RE Rogers Funeral Home Belfry, Kentucky

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R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Belfry, Kentucky
Troy Lee Taylor, 62, of McCarr, KY, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015, at Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born August 3, 1953, in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late
Sam and Hattie Meade Taylor. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Wallace and a brother, Sam Taylor, Jr. He was a retired
coal truck driver.
Survivors include daughters, Letizia "Tisha" Taylor of South Williamson, KY and Lashae Taylor of Pikeville, KY; son, David (Cassie)
Steele of Dallas, Texas; brothers, Donald Taylor of Sandusky, Ohio and
Jack Taylor of McCarr, KY; granddaughters, Khloe Miller, Zoey Steele, Chloe Steele, Kynslee
Steele and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Pastor Curtis Franks officiating. Burial will follow in the Taylor Family
Cemetery, Buskirk, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM, Monday, January 4th in the funeral home chapel with
special services at 7 PM.
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Belfry, Kentucky
Dianne Fraley, 64, of Turkey Creek, KY, passed away Tuesday, January 5th, 2016 at the Tug
Valley Regional Medical Center.
Dianne was born April 12, 1951, at Goody, KY, the daughter of John D. Taylor Jr. of Turkey
Creek, KY and the late Dollie Dempsey Taylor.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors other than her father, include her husband, Paul Dean Fraley of Turkey Creek,
KY; daughter, Laurel Anderson of Turkey, KY; son, Paul Shannon Fraley of Turkey Creek,
KY; sister, Linda Gehringer of Allen Park, MI; brothers, Don (Esther) Taylor of Big Creek, KY
and Buddy (Linda) Taylor of Wayland, KY; grandchildren, Haley, Peyton and Brady Anderson
and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 7, 2016, at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery, Hatfield, KY, with family and
friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Wednesday, January 6th in the funeral home chapel.
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Belfry, Kentucky
Mary Ellen King (Solomon), 81, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2016,
in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born on November 23, 1934, in Belfry, Kentucky to Eugene English
King and Beatrice Keesee King. She is also preceded in death by her daughter,
Michaelle Beatrice Solomon (Stanton) and her parents. She is survived by her
daughter, R. Elizabeth Solomon; grandson, Matthew Alexander Stanton; siblings, E. Lawson (Rachel) King, Landon Thomas (Ginger) King and Linda Carol (Gregory) Van Meter and many, many cousins.
Mary Ellen graduated valedictorian at Belfry High School and graduated
from the University of Kentucky. While she worked hard as a homemaker, Mary Ellen was active in Lexington, Kentucky, where she worked with TKO (The Kentucky Organization) and
Alternatives for Women. She was a leader in her community, obtaining grants to help abused
women find safe havens, and to help other women in destitute and desperate predicaments. She
was also a leader in forming the groundwork for the first recycling center in Lexington and was
integral in the initiation of unit pricing in grocery stores.
Mary Ellen lived in Phoenix, Arizona from 1979 until 2007, when she moved to Columbus
to live with her daughter, Elizabeth. The family extends their thanks to all of the health care
professionals for their care and compassion throughout her illness.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2016, at 2 PM at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with James Justice officiating. Burial will follow in the Keesee Family Cemetery, Belfry, Kentucky.
Visiting hours will be the same day starting at noon. In lieu of flowers, please consider a
donation to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.
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Belfry, Kentucky
Greties Bloomer, 85, of Columbus, Ohio formerly of Canada, KY, passed away Thursday,
January 7, 2016, at the home of her son, Harold Sharp in Columbus.
Greties was born October 13, 1930, at Canada, KY, the daughter of the late Bud and Pluma
Stanley Chapman. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Albert Sharp and second husband, Ted Bloomer.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Lonesome Dove Old Regular Baptist Church.
She is survived by several sons and daughters; several grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren; one brother; one sister and many other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 11, 2016, at 1:00 PM at Lonesome Dove Old
Regular Baptist Church at Canada, KY, with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial
will follow in the Family Cemetery, Stratton Fork, Canada, KY, with family and friends serving
as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after Noon Sunday, January 10, 2016, at the Church with special services at 5 PM.
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Belfry, Kentucky
Danny Larry Smith, 76, of Canada, KY, passed away Friday, January
8, 2016, at his residence.
He was born February 12, 1939 at Canada, KY, the son of the late
Clive and Birdie Stanley Smith. He was also preceded in death by his
wife, Lydia Scott Smith and granddaughter, Asia Smith.
Danny was a retired coal miner from S. & J. Mining, a Kentucky
Colonel and a Pike County Deputy Sheriff.
Survivors include his children, Rich Smith of Columbus, Ohio, Scott
(Renee) Smith of Columbus, Ohio, Ron (Deborah) Smith of Hatfield, KY,
Don Smith of Martin County, KY, Danny (Belinda) Smith II of Canada, KY, Matt (Melissa)
Smith of Rawl, WV, Darlene (David) Woolum of Canada, KY and Betty Layne Webb of Florence, KY; a sister, Betty Gaye Webb of Salisbury, NC; grandchildren, Jordan, Taylor, Haley,
Ashlea, Mikey, Emily, Sydney, Samantha, Caitlin, Austin, Kendra, Chelsea and Kasi; great
grandchildren, Benjamin, Lola, Arionna, Tyla, Raimi, Andre and a host of other loving family
and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 11, 2016, at 1:00 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Grover "G.C." Hatfield officiating. Burial will follow in the Family
Cemetery, Canada, KY. Pallbearers will be Scott, Ron, Don, Danny and Matt Smith and Rodney Scott. Honorary pallbearers are Shawn Scott, Timmy Lovern and Corey Charles. Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Sunday, January 10, 2016, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel.
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Dennis "Von" Fish, 73, of Aflex, KY, was taken home to his
Lord on Saturday, January 9, 2016. He passed away peacefully at
the Trinity Nursing Home after years of care by a very patient and
attentive staff whom we greatly appreciate.
Von was born August 5, 1942, in Pike County, KY, the son of
the late Johnny and Jessie Mildred Fish. He was also preceded in
death by a sister, Teresa Fish.
He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a retired
conductor on the railroad. He was a born again Christian and belonged to the Presbyterian Church community.
He is survived by his son, Dennis "Denny" Fish and daughter-in-law, Marcia Fish of Pike
County, KY; ten siblings, Shirley Selvey, Donna Williamson, Norma Adkins, Sandra McCoy,
Gary Fish, Marsha Gibson, Randy Fish, Lewis "Mitch" Fish, Tonya McBrayer, Keith Fish and a
host of nieces, nephews, family and friends who will miss him dearly.
Arrangements have been made to lay Von to rest and a private memorial service will be held
for close family and friends at a later date.
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Belfry, Kentucky
Charles Fayette Lawson, 71, of Varney, KY, passed away Sunday January 10, 2016, at his
residence.
He was born November 8, 1944, at Varney, KY, to the late Denny and Maggie Sartin Lawson. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Clyde Lawson.
Charles was a coal truck driver for over 30 years and a veteran of the United States Army.
Survivors include his wife, Charlene Pinson Lawson of Varney, KY; daughter, Tammie
Tackett of Varney, KY; step children, Melissa Barnett of Varney, KY and Jerry Allen Pinson of
Martin, KY; brothers, Tom Lawson and Lloyd Lawson both of Martin County, KY; sisters,
Linda Ray of Varney, KY, Sue Stalker of Elkhorn City, KY and Judy Lawson of Milwaukee,
Wisconsin; grandson, Charles Aaron Lawson; step grandchildren, Brian Barnett, Neil Barnett,
Dawn Barnett and Hailee Reynolds; great grandchild, Aden Charles Lawson; step great grandchild, Bentley Barnett and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 14, 2016, at 11 AM at the Pilgrim Home
Old Regular Baptist Church with Danny Runyon officiating. Burial will follow in the Young
Family Cemetery, Varney, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Tuesday and Wednesday at Pilgrim Home Old Regular
Baptist Church with special services Wednesday night at 7 PM.
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Rita Jo Coleman Jewell, 60, of Chattaroy, WV, passed away Saturday,
January 9, 2016, at her residence.
She was born November 19, 1955, in Williamson, WV, to the late Andy
"Peanut" Coleman and Kansas Marie Hatfield Coleman.
She worked as a nursing aide at Mingo Manor Nursing Home and was
of the Primitive Baptist Faith.
Rita Jo is survived by her brother, Roger (Linda) Coleman of Ransom,
KY, two sisters, Lassie (Larry) Hatfield of Ransom, KY, and Charlotte
Coleman of Pikeville, KY. She is also survived by two nieces, Lori Dotson
and Amanda Mayhorn, four nephews, Shawn Hatfield, Shane Hatfield, Kelly Coleman and
Dusty Coleman. four great nephews, Blake Dotson, Asher Mayhorn, Cody Hatfield and Logan
Hatfield, three great nieces: Shawnda Whitt, Hannah Dotson and Kylee Sipple, one great-great
nephew, Isaiah Whitt, a little boy, Christian, who called her Granny and a host of loving family
and friends at Chattaroy, WV.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Sunday, January 17, 2016, at Samaria Primitive
Baptist Church with Shawn Dotson, Jeff Dotson and others officiating. Burial will follow at the
Family Cemetery, Left Fork Blackberry Road, Ransom, KY, with family and friends serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Saturday at the church with special services at 7 PM.
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Jessie Pearl Sensing, 72, of Pinsonfork, KY, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016, at the
Pikeville Medical Center.
She was born April 26, 1943, at McVeigh, KY, the daughter of the late William Henry and
Elkie Robinette Hubbard. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Jimmy Hubbard,
Jack Hubbard and David Hubbard.
She was a retired school cafeteria manager.
Survivors include her husband, Gene Sensing Sr. of Pinsonfork, KY; son, Gene Sensing Jr.;
daughter, Kricinda Boardman; brother, Bobo (Kandie) Hubbard; sisters, Sandy (Jerry) Brower,
Ruth Gail Nowacki, Patty (Jeff) Mullins, Hennie Gilliland, Johnna Lynn (Donald) Sanson and
Donna (Eddie) Hill; grandchildren, Kaleb Boardman, Kylie Boardman, Michaela Sensing, Kennedy Sensing and Haley Sensing; host of other family and friends.
Honoring her request there will not be any services.
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Belfry, Kentucky
Dorothy Lee Johnson, 85, of Pinsonfork, KY, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at the
Tug Valley Regional Medical Center.
She was born March 30, 1930, at Betsy Layne, KY, the daughter of the late Arlie and Lenna
Addis Jones. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Norman E. Johnson; sister, Billie
Wassell and brother, Arlie David Jones.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her children; Deborah Cassell, Chris Cassell and Larry Johnson all of
Pinsonfork, KY, and Eddie "Dukie" Johnson of South Carolina; sisters, Peggy Chapman of Big
Creek, KY, and Shirley Rogers of Ohio; seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a
host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Friday, January 22, 2916, at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with David Parsley officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY. Pallbearers will be Bruce Scott, Dusty Booth, James Sergeant, John Adkins
and Chris Cassell serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Thursday at the funeral home chapel.
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Belfry, Kentucky
Benny Gene Horn, 62, of Williamson, WV, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at the
Williamson Memorial Hospital.
Benny was born April 7, 1953, the son of the late Odas and Opal Parsley Horn. He was also
preceded in death by one brother, Michael Horn.
Benny worked as a truck driver for Mingo Bottling and was of the Church of God faith.
Benny is survived by his wife, Helen Musick Horn of Williamson, WV; his children Benny
L. Horn of Williamson, WV, Billy R. Horn of Ohio, Brad Horn of Williamson, WV, and B.J.
(Trish) Horn of Wayne County, WV. He also leaves behind six grandchildren, Jordan Horn of
North Carolina, Bryent, Cloey and Ty Horn of Wayne County, WV, Ethan Horn of Williamson,
WV, and Brianna Horn who lived with him. Benny is survived by four sisters, Barbara (Gene)
Francis, Patricia (Earl) Dingess and Elizabeth Horn all of Williamson, WV and Amy (Butch)
Webb of Delbarton, WV and a brother, Eddie Horn of Cleveland, OH, along with a host of other loving family members and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 22, 2016, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Chapel beginning at 11 AM with Haskell Runyon officiating. Burial will follow at the Stepp
Cemetery, Williamson, WV with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 7 PM Thursday evening at the funeral home.
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Belfry, Kentucky
Roger Dale Bryant, 75, of Napoleon, Ohio formerly of Pike County, KY, passed away
Wednesday morning, January 20, 2016, at the Filling Memorial Home of Mercy, Napoleon,
Ohio.
He was born January 14, 1941, at Chattaroy, WV, the son of the late Roy and Historia
Cochran Bryant. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ivan E. and Richard Bryant.
Survivors include two sister-in-laws; Loretta Sue Bryant and Peggy Bryant; several nieces,
nephews and his friends at the Filling Memorial Home of Mercy.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Bostic officiating. Burial will follow in the Cochran Cemetery,
Canada, KY.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Monday, February 1, 2016 in the Funeral Home Chapel.
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Belfry, Kentucky
Gordon Lee Wallace, 65, of Goody, Ky, passed away Monday January 25,
2016, at Belfry, KY.
He was born December 30, 1950, at Goody, Kentucky, to the late Dave and
Delcie Williams. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Judi Wallace; sisters, Edna Truskowski, Juanita Matney, Janet Trout, Minnie Goins and Kay
Bevins.
He was a retired carman for N & W Railroad, a loving member of the Little
Dove United Baptist Church and a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps having
served in Vietnam.
He is survived by one daughter, Chastity Leigh (Joseph Louis) Woolf of Union, KY; two
sons, Gordon Lee (Star) Wallace II of Belfry, KY, and Clifton Edward (Angie) Wallace of
Goody, KY. He is also survived by two brothers, Rick (Pam) Williams of Gordon, GA, and
Don (Connie) Williams of Irwinton, Ga; one sister, Sue (Frank) Williams of Aflex, KY; six loving grandchildren, Austin Kitchen, Kierra Caines, Joleigh Woolf, Emily Pierce, Matthew Woolf
and Allyson Wallace; a brother-in-law, Paul Bevins of Gordon, GA and a host of loving family
and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM, Friday, January 29, 2016, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Jimmy Maynard officiating. Burial will follow at Coburn Point Cemetery,
Huddy, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Belfry Chapter #141 Disabled
American Veterans will conduct military graveside services.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Thursday January 28, 2016, at the funeral home chapel.
In lieu of flowers the family request that any type of donation be made to Jacob's Well on
151 E. 3rd Ave. Williamson, WV, 25661, in Gordon's memory. He loved people and loved to
help them in any way he could.
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Belfry, Kentucky
Paul William Varney, 71, of Pikeville, KY, passed away Wednesday
January 27, 2016 at Pikeville Medical Center. He was born April 27, 1944
at Ransom, KY, to the late Rudolph and Thelma Hager Varney. He is also
preceded in death by two brothers; Paris Rufus Varney and Engling Varney.
He was a retired coal miner, a member of the U.M.W.A., a veteran of
the U. S. Army and Moderator of Samaria Primitive Church and Long Fork
Primitive Baptist Church.
