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R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Post Office Box 190
Belfry, Kentucky 41514
Kathy Lee DeHart Blevins, 55, of Hardy, KY, passed away
Thursday, January 1, 2015, at UK Medical Center.
She was born July 28, 1959, at Williamson, WV, to the late Billy
DeHart Jr., and Glendine Totten DeHart. She is also preceded in
death by one son, Darrell Eugene Anderson and one brother, Rudy
York DeHart.
She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse and a member of the
Community Lighthouse Church.
She is survived by her husband; Lewis Blevins, daughter; Chrystal Dawn Lell of Statesville, NC, son; Gerald T. Anderson of Taylorsville, WV, sisters; Marie (Ronny) Gillman of Thacker, WV, Sandra Kay Jones of Oak Hill,
WV, and Alicia Church of Thacker, WV, brother; Billy Dickey of Laake Charles, LA, grandchildren; Taylor Renee Pearl Kennedy of Statesville, NC, Tiarra Faith Anderson of Taylorsville, WV, and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2014, at 1PM at the Living Stone Church
of God in Lenore, WV, with Ervin Francis, Okey Varney, Josh Hall and James Harry Hall officiating. Burial will follow at the Mountain View Memory Gardens Maher, WV, with Ronny
Gillman Jr., Ronny Gillman Sr., Billy Gillman, Marty Hester, Norman David Hall II, and Jay
Hinkle serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be Sunday and Monday night after 6PM at the Living Stone Church of God
with special services each night at 7 PM.
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James Albert Smith, age 80, was born February 18, 1934, in Sidney,
KY, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015, at the Compassionate Care
Center in Richmond, KY.
He was a long time resident of Turkey Creek, KY, and recently
moved to Richmond, KY.
Albert was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he proudly served his
country. He was a retired coal miner from Eastern Coal Company and
prior to working as a miner, he was known for his work on Volkswagen
cars. Albert was an active member of the Turkey Creek Old Regular
Baptist church, where he served as a deacon for many years.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years; Genola Thomas Smith, three daughters; Donna Smith
Weed (Nelson) of Bowling Green, KY, Sandra Smith Heath (Steve) of Richmond, KY, and Jamie Smith Pinson (Tim) of Richmond, KY, five grandchildren; Shane Williamson (Jordan), Nathan Weed, Ashley Weed, Shawna Williamson and Zoey Pinson, one great granddaughter; Adelaide Williamson, two brothers; Danny Smith of Champaign, IL, and Ballard Smith Jr.(Andrea),
of Palm Bay, FL, and a host of church family and friends.
Albert was preceded in death by his father; Ballard Smith, his mother; Beulah Maynard
Smith, one brother; Willie Smith and one sister; Betty Lou Smith Guglechuck.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Tuesday January 6, 2015, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Hobart Hamilton, Richard Staton and Bobby Scott officiating. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery, Sidney, KY, with Barry Hager, Steve Heath, Tim Pinson, Nelson
Weed, Nathan Weed and Shane Williamson serving as pallbearers. John's Creek D.A.V. Chapter will conduct Military Graveside Services.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Monday night at the funeral home with special services at 7
PM.
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Texie Stacy Young, 86, of Pikeville, Ky. formerly of Hardy, Ky. passed away Sunday evening, January 4, 2015, at the Appalachian Regional Hospital, South Williamson, Ky.
She was born May 10, 1928 at Hardy, KY, the daughter of the late Perry and Ollie May
Hunt. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Carl C. Stacy; her second husband,
John Young; brothers, Warren Hunt, Dennis Hunt and Secil Hunt; sisters, Nola Farley, Bonnie
Scott and Loetta Sanders and one grandson, Jack Stacy.
Texie was a homemaker and a Kentucky Colonel. She had also worked at the Belfry Senior
Citizens and Cantee's Department Store in Williamson, WV. She loved the Lord and was of the
Baptist Faith.
Survivors include her children, John Carl Stacy of Versailles, KY, Sharon Spears of Prestonsburg, KY, Jack Stacy of Stone, KY, and Laura Pinson of Pikeville, KY; a grandson she
raised, David Keith Ramey of Prestonsburg, KY; a brother, Jonah Fred Hunt of New Jersey;
nine grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 8, 2015, at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Richard Staton and others officiating. Burial will follow in the Hunt
Cemetery, Hardy, KY, with her grandsons, family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Tuesday and Wednesday at the funeral home with special services Wednesday night at 7 PM with Joseph Crum officiating.
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Louella Dean Elkins, 66, of Prestonsburg, Ky. passed away January 5, 2015, at the Highlands Regional Medical Center.
She was born October 11, 1948, at McVeigh, KY, the daughter of the late Charlie and
Frances Baker Edmiston.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Kyle Elkins of Prestonsburg, KY; daughters, Dena Rae
Stroud of Pinsonfork, KY and Tonya Jo (Mike) Church of Ransom, KY; sons, Deron Kyle
(Belinda) Elkins of Turkey Creek, KY and Denvy Chad (Rhonda) Elkins of Dana, KY; brother,
Tod (Brenda) Nunley of Morristown, TN; sister-in-laws, Libby Elkins of Pinsonfork, KY and
Audrey Jones Elkins of Somerset, KY; six grandchildren, Joseph Church, Aaron Stroud, Chase
Stroud, Kyle Elkins, Matthew Dickenson and Tori Dickenson; three great grandchildren, Lola
Rae Stroud, Collin Dickenson, Brooklyn Williams and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 8, 2015, at 2 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Larry Hubbard officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY. Pallbearers will be Tony Dotson, Joseph Church, Aaron Stroud,
Chase Stroud, Kyle Elkins, Mike Church and Kenny Stroud.
Visitation will be Tuesday and Wednesday, from 6 - 9 PM in the funeral home chapel. Special services will be held Tuesday at 7 PM with Richard Staton officiating and 7 PM Wednesday with Floyd Church Jr. officiating.
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Virginia "Jenny" Evans, 67, of Lovely, Ky. passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at her residence.
She was born Februay 6, 1947, at Lovely, KY, the daughter of
the late Elijah and Arminta Jude Sartin. She was also preceded in
death by a sister, Bertha Rose.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Oppy Church of
God.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Charles Evans of
Lovely, KY; son, Charles Jr. (Connie) Evans of Lovely, KY; daughters, Charlotte (Eddie) Curry of Turkey Creek, KY, Lorene (Michael) Vance of Lenore, WV,
Latisha Gaye Evans (Johnny Browning) of Harts Creek, WV and Brandy Nicole (Ronald
Cunnigan) of Warfield, KY; her special boys, Brandon Muncy and Aaryn Muncy; three brothers, Elijah (Kim) Sartin of Lenore, WV, Lee (Denita) Sartin of Kermit, WV and Paul David
(Bessie) Sartin of Stone, KY; three sisters, Mae (Clarence) Maynard of Lenore, WV, Maggie
(Raymond) Maynard of Lenore, WV and Donna Jean Preece of Lovely, KY; ten grandchildren,
Jason Curry, Adam (Andria) Curry, Savanna Evans, Cody Dotson, Austin Dotson, Ashley
(Nick) Hall, Kyle Vance, Casey Evans, Stephanie Evans and Charlie Evans; nine great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 9, 2015, at 1 PM at the Oppy Church of God
with Bill Evans officiating. Burial will follow in the Stepp Branch Family Cemetery, Lovely,
KY, with her grandsons and nephews serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Wednesday and Thursday at the Oppy Church of God with
special services Thursday night at 7 PM.
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Mary A. Reed Miller Cochran, 91, of Williamson, WV passed
away Saturday, January 10, 2015, at the Appalachian Regional Hospital.
She was born October 24, 1923, at Turkey Creek, KY, the daughter of the late Ken and Elzie Curry Reed. She was also preceded in
death by her first husband, John Patrick Miller Sr.; her second husband, John B. Cochran; brothers, G. C. Reed, Leroy "Cat" Reed, Bill
Reed, Sid Reed and Toy Reed; sisters, Salie Mullins, Artha "Tootsie"
Smith and Goldie Webb and one grandson, Brian "Chad" Miller.
Survivors include her son, John P. (Rita) Miller Jr. of Williamson,
WV; sisters, Francis Lockard and Rebecca Runyon both of Turkey Creek, KY; grandchildren,
John Cory Miller and Crystal Dawn Miller Blackburn; step grandson, Joshua (Lindsey)
Cochran; one great grandchild, Paul Chadwick Blackburn and a host of nieces, nephews, family
and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Rick Gannon officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY.
Visitation will be 6 - 9 PM, Monday, January 12, 2015, in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Chapel.
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Nancy Carol Smith, 72, of Williamson, WV, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015, at the Pikeville Medical Center.
She was born December 28, 1942, in Piqua, Ohio the daughter of the late
Casper D. and Viola Koeffer Herron. She was also preceded in death by one
sister, Jean Roessner and three brothers, Donnie, Marvin and Mike Herron.
Nancy had worked for several years at both Food City in South Williamson, KY, and Mingo Manor Nursing Home in Williamson, WV.
Survivors include four daughters, Debbie Smith of Williamson, WV,
Sherry (Bud) Dotson of McCarr, KY, Deanna (Robert) Scarberry of Turkey
Creek, KY, and Jennifer (Kieth) Johnson of Allen, KY; one son, Darrell
Gene Smith Jr. of Stone, KY; one sister, Sue Wright of Laura, Ohio; four brothers, Taryl (Terry) Herron of Covington, Ohio, Dewey Herron of Piqua, Ohio, Ted Herron of Piqua, Ohio and
Dusty (Charlotte) Herron of Covington, Ohio; twelve grandchildren; two great grandchildren
and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Jeff and Shawn Dotson officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain
View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY, with her grandsons and son-in-laws serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Monday and Tuesday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
with special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Avery Davis, 63, of Williamson, WV passed away Sunday night, January
11, 2015, at his residence.
He was born March 10, 1951, the son of the late George Andrew and
Mishie Jane Coburn Davis. He was also preceded in death by a daughter,
Jennifer Lynn Davis; brother, William Luther Davis and a sister, Barbara
Jean Davis Hackney.
Avery was a disabled coal miner and a member of the Chattaroy Church
of God.
Survivors include his wife, Roxie Virginia Aldridge Davis of Williamson,
WV; daughter, Cathy Lynn Davis Preece of Pikeville, KY; sister, Connie
Collins of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Christian Tyler Preece, Madison Paige Preece and
Jayden Alexis Preece and several nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 15, 2015, at 12 Noon in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Michael Bostic officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Maher, WV, with Christian Preece, Bernard Aldridge, Earl
Dingess, Rick Wellman, Matthew Wellman and Joseph Wellman serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Tuesday and Wednesday at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with special services at 7 PM Wednesday.
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Opal Phillips, 78, of Louisa, Ky. formerly of Ransom, Ky. passed away Friday, January 9,
2015, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV.
She was born August 9, 1936, at Ransom, Ky. the daughter of the late Roland and Grace
Isom Phillips. She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at 11 AM at the Phillips
Cemetery, Ransom, Ky.
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Arnold Lebron (Bron) Whitt, 75 of Forest Hills, KY, passed away Tuesday, January 13,
2015, at the Appalachian Regional Hospital.
He was born November 20, 1939, at Blackberry Creek, Kentucky, to the late Charlie and
Gardner Alley Whitt. He was also preceded in death by his wife Mary Whitt, brothers; Eddie
Whitt, Marshal Whitt, Dale Whitt and Paul Whitt, sisters, Joyce Compton and Lorraine Reed.
He was a retired coal miner and sign maker and a jack of all trades. He was willing to do anything for anyone always welcoming with his charming smile. He was a devoted member of the
Williamson Area Church of Christ. He shared his love for the Lord with everyone he met.
He is survived by his daughter; Joni (Tim) Hatfield of Turkey Creek, KY, son; David Whitt
of Pikeville, KY, brothers; Audley Whitt of Anna, OH, Ben (Elaine) Whitt of Proctorville, OH,
sister; Drema Kinder of Foster, WV, grandchildren; Haley and Carson Hatfield and a host of
nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at Friday January 16, 2015, at 5 PM for the family and at 6 PM for the
public with the funeral service at 7 PM with Donnie Estep officiating at the Williamson Area
Church of Christ.
A private burial will be held at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY.
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Anna Ruth Farley Cochran, 78, of Gibraltar, MI, formerly of Hardy,
KY, passed away Sunday January 11, 2015, at her residence in MI.
She was born December 2, 1936, at Hardy, KY, to the late Bob and
Nancy Farley Lockard. She is also preceded in death by one niece, Becky
Coleman and one nephew, Robbie Taylor.
She was a former general foreman at General Motors, a florist and a
member of the Trenton Church of Christin MI.
Survivors include her husband, Ralph Cochran of Gibraltar, MI; children, Terry Lee (Suann) Cochran of Canton, MI, Ralph Edward (Sandy)
Cochran of Ytica, MI, Mary Ruth Cochran of Flat Rock, MI and Randall
Eugene (Carol) Cochran of Gibraltar, MI; four sisters, Faye (Lloyd) Slater of Turkey Creek,
KY, Bonnie (Gene) Miracle of Carlton, MI, Betty (Gene) Taylor of Turkey Creek, KY and
Martha (Elbert) Sesco of Canada, KY; five grandchildren, Robert, Alicia, Michael, Elizabeth
Ann and Mitchell; two great grandchildren, Anna and Alexia and a host of nieces, nephews,
family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 16, 2015 at 12 Noon in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with David Parsley officiating of the McAndrews Church of Christ. Burial will
follow in the Reed Family Cemetery, Turkey Creek, Ky. Pallbearers will be Robert Baker, Benny Slater, Danny Slater, Gary Slater, Dean Slater, Paul David Sesco, Mike Williamson and Michael Cochran.
Visitation will be be held Thursday, January 15, 2015 from 3 - 9 PM in the Funeral Home
Chapel with a special singing service at 7 PM.
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Betty Jo Blankenship, 73, of Turkey Creek, KY, passed away
Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at the Appalachian Regional Hospital.
Betty was born October 5, 1941, at Turkey Creek, Ky. the daughter
of the late Willie and Maxie Curry. She was also preceded in death by a
brother, Tommy Curry and a special grandson, Kiren Blankenship.
Betty was a retired nurse aid having worked at the Appalachian Regional Hospital and the Williamson Memorial Hospital. She was a
member of the Gospel House Church at Taylorville, WV.
Survivors include her husband, Earl Blankenship Sr. of Turkey
Creek, KY; daughters, Elizabeth (Doug) Kennedy of Madison, WV, and
Rhonda (JimBo) May of Canada, KY; son, Earl Dewayne Blankenship of Turkey Creek, KY;
step daughter, Erlena (Alan) Baird of Murfreesboro, TN; brothers, John R. Curry, Charles R.
Curry and Eddie L. (Charlotte) Curry all of Turkey Creek, KY; grandchildren, Mallory and
Kerston Kennedy of Madison, WV, James Corey May of Canada, KY, and Cameron Baird of
Murfreesboro, TN and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 17, 2015, at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Haskell Runyon officiating. Burial will follow in the Curry-Bowling
Cemetery, Turkey Creek, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Friday, January 16, 2015, from 6 - 9 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel
with special services at 7 PM.
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Danny Thomas Scott, 73, of Forest Hills, KY, passed away Wednesday January 14, 2015, at
Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born October 5, 1941, at Matewan, WV, to the late Tom and Della Coleman Scott.
He was an owner of a mining supply company.
He is survived by five children; Dana Scott of Denver, CO, Jo Ann Scott of Portsmouth, OH,
Danny Thomas "Tommy" Scott of Forest Hills, KY, Robert Sean (Angela) Scott of Goshen,
OH, and Bridget Dawn Scott of Lexington, KY; three sisters; Brenda (Sherman) Young of Prestonsburg, KY, Marilyn (Shelley) Hensley of Belfry, KY, and Frances Scott of Sevierville, TN,
five grandchildren; Nicholas Salmons, Nakeisha Raine Salmons, Kirsten Ann Scott, Dominick
Sexton and Arianna Elizabeth Nicole Scott.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Saturday January 17, 2015, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Father Bob Damron officiating. Burial will follow at Bogar Cemetery, Hardy,
KY. with Nicholas Salmons, Shane Scott, Brad Smith and Jacob Stratton serving as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Neal Slater and John Caponite.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 PM Friday night at the funeral home.
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Charles Everett Bolen of Belfry, KY, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015, at the Signature Healthcare, Pikeville, KY.
Charles was born in Lynn, WV the son of the late John and Bonnie Bledsoe Bolen. He was
also preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Adkins; brother, Kenny Bolen and an infant brother.
He was retired from the housekeeping department of the Williamson Appalachian Regional
Hospital and a member of the Leckieville Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Eva Gale Stollings Bolen of Belfry, KY; sisters, Garnet Bolen of
Williamson, WV and Lois Paquette of MN; brothers, Roger Bolen of Dallas, Texas, William
Bolen and Frank Bolen of Columbus, Ohio and James Bolen of Piqua, Ohio and a host of other
family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Roger Mullins officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Huddy, KY, with Wayne Turner, Larry Turner, Brandon Turner, Michael Hunt, Darrell Wellman and Junior Young serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Saturday, January 17, 2015 from 6 - 9 PM in the funeral home chapel.
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Helen R. Swader, 88, of Williamson, WV, passed away Wednesday
January 21, 2015, at Trinity Healthcare after a lingering illness and a lifelong resident of Williamson.
She was born October 25, 1926, at Williamson, WV, to the late William H. "Hugh" Swader and Nora Mabes Swader. She was also preceded
in death by two sisters, Ethel V. Swader Barrett and Gladys Swader
Maynard, two brothers, Everett and Richard Swader.
She went to work straight out of high school at G. C. Murphy's where
she was an assistant manager at the time. She retired to care for her mother. She devoted her life to caring for her mother and father. Ms. Swader
was cared for in her later years by her niece, Barbara Barrett Smith. Her hobbies included bowling, movies and playing bingo. She was active in woman's sports during her high school years
and was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by one sister, Frances Swader Barrett of FL, and several nieces, nephews,
great nieces and great nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Saturday, January 24, 2015, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Roger Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Huddy, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Thursday and Friday night at the funeral home.
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Juanita Cowden Waskey, 95, of Pikeville, KY, formerly of Stone, KY, passed away
Wednesday January 21, 2015, at Cedar Creek Assisted Living, Pikeville, KY.
She was born February 8, 1919 at McVeigh, KY, to the late Lindsey Joseph and Rose
Bethuram Cowden. She is also preceded in death by her husband; Joseph G. Waskey, whom she
married on May 17, 1947, and one brother; Elmer Clyde Cowden.
She was a secretary at Ford Motor Company, Stone, KY, and Eastern Coal Company in the
Safety Department. She was a graduate of Belfry High School and Bowling Green Business
College. For many years, she was a faithful and active member of the Stone United Methodist
Church and in recent years enjoyed membership at the First Presbyterian Church of Williamson.
She is survived by her niece; Margaret Ann Cowden of Greenport, NY, special friends; Dora
Gilliam of Forest Hills, KY, and Cora Allara of Johnson City, TN, and a host of loving family
and friends.
Visitation will be from 10 AM until 11 AM Saturday, January 24, 2015, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with the funeral service being held at 11 AM with Rick Hisle officiating. Burial
will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY, with family and friends serving as
pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to:
United Methodist Children's Home, Versailles, KY, Appalachian Hospice Care Inc. box
3457 Pikeville, KY 41502 of Cedar Creek Assisted Living, 156 Winston Drive, Pikeville, KY
41501 or a charity of one’s choice. The family wants to thank Cedar Creek Assisted Living for
all their care in the past 8 years.
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Lorraine Robinette, 84, of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of Hardy,
KY, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015, at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN.
She was born August 9, 1930, at Forest Hills, KY, to the late Victor
and Mae McCoy. She is also preceded in death by her husband; Frank
Robinette, son; Donnie Franklin Robinette, daughter; Patricia Robinette, grandson; Keith Cochran, son-in-law; Gary Cochran, four brothers and one sister.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Belfry Freewill Baptist
Church.
She is survived by four daughters; Karen Cochran May of Lascassas, TN, Debbie (Bo) Sloan
of Smyrna, TN, Vicki (Gary) Arnold of Bristol, TN, and Shelia (Doug) Bamforth of Alexandria, KY, three sons; Larry (Kris) Robinette of Fort Gay, WV, Rick (Suzanne) Robinette of
Williamson, WV, and Bill Robinette of Murfreesboro, TN, sixteen grandchildren, thirteen great
grandchildren and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM, Sunday, January 25, 2015, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Mikey Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens with her grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Saturday night at the funeral home with special services at 7
PM.
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Elizabeth Ann Ramey, 53, of Stone, KY, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015, at her
residence.
She was born April 29, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of the late Monroe Franklin
and Patricia Ann May Cochran.
She was a retired cook from the Pike County Board of Education.
Survivors include her daughter, Jessica Ann (Joseph) Duruttya of Lexington, KY; a son, Jeremy Hiram (Elvia) Cochran stationed in Hawaii; sisters, Virginia Muncy and Debbie Cochran
both of Stone, KY; brother, James (Carla) Cochran of PA; one grandchild on the way and a host
of other family and friends.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at 2 PM, at the First Baptist
Church of Belfry with Brother Mark Helton officiating. Visitation will be held from 1 - 2 PM,
Tuesday prior to services.
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Bertha Smith, 81, of Pinsonfork, KY, passed away Saturday, January 24,
2015, in the Skilled Nursing Facility of the Appalachian Regional Hospital.
She was born May 22, 1933, at McVeigh, KY, the daughter of the late
Willie and Sally May Smith. She was also preceded in death by sisters,
Goldie Folden and Stella Hardy; brothers, Okey Smith, Buster Smith and
Glenn Norman and a nephew, Cecil Smith.
