jean Smith, 80, of Canada, KY
Page 70 ……………………………………………… Gary Douglas Hatfield, 63, of Stone, KY
Page 71 ……………………………………………………… Jack Jarrell, 80 of LaFollette, TN
Page 72 ………………………………………….. Ralph Edwin Spinks, 71, of Forest Hills, KY
Page 73 ……………………………………..… Tressie Lovell Phillips, 95, of Williamson, WV
Page 74 …………………………………………..… Frances Mae Edwards, 78, of McCarr, KY
Page 75 …………………………………… Millard Clay (Mitty) Thornhill, 62, of Hatfield, KY
Page 76 …………………………. James Gary "Hank or Bocephus" Hager, 50 of Ragland, WV
Page 77 …………………………………………..... Fred Forrest Williams, 68, of Ransom, KY
Page 78 ………………………………… Charles Curtis "Cornshuck" Smith, 81, of Sidney, KY
Page 79-80 …………………………………..… Kelly Marie Caraway, 22, of Williamson, WV
June
Page 81 …………………………………….… Patricia Ann Stepp Spears, 47, of McVeigh, KY
Page 82 …………………………… Mark Anthony Alexander, 51, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Page 83-84 ………………….… Roand Warren Aaron, 78, formerly of South Williamson, KY
Page 85 ……………………………………….… Anna Lou Gooslin Booth, 65, of McCarr, KY
Page 86 …………………………………………………….… Lon Chapman, 72, of Hardy, KY
Page 87 ………………………………………………… Chester Runyon, 64, of Delbarton, WV
Page 88-89………………………………………………. Lynchia Jane Smith, 89, of Toler, KY
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90 ……………………………………………………. Lois Jean Farley, 79, of Stone, KY
91 ………………………….………………. James Edward May, 61, of Williamson, WV
92 ……………………………….………….… Lee Edwards Eaton II, 48, Kennesaw, GA
93 ………………………………………………. Grace V. Tackett, 94 of Pinsonfork, KY
94 …………………………….…………….…….. Brandi Ann Fields, 33 of Ransom, KY
95 …………………………………… Jenny Lynn Thornsbury Booth, 52, of Canada, KY
96 ………………………..………….. Billy Ray Fannin, 77, of Davis Branch, Stone, KY
97 ………………………………………….… Jimmy Ray Elkins, 62, of Pinsonfork, KY
August
Page 98 …………………………………………………Ronnie Smith, 59, of Forest Hills, KY
Page 99 …………………………………………………… Bertha R. Smith, 94, of Belfry, KY
Page 100 …………………………………………………. Janice Lea Hager, 74, of Hardy, KY
Page 101 ……………………………………………………….... Bud May, 94, of Canada, KY
Page 102 ………………………………………………... Jack Hubbard, 71, of Pinsonfork, KY
Page 103 ……………………………………….... Jessie James Hatfield Jr. 68, of McCarr, KY
Page 104 ……………………………………………... William Ersel Stanley, 83 of Hardy, KY
Page 105 ………………………...… Keri Ann Dotson, 34,of Bent Branch Road, Pikeville, KY
Page 106 …………………………………… Mart Thomas "Tommy" Smith 20, of Sidney, KY
Page 107 …………………………………………. Willie Blackburn, 81, of Turkey Creek, KY
Page 108 ……………………………………... Esther Hudson Thacker, 81, of Wellington, KY
Page 109 ……………………………………….. Estaline Smith Williamson, 87, of Stone, KY
August continued
Page 110 ……………………………………………. Virginia Lee Marcum, 78, of Belfry, KY
Page 111 ……………………………………………………………………... Jack May, 76, of McAndrews, KY
Page 112 …………………………………………………………………….. Arlin Stanley Jr., 73, of Hardy, KY
Page 113 ……………………………………………………………... Michael E. Moore, 58, of Taylorville, WV
Page 114 ………….…………………………………………………..… Paul David Smith age 78, of Hardy, KY
Page 115 ……………………………………………………. Charles Douglas "Chuck" May, 63, of Canada, KY
Page 116 ……………………………………………………………….… Allene Smith Stacy, 88, of Hardy, KY
September
Page 117 ……………….……………………….………………….. Ishmal Blackburn Jr., 85, of Pinsonfork, KY
Page 118 ………………………………….……………………………….. Dexter S. Horn, 78, of McVeigh, KY
Page 119 ……………………………….…… Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Hickman Duncan, 50 of Naugatuck, WV
Page 120 …………………………….……………………………..… Mary Began Stafford, 88, of Ransom, KY
Page 121 ……………………………..……………………………..… Donnie Mayhorn, 79, of Mooresville, NC
Page 122 ………………………………..……………………………………….. Edna May, 86 of McVeigh, KY
Page 123 ………………………………..………………………… Louise Fannie Dotson, 73 of Pinsonfork, KY
Page 124 …………………………………………………………….. Wilson Eugene Pinson, 66, of Canada, KY
Page 125 ……………………………………………………William Riley Simpkins Jr., 90, of Williamson, WV
Page 126 ………………………………………………………………... James Ernest Pinson, 85, of Sidney, KY
Page 127 ……………………………………………………………… Franklin Delano Scalf, 77, of Sidney, KY
Page 128 …………………………………………………….. Irvin "Curley" Hatfield, 86 of Slaters Branch, KY
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Page 129 ……………………………………………………………………… Elmer Thacker, 87 of Huddy, KY
Page 130 …………………………………………………………………….. Paula Jean Reed, 45 of Sidney, KY
Page 131 ………………………………………………………………. Lucas Vernon Whitt, 30, of Ransom, KY
Page 132 ……………………………………………...…………….. Myrtha Lowe Skinner, 94, of Ravenna, OH
Page 133 …………………………… James "Landon" Taylor II of Ocala, FL, previously from Pike County, KY
Page 134 …………………………………………………………….… Frank Duncan Jr. 88, of Williamson, WV
October
Page 135 ………………………………………………………………….… Lou Ellen Bunn, 78, of Canada, KY
Page 136 …………………………………………………………..…… James Leon Hatfield, 76, of Phelps, KY
Page 137 ……………………………………………………….… Alma Jo "Dotson" Warren, 76, of Phelps, KY
Page 138 ……………………………………………………………………. Adam Ray York, 22, of Hardy, KY
Page 139 ………………………………………………………….… Marina Lou Darbyshire, 67, of Hardy, KY
Page 140 ……………………………………………………………….. Larry Edwin Crigger, 68, of Hardy, KY
Page 141 ……………………………………………………. Gregory Dean "Joker" West, 49, of Burnwell, KY
Page 142 …………………………………………………………………. Phyllis Ann Oliver, 59, of Belfry, KY
Page 143 ………………………………………………………………….. Mildred Deskins, 81, of Canada, KY
November
Page 144 ……………………………………………………………. Bobby Lee Lowe, 82, of Prestonsburg, KY
Page 145 …………………………………………….… Charles Edward Johnson, 75, of South Williamson, KY
Page 146 ……………..… Joyce Thacker Thornsbury Fleming, 78 of Lucasville, Ohio formerly of Canada, KY
Page 147 ………………………………………………………………………… Edith Elkins, 91, of Rawl, WV
Page 148 …………………………………………………… Peggy Sue Collins Taylor, 58, of McAndrews, KY
Page 149 ……………………………………………………………... Judy Carol Ratliff, 62, of Chattaroy, WV
Page 150 …………………………………………………………… Emma Jean Bowen, 63, of Pinsonfork, KY
Page 151 …………………………………………………………… Stella Smith Hardy, 81, of Pinsonfork, KY
Page 152 ……………………………………………………………... Earsel A. "Bunk" May, 66, of Stone, KY
Page 153 …………………………………………………………………….. Curtis Bell, 79, of Cynthiana, KY
Page 154 …………………………………………………... Neil "Bud" Wilson Rose Jr. 59, of Sharondale, KY
Page 155 ………………………………………………… Daniel Allen Cline Jr., 49, of South Williamson, KY
December
Page 156..………………………………………….…………………Thelma Marie Thacker, 66, of Hardy, KY
Page 157 …………………………………………………………..… Raymond Justice, 76, of Pinsonfork, KY
Page 158 …………………………………………………………………..... David Maynard, 73, of Stone, KY
Page 159 ……………………………………………………... Vada Salmons Childress, 83 of Pinsonfork, KY
Page 160 ………………………………………………. Dennis Wilson (Keymaker) Pinson, 62, of Stone, KY
Page 161 ………………………………………………… Goldie Marie Reed Webb, 78, of Turkey Creek, KY
Page 162 ………………………………………………………………. Jessie Lowe, 67, of Turkey Creek, KY
Page 163 ……………………………………………………… Judy Kay Hatfield Huddle, 61, of McCarr, KY
Page 164 ………………………………………………………… Franklin Blevins Jr. 63, of Williamson, WV
Page 165 ……………………. Maxine Blanche May, 79, of Milltown, Indiana, formerly of Pike County, KY
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Esculene Hall Smith 94, of Ormond Beach, FL formerly of
Williamson, WV passed away January 3, 2011 at Florida Hospital
Oceanside in Ormond Beach, FL. She was born March 21, 1916 in
Williamson, WV to the late John Smith Hall and Vinia Preece Hall. She
is also preceded in death by her husband; Johnny Smith, sister; Ernestine
Gedel, brothers; Carl B. Hall M.D. and Cullen G. Hall, ESQ. She was a
member of the First Presbyterian Church and a retires insurance
underwriter for Mingo-Tug River Insurance Agency.
Esculene resided all of her life in Williamson and loved the area and its people. The last years
of her life was spent in Florida with her son and his family. When asked how she liked living in
Florida, she would always reply, "West Virginia\Kentucky is my home. I am just on vacation."
Esculene is survived by her son; John Raymond Smith and his wife; Julie Smith,
granddaughter; Lindsay Frey and grandson; Brandon Smith all of Ormond Beach, FL and she
also leaves behind many life-long dear friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Saturday January 8, 2011 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Reverend Nick England officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview
Cemetery, Williamson, WV with Ivan Albert, Larry Blackburn, Ronnie Ferrell, Bill
Linkenhoker, Gary Meade, Denny Moore, Larry Moses and James David Slater serving as
pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Blackburn, Greg Hurley, Jimm Kirk and Rodney
McCoy. Visitation will be from 11:30 AM till 2 PM Saturday at R. R. Rogers Funeral Home. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital in memory of Esculene
Smith.
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Hattie Bevins 94, of Hatfield, Ky. passed away Wednesday,
January 5, 2011 at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Kentucky.
Born June 30, 1916 in Pike County, Kentucky, Hattie was the
daughter of the late Joe Bud and Vada (Young) Burris. Besides her
parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Bevins (died
Nov. 22, 1987); sisters, Maxine Young, Lakie Robinette and Luna
Bevins and half brother, Virgil Burris.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Pilgrim Home Old
Regular Baptist Church. Hattie was happiest when she was raising
vegetables in her garden and flowers in her yard.
She is survived by one son, James H. "Jimmy" (Connie) Caines of Belfry, Kentucky; two
granddaughters, April (Russ) Thompson of Lexington, Kentucky and Jamie (Ryan) Smith of
Lexington, Kentucky; five great grandchildren, Evan Thompson, Steven Smith, Alyssa Smith,
Abigail Smith and Addison Smith all of Lexington, Kentucky; Special Nieces, Sandy (Cal)
Runyon of Pikeville, Kentucky, Linda (John) Ball of Belfry, Kentucky, Debbie (Tommy)
Robinette, of Hatfield, Kentucky; Special Nephew, Burton (Hazel) Bevins of Hatfield,
Kentucky; special great nieces and nephews, Eddie (Yvette) Runyon, Lonetta (Jeremy) Moses,
Justan (Nicholas) Holder, Nicholas and Heather Bevins; great great neices and nephews, Triniti
Shae, Brock, Jayla, Jordan and Zoey and her loving caretakers, Kathy Rose, Anita Smith and
JoAnn Bevins a host of loving friends, who will sadly miss her passing.
Funeral Services will be held 11 A.M. Saturday, January 8, 2011 at the R.E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Old Regular Baptist Ministers Officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith
Cemetery at Rockhouse Fork, Hatfield, Kentucky with Russ Thompson, Ryan Smith, Eddie
Runyon, Nicholas Bevins, Jeremy Moses and Don Paul Bevins serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 P.M. Friday, January 7, 2011 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home with a
special singing service at 7 PM.
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Lillian May 79, of Pinsonfork, KY passed away Thursday January 6,
2011 at Pikeville Medical Center. She was born February 9, 1931 at South
Williamson, KY to the late Walsh and Tisha Wells May. She is also
preceded in death by her husband; Dover May, four sons; Pete Hatfield,
Dover May Jr., Dennis Ratliff and Tracy May and one brother; Marvin
May. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bluesprings Freewill
Baptist Church.
She is survived by three daughters; Brenda (Bill) Mayhorn of
Matewan, WV Linda (Glen) Mayhorn of Ballfork, KY and Karen (Randy)
Thompson of Pikeville, KY two sons; Rod (Caroline) May of Pinsonfork, KY and Tony
(Tammy) May of Pinsonfork, KY two brothers; Robert (Charlotte) May of Jacksonville, Fl and
Ersel (Margaret) May of Stone, KY eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren and a
host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Sunday January 9, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Emery Varney and Larry Hubbard officiating. Burial will follow at May Family
Cemetery, Octavia, Ky with grandsons serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be after 6 PM
Saturday January 8, 2011 at the funeral home with special services at 7 PM.
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Carl Bowman, 49, of Williamson, WV, died Friday January 7, 2011 in Alachua, Florida. He
was born August 21, 1961 at South Williamson, KY. He was the son of the late Jesse James and
Elizabeth Dillon Bowman. He is also preceded in death by one brother; Billy Dillon and his
grandparents; Sam and Susie Dillon and Henry and Mary Ferrell. He was a retired coal miner
and of the Church of God faith.
He is survived by his wife; Linda Bowman, three daughters; Jessica (Jason) Blankenship of
Lenore, W.V. Angela (Roger) Workman of Hardy, Ky. and Carla Jo Bowman of the home, one
son; Cody Dakota Blankenship Bowman of the home, three brothers; Warren (Pearl) Bowman
of Stanton, Ky. Tommy (Louise) Bowman of Burlington, Ky. and Danny (Sheila) Bowman of
McAndrews, Ky. three sisters; Judy (John) Catron of Ft. Wayne, In. Henrietta (Larry) Stiltner
of Troy, Oh. and Mary Meadows of Rawl, W.V. three grandchildren; Jason Thomas
Blankenship II, Tristen James Blankenship and Abigail Marie Workman and many nieces,
nephews and cousins who loved him very much.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 P.M. Saturday January 15, 2011 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Mike Bostic officiating. Burial will follow at Rawl Community Cemetery,
Rawl, W.V. with Steven Meadows, Dewayne Meadows, Mark Meadows, Matt Barker, Johnny
Catron, Roger Workman, Earl Blankenship and Jason Blankenship serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 P.M. Friday night at the funeral home.
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Homer Lee Slone, 79 of Black Gem, Ky. passed away Monday, January 17, 2011 at the
Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born August 11, 1931 in Pike County, Ky. the son of the late Willard and Sadie Hunt
Slone. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Slone, one daughter, Cheryl Slone
Fields and one sister, Owedia McCoy.
Homer was a truck driver for Hogans Transfer and a veteran of the United State Air Force.
Survivors include two grandchildren, Jason (Tonya) Fields of Hardy, Ky. and Jessica Steele
of Louisville, Ky.; great grandson, Brian Fields of Hardy, Ky.; one brother, Hearl Gene (JoAnn)
Slone of Williamson, WV; nephew, Gregory Slone and niece, Lisa Slone Fields and a host of
family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Bostic officiating. Burial will follow in the Scott Cemetery,
Black Gem, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held after 6
PM Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel.
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Carrie M. (Stanley) Peake 90, of Huddy, Ky passed away Monday January 17, 2011 at her
residence. She was born March 6, 1920 in McDowell County, WV the daughter of late Monsie
Stanley and Minnie Susan Frith Stanley. She was also preceded in death by her husband; Ernest
N. Peake and two brothers; Raymond Stanley and Monsie R. Stanley Jr. She was a homemaker,
a member of Stone Chapter #533 Order of Eastern Star and a member of the Stone United
Methodist Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Susan (Peake) (Everette "Rusty") Thompson of Lexington,
Ky. one son, David Brian (Debbie Woods) Peake of Hardy, Ky.; three grandchildren; Kelli
(Thompson) (Dale) Krantz, Russell (April) Thompson and Melissa (Jamie) Stacy, five great
grandsons; Taylor Stacy, Dalton Stacy, Dakota Stacy, Pavel Krantz and Evan Russell
Thompson; one brother, Joe Stanley of Princeton, WV; her best friend for over 50 years, Juanita
Waskey and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Thursday, January 20, 2011 in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Brother J. D. Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain
View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Dale Krantz, Terry Kinser, Ronnie Kinser,William
Jones, Greg King, Randall West and Jeff Hatfield serving as pallbearers. Visititation will be
held after 6 PM Wednesday at the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel. R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home of Belfry is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the
Appalachian Hospice Care PO Box 3457 Pikeville, Ky. 41502.
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Edna Irene (Reliford) Cassell, 90 of Huddy, Ky. went to be with the
Lord on January 20, 2011 at the Pikeville Medical Center.
She was born August 10, 1920 in Charleston, WV the daughter of the
late Henderson and Margie Bartley Reliford. She was also preceded in
death her husband of 47 years, Ervin Cassell; sisters, Geraldine Carroll,
Nada Ingels and Louise Smith and brother, Robert Reliford.
She is survived by her son, Danny (Theresa) Cassell of Toler, Ky;
daughter, Dianna Cassell of Huddy, Ky.; Grandchildren, Sheila (Gary)
Goff of Hardy, Ky. and Dreama Cassell of Webster, Ky.; Great Grandchildren, Brandi
Williamson of Murfreesboro, Tn., Larry Bruce Williamson of Canada, Ky., Christian Cassell,
Izaiah Cassell and Cehrigan Cassell all of Webster, Ky.; step grandchildren, Eric (Jamie) Whitt
and Kylie Whitt, Jason (Jamie) Whitt and Sawyer; brother-in-law, Wilbur Ingels; special friends
Rosie Roberts, Logene Varney, Leona Baldwin and many other family and friends.
Irene was a member of the Belfry First Baptist Church. She had served as Sunday School
Teacher, Training Union Teacher, WMU, Vacation Bible School teacher and helper and on the
hospitality committee. She graduated from Belfry High School in 1939. She was a postal
worker for 15 years, member of Belfry Homemakers, President of the Northeast area
Homemakers and served on the state board. Also a member of the Belfry Womans Club, 4-H
leader, Red Cross and ARH Volunteer worker.
Visitation will be held fron 6 till 9 PM Saturday, January 22, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 23, 2011 at 12 Noon at the R. E.
Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Mark Helton and Brother Bob Norman officiating
with special singers, David Vargo and Patti Phillips. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Larry Bruce Williamson II, Izaiah Cassell, Jason Whitt,
Eric Whitt, Mark Goff, Gary Goff II, James Earl Williams and Darrin Owens serving as
pallbearers.
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Bertha Runyon Trout, 87, of Center, KY, formerly of Sidney, KY, passed away January 21,
2011 in Glasgow, Ky.
She was born October 12, 1923 in Martin County, Ky. the daughter of the late Taulby and
Ellen Horn Runyon. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Tom Trout, sisters, Kate
Workman, Oma Workman and Patsy Burgett and brothers, Arrie Runyon and Jim Runyon.
Bertha was a homemaker and a member of the Big Creek Freewill Baptist Church, Sidney,
Ky.
She is survived by her children, Phyllis (Lonnie) Rose of Center, Ky., Sarah (Edward)
Thomas of Waynesboro, Ga., Thomas (Diana) Trout of Lancaster, SC and Michael (Linda)
Trout of Johnson City, Tn.; brother, Haskell (Josephine) Runyon of Borderland, WV; six
grandchildren, Stephanie Rose of Center, Ky., Jason (Amy) Thomas of Waynesboro, Ga.,
Patrick (Paige) Thomas of Macon, Ga., Mike Trout and Bobby (Stella) Trout of Johnson City,
Tn., and Amanda (Ricky) Hicks of Rock Hill, SC and one step-grandchild, Dustin Dickerson of
Lancaster, SC; three great grandchildren, Chloe Thomas, Preston Thomas, Mason Trout and
two step great grandchildren, Gabriel Veldboom and Hannah Cham and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Monday, January 24, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Gary Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with grandsons and nephews serving as pallbearers. Visitation
will be held after 6 PM Saturday and Sunday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with special
services Sunday night at 7 PM with Hacky Runyon and Freddie Runyon.
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Richard Shane Carroll, 35, of Turkey Creek, KY passed away Saturday,
January 22, 2011 at his residence.
He was born September 8, 1975 in Columbus, Ohio the son of Richard E.
Carroll of Turkey Creek, Ky. and the late Alice Ford Carroll.
He was disabled, having been employed by Tramco and a member of the
Church of God.
Besides his Father he is also survived by three children, Cody Carroll and
Kayla Carroll both of Westerville, Ohio and Austin Carroll and his Mother,
Melinda Jude of Canada, Ky.; on sister, Michelle (Rodney) Williamson of Huddy, Ky. and a
host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 11 AM at the Canada Freewill
Baptist Church with Roger Williamson, Butch Williamson and Jack Maynard officiating.
Burial will follow in the Glen Rest Memorial Gardens, Reynoldsburg, Ohio on Wednesday,
January 26, 2011. Visitation will be held after 6 PM on Monday, January 24, 2011 at the
Canada Freewill Baptist Church with special services at 7 PM.
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Judy Faye Little, 68 of McCarr, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January
22, 2011 at her residence.
She was born May 8, 1942 at McCarr, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Fred
and Pearl (May) Rife. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by
her loving companion, Darrell Lockhart; one daughter, Wilma Jean Hyden; two
brothers, Raven and Avery Rife; and three sisters, Mary Rife, Ethel Bailey and
twin sister, Eula Faye Rife.
Judy was a retired cook at Food City and of the Church of Christ Faith. She
is survived by three sons, William Avery Hyden of McCarr, Kentucky, Samuel Jonathan Hyden
of Cincinnati, Ohio and Joshua Pauley of McCarr, Kentucky; two daughters, Rhonda Lynn
Trent of Delbarton, West Virginia and Coetta Ford of Delbarton, West Virginia; two sisters,
Sylvia Skeens of Charleston, West Virginia and Greta Mayhorn of Freeburn, Kentucky;
Grandchildren, Walter Ford Jr., Anthony Ford, William Hyden, Katie Trent, Dustin Trent,
Brandon Hyden and Ashley Hyden; great grandchildren, Hannah Hyden and Hailey Hyden;
one great grandson on the way and a host of loving friends.
Funeral Services will be held 11 A.M. Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at R.E. Rogers Funeral
Home, Belfry, Kentucky with Bob Werntz officiating. Burial will follow in the AndersonHatfield Cemetery, McCarr, Kentucky with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 4 P.M. Monday, at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home and anytime
Tuesday.
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Linda Darlene Johnson-Rolle (Rosebud), 47 of Miami,
Fl. passed away Friday, January 21, 2011 at Henry Medical
Center in Atlanta, Ga. due to a brief illness.
She was born June 16, 1963 in South Williamson, Ky.
the daughter of the late Rev. Carl Eugene Johnson Sr. and
Evelyn Carter Johnson. She was a member of the Mount
Carmel Baptist Church of Huddy, Ky. Linda graduated
from Belfry High School, continuing her education at
Eastern Kentucky University. Later in life moving to
Miami, Fl. where she became the wife to Kevin Rolle and devoted mother to Brandon Johnson,
Tiffany Rolle, Ashley Rolle and Kevin Rolle Jr.
Surviving are her two sons, Brandon Johnson and Kevin Rolle Jr. of Miami, Fl; two
daughters, Tiffany Rolle and Ashley Rolle of Miami, Fl.; beloved daughter-in-law, Sheri
Johnson and granddaughter, Saryah Jaida Johnson of Miami, Fl.; five brothers, Carl and Lisa
Johnson of Harold, Ky., Clifford and Debra Johnson of Belfry, Ky., Joseph and Maria Johnson
of San Marcus, Ca., Johnny and Geri Johnson of Kileen, TX, and Paul Johnson of Philadelphia,
PA three sisters, Barbara Johnson of Atlanta, GA, Debra Johnson of Philadelphia, PA and
Brenda Johnson of Philadelphia, PA; numerous nieces and nephews that she loved so very
much.
If there is one thing that everyone could agree on, Linda was a God fearing woman after
Gods on heart. She always said that nothing ever matters when you know God is in control and
nothing ever did. Being the light that lead her husband, four children and many others to know
Jesus Christ. Romans 14:8 For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the
Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's.
Funeral services will be held 12 Noon Saturday January 29, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Rev. G. C. Childress officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Huddy, Ky., with family serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be after 6 P.M. Friday
at the funeral home.
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George Robert Rose, 60 of Hephzibah, Ga. formerly of Canada, KY passed away Sunday
night, January 30, 2011 in Georgia. He was born February 8, 1950 in Pike County, Ky to the
late Heston and Susie Juanita Farley Rose. He was retired from the U. S. Army.
He is survived by his wife; Chong S. Rose, one daughter; Hanna Lee Rose of Charlotte,
N.C., one son; Robert Eugene Rose of Spartanburg, S.C., four brothers; Elbert H. Rose of
Canada, Ky. Herman Rose of Albany, Ky. Wayne Alfred Meade of Akron, Ohio and Joseph
Wayne Meade of Columbia, S.C. two sisters; Vivian Sue Rose of Canada, Ky. and Nyoka Rose
Stanley of Canada, Ky. One grandchild; Kamden Michael Rose of Spantanburg, S.C. and a host
of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 P.M. Saturday February 5, 2011 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Gary Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow at the Rose Cemetery at
Canada, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers. D.A.V. graveside services will be
conducted by Belfry Chapter #141. Visitation will be after 6 P.M. Thursday night and Friday
night at the funeral home with special services both nights at 7 P.M.
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Ricky Dale Thacker, 31 of Richmond, KY departed this life on
Saturday, February 5, 2011. He was born in Pike County and raised in
Sidney, Ky.
He was a general laborer, a beloved father, son, grandson, brother and
uncle.
He was preceded in death by his uncle, Patrick Thacker, great uncle,
Clinton Jr. (C.J.) Williamson, grandparents, Omer and Gladys
Williamson, great grandparents, Jack and Alley Brown Williamson and
Fred and Anna Varney, step father, Charlie Anderson and aunt, Bessie
Mae Stacey.