He is survived by his sons, Paul William (Ummi) Varney Jr., of Plano,
TX, Ronald Bruce (Drucilla Ann) Varney of Fairmont, IN, Mitchell Kevin (Brenda J.) Varney
of Lexington, KY, and Michael Keith Varney of Huntington, IN, two brothers, Rudolph (Helen
Varney) Varney Jr., of Elkhorn City, KY, and Bobby Leon (Diana) Varney of Huntington, IN
as well as two grandchildren, Paul William Varney III and Mia Elizabeth Varney and a host of
loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Saturday January 30, 2016 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Mike Smith, Shawn Dotson and Jeff Dotson officiating. Burial will follow at
Varney Cemetery, Kimper, Ky, with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Belfry Chapter
#141 Disabled American Veterans will conduct military graveside services.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Friday night at the funeral home with special services at 7 PM.
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Belfry, Kentucky
Cleo Davis, 83, of Pinsonfork, KY, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016, at Good Shepherd Community Nursing Center.
She was born August 24, 1932, at Pinsonfork, KY, to the late Lundy and Melda Ball Charles.
She is also preceded in death by her husband, Ottis Davis, son, Jimmy Dale Davis, daughter,
Linda Sue Neumann, grandson, Alex Davis, brothers, Clinton Charles and Ray Vernon Charles
and sister, Juanita Evelyn Blackburn.
She was a former nursing center ward clerk at Williamson Memorial Hospital and a member
of McAndrews Church of Christ.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Thomas Aubry (Kara) Neumann of Williamsburg, VA,
Laura Austin Neumann of Fort Wayne, IN, and Josh Davis of MO, great grandchildren, Thomas
Anderson and Emelia Suzanne Neumann. Brother, John Allen Charles of Louisville, KY, sisterin-laws, Pat Charles of Stone, KY, and Jane York of Melbourne, FL. Son-in-law, Thomas Allen
Neumann of Valparaiso, IN, and special niece and nephew, Bonnie Tracy and Ronnie Tracy of
Greenup, KY, and a host of loving family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 11- 1 PM Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
with funeral services beginning at 1 PM Tuesday with David Parsley and Dennis Wolford officiating.
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Belfry, Kentucky
Sarah Ann Hicks Dingess, 80, of Williamson, WV, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016,
at her residence.
She was born May 10, 1935, at Williamson, WV the daughter of the late Clarence and Daisy
Mae Monk Hicks. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Ethel Spaulding, Virginia Ratliff
and Vioilet Gay Johnson and brothers, Willie Hicks, Fred Hicks, Earl Hicks, Elmer Hicks and
Beecher Hicks.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Huntleyville Gospel Revelation Church.
Survivors include her husband, Curtis Curby Dingess of Williamson, WV; four daughters,
Devonna Sue Baisden of Borderland, WV, JoAnn Francis and Teresa Robinson both of
McAndrews, KY and Dorothy Virginia Finley of Lovely, KY; four sons, Curtis William
Dingess of Turkey Creek, KY, Lawrence Dingess of Hatfield, KY, Dewey Lee Dingess of West
Williamson, WV and Johnny Dingess of Merrimac, WV; one brother, Clarence Hicks, Jr. of
Baltimore, MD; one sister, Betty Waller of Chattaroy, WV; sixteen grandchildren, eighteen
great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at 1 PM at the Huntleyville
Gospel Revelation Church with Harrison Baisden officiating. Burial will follow in the Johnson
Cemetery, Falls Branch, WV.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Monday and Tuesday at the Church. Special services will
be held Tuesday night at 7 PM.
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Belfry, Kentucky
Barbara Lisa Bowens, 58, of Hatfield, Kentucky peacefully went to be
with the Lord on Monday, February 1, 2016, at South Williamson, KY,
after a long battle with cancer.
Lisa was born November 10, 1957, to the late John and Barbara King.
She was a retired pharmacist for Food City, having previously worked
for twenty-eight years as an inpatient pharmacist at ARH. She loved
working as a pharmacist, but she loved her pharmacy staff and customers
even more. She always went above and beyond to help other people and
always had a warm smile and a kind word for everyone.
Lisa was the loving wife of Claude "Peanut" Bowens, and the proud mother of three children; Stacey (Chris) Kohari of Chattaroy, WV; Kristin Bowens and Adam "Buddyrow" Bowens
both of the home. She leaves behind two Grandsons, Bryce and Joey Kohari, who were the
loves and light of her life.
She is also survived by her beloved sister, Susan (David) Owen of McDonough,GA; Beloved brother, Alan King of Marietta, Georgia; Beloved Sister-in-law Wilma(L.G) Kirk of
Ragland,WV; and a host of loving friends.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in her honor to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
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Belfry, Kentucky
Earl E. Fowler, 89, of McAndrews, Ky, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Pikeville Medical Center.
Earl was born April 12, 1926, the son of the late Kenneth
"Trap" Fowler and Margaret Fowler. He was also preceded in
death by one son, Steven D. Fowler; two brothers, Jack and Bill
Fowler and one sister, Vivian Cathers.
He served in the United State Navy for 22 years, a veteran of
World War II and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his loving wife and best friend of 67 years,
Lillian Runyon Fowler of McAndrews, KY; one son, Terry E. Fowler of Alameda, California
and many other family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Sunday February 7, 2016, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Pastor James Justice officiating. Burial will follow in the Jacob Runyon Cemetery, Runyon's Branch Rd. Pinsonfork, KY. Pallbearers will be Tommy May, T. J. May, Charles
R. Runyon, Alec Bevins, John Yagodich and Daniel Dingess. Honorary pallbearer is John
DeLeon. Belfry Chapter #141 will conduct military graveside services.
Visitation will be Saturday night, February 6, 2016 from 6 - 9 PM at the funeral home.
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Belfry, Kentucky
Sue Johnson, 68, formerly of Pike County, KY passed away Monday, February 1, 2016, at
her home in Newburgh, IN.
Sue was born June 19, 1947 in Hetzel, WV the daughter or the late Anderson and Noveline
Osborne Moore. She is also preceded in death by her son, Joel Johnson and a brother Daris
Moore.
Sue was a homemaker and a member of the Crossway Church in Indiana.
She is survived by her son Glen "Juddy" (Lisa) Johnson of Newburgh, IN, her siblings, Carol
(James) Ball of Abington, VA and Larry (Patsy) Moore of Hubert, NC. She also leaves behind a
special cousin, Terry Osborne of Denver, CO along with eight grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 8, 2016, beginning at 11 AM at R.E
Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the Moore
Cemetery, Ransom, KY, with friends and family serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held on Sunday evening from 6-9 PM at the funeral home.
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Belfry, Kentucky
Max Ballard Smith, 64, of Ransom, KY, passed away Friday, February 5, 2016 at Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born January 5, 1952, at Williamson, WV, to the late Ballard
and Martha Hatfield Smith.
He was a retired coal miner from Kentucky Carbon Coal Company, a
member of the U.M.W.A. and of the Old Primitive Baptist faith.
He is survived by his son, Max Edward (Amy) Smith of Ransom, KY,
two daughters, Melissa (Dave) Isom of Ransom, KY, and Tonya Smith
of North Matewan, WV. He is also survived by his companion, Marlene
Dotson and his step children, Angela Elkins of North Matewan, WV, Sabrina (Chris) Dixon of
Hurricane, WV, Chasity (Jack) Stewart of Logan, WV, and Michael (Samantha) Dotson of
North Matewan, WV. Three sisters, Brenda (Bill) Buchanan of Ransom, KY, Patty (Antonio)
Hatfield Soto of Sidney, KY, and Donna (Earsel) Hatfield of Phelps, KY. He leaves behind his
grandchildren, Cierra Smith, Jacob Smith, Zach Spence, Alex Spence, Aylssa Isom, Sonya Mullins, D. J. Mullins, Ashley Mullins, Chelsie Elkins, Seth Elkins, Karis Dixon, Dawson Isom and
Holly Isom, as well as four great grandchildren and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Monday February 8, 2016, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Bob Werntz and Mike Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 PM Sunday night at the funeral home with special services
at 7 PM.
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Belfry, Kentucky
Wanda Sue Bowens, 64, of McAndrews, KY, passed away Friday February 5, 2016, at her
residence.
She was born April 14, 1951, in Pike County, KY, to Jeanette May of Pinsonfork, KY, and
the late David May. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Luther Ray Bowens, and
her brother, William Hatfield.
She was a homemaker and of the Freewill Baptist Faith.
She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Waterman of McAndrews, KY, and her son, Bob
David (Kimberly) Leedy of Ypsilanti, MI. Five grandchildren, Chris Leedy, Benjamin Leedy,
Allen Leedy, Britney Leedy and Summer Leedy and a host of loving family and friends.
Per her request, she will be cremated and there will be no services.
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Belfry, Kentucky
Todd Christopher Stanley, 52, of Canada, KY, passed away Saturday,
February 6, 2016, at Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born June 9, 1963, at Fort Gordon, GA, the son of Margaret
Faye O'Bryan Stanley of Canada, KY, and the late Olva Gene Stanley. He
was also preceded in death by his sister, Tiffany Leigh Stanley.
He was a disabled coal truck driver and a member of the Sharondale
Church of Christ.
Other than his mother he is survived by his loving wife, Linda Carol
May Stanley of Canada, KY; son, Christopher Ryan (Onua Kristin) Stanley of Canada, KY; daughter, Whitney Brooke (Steven Corey) Chafin of Stone, KY; brother,
Shane Christian Stanley of Canada, KY; granddaughter, Addison Chae Stanley and a host of
other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Bob Werntz officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Huddy, KY. Pallbearers will be Richard "Pete" Runyon, Charles Runyon, Jon "Tubby" Lewis, Robert Alley, Roger Staton and Matthew Scott.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Monday, February 8, 2016, in the funeral home chapel.
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Belfry, Kentucky
Eula Mae Hatfield, 66, of Hardy, KY, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at her
residence.
She was born December 10, 1949, at Williamson, WV the daughter of the late Clayton and
Gracie Miller Fields. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Bernie Hatfield;
daughter, Sherry Lynn Coleman; brothers, Conard Fields and Andy New Jr. and sisters, Darlene
Hunt, Irene Noe and Loretta New.
She was a homemaker and a member of Victory in Jesus Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Cathy Dotson (Richard) Williamson of Ivel, KY; a special
granddaughter whom she raised like her own; Jamie Lynn (Michael) Dotson of Hardy, KY; her
siblings, Bruce (Polly) Fields of Ashland, KY, Pastor Jimmy Dale Fields of McCarr, KY,
Shirley Anderson of Feds Creek, KY, Deloris Fugitt of Louisa, KY and Bernie (Carol) Fields of
Johnson City, TN; sister-in-law, Zola Fields of Ransom, KY; grandchildren, Heather (Barry)
Hatfield of Berea, KY, Aaron Coleman (Brandee Briggs) of McCarr, KY, Shane and Jordan
Williamson of Berea, KY, Shawna Williamson of Richmond, KY and Chanah Williamson of
Ivel, KY; special great grandchildren, Mica Lynn and Triston Dotson and Addie Williamson.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 13th at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Mike Smith and Jimmy Fields officiating. Burial will follow in the Family
Cemetery, Ransom, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 12th from 6 - 9 PM in the funeral home chapel with
special services at 7 PM.
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Belfry, Kentucky
John Paul Williams, 76, of Matewan, WV, passed away on February
17, 2016, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV.
He was born December 31, 1939, at Rawl, WV, the son of the late Ruby Caraway Williams and Albert Williams. Other than his parents he was
preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas Williams, Harold Raymond
Williams; sister, Hazel Meadows and a son-in-law, John Fitzgereald Kennedy.
John was a retired truck driver for Bailey Trucking and enjoyed watching Cincinnati Reds baseball games.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Thelma Jane Keefer Williams, whom he married on
February 15, 1971. Other survivors include three sons; Charles (Julie) Williams of Matewan,
WV, John Franklin Williams of North Matewan, WV and Johnathan Charles (Megan) Williams
of Belfry, KY; three daughters, Deborah Kaye Williams of Delbarton, WV, Nellie Kennedy of
Varney, WV and Kathy (Robert) Crump of North Carolina; one brother, Roy Albert (Patricia)
Williams of Abington, VA; 16 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 20, 2016, at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Joseph Crum of the McVeigh United Pentecostal Church officiating.
Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery at River Road, Buskirk, KY, with family and friends
serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Christopher Williams and Austin Kennedy.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 19, 2016 from 6 - 9 PM at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home of Belfry.
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Bonnie Sue Young, 80, of McCarr, KY, passed away Thursday February
18, 2016, at her residence. She was born September 27, 1935, at South Williamson, KY, to the late Douglas and Cuzzie Wallace Gooslin. She is also
preceded in death by her son, Tammy Young, sisters, Ruby Hardesty, Nina
Music, Anna Booth and Glenna hatfield and brothers, Douglas Gooslin,
Tommy Gooslin and Gordon Gooslin.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Faith Mission Church.
She is survived by her children, Steve (Kathy) Young of Niota, TN, Bertha Marie (Ed) Beaty of Philadelphia, TN, Bobby (Pam) Young of Blackey,
KY, and Mark Anthony Young of McCar, KY. Brothers: Otis (Melissa) Gooslin of McCarr,
KY, Jimmy Gooslin of McCarr, KY, and Brian (Tammy) Gooslin of McCarr, KY. Sisters, Nancy (Paul) Cisco of McCarr, KY, Jackie Kellione of McCarr,KY, and Donna Gooslin of McCarr,
KY, seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Sunday February 21, 2016, 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 Friday February 19, 2016, and Saturday February 20, 2016, at
Faith Mission Church with special services at 7 PM Saturday night.
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Ronnie McCoy, 64, of Burnwell, KY, passed away Thursday, February
18, 2016, at Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born May 20, 1951, at Williamson, WV, the son of the late Major
and Nola Thompson McCoy. He was also preceded in death by sisters; Anna McCoy, Polly McCoy, Elizabeth Dillon, Patsy Maynard and Joyce Keen;
three infant brothers and a granddaughter, Madilyn McCoy.
He was a former electrician with Young's Electric Co. and a member of
the Gospel Revelation Tabernacle Church at Burnwell, KY.
Survivors include three sons; Jason (Beth) McCoy of Ransom, KY,
Christopher McCoy of Shiloh, Ohio and Erik (Felicia) McCoy of Fort Carson, CO; sisters, Helen Marcum of Aflex, KY, Thelma (Tom) McCoy of Burnwell, KY and Virginia Roberts of Columbus, Ohio; brothers, James Ralph McCoy, Delbert (Patsy) McCoy and John (Regina)
McCoy all of Burnwell, KY; four grandchildren, Kaci McCoy, Bryan McCoy, Ian McCoy and
Jackson McCoy; his special companion, Connie Spence; the mother of his children, Jackie Jenney and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 22, 2016 at 12 Noon, at the Gospel Revelation Tabernacle Church with Brad Williamson officiating. Burial will follow in the ThompsonMoore Cemetery, Burnwell, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Saturday and Sunday after 6 PM at the Church with special services
both nights at 7 PM.
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Rhonda Scott, born December 27, 1958, has passed onto Heaven, on February 18th, 2016,
while in the care of her daughter, Sara Marie. She was preceded in death by her father, Irvin
Scott, a brother, Ernie Scott, and a sister, Sheila Scott.
She leaves behind to mourn, her precious child, Sara Marie Spaulding of Beckley, WV,
granddaughter, Rosabella Meeks, who she cherished, and her loving husband, Gary "Pete" Daniels. One sister, Ruth Hatfield of NC, survives her.
Rhonda loved life and enjoyed each day to the fullest. For the friends she leaves behind, do
not mourn, but rejoice in the happy times past.
Her wishes were to be cremated and there will be no services.