Bertha was a homemaker and a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Belinda Denise (Bobby) Smith of Madisonville, KY; sister, Celia Smith of Pinsonfork, KY; grandsons, Bobby Darrell (Nadira) Smith of Peachtree City, GA and Bryan David (Shylla) Smith
of Miami, FL; nieces, Linda Sue (Stan) Smith, Brenda Gail Smith, Dianna Lynn Smith and
Connie Chapman all of Pinsonfork, KY; nephew, Billy Joe (Gloria) Smith of Canton, Ohio; a
host of other nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at 2 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Gerria Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow in the Charlie Runyon
Cemetery, Pinsonfork, KY. Pallbearers will be Bobby Darrell Smith, Bryan David Smith,
Christopher Smith, William Smith, Gary Goff II, Mark Goff, Okey Smith Jr. and Larry Daniels.
Visitation will be held 6 - 9 PM, Monday, January 26, 2015, at the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel.
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Judith Smith, 69, of Canada, KY, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 24, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, WV.
Born June 5, 1945, in Hardy, KY, she was the daughter of the late
Homer and Bertha Smith.
Judy was a homemaker and she loved to cook. She devoted her life
to her children and family. Judy was extremely loved by her community
and was friends to many. She will be sorely missed!
Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Bobby Smith, her five
children, (3) R.D.'s, Robin Dee (Mike) Mayfield of Ft. Worth, TX, Roger Dean (Chris) Farley of Ft. Worth, TX, Regina DeAnn (Billy) Wright
of Williamson, WV, Alta Bridgett (Johnny) Willis of Belfry, KY and Whitney Nicole (Chris)
Brinager of Lenore, WV, 16 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, Barbara Yvonne
(Virgil) Ray of Nashville TN and Sue Carol (C.J.) Sammons of Matewan, WV.
Visitation will be from 6 - 8 PM on Tuesday, January 27th with special services beginning at
7 PM at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry, KY.
The funeral will be conducted on Wednesday, January 28th at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Jimmy Maynard officiating. Burial will follow at Smith's Cemetery in
Sidney, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
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Vada Marie Anderson, 68, of Pikeville, KY, passed away Sunday,
January 25, 2015, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.
She was born February 18, 1946, at Freeburn, KY, the daughter of
the late Avery and Christina Sullivan Slone. She was also preceded in
death by a sister, Joyce Norman.
Vada was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Sandra Kaye Dotson Sanders and David Keathley of Phelps, KY; sister, Joann Bevins,
brother, Benny Slone; granddaughter and her husband, Beth Ann
Sanders Williams and Johnny "Keith" Williams of McAndrews, KY;
her best friend, Carol Slone and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at 12 Noon at the Church of
God In Jesus Name, Phelps, KY, with David Norman officiating. Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery, Phelps, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 10 AM until time for the funeral service.
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Ruby E. Farley, 85, of McCarr, KY, passed away Tuesday, January 27,
2015, at the Appalachian Regional Hospital.
She was born November 22, 1929, at Barnabas, WV, the daughter of the
late Charlie and Mary Diamond Duty. She was preceded in death by her
loving husband of 50 years, Herbert M. Farley. To this union four sons were
born and one of them Herbert "Herbie" Farley Jr. preceded her in
death. Also one sister, Roberta Duty and two brothers, Talbert Raymond
Duty and Roy Duty.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Varney Missionary Baptist
Church at Varney, KY.
Survivors include three sons, Talbert Randy (Cookie) Farley, Kenneth L. (Connie) Farley
and Brian K. (Linda) Farley all of McCarr, KY; five sisters, Ruth (Jack) Shannon of Willis, TX,
Belva Burke of Sherwood, OH, Corena Stabnav of Dearbourne, MI, Patricia Cleo Chaffins of
GA and Margie (R.L.) Farley of Hardy, KY; one brother, C.W. (Sharon Kay) Duty of Wapakoneta, OH; grandchildren, Angela (Michael) Coleman of McCarr, KY, Herbert (Amanda) Farley III of Crosslanes, WV, Billy (Amanda) Farley of Hamlin, WV, Brianna (Kurtis) Kendrick of
Tuscaloosa, AL, B. K. Farley of McCarr, KY, Rachel (Justin) Blackburn of McCarr, KY,
Kearia Farley, Alie Farley, Justin Farley and Alexus Farley all of McCarr, KY; great grandchildren, Isabella Coleman of McCarr, KY, Hayden and Harper Farley of Crosslanes, WV and
Makenzie and Emily Farley of Hamlin, WV; special family members, Tammy Cooper of
McCarr, KY, and Sherri Meade Preece of Yawkey, WV and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins
and many special friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015, at 2 PM, in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with John George Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow in the Farley
Cemetery, McCarr, KY, with John Williamson, Jeremy Luke, Brad Hatfield, B. K. Farley, Justin Blackburn Herbie Farley and Billy Farley serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Thursday and Friday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
with a special service Thursday at 7 PM, with Otis Blankenship and special services Friday at 7
PM, with John George Blackburn.
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David Monroe Franklin, 86, of Forest Hills, KY, passed away
Wednesday January 28, 2015, at Trinity Healthcare, Williamson, WV.
He was born September 28, 1928, at Branchland, WV to the late Arnold and Lulu Adkins Franklin. He is also preceded in death by one
brother, Jay Franklin.
He retired after serving for 20 years in the U. S. Air Force, 10 years in
the Secret Service and 10 years in the Sheriff's Department in Florida. He
was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Williamson, WV,
President of the United Methodist Men, Historian for the Church and
Representative for the Parrish.
He is survived by his wife, Lou Anna Lowe Franklin, children, David Robert Franklin of
MD, Sherri Pike of MD, Julie Lewis of FL, Tammy Guidarelli of IL and Mark Lowe Sutton of
SC; two brothers, Haskel Franklin of FL, and Harold Franklin of FL; eight grandchildren, Jason
Franklin, Brittney Lewis, Bradley Lewis, Danielle Pike, David Pike, Louis Guidarelli, Madeline
Guidarelli and Emily Guidarelli; one great grandchild, Silas Monroe and a host of loving family
and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 1 PM, Saturday, January 31, 2015, at the First United
Methodist Church, Williamson, WV, with Allen E. Johnson officiating. Visitation will be from
12 until 1 PM Saturday at the Church.
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Osie Mills, 89, of Williamson, WV, passed away Sunday, February 1,
2015, at the Tug Valley Appalachian Regional Hospital, South Williamson,
KY.
Osie was October 6, 1925, the daughter of the late Alvin and Truly
Maynard Bowling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas
Mills Sr. as well as two sons, Robert Bruce Mills and Jerry Michael Mills,
two sisters, Chloe Jenkins and Maggie Frazier and a brother, Dallas Bowling.
Osie worked many years as a cook at the Tug Valley Country Club, and
the Moose and Elk Lodges of Williamson, WV. She was also a member of
the Calvary Baptist Church of Williamson, WV.
She is survived by two children, Thomas (Eloise) Mills Jr. of Hardy, KY., and Janice (Jack)
Repass of Wake Forest, NC. She also leaves behind four grandchildren, Mary (Irv) Miles, Paul
(Terri) Mills, Karen (Marvin) Wright, and Heather (Josh) Kerr, as well as eight greatgrandchildren, Ciera Mills, Taylor Miles, Peyton Wright, Matthew Mills, Jon Mills, Riley Kerr
and Preston Kerr. She is also survived by her brother, Thomas Bowling Jr. of Turkey Creek,
KY and a sister, Verda (Jim) King of Belfry, KY, as well as a host of other loving family and
friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 4, 2015, beginning at 1 PM at the R.E.
Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Don Varney and Aaron Rhodes officiating. Burial will follow at the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY., with Paul Mills, Matt Mills, Ed
Lockard, Irv Miles, Jon Mills and Josh Kerr serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6PM on Tuesday February 3, 2015, at the funeral home chapel
with special music at 7 PM.
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Mary Elizabeth Taylor, 86, of Hatfield, KY passed away at her home on
Sunday February 1, 2015.
Mary was born October 28, 1928, the daughter of the late Jess Staton and
Ethel Goff Staton Walters. She was also preceded in death by her first husband Mont Stepp, her second husband, Raymond Taylor, her son, Danny
Stepp and her step-father, James Seton Walters.
Mary was a homemaker, who loved to garden and tend to her flowers;
she also loved her dog, Sasha. She was a member of the Belfry United
Methodist Church.
She is survived by her children, Barbara Stepp of South Williamson, KY
and James (Betty) Stepp of Turkey Creek, KY. She also leaves behind five grandchildren, Jimmy Stepp, Christy Casey, Misty McCoy, Terena Stepp, Amanda Goegan and Kim (Allen)
Weddington, along with nine great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a special nephew,
Gary Douglas Stepp of Huntsville, AL. as well as a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral Service will be held Wednesday February 4, 2015 beginning at 1 PM at the Belfry
United Methodist Church, Belfry, KY with Mike Stanley officiating. Burial will follow at the
Stepp Cemetery, Hatfield, KY. with Jimmy Stepp, Gary Stepp, Mike Casey, Steven Tucker,
Shawn Robinette, Jimmy Blackburn, and Taylor Weddington serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Tuesday February 3, 2015 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with special service at 7 PM.
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Minnie Alice Williams Goins, 78, of Aflex, KY, passed away Monday February 2, 2015, at her residence.
She was born July 16, 1936, at Goody, KY, to the late David and
Delcie Adkins Williams. She is also preceded in death by her husband,
Willie Ivan Goins; two sons: Gregory Dean Goins and Donald Keith
Goins, and four sisters: Edna Truskowski, Kay Bevins, Juanita Matney
and Janet Trout.
She was a retired manager for several clothing stores, a member of
the Leckieville Freewill Baptist Church, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the choir.
Minnie is survived by her children, David (Connie) Goins of Tuscaloosa, AL, Connie (Richard) Dean of Charleston, WV, and Paula (Benjamin) Marian of Aflex, KY, three brothers, Don
(Connie) Williams of Gordon, GA, Rick (Pam) Williams of Gordon, GA, and Gordon (Donna)
Wallace of Belo, WV, sister, Sue (Frank) Williams of Aflex, Ky, eleven grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildlren and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Friday February 6, 2015, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Lee Dotson officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY, with Hunter Goins, Evan Dean, Corey Marian, Brandon Goins, James
Maynard, Brian Harris, Doyal Trout, Greg Davis and Josh Marian serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Wednesday and Thursday night at the funeral home with special singing at 7 PM Wednesday night and special services at 7 PM Thursday night with Donnie
Williamson officiating.
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Lillian Lois Hackney, 88, of McAndrews, KY, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015,
at her residence.
She was born January 18, 1927, at McAndrews, KY, the daughter of the late Charlie G. and
Myrdia May Helms. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles J. and Kenneth
Helms and two sisters, Clara Bow Blackburn and Brenda Joyce Gray.
Lillian was a homemaker and a member of the Little Hope Primitive Baptist Church.
Survivors include her loving husband, David Hackney of McAndrews, KY; sons, Ronald
David (Lori) Hackney of Florida, Donald Lee (Ginger) Hackney of Alabama, Randolph
"Randy" (Kathy) Hackney of McAndrews, KY and Ricky Lester Hackney of Texas; brothers,
Howard (Grace) Helms and Dennis (Karen) Helms of Louisville, KY; sister, Peggy Sue (Robert) Stanley of Louisville, KY; nine grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren, family and
friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 7, 2015, at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Brothers Raymond Stanley and Mike Elswick officiating. Burial will
follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY, with David, Keaton, Ethan, Gary
and Larry Hackney, Brent Lee and Derek Thacker serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Thursday and Friday in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel. There will be special services both nights at 7 PM with Primitive Baptist Ministers officiating.
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Gladys Marie Hatfield, age 96, of Ransom, KY, passed away peacefully
on February 6, 2015, at her home.
She was born on July 21, 1918, on Dials Branch, Ransom, KY, the
daughter of the late Jordan and Ira Melinda Hager. On April 27, 1937,
Gladys was happily married to the late James Lucas "Luke" Hatfield, a union, which lasted 44 years.
A devoted mother, Gladys also held various career positions in her life,
including assisting her husband at the Ransom, KY Post Office for 40
years. She enjoyed various sales opportunities, owned and operated Hatfield's Boutique in Matewan, WV and enjoyed many public service opportunities. Gladys was an active member of the community and loved making a difference in people's lives. She was a strong-minded lady who took wonderful care of her family. Gladys enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, cooking and especially music. She attended Freewill Baptist
Church and loved singing gospel songs. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her loving
family. "Granny Gladys" will be remembered most for her beautiful smile, her spirit of adventure, and her strength of character.
Gladys is survived by her six children, Ruth Marie Hatfield Estep (late Burl Estep) of Ransom, KY, Bobby Lee Hatfield (Linda Hackney) of Hardy, KY, Lucas Hatfield Jr. (Brenda
Scott) of Sidney, KY, Billy Joe Hatfield (Dorothy Wilson) of Ransom, KY, Danny Ray Hatfield
(Stephanie Trover) of Paducah, KY and Ronald Dale Hatfield (Betty Bolen) of Ransom, KY; 15
grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; a number of other relatives
and close friends. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Nellie Hager Boyer, Anna Hager
Hubbard, Hannah Hager Estep and Claudia Hager Dotson Stafford and five brothers, Phillip
Hager, Dewey Hager, Frank Hager, Ransom Hager and Bill Hager.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, February 8, 2015, beginning at 2 PM at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with James Justice of McVeigh Missionary Baptist Church officiating.
Burial will follow at the Bluesprings Hatfield family Cemetery, Ransom, KY, with grandchildren serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 7, 2015, after 6 PM at the funeral home.
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Helen Ray, 65, of McAndrews, KY, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015, in the Tug
Valley Appalachian Regional Medical Center.
She was born February 2, 1950, at Huddy, KY, the daughter of the late Annie May. She was
also preceded in death by one grandchild. Helen was a former cook at Hardee's restaurant and a
member of the Ajax Church of our Lord Jesus Christ, Lenore, WV.
Survivors include her daughters, Ettice (Douglas) Francis of McAndrews, KY, and Geri Williamson of Pinsonfork, KY; one son, Adam (Stephanie) Ray of McAndrews, KY; two brothers,
Kenneth May of Brunswick, GA, and Gregory May of Huntington, WV; nine grandchildren and
a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 14, 2015, at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Josh Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the May Family Cemetery,
Sidney, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Friday in the funeral home chapel.
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Yvonne L. Stanley 67, of Turkey Creek, KY, passed away Tuesday February 17, 2015, at the
Appalachian Regional Hospital.
She was born June 23, 1947, at Turkey Creek, KY, to the late Gratt and Eva Sartin Lowe.
She is also preceded in death by one son, Nathaniel Gratt Stanley and one sister, Dollie Mae
Lowe.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Turkey Creek Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, James A. Stanley of Turkey Creek, KY; one daughter, Eva
M. Charles of Burnwell, KY; three step children, Joseph Stanley of Williamson, WV, Richard
(Mary) Stanley of Rawl, WV, and Renna Bowman of Stone, KY; one brother, Crintous W.
(Nell) Lowe of Sycamore, KY; three grandchildren, Jasmine Newsome of Lenore, WV, Elisha
G. Callaway of Aflex, KY, and Heaven Leigh Charles of Burnwell, KY; three great
grandhildren, Rylan Newsome, Bryleigh Newsome and Kasmira Newsome all of Lenore, WV;
four step grandchildren and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Sunday, February 22, 2015, at the Turkey
Creek Freewill Baptist Church with Mikey Smith and Ed May officiating. Burial will follow at
Lowe Family Cemetery, Turkey Creek, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
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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Elsie Mayhorn McCoy, 90 of Ransom, KY, went to be with the Lord,
Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at her residence.
She lived out her last days as she did her life, in her home with loved
ones at her bedside. She was born April 16, 1924, at Freeburn, KY, the
daughter of the late Melvin and Elizabeth Eldridge Mayhorn. She is also
preceded in death by her husband, Acie McCoy and an infant daughter,
Barbara Jean McCoy. She was a homemaker and a lifelong member of
the Blackberry Interdenominational Church, Ransom, KY.
She is survived by two sons, James Acie McCoy of Harrodsburg, KY,
and Ellis (Diana) McCoy of Ransom, KY; one daughter, Shirley (Fred) Holbrook of Stanford,
KY; brothers, Ralph Mayhorn of Freeburn, KY, and Marcus (Pat) Mayhorn of Hartley, DE, sister, Faye Hatfield of Wilmington, DE; six grandchildren, Karen (Paul) Allen of Lancaster, KY,
Nathan (Renee) McCoy of Hazel, KY, Mark (Jennifer) McCoy of Richmond, KY, Buffeny (Eric) Kelly of Fort Mills, SC, Cassie (Mitchell) Scott of Kingsport, TN, and Heather (Jonathan)
Hutchings of Knoxville, TN; fourteen great grandchildren and a host of loving family and
friends.
Due to the inclement weather, the family will have a private burial at the Dotson Family
Cemetery, Ransom, KY. On Sunday, April 19, 2015, we will have a memorial service to honor
the life of our mother and grandmother.
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Gary J. Belford, 65 of Belfry, KY, passed away Tuesday, February 24,
2015, at the Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born April 27, 1949, in Waynesburg, PA, the son of the late
Thomas John and Margaret Daugherty Belford. He was also preceded in
death by his brothers, Bill, D.A. and Tom Belford; his sister, Linda Belford;
mother and father-in-law, John and Marie Pecco Ball and his brother-in-laws,
Lonnie Belford and Robert Ball.
He worked for the N. & S. Railroad for 28 years. He loved kidding his sister-in-laws about who was his favorite one and each time he saw one of them
he would change his favorite to that one. He loved to act a fool with all the
kids and they did to him, also. It was his life to be with them on Sunday. He was a member of
the Sharondale Church of Christ and he loved to go to church and to play BINGO.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Ann Ball Belford of Belfry, KY; three sisters, Ruth Belford of Waynesburg, PA, Coleen (Tim) Robertson of Brunswick, Ohio and Serena Chapman of
Ohio; one brother, Mark Belford of Brunswick, Ohio; his Ball family, John Jr. (Linda) Ball, Jim
(Carla) Ball and Tom (Claudette) Ball all of Belfry, KY, Sam (Kay) Ball of Matewan, WV, Beatrice Ball, Lois Ball and Margaret Hatfield all of Belfry, KY; several nieces and nephews from
both the Belford and Ball families whom he loved and enjoyed and many special family and
friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 1, 2015, at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Bob Werntz officiating. Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery, Belfry,
KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Friends may gather with the family at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home from 3 - 9 PM Friday and
anytime Saturday. They will have a special singing service Saturday night at 7 PM.
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Dennis Ray Hager, 65 of Belfry, KY, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015, at his home.
He was born September 23, 1949, at Sidney, KY, the son of the late Bailey and Lola Hinkle
Hager.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Pearly Jane Hager and a brother, G. B. Hager.
Dennis formerly worked for the highway department and was a member of the Big Creek
Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Eva Marie Brown Hager of Belfry, KY; sister, Christine (Ralph)
Williamson of Rockhouse Fork, Sidney, KY; brother, Basil Hager of Johns Creek, KY; brotherin-law, Jamie Brown of Belfry, KY; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Memorial services will be held at 11 AM, Sunday, March 8, 2015, at the Big Creek Freewill
Baptist Church with Gary Blackburn officiating. Burial will take place in the Smith Cemetery,
Sidney, Ky. Burial will take place in the Smith Cemetery, Sidney, Ky.
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Mark Alan Ray, 53, of Hardy, KY, passed away surrounded by
FAMILY and loved ones on March 12, 2015 at ARH hospital in South
Williamson, KY.
Mark was born August 12, 1961, in Williamson, WV. Mark was the
son of Harles and Janice Ray of Hardy, KY. He is preceded in death
by his maternal grandparents, Bud and Jeanette Triplett and paternal
grandparents, Enois and Elmay Ray.
Mark married the love of his life, "his Pam Bo", on November 27,
1981, and was later blessed with his son and best friend Mark Alan
Ray II on October 24, 1983. Mark was saved and baptized at the Belfry United Methodist Church in 1984. He was the head drummer in the Belfry Band while in
high school and graduated from BHS in 1979 and attended Bluesprings Freewill Baptist
Church.
Mark Ray had a love for life like no other. Everybody he came in contact with loved Mark.
He was one of a kind.
Mark is survived by his parents, Janice and Harles Ray, the love of his life Pam, son Mark
and his fiancé' Christina Vaughn. One brother, Michael (Tammy) Ray, sisters and brother in
laws, who he thought of more as sisters and brothers, include, Cuba (James) Varney, Diane
(Ronnie) Hall, Rosletta (Chuck) Maynard, Carolyn (Ronnie) Williams, Mildred (Gary) Scott,
Christine (Johnny) Anderson, Michael, Leo and Mark Thacker and a host of nieces, nephews,
great nieces and great nephews. "Those children" held a very special place in Mark's heart and
loved ones.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM, Saturday, March 14, 2015, at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Larry Hubbard and Roger Bogar officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY, with Ryan Thacker, Jeremy Justice, Joby Howard, Mitchell
Maynard, Brian Norman and Brad Stanley serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be
Jack Hubbard, Greg Hatfield, Gary Shelton and Danny Larry Smith.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Friday night at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with special services at 7 PM.
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Mr. David Bruce Pauley, 59, of Forest Hills, Ky. and Detroit, Mi.
died Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Botsford Hospital, Farmington,
Michigan.
Born February 1, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the
late Frank and Mary Lou Pinson Pauley.
He graduated from Southwestern High School in Detroit in 1973 and
went on to work for General Motors for several years as a machinist. He
also held jobs in maintenance, janitorial services and security. While
living in Kentucky he was a volunteer in the Belfry Fire Department. He
was also a member of the Masons and the NRA.
Bruce was a loving father with a great sense of humor. He had a silliness about him that
made others laugh. His sense of curiosity and appreciation for antiques led him to many adventures as he'd often go "junkin", check out resale shops, and help others as they cleaned out
their attics. He brought many treasures home after these outings.
Bruce is survived by his son, David Bruce Pauley of Dearborn Heights, MI; brothers Dannie
Cooper (Kathy) Pauley of Farmington Hills, Michigan and Dwight Andrew (Nora) Pauley of
Forest Hills, KY, and a host of nephews, family and friends.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015, at 11AM at the First Baptist Church
of Forest Hills with Tommy Runyon officiating. Burial will follow in the Pauley-Varney Cemetery, Forest Hills, KY with his nephews, Andrew, Steven and Joey Pauley, family friend Joe
Lalama and cousins, Derrick Pauley and Josh Martin serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 20, 2015 from 5-9 PM at the Rogers Funeral Home
Chapel.
