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R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Post Office Box 221
Belfry, Kentucky 41514
606-353-7212
Lois B. Norman, 86, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother,
passed away on December 27, 2013 at Sunrise Assisted Living in
Reston, Virginia where she had been residing since June 2009 to be
close to her son and his family.
Lois was a retired elementary school teacher with 34 total years of
service. Her first 17 years of teaching were in Pike County at
Blackberry Grade School in eastern Kentucky, and her second 17
years of teaching were in Boone County in northern Kentucky, first
at Burlington Elementary and then at Florence Elementary.
She was preceded in death by her husband, C.R. Norman (former superintendent of Boone
County Schools from 1977 to 1982); her parents, J.I. and Juanita Blackburn; and her two sisters
Agnes Hill and Patricia Syck. She is survived by her son Jim (Cindy) and her two
grandchildren, Jeremiah and Olivia.
Two memorial services to celebrate Lois' life are planned. The first service will be held at
the Stith Funeral Home, 7500 U.S. 42, Florence, KY, 41042 on Thursday January 30, 2014,
with visitation starting at 7:00 p.m., and an informal ceremony planned from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m.
The second service will be held in eastern Kentucky at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home, 25062
Highway U.S. 119; Belfry, KY 41514 on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 1000 a.m., followed by
the burial of her cremated remains at the Anderson Hatfield Memorial Cemetery in McCarr,
Kentucky.
R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Post Office Box 221
Belfry, Kentucky 41514
606-353-7212
Bobbie Jean Rowe 83, of Troy, MO formerly of Belfry, KY passed away January 1, 2014 at
the Troy Manor in Troy, MO.
She was born June 6, 1930 at McAndrews, KY, to the late Wayne and Annie Marcum
Edmiston. She is also preceded in death by her husband; Lonnie Rowe, one son; Ronnie
Edmiston, eight brothers and two sisters.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Belfry Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by one son, Jim Rowe of Troy, MO; two daughters, Ida (Steve) Nogosky of
Destin, FL, and Polly (Jerry) Hager of Belfry, KY; one brother, Alex Edmiston of Hatfield, KY;
six grandchildren, Jamie (Angie) Hager, Adam Hager, Boo (Brittany) Hager, Nicole (Justin)
Foreman, Jimmy (Leah) Rowe and A. J. (Beth King) Rowe, seven great grandchildren and a
host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 9, 2013 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Buddy Kendrick officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with her grandchildren serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 8, 2014 from 6 - 9 PM in the Funeral Home
Chapel with special services at 7 PM with Roger Williamson and the Canada Freewill Baptist
Church.
R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Post Office Box 221
Belfry, Kentucky 41514
606-353-7212
Virginia Charles McCoy, 85 of McAndrews, Ky. passed away
Tuesday morning, January 7, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving
family and friends.
She was born July 8, 1928 at Stopover, Ky. the daughter of the late
Julius and Bessie Blankenship Charles. She was also preceded in death
by her husband of 50 years, Phillip McCoy in 1994; brothers, Fred and
Buster (Buck) Charles and sisters, Louvinnia Blankenship, Zettia Ward
and Geraldine Clevenger.
She was a homemaker and a stay at home Mother, having never worked outside of her
home. She was a caring and giving person who loved all and an awesome cook. Her biscuits
and gravy will be long remembered and her welcoming 'front porch' where she hosted and
entertained friends and family and it became her retreat. She was a wonderful wife, mother,
sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend of all who knew her and she made a
lasting impression on everyone. She was a clean freak, who kept a spotless home and she
enjoyed her flowers and her gardening. Her memory and friendship will live on.
Survivors include her children, Ervin (Peggy) McCoy, Orethal (Richard) Calhoun and
Revetta (Mike) Hunter; 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; brothers, James (Erma)
Charles and Frank (Karen) Charles; many nieces and nephews and her special friend and
neighbor, Marilyn Coleman.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 10, 2014 at 11 AM at the Sharondale Church of
Christ with Bob Werntz officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens,
Huddy, Ky. with Travis Lequire, Ervin McCoy, Richard Calhoun, Mike Hunter, Lauchey
McCoy, Dismas Schmelzer, Cody Schmelzer, Tony Schmelzer and Duane McCoy serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Thursday night from 6 - 9 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Chapel with special services at 7 PM.
R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
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Belfry, Kentucky 41514
606-353-7212
Joe E. Scott, born February 14, 1934, went home to spend eternity in
Heaven on January 7, 2014. He was the son of the late Joseph C. Scott and
Ethel McCoy May. He is preceded in death by both parents, his first wife,
Janelle Leedy Scott; children, Margaret E. Smith and Montis E. Scott;
grandson, Joseph Verlin "JoJo" Smith and brothers, Jessie L. Varney and
Reaford Smith.
Joe is a well loved and respected member and deacon in the Octavia
Freewill Baptist Church, McAndrews, Ky. He has always cherished and
enjoyed his church family. He has always worked hard and took care of
his family. He has worn many hats during his working career; he was a ditchdigger for the gas
company, he worked the hard, rugged life of a logger. He drove a log truck as well as a coal
truck, working on them and maintaining them. While living in Troy, Ohio he worked a short
stent on the railroad; he worked for Jim City Mattress Co.; also working at Spring Hill Nursery.
He served as service manager for B. F. Goodrich Company, working at a Tire place on his days
off. When he moved back to Kentucky, he began working in the coal mines, He worked for
several mines before he went to Eastern Coal Co. from which he retired. He enjoyed his horses,
dogs and loved to garden. He loved to share his bounty, whether it was vegetables from his
garden or a big kettle of soup at church functions. He will be sadly missed not only by his
family, but by his many friends.
He is survived by his wife, Alene Scott; children, Joeyann (Billy) Church, Bill E. (Edith)
Scott, Belle (Danny) Hackney, Maria (Duffy) Ferrell, Tammy Scott (Joshua Points), Harvey
(Kendra) Maynard; daughter-in-law, Lynn Scott; brother, Terry Paul (Linda) May; sister,
Kathleen (Richard) Blackburn; sister-in-law, Linda Smith; 28 grandchildren, 37 great
grandchildren and many other family and friends.
Visitation will be Thursday and Friday beginning at 6 PM at the Octavia Freewill Baptist
Church with services both nights at 7 PM.
His funeral will be conducted at 11 AM Saturday at the Church with Gerria Reynolds and
Dennis Hinkle in charge. He will be laid to rest Saturday, January 11, 2014 at the Mountain
View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with grandsons serving as pallbearers. Honorary
pallbearers are his brothers in Christ of the Octavia Freewill Baptist Church.
R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Post Office Box 221
Belfry, Kentucky 41514
606-353-7212
Ella Jean Maynard-Cook, 67 of McCarr passed away Thursday,
January 9, 2014 at the Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY.
Ella was born December 19, 1946 the daughter of the late Eugene
and Virginia Ruth Mounts Maynard. Ella was also preceded in death by
her husband Roger Dale Cook as well as her brother Kermit Maynard.
Ella was a former beautician and a member of the House of Prayer
Church of Varney, WV.
Ella is survived by her children; Tangi (Van) Gibbs of Hatfield, KY,
Mark (Amy) Cook of Forest Hills, KY and Melissa (Shawn) Tackett of Winchester, KY. One
sister; Alice Faye Pinson of Matewan, W.V. four sister-in-laws; Amy Maynard of Edgardon,
W.V., Joann Bowers of McCarr, KY., Judy Mapes of Phelps, KY., and Linda Mapes of
Freeburn, KY. She is also survived by ten grandchildren; Ashley Childress, James Hardin, Matt
Gibbs, Stevan Gibbs, Zack Gibbs, Taylor Cook, Grayson Cook, Taveon Hunter, Shawna
Tackett and Megan Tackett and two great grandchildren; Ashton Childress and Mason Gibbs
and a special friend; John Wallace.
Funeral Services will be at 2 PM on Saturday January 11, 2014 at R.E Rogers Funeral Home
Chapel with Barry Lester officiating. Burial will follow at Buskirk Cemetery, McCarr, KY.,
with James Hardin, Grayson Cook, Taveon Hunter, Matt, Stevan, and Zack Gibbs, Scott and
Dave Maynard, Cody New and Greg Smith serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers are
Ashton Childress and Mason Gibbs.
Visitation will be held Friday night from 6 - 9 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel.
R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Post Office Box 221
Belfry, Kentucky 41514
606-353-7212
John Cleveland "Peve" Phillips, 68 of Williamson, WV passed
away Sunday, January 12, 2014 at the Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born January 27, 1945 in Williamson, WV the son of the
late Maynard Phillips and Mary Maynard Phillips Brown. He was
also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ellen Phillips.
Peve was a retired engineer with the Railroad; a member of
Williamson Moose Lodge #1613; Williamson Elks Lodge #1408
and a member of the Slaters Branch Church of Christ.
Survivors include his loving children, John M. (Lisa) Phillips of
Burlington, KY, Tabitha Phillips of Barboursville, WV and Amy Phillips Elliott of Loris, SC;
sister, Brenda Phillips Hall of Lexington, KY; grandchildren, Ian (Aimee) Phillips, Matthew
Phillips, Jordan Phillips, Blake Phillips, Nikki Phillips and Grayson Elliott; nephew, Jason
(Kayla) Norman of Lexington, KY; great nephew, Braxton Norman and great nieces, Jacee and
Bristol Norman and a host of other loving friends.
There will not be any services, per his request. He will be cremated. In lieu of flowers,
please make donations in his name to the Green Sea Floyds High School Relay for Life, 4990
Tulip Grove Road, Green Sea, SC 29545.
R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
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Belfry, Kentucky 41514
606-353-7212
Audra Denise Reed, 53 of Williamson, WV. passed away Monday January 13, 2014 at the
South Williamson Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born October 15, 1960 at
Greenfield, OH, to the late Carl G. and Esther K. Henry Spangler. She was also preceded in
death by her husband, Conard Reed.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Living Waters Church.
She is survived by two brothers, Roger Eugene (Stacey) Spangler of Washington
Courthouse, OH, and Steven (Tammy) Fountain of Washington Courthouse, OH; one sister,
Ruth Ann Young of Hamilton, OH; three nephews, Brad Spangler of Washington Courthouse,
OH, Hayden Armstrong of Washington Courthouse, OH, and Devin Powell of Washington
Courthouse, OH; two nieces, Belynda Dannaker of Washington Courthouse, OH and Deanelle
Interior; special friends, Tom and Lisa Parker and caregivers; Charlotte and Sandra.
Visitation will be from 11 AM untill 1 PM Thursday January 16, 2014 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with her funeral services at 1 PM with Jay West officiating. Burial will follow at
Rutherford Cemetery, Huddy, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Post Office Box 221
Belfry, Kentucky 41514
606-353-7212
Dorthea Mae Deskins, 76 of Hatfield, Ky. passed away Saturday,
January 18, 2014 at the Pikeville Medical Center.
She was born September 10, 1937 at Whitepost, Ky. the daughter of
the late Thomas Roy and Mary Victoria Harrison Nichols. She was also
preceded in death by two infant children; one grandson and three
brothers, J. T., Wallace and Johnny Nichols. She was a former
employee of the Pike County Board of Education as a bus driver and
had worked at the old Justice Drive Inn. She loved the Lord and was of
the Freewill Baptist Faith.
Survivors include her husband, Loranza Deskins of Hatfield, Ky.; children, Junia A. (Danny)
Carroll of Pinsonfork, KY, Virginia L. Darlucio, Meshoia S. (Roger) Green and Robert D.
Deskins all of Hatfield, Ky. and Mary M. (Eddie) Hunter of Sidney, Ky. and several adoptive
children whom she help raise. Other survivors are one brother, Estil A. (Sue) Nichols of
Sheffield Lake, Ohio; sister-in-law, Dorthy Nichols of Vermillion, Ohio; seventeen
grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at 2 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Eddie Overstreet and others officiating. Burial will follow in the
Family Cemetery, Hatfield, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will
be held from 6 - 9 PM Monday and Tuesday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with special
services both nights at 7 PM.
R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Post Office Box 221
Belfry, Kentucky 41514
606-353-7212
Effie Blackburn Harlow, 84 of Huddy, Ky. went home to be with her
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at her home Thursday, January 23
surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born May 7, 1929 at Huddy, Ky. the daughter of the late Lell
and Sarah Blackburn. She was preceded in death by her loving husband,
whom she is now joined with, Ray Deward Harlow; four brothers, Ralph
Blackburn, Tunis Blackburn, Clarence Blackburn and Rush Blackburn;
seven sisters, Nolecca May, Lucille Tuchon, Meldia May, Thelma Hall,
Rosetta Williams, LeaBell Blackburn and Helen Chapman and one
grandson, Nathan Harold Helton.
She was retired as the Director of the Belfry Senior Citizens and a member of the Old Pond
Primitive Baptist Church.
She is survived by her son, Rickey (Liz) Harlow of Hindman, Ky.; a daughter, Elaine (Greg)
Helton of Huddy, Ky.; five grandchildren, Rickey Dean Harlow, Darrell Keith Helton, Jennifer
(Jason) Sesco, Richard (Alysia) Harlow and Justin Harlow; five great grandchildren, Chase
Harlow, Whitney Brook Helton, Isabella Harlow, Landon Ray Harlow and Katie Harlow and a
host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 26, 2014 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Primitive Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain
View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Rickey Dean Harlow, Darrell Keith Helton, Richard
Harlow, Justin Harlow and Jason Sesco serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 6 - 9 PM at the Funeral Home with
special services at 7 PM.
R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Post Office Box 221
Belfry, Kentucky 41514
606-353-7212
Roger Dale Stilter, 56 of Pinsonfork, Ky. passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at
Pinsonfork, Ky.
Roger was born October 22, 1957 in Pike County, Ky. the son of the late Lonzo and Sadie
Church Stiltner. He was also preceded in death by his twin sister Linda Gail Stiltner.
Roger worked at Williamson Memorial Hospital and was a member of the Borderland
Baptist Church of Borderland, WV.
Survivors include his wife, Babara Carol Marcum Stiltner.; two brothers Wiiliam Daryl
Stiltner of Stone, KY and Ricky Dean (Lynetta) Stiltner of Lexington, KY. and one sister,
Deretha Lynn Stiltner of Stone, KY. and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be held Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 6 - 9 PM at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home, Belfry, Ky.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, January 26, 2014 at 12:30 PM at the Borderland
Baptist Church.
R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
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Belfry, Kentucky 41514
606-353-7212
Gloria Lee Stanley, 83 of McAndrews, Ky. passed away Friday, January 24, 2014 at her
residence.
She was born April 6, 1930 at Hardy, Ky. the daughter of the late Earnest and Mary Smith
Stanley. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Anis Marie Stanley, Josephine Joyce
Stanley and JoAnn Stanley.
She was a homemaker and a member of the McAndrews Church of Christ.
Survivors include one sister, Earnestine McMillen of McAndrews, Ky.; nephews, James
Stanley of Huddy, Ky., Gary Stanley of Grapevine, Ky. and Earnest Ray (Carmel Jean) Stanley
of McAndrews, Ky.; special friend, David Elkins of McAndrews, Ky. and a host of other family
and friends.
Visitation will be held Sunday, January 26, 2014 from 6 - 9 PM at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with special services at 7 PM.
Funeral services will be Monday, January 27, 2014 at 11 AM at the Funeral Home with
Gerria Reynolds officiating.
R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
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Belfry, Kentucky 41514
606-353-7212
Damian Alexander Bevins, 14 day old infant son of Brian Keith and Connie Renee Marcum
Bevins of Hardy, Ky. passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Cabell Huntington Hospital.