He is survived by his wife, Vanessa Maynard Chapman Thacker of the home, daughter,
Makayla Thacker of Louisa, Ky., sons, Brendan Chapman of Belfry, Ky. and Jayden Levering
of Louisa, Ky.; his parents, Kathy and Mike Levering of Louisa, Ky. and Rick Thacker of
Sidney, Ky.; stepmother, Sharon Pinson. His grandparents, Hazel and Bob Thacker of Dix
Fork, Ky.; Pete and Jean Varney of Morehead, Ky. and Loretta and Ben Young of Morehead,
Ky.; brother, Brandon (Brandi) Thacker of Goodman Hollow,WV.; sisters, Ashlea Anderson of
Goodman Hollow, WV, Bobbi Thacker of Sidney, Ky., Amy (Brian) Martin of Lexington, Ky.,
Sabrina Loveitt of Wilmur, Crystal Thacker of Alabama and Selena Pinson of Alabama and his
nephews, Braydon Thacker, Kameron Vaughn and Hunter Thacker and a host of family and
friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Emery Varney and Larry Hubbard officiating. Burial will follow in the
Williamson Cemetery, Sidney, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation
will be held after 6 Pm Monday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with special services at 7 PM.
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Orsion Byrd Maddison Lowe, 95, of Brushy Road, Pikeville, Kentucky
died Monday, February 7, 2011 at his residence. He was born September 28,
1915 at Pikeville, Ky. to the late James Montville Lowe and Ruth Leona
Taylor Lowe. He is also preceded in death by his wife; Claudia Francis
Lowe. Two sons; Donnie Lowe and Johnnie James Lowe, one daughter;
Sharon Kaye Lowe Young, two brothers; Moses Fonso Lowe and Lonzo
Taylor Lowe and three sisters; Marybell Maynard, Alice Vivian Maynard
and Myrtle Maynard. He was a farmer, truck driver, logger and factory
worker.
He is survived by three sons; Moses Fonso (Sue) Lowe of Brushy, Ky., Kenneth Darrel
Lowe of Brushy, Ky and Junior (Janice) Lowe of Michigan, five daughters; Alice (Charles)
Lowe of Brushy, Ky Mary (Larry) Lowe Thompson of Allen, Ky Alfredia (Mike) Lowe
Sammons of Brushy, Ky Ruby (Paul) Maynard of Brushy, Ky and Ruth (Herman) Hobbs, Ohio,
son-in-law; Gary Young, husband of Sharon Young, daughter-in-law; Phyllis Lowe, wife of
Johnny James Lowe, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great great
grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Thursday February 10, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Old Regular Baptist Church Ministers officiating. Burial will follow at the Mont
Lowe Cemetery at Brushy, Ky with Chuck Lowe, Wesley Lowe, Dwaine Thompson, Tanner
Sammons, Maddison Thompson, Brandon Smith, Wade Lowe and Weston Lowe serving as
pallbearers. Visitation will be held after 6 P.M. Tuesday Evening and Wednesday evening at the
R.E. Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry, Ky with special services at 7 PM Wednesday evening.
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Rhonda Simone Lowe, 46 of Romulus, MI formerly of Pike County, Ky. passed away
Friday, February 4, 2011.
She was born November 10, 1964 in Pikeville, Ky. the daughter of Phyllis Robinette Lowe
and the late Johnnie James Lowe. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Willard
Robinette and Hazel Lowe.
Other survivors include brothers, Johnda (Annette) Lowe, Timothy Lowe and Johnnie James
Lowe Jr.; sister, Kimberly (Joe) Montague; nieces, Emma'lee McIntyre, Emma and Anna
Montague; nephews, Anthony and Dennis McIntyre; Mae Robinette and Byrd Lowe, who
passed away Monday February 7, 2011.
Funeral services will be Friday, February 11, 2011 at 11 AM at the Apple Orchard Old
Regular Baptist Church with Dale Williamson and Richard Staton officiating. Burial will
follow in the Apple Orchard Cemetery, Varney, KY with family and friends serving as
pallbearers, Visitation will be held after 5:30 PM Thursday, February 10, 2011 at the Pilgrim
Home Old Regular Baptist Church. Special singing will be at 6:30 PM Thursday night with
special services at 7 PM with Paul Maynard and Andrew Walters officiating.
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Donald Ray Dotson 70, of Freeburn, KY passed away Monday February 7, 2011 at the Paul
B. Hall Medical Center. He was born March 2, 1940 in Pike County, Ky to Claudia Jane Hager
Dotson of Ransom, Ky and the late Don Dotson. He is also preceded in death by his wife; Mary
Dotson, one sister; Annalene Harles and one brother; Billy Dotson. He was a general laborer
and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Besides his mother he is survived by his children; Cathy, Michael, Nickie and Donette, one
brother; Paul Dotson of McCarr, Ky and four sisters; Phyllis Higgins of Piketon, Ohio, Helen
Roberts of Columbus, Ohio, Dorothy Glaze of Lucasville, Ohio and Brenda Wright of
Oldsmar, Fl., and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Saturday February 12, 2011 at Bluesprings
Freewill Baptist Church with Emery Varney and Lerry Hubbard officiating. Burial will follow
at Dotson Cemetery, Ransom, Ky., with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation
will be after 6 PM Thursday and Friday night at Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church with
special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Terri Nicole Zornes Honaker, 28 of Ransom, KY passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2011.
She was born April 7, 1982 in Logan, WV the daughter of Randy Zornes of Delbarton, WV
and Betty Dotson Zornes of Ransom, Ky. She was a loving daughter, mother, granddaughter
and sister. She was a faithful member of the Freeburn Church of God.
Other survivors include her loving daughters, Cassie Honaker and Hailey Zornes both of the
Home; grandmother, Norma Dotson of Ransom, Ky.; sister, Evelyn Ellis of Lenore, WV and a
host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Johnny Matthew Fields officiating. Burial will follow in the Dotson
Cemetery, Ransom, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held
after 6 PM on Friday and Saturday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with special services both
nights at 7 PM.
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Magalene Louise "Maggie" Hager Varney 87, of Mount Airy, NC passed away Monday
morning, February 14, 2011, at Northern Hospital of Surry County.
Mrs. Varney was born November 23, 1923, in Mingo County, West Virginia, daughter of the
late William McKinley and Orthea Runyon Hager.
Maggie worked at Cantee's Department Store in Williamson, West Virginia, in her early adult
years. She later worked at Sears-Roebuck Company in Williamson, West Virginia, where she
retired as a clerk after many years of service.
Maggie and her husband, Earl L. Varney Sr., moved to Mount Airy, NC after their retirement
in 1981, and she worked part-time at Wal-Mart. Mrs. Varney was a member of Salem Old
Regular Baptist Church in Goody, Kentucky.
She is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Earl L. Varney, Sr. of the home; a son and
daughter-in-law, Earl L. Varney Jr. and Jan Varney of Mount Airy, NC.; two grandsons and
their spouses, Anthony Lee "Tony" and Melissa Varney of Mount Airy, N.C. and Gregory Earl
and Jessica Varney of Asheville, NC. and three great grandchildren, Jasmine Varney, Bryson
Varney and Mason Varney all of Mount Airy, NC.
The Funeral Service will be held Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 11 AM at Salem Baptist
Church in Goody, Kentucky with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Interment will
follow at Mt. View Memory Gardens in Huddy, Ky. with family and friends serving as
pallbearers. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
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Dorothy Blackburn Mosley, 93 of McAndrews, KY, passed away
Monday, February 14, 2011 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital, South
Williamson, KY.
Dorothy was born April 6, 1917 at McAndrews, Ky. the daughter of
the late Lee Otis Blackburn and Louvena May Blackburn West. She was
also preceded in death by her loving husband, Rev. Jesse Mosley; sisters,
Florence May, Grace Ratliff, Audrey Hensley and Estilene Blackburn;
brothers, Lawrence Blackburn and Paul West; two infant sons and one
great grandson.
She was a homemaker and she and her husband, Jess had owned and operated a grocery
store. She was a member of the Belfry Freewill Baptist Church, where she had attended
alongside her husband for many years.
Survivors include four daughters, Anna Lee (Joe) Tetreault of Florida, Jackie (Ed) Guden
and Carol Mabe all of North Carolina and Connie (Mike) May of McAndrews, Ky., son, Gary
(Tami) Mosley of Williamson, WV; two sisters, Josephine Mullins of McAndrews, Ky. and
Jeraldine Adkins of Lexington, Ky.; two brothers, Norman West of Tennessee and William
"Bill" West of Florida; 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 4 great great
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Thursday, February 17, 2011 at the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home, Belfry, Ky. with Buddy Kendrick officiating. Burial will follow in the
Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Wednesday, February, 16, 2011 at the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with a special singing service at 7 PM.
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Wendell Maynard, 53 of Pinsonfork, KY passed away Saturday,
February 12, 2011 in Forrest City, Arkansas.
He was born December 31, 1957 in Williamson, WV the son of Edith
Bostic May of Phelps, Ky. and the late Donnie Maynard. He was also
preceded in death by his Step Father, Jess Casey.
He was a truck driver for Starr Transport, a graduate of Belfry High
School Class of 1976 and a veteran of the United States Army.
Other survivors include his wife, Shirley Ann French Maynard of
Pinsonfork, Ky.; one son, Wendell Maynard Jr. of the Home; his Aunt, Myrtle Beard of Mingo
County, WV and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Buddy Kendrick officiating. Visitation will be held after 6 PM
Friday, February 18, 2011 at the R.E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel.
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Helen Shelton, 84 of Lexington, KY formerly of Turkey Creek, KY
passed away at her residence in Lexington, Wednesday, February 16,
2011.
She was born December 27, 1926 in Williamson, WV the daughter
of the late Benjamin and Mary McGuire Smith. She was also preceded
in death by her husband, Carl B. Shelton; brothers, Edward and Eugene
Smith and one sister, Hazel Phillips.
Helen retired from B. L. Furniture Company and was a member of
the Forest Hills Baptist Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Patricia Shelton of Lexington, Ky.;
three sons, Stephen (Tanya) Shelton of Lexington, Ky., Kenneth (Nikki) Shelton of Naples, Fl.
and Carl David Shelton of Lakeland, Fl; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 2 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with James Justice officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith Cemetery,
Sidney, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 1 PM
till time for the Funeral.
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The Lord called and our most precious angel, Christlene Chapman
answered his call, Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at the Appalachian
Regional Hospital, South Williamson, Ky. after a lingering illness.
Christlene was born on July 18, 1941 at Kimper, Ky. the daughter of
the late General and Nancy Varney Chapman. Besides her parents she
was also preceded in death by three brothers, James Chapman, Alvin
Chapman and Don Chapman; two sisters, Helen Chapman Johnson and
Alma Chapman; three sister-n-laws. Rosie Chapman, Golessa Chapman
and Leona Chapman; three brother-in-laws, Cecil Johnson, Orville
Deskins and Earnest Donathan.
She is survived by sisters, Marie (Herbert) Thornbury and Mildred Deskins both of Canada,
Ky., and Mable Donathan of Michigan; brothers, Tom (Ruby) Chapman of Canada, Ky., Elster
Chapman of Ohio, Denver (Betty) Chapman of Ohio, Doug (Sadie) Chapman of Tennessee and
Dee (Jennie) Chapman of Indiana and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 11 AM at the Big Creek
Primitive Baptist Church, Meathouse Fork, Canada, Ky. with Randal Thornbury, David Allen
Thacker and John Jacob officiating. Burial will follow in the Varney Branch Cemetery,
Kimper, Ky. with Steve, Tim, Mark, Brandon, Eric and Ryan Thornbury, Shannon, Craig,
Ricky and Larry David Chapman, Shannon Dotson and Josh Cobb all serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 P.M. Friday and Saturday at Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, Ky.
Special services both nights at 7 P.M. with Big Creek Primitive Baptist Ministers and Raymond
Stanley.
She was loved and will be missed by all that knew her. She spoke of the Lord and angels
often and now she is with them in Heaven. She always had a smile on her face, so we need to
remember the happy times and smile, because she is with the Lord and at peace.
She joined the Primitive Baptist Church at Canada, Ky. in July 1987.
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Hassell Leon Runyon, 77 of Delray Beach, FL formerly of Canada, KY passed away Friday
morning, February 18, 2011 at the Pincrest Rehabilitation Hospital Hospice Unit.
He was born May 25, 1933 at Ransom, Ky. the son of the late Earnest Boots and Stella
Smith Runyon. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Dixie Runyon; sisters, Edith
Little, Ernestine Hatfield, Rosalie Martin, Annette Dotson and Birdie Marie Coleman; brothers,
Francis "Bud" Runyon, Orison Runyon, Paul Runyon and Eddie Lee Runyon.
Hassell was a former coal miner and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Rena Fay (G.W.) Shannon of Delray Beach, Fl. and
Patricia Mae Shannon of Gastonia, NC; one sister, Patsy Lee (Jim) Bunn of Greensboro, NC;
four sisters, Tom (Eleanor) Runyon of Pikeville, Ky., Charles (Pat) Runyon of Thomasville,
NC, Douglas McArthur (Phyllis) Runyon of Ashboro, NC and Danny (Sheila) Runyon of
Varney, Ky.; one grandson, Christopher Douglass (Jennifer) Elliott and three great
grandchildren, Merci, Memphis and Malachi and a host of family and friends.
Graveside services will be held Monday, February 21, 2011 at the Runyon Cemetery,
Canada, Ky. with Danny Runyon officiating and burial will follow with his grandson and
nephews serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Sunday, February 20, 2011 after 6 PM at the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with special services at 7 PM with Danny Runyon.
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Homer T. Blackburn, 79 of Fairdale, KY, formerly of Pike County, KY, died Saturday,
February 19, 2011 at his residence.
He was born January 23, 1932 in Pike County, Ky. the son of the late Mitch and Jennie
Bowe Blackburn. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Paulette McCoy and Estelna
McCoy and two brothers, Elmer Blackburn Sr. and Willard Blackburn.
He proudly served in the United States Army and retired from Griffin Company after 30
years of service as a professional painter. He is a member of the Fairdale Church of God and
has resided in Fairdale for the past 50 years.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Blackburn of Fairdale, Ky.; four sons, Lindell (Pat)
Blackburn of Russellville, Ky., Randy (Sherry) Blackburn of Glen St. Mary, Fl., Phillip
(Wanda) Blackburn of Macclenny, Fl. and Darrell (Bonnie) Blackburn of Macclenny, Fl.; five
daughters, Jennifer (Eddie) Huggins of Jacksonville, Fl., Joyce Gaye McCoy of Greenville,
NC., Judith (Johnny) Mullins of Elkhorn City, Ky., Mitgelena Wyman of Colorado Springs, Co.
and Denise (Ronald) Summit of Fairdale, Ky.; four brothers, Lawrence (Jean) Blackburn of
Somerset, Ky., Douglas (Francis) Blackburn of Florida, Millard Blackburn and Charles (Delfy)
Blackburn both of Burnwell, Ky.; one sister, Pauline Milam of Burnwell, Ky.; 33
grandchildren, 77 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild; a dear family friend, Bill
Phillippi and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 12 Noon in the Chapel of the
R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Delbert McCoy officiating. Burial will follow in the McCoy
Cemetery, Burnwell, Ky. with Matthew Summit, Craig Blackburn, Clinton Saul, Anthony Hall,
Homer Blackburn, Tommy Blackburn, Phillip Hall and Billy Dillard serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 3 PM Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with special services at 7 PM with Scott Burchwell officiating.
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James Daniel "Jim" Hubbard, 66 of Pinsonfork, KY, passed away Tuesday,
February 22, 2011 in the Emergency Room of the Williamson Memorial
Hospital.
He was born January 21, 1945 at Pinsonfork, Ky. the son of the late
William Henry and Elkie Robinette Hubbard. He was also preceded in death
by one brother, David Hubbard and an infant sister, Gladys Hubbard.
Jim was a retired coal miner with Island Creek Coal Corp., member of the
UMWA and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his loving wife and best friend of 38 years, Marsha
Justice Hubbard of Pinsonfork, Ky.; two sons, Jim Hubbard and his Fiance'
Cherie Totten and Josh Hubbard both of Pinsonfork, Ky; two daughters, Jamie Hubbard (Jeff)
May of London, Ky. and Darla Willis of Columbus, Ohio; two brothers, Sam (Kandie) Hubbard
and Jack Hubbard of Pinsonfork, Ky.; seven sisters, Jessie (Gene) Sensing of Pinsonfork, Ky.,
Ruth Nowacki of Roseville, Mi., Sandy (Jerry) Brower of Lincolnton, NC, Henrietta Gilliland
of Waynesville, NC, Patty (Jeff) Mullins of Salt Lick, Ky., Donna (Eddie) Hill of Ransom, Ky.
and Johnna (Donald) Sansom of Red Jacket, WV; two grandchildren, Gage Kirk and Dalton
Willis both of Columbus, Ohio; Mother-in-law, Beatrice B. Justice, whom he thought of as a
second Mother; sister-in-laws, Edda (Paul) Chaney and Donna (Ralph) Justice all of Pikeville,
Ky.; life long friends, Lawson Ward, Elbert Ball, William "Bud" Robertson, Mike Taylor and
Hiram Hatfield and a host of nieces and nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Buddy Kendrick and Freddie Lewis officiating. Burial will follow
in the Annie E. Young Cemetery, Chloe Road, Pikeville, Ky. with Ben Mullins, Matthew
Hubbard, Terry Rogers, Donald Sansom, Paul David Chaney, John Chaney, William Chaney,
Jeff Mullins and Sam Pennington serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held after 6 PM
Thursday and Friday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with special services both nights at
7 PM.
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Fred Thomas Curry, 73 of Hatfield, KY passed away Thursday, February 24, 2011 in the
Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV.
He was born January 20, 1938 at Hatfield, Ky. the son of the late Tolby and Minnie Goff
Curry. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Carl, Jim and Bob Curry
and a grandson, Ryan Alexander Curry.
He was a retired school bus driver for the Pike County Board of Education and a member of
the Bells of Joy United Baptist Church.
He is survived by his loving wife, Glenna Goff Curry of Hatfield, Ky,; two sons, Randy
(Donna) Curry of Myrtle Beach, SC and Jeff (Tammy) Curry of Ormond Beach, Fl.; two
brothers, Joe (Millie) Curry of Emmett, Mi. and Tolby Jr. (Carol) Curry of Port Huron, Fl.; five
sisters, Sharon (Monroe Jr.) Justice of Canada, Ky., Alice (Layton) Pinson of Hatfield, Ky.,
Gladys (J.K.) Young of Sidney, Ky., Eleanor Holmes of Berkley, Mi. and Nollis (Ken)
Hackney of Cave Run, Ky.; six grandchildren, Natoisha and Miranda Curry, Aleeya Reed and
Lindsey Reed, Derek and Megan Curry and a host of loving Family and Friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 2 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Dennis Smith Jr. and Others officiating. Burial will follow in the Family
Cemetery, Hatfield, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held
after 6 PM Friday and Saturday at the Funeral Home Chapel with special services Friday night
at 7 PM with Eric Hubbard and 7 PM Saturday with Dennis Smith Jr. and others officiating.
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Boger McCoy 84, of Princeton, NC formerly of Burnwell, KY passed away Friday February
25, 2011 at SECU Hospice Center in Smithville, NC. He was born April 24, 1926 at Burnwell,
KY to the late Robert "Bob" and Mary Charles McCoy. He is also preceded in death by his
wife; Edna "Lillie" McCoy, two brothers; Robert McCoy Sr. and Homer McCoy and two
sisters; Beatrice Elkins and Mary Scott. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the
Leckieville Freewill Baptist Church.
He is survived by two daughters; Teresa (Junior) McCoy of Princeton, NC and Marie (Mike)
Jethro of Clayton, NC one brother; Paul McCoy of Michigan, three grandchildren; Brandon
McCoy, Jeannie Noble and Warren Robertson and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Sunday February 27, 2011 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Lonnie Francis officiating. Burial will follow at McCoy Cemetery,
Burnwell, Ky with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be after 6 PM
Saturday at the funeral home.
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David Oliver, 33, of Belfry, KY, passed away Friday, February 25,
2011, at the Charleston Area Medical Center.
Born October 29, 1977, in Belfry, Kentucky, he was the son of Dale
L. and Phyllis A. (Alley) Oliver of Belfry, Kentucky.
David was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lester George
Oliver Jr. and Delmer and Lorraine Alley.
He was a Coal Miner with Mingo Logan Coal.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by one daughter, Aubree
Jade Oliver of Belfry, Kentucky; two sons, Dawson Chance Oliver
and David Chase Oliver both of Belfry, Kentucky; his Fiancee, Misty
Dillon ;two special young men in his life, Ethan and Jordon Dillon; two sisters, Mellissa
(Malcolm) Skeens, of Canada, Kentucky and Elizabeth Boyd of Belfry, Kentucky; two brothers,
Dale L. (Lynn) Oliver Jr. of Lenore, West Virginia and Daniel D. (Erin) Oliver of Pinsonfork,
Kentucky; and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral Services will be held 12 noon Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at the Rogers Funeral
Home of Belfry, Kentucky with Buddy Kendrick and Dwayne Yates Officiating. Burial will
follow in the Alley Cemetery with Dale Oliver Jr., Daniel D. Oliver, John G. Hackney Jr.,
Malcolm Skeens, Adam Eastwood, David Michael Oliver and Kevin Oliver serving as
pallbearers. Visitation will be held after 6 P.M. Monday and Tuesday Evenings with special
services both nights at 7 P.M.
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Barbara Gladys Elswick, 69, of Forest Hills, KY went home to be with
the Lord, Wednesday, March 2, 2011 in Pikeville Medical Center.
She was born November 16, 1941 in Pike County, Ky. the daughter of
the late John P. Elswick and Francis Chapman Elswick Daniels. In
addition to her parents she was preceded in death by paternal grandparents,
Charlie and Lucy Elswick and maternal grandparents, Benjamin and
Fannie Chapman.
She was a homemaker and she loved cooking and gardening. She was
a member of the Leckieville Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by a brother, James (Jill) Stack; sister, Joan McCoy; special niece, Jacklyn
Amy Stack and special nephew, Jovie Eric Stack all of Forest Hills, Ky. and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Saturday, March 5, 2011 at the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Buddy Kendrick officiating. Burial will follow in the Williamson
Cemetery, Forest Hills, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be
held after 6 PM Thursday and Friday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with special
services both nights at 7 PM with Lonnie Francis and Lee Dotson Jr. officiating.
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Bill Rufus Harris 83, of Louisa, KY formerly of Ransom, Ky
passed away Tuesday March 15, 2011 at Three Rivers Medical Center
in Louisa, Ky. He was born December 25, 1927 in Ransom, Ky to the
late Roland and Lassie Hatfield Harris. He is also preceded in death by
one brother; Lucas Harris and one sister; Ruby Whitt. He was a retired
coal miner with Eastern Coal Company, a member of the U.M.W.A., a
veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Freewill Baptist
Church.
Survivors include the mother of his children; JoAnn Scott New of
Bulls Gap, TN, one son; Billy Luther (Connie) Harris of Louisa, KY, three daughters; Sandra
Sue (Truman) Hinkle of Bulls Gap, Tn, Lois Jean Harris of Ransom, KY, and Dona Dean Hager
of Forest Hills, KY. Other family members; Ricky Dale (Alicia) Smith of Lexington, KY, and
Melinda Joyce (Freddie) Runyon of Ransom, KY, two sisters; Mary Smith of Ransom, KY and
Daryl Smith of Ransom, KY, eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a host of nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 11 AM Friday March 18, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
with Mike Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the Harris-Smith Cemetery at Ransom, KY
with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be after 6 PM Wednesday night
and Thursday night at the funeral home with special services at 7 PM Thursday night.
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Bessie Robinson Lowe, 94, of Williamson, WV, passsed away
Thursday March 17, 2011, at the Appalachian Regional Hospital E.R.
She was born August 26, 1916 in Pike County, KY daughter of the late
James A. Robinson and Matilda Stanley Robinson. She married James
Edward Lowe on June 21, 1962 and he passed away on October 8,
1995. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Kenus Robinson,
William Burley Robinson, Joseph Robinson, Cleston Robinson, Johnny
Robinson and Elcaine Robinson and sisters, Gertrude Newsome and
Sarah Ann Maynard.
Bessie was baptized the third Sunday in September 1969 by Elders
Charlie Johnson and Henry Maynard. She took membership at the
Apple Orchard Regular Baptist Church the first Sunday in October, 1969.
Bessie is survived by a host of nieces and nephews and one special great great nephew,
Terry L. Workman Jr.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 2 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Richard Staton and Gary Young officiating. Burial will follow in the
Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Friday, March 18, 2011 at the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Chapel with special services at 7 PM.
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Sammy R. Ritz, 71, of Chattaroy, WV, passed away at his home on
March 20, 2011, after a long battle with cancer.
He was born May 7, 1939 in Mingo County, WV.
Sammy accepted the Lord on January 22, 2011 but due to his illness
was unable to be baptized. He was of the United Baptist Faith. He was
retired from Tramco where he worked as a mechanic. After retiring he
spent much of his time sitting by the lake doing one of his favorite
hobbies of fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Easter Ritz Harrison and
Jerry Harrison; one brother, George Harrison and one sister, Anita Evans.
He is survived by his loving companion of 23 years, June Diamond Johnson of whom he
made his home with. Two step children, Steve (Lora) Johnson of Canada, Ky. and Cindy
(Steven) Robinson of Prichard, WV and one stepgrandson. Four sons, Phillip Ritz of
Lexington, Ky., Steve Ritz of Varney, Ky., Robbie Ritz of Kimper, Ky. and Jamie Ritz of
Frankfort, Ky. and four grandchildren. Two brothers, Roy (Susie) Harrison of McAndrews, Ky.
and David (Anna) Harrison of North Matewan, WV; three sisters, Margaret Evans of
Paintsville, Ky., Ada (David) Wolford of Red Jacket, WV and Deane New of Paintsville, Ky.
and a host of nieces, nephews and three special pets, Rosie, Skipper and Lily.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Leonard Sesco officiating. Burial will follow in the Chattaroy
Community Cemetery, Chattaroy, WV with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 till 10 PM Tuesday at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home with special
services at 7 PM with Earsel Ray Taylor officiating.
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Barbara Sue Deskins, 67, of Ray, Michigan, formerly of Sidney, KY,
passed away Friday, March 18, 2011 at the Mt. Clemens Regional
Medical Center in Michigan.
She was born March 25, 1943 at Sidney, Ky. the daughter of the late
Omer and Gladys Crigger Williamson. She was also preceded in death
by her sister, Bessie M. Stacy and brothers, Clinton Jr. (C.J.)
Williamson, Clifford Williamson, Perry Williamson and Okie
Williamson.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Dix Fork Old Regular
Baptist Church.
Survivors include her loving husband, Onas Deskins, Jr. of Ray, MI; three sons, Michael
Deskins of Ray, MI, Mitchell (Debra) Deskins of Jackson, MI and Matthew (Nancy) Deskins of
Plainwell, MI; two sisters, Hazel (Bob) Thacker of Sidney, Ky. and Anna Baldwin of Sidney,
Ky.; brother-in-law, Jerry Stacy of Inez, Ky. and a special cousin, Brenda (Howard) Phillips of
Sidney, Ky. and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 25, 2011 at 11 AM at the Dix Fork Old Regular
Baptist Church with Lacy Walters officiating. Burial will follow in the Williamson Family
Cemetery, Sidney, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held
after 6 PM Wednesday and Thursday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with special
services Thursday night at 7 PM.