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William Floyd Goodman, 68, of Aflex, KY, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at the
Williamson Memorial Hospital.
He was born November 26, 1946, at Omar, WV the son of the late Grover and Mary Elizabeth Hager Goodman. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Jean Goodman; sons,
Robert Allen and Douglas Lee Goodman and a sister, Elene Goodman.
He was a retired electrician with the railroad.
Survivors include two sons, William R. Goodman and his fiancee, Jerrie Jackson of Aflex,
KY and Joseph "Joey" (Mary Elizabeth) Goodman of Aflex, KY; brother, Carlos Goodman of
Williamson, WV; sisters, Virginia Church of Williamson, WV, Shirley (Willard Sr.) Smith of
Aflex, KY, Evelyn (Terry) Woods of GA, Betty Hinkle of Big Creek, KY and Julie (Louie)
Parsons of Pikeville, KY; grandsons, Donald Lee Caudill Jr., Joseph Denzel Goodman and
Ruley Elliott Goodman.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 27, 2015, at 12 Noon in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with William Floyd Church Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith
Cemetery, Sidney, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 6 - 9 PM Thursday in the Funeral Home Chapel.
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Monday night, March 23, 2015, our beloved son, brother, daddy, partner and friend left this earthly life to begin a heavenly one. Terry Wayne
Cochran, age 58, of Speedwell. Tennessee (formerly of Belfry, Ky) died
suddenly of complications of pneumonia.
Terry was born September 19, 1956, to Herman and Patricia Stacy
Cochran of Belfry, Ky.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Frances
Brown and Hubert Stacy and his paternal grandparents, Harrison and
Magalene Cochran and his precious mother, Patricia.
Terry was a 1975 graduate of Belfry High School where he excelled in
football. He was an avid fisherman and loved living on the lake. He also enjoyed watching the
Kentucky Wildcats. He loved being with his family and friends.
Left behind to mourn his passing are his father, Herman, his daughter, Beth (Chris) Blackburn of McAndrews, Ky., and son, Caleb (Sabrina) Cochran of McCarr, Ky. "Papa" Terry
leaves three grandchildren, Jake and Molly Blackburn and Joshua Cochran. Two brothers, Mike
(Irene) Cochran and Randy Cochran, both of Belfry,Ky. Heartbroken and saddened by the loss
is his special life partner, Bobbi Blackburn and their precious dog, Margie. Also left to mourn
his loss is a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
It was Terry's wish to be cremated and to have his remains stay at the place he loved most,
his house at Norris Lake. A celebration of Terry's life will begin Friday, March 27, 2015, at 6
pm at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with his friends speaking special words and giving the eulogy
at 7 PM.
"To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord".
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Ezra Coleman Jr., 73, of McAndrews, KY, passed away Friday,
March 27, 2015, at the Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born June 13, 1941, at McVeigh, KY, the son of the late
Ezra Coleman Sr. and Lauda Allen Coleman. He was also preceded in
death by brothers, Cecil and Joe Coleman; sister, Mauda Tucker and
half sister, Virginia Moore.
He was a retired auto mechanic and attended the Jesus Way
Church, Belfry, KY.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Thacker Coleman of
McAndrews, KY; children, Ezra Steven Coleman of Knoxville, TN,
Tammy (Terry) Kinser of McAdrews, KY, and Paul (Letha) Coleman of McAndrews, KY; sister, Magdeline Tucker of Canal Winchester, Ohio; grandsons, Terry Austin Kinser and Joshua
Paul Coleman and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 30, 2015, at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Ravin Fields officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Huddy, KY, with Terry Kinser, Paul Coleman, Steve Coleman, Josh Coleman, Austin
Kinser and other family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM, Sunday, March 29, 2015, at the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel.
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Lewie Walker Maynard, 74, of Turkey Creek, KY, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015, at Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born May 7, 1940, at Turkey Creek, KY, the son of the late
Delmon and Ocie Skeens Maynard. He was also preceded in death by a
son, Scott Stokes; brothers, Glen, Donny, Johnny and Bill and sisters,
Ernestine and Ruby.
Lewie was a retired coal miner and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Nelson Maynard of Turkey Creek,
KY; daughter, Jennifer (John) Hackney of Alabama; brother, Jimmy
(Joyce) Maynard of Turkey Creek, KY; grandchildren, Paige, Hope and
Gabby Hackney, Noah, Scott Ryan and Brianna Stokes and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 2, 2015, at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Mikey Smith 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 - 9 PM Tuesday and Wednesday at the Funeral Home Chapel
with special services Wednesday at 7 PM.
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Iva Joyce Hatfield, 76, of Forest Hills, KY, passed away Friday,
April 3, 2015, at the Tug Valley Regional ARH Hospital.
She was born July 16, 1938, at Logan, WV, to the late Roy and
Ossie Ruth Powers Herndon. She is also preceded in death by her
husband. Chester Hatfield and son, Chester K. Hatfield.
She was a homemaker and of the Christian Faith.
Iva is survived by two sons, Mark Hatfield of Forest Hills, KY,
and Randy Hatfield of OH, one daughter, Sheila Myers of Forest
Hills, KY, brother, Danny Herndon of Switzer, WV, sister, Betty
Ramey of Trace Fork, WV, grandchildren, Taunia (Toney) Dardi,
Frankie Thomas Myers II, Chasidy (Freddie) Crist, Michael Kenneth Hatfield, Christopher
(Lindsey) Hatfield, Randall Gene Hatfield, Christie (Robert) Cichon, Randi Jean Hatfield, Kayla (Art) Robbins and Markie Hatfield, great grandchildren, Abbey Makayla Dardi, Nicholas Anthony Dardi, Patricia Ann Durham, Frankie Thomas Myers III, Sophia Lakin Crist, Riley June
Crist, Tyson Jonathan Hatfield, Braden Ryan Hatfield, Deborah Lynn Cichon, Rachel Lee
Cichon, Hannah Love Cichon, Leah Hope Cichon, Harper Grace Robbins and Cruz Arthur
Robbins and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Bill Smith speaking over the service. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Gardens, Logan, WV, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Monday night at the funeral home.
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Gary Franklin Edmiston, 62, of McAndrews, KY passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015, at his
home, surrounded by his loving family.
Gary was born on November 25, 1952, the son of the late Wayne Edmiston Jr. and Inis
McCown Edmiston.
He was a coal truck owner and driver.
He is survived by five brothers, Roger, Randy, Ricky, Brian and David Edmiston all of
McAndrews, KY along with two sisters, Shelia Bowman, also of McAndrews, KY and Debbie
Reynolds of Pikeville, KY. Gary also leaves behind his stepson, Tommy 'T.J" May of
Pinsonfork, KY, his former wife and special friend Etta Bailey and a host of other loving family
members and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 1 PM Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at R.E. Rogers Funeral
Home, Belfry, KY with Dennis Hinkle and Gerria Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow at
the Smith Cemetery, Sidney, KY, with nephews serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 7, 2015, after 6 PM at the funeral home chapel.
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Rebecca Ann Hall, 65, of McAndrews, KY, passed away on April 4,
A graveside service will be held at 11 AM, Friday, April 10, 2015, at
Mountain View Memory Gardens in Huddy, Kentucky. Minister Bob
Werntz of Sharondale Church of Christ will be officiating.
Becki was born in Williamson, WV. She graduated from Belfry High
School and was a member at Sharondale Church of Christ.
Becki is survived by her husband of over 40 years, John Hall of
McAndrews, KY; sister Diana McCoy of Alabaster, Alabama; brother,
Jess P. "Bud" Williams of Huntington, WV; son, John B. Hall of Florida;
grandchildren, Josey and Jacie Hall of Wheeling, WV; numerous nieces, nephews and countless
friends.
Becki is preceded in death by parents, Jess A. and Frances Hope Williams; sister, Connie
Rowe and sister, Alberta Tompkins.
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Audrey Lynn Blackburn, 28, came into this world as
an angel on February 3, 1987, with curly blonde hair,
those stunning blue eyes, and a smile that was so infectious she made everyone smile. Her love and compassion
were evident with everyone she met, even if she only
knew you for a short amount of time. All who met her say
the same. The impact that she made on people will stay
with them a lifetime.
Audrey was a 2005 graduate from Pikeville High
School. In 2010, she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree
in English from Columbia University in New York. She was just getting ready to complete her
Masters Degree in English from Long Island University in New York.
She was employed with WyzAnt Tutoring, Teaching, and Coaching children. In 2012-2014,
she was a Special Education Teacher. Audrey stated that she enjoyed working with the "beautiful people". She also directed a play, which she said she loved and found it to be "utterly fundamental".
She tried to live her life carefree and happy. She had the opportunity to go to Europe where
she backpacked for almost a year experiencing adventure and making friends that she still remained in contact with and went for another visit the following year.
Audrey is gone from this place that we call life but will now experience a new life that will
allow her to have even greater adventure, love, and happiness. Preceding her in death is her
mother, Kathy Casey Blackburn, her Maternal Grandparents, Willis and Ruby Miller Casey,
and her Paternal Grandfather, Eddie Blackburn.
Those left behind to celebrate her life and memory is her Dad and Stepmom, Rick and Lesia
Blackburn, her Special Aunt and Uncle, Sissy Karen and Dennis Mills, and two brothers, Brett
(Ashley) Cline, and Loren Swarz. In addition, are her grandmothers, Jean Boren and Carol Ball,
several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and two Special Cousins that she was very close to, especially
in childhood, Chris and Keith Mills. Also celebrating her life and memory are the many friends
that she accumulated along her life's journey that meant so very much to her.
Audrey Lynn's Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home in Belfry KY on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at 2pm with John Doug Hayes officiating. Visitation will start at 1pm Tuesday. The family plans to create a memorial garden in her
memory therefore in lieu of flowers request potted plants and anything fairies, which she loved.
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Charles Gary May, 67, of Huddy, KY, passed away Sunday, April 12,
He was born July 24, 1947, at Hardy, KY, the son of the late Charlie and
Etta Smith May.
Gary was employed by the Pike County Board of Education and was the
Assistant Principal at Johns Creek Elementary School. Gary was a Christian
for 39 years having served as Pastor of the Sidney Missionary Baptist
Church, First Baptist Church of Phelps and was currently serving as Pastor
of the Aflex Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Pat May of Huddy, KY; daughters, Heather
(George) Slate of Lenore, WV, Keriston (Teddy) Smith of Huddy, KY and Katelyn May of
Huddy, KY; sister, Janet Baldwin of LeSage, WV; grandchildren, Dalton Slate, Jeremy Slate,
Billy Smith and Cheyann Smith and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held 1 PM, Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at Johns Creek Elementary
School with Jimmy Nolte officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be
his students at Johns Creek Elementary School.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with a special singing service at 7 PM.
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Grace Karen McCoy Fields, 76 of Grayson, KY, formerly of Pinsonfork, KY, went to be
with her Lord on Tuesday April 14, 2015, from the Hospice House of Ashland, KY.
She was born on July 10, 1938, to the late Henry McCoy and Phronsie Runyon McCoy. She
was also preceded in death by her only child, Michael R. Fields and two brothers, Bobby
McCoy and Gorden McCoy.
She is survived by her loving husband, Arnold "Jim" Fields of Grayson, KY.; four grandchildren, Autumn Fields, Micah Fields, Lakole Fields and Levi Fields, four great grandchildren,
Jaylon Grace, Amiyah Serenity, Jacob and Zachary. She is also survived by one brother, Jake
(Bobbie) McCoy of Louisa, KY, six sisters, Joan Thompson of Virginia, Manie O'Pell of Lexington, KY, Gladys "Pug" Skeens of Louisa, KY, Elaine Shortridge of Louisa, KY, Mildred
Taylor of Belfry, KY, and Jeanie McCoy of Louisa, KY, who has been her loving caregivere for
several weeks. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews, a special sister-in-law, Donna McCoy, and a host of loving family and friends to mourn tha passing of this kind and loving
Saint of God.
Funeral services will be held on Friday April 17, 2015, at 1 PM at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Rev. Eric Hubbard officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
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Charolette Jean Oney Stanley, 73, of Williamson, WV passed away Wednesday, April 15,
2015, at the Williamson Memorial Hospital.
She was born August 16, 1941, at Cinderella, WV, the daughter of the late Earl and Mabel
Curry Oney. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, George Thomas and Kenneth Ray
Oney.
She was a retired factory worker and of the Christian Faith.
Survivors include children, Susan (Steve) Blackburn of Turkey Creek, KY, Sharon Williamson of Williamson, WV, Charles (Teresa) Stanley of Turkey Creek, KY, Mark Stanley of Williamson, WV and Michael (Stacey) Reed of Alexandria, LA; brother, Jerry (Edna) Oney of
Chattaroy, WV; thirteen grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren and a host of family and
friends.
Funeral services will be held at noon, Saturday, April 18, 2015, at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Mikey Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Curry-Bowling Cemetery, Turkey
Creek, KY with her grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held 6 - 9 PM Friday night at the funeral home chapel with special services
at 7 PM.
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Christopher Douglas Abshire, 34, of Zebulon, KY, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2015, following a motorcycle accident.
He was born May 31, 1980, at Pikeville, KY, the son of Paul and Deborah Hatfield Abshire of Canada, KY.
He was an auto repairman and a graduate of Belfry High School.
Other than his parents he is survived by children; Ian, Lily and Andy
Abshire and Michael and Anna Page; brothers, Corey and Chad Abshire;
his wife, whom he was separated from; Jessica Leedy Abshire and a host
of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Wednesday, April 22, 2015, in
the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Ed Lockard officiating. Burial will follow in the
Alley Cemetery, Ransom, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Tuesday at the funeral home chapel.
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Todd Michael Lee Dotson, 40, of Williamson, WV, passed away
Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at his home in Williamson, WV.
Todd was born February 5, 1975, the son of Catherine (James L.)
Booten Taylor III of Ocala, FL and Jonathan (Sue) Dotson of Huntington,
WV. Todd was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Annabelle
Booten and paternal grandparents, Harold and Ruby Estepp Dotson.
Todd was the owner of TML, an industrial coal equipment cleaning
company, and a 1993 graduate of Williamson High School.
Along with his parents his is survived by his two daughters, Faith Ann
Dotson and Catherine Hope Dotson of Williamson, WV and his wife,
Tedra Dotson of Williamson, WV; grandfather, Jack Booten of Williamson, WV; two half
brothers, James L. Taylor IV and Joshua C. Taylor of Ocala, FL; two uncles, Clyde Ray
Booten and Charles Edward Booten; two aunts, Terri Hensley and Toni Dotson as well as several cousins and other family members and friends.
Funeral services will be held at Noon on Saturday, April 25, 2015, at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home, Belfry, KY, with Mark Carter officiating. Burial will follow at the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Maher, WV, with Charles Edward Booten, Clyde Ray Booten, James L. Taylor IV, Joshua Taylor, Jason Smith and Tyler Ray Booten serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 24, 2015, from 6-9 PM at the funeral home.
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Frances J. Brewer, 66, of Columbus, Ohio formerly of Huddy, KY, passed away suddenly
Friday, April 24, 2015, in Ohio.
She was born February 17, 1949, the daughter of the late Ervin and Florence Justice. She
was also preceded in death by her sister, Betty and brother, Darrell. She was retired from Lucent
Technology after 34 years of service.
Special thanks to Gerald (Barbara) Coleman, Brenda (Brent) and Nikki and cousins, Joyce
(Jim) Hurst, Harold (Julia) Williamson, Helen Smith, Bruce (Donna) Williamson, Winnie
(Mark) White, Reggie (Alina), Donald (Norma) Coleman and Glen (Danya) Williamson.
Funeral service will be held Monday, at 6 PM at Evans Funeral Home, Columbus, Ohio with
Rev. Darrell Gabbard officiating.
Graveside service will follow on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at 3 PM at Coleman Cemetery,
Huddy, KY, with Mike Smith conducting graveside services.
Visitation will be held from 2 - 3 PM Tuesday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home in Belfry.
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Bernice Luella Ford, 75, of Williamson, WV passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015, at
Kings Daughters Medical Center, Ashland, KY.
Bernice was born April 27, 1939, the daughter of the late James Walter Edward and Adele
Little Ford Sr. in Williamson, WV.
She was also preceded in death by her two daughters Deborah Youvonne Tingben and Susan
Renae Ford as well as two brothers, James Walter Edward Ford Jr., Willis B. Howie and a sister, Ella Mae Hatley.
Bernice was a homemaker and a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church. She also served as
the secretary for the Save Our Strays Organization.
Bernice is survived by her three sons, Walter Eugene (Kendra) Ford Sr., James Arthur Ford
both of Williamson, WV, and Robert Lee (Elizabeth) Ford of Huntington, WV. She also leaves
behind a several friends, Marcella Woods, Mentola Jackson, Teresa Tucker, Vicki Lipps, Claudine White, Gaye Dotson, Mrs. Rhodes, Barbara Wells, Linda Griffin Sister Vera Wright and
Vonn Wilkerson.
A memorial service will be held Friday, May 1, 2015, beginning at Noon at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry, KY with Ricky Wilkerson officiating.
Visitation will be from 11-12 before the memorial service at the funeral home. A reception
will follow at the East Williamson Baptist Church, Williamson, WV.
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Mrs. Marie Scott, age 93, of Murray, Kentucky, formerly of Belfry, Kentucky died at 5:10
a.m. Thursday, April 30, 2015, at the Spring Creek Health Care Center, Murray, Kentucky.
Mrs. Scott was born August 9, 1921, in Blackberry, Kentucky to the late Henry & Bertha
Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fayette Scott.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived by her daughters, Ruth James, Benton, KY, Priscilla Vobroucek, Illinois, Rita Liebee, Owensboro, KY, and Arleanus Lott, Oklahoma; sons, Dennis Dale Scott, Benton, KY
and Woodford Scott, Ohio; nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, two great, great grandchildren.
The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the R.E. Rogers Funeral
Home, Belfry, Kentucky with David Parsley officiating. Burial will follow in the Scott Cemetery.
Friends may visit the family from Noon to 2:00 p. m. Sunday at the R.E. Rogers Funeral
Home.
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Ransom Marcum, 81, of Hatfield, KY, passed away Saturday May 2,
2015, at the Tug Valley Regional Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit.
He was born March 1, 1934, at Pigeon Roost, KY, to the late Ran and
Betty Howell Marcum.
He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Shelby Stacy, sister,
Desimae Marcum and brothers, Harlan, Gabe, Granville, Homer, Tan,
Laddie, Freeland, Harvey and Buddy Marcum.
He was a retired coalmine electrician and a member of the Mary Elizabeth Old Regular Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Norma Jean Jones Marcum of Hatfield,
KY; daughter, Brenda Kay (Thomas) Spence of Dandridge, TN; son, Clifton David (Veleda)
Marcum of Hatfield, KY; grandchildren, P. J. Spence and her husband, Tim Anderson, Sabrina
Spence, Sheena (Jonathan) Scott, Jack Stacy and Renee Stacy; great grandchild, Erica Large
and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at the Mary Elizabeth Old
Regular Baptist Church with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the
Marcum Cemetery, Hatfield, KY, with his family and friends of the church serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Sunday and Monday at the Mary Elizabeth Old Regular
Baptist Church with special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Maxine Johnson Varney, 89, of Hardy, KY, went home to be with the
Lord, Saturday, May 2, 2015, at the Tug Valley Regional Medical Center.
She was born August 6, 1925, at Hardy, KY, the daughter of the late
George and Margie Williamson Stanley. She was also preceded in death
by her husband, Fred Varney; the father of her children, Clifford Johnson;
one son, Glenn Terry Johnson; two grandsons, Douglas Ray and Joel
Johnson; sisters, Elsie Rose, Nellie Stanley and Lizzie Stanley; brother,
Eldon Stanley and other siblings who died at birth, Rell, Clell, N.D. and
Lydia Jane Stanley.
Maxine was the former owner and operator of Hardy Supermarket. She was also a member of the Toler Freewill Baptist Church and kept her faith in her Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ.
Survivors include her children, Brenda Ray of VanWert, Ohio, Patricia Dotson of Palm
Coast, FL, Donna Miller of Wise, VA and Jeffery Johnson of Roanoke, VA; eight grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; one great, great grandchild and a host of other loving family
and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Roger Mullins officiating. Burial will follow in the Johnson Memorial Gardens, Hardy, KY, with friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at the funeral home chapel.
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Gordon Dean Gooslin, 53, of McCarr, KY, passed away Sunday,
May 3, 2015, in the Pikeville Medical Center Emergency Room.
He was born September 14, 1961, at South Williamson, KY, the son
of the late Douglas M. Gooslin Sr. and Cuzzie Wallace Gooslin. He was
also preceded in death by a host of brothers and sisters.
He was a disabled coal miner.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Patterson Gooslin of McCarr, KY;
sons, Justin (Katie) Gooslin and Jeremiah Gooslin all of McCarr, KY;
brothers, Pee Wee (Melissa) Gooslin, Brian (Tammy) Gooslin and
Jimmy Dale Gooslin of McCarr, KY; sisters, Nancy (Paul) Cisco, Bonnie Young and Jackie Kellione all of McCarr, KY; his grandchildren whom he called his little
angels, Jalynn, Makenna and one grandchild on the way.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at 1 PM at the Faith Mission
Church, McCarr, KY, with Jimmy Fields officiating. Burial will follow in the Gooslin Family
Cemetery at McCarr with his family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Tuesday, May 5 at the Faith Mission Church with special
services at 7 PM.
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Anna Lois Evans, 76, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on May 2, 2015, after a short and
sudden illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elijah Evans; son, James Thomas Roberts; sister,
Mary R. Scott and parents, Virgil and Princess Smith.
She is survived by her sister, Gaynell Maynor and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation Friday, May 8, 2015, from 4 - 6 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel,
3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH. Additional visitation Saturday, May 9, 2015, from noon until
the Funeral service at 2PM at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry, KY, with Roger Blackburn
officiating. Burial will follow in the Evans Cemetery, Martin County, KY.