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Sandra Denise Allen Senters, 54, of Huddy, KY, passed away Friday,
February 19, 2016, at the Pikeville Medical Center.
Sandra was born February 20, 1961, at South Williamson KY, the
daughter of the late Robert Jackson and Dolly Elizabeth Belcher Allen.
She is also preceded in death by two brothers, Bruce Allen and Donnie
"Peanut" Allen, as well as a special brother-in-law, Freddie Chapman.
Sandra was a homemaker and a member of the Huntleyville Gospel
Revelation Church of Martin County, KY.
She is survived by her daughter Jaime Neal and her son-in-law Kenneth "Peewee" Neal of Sidney, KY. She also leaves behind the lights of
life, her two granddaughters, Kenidee and Jordyn Neal. Sandra is also survived by five brothers,
Bob ( Kathy) Allen of Defiance, OH, Gary (Connie) Allen of Belleville, MI, Kenny Allen of
Pinsonfork, KY, Danny Allen of Pinsonfork, KY, Roger Allen of Williamson, WV and six sisters, Bonnie (Ronnie) Tracy of Greenup, KY, Patricia ( Thomas) Blackburn of Williamson,
WV, Kathy (Vinson) McCleese of Raceland, KY, Judy (Larry Maynard) Allen of Huntleyville,
KY, Tammy Hurt of Flatwoods, KY and Sherri Chapman of Pinsonfork, KY along with a special friend, Roger McCleese of Camden, TN and a host of loving nieces, nephews and close
friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 22, 2016 beginning at 2 PM at R.E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Harrison Baisden officiating. Burial will follow at the Mountain
View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Sunday evening from 6-9 PM at the funeral home.
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Elizabeth Ann "Giz" McCoy, 81, of South Williamson, KY,
passed away Friday February 19, 2016, at Tug Valley Regional
Medical Center. She was born December 5, 1934, at Grundy, VA,
the daughter of the late Miller Richardson and Alice Blair Mowles.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Lee
McCoy and a son, Ikey Lee McCoy.
Elizabeth was a retired lunchroom manager for the Pike County
Board of Education, a member of Stone Chapter #533 Order of the
Eastern Star and a member of the Leckieville Freewill Baptist
Church.
Survivors include two sons, Ted Dwayne McCoy of South Williamson, KY and Dewey Lee
(Jancie) McCoy II of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Ikey Lee McCoy II, Ryan (McCoy)
Birkelbach, Dr. Leah Ann McCoy Grubb and Brooke Elisabeth McCoy; great grandchildren,
Savannah McCoy, Seth McCoy, Landon McCoy and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 22, 2016, at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel wtih Lee Dotson and Chris Varney officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Williamson, WV. Pallbearers will be Dewey McCoy, Ted McCoy, Robert
Brown, Jim Bevins, Bernie Caines, Ikey McCoy II and Seth McCoy.
Visitation will be held Sunday, February 21, 2016, from 6 - 9 PM in the funeral home chapel.
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T. I. Runyon, 50, of Stone, KY, passed away Saturday February
20, 2016, at U. K. Medical Center.
He was born May 22, 1965, in Dearborn, MI, son of the late
Robert and Virginia Greer Runyon. He was also preceded in death
by his brother, Robert Lee Runyon and his sister, Laura Virginia
Tufts.
He was a coal miner and a veteran of the U. S. Army. The
greatest joy and love in his life were his children and his grandchildren.
He is survived by two sons, Aaron Nathaniel Chapman of South Charleston, WV, and Robert Lee (Candice) Runyon of Cold Springs, KY. Two daughters, Jenna Grace Runyon of Hardy,
KY, and Mary Beth Runyon of Pikeville, KY. He is also survived by one brother, James "Jim
Bo" (Lynn) Runyon of Belfry, KY, and four sisters, Bessie Hunt (Sam Tackett) of Highland
Heights, KY, Mary Smith of Pinsonfork, KY, Pearl (Rex) Salmons of Pinsonfork, KY, and
Marjorie (Steve) Jenkins of Washington, DC and three grandchildren, Trevor Runyon, Harley
De Board and Kingston Chapman and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Saturday, February 27, 2016, at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Rex Salmons and Gary Thacker officiating.
Visitation will be after 11 AM, Saturday, February 27, 2016, at the funeral home.
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Ruth May Blackburn, 85, of Pinsonfork, KY, passed away Tuesday February 23, 2016, at
the Williamson Memorial Hospital.
She was born March 17, 1930, at Pinsonfork, KY, to the late Williamson Jefferson May and
Nancy Ball May. She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Maude Gent, Pricey Stanley and
Gertrude Blackburn and her brothers, William Jefferson May Jr., Willard May, Rarry May,
Kelly May, Walter May and Bud May.
She was a cook for the Pike County Board of Education and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church for 63 years.
She is survived by her sons, Chester Douglas (Daryl) Blackburn of Ransom, KY, and Larry
Keith Blackburn of Pinsonfork, KY. One brother, Harold May of Canada, KY, and one sister,
Jeanette May of Pinsonfork, KY. Her grandchildren, Shawn Douglas Blackburn of Pinsonfork,
KY, and Geri Dawn Williamson of Pinsonfork, KY, and great grandchildren, Jami (Chris) Williamson, Samantha Williamson and Vonda Grace Williamson and a host of loving family and
friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Friday February 26, 2016, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Primitive Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow at May Cemetery,
Pinsonfork, KY, with Family and Friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be Wednesday and Thursday night from 6-9 PM at the funeral home with
Primitive Baptist Ministers officiating Wednesday night and Todd Claypool officiating Thursday night.
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Jeanette May, 89, of McAndrews, KY, passed away Friday February 26, 2016, at her residence.
She was born February 3, 1927, at Pinsonfork, KY, to the late William Jefferson May and
Nancy Ball May. She is also preceded in death by her husband, David May and her son and
daughter, William Hatfield and Wanda Bowens. She is also preceded in death by her sisters,
Maude Gent, Pricey Stanley and Gertrude Blackburn and her brothers, William Jefferson May
Jr., Willard May, Rarry May, Kelly May, Walter May and Bud May.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Rhonda Waterman of McAndrews, Ky, and David
(Kim) Leedy of Ypsilanti, MI. One brother, Harold May of Canada, KY, five great grandchildren, Chris Leedy, Benjamin Leedy, Allen Leedy, Britney Leedy, Summer Leedy and a host of
family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 P.M. Tuesday March 1, 2016, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Raymond Stanley officiating. Burial will follow at the Family Cemetery,
Pinsonfork, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 6 - 9 Monday with special singing at 7 PM.
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Ricky Dale "Dinky" Dotson, 51, of McVeigh, KY, passed away with
his family by his side at Pikeville Medical Center on Tuesday March 1,
2016.
He was born May 25, 1964, at South Williamson, KY, to Phyllis Sullivan Dotson of Pinsonfork, KY, and the late William Dewey Dotson. He is
also preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Dewey and Hazel Dotson
and his maternal grandparents, Walter and Opal Sullivan.
Ricky was a truck driver for almost all of his life and that is where his
unique nickname came from. Most everyone in the trucking business in
eastern Kentucky can recall Dinky. Through the easy and rough patches in his career, he always
stayed passionate and proud of where he stood as a driver. He was of the Primitive Baptist Faith
and a member of the Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church, being the place he called home. Ricky
served the Lord with unconditional faith and love.
Besides his mother, Ricky is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Dotson of McVeigh, KY.
Two daughters, Savannah Tylin Dotson of Belfry, KY, and Kerigan Raine Dotson of Belfry,
KY. Two brothers, Erik John (Samantha) Kenyon of Phelps, KY, and Joey Bradley Kenyon of
Cross Lanes, WV. A special grandson, Noah William Kenyon and a special nephew, Gaige Andrew Davis, both of Phelps, KY. Ricky is also survived by his mother-in-law, Beatrice Thacker
and three step children, Amanda, Johnathan and Nick West all of Canada, KY. Four special little girls, Breanna, Kyra, Maddison and Lindsey. A special aunt and uncle, John and Jane
Bowersmith; special friends, Timmy Francis and Michael "Shaky" Rogers and a host of loving
family and many friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Saturday March 5, 2016, at the Big Creek Primitive Church with Randal Thornsbury, David Allen Thacker and Others officiating. Burial will
follow at Sullivan Cemetery, Pinsonfork, KY, with Mackey Francis, Gary Runyon, Wesley
Maynard, John Bevins, Bruce Young Jr., Erik Kenyon, Joey Kenyon and Terry Kenyon serving
as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Thursday and Friday night at the church with special services
Ricky will truly be missed and always remembered by his remarkable sense of humor and
one of the greatest hearts on earth.
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Claude P. Smith, 87, of Huddy, Kentucky passed away Saturday,
March 5, 2016, at his home in Jerry Bottom in the loving care of his family.
He was born June 16, 1928, to the late Layton and Armilda Bevins
Smith of Sidney, Kentucky. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
death by his first wife, Maggie Riddle Smith, his brother-in-law, Frank
Welch, and many dear aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Claude graduated from Belfry High School in 1946 and the University
of Pikeville in 1948, when the university was only a two- year college.
He went into the U.S. Army January 3, 1951, served proudly in Korea ten
month during the Korean War. Upon his return to Sidney, he married Maggie Smith, moved to
Michigan and worked at Ford Motor Co. as a clerk and foreman. After several years, he moved
to London, KY and was owner and operator of the Cardinal Motel for 16 yrs. He then returned
to Sidney and worked for Leslie Coal as warehouseman and assistant purchasing agent before
his retirement in 1983 after having a heart attack.
When he went for heart surgery, a great change came to his life. He realized his need for our
Savior, Jesus Christ, was saved, baptized and served the Lord the rest of his life at Sidney Missionary Baptist Church. He served as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher, Discipleship teacher,
song leader, choir director, on all church committees, loved to sing, play the piano and organ
and if there was church, he was there willing to work. Church was his whole life until he became too ill to attend.
He served the Pike Association of Southern Baptists as clerk for many years and was selected as Senior Adult of the Year in 2004. He was a member of the Gideons International serving
as president of the Pike East camp for several years, was a speaker in many local churches and
made Bible distributions to hospitals and local elementary schools.
He was a loving caretaker of Ken Smith Cemetery and his home-place until he became too
ill. Almost every day, he drove over to check on everything at Sidney and eat breakfast at John
L's store .
Claude is survived by his wife, Margarette Morris Smith; his sister, Geraldine S. Welch of
Sidney; stepchildren, Rhonda Malone, husband Mike of Cold Spring, KY; Gregory Morris,
wife, Tricia and three girls, Anna, Maria and Ella who called him Popaw, of Wilder, KY
Also surviving are nieces and nephews, Melody Coyle, husband Rob, and son, Clay; Claudine Barrow, husband Bill and sons, Brady and Tanner all of Lexington KY; Lanoka Riddle
Sak and Karen Rogensues, husband Rob and daughter Margarette Ann of Michigan.
Visitation will be at Rogers Funeral Home beginning at 4 pm Sunday with services at 7 pm,
and the funeral will be at Sidney Missionary Baptist Church at 11:00 on Monday March 7,
2016, with Shawn Ward officiating. The body will lie in state at the church beginning at 9:00
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am. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery, Sidney, KY. John’s Creek Chapter of Disabled
American Veterans will conduct military graveside services.
Pallbearers will be Rob Coyle, Bill Barrow, Clay Coyle, Tanner Barrow and Brady Barrow,
and Greg Morris. Honorary Pallbearers will be Alvery Smith, Estill Bevins, Fonso Bogar, John
L. Williamson and all the men of Sidney Missionary Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sidney Missionary Baptist Church P.O. Box
187 Sidney, KY 41564 or to Gideons International by contacting Benny and Anita Hatfield
(353-4532) also cards may be obtained at the funeral home.
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Iris Stallard Gooslin, age 78, of Williamson, passed away March
5, 2016, at Pikeville Medical Center.
A funeral service celebrating her life will be held at 1:00 PM
Friday, March 11, 2016, at First Baptist Church in Williamson,
where she has been an active member since the age of 14.
Iris was born on February 17, 1938, to the late Walter & Minerva Hatfield Stallard.
She was in the 1958 graduating class of Williamson High
School. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Truman
Leo Gooslin.
A loving and devoted wife and mother to her two daughters, who carried the key to her
heart, Lisa Gooslin McFadden (Vern) of Greensboro, NC and Peggy Gooslin Wolford (Jimmy)
of Forest Hills, KY; two grandchildren , Jessica McFadden Gibson of Charlotte, NC and Jessie
Wolford who is serving in the US Navy in Washington State.
Three siblings preceded her in death: Walter Stallard, Douglas Stallard , & Howard Stallard.
Remaining siblings are Glen Stallard of Xenia OH, Herbert Stallard (Della) of New Carlisle
OH, Bernard Stallard and Orrin Baisden of St. George UT, Ronnie Stallard of New Carlisle
OH, Clemmie Pohl of Las Vegas NV, Ollie Scott of Spring Hill TN, Mable Dague (Tom) of
New Carlisle OH, and Ruth Bevins (Carl) of Waterford, MI. She is also survived by two sistersin-law, Francis Stallard and Mae O'Brien Stallard. Others left to cherish her memories are nieces, nephews, relatives, & friends.
Iris never met a stranger. She has recently been described as the epitome of a Christian and a
"pocket person", someone you wanted to carry around in your pocket to make you feel special!
She was actively involved in her community. She lived her life not for herself, but to give herself away to others. If you are reading this, the Lil' Teapot loved you!
The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, March 10, 2016, from 6:00 - 9:00 PM
at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home and request that memorial contributions be made to First Baptist
Church, 506 Harvey Street, Williamson, WV 25661.
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Brenda Kay Pacific, 63, of Forest Hills, KY, passed away Monday
March 7, 2016, at Pikeville Medical Center.
Brenda was born November 10, 1952, at Williamson, WV, to Jewell
Blackburn Kohari of Forest Hills, KY, and the late Mike Kohari.
Brenda was a 1970 graduate of Belfry High School, a graduate of Huntington Beauty School and a member of the Forest Hills Baptist Church
where she served as the organist. She had the greatest personality that anyone could have. She was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
Besides her mother, Brenda is survived by her husband, David Pacific
of Forest Hills, KY. One brother, Michael (Susan) Kohari Jr., of Hendersonville, TN. Nieces,
Kristen (Daniel) Jenkins of Mexico, MO, Karla Elliot of Mount Washington, KY, and Michelle
Stewart of Clarksville, TN. Nephew, Bradley Kohari of Hendersonville, TN. Also surviving are
great nieces, Sara Jenkins, Abigail Jenkins and Olivia Kohari and great nephew, Logan Kohari
and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Friday, March 11, 2016, at the Forest Hills Baptist
Church with Larry Keene officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens,
Maher WV, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Thursday night at the church.
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Valerie Kaye Hatfield Smith, 57, of Louisa, KY, passed away Tuesday March 8, 2016, at
She was born March 2, 1959 at Blackberry, KY, to the late Cecil and Vina Johnson Hatfield.
She was a personal manager for Walmart.
She is survived by her husband, David G. Smith of Louisa, KY, two daughters, Vanessa
(Darren) Owens of Huddy, KY, and Jeanna (Juston) Hensley of Ransom, KY, two brothers,
Gary (Yvonne) Hatfield of Ransom, KY, and Gerald Hatfield of Ransom, KY, two sisters, Sharon (Paul) Coleman of Matewan, WV, and Bessie (Carl) Fields of Ransom, KY, and a host of
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM, March 10, 2016 at Peter Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Phelps, KY, with Jimmy Smith and Stevie Kinder officiating. Burial will follow at
Dave Smith Cemetery, Smith Fork, Phelps, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Wednesday night Peter Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Phelps,
KY, with special services at 7 PM.