He was born January 11, 2014 in Huntington, WV. Besides his parents he is survived by his
Maternal Grandparents, Ivan and Donna Marcum of Hardy, Ky.; Paternal Grandparents, Olbie
and Patricia Bevins of Aflex, Ky.; uncles and aunts, James and Heather Marcum of Turkey
Creek, Ky., Billy and Lisa Lockard and Michael and Misty Bevins of Aflex, Ky. and Kenny and
Jackie Bevins of Forest Hills, Ky.; a host of cousins and many other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Jacob West officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Tuesday at the Funeral Home.
R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
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Belfry, Kentucky 41514
606-353-7212
Tom Chapman was born August 17, 1923 at Kimper, Ky. and departed
this life on January 28, 2014, making his stay on earth, 90 years, 5 months
and 11 days. The son of the late General and Nancy Varney Chapman, the
oldest of fourteen children, he was an inspiration to his brothers and sisters.
Brother Tom enlisted in the army during the World War II conflict in
March of 1943, becoming a paratrooper in November, then being assigned
to the 101st Airborne Division. This precious Brother served his country
with honor, dignity, valor and enormous amount of courage. Being in the
heart of conflict, in the battles of Normandy, Holland, parachuting behind
enemy lines in Bastogne, Belgium during the battle of the Bulge, cut off from allies, surrounded
by the enemy yet he was never cut off from the presence of God. For his valiant service, he
received the Bronze Star, French Medal of Honor, the Belgium Orange Lancer, two Presidential
Unit Citations, four Combat Stars and the German Occupation Medal. After being released
from the army as a staff sergeant, he returned home and began working in the mines. He met
and later married his first wife, Golessa Blackburn Chapman on June 28,1952. They were
blessed to share forty-two years together in beloved happiness until Our Heavenly Father called
Sister Golessa home to be with Him on November 5, 1994. Also preceding Tom in death were
four sisters, Mildred Deskins, Chrystalene Chapman, Alma Chapman and Helen Johnson and
three brothers, James Chapman, Don Chapman and Alvin Chapman.
Brother Tom and Sister Golessa were blessed with one daughter, Sharlene Chapman of
Cincinnati, Ohio, two granddaughters, Michelle Brown of Cincinnati, Ohio and Lydia
Dildililian of Florida; two great granddaughters, Alexandria Taylor Brown and Sophia Brown.
Also surviving is his blessed wife, Ruby Anderson Chapman of Canada, Ky.; one step daughter,
Jacklyn Leake of Michigan; two step grandchildren, Tracy Limke and Alisha Limke; brothers,
Elster Chapman of McConlevilles, Ohio, Denver (Annie) Chapman of Cincinnati, Ohio, Doug
(Flo) Chapman of Canada, Ky. and Dee (Jenny) Chapman of Warsaw, IN; sisters, Mable
Donathon of Lake City, MI and Marie (Herb) Thornbury of Canada, KY and a host of family
and friends.
During the period of the late fifties, with work being scarce, Tom and Golessa moved to
Ohio, he began working for Senco Products of Cincinnati and after twenty-seven years of
service, he retired in 1983.
After Brother Tom's and Sister Ruby's beloved companions passed away, it appears the
Mighty Hand of God, once again touched their lives. We who were blessed to know them can
R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
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witness to the love, joy, happiness and compassion they had for each other. He would often
times speak of the love he had for her, how life was exciting and challenging every day, there
was never a dull moment. They met in September of 1995 at the Mates Creek Association
hosted by the Raccoon Primitive Baptist Church and were married on September 18, 1995 at the
Big Creek Church with Elder David Allen officiating, this is the first time Brother David wore a
tie.
Brother Tom united with the Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church in the year of Our Lord,
October 1988, being baptized by Elder Randall Thornsbury and Elder Michael Elswick.
Ordained to the office of a deacon in August 1996, serving the Church faithfully with a
commitment of love for Our Precious Savior and the Sheep of his pasture, the inheritance of
Our Lord.
We, who are alive, sorrow not as others, which have no Hope, for if we believe God raised
Jesus from the dead, then our precious family, regardless of race, color or creed who have fallen
asleep in Christ will live again on that great and notable day of Our Lord.
May we finish with saying, yes, our loss is great, our hearts are broken, his seat in the Grand
Old Church is empty, but Brother Tom will live within our hearts until we also are blessed to
sleep in Sweet Jesus from which none will wake to weep.
I pray to God, in Jesus name we who are alive and remain will continue to follow in the
paths of Rightousness as God had decreed in His Holy Script. Being faithful, steadfast,
unmovable, always abounding in the work of Our Lord Jesus Christ, according to His abundant
Grace, which worketh in us both the will and the do and that of His Own Good Pleasure.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 31, 2014 at 11 AM in the Big Creek Primitive
Baptist Church with Mike Elswick, J. C. Hager, Vance Jones and David Allen Thacker
officiating. Burial will follow in the Varney Branch Cemetery, Kimper, Ky. with nephews
serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Wednesday and Thursday at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with special services both nights at 7 PM.
R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
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Belfry, Kentucky 41514
606-353-7212
Sidney Ray Fleming, 83 of Canada, KY, passed away Wednesday, January 29,
2014 at the Good Shepherd Community Nursing Center.
He was born August 13, 1930 at Haysi, VA, to the late William Leonard
Fleming and Hattie Custis Fleming Edwards. He was also preceded in death by his
wife; Joyce Fleming, step father; Garland Bruce Edwards and daughter; Sindey
Fleming.
He was retired from General Motors, a veteran of the U. S. Army and a Deacon
of the Primitive Baptist Church.
He is survived by two daughters, Lisa (Larry) Dotson of Phelps. KY, and Sunda
Fleming of Dayton, OH; stepsons, Larry (Gaynelle) Thornsbury of Canada, KY,
Randal (Angelia) Thornsbury of Huddy, KY, and Donnie Thornsbury of Canada,
KY; two sisters, Vicki Newberry of Peoria, AZ and Nada (Jack) Johnson of
Englewood, OH; three brothers, Wayne (Lou) Fleming of Abington, VA, Bobby
Fleming of Englewood, OH and Gary (Harriett) Edwards of Huber Heights, OH;
eleven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and a host of loving family and
friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Monday, February 3, 2014 at R. E.
Rogers Funeral Home with Primitive Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will
follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens at Huddy, KY with family and friends
serving as pallbearers. Belfry Chapter #141 D.A.V. will conduct military gravesite
services.
Visitation will be 6 - 9 PM Saturday and Sunday night at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with special services both nights at 7 P.M.
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Belfry, Kentucky 41514
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Craig Anthony Lowe, 40 of Rogersville, TN, formerly of
Hatfield, KY, passed away Wednesday January 29, 2014 at
Rogersville, TN.
He was born December 9, 1973 at Williamson, WV, to the
Patty Ray Lowe of Rogersville, TN, and the late Clinton Dale
Lowe. He was also preceded in death by one sister; Jessica Dawn
Lowe and grandparents; Dewey and Gladys Elswick Ray and
Ireland and Edna Miller Lowe.
Besides his mother, he is survived by one brother; Michael Shawn Lowe of Rogersville, TN,
and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside services will be conducted at 12 NOON Tuesday February 4, 2014 at Ray
Cemetery, Varney, KY, with Lacy Walters and others officiating. Family and friends are
serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Monday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with special services at
7 PM.
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Emery Varney, age 69 of Canada, KY, passed away Saturday, February
1, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, WV. He was born January
21, 1945 in Pike County, Ky, to the late Fritz and Gabriella Ratliff Varney.
He is also preceded in death by his wife; Barbara Sue Varney and sisters;
Joyce May, Geraldine Mullins and Shirley Varney.
He was a retired coal miner from Eastern Coal Company and served as
minister of Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church.
He is survived by one son, Emery Keith Varney of Canada, Ky; four
daughters, Lisa Marie Kidd , Rhonda Lynn (Bobby) Taylor and Ashley
Jane Varney all of Canada, Ky. and Pamela Sue (Brian) Harlow of Williamson, WV; three
brothers, Jim (Marsha) Varney of Wellington, KY, Glen (Nina) Varney of Canada, Ky. and
Robert (Brenda) Varney of Paintsville, Ky.; five sisters, Anita (Paul) Wolford of Linden, MI,
Jacquline (John) Coleman of Kimper, Ky., Debbie (Bruce) May and Loretta (John) Hiers both
of Canada, Ky. and Joan Snyder of Perrysburg, Ohio; ten grandchildren, Emery Keith Varney
Jr., Allison Jane Brown, Melinda Sue Adams, Meggan Michelle Varney, James Emery hackney,
Trista Nicole Williamson, Broderik Matthew Hackney, Lindsay Jade Harlow, Emily Alice
Taylor and Gracie Lynn Taylor and sixteen great grandchildren and a host of family and
friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at 1 PM at the Bluesprings
Freewill Baptist Church with Larry Hubbard and Floyd Church officiating. Burial will follow in
the Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Ransom, Ky. with family and friends
serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Monday and Tuesday at the Church with special services
at 7 PM both nights.
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Oma Lea Justice, 34 of Belfry, Ky. passed away Saturday, February 1,
2014 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital.
She was born October 4, 1979 at South Williamson, Ky. the daughter
of the Maxine (Mike) Thacker of Williamson, WV and the late Danny K.
Blankenship. She was also preceded in death by her grandmother, Oma
Blankenship and father-in-law, John William Justice.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith.
Other survivors include her husband, Jackie Allen Justice; children,
Shania Faith Blankenship and Joshua Tyler Thacker of Williamson, WV,
Alexis Diamond and Deanna Blankenship of the home; brothers, Carl Lee (Jeanetta) Beckett of
Williamson, WV and Ronnie Dow Francis of Dry Ridge, KY; special Aunt and Uncle, Henry
(Josie) Francis and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Bostic and Terry Varney officiating. Burial will follow in the
Buskirk Cemetery, Buskirk, Ky. with Jackie Justice, Carl Lee Beckett, Keith Spears, James
Gannon, Joshua Tyler Thacker and Mark Francis serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 6 - 9 PM Monday and Tuesday at the Funeral Home with special
services Tuesday night at 7 PM.
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Gary Douglas Shelton II, 38 of McAndrews, Ky.passed away January 27, 2014.
He was born July 4, 1975 in Pike County, Ky. the son of Gary Douglas Shelton Sr. of
McAndrews, Ky. and Betty Francis (Steve) Varney of Columbia, KY. Other survivors include
two daughters, Ashley Brown and Allison Shelton both of High Point, NC; granddaughter,
Nevaeh Brown of NC; sisters, Amy M. Smith and Sherry Bethea both of North Carolina;
brothers, Michael D. Stanley, Jason P. Shelton and Justin D. Varney all of North Carolina and a
host of nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at 12 Noon at the McVeigh
United Baptist Church with Orbie Justice and Ed Varney officiating.
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Glenna Rae (Gooslin) Hatfield, 66 of McCarr, Ky. passed away at 11:33
PM on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital in
South Williamson, Ky. She was born October 6, 1947 the daughter of the late
Douglas M., Sr. and Cuzzie Wallace Gooslin. Also preceding her in death
were brothers, Winston, Thomas Lee and Douglas M. Gooslin, Jr. and sisters,
Ruby Hardesty, Anna Lou Smith and Nina Mae Musick.
In addition to being a homemaker, Glenna was a past employee of the U.S.
Postal Service at McCarr, Ky. and a retiree from Wal-Mart Super Center at
South Williamson, Ky. She was a faithful member of the Samaria Primitive
Baptist Church at Ransom, Ky. where her sweet singing voice will be sadly missed.
Glenna is survived by her husband, Leslie D. Hatfield of McCarr; three children, Rhonda
Epling and Ronny Lee McClanahan of Richmond, VA and Jonathan McClanahan of Fort
Myers, FL; two step children, Jason Hatfield of Hardy, Ky. and Anthony Ward Hatfield of Inez,
Ky.; daughters-in-law, Gypsy McClanahan, Crystal Hatfield and Dencie Faye Hatfield; nine
grandchildren, Joshua and Taylor Epling, Emma, Ethan and Logan McClanahan, Virginia and
Anthony W. Hatfield Jr. and Camron and Caleb Hatfield. Surviving also are brothers, Otis
(Melissa) Gooslin, Jimmy Dale Gooslin, Gordon (Judy) Gooslin and Brian (Tammy) Gooslin;
sisters, Bonnie Young, Jacquelyn Kellione and Nancy (Paul) Cisco and sisters-in-law, Evelyn
and Donna Gooslin. Also mourning her passing are many nephews, nieces, friends and church
family.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 12 Noon in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Paul Varney, Jeff Dotson, Shawn Dotson and Raymond
Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in the Alley Cemetery, Ransom, Ky. with her brothers
and nephews serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Tuesday and Wednesday night from 6 - 9 PM in the Funeral Home
Chapel with special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Anna Shirlene Parsley, 68 of Lenore, WV, passed away Monday
February 3, 2014 at the Williamson Memorial Hospital.
She was born March 6, 1945 to the late Alexander Lee and Martha
Bell Sheppard Evans. She was also preceded in death by her husband;
Robert Lee Parlsey brothers; Fredick Evans, Basil Evans, Ira Alonzo
Evans, Alvin Lee Evans and Lewis "Eddie" Evans and one sister;
Freda Lorrain Ooten.
She was a homemaker and of the Freewill Baptist Faith.
She is survived by two daughters; Roberta (Frank) Parlsey Evans of Delbarton, WV, and
Patricia "Trish" (Wesley) Parsley Bartram of Lenore, WV, one son; Jerry (Linda) Parlsey of
Lenore, WV, two brothers; Elijah Evans of Lenore, WV, and Alex Evans Jr., of Huntington,
WV, sister; Betty McCoy of Lenore, WV, four grandchildren; Robert Franklin Evans, Jerry
Allen Parsley Jr., Joshua Earl Evans and Jonathan Lee Parsley and a host of loving family and
friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 7, 2014 at 11 AM at the Nolan Freewill
Baptist Church with Ray Taylor and Gene Goodman officiating. Burial will follow in the
Parsley-White Cemetery, Laurel Creek, WV with her grandsons and nephews serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Thursday from 6 - 9 PM at the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel
with special services at 7 PM.
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Susie Jane "Hopkins" Runyon 86, of Goody, Ky.and Vero Beach, Fl.
passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014 of a sudden illness.
She was born June 25, 1927 at Goody, Ky. into the family of the late
Elder George Ester Hopkins and Minnie Bell Harris Hopkins. She was
also preceded in death by her loving husband of over 50 years, Saylor
Runyon Jr.; grandson, Wesley Michial Slater; brothers, George Ester
Hopkins, Jr., Edward Hopkins, Kenneth Hopkins and Thomas Hopkins
and one sister, Etta Ruth Hopkins.
Susie and Saylor resided for the first 5 years of their marriage at Stone, Ky. and they moved
to Goody in 1959 and resided for the rest of her life.
Susie was a retired Kindergarten teacher from the Pike County Board of Education, having
taught children at Forest Hills, Turkey Creek, Varney and South Williamson Elementary
Schools. She was a graduate of Belfry High School and Pikeville College where she received
her Masters Degree. She was a 30 year member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Soriety. Susie's
father was a charter member of the Salem Old Regular Baptist Church having established it in
1915 and The Hopkins Family have served as members for over 99 years. She was a member
of the Old Regular Baptist Church for over 63 years and was the longest surviving member to
date. Susie accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age and has served him
faithfully every day.