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George W. Edmiston, 59, of Hatfield, KY, passed away Tuesday, May
5, 2015, at his residence.
He was born September 23, 1955, at South Williamson, KY, the son of
the late Alex and Betty Lowe Edmiston.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Alex Benny Edmiston.
He was a retired coal miner from Marrowbone Development and a
member of the Mary Elizabeth Old Regular Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Chafins Edmiston of Hatfield, KY;
son, George Lacy (Ashley) Edmiston of Chattaroy, WV; daughter, Jennifer (Chris) Hatfield of Lexington, KY; sisters, Pennie (David) Copley
and Sandra Dingess of Hatfield, KY; grandchildren, Grayson Parker and Reece Olivia
Edmiston; special nephew, Richard Keith Evans of Lexington, KY, and a host of other family
and friends.
Funeral services will be held 11 AM, Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the Mary Elizabeth Old
Regular Baptist Church with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the
Edmiston Family Cemetery, Hatfield, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Friday, May 8 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel.
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Harry Irvin Staton, 79, of Forest Hills, KY, passed away Thursday
May 7, 2015, at Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born July 28, 1935, at Toler, KY, to the late Grover and
Opal Murphy Staton. He is also preceded in death by one brother,
Curtis Staton.
Harry was a schoolteacher for the Pike County Board of Education
for 42 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Forest
Hills and a member of the Belfry High School Hall of Fame as well
as keeping the clock for Belfry Football games for 56 years.
He is survived by his sister, Carolyn Staton Maynard of Springtown, TN. Also surviving him are his nieces, Lisa Carlyle of Springtown, TN, Annie Staton,
Mandy Staton and Betsy Kamer, all of Columbus, OH. He leaves behind his grandson in spirit,
Reese Varney of Forest Hills, KY, aunt, Mildred Wayt of Lexington, KY and cousins, Linda
and Frank Brown of Lexington, KY as well as special friends, Rod, Janet and Kerri Varney of
Forest Hills, KY, and a host of loving friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 P.M. Sunday May 10, 2015, at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Roger Williamson officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens with Jerry Hager, Adam Hager, Boo Hager, Jamie Hager, Frank Brown, Rod Varney and
Shane Varney serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 P.M. Saturday night at the funeral home.
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Ervin Keith Workman, age 57, of Belfry, KY, passed away May 11, 2015, at the Tug Valley
Regional ARH Medical Center Emergency Room.
He was born September 23, 1957, at Williamson, WV, to the late Garland and Justine Marshall Workman. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Harry Workman.
He was a mechanic for Moore Pontiac Buick, South Williamson, KY.
Survivors include his wife, Patsy Sue Hager Workman of Belfry, KY; six sisters, Josephine
(Ed) Brumfield, Donna Damron, Juanita Staton, Edith Adams, Judy (Chester) Fitch and Beulah
Thompson; five brothers, Garland Ralph (Donna) Workman, Billy Workman, Danny Workman, Tony Workman and Roger (Lisa) Workman; special sister and brother-in-laws, Helen and
Darrell Baker and Robert and Sandra Gooslin; sister-in-laws, Laura Hager and Cassandra
Hager; niece, Brandi Hager; mother-in-law, Josephine Hager, brother-in-law, Brian and Carrie
Hager and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held 1 PM Thursday, May 14, 2015, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Chapel with Jimmy Fields officiating. Burial will follow in the Jake Hager Cemetery, Ransom,
KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Wednesday, May 13 at the funeral home chapel.
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It is with deep and heavy sadness that we announce the passing of
Elbert Heston Rose, who passed on Friday, May 15th in his home surrounded by his loving wife and children.
Elbert was born February 10, 1946, in Pike County, Kentucky. He
was the son of Heston "Bud" Rose and Mary Ellen Rose.
Elbert spent most of his life in Pike County, where he spent his free
time plotting an escape to some lake... ANY lake, to chase walleye.
Elbert worked for Norfolk & Southern Railroad from 1973 to 2007.
He retired in 2007 as an engineer. After his retirement, he spent more
time chasing walleye as well as devoting his time to the youth of the Big
Creek Freewill Baptist Church.
Elbert served proudly in the Second 319th Artillery 82nd Airborne. He laid it all on the line
for his country in the Dominican Republic and the Vietnam War.
Elbert was preceded in death by his father, Heston "Bud" Rose, his Mother, Mary Ellen
Rose, his biological mother, Susan J. Meade and his beloved brothers, George Robert Rose and
Joseph Franklin Meade.
Elbert is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Phyllis Jean (Justice) Rose. His children,
Beckie Rose, Amber (Rose) Burchett, and James Heston Rose and his six adoring grandchildren; Kerrigan, Abigayle, Mathew, Jette, Carly and Bella. His brothers, Herman Rondal Rose
and Alfred Wayne Meade. His precious sisters, Nyoka Stanley Baker and Vivian Sue Rose. A
host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles that he loved very much. He is also survived
by his uncle, who was much like a father to him and grandfather to his children, Paul Derossett.
I would be remiss if I didn't let you know that Elbert Rose loved Jesus very much and Jesus
loved him. It would be his eternal wish that you would all come to know Jesus and meet him in
Heaven someday.
Services will be held at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home at Belfry, Kentucky. Visitation will be
May 17th and May 18th beginning at 7 PM. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at
11 AM, May 19th with burial to follow at the family cemetery, fondly named the "Rose Garden" by Elbert himself.
Services will be led by Big Creek Freewill Baptist Church, Pastor Gary Blackburn. In lieu of
flowers, Elbert wanted donations made to The St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Belfry Chapter
#141 Disabled American Veterans will conduct Military Services after the funeral.
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Kathryn (Hunt) Helm, 94, of Forest Hills, KY, joined Jesus and her
loved ones Thursday, May 21, 2015, following a brief illness.
She was born January 30, 1921, at Stone, KY, the daughter of the late
James Calvin and Cuzzie (Marcum) Hunt. She was also preceded in death
by her husband of sixty-two years, George M. Helm; four brothers and
five sisters.
She was a lifelong member of the McAndrews Wesleyan Church and a
loving wife, mother and sister.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Caryn Helms of Forest Hills,
KY; a double niece, Rheta H. Mills of Inez, KY; three brothers, Thomas
(Peggy) Hunt of Sevierville, TN, Gary (Faye) Hunt of Wasbash, IN and Donald (Tess) Hunt of
Wasbash, IN; several nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 23, 2015, at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. Ralph Ferree officiating. Burial will follow in Smith Cemetery, Sidney,
KY, beside her beloved husband.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 22, 2015, from 5 - 9 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel.
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Ruth Cole Smith, of Ransom, KY, passed away Saturday, May 23,
2015, at the Pikeville Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
Ruth was born at Hazard, KY, the daughter of the late James and
Pearlie Wells Cole. She was also preceded in death by four sisters, Loraine Cole, Ruby Osborne, Thelma Morris and Launa Sutton Cole and
four brothers, Junior Cole, William "Bill" Cole, Elmer Cole and J. B.
Cole.
Ruth was a graduate of Hazard High School, Lee's Junior College at
Jackson, KY and Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY. She
taught six years at Leatherwood Elementary School in Hazard and worked
thirty -one years as a teacher and librarian for the Pike County Board of Education at Blackberry and Runyon Elementary Schools. She was an active member of Delta Kappa Gamma International, Belfry Homemaker's Club, Williamson Women's Club, EKEA, KEA and National Retired Teachers Association. Ruth loved her church and was a member of the Bluesprings
Freewill Baptist Church.
More than anything Ruth was a devoted Mother and Nana, who shared an extremely close
relationship with her daughter, Launa and grandson, Cole.
Survivors include her husband, Francis J. Smith, whom she would have been married to for
53 years on May 31, 2015; daughter, Frances Launa Smith Stanley and her husband, Carl of
Forest Hills, KY; grandson, Ethan Cole Stanley of Forest Hills, KY; special second daughter,
Teresa Sutton Thacker and her husband, David of Island Creek, KY; special granddaughters,
Megan and Madison Thacker and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Larry Hubbard and other ministers of the Bluesprings Freewill Baptist
Church officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Huddy, KY. Pallbearers will be Zach Staton, Brandon Staton, Rodney Stanley, Harold Ray
Osborne, Austin Stanley, Steven Baltes and Craig Dotson. Honorary pallbearers are Ethan Cole
Stanley, David Thacker, Johnny Hall and Larry Stanley.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Monday and Tuesday at the Funeral Home with special
services both nights at 7 PM. First Presbyterian Church of Williamson will sing Monday night
before services.
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Rhonda Lynette Maynard, 52, of Forest Hills, KY, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015.
She was born August 25, 1962, at South Williamson, KY, the daughter of Ruth Workman of
Forest Hills, KY, and the late Herbert Workman.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Toler Freewill Baptist Church.
Other survivors include her fiancée, Darrell Keathley of Turkey Creek, KY, several cousins
and other family and friends.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 28, 2015, at noon with Donnie Williamson
officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Maher, WV with family
and friends serving as pallbearers.
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Maria Rebecca "Becky" Elkins, 59, of Lexington, KY, formerly of
Toler, KY, died Friday, May 22, 2015, at the University of Kentucky
Medical Center.
She was born October 12, 1955, in Silay City, Philippines, the
daughter of Ricardo and Nadja Cuaycong of Las Vegas, NE.
She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Quinton Elkins.
Becky was raised in Butler, New Jersey, and then moved to Toler,
KY, where she raised her family. She then relocated to Nicholasville,
KY, where she worked for UK Healthcare. She was a graduate of Belfry
High School and Marshall University. She taught at the University of
Kentucky and was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church in Nicholasville. She loved spending time with her family, crafting and was an avid UK basketball fan.
Other survivors include her son, Chris, (Lauren) Elkins of Versailles, KY; daughters, Jeanna
(Josh) Hatfield of Toler, KY, and Whitney Elkins of Lexington, KY; her siblings, Mary Jean
Cuaycong, Josephine (Scott) Duncan, Rick Cuaycong and Robert (Maria) Cuaycong; her six
grandchildren, Jordan, Kylie and Elliot Elkins, Quinton, Ryan and J. J. Hatfield and another
grandchild on the way. Other survivors include her former husband, Kirby Elkins of Toler, KY;
her mother-in-law, Ruby Jean Hill of Toler, KY, and a host of other family and friends.
Her gathering of family and friends will be held from 5 - 8 PM Saturday, May 30, 2015, at
R. E. Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry, Ky.
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Eddie Dean Church Sr., 54, of Ransom, KY, passed away Friday, May 29, 2015, at the Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Kentucky.
Eddie was born June 13, 1960, the son of the late Chester and Mary Stanley Church. He was
also preceded in death by his sisters, Debbie Church, Becky Church, Yvonne Church and Betty
Church.
Eddie worked as an iron worker in a steel mill for most of his life, belonging to the Local #1
Union of Chicago, IL. He was also a member of the Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church of
Ransom, KY
Eddie is survived by his children, Eddie Dean Church Jr. of Carrollton, KY and Catrina
Church of Cloveport, KY. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Dalton Nottingham,
Heavynne Church, Christine Church, Emma Church, Haylee McCoy and Wyatt McCoy. Eddie
is also survived by his stepmother, Ada Church of Ransom, KY, and a brother, Bobby Church
also of Ransom, KY.
Services will be held Monday, June 1, 2015, beginning at 12 PM at the R.E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel, Belfry, KY with Larry Hubbard and other members of the Bluesprings Freewill
Baptist Church officiating, Burial will follow at the Alley Cemetery, Ransom, KY with friends
and family serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 10am-12pm on Monday, June 1, 2015, before the funeral service.
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Randy L. Ratliff, 55, of Belfry, KY passed away Thursday, May 28, 2015, at the South Williamson Appalachian Regional Hospital Emergency Room.
Randy was born June 16, 1959, the son of the late Charles and Bonnie Callahan Ratliff.
Randy worked as a machinist for Tramco and was a graduate of Williamson High School.
Randy is survived by his two sons, Chris Ratliff of Remington, IN. and James Ratliff of
Terre Haute, IN. as well as his two brothers, Michael Ratliff of Kingsport, TN and Chuck (Nancy) Ratliff of Belfry, KY. He also leaves behind his two grandchildren, Dominick and Penelope
Ratliff and a special nephew, Chuckie (Jasmin) Ratliff of Belfry, KY., along with a host of other loving family and friends.
Visitation will be held Monday, June 1, 2015, from 6PM-9PM at the R.E Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel in Belfry, KY.
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Jackie Keith Francis II, 28, of McAndrews, KY, passed away Tuesday morning, June 2, 2015, at his home after a lingering illness.
He was born March 27, 1987, at South Williamson, KY, the son of Jackie
Keith and JoAnn Dingess Francis of McAndrews, KY.
Other survivors include his sister, Amanda Francis of McAndrews, KY;
grandparents, Curtis and Sarah Dingess of Goodman, WV; his fiancée, Stephanie Suter and a host of other loving family and friends.
Jackie’s life will be celebrated July 18, 2015, 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Grant’s
Branch.
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Samuel Walter Randolph, 56, of Belfry, KY, died June 2nd, 2015, at the
VA Hospital in Huntington, WV.
He was born September 15th, 1958, in Columbus, OH to James Auvol
Randolph and Annie Irene Dibble Randolph.
Samuel was a US Navy veteran, having served 6 years for his country.
He was a 1976 graduate of Williamson High School before graduating from
Marshall University with a Business Degree. He was an engineer for the
Norfolk and Southern Railroad from 1987 to 2015. Samuel was a Christian
and an active member of the Turkey Creek Free Will Baptist Church. In his
spare time, he enjoyed researching family genealogy and spending time with
his loved ones.
Samuel was preceded in death by his father, James Auvol Randolph; mother, Annie Irene
Dibble Randolph; his beloved sisters, Maude Marie Randolph and June Gail Randolph Browning.
Samuel is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Evelyn Bevins Randolph; children: Jessica Ann Randolph of Williamson, WV and Samantha Dawn Randolph (Teddy) Poore of Lexington, KY; two grandsons, Elijah Thomas White and one due in August; his brother James Clinton Randolph of Turkey Creek, KY and sister Irene (Mike) Cochran of Belfry, KY. Samuel is
also survived by the mother of his children, Nancy Ann Curry of Parkers Lake, KY.
Sam loved the Lord with all his heart, soul and mind and his greatest desire was to reflect
Christ's love to his family and friends.
Visitation will begin at 6 pm with services at 7 pm Thursday June 4 th, at RE Rogers Funeral
Home at Belfry, KY.
Funeral services will be conducted at Turkey Creek Free Will Baptist Church, Friday, June
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5 , at 1 pm with Mikey Smith and Timothy Yates officiating. Burial will follow at the Stepp
Cemetery, Sidney KY, with Belfry Chapter #141 Disabled American Veterans conducting Military Services. Family and friends will be serving as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Turkey Creek Free Will Baptist Church, 1011
Taylor Fork Rd., Turkey Creek, KY 41514.
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Larry Roger Ooten, 66, of Stone, Ky, passed away Wednesday, June 3,
2015, at Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born August 9, 1948, at Stone, KY, the son of the late Robert
Ooten Jr. and Gladys Ball Ooten. He was also preceded in death by two
brothers, Robert Wilson Ooten and Jimmy Ooten and a brother-in-law,
Earsel "Bunk" May.
Larry was a retired school teacher, having taught at Washington County
High School, Springfield, KY, and Mackville Elementary School. He held
various positions throughout the educational system. He was also a floral
designer and artist. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Williamson, WV and had attended the Stone United Methodist Church for several years also.
Survivors include his sister, Margaret O. May of Stone, KY; nieces, Rebecca (Jim) Garrison
of Corbin, KY, Nancy May of Beckley,WV, Rhonda Sue May of Maryville, TN, Margaret Elizabeth (Brandon) Hall of Stone, KY and Djuna Alderuccio of Naples, FL; great nieces and nephews, Patricia, Rachel, Kayla, Sarah Elizabeth, Joseph, Kelly, Autumn, Branison, Larry Charles,
Little B, Mason, Molly and Maddie; special Springfield friends, Rudy and Betty Jane Ball of
Springfield, KY and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 7, 2015, at 2 PM at the Stone United Methodist
Church with Pastor Elizabeth Blanton and Father Nick England officiating. Entombment will
follow in Mountain View Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Huddy, KY. Pallbearers will be Jim
Garrison, Hunter Garrison, Brandon Hall, Joseph Lunsford, Larry Moon, Christopher Cox and
Kelly May. Honorary pallbearers are Tony Hughes, Rudy Ball, Rick Blankenship, Gary Thacker, Brian Scott, Freddie Keith McCoy and Little Brandon Hall.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Saturday, June 6, 2015, at the Stone United Methodist
Church with special services at 7 PM.
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Donnie Ray "Peanut" Allen, 65, of Kimper, Ky. passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015, at the
He was born January 28, 1950, in Williamson, WV the son of the late Robert Jackson and
Dolly Elizabeth Belcher Allen. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Marie Allen; brother, Teddy Bruce Allen; close brother-in-law, Freddie Chapman; nephew, Brian Allen;
great niece, Brittani Ann Allen and father-in-law, Oscar Blankenship.
He was a retired machinist from General Motors and a member of the Meathouse Freewill
Baptist Church, Kimper, KY.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel Marie Blankenship Allen of Kimper, KY; son, Donnie Ray
(Kim) Allen Jr. of Kimper, KY; brothers and sisters, Bob (Kathy) Allen of Defiance, OH, Bonnie (Ronnie) Tracy of Greenup County, KY, Gary David (Connie) Allen of Belleville, MI, Patricia "Mickey" (Thomas) Blackburn of Williamson, WV, Kenny Allen of Pinsonfork, KY,
Kathy McCleese of Flatwoods, KY, Hank Allen of Pinsonfork, KY, Judy Faye Allen (Larry
Maynard) of Huntleyville, KY, Tammy Sue Hurt of Ashland, KY, Sandra Denise Senters of
Huddy, KY, Roger Lee Allen of Williamson, WV and Sherri Lynn Chapman of Pinsonfork,
KY; granddaughter, Abby Shianne Allen and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Dean Hess officiating. Burial will follow in the Davis Memorial Gardens,
Stone, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2015, after 6:30 PM in the funeral home chapel.
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Susanne Adkins Higgins, 88, of Toler, KY, passed away Friday,
June 12, 2015, at the Concord Health and Rehabilitation Center in
Wheelersburg, OH.
Susanne was born March 19, 1927, the daughter of the late Basil
and Martha Napier Adkins. Susanne was also preceded in death by
her husband, George Clinton Higgins.
Susanne was a member of the Forest Hills Baptist Church and
worked as a postmaster for the U. S. Postal Service for many years.
She is survived by her two sons, Greg C. (Elaine) Higgins of
Portsmouth, OH and Eddie (Cathy) Higgins of Toler, KY. She also
leaves behind her grandchildren, Shad Whitt of Portsmouth, OH, Nikki (Phillip) Hammond of
Wheelersburg, OH and Bradley C. (Leah) Higgins of Portsmouth, OH as well as step grandsons, Barry and Corey Hatfield. She is also survived by her brother-in-law and sister-in-law,
Bert and Charlotte Higgins and ten great-grandchildren along with a host of other loving family
and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 14, 2015, at R. E Rogers Funeral Home beginning at 1 PM with James Justice officiating. Burial will follow at the Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Huddy, KY, with Shad Whitt, Bradley Higgins, Phillip Hammond, Barry Hatfield,
Corey Hatfield and Gabriel Whitt serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Saturday night after 6 PM at the funeral home chapel.
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Jeffery Neal Hatfield, 51, of Huddy, KY, passed away Saturday, June 13,
2015, at Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington, KY. He was born December
11, 1963, at Williamson, WV the son of the late Joe Edward and Wilma Nell
McCoy Hatfield. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Albert
Keesee.
Jeff was a CPA, member of the Pikeville Rotary Club, Past President of
the Pike County Chamber of Commerce, an Alumnus of the University of
Kentucky and an avid UK fan and cruiser. He was a faithful member of the
Stone United Methodist Church, where he blessed his congregation with his
beautiful voice.
Survivors include his loving wife, Gina Keesee Hatfield of Huddy, KY; sister, Shiela Ann
Hatfield Boardman of Frankfort, KY; mother-in-law, Linda Keesee of Belfry, KY; sister-inlaw, Tara (Josh) O'Brien of Clinton, Montana; nephew, Aedan O'Brien and niece, Ashling
O'Brien of Clinton, Montana; his special friends, Treva Coleman of Shelbyville, KY, Jimmy
Shipp of Lexington, KY, Lonnie Ellis of South Williamson, KY and Tammy West of Stone,
KY and a host of other loving family and friends.
There will be a private graveside service.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to the American Cancer Society in Jeff's memory.
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Brenda Carol Rose, 66, of McVeigh, KY, passed away Tuesday, June
16, 2015, at the Tug Valley Regional Medical Center, South Williamson, KY.
She was born September 18, 1948, at McAndrews, KY, the daughter
of the late Rev. Edgar and Mary Ellen Stump West. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Jackson Rose; sister, Linda
Chapman and brother, Ronald West.
Brenda was a homemaker and a member of the Octavia Freewill
Baptist Church.
Survivors include three sons, Randall (Tammy) West of Pinsonfork,
KY, Paul (Jean) Rose of Ohio and William Edgar Rose of Pinsonfork, KY; daughter, Shannon
(Manuel) Ball of Goodman, WV; sisters, Emilye Ball of Morehead, KY, Joyce Coleman of
South Carolina, Angela West of Pinsonfork, KY and Melissa Vandyke of Virginia; brothers,
Billy West of Belfry, KY, Charles West, Donald West and Russell West all of Pinsonfork, KY
and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 18, 2015, at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Gerria Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow in the Rose Cemetery, Canada, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 6 - 9 PM in the funeral home chapel.
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Ernestine "Ernie" "Teen" Hurley Fields, 86 of Pelion, SC formerly of Cutler Ridge, FL
passed away June 21, 2915, at her residence.