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Charles Christian "Chris" Daniels, 34, of Salem West Virginia formerly of Hardy, Kentucky
passed away March 8, 2016, in Salem, West Virginia.
Chris was born May 18, 1981, in South Williamson, Kentucky. He was a member of The
Hardy Church of Christ at Hardy, Kentucky. Chris had two special loves in his life, family and
pets, particularly Pit Bulls. Chris strongly felt that the breed was misunderstood. In his down
time, Chris loved to play guitar and loved to hear his wife Donna sing. He was employed as a
Behavioral Health Technician at a mental health crisis center in Bridgeport, West Virginia.
Chris truly enjoyed helping others and dreamed of a continued education in the field. Chris was
a witty person, always offering a joke, laugh and a smile. He was a blessing to his mom, dad,
wife and all that knew him. He will be greatly missed.
Chris was preceded in death by his brother Billy Shannon Bolen, his papaw Charles Francis
Earnest and mamaw Ida Mae Earnest of Hardy, Kentucky and cousin Scott Daniel Hager of
Blackberry, Kentucky.
Chris leaves behind a wife Donna Marie Daniels, a son Jacob Ryan Rutherford of Salem,
West Virginia, his mother and best friend Deborah Gail “Earnest” Epling, his father Gerald L
Epling II both of Hardy, Kentucky, his brother Donnie Ray Bolen of McCarr, Kentucky, Garrett
Epling of Union County Kentucky, Gerald Epling III of Ashland, Kentucky and a host of family
and friends that loved him so dearly.
Visitation will take place at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home March 13 and 14, 2016, at 6:00pm.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Tuesday March 15, 2016, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Minister John E. Earnest officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY. Pallbearers will be Rick Wade, Donnie Bolen, Justin Mahan,
Jacob Rutherford, Gerald Epling III, Lee Singleton, Glen Earnest II, David Michael Earnest,
Jonathon Derek Earnest. Honorary Pallbearers are Gideon Williamson, Terry “Bud” West, Tracy West and Timmy West.
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Shelley K. Loftis, 72, of Forest Hills, KY, passed away Wednesday,
March 16, 2016.
He was born April 22, 1943, at Toler, KY, the son of the late Wallace K. and Bonnie Moneyhun Loftis.
He was the owner of Color Copy Express. He will always be remembered for his big heart, generosity and passion for grilling. He was
a simple man who valued his many friendships, family, work family and
his many pets. He was baptized in 1952, at the First Baptist Church of
Belfry and has attended the East Williamson Baptist Church with his
wife for many years.
Shelley is survived by his wife, Marina Bassham Loftis of Forest Hills, KY; his son, Craig
K. (Ann) Loftis of Berea, KY; sister, Nancy Loftis Blackburn of McAndrews, KY; grandchildren, Ashlee (Michael) Kennedy and Katee Loftis; great grandchild, Caroline Anslee Kennedy;
his beloved in-laws, Florida Smith, Dimetra Preston, Julie Mullin and Royse Bassham; special
neices whom he loved so much, Candice, Emma Kate and Lyndsey; host of other nieces and
nephews whom he loved dearly, Terri (Duane) Curry, Dawn (Tommy) Reed, Corey Blackburn,
Laura (Bill) Barnes, Phillip (Ladonna) Blackburn and Alison (Jarrett) Ensley; all of his Color
Copy Family and his special pal, Taylor Stafford.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 21, 2016, from 4 - 7 PM at the East Williamson Baptist Church, 414 Peter Street, Williamson, WV, and a memorial service will begin at 7 PM with
Pastor Gary Robbins officiating.
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David I. Runyon, 86, of Canada, KY, passed away Friday, March 18,
2016, at Pikeville Medical Center.
David was born March 9, 1930, at Canada, KY, the son of the late I.J. and
Elizabeth Smith Runyon. David was also preceded in death by his wife,
Floydetta S. "Poochie" Runyon and sisters, Betty Mae Runyon Stanley and
Joyce Runyon.
David was a yard foreman for Norfolk and Southern Railroad, a member
of Stone Masonic Lodge #890 F & AM, El Hasa Shrine and York Rite. He
was also a member of the Highland Presbyterian Church and a veteran of the
U. S. Air Force in the Korean War.
David is survived by two daughters, Teressa Runyon (Roger A.) Gibbs of London, KY, and
Melissa Runyon of Paris, KY. One son, David (Jennifer) Runyon II of Canada, KY. Four sisters, Doris Entry of Okeechobee, FL., Anne (Clinton) Reed of Canada, KY, Anele Runion of
Orlando, Fl, and Sue Tackett of Canada, KY. She is also survived by six grandchildren, James
David Gibbs, Hannah Rose Gibbs, Samantha Paige Blair, Stephanie Nicole Blair, Zachary David Runyon, Emma Grace Runyon and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM, Monday, March 21, 2016, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Hudson and Bill Van Zant officiating. Burial will follow at Smith
Cemetery, Sidney, KY, with James David Gibbs, Zachary David Runyon, Paul Harrison, Mark
Murphy, Anthony Tackett, Michael Murphy, Benny Smith and Madison Thornsbury serving as
pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Hannah Rose Gibbs, Emma Grace Runyon, Samantha
Paige Blair, Stephanie Nicole Blair, Johnny Hiers, Joey Cochran and Paul Cochran.
Visitation will after 6 PM Sunday night at the funeral home with Masonic Services at 6 PM.
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Virginia Ruth Runyon, 72, of McCarr, KY, passed away Friday
evening at her home, surrounded by her family.
Virginia was born April 20, 1943, in Coeburn, VA the daughter of
the late William Benten and Reda Clendenin Salyers. She was also
preceded in death by her husband Paul Edward Runyon, son,
George Earnest Salyers, sister Reda Salyers and her granddaughter,
Randi Hammond.
Virginia was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith.
She is survived by her children, Cindy (Andy) Runyon of McCarr,
KY, Virginia (Gene) Salyers of St Paul, VA, Diana (Joe) Hale of
Nora, VA, Dana Doyle of Greensville, SC, Gary Runyon of Belfry, KY, Walter (Mechelle)
Salyers of Gate City, VA and step-daughter Virginia Robertson of McCarr, KY. She also leave
behind four grandchildren whom she reside with, William Runyon, Kaine Runyon, Brooklyn
Ferrell and James Ferrell II. Also surviving are her brothers, Jackie Salyers of Puducah, KY,
Ronnie Salyers of Richmond, VA, Carlos Salyers of Bluff City, TN, Lester Salyers of McCarr,
KY, Farris Salyers of Radford, VA and Elmer Salyers of Bluff City, TN. Virginia is also survived by her special friends, Billy West, Joann Smith, Ruth Clevenger, Patricia Hall, Brenda
Runyon, Erma Johnson and Geneva Manley, along with fourteen grandchildren and thirteen
great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 22, 2016, beginning at 1PM at R.E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Dwayne Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at the Rutherford
Cemetery, Huddy, KY with Bobby Runyon, Ricky Runyon, Lonnie Thorpe, Philip May, Sam
Spicer, Tracy Salyers, Walter Aaron Hammond, Lester Salyers, and Vernon Slone serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Sunday and Monday evenings after 6 PM at the funeral home with
special services at 7 PM Monday night.
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Jettilee Hatfield, 83, of Ransom, KY, passed away Thursday, March
17, 2016, at Tug Valley Regional Medical Center.
Jettilee was born September 3, 1932, at McAndrews, KY, to the late
Sidney and Ida King Abshire. Jettilee was also preceded in death by her
husband, John Calvin Hatfield. She is also preceded in death by her
brother, John Henry Abshire, two sisters and brother-in-laws, Gaynell
and Robie "Buddy" Kendrick and Shirley and Ralph Teaster.
Jettilee was a retired teacher with the Pike County Board of Education
and a member of the Octavia Freewill Baptist Church for over 60 years.
Jettilee is survived by one son, Rodney Hatfield of Ransom, KY, and
one daughter Deborah (Ricky) Runyon of Hardy, KY. One sister-in-law, Barbara Abshire of
Stone, KY. Grandchildren, Jonathan Orison (Haley) Runyon of Lawrenceville, Ga, and Sarah
Elizabeth Runyon of Orlando, Fl, and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at Noon, Saturday, March 26, 2016, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Gerria Reynolds, Larry Hubbard and Others officiating. Burial will follow at
Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Ransom, KY, with family and friends serving
as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Thursday and Friday night at the funeral home with special
services at 7 PM Friday night with Larry Hubbard officiating.
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Claudia Blackburn, 96, of Hardy, KY, passed away Monday March
21, 2016 at her son's residence at Hardy.
Claudia was born February 20, 1920 at McCombs, KY, to the late
Roscoe and Cordellia Keesee McCoy. Claudia is also preceded in death
by her husband, Adren Blackburn, three brothers, Oscar McCoy, Arthur
"Pet" McCoy and Johnny McCoy. She is also preceded in death by five
sisters, Truly Maynard, Clara Ross, Gaithel Hefferfinger, Emily Moore
and Maxie McCoy, her grandson, Jimmy Dean Combs, her granddaughter, Brigette Pennino.
Claudia was a homemaker and a member of the Old Regular Baptist
Church.
Claudia is survived by two daughters, Emily Wallace of Port Richey, FL, and Mae Jannette
Robinson of Beattyville, KY; one son, Carlos (Joyce) Blackburn of Hardy, KY; one brother,
Donnie (Sandy) McCoy of Taylor, MI, nine grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren, and a
host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM, Thursday, March 24, 2016, at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Hobart Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow at McCoy Cemetery,
McCoy Branch, Brushy Creek, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 PM Wednesday night at the funeral home with special services at 7 PM.
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Kenneth Williamson, 73 of Canada, KY went home to be with the
Lord, March 22, 2016, at his residence following a lingering illness.
He was born February 13, 1943, a son of the late Walter Williamson
and Naoma Fuller Williamson Thacker. In addition to his parents, he
was preceded in death by a son, Rev. John K. Williamson; his paternal
grandparents, George and Alabama Williamson; maternal grandparents,
John and Annie Fuller and his stepfather, Appy Thacker.
Kenneth was employed in the coal mining industry for over 30 years,
having worked in independent coalmines, Eastern Coal Corporation and
later, Rawl Sales and Processing Co. as first a section foreman and then a
mine superintendent. In addition he was certified as a federal mine inspector in both KY and
WV.
He was a 1962 graduate of Belfry High School and in 1965, received his diploma from the
Chicago Technical School of Drafting. Kenneth was a skilled draftsman and carpenter who designed and built his own home, as well as the original structure for New Beginnings (Road
Fork) Church of God at Sidney, KY and was instrumental in the re-design and remodeling of
several area church buildings. Many times over the years, he used his knowledge of carpentry
and mechanics to help countless people in need. Anything he put his hand to, he did with excellence.
Kenneth was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, but he loved God above all else and
throughout his life, he was active in three local Churches of God; Pinsonfork, New Beginnings
and Family Covenant (Pikeville). As a faithful member, he served in various capacities, such
as; church secretary, church treasurer, Bible teacher, Men's ministry officer, Pastor's Council
member, Gideons International representative and Meals-on-Wheels volunteer.
He will be remembered as a godly leader; a compassionate, generous giver; a wise counselor; a diligent worker; a humorous storyteller and a loyal, loving family man and friend. Surviving him is his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 53 years, Janice Runyon Williamson; daughter, Kathleen Myers and husband, Dwight of Independence, KY; grandson, Robert L.
Myers and wife, Janie of Fort Thomas, KY; granddaughter, Susan Myers of Independence; one
sister, Mary Sue Williamson of Canada; three brothers, Michael Thacker and wife, Emma of
Clinton, TN; Rev. Gary Thacker and wife, Janet and Ronnie Thacker all of Canada; daughterin-law, Rhonda Williamson of Corbin, KY; several nieces and nephews and "adopted son" Alex
Chemwolo of Georgetown, KY.
The family wishes to express special thanks to Kenneth's long-time caregivers; Debby
Fields, Elizabeth Runyon Bevins (niece) and Kimerly May; BSADD aide, Betty Canada; home
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chian Hospice Care.
Arrangements are under the direction of R. E. Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry, KY. Visitation
will be held Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at the funeral home from 6 - 9 PM.
The funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 2 PM in the funeral home
chapel with Rev. Rick Hisle officiating assisted by Rev. Eric Hubbard. Entombment will be at
Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY with a committal service to be held in the mausoleum chapel immediately following the funeral. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian
Hill Rd, S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047 or Jacob's Well Mission, a ministry to the need, at P.O. Box
403, Williamson, WV 25661.
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Joby Fields, 71, departed this life on Thursday, March 24, at home and
in the company of those who loved him. Born on April 3, 1944, at McCarr,
KY, he was the son of the late Okey and Ethel Duty Fields. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Carlos Fields and Eugene Fields.
Joby was a man of steadfast faith in the Lord Jesus. He and his beloved
wife, Kay, sowed generously and cheerfully into the Kingdom of God at
every opportunity. Many local churches, schools, and charities (and families in need) over the years were recipients of their benevolence. The late
Rev. R.A. West was his close friend and pastor of many years. When Kay
felt the leading to build and pastor the church, Soul's Harvest, in Belfry,
KY, Joby was at her side and was her greatest encourager. Even when his health took a severe
curve and began to decline, he never lost his pleasant, peaceful composure. Their faith brought
them closer together and closer to God as they maintained an unwavering, righteously-stubborn
confession of healing and wholeness. This family's commitment to one another, and Joby's
commitment to them, has been a love story and such a light in troubled times.
Joby's children and grandchildren were his delight, and all it took to see him erupt into a
smile was to mention any of their names in conversation. He made it his life's work to provide
for his family and also to protect them; working many long hours to ensure they had everything
they needed and much of what they wanted-like a good father does-and yet always made time
for them. He made sure his mother was well cared-for of all the days of her life. His children
were raised in a Christian home, and he led their household by example. He had a wonderful
way of being firm but full of love; and the testament to his devotion to Kay and to them is the
fact that all of his children grew up to value marriage and have their own strong, inseparable
families. High school sweethearts, Kay and Joby's marriage was blessed with 49 years of mutual love, respect and devotion.
Joby was a veteran of the US Army. He was also a huge college sports fan; one of his sayings was, "It doesn't get any better than UK basketball and WVU football." He caught a game as
often as his schedule would allow, for as long as his health made travel possible. Joby had a
warm personality and a wonderfully-dry sense of humor; he enjoyed good, clean fun and even
an occasional harmless prank. He loved animals and was very compassionate to both pets and
strays. He was also attentive to the elderly and the needy, making sure seniors had house coal,
turkeys at Thanksgiving, and fruit baskets at various times of the year. When he operated coal
mines, he always kept an eye out for the people in the immediate vicinity of the mines. Much of
what he did for other people was done anonymously, and he never called attention to acts of
kindness he showed others.