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Anna Louise (McKee) Hankins, 91 a lifelong resident of Pond
Creek, entered into heaven on Monday, March 21, 2011. Anna is
preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas Glenn, parents,
Robert and Mary (Coyer) McKee, siblings, Robert (Mary) McKee,
Mildred Dotson, Iva Dean (Elster) Clevenger, Hazel Fanto and Betty
Jane Phillips, two granddaughters, Wendy Suzanne and Sandra Beth
Phillips.
Born in Borderland, WV on September 4, 1919, Anna was the
oldest of six children. She spent her younger years at McVeigh, Ky.
where she began a teaching career with an emergency certificate at
age 16.
Anna is survived by one son, Thomas Glenn, Jr. "Tommy" (Dawn) of Chapmanville, WV
and four daughters, Mary Ann (Darrell) Williams of Galena, Ohio, Jennifer (Ed) Wilford of
Dublin, Ohio, Susie (Boyd) Phillips of Shelbyville, Ky. and Cindy (Rob) Robertson of
Hurricane, WV; 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and one great great grandson. She is
also survived by a special friend, Betty Canada.
Anna's teaching career that began at McVeigh, ended with retirement after years of teaching
at South Williamson Grade School. She touched many lives, even some students older than
she, since she began her career at a young age. She earned an Associates Degree from Pikeville
College and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky.
A member of the First Presbyterian Church in Williamson, WV, Anna taught Sunday School
for many years and was active in Women's Circle #3 and received Lifetime Membership to the
Women of the Church. Also, Anna was honored in 2006 with the Dedicated Service award.
Many years of volunteering at the Appalachian Regional Hospital gift shop helped fill her
retirement years. Anna enjoyed gardening, spoiling grandchildren and arranging flowers that
were donated to the ARH gift shop for resale and she was a former member of the Belfry Area
Women's Club. Anna enjoyed checking her email for notes from the family, reading and
playing bridge.
Calling hours on Saturday evening, March 26, 2011 will be held at Rogers Funeral Home
from 6 till 9 PM. Funeral services will begin at 2 PM Sunday, March 27 at the First
Presbyterian Church, Williamson with Rev. Vaughn Smith and Pastor Terry Blankenship
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officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations in celebration of Anna's life can be made to either the First
Presbyterian Church, 29 West Sixth Avenue, Williamson, WV 25661 or to the Wendy Phillips
Nature Center, c/o Shelby County High School, P.O. Box 69, Shelbyville, Ky. 40066.
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Elizabeth "Liz" Ramey, 59, of Naugatuck, WV, passed away Thursday March 24, 2011 at
King's Daughters Medical Center. She was born March 21, 1952 in Mingo County, WV to the
late Greenberry Evans and Nancy Jane Newsome Evans. She is also preceded in death by her
husband: Lee Edward Ramey, an infant daughter: Nancy Irene. She was a homemaker and a
member of the God's Lighthouse in Dingess, WV.
She is survived by two sons: Lee Edward Ramey II of Naugatuck, WV and Dewey Clyde
Parsley of North Matewan, WV two daughters: Linda (Robert) White of Laurel Creek, WV and
Hope (Jason) Hayes of Sprigg, WV three brothers: Curtis (Connie) Evans of Naugatuck, WV
Jerry (Margaret) Evans of Lovely, KY and Willie Evans, one sister: Irene Johnson and five
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Sunday March 27, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Jim Ed Whitt, David Stratton and John Spurlock officiating. Burial will follow at
the Family Cemetery at Naugatuck, WV with Family and Friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Friday night and Saturday night at the funeral home.
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Francis Ramey, 87, of McAndrews, KY, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the
Appalachian Regional Hospital, South Williamson, Ky.
She was born July 30, 1923 in Pike County, Ky. the daughter of the late George and Alifair
Stiltner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Luther Ramey and several brothers
and sisters. Francis was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and a homemaker.
Survivors include her son, Steven (Libby) Ramey of Stone, Ky.; her daughter, Donna
(Roger) Thornsberry of Fayetteville, NC; sister, Mable Stevens of Flatwoods, Ky.; three
grandchildren and three great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Monday, March 28, 2011 in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Mike Elswick officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held
after 6 PM Sunday, March 27, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home.
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Steve Kohari, 85, of Chattaroy, WV left his earthly home on
Saturday, March 26, 2011, and was welcomed with open arms into
Heaven and was reunited with his beloved Mother. He passed
away at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born
August 31, 1925, to Hungarian immigrants Andy Kohari and
Elizabeth Dudash Kohari in Caretta, WV. He will be greatly
missed by all who knew him, loved him, and were fortunate enough
to be his friend. He never met a stranger and often would give of
his time and energy to better someone else's life. He had a
wonderful life; never missing the opportunity to travel, fish, and
hunt. We have our many cherished memories of him including the
priceless stories he would tell us about the many "best" ever fishing
or hunting trips. He loved his family and spent as much time as
possible with each of them. He loved trips to his houseboat in Tennessee and he especially
loved spending long vacations hunting at his daughter and son-in-law's farm in Ritchie County,
WV.
Steve received the Bronze Star on March 5, 1945 while serving with the 247th Engineer
Combat Battalion in Germany during WWII. He retired from coal mining in 1981 after 40
years, much of that time having been spent with Island Creek Coal Company. He was a
member of UMW Local 1440. He was a long time member of the Chattaroy Missionary
Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by brothers, the Rev. Andy Kohari,
John Kohari, Frank Kohari, Jim P. Kohari and sisters Mattie "Mary" Hedrick, Julia Kohari
Gondel, Elizabeth Kohari Wilson, and Jo Ann Kohari Sweeney; and an infant granddaughter,
Angela Lousie Bruni. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Peggy Ruth Thompson
Kohari, son Duane D. (Reta) Kohari of Charlotte, NC; daughter Mary Jo (Doug) Dudley of
Burnwell, KY; and daughter Susie (Dominick) Bruni of Petroleum, WV. Grandchildren Steven
(Jasmine) Dudley of Henderson, NV; Dr. Mary Beth Dudley of Tucson, AZ; Meredith Kohari
of Raleigh, NC; Joseph Bruni of Cincinnati, OH; and Amy Bruni of Grand Junction, CO.
Brothers Rev. Mike (Jewell) Kohari of Forest Hills, KY; and Joey (Margaret) Kohari of
Chattaroy, WV. Also surviving are sisters-in-law Barbara Kohari, Jo Ann Kohari, Mary Moore
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Thompson, Margaret Thompson Schroeder and Mildred Thompson Wampler, along with a host
of nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Dignity Hospice of Chapmanville for their kindness, care and
gentle guidance. The family would also like to thank brother Joey and nephews, Darrell and
Barry Kohari and special friend/neighbor Otis Pinson for their special care, comfort and support
these past few months. The siblings and their families would like to extend their gratitude to
their sister, Mary Jo, for her unwavering and steadfast dedication, and love over the years for
Dad. Her efforts enhanced the quality of his long life. Honorary pallbearers are Joey Kohari,
Rev. Mike Kohari, Jim Gauze, Otis Pinson, G.C. (Squire) Ramey, Paul Jerry Marcum, Jerry
Dudley and Marshall Basham. Pallbearers are Bill Hedrick, David Pacific, Mark Kohari, Tim
Kohari, Darrell Kohari, Barry Kohari and Chris Kohari.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM Tuesday March 29, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Rev. W. L. Bostic officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory
Gardens at Maher, W.V. Visitation will be after 6 PM Monday night at the funeral home.
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Thomas J. Edsel Williamson 83, of Sidney, KY passed away
Monday April 4, 2011 at his residence. he was born December 25,
1927 at Huddy, Ky. to the late Johnny and Nancy Spears
Williamson. He was also preceded in death by two brothers; James
L. Williamson and Ernest Williamson and his son-in-law; Jeffrey
Rutherford. He was a retired railroader, a member of the Belfry
Freewill Baptist Church and a veteran of the Korean War serving
in the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his wife; Shirley Jean Moon Williamson, four
sons; Tommy Dean Williamson of Dix Fork Sidney, Ky, James T.
Williamson of Dix Fork Sidney, Ky., Jerry Lee Williamson of Revlo, Ky., and Terry Eugene
Williamson of Pine Knot, Ky., two daughters; Lisa Rutherford of Sharondale, Ky., and Madlyn
Lewis of Dix Fork Sidney, Ky. three brothers; James L. Williamson of Canada, Ky., Bobby E.
Williamson of Canada,, Ky., and Ernest R. Williamson of Media, Ohio three sisters; Clairene
Elswick of Media Ohio, Betty Blackburn of Louisville, Ky. and Irne Blackburn of Sidney, Ky.,
sixteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Thursday April 7, 2011 at the Belfry Freewill Baptist
Church with Buddy Kendrick officiating. Burial will follow at the Williamson Family Cemetery
at Sidney, Ky., with Grandchildren and Family serving as pallbearers. Military Graveside
services will be conducted by Belfry Chapter #141 D.A.V.Visitation will be after 6 PM
Tuesday and Wednesday night at the Belfry Freewill Baptist Church with special services both
nights at 7 PM.
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Ruth Harmon Bailey 84, of Forest Hills, KY formerly of
Newtown, WV went to be with the Lord, Monday April 4, 2011
at the ARH Skilled Nursing Facility at South Williamson, KY
with her loving children present at her bedside. Ruth was born
May 6, 1926 at Varney, WV. She was the daughter of the late
James and Nannie Harrison Harmon. She was preceded in death
by her devoted and cherished husband; Hughey "Ben" Bailey.
She was also preceded in death by five brothers; Burl, Reaford,
Donald, Elmer and Lige Harmon and two sisters; Eunice and
Ruby Harmon.
Ruth was a member of the Belfry Freewill Baptist Church at
Belfry, KY. Most of her adult life, she was a devoted wife and
mother to her family. She worked at numerous jobs throughout lifetime. Ruth was especially
proud of her work and service at the New Town Head Start Center.
Ruth is survived by one brother; Johnny Harmon of San Antonio, TX and three sisters; Inez
Null of Ocoee, MD Louise French of Tampa Fl. and Phyllis (Doris) Hickman of Morristown,
TN. Phyllis was always there for her in the best and worst of times.
Ruth is survived by two sons; David Lee (Sharon) Bailey of Taylor, MI and Harvey (Dale)
Bailey of Statesboro, GA. two daughters; Patricia (Gordon Blaine) Cathell of Tunnelton, WV
and Judy (John) Simpkins of Forest Hills, KY twelve grandchildren and eleven great
grandchildren
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Thursday April 7, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Buddy Kendrick officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View memory Gardens
at Huddy, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be after 6 PM
Wednesday night at the funeral home with special singing at 7 PM.
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Mary Helen "Mattie" Hunt, 95, of Belfry, KY passed away Tuesday at her residence.
She was born January 29, 1916 at Middlesboro, KY. to the late John and Anna Potensky. She
is also preceded in death by her husband; Carroll E. Hunt, brothers; Walter Potensky, Henry
Potensky, Alex Potensky and Dennis Potensky and sisters; Ella Reed, Stella Padar and Louise
Earl. She was a homemaker and a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Williamson,
WV.
She is survived by two sons; James C. (Elizabeth) Hunt of Belfry, Ky. and John F. (Gayle)
Hunt of Belfry, Ky. two grandchildren; James C. Hunt II of Belfry, Ky. and John F. Hunt II of
Belfry, KY. and two great grandchildlren; Nicholas Hunt and Chelsea Hunt and a host of loving
family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Thursday April 7, 2011 at the Sacred Heart
Catholic Church with Father Hoppy officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory
Gardens at Huddy, Ky. with James C. Hunt II, John F. Hunt II, Nicholas Hunt, Eddie Nenni,
Keith Baldwin and Bob Scott serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be at 6 PM Wednesday
night at the funeral home with Rosary at 8 PM.
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Billy Chapman, 84, of Williamson, WV passed away Monday, April 4, 2011 at the Trinity
Healthcare of Logan, WV.
He was born October 7, 1926 at Thacker, WV the son of the late Sydney Allen and Fannie E.
Hatfield Chapman. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Irene Sampson Chapman;
daughters, Cindy Lee Chapman and Baby Girl Chapman; sisters, Juanita DeWolf and Jaquita
Griffth and brother, Golden Chapman.
Billy was a retired US Navy Veteran with over 20 years of service and then he was a resident
manager for Luke Waldrop. He was a member of Boone Masonic Lodge # 247 F. & A.M. in
Roanoke, Va. and a member of the Freedom Center.
Survivors include one son, Billy (Lori) Chapman; four daughters, Virginia (Dennis) Shelton,
Tina McDaniels, Theresa (Bobby) Wilson and Cheryl (Ricky) Ball; twelve grandchildren,
Roxanna Chapman, Serena (Ryan) Williams, Stephanie, Becca and Bobbie Wilson, Chris
(Christine) Thompson, Rebecca (Ben) Glover, Guilianna Anderson, Jenamaye Shelton, Ricky
Ball, Kevin (Cass) Ball and Brandon (Michelle) Ball; eighteen great grandchildren, Kailey,
Kayden and Ava Mooty, Jayia, Lana, Mea and Mena Williams, Shakiya and Jordan Cleavenger,
Hunter, Logan and Blake Rowan, Braydon and Bryce Canada, Ricky, Breanna, Katlynn and
Meghan Ball and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 8, 2011 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Chapel with Donnie Williamson officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Huddy, Ky. with Billy Chapman, Ricky Ball, Kevin Ball and
Brandon Ball, Dennis Shelton, Bobby Wilson and Ricky Ball serving as pallbearers. Belfry
Chapter # 141 DAV will have military graveside services. Visitation will be held after 6 PM
Thursday, April 7, 2011 at the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Masonic Services
conducted by Stone Lodge #890 F. & A. M. at 7 PM.
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Katie May McCoy, 89, of Williamson, West Virginia, died Saturday, April 9, 2011 in the
Trinity Healthcare, Williamson, West Virginia.
Born in Pike County, March 15, 1922, Katie was the daughter of the late Bob And Addie
(May) May, Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Epp McCoy, three
brothers and five sisters.
Katie was a homemaker and of the Freewill Baptists Faith. She is survived by a host of nieces,
nephews, great nieces and great nephews and friends.
Funeral Services will be held 1 P.M. Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at the Rogers Funeral Home of
Belfry, Kentucky with Buddy Kendrick officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. View Memory
Gardens, of Huddy, Kentucky, with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be
held after 6 P.M. Monday evening with special services at 7 P.M.
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Keith "Hoppie" Hopkins 38, of Turkey Creek, KY passed away
Monday April 11, 2011 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Ky.
He was born January 15, 1973 in Williamson, WV to Rachel Lynn
Phillips Thacker of Forest Hills, Ky. He is preceded in death by his
baby brother; Jeremy Grant Hopkins, maternal grandparents; Millard
and Mary Ann Phillips, whom he loved with all his being, and a
special cousin and friend; William David Phillips. He was
construction worker, a member of the Forest Hills Baptist Church
and a veteran of the U. S. Navy.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his stepfather; Randy L. Thacker, of Forest Hills, Ky, one
son; Jeremy Keith Hopkins, and two daughters; Keila Brooke Hopkins and Autumn Dawn
Hopkins, one sister; Amybeth (Jim) Dotson of Lexington, Ky, two nieces - his BFF - Raeanna
"Drue" Dotson and Carli Reese Dotson of Lexington, Ky and a host of loving family and
friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM Friday April 15, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Rick Gannon of the Borderland Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at
Mountain View Memory Gardens at Huddy, Ky with Irv Dotson Jr., Timmy Adkins, Stephen
Phillips, Chad DeGeorge, Andy Varney and Jackie Francis serving as pallbearers. Honorary
pallbearer is Stan Smith. Belfry Chapter #141 will conduct graveside military service. Visitation
will be after 6 PM Thursday night at the funeral home.
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Burl Carson "Tiddle" Rose, 40, of Hardy, KY passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at his
residence.
He was born March 3, 1971 in Detroit, MI to Kathy Scott Rose of Hardy, Ky and the late Gary
Rose. He is also preceded by his grandparents; Burl and Nellie Scott and mother-in-law; Shirley
Conley. He was a coal miner and a member of the New Beginning Church of God.
Besides his Mother, he is survived by his wife, Lou Wanna Bernice Conley Rose of Hardy; two
sons, Christopher Rose and Corey Rose both of the Home; father and mother-in-law: David and
Mattie Conley of McAndrews, Ky. and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with John Victor McCoy officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be
held after 6 PM Thursday and Friday at the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with special
singing Thursday night at 7 PM and special services Friday night at 7 PM with John Victor
McCoy.
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Kenneth Darrell Elkins, 53, of Hatfield, KY passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2011 in the
Emergency Room of the Appalachian Regional Hospital, South Williamson, Ky.
He was born April 17, 1957 in Pike County, Ky. the son of Georgia A. Lowe Elkins of Hatfield,
Ky. and the late Robert Elkins.
Kenneth was a heavy equipment operator for Halfway Branch Surface Mine and a faithfull
member of the Pilgrim Home Old Regular Baptist Church.
Other survivors include his loving wife, Mildred Ann Robinette Elkins of Hatfield; sons, Robert
Seth Elkins of Lexington, Ky. and Joseph Bevins of Blaine, Ky.; daughter, Candace Bevins of
Lexington, Ky.; brothers, Bobby Eugene Elkins and Donald Elkins both of Hatfield, Ky.; sister,
Phyllis Elkins of Hatfield, Ky.; two grandchildren, Kelsey Bevins and Adam Fields and a host
of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 11 AM at the Pilgrim Home Old
Regular Baptist Church with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the
Elkins Cemetery, Hatfield, Ky. with Family and Friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will
be held after 6 PM Thursday and Friday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with special
services both nights at 7 PM.
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Luther Fields, 87 of Hardy, KY passed away Thursday, April 14, 2011 at his residence.
He was born February 27, 1924 in Martin County, Ky. the son of the late Lewis and Maudie
Short Fields. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Dotson Fields; one daughter,
Deloris Fields; granddaughter, Kathy Nicole Goad and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include two sons, Paul (Betty) Fields of Williamson, WV and Luther (Lori) Fields II
of Hardy, Ky.; three daughters, Pauline (Frank) Collins of Red Jacket, WV, Kathy (Phillip)
Goad of West Madison, WV and Rachel (John) Charles of Matewan, WV; step son, William W.
Dotson of Red Jacket, WV; brother, Caudil Fields of Norfolk, Va. and Edith Endicott of
Pritchard, WV; sister-in-law, Sue Fields of Newtown, WV; 16 grandchildren and 22 great
grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
There will be no services or visitation.
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Earl Edward Johnson, 64, of Williamson, WV passed away Sunday, April 17, 2011 at his home
after a lingering illness.
He was born September 16, 1946 at Logan, WV the son of the late Elmer and Octavie
Canterbury Johnson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Grayson Johnson.
He was disabled all his life and of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include two brothers, Everett Elmer Johnson of Williamson, WV and William Boyd
(Hoppy) Johnson of Chattaroy, WV and his cousin and caregiver, whom he lived with Cathy
Pennington of Chattaroy, WV.
There will no services. He will be cremated per his request.
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Clayton Elbert Dempsey, 74, of Turkey Creek, KY passed away
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at the Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born March 20, 1937 at Turkey Creek, Ky. the son of the
late Elbert and Hannah Sartin Dempsey. He was also preceded in
death by sisters, Dollie Taylor, Bonnie Henthorne and Maggie
Hardin and one brother, Melvin Dempsey.
He was a retired mechanic, a member of the National Guard and a
member of the Turkey Creek Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his loving wife, Loretta Blackburn Dempsey of
Turkey Creek, Ky.; one daughter, Deborah Ann (Randy) Fields of
Turkey Creek, Ky.; three grandchildren, Paula Robinson, Lisa
Fields and Larry Fields; one great grandchild, Derek Robinson;
Papaw's two boys; Greg and Eric Swafford of Turkey Creek, Ky. and a host of loving family,
friends and his Church family.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Thursday, April 21, 2011 in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Dempsey-Horner
Family Cemetery, Turkey Creek, Ky. with Harold Blackburn, Jimmy Blackburn, Steve
Blackburn, Bill Blackburn, Don Taylor, Berkley Hardin and Tony Swafford serving as
pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Paul Fraley, Paul Smith, Buddy Taylor and Brian Hardin.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Chapel with special services at 7 PM with Brother Jimmy Stanley.
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Reverend Michael Kohari, 80, of Forest Hills, KY left his earthly
home Friday, April 22, and was met by his heavenly Father with
open arms saying "Child, child enter now into the courts of heaven.
You have been faithful over a few things. I will make you ruler
over many things."
He passed away with the love of his family who were so dear to
him.
He was born September 30, 1930, to Hungarian immigrants Andy
Kohari and Elizabeth Dudash Kohari in Caretta, West Virginia.
Mike would often say "I don't question the Lord in regard to my
life; I trust him with my life. When I committed my life to Christ, I became His child. God takes
care of His own.”
In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by brothers, Steve Kohari, Rev. Andy
Kohari, Jim P. Kohari, John Kohari, Frank Kohari and sisters, Mattie "Mary" Hedrick, Julia
Kohari Gonda, Elizabeth Kohari Wilson and Jo Anne Kohari Sweeney.
Mike was retired from Appalachian Power Company, a Minister, and a member of the First
Baptist Church of Forest Hills.
He is survived by the jewel of his life, his wife, Jewell Kohari; daughter Brenda (David) Pacific
who loved him dearly; son, Michael Kohari, Jr., wife Susan; grandchildren Kristin (Daniel)
Jenkins and Bradley (Summer) Kohari one precious great-granddaughter Sara Elizabeth Jenkins
and one brother, Joey (Margaret) Kohari of Chattaroy, WV. He had a grandpuppy, Angel, who
was so special to him.
God called Mike to "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men." And he loved to fish and
became one of God's best fishermen.
Mike's friends and family and church family meant more and more to him. Now he can rest at
the feet of Jesus forever more.
The funeral is Monday, April 25, at 1 PM at the First Baptist Church of Forest Hills. Officiating
will be Scottie Sumner, Thurmon Coleman and Steve Mickey. Burial will follow in the Smith
Cemetery, Sidney, Ky. with Mark Kohari, Timmy Kohari, Darryl Kohari, Barry Kohari, Chris
Kohari, David Wilson and Billy Hedrick. Honorary pallbearers are Rodney, Varney, Roger
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Varney, Mike Kline, Moses Pinson, Okey Porter and Claude Smith. Visitation will be held after
5 PM Sunday, April 24 at the First Baptist Church of Forest Hills.
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Charles West, 82, of South Williamson, KY, died Tuesday, April 26, 2011 in the Appalachian
Regional Hospital, South Williamson, Ky.
Born June 20, 1928 at Canada, Ky, a son of the late Earl D. and Bertha (Chapman) West.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, one brother, Walter West
and one niece, Rita Tyson.
Charles was a Bus Driver, having at one time driving for the Scott Nichols Bus Company and
for a Bus Company in Huntington, West Virginia. He attended the Old Regular Baptist Church
and he served his country with the United States Army during the Korean War.
He is survived by one sister, Lola Charles of Goody, Kentucky, one niece; Freda Charles of
Hurricane, WV, six great nieces and nephews; Shannon Gay, Crystal Slone, Donovan Slone,
Freddy Goins, Sheila Henry, Angelia Tyson and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Friday April 29, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View
Memory Gardens at Huddy, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will
be after 6 PM Thursday night at the funeral home with singing at 7 PM.
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Tony Smith Jr. 82, of McAndrews, KY passed away Wednesday
April 27, 2011 at the home of his daughter, Debbie Mullins.
Tony was born March 6, 1929 at Pinsonfork, Ky. to the late
Tony Smith Sr. and Annie Coleman Smith. Tony is also
preceded in death by his wife; Edith Varney Smith and one
brother; York Smith Sr. He was a truck driver for Old Ben Coal
Company, a member of the U.M.W.A. and a member of the
Pinsonfork Church of God for 47 years.
He is survived by one daughter; Debbie (Roger) Mullins, one
son; Gregory M. Smith, two grandchildren; Shawn (Natalie)
Mullins and Ryan (Micah) Mullins, three great grandchildren; Taygan Mullins, Colby Mullins
and Todd Blackburn, one brother; Ransom Smith, three sisters; Margaret Hatfield, Gladys
Boyer and Maggie Holbrook, and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Saturday April 30, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home of Belfry, Ky., with David Kilburn officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky with Shawn Mullins, Ryan Mullins, Taygan Mullins, Colby
Mullins, Todd Blackburn and Steve Varney serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be after 6 PM
Friday night at the funeral home.
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James W. Smith 83, of McVeigh, KY passed away Thursday April
28, 2011 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital.
James was born May 30, 1927 in Martin County, Ky to the late
James and Sadie Dalton Smith. James is also preceded in death by one
son; Michael W. Smith and five brothers; Clyde Smith, Deming Smith,
Okey Smith, Arnold Smith and Prent Smith.
James was a retired coal miner at Eastern Coal, a member of the
U.M.W.A., a member of the McAndrews Church of Christ and a veteran
of the U. S. Army for 4 years and the U. S. Navy for 8 years.
James if survived by his wife; Ethel Kennedy Smith, one daughter; Lisa Smith of
McVeigh, Ky., one brother; Don Smith of Thornville, OH, five sisters; Florence Cains of
Lancaster, OH, Geneva Faulkner of Graveport, OH, Nell Howell of Beauty, Ky, Sue Jude of
Beauty, KY, and Connie Adams of Blacklick, Oh, two step brothers; Garland Muncy of Beauty,
Ky, and Ance Muncy Jr. of Zanesville, Oh, and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Sunday May 1, 2011 at the McAndrews
Church of Christ with Joe Cochran officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain Vierw Memory
Gardens at Huddy, Ky. Pallbearers will be Larry Cains, Randy Howell, Anthony Preston, Ron
Hepler, James Howell, Gary Scott, Ronnie Lester and Jason Smith.
Visitation will be after 6 P.M. Friday and Saturday night at the McAndrews Church of
Christ with special services Friday night at 7 P.M. with Donnie Estep officiating and Saturday
night at 7 P.M. with David Parsley officiating.
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Margie Thompson, 89, of McAndrews, KY passed away
Thursday morning at the Appalachian Regional Hospital Skilled
Nursing Unit.
She was born in Pike County, KY to the late Floyd and
Fannie Maynard Gillman. Besides her parents, she is preceded in
death by her husband; Andy Thompson, daughter; Linda Mullins,
sons: Harold Thompson and Freddie Ray Thompson, several
brothers and sisters.