Survivors include one daughter, Pamela Runyon (Mickey) Slater of Forest Hills, Ky.; one
son, Randy (Jackie) Runyon of Danville, Ky., five grandchildren, Buffy Slater of Georgetown,
Ky., Dr. Matthew (Amber) Slater of Cincinnati, OH, Tiffany (Brian) Wells of Georgetown,
Ky., Kristin (Dave) Hufana of Georgetown, Ky. and Caleb Tyler Runyon of Lexington, Ky.;
five great grandchildren, Henry Salylor Matthew Slater, Emma Belle Slater, Katelyn Wells,
Jacob Wells and Sophia Hufana; two nieces, Rosemary Wilhite of Meta, Ky. and Medra Jane
Copley of Huntington, WV; two special friends, Ethel Collier of Sidney, Ky. and Inky Bevins
of Pikeville, Ky. and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Salem Old Regular
Baptist Church with Elder Danny Runyon and Tommy Dials officiating. Burial will follow in
Smith Cemetery, Sidney, Ky. with Dr. Matthew Slater, Caleb Runyon, Christopher Blackburn,
Scott Floro, Dale Williamson and Dr. Brian Lambert serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be Friday, February 7, 2014 from 6 - 9 PM at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Chapel.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to either the Salem Old Regular Baptist Church or
The Gideons International.
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Coetta Ford, 48 of Cincinnati, OH formerly of McCarr, Ky. passed away Thursday, February
6, 2014 at her home.
She was born March 8, 1965 the daughter of the late William Randal Hyden and Judy Faye
Little. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Hyden.
She was a homemaker and a loving sister, mother and grandmother.
Survivors include three sons, Joshua Pauley of Lexington, Ky., Walter Ford Jr. of South
Williamson, Ky. and Anthony Ford of Williamson, WV; brothers, William Avery Hyden of
McCarr, Ky. and Jonathan Hyden of Cincinnati, Ohio; one sister, Rhonda Trent of West
Virginia and one granddaughter, Shyanna Pauley.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Earl Coleman officiating. Burial will follow in the AndersonHatfield Cemetery, McCarr, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be Monday, February 10, 2014 from 6 - 9 PM at the Funeral Home Chapel.
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Sonny Lee Hall, 75 of Pikeville, KY, passed away Tuesday February 11,
2014 at Pikeville Medical Center. He was born September 15, 1938 in Pike
County, KY, the son of the late Floyd and Ollie West Hall.
He was a retired coal miner, a member of the U.M.W.A. since 1971 and
of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife; Barbara Sue Thompson Hall of Pikeville, KY;
two sons, Gary Lee (Susan Vicky) Hall of Canada, KY, and Brian Keith
Hall of Elkhorn City, KY; daughter, Deborah Lynn (Bobby) Starr of Maher,
WV; brother, Woody Gene Hall of Bybee, TN; four grandchildren,
Nathanial Starr, Vicki Leigh Ramey, Caleb Starr and Gary Lee Hall II; three great
grandchildren, Hannah Starr, Alivia Ramey and Aubrey Starr and a host of loving family and
friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Friday February 14, 2014 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Gary Thacker officiating. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery, Sidney,
KY, with Gary Lee Hall, Brian Keith Hall, Bobby Starr, Nathaniel Starr, Joey Ramey and Gary
Lee Hall II serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Thursday night at the funeral home with special services at 7
PM.
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Norma Jean Bevins, 72 of Williamson, WV formerly of Turkey Creek, Ky. passed away
Feb. 10, 2014.
Friends may gather at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home on Friday, February 14, 2014 at 10 AM
and go to Davis Memorial Gardens, Stone, Ky. for a graveside service at 11 AM.
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James Wallace "J.W." Young Jr. 75 of Hardy, Ky. passed away
Thursday, February 13, 2014 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital,
South Williamson, Ky. surrounded by his loving family.
J. W. was born November 26, 1938 at Meta, Ky. the son of the late
James Wallace Young Sr. and Blanche Ray Young. He was also
preceded in death by a brother, Gene Young and a sister, Aster Bond.
He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps having
served for 22 years and retiring as a First Sergeant. He served in the
Vietnam Conflict and was awarded three Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star
with a Combat V. He was also retired from the N. & W. Railroad after more than 22 years of
service. He was a member of Stone Masonic Lodge #890 F. & A. M., a member of Belfry
Chapter #141 Disabled American Veterans and a Christian man of the Baptist Faith who loved
His God, His Family and His Country.
Survivors include his loving wife, Patricia Ann "Pat" Young of Hardy, KY; daughters,
Patricia "Patty" Young and Donna Young (Rick Carpenter) both of Hardy, KY; brother, Roger
(Dorothy) Young of Texas; sister, Patty Lipscomb of Texas; grandchildren, Preston Young,
Amanda (J. P.) Chafin, James Chapman and Jessica Ball; great grandchildren, Carson Young,
Adalyn Chafin, Bryson Chapman and Braxton Keith and a host of other loving family and
friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 17, 2014 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Donnie Williamson and Roger Mullins officiating. Burial will
follow in the Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Huddy, KY with Preston Young, J. P. Chafin,
James Chapman and other family and friends serving as pallbearers.
There will also be Military Graveside Services.
Visitation will be held Saturday and Sunday from 6 - 9 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Stone Lodge # 890 F. & A. M. conducting Masonic Services Sunday night
at 6:30 PM and Church services at 7 PM with Buddy Kendrick officiating.
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Kathy Jean Staggs, 56 of Ransom, Ky. passed away peacefully Sunday morning, February
16, 2014 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
Kathy was born February 26, 1957 at Williamson, WV the daughter of the late James Goble
"Pete" Alley and Goldene Smith Alley. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, David
and Gary Alley.
Kathy was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She loved her Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ and was a member of the Belfry United Methodist Church, where she was dearly loved
by everyone.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne Douglas Staggs of Ransom, KY; son, Douglas Staggs
II of Lexington, KY; daughter, Jessica Lynn (Andrew) Petrey of Pikeville, KY; sisters, Denise
Alley of McCarr, KY and Karen (Jackie) Smith of Ransom, KY and a host of other loving
family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in the Alley
Cemetery, Ransom, Ky. with her family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Monday, February 17, 2014 from 6 - 9 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel.
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Augustine Marie Robinette, 84 of Sidney, Ky. passed away Sunday
morning, February 16, 2014 at her residence.
She was born August 27, 1929 at Sidney, Ky. the daughter of the late David
Francisco and Nancy Jane Keesee Francisco. She was also preceded in death
by her husband, Elmer Lee Robinette who died February 5, 1993; two
grandsons, Gregory Shawn Thacker and Lester Robinette and two brothers,
Lendell Kenneth Francisco and Chester Allen Francisco.
She was a former employee at Cantees Department Store and Watson's
Department Store; a member of Belfry Chapter #141 DAV Ladie's Auxillary
and a member of the Sidney Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Phyllis Thacker of Sidney, KY; brothers, Lester Eugene
Francisco and Jerry Francisco both of Sidney, KY; sister-in-law, Anna Jean Francisco of
Sidney, KY; grandsons, Bobby Vee Thacker of Hildebran, NC and Scott Thacker of Sidney,
KY; great grandchildren, Jacob Thacker of Lexington, KY, Jeremy Smith of Lincolnton, NC,
Matthew Thacker of Wilmore, KY, Natoshia Robinette of Tomahawk, KY and David Robinette
of Paintsville, KY; great great grandchildren, Daniel Allen Hall and Austin Tyler Hall; a host of
nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 12 Noon in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Shawn Ward officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith Cemetery,
Sidney, KY with Randy Francisco, Michael Paul Francisco, Dwayne Francisco, Bill Young,
Eric Robinette and Mark Postell serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be 6 - 9 PM Monday and Tuesday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with special
services Tuesday night at 7 PM.
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Preston Howard Jr. 90, of Chattaroy, WV, passed away February 19, 2014 at his residence.
He was born February 3, 1924 in Martin County, KY, the son of the late Preston Howard Sr.,
and Pearl Kirk Davis. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Virgie Howard.
He was a retired coal miner, a member of the U.M.W.A., a member of the Warfield Masonic
Lodge, a Veteran of the United State Air force and Navy, a Gambling Man and a Great Dad and
Grandfather.
He is survived by three sons, Doug Howard, Joe Howard and Paul Howard all of Chattaroy,
WV; one daughter, Carolyn Mahone of Chattaroy, WV; brothers, Earl Howard and Bobby
Howard of Chattaroy, WV; sister, Ruby Huff of Chattaroy, WV; nine grandchildren, Jeremy
Howard of Canada, KY, Robbie Howard of Chattaroy, WV, Josh Howard of Lexington, KY,
Paul Howard Jr. of Chattaroy, WV, Doug Howard Jr. of Chattaroy, WV, Samantha Howard and
Shawna Howard of Charlotte, NC, Lorrie Jo Mahone of Chattaroy, WV and Alexis Howard of
Chattaroy, WV; seven great grandchildren, Baylei Howard, Bella Howard, Canaan Howard,
Carter Howard, Levi Howard, Kaci Mahone and Madison Howard and a host of other family
and friends.
Graveside services will be Friday, February 21, 2014 at 1 PM at the Chattaroy Community
Cemetery, Chattaroy, WV.
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James Howard Key, 62 of Hatfield, Ky. passed away Monday, February
24, 2014 at his home.
He was born August 30, 1951 in Charleston, WV the son of the late
John William Key, Sr. and Mary Jane Estep Key. He was also preceded in
death a son, James Howard Key II and his mother and father-in-law, Helen
Lusk Pennington and Charles Frenchie Lusk.
He was a retired office manager for Tug Valley Home Care and a
member of the Williamson Church of God Kingdom of Ministries.
Survivors include his wife, Garnet Joyce Lusk Key of Hatfield, KY; son, Charles William
(Misty) Key of Hatfield, KY; daughter-in-law, Anna Key of Matewan, WV; brothers, John W.
(Gilda) Key Jr. of Beckley, WV, Donald Ray (Sheree) Key of Beckley, WV and Samuel A.
(Diane) Key of Princeton, WV; sisters, Carletta Sue Harper of East Bank,WV, Gloria (Roger)
Frye of St. Albans, WV and Damaris Lambert of East Bank, WV; grandchildren, Destiny Key
of Belfry, KY, Daniel Marcum of Martin County, KY, Austin Key of Hatfield, KY, Haley Key
of Hatfield, KY, James Cameron Key of Matewan, WV and Alex Collins of Matewan, WV;
great granddaughter, Khloe' Marcum of Martin County, KY. and a host of other family and
friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Pastor Earl Coleman and Pastor Dewey Lusk officiating. Burial will follow
in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill, WV with Randy Hensley, Chuckie Key, Daniel
Marcum, Sam Key, Alex Collins, John W. Key Jr., Austin Key and James Cameron Key
serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 28, 2014 from 6 - 8 PM at Rogers Funeral Home.
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Mitchie Blackburn, 81 of Pinsonfork, Ky. passed away Wednesday,
February 26, 2014 at his home.
He was born August 14, 1932 in Pike County, Ky. the son of the late
Grover and Ollie Hensley Blackburn. He was also preceded in death by his
first wife, Dorothy Blackburn; sisters, Mary Hensley and Esta Maynard and
brothers, Carl, Bobby, Everett, Ernest, Tom and Russell Blackburn.
Mitchie was a retired coal miner, member of the UMWA, a Deacon in the
Primitive Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Nellie Hurt Blackburn of Pinsonfork, KY;
daughter, Kathy (Greg) Cassady of Stone, KY; brother, Clifford Gene Blackburn of Lovely,
KY; grandchildren, Mikel Fraley of San Antonio, Texas and Brian Cassady of Twenty Nine
Palms, California; great grandchildren, Cherish, Jacob and Layla Fraley and Haylea Cassady
and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 2, 2014 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with the Elders Michael Elswick, Raymond Stanley, Shawn Dotson, Jeff Dotson
and others officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky.
with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Belfry Chapter #141 DAV will conduct Military
Graveside Services.
Visitation will be held Friday and Saturday from 6 - 9 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel with
special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Powell Vincent "Vince" Sturgill, 59 of Burnwell, Ky. departed this
earth Thursday, February 27, 2014 to be with the Lord following a long
illness
He was born June 8, 1954 in Floyd County, Ky. the son of Hazel
Thornsbury Sturgill and the late William Sturgill. He was also preceded in
death by a brother, Jerry Sturgill and sister, Clara Arthur.
Vince lived life to its fullest. He worked hard, played hard and loved
hard. Vince lived unapologetically and without regret. Vince loved sports,
music, Harley's, drag racing and of course, his huge circle of family and
friends. He loved to tell stories and laugh. Vince wanted there to be a celebration in his death.
It's been said "everybody dies but not everybody lives"...well Vince lived. In honor of Vince,
Live ... Live each day to the fullest!
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Louise Baldwin Sturgill; two daughters, Kristy
(Mike) Baars and Tonya (David) Messer; two beautiful granddaughters, Carolyn and Micah;
mother, Hazel Sturgill; brothers, Bobby (Gwen) Thornsbury and Joseph (Brenda) Thornsbury;
sisters, Marianne (Robert) Goff, Loretta (Larry) Varney, Carletta (Woody) Robinette, Sharon
(Dennis) Lyons and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 2, 2014 at 2 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Ronald Hensley officiating. Burial will follow in the Baldwin Cemetery,
Canada, Ky. with Bobby Davis, David Messer, Mike Baars, Madison Thornsbury, Bobby Lee
Thornsbury Jr., Joseph Thornsbury and Ricky Thornsbury serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 6 - 9 PM at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home, Belfry.
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Katherine O'Brien, 92 of Williamson, WV formerly of Belfry, Ky. passed away Thursday,
February 27, 2014 in the Williamson Memorial Hospital Emergency Room.
She was born November 26, 1921 the daughter of the late Bailey and Amanda Whilhite. She
was also preceded in death by her husband, Lucian O'Brien and two daughters, Brenda Fay
Thacker and Peggy Sue O'Brien. She was a loving wife and mother.
Survivors include two daughters, Beulah Jean O'Brien of Williamson, WV and Ruth Hensley
of Florida and her many friends at Trinity Healthcare.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Buddy Kendrick officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. Visitation will be held after 10 AM Tuesday morning at the
Funeral Home Chapel.
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Harold Thomas "Hard Times" Farley, 74 of Forest Hills, KY., passed
away Tuesday March 4, 2014 at the South Williamson Appalachian
Regional Hospital. He was born July 16, 1939 at Hardy, KY, to the late
Lawrence and Nola Hunt Farley. He was also preceded in death by one
sister; Ebba Helen Farley, one brother; Darrell Farley and his mother and
father in law; John and Lillie Owens.
He was a retired engineer for Norfork and Southern Railroad and a
member of the First Baptist Church of Forest Hills.
He is survived by his wife; Mary Ruth Farley of Forest Hills, KY, one son; Brian Thomas
(Mary Ann) Farley of Warfield, KY, eight sisters; Ollie (John) Scott of Cincinnati, OH, Barb
(Roscoe) Williamson of Sidney, KY, Judy (Clayton) Stanley of Sidney, KY, Daisy (Vernon)
Sesco of Rockhouse, KY, Connie (Bill) Huddle of McCarr, KY, Patsy (Gary) Dotson of
Ransom, KY, Patty (Lewis) Luster of Sabina, OH, and Amanda Cleo Farley of Rockhouse, KY.
Four brothers; Charles (Marriane) Farley of Cincinnati, OH, James Farley of Cincinnati, Oh,
Jerry (Carol) Farley of Hardy, KY., and Donnie (Betty) Farley of Hardy, KY., one step
grandchild; Alyssa Dyer and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral service will be conducted at 1 PM Saturday March 8, 2014 at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Gary May and Mark Helton officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View
Memory Gardens at Huddy, KY., with Robert Brown, Chris Harris, Dave Stone, Claude
Dotson, Louie Mendoza and Eddie Higgins serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will
his brothers.
Visitation will be from 6 - 9 PM Thursday and Friday night at the funeral home with special
services at 7 PM Friday with Gary May officiating.