Joby is most remembered for his humble demeanor and his compassion. He found great satisfaction and joy in helping many people have a place to work. His several coal-related compa47
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nies-which ranged from actual contract coal mines to trucking, security, office, and custodial
workers for other coal facilities--helped hundreds of people between the 1980's and mid 2000's
to provide for their families. He was not only a businessman, but he was their friend; he was regarded fondly in both union and non-union circles as the man whose name, Joby, was so appropriate--for indeed he had the patience and temperament of Job. He exhausted every effort to
find ways to help others, and was one of the most approachable employers in all of Southern
West Virginia/Eastern Kentucky. He was proud of his coal mining heritage, he believed in the
coal industry, and was quick to say that mining was "in his blood."
Joby leaves a multi-faceted legacy centered around his love of God, family, and country; and
he leaves a huge pair of shoes that not many people could ever fill in as short a time as he did.
He will be so greatly missed by people of every walk of life, by everyone who ever got to know
him; and none will feel his absence as greatly as the family who waits to meet him again in
Heaven.
In addition to his unwavering, devoted wife, soul-mate and life partner Kay, remaining behind to cherish his memory are his beloved children: son, Joey (Stacy) Fields of Varney, WV;
daughters Kim (Chris) Epling of Ashland, KY; Angie (Derek) Rash of Belfry, KY; Melissa
(Brad) Webb of Wilmington, NC; as well as 14 treasured grandchildren; siblings. Maudine
Chafin and Harlos "Doodle" Fields of Red Jacket, WV, and Okey Fields, Jr., of Indiana.
A celebration of a life well-lived will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 1:00 PM at the
Fundamental Christian Church at Varney. Pastors Gary Toler and Jason West will be officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday evening. The family will gather at 5:00 PM
and will welcome guests from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Joby will be laid to rest at Mountain View
Memory Gardens at Huddy, KY, with Son-in-Laws, Dr. Christopher Epling, Derek Rash, Brad
Webb and Grandsons, Joey Fields, Dalton Fields, Dagen Rash and Nephew, Jason Bryant serving as pallbearers.
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Velma "Jene" Runyon, 81, of Pinsonfork, KY, passed away Friday
March 25, 2016 at her residence.
Jene was born October 22, 1934 at Pennington Gap, VA, to the late
John E. Dotson Sr., and Vella M. Thompson Dotson. Jene is also preceded in death by her brother, John E. Dotson Jr.
Jene was a homemaker and a member of the Pinsonfork Church of
God.
Jene is survived by her husband, Charles D. Runyon, two daughters,
Charlotte (Jeffery) Krause of St. Clair Shores, MI, and Janet (Ted)
Havrilla of Pinsonfork, KY. One son, Milton Price of Warren, MI.
Brothers, Eugene (Poppy) Dotson of Livonia, MI, and Bobby (Marilyn) Dotson of Warren, MI,
and one sister, Rema Stemas of MI. Grandchildren, Jene (Derek) Elwart, Louisa (Jon) Marine,
Daniel (Erika) Bush, Charles Krause, David (Julia) Price, Shannon (Steve) Sparrow and Janet
(Kenny) Gullion. Great Grandchildren, Rhylan Elwart, Isla Bush, Chloe Bush, Jonathan Price,
Russell Hamilton, Jarod Hamilton, David Gullion, Amanda Darga, Katie Breton and Nate Breton. Great-Great Grandchildren, Liam Finnigan, Atom Breton and Camden Price and a host of
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM, Monday, March 28, 2016, at the Pinsonfork
Church of God with Todd Claypool officiating. Burial will follow at Don Runyon Cemetery,
Pinsonfork, KY with Daniel Bush, Charles Krause, Jon Marine, Jeffery Krause, Ted Havrilla,
Derek Elwart and David Price serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Sunday night at the Pinsonfork Church of God.
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India Belle Honaker Bevins (Inky), 99, of Pikeville, KY passed away
on March 28, 2016. She had resided at Cedar Creek Assisted Living for
the past 8 years.
She was born May 8, 1916 in Honaker, VA. She was the daughter of
the late Henry and Priscilla Hess Honaker. In addition to her parents, India was preceded in death by her husband, E.M. Bevins, her son, Jack
Bevins, and 3 sisters.
India is survived by a daughter-in-law, Pat Bevins; two granddaughters,
Jenifer Bevins McCoy (Mike McCoy) of Pikeville, KY; Jan Bevins Childers (Steve Childers) of Norton, VA; a grandson, Chris Bevins (Lisa
Bevins) of Jacksonville, NC; 3 great granddaughters, Erin Austin, Meredith Metzger, and
Maura McCoy, a great grandson Nicholas Childers, and a great-great grandson, Jackson Austin.
India was the oldest surviving member of the Salem Regular Baptist Church, which was
founded by her father-in-law, Jonah Bevins.
India lived in South Williamson, KY for over 50 years where she was a homemaker, seamstress, and also worked for a period of time with her son, Jack, who owned and operated Bevins'
Market and Deli. For the past 22 years India had resided in Pikeville, KY where she enjoyed
taking care of her own lawn and tending to her flowers and vegetable garden. She could regularly be seen taking her daily walk thru her neighborhood and for the past 8 years at Cedar
Creek Assisted Living where she continued to be very active and walk the hallways and
grounds daily.
God has blessed her with good health and longevity for the past 99 years and now she has
been rewarded with eternal peace, joy, comfort in His presence.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, March 31, 2016 beginning at 2 PM at R.E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel, with Brother Danny Runyon and Brother Morgan Chapman officiating.
Burial will follow at the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY with Chris Bevins,
Mike McCoy, Steve Childers, Nicholas Childers, Brad Austin, and Kevin Metzger serving as
pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 1-2 PM Thursday at the funeral home, prior to the funeral service.
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Diana Sue Justice, 61, of Williamson, WV passed away Saturday, March
26, 2016, at the home of her daughter, Lisa in Lexington, KY.
She was born December 20, 1954, in Williamson, WV the daughter of the
late Mose Justice Jr. and Lucy Mae Clevenger Justice. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Jennings Olen Gannon and Ballard Justice.
Diana worked in the home health field.
Survivors include her children, Paul Preece Jr. of Varney, KY, Lisa Ann
Anderson of Lexington, KY, Ashley Potter of Kimper, KY, Samuel Stephen
Gannon of Williamson, WV, Carmelitta Diana Ward of Williamson, WV,
Nolecca Maria Gannon of Lexington, KY and Jenny Lynn Gannon of Richmond, KY; step daughters, Heather Murray of Louisville, KY and Peggy May of Williamson,
WV; brothers, James Edward Justice of Williamson, WV, Willard Justice of Williamson, WV,
William Andrew Justice of Matewan, WV and Mose Justice III of Ohio; sisters, Angela Morris
of Matewan, WV and Lucinda Justice of South Williamson, KY; twenty two grandchildren and
a host of other family and friends.
There will be a remembrance of her life from 4 - 9 PM on Friday, April 1, 2016, at R. E.
Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry, KY.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the "Diana Justice Burial Fund" by going to
www.gofundme.com/dianajustice or at the First National Bank of Williamson.
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Ethel Grace Smith, 82, of Sidney, KY, passed away Tuesday March 29, 2016, at her residence.
Ethel was born March 26, 1934, at Turkey Creek, KY, to the late Henry Thomas Varney and
Quinnie Runyon Varney. Ethel is also preceded in death by her sisters, Sally Johnson, Edna
Marie Kitchen, Hattie Varney, Hazel Varney, and Rita Ann Carpenter and her brothers, Bobby
Gene Varney, Ballard Varney and Billy Varney.
Ethel was a homemaker and she was a baptist.
Ethel is survived by her husband of 60 years, Alvery Smith; one daughter, Pam (Barry) Hunt
of Sidney, KY, and one son, Alvery Craig (Marianne) Smith of Dry Ridge, KY. She is also survived by one sister, Peggy Dean (Miles) Skeens of Pikeville, KY; three grandchildren, Stuart
Craig Smith, Lydia Marie Smith, Bethany Anna-Grace Hunt and a host of nieces, nephews,
family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 2, 2016, at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Richard Staton and Lacy Walters officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith
Cemetery, Sidney, KY. Pallbearers will be Marion Gilliam, Stuart Smith, Bobby Darrell Varney, Pud Varney, John George Smith and Andre Blackburn. Honorary pallbearers are Fonso
Bogar, Kevin Skeens, Neil Roberts and Greg Curry.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 1, 2016, from 6 - 9 PM in the funeral home chapel with
special fellowship services at 7 PM with Tommy Reed and Shawn Ward.
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Samuel "Sammy" Dewey Thacker, 68 of Belfry, KY passed away Wednesday, March 30,
2016, at his home.
Sammy was born November 21, 1947 at Stone, KY the son of the late Phillip Dewey and
Jennie Mae Dutton Thacker. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Thacker and his
sisters, Wanda Gail, Evelyn Joyce and Doris Faye.
He is survived by his children, Samuel David (Sheila) Thacker of Phenix City, Alabama and
Elizabeth Arole of Walton, KY. He also leaves behind his grandchildren; Samuel David Thacker II, Lorna Thacker, Evan Arole, Akshay Arole and Tej Arole. Also surviving are his siblings;
Phillip Thacker of South Carolina, Lee Thacker and Gary Thacker of Turkey Creek, KY, Donald (Tammy) Thacker, Norma Owens and Carol Ann Greer of Belfry, KY, Danny Joe Thacker,
Betty Lou Jones of Tennessee, and Debbie Crigger of Vast, KY along with a host of other loving family and friends.
Services will be held on April 1, 2016 beginning at 6 PM until 9 PM at R.E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel.
He will be buried at Pacific Cemetery, Belfry, KY at a later date.
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Boots Carden, 89, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016, at an
Alzheimer care center in Lexington, Kentucky.
Boots was the youngest and last surviving of thirteen children, born
July 1, 1926, to the late James and Pearl West in Big Sandy, West
Virginia. She grew up in Hardy, Kentucky, where she met and married
Harry Carden. During their sixty-year marriage, they lived in Belfry
and Toler, Kentucky.
Preceding her in death were her parents, four sisters, eight brothers,
her son, Rennie Edward (Eddie), and her husband, Harry.
Survivors are her daughter Tammy and her grandson Bill (Lexington, KY.)
Boots enjoyed being a wife, loving mother and mommaw. She enjoyed cooking, especially
making sweets with her grandson, sewing and quilting. Boots loved her Belfry United Methodist Church, where she was a chartered member for seventy-three years. While she was healthy
and capable she was church treasurer for over 30 years, sang alto in the choir, was president and
member of United Methodist Women, taught Sunday and Vacation Bible School, and she and
Harry cleaned the church for years. They considered it "working for the Lord." She now is
singing HIS praises all the day long. With the Alzheimer’s, she may have been absent from her
body but always present with the LORD.
Funeral Service led by Pastor Mike Stanley will be at Belfry United Methodist Church,
Monday beginning at 1:30 pm. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Huddy,
KY with Bill Ellis, Garrett Carden, Bennie Curry, Billy Ferguson serving as pallbearers. Leo
Carden, Keith Carden will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Visitation will be Sunday, 6-8pm at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home.
Instead of flowers please consider Donations to Methodist Home for Children, 2050 Lexington Road, Versailles, Kentucky 40383 or donate on line www.alzheimersresearchuk.org.
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Margaret Ann "Annie" Dotson, 71 of Bristol, TN formerly of Ransom,
KY, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016, at Pikeville Medical Center.
She was born November 27, 1944, at Ransom, KY, the daughter of the
late Ver and Nellie Whitt of Ransom, KY.
Annie was married to the love of her life for 54 years the late Wendell
Wilkie Dotson. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Larry
Whitt and father and mother-in-law, Dennis and Mag Dotson. Annie was
a loving Mother, Grandmother and Wife and will be missed dearly by her
family and loved ones.
She was known best for her fried chicken, homemade gingerbread and
she loved playing bingo. She was a former cook for the Pike County Board of Education and of
the Baptist Faith.
Left to mourn her loss are her children, Teresa (Michael) New of Ransom, KY, Denise
"Bernie" Dotson of Bristol, TN and Duane "Unch" Dotson of Ransom, KY; grandchildren, John
(Michelle) Dotson of Bluff City, TN and Kendra "Baby Durl" Dotson of Bristol, TN; sister, Elva Jean (Tommy) Hatfield of Ransom, KY; brothers, Charles "Bucky" (Linda Lou) Whitt of
Ransom, KY and Elmer Ray (Christine) Whitt of Hardy, KY; sister-in-law, Glenna "Pig" Whitt
of of Ransom, KY; special neighbor, Ruby Asbury of Bristol, TN and a host of other loving
family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 10, 2016, at 11 AM at Samaria Primitive Baptist
Church with Shawn Dotson, Jeff Dotson, Larry Slone and others officiating. Burial will follow
in the Willie Jake Hager Cemetery, Ransom, KY with Greg "Tug" Whitt, Brian Whitt, Dale
Whitt, Chris Whitt, Keith Whitt and David Hatfield serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Friday and Saturday at Samaria Primitive Baptist Church
with special services Saturday night at 7 PM.
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Availyn Rylee Grace Young, infant daughter of Timera Thacker and Barry Keith Young Jr.
was stillborn on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Pikeville Medical Center.
Survivors other than her parents are her grandparents, Timmy Thacker, Bryttnee Thacker,
Barry Young, Penny Tackett and Dawn Pennington. Great Grandparents, Venita Chapman,
Dwayne Chapman, Sandra Tackett, Amon Tackett, Patricia Thacker, Joseph Ibos and Marsha
Kirk Ibos. Aunts and Uncles, Joey Chapman, Carissa Brown, Rusty Young, Tiara Thacker,
Timlee Thacker and Taelyn Thacker and step Aunt, Abby Rose.
She was also preceded in death by her great grandfather, Virgil Thacker and great great
grandmother, Avalia Mullins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM, Thursday, April 7, 2016, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Dwayne Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Davidson Memorial Gardens,
Ivel, KY.
Visitation will be at Noon Thursday at the funeral home.
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Jimmy Lee May, of Toler, KY, passed away on April 11, 2016, at the
Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY.
He was born on July 3, 1933, at Hardy, KY, to the late Sidney Lee May
and Hazy Ethel (Phillips) May of Toler, KY.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Sidney
Ervin May of Cincinnati, OH, a younger brother, Darrell Dean May of Norfolk, VA and a set of twin brothers at birth.
He is survived by three brothers, Paul (Phyllis) May, his caretakers, of
Folkston, Georgia, Albert (Judy) May of Newark, OH and Johnny (Loretta)
May of Brandon, Florida. Also surviving are his sister-in-laws, Katherine
Hatfield May of Cincinnati, OH and Hoa May of Gates, North Carolina.
He was loved by his nieces and nephews, neighbors and friends, Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church family, Belfry Senior Citizens, workers at the Hospice of the Bluegrass, Hazard,
KY, and many others.
At the young age of sixteen, Jimmy's life changed due to seizures. At nineteen, Jimmy
stepped out in revival and accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. He has been a faithful follower of
Jesus.
His church has been faithful to pick Jimmy up for church services when his brothers were
not in town. They were also faithful to visit and sing songs after he became home bound from a
stroke. His church has shown the love of Christ in their love for Jimmy (their bachelor church
member).
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 17, 2016, at the Bluesprings Freewill Baptist
Church located at Ransom, KY, beginning at 2 PM. Larry Hubbard will be conducting the services. Burial will follow at the Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday and Saturday nights at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home chapel from
6-9PM, with services both nights at 7 PM. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry is in charge of
arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice Care Center at Hazard, KY.
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Oscar Kennedy, 89, of Pinsonfork, KY, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at his
home.
He was born February 22, 1927, at Glen Alum, WV the son of the late Doc Burgess and
Gusta Collins Kennedy.