She was a homemaker, a cook at Belfry High School and
member of the Belfry Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by three daughters; Ethel Fahler of Wooster,
OH, Mable Webb of Farmington Hills, MI and Bonnie Williams of Wooster, OH, one son; Irvin
Thompson of Smithville, OH, one brother; Boyd Gillman of Cincinnati, OH, nine
grandchildren; Crystal Robinette, Rachel Workman, Dennis Robinette Jr., Wallace Robinette,
Robert Robinette, Debbie Williams, Joe Thompson, Christina Mast and Rodney Mullins, ten
Great Grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will be conducted at 1 PM Sunday May 1, 2011 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Buddy Kendrick officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory
Gardens at Huddy, Ky with family members serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held after
6 PM Saturday at the Funeral Home Chapel with special services at 7 PM.
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Tommy Blackburn Jr., 74, of Turkey Creek, KY, passed away Thursday April 28, 2011 at
the Appalachian Regional Hospital.
He was born April 24, 1936 in Martin County, KY, to the late Tommy Blackburn Sr., and
Judy Howard Blackburn. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother; Arnold
Blackburn.
He was a coal miner for Osborne Mining and a member of the Turkey Creek Freewill
Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife; Joanne Preece Blackburn, two brothers; Lawyer Blackburn of
Adamsville, Fl, and Willie Blackburn of Turkey Creek, Ky, one sister; Ora Blackburn of
Turkey Creek, KY, and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 Am Monday at the Turkey Creek Freewill
Baptist Church with Jimmy Stanley, Mikey Smith and Gary Blackburn officiating. Burial will
follow at the Family Cemetery at Turkey Creek, KY with family and friends serving as
pallbearers. Visitation will be after 6 PM Saturday and Sunday night at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Thomas Ricky Sellards, 48, of Pinsonfork, KY passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011 at
his home.
He was born August 15, 1962 at Huntington, WV the son of Ras Raymond and Eleanor
Sue Runyon Sellards of Columbia Station, Ohio.
He was a former employee of the Laborers Union, removing asbestos. He was also
preceded in death by a sister, Annette Spielburger.
Other survivors include one daughter, Ashley (Justen) Cross of Paintsville, Ky.: one
sister, Nell (Darrell) Cornell of Columbia Station, Ohio; two brothers, Ronald (Naomi) Sellards
of Pinsonfork, Ky. and Raymond (Cathy) Sellards of Columbia Station, Ohio; brother-in-law,
Doug Spielburger of Columbia Station, Ohio and two grandchildren, Gianna and Ashten Cross.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Shane and Shawn Ward officiating. Burial will follow in the Runyon
Cemetery, Pinsonfork, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be
held after 6 PM Monday, May 2, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with special
services at 7 PM.
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Lerlie Marie Barton, 75, of Sidney, KY passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011 at the
residence of her daughter at Sidney, Ky.
She was born May 5, 1935 in Pike County, Ky. the daughter of the late Ebb and Betty
Varney Slone. She was also preceded in death by two husbands, Curtis Chapman and Stacy
Barton; two sons, two brothers and one sister.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Regular Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Phyllis Young of Sidney, Ky. and Brenda Perrigan of
Pikeville, Ky.; one son, Tony Chapman of Pikeville, Ky.; one brother, Leonard Slone of
Zebulon, Ky.; ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 1 PM at the Brushy Creek Baptist
Church with John George Blackburn and Jack Justice officiating. Burial will follow in the
Carter Cemetery, Sidney, Ky. Visitation after 3:30 PM Tuesday at the Brushy Baptist Church.
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Robert Anderson Ball, 61, of Pinsonfork, KY passed away Sunday, May 1, 2011 at the
Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born February 28, 1950 in Pike County, Ky. the son of the late Joseph McKinley
and Jane Varney Ball.
He was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. He was a carpenter, a
member of the Primitive Baptist Church and and veteran of the US Army.
He is survived by his wife, Kilcha Cho Ball of Pinsonfork, Ky.; three sons, James
McKinley Ball of North Carolina, William Robert Ball of Stopover, Ky. and Joseph Matthew
Ball of Stone, Ky.; one sister, Kathleen Grizzle of WV; tthree brothers, Franklin Grizzle of
Tennessee, R. C. Grizzle of Virginia and Truman Grizzle of Wisconsin and fifteen
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Raymond Stanley, Kenny Chapman, Larry Slone and others
officiating. Burial will follow in the Sullivan Family Cemetery, Pinsonfork, Ky. with family
and friends serving as pallbearers. Belfry D.A.V. Chapter #141 will have Military graveside
services. Visitation will be held after 6 PM Tuesday at the funeral home with special services at
7 PM.
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Jean Ann Thacker, 79, of Canada, KY passed away Sunday
night, May 1, 2011 in The Rockcastle Hospital, Mt. Vernon, Ky.
She was born December 17, 1931 in Pike County, Ky. the
daughter of the late John and Gertrude Smith Thacker, She was also
preceded in death by a brother, David B. Thacker and a nephew,
David Eugene Thacker.
Jean Ann was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Old Regular
Baptist Church since 1956. She was a retired school teacher with the
Pike County Board of Education for fifty years, having taught 34
years and then was a substitute teacher for 16 years from 1985 to
2001.
Survivors include one brother, Bobby (Cora Sue) Thacker of Bethel, Ohio; sister-in-law,
Florene Thacker of Canada, Ky.; niece, Deidra (Greg) Williamson of Canada, Ky.; nephew,
Robert (Patty) Thacker of Bethel, Ohio; great nieces, Bethel Renee (Josh) Robinette of Hatfield,
Ky. and Heather Nicole (Jason) Kidd of Canada, Ky.; great nephew, Brian Thacker of Bethel,
Ohio and great great nieces, Alyssa Faith, Isabella Grace and Rebecca Hope Robinette and a
host of friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 11 AM at the Mt. Pleasant Old
Regular Baptist Church with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the
Smith Cemetery, Sidney, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Honorary
pallbearers will be Brothers of the Old Regular Baptist Church. Visitation will be held after 6
PM Tuesday and Wednesday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with special services both
nights at 7 PM.
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Ethel Kennedy Smith, 82, of McVeigh, KY passed away Tuesday morning, May 3, 2011
at the home of her sister.
She was born December 19, 1928 at McAndrews, Ky. the daughter of the late Dock
Burgess and Gusta Collins Kennedy. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James W.
Smith who died April 28, 2011 and by her son, Michael W. Smith.
Ethel was a homemaker and a member of the McAndrews Church of Christ.
Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Ann Smith of McVeigh, Ky.; brother, Oscar
Kennedy of Pinsonfork, Ky.; sister, JoAnn Horn of McVeigh, Ky. and a host of family and
friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 6, 2011 at 1 PM at the McAndrews Church of
Christ with David Parsley officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Ron Hepler, Ronnie Lester, Randy Howell, James Howell, Larry
Cains, Anthony Preston, Jason Smith and Gary Scott serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be
held after 6 PM Wednesday and Thursday at the McAndrews Church of Christ with special
services Wednesday night at 7 PM with Joe Cochran officiating and 7 PM Thursday with
Dennis Wolford officiating.
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Charla Paulette Blair, 53, of Huddy, KY, died Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Varney, West
Virginia.
She was born August 9, 1957 at Logan, WV the daughter of the late Carson and Leta
Blair. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by one son, Carson Jones of Huddy, Ky.; daughter, Laura Muncy of
Huddy, Ky.; two sisters, Janet Sasser of Nashville, NC, Virginia Cadle of Richmond, Va.; two
grandchildren, Gabrielle Muncy and Christopher Jones and a host of nieces, nephews and
friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 9, 2011 at 2 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Donnie Williamson officiating. Burial will follow in the Estep Family
Cemetery, Trace Creek, Ky. Visitation will be held from 10 AM till 2 PM Monday at the
Funeral Home.
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Carrie Lynn Charles, 33 of Belfry, KY passed away Friday, May
6, 2011 at her home.
She was born February 26, 1978 in Pike County, Ky. the daughter
of Penny Lynn Charles Mullins of Rogersville, Tn. She was preceded in
death by her grandparents, Ruby and Smokey Charles and an uncle,
Ricky Charles.
She was a homemaker and had attended the Belfry Apostolic
Church.
Besides her Mother she is survived by her step father, William
Mullins of Rogersville, Tn.; son, Austin Heath Tussey; daughter, Lila
Lynn Copley; brother, Gerald Brent Charles of Rogersville, Tn.; sister,
Brittany Nicole Charles of Rogersville, Tn.; aunt, Joyce Adkins of Rogersville, Tn. and a host
of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Pastor Roger Egnor officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Richard Copley, Tyler Copley, Charles Ward, Shannon
Fields, Gerald Charles and William Mullins serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM on Monday, May 9, 2011 at the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel.
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Phyllis Jean Smith, 80, of Canada, KY passed away Wednesday, May 11,
2011 at her home.
She was born April 10, 1931 in Pike County, Ky. the daughter of the late Irving
Thacker and Goldie Smith Thacker Williamson. Besides her parents she was also preceded in
death by one sister, Christine Perry.
She worked for eighteen years at L.B. Atkins Jewelry in Williamson, WV and five years
at Taylor's Jewelry at the Southside Mall before opening her own business, Phyllis & Emily's
Jewelry, Floral & Gift Boutique in 1986. She retired after ten years of business in 1996. She
was a member of Stone Lodge #533 Order of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, John J. Smith of Canada, Ky.; one
son, John Edward (Ann) Smith of Cynthiana, Ky.; one daughter, Patty (Bruce) Moon of
Canada, Ky.; two special granddaughters, Jessica (Josh) Martin of Forest Hills, Ky. and
Amanda Moon of Canada, Ky.; one grandson, Joseph (Heather) Smith of Cynthiana, Ky.; three
great grandchildren, Avery Joseph Smith, Nevada Carlisle and Ava Carlisle of Cynthiana, Ky.;
one brother, Dennis Thacker of Covington, Ky.; four sisters, Jacqueline Jude of Melbourne, Fl.,
Brenda (Max) Newberry of Norman, Ok, Janet (Jim) Trout of Pikeville, Ky. and Betty
Gallimore of Canada, Ky.; caregiver of eight years, Francis Morris and her special friend, Emily
Krasse.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Lacy Walters and Hobert Hamilton officiating. Burial will
follow in the Smith Cemetery, Sidney, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Thursday and Friday at the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Chapel with special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Gary Douglas Hatfield, 63, of Stone, KY, passed away Monday, May 16, 2011 at his
residence.
He was born July 31, 1947 in Pike County, Ky. the son of the late Orison and Garnette
Hall Hatfield.
He was a retired employee of the railroad and a veteran of the United States Air Force
having served in the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Hensley Hatfield of Stone, Ky.; three sons, Gary
Douglas (Angie) Hatfield Jr. of Hardy, Ky., Jon Mark Hatfield of Stone, Ky. and Tim (Barb)
Lovern of Canada, Ky.; sisters, Sharion Marks of Highland Park, Indiana and Judy Rawdon of
Georgetown, Ky.; one brother, Ronnie Varney of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; seven grandchildren,
Molly, Katie and Mindy Hatfield, Kimberly Nicole and Jon Derek Hatfield, Timmy and
Amanda Lovern and one great grandchild, Isiah Stanley.
There will not be any visitation or funeral service at this time.
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Jack Jarrell, 80 of LaFollette, TN formerly of Mingo and Wayne County, WV passed
away Sunday, May 15, 2011 in St. Mary's Hospital, LaFollette, Tn.
He was born October 13, 1931 in Rameytown, WV the son of the late Albert and Dollie
Canterbury Jarrell. He was also preceded in death by six brothers, Troy Jarrell, Frank Jarrell,
Roy "Buck" Jarrell, Albert "Abby" Jarrell, Kirby Canterbury and Delbert Canterbury and three
sisters, Hazel Hardin, Ruth Montgomery and Emogene Columbia.
Jack was a disabled coal miner and a member of the United Mine Workers of America
for 30 years. He was a faithful member of the Kermit Masonic Lodge #167 F. & A.M. for 50
years, a member of the Worshipful Grand Lodge of the State of West Virginia and of the
Baptist Faith.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Shirley Ann Urban Jarrell of LaFollette,
Tn.; one loving daughter, Patricia "Patty" (Michael) Runyon of LaFollette, Tn.; a grandson,
Stephen (April) Runyon of LaFollette, Tn.; two great granddaughters, Caitlin and Cambry
Runyon; brother-in-laws: Danny (Hattie) Urban of Columbus, Ohio and Peanut Urban of
Beauty, Ky.; sister-in-laws, Ione "Cissy" Urban of Shantilly, Va. who was so very special to
him and Julia Hundley of Lenore, WV and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends whom
he held dear to his heart.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Thursday, May 19, 2011 in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Jimmy Maynard from Belo, WV officiating. Burial will follow in
the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Maher, WV with Kermit Lodge # 167 F. & A. M. having
Masonic graveside services and serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6 till 9 PM
on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel.
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Ralph Edwin Spinks, 71, of Forest Hills, KY, passed away
Monday May, 16, 2011 at his residence.
He was born May 19, 1939 at Vago, W.V., to the late Billy
Clifford and Gladys Edna Dotson Spinks. He is also preceded in death
by one son; Ralph Edwin Spinks II, and one brother; Vernon Spinks.
He was a retired road construction foreman and a Christian.
He is survived by his wife; Margaret Spinks, two sons; Dennis
Wayne Spinks and Daniel Clifford Spinks, three daughters; JanDoreen Spinks Williamson, Kathryn Ann Spinks Grizzell and Jennifer Spinks Billiter; two
sisters, Geraldine "Gerri" Ingram and Anna May Paxton; nine grandchildren; Philip
Williamson, Lisa Williamson, Kasey Grizzell, Matthew Spinks, Chase Spinks, Samuel Spinks,
Kaylee Robinson, James Dalton Billiter and Jesse Billiter and a host of loving family and
friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Thursday May 19, 2011 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Jerry McCoy officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory
Gardens at Huddy, Ky. Pallbearers will be Dennis Spinks, Matthew Spinks, Brent Billiter,
David Knoll, Red Stanley and Harry Staton. Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Williamsom
and Danny Spinks.
Visitation will be 6 PM till 9 PM Wednesday May 18, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home.
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Tressie Lovell Phillips, 95, of Williamson, WV, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at the
Trinity Healthcare.
She was born June 29, 1915 at Freeburn, Ky. the daughter of the late Alexander Cameron
and Dixie Smith Lovell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Med Phillips; seven brothers, Hubert, Howard, Norris, Chester, Clifford, Riland and Estil
"Woody" Lovell and three sisters, Eugenia Charles, Irene Harmon and Blanche Hopkins
Hatfield.
Tressie was a homemaker and of the Pilgrim Holiness faith.
Her survivors include two sons, Grover "Curt" Phillips of Williamson, WV and Carl
Edmond (Joann) Phillips of Jacksonville, Fl.; one sister, Mrs. Harry (Susie) Brown of Norfolk,
Va.; five grandchildren, Lora (Parish) Thompson of Charleston, WV, Lisa and Bobby Phillips
of Williamson, WV., Carl E. (Shari) Phillips of Jacksonville, Fl. and Cheri (David) Barkley of
Tabor City, NC; three great grandchildren, Lauren Phillips Sperry of Huntington, WV, Carlye
G. and Daniel Edmond Phillips of Jacksonville, Fl.; one great great grandson, Gunner Nash
Sperry of Huntington, WV.; a special niece, Vivian (Lawrence) Stacy of Toler, Ky. and several
other nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Friday, May 20, 2011 at the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Lonnie Francis officiating. Burial will follow in the
Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 PM till 8 PM Thursday, May 19 at the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel.
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Frances Mae Edwards, 78, of McCarr, KY passed away Monday, May 23, 2011 at the
Pikeville Medical Center.
She was born March 1, 1933 at Varney, WV the daughter of the late Pearlie and Clara
Marie Willis Edwards. She was also preceded in death by two great grandchildren and several
brothers and sisters.
She was a sales representative for Ibos Dress Shop, Matewan, WV and a member of the
United Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne Edwards, Jr. of McCarr, Ky.; children, Linda
(James) Staggs of Louisa, Ky., Brenda (Walter) Barker of Red Jacket, WV, Judy (Chuck)
Hilbert of Sevierville, Tn., Roger (Dinah) Edwards of McCarr, Ky., Rita Akers of McCarr, Ky.
and Ronnie (Tina) Edwards of McCarr, Ky.; thirteen grandchildren; seventeen great
grandchildren; caretaker, Myrtle Slone Hager of McCarr, Ky. and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Friday, May 27, 2011 in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Roger Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Huddy, Ky with grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM on Wednesday and Thursday at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home.
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Millard Clay (Mitty) Thornhill, 62, of Hatfield, KY, died Thursday May 19, 2011 at his
residence.
Born December 29, 1948 in Mingo County, West Virginia, he was son of the late Clyde
and Anna Mae (Roberts) Thornhill. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two
brothers, Nathan Roy and Kenneth Ray Thornhill.
He was a Mechanic and of the Baptist Faith.
He is survived by one son, James Curtis (Rocky) Thornhill of Matewan, West Virginia;
one brother, Charles Edward Thornhill of Cincinnati, Ohio; one sister, Norma Lea (Robert )
McCoy of Man, West Virginia; Nieces, Tammy (Darrell) Manns of Charleston, West Virginia,
Robin Dunn of Dayton, Ohio and Doris Ann Thornhill Codling of Cincinnati, Ohio; Nephew,
Mark Wayne Taylor of Cincinnati, Ohio and a host of other family and friends.
Memorial Services will be held 1 P.M. Saturday, May 29, 2011 at the Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel . Friends and Family may visit from 12 noon till 1 P.M.
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James Gary "Hank or Bocephus" Hager, 50 of Ragland, WV passed away Tuesday, May
24, 2011 at the Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born May 24, 1961 at South Williamson, Ky. the son of Josephine Fields Hager
of McCarr, Ky. and the late James H. Hager. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert
H. Hager and his Mother-in-law, Edna Slone.
He was a disabled coal miner and a member of the Church of God.
Besides his Mother, he is survived by a son, James Gary Hager Jr. of Belfry, Ky.; a
daughter, Kashina Hager of McCarr, Ky.; a brother, Brian Hager (Carrie) of Ransom, Ky.; five
sisters, Helen M. (Darrell) Baker of McCarr, Ky., Sandra (Robert) Gooslin of Red Jacket, WV,
Cassandra Hager of Ransom, Ky., Patsy (Ervin) Workman of Belfry, Ky., Laura Hager of
McCarr, Ky. and Lisa (Rodger) Workman of Hardy, Ky.; six grandchildren, Brooklyn Paige
Hager, Rhiannon Hager, Katelyn Hager, Harold Hager, Destiny Childress and Megan Hager
and the Mother of his children, Myrtle Slone Hager of McCarr, Ky.
Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Friday, May 27, 2011 in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Mike Bostic officiating. Burial will follow in the Jake Hager Cemetery,
Ransom, Ky. with James Hager, Darrell Baker, Robert Gooslin II, Elmer Prater, Jackie Shepard
and other family members.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with special services at 7 PM.
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Fred Forrest Williams, 68, of Ransom, KY, passed away Thursday,
May 26, 2011 at the Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born September 12, 1942 in Pike County, Ky. the son of the
late Fred and Ruby Fern Blackburn Williams.
Fred was a retired coal miner having been a truck driver for Kirk
Trucking. He was a veteran of the US Army and a member of the
Belfry Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Jean M. Williams of Ransom, Ky.; children, Freddie (Robin)
Williams and Rodney (Rhonda) Williams all of McAndrews, Ky., Michelle (Rodney) Nunley of
Chattaroy, WV, Gina (Jonah) Hatfield of Blackberry, Ky. and Michale Sean Williams of
Charleston, WV; sisters, Phyllis (Larry) Stanley of Fincastle, Va., Barbara (Roger) Blackburn,
Gloria (Paul) Sedmack and June (Charles) Leedy all of McAndrews, Ky., Betty Bishop of
Madison, Al. and Judy (James) Ramey of Tampa, Fl.; grandchildren, Kristyn Williams, Michale
Ray, Kamron Williams, Jonah Hatfield, Ethan Williams, Josh Hatfield, Hailei Nunley, Mica
Williams, Gia Hatfield, Joseph Hatfield and Elijah Williams; great grandchild, Maleah and a
host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be held after 5 PM Sunday, May 29, 2011 at the Belfry Freewill Baptist Church
with funeral services at 6 PM with Roger Blackburn and the Belfry Freewill Baptist Church in
charge.
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Charles Curtis "Cornshuck" Smith, 81, of Sidney, KY, went home to be
with the Lord on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at 4:58 PM. According to his
wishes, he died at his home on Dix Fork surrounded by his loving family.
He was born September 23, 1929 in Pike County, KY, the son of the late
Omer and Fanny May Smith. He was also preceded in death by his loving
wife of 45 years, Minnie Lucille Pinson Smith, two sisters and one
brother.
He is survived by his three children; Bonnie (Dennis) Blackburn of
Sidney, Ky., Charles (Susan) Smith of Georgetown, Ky. and Tammie (Randall) West of
Canada, Ky.; four grandchildren; Suzanne (Justin) Zumwalt of Georgetown, Ky., Amber (Matt)
Goble of Prestonsburg, Ky., Jessica Smith of Georgetown, Ky. and Jacob (Miranda) West of
Canada, Ky.; two great grandchildren, Taylor and Brody Zumwalt of Georgetown, Ky.; two
brothers, Onis Smith of Canada, Ky. and Herbert Smith of Ypsilanti, Mi.; two sisters, Fonnie
Kincaid and Mary Jane Smith both of Raceland, Ky.; Special friends who aided the family in
his care were Lacy Walters, Daniel Stanley, Steve Mullins, Walter Bogar and his brother, Onis
Smith. Special niece, Vicki Hatfield provided nursing care on the day of his death.
He was a faithful member of the Dix Fork Old Regular Baptist Church for 46 years, having
joined with their congregation in July 1963. He was a retired coal miner and also an avid
hunter, gardener and outdoorsman prior to the decline of his health.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at the Dix Fork Old Regular
Baptist Church with his dear friend, Lacy Walters officiating. Other ministers will include
David Crigger, Edward Lee Smith and Ivan Neal Thornsbury. Burial will follow in the Varney
Cemetery, Dix Fork with Steve Mullins,Walter Bogar, Bruce Williamson, Tony Williamson,
Ron Gannon,Wayne Blackburn, Daniel Stanley and Charles Edwards serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Monday and Tuesday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with
special services both nights at 7 PM with ministers of the Dix Fork Old Regular Baptist Church
officiating.
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Kelly Marie Caraway, 22, of Williamson, WV passed away on
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at UK Medical Center in Lexington, Ky
following a lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis.
She was born on August 23, 1988 at Logan, WV to Ralph Caraway
and Myrtle Thompson Caraway.
Kelly is preceded in death by a sister, Jessica Juanita Caraway,
maternal grandparents, John and Zola Thompson, paternal
grandparents, Roy and Juanita Caraway and cousins, William Henry
Blankenship and Sydney Dudley.
In addition to her parents, Kelly is survived by a sister, Ellen (Richie) O'Brien, nephew, Seth
O'Brien, niece, Jessa O'Brien, fiancee, Jeremiah 'Jay' Walls, Step mother Barbara Caraway,
Aunts: Janice Canterbury, Sandra Blankenship, Mary Thompson, Martha Thompson, Ethel
(Chester) White, Grace Thompson, Clara (Troy) Bevins, Zella (Leslie) Hall, Wanda (Jeff)
Mayer, Joyce (Shawn) Haubrich, Geraldine (Mike) Roberts and Kay Caraway. Uncles: James
Thompson, Floyd (Christy) Thompson, Rennie (Dellean) Thompson, Ronnie Thompson, Mike
(Diana) Helvey, Walter (Debbie) Caraway, Doug (Hazel) Caraway, Roy Caraway, Larry 'Pete'
(Pattie) Caraway. Cousins: Neicie (Bucky Taylor) Smith, April (Terry) Hall, Melissa (Richard)
Mullins, Stephen White, John Thompson, Lashonda (Jake) Walls, Amanda Mayer, Auburn
Mayer, Shawn Haubrich, Melissa Canterbury, Justin Thompson, Mikie Helvey, Rebecca
Mullins, Amber Blankenship, Timara Smith, Taylor Blankenship, Tyler Blankenship, Daniel
Mullins, Makayla Mullins, Ryan Taylor, Caitlyn Thompson, Elizabeth McCord, Isaiah Walls,
Kim Roberts, Rhonda (Mike) Dudley, Melissa (David) Stewart, Nickie Caraway, Laura
Caraway, Wendy Caraway, Jodie Caraway, Justin Caraway, Amanda Braggs, Randy Roberts,
David Roberts, Bailey Dudley and Lanie Stewart. Also a multitude of family and friends.
Services will be held at The Gospel Revelation Tabernacle at Burnwell, KY. Visitation will
begin at 6:00 pm with services at 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 2, 2011 and Friday, June 3, 2011.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 1:00 pm in the afternoon with Delbert
Mccoy, John Victor Mccoy and Rex Sammons officiating. Burial will follow at the ThompsonMoore Cemetery, Burnwell, Ky .
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Pallbearers will be John Thompson, Shawn Haubrich, Eric McCoy, Travis Runyon, Ricky
Runyon, Terry Hall and Richard Mullins. Honorary pallbearers will be Leslie Hall, Mike
Helvey, and Jay Walls.
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Patricia Ann Stepp Spears, 47, of McVeigh, KY passed away Saturday, June 4, 2011 at her
residence.
She was born January 7, 1964 at Williamson, WV the daughter of the late Carles Bob Stepp and
Rebecca Ann York. She was also preceded in death by her step mother, Christine Stepp, two
sisters, Bonnie Whitmire and Bertha Hampton and one brother, Jerry Hampton.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Octavia Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include her loving husband, Ronald Edward Spears of McVeigh, Ky.; children,
Rebecca Anderson of the home, Leslie Anderson of Johns Creek, Ky. and Robert Frederick
Anderson of Cincinnati, Ohio; granddaughter she was raising, Haley Elizabeth Anderson of the
home; one brother, Robert (Karen) Stepp of Nolan,WV; five other grandchildren and a host of
family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, June 7, 2011 in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Chapel with Jerry O'Brien officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Sunday and Monday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel
with special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Mark Anthony Alexander, 51, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, died Monday, June 6, 2011 in the
Pinacle Health Care., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Born October 2, 1959, at South Williamson, Kentucky, Mark was a son of the late Christopher
Alexander and Mattie Thigpen Alexander. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by one
sister, Ann Marie Alexander.
Mark was a Music Teacher for Elementary and High School and of the Baptist Faith. He is
survived by two brothers, Billy Ray Alexander of Williamson, West Virginia and Benny M.
Alexander of Seattle, Washington; two sisters, Madeline Alexander of Williamson, West
Virginia and Sharon Alexander of Huntington, West Virginia and a host of loving friends and
family.
Funeral Services will be held 11 A.M. Friday, at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry, Kentucky
with Rev. Franklin Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. View Memory Gardens,
Maher, West Virginia, with Guy Alexander, Bobby Joe Jackson, Verdelle Banks, Rev. Ricky
Wilkerson, Rev. Charles Blackmon and John Fullen. The body will lie in state one hour prior to
funeral services.