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Cody Lee Epling, 64 of Pinsonfork, Ky. passed away Saturday
morning, March 8, 2014 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital
Emergency Room.
Cody loved the outdoors, loved sports and was an avid pool
player. He was born October 7, 1949 at Ballfork, Ky. the son of the
late Leo and Robena Ball Epling. He was also preceded in death by
his grandparents, Martin and Dicy Ball, Mack and Rhonda Epling
and one sister, Shirley Jean Shaw.
Survivors include two sisters, Brenda Faye (Fonso) McIntosh of
Ransom, Ky. and Teri Lynn Epling of Pinsonfork, KY; two brothers, Gary Edward Epling of
Pinsonfork, Ky. and Donald Ray (Lora) Epling of Louisa, KY; nieces and nephews, James and
Rod McIntosh, James Shaw, Michelle Martin, Gary Epling Jr., Cassandra Belcher, Timothy
Epling and Kimberly Tincher, special friend; Sheila Smith and a host of great nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 10, 2014 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Raymond Stanley and Primitive Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will
follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Maher, WV with family and friends serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 9, 2014 from 6 - 9 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel with
special services at 7 PM.
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Delmer Church Jr., 58 of Ransom, KY, passed away Wednesday March 12, 2014 at his
residence. He was born November 15, 1955 at Williamson, WV to the late Delmer and Maudie
Whitt Church. He was a retired coal miner.
He is survived by his fiancée Hazel Tilley of Ransom, KY, one son; Terry Church of
Ransom, KY, six brothers; Bennie Church of Ransom, KY, Mike Church of Ransom, KY,
James Church of Morehead, KY, Mickey Church of Belfry, KY, Donnie Church of Ransom,
KY, and Carl Church of Hardy, KY, four sisters; Arta Tilley of Hardy, KY, Sue Tilley of
Ransom, KY, Ruthie Sullivan of Ransom, KY, and Anita Norman of Ransom, KY, and a host
of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 P.M. Saturday March 15, 2014 at Samaria Primitive
Baptist Church with Shawn Dotson, Jeff Dotson and Others officiating. Burial will follow at
Whitt Cemetery, Ransom, KY, with Ronnie Sullivan, Hawk Tilley, Dean Norman, Avery Rife,
Tommy Tiller and Jamie Cotterman serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 P.M. Thursday and Friday night at the church with special services
both nights at 7 P.M.
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Zella Pigman, 77 of Rawl, WV, passed away March 12, 2014 at Pikeville Medical Center.
She was born January 7, 1937 at Williamson, WV, the daughter of the late Oscar and Martha
Taylor Elkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband;
William O. (Bill) Pigman. Her sisters; Thelma Elkins, Edith Elkins and Marie Perkins.
Brothers; Carl (Inez) Elkins, Chester Elkins, Vernon Elkins and Clarence Elkins.
Zella worked at the Sundry Store, Caplan’s Furniture and the Mingo County Assessor’s
Office. She liked being around people and dealing with the public. She had a great sense of
humor, lived life to the fullest and loved her family and friends. Her great grandson Gage was
her greatest joy and the light of her life. She was a member of the East Williamson Baptist
Church.
Those left behind to honor her loving memory and mourn her passing include two loving
daughters; Beverly K. Ivins and Rita G. Elkins both of Rawl, WV, and her loving and devoted
son; Larry O. (Rebecca) Johnson of Rawl, WV. Her very special grandsons; Steven Andrew
Elkins of Rawl, WV, and Jeffery Garrett (Amanda) Johnson of Williamson, WV. Her great
grandson and light of her life; Gage Jeffrey Johnson of Williamson, WV. Zella is also survived
by two brothers; Hubert (Bonnie) Elkins of Morgantown, WV, and Franklin Dee (Gay) Elkins
of Orlando, FL, one sister; Pearl (Paul) Brown of Lick Creek, WV, and a host of nieces,
nephews and many friends.
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Myrtle Elizabeth Beard, 84 of Turkey Creek, KY, passed away Sunday March 16, 2014 at
the South Williamson Appalachian Regional Hospital.
She was born June 20, 1929 at Stone, KY, to the late James and Minnie Varney Bostic.
Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband; Billy James Beard, five sisters;
Lola Varney, Bertha Varney, Hattie Sullivan, Edith May and Bubby Ross; three brothers, James
Bostic, Luther Bostic and Rufus Bostic.
She was retired from the South Williamson Appalachian Regional Hospital and was a
member of the Women of the Moose.
She is survived by three sons; Danny (Carol) Beard of Turkey Creek, Ky, James (Pepper)
Beard of Dateland, AZ, and Gary (Sarah) Beard of Canada, KY., one brother; Thurman Bostic
of Radcliff, KY, nine grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and a host of loving family and
friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Saturday March 22, 2014 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Jimmy Stanley and Mikey Smith 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 and Friday night at the funeral home with
special services at 7 PM Thursday night.
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Rhonda O. Collins, 46 of Lexington, Ky. formerly of Pinsonfork, Ky. passed away
December 7, 2013 at her residence in Lexington, Ky. surrounded by her loving family.
She was born June 6, 1967 at South Williamson, Ky. the daughter of Sharon Kay Owens of
Lexington, Ky. and the late Troy Owens.
She was an accountant for Senniger Plumbing, Lexington, Ky.
Other than her Mother, she is survived by her husband, John W. Collins of Lexington, KY;
two sons, Michael R. May of Lexington, KY and Troy Matthew May of Florida; brother,
Johnny Owens of Lexington, KY.; sister, Jennifer Bulgar of Lexington, KY and a host of other
family and friends.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 2 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky.
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Geneva Worley passed from her earthly home at the age of
96, on Monday, March 17, 2014 at the Appalachian Regional
Hospital. She was born at Stone, KY to Mary Collinsworth Reed
on September 17, 1917. Geneva was adored by all who knew
her and will be remembered for great love for her family, her
extended work family and a host of friends she loved dearly.
She was actively involved with Democratic politics and was a
member of the Pike County Women's Democrat Club. She was
an election officer into her late 90's as well as having done that
from a young age. She worked in Driver's License in Pikeville
until she was 91. By working until that age she held the honor of being the oldest person to
retire from the state of Kentucky.
Geneva never met a stranger and always had a smile on her face. Each person she met
instantly became a friend. She was a kind and generous person who went out of her way to help
others.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ancil, one sister, Edith Reed Williamson,
brothers, Roscoe, Floyd, George Jr., John B. and Claude Reed and grandson, Jason Worley.
She is survived by two daughters, Noka (Paul) Reed of Marion, IN, Wanda Worley Hill of
Newport, KY., three sons, John (Tina) Worley of Belfry, KY, Franklin (Lynn) Worley of
Canada, KY and Ed (Jamie) Worley of Richmond, KY. She has 13 surviving grandchildren ,
Vickie Lada, Janet Lashbrook, Ricky Reed, Leah Hill, Jared Hill, Sara Worley, Taylor Worley,
Preston Worley, Lauren Worley, Tawnya Childress, John T. Worley, Josh Worley and Morgan
Worley. She is also survived by 15 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 19th from 6-9 PM at the Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mark Helton officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith
Cemetery, Sidney, Ky. with John T. Worley, Jared Hill, Preston Worley, Josh Worley, Taylor
Worley, Jason Blair, Joe Childers and Kelly May serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers
include special friends, Senator Ray Jones, Pike County Sheriff Charles (Fuzzy) Keesee, friends
and co-workers that shared her love of politics and government. Memorial gifts in her name
should be directed to Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Center, Lexington, KY.
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Ruth Jane Brown
R. Jane Brown (81) a devoted mother and grandmother, passed away
on March 16, 2014 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Jane was born in Ashland, Kentucky where she graduated from
Ashland High School. She was a graduate of the University of
Kentucky from which she received a degree in speech pathology. She
resided in Lexington, Kentucky for many years, where she was a
homemaker and then had successful careers as a speech pathologist and
a real estate broker. Jane was a member of the Central Christian Church
congregation while she resided in Lexington.
She is survived by her children, C. Matthew (Susan) Brown of
Louisville, Kentucky, and Melinda J. Brown of Newton, Massachusetts. She is also survived
by her six beloved grandchildren, David, Michael and Tyler Brown and Collin, Adam and
Caroline LaFleche as well as her son-in-law Treff LaFleche. Her beloved dog Molly, who was
her constant companion, also survives her. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her
sisters, Mary Jo Cook and Betty Jean Murad.
Jane will be remembered for her ability to make others laugh, for her love of beauty, for her
intellectual curiosity, for her desire to share her insights and wisdom, and for her love of her
children and her cherished grandchildren and her dogs Zachary and Molly.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m on Friday, March 21 at the home of Matt and Susan
Brown, 36 River Hill Road, Louisville, Kentucky.
Burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22 in the May family Cemetery, Stone, Kentucky
with Pastor Mark Helton officiating. Mourners who wish to attend the gravesite service should
join the family at the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home, 25062 U. S. 119, Belfry, KY at 1:30 p.m.
Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the charity of donor's
choice.
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Jonathon Gary Pauley, 36, of San Diego, CA passed away
Tuesday March 4th, 2014.
He was born in Dearborn, MI on August 2nd, 1977 to Gary and
Cecil Pauley.
Jonathan graduated from Clarenceville High School. He went on
to become a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, while
serving seven years and two tours in Iraq. He then earned a
bachelor’s degree from Southern WVCTC. He was currently a
student at the The Art Institute of San Diego California. Jonathon
had a talent for the arts with a natural gift in drawing and a passion
to write poetry. With his larger than life personality, he made a
lasting impression on anyone who ever came across his path.
Jonathon had become in touch with his faith and was saved and baptized at his Forest Hills
Baptist Church at Forest Hills, Ky.
A memorial service for Jonathon will be held Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 11 AM at the
Forest Hills Baptist Church.
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Mabel Lee Hatfield Staggs, 85 of Ransom, Ky. went home to be with
her Lord, Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at her residence after a long illness.
She was born May 8, 1928 at Ransom, Ky. the daughter of the late
Thurman Floyd and Bessie Smith Hatfield. She was also preceded in
death by two daughter-in-laws, Linda Dale Staggs and Kathy Jean Staggs;
two sisters, Hazel Taylor and Columbia Alice Hatfield; three brothers,
Cecil, Earl and James Marshall Hatfield; two grandsons and two great
grandchildren.
Mabel was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was a
homemaker all of her life and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.
Survivors include her loving husband, William Everett "Bill" Staggs of Ransom, KY;
children, James Thurman Staggs of Louisa, KY, Patricia Ann (Johnie Landon) Raines of
Greensboro, NC, Edward Francis (Linda Kay) Staggs of Ransom, KY, Michael Brian (Diane)
Staggs of Hardy, KY, Wayne Douglas Staggs of Ransom, KY, Pamela Sue (George Easley)
Dotson of Ransom, KY, Carolyn Renee (Jeffrey Ross) Stanley of Ransom, KY, William Everett
(Kimberly Michelle) Staggs Jr. of Ransom, KY and Gregory Dale (Selena Kay) Staggs of
Ransom, KY; sister, Barbara "Dolly" Runyon of Thomasville, NC, thirty five grandchildren,
forty five great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren and a host of friends.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with George Dotson officiating. Family and friends may gather at 12
Noon Saturday at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorials
be made in Mabel's name to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 101 Hibbard Street, Suite 100, Pikeville,
KY. 41501.
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Margie Leann Cisco Simpkins, 85 of Williamson, WV passed away
Saturday March 29, 2014 at Williamson Memorial Hospital. She was born
March 1, 1929 at Beech Creek, WV the daughter of the late Leonard and Ida
Jean Cisco. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill"
Simpkins Jr. who passed away September 13, 2011; her only daughter
Brenda Wolford; brothers, Clyde, Curby, Carlton, Clellis and Clinton Cisco
and sisters, Victoria Cisco and Ada Kinder.
Margie was a homemaker and a member of the Little Rosie Old Regular
Baptist Church.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Lori Carter of Glasgow, KY and
Gary Steven Wolford of Dry Ridge, KY; sisters, Inas Evans of Williamson, WV and Orphia
Curry of Williamson, WV; brothers, Charles Cisco of Williamson, WV and Cedric Cisco of
Sax, VA; nine great grandchildren; her caregivers, Beth Scott, Lillian Brumfield, Sherry
Griffith and Davina Baisden and host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 P.M. Wednesday April 2, 2014 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Wayne Herald, Tom Dials, Hobart Hamilton and Albert Cable officiating.
Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Maher, WV with Timmy Robinson,
David Staton, Harvey White, Steve White, Alonzo White and George Evans serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 6-9 P.M. Monday and Tuesday at the Funeral Home with special
services Tuesday night at 7 PM with Richard Staton, Arthur May, Elbert Sesco and Timmy
Robinson officiating.
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Dorothy Lee Clay Brown, 81, of South Williamson, KY passed away
Sunday, March 30, 2014 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital.
Dorothy was born December 17, 1932 to the late Bert and Marie Craig
Clay of Goody, KY. She was preceded in death by her son; Ben Bernie
Hubbard and two infant brothers; Jack Henry Preston and Allen Bert
Clay Jr.
Dorothy was a retired nurse, having worked at the Appalachian
Regional Hospital and in the office of Dr. Alfredo Soliva.
She is survived by her husband, Earl Brown, her daughter Dona
Hubbard Sinigiani and husband Larry Sinigiani of San Francisco, CA;
three grandchildren, Alisha McGee of Forney, TX, Gerald Hendrik of Grapevine, TX, and
Meagan Marie Hubbard of Houston, TX; step-children, Karen Brown, Susan Frederick, Cassie
Smith, Terri Simpkins, and John Brown. She is also survived by three sisters; Billie (and the
late Ray) Frazier of Lexington, KY, Shirley (and the late Ron) May of McAndrews, KY, Mary
Dean (and Mike) Brown of Norton, VA, one brother, Ralph (and Barbara) Clay of Forney, TX;
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of loving friends, special friend Dru Hunt, and
special adopted daughter Marina Loftis.
Per her wishes Dorothy will be cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday,
April 5th at 1:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Williamson where she was a 63
year member.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the First United Methodist
Church, P.O. Box 78, Williamson, WV 25661.
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Donald Eugene Evans, 74 of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Lenore,
WV, passed away Monday March 31, 2014 at his residence in Knoxville.
He was born December 24, 1939 at Lundale, WV, to the late Oscar
and Edna Maynard Evans. He is also preceded in death by his wife;
Betty Joe Evans, one son; James Michael Clay, sister; Dorothy Dixon
and brothers; He is also preceded in death by his wife; Betty Joe Evans,
one son; James Michael Clay, sister; Dorothy Dixon and brothers; Ken
Evans, Frank Evans and Albert Evans.
He was a retired coal miner and a member of the Mountain Springs
Community Church.
He is survived by one son; Gregory (Misty) Evans of Knoxville, TN, whom he made his
home with. One daughter; Robin Lynn (David) Spence of Kodak, TN, grandchildren; Brandi
Evans, Austin Evans, Madison Spence and Megan Spence, brothers; Bill Evans of Chicago, IL,
Forest Evans of Abington, VA, Curt Evans of Chicago, IL and Ronnie Evans of Folkston, GA,
sisters; Fanny Alshire of Pomeroy, OH, anad Carol Sue Evans of Phelps, KY, and a host of
loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12 NOON Friday April 4, 2014 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Brian Dillon officiating. Burial will follow at Lenore Memorial Gardens,
Lenore, WV with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Thursday night at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home,
Belfry,Kentucky.
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Marie Justice, 94 of Toler, Ky, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014
at her residence.