He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Delores June Kennedy who
died on November 11, 2015, and two sisters, JoAnn Horn and Ethel Smith.
He was a retired coal miner having worked for Eastern Coal Corporation for 40 years. He
was a member of the United Mine Workers of America, a veteran of the United States Navy and
a member of the McAndrews Church of Christ.
Survivors include his three children, Debra (Roger) Conley, Dianna (Greg) Triplett and Brian (Kim) Kennedy all of Pinsonfork, KY; three grandchildren, Mark Conley, Jaime (Jimmy)
Brock and Breanna Kennedy; two great grandchildren, Sydney Brock and Caidence Brock; his
caregivers, Terry and Angela May, Tammy Pope, Wendell Stollings, Bucky and Connie Scott,
Louwanna Rose, Tiny Queen, Ron and Haley Spears and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 15, 2016, at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with David Parsley and Dennis Wolford 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 Thursday in the funeral home chapel.
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William Everett (Bill) Staggs, 89, of Ransom, KY, died Thursday,
April 14, 2016, at his home.
Born January 2, 1927, at Thacker, WV, he was the son of the late
William Douglas and Carrie Burchett Bolen. He was preceded in death
by his wife, Mabel Lee Hatfield Staggs. Also, preceding in death are
two daughters-in-law, Linda Dale Edwards Staggs and Kathy Jean Alley
Staggs; two brothers, Arnold Staggs and Leonard Bolen; three sisters,
Mary Bolen, Magalene Bolen, and Dappledean Bolen; two grandsons
and three great grandchildren.
Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was
also an avid runner, hard working retired coal miner and a U.S. Air Force Veteran.
Survivors include his children, James Thurman Staggs of Louisa, KY, Patricia Ann (Johnie
Landon) Raines of Greensboro, N.C., Edward Francis (Linda Kay) Staggs, Wayne Douglas
Staggs, Pamela Sue (George Easley) Dotson, Carolyn Renee (Jeffrey Ross) Stanley, William
Everett (Kimberly Michelle) Staggs Jr. and Gregory Dale (Selena Kay) Staggs all of Ransom,
KY and Michael Brian (Olga Diane) Staggs of Hardy, KY; sister, McQuedis Sullivan of Phelps,
KY; 35 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren,10 great great grandchildren and a host of other
family and friends.
Memorial services will be held at 1 PM, Sunday, April 17, 2016, at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel. Family visitation will be at 12 PM on Sunday. Burial will follow in the Alley
Cemetery, Ransom, KY. Belfry Chapter #141 DAV will conduct military services.
The family has requested memorials be made in Bill and Mabel's name to Hospice of the
Bluegrass, 101 Hibbard Street, Suite 100, Pikeville, KY 41501.
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Edna Grace Wellman, 84, of Pikeville, KY, formerly of Hardy, KY, passed away Friday,
April 15, 2016, at her residence.
She was born March 1, 1932, the daughter of the late Lear Coleman Scott and Leonard Scott.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Curtis Wellman of Pikeville, KY; daughter,
Connie Maddox of Pikeville, KY; son, Ron (Fanitsa) Wellman of Okemos, Michigan; sister,
Verda Adkins of Canton, Ohio; three granddaughters, Christina Wellman of Okemos, Michigan, Diana Wellman of Los Angeles, California and Alison Maddox of Georgetown, KY, and a
host of other family and friends.
Edna began her working life at the age of 14 for R. H. Hobbs, Williamson, WV; then for the
Eastern Coal Company store at Stone, KY. She later became the postmaster at Hardy, KY, a
position from which she retired in 1992. She was a member of the Toler Freewill Baptist
Church; member of Stone Chapter #533 Order of the Eastern Star and a very active volunteer in
her community.
Visitation will be from 6 - 9 PM Sunday, April 17, 2016, evening at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home, Belfry.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Monday, April 18, 2016, at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Reverends Johnny Hatfield and Mike Smith officiating. Burial will follow at
Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to; St. Jude Research Hospital,
Memphis, TN.
The family wishes to thank Wanda McCoy, Brenda McGuire and Violet Telfer for their devoted care during the past few years.
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Faynell Gross May, 93, of Sidney, KY, passed away Monday,
She was born February 26, 1923, at Pikeville, KY, the daughter
of the late Bradley and Ressie Johnson Gross. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy May; two sons, James Samuel May and Don May; granddaughter, Rebecca Harmon and a
great granddaughter, Amanda Justice.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Dix Fork Old Regular Baptist Church.
Survivors include twelve children, Esta Lee West of Canada,
KY, Effie Rita Hunt of Canada, KY, George W. May of Sidney, KY, Kellis May of Sidney,
KY, Lillian Rhodes of Hatfield, KY, Woodie May of Sidney, KY, Rhonda Irene May of Sidney, KY, David May of Sidney, KY, Bernie May of Martin County, KY, Arlene Chapman of
Kimper, KY, Jonathan May of Canada, KY and Joey May of Sidney, KY; brother, Robert
"Jack" Gross of Michigan; sisters, Betty Gross of Florida and Doris McCleary of Virgie, KY; a
host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 21, 2016, at 11 AM at the Dix Fork Old Regular Baptist Church with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the May
Family Cemetery, Dix Fork, Sidney, KY. Her sons and grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM, Tuesday and Wednesday at the Church with special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Edith Gayle Lockard, 71, of Turkey Creek, KY, passed away Saturday
April 23, 2016, at Tug Valley Regional Medical Center.
Edith was born January 2, 1945, to the late Russell Elkins and Fonnie
Bevins Elkins. She was also preceded in death by a son, Cullen Lockard Jr.;
grandson, Blake Musick and several brothers and sisters.
Edith was a homemaker and a member of the Turkey Creek Old Regular
Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Cullen Lacy Lockard Sr. of Turkey Creek,
KY; sons, Edwin Eugene (Gina Lynn) Lockard of Morganton, NC and Brian
Lockard of Morganton, NC; daughters, Jenny Lea Lockard of Turkey Creek,
KY and Ashli Danielle Grim of Turkey Creek, KY; brother, Phillip Elkins of Sidney, KY; sister, Geraldine Robinson of Johns Creek, KY; grandchildren, Jonathan Lockard, Jasmine
Lockard, Brianna Lockard, Taylor Lockard, Ilexandra Grim and Izaiah Musick; great grandchild, Natalie Lockard and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at 11 AM at the Turkey Creek Old
Regular Baptist Church with Richard Staton, Hobert Hamilton and Danny Reed officiating.
Burial will follow in the Reed-Lockard Cemetery, Turkey Creek, KY with her family and men
of the church serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM, Monday and Tuesday at the church with special services
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Cordie Alice Francis, 77, of Huddy, KY, passed away Sunday
Cordie was born May 14, 1938, at Huddy, KY, to the late Floyd
Bostic and Reva Maynard Bostic. Cordie is also preceded in death by
her husband, George Lee Francis and two sisters, Florine Yates and
Lorene Bostic.
Cordie was a homemaker and a member of the Williamson Apostolic Church.
Survivors include her son, George Keith (Tammy) Francis of
Huddy, KY; grandchildren, Nachanda Francis of Pikeville, KY and
Amanda Francis of Morehead, KY; step grandchildren, Alicia Blankenship and Jennifer Stacy;
step great grandchildren, Ethan Horn and Makenna Stacy; uncle, W. L. Bostic of Williamson,
WV; aunts, Vondell Scott of Hardy, KY and Quinnie Workman of Kokomo, IN; nephews, Steve Yates and Randy Yates; neices, Reva Skinner, Rita Yates and a host of other loving family
and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 28, 2016, at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Roger Egnor officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Huddy, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Tuesday and Wednesday from 6 - 9 PM in the funeral home chapel.
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Floyd Church Jr., 65, of Ransom, KY, passed away Monday evening,
May 2, 2016, in the Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born April 22, 1951, at Ransom, KY, the son of Mollie Raines
Church and the late William Floyd. He was also preceded in death by a
brother, William Franklin Church.
He was a carpenter and an Assistant Pastor of the Bluesprings Freewill
Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Teresa (Darin) Whitt of Hardy, KY
and Kelli Blankenship of Beech Creek, WV; sisters, Kathleen Glenn of
Ransom, KY, Mary Kay Isom of McCarr, KY and Angie (Wayne) Chafin
of Fort Gay, WV; brothers, Ronnie Dale (Clara) Church of Stone, KY and Michael (Tonya)
Church of Ransom, KY; grandchildren, Danielle (James) Church, Chance Whitt, William
Blankenship and Brianna Kidwell; his special family, Jordan Smith, Everette Smith, Landon
and Kay Smith and his Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church family.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 5, 2016, at 11 AM at the Bluesprings Freewill
Baptist Church with Larry Hubbard and others officiating. Burial will follow in the Alley Cemetery, Ransom, KY, wih family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM, Wednesday at the Church with special services at 7 PM.
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Sharon Kaye "Katie" Williams, 64, of Richmond, KY, formerly of Sidney, KY, passed away
Monday, May 2, 2016, at her residence in Richmond, KY.
Katie was born January 1, 1952, at Pikeville, KY, to the late Thomas L. and Luola Ray
Young. Katie was a cosmetologist and a former beauty instructor at Appalachian Beauty
School.
Katie is survived by her sons, Brent (Jennifer) Billiter of Richmond, KY, Robert Jason Clark
of Richmond, KY, and Aaron Thomas (Crystal) Clark of Richmond, KY. Katie is also survived
by her brother, Gary Kenneth (Vickie) Young of Sidney, KY, and her grandchildren, James
Dalton Billiter, Jesse Dylan Billiter, Ally McKenna Clark, Robert Jaxon Clark, Maleah
Braelynn Coleman, Asher Thomas Clark and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will conducted at 1 PM, Friday, May 6, 2916, at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Mark Helton 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 night at the funeral home.
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Douglas F. Dilldine, loving husband, father and grandfather, peacefully
passed in the arms of angels on Tuesday morning, May 10, 2016, at his
home at Turkey Creek, KY.
Doug was born, 76 years ago on February 6, 1940, in High Point, NC,
the son of the late James and Dillian Dilldine.
Doug was a retired employee with Drexel Heritage Furniture Co. of
High Point, NC. He retired to Turkey Creek, kY, where he enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, archery and hiking.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Nancy Sharon
Dilldine; brothers, Johnny and Bill Dilldine and sister, Louise Phillips.
He is survived by his wife and best friend, Maxine Reed Dilldine of Turkey Creek, KY; a
loving daughter, Traci Dupaquier and her husband, Chris of Winston Salem, NC; two grandchildren, Christopher Dupaquier and Nicole Howell both of Winston Salem, NC; two great
grandchildren, Vanessa and Michael Delk of Winston Salem, NC; one brother, David Dilldine
of High Point, NC; two sisters, Betty Sue Johnson of Moorhead City, SC and Dorothy Johnson
of Rock Island, TN. In addition, he is survived by two step-grandchildren, four step great
grandchildren and numerous friends and loved ones.
Doug's life will be celebrated with a visitation on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home from 6 - 9 PM.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 13th at 12 Noon at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
with Bro. Hobart Hamilton, Bro. Richard Staton and Bro. Danny Reed from the Turkey Creek
Old Regular Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Reed Cemetery, Turkey Creek,
KY. Pallbearers will be Chris Cole, Jackie Cole, Shawn Berkley, Stan Elkins, Joe Webb and
Lat Smith. Honorary pallbearers are Homer Berkley and Robbie Smith, whom was very special
to Doug.
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Hazel Williamson Thacker, 77, of Sidney, KY, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at
Signature Health Care, Pikeville, KY.
Hazel was born July 29, 1938, in Canada, KY, the daughter of the late Omer and Gladys
Crigger Williamson. She was also preceded in death by a son, Patrick Wayne Thacker, grandson, Ricky Dale Thacker, brothers, Okey Williamson and Clinton Jr. Williamson and sisters,
Barbara Sue Deskins and Bessie Mae Stacy.
She had formerly worked for Magic Mart, was a homemaker and a member of the Dix Fork
Old Regular Baptist Church.
Survivors include her loving husband, Bobby G. Thacker of Sidney, KY; sons, Ricky
Thacker and Mickey G. Thacker both of Sidney, KY; sister, Anna B. Chapman of Cincinnati,
Ohio; grandchildren, Brandon Thacker, Bobbi Thacker and Cassie Cox; four great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 14, 2016, at 11 AM at the Dix Fork Old Regular
Baptist Church with Stony Blackburn and Lacy Walters officiating. Burial will follow in the
Family Cemetery, Sidney, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM on Friday, May 13, 2016 at the Church.
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Leon Walters, 76, of Hatfield, KY, passed away Monday, May 16,
2016, at his residence.
Leon was born March 13, 1940, at Hatfield, KY, the son of the late
Cash and Tempa Thompson Walters. He was also preceded in death by
his son, Joseph Leon Walters.
Leon worked for over 50 years as a barber.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Ruth Ray Walters of Hatfield, KY,
along with his son, Eric Tracy (Deborah) Lowe of Whitesburg, TN. He is
also survived by two stepsons, Brian Keith Adams and Robert Wayne
(Amy) Adams of Defiance, Ohio. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Brandon Walters, Brittany Bowling and Lucas Lowe; great grandson, Henry Jayden
Bowling; daughter-in-law, Dovie Walters of Hatfield, KY and a host of other family and
friends.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Tuesday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with a singing
service to be held at 7 PM with Lacy Walters in charge. Burial will follow later in the Smith
Cemetery, Hatfield, KY.
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Kevin Bruce Coley, 50, of Belfry, KY, passed away on May
18, 2016, at the University of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington,
KY, following a lingering illness.
Kevin was born June 19, 1965, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of
Ronald Bruce and Donna Myers Coley of Slaters Branch, KY.
Kevin had many hobbies that he loved including being a pilot, motorcyclist, traveler, hunter, trader, prankster and best
friend to many. He never met a stranger and was always happy
sharing time with his family and friends. Kevin always tried to
make everyone laugh even on his sickest days. Kevin had accepted Christ as his Savior and attended Chattaroy Church of God. He was a local businessman
and a proud graduate of Belfry High School Class of 1983.
Other than his parents he is survived by his wife, Connie Baisden Coley of Belfry, KY; his
children, Kevin Brandon Coley of Slaters Branch, KY and Marissa Coley of Bardstown, KY;
sister, Tomeka (Tim) Kohari of Forest Hills, KY; uncle, Frankie Myers (Tammy Martin) of
Hardy, KY; cousin, Taunia (Toney) Dardi of Delbarton, WV and a host of other special family
and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Noon in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Mike Bostic officiating. Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery, Slaters
Branch, KY, with his family and friends serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be
Coach James Rowe, Frankie Myers and Matt Messer.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 20, 2016, from 6 - 9 PM in the funeral home chapel.
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Gary York Hackney was born September 12, 1949 in Williamson, WV to
Tennis and Virginia Hackney. He was one of nine children; James, Chester,
Raymond, Sunday Faye, Larry, Loretta, Janet and Randall.
Gary grew up on Octavia Hollow and graduated from Belfry High
School in 1967. He went on to receive a Bachelors Degree in psychology
from St. Martin's College in Washington State in 1974. While in Washington, he worked for a logging company in Aberdan, and made many lifelong
friends.
He eventually moved home to Kentucky and worked as a heavy equipment operator for several companies before becoming disabled.