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Roland Warren Aaron, 78, husband of the late Gathel Young
Aaron, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011 at the Candler Hospital in
Savannah, Georgia, where he resided with his son and daughter-in-law,
Wayne and Christina Aaron. Formerly of South Williamson, Ky. and
Shelby, NC, Roland will be missed by a countless number of friends and
relatives.
Born September 15, 1932 in Westerly, West Virginia, Roland was
the son of the late William Bradford Aaron and Ruth Childers Aaron.
He was married to Gathel Young Aaron from 1951 until the time of her
death in 2007 and their 56 year marriage was an example of love for everyone who knew them.
He was employed as a yardman by Norfolk & Western Railway Company for thirty six years
and a Korean War veteran of the US Air Force. Roland was a faithful member of Enon United
Baptist Church of Blackberry City, WV. Those who knew and worked with him respected him
for his generous spirit and his strong faith.
1 John 4:13-15 "This is how we know that we live in him and he in us; He has given us of
his Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his son to be the Savior of the
world. If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God."
Roland Warren Aaron made acknowledging Christ his daily bread.
In addition to his parents and wife, Roland was preceded in death by his oldest son,
Roland Dean Aaron, daughter-in-law, Deborah Blackburn Aaron and brother, William Aaron.
He is survived by his son, Wayne Bradford Aaron and wife, Christina of Savannah, Ga;
siblings, Patsy Aaron Rhinehardt, Louise Aaron Ellis and James P. Aaron all of North Carolina;
five grandchildren, Amanda Gauze, Jennifer Aaron, Amber Meeks, Deana Jade Rowland and
Candice Aaron; and five great grandchildren, Kayla Gauze, Stephanie Gauze, Ruby Jada Gauze,
Hayden Meeks and Heath Meeks.
The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 from 6 PM till 9 PM at R.
E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, Ky. The funeral services will be held at 10 AM Thursday
with Elder Jerry McCoy, pastor of Enon United Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at
Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. Pallbearers are Charles E. Booth, Kevin E.
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Booth, Stephen Booth, Charles V. Stanley, Jr., Adam C. Ward, Mark Aaron, David Rowland,
Matthew Meeks and Kevin Varney.
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Anna Lou Gooslin Booth, 65, of McCarr, KY passed away
Thursday, June 23, 2011 at her residence.
She was born July 7, 1945 at McCarr, Ky. the daughter of the
late Douglas M. Gooslin Sr. and Cuzzie Wallace Gooslin. She was
also preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Smith; brothers,
Tommy and Winston Gooslin and sisters, Ruby Hardesty and Nina
Musick. She was a former cashier for Food City, South
Williamson, Ky.
Survivors include three sons, Brian (Tammy) Gooslin and Carl "Skeeter" Smith all of
McCarr, Ky. and Craig "Thumper" (Randi) Smith of Nicholasville, Ky.; brothers, Douglas
(Evelyn) Gooslin, Otis "PeeWee" (Melissa) Gooslin, Jimmy Gooslin and Gordon (Judy)
Gooslin all of McCarr, Ky.; sisters, Glenna (Leslie) Hatfield, Bonnie Young, Nancy (Paul)
Cisco, Jackie Hamby (Gene Kellione) and Donna Gooslin all of McCarr, Ky.; four
grandchildren, Ryan K. Gooslin, Kayla A. Gooslin, Cody A. Smith and Ava Grace Smith;
special friend, Ben Justice and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Sunday, June 26, 2011 at the Faith Mission
Church, McCarr, Ky. with Jimmy Fields and Dwayne Chapman officiating. Burial will follow
in the Sansom Cemetery, McCarr, Ky. with her nephews serving as pallbearers. Visitation will
be held after 6 PM Friday, June 24, 2011 at Faith Mission Church and Saturday with special
services both nights at 7 PM.
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Lon Chapman, 72, of Hardy, KY passed away Friday, June 24, 2011 at the Appalachian
Regional Hospital, South Williamson, Ky.
He was born December 16, 1938 in Pike County, Ky. the son of the late Bud and Pluma
Stanley Chapman. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Judith Elaine Chapman
Stanley; brothers, Mack and Rell Chapman and sisters, Blanche Tackett, Merle Jude, Loretta
Chapman, Betty Chapman and Mavis Rogers.
Lon was a retired coal miner, member of UMWA and a former Pike County Deputy
Sheriff.
Survivors include his wife, Myrtle Elizabeth Stanley Chapman of Hardy, Ky.; sons, Kelly
(Teresa) Chapman and Brian (Kristy) Chapman all of Hardy, Ky.; daughter, Teresa (Ray)
Hatfield of Pinsonfork, Ky.; brother, Ernest Chapman of Columbus, Ohio; sisters, Greties Sharp
of Borderland, WV and Diana Cassidy of Columbus, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Kristina,
Jessica, Justin, Jeremy, Shannon, Tiffany, Kristopher and Brandon and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 27, 2011 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with John Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in the Chapman
Cemetery, Stratton Fork, Canada, Ky. with Kelly Chapman, Brian Chapman, Ray Hatfield,
Jeremy Ellis, Shannon Dotson and Timmy Sharp serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held
after 6 PM Sunday, June 26, 2011 at the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with special
services at 7 PM.
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Chester Runyon, 64, of Delbarton, WV passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011 at the
Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Ky. He was a loving Husband and Father, and as it says in
2nd Timothy, Chapter 4 , Verse 7, " I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I
have kept the faith:"
He was born July 20, 1946 at Kermit, WV the son of the late Roy and Evelyn Jones
Runyon. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Lewis Ray Runyon, Larry Joe Runyon,
Wendell Glen Runyon and Wilbur Dean Runyon. Chester was a retired coal miner and of the
Pentecostal Faith and he attended the Chattaroy Church of God.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Carol Runyon of Delbarton, WV; sons, Jason Scott
(Marina) Runyon of Sidney, Ky. and Mark Christopher Runyon of Delbarton, WV; sisters,
Patricia Igo, Joan (Dean) Crank and Sheila Kay (Michael) Bowens all of Kermit, WV; brothers,
Lee (Sandy) Runyon of Turkey Creek, Ky., Richard (Joyce) Runyon of Pilgrim, Ky., Charles
Cecil Runyon of Williamson, WV and Roger Dale Runyon of Kermit, WV and a host of family
and friends.
Funeral services will be held 11 A.M. Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at the Chattaroy Church of
God with Mike Bostic and Haskell Runyon Jr. Officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain
View Memory Gardens, Maher, West Virginia with Michael Bowens, Dean Crank, Richard
Paul Curry, Gary Allen Stewart, Harold Trimble and Kevin
Runyon serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held after 6 P.M. Monday Evening at the
Chattaroy Church of God.
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Lynchia Jane Smith, 89, of Toler, KY went to be with the Jesus on June 28, 2011, at the
Appalachian Regional Hospital in South Williamson, KY.
She was born on February 2, 1922 at Canada, Ky the Daughter of the late Turner and
Louisa Stanley. She was also preceded in death by her Husband, Sidney Lee Smith and two
children, Jimmy V. Smith Sr. and Mary Jane (Smith) Williamson and Grand Daughter, Janie
Diana Williamson. She was also preceded in death by Sisters, Eunice Runyon, Eva Taylor, Lear
Smith, Birdie Smith, Marie Taylor and Norma Jean Scalf. Brothers, Wayne Stanley, Joe
Stanley, Victor Stanley and Forest Stanley,
She is survived by a Son, Douglas K Smith (Linda) of Toler, Ky, Daughter-in-Law,
Barbara Smith of Williamson, WV, Son-in-Law, John R. Williamson of Huddy, Ky,
Grandchildren, Dawn Ann Smith of Ohio, Denise Williamson Bandy (Dennis) of Huddy, Ky,
Jimmie V. Smith (Judith) of Belfry, Ky, Sidney Glen Smith (Tina) of Toler, Ky, Richard L.
Williamson (Cathy) of Ivel, Ky, Great-Grandchildren; Jason Ratliff, Zane Smith, J. B. Smith,
Zach Smith, Shane Williamson, Zannah Smith, Shawna Williamson, Jon Pinson, Meagan
Smith, Mary Caitlyn Smith and Marijane Chanah Williamson. Step Grandson, Jason Brown,
Sisters, Inis Taylor of Palatka, FL, and Myrtle Carden of Hopewell, Va. specially close niece,
Sue Williamson of Canada, Ky, Phyllis Gunn of VA and Nephew, Randy Smith of Canada, Ky.
Special friends, Bill and Shelby Hill and her pastor of 33 years, whom she loved so very much,
Buddy Kendrick.
Lynchia, was a longtime, faithful and devoted servant of the Lord, She gave her life to
Jesus on 12/24/1978 and was a member of Belfry Freewill Baptist Church from that day. She
was always serving others with love from her heart. She will be best known for her sweetness,
her walk with Christ and her chicken and dumplings.
Mother, Grandmother, Aunt or Friend, she loved everyone and was loved by all who
knew her. She would smile the sweetest smile when around all those she loved; her greatest
treasure was her children. Her strength surpassed all understanding, with each trail she endured;
there was the peace of salvation that shined through her heart. Her race had been run, her
reward is Heaven and now she in rejoicing. She recently had a dream of her husband holding
her hand and telling her to come on, he kissed her on the cheek and took her home, that dream
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is now fulfilled when God called her home. Our hearts will never mend with her loss, but our
hope is in the legacy she left us to follow Christ and reach towards Heaven.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Friday July 1, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
with Buddy Kendrick and Donnie Williamson officiating. Burial will follow at Coburn Point
Cemetery with Great Grandsons serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are: Dennis Sesco,
Danny Larry Smith, Randy Smith, Doug Rutherford, Ireland Smith, Gene Trout, T. J. Trout and
Chris Harris. Visitation will be held after 6 PM on Wednesday and Thursday at the funeral
home with special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Lois Jean Farley, 79 of Stone, Ky. left this world to be home
with the Lord, her Husband, Mother, Dad and infant daughter and
other family, Monday, July 4, 2011 at the ARH Hospital in South
Williamson, Ky. surrounded by her family whom she loved and they
loved her so much. She had worked for this day since July 1952.
She was born November 4, 1931 at Stone, Ky. to Fee and Ida
Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents Winfrey (Fee) and
Ida Chapman Smith, her husband, Charles L. Farley, infant
daughter, Judy Karen Farley , brother, LeRoy Smith , brother-inlaw, James Bostic and sister-in-law, Mae Smith.
She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Jean Farley and Connie Lynn Hatter of Stone,
Ky.; one grandson, Charles (Kelly) Hatter of Stone, Ky.; four great grandchildren, Whitney,
Candice, Alex and Colby Hatter of Stone, Ky.; one sister, Sue Bostic of Stone, Ky.; one brother,
Winfrey E. (Ruby) Smith of Pikeville, Ky.; several nieces and nephews who was with her
through her sickness and death and special friends, Lisa Smith, Susan Goins and Rebecca
Marcum.
She was a member of the Belfry Freewill Baptist Church, which she faithfully attended
until her illness. Her desire was to always be able to attend church services.
Visitation will be at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home, Wednesday at 6 PM with services at 7
PM. Funeral will be Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 1 PM at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Buddy
Kendrick, Roger Blackburn and Donnie Williamson officiating. Burial will follow in the
Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with nephews and friends serving as pallbearers.
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James Edward May, 61, of Williamson, WV passed away
Saturday July 2, 2011 at his residence.
He was born July 14, 1949 at Sharondale, KY to Nell Ruth
Varney May of Forest Hills, KY and the late Michael Lee May. He
is also preceded in death by his son; Layton Stanley May, one
grandson; James Christopher May and one brother; Millard May.
He was a coal miner.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife; Phyllis
Harrison May, four sons; John Michael May of Turkey Creek, KY,
James Christopher May of Turkey Creek, KY., Noah Keith May of Turkey Creek, KY., and
Phillip Edward May of New Camp, Ky., two brothers; Darren May of Sidney, KY, and Henry
May of Sidney, Ky and one sister; Karen Johnson of Forest Hills, KY twenty grandchildren, six
great grandchildren and a host of loving family and friends.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Thursday July 7, 2011 at the funeral home. Funeral services
will be held at 1 PM Friday July 8, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Donnie
Williamson officiating. Burial will follow at the Harrison-Fraley Cemetery at Hatfield, KY with
family and friends serving as pallbearers.
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Lee Edwards Eaton II, 48, was found dead in his home on July 8th, 2011.
Lee was a contractor in Kennesaw, Ga and a graduate of the University of Kentucky. As
a contractor Lee renovated homes and worked on various commercial projects for his
customers, most recently in Kennesaw, Ga. Lee, a devote Christian, was often a volunteer for
helping communities or individuals recover from disaster. He was a generous soul who touched
many lives and will be missed by his friends and family.
Lee is survived by his mother, Eleanor Runyon Eaton Blackwell of Lexington, Ky. His
father, Lee Edwards Eaton of Fort Lauderdale, Fla, preceded him in death. His extended family
includes, Marguerite Runyon Pope, his aunt of Salem, SC, 4 cousins, Peter Pope, James Pope
and Vicky Humphrey of Atlanta and Betty Cowell of New Orleans and their families. He also
has a half brother Loren Eaton of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Funeral Services will be held at the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, Ky on July 16,
2011 at 2:00 PM with the Rev. Vaughan Smith officiating to be followed by a burial at the
Runyon family site in John's Creek, Ky. Visitation will be from 12 Noon till time for the
funeral. A memorial service or "a celebration of the life" of Lee Edwards Eaton II will be held
in Kennesaw at a later date. The family requests that in lieu of flowers for the funeral that
donations be made to Christian Appalachian Project in his name.
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Grace V. Tackett, 94 of Pinsonfork, KY, passed away
Saturday, July 16, 2011 at the J. J. Jordan Geriatric Center, Louisa,
Ky.
She was born April 25, 1917 in Williamson, WV the
daughter of the late Cletus and Sally Ward Meade. She was also
preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Allen Tackett; several
brothers and sisters; a grandson, Steven Runyon and son-in-laws,
Charles Lusk, Richard Gary and Robert Runyon. She was a retired
cook having worked at Kings Restaurant in Williamson, WV for
several years and a member of the Pentecostal Holliness Church.
Survivors include seven sons, David Michael (Mary Ann)
Tackett of Norfolk, Va., Randall Lewis (Priscilla) Tackett of Stuart, Va., Larry Adrian (Marcy)
Tackett of Huddy, Ky., Fred (Genda K.) Tackett of Louisa, Ky., Ronnie Lee (Alana E.) Tackett
of Louisa, Ky., Joe Allen (Bessie) Tackett of Toler, Ky. and Mark Anthony (Angela) Tackett of
Stone, Ky.; six daughters, Edna Helen Lusk of Florida, Martha Ann (Rich) Roberts of
Harrisburg, NC, Karen Susan Gary of New Port News, Va., Robin Jill (Chet) York of Hardy,
Ky., Penny Runyon of Belfry, Ky. and Tina Maresa (Jack) Parsley of Kermit, WV; several
grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with
grandsons serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held after 6 PM Monday, July 18, 2011 in
the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel.
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Brandi Ann Fields, 33, of Ransom, KY, passed away Thursday, July
21, 2011.
She was born February 18, 1978 in Pike County, Ky. the daughter of
Randy Edward Fields of McCarr, Ky. and Lana Smith Blankenship of
Ransom, Ky. Other survivors include her step father, Ricky Blankenship of
Ransom, Ky.; her son, Tyler Nicholas Fields of the Home; Grandparents,
Landon (Kaye) Smith of Ransom, Ky. and a host of Aunts, Uncles and
Friends.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Randy Nicholas Fields and grandparents, Chester and
Frances Fields and Ann Smith.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Mike Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Alley Cemetery, Ransom,
Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held after 6 PM Saturday,
July 23, 2011 in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with special services at 7 PM.
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Jenny Lynn Thornsbury Booth, 52, of Canada, KY, passed away
Thursday, July 28, 2011 at her home.
Jenny was born November 24, 1958 at South Williamson, Ky. the
daughter of Hazel Thornsbury Sturgill of Canada, Ky. and the late
Bobby Lee Thornsbury. She was also preceded in death by her step
father, William Bill Sturgill and her grandparents, Joe and Ethel Fuller
Thacker and William Madison and Octavia Smith Thornsbury.
She was a former secretary for Mitchell Case Trucking and a
loving mother, grandmother, daughter and sister.
Other survivors include a son, Dart Erwin (Brandy) Phillips Jr. of
Canada, Ky.; two daughters, Jayne Aaron Thacker and Daryol Mullins of Sidney, Ky. and
Rebekah Tess Booth of Canada, Ky.; three sisters, Loretta (Larry) Varney, Carletta (Woody)
Robinette and Marianne (Robert) Goff all of Canada, Ky.; three brothers, Bobby (Gwen)
Thornsbury of Matewan, WV, Joseph (Brenda) Thornsbury of Canada, Ky. and Vince (Louise)
Sturgill of Burnwell, Ky.; grandchildren, Shyla Raquel Phillips, Jenna Grace Thacker, Leah
Shay Thacker, Riley Clifford Phillips, Kevin Lukas Thacker and Eli Breyer Mullins and a host
of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 12 Noon in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Randall Thornsbury officiating. Burial will follow in the
Thornsbury Cemetery, Canada, Ky. with Bobby Thornsbury, Joseph Thornsbury, Vince
Sturgill, Walter Young, Daryol Mullins and Dart Phillips Jr. serving as pallbearers. Honorary
pallbearers will be her nephews. Visitation will be held after 6 PM Friday at the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home.
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Billy Ray Fannin, 77, of Davis Branch, Stone, KY, passed away Friday, July 29, 2011 at
the Parkview Nursing and Rehab Center, Pikeville, Ky.
He was born April 6, 1934 in Pike County, Ky. the son of the late Robert and Ethel
Ratliff Fannin. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Irene Fannin.
Billy was a former coal miner and of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include his daughter, JoAnn Gernert of Hardensburg, Ky.; son, Billy Ray
Fannin Jr. of Owensboro, Ky.; sister, Joyce (Ronnie) Booth of Hardy, Ky.; grandchildren, Jody
Gernert, Kelsey Fannin and Kelly Fannin and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel, Monday, August
1, 2011 at 1 PM with Buddy Kendrick officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 31, 2011
after 6 PM at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with special services at 7 PM with Roger Bogar and
the Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church in charge.
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Jimmy Ray Elkins, 62, of Pinsonfork, KY, passed away
Sunday, July 31, 2011 at his home.
He was born March 18, 1949 in Pike County, Ky. the son of
the late Odna and Nary Silcox Elkins. He was also preceded in death
by brothers, Curtis McPeek and Roland Elkins and sisters, Opal
Ratliff, Ann Haynes and Janie McPeek.
Jimmy was a retired coal miner and of the Freewill Baptist
Faith.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline Elizabeth "Libby" Elkins of
Pinsonfork, Ky.; sons, Jimmy (Mildred) Elkins of Delbarton, WV
and Curtis (Jill) Elkins of Pinsonfork, Ky.; brothers, Jerry (Dean)
Elkins of Prestonsburg, Ky. and Dallas (Audrey Jones) Elkins of Sterns, Ky.; granddaughter,
Madison Faith Smith; a special niece, Dena Stroud of Canada, Ky. and a host of other family
and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 2 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Ravin Fields officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Deron Elkins, Denvy Elkins, Tony Graley, Adam York,
Mark Williamson, Ricky Dale Whitt, Chase Stroud, Arron Stroud and Jerry Ray Elkins serving
as pallbearers. Visitation will be held after 6 PM on Monday and Tuesday at the Funeral Home
Chapel with special services Tuesday at 7 PM with Shawn and Shane Ward officiating.
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Ronnie Smith, 59, of Forest Hills, KY, passed away Monday,
August 1, 2011 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital.
He was born May 29, 1952 in Mingo County, WV the son of
the late Walter and Carol Maxine Smith. He was also preceded in
death by a sister, Shirlene Blankenship.
Ronnie was a disabled coal miner.
Survivors include his wife, Debra Smith of Forest Hills, Ky.;
son, Shawn Smith of Martin County, Ky; brothers, Elbert Terry of
Williamson, WV, Roger Smith of Pinsonfork, Ky. and Jimmy Dale
Smith of Wayne County, WV; sisters, Gayle Gooslin of Hardy, Ky., Darlene Johnson of Martin
County, Ky. and Enoia Wolford of Warfield, Ky.; one granddaughter, Kayla Williamson and a
host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Lonnie Francis, Donnie Williamson and Earl Coleman officiating.
Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with family and friends
serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held after 6 PM Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at R. E.
Rogers Funeral Home.
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Bertha R. Smith, 94, of Belfry, KY, went home to be with her
Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, at the Hazard Hospice
Care Center.
She was born August 13, 1916 at Boonesville, Kentucky, a
daughter of the late Sam and Myrtle Ross Rasner. In addition to her
parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Homer Smith and
Truman Smith, brother, Gene Rasner and sister, Marie Burch.
She was a homemaker, mother, grandmother and great
grandmother and she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and
great grandchildren. Mamaw was also known for her good cooking.
Those left to love and cherish her memory include her precious daughters, Barbara
(Virgil) Ray of Nashville, TN , Sue (C.J.) Sammons of Red Jacket, W. Va. and Judy (Bobby)
Smith of Canada, Ky.; Grandchildren, Billy (Lesa) Sammons, Kim (Britt) Moore, Chris
Sammons, Steve Ray, Deborah (Ben) Bratcher, Robin Dee Farley, Roger (Chris) Farley, Regina
Abbott, Bridgett (Johnny) Willis, Whitney (Chris) Brinager; Great Grandchildren, Drew
Bratcher, Blake Bratcher, Chad Ray, Chase Ray, Shawn Sammons, Josh Sammons, Ashley
Sammons, Chase Franklin, Troy Franklin, Matthew Farley, Tyler Farley, Mason Farley, Jordan
Wilkerson, Cameron Kinser, Johna' Willis and Xondre' Willis; Great Great Grandchildren,
Payton Brinager, Madylan Brinager, Jaelyn Wilkerson, Collin Farley and Beckett Bratcher, She
is gone from our sight but never from our hearts.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Friday, August 5, 2011 in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with special services at 7 PM. Funeral will be at 11 AM Saturday at the R.E.
Rogers Funeral Home with Harles Ray officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith Cemetery,
Sidney, Kentucky with grandchildren serving as pallbearers.
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Janice Lea Hager, 74, of Hardy, KY, passed away Friday, August 5, 2011 at the
Appalachian Regional Hospital, South Williamson, KY.
Born March 15, 1937 at Ransom, Kentucky, Janice was a daughter of the late Jesse and
Hines Smith Hager. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three half brothers,
Pierce Hager, Willie Jake Hager and Henry Hager; two half sisters, Ethel Jenkins and Marie
Pompie; two sisters, Mary Ellen Hager and Myrul Hager; two brothers, Onis Hager and Burl
Hager.
She is survived by one brother, Acie (Sharon) Hager of Hardy, Kentucky; two sisters,
Annie Coleman of Huddy, Kentucky and Lois (Bob) Justice of Ransom, Kentucky; Caregiver
and Niece, Pam Hager of Hardy, Kentucky; host of nieces and nephews and a host of loving
friends.
Funeral Services will be held 1 P.M. Sunday, August 7, 2011 at the Rogers Funeral
Home of Belfry, Kentucky with Lonnie Francis, Donnie Williamson and Earl Coleman
officiating. Burial will follow in the Hager Cemetery, Ransom, Kentucky with nephews serving
as Pallbearers. Visitation will be held Saturday Evening at Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry,
Kentucky with special singing at 7 P.M.
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Bud May, 94, of Canada, KY, passed away Saturday, August
6, 2011 at his residence.
He was born June 29, 1917 in Pike County, Ky to the late
William Jefferson and Nancy Ball May. He is also preceded in death
by his wife; Lear E. Williamson May, daughter; Rosemary Lynn
(May) Varney, granddaughter; Danielle Lynn (Varney) Childers,
daughter-in-law; Linda (Collins) May, brothers; Kelly May, Walter
May, Willard May, William Jefferson May and Drury May, sisters;
Pricy (May) Stanley and Maude (May) Gent.
He was a retired coal miner, a member of the Old Pond
Primitive Baptist Church, a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War
II and a Pearl Harbor survivor.
He is survived by four sons; Larry Neil May of Canada, KY, Ronald Bruce May of
Canada, KY, Ricky Joe May of Canada, KY, and Chadwick Dwain May of Canada, KY, one
brother; Harold May of Canada, KY, three sisters; Gertrude (May) Blackburn of Pinsonfork,
KY, Ruth (May) Blackburn of Pinsonfork, KY, and Jeanette May of Pinsonfork, KY. Thirteen
grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and a host of loving family and friends.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Monday night and Tuesday night at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with special services both nights at 7 PM.
Funeral services will be at 11 AM Wednesday August 10, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Raymond Stanley and Mike Elswick officiating. Burial will follow at the May
Cemetery at Canada, KY with Grandsons serving as pallbearers. Belfry Chapter #141 will
conduct graveside military service.
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Jack Hubbard, 71, of Pinsonfork, KY, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2011 in Cabell
Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV.
He was born February 23, 1940 at McVeigh, Ky. the son of the late William Henry and
Elkie Robinette Hubbard. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, David and James
Hubbard and an infant sister, Gladys Hubbard.
He was a retired coal miner, member of the United Mine Workers of America and
United States Army Veteran.
Survivors include two daughters, Rachel Hubbard Hodges of Hatfield, Ky. and Elka Jean
Hubbard Goins of Radcliff, Ky.; brother, Sam (Kandie) Hubbard of Pinsonfork, Ky.; sisters,
Jessie (Gene) Sensing of Pinsonfork, Ky., Ruth Nowacki of Roseville, MI, Sandy (Jerry)
Brower of Lincolnton, NC, Henrietta Gilliland of Waynesville, NC, Patty (Jeff) Mullins of Salt
Lick, Ky., Donna (Eddie) Hill of Ransom, Ky. and Johnna (Donald) Sansom of Red Jacket,
WV; three grandchildren, Matthew Hubbard, Jordan Faith Hodges and Jonah Daniel Hodges
and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 2 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Ervin Francis officiating. Burial will follow in the Romans
Cemetery, Hatfield, Ky. with Belfry Chapter #141 DAV conducting Military graveside
services.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with special services at 7 PM with Buddy Kendrick.
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Jessie James Hatfield Jr. 68, of McCarr, KY, passed away
Tuesday August 9, 2011 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital.
He was born April 8, 1943 at Thacker, WV to the late Jessie
James Hatfield Sr. and Dolly Ratliff Hatfield. He was also preceded
in death by one brother; Tiny Hatfield.
He was a disabled coal miner, a member of the Stone
Masonic Lodge #890 F & AM, the Shrine Club, U.M.W.A., the
American Legion and a veteran of the US Marine Corps.