She was born December 8, 1919 in Pike County, KY, to the late
Lewis and Vada Blackburn Varney. She is also preceded in death by
her husband; Willie Justice who passed away March 11, 1990, her
infant daughter; Josephine Justice, brothers; Benny Varney, George
Thomas Varney, Willie G. Varney, and Roland T. Varney, sisters;
Verdie Bostic, Gertie Blackburn and Vicy Maynard.
She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of
Belfry.
She is survived by her children; Marilyn Ervin of NC, Verlie Boswell of NC, Lillian
Williams of NC, Helen (Joseph) Greer of OH, Jeanetta (Elijah) Honeycutt of OH, Louise Gartin
of Hardy, KY, Margaret (Solly) Smith of Hardy, KY Willie (Virginia) Justice of IN, Thomas
(Parthena) Justice of IN, Joseph (Ada) Justice of IN, James (Mary) Justice of VA, Clyde Justice
of Belfry, KY, Perry (Stephanie) Justice of NC, and Terry (Toni) Justice of Toler, KY, one
brother; James Lewis (Sharon) Varney of CT, sister; Ruby Blackburn of GA, two sister-inlaws; Lona Varney and Sylvia Justice, special friend; Judy Scott, forty two grandchildren.
ninety seven great grandchildren, thirty great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews
and cousins.
Funeral services will conducted at 1 P.M. Saturday April 5, 2014 at the First Baptist Church
of Belfry with Mark Helton officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens,
Huddy, KY, with her sons serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 P.M. Thursday and Friday night at the funeral home.
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James Elmer Coleman, 69 of Freeburn, KY, passed away
Thursday April 3, 2014 at Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born October 5, 1944 at Freeburn, KY, to the late James
Ernest and Roxie Fuller Coleman. He is also preceded in death by
one brother, George Coleman; one sister, Corinna Coleman and
great grandson Colton Todd Justice.
He was a retired coal miner, a member of the U.M.W.A. and a
member of the Victory in Jesus Church.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Mayhorn Coleman of
Freeburn, KY; sons, James Michael (Jean) Coleman of Ransom,
KY and Lawrence Edward (Kathy) Coleman of Lexington, KY; special friend who was like his
daughter, Lonetta (Freddie) Hunt of Pikeville, KY; brother, John Henry Coleman of Pikeville,
KY; sister, Phyllis (Eugene) Daughtery of Phelps, KY; one grandchild, Brittany Ann Coleman
and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 P.M. Sunday April 6, 2014 at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Mike Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Mayhorn Cemetery, McCarr, KY with
family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 6 - 9 P.M. Friday and Saturday night at the funeral home with special
services at 7 P.M. both nights.
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William Allen Blankenship, 50 of Forest Hills, KY. passed away
April 5, 2014 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital.
He was born August 21, 1963 at Grundy, VA, to Bobby
Blankenship of Pikeville, KY, and Wanda Ratliff of Elkhorn City,
KY.
He was a coal miner and a member of the Forest Hills Baptist
Church.
Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife; Hollie Gannon
Blankenship of Forest Hills, KY, children; Bethany Chapman of
Irvine, KY, Rachel (Brandon) Beeler of Richmond, KY, Nathan
Blankenship of Mt. Sterling, KY, Cydney Worley and Austin Blankenship of the home. Allen
also had four grandchildren: Darly Chapman, Jalen Chapman, Brenna Beeler and Shelby
Beeler. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and a host of family and wonderful
friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Wednesday April 9, 2014 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Geoff Tackett officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Huddy, KY, with Justin Clevinger, Rick Mounts, Kenny Deskins, James Stack, Larry
Akers, Eric Coleman, Kevin Fields and Butch Scott serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Monday and Tuesday night at the funeral home with special
services at 7 PM Tuesday night.
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Ada Jean Scott DeHart, 79 of McCarr, KY, passed away Sunday
April 6, 2014 at Pine Meadows Nursing Center in Lexington, KY,
surounded by a host of family and friends.
She was born June 19, 1934 at Blackberry, KY, to the late Bob
and Hazel Hatfield Scott. She is also preceded in death by her
husband; Walter DeHart, son; Donald Keith Dehart, daughter; Karen
Beth DeHart Smith, sisters; Dolly Marie Scott and Dorothy Lawson,
foster sister; Magdeline Duty, sister-in-laws; Lola Scott, Amma Lee
DeHart and Mary Varney, brothers-in-laws; G. W Dotson Jr., Walter
Lawson and Richard Varney, father and mother- in- law; George and
Anna Lee DeHart.
She was a FRYSC Coordinator for Blackberry Grade School and a member of Enon United
Baptist Church.
She is survived by one son; Bryan (Angie) DeHart of Canada, KY, special brothers; Burl
(Judy) Scott of OH, and Earl Scott of Belfry, KY, sisters; Bobbie (Paul) Zimmerman of
Birmingham, AL, Betty Cisco of WV, and Pat (Gary) May of Huddy, KY, special sister;
Margaret Dotson of Blackberry, KY, grandchildren; Selinna (Jacob) Kitchen, Amanda (Josh)
Lewis, Jeremy (Tennile) Moore, Charlie Moore, Jamie DeHart, Chris DeHart, Josh (Kim)
DeHart and Justin Moore, eleven great grandchildren, son-in-law; Bennie Shade Smith of
Stone, KY, special brother and sister-in-law; Jimmy and Nellie DeHart of Madison, WV, sisterin-law; Betty (Millard) Whitt of Lenore, WV, Special friends; Debbie Flores, Barbara Mutter,
Donna Bevins, Gloria Mahon, Gwen Johnson, and Marion Booth.
Funeral services will be held at 1 P.M. Thursday April 10, 2014 at Enon United Baptist
Church with Jerry McCoy, Eddie Hatfield, Larry Whitt, Frank McCoy and Teddy Hall
officiating. Burial will follow at Alley Cemetery, Ransom, KY, with nephews and men of the
church serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 P.M. Tuesday night at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home and Wednesday
after 6 P.M. at Enon United Baptist Church with special services at 7 P.M. Wednesday night.
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Casey "Lou" Michelle Maynard, 15 of South Williamson, KY
went to be with Jesus on April 5, 2014 at the University of Kentucky
Children's Hospital in Lexington, KY.
Casey was born September 8, 1998 to Mike and Angie Marcum
Maynard of South Williamson, KY. She is preceded in death by her
paternal grandfather, Clifford Maynard and maternal grandmother,
Patricia Marcum.
Casey was a sophomore at Belfry High School who loved going
to church and spending time with her family and friends.
Along with her parents, Casey is survived by her sister, Ashley
(Donald Tilley) Maynard of McCarr, KY, her brother, Travis Maynard of South Williamson,
KY, grandparents, Jackie Marcum of Chattaroy, Glen and Jenny Reed of Pinsonfork, KY and
Diane Maynard of Belfry, KY. She is also survived by her special nephews, Jayden and Jacen
Tilley and three special friends, Kate Norman, Tyra Lawson and Heather Brooks as well as a
host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 10, 2014 at the Belfry High
School Auditorium, 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 from 6-9 PM Tuesday and Wednesday night at the Belfry High
School Auditorium with special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Beulah Faye (Savage) Smith, 72, of Forest Hills, KY, went home to be
with the Lord Tuesday April 8, 20114 at the Pikeville Medical Center.
She was born April 13, 1941 at Kermit, WV, to the late George and
Tennie Savage of Kermit, WV.
She was a homemaker and of the Freewill Baptist Faith.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jack Smith; brothers,
David Savage, Bud Savage, Bobby Savage and George Savage; and sisters,
Gaye Savage and Mae Savage.
Beulah is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Jackie and Kenny
Bevins of Forest Hills, KY, and Jill and James Stack of Forest Hills, KY.
Grandchildren, J. J. Bevins, Jack Bevins, Jacklyn Stack and Jovie Stack all of Forest Hills, KY.
Sisters, Shelby Savage and Betty Savage of Columbus, OH. Special sister-in-law, Bonnie
Marcum of Kermit, WV, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 P.M. Friday April 11, 2014 at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Rev. Ray Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at Lenore Memorial Gardens,
Lenore, WV, with Jack Bevins, Jovie Stack, Kenny Bevins, James Stack, Dustin May and
Stevan Gibbs serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 P.M. Thursday night at funeral home.
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Conal Lee Stanley, 64 of White Pine, TN, formerly of
Sidney, KY, entered into eternal rest Wednesday April 9,
2014 in Morristown, TN.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Kenner and
Eleanor Grace Stanley and one brother; Darrell Eddie
Stanley.
Conal was a retired coal miner from Consolidated
Mining, Sidney, KY, and a member of the U.M.W.A. He
was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and
brother. He will be sadly missed, but our loss is Heaven's
gain.
Coanl leaves behind his devoted wife of 44 years Mari Edmiston Stanley of White Pine, TN;
two sons, Carl Lee Stanley of White Pine, TN and Danny Joe (Robiyn) Stanley of Rockhouse,
KY; three grandsons, Joey Duty Stanley and John Duty Stanley both of Hardy, KY and Thomas
Alexander Stanley of Pikeville, KY; one granddaughter, Rebecca Madison Stanley of Pikeville,
KY; three loving sisters, Lois Jean (Greg) Walker of Myrtle Beach, SC, Barbara (Joe) Adkins
of Pikeville, KY and Brenda (Billy) Pinson of Sidney, KY; a loving brother, James Ken (Patty)
Stanley of Canada, KY. and a host of family and friends to mourn his passing.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Conal's Pastor of several years Brother Gary Blackburn and Darrin May
officiating. Burial will follow in the Pinson Cemetery, Sidney, Ky. with family and friends
serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 11 from 6 - 9 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel with
special services at 7 PM.
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John Dewey "J.D." Walters Jr. 83 of Sidney, Ky. passed away
Friday, April 11, 2014 at the Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born January 21, 1931 in Pike County, Ky. the son of the
late John Dewey Walters Sr. and Odessa Francis Walters. He was
also preceded in death by his wife, Lassie Jean Walters.
He was a retired coal miner from Eastern Coal Corp. and a
member of the UMWA. He was a loyal member of the Mary
Elizabeth Old Regular Baptist Church.
Survivors include his son, Eddie Dean (Helen Jean) Walters of
Sidney, KY; brothers, Isaac Paul Walters of Gulnare, KY, Gene
Walters and A. B. Walters both of Turkey Creek, KY and Phillip Walters of Sidney, KY;
sisters, Diane Holland of Franklin, NC, Marie Simon and Charlotte Walters both of Hatfield,
KY; two grandchildren, Eddie Dwayne (Sandy) Walters and Suzanne (Chris) West all of
Hafield, KY. and precious great granddaughter on the way, who will be named Presley Jayde
West after him.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 14, 2014 at 11 AM at the Mary Elizabeth Old
Regular Baptist Church with Elders David Crigger, Richard Staton and Albert Cable
officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith Cemetery, Hatfield, KY with family and friends
serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Saturday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home and after 2 PM
Sunday at the Mary Elizabeth Old Regular Baptist Church with special services both nights at 7
PM.
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Wanda Sue Hunt, 73 of Toler, Ky. went to be with the Lord on
Friday, April 11, 2014 .
She was born November 3, 1940 to the late Ferrell and Frances
Ray. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Hunt
and their daughter, Ruby Elizabeth Hunt. Also deceased are her
sisters, Linda Thacker and Doris Ray and brothers, William Ed Ray,
Ferrell Ray, Jr. and Paul Ray.
She was a member of the Stone Baptist Church for many years
where she taught Bible school and love to sing.
She is survived by her children, Rhonda (Dwight) Stacy of Belfry,
KY, Jeff Hunt of Charleston, WV, Darlena (Colin) Berry of Williamson, WV and Penny Hunt
of Toler, KY; grandson, Dustin E. Stacy of Belfry, KY; step-children, Charlene Bradley of
Huntington, WV, Geneva (John) Moon of Stone, KY, Connie (Tommy) Bevins of Turkey
Creek, KY and Bud (Louella) Hunt of Stone, KY; many step-grandchildren, great
grandchildren, nieces and nephews; her brothers, Johnny (Fran) Ray of Hardy, KY, Thomas
(Kaye) Ray of Turkey Creek, KY and Clifford (Gail) Ray of Williamson, WV; sister, Paula Ray
of Belfry, KY; sister-in-law, Daisy Ray of Turkey Creek, KY and special friends, Glennis
Moore and Goldie Palmer.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 14, 2014 at 11:30 AM at the First United
Methodist Church on Second Avenue in Williamson, WV with Alan Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY.
Visitation will be held Sunday, April 13, 2014 from 6 - 9 PM at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Chapel.
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Clifton (Duke) Rife, 73 of Brockport, NY formerly of Pike County, KY died Sunday,
January 26, 2014 at Park Ridge Hospital in Rochester, NY.
He was born August 22, 1940 in Pike County, Ky. he was the son of the late Burgess (Dock)
and Leslie Rife.
He was also preceded in death by his two sons, Leondis and Clifton Rife II and one brother,
Troy T. Rife.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Billie Hensley Rife; his beloved
grandchildren, Michael, Brittney and Clifton Rife II; two great grandchildren, Austin and
Hunter; two daughter-in-laws, Lori and Kristine; fourteen brothers and sisters, Mrs. Trenna
Dyer, Jackie Rife and Elmer Rife all of Garden City, MI, Mrs. Jeanell Sinks of Livonia, MI,
Ms. Gaynell Rife of Atlanta, GA, Ms. Shirley Rife of Redford, MI, Mrs. Glemal DeMink of
Plymouth, MI, Larry and Ermal Rife both of Zebulon, KY, Burgess Dock Jr., Billie Ray, Ethel
G., Carolyn Sue and Mrs. Marilyn Dotty all reside locally; several brother and sister-in-laws,
host of nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
Friends may call Friday, April 18 from 12 - 2 PM at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry, Ky.
with Rev. Robie Kendrick officiating. Burial will follow at Lowe's Cemetery, Rt. 1, Pikeville,
KY (lower Johns Creek).
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Ted Francis, 71 of McAndrews, Ky. went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 16, 2014
at Pikeville Medical Center.
Ted was born on April 10, 1943 at Varney, Ky. the son of the late Jessie and Ola Dotson
Francis and one brother, Roy Francis.
Survivors include his wife, Elsie Ann (Deskins) Francis of McAndrews, Ky; two children, a
son, Anthony (Leigh Ann) Francis of Chattaroy, WV and Meletta (J.B.) Dotson of Ransom,
KY; two grandchildren he loved dearly, Garett (M'Kayla) Francis of Chattaroy, WV and
Kerrigan Grace Dotson of Ransom, KY; one brother, Quincy (Josephine) Francis of
Elizabethtown, KY; two sisters, Nell (Paris) Canada of Brushy, KY and Garlene (Clyde)
Workman of Pikeville, KY and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be held Thursday and Friday night from 6 - 9 PM at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Saturday, April 19, 2014 at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Freddie Lewis officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with his family and friends serving as pallbearers.
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Charles Ray Smith, 68 of McVeigh, Ky. passed away Friday, April 18,
2014 at Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born June 25, 1945 in Pike County, Ky. the son of the late Onis
Smith and Zella Justice Smith. He was also preceded in death by brothers,
Bob, Darrell and Kenneth Smith; half brother: Dewey Abshire and half
sisters, Bernice Collins and Wilma Dunn.
He was retired from Ford Motor Company, a veteran of the US and a
member of the McAndrews Church of Christ.
Survivors include two daughters, Suzanne Hensley of Lenore, WV and
Karen Smith of Turkey Creek, KY; brother, Willard (Bobbie) Smith of
McVeigh, KY; sisters, Diana (Gether) Taylor, Francis Williamson and Audrey Scott all of
McVeigh, KY; four grandchildren; special aunt, Candy Taylor and a host of other family and
friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 20, 2014 at 3 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Dennis Wolford officiating. Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery,
McVeigh, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Belfry Chapter #141 will conduct
military graveside services.