Gary was married nearly 25 years to the love of his life, Melissa. Together they enjoyed
many moments of love and laughter, and he loved her very much- "I guess" : )
He was blessed with four children, Gary Jr., Christopher, Leigha and Carissa. They were
lucky to have been raised by such a great man. He instilled in them values and morals that they
will carry on to their children. He was always quick to offer them a helping hand, while encouraging their independence. "Remember, don't spend it, put it in the bank. Gotta save for a rainy
day."
He was a proud papaw to Lexie, CJ, Kenna, Ty and Jaxson. He enjoyed watching them play
sports, took them on outings and especially loved to fill them full of sugar and send them home.
He was notorious for dropping by for a five-minute visit and making sure they ate a bag of
powdered sugar donuts while he was there.
Speaking of drop offs, Gary loved to share the wealth with those he loved. He was a gardener and would often leave his "pickins" on doorsteps of neighbors, family and friends to enjoy. If
you missed out on the fresh produce, I'm sure he has blessed you with a case of vitamin water or
M&M's from Christian Appalachian Project. This gave him a reason to show up unannounced,
you see, Gary was a talker and he loved to visit and fellowship. He was a wise man and offered
advice, prayers, and guidance to anyone in need.
On a pretty spring day, he could be found on the front porch, riding his ATV or fishing with
one (or all) of his grandkids. He never wondered too far from the phone, in case somebody
"called about that car." He was first in line to pick up a trade-n-sell and always has a stack on
his "place" at the dining room table.
When summer rolled around all the boys had to be ready to put up his pool, so he would
have a good excuse for grandkids, cookouts and fried tomatoes. He spent most summers traveling. He was lucky enough to visit many places in the country. His last trip was to Florida, with
his family in tow, all 13 of them, four a four day Disney and beach excursion.
Fall brought hunting, which meant lots of early mornings with his sons and grandchildren
and hopefully leading to a bag of deer jerky. He loved trick or treat, at least the treat part. He
was infamous for his hockey mask and reveled in scaring the dickens out of anyone that was
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unsuspecting, but this was a year round quality. You may get a birthday gift with nothing but an
IOU on a piece of paper, or a can of Luck's pinto beans, wrapped up for Christmas.
He did love Christmas, he loved the giving, fellowship and he loved Christ. His unwavering
faith in God has been his lifeblood since April 1, 1984. He was ordained a minister on June 14,
1997, and his mission was to spread the word of God. He proudly served as the assistant pastor
at Leckieville Freewill Baptist Church. He was a devoted servant. He would positively want to
leave his family and friends with a passage of comfort from the word, Psalms 18:2. " The Lord
is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield
and the horn or my salvation, my stronghold"
Gary passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, laughter and family on May 22, 2016 at
the Pikeville Medical Center. He is now rejoicing in his heavenly home.
He was preceded in death by his Mother, Virginia York Hackney; Father, Tennis Hackney;
brothers, Raymond Hackney, Chester Hackney and sister, Sunday Faye Hackney. His memory
will live on through his wife, Melissa Mihlbauer Hackney of the home; sons, Gary (Leslie)
Hackney Jr. of Burnwell, KY and Christopher (Jessica) Hackney of Williamson, WV; daughters, Leigha (Aaron) Gillespie of Lexington, KY and Carissa (Charlie) Dotson of Lake, WV;
grandchildren, Alexandra Hackney, Christopher Hackney Jr., Kenna Hackney, Caleb Ty Hackney and Jaxson Gillespie; siblings, James (Ann) Hackney, Larry (Becky) Hackney, Janet (Johnny-Deceased) Clevenger, Loretta (Mark) Jude, Randall (Jackie) Hackney and a host of family
and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, May 26, 2016 in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Lee Dotson and Gerria Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow in the
Hackney Cemetery, Octavia Hollow 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 both nights at 7 PM. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry is in charge of
arrangements.
In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the Leckieville Freewill Baptist Church or to the American Cancer Society.
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Dennis Lee Chapman, 74, of Stone, KY, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016, at St. Claire
Medical Center, Morehead, KY.
He was born June 7, 1941, at Stone, KY, the son of the late William Woodrow and Lena
Mae Trout Chapman.
He was a member of the New Hope Primitive Baptist Church.
He is survived by a brother, Michael Paul (Connie) Chapman of Canada, KY, and many
friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 27, 2016, at 11 AM at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
with Raymond Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in the Chapman Cemetery, Canada, KY.
Visitation will be Friday morning from 10 AM until the funeral service.
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Patricia Lynn May, 51, of Bolivia, NC, formerly of Sidney, KY,
passed away Tuesday May 24, 2016, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and
Lifecare Center.
She was born October 7, 1964, at Pikeville, KY, to the late Carmel
and Margaret Lowe Adkins. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Nevalene Conway. Patricia worked as a registered nurse, before her
illness.
Patricia is survived by her husband, David V. May, two sons, David
(Kleighton Baer) May of Pinsonfork, KY, and Brian (Courtney) May of
Bolivia, NC. Two brothers, Carmel Dean (Ramona) Adkins of Spartanburg, SC, and Billy (Martha) Adkins of Shelbiana, KY. Three grandchildren, Madison Gillman,
Sophia Noelle Baer, Abel Blaize May and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM, Saturday, May 28, 2016, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Bob Werntz officiating. Burial will follow at the Family Cemetery, Dix Fork,
KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Friday at the funeral home with special services at 7 PM.
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Sophia Ann Taylor, 66, of Forest Hills, KY passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016, at the
Skilled Nursing Facility of Appalachian Regional Healthcare.
She was born February 2, 1950, at South Williamson, KY, the daughter of the late Virgil and
Ettice Runyon Taylor. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Frank Taylor; sisters, Esta
Justice, Jean Huffstutler and Glenna Taylor and a nephew, Shawn Francis.
Sophia was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include her son, Eric Freeland Taylor of South Williamson, KY; brothers, Jerry
Lee Taylor of Pikeville, KY, Allen Taylor of Phoenix, AR and Waldo Taylor of Crescent City,
CA; sisters, Nan Johnson of Williamson, WV, Bonita Stepp and Deloris Gancarski both of St.
Augustine, FL and Rita Murdock of Iva, SC; niece, Jerrie Jackson of Aflex, KY; nephew, Todd
Taylor of Pikeville, KY and a host of other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 6, 2016, at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY, with family
and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Sunday, June 5, 2016, at the funeral home.
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Wayne Coleman, 56, of Sidney, KY, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016,
at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center, Hazard, KY.
Wayne was born June 14, 1959, at Pikeville, KY, the son of Marie Coleman of Raccoon, KY and the late Allen Coleman. He was also preceded in
death by sisters, Denise Coleman and Carol Coleman Thompson; paternal
grandparents, Riley and Lucy Pearl Coleman; maternal grandparents, Dave
and Pearl Coleman and his mother and father-in-law, Charlie and Greetis
Stanley.
He was a self-employed electronics repairman and a veteran of the United
States Army.
Survivors include his wife, Patsy Stanley Coleman of Sidney, KY; brothers, Irvin (Bernie)
Coleman, Ronald (Emoline) Coleman, Franklin (Joyce) Coleman and Gary (Pamela) Coleman
all of Raccoon, KY; several nieces, nephews and all his Stanley family.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 5, 2016, at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Gary Young, Danny Runyon and Dwayne Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Stanley-Hinkle Cemetery, Varney, KY with his nephews serving as pallbearers. Belfry Chapter #141 will conduct military graveside services.
Visitation will be held Saturday, June 4, 2016 from 6 - 9 PM in the funeral home chapel.
Instead of purchasing flowers, buy a gift for a child in his memory, as this was Wayne's request.
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Thelma J. Maynard Staton, 91, of Forest Hills, KY, departed this life on
June 4, 2016. Thelma was born on April 26, 1925 at Toler, KY, to the late
Clyde and Lillian (Mabe) Maynard. She was preceded in death by her husband Abel Staton along with her sons Randall “Randy” Staton and Charles
David Staton.
Thelma was a faithful employee of the Williamson Memorial Hospital for
over forty years and truly cherished her work as an obstetrics nursing assistant. She was a devout member of the Forest Hills Baptist Church and embodied the genuine characteristics of a faithful, humble Christian. Thelma
was a devoted wife, loving mother, and earnest grandmother. She was the
very essence of her family and dutifully served as their matriarch for her entire life.
Thelma is survived by her daughter Deborah Ann Staton; siblings Sue Glossip and Lucy
Cooper; granddaughter Kendra Leigh Staton; daughter in law Lynette Mullins Staton; grandsons Zachary (Erica) Staton, Brandon Staton, and Stevin Staton. She is also survived by two
great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, and her caregiver and mother of Zachary and
Brandon, Marcia Staton.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Steve Mickey officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Huddy, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after Noon Wednesday.
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Tobie Robinette Jr. 85, of Ypsilanti, MI, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2016, at his residence with his loving family at his side. He was born September 28, 1930 in Williamson, West
Virginia the son of Tobie and Stella (Thompson) Robinette Sr.
On December 6, 1954, he married Annel Lois Williamson in Pontiac, Michigan and she preceded him in death on February 23, 2002.
Mr. Robinette retired from General Motors GMAD in 1992 after 30 years of service. He attended the Ypsilanti Old Regular Baptist Church and will always be remembered for his love of
whistling.
Survivors include his children: Sandra Bledsoe, Danie Robinette and Drema (Charles) Paige,
8 grandchildren: Mickey (Crystal) Bledsoe, Jennifer Bledsoe, Kristina (Joe) Carter, Tobie
Robinette III, Kristen Robinette, Adam (Lindsey) Bledsoe, Andrew (Ashley) Bledsoe, and Cory
(Jennifer) Robinette. 19 great grandchildren: Shiana, Austin, Lacie, Kenneth, Mitchell, Josie,
Jesse, Cody, Janessa, Jacob, Haley, Trenton, Andrew, Adalynn, Justin, Alaina, Joseph, Cody
and Ryan, his brother Raymond Robinette and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in
death by his parents, son in law Mickey Bledsoe, brothers Elmer Lee, Reford, Irvin, Jetty and
Ralph.
A Service will be held Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at noon at the Ypsilanti Old Regular Baptist,
5668 Denton Road with Pastor Danny Adams officiating. The family will receive friends at the
church Tuesday morning from 10:00 a.m. till time of service.
Funeral Service will be Thursday June 9, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at Pilgrim Home Old Regular
Baptist Church with burial to follow in Williamson Family Cemetery, Varney, Kentucky.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Wednesday at the church.
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Marguerite Runyon Pope, 80, of Salem SC passed away on Friday June 3rd, 2016. Known as Marge, she was born August 26,
1935 to the late Flossie Day Runyon and James Merwyn Runyon in
South Williamson, KY. Her family roots in eastern KY went back
to the late 1700's. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, William Pierre Pope and her four children, William Peter Pope ( Linda),
Elizabeth Lynn Cowell (Matt), James Merwyn Pope (Betsy) of Roswell, GA and Victoria Lee Humphrey (Buddy) and eight grandchildren. In addition, Marge is survived by her sister, Eleanor "Eli"
Blackwell.
Marge attended the University of Kentucky where she met her future husband Bill at a ping
pong tournament. Married to an Army ROTC Captain and civil engineer for Conrail, Marguerite was uprooted from her native South Williamson home and then endured many moves.
When Bill was promoted to Track Supervisor, he took the family to Williamsport, PA, in 1968,
but when he was transferred, yet again, to Buffalo, NY, in 1969, Marge resisted and decided
Williamsport was the place to plant family roots on behalf of her children. The family stayed
until 1982.
Marguerite was known as a staunch democrat of the LBJ era, and she participated in the
League of Women's voter's organization and Newcomer's programs. Marguerite also branched
out into acting as a member of the Player's club that put on "Inherit the Wind" and "Guys and
Dolls" in South Williamsport. Before arriving in Williamsport she was "Penny Clean" for Penn
Central railroad, where she led a public campaign to inspect commuter cars for cleanliness. She
was a substitute teacher at St. Joe's Catholic School in Williamsport and attained her teaching
degree from Lycoming College. She joined Divine Providence as an intake counselor to their
psychiatric unit. After 3 of her 4 children graduated from Williamsport Area High School, she
moved to Mechanicsburg with her husband and youngest child. Bill's work then took Marguerite to Langhorne, PA, until his eventual retirement in 1996. In Langhorne, Marguerite worked
with incarcerated youths from the Philadelphia area who had committed violent crimes. She always had a desire to make the lives of others better, especially the young.
Marge had many passions, she owned and trained several dogs including a Wire Hair and
Kerry Blue Terriers, she became a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, researching and documenting family lineage, keeping up with friends and family, tutoring as a
volunteer, playing Bridge, completing Crossword Puzzles, watching birds (and squirrels) on her
bird feeder, reading and watching world events as reported on cable news ... and story-telling
about her father and her formative years in the mountains of Kentucky. Her love of family and
history instilled a great sense of loyalty in her family.
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Most of all, Marge was a stalwart Kentucky Wildcat fan who loved to show her colors! Her
enthusiasm for listening to Cawood Ledford calling Kentucky basketball games on WHAS radio led to a night time drive to a Williamsport mountain-top in a snow storm to get better radio
reception. By sharing these special passions, Marge instilled a life-long, heart-felt loyalty to
Pike County, Kentucky, the state, in general, and basketball, in particular.
Bill and Marge retired close to their children of Atlanta, GA by moving to Salem, SC. in 1996
and have lived there for the last 20 years.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 11th at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Chapel with Rev. Bill Hudson officiating. Burial will follow at the Runyon Family Cemetery,
John's Creek, KY.
Visitation will be held after Noon Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to her favorite charity, the Christian
Appalachian Project, P. O. Box 55911, Lexington, Kentucky, 40555-5911.
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Patty Jane DeLeon, 80, of McAndrews, passed away Saturday, June 18
2016, at her residence.
She was born April 10, 1936, at Homemade Hollow, McVeigh in Pike
County, she was the daughter of Reece and Luda McCurry Moneyhun.
She was the longtime Sales Clerk at L.B. Atkins Jewelry and Brickstreet
Artifacts in Williamson, WV.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by Sister Flora Short,
Brother in Law Alex Short, Sister Bonnie Loftis, Brother in Law Wallace
Loftis, Brother RD Moneyhun, Sister in Law Alleyne Moneyhun, Brother in
Law Norman Cassidy, Sister in Law Barbara Casssidy, Brother in Law,
Frank DeLeon, Brother in Law Bill Staylin and Nephew's: Shelley K. Loftis and Terry
Moneyhun.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, John P. DeLeon, Son, Scott A. (Colette)
DeLeon of Boutte, Louisiana; Grandchildren, Latherio (Qiana) Joseph, Jr. of Hahnville, Louisiana and LaNai (Vernon) Wolfe of Luling, Louisiana, Great Grand Daughters Paisley Blaine
Joseph and Ryan Rae Wolfe.
In addition, she is survived by Nieces Nancy Loftis Blackburn of McAndrews, KY. Kelly
Cortez of Trinidad, Colorado, Shelley's wife Marina Loftis of Forest Hills, Ky., and a host of
Family and Friends.
She is a Member of the First Baptist Church of Belfry, Board Member of Stone Heritage,
Kentucky Colonel and involved in various other community activities.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at the First Baptist Church of Belfry from
6pm - 9pm.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday June 23, 2016, at the First Baptist Church
of Belfry with Pastor Mark Helton officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Huddy, KY; pallbearers will be family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked you make contributions to the Save our Animals No
Kill Animal Shelter in Pikeville, KY in Honor of Pat DeLeon.