He is survived by his wife; Mary Ann Dotson Hatfield,
daughter; Sherri (David) Harris of Canada, KY., sons; Michael
(Wanda) Wells of Kimper, KY., and Jimmy (Tara) Wells of Wharncliffe, WV., sisters; Barbara
Sue (Tom) Cummea of Polk City, Fl., and Bonnie (Bob) Mamo of Ashland, Ky. brothers; Larry
(Linda) Hatfield of North Matewan, WV., MacArthur (Delores) Hatfield of McCarr, KY., and
David (Ellen) Hatfield of South Williamson, KY., grandchildren; Nathan (Alisha) Harris of
Kingsport, TN., Felicia Eldridge of NC., Kirstin Wells of NC., Terrance Wells of Blackberry,
Ky., Joseph (Ashley) Wells of Pikeville, KY., Brandon Bragg of Wharncliffe, WV., Danah
(Steven) Lovins of Wharncliffe, WV., Shauna Scaggs of Pikeville, KY., and Jessica Scaggs of
Belfry, Ky., great grandchildren; Haley, Megan, Lindsey, Ryan, Sarah, Maikaila, Brenton and
Brooklyn, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12 Noon Friday August 12, 2011 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Emery Varney of the Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church and Others
officiating. Burial will follow at the Hatfield-Sullivan Cemetery at Blackberry, Ky., with family
and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Wednesday and Thursday night at the funeral home with
special services both nights at 7 PM. There will also be Masonic Services Thursday night at
6:30 PM with Stone Lodge #890 F. & A.M.
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William Ersel Stanley, 83 of Hardy, KY, went home to be with the
Lord on August 9, 2011 at his residence.
Ersel was born February 8, 1928 in Pike County, Ky. the son of the
late Rev. Willie Stanley and Emma Scott Stanley. He was also preceded in
death by two brothers, Ervil and Virgil Stanley and one sister, Birdie
Anderson.
Ersel was a retired sales manager for Hatfield McCoy Ford and
Superior Ford. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served
in the Korean War and was also a member of the Toler Freewill Baptist
Church.
Ersel is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ruth Stiltner Stanley of Hardy, Ky.; one son,
William Joe (Katie) Stanley of Pikeville, Ky.; one daughter, Deborah E. (Michael) Stanley of
Hardy, Ky.; three grandchildren, Joseph Stanley, Alyssa Stanley and Sidney Ratliff; one great
grandchild, Isaiah Stanley and a host of loving friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Donnie Williamson officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain
View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Paul Williamson, Dave Williamson, Earl Scott,
Jackie Hatfield, Jimmie Hatfield, Ireland Smith, Paul Hall and Rodney Scott serving as
pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Paul Patton, Danny Williamson, Jack Blackburn, Gary
Coleman, Ronald Coleman, Donald Sansom and J. E. Bogar. Belfry Chapter #141 DAV will
conduct Military Graveside Services.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM on Thursday and Friday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
with special services Friday night at 7 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Toler Freewill Baptist Church Building
Fund.
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Keri Ann Dotson, 34, of Bent Branch Road, Pikeville, KY, went home to be with her
Lord Thursday, August 11, 2011 in the Pikeville Medical Center.
She was born July 26, 1977 at South Williamson, Ky. the daughter of David E. and Linda
Smith Reed of Hardy, Ky.
Keri was an office manager for Johnson Law Firm, Pikeville, Ky., a member of the
Williamson Area Church of Christ and a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter
and aunt.
She was preceded in death by her loving son, David Brody Dotson; grandparents, Anna
Lee Smith, Laurine and Earl Reed.
Beside her parents, she is survived by her loving husband, Irv Dotson of Pikeville, Ky.;
sons, Max Thomas and Samuel Lucas Dotson of the home; sister, Dana (Roger) Williamson of
Huddy, Ky.; brother-in-law, Jim (Amybeth) Dotson of Lexington, Ky.; grandfather, Carl B.
Smith of Turkey Creek, Ky.; nephews, Justin Ryan and Joshua David Williamson and nieces,
Raeanna Drue and Carli Reese Dotson and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 2 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Donnie Estepp officiating. Burial will follow in the Dotson
Cemetery, Ransom, Ky. with Max Dotson, Justin Williamson, Joshua Williamson, Reed
Williamson, Jace Williamson, Casey Lequire and Stephen Reed serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Saturday, August 13, 2011 in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with a special service at 7 PM with Roger Williamson.
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Mart Thomas "Tommy" Smith, 20, of Sidney, KY passed away Thursday August 11,
2011 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital.
He was born December 5, 1990 at Pikeville, KY to the late Earnest Gillman Jr. and
Wanda Smith of Sidney, KY. He is also preceded in death by grandparents; Earnest Gillman,
Doris Gillman, Mart Thomas Smith, and Nola Gladys Smith., aunt; Patsy Young and uncle;
Robert Smith.
Besides his mother, he is survived by two sisters; Rachel Williamson of Lenore, WV and
Wanda Marie Morris of Hatfield, KY one brother; Daniel Williamson of Inez, KY., nieces and
nephews; Chloe Morris, Bradyn Morris, Karmen Williamson, Trenton Williamson and Daniel
Williamson Jr.,; aunts, Kathy May, Esther Gibson and Faye Murphy; uncle, Bobby May and
cousins, Cathy Jo Daniels and Stephen Varney and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will bo conducted at 11 AM Monday August 15, 2011 at the New
Begining Church of God.. Burial will follow at Smith Family Cemetery, Sidney, Ky with
Daniel Williamson, Billy Morris, Ronnie Ward, Sean Pyles, Stephen Varney and Larry Daniels
serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Saturday and Sunday night at the church.
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Willie Blackburn, 81, of Turkey Creek, KY, passed away
Saturday, August 13, 2011 at the Williamson Memorial Hospital.
He was born May 4, 1930 in Martin County, Ky. the son of the
late Tom and Judie Howard Blackburn. He was also preceded in death
by a daughter, Linda Lee, granddaughter, Kimberly Lee and brothers,
Arnold and Tom Blackburn Jr.
He was a retired coal miner having worked for 42 years and a
member of the Turkey Creek Old Regular Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Kazzee Blackburn; two
daughters, Diana Gail Deskins of Auxier, Ky. and Louella (Larry) Booth of Huntington, WV;
son, Dennis (Ella) Blackburn of Turkey Creek, Ky; sister, Ora Robinson of Turkey Creek, Ky;
brother, Lawyer Blackburn of Florida; son-in-law, Larry Lee of Turkey Creek, Ky.; nine
grandchildren, Beverly (Doug) Hatfield, Kerri (Chuck) Hensley, John (Jesyka) Wagoner,
Angela (Chris) Conley, A.J. (Brayley) Booth, Kayla Booth, Mary, Leigh Ann and Amber
Blackburn and 12 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 11 AM at the Turkey Creek
Old Regular Baptist Church with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow
in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with family and friends serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Sunday at the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel and
after 4 PM Monday at the Turkey Creek Old Regular Baptist Church with special services both
nights at 7 PM.
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Esther Hudson Thacker, 81 of Wellington, Ky. passed away Saturday, August 13, 2011 at
her residence.
She was born October 21, 1929 in Charleston, SC the daughter of the late William and
Esther Hecker. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Ryan Craig Muce.
Esther was a homemaker and a member of the Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Roland T. Thacker; daughters, Judy Carol Taylor of
Morehead, Ky. and JoAnn Meece of Morrow, Ohio; brother, William Hecker of Reno, Nevada;
sister, Alice O'Neill of Davenport, FL; grandchildren, Donald Roland Meece and Travis Meece;
great grandchildren, Ally Meece, Andrew Meece and Jonathan Meece and one great great
grandchild, DeAnna Clemons.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 1 PM at the Big Creek
Primitive Baptist Church with Randall Thornsbury, David May and David Allen Thacker
officiating. Burial will follow in the Thacker Cemetery, Canada, Ky. with family and friends
serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Monday, August 15, 2011 in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel.
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Estaline Smith Williamson, 87, of Stone, KY, passed away Monday August 15, 2011 at
Pikeville Medical Center.
She was born November 12, 1923 at Stone, KY to the late Willie A. Smith and Mary
Smith Calhoun. She is also preceded in death by her husband; Oliver Glen Williamson,
brothers; Willie Smith, Clarence Smith and Woody Smith.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Belfry Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by her son; Glen Dale Williamson and his wife Susan Williamson of
Aston, PA. grandchildren; Anthony Dale Williamson and Dawn Williamson Brooks and great
grandchildren; Dale James Brooks, Kristen Brooks and Nicole Williamson, sister; Kathleen
Brown of Morehead, KY., brother; Ray Smith of Omaha, NE and a host of loving friends.
Memorial service will be conducted at 12 Noon Thursday August 18, 2011 at R. E.
Rogers Funeral Home with Buddy Kendrick officiating.
Visitation will begin at 10 A.M. Thursday at the funeral home.
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Virginia Lee Marcum, 78, of Belfry, KY, passed away Tuesday August 16, 2011 at her
residence.
She was born July 2, 1933 at Williamson, WV to the late Michael and Clara Kostas Vary.
She is also preceded in death by her husband; Tan Marcum, brother; Joe Vary, sisters; Rosa
Wolford, Marie McCown, Pauline Staton and Helen Vary.
She was a Christian and a retired cook for McDonalds and Kings Restaurant.
She is survived by four daughters; Clara (Ronnie) Church of Huddy, Ky., Charlene
(William) Keen of Inez, KY., Carlene (Leon) Sartin of Peebles, Oh., and Darlene (Danny)
Coleman of Belfry, KY., two sons; Tanuel (Sandy) Marcum of Smyrna, TN., and Michael
(Betty) Marcum of Murfreesboro, Tn., step daughter; Della Jean Knighten of Prestonsburg,
KY., two step sons; Randall (Arlene) Marcum of Williamson, WV. and Gary Marcum of New
Port News, VA., one sister; Violet Schrewsbury of Hobe Sound, FL., fourteen grandchildren,
twelve great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and a host of loving family and
friends.
Funeal services will be conducted at 1 PM Saturday August 20, 2011 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Buddy Kendrick, Freddie Lewis and Joe Crum officiating. Burial will
follow at Marcum Cemetery, Hatfield, KY with Ricky Smith, Shannon Sartin, Brian Spradlin,
Tanuel Lee Marcum, Chrissy Dodson, John Dodson, Melissa Maynard, and Michael Maynard
serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Hannah Coleman, Mikayla, Marcum,
Bethany Marcum, Alana Marcum, Caleb Lewis, Kandace Lewis, Eric Coleman and Derek
Dodson.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Thursday and Friday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
with special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Jack May, 76, of McAndrews, KY, passed away Thursday August 18, 2011 at Pikeville
Medical Center.
He was born June 4, 1935 at McAndrews, Ky., to the late Raab and Virginia May. He is
also preceded in death by brothers; Harold May, Dover May, Woodrow May, Joe May and
Jimmy Williams, sisters; Marie May and Delores Christian.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran and was an auto repairman doing body work.
He is survived by sons; Jack M. May of McAndrews, Ky., and James V. May of Ashland,
Ky., daughters; Sondra S. Bowman of McAndrews, Ky., Teresa A. Ramey of Mouthcard, Ky.,
and Kimberly J. May of Pinsonfork, Ky. sister; Joey Ann Trout Johnson of Ypsilanti, Mi.,
fifteen grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and a host of friends and family.
Memorial services will be at 2 P.M. Sunday August 21, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Bob Werntz officiating. Visitation will be after 1 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home.
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Arlin Stanley Jr., 73, of Hardy, KY, passed away Friday
August 19, 2011 at Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born December 15, 1937 in Pike County, Ky., to the
late Arlin Stanley Sr. and Vina Viars Stanley. He is also preceded
in death by one brother; Tommy Stanley.
He was a retired coal miner.
He is survived by two sons; James Edward (Effie) Stanley of
Hardy, Ky., and Ricky (Easter) Stanley of Hardy, Ky., five
daughters; Betty Sue Diener of Dayton, Ohio, Darlene (Paul)
Young of Belfry, Ky., Nina Jean Cook of Fort Worth, Tx., Donna (Terry) Hurst of Morehead,
Ky., and Melissa Gooslin of McCarr, Ky., brother; Jimmy Stanley of Hardy, Ky., three sisters;
Betty Jean Cash of Alabama, Pat (Frank) Adkins of Texas and Brenda (Cliff) Everett of
Texarkana Tx.; half sister, Kathy; twenty-four grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and a
host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 A.M. Monday August 22, 2011 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Mike Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Stanley-Stollings Cemetery,
Hardy, Ky., with grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Saturday and Sunday night at the funeral home.
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Michael E. Moore, 58, of Taylorville, WV, passed away Thursday,
August 18, 2011.
He was born August 23, 1952 in Pike County, Ky. the son of the late
Ulyless Howard and Opal Cleo Spencer Moore. He was also preceded in
death by his ex-wife, Deloris Moore, daughter, Rebecca Moore and
brothers, Roger, Danny and Paul Moore.
He was a disabled coal miner and member of Local Union 1440.
Survivors include one daughter, Tonya Moore of Taylorville, WV; two sons, Ricky Lee
Moore and Buster Chester (Fred) Mays of Merrimac, WV whom he raised; one sister, Opal
Louise Slone of Coon Creek, Ky. and one grandson, Zachary Moore and a host of family and
friends.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 12 Noon at the New
Vision Assembly of God Church at Hatfield Bottom with Ron Pruitt officiating.
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Paul David Smith age 78, of Hardy, KY, passed away
peacefully on Monday, August 22, 2011 at his home in Hardy.
Paul was born April 25, 1933 in Pike County, Ky. to the
late Wilson and Estalene Smith. He was preceded in death by
his wife Maxine Smith.
He is survived by his daughter, Pamela S. Maynard of
Ransom, Ky.; son, Stephen D. Smith of Stone, Ky.;
granddaughters, Brittany and Katie Maynard; grandson, Corey
Smith; sister, Mary E. Vance and two brothers, Gary Smith and
Jerry D. Smith.
Starting early around the age of 8, he began to develop
his mastery skill of the fiddle. Self taught and reading no music he has played old-time folk
music all his life. He is recognized by the Augusta Heritage Center as an Appalachian Master.
Paul was named the worthy recipient of the prestigious Mike Seeger Annual National Folk
Alliance Award in Memphis, Tennessee. Paul has also received the Appalachian Treasure
Award from Kentucky Folk Arts Center and Kentucky Center for Traditional Music in
Morehead, Ky. Paul was a renowned fiddler nationwide and had recently returned from a trip to
Washington State where he taught his craft to others. Paul was also recognized as a Kentucky
Colonel.
Funeral services will be Friday, August 26, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home at 2 PM.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 25, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home from 6
PM till 9 PM. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association.
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Charles Douglas "Chuck" May, 63, of Canada, KY, passed away
Tuesday August 23, 2011 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital.
He was born March 25, 1948 the son of Delores Blackburn May
of Pikeville, Ky., and the late Charles Eugene May. He is also preceded
in death by his son; James Harold May, grandparents; Ollie and Harvey
May and T and Mary Blackburn and uncle; Doug Blackburn.
He was an ordained minister at the Canada Freewill Baptist
Church, a retired coal miner, the Lead Diver for the Pike County
Sheriff's Department Rescue Team and a volunteer Pike County Deputy
Sheriff.
Besides his Mother, he is survived by his loving wife, Donna J. White May of Canada,
Ky.; daughter, Lori May (Todd) Wheeler of Inez, Ky.; son, Jon May of Smyrna, TN.; sister,
Debbi (Alan) Smith of Christiansburg, Va.; grandchildren, Jordan Ashton Wheeler, Victoria
Noel Wheeler, Jenna May and Abby May and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 26, 2011 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Jack Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with special services at 7 PM.
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Allene Smith Stacy, 88, of Hardy, KY, passed away Tuesday,
August 30, 2011 at her residence.
She was born November 22, 1922 at Dix Fork, Ky. the
daughter of the late Carl and Fannie Charles Smith. She was also
preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Stacy; sisters, Emogene
Abshire, Ora Smith Lewis and Marie Smith and brothers, Luther
Smith and Irvin Smith.
Allene was a homemaker, a member of Belfry Chapter #141
DAV and she served proudly as a Seaman First Class with the
United States Navy in World War II as a WAVE.
Survivors include her daughters, Brenda Stacy (Joseph Darryl) Bogar Sr. of
Barboursville, WV and Patricia (Pat) Stacy of Hardy, Ky.; son, David Michael (Shirley
Baldwin) Stacy of Belfry, Ky.; brother, Lester D. (Hazel Dibble) Smith of Gahanna, Ohio; five
grandchildren, six great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 2, 2011 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Ed Lockard and others officiating. Burial will follow in the
Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Belfry Chapter #141 will conduct Military Graveside Services.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Thursday, September 1, 2011 in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel.
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Ishmal Blackburn Jr., 85, of Pinsonfork, KY, passed away Friday September 2, 2011 at
his residence.
He was born June 6, 1926 at Pinsonfork, Ky to the late Ishmal Blackburn Sr. and Isabella
Ball Blackburn. He was also preceded in death by five sisters; Faustina Helvey, Georgia Ann
O'Leary, Lillian Weddington, Minnie Edgar Hill and Mildred Mae Mullins, seven brothers;
Lawson Blackburn, Charlie B. BLackburn, Otice Blackburn, Thomas Fred Blackburn, Jimmy
Hayes Blackburn, Alex Blackburn and Toney Lee Blackburn.
He is survived by two brothers; Richard Blackburn of Pinsonfork, Ky and James H.
Blackburn of Hatfield, Ky. and three sisters; Omadoll Allen of Charlotte, N.C., Polly Liza
Whoberry of Illinois and Marilyn Coleman of Pinsonfork, Ky. and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Monday September 5, 2011 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Buddy Kendrick and Gerria Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow at
Blackburn Cemetery, Pinsonfork, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Sunday at the funeral home.
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Dexter S. Horn, 78, of McVeigh, Kentucky, formerly of Prestonsburg,
Kentucky passed away Thursday, September 1, 2011 in the Appalachian
Regional Hospital, in South Williamson, Kentucky.
Born April 2, 1933 at Prestonburg, Kentucky, he was a son of the late
Donald and Dorothy (Shepherd) Horn. Besides his parents, he was preceded
in death by his first wife of 33 years, Emma Lou Hunt Horn who died in
1988; two sons, Phillip Anthony Horn and Jeffery Alan Horn; and Great
Grandson, Cameron Keith Crum.
Dexter was a Surface Mine Grates Operator for Addington Mining Company, a member
of the McAndrews Church of Christ and a member of the Zebulon Lodge #273 F&AM.
He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Kennedy Staton Horn; one son, Randall David Horn of
Stanville, Kentucky; three daughters, Sherry Horn (Larry) Crum of Martin, Kentucky, Sandra
Renee Horn Hammond of Martin, Kentucky and Angela S. (Terry) May of McVeigh,
Kentucky; special Niece, Lisa Ann Smith of McVeigh, Kentucky; seven grandchildren, Kevin
Vincent (Tonya) Crum, Keith David Crum, Scott Alan Horn, Ashley (Ronnie) Harris, Sara
Nicole Horn, Michael Blake Horn and Staton Michael Miles May; seven great grandchildren,
Kyla Cox, Kolten David Crum, Nathaniel Southerland Crum, Michael Blake Brown, Chloe
Harris, Seth Harris and Lucas Harris and a host of loving friends.
Funeral Services will be held 11 A.M. Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at the Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with David Parsley officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson
Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Kentucky, with Kevin Crum, Keith Crum, Dewayne Scalf, Steve
Scalf, Carl Tussey, Ron Hepler, Donnie Estep, Roger Bowen and Roger Clemons serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 P.M. Monday and Tuesday Evening at Rogers Funeral
Home. Special Services will be conducted both nights at 7 PM with Masonic Services at 6 P.M.
Tuesday with the Zebulon Masonic Lodge #273 F&Am conducting the service.
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Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Hickman Duncan, 50 of Naugatuck, WV
passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Williamson Memorial
Hospital.
She was born December 29, 1960 in Detroit, MI to Mary Kathryn
Hickman of Turkey Creek, KY and the late James Edward Hickman. She
was preceded in death by her son; Brian Duncan, brother; Phillip
Hickman, grandparents; Cleo Hammond and Alex Vagott and James and
Hazel Hickman, step father; Dave Burgess.
She was a homemaker and was very active in the community. She was a loving mother,
grandmother, sister and daughter.
She is survived by her husband; Willis Duncan, sons; Moses (Brandy Locke) Ailiff of
Warfield, KY and Jonathan (Amanda) Duncan of Matewan, WV, daughter; Melinda (Brian)
Blankenship of Inez, KY, sisters; Alice Hickman (Rick) Elia of Williamson, WV and Regina
Hickman (Keith) Looney of Slater's Branch, KY brother; John Hickman of Tenn,
grandchildren; Ashley Blankenship, Aurora Ailiff, Owen Ailiff, Alex Ailiff, Katelyn
Blankenship, Bryer Ailiff, Landon Ailiff, Braydon Blankenship, Lila Duncan and Kamryn
Duncan and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Thursday September 8, 2011 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Will and Bonnie Compton officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View
Memory Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Wednesday night at the funeral home.
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Mary Began Stafford, 88, of Ransom, KY, passed away September
4, 2011 at Good Shepherd Community Nursing Home.
She was born December 24, 1922 in Ypsilanti, MI to the late
Anthony "Tony" and Theresa Began. She was also preceded in death by
her husband; Ray M. Stafford, brothers; Tony Began and John Began and
her beloved sister; Margaret (Charles) Hatfield.
She was a homemaker, a Catholic and was employed by G. C.
Murphy Co. for 30 years.
Mary is survived by her nieces and nephews, Greg Hatfield, Theresa Cassell, Debbie Abshire,
Sharon Grimmett, Anetta Swafford, Nancy Kline and Chuck Hatfield and a host of great nieces
and nephews, also great-great nieces and nephews who loving refer to her as simply Nanny.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Thursday September 8, 2011 at R. E.
Rogers Funeral Home with Conrad Hatfield officiating. Burial will follow at Alley Cemetery
with Danny Cassell, Arthur Kline, Eric Whitt, Jason Whitt, Chayce Swafford and Hayden
Hatfield serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 6 till 9 PM Tuesday and Wednesday night at the funeral home
with special services at 7 PM Wednesday night with Ron Acord officiating.
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Donnie Mayhorn, 79, of Mooresville, N.C. passed away
September 3, 2011 at his residence.
He was born June 16, 1932 at Freeburn, Ky., to the late Don
and Louise Francis Mayhorn. he is also preceded in death by one
granddaughter; Brianna Hope Mayhorn and his grandparents; Melvin
and Elizabeth Mayhorn.
He was a retired coal miner, a member of the U.M.W.A Local
Union 8840 and a member of the Faith Mission Church.
He is survived by his wife; Alice Mayhorn, sons; David Mike Mayhorn of Statesville,
N.C., Donnie "Skippy" (Mary) Mayhorn Jr. of North Matewan, W.V., Gary (Gretchen)
Mayhorn of Statesville, N.C., and Brian (Teresa) Mayhorn of Cleveland, N.C. daughter; Linda
(Troy) Christian of Mooresville, N.C. brothers; Glen (Linda) Mayhorn of Pinsonfork, Ky. and
Bill (Brenda) Mayhorn of Lynn, W.V. sister; Marie Layne of Valparaiso, IN, seventeen
grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and a host of loving nieces, nephews, family and
friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Friday September 9, 2011 at Faith Mission
Church with Jimmy Fields, Leslie Chapman, Joey Crum and Randall Macon officiating. Burial
will follow at Mayhorn Cemetery, Pounding Mill Mountain with Aaron Nixon, Mario Gibbs,
Dustin Carter, Charles McQuire, Scott Duncan and David Akers serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Wednesday and Thursday night at the church with special
services both nights at 7 PM.
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Edna May, 86 of McVeigh, Ky. passed away Saturday, September 10, 2011 at the Pikeville
Medical Center,
She was born February 15, 1925 in Pike County, Ky. the daughter of the late Bud and Sarah
Sawyers Fields. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Glen Earl May; brothers,
Arnold and Bill Fields; sisters, Shirley Ball, Elaine Halsey, Ann McCoy and Donna Trout and
one grandson, Allen May. She was a homemake and of the Church of God Faith.
Survivors include two sons, Richard Allen May and Robin Glen May both of McVeigh,
Ky.; two sisters, Jeanette Underhill of Good Hope, GA. and Joan Wellman of Ft. Wayne, IN;
three brothers, Bob Fields of Pineville, WV, Barry Fields of Corbin, KY and Rodney Fields of
London, KY; one granddaughter, Wendy May of California and one great grandson, Daniel and
a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Monday, September 12, 2011 at the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with David Kilburn and Harles Ray officiating. Burial will follow in the
Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Mike Cantrell, Tim Williamson, Darrel
Mounts, Austin Mounts, Eddie Curry and George Grimmett serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Sunday, September 11, 2011 in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel.
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Louise Fannie Dotson, 73 of Pinsonfork, KY, passed away
Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Cornerstone Hospital of
Huntington, WV.
She was born April 7, 1938 at Hager Hill, Ky. the daughter of
the late Walter and Delphia Watson. She was also preceded in death
by a brother, Rodney Watson and a half sister, Ruth Holschbach.
She was a retired school teacher from the Pike County Board
of Education, having taught at both Runyon and Bevins Elementary
School. She was also on the Board of Directors of PCA for over ten
years and a member of the Victory in Jesus Church.
Survivors include her loving husband, Edmond Dotson of
Pinsonfork, Ky.; son, Edward Lee (Nancy) Dotson of Pinsonfork,
Ky.; daughter, Anita Louise (Rick) Morris of Dacula, Georgia; brothers, Richard, Gary, Gene,
Jimmy, Michael and Ronnie Watson; sisters, Ollie Rowe, Margaret Matney, Janet Thacker and
Shelby Varney; four grandchildren, Brandon, Aaron, Jeff and Alanne; two step grandchildren,
Angel and Craig; one great grandchild, Javan; four step great grandchildren, Breanna, Dakota,
Madison and Kira and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 1 PM in the R. E.
Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain
View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Monday and Tuesday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
with special services Tuesday at 7 PM with Mike Elswick.
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Wilson Eugene Pinson, 66, of Canada, KY, passed away
Sunday night, September 11, 2011 in the Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born August 14, 1945 the son of the late Alton and
Opal Holland Pinson. He was also preceded in death by brothers,
John Oliver Pinson, James Pinson and Charles Edward Pinson and
one sister, Minnie Lucille Smith.
He was a retired coal miner with Thacker Energy, a member of
Thomas C. Cecil Masonic Lodge #375 F. & A.M, a veteran of the
United State Army having served in Vietnam and a member of Belfry Chapter #141 D.A.V.
He is survived by a son, Wayne Eugene Pinson of Canada, Ky.; daughters, Penny Lynn
Young of Pikeville, Ky. and Cheryl Denise Carter of Portsmouth, Ohio; brothers, Billy Harold
Pinson of Hatfield, Ky., Donnie Junior Pinson of Canada, Ky. and Lonnie Dale Pinson of Mt.