Visitation will be held Saturday, April 19, 2014 from 6 - 9 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel
with special services at 7 PM.
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Mark Pierce Hager, 43 of Huddy, Ky. went to be with the Lord on
Saturday, April 19, 2014 at his home.
He was born September 29, 1970 the son of the late Pierce and Nettie Fern
Hager.
He was an active member of the Jesus Way Church of Belfry, Ky. and a
disabled coal miner.
Survivors include three children, Dylon, Hope and Garrett Hager of Forest
Hills, KY; brothers, Rocky Hager of Clarksville, TN and Jesse Hager of
Ransom, KY; sisters, Judy Scott of Sanford, NC, Tammy Curry of
Wilmington, NC and Phyllis Simpson of Belfry, KY and a host of other
family and friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at the Jesus Way Church,
Belfry, KY with Pastor Ravin Fields officiating. Burial will follow in the Willie Jake Hager
Cemetery, Ransom, Ky.
Visitation will be held Monday, April 21 after 6 PM at the Church with special services at 7
PM.
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Earl M. Brown, 85 of South Williamson, Ky. a retired Norfolk &
Southern employee passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the
Appalachian Regional Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit. His family
was at his side and his death came just three weeks after the death
of his beloved wife, Dorothy Clay Brown.
He was born on September 4, 1928 to the late William and Alma
Amburgey Brown of Williamson. Aside from is parents and wife,
he was preceded in death by his brothers, former Williamson Mayor
John H. Brown, Harold Brown and R. C. Brown; one sister, Bernice
Salyers and son, Ben Bernie Hubbard.
He is survived by his children, John (Paula) Brown of
Williamson, Karen Brown of Roanoke, VA, Susan Frederick of
Columbus, OH, Terri (Chris) Simpkins of Roanoke, VA, Cassie
(Jeff) Smith of Elkhorn City, KY and Dona (Larry) Sinigiani of San Francisco, CA;
grandchildren, Bradley Bono, Marissa Bono, Ashley Brown, Kimberly Brown, John David
Frederick, Rachel Frederick, Abigail Simpkins, Meagan Hubbard, Gerald Hendrik and Alisha
McGee; great grandchildren, Emmeline Prima, Caleb Hosier, Trenton McGee and Dylan
McGee; adopted daughter, Marina Loftis, special friend, Dru Hunt and a host of family and
friends who as Earl would say, that he loved in the highest tone.
A veteran of the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War, he was a radio technician on
aircraft serving from 1950-1954 interrupting his tenure with the railroad. He was employed
with the Norfolk & Southern Railway for 46 years having retired in 1987. He also worked and
retired from the City of Williamson Water Treatment Plant.
Per his wishes, Earl will be cremated and his cremains and those of his wife, Dorothy, will
be buried together at the Mountain View Memory Gardens Cemetery at Huddy, Ky. at a later
date. A Memorial Service will be held at that time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to St. Jude's Children Research
Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148.
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Shirley Ann Leedy, 78 of McAndrews, Ky. passed away Monday, April
21, 2014 at her home.
She was born April 20, 1936 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of the late
Joseph Dwight and Martha West. She was also preceded in death by her
husband, Wayne Leedy; two sons, Johnny Wayne and Danny Wayne Leedy
and a sister, Martha Matilda Foster.
Shirley worked in retail at Cantees Department Store and several others
during her life. She was also of the Freewill Baptist Faith.
Survivors include four daughters, Pamela Leedy of Lenore, WV,
Christina (Dwayne) Bailey of Kimper, KY, Beverly (Greg) Farley of
McAndrews, KY and Rhonda (Dale) Treen of Middleburg, FL; grandchildren, Christopher
Bailey, Morgan Brooks, Charlie Treen, Brittany Mattox, Whitney Farley, Kayla Treen and
Kaycee Farley; six great grandchildren and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 25, 2014 at 2 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Freewill Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain
View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with her grandsons and son-in-laws serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Wednesday and Thursday at the Funeral Home with
special services Thursday night at 7 PM.
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Elena Denise NaRa'e Kidd, 3 month old baby of Savannah Kristen
Fields Kidd and Shawn Aaron Kidd of Williamson, WV, passed away
Monday, April 21, 2014 at the Williamson Memorial Hospital. Elena was
born January 3, 2014 at Pikeville, KY. To our beautiful baby girl, we love
you and we will miss you.
Besides her parents, she is survived by her brother; Conner Grayson
Kidd, grandparents; Larry (Bonnie) Kidd of Lexington, KY, Drema
(Tommy) Crank of Turkey Creek, KY, James Fields of Williamson, WV,
and Marie Fields of Rockhouse, KY., aunts and uncles; Tara Kidd,
Bethany (Jonathan) Thomas, Kelsi Crank, Seth Crank, Austin Crank,
Jonathan Williamson, Beth Ann Wallen and Alysa Wallen, cousin; Gavin Thomas and God
parents; Josh and Mandy Cullop.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Thursday, April 24, 2014 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Ron Pruitt officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Maher, WV with Tommy Crank, Larry Kidd, Josh Cullop, James Fields and Jonathan
Thomas serving as pallbearers.
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Emelie Hanners Smith Clevinger, 82 of Pikeville, KY passed away
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at the Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY.
Emelie was born July 18, 1931 in Pike County, KY the daughter of the
late Ernest and Lassie Lowe Hanners. She was also preceded in death by
her first husband, Ralph Smith and her second husband, Leon Clevinger; her
brother, Philip Hanners and sister, Hazel Taylor.
Emelie worked at the Pike County Funeral Home at Zebulon in the early
1990's where she was loved by all. She was also a homemaker and a loving
wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her.
Survivors include her children, Philip Ralph (Margaret) Smith of
Pikeville, KY, Linda Kay (Roger) Justice of Harold, KY and Rachel Michelle (Rodney)
Sparkman of Pikeville, KY; grandchildren, Shona E. Belcher, Shannon Justice, Samantha
Smith, Andrew (Virginia) Smith and Shellbie Sparkman; great grandchildren, Jessie Cochran,
Chandler Belcher, Benjamin Belcher, Liam Smith, Lucas Justice and Ava Justice and one great
great grandchild, Karson Cochran.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 27, 2014 at 11 AM at the Gulnare Freewill
Baptist Church with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the
Hanners Cemetery, Sycamore Road, Pikeville, KY with family and friends serving as
pallbearers. Visitation will be held after 6 PM Friday and Saturday at the Church. There will
be special services 7 PM Friday with Freewill Baptist Ministers and Saturday at 7 PM with Old
Regular Baptist Ministers.
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Mike Mohammed "Bubby" Madlom Jr., 87, of Williamson, W.V.
passed away Saturday morning at the Williamson Memorial Hospital in
Williamson, W.V.
Mike was born Sept. 12, 1926, the son of the late Mohammed Ali
“Mike” and Ida Curnutte Madlom. He was preceded in death by his
wife Christy Picklesimer Hensley Madlom and his brother Emmet
Madlom.
Mike worked for the West Virginia Department of Highways and also was an agent for the
West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration. As a young man, he worked with his
father in the family’s business, City Restaurant. He also worked at the Williamson Fire
Department and was a Mingo County Sheriff’s Deputy. Mike was a member of the Williamson
Elk Lodge 1408 and American Legion Post 49 and was a 50-year member of the #101 Masonic
Lodge of Williamson, W.V. Mike was also a veteran of the United States Army and a member
of the East Williamson Baptist Church.
Mike was known for his sense of humor and his ready laugh. Like his mother, Mike had a love
of county politics and often worked on behalf of candidates he supported. He also enjoyed
calling bingo for a number of years at the American Legion and Elks Lodge.
As his health declined in the last several years, Mike was especially appreciative of the care he
was provided by his daughter Judy and his grandson Cody.
Mike is survived by his children, Judy Michelle Madlom of Williamson, W.V., Mike (Kim)
Madlom, of Senoia, Ga., Kim Madlom of Nashville, Tenn., and Gregory Hensley of
Williamson, W.V., Jeannie King of Riverdale, Ga., Rick (Sandy) Hensley of Steward Ill., and
Tammy Hadley of Dunbar, W.V. He is also survived by one sister, June Blevins of South
Williamson, Ky., one brother, Jimmy Madlom of Williamson, W.V., 10 grandchildren, 14
great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a host of other loving family and friends.
A memorial service will be Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 1 p.m. at the East Williamson Baptist
Church with Estil ‘Breezy’ Bevins officiating.
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Mary Lou Pinson Pauley, 84 of Forest Hills, Ky. passed away Monday
night, April 28, 2014 at the Pikeville Medical Center.
She was born June 2, 1929 in Pike County, Ky. the daughter of the late
Ben and Virgie Maynard Pinson. She was also preceded in death by her
husband, Frank Andrew Pauley; sister, Edith Ramey and brother, Lloyd
Maynard.
Mary Lou was a loving Mother and special person to many. She was a
blessing to all who knew her and never met a stranger. She met and greeted
many who entered the door at Wal-Mart and had a smile and a special word
for each one. She was a longtime and faithful member of the First Baptist
Church of Forest Hills
Survivors include her three sons, Dannie Cooper (Kathy) Pauley of Farmington Hills, MI,
David Bruce Pauley and Dwight Andrew (Nora) Pauley all of Forest Hills, KY; sister, Eunice
(Bill) Thornton of Montgomery, AL; grandsons, Dwight Andrew Pauley II of Dearborn
Heights, MI, Joseph Cooper Pauley of Farmington Heights, MI, Steven Adam Pauley and
David Bruce Pauley II both of Dearborn Heights, MI; great grandchildren, Kailey and Dylan
Pauley of a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 2, 2014 at 11 AM at the First Baptist Church of
Forest Hills with Bob Finch officiating. Burial will follow in the Pauley-Varney Cemetery,
Forest Hills, KY with her grandsons, Andrew, David, Steven and Joey Pauley and her nephews,
Derrick Pauley and Josh Martin serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held Thursday, May
1, 2014 from 2 -9 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel.
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Frances "Sugar" Hatfield, 66 of McCarr, KY. passed away Saturday,
May 3, 2014 at the Pikeville Medical Center surrounded by her loving
family.
She was born September 6, 1947 in Michigan the daughter of the late
Noah Newsome and Meldia Blackburn May. She was also preceded in
death by her son, Stephen Douglas Hatfield.
She was a longtime manager at Hardee's in South Williamson and a
homemaker. She loved to quilt and loved attending church when she
was able to. She most proud of being a loving wife, mother and
grandmother.
Survivors include her husband of fifty one and a half loving years, Billy Ray Hatfield of
McCarr, KY; daughters, Sherri Lynne Hatfield Coleman of McCarr, KY and Bobbi Jo (Kevin)
Lackey of North Carolina; grandchildren, Mark (Caitlin) Hatfield, Matthew Coleman, Caleb
Dakota Lackey and Zack Hall; great grandchild, Paityn Ray Hatfield and another great
grandchild on the way.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. Bob Norman officiating.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Tuesday at the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Matthew 28:19 Ministries.
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Alex Edmiston, 85 of Hatfield, Ky. went home to be with the Lord on
Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born June 17, 1928 at Stone, Ky. the son of the late Wayne
and Annie Marcum Edmiston. He was also preceded in death by his
loving wife, Betty Lou Lowe Edmiston and his brothers and sisters,
Pearly, Raymond, Harmon, Cal, Lawrence, Wayne Jr., Charlie, Ronnie
and Dewey Edmiston, Mary Edmiston Church, Mae Edmiston Hatfield
and Bobby Jean Edmiston Row.
Alex was a disabled coal miner and a former State Highway
Department worker. Alex gave his life to the Lord and was baptized on
February 26, 1964 by Ernest Cochran, Emitt Case and Claude Brown, becoming a member of
the Mary Elizabeth Old Regular Baptist Church. He was a member of the Church for 50 years.
Survivors include his sons, George (Judy) Edmiston and Alex B. "Benny" Edmiston of
Hafield, KY; daughters, Sandy Dingess, Pennie (David) Copley and Lawrence Dingess of
Hatfield, KY; grandchildren, Jennifer (Chris) Hatfield, Michael (Crystal) Dingess, Lacy
(Ashley) Edmiston, Daniel (Elizabeth) Dingess, Alex Jr. (Tammy) Edmiston and Jeremy
(Manisha) Edmiston; great grandchildren, Sean, Mikaela and Isabella Dingess, Alec Bevins,
Grayson, Reece and Colton Edmiston; sister-in-laws, Rebecca Jane (Denny) Marcum of
Hatfield, KY, Edith (Gary) Wellman of Lenore, WV and Bonnie Jean (Jim) Teeters of
Delbarton, WV and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Sunday, May 11, 2014 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
with the Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Edmiston Family
Cemetery, Hatfield, Ky. with his grandsons and nephews serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Friday and Saturday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
with special services Saturday at 7 PM.
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Nellie M. Blankenship, 76 of Belfry, Ky. went home to be with
the Lord on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at the Pikeville medical Center
after a long battle with cancer.
Nellie was born April 25, 1938 in Aiken, SC the daughter of the
late Luther and Beatrice Prior Key. She was also preceded in death
by her husband, Charlie Blankenship; sisters, Jeanette Smith and
Judy Key and brother, Rayford Key. Nellie was a wonderful and
loving Mother, Granny, sister and aunt to many.
Survivors include her son, Charles "P-Nut" (Sheila)
Blankenship of Williamson, WV; daughters, Vickie Lockard of
Louisa, KY, Delinda (Micheal) Jones of Seiverville, TN, Patricia (Richard "Dough") Blackburn
of Goody, KY. and Shelia (Tracy) Schwerin of Belfry, KY; sisters, Linda (Henry) Wingard of
Aiken, SC and Unice Key of Augusta, GA; brothers, Leroy (Ann) Key of North Augusta, SC
and Albert Key of Grantitville, SC; grandsons, Steven Smith and Ryan (Samantha) Smith of
Sevierville, TN, Cody and Tyler Schwerin of Belfry, KY, Jackie and B.J. Lockard of Louisa,
KY; granddaughters, Whitney and Megan Blackburn of Goody, KY and Belinda (Mark) Owens
of Delbarton, WV; two great grandchildren, Tanner and Shaylynn Smith of Sevierville, TN; two
step grandchildren, Brad (Missy) Webb and Jimmy Webb of Williamson, WV and a host of
nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 12, 2014 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Carol Church and Paul Thompson officiating. Her son Charles "P-Nut"
Blankenship will read her obituary and have a special word of prayer. Burial will follow in the
Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with grandsons, Cody and Tyler Schwerin and
Jackie and B.J. Lockard, Ryan Smith and son-in-laws, Tracy Schwerin, Richard "Dough"
Blackburn and Mike Jones serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be 6 - 9 PM Saturday and Sunday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with special
singing services Sunday at 7 PM.
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Herbert McClellan "Herbie" Farley Jr., 55 of McCarr, Ky. passed away
Thursday, May 8, 2014 at the South Williamson Appalachian Regional
Hospital Emergency Room.
Herbie was born March 23, 1959 at Williamson, WV the son of Ruby
Eleanor Duty Farley of McCarr, Ky. and the late Herbert McClellan
Farley Sr.
Herbie was an entrepreneur having been involved in several businesses
in both Pike and Mingo Counties. He was the owner of Farley Trucking
Company, McCarr, Ky. He loved talking to all of his friends no matter
the time and place. He was of the Pentecostal Faith.