She was born in McVeigh, KY to the late Emory and Zennie Justice Hurley.
She was retired from Jackson South Hospital in South Miami, FL. She was a loving wife for
69 years and devoted mother and grandmother to 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by 6 brothers and 4 sisters. She is survived by her husband, Oren
Fields, daughters, Brenda Fields Earl and Patty Fields Oliver (Danny) and a son, Ed Fields
(Emily), sister, Peggy Hurley Ingle and brothers, Carroll and James Hurley.
Viewing will be 6 - 8 PM Monday, June 22, 2015, at Barr-Price Funeral Home, Lexington,
SC, then at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home in Belfry, KY from 11 AM - 1 PM Wednesday, June
24, 2015.
Funeral services will be at 1 PM with Gene Hurley officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY.
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Dollie Blackburn Deskins, 89, of Sidney, Kentucky went
home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at the
Parkview Nursing Home in Pikeville, Kentucky.
She was born April 16, 1926, at Canada, Kentucky the
daughter of the late James Ballard and Mazie Blackburn.
She was a member of the Belfry Freewill Baptist Church.
Preceding her in death was her husband of 58 years, Ermal
Deskins; a daughter-in-law, Linda Deskins and a granddaughter,
Alexis Grace Deskins.
Surviving are her three children, Jackie (Donna) Deskins of
Pinsonfork, KY, Janet (Rod) Varney of Forest Hills, KY and Jerry Deskins of Sidney, KY. She
was a loving grandmother to nine grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and three great
great grandchildren. Also surviving are five brothers and sisters, Arminda Stanley of Sunbury,
Ohio, Wayne (Faye) Blackburn of Sidney, KY, Paris (Phyllis) Blackburn of Glenia, Ohio, Jean
(Ralph) Williamson of Fallston, Maryland and Yvonne (Kenneth) Williamson of Brownstown,
Michigan. Left to mourn her passing is a host of extended family and friends.
Dollie loved her church family and although she had been physically unable to attend for
several years, she enjoyed the cards they sent her and the visits by Brother Buddy and Sister
Gaye Kendrick. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Visitation will be held at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home on Friday, June 26, 2015, at 6 PM with
special services at 7 PM with Roger Mullins officiating.
The funeral will be at the Dix Fork Old Regular Baptist Church on Saturday, June 27, 2015,
at 11 AM with Stoney Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow in the Blackburn Family Cemetery, Dix Fork, Sidney, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
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Joyce Faye (McCoy) Keene, 66, of Burnwell, KY, went home to be
with the Lord on Thursday, June 25, 2015.
She was born June 16, 1949, at Williamson, WV the daughter of the
late Major and Nola Ethel (Thompson) McCoy. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Audrey Elizabeth
Keene; sisters, Annie McCoy, Polly Martin, Patsy Maynard and Mary
Elizabeth Dillon and three infant brothers.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Burnwell Gospel Revelation Tabernacle Church.
Survivors include her loving husband, James Ray Keene; sisters,
Thelma (Tom) McCoy of Burnwell, KY, Helen Marcum and the late Bill Marcum of Aflex, KY
and Virginia Roberts and the late J.P. Roberts of Columbus, Ohio; brothers, James Ralph
McCoy of Burnwell, KY, Ronnie McCoy of Burnwell, KY, Charles Delbert and Patsy McCoy
and the late Wanda Ruth McCoy of Burnwell, KY and John Victor and Regina McCoy of
Burnwell, KY. A host of nieces and nephews that she was like a second Mother and Godmother to and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 28, 2015, at 1 PM at the Gospel Revelation Tabernacle Church with Delbert McCoy and Victor McCoy officiating. Burial will follow in the
Thompson-Moore Cemetery, Burnwell, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Friday and Saturday at the Church with special services
both nights at 7 PM.
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Timothy Dwayne Thacker, 54, of Huddy, KY, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015, at his
residence.
He was born February 12, 1961, at Williamson, WV, the son of Beatrice Irene Blackburn
Thacker of Huddy, KY and the late Elmer Thacker.
He was a security guard for Guardco, a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his sister, Mary Ellen Dotson of McVeigh, KY; nephews, Johnathan West and Nick West both of Canada, KY; niece, Amanda West of Canada, KY
and a host of other loving family and friends.
Visitation will be from 6 - 9 PM, Monday and Tuesday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with
special services Tuesday night at 7 PM.
Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon Wednesday, July 1, 2015, in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Johnny Jacobs, Randall Thornsbury and others officiating. Burial will
follow in the Coburn Point Cemetery, Huddy, KY, with his nephews and other family and
friends serving as pallbearers. Belfry Chapter #141 DAV will conduct military graveside services.
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Mildred McCoy, 77, of Hardy, KY, passed away June 27, 2015, at the Tug Valley Regional
Medical Center, South Williamson, KY.
Mildred was born on July 27, 1937, the daughter of the late Lucian David and Eva Jane Fitzpatrick Chaffin. She is also preceded in death by her first husband, Cloister Endicott as well as
her second husband, Joe Jerry Howell. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Ralph and
Samuel Endicott, two grandsons, Nicholas Endicott and Charlie Ward, three sisters, Inis Endicott, Bonnie Sue Bailey, and Edith Chaffin and, a brother, Buddy Chaffin.
Mildred often attended Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church with her family and she had a
special love for horses.
She is survived by, her children, Charles (Cheryl) Endicott of Logan, WV, Patricia (Carl)
Church of Hardy, KY, Sandra Endicott of Williamson, WV, Dixie Prichard of Georgia, Bonnie
Gibson of Logan, WV and Joe (Donna) Howell of Williamson, WV. She also leaves behind her
four brothers, Joe, Robert, Don and Emmonds Chaffin all of Warfield, KY and her three sisters,
Pauline Ferguson of Wayne County, WV, Mary Lou Stanley of Warfield, KY and Jane Lambert
of Florida. She is also survived by a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren and other loving family members and friends.
Services will be held Thursday, July 2, 2015 at the Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church,
Ransom, KY beginning at 1 PM, with Larry Hubbard, Roger Bogar and Junior Church officiating. Burial will follow at the Bluesprings Church Cemetery with family and friends servings as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Tuesday and Wednesday nights at the church beginning at 6PM with
special service each night at 7 PM.
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Jo Ann Horn, 81, of McVeigh, KY, passed away Monday,
June 29, 2015, at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY.
Jo Ann was born March 13, 1934, the daughter of the late
Doc Burgess and Gusta Collins Kennedy. She is also preceded
in death by her first husband, Bill Staton and second husband,
Dexter Horn. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Ethel
Smith and her husband James and a nephew, Michael Smith.
Jo Ann was a member of the McAndrews Church of Christ.
She is survived by her daughter, Angela (Terry) Staton May
of McVeigh, KY, and step daughters, Sherry Crum of Martin,
KY and Renee Hammond of Prestonsburg, KY. She also leaves behind her grandson, Staton
May, and step grandsons, Kevin and Keith Crum and Scott Crum, her brother, Oscar (Delores)
Kennedy, three nieces, Lisa Ann Smith, Debbie Conley, and Diana Tripplett and a nephew, Brian Kennedy, along with a host of other loving family and friends.
Services will be held Thursday, July 2, 2015, at the R.E Rogers Funeral Home Chapel beginning at 11AM with David Parsley officiating. Burial will follow at the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 30, 2015, and Wednesday, July 1, 2015, after 6 PM
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Douglas Lee Higgins, 79, of Hatfield, KY, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015, at the Pikeville
Medical Center.
Doug was born November 1, 1935, at Toler, KY, the son of the late Roy and Dovie Spriggs
Higgins.
He was a retired self-employed truck driver, a member of the Stone Masonic Lodge #890 F.
& A.M. and the Stone Shrine Club.
Survivors include his loving wife, Christine Elkins Higgins of Hatfield, KY; son, Gregory
Lee (Linda Sue) Higgins of Hatfield, KY; brother, James (Mearl) Higgins of Columbus, Ohio;
grandson, Nathaniel (Alie) Higgins and great grandson, Avery Tanner Higgins. He also leaves
behind a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 6, 2015, at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Shawn Ward officiating. Entombment will follow in the Elkins Family
Cemetery, Hatfield, KY with his friends serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be his
grandson, Nathaniel Higgins.
Visitation will be held Sunday, July 5, 2015, from 6 - 9 PM with a short service at 7 PM.
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Ronald Lee Hambel, age 46, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015 at Doctors Hospital West.
Preceded in death by parents Mary L. Reed-Hambel and Eugene M. Hambel, grandparents
Lassie Reed and Roscoe Reed of Stone, Kentucky. Survived by sister, Mary J. (Linden Rinehart) Hambel Cantrell; brothers, Charles E. Hambel and Tim Reed of Turkey Creek , KY.; and
close family friends, Brian Bare and Family.
Friends may call at Jerry Spears Funeral Home, 2693 W. Broad St., Monday, July 6, 2015,
9-11 a.m., where service will be held 11 a.m.
Additional calling hours will be held 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home, where service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015. Interment will be in Smith
Cemetery, Sidney, Kentucky.
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Bertha Marie (Chapman) Blackburn, 96, of Canada, Ky. completed
her life of service on July 7, 2015, at Signature Healthcare of Pikeville,
Ky.
She was born May 27,1919, at Roadfork, Ky, the daughter of the late
Joseph and Betty (Collins) Chapman. She was married on May 18, 1937,
and enjoyed 45 years with her husband, Floyd Blackburn. She was preceded in death by three (3) sisters, Quanita Harshburger, Gladys Rose,
Mary Jane Sandifer, and four (4) brothers, William "Frankie", Hillard,
Arnold and Clarence Chapman.
Survivors include, a daughter, Betsy (Clyde) James of Canada, Ky.
Grandson, David Lell (Tia) James of Winchester, Ky, Floyd Michael (Belinda) James of Canada, Ky, granddaughter, Shelley Marie James of Canada, Ky, two great-grandsons, Jacob and
Collin James and one great- grandaughter, Chloe Marie Kelley. One living sister, Sarah
Neilson of Orville, Ohio, and one brother Joseph (Helen) Chapman of Canada, Ky. One special
niece, Sheila (Ralph) Stepp, Chad and Stephanie, and Jason Chapman.
Bertha only went through the sixth grade; she had to leave school at a very young age to help
with the chores around the house. She then met her late husband, Floyd Blackburn, and married
in 1937. Soon after she married, her loving husband was drafted to WWII. While he was in active duty, she began her journey as "Rosie the Riveter." As a crane Operator, Bertha filled locomotive cars with battery water for Republic Steel. After three years of hard work and dedication, she came home to raise her beautiful daughter "Betsy". While being a loving mother and
wife she started a 15-year career at Stronsinider Drug Store as a Fountain Manager. Bertha is
proud to be a caring, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. When she wasn't
working, her favorite past time was gardening in her many flower beds. She was a member of
The Big Creek Freewill Baptist Church where she faithfully served the Lord throughout her life
for 45 years. Bertha will live forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
The Lord called Bertha to her heavenly home where she is now resting High on the Mountain.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2015, at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Pastor Gary Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Cemetery at Canada,
Ky.
Family will receive friends beginning at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 9 night and Friday, July 10
with special services at 7:00 p.m. both nights.
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Juanita Janette Cather, 81, of Turkey Creek, KY passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at her
home surrounded by her loving family. She was a very strong, faithful and loving mother, who
was a fighter until the Lord called her home.
She was born February 25, 1934, at Williamson, WV, to the late Guy Dewey and Clarice
Hensley Kimble. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Lester Hall Cather Jr. One sister, Anna Lois Tanner and two brothers, Guilford and James Kimble.
She was a homemaker and a member of Community Lighthouse Ministries.
She is survived by her children, Bradford Hall (Krista) Cather of Williamson, WV, James
Guilford (Joan) Cather of Elizabethtown, KY, Kenneth Ray (Su) Cather of Somerset, KY,
Leslie Fawnette (Steve) Maynard of Turkey Creek, KY, Kathleen Dawnette Ward of Charleston, WV, and Guy Steven (Ethel) Cather of Plymouth, IN. Three sisters, Elizabeth Dooley,
Loretta Smith and Virginia Davis and one brother, Clarence Kimble. Nine grandchildren, Jason
Uriah Cather, Cory Steven Maynard, Patricia Kathleen Bennett, Sara Kristine Maynard, Jonathan Tye Cather, James Eldridge Wood, Patricia Kristine Ward, Danielle Nicole Ward and
Leslie Kathleen Cather. Six great grandchildren, Jayson Hall Cather, Jenson Uriah Cather, Zoe
Aislin Maynard, Finnegan Cory Maynard, Landon Bennett, Piper Blakely Bennett and a host of
family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Friday, July 10, 2015, at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Okey Varney officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Williamson, WV
with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Thursday night at the funeral home.
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Randall Roy Mann, 60, of McCarr, KY, passed away Thursday July 9, 2015, at his residence.
He was born January 25, 1955 at Matewan, WV, to the late Glen Mann and Wanda Gooslin
Mann. He is also preceded in death by one brother, Millard Mann and one sister, Sharon
Campanella.
He was a coal miner and a member of Faith Mission Church.
He is survived by two sisters, Mary Warner of McCarr, Ky, and Sheila Smith of Lexington,
KY, and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 PM, Monday July 13, 2015 at Faith Mission Church
with Jimmy Fields officiating. Burial will follow at Gooslin Cemetery, McCarr, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Saturday and Sunday night at the church with special services
both nights at 7 PM.
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Rudolph Ireland Stepp, 94, of Sidney, KY. departed this life on July
14, 2015.
He was born September 1, 1920, at Heisey, KY. He was the son of the
late Ireland and Annie (Kennedy) Stepp. He was preceded in death by
two sisters; Thelma and Ethel Mae; six brothers, Mont, Charles, Irvin,
David, Jonah and Oscar; one half-sister, Sophie; three half-brothers,
Arlie, Carlie and Ira and a great granddaughter, Alexa Deskins. Surviving
is one sister, Doris Green of Sidney, KY.
Rudolph was a retired foreman from the Pike County Board of Education transportation department. He was the oldest living member and trustee emeritus of the Mt. Zion Freewill Baptist Church, at Sidney, KY.
He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Ann (Gugelchuk) Stepp; three children, Geraldine
(William) Akers of Sidney, KY, Patsy (Don) Gibson of Hatfield, Ky., and Jerry Stepp of Sidney, Ky; five grandchildren, Melissa (John) Marcum of Sidney, Ky., Greg (Lisa) Gibson of
Ivel, Ky., Suzanne (James) Byrd of Pineville, WV, William Rudolph (Gina) Akers of Irvine,
Ky., and Vera Deskins of Williamson, WV; seven great-grandchildren; Christian Tyler Marcum, Cailee Marcum, Shaina Deskins, Anna Deskins all of Sidney, KY, Alexis Gibson and Jacob Gibson of Ivel, KY and Addison Akers of Irvine, KY.
Visitation will be Wednesday, July 15th, from 6 - 9 PM at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home in
Belfry, KY.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, July 16th at 11 AM also at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home. The Reverend William E. Akers will officiate. Interment will follow at the Mountain
View Memory Gardens, at Huddy, KY. The pallbearers will consist of Greg Gibson, Don Gibson, Rudy Akers, John Marcum,Christian Tyler Marcum and James Bryrd. The honorary pallbearers will include Paul Gene Williamson, Fonso Bogar, Jerry Stepp, Ricky Skeens, Frank
Gugelchuk, Shann Stepp, Rick Green, Claude Smith, Clarence Smith and his brothers and sisters in Christ at Mt. Zion Freewill Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the building fund of Mt.
Zion Freewill Baptist Church in memory of Rudolph. These can be placed in care of the church
by mailing to PO Box 236, Sidney, Ky. 41564.
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Rufus Bostic, 93, of Belfry, Ky., went to his heavenly home surrounded by his loving family on July 14, 2015, at ARH Skilled Nursing Facility.
He was born at John's Creek, Ky. on September 22, 1921, to Ella Varney Bostic and Leonard Bostic who preceded him in death. He was also
preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Edna Bostic; one daughter, Judi
Wallace; one granddaughter, Mikerry Stanley; six brothers, Claude, Floyd,
Clyde, John, Henry, George and one sister, Marie Adams.
He is survived by one son, Buddy (Diane) Bostic of Pikeville, KY and
five daughters, Marilyn Bostic of Belfry, KY, Sharon (Mike) Kline, Susan
(Mike) Stanley both of Goody, KY, Sandy (Rodney) Brewer of Huddy,
KY, Audrann (Michael) Brewer of Nolan, WV and son-in-law, Gordon Wallace of Belo, WV.
He is also survived by one brother, W.L. (Lucy) Bostic of Williamson, WV and one sister,
Quinnie Workman of Kokomo, IN; thirteen grandchildren, Devonna (Keith) Stratton, Robyn
(Alan) Bays, Chastity (Joe) Woolf, Cherona (Richard) Owens, Mikila (James) Carroll, Gordi
(Star) Wallace, Leslie (Daniel) Carter, Ashlie (John) Yates, Kristin (Matt) DeBoard, Cliff (Angie) Wallace, Beth (Jonathan) Wright, Ryan Bostic and Robbi-Ann Brewer. He also leaves behind 20 beloved great-grandchildren, a very special friend, Joanna Copley and a host of loving
family and friends.
He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather who loved having his family
around him. He was a self-employed trucker and owner of Bostic's Trucking Co. He was a
World War II Army veteran and a Kentucky Colonel. After his retirement, he dedicated his time
to working in his garden. He was a member of the Chattaroy Missionary Baptist Church and a
former member and deacon of the Stone Baptist Church.
Services will be held Friday, July 17, at 1 PM at the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with
his brother, Pastor W. L. Bostic officiating. Burial will follow at the Bostic Family Cemetery at
Coburn Point, Huddy, KY, with his granddaughters serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 16, from 6 - 9 PM at the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel.
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Catherine Anne King Barker, 51, of Turkey Creek, KY, passed away
Thursday July 16, 2015, at her residence.
She was born January 11, 1964, at South Williamson, KY the daughter
of Joe and Peggy King of Forest Hills, KY.
She was a former billing clerk at the Williamson Memorial Hospital
and had worked for the Discover Card in Columbus, Ohio.
Other than her parents she is survived by her children, Courtney Barker and Allison Barker both of Columbus, Ohio; siblings, Libby King of
Lexington, KY, Tommy King of Speedwell, TN, Cheryl Andrew of
Springboro, Ohio and Freddy King of Lawrenceburg, KY; grandchildren,
Nathan and Jacob Lee of Columbus, Ohio and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 20, 2015, at 11 AM in the Sacred Heart Catholic
Church with Father Thomas Chacko officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY. Pallbearers will be Jerry Hurley, Herbie Dotson, Charles Hult,
Brian King and Michael Vance.
Visitation will be held on Saturday and Sunday night from 6-9 PM at the funeral home. Rosary services will be recited at 7 PM on Sunday evening.
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Lassie Jean Smith, 83, of Hardy, KY, passed away Friday July 24, 2015, at the Skilled Nursing Unit of the Tug Valley Regional Medical Center.
She was born June 14, 1932, at Ransom, KY, to the late Clayton and Lida Hatfield Smith.
She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Hazel Jane Smith and Sally Smith.
She had worked at G. C. Murphy, SS Kresgels and the Dollar General Store.
She is survived by her brothers, Landon Smith of Louisa, KY, Ballard Smith of Hardy, KY,
and Clayton Smith Jr., of Wixon, MI; one sister, Marie Busman of Dayton, OH; niece, Barbara
Sue Holyfield of Walled Lake, MI and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Monday, July 27, 2015, at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Lee Dotson officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens,
Huddy, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be 6 - 9 PM Sunday night at the funeral home.
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Lilly Baker Ailiff, 60, of Williamson passed away Friday July 31, 2015, at the residence of
her sister in Chesapeake, OH.
She was born March 9, 1955, at Williamson, WV, to the late Willard and Lou Coleman
Baker. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Luther "Bevo" Baker, Edsel "Pete"
Baker and Woodrow Baker.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her husband, Frank C. Ailiff. One son, Richard Keith Baker of North
Carolina, sisters, Virginia Stanley of Pikeville, KY, Zeda (Marvin) Mills of Temperance, MI,
Marie Mull of Columbus, OH, Hilda (Gene) Anderson of Johnson City, TN, Ruth Compton of
Columbus, OH, Anna Blackburn of Hardy, KY, Lottie (Joe) McVey of Ansted, WV, and Nannette Walsh of Chesapeake, OH. One brother, Sam Baker of McVeigh, KY special buddy, Max
and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1 PM, Monday, August 3, 2015, at Mountain View
Memory Gardens with Eric Rakes officiating. Burial will follow the service.
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Deloris Irene Noe, 70, of Fort Gay, WV, passed away Friday July 31,
2015, at the residence of her sister.
She was born August 31, 1944, at Thacker, WV, to the late Jake and Vesta Mahon Coleman. She is also preceded in death by her daughters, Debra
Irene Noe and Carolynn Noe, sisters, Shirley Burton, Brenda Dillon and Darlene Curry and one brother, Bobby Coleman.
She was a dietitian at Trinity Healthcare and a member of the Church of
God.
She is survived by three daughters, Louise Smith of Williamson, WV,
Barbara Kay Diamond of Chattaroy, WV, and Leigh Ann Noe of Fort Gay,
WV. Sisters, Dalphine Slone of Lucasville, OH, Joann Burton of Matewan, WV, Vernetta Cline
of Fort Gay, WV, and Lorretta Savage of Williamson, WV. Brothers; John L. Coleman of OH,
and Charles Coleman of Red Jacket, WV. Five grandchildren, David Noe, Samantha Noe, T. J.
Diamond, Bruce Dillon and Marsha Stacy and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM, Tuesday, August 4, 2015, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Earl White officiating.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Monday night at the funeral home.
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Mary "Mag"aline Hatfield Dotson, age 96, of Ransom, KY went
to her heavenly home on August 4, 2015 at 1:15 p.m. at Pikeville
Medical Center.
She was born on October 18, 1918, however she celebrated her
birthday as November 12. We were blessed that she was born to the
late Albert and Elzie Hatfield also of Ransom, KY.