Sterling, Ky.; sisters, Lois Kaye Stanley of Ohio and Sharon Faye Pinson of Kermit, WV and
grandchildren, Shelby Denise Thacker, Cameron Bailey Tackett, Kaylynn Grace Carter, Shaina
Michelle Young and Morgan Kinley Pinson and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Gary Thacker officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mountain
View Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Huddy,Ky. with Keith Pinson, Kevin Pinson, Matthew
Stanley, Kenneth Skeens, Timothy Pinson and Randall Pinson serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Tuesday and Wednesday at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Thomas C. Cecil Masonic Lodge #375 conducting Masonic services at 6:30 PM
Wednesday followed by special services at 7 PM.
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William Riley Simpkins Jr., 90, of Williamson, WV, passed
away Tuesday September 13, 2011 at the Appalachian Regional
Hospital.
He was born January 25, 1921 at Lynnside, W.V. to the late
William Riley Simpkins Sr. and Lydia Hensley Simpkins. He is also
preceded in death by a daughter; Brenda Wolford, brothers; Golden,
Everett, Clyde, James and Ken Simpkins and an infant brother: sisters,
Edna Flemmings and Thursey Boggs.
He was a retired coal miner, a member of the U.M.W.A., Little
Rosie Old Regular Baptist Church for 26 years and a veteran of U.S.
Army in W. W. II.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years; Margie Cisco Simpkins, brother; Lawrence
(Jonell) Simpkins of Columbus, OH, grandchildren; Lori Carter of Louisville, Ky., and Gary
Steven Wolford of Dry Ridge, Ky., and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 A.M. Friday September 16, 2011 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Wayne Herald, Elbert Sesco and Tom Dials officiating. Burial will follow
at Mountain View Memory Gardens at Maher, W.V. with family and friends serving as
pallbearers. D.A.V. will conduct Graveside Military Services.
Visitation will be after 6 P.M. Thursday night at the funeral home with special services at
7 P.M. with Hobart Hamilton, Richard Staton and Albert Cable officiating.
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James Ernest Pinson, 85, of Sidney, KY, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at
the Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born April 11, 1926 in Pike County, Ky. the son of the late Sam and Myrtie
Blackburn Pinson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Pinson; sister, Alice Harper
and four brothers, Luther, Clyde, Albert and Charles Pinson and one niece and one nephew.
He was a retired driver from Armour Meat Company and a veteran of the US Army.
Survivors include nieces and nephews, Shirley Osborne, Karen Opal, Janice Johnson, Donnie
Pinson, Hollis Pinson, Randall Pinson, Thaddeus Pinson, Michael Pinson, Jackie Francis,
Jonathan Francis, Danny Robinson, Joey and Bertha Robinson, John Robinson, Paul David
King, Gail Cornish, Joan Blackburn, Patty Bevins, Rita Blackburn and Anita Smith and John
and Tammy Maynard of Sidney, Ky. whom he considered his family and a host of other family
and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 16, 2011 at 2 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Donnie Pinson officiating. Burial will follow in the Pinson
Cemetery, Rockouse Fork of Sidney, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Thursday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home.
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Franklin Delano Scalf, 77, of Sidney, KY, passed away
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at the Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born December 22, 1933 in Leckieville, Ky. the son of the
late Willie Morgan Scalf Sr. and Ethel Bevins Scalf. Besides his parents,
Frankie was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean Stanley Scalf,
brother, Willie Morgan Scalf Jr. "Junior", sisters, Ernestine Blackburn
and Maxine Slater and nephew, Gary Cornette.
He attended Belfry High School, graduating with the class of
1951. after high school he was employed by Pond Creek Collieries. He then went to work at
Persinger Supply and later worked several years with the Kentucky State Highway Department.
He was last employed by Island Creek Coal Company, where he retired. Frankie was a member
of the Sidney Missionary Baptist Church dedicating his life to the Lord in 1982.
Frankie is survived by his two children, Sharon (Randall) Ratliff of Kimper and Karen
(D.G.) McCoy of Sidney; two grandsons, Brandon Chase McCoy of Sidney, Ky. and Bryan
Randall Ratliff of Kimper; brother, Edgar (Ernestine) Scalf of Pikeville, Ky.; sister, Janice
Cornette of Ashland, Ky.; sister-in-laws, Faye Scalf of Sidney, Ky. Inis Taylor of Palatka, Fl.
Betty Mae Stanley of Canada, Ky. and Myrtle Carden of Hopewell, Va. and a host of nieces,
nephews, family and friends.
Visitation will be at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry, Ky. Saturday, September 17 and
Sunday, September 18 after 6 PM with special singing at 7 PM on Sunday.
Funeral services will be at the Sidney Missionary Baptist Church on Monday, September
19, 2011 at 2 PM. Burial will follow in the Smith Cemetery, Sidney, Ky. with nephews and
grandsons serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Claude P. Smith, Alvery Smith,
Frank T. Welch, Jack Farley, John L. Williamson, Ray Jude and the men of the Grumpy Old
Men's coroner.
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Irvin "Curley" Hatfield, 86 of Slaters Branch, KY, passed away
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at his home.
He was born June 29, 1925 at Hardy, Ky. the son of the late
Fred B. and Laura Hatfield, he was raised on Pickle Bean Hollow at
Blackberry He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vivian Francis
Ledford and two brothers, Fred B. Hatfield and an infant brother that
died at birth.
He served in World War II in the as did his brother and father.
While in service he traveled around the world and fought in all the major battles aboard ship as
a Navy armed guard's gunman. After coming out of service he married his first wife, Vivian
Francis Ledford and they had one son, Rodney Gail Hatfield. After his first wife died he later
married Evelyn Ann Slater who had a son, Charles Jeffery and later they had a daughter,
Rebecca Ann Hatfield. He also leaves behind nieces, Judy, Amanda and Cadence.
He was a devoted coal miner for over 37 years and a member of the United Mine
Workers of America. As of the 23rd of this month, he and Evelyn would have celebrated their
50th wedding anniversary.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel Burial will follow in the Hatfield Cemetery, Blackberry, Ky. with family
and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Friday, September 16, 2011 at the Funeral Home
Chapel.
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Elmer Thacker, 87 of Huddy, KY, passed away Thursday,
September 22, 2011 at his home after a lingering illness.
Elmer was born June 10, 1924 at Canada, Ky. the son of the late
Landon and Stella Smith Thacker. He was also preceded in death by
brothers, Fred Smith, Floyd B., Bobby, Billy, Tunis and Sammy
Thacker and one sister, Goldie Williamson.
Elmer was a retired coal miner from Eastern Coal Corp. and also
retired from Nutone in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a faithful member and
ordained minister of the Primitive Baptist Church since January 16,
1966 and a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his loving wife, Beatrice Irene Blackburn Thacker of Huddy, Ky.;
Timothy Dwayne Thacker of the Home; daughter, Mary Ellen (Skeeter) West of Canada, Ky.;
four brothers, R. T. Thacker of Wellington, Ky., Jack Thacker of Cincinnati, Ohio, Edgar
Thacker and Sonny Thacker both of Canada, Ky.; two sisters, Lena Mae Biesecker of Newark,
De. and Barbara Leedy of Canada, Ky.; three grandchildren, Amanda Ryan, Johnathan Russell
and Nicholas Clayton West all of Canada, Ky. and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Sunday September 25, 2011 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Mike Elswick, Randall Thornsbury, David Allen Thacker and David May
officiating. Burial will follow at Coburn Point Cemetery with Nephews serving as pallbearers.
Belfry Chapter #141 will conduct Military Graveside Services.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Friday and Saturday night at the funeral home with special
services both nights at 7 PM.
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Paula Jean Reed, 45 of Sidney, KY, passed away Wednesday
night, September 21, 2011 at her residence.
She was born May 1, 1966 at Williamson, W.V. to Nita Jean
Smith West of Sidney, Ky. and the late Tunis West. She is also
preceded in death by her grandparents; Cullen and Ethel Smith and
Finis and Flora West. She was a homemaker and a member of the
Williamson Area Church of Christ.
Besides her mother she is survived by her husband; Phillip
Rodney Reed, daughter; Ashley Elyse Tussey of South Williamson,
Ky. brothers; Steve West of Sidney, Ky and Jarrod West of of
Sidney, Ky. sisters; Sandy Reed of Canada, Ky. and Allyson Kendrick of Sidney, Ky. and a
host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Monday September 26, 2011 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Charles Reed officiating. Burial will follow at Crigger Cemetery Sidney,
Ky with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Saturday and Sunday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home,
Belfry, Ky. with special services at 7 PM Sunday night.
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Lucas Vernon Whitt, 30, of Ransom, KY, passed away
September 23, 2011 at his residence.
He was born October 26, 1980 at South Williamson, Ky. to
Claude Herman Whitt of Ransom, Ky., and Connie (Bucky) Scott of
Hardy, Ky., He is also preceded in death by his paternal
grandparents; Vernon and Sadie Whitt, maternal grandparents; Olen
Thomas and Lou Wanna Pope and a special aunt; Shirley Conley and
his cousin; Brandon Pope.
He was a coal miner.
Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife; Amy Justice Whitt, children; Lucas
Cooper Whitt and Emma Grace Whitt of the home, brothers; Eric (Jody) Whitt of Ransom,
Ky.,, Adam Whitt of Ransom, Ky,, and Cory Del Scott of Hardy, Ky. step brothers; Bruce Scott
of Stone, Ky., Brian Scott of Stone, Ky., and Steve Scott of Hardy, Ky., step sister; Crystal
Scott of Pinsonfork, Ky., sister-in-law; Leah Ray of Hardy, Ky., brother-in-law; B. J. Justice of
Lancaster, Ky., special nieces and nephews; Dalton Whitt, Cassie Whitt and Brady Whitt all of
Ransom, Ky., and a host of Aunts, Uncles, Family and Friends.
He will be sadly missed by all that knew him and loved him.Lucas was a great man to be
around. He was a loving, caring, funny and so energetic. He loved everyone and cared deeply
for his family, his wife and his children.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Tuesday September 27, 2011 at R. R. Rogers
Funeral Home with Mike Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Whitt Cemetery, Ransom, Ky.
with Eric Whitt, Adam Whitt, Cory Del Scott, Bruce Scott, Josh Jones, Jackson Thacker, J. R.
Coley, David Conley Jr., Shawn Scott, Cory Rose and Chris Rose serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Monday night at the funeral home with special services at 7
PM with Buddy Kendrick officiating.
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Myrtha Lowe Skinner, 94, of Ravenna, OH, formerly of Hatfield, Ky. passed away
Saturday, September 24, 2011 in the Maplewood Care Center, Streetsboro, Ohio.
She was born July 12, 1917 at Hatfield, Ky. the daughter of the late Tandy D. Lowe Sr.
and Mary L. Caines Lowe. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Skinner;
sister, Blanche Nelson; brothers, Blake Lowe and Don Lowe Jr. and a grandson, Joseph Edward
Lowe.
Myrtha was a homemaker and a member of the North Peninsula Baptist Church, Ormond
Beach, Fl.
Survivors include her loving son, Joe (Rachel) Lowe of Ravenna, Ohio; sisters, Lois
Trout of Chattaroy, WV and Louise Sanford of Ocala, FL; grandchildren, Karen Murphy and
Debbie Anderson; great grandchildren, Tonya Beetler, Dawn Murphy, Monica Murphy, Joella
Murphy, Taylor Anderson, Megan Anderson and Chelsey Anderson and one little great great
granddaughter, Emily Edwards.
Visitation will be held from 10 AM till 12 PM Thursday, September 29, 2011at the R. E.
Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with the Funeral Service at 12 PM with Eddie Hatfield
officiating. Burial will follow in the Lowe Cemetery, Hatfield, Ky. with family and friends
serving as pallbearers.
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James "Landon" Taylor II of Ocala, Fl. previously from Pike
County, Ky. went home to be with his Heavenly Father on September 22,
2011.
He was born to Rush Bege and Carrie Jane McCoy Taylor,
February 29, 1920 in Thomas, Ky.
Landon cherished his family and friends. He enjoyed
woodworking, fishing, walking and the outdoors. Landon was a World
War II Army veteran serving in the ETO 3rd Army 178th Combat
Engineers building Bailey Bridges crossing the Rhine River and placing
wire to protect the infantrymen on the front lines in Northern France,
Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He received three bronze stars for his service to our
nation. Thank you Dad for fighting for our freedom!
He dedicated his life to Jesus Christ and was baptized on the 3rd Saturday in May, 1954.
In October of 1957, he became a Deacon at Big Branch serving as Clerk at Turkey Creek and
Treasurer of the Sardis Association Old Regular Baptist Church. Thank you Dad, for showing
us the way to heaven!
After 26 years service to Appalachian Regional Hospitals, Landon retired as a Printing
Supervisor. Thank you Dad, for providing for your family! You were the very best husband and
father. We will love you forever and always.
Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Lakie Taylor of Ocala, Fl, Daughters; Lanise
Weidle (Charles) of Middletown, OH and Loretta Leach (Doug) of Versailles, KY, Son; James
Landon Taylor, III (Catherine) of Ocala, Fl, 8 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren;
brothers. James Moses Taylor of Ironton, OH and Lloyd Taylor of Ft. Worth, TX.
Viewing will be at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home in Belfry, KY on Friday, September 30,
2011 from 6 till 8 PM. Funeral services will be at 3 PM Saturday, October 1, 2011 at the Big
Branch Old Regular Baptist Church on Lower Brushy Creek, Ky. with a visitation one hour
prior to service. Burial will follow in the Taylor Cemetery, Big Branch, Ky. with Belfry
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Chapter #141 DAV conducting Military Graveside Services. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of
Belfry is in charge of arrangements.
Frank Duncan Jr. 88, of Williamson, WV passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2011
at the Appalachian Regional Hospital, South Williamson, Ky.
Frank was born August 6, 1923 at Allock, Ky. the son of the late Frank and Stella Brown
Duncan. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Edith Duncan.
He was a retired airplane mechanic for the North American Rockwell Co., now owned by
Boeing and a veteran of the United States Army.
Survivors include his two sons, Phillip D. Duncan of Belfry, Ky. and Frank Duncan of
Aptos, California; two sisters, Mable Eaton of Florida and Katherine Anderson of Virginia and
a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 3, 2011 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Mark Helton officiating. Burial will follow in the Lenore Memorial
Gardens, Lenore, WV with Belfry Chapter #141 D.A.V. conducting Military Graveside
Services.
Visitation will be held from 12 Noon till time for the Funeral Services.
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Lou Ellen Bunn, 78, of Canada, Kentucky, died Monday, October 3, 2011 in the South
Williamson Appalachian Regional Hospital.
Born January 18, 1933 at Stone, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Robert and
Fannie (Stanley) Coleman. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
William Thomas Bunn; daughter, Nancy Ruth Bunn; two brothers, Henry Smith and Phillip
Stanley and one sister, Mary Jane Stanley.
She was a homemaker who loved to bake and cook for her family and friends. Lou Ellen
was a member of the Bells of Joy United Baptist Church.
She is survived by three sons, William Thomas Bunn, Steven Michael Bunn and Charles
Edward Bunn all of Baltimore, Md.; two daughters, Gloria Jean Reed of Radcliffe, Ky. and
Mary Elizabeth Stanley of Canada, Kentucky; two sisters, Diana Rogers of Russell Springs, Ky.
and Betty Varney of North Carolina; thirteen grandchildren; one great grandchild and a host of
loving friends.
Funeral Services will be held 1 P.M. Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at R.E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel, Belfry Kentucky with Dennis Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt.
View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Kentucky, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 P.M. Tuesday evening with special services at 7 P.M.
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James Leon Hatfield, 76, of Phelps, KY, passed away Tuesday October 4, 2011 at the
Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born February 6, 1935 in Pike County, Ky. the son of the late Tomps and Annie
Boyd Hatfield.
He was a loving Father, Grandfather and Brother and retired coal miner.
He is survived by two sons, Rocky T. (Judy) Hatfield of Phelps, Ky. and James R.
(Teresa) Hatfield of Stone, Ky.; daughter, Delores (Eddie) Fugate of Hazard, Ky.; brothers,
Delmer Hatfield of Ransom, Ky. and Ezra Hatfield of Belfry, Ky.; sisters, Bonita Bevins and
Pauline Smith both of Ransom, Ky. and Cleo Woodword of Florida; grandchildren, Cheyann
Hatfield, Daniel Hatfield, Shannon Dotson, Matthew Ellis, Tiffany Dotson, Christy Ann
Wolford, Christina Faye Moore and Elizabeth Chanell Fugate and great grandchildren, Jadyian
Almza and Elizabeth Faye Moore.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 7, 2011 at 11 AM at the Bluesprings
Freewill Baptist Church with Emery Varney and Junior Church officiating. Burial will follow in
the Family Cemetery, Middlefork of Blackberry, Ky. with family and friends serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Wednesday and Thursday at the Bluesprings Freewill
Baptist Church with special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Alma Jo "Dotson" Warren, 76, of Phelps, KY, went home to
be with her Lord on Monday, October 10, 2011 in the Pikeville
Medical Center surrounded by her family and friends after a long
battle with ALS.
She was born September 1, 1935 at Phelps, Ky. the daughter
of the late James E. and Sadie Sanders Dotson. She was also
preceded in death by a sister, Geraldine Dotson Chambers and a
grandson, Wesley Aaron Schwartz.
Jo was a member of the Pike County Democratic Women's
Club, a volunteer for the American Heart Association and a
member of the ALS Awareness Organization. She was a member of the Phelps First Baptist
Church and was attending the First Baptist Church of Belfry with her daughter and family.
She is survived by her son, Wendell R. (Crystal) Schwartz of Phelps, Ky.; daughter, Lisa
Jo Schwartz (Brian) Justice of Kimper, Ky.; sisters, Edith ("Fuzzy") Keesee of Phelps, Ky. and
Bonnie Johnson of Lexington, Ky.; brother, Doug (Dru) Dotson of Phelps, Ky.; grandchildren,
Lindsey Nicole and Wendy Rayshelle Schwartz and Scotty Brian and Jordan Keith Justice and a
host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Friday, October 14, 2011 at the First Baptist
Church of Belfry with Mark Helton and Larry Rife officiating. Burial will follow in the Sanders
Cemetery, Phelps, Ky. with Brian Justice, Chris Justice, Ron Keith Justice, Todd Chambers,
Mark Chambers, Chris Watson, Jeff Watson and Derek Dotson serving as pallbearers. Honorary
pallbearers are Doug Dotson, "Fuzzy" Keesee, James Ollie Smith, Mike Russell, Tom Potter
and Ashley Schwartz.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM on Wednesday and Thursday at the First Baptist
Church of Belfry. Special services will be held both nights at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, please
make donations to the ALS Association.
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Adam Ray York, 22 of Hardy, Ky. passed away Thursday
morning, October 13, 2011.
He was born October 2, 1989 in Pikeville, Ky. the son of
Chester Ray and Robin Jill Tackett York of Hardy, Ky.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Chester and
Dollie York and Lewis and Grace Tackett.
He was a conductor for the Norfolk-Southern Railroad, a
graduate of Belfry High School Class of 2008 and of the Church of
God faith.
Other than his parents he is survived by two sisters, Tracie
(Tommy) Hatfield of Forest Hills, Ky. and Jill (Curt) Elkins of Pinsonfork, Ky.; nieces,
Madison Smith and Hannah Hatfield; nephew, Dalton Hatfield, very special great aunt, Edna
Hatfield and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 2 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike York and Rev. Larry Tackett officiating. Burial will
follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with family and friends serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Friday, October 14, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with a special singing service at 7 PM.
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Marina Lou Darbyshire, 67, of Hardy, KY, passed away
Friday October 14, 2011 at her residence.
She was born December 19, 1943 at Sidney, Ky. to the late
Alvin Elvie Mullins and Martha Jane Blackburn Mullins.
She was a cafeteria worker at Food City and a member of the
Toler Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by her brothers; Elvie Gene (Patsy) Mullins
of Sidney, Ky. Donnie Ray Mullins of Huddy, Ky. Roger Lee
(Debbie) Mullins of Sidney, Ky. and Ricky Dean (Nancy) Mullins
of Sidney, Ky. niece; Marina K. (Jason) Runyon, nephews; Rod
Mullins, Shawn Mullins, Ryan Mullins, Chris Mullins, Brandon Mullins and Richard Mullins,
special friends; Gary and Mildred Scott, Paul and Gladys Scott, a host of great nieces and
nephews and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Sunday October 16, 2011 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Roger Mullins and Donnie Williamson officiating. Burial will follow at
Mullins Cemetery, Sidney, Ky. with Rod Mullins, Shawn Mullins, Ryan Mullins, Chris
Mullins, Brandon Mullins, Richard Mullins, Gary Scott and Paul Scott serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Saturday night at the funeral home.
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Larry Edwin Crigger, 68, of Hardy, Kentucky, passed away at his residence, Friday,
October 21, 2011.
Born April 4, 1943 at McAndrews, Kentucky, Larry was a son of the late Wilson and
Freeda L. Crigger. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his baby sister, Lee Ann
Crigger and his grandparents.
Larry was retired from ARH Healthcare, and was a member of the Church of God New
World Ministries. He served his country with the United States Army. He loved his animals and
wildlife "especially birds".
He is survived by his wife Judy Kay Lowe Crigger; one brother, Mayferd (Pam) Crigger
of Dayton, Ohio; Special Friends, Mary Montgomery and Donn Blackburn: Mother-in-law,
Edna Lowe Armstrong and Bill Armstrong of Rogersville, Tn.; Special Brother-in-law, James
W. Lowe of Rogersville, Tn. host of nephews, nieces and friends. He has a special cat named
Autumn that is going to miss him very much.
Graveside Services will be held 1 P.M. Monday, October 24, 2011 at the Highland
Cemetery, Rogersville, Tn. with George Trent officiating. Burial will follow with Family and
Friends serving as Pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Sunday Evening after 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. at the Rogers Funeral
Home.
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Gregory Dean "Joker" West, 49, of Burnwell, KY,
passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011.
He was born March 13, 1962 in Williamson, WV the son
of Paula West Oliva of Oviedo, Fl. and the late Jim Fannin. He
was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Ireland and
Minnie West and Ethel and James Fannin.
He was a disabled coal truck driver and of the Baptist
faith.
Besides his Mother he is survived by his step father, Patrick Oliva of Oviedo, Fl.; three
brothers, David (Lisa) Pimer, Robert (Michelle) Putt and Joey Fannin; sister, Beverly Holgate;
aunts, Joyce (Ronnie) Booth, Shirley (Eugene) Dotson and Helen (Rick) Becker; uncle, Terry
West; great uncle, Raymond West and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 11 AM with Ed Lockard
officiating. Burial will follow in the West, Layne and Chapman Cemetery, Stratton Fork,
Canada, Ky. with David Pimer, Robert Putt, Joey Fannin, Terry West, Wes and Doyle serving
as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Tuesday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home.
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Phyllis Ann Oliver, 59, of Belfry, KY, passed away Tuesday October 25, 2011 at South
Williamson Appalachian Regional Hospital.
She was born June 5, 1952 at Matewan, W.V. to the late Delmer and Laurine Dotson
Alley. She is also preceded in death by one son; David Oliver, and one sister; Dolly Raulerson.
She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Belfry.
She is survived by her husband; Dale L. Oliver Sr., daughters; Elizabeth Boyd of Belfry,
Ky., and Melissa (Malcolm) Skeens of Canada, Ky. two sons; Dale (Lynn) Oliver of Lenore,
W.V. and Danny (Erin) Oliver of Pinsonfork, Ky., four sisters; Jenny Horton of Belfry, Ky., Jan
(Richard) Watson of Belfry, Ky., Ella (John) Hackney of McAndrews, Ky., and Suzie (Clifford)
New of Louisa, Ky., three brothers; Larry Alley of Belfry, Ky., Robert (Pam) Alley of Belfry,
Ky., and Jimmy (Crystal) Alley of Belfry, Ky., fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon Friday October 28, 2011 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Buddy Kendrick and others officiating. Burial will follow at Alley
Cemetery, Ransom, Ky with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Thursday at the funeral home with special services at 7 PM.
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Mildred Deskins, 81, of Canada, KY, passed away Thursday,
October 27, 2011 at Pikeville Medical Center.
She was born January 6, 1930 at Pinsonfork, Ky to the late
General and Nancy Varney Chapman. She is also preceded in death
by her husband, Orville Deskins; three brothers; James Chapman,
Alvin Chapman and Don Chapman, and three sisters, Helen
Chapman Johnson, Alma Chapman and Christlene Chapman.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Primitive Baptist
Church.
She is survived by two sisters; Marie (Herbert) Thornbury of
Canada, Ky, and Mable Donathan of Michigan, five brothers; Tom (Ruby) Chapman of Canada,
Ky, Elster Chapman of Ohio, Denver (Anna) Chapman of Ohio, Doug (Flo) Chapman of
Canada, Ky, and Dee (Jennie) Chapman of Indiana and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Sunday October 30, 2011 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Randall Thornsbury, David Coleman Jr. and Others officiating. Burial will
follow at Varney Branch Cemetery, Kimper, Ky, with Ryan Thornsbury, Brandon Thornsbury,
Eric Thornsbury, Larry David Chapman, Shannon Chapman, Steve Thornbury, Tim Thornbury,
Mark Thornbury, Ricky Chapman, Barry Chapman, Kelly Chapman, Craig Chapman and Larry
Bruce May serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Friday and Saturday night at the funeral home with special
services at 7 PM Friday with David Coleman Jr., Onis Smith and Michael Elswick, officiating
and Saturday night at 7 PM with John Jacobs, Raymond Stanley and David May officiating.
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Bobby Lee Lowe, 82, of Prestonsburg, KY, formerly of Turkey
Creek, Ky. passed away Thursday, November 3, 2011 at the Pikeville
Medical Center.
He was born January 10, 1929 in Pike County, Ky. the son of the
late Stanley "Brushy" Lowe and Minnie Opal Varney Lowe. He was also
preceded in death by his first wife, Esta Loucille Webb Lowe; his second
wife, Gertrude A. Lowe; sister, Nell Ruth Prater; brother, Thomas Beverly
Lowe and one grandchild, Steven Thomas.
Bobby was retired from the N. & S. Railroad after 41 years and was a member of the
Rogers Park Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include daughters, Sue (Joe) Curry and Patricia Ann Willingham all of Turkey
Creek, Ky. and Tammy (Randy) Scott of Piedmont, SC; sons, Jimmy Dean Lowe of LaGrange,
Ky. and Bobby Lindell Lowe of Sevierville, TN; step daughter, Clevetta Boyd of Langley, Ky.;
daughter-in-law, Sherry Lowe of Turkey Creek, Ky.; sister, Mary Lou Thompson of Monroe,
MI; ten grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; Special Friend, Louise Spradlin and a host of
family and friends.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, November 6, 2011 in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Mikie Smith officiating.
Burial will follow in the Lowe Cemetery, Turkey Creek with family and friends serving
as pallbearers. Visitation will be held after 6 PM Friday and Saturday at the funeral home
chapel with special services Saturday night at 7 PM with Jimmy Stanley officiating.