Beside his Mother, he is survived by his Fiancee of 15 years, Tammy Cooper (Farley) of
McCarr, KY; sons, Herbert McClellan (Amanda) Farley III of St. Albans, WV, William Glenn
(Amanda) Farley of Sumerco, WV and Justin Lewis Farley of McCarr, KY; daughter, Alexus
McKennae Farley of McCarr, KY; step son, Dwayne Cooper of South Williamson, KY;
brothers, Talbert Randy (Linda "Cookie") Farley, Kenneth L. (Connie) Farley and Brian K.
(Linda) Farley all of McCarr, KY; grandchildren, Hayden Myles and Makenzie Dawn Farley;
nieces and nephews; Angela and Michael Coleman, Brianna Kurtis Kendrick, B. K. Farley,
Rachel Justin Blackburn, Kearia Farley and Alexandra Faley, great niecs; Isabella Coleman,
special friends, Thomas Francis and Rex Varney and a host of cousins and other family and
friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Chapel with Ronnie Wolford and John George Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow in the
Farley Cemetery, McCarr, KY with Rex Varney,Thomas Francis, Drewey Sincell, Barry
Ratliff, Jerry May and Dwayne Cooper serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Sunday and Monday night from 6 - 9 PM at the Funeral Home with
special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Alex Benjamin "Benny" Edmiston , 56 of Hatfield, Ky. passed away
Friday, May 9, 2014 at his home.
Benny was born August 6, 1957 in Pike County, Ky. the son of the late
Alex and Betty Lou Edmiston. He was a disabled coal miner.
He leaves behind to mourn him with broken hearts two sons; Alex B.
(Tammy) Edmiston Jr. of Hatfield, Ky. and Jeremy (Manisha) Edmiston of
South Carolina; one grandson, who was the sunshine of his life, Colton
Ashane Edmiston; brother, George (Judy) Edmiston of Hatfield, KY;
sisters, Sandy Dingess, Pennie (David) Copley all of Hatfield, KY; four
aunts, Janie (Denny Ray) Marcum of Hatfield, KY whom he thought of and
loved as a second Mommy, Edith (Gary) Wellman of Lenore, WV, Bonnie (Jim) Teeters of
Delbarton, WV and Connie Lowe of South Carolina; mother of his children, Vicki Williams
Kilgore of Slaters Branch, KY and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Sunday, May 11, 2014 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Edmiston Family
Cemetery, Hatfield, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Saturday, May 10, 2014 from 6 - 9 PM at the Funeral Home Chapel.
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Freddie Ray Mounts, 38, of Williamson, WV. passed away Saturday, May
10, 2014 at his home.
Freddie was born March 29, 1976 at Welch, WV the son of Freddie Roy
Bishop of McCarr, KY and Jubilee Mounts Kennedy and his step father,
Ronnie Kennedy of McCarr, KY. He was also preceded in death by his sister,
Amanda Sue Bishop.
Freddie was a coal miner.
Besides his parents Freddie is also survived by his children, Savannah
Huddle of Hatfield, KY and Dustin Huddle of Hatfield, KY; his fiancée, Rebecca Mabe of
Williamson, WV; two nieces, Brittany and Lacey Bishop and three step brothers, Ronnie
Kennedy, Donnie Lee Kennedy and Robbie Kennedy all of McCarr, KY.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 1:00 PM at R.E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with David Sratton officiating. Burial will follow at Alley Cemetery, Ransom,
KY with Dustin, Stevie, Gary, Ronnie, Donnie and Robbie serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Wednesday night from 6-9 PM at the funeral home.
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Daniel Walter "Danny" Runyon, 69 of Huddy, Ky, passed away Tuesday May 13, 2014 at
Pikeville Medical Center. He was born July 26, 2014 at Huddy, KY, to the late Bogar and
Mandy May Runyon. He is also preceded in death by one brother; Albert Runyon.
He was a retired coal miner and a member of the U. M. W. A.
He is survived by his wife; Mildred Smith Runyon of Huddy, KY, one son; Albert Runyon
of Huddy, KY, brother; Freddie (Carol) Runyon of McCarr, KY, sister; Geneva Blackburn of
Taylor, MI, and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12 Noon Saturday May 17, 2014 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Lowell Sparks officiating. Burial will follow at Albert Runyon Cemetery,
Huddy, KY, with Freddie Runyon II, Rick Estepp, Ernie Blackburn, Steve Blackburn, Robbie
Cisco and Jimmy Williamson serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 P.M. Thursday night and Friday night at the funeral home with
special services at 7 P.M. Friday night.
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James Lee Cook, 85 of Hatfield, Ky. passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at his
residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born April 18, 1929 in Kanawha, WV one of sixteen children born to the
late William Callahan and Gertrude Wilson Cook.
He was a retired coal miner from Eastern Coal Corporation; a member of the
UMWA and a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps having served during the
Korean Conflict.
Survivors include one daughter with whom he made his home with, Linda Sue
(Gregory Lee) Higgins of Hatfield, KY; one son, David Lee (Lesia Ann) Cook of
Canada, KY; grandchildren, Nathaniel (Alison) Higgins, Amy (Jeremy) Smith and
Ashley (Timmy) Reed II; great grandchildren, Jacob David Smith, Joshua Thomas
Smith, Madelyn Sophia Reed, Avery Tanner Higgins, James Harper Reed and Timothy Isaac Reed.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel
with Shawn Ward officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith Cemetery, Sidney, KY with Jeremy Smith,
Timothy Reed II, Nathaniel Higgins, George "Stew" Cook, Justin Cook, Adam Cook, Kevin D. Blackburn,
Mickey Blackburn, Kent Stanley and Wesley Smith serving as pallbearers. Belfry DAV Chapter #141 will
conduct military graveside services.
Visitation will be held from 6 -9 PM Wednesday evening at the Funeral Home with special services at 7 PM
with Jeremy Smith officiating.
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Deborah "Debbie" Whitt Preece, 61 of Ellenton, Florida, formerly
married to Tom Preece of Delbarton, WV passed away Wednesday, May
21, 2014 at her daughter's home at Huddy, Kentucky.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great -grandmother and
was a selfless, caring person, beloved by everyone who had the pleasure of
knowing her.
Debbie was preceded in death by her father and mother, Fredrick Earl
and Audrey Mae Frye Whitt. She is survived by three children; Cindy
Bowen of Winston-Salem, NC, Kim (Scott) Varney of Huddy, KY and
Jennifer Preece of Delbarton, WV; five grandchildren, Miranda Whitt, Morgan Varney, Devin
Varney, Emily Bowen and Ian Preece; one great-grandchild, Merci Elkins; four brothers,
Michael (Nancy) Whitt of Mayden, NC, Fred (Melanie) Whitt of St. Petersburg, FL, Terry
(Tammy) Whitt of Delbarton, WV and Willie (Corrina) Whitt of San Antonio, TX; one sister,
Wilma (Johnny) Johnson of Matewan, WV; a host of nieces and nephews and one beloved
friend, Pat Tabor.
In keeping with Debbie's wishes, she will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a
later date. In lieu of flowers, you can make donations to: Appalachian Hospice Care, South
Mayo Trail, Pikeville, KY or Tidewell Hospice Care of Palmetto, FL. She will be missed by
many.
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Gaynell Kendrick, 80 of Belfry, KY went home to be with her Lord, Friday, May 23, 2014 at
the Pikeville Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
Gay was born February 22, 1934 at McAndrews, KY the daughter of the late Sidney and Ida
King Abshire. She was also preceded in death by a son, Richard Lee Kendrick; sister, Shirley
Teaster and brother, John Abshire.
She was a retired receptionist for Dr. Angco, a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She
was a faithful and loving member of the Belfry Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Rev. Robie L. "Buddy" Kendrick of Belfry, KY; son, Wesley
(Terri) Kendrick of Belfry, KY; sister, Jettilee Hatfield of Ransom, KY; grandchildren, Colinda
(Haskell) Vinson of Sevierville, TN, Sara Kendrick of Huntingon, WV, Zachary Kendrick of
Williamson, WV and Kristin Kendrick of New Orleans, LA; great grandchildren, Audrey and
Mason Vinson and Bentley Davidson; sister-in-law, Barbara Abshire; nieces, Debbie (Rick)
Runyon, Beth Varney and Renee Maynard; nephew, Rod Hatfield and a host of other nieces,
nephews and many friends, who will miss her dearly.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Ronnie Kendrick, Mickey Maynard and Raymond Stanley officiating.
Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY with the men of the
church serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Sunday and Monday at the Funeral Home with a
special singing service Sunday at 7 PM and preaching services Monday at 7 PM.
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Fred Cecil Charles, 92 of Goody, KY died May 25, 2014 following a
long illness.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday, May 27th from 6 - 8 PM at
Rogers Funeral Home in Belfry, Kentucky. A service will be held on
Wednesday, May 28th at 11 AM with Todd Claypool officiating at
Rogers Funeral Home in Belfry, Kentucky with burial immediately
following the service at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY.
Pallbearers will be Donovan Slone, Rock Henry, Dave Gay, Fred Goins,
Freddy Goins Jr. and Bud Slone.
Mr. Charles was born on April 20, 1922 in Greenup, Ky. to the late
George Charles and Hester Fife Charles. He married Lola West on July 14, 1943 at Jenkins,
Ky.
Fred owned and operated Lola and Fred's Gas Station and Drive Inn in the 1940's before
moving to Palatka, FL where he ran a successful chicken farm. Fred and Lola returned to the
Williamson area in 2006 to the family homestead. Fred was an active member of the Palatka
Church of God and the Pinsonfork Church of God.
Fred is survived by his wife, Lola Charles of Goody, Ky.; a daughter, Freda Charles of
Abingdon, VA; six grandchildren, eight grand children and one great grandchild. He was
preceded in death by his daughter, Reda Charles Tyson.
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Dee Compton Comer, 61 of Forest Hills, KY, passed away Wednesday May 28, 2014 at her
residence. She was born December 9, 1952 at McVeigh, KY, to the late Bob and Cora Murphy
Compton. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Willie Robert Compton. Dee was a
homemaker; a graduate of Belfry High School Class of 1971 and a member of Main Street
Church of Christ, Pikeville, Ky.
Survivors include her husband, Timothy Jack Comer of Forest Hills, KY; sisters, Anna Fern
Compton of Hardy, KY and Bonnie Lowery of Columbus, Ohio; nephew, D. R. Harmon of
Logan, WV; nieces, Cindy Compton, Robin Compton, Tina Bowe, Margie Thacker and Billie
Jean Lowery; her special pet, a Morkie named Macie Grace and she will be missed by many
friends.
Per her request she will be cremated. Her final wish is going to be fulfilled as her remains
will be interred between her parents at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY at 10 AM
Monday, June 23, 2014.
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Willis Lowe, age 92, of Turkey Creek, KY died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at the Appalachian
Regional Hospital, South Williamson, Ky.
He was born at Martin County, Ky. on March 23, 1922 the son of the late Everette Lowe and
Ora Blackburn Lowe.
He was a retired disabled coal miner; member of the United Mine Workers of America; a U.
S. Army Veteran and a member of the Mary Elizabeth Old Regular Baptist Church since
October 17, 1976.
He leaves behind his wife, Lyda Mae Maynard Lowe of Turkey Creek Ky. whom he married
on December 13, 1943. They had one son, Kermit Reford Lowe of Mio, Michigan; one
daughter, Beatrice Loretta Sesco of Turkey Creek, Ky. and a good son-in-law, Ernest Sesco,
that stood by him till the end. He leaves a special good friend, James Maynard of Turkey Creek,
Ky.; his close neighbors, Steve and Leann Maynard of Turkey Creek, Ky.; granddaughters,
Oliesiea Tonda (Kirby) Case of Sidney, Ky., Belinda (Danny) Smith of Sidney, Ky. and
Priscilla Lowe of Michigan; grandsons, Brian (Kriste) Phillips of Paintsville, Ky. and Tracy
Lowe of Michigan; great grandchildren, Alexzandria Phillips, Liesiea Case, Sydney Smith and
Little Samantha Jade Smith. He will be missed by all. He was also preceded in death by three
brothers, Emzy, Grat and Granville Lowe; two sisters, Mida James and Emma Lowe and a great
grandson, Andrew Bennett Case who died on Christmas Day 2009.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 2, 2014 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Hobert Hamilton, Danny Runyon and other Old Regular Baptist Ministers
officiating. Burial will follow in the Maynard-Runyon Cemetery, Piso, Ky. with family and
friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Saturday and Sunday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Chapel with special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Dallas Ray May, 67 of Williamson, WV passed away Tuesday morning, June 3, 2014 at his
home.
He was born May 8, 1947 at Huddy, Ky. the son of the late Jonah and Nolecca Blackburn
May. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Denvia "Denny" May and sister, Kathy Joe
May.
Dallas was a retired salesman and a Veteran of the US Army having served in the Vietnam
War.
He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy June May of Williamson, WV; son, Dallas R. May
II of Huddy, Ky.; daughter, Denvia (Todd) Wallace of Ragland, WV; brothers, Jonah May of
Huddy, Ky., Roger May and Larry May both of Knox, Indiana and Bryan May of Rome, New
York; sisters, Velva Ball of Johns Creek, Ky., Alice DeMurray of Ball Fork, Ky. and Shelia
May of Cleveland, Ohio; grandsons, Dallas R. May III and Brady Wallace and a host of other
loving family and friends.
Visitation will be held Thursday and Friday from 6 - 9 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel. Per his request after visitation he will be cremated.
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Nevaeh Grace Elkins infant daughter of Timothy and Glendine Gillman Elkins of Turkey
Creek, Ky. passed away shortly after birth Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the Pikeville Medical
Center.
Other than her parents, she is survived by four sisters, Ashlee Elkins, Miranda Howard,
Hannah Elkins and Ameisha Adkins; niece, Aironna Howard; maternal grandparents, Marie
Gillman and Ronnie Gillman of Thacker, WV; paternal grandmother, Ella Mae Elkins of Rawl,
WV and a host of other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her paternal
grandfather, Russell Elkins.
Visitation will be held at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel from 11 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, June 4, 2014 with graveside services to follow at Gillman Cemetery, Hatfield, Ky.
with Danny Lucas officiating.
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Mary Marie Mickey, age 92 of Pinsonfork, Ky. passed away Monday
June 2, 2014 at her residence. She was born September 17, 1921 at
Blackberry, KY, to the late Thomas and Flora Dotson Hager. She is also
preceded in death by her husband; Ray Mickey, son; Darrell Ward,
grandson; Michael Darrell Ward, step-daughter; Dixie Mickey, step-son;
David Lee Mickey and several brothers and sisters.
She was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She
was a chartered member of the McVeigh United Baptist Church.
She is survived by her sons; Lawson Ward of McVeigh, KY, and Ray
(Sue) Mickey of McVeigh, KY, daughters; Patty (Randy) Griffith of Feds
Creek, KY and Judy (Larry) Hensley of McVeigh, KY, step-sons; Roy (Donna) Mickey of CA
and Dennis (Dianne) Mickey of CA, brother; James (Joann) Ward of Kimper, KY, sister; Barb
(Bill) Harris of Kimper, KY, twelve grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, seven greatgreat grandchildren and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Friday June 6, 2014 at the McVeigh United
Baptist Church with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY with family serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Wednesday and Thursday night at the church with special
services at 7 PM both nights with special singing by Larry Henlsey.
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Will Andrew Johnson, 17 month old son of Will Johnson and
Jennifer Rebecca Evans Johnson of Williamson, WV passed away
Saturday, May 31, 2014 in the Emergency Room of the Williamson
Memorial Hospital.
He was born December 4, 2012 at South Williamson, Ky.