She was preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters. She
was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Dennis Dotson,
whom she loved so very much and celebrated 68 years together. Her
sons, infant son Larry Gilford, Charles "BoJo", Wendell "Wilkie" and
Eugene Dotson. Her daughter in law, Shirley West Dotson, whom she thought of as her own,
and her grandson, Clinton "Little Butch" McCoy.
She is survived by her sons, Burl (Glenna Mae) and Dwight (Kelley) Dotson of Ransom, Ky.
Her daughters, Helen Dotson, Lola Mae McCoy, Gail (Eugene) Gibbs all of Ransom, Ky. and
Janet Flo (Larry) Scott of Whitesburg, KY. Her grandson Joey Dotson made his home with her,
and she thought of him as her own, her "Joe". Her daughter-in-laws, Martha Dotson of Ransom,
KY and Margaret "Annie" Dotson of Bristol, TN, also survive. She had 21 Grandchildren, 33
Great Grandchildren and 7 Great Great Grandchildren whom she loved dearly and thought of all
of them as her own. She is also survived by her sister, Beatrice Hager of Ransom, Ky.
She was a member of the Samaria Primitive Baptist Church for 65 years and the oldest active senior at the Blackberry/McCarr Senior Citizens. She loved going to church and seeing all
her church family and worshipping The Lord. She loved her Jesus. She lived everyday of her
life to visit her friends and family at the senior center. She looked forward to going each week.
She participated until 2014 in the senior games and won several gold medals. She also loved her
family and anyone that came to visit her. She made sure that you were fed before you left. She
always said, she loved everybody and that was what it was all about, Love, and it showed cause
lots of people would call her their second mommy. She will be truly missed by all that knew
her.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM, Saturday, August 8, 2015, at Samaria Primitive
Baptist Church with Shawn Dotson, Jeff Dotson, Paul Varney and Other Primitive Baptist Elders officiating. Burial will follow at Willie Jake Hager Cemetery, Ransom, KY, with her
Grandsons, Jerry Dotson, Duane "Archie" Dotson, Chad Dotson, Van Gibbs, Dennis Gibbs,
Mitchell Scott and Joey Doston and her grandson-in-law, Billy Yates serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 3 PM, Friday, August 7, 2015, at Samaria Primitive Baptist Church
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Geraldine Rose Clevenger, 75, of Sidney, KY, went home to be with
the Lord on August 9, 2015 at the Pikeville Medical Center.
Geraldine was born on August 9, 1940, to the late Hardy and Gladys
Chapman Rose. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by
her husband, Donald Lee Clevenger, one son, Donald Franklin Clevenger, her granddaughter, Cathy Clevenger, two brothers, Bud and Andrew
Rose as well as two sisters, Tootsey "Lucille" Golley and Loraine Justice.
Geraldine was a homemaker and a member of the Freewill Baptist
Church.
She is survived by her son, Albon (Marcella) Clevenger of Pikeville,
KY, two daughters, Denita (Jack) Thacker of Sidney, KY and Jennifer Clevenger of Lebanon,
KY. She is also survived by her brothers, Paul (Lois) Derossett of Canada, KY, Lonnie (Phyllis)
Rose of Center, KY, Joseph (Katherine) Rose of Center, KY, Johnny (Dianne) Rose of Ypsilanti, MI, William (Brenda) Rose of Greensburg, KY, Floyd Rose of Canada, KY, Oscar Rose of
Sevierville, TN, Hardy (Blicela) Rose of Greensburg, KY and sisters, Jacklene Henson of
Nicholasville, KY, Kathy (Hassell) Anderson of Kimper, KY and Betsy (Clyde) James of Canada, KY. Geraldine also leaves behind nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a host
of loving nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 13, 2015, beginning at 11 AM at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel, with Gary Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow at the Rose Garden Cemetery, Canada, KY with Ryan Thacker, Steven Thacker, James Thacker, John Thacker,
Joseph Thacker, Jordan Rowland, Brent Amburgey and Eric May serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6-9 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at the funeral home, with
special services lead by Darren May at 7 PM.
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Peirce E. Whitt, 68, of Williamson, WV passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015, at his daughter's house in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
He was born November 12, 1946, at Matewan, WV, the son of the late John Whitt Jr. and
Mary Jane Hatfield Whitt who were from Matewan, WV. He was also preceded in death by a
brother, Mike Whitt.
Peirce was the former Director of the Williamson Park Board; he worked for the Mingo
County B.O.E. and the City of Williamson for 37 years; he was the co-owner of Starters Restaurant for 21 years; a member of the Elks Lodge; Moose Lodge; a veteran of the U.S. Army
and of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Kathe Harvit Whitt of Williamson, WV; his loving
daughter, Kelly Whitt Deluca and her husband, Dave Deluca of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; a sister, Debbie Whitt Justice of Ripley, WV; brother, Mark Whitt of Matewan, WV; his loving
grandchildren, Zoe Grace Deluca and Ella Rose Deluca of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; his special
pets that he loved so dearly, Ziggy Whitt and Sweet Pea and a host of nieces, nephews, family
and friends who will miss him greatly.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 13, 2015, at 1 PM in the Williamson Fieldhouse with Ronnie Matney officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Maher, WV. Pallbearers will be Dave King, Dave Hurley, Michael Brewster, Mike
Vanhorn, C. J. Sammons, Danny Henry, Mark Steven Whitt, Larry Jack New, Dave Deluca and
Michael John Whitt. Honorary pallbearers are Sam Olive, Jim Whitt, Jimmy Chris Whitt, Ronnie Whitt, Chris Ooten, Steve Wilson, Darrin McCormick, John Mark Hubbard and Truman
Chafin. Belfry Chapter #141 D.A.V. will conduct Military Graveside service.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at the Williamson
Fieldhouse.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made in Peirce Whitt's memory
for the restoration project at the Williamson Memorial Fieldhouse. A National Historic Landmark and a project he was committed to fulfilling. Donations are to be sent to Peirce Whitt
Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 950, Williamson, WV 25661.
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Ralph David Chapman, 45, of Duncanville, AL formerly of Pike County, KY passed away
Monday, August 10, 2015 at his home suddenly.
He was born March 3, 1970 in Williamson, WV the son of Ralph and Francine Stanley
Chapman of Pinsonfork, KY. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Howard and Hazel
Chapman and Mitchell and Anne Stanley and one uncle, Dan Chapman.
He was a mine foreman for a coal mine in Alabama.
Other than his parents he is survived by his wife, Stacy Michelle Williamson Chapman; his
children, David Austin Chapman and Dakota Michelle Lynn Chapman both of Alabama, Tiffany Chapman and Tasha Chapman both of Williamson, WV; brother, Shawn (Dawn) Chapman
of Virginia; sister-in-law, Megan (Kenny) Baisden of Ragland, WV; brother-in-law, K. J. Williamson of Sidney, KY; mother and father-in-law, Catty and Woody Williamson of Sidney, KY;
four nephews, one niece and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 15, 2015, at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the
Scott Cemetery, Dials Branch, Ransom, KY. Pallbearers will be Royce "Bean" Colburn, Jack
Cole, K.J. Williamson, Woody Williamson, Kenny Baisden Jr., Kenny Baisden III, Daniel Stanley and Joe Chapman.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 14, 2015, from 6 - 9 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel
with special services at 7 PM with Old Regular Baptist Ministers .
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Ruby Jean Oliver McCoy, 83, of Paris, KY, formally of McCarr, KY,
died at St Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY on August 17, 2015, after a
short illness.
She was born in Ransom, KY on October 31, 1931. She was the
daughter of the late John and Martha Oliver.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lucas McCoy; brother,
Everette Oliver and sisters, Evelyn Dotson, Edith Vipperman, Ethel Morris and Pauline Farley.
She is survived by her daughter Regina McCoy Rutledge, son- in- law
Greg Rutledge, of Paris, KY, and four grandchildren; Victoria Grace
Rutledge Smith, her husband Elliott Smith, of Georgetown KY, Stephen Lucas Rutledge of
Paris KY, Lindsey Michelle Rutledge and Matthew Robert Rutledge both of Englewood, Col.;
sisters, Josephine Varney of Columbus, GA and Woodra Honaker of Middletown, Ohio and one
brother, John T. Oliver of McMinnville, TN. A special thanks to her loving caregivers, Kelli,
Megan, Kenni, Christie and Beverly.
Ruby was a loving and nurturing wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She
was also a devoted teacher for the Pike County School System for 42 years. Ruby was a member of the Blue Springs Freewill Baptist Church in Ransom, KY.
The service will be conducted by Jeremy Hatfield, at the Blue Springs Freewill Baptist Church
on Thursday, August 20 at 11:00 am.
Visitation is scheduled on Wednesday, August 19 from 6-9 pm, at Rogers Funeral Home,
Belfry, KY.
Donations to Hospice of the Bluegrass are suggested.
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Raymond Smith, 91, of Canada, KY, passed away Monday, August 17,
He was born October 23, 1923, at Canada, KY the son of the late Tom
and Elizabeth Grace Stanley Smith. He was also preceded in death by his
first wife, Clustina Smith, his second wife, Maudie Smith and one son,
Larry Kent Smith.
He was a retired coal miner and a faithful member and moderator for 47
years at the Lonesome Dove Old Regular Baptist Church.
Survivors include his children, Freda Mae Stanley of Russell Springs,
KY, Clarence "Bud" (Janita) Smith of Canada, KY, Kaye (David)
Maynard of Pikeville, KY, Roberta Coleman of Canada, KY, Rhonda (Jack) Johnson of Johns
Creek, KY, Madonna Grace (Keith) McKinney of Harold, KY and Thomas Chris (Crystal)
Smith of Turkey Creek, KY; eighteen grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; seven great
great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 21, 2015, at 11 AM at the Lonesome Dove Old
Regular Baptist Church with Gabe Lowe, Jr., Clyde Perry, Randall Lowe, Charles Eddie Huffman and A.B. Thacker officiating. Burial will follow in the Stanley Cemetery, Canada, KY
with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Wednesday and Thursday at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with special services both nights at 7 PM.
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James Ken Stanley, 74, of Stratton Fork, Canada, KY went home to be with the Lord on
Monday, August 17, 2015, at the Tug Valley Regional Medical Center.
He was born November 27, 1940 at Sidney, KY the son of the late Kenner and Grace Blackburn Stanley. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Darrell Eddie Stanley and Conal
Stanley.
He was a retired coal miner, a member of the UMWA Local Union 1440 and Belfry Freewill
Baptist Church.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 48 years, Patty Smith Stanley; three daughters, Debbie
Gannon (Jerry) Bevins of McCarr, KY, Mary Wallace of Canada, KY and Pam Estepp Martin
of White Pine, TN; three sisters, Lois (Greg) Walker of Myrtle Beach, SC, Barbara (Joe) Adkins of Pikeville, KY and Brenda (Billy) Pinson of Sidney, KY; grandchildren, James Estepp,
Zachary Wallace, Brandi Stanley, Kerigan Estepp and Krislyn Stanley; great granddaughter,
Kailie Stanley and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 22, 2015 beginning at 11 AM at the R.E.
Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Chris Varney officiating. Burial will follow at the Smith
Cemetery, Stratton Fork, Canada, KY with Timmy Smith, James Estepp, Zachary Wallace, Jerry Bevins, Jerry Smith and Kevin Smith surviving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6-9 PM Friday night at the funeral home with special services at
7 PM.
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Harrison Davis Varney, 90, of Forest Hills, KY, passed away
Wednesday August 19, 2015, at Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born November 4, 1924, at Forest Hills, KY, to the late
John and Merica Stanley Varney. He is also preceded in death by
his wife Joyce Estelle Stanley Varney; son, Kevin Varney, sisters,
Gladys Wellman and Nancy Laudermilk and brothers, Oscar Varney and Earl Varney.
He was a former partner of Williamson Supply Company, a
Kentucky Colonel, former Member and Deacon of Stone Baptist
Church, a member of Belfry Freewill Baptist Church and a veteran
of the US Army serving in WW II.
He is survived by two sons, Steven D. Varney of Forest Hills, KY and Brian K. Varney of
Lexington, KY. One brother, Clifford Varney of Forest Hills, KY, special friend, Wilma Cassell
of Forest Hills, KY, and several nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Sunday August 23, 2015, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Donald Varney and Chris Varney officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain
View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY, with Okey Porter, Earl Varney Jr., Todd Cassell, Mike
Kline, Mike Stanley and Charlie Frazier serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be
men of the Belfry Freewill Baptist Church.
Visitation will from 6 - 9 PM Friday and Saturday night at the funeral home with special
services at 7 PM Saturday night with Ronnie May officiating.
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Joseph C. Tomsovic, 76, of Williamson, WV passed away Thursday, August 20, 2015, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.
He was born May 11, 1939, in Chicago, IL the son of the late Edward and Mildred Whaling Olszanowski. He was also preceded in
death by a brother, William Tomsovic.
Joe was a former manger for a golf course and a veteran of the
United State Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Fletcher Tomsovic of Williamson, WV; daughter, Theresa Tomsovic (Roger Duty) of Williamson,
WV; brother, Thomas (Sue) Tomsovic of Springfield, Missouri;
grandchildren, Timothy Epling II and Taylor Epling both of Williamson, WV and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 24, 2015, at 12 Noon in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Carl Butler officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY. Pallbearers will be Timothy Epling II, Tim Epling, Billy Harmon, Joe Venturino, Roger Duty, George D. Poole and John Cooper. Belfry Chapter #141 will
conduct military graveside services.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Sunday at the funeral home chapel.
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Luther "Luke" Maynard, 70, of Berea, KY formerly of West Williamson,
WV passed away Friday, August 28, 2015.
He was born August 2, 1945, at Laurel Creek, Lenore, WV, the son of the
late Erva and Orie Jude Maynard. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Paulie Muncy, Ethel Adkins and Lucille Ginther.
He was a retired coal miner, a member of the United Mine Workers of
America, United States Army, and a member of the Joyland Baptist Church in
Berea, KY.
Survivors include his wife, Patsy Wellman Maynard; son, Luther P. "Luke"
Maynard and his wife, Amy of South Williamson, KY; daughters, Rhonda
Hensley and Zandra Ford and her husband, Chris all of Big Rock, TN; step children, Tammy
Strunk and Shawn Snodgrass; brother, Silas Maynard and his wife, Daisy of Blairsville, GA;
nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at 11 AM in the R. E.
Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Earsel Ray Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Williamson, WV. Luke Maynard, Willard Muncy, Michael Muncy, Frank
Dary, James Maynard and Steven Maynard will serve as pallbearers. Belfry Chapter #141 DAV
will conduct Military Graveside Services.
Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6 - 9 PM in the funeral home chapel.
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Lois Jean Lowe, 74, of Stone, KY, passed away Friday September 4,
2015, at Weber City, VA.
She was born December 4, 1940, at Williamson, WV, to the late Lewis
and Verbia Layne Varney. She is also preceded in death by two sisters,
Aileen Reynolds and Madeline Varney.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Milford Lowe of Stone, KY. One son,
Bill Leon (Rhonda) Varney of Stone, KY, two daughters, Mary "Libby"
Harrison of Stone, KY, and Thelma Jean Williamson of Stone, KY. Two
sisters, Mary (Doug) Hensley of Troy, OH, and Gracie (Jimmy) Stepp of West Milton, OH. One
brother, Monroe (Cuba) Varney of Morehead, KY. Four grandchildren, Christopher Williamson, Jacob Taylor, Ciera Harrison and Elizabeth Hope Chapman. Two great grandchildren,
Kadence Rae Chapman and Brooklyn Shae Chapman and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM, Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at Bluesprings
Freewill Baptist Church with Larry Hubbard and Others officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Sunday and Monday night at Bluesprings Freewill Baptist
Church with special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Joseph Leon Walters, 48, of Hatfield, KY, passed away Monday September 7, 2015, at his
residence.
He was born January 22, 1967, at Williamson, WV to Leon Walters of Hatfield, KY, and the
late Zetta Alice Lowe Walters. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Ma-Tempa
Walters, Ma-Edna Lowe, Cash Walters and Ireland Lowe.
He was a master electrician for Elliott Contracting in Pikeville, KY.
Besides his Father he is survived by his loving wife, Dovie Walters of Hatfield, KY; daughter, Brittany Walters Bowling of Hatfield, KY; son, Brandon Walters of Hatfield, KY; brother,
Eric Lowe of Tennessee; grandson, Henry Jayden (Lil'Man) Bowling and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 11, 2015, at 1 PM at the Pilgrim Home Old
Regular Baptist Church, Varney, KY, with John George Blackburn and Dwayne Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Walters Cemetery, Hatfield, KY. Pallbearers will be Brian Adams, Clifford Justice, Kevin Justice, Barry Robinette, Wesley Robinette, Jason Bowling and
Lucas Lowe.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Wednesday and Thursday at the Pilgrim Home Old Regular Baptist Church with special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Ernestene Varney, 73, of Sidney, KY, passed away Friday September 11, 2015, at the Ohio State University Hospital.
She was born July 21, 1942, at Sidney, KY the daughter of the
late Crit and Ella Stanley Weddington. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Joe B. Varney, who died October 3, 2014; daughter, Brooksy Bevins Fuller; brother, Sam Weddington and sisters,
Edith Weddington, Kaye Gutowski and Lorraine Weddington.
Ernestene was a purchasing agent for MSHA.
Survivors include her daughter, Barbara (Joe) Pyles of Dix
Fork, KY; sons, Phillip Dean (Sandra) Varney of Dix Fork, KY
and Joseph Christopher (Jolana) Varney of Florida; sisters, Gladys Runyon of Denver, CO,
Faye (Wayne) Blackburn of Sidney, KY, Mable (Bob) Kitchen of Bethel, OH, Sue (Rick)
Kupcunus of Ormand Beach, FL and Phyllis Musick of MI; brothers, Russell (Janet)
Weddington of VA and Buddy Weddington of Columbus, OH; grandchildren, Gretchen, Joe
Joe, Robert, Greg, Katie, Phillip, Cassie, Sean, Josh, Joey and J. T.; great grandchildren, Alissa,
Ethan, Alex, Cameron, Izzy, Belle, Mikey, Piper, Maximus, Rory, Asia, J. B. Harleigh, Baby
Pyles and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the
Weddington Family Cemetery, Sidney, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Monday and Tuesday at the Funeral Home Chapel
with a special singing service Monday at 7 PM and a church service Tuesday at 7 PM.
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Rebecca "Reed" Kazee Runyon, 86, of Turkey Creek, KY passed
away Sunday, September 13, 2015, at the Pikeville Medical Center,
Pikeville, KY.
Rebecca was born August 21, 1929, the daughter of the late Kenneth
and Elisa Reed. She is also preceded in death by her first husband,
Leroy Kazee and her second husband Willie Runyon as well as five
brothers and four sisters. Rebecca was a member of the Turkey Creek
Old Regular Baptist Church.
She is survived by her children, Robert (Denise) Kazee of Turkey
Creek, KY, Drema Kazee of Florida and Michael (Christine) Kazee of
Michigan. She also leaves behind four grandchildren, Jennifer (Christopher) Bastian, Amber
(Michael) Lowe, Randall (Brittney) Kazee and Drema Kazee, along with ten greatgrandchildren, Dillon, Aiden, Makenzie, Gage, Isabella, Aubrey, Tyson, Sophia, Hailey and
Kaitlyn. She is also survived by her sister Francis Reed and a host of other loving family and
friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 17, 2015, beginning at 11 AM at R.E.
Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow
at the Reed Cemetery, Turkey Creek, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 PM, Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
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Nellie D. Varney, 85, of Huddy, KY, passed away Thursday, September
17, 2015, at the Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY.
She was born September 3, 1930, at Sidney, KY, the daughter of the late
Roy and Alice Tackett Stanley. She was also preceded in death by a son, Joseph Dotson; sister, Dorothy Stanley Stumbo; brothers, Mitchell, Raymond,
Roy Everett, Michael, Cecil, Franklin D. and Lonzo Stanley.
Survivors include her husband, Charles R. Varney of Huddy, KY; son,
John C. Dotson of Huddy, KY; sisters, Shirley Thacker of Regina, KY,
Flossie Williams of Morristown, TN and Irene Milczarski of MI; brothers,
Ervil Stanley of Canada, KY and Fonso Stanley of Columbia, KY; several
step children; several grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 19, 2015, at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Jimmy Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in the Hensley Cemetery,
Stone, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 18, 2015, from 6 - 9 PM in the funeral home chapel.
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Larry Collins passed away at his sister's home in Barboursville,
WV, at the age of 61, on September 28, 2015.
Larry, is predeceased by his father, Noah Collins of Jamboree,
KY; his mother and stepfather, Macie and Emory Moore of Delbarton, WV; two sisters, Phillys Collins and Ruby Moore and three
brothers, H. D. Moore, Charlie Moore and Gus Moore.
Larry is survived by four sisters, Geneva Runyon (Leroy) of Delbarton, WV, Bonnie Adkins (Donnie) of Barboursville, WV, Lois
Moore of Delbarton, WV and Faye Moore Meadows of Lorain,
Ohio; one brother, Reece Moore (Debbie) of Ragland, WV; his wife, Linda Slone Collins of
Johns Creek, KY. Larry is lovingly remembered by his daughters, Sheila Collins Long (Jason)
of Forest Hills, KY and Crystal Collins of Matewan, WV and niece, Monique Moore Tevis
(Brian) of Sante Fe, New Mexico. He also had nine grandchildren, Kaley, Cristian, Cayden, Ian,
Alex, Olivia, Bennett, Ashton Jace and Nevaeh and many nieces and nephews.
Larry was born at the Magnolia Hospital of Matewan, WV, on September 29, 1953. He attended school at Delbarton, WV. He then went on to own and operate various businesses in the
Tug Valley area. Larry enjoyed antique cars, card playing and spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends.
Larry will be sadly missed by special friends; Delbert Justice, Lacy and Keri Muncy, Darren
Muncy, Judy Hamrick and Helen Stanley.
A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
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Brenda Joyce Murphy, 67, of Delbarton, WV passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015, at
the Williamson Memorial Hospital.