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Charles Edward Johnson, 75, of South Williamson, KY, passed
away Thursday evening, November 3, 2011 at his home.
He was born February 23, 1936 in Knoxville, Tn. the son of the
late Austin and Agnes Williams Johnson. He was also preceded in
death by a brother, Austin Johnson Jr.
Charles was retired from the First National Bank of Williamson
after 30 years of service. He was a former member of the Air Force
National Guard, a member of the First Baptist Church of Belfry and he
loved to travel and spend time with his family.
He is survived by his loving wife, Dr. Mary Ray Johnson; four sons, Dr. Chuck (Vicki)
Johnson of South Williamson, Ky., Bryan (Rhonda) Johnson of Louisville, Ky., Shawn (Kelli)
Johnson of Walton, Ky. and Bruce (Lisa) Johnson of Johnson City, Tn.; sister, Virginia
Chesney of Knoxville, Tn.; eight grandchildren, Mary Beth Johnson, Katie Johnson, Chas
Johnson, Courtney Johnson, Blair Johnson, Cooper Johnson, Lauren Johnson and Abby
Johnson and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 2:30 PM at the First Baptist
Church of Belfry with Brother Mark Helton and Brother Bob Norman officiating. Burial will
follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY, with his sons and grandsons
serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held at the First Baptist Church of Belfry from 6 till 9 PM on Saturday,
November 5, 2011. In lieu of flowers, family has requested that donations be made to the
Charles and Mary Johnson Fund (Belfry Scholarship) % The Community Foundation of
Louisville Waterfront Plaza, 325 West Main Street, Suite 1110, Louisville, Ky. 40202-4251.
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Joyce Thacker Thornsbury Fleming, 78 of Lucasville, Ohio formerly of Canada, KY
passed away Thursday evening, November 3, 2011 in the Hospice Medical Center, Portsmouth,
Ohio.
She was born August 4, 1933 in Pike County, Ky. the daughter of the late Elder Joe and
Ethel Fuller Thacker. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Claude V.
Thornsbury and three brothers, J. B. Thacker, Harold Thacker and Clifford Thacker.
Joyce was a homemaker and a member of the Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Sidney Fleming; three sons, Larry (Gaynelle) Thornsbury
of Canada, Ky., Randal (Angelia) Thornsbury of Huddy, Ky. and Donnie Thornsbury of
Canada, Ky.; one daughter, Lisa (Larry) Dotson of PawPaw, Ky.; four sisters, Hazel Sturgill,
Dixie (Onis) Smith and Marie (John) Jacobs all of Canada, Ky. and Polly Ann Bishop of
Michigan; nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 7, 2011 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Paris Blackburn, Jimmy Lee Smith and David Allen Thacker
officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with
grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM on Saturday and Sunday with special services both
nights at 7 PM.
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Edith Elkins, 91, of Rawl, West Virginia, passed away, Monday November 7, 2011 in the
Appalachian Regional Hospital Skilled Nursing, in South Williamson, KY.
She was born August 20, 1919 at Aflex, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Oscar and
Martha Taylor Elkins.
Edith is survived by three brothers, Chester Elkins of Rawl, West Virginia, Franklin Dee
(Gay) Elkins of Orlando, Florida and Hubert (Bonnie) Elkins of Morgantown, West Virginia;
two sisters, Zella Pigman of Rawl, West Virginia and Pearl (Paul) Brown of Lick Creek, West
Virginia.
At her request, she is to be cremated. Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date.
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Peggy Sue Collins Taylor, 58, of McAndrews, KY, passed away Thursday morning,
November 17, 2011 at the Pikeville Medical Center.
She was born October 4, 1953 in Williamson, WV the daughter of the late Delbert
Leonard and Hazel Stiltner Collins. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Patricia
Freeman.
Peggy was a homemaker and also a member of the Mike's Branch Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband of almost 41 years, John Lewis Taylor of McAndrews,
Ky. whom she married on January 22, 1970; two sons, James Leonard (Sherry) Taylor of
McAndrews, Ky. and John Michael Taylor of the Home; two sisters, Shelia Douglas of
Gainesville, FL and Deborah Scott of Lakeland, FL; four brothers, Gary Collins, Danny Collins
and Dale Collins all of Gainesville, FL and Jackie Collins of Hickory, NC; two grandchildren,
Megan Alise Taylor and Emily Paige Taylor and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 2 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with the ministers, David Parsley, James Orison and Shawn Slone
officiating. Burial will follow in the Charlie Runyon Cemetery, Pinsonfork, Ky. with family and
friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Friday and Saturday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
with special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Judy Carol Ratliff, 62, of Chattaroy, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Friday
November 18, 2011 at her residence.
She was born February 25, 1949 at Williamson, WV to the late Jimmy Floyd Bateman
and Stella Agnus Fletcher Bateman. She was also preceded in death by her sisters; Betty
Keaton, Mary Kirk and Barbara Bateman.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Chattaroy Church of God.
She is survived by her husband; Danny Ray Ratliff; son; Jimmy (Ruby) Ratliff of
Chattaroy, WV, daughters; Nichole (Ricky) Starr of Chattaroy, WV, and Dana (Jerry) Blevins
of Chattaroy, WV; sister, Janette (J.R.) O'Brien of Williamson, WV; grandchildren; Corey
Blevins, Brooklyn Blevins, Kaley Ratliff, Madison Ratliff, Emilee Ratliff and Tyler Starr; great
grandchild; Judy Kay Blevins, sisters-in-law; June Bowen, Sue Swain and Sarah Whitt all of
Columbus, Ohio and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Tuesday November 22, 2011 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Bostic officiating. Burial will follow at Thompson Cemetery,
Burnwell, Ky. with Family and Friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 P.M. Monday at the funeral home.
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Emma Jean Bowen, 63, of Pinsonfork, KY, passed away Saturday November 19, 2011 at
Appalachian Regional Hospital Emergency Room.
She was born December 24, 1947 at McVeigh, Ky to the late Ervin and Hermia Belcher
Bowen.
She was a former desk clerk at Mountaineer Hotel, a line checker at Kellogg’s and a
member of the Upper Pond Creek Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.
She is survived by her brothers; Roger Bowen of McVeigh, Ky., Wallace (Sadie) Bowen
of McVeigh, Ky. and James (Debbie) Bowen of Spartanburg, S.C., sisters; Loretta Worley of
Pinsonfork, Ky., and Ruth Ann (Dickie) Smith of Belfry, Ky., and a host of nieces, nephews
and cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at R. E.
Rogers Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY with
nephews, Rodney Bowen, Terry Bowen, Wyley Worley, Landon Worley and David Smith
serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Sunday and Monday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home.
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Stella Smith Hardy, 81, of Pinsonfork, KY, passed away Friday November 18,
2011 at Pikeville Medical Center.
She was born July 15, 1930 at Pinsonfork, Ky., to the late Willie and Sally May
Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband; Charles Alfred Hardy, brothers;
Okey Smith, Buster Smith and Glen (Beulah) Norman, sister; Goldie (Earl) Folden,
brother-in-Law; Rutherford B. Smith and all the Hardy Family brothers and sisters.
She was a homemaker and a member and treasurer of Octavia Freewill Baptist
Church.
She is survived her sisters; Celia Smith and Bertha Smith of Pinsonfork, Ky.,
nieces; Belinda (Bobby) Smith of Madisonville, Ky., Linda (Stan) Smith, Brenda (Cecil) Smith, Diane Smith
and Connie Chapman all of Pinsonfork, Ky., Fayetta (Troy) Slater of Hardy, Ky., Shirley K. Smith of Ohio,
Sylvia Smith of Ohio, Katrina (Nathan) Jones of McAndrews, Ky. and Sherry (Alan) Hubbard of Hardy, Ky.,
sister-in-law; Ruby Smith of Pinsonfork, Ky., nephews; Billy J. (Gloria) Smith of Canton, Ohio, Okey (Sheila)
Smith and Terry (Sabrina) Smith both of McAndrews, Ky., Danny R. (Brenda) Anderson of Durham, N.C.,
Bobby D. Anderson of Beckley, W.V., and Roger Anderson, all the Hardy Family nieces and nephews, host of
great nieces and nephews including special great nephews; Bryan (Shylla) Smith of Nashville, Tn., Bobby
(Nadira) Smith of San Diego, Ca., Christopher Smith of Pinsonfork, Ky., William (Jennifer) Smith of
Lexington, Ky., Gary D. Goff II of Pinsonfork, Ky. Mark A. (Tiffany) Goff of Delbarton, W.V. Michael
(Shelly) Smith of Canton, Ohio and Matthew Smith of Canton, Ohio, special friends; Joy King and family,
Anita Hayes, Glee Fields, Gaye Fields, Cindy Smith and the Church Family of Octavia Freewill Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 A.M. Monday November 21, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Gerria Reynolds and Jacob West officiating with music by Octavia Freewill Baptist Church. Burial
will follow at Charlie Runyon Cemetery, Pinsonfork, Ky. with Stan Smith, Okey Smith, Mark Goff, William
Smith, Billy Smith and Michael Smith serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Bryan and Bobby Smith.
Visitation will be after 6 P.M. Sunday night at the funeral home with special services at 7 PM.
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Earsel A. "Bunk" May, 66, of Stone, KY, passed away Monday
evening, November 21, 2011 in the Pikeville Medical Center.
Bunk was born March 6, 1945 in Pike County, Ky. the son of the
late Wash and Tisha May. He was also preceded in death by a brother,
Marvin May and a sister Lillian May.
He was a disabled coal miner with Eastern Coal Corporation, a
member of the United Mine Workers of America, a Kentucky Colonel
and a member of the Stone United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his loving wife, Margaret O. May of Stone, Ky.;
daughters, Rebecca Ann (Mark) Lungsford of Corbin, Ky., Nancy Gayle May of Stone, Ky.,
Rhonda May (Kenny Terry) of Sevierville, TN and Margaret Elizabeth May (Jason Fields) of
Nolan, WV; brother, Robert (Charlotte) May of Jacksonville, FL., brother-in-law, Larry Roger
Ooten of Stone, Ky.; grandchildren, Patricia Ann Hatcher, Rachel Michelle Hatcher, Bransion
Chase May, Kayla Renee Lungsford, Khaled May, Joseph Allen Robert Lungsford. Larry
Charles Moon, Autumn Rose May and Sarah Elizabeth Lungsford; great grandson, Mason Lee
Hatcher; special friends, Dr. John and Tabitha Fleming and a host of other family and friends.
A special thanks to the Staff of Fresenius Medical Care, Staff of Pikeville Medical Center
Wound Care, Staff of Appalachian First Response and the Pikeville Medical Center ER/ICU
Staff.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 25, 2011 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Geoff Tackett officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Mark Lungsford, Jason Fields, Khaled May, Joseph
Lungsford, Bransion May and Larry Moon serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be
Dr. John Fleming, Dr. Ravinder Bhagrath, Henry Conley, Tony Hughes and Anthony Smith.
Visitation will be held from 6 till 9 PM Wednesday and Thursday night at the Funeral
Home Chapel.
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Curtis Bell, 79, of Cynthiana, KY, formerly of Belfry, Ky., Loving husband, father and
grandfather, passed away Friday November 25, 2011 at his residence in Cynthiana.
He was born December 20, 1931 in McCreary County, Ky., to the late Lora and Salena
Coffee Bell. He is also preceded in death by three sisters; Shirley Bell, Neiman Cox and Grace
Turnbolt.
He was a retired coal miner of 42 years from Island Creek Coal Company, a member of
the UMWA, a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Belfry, Ky., and a current
member of Union Baptist Church of Cynthiana, Ky.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years; Glendine Hatfield Bell of Cynthinan, Ky.,
son; Gregory Bell of Lexington, Ky., grandchildren; Lisa (David) Bell Strunk of Lexington,
Ky., and Gregory Scott Bell of Richmond, Ky., great grandchildren; Adam and Caleb Strunk,
siblings; Gladys Hunter of Indiana, Mornie (Mike) Thomas of Indiana, Carol (Travis) Hackney
of Tenn. Judy (Stirl) Hatfield of McCarr, Ky., Ruby (Larry) Little of Ohio, Kenneth (Janet) Bell
of Ohio and Vernon Bell of Ohio., and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Monday November 28, 2011 at R. E.
Rogers Funeral Home with Brother Mark Helton and Brother Arnold Kiser officiating.
Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens at Huddy, Ky., with family and
friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Sunday at the funeral home.
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Neil "Bud" Wilson Rose Jr. 59, of Sharondale, KY, passed away
Saturday November 26, 2011 at Pike Medical Center.
He was born October 10, 1952 in South Williamson, KY to the
late Neil Wilson Rose Sr. and Lucille "Luddie" Evans Rose. He is also
preceded in death by his daughter; Crystal Dawn Rose and
granddaughter; Chasity Dawn Anderson.
He was a retired coal miner, a member of the American Legion
and of the Baptist Faith.
He is survived by his wife; Paula Marie Ray, children; Victoria Ann (Anthony) Lane of
Gate City, Va., Anthony Neil Rose of Virginia, Timmy Lee Rose of Sharondale, Ky., Linda
Smith of Sidney, Ky., Angel Grimett of Matewan, W.V., Jonathan Cook of Williamson, W.V.
and Gary Michael Rose Jr. of Blackberry, Ky., brother; Gary (Wanda Lee) Rose of Sharondale,
Ky., sister; Irene (Roy) Hylton of McCarr, Ky., special cousin; Elmer Kevish of Forest Hills,
Ky., thirteen grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday November 30, 2011 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Mike Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory
Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Monday and Tuesday night at the funeral home with special
services at 7 PM Tuesday night with Buddy Kendrick officiating.
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Daniel Allen Cline Jr., 49, of South Williamson, KY, passed away
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at his residence.
He was born February 12, 1962 at Mullins, WV the son of the late
Daniel Allen Cline and survived by his mother; Doris Cline Wingler of
Williamson WV and his step-father; Burl Lester Jr. of Williamson, WV
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Elby.
He was a former coal miner and a member of the Freewill Baptist
Church.
Besides his Mother he is survived by a daughter, Danielle (Daniel)
Bow of Chesapeake, Va.; sisters, Carolyn (Roby) Lyons of Hatfield, Ky. and Veleda (David)
Marcum of Hatfield, Ky.; two grandchildren, Jesse Allen Bow and Cloey Elizabeth Bow and a
third grandchild on the way.
Funeral services will be Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 1 PM at the Lynco Freewill Baptist
Church, Lynco, WV with Jay Blankenship and William Cook officiating. Burial will follow in
the Cline Family Cemetery, Sun Hill, WV with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Friday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with
special services at 7 PM with Buddy Kendrick and after 1 PM Saturday at the Lynco Freewill
Baptist Church in Lynco, WV with special services at 7 PM with Jay Blankenship and William
Cook.
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Thelma Marie Thacker, beloved wife and mother, 66, of Hardy,
KY, passed away Thursday December 1, 2011 at her residence.
She was born February 28, 1945 at Williamson, WV to the late
William and Alice West Adkins. She is also preceded in death by two
sisters; Margaret Gibson and Jean Footo.
She was retired from the U. S. Bank after 34 years at Johns
Creek and South Williamson branches. She was baptized at the East
End Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband; Donald Thacker, daughter; Belinda Elswick of
Knoxville, TN, step-daughter; Rita McGuire of Belfry, Ky, step-sons; Ray (Norma) Thacker of
Hardy, Ky. and Terry (Judy) Thacker of Inez, Ky., Nana's sweethearts; Olivia and Aubrey
Lynch, several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, sister; Sue
Runyon of Mentor, Ohio., brothers; Bill (Ann) Adkins of South Williamson, Ky and Warner
(Nancy) Adkins of Redford, MI, special nieces; Tabitha Elswick Lynch, Melissa Quizenbeury,
Freda Gibson and Joyce Phillips, and also survived by a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Sunday December 4, 2011 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Bob Norman officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Huddy, Ky with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Saturday night at the funeral home with special services at 7
PM with Bob Norman officiating.
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Raymond Justice, 76, of Pinsonfork, Kentucky, passed away
Saturday, December 3, 2011 in the Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville,
Kentucky.
Born March 30, 1935 at Red Jacket, West Virginia, he was a son of the
late Eldie and Bracie (Abshire) Justice. Besides his parents, he was
preceded in death by his wife, Mary Magdeline (O'Brien)) Justice.
Raymond was employed by the Pike County Board of Education
for forty four years as a Teacher; He also taught Adult Basic Education
at Southern Community College for 25 years; and at Pikeville College
and Morehead State University. He was a Kentucky Colonel.
He is survived by one son; Raymond (Bethany) Justice Jr. of Hindman, Ky., one
daughter; Felicia (Wendell) Justice Varney of Pinsonfork, Ky., one brother; Quincy (Barbara)
Justice of Pulaski, TN., two sisters; Melita Cool of Huddy, Ky., and Anita Duncil of Titusville,
FL. three grandchildren; Austin Dotson, Camron Justice and Caleb Justice and a host of loving
family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 A.M., Monday, December 5, 2011 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Bob Werntz officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Huddy, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 P.M. Sunday night at the funeral home with special services at
7 P.M.
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David Maynard, 73, of Stone, KY, passed way Tuesday morning, December 6, 2011 at
his residence.
He was born March 26, 1938 at Chattaroy, WV the son of the late Millard and Annie
Bowen Maynard. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bruce Maynard and several infant
brothers and sisters.
He was a retired salesman from the Armour Meat Company and attended the First Baptist
Church of Belfry.
Survivors include his wife, Joann May Maynard of Stone, Ky.; two daughters, Dlorah
(Jeff) Handy of Pinsonfork, Ky. and Regina Maynard of Asia; son, Michael David (Julie)
Maynard of Stone, Ky.; five grandchildren, Adam Handy, Trevor Michael Maynard, Kelly
(Steve) Mahon, Lexie Facemyre and Annie Facemyre and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 9, 2011 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Mark Helton officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain
View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY with Jeff Handy, Michael Maynard, Adam Handy, Terry
Webb and Chris Fite serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Thursday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel.
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Vada Salmons Childress, 83 of Pinsonfork, KY, passed away
Saturday, December 3, 2011 at the Mountain View Healthcare Center,
Elkhorn City, Ky.
She was born January 23, 1928 at Sharondale, Ky. the daughter of
the late Melvin and Edna Lee Barbour Varney. She was also preceded in
death by her first husband, Hubert Salmons and second husband, Robert
Childress, three brothers, Tommy, Jack and Melvin Varney and one
sister, Edith Smith.
Vada was a homemaker and a longtime member of the Pinsonfork
Church of God, where she taught Sunday School for over 40 years and was a member of the
Women's Society.
Survivors include one daughter, Jacqueline (Arch) Runyon of Pinsonfork, Ky.; sister,
Alice Nakamura of Charlotte, NC; sister-in-laws, Leona McCall and Augustine Varney both of
New Orleans, LA; grandchildren, Beth Bevins and Chris (Angela) Runyon; great grandchildren,
Christy (Jonathan) Browning, Matthew Estep, Jacob Adair, Joseph Adair, Sarah Runyon and
Seth Runyon; great great grandchildren, Melissa Estep and Matt Estep and a host of nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 12 Noon at the Pinsonfork
Church of God with Rev. Rick Hisle and Rev. David Kilburn officiating. Burial will follow in
the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Matthew Estep, Matt Estep, Chris
Runyon, Seth Runyon, Jacob Adair, Joseph Adair and Randall Cantrell serving as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers are Eric Hubbard, Terry Richardson, Tim Williamson, Kenneth
Williamson, Dean Tony, Charles Runyon, Fred Varney, Jonathan Browning and Bruce Coley.
Visitation will be held from 6 till 9 PM Friday, December 9, 2011 at the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel.
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Dennis Wilson (Keymaker) Pinson, 62, of Stone, KY, passed away
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 in the Emergency Room of the Appalachian
Regional Hospital.
He was born November 25, 1949 at Williamson, W.V. to the late
Woodrow Wilson and Betty Slone Pinson. He is also preceded in death
by his daughter; Sherry Lynn Pinson.
He was a retired from Pike County Fiscal Court, former park
manager at Grants Branch Park and was of the Pentecostal faith.
He is survived by his wife; Judy McCown Pinson of Stone, Ky., two daughters; Denise
(Ron) Cundiff of Stone, Ky., and Ashley Nichole Pinson of the home. sister; Beth Jones of
McAndrews, Ky., three grandchildren; Brittany Cundiff (Cody Roblee) of Belfry, Ky., Brandon
Cundiff of Stone, Ky., and Katlyn Cundiff of Stone, Ky., two great grandchildren; Caden and
Jordyn Roblee of Belfry, Ky., and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Saturday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with
John Wellman and Chad Hackney officiating. Burial will follow at Pinson Cemetery,
Rockhouse, Ky., with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Thursday and Friday night at the funeral home with special
services 7 PM Friday with Rick Preece officiating.
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Goldie Marie Reed Webb, 78, of Turkey Creek, KY, passed away Wednesday, December
7, 2011 in Trinity Healthcare, Williamson, WV.
She was born June 26, 1933 in Pike County, Ky. the daughter of the late Kenny "Ken"
Reed and Elzie Reed. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, James "J.C."
Webb; two sisters, Salie Mullins and Artha "Tootsie" Smith and five brothers, Sidney Reed,
Homer "Bill" Reed, Toy Reed, Leroy "Cat" Reed and G. C. Reed.
Goldie was retired from the Mingo County E.O. C. as a caregiver and a member of the
Turkey Creek Old Regular Baptist Church.
Survivors include three sisters, Frances Lockard and Rebecca Runyon both of Turkey
Creek, Ky. and Mary Cochran of Williamson, WV and a host of nieces, nephews and other
family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Richard Staton and Hobert Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow
in the Reed-Lockard Cemetery, Turkey Creek, Ky. with family and friends serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Saturday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with special
services at 7 PM with Gary Young and Albert Cable officiating.
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Jessie Lowe, 67, of Turkey Creek, KY, passed away Thursday,
December 8, 2011 in the Appalachian Regional Hospital, South
Williamson, KY.
He was born October 5, 1944 at Turkey Creek, Ky. the son of the
late William and Sarah Slone Lowe. He was also preceded in death by
two brothers, Arvid Lowe and William Lowe Jr.
Jessie was a retired coal miner, a veteran of the United States
Army, having served in the Vietnam War and a member of Belfry
Chapter #141 DAV. He was a member of the Williamson Church of God.
Survivors include his wife, June Carol Rowe Lowe of Turkey Creek, Ky.; daughter,
Jessica Renae (Leslie) Hurley of Hurley, VA.; sisters, Josephine Sawyer of Chattanooga, TN
and Emogene Robinette of Chattaroy, WV; three grandchildren, Alexis Leslie Hurley, Todd
Hurley and Scott Hurley and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, December 12, 2011 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Earl Coleman officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mountain
View Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Maher, WV with Leslie Hurley, Danny Harvel, William
Runyon, Frank McCoy, Todd Newsome and Marvin Hurley serving as pallbearers. Belfry
Chapter #141 DAV will conduct military graveside services.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Sunday at the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with
special services at 7 PM.
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Judy Kay Hatfield Huddle, 61, of McCarr, KY, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011
at her residence.
She was born September 30, 1950 at Matewan, WV the daughter of the late Ralph G. and
Shirley Hatfield. She was also preceded in death by a son, John Edward Huddle IV.
Judy was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother.
She is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 43 years, John Huddle of
McCarr, Ky.; daughters, Shirley Louise (Woody) Stinson of Dandridge, Tn and Valerie Kay
Huddle and Fiancée, Erik Frontz of Charleston, WV; sisters, Cheryl Ann Hatfield of Buskirk,
Ky. and Gypsy Lee (Kevin) Hatfield of Winston Salem, NC; brothers, Lester (Linda) Hatfield
of Winston, Salem, NC and Buddy Ray Hatfield of Matewan, WV; loving grandchildren, Olivia
Paige Stump, Alexis Dawn Stump and Eli Parker Stinson and a host of nieces, nephews and
other family and friends, who will miss her.
Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon Wednesday, December 14, 2011 in the R. E.
Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Terry Blankenship officiating.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Tuesday, December 13, 2011 in the Funeral Home
Chapel.
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Franklin Blevins Jr. 63, of Williamson, WV, passed away
Wednesday December 14, 2011 at Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born October 5, 1948 in Williamson, WV son of the late
Franklin Blevins Sr. and Belve Rose Gullett Blevins. He is also
preceded in death by six brothers; Darrell Jewell, Harrison Blevins, Jack
Blevins, Billy Joe Blevins, Ricky Blevins and Daniel Blevins, two
sisters; June Carol Blevins and Blanche Blevins.
He was a retired coal miner, a member ot the U.M.W.A. and of
the Pentecostal faith.
He is survived by his wife; Phyllis Gail Dove Blevins of Williamson, WV, daughter;
Angela (Michael) Roberts of Gainesville, Fl,. son; Pastor Christopher (Sharon) Blevins of
Turkey Creek, Ky., three brothers; Cledith Blevins of Wayne, WV, Bob Blevins of Williamson,
WV, and Richard (Linda) Blevins of Warfield, Ky., three sisters; Anna Mae (Jessie) Marcum of
Nolan, WV, Erma Johnson of Goodman, WV and Vina (Glen) Blevins of Lenore, WV, two
grandchildren; Kaylee Nicole Blevins and Caleb Franklin Blevins of Turkey Creek, Ky. two
step grandchildren; Darian Roberts and Amanda Roberts of Gainesville, FL, and a host of
family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12 Noon Saturday December 17, 2011 at Church of
God Acts 20:28 with Frank James Marcum officiating with his son Pastor Christopher Blevins
giving the eulogy. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens at Maher, WV with
Shawn Ball, Chester Ball Jr., Chad Gilman, Brian Hockenberry Jr., Brian Hockenberry Sr. and
Harrison Blevins Jr. serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Thursday night at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with special
services at 7 PM with Ken Toler officiating and after 5 PM Friday night at the Church of God
Acts 20:28 with special services at 7 PM with Gary Dove officiating.
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Maxine Blanche May, 79, of Milltown, Indiana, formerly of Pike County, KY, passed
away Wednesday, December 21, 2012 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Clarksville, Indiana.
She was born June 15, 1932 at Hardy, Ky., to the late William Wordy May and Gladys
Marie Casey May. She was preceded in death by one sister; Eleanor Hatfield and two brothers;
Randolph May and Gordon May.
She was a homemaker and of the Freewill Baptist Faith.
She is survived by three sons, Hershel A. (Sheila) Hughes of Stone, Ky., Dennis A.
(Ruth) Hughes of Inez, Ky. and Todd B. (Marsha) Hughes of Panama City, Fl., three daughters,
Freda L. (Paul) Young of Milltown, In., Vivian E. Jones of Panama City, Fl. and Christy L.
Hughes of Ga.; brother, Raymond May of Grundy, Va.; sisters, Alberta King of Pikeville, Ky.
and Lynn Price of Paintsville, Ky.; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren and a host of
family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 24, 2011 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Buddy Kendrick officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain
View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Friday, December 23, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel.
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