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Ethel Thornsbury Scott, 94, of Richmond, KY went home to be with the
Lord on June 22, 2016, at Richmond, KY.
Ethel was born November 21, 1921, at Canada, KY the daughter of the
late Octavia and Madison Thornsbury. She was also preceded in death by
her husband Clayton Scott and three sons Tommy, David and Jimmy Scott;
four sisters Betty Jane Cook, Goldie Scott Hankins, Lola West and Lena
Mullins; eight brothers Bob, Claude, John, Calvin, Willie, Herbert, Warren
and George Thornsbury.
Survivors include one son, Elder Frankie (Jewel) Scott of Richmond,
KY; seven grandchildren Sherry Scott of Richmond, KY, Tim (Sue) Scott of
St. Claire Shores, MI, Gina (Tony) Tincher of Howell, MI, and Shellie, Tammy, Kathy and
Jimmy Jr. Scott; four great grandchildren Marissa Scott, Selena, Hunter and Treyton Klaassen.
Ethel was a member of the Mount Pleasant Old Regular Baptist Church.
Visitation will be at 6:00 pm on Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25 at the R.E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with special services both nights at 7:00 pm.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Sunday, June 26 at the R.E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Elders Albert Cable, Tommy Dials, and Lacy Walters officiating. Burial
will follow in the Scotts Cemetery at Hardy, KY with Tim Scott, Ronnie West, Curtis Bogar,
Bobby Scott Jr., Bobby Thornsbury, and Neal Thornsbury serving as pallbearers.
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Macie M. Tackett, 89, of Mount Orab, OH, formerly of Canada and
McVeigh, KY, went to be with Jesus on June 26, 2016.
Macie was born July 26, 1926, in Deberock, VA to the late Henry
and Hanna Mae Silcox. She was also preceded in death by her husband,
Bobby Cleo Tackett, as well as her daughter Rebecca Tackett Roberts,
two sons Bobby Gene and Charles Edward Tackett, three sisters and
three brothers.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Dix Fork Old Regular
Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Debbie Tackett Stroud of Mount
Orab, OH, ten grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren, along with a host of other loving
family and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2016, beginning at 11 AM at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will follow at
the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6-9 PM on Wednesday night at the funeral home.
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Gene Kendrick, of Thompsons Station, Tn., born on July 24, 1938, to the
late Arvin and Trula Kendrick, went to sleep in the arms of his Savior July
1, 2016.
Gene was the husband of Kathy Varney Kendrick; the father of two sons,
Mitchell (Myra) of Deckard, Tn. and Ben (Jodi) of Gulf Breeze, Fl. and two
daughters, Allyson (Justin) Bevins of Canada, Ky, and Sheila Crum who
preceded him in death in 1996.
He had two step-sons, Brian Ball of Chicago, Illinois and John Robert
(Bridget) Ball of Belfry Ky. His surviving brothers are Ronnie (Loretta) of
Canton, Ohio, Gary (Loretta) of Canton Ohio and Mickey (Marlene) of
McAndrews, Ky. His sisters are Loretta (Raymond) Stanley, Massillion, Ohio and Annetta
(Mickey) Maynard, Gallipolis, Ohio.
In addition to his daughter, Gene was preceded in death by his brothers, Buddy, Pank, Terry,
Clinton and Larry.
Gene is also survived by seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, seven stepgrandchildren, several nieces and nephews and his church family of Faith Freewill Baptist
Church of Columbia, Tn.
He was a member of the U.S. Navy and proudly served on the destroyer USS Hunt. Gene
was a loving family man with a wonderful sense of humor. He loved playing and spending time
with children. Many happy memories were made when Gene would crawl on the floor, laughing and playing with grandchildren, nieces & nephews and even the children in the neighborhood.
Gene will be missed by all, but will live on the hearts and memories of those who loved him.
Viewing will be at Rogers Funeral Home on Friday, July 8, 2016, from 3 pm until 9 pm.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Saturday morning at the funeral home chapel. Burial
will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY. Belfry Chapter #141 D.A.V.
will conduct military graveside services.
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Marjorie Lynn Varney Baer, 54, of Williamson, WV passed away on the
evening of July 6, 2016 at Williamson Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
Marjorie was born January 27, 1962, the daughter of the late William and
Marlene Hubbard Varney. She loved to travel and would always help someone in need. She never met a stranger and was a friend to everyone. Most of
all, Marjorie loved her five grandkids.
She is survived by her two daughters, Kleighton (David May) Baer of
Hardy, KY and Taylor Baer of Canada, KY. She also leaves behind her
grandchildren, Madison Gilman, Sophia Baer, Abel Baer-May, Damien
Lester and Jaxon Lester. She is survived also by her siblings, Terri (Dave) Lockard of Hardy,
KY, Randall (Kim) Varney of Williamson, WV, Donald (Teresa) Varney of North Carolina and
Karen Pinson of McCarr, KY and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family
and friends
A memorial services will be held of Saturday, July 9, 2016, with visitation from 5-7 PM and
services beginning at 7 PM, at the Hardy Church of Christ, Hardy, KY, with Shane lockard officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the funeral home to
help with the funeral expenses.
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Scotty Thomas, age 69, of Belfry, passed away suddenly on Saturday,
July 16, 2016, at his home.
Scotty was born May 28 1949, in Turkey Creek, Kentucky, to Lonza
and Polly Thomas. He attended Belfry High School and attended Mayo
Technical College in Paintsville, KY where he acquired his Associate's
Degree in Auto Body Repair. Shortly after his training, he married Nancy
Sue Ward on May 29, 1970 and began working at Hubbard Motors, which
became the starting point of his professional career. He owned Thomas
Auto Body Repair and Thomas Used Cars with his brother Ferrell Thomas
for over 40 years.
Scotty has always been an active member of his church and community where he has been a
serving member of Turkey Creek Old Regular Baptist Church.
Above all, Scotty loved his family. He was a devoted husband to Nancy, dedicated father to
Scott and Jessica and a doting papaw to Anna and Dylan. He and Nancy frequently visited their
grandchildren where he loved to spend time with them and join in all their adventures. Scotty
and Nancy also visited Colorado each year to spend time with their son Scott, where he enjoyed
camping, biking, and sightseeing in the Rocky Mountains. He spent the rest of his free time
golfing, fishing, and making memories with his loved ones.
Scotty is survived by his wife, Nancy Sue (Ward) Thomas of Turkey Creek, Kentucky; two
children, Scott Thomas and fiancée Emily Dailey of Aurora, Colorado, Jessica Spears and husband Greg of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; grandchildren, Anna Kathryn and Thomas Dylan
Spears; brothers, Ferrell Thomas and wife Sandy of Turkey Creek, Kentucky, Cecil Thomas
and wife Bobbie of Turkey Creek, Kentucky; sisters, Genola Smith of Richmond, Kentucky,
Brenda Blackburn and husband Harold of Richmond, Kentucky; sister-in-law, Betty Thomas
and a host of Nieces, Nephews, Family and Friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lonza and Polly Thomas; grandson, James Gregory
Spears; and brother, Bobby Lee Thomas.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, July 21, 2016, at R.E. Rogers Funeral
Home, 25062 Highway U.S. 119, Belfry, with Elders Hobert Hamilton, Richard Staton and others officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Kentucky.
Visitation for Scotty Thomas will be held Tuesday and Wednesday after 6 p.m. at R. E.
Rogers Funeral Home with special services both nights at 7 p.m.
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Ricky Reed, 59, of Hardy, KY, passed away Sunday, July 17,
2016, at the Tug Valley Appalachian Regional Hospital.
He was born May 18, 1957, at Pikeville, KY, the son of the late
LaFayette and Kansas Varney Reed. He was also preceded in death
by a sister, Mary Ann Marcum; an infant sister, Margaret Ann Reed;
brother, Eddie Dean Reed; brother-in-law, Jake Howell and his
grandparents.
Ricky was a disabled coal miner and member of the United Mine
Workers of America.
Survivors include his loving companion, Denise Scott of Hardy,
KY; daughters, Laura Reed of NC, Brandy Reed of Meta, KY and Amy Lester of Stone, KY;
sisters, Rita Howell of Pikeville, KY and Wanda (Michael) Wells of Kimper, KY; brothers,
Terry (Inalene) Reed of MI, John F. (Janet) Reed and Dewey Bruce Reed all of Pike County,
KY; three grandsons, two granddaughters and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday July 21, 2016, at 2 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the HowellReed Cemetery, Canada, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Tuesday and Wednesday at the funeral home chapel.
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Isaiah Matthew May went home to be with his heavenly father on July 17, 2016 at Pikeville
Medical Center.
Isaiah was the infant son of Matthew Shawn and Jessica Michelle May of Sidney, KY. He is also survived by his paternal grandparents, Woodie and Patricia May of Sidney, KY; maternal
grandmother, Norma Blankenship of Kimper, KY; uncles, Chris May of Canada, KY, Eric and
Danny Gowen, both of Michigan.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Brian Allen and his aunt, Brittani Allen.
Visitation will be held after 11 AM Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home, Belfry. Graveside services will follow at 1 PM in the Family Cemetery, Sidney, KY,
with Terry Justice officiating.
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Earnest Ray Vermillion, 80, of Williamson, WV, passed away Monday July 25, 2016, at his
residence.
He was born April 8, 1936, at Nolan, WV, to the late Sherman and Nettie Hargis Vermillion.
He is also preceded in death by one brother, Elmer Vermillion.
He was a retired machinist and a veteran of the U. S, Navy.
He is survived by two sisters, Pauline Browning of Williamson, WV, and Doris Towles of
Ypsilanti, MI. One brother, Hubert Vermillion of Georgetown, KY, and a host of loving family
and friends.
Per his request, there will be no services.
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Geraldine Smith, 77, of Pinsonfork, KY, passed away Thursday night, July 28, 2016, at the
She was born May 30, 1939, at Wood, Kentucky the daughter of the late James Buck and
Flora Collins Sellards. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Smith and two
brothers, Troy Sellards and Junior Sellards.
Geraldine was a homemaker and a member of the Pinsonfork Church of God.
Survivors include her daughter, Deborah Ann (Pemothea) Chapman of Bucyrus, Ohio; five
sons, James "Smitty" Smith of Pinsonfork, KY, Onis Ricky (Rodjetta) Smith of Paintsville, KY,
Benny "Shade" (Shelia) Smith of Canada, KY, Donald Ray (Sherrie) Smith of Pinsonfork, KY
and Michael (Susan) Smith of Pinsonfork, KY; four sisters, Ruby Chapman of Turkey Creek,
KY, Madeline Spillman of Columbus, Ohio, Bobbie Lee Smith of McVeigh, KY and Carol
Coleman of Lebanon, VA; eighteen grandchildren; host of great grandchildren; two special
great grandchildren, Dillon and Dustin Smith and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 31, 2016, at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Rick Hisle officiating. Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery,
Pinsonfork, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Saturday, July 30, 2016, at the funeral home chapel.
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Beloved Husband, Father, Son, Poppy and proud community leader Larry
Ray Barnett, 61, of South Williamson, KY, passed away suddenly Monday,
August 1, 2016, due to complications following surgery at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, KY, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Larry was born June 10, 1955, in Mount Sterling, KY the son of Billy Ray
and Marjorie Lewman Barnett of Mount Sterling, KY. He is preceded in death
by both his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Larry proudly served the community for 28 years as a pharmacist and owner
of Family Pharmacy of South Williamson, KY. His journey began after graduating Montgomery County High School in 1973. From there he attended the
University Of Kentucky School Of Pharmacy where he graduated in 1978. He began his lifelong career as a pharmacist at the Appalachian Regional Hospital at Man, WV, where he
worked until 1984. In 1984, he transferred to the South Williamson, KY Appalachian Regional
Hospital where he accepted the position of Chief Pharmacist. In 1988, he moved on from the
hospital and opened his own pharmacy, Family Pharmacy, in South Williamson, KY. Larry
owned and operated Family Pharmacy until January of 2016, when he retired. Larry enjoyed the
fruits of his retirement at his home on Douglas Lake in Tennessee. He enjoyed traveling and
was an avid fisherman but most of all enjoyed spending time with his grandkids.
His memory is left to be cherished by his wife, Benita Barnett of South Williamson, KY; his
children, Michelle (George) Cox of Red Jacket, WV, Bradley Ray (Gayle) Barnett of Canada,
KY, Heather (Josh) Leonard of South Williamson, KY, Gary (Kristin) Barnett of South Williamson, KY and Reba Nicole Barnett of the home. He also leaves behind his grandchildren and
the lights of his life, Olivia Rayann Cox, Kaden Thomas Cox, Gabriel Jonathan Leonard, Grayson Joshua Leonard, Lilla Claire Barnett and Ella Grace Barnett. He is survived by his loving
parents, Billy Ray and Marjorie Barnett; a brother Donnie (Hope) Barnett of Cincinnai, Ohio; a
sister, Vicki (Rick) Berry of Winchester, KY; his second family at Family Pharmacy and a host
of loving nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 5, 2016, beginning at 1 PM at the First Baptist
Church of Belfry with Joey Kennedy officiating. Entombment will follow at the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY, with Josh Leonard, George Cox, Bob Kennedy, Alex Anderson,
Kevin Bartram and Donnie Barnett serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 6-9 PM at the church.
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Laura Rose Craft, 58, of Bulan, KY, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at her residence.
Laura was born December 6, 1957, in Williamson, WV, the daughter of the late Homer and
Novella Hall Baisden. Laura was also preceded in death by her brother, Homer Mitchell
Baisden. Laura was a homemaker and a member of the Gospel Light Baptist Church, Hazard,
KY.
Laura is survived by her husband; Steve Craft of Bulan, KY; one son, Harry (Misty) Deskins
of Hatfield, KY; one daughter, Crystal McCoy of Stone, KY. She is also survived by two
grandchildren; Dawson Isom and Holly Isom; two sisters, Connie (the late Kevin) Coley of Belfry, KY, and Martha Marcum of Knoxville, TN; four brothers, Carlie Baisden of Belfry, KY,
Edward Baisden of Elk Creek, WV, Eugene (Alma) Baisden of Elk Creek, WV, and John Allen
Baisden of Stone, KY and two special friends, Susan and Corbett Smith, a host of nieces and
nephews and members of her church family. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr.
Gazzel and the staff of Hazard A. R. H. Infusion Care Center for all their love and care.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM, Saturday, August 6, 2016, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Fugate officiating. Burial will follow at Farley Cemetery, Elk
Creek, WV, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 PM Thursday and Friday night at the funeral home.
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Sylvia Ann Maynard, 84, of Williamson, WV, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016, at Pikeville Medical Center.
She was born May 19, 1932, in Pike County, KY, the daughter of the late John Everet and
Victoria Snow Defoe. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Jackie Darrel Maynard and
Danny Ray Maynard. Sylvia was a homemaker and member of the Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include her children, James Maynard of Kalamazoo, MI, Betty Yahr of Scotts, MI,
Pearl McKinney of Williamson, WV, Brenda Whisenant of Belfry, KY, Joann Bianco of North
Carolina and Teresa Melara of Dallas, GA; brother, George (Judy) Defoe of Williamson, WV;
sister, Linda (Denny) Hinchman of Niles, MI; fifteen grandchildren; several great grandchildren
and a host of family and friends.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m., Monday, August 8, 2016, at the Chattaroy Church of
God with Haskell Runyon Jr. officiating.
Visitation will begin at 10 AM Monday at the Church.
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