She was born August 16, 1948 at Barnshee, KY, the daughter of the late Willie Arnold
"Jake" Wolford and Genevea Layne Wolford. She was also preceded in death by two sisters,
Helen (Peter) Mounts and Pricy Lester.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Apolostic Bible Way Church, Matewan, WV.
Survivors include her husband, Larry J. Murphy of Delbarton, WV; sons, Burton (Vicki)
Murphy of Matewan, WV and Jamie (Hazel) Murphy of Delbarton, WV; sisters, Opal Jackson
of Matewan, WV, Ocie (Bernard) Smith of McCarr, KY and Erma Lou (Larry) Kennedy of Big
Ugly, WV; grandchildren, Jordan (Autumn) Murphy, Bethany Murphy, Matthew Murphy and
Jamie Murphy Jr. and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 12, 2015, at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ricky Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY. Pallbearers will be Jordan Murphy, Matthew Murphy, Jamie
Murphy Jr., Everette Fields, Mark Smith and Joey Smith.
Visitation will be held Sunday, October 11, 2015, from 6 - 9 PM in the funeral home chapel.
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Dimple Bishop, 86, of Williamson, WV passed away Sunday
night, October 11, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born July 31, 1929, at Varney, WV the daughter of the
late Green and Ida Deboard Justice. She was also preceded in
death by brothers, Bobby Justice and Opal Burke and a sister,
Aileen Neilson.
Dimple was a retired beautician and a member of the Varney
Church of God. She loved entertaining her friends as well as cooking and everyone loved her rum cake. She especially enjoyed her
trips to her favorite restaurant, Pekings, where Connie and her
staff treated her as a special friend as well as their guest. Her sunroom was her special place.
Survivors include her husband, Bill Bishop of Williamson, WV; children, Billy Ray Bishop
of Lenore, WV, Michael (Linda) Bishop of Middlesboro, TN, Sue (Don) Bishop McCoy of
Bluffton, SC and Judy (Glenn) Bishop Jessee of St. Paul, VA; brother, Billy Justice of
Dearborne Heights, MI; grandchildren, David Michael (Rebecca) Varney, Mary Lou (Rich)
Gott, Brandon (Brittany) Beverly, Steven Ray Bishop, Dr. Sheena (Kevin) Jessee and Kayla
(Casey) Hatmaker; ten great grandchildren; special niece, Gail Dotson; special friend, Andrea
Smith and her special pet, Fluffy.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 13, 2015, beginning at 6 PM. Funeral services will
be held at 8 PM with Ralph Pyszkowski officiating.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at 11 AM at Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Maher, WV. Pallbearers will be Brandon Beverly, Steven Bishop, K. J. Phillips, Rich Gott, Casey Hatmaker and Kevin Pearson.
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Earl Douglas Howard, 89 of Chattaroy, WV passed away Friday morning,
October 16, 2015, at the Tug Valley Regional Medical Center.
Earl was born February 4, 1926, at Kermit, WV the son of the late Preston
Howard Sr. and Pearl Kirk Copley. He was also preceded in death by three
brothers, Preston Howard Jr., Don Howard and Larry Howard and one sister,
Evelyn Banfield.
Earl was a retired coal miner from Island Creek #25 and Sycamore Coal
Co. He was a member of the UMWA, the Williamson Shrine Club and Chattaroy Church of God. He was an avid Williamson Wolfpack fan and the
scorekeeper for many years. He was a veteran of the United States Army.
Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years, Grace Harmon Howard of Chattaroy, WV;
daughters, Phyllis Howard (Greg) Southers of Chattaroy, WV, Margaret Howard (Curt) Fletcher of Borderland, WV and Carolyn Sue Howard (Rick) Oxley of Milton, WV; one son, Earl Michael (Dina) Howard of Abingdon, VA; one sister, Ruby (Donnie) Huff of Chattaroy, WV; one
brother, Bobby (Mary Lou) Howard of Chattaroy, WV; nine grandchildren, Jarrod Curtis
Fletcher, Amy Fletcher (Jeff) Simpkins, Gregory Gene (Donna) Southers, Christopher Eugene
(Cari) Southers, Susan Elizabeth Oxley, Jordan Howard Oxley, Sarah Easterling, Daren
Easterling and Rebecca Easterling; eight great grandchildren, Peyton Huddle, Reagan Southers,
Fletcher Simpkins, Jaxson Southers, Raegan Easterling, Matthew Easterling, Pierce Easterling,
Teddy Nance and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 19, 2015, at 11 AM at the Chattaroy Church
of God with Mike Bostic and Haskell Runyon officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Maher, WV. Belfry Chapter #141 Disabled American Veterans will conduct
military graveside services. Pallbearers will be Jarrod Fletcher, Gregory Southers, Chris
Southers, Jordan Oxley, Peyton Huddle, Jeff Simpkins and a special friend, Bill Watson.
Visitation will be held Sunday, October 18, 2015 from 5 - 9 PM at the Chattaroy Church of
God. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, Ky. is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the Skilled Nursing Facility
of the Tug Valley Regional Medical Center, South Williamson, Ky. 41503.
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Frank Herman Stacy, 55, of Turkey Creek, KY passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at
the Tug Valley Regional Medical Center.
He was born October 24, 1959, in Cleveland, Ohio the son of the late Frank and Ruby Varney Stacy. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Marie Stacy and a grandson, Neil
Brian Jewell Jr.
Frank was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA.
Survivors include his daughters, Jessica (Neil) Jewell of Canada, KY and Amanda (Jay)
Kinser of Stone, KY; one sister, Deborah (Johnny) Lequire of Chuckey, TN; grandchildren,
Dalton and Skyla Jewell, Dali and Daniel Oliver, Deric Stanley and Cameron Kinser and a host
of friends.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 24, 2015, at 12 Noon in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will begin at 11 AM at the funeral home.
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Carl David Church, 63, of Hardy, KY, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015, at Tug Valley Regional Medical Center.
He was born August 27, 1952 at Williamson, WV, to the late Delmer and Maudie Whitt
Church. He is also preceded in death by his son, Charlie Ward. Brother, Delmer Jr. Church and
sister, Tiny Church.
He was a mechanic and a member of Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church. He was loved by
all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Gail Church of Hardy, KY. Three sons, David (Creasy)
Church of Williamson, WV, Scottie (Barbara) Church of Portsmouth, OH, and Randy (Tasha)
Church of Hardy, KY. Two daughters, Beverly (Chris) Toops of Delbarton, WV, and Tina
(Bryan) Pack of War, WV. Five brothers, Donnie (Annie) Church of Blackberry, KY, James
(Linda) Church of Morehead, KY, Benny (Nicole) Church of Blackberry, KY, Mike (Kandi)
Church of Blackberry, KY, and Mickey (Leisha) Church of Belfry, KY. Four sisters, Arta
(Bruce) Tilley of Hardy, KY, Ruthie (Ronnie) Sullivan of Blackberry, KY, Nita (Dean) Norman
of McCarr, KY, and Sue (Tommy) Tilley of Blackberry, KY, twenty grandchildren, three great
grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Monday October, 26, 2015, at Bluesprings
Freewill Baptist Church with Larry Hubbard, Floyd Church Jr., and others officiating. Burial
will follow at Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery with Randy Church, Scottie
Church, David Church, Bryan Pack and Chris Toops serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Saturday and Sunday night at Bluesprings Freewill Baptist
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Glennis Runyon Keene, 56, of Pikeville, KY, passed away Saturday October 24, 2015, at Pikeville Medical Center.
She was born May 16, 1959, at Pikeville, KY, to Martha Runyon of Johns Creek, KY, and the late Alfred Runyon.
She was a former Chiropractor assistance for Dr. Steven Harrison for 20 years and a member of the Pilgrim Home Old Regular
Baptist Church.
Besides her mother, she is survived by her husband, Jimmy
Keene of Pikeville, KY, daughter, Ashli Nichols (Jody) Hinkle of
Navarre, FL. Three sisters, Nadine (Mark) Webb of Sidney, KY,
Marsha (Bill) Lowe of Meta, KY, and Melissa (Kelvin) Lewis of Pikeville, KY. Two grandchildren, Kaylin Bryant and Drew Bryant and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at Pilgrim Home
Old Regular Baptist Church with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will follow at
Runyon-Maynard Cemetery. Piso, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Sunday, October 25, 2015, and Monday, October 26, 2015,
night at the Pilgrim Home Old Regular Baptist Church with special services at 7 PM Monday
night.
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Ronald Delmar Edwards, 67, of Canada, KY passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at the
Ronald was born August 1, 1948, at Leeco, KY the son of the late Delmar and Gertrude
Smyth Edwards.
Ronald worked as a purchasing agent for Sidney Coal for many years and for the Pikeville
City Fire Department for 12 years. Ronald was a member of the Rogers Missionary Baptist
Church, Rogers, KY. He also served in the United States Navy. Ronald loved to do wood working, work puzzles, UK basketball and firefighting.
Ronald is survived by his loving wife, Judith Blackburn Edwards as well as his two sons,
Shane (Amanda) Edwards of Cincinnati, OH and Devin Tyler (Sierra) Edwards of Dayton, OH.
He also leaves behind two grandchildren, Taylor Lyndsay Edwards and Brady Shane Edwards.
Ronald was also survived by three sisters, Elaine (Mike) Lowe of Mt. Sterling, KY, Susie (Bill
"Giggles") Williamson of Pikeville, KY and Peggy Edwards of Mt. Sterling, KY along with one
brother Roger Edwards of Calhoun, GA and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 30, 2015, beginning at 1 PM at R.E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel, with Tommy Reed officiating. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery
Sidney, KY with Evan Stanley, Darrell Stanley, Bill Williamson, Sean Cochran, Mike Lowe,
Robbie Lindsey, Gary Hackney and Roger Edwards servings as pallbearers. Belfry D.A.V
Chapter #141 will be conducting military graveside services.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 29, 2015 from 6-9 PM at the funeral home.
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Vivian Faith Smith Meadows, 64, of Marysville, OH, formerly of
Phelps, KY, passed away October 27, 2015, at Marysville, OH.
She was born July 8, 1951 in Pike County, KY, to Inas Vance
Smith of Phelps, KY, and the late Dave Smith. She is also preceded
in death by one sister, Malona Coleman and one brother, Tyrone
Smith.
She was retired from Capital Manufacturing Company of Columbus, OH, and of the Baptist faith.
Besides her mother, she is survived by her fiance' Steve Bailey of
Marysville, OH. Two sisters, Yvonne (Gary) Hatfield of Ransom,
KY, and Kathy (William) Runyon of Isom, KY. Five brothers, David (Valerie) Smith of Louisa,
KY, Donald Smith of Phelps, KY, Harvey (Gina) Smith of Wayne County, WV, Verlin Smith
of Pikeville, KY, and Franky Smith of Pikeville, KY, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Sunday November 1, 2015, at Peter Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Primitive Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow at Dave
Smith Cemetery, Phelps, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Friday and Saturday at Peter Creek Primitive Baptist Church
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Robert Lee Stiltner, 67, of Jackson, KY formerly of Pike County died Sunday, October 25,
2015, at Pikeville Medical Center. He was born June 3, 1948 at Kimper, KY the son of the late
Clint and Lily Ruth Hunt Stiltner. He was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Stiltner Jr.;
step son, David Ratliff; sister, Lou Ellen Stacy and a brother, Kenneth Stiltner.
He was a disabled mechanic.
Survivors include his ex-wife, Mary Ratliff; children, Jimmy Darrell Stiltner and Bobbie
Jean Coleman; step daughter, Mary Jean Blair; sister, Sharon K. Presley; brothers, Daniel
Stiltner and Dennis Stiltner and twelve grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 11 AM Saturday, October 31, 2015, at Hunt Cemetery,
Kimper, KY. Friends may gather at 10 AM Saturday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry,
KY.
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Linda Gail Webb, 66, of South Williamson, KY, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015, at
the Tug Valley ARH Medical Center.
She was born March 14, 1949, in Williamson, WV the daughter of Audrey Marie Johnson
Hicks of South Williamson, KY and the late Beecher Hicks. She was also preceded in death by
her husband, Vinson Doug Webb and one brother, George Hicks.
She was a homemaker and attended the Gospel Revelation Tabernacle Church, Burnwell,
KY.
Other than her Mother she is survived by two sons, Doug (Michelle) Webb and Randy
(Robbie) Webb all of Stone, KY; two daughters, Sandy (Phillip) May of South Williamson, KY
and Angel (Darrell) Nelson of Ashland, KY; three brothers, Clarence (Gracie) Hicks and Beecher Hicks all of Chattaroy, WV and Clyde (Lisa) Hicks of Waverly, Ohio; sister-in-law, Donia
Hicks of Williamson, WV; grandchildren, Kensie Hineman, Tyler Webb, Taygen Webb, Amber
McCoy, Seth McCoy, Randy Lee Webb, Rebecca Webb, Sarah Crabtree, Jamison May, Braxton May, Kyleigh May, Zoey May, Angelica Nelson, Darrell Neson, Addison Nelson and Devin
Nelson; great grandchildren, Braxton Webb, Carson Webb, Kaidyn Webb and Nevaeh Webb
and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 2, 2015, at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Joe Crum, Delbert McCoy, Shane and Shawn Ward 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 - 9 PM Saturday and Sunday at the funeral home with special
services both nights at 7 PM.
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Keith (Buddy) Salmons, Jr. passed away on October 30, 2015 with his
family by his side. He was born February 28, 1967 in Norfork, VA, but
called Turkey Creek, KY, his home for most of his life.
He is survived by his parents, William (Bill) and Rose Evans of Turkey Creek, KY, with whom he shared a most special bond, two children,
Ryan Salmons of Turkey Creek, KY, the light of Buddy's life and his
daughter, Chat'eau (Doug) Kidwell of Mt. Vernon, KY, the apple of his
eye.
He was the proud grandfather of three precious girls, 6-year old Syrra
Kidwell, 3-year old Kenadi Kidwell, and 9-month old Lilly Kidwell. He
was also survived by two sisters, Donna (Greg) Chaffins of Knoxville, TN, and Dreama
Vansickel (Leroy) of Turkey Creek, KY, and both will miss him dearly. He will also be missed
by his long-time friend and caregiver, Mary Ann Yagodich of Turkey Creek, KY. He will be
missed by his niece, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He showed amazing courage as a lung transplant recipient and in his battle with cancer.
Buddy was baptized in the name of the Lord on September 11, 2015, something that gave him
much peace in his final days.
Buddy was an avid and loyal Kentucky Wildcats fan, lover of jigsaw puzzles, with a dry
sense of humor and a stubborn streak a mile long. But most of all, he was a loving and devoted
father, son, brother and friend.
The family wishes to express their sincerest gratitude to Appalachian Hospice Care for their
professional and compassionate care.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Rick Hisle officiating. Entombment to follow at Mountain View Memory
Gardens Mausoleum, Maher, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 6 - 9 PM Monday evening, November 2, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers you can make donations to Appalachian Hospice Care, P.O. Box 3457,
Pikeville, KY 41502.
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A. B. Walters, 82, of Turkey Creek, KY, passed away Friday November 6, 2015, at his residence.
He was born May 7, 1933, at Hatfield, KY, to the late John Dewey Walters Sr., and Odessa
Francis Walters. He is also preceded in death by one brother. J. D. Walters, a baby sister, and
brother-in-law Fathies Cornette.
He was a coal truck driver and a member of the Turkey Creek Old Regular Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife. Lucille Cornette Walters, three sisters, Charlotte Walters of Hatfield, KY, Wilma Marie Simon of Hatfield, KY, and Dianne (Bryant) Holland of Franklin, NC.
Three brothers, Isaac Paul (Ortha) Walters of Gulnare, KY, Phillip (Mary) Walters of Sidney,
KY, and Gene (Charlotte) Walters of Hatfield, KY, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at Noon, Sunday, November 8, 2015, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Hobert Hamilton, Richard Staton and Lacy Walters officiating. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery, Hatfield, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Honorary
pallbearers will be Tommy Bevins, Larry Staton, Robert Scarberry and Danny Reed.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Saturday night at the funeral home.
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Glenis Ailene Stone Smith, 89, of Belfry, KY, passed away Tuesday November 10, 2015, at
Tug Valley Regional Medical Center.
She was born November 26, 1925, at Hardy, KY, to the late Roland and Cansas Sparks May.
She is also preceded in death by her first husband, Charley Stone and second husband, Burl
Smith; one brother, Kenneth May and one sister, Virginia Loftis.
She was a homemaker and a founding member of the Hardy Church of Christ.
She is survived by one son Randy (Cheryl) Stone of Berea, KY, and one daughter, Jeana
(Gary) Layne of Belfry, KY; two step daughters, Ann Hatfield and Brenda Smith both of Belfry, KY; three grandchildren, Emily (Matt) Spires of Berea, KY, Tracey (Roc) McCarthy of Leland, NC, and Andy (Krystal) Layne of Richmond, KY; four great grandchildren, Caroline and
Madelyn McCarthy, Isabella and Patrick Stone Spires; sister-in-law, Mae May of North Palm
Beach, FL; nephew, Connie Loftis and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 AM Friday, November 13, 2015, at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Ed Lockard officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY, with men of the Hardy Church of Christ serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be 6 - 9 PM Thursday night at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please
make donations to the Hardy Church of Christ.
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Delores June (Scott) Kennedy, 84, of Pinsonfork, passed KY,
away Wednesday November 11, 2015, at Williamson Memorial Hospital.
She was born June 26, 1931, at Pike County, KY, to the late William A.
and Jennie Lee Dean Scott. She is also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
She was a homemaker and a member of the McAndrews Church of
Christ for over 60 years.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Oscar Kennedy of
Pinsonfork, KY, daughters, Debra (Roger) Conley, Dianna (Greg) Triplett
and son, Brian (Kim) Kennedy all of Pinsonfork, KY. Three grandchildren, Mark Conley, Jaime (Jimmy) Brock and Breanna Kennedy. Two great grandchildren,
Sydney and Caidence Brock. Brother, William "Buddy" Scott of MI and a host of loving family
and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM, Saturday, November 14, 2015, at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with David Parsley and Dennis Wolford officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will after 6 PM Friday night at the funeral home.
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Janet Gale Ward, 75, of Williamson, WV, passed away Saturday November 14, 2015, at Pikeville Medical Center.
She was born November 13, 1940, at Williamson, WV, to the late Estle
and Ruby Rose Baker Maynard. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Everett Ward, one brother, Donald Maynard and three sisters, Betty
Smith, Bonnie Pauley and Mildred June Maynard.
She was a homemaker, a 1958 graduate of Belfry High School and a
member of the East Williamson Baptist Church.
She is survived by her son, Douglas (Annette) Ward of Forest Hills, KY,
three brothers; Sam Maynard of Toler, KY, Larry Maynard of Clearwater,
FL, and Mike Maynard of Hardy, KY. Two sisters, Maude Ball of Roanoke, VA, and Nancy
Morrison of Hopkinsville, KY. and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at East Williamson Baptist Church with Gary Robbins officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY, with men of the East Williamson Baptist Church serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be at 11:00 AM, Tuesday at the church.
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Linda Faye (Hayton) Maynard, 68, of Goody, KY passed away Friday morning, November
20, 2015, at her residence.
She was born December 18, 1946, at McCarr, KY the daughter of the late James and Mary
Jane Presley Hayton. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Ann Maynard; sisters,
Barbara Silvey and Janet Hayton and a brother, Daryl Hayton.
Linda was a homemaker, caretaker and member of the Canada Freewill Baptist Church. She
was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
Survivors include her husband, Jack Maynard; daughters, Anita Maynard Helvey and husband, James Helvey, Kathie Jo Maynard and Shelly Maynard Stewart and her husband, Gary
Stewart; brothers, James Hayton and Alfred Hayton; grandchildren, Alexis Hatfield, Raina
Helvey, Ashley Hatfield, Garrett Helvey, Caleb Sund and Layla Helvey and a host of loving
family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Sunday, November 22, 2015, at the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Roger Williamson officiating. Burial will follow in the Buskirk Cemetery, Buskirk, KY. Pallbearers will be Gary Stewart, James Helvey, Garrett Helvey, Sammy
Maynard, Sammy Maynard Jr. and Scott Maynard.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Saturday, November 21, 2015, at the funeral home
chapel.
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Kay Carol Chafin, 79, of South Williamson, KY, passed away Friday,
November 20, 2015, at the Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center.
She was born September 1, 1936, in Plainview, Texas the daughter of the
late Grover and Opal Smith Jarvis. She was also preceded in death by her
husband, James Clifford Chafin; son, Roy C. Chafin; sister, Joyce Payne
and great grandchild, Keegan Chafin.
Kay was a homemaker and a member of the Nolan Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, James (Kathy) Chafin of Canada, KY; daughters, Ruth (Clinton) Crum of South Williamson, KY, Joyce (Keith) Hatfield
of Sidney, KY and Theresa (Jimmy) Cochran of Canada, KY; daughter-inlaw, Cora Chafin of Jackson, GA; nine grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren and a host of
family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at Noon in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Ray Taylor and Earl White officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY. Pallbearers will be Eric Coleman, Clifton Hatfield,
Matthew Cochran, Nathan Coleman, Jeff Adkins, Guy Taylor, Ryan Chafin, Brian Gaylor, Harry Catron, Cameron Catron and Luke Maynard.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Sunday and Monday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with
special services Monday night at 7 PM.
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Lula Pearl Huddle, age 90, of Newtown, WV went home to be with her
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Saturday, November 21, 2015, at the home of
her daughter, Barbara (Roby) Chafin whom she made her home with the
last three years.
Lula was born February 21, 1925, at Blacky, VA to the late Scott Hiram
and Lula Violet Aldridge Smith. In addition to her parents, she was also
preceded in death by her husband, John Huddle, Sr.; daughter-in-law, Judy
Kay Huddle and two grandchildren.
Lula has been a Christian since 1954. Lula's life of love for her family,
her church and all her friends will always remain a precious memory to all
who held her close. Lula belonged to the Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church, Ransom, KY.
Lula leaves behind to honor her loving memory and morn her passing her children; William
(Connie) Huddle of McCarr, KY, John Huddle (fiancée Rose Thomas) of McCarr, KY, Belvin
(Brenda) Huddle of Hardy, KY, Brenda (Pastor Terry Blankenship) of Lenore, WV, Lloyd
(Flossie) Huddle of Belfry, KY, Reta (William) Stafford of Kings Bay, Georgia, Barbara
(Roby) Chafin of Newtown, WV, Bryan (Kelly) Huddle of Chapmanville, WV and special
grandson she helped raise, David Huddle (caregiver, Cindy Hatfield) of Salt Rock, WV and
special care giver, Beth Hatfield of Newtown, WV. Lula had twenty-two grandchildren, twenty
great grandchildren and one great, great, grandchild.
The family would like to express appreciation to Dr. Vickie Hatfield for all the love and
concern she showed to our mom.
Visitation will be Tuesday, November 24, 2015, beginning at 6 PM at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home, Belfry, KY, with special services at 7 PM with Bro. Roger Bogar.
She will be taken to the Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church on Wednesday, November 25,
and her funeral will begin at Noon with Pastor Larry Hubbard and Pastor Terry Blankenship.
Burial will follow in the Pinson Cemetery, Buskirk, KY, with Pastor Mike Smith conducting
graveside services. Pallbearers will be David Huddle, Peyton Huddle, Eddie Huddle, Roby
Chafin, Robert Andrew Chafin, Darrell Justice and Sam Harmon.
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Gaythel Marcella Warren (Marci), 81, of Ponte Vedra, Florida, and formerly of the Williamson area, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2015, in Thomson, GA.
Gaythel was born at Hatfield, KY, to Wayne Smith and Gertrude Bevins Smith on October
12, 1934. She attended Belfry High School as well as classes at Rollins College, Orlando, Florida. Her career included jobs in banking, retail, and real estate. Previously she worked at Watson's Department Store at Southside Mall. Her most recent position was as a Real Estate Specialist with the US Army Corps of Engineers in South Williamson, KY, Miami, FL, and Jacksonville, FL. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church - Ponte Vedra, Florida.
She is preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, Linda Charlene West; former husbands Charles West and Raymond Francis Warren; sisters, Willa Marie Young and Odessa
Bevins as well as a special brother-in-law, Wander H. Hale.
Gaythel is survived by her sister, Winnie Hazel Hale, of Williamson; nieces, Wilma Hale of
Columbus, Ohio, Susan Hale of Williamson, and Frances Wilkinson (Mark) of Evans, GA.;
nephews, Neal Young (Rita ) and Doug Young (Betty) of Pikeville; three great nieces, Prudence
Stollings Evans (Stacey) of Kokomo, IN, Laura Suzanne Stollings Blankenship (Greg) of
Pinsonfork, KY, Carlette Young Stalker (Charlie) of Pikeville,KY; four great nephews, Paul
Bevins, Jr. and Jeffrey Young of Sidney, KY, Charles Brent Hale and Christopher Burgess Hale
of Columbus, OH.
Visitation will be held at Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry, KY, on Friday, November 27, 2015,
at 10:00 am.
Graveside services will follow at the Monty L. Bevins Cemetery, Sidney, KY. Father Nick
England will officiate at the graveside assisted by Eb Sesco.
The family wishes to extend gratitude to the staff of Thomson Health and Rehabilitation,
Thomson, GA and Regency Hospice for their support the past several months.
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James "Jimmy" Carroll Hunt II, 51, of Belfry, KY passed away
Sunday November 22, 2015, at Appalachian Regional Hospital in
South Williamson, KY.
He was born December 28, 1963, in Mingo County, WV to
James "Big Jim" Carroll Hunt Sr. and the late Elizabeth Reed Hunt.
He is also preceded in death by his dear uncle, John Fred Hunt,
grandparents, Carroll and Mary Helen Hunt, and Woodrow Reed.
He was a teacher at Belfry High School.
He is survived by his father, James Carroll Hunt Sr. of Belfry,
KY, his son, Nicholas James Carroll Hunt of Highland Heights, KY,
his grandmother, America Scott Reed of Lexington, KY, his aunts, Gayle Hunt of Belfry, KY,
Phyllis Hill of Naples, FL, Sadie Chapman and special cousins John "Little John" Hunt of Belfry, KY, Lorraine Smith of Belfry, KY, and Djuna Alderuccio of Naples, FL and a host of loving family and friends.
Visitation will be at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home on Friday, November 27, 2015, from 3-9
with a special service at 6:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church with Father Thomas Nerivelikunnel Chacko and Father Hoppenjans officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens at Huddy, KY with James Hunt,
Nicholas Hunt, John Hunt II, Calib Ball, Cary Tufts, Mitch Justice, Johnny Fields, Paul "Sarge"
Workman, and Darrell Mounts serving as pallbearers.
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Gilbert A. Garris, 87, of Belfry, KY, went home to be with his Lord on
Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at the Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born April 23, 1928, in Athens, Alabama the son of the late
Richard Alvin Garris and Nettie Howell.
He found his way to Florida, then to Columbus, Ohio for many years and
spent the last 12 years in Belfry, KY. He was also preceded in death by a
brother, Dave Garris and three sisters, Rebecca Graham, Gayle (Bill) Ison
and Jeanette (David) Ridenour.
He retired as an electrical journey wireman with I.B.E.W. local union
756 out of Daytona Beach, FL, where he was a 56-year member. Gil was a
dedicated Christian man and member of the First Baptist Church of Belfry. He loved the Lord,
his wife and family but had a sweet spot for his only grandson, Nathan. We will miss him very
much.
Survivors include his wife, Patty Garris of Belfry, KY; daughter, Kris (Mark) Helton and
grandson, Nate Helton of Belfry, KY; sister, Betty Johnson of Port St. Lucie, FL; brother, Henry (Carolyn) Garris of Ormond Beach, FL and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 30, 2015, at 1 PM at the First Baptist
Church of Belfry with Pastor Mark Helton officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY with men of the church serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 8:30 PM Sunday at the Church. In lieu of flowers, the family
request that donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Belfry P.O. Box 339, Belfry, KY
41514.
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Birdie Mae (Runyon) Bogar, 88 of Narrows Branch, Kentucky
passed away Friday November 27, 2015, at her home.
Birdie was the born March 19, 1927, at Belfry, KY to the late Moses and Polly Hunt Runyon. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Ephraim "J.E." Bogar, One daughter, Nedria Stephenson, her grandson, Joey, and Six siblings.
Birdie was a cook supervisor at Hardy and Varney Grade School, a
1945 Belfry High School graduate, the #1 UK and Belfry Pirate Fan
and a member of the Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by her children, Elsie Ann (Bert) Slater of Lake
Wells, FL., Roy (Brenda) Bogar of Grethel, Ky., Roger (Mae) Bogar, Tom Bogar and Walter
(Debbie) Bogar all of Narrows Branch, KY and Darryl (Brenda) Bogar of Clermont, FL. Sonin-Law, Paul Stephenson of Huntington, WV, and special friends, Jerry and Carol Farley, Nineteen Grandchildren, Seventeen Great Grandchildren, Two Great-Great Grandchildren and a host
of family, friends and loving church family.
Funeral services will be conducted at Noon, Monday, November 30, 2015, at Bluesprings
Freewill Baptist Church with Larry Hubbard and Others officiating. Burial will follow at Bogar
Cemetery, Narrows Branch, KY, with grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Saturday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home and after 4 PM Sunday
at Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church with special services both nights at 7 PM.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Appalachian Hospice and Home
Care Health at Pikeville, KY or Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church.
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Audry Marie Hicks, 85, of South Williamson, KY, passed away Saturday, November 28,
2015, at Tug Valley Regional Medical Center.
She was born June 26, 1930, at Williamson, WV, to the late Floyd and Leana Johnson. She
is also preceded in death by her husband, Beecher Hicks, one son, George Hicks, one daughter,
Linda Webb and son-in-law, Doug Webb.
She was a homemaker and of the Christian Faith.
She is survived by three sons, Clarence (Gracie) Hicks of Chattaroy, WV, Beecher Hicks of
Chattaroy, WV, and Clyde (Lisa) Hicks of Waverly, OH, daughter-in-law, Donia Hicks of Williamson, WV, two sisters, Rose Mary Parsley of NC, and Bea Pernell of Grayson, KY. Grandchildren, Doug Webb, Randy Webb, Sandy May, Angel Nelson, Angie Hicks, Shawn Hicks,
Shawna Hicks, Renea McCurdy, Kristey Hicks, Shane Hicks, Donetta Hicks, Samatha Hawk,
Morgan Hicks, Misty Hill, Steven Hicks, Jarred Perry, Jason Hicks, Cierra Toler and Chandler
Hicks and a host of Great Grandchildren, Great-Great Grandchildren Family and Friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM, Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at Gospel Revelation Tabernacle Church with Delbert McCoy officiating. Burial will follow at Falls Branch
Cemetery, Falls Branch, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Sunday and Monday night at Gospel Revelation Tabernacle
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Doris Kenneda Cline Wingler, 72, of Williamson, WV, passed
away Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at Pikeville Medical Center.
She was born March 31, 1943, at Simon, WV, the daughter of
the late Bryan Kenneda and Brookie Harper Kenneda Webb. She
was also preceded in death by two sons, Michael Elby Cline and
Daniel Allen Cline, Jr.; brother, Jennings Kenneda and Thurl
Kenneda and sisters, Jean Dingess, Parlie Harper, Maxine Harper,
Alberta Moore, Edna Brooks and Atlas Morgan.
Doris was a homemaker and a loving mother, sister and grandmother. She was of the Freewill Baptist faith.
Survivors include her companion of 25 years, Burl Lester Jr. of Williamson, WV; two
daughters, Carolyn (Roby) Lyons of Hatfied, KY and Veleda (David) Marcum of Hatfield, KY;
three sisters, Sue Ann Lester of Hanover, WV, Linnie Lawrence and Wanda Lee Morgan of
Simon, WV; four grandchildren, Contessa (Nick) Newsome, Danielle (Daniel) Bow, Shenna
(Jonathon) Scott and Derick Lyons; six great grandchildren, Madison Newsome, Jessie Bow,
Allyson Newsome, Chloe Bow, Ethan Bow and Jace Scott and a host of other family and
friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 5, 2015, at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Dwayne Yates and Earsel Bowman officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Huddy, KY. Pallbearers will be
Roby Lyons, David Marcum, Nick Newsome, Jonathon Scott, Derick Lyons and Thurmon Stacy.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Thursday and Friday at the funeral home chapel. There
will be special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Rush Randall Ratliff, 59, of Kimper, KY, went home to be with his
Lord and Savior on Friday, December 4, 2015, at Pikeville Medical Center after a lingering illness.
Randall graduated from Johns Creek High School in 1976. Upon graduation, he began working for his brother, Donnie, at River Hurricane Coal
until he became disabled in 1984. He was a huge Kentucky Wildcat fan,
and could not wait for football and especially basketball season to begin
each year. He loved spending time with his family and up until his illness
he enjoyed tracing his family roots spending many hours gathering the
Ratliff and May genealogy. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
He was born October 29, 1956, to the late Rush and Lillian May Ratliff. Besides his parents
he was preceded in death by brothers, Donnie Canada, Odell Ratliff and sister, Audrey Ratliff
Stevens and niece, Dale Lyn Layne.
Left to mourn his passing are his wife of 34 years, Sharon Scalf Ratliff; son, Bryan Randall
Ratliff of Kimper, KY; sisters, Nell (Buster) Coleman and Phyllis Ratliff of Kimper, KY, Doris
Canada Layne of Michigan, Weaultha (Richard) Ratliff TerDoest of Hudson, Michigan and
brother, Tracy Ratliff of Toledo, Ohio. The sparkle in his eyes that he loved with every beat of
his heart, a very special great nephew, Boden Canada whom he always said was the grandchild
he never had. Also surviving are ten nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.
Visitation will be at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry, Kentucky, Monday, December 7th
at 6 PM. There will be a short service at 7 PM.
Funeral will be held at the funeral home, Tuesday, December 8th at 2 PM. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery, Sidney, KY. Pallbearers will be Chris Canada, Roger Varney, Grayson
Layne Jr., D. G. McCoy, Danny Scalf, Alvin Thornbury, Jason Justice and William Barrett
Webb.
The family request in lieu of flowers donations be made to R. E. Rogers Funeral Home to
help with funeral expenses.
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Brandon Eric Ward, 42, of Williamson, WV passed away, Friday, December 4, 2015, at the
Williamson Memorial Hospital.
He was born August 6, 1973, at Grundy, VA, the son of Sandra Rash Ward of Williamson,
WV and the late Ralph Edward Ward. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jason and Tempia Rash, his paternal grandparents, Dewey and Beatrice Ward and a special niece, Madison Ward.
Other than his mother, he is survived by two children; one brother, Dustin Ward of Williamson, WV; one sister, Jacinda Ward of Delbarton, WV; a very special uncle, Gary Rash; nieces,
Makenzie Ward, Kendall Ward and Sarah Ward; nephews, Joshua Ward, Easton Hall and Chase
Runyon; cousins, Eric, Derek, Katrina, Dedra and Heather and a host of other family and
friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Bostic 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 - 8 PM Monday, December 7th, in the funeral home chapel
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Michael Shawn Lowe, 45, of Rogersville, TN, formerly of Hatfield, KY,
passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015, at his residence in Rogersville,
TN.
He was born April 2, 1970, at Pontiac, MI to Patty Ray Lowe of Rogersville, TN, and the late Clinton Dale Lowe. He is also preceded in death by
one sister, Jessica Dawn Lowe, a brother, Craig Anthony Lowe and his
grandparents, Dewey and Gladys Ray and Ireland and Edna Miller Lowe.
He was a former coal miner, a 1988 graduate of Belfry High School and
of the Baptist faith.
Besides his mother, he is survived by several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted at Noon Friday December 11, 2015, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Lacy Walters and Others officiating. Burial will follow at Ray Cemetery, Varney, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Thursday night at the funeral home with special services at
7:00 p.m.
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Lester Eugene Francisco, 90, of Sidney, KY, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born September 8, 1925 in Pike County, KY, to the late David and Nancy Keesee Francisco. He is also preceded in death by one
sister, Augustine Robinette, and two brothers, Chester Francisco and
Lendall Francisco. He was retired from the railroad, a veteran of the U.
S. Navy in WW II and a member of the Sidney Missionary Church.
He is survived by a special sister-in-law, Ann Francisco of Sidney,
KY, a special nephew, Jerry Francisco of Sidney, KY, and a host of
nieces, nephews, family, friends and church family.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Saturday December,12, 2015, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Shawn Ward officiating. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery, Sidney, KY,
with family, friends and members of the church serving as pallbearers. Special Honorary pallbearers will be Fonso Bogar, Claude Smith, Ronny West and Mike Mathys.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Friday night at the funeral home.
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Willie James Taylor, 70, of Ransom, KY, passed away Saturday
night, December 12, 2015, at his residence.
He was born December 28, 1944, at McAndrews, KY, the son of
the late Monroe and Lassie Justice Taylor. He was also preceded in
death by a sister, Mert Ingram; a brother, Olen Taylor and a grandson, John Christian Taylor.
He was a retired coal miner.
Survivors include his wife, Ella Louise Lowe Taylor of Ransom,
KY; children, Willie James "Buckie" Taylor Jr. and girlfriend, Mary
"Neicie" Smith of Burnwell, KY, LouAnn Perkins of Stone, KY,
Bobby Ray Taylor of Williamson, WV and Charles Fredrick (Lorinda) Taylor of Pinsonfork,
KY; sisters, Geraldine "Doll" (Arnold) Lowe of McAndrews, KY, Birdie (Avery) Sluss of
Beckley, WV and Leona Maynard of Turkey Creek, KY; brothers, Johnny Taylor , Bill Monroe
(Sheila) Taylor and Michael Lee (Angie) Taylor all of McAndrews, KY; eleven grandchildren,
seven great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Wednesday, December 16, 2015, in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with James Orison officiating. Burial will follow in the King Cemetery,
McAndrews, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Tuesday at the funeral home chapel.
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Connie M. Sanders, of Howard Hollow at Chattaroy, WV passed away December 14, 2015,
at Signature Healthcare, Pikeville, KY.
She was born October 24, 1933, at Williamson, WV the daughter of the late William Arthur
and Susie Crigger Moore. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Elden
Sanders. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Arthur Arnold and Howard Edward
Moore; two sisters, Beatrice Haeberle and Pauline Ramey; granddaughter, Brittany Sanders and
a grandson, Jeff Akers.
She graduated from Williamson High School in 1951. She was employeed in the office of
Armour Meat Packing Co. in Williamson for 37 years. She was a member of the First Baptist
Church of Williamson and also a member of the Ladie's Auxillary of B.R.T.
She is survived by a son, Rick (Deborah) Sanders and a grandson she raised for 8 years,
Douglas Sanders all of Williamson, WV; two step daughters, Linda Diane Stevens of Pikeville,
KY and Shelby (Gary) Akers of Burlington, KY; two sisters, Irene Freeman of South Williamson, KY and Ruth (Marvin) Vernatter of Williamson, WV; a sister-in-law, Thelma Moore of
Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Rodney, Braxton, Jenna, Bryan, Penny, Brooke and Billy;
great grandchildren, Willie Bentley and Hailey Dillon; special nephews, Clifford and Roger
Freeman; special niece, Elaine Freeman and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends
whom she loved.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Wednesday, December 16, 2015, in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Jarrod Belcher 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 - 8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.
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Wanda Lou Maynard, 71, of Varney, KY, passed away Thursday, December 17th, 2015, at
Wanda was born February 9, 1944, at Varney, KY, the daughter of the late Clyde and Lorraine Stanley Maynard. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Eugene
Maynard and one sister, Edna Faye Bolstridge.
She was a retired cook from the Pike County Board of Education and a member of the
Heenon Church of Christ.
She is survived by three children, Gina (Stephen) Bryant of Pikeville, KY, Angela Kay
(Shannon) Halbert of Toler, KY and Michael Wayne (Angie) Maynard of Hatfield, KY; her
grandchildren, Paige Shanklin, Cody Blackburn, Dustin Blackburn, David Blackburn, Allison
Halbert, Shyllia Maynard and Kadence Maynard; great grandchildren, Karsyn Robinette and
Colson Chapman; four brothers, Kenneth (Kathy) Maynard, Clyde (Linda) Maynard, Jr., Scotty
(Barb) Maynard and Don (Jen) Maynard; six sisters, Jean (Jim) McFall, Connie (Mike) Williamson, Teresa (Edsel) Hensley, Diane (Randy) Carter, Evelyn Sue (Moses) Lowe and Tinna
(Roger) Robey and a host of family and friends that will truly miss her. She was loved by
many.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 20, 2015, at 11 AM at the Heenon Church
of Christ with Marshall Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in the Maynard-Stanley Cemetery, Varney, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Friday and Saturday at the Heenon Church of Chirst with
special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Hattie Jane Hensley, 94, of Huddy, KY, passed away Saturday night, December 19, 2015, at
her residence.
She was born September 8, 1921, at John's Creek, KY, the daughter of the late Arthur Bostic
and Annie Varney Bostic Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Hensley; grandson, Elmer Plummer; granddaughters, Janie Hensley and Christy Elaine Plummer;
several brothers and sisters.
Hattie was a homemaker and a member of the McVeigh United Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son, Larry E. (Judy) Hensley of McVeigh, KY; daughter, Shirley E.
(James) Stanley of Huddy, KY; sister, Alice McCown of Huddy, KY; brother, Jimmy Lee
Smith of Huddy, KY; grandchildren, Larry A. Hensley, Judy A. (Shawn) Scott, Shirley Jane
Plummer, Estil Plummer and Marlena K. (Adam) Dye; great grandchildren, Ariel Scott, Walker
Plummer, Billy Orlando Williams, Shyla R. Bush and Hattie A.K. Bush; a host of other family
and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at 11 AM at the McVeigh United
Baptist Church with James Thacker, Ed Varney, Joe Smith and Elbert Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Coeburn Point Cemetery, Huddy, KY, with family and friends serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 5 PM, Monday, December 21, 2015, at McVeigh United Baptist
Church with special services at 7 PM.
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William (Bill) Blackburn born November 12, 1949, died December 18,
2015.
Former resident of Pinsonfork, KY and in recent years lived in Huntington, WV, passed away after a long illness at the VA medical center in Huntington. He is the son of the late Bobby Blackburn and Evelyn Charles
Blackburn and is survived by his loving wife Trish Harris Blackburn, sons;
Brandon, Billy Joe and Christopher; daughter, Brandi and special granddaughter Maci and two other grandchildren. He has 3 sisters, Juanita &
husband Joe Wolford & Gail & husband Collin Lince of MI & Bobbi & Tim
Leedy of McAndrews, KY, also many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins & friends.
He was a proud Army Veteran & served in Korea, a graduate of Belfry High School, retired
from Persinger Supply Co. Most of all he was a born again believer in Jesus Christ, whose mercies never fail.
His wishes were to be cremated & the family would be grateful for your attending a celebration of his life Sat Dec. 26, 2015, at Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry KY, service 2 p.m. conducted
by Steve Charles. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Belfry Chapter #141 D. A. V. will conduct
military rites. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY, is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to his wife.
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Bruce Michael Maynard, 42, of Turkey Creek, KY, passed away Wednesday, December 23,
2015, at his residence.
He was born October 2, 1973, at South Williamson, KY, the son of Joyce Auxier Maynard
of Turkey Creek, KY, and the late Glen Maynard. He was also preceded in death by a brother,
Roger Maynard and a sister, Delmarie Maynard.
Bruce was a retired carpenter.
Other than his Mother, he is survived by two daughters, Brittany Maynard and Hayley
Maynard both of Ransom, KY; two brothers, David Maynard of Turkey Creek, KY and Greg
(Denise) Maynard of Belfry, KY; two sisters, Ruby (Steve) Bailey of Mississippi and Tammy
(Donald) Maynard of Belfry, KY, and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 26th, 2015, at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Eugene Preece officiating. Burial will follow in the Maynard Cemetery, Turkey Creek, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Friday, December 25th, 2015, in the funeral home
chapel.
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