Other than his parents he is survived by two sisters, Brooklin Johnson
and Brionna Akers; maternal grandparents, Edna Scott and Butch Scott
of Chattaroy, WV; paternal grandmother, Cora Ratcliff of South
Carolina, Dennie Johnson of Williamson and Martha and John Netherly
of Williamson, WV, aunts and uncles, Tammie (Ronnie) Robinson of
Chattaroy, WV; Amanda (James) Gilliland of Belfry, KY; cousins, Joshua and Jeremy
Robinson and Haley Browning of Belfry, KY and a host of other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Nancy White and Frankie White;
cousins, Calab Robinson and Debra Robinson and his great aunt, Pauline White.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Timothy Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in the Lackey Cemetery,
Lenore, WV with Will Johnson, Darrell White, Jerry Fields and Ronnie Robinson serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Thursday and Friday at the Funeral Home with special
services 7 PM Thursday with Freewill Baptist Ministers and 7 PM Friday with Old Regular
Baptist Ministers.
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Joan Brown Slone, 70 of Williamson, WV, passed away Sunday June 8, 2014 at her
residence.
She was born June 16, 1943 at Kistler, WV, to the late John Henry and Mary Jane Ferguson
Brown. She is also preceded in death by her beloved and unforgotten son; Gregory Gene
(Spanky) Slone, brother; Eddie Paul Brown and sisters; Florence Newlon, Kay Brown and
Patsy Bodine.
She was a retired Registered Nurse at Williamson Memorial Hospital and a member of the
Chattaroy Church of God.
She is survived by her husband; Hearl Gene Slone of Williamson, WV, daughter; Lisa (Joe)
Fields of McCarr, KY, daughter-in-law; Ramona Ann Slone of Madison, WV, caregiver and
sister; Phyllis Mills of MS, sisters; Catherine Guice of OK, Janice Vance of TX, Mae Walker of
MS, and Sue Hyfte of TX, grandchildren; Dr. Jeanne Fields of Morgantown, WV, Joeseph
Ryan (Tamara Gooslin) Fields of Goody, KY, Jamie (Robbie) Gilmour of Madison, WV, Alex
Slone of Madison, WV, and Ricky Slone of Madison, WV, great grandchildren; Alexia
Gilmour, Jocelyn Gilmour, Robin Gilmour and Ryan Christopher Fields and a host of loving
family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at Noon Tuesday June 10, 2014 at the Chattaroy Church
of God with Mike Bostic officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens at
Huddy, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 P.M. Monday June 9, 2014 at the Chattaroy Church of God with
special services at 7 P.M.
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Ronald Lee Crawford, 60 of Cedar Bluff, VA formerly of Ransom, KY
died Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, TN.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Stella Faye (Justice) Crawford.
He was born August 28, 1953 at Mingo County, WV the son of the late
Thomas and Goldene (Coleman) Crawford.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter,
Jeana Lana Crawford and a brother, Gary Crawford.
He was an Elder at the Hope Primitive Baptist Church in Gray, TN and
also a disabled coal miner and former member of Local Union 1440
UMWA.
Other survivors include one daughter, Tonya Lea Garst and good companion, Dean Taylor
of Lebanon, VA and a son, William Chad (Jennifer) Crawford of Jonesborough, TN; one
brother, Timmy (Connie) Crawford of McVeigh, KY; a sister, Carolyn (Harry) Sansom of
Matewan, WV.
He was the dearest grandfather of Hannah Brooke Crawford, Holly Grace Crawford, Isaac
Cole Crawford, Sara Ann Garst and Darin Taylor. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews,
aunts, uncles, brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws.
Plead my hope. These were about the last words Brother Ronnie said. This hope has a
name. His name is JESUS. Brother Ronnie pleaded to this hope with a name, not for him but
for the sheep. Let us all pleed to Ronnie's hope for all our troubles and all our joy in this life.
Funeral services will be held at 1 P.M. Thursday, June 12, 2014 at the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Elder Eunice Davis and Aaron Williams officiating. Burial will follow in
the Hatfield Cemetery at Ransom, KY with Roy Justice, Roger Scott, Jordan Justice, Nathan
Sansom, Tyler Justice and Frank Dana Hager serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 5 PM Wednesday at the Funeral Home Chapel with special services
at 6 PM directed by Elder Jack Horne and Elder Phillip Addington.
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Edna Lillion Totten, 87 of Hatfield, Ky. passed away Saturday, June 14,
2014 at her home.
She was born November 26, 1926 at Ransom, Ky. the daughter of the late
James Nelson and Gracie George Dotson. She was also preceded in death by
her husband, Joseph Garfield Totten and several brothers and sisters.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.
Survivors include her children, Edna Yvonne (Joe) Maynard of TN,
Joseph Garfield (Janie) Totten Jr. of Garrett, KY, Paulette (James) Runyon of
Rockhouse, KY, Jessie (Earl Dean) Taylor of Elkhorn City, KY, Tim
(Jennifer) Totten of Prestonsburg, KY, Patricia (Clayton) Luster of Pikeville,
KY, Michael (Wanda) Totten of Nicholasville, KY, Diana (Daren) May of Canada, KY, Sharon
(James Young) Totten of Canada, KY and Kenneth (Paula) Totten of Rockhouse, KY; step
children, Mary Sauder of White Plain, MD, Annette Harrison of WV and Thelma Jo Isom of
SC; brothers, Tennis Dotson and Ray Dotson both of TN and Paul Dotson of Michigan; sisters,
Geraldine Telferof Michigan and Okeyleen Comer of Cleveland, Ohio; 62 foster children and a
host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 12:30 PM at Smith Cemetery,
Sidney, Ky. with Mike Smith officiating. Burial will follow with Ethan Taylor, Rocky Taylor,
Clinton Taylor, Michael May, James Thornsbury, James Lewis, James Howard and Tim Totten
serving as pallbearers.
Visitation is from 10 AM - 12:30 PM Tuesday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry.
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Irene Chapman Slone, 85 of McVeigh, KY passed away Saturday night,
June 14, 2014 at the South Williamson Appalachian Regional Hospital.
She was born December 6, 1928 at McAndrews, KY the daughter of
the late Ken and Lennie Blevins Stanley. She was also preceded in death
by her first husband, Noah Chapman and her second husband, Ronald Earl
Slone; sons, Gary, Eddie and David Chapman; daughter, Deborah McCoy;
brothers, Allen and Franklin Stanley and sisters, Bessie, Ethel and Ruby.
Irene was a homemaker and a loving mother and grandmother. She was
a member of the New Hope Primitive Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Linda (Rex) Parsons of MD; sons,
Jimmy Chapman of McVeigh, KY and Kennie (Brenda) Chapman of Pinsonfork, KY; sisters,
Myrtle Chapman and Reba Stanley both of Hardy, KY; sister-in-law, Loraine Stanley of
McCarr, KY: fifteen grandchildren and several great and great great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Thursday, June 19, 2014 in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Raymond Stanley, Larry Slone, Onis Smith and others officiating. Burial
will follow in the Walter Sullivan Cemetery, McVeigh, KY with Kennith Chapman, Frank
Sullivan, Frankie Sullivan, Terry Kenyon, Kenneth Ray and Jerry Harrison serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 18, 2014 from 6 - 9 PM in the Funeral Home
Chapel with special services at 7 PM.
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James Lloyd Coleman, 74 of Connelly Springs, NC formerly of Turkey
Creek, Ky. passed away Monday, June 16, 2014 at his residence.
He was born July 6, 1939 in Pike County, Ky. the son of the late Ira and
Beulah Thompson Coleman. He was also preceded in death by a stepson,
James Arthur Kennedy and two brothers, Buford and Herless Coleman.
He was retired from the United States Army after 18 years of service
and was of the Pentacostal faith.
Survivors include his wife, Gloria Rose Lockard Coleman of Connelly
Springs, NC; children, Jimmy Dean Coleman and Deborah Lynn Salmons
both of Turkey Creek, KY, Johnnie L. Coleman, Victor L. Coleman, Amber
Dawn Coleman and Francis Lynn Coleman all of NC; step children, Dennis Kennedy of NC,
Robert Kennedy of FL and Roxanne Russ of KY; brothers, Lushion (Jackie) Coleman of TN,
Bill (Greta) Coleman of Belfry, KY, Jackie Lee (Paulette) Coleman of Huddy, KY and Hollis
(Becky) Coleman of Ohio; sister, Linda Howell of Hatfield, KY; eleven grandchildren, three
great grandchildren and several step grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 20, 2014 at 11 AM at the Turkey Creek Old
Regular Baptist Church with Hobert Hamilton and Richard Staton officiating. Burial will
follow in the Lockard-Reed Cemetery, Turkey Creek, Ky. with Jimmy and Johnnie Coleman,
Robert Kennedy, Justin and Jacob Coleman, Tyler Salmons, Duke and Eric Estridge and Jason
Ray serving as pallbearers. Belfry Chapter #141 will conduct military graveside services.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 6 - 9 PM at Rogers Funeral Home and after 4 PM
Thursday at the Turkey Creek Old Regular Baptist Church with special services at 6 PM with
Gary Young and Wayne Smith officiating.
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Charles Gregory Thacker, 60 of Lenoir, NC died Monday, June 16, 2014. Born in Mingo
County, WV on February 21, 1954, he was the son of the late John Thacker and Sadie Arnett
Thacker. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Faye O'Brian Thacker.
Charles loved the Lord and was a member of Muddy Creek Baptist Church.
Mr. Thacker is survived by his daughters, Sadie Correll and her husband, Wesley of
Morganton, NC and Pamela Vaughn and her husband, Stacey of Lenoir, NC; grandchildren,
Wesley Correll, Jeffrey Vaughn, Devon Vaughn, Harley Roberts, Chase Roberts and Brittany
Vaughn and sisters, Bonnie Cowan and Sandra Thacker both of Kentucky.
Visitation will be Friday, June 20, 2014 from 1 - 2 PM at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel
with graveside services at 2 PM at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY with Daniel
McMahon officiating.
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Lozenna Mounts, 73 of Sidney, KY passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the South
Williamson Appalachian Regional Hospital.
She was born October 5, 1940 in Pike County, KY the daughter of the late Dona and
Jeanette Crigger Smith. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Roger Clay Smith. She
was a retired school teacher with the Pike County Board of Education and a member of the Dix
Fork Old Regular Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Wendell Mounts of Sidney, KY; daughter, Leigh Smith of
Sidney, KY; son, James Todd Mounts of Sidney, KY; step children, Carol Westondorf of Ohio,
Donna (Lanny) Madden of SC, Mitchell Mounts of Freeburn, KY and Greg (Judy) Mounts of
Ohio; brother, Edward (Joy) Smith of Flatwoods, KY; sister, Patricia (Mike) Casey of
Knoxville, TN; special nieces, Peggy Joyce Smith of Flatwoods, KY and Tina Jeanette Bright
of Knoxville, TN; special aunt, Ruth Smith of Sidney, KY; special friends, Cecil and Vandra
Blanton; three grandchildren, James Dakota Mounts, Hannah Leigh Smith and Takara Jeanette
Smith and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 21, 2014 at the Dix Fork Old Regular Baptist
Church at 11 AM with David Crigger, Lacy Walters and Edward Smith officiating. Burial will
follow in the Crigger Cemetery, Sidney, KY with Jackie Looney, Dakota Mounts, Daniel
Stanley, Walter Bogar, Tyler Bogar and Jamie Mounts serving as pallbearers. Honorary
pallbearers are Cecil Blanton, Curtis Church, Mitchell Mounts, Shawn Mounts and Ronnie
Thacker.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Friday at the Church with special services at 7 PM.
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Kathleen Johnson Damron, 88 of Turkey Creek, KY passed away
Monday, June 23, 2014 at the Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY.
She was born July 13, 1925 in Williamson, WV the daughter of the
late Luther and Bessie Johnson. In addition to her parents she was also
preceded in death by her husband, John E. "Bo" Damron, SR.; one son,
Patrick Allen Damron and a granddaughter, Lauren S. Damron.
Kathleen was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She also
attended the McVeigh Missionary Baptist Church, Huddy, KY.
Survivors include her sons; John E. Damron Jr. and his wife, Lahoma
of Turkey Creek, KY, Dennis L. Damron and his wife, Cathy of
Jacksonville, FL and Mark J. Damron of Huntington, WV; one daughter, Barbara and her
husband, P.C. Anderson of Bean Station, TN; two granddaughters, Vanessa Wondra of Winston
Salem, NC and Daniele N. Damron of Winfield, WV and six great granddaughters.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. James Justice, pastor of the McVeigh Missionary Baptist Church
officiating. Burial will follow at the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY with men
of the church serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends 11 AM to 1 PM Thursday prior to the funeral.
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Vada McCoy Elkins, 84 of Hatfield, KY passed away Saturday June 28, 2014 at Pikeville
Medical Center.
She was born February 5, 1930 at McCombs, KY, to the late Talbert and Cora Nunnery
McCoy. She is also preceded in death by her husband; Richard Thomas Elkins, and four
brothers; Luther McCoy, Talbert McCoy Jr., Henry McCoy and Thomas Burly McCoy.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Rockhouse Church of the Brethren.
She is survived by her children; Debra Collier of Hatfield, KY, Richard Larry (Georgia)
Elkins of Hatfield, KY, Betty (Marty) Francis of Hatfield, KY, and Brian Keith (Donna) Elkins
of Hatfield, KY, two sisters; Pearli Crider of Piso, KY, and Mable Maynard of Meta, KY, one
brother; Ernest McCoy of Martin County, KY, six grandchildren; Kimberly Collins, Angela
Chaney, Michael Francis, Matthew Francis, Kelly Ann Elkins and Jeremy Keith Elkins, five
great grandchildren; Ryan Collins, Benjamin Francis, Garet Francis, Viktor Francis and Vincent
Francis and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Monday June 30, 2014 at the Rockhouse
Church of the Brethren with Donald Hinkle and Richard Staton officiating. Burial will follow at
Elkins Cemetery, Hatfield, KY, with Matthew Francis, Michael Francis, Jeremy Keith Elkins,
Ryan Collins, Logan Collins and Marty Francis serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 4 P.M. Sunday June 29, 2014 at the Rockhouse Church of the
Brethren.
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Earl Mounts, 79 of Burnwell, Ky. passed away Saturday, June 28, 2014 at the Pikeville
Medical Center, Pikeville, KY.
He was born March 20, 1935 at McAndrews, KY the son of the late William Harrison and
Nancy Louise Hackney Mounts.
He was a retired carpenter and a veteran of the U. S. Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Ann Auxier Mounts of Burnwell, KY; daughter, Enga
(David Price) Mounts of Goody, KY; son, Virgil Mounts of Burnwell, KY; two grandchildren,
Shannon Michael Mounts of Charleston, SC and Shaun Dustin Mounts of Goody, KY; several
nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Brother Scott Birchwell officiating. Entombment will follow in the
Mountain View Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Huddy, KY.
Visitation will be held from 12 PM - 1 PM prior to the funeral service.
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Bobby G. Sullivan, 71 of Pinsonfork, KY passed away Wednesday July
2, 2014 at his residence. He was born November 26, 1942 at Ransom, KY to
the late Walter and Opal Leedy Sullivan.
He was a retired coal miner from Eastern Coal Company.
He is survived by two daughters: Trina (Paul) Lowe of Pinsonfork, KY
and Sherry Renee (Harlan III) Wilson of Laurel, DE; Kenny "Pedro"
Chapman whom he raised like a son of Pinsonfork, KY; brothers: Walter
(Vickie) Sullivan of Dan's Branch, WV and Frank G. (Connie) Sullivan of
Pinsonfork, KY; sisters, Phyllis Dotson of Pinsonfork, KY, Jane (John) Bowersmith of Marion,
IL, Brenda (Kennie) Chapman of Pinsonfork, KY and Janet S. Sullivan of Pinsonfork, KY;
grandchildren; Samatha Worley, Angela Wilson and Harlan Wilson IV; great grandchild, Alissa
"Lissy" Worley and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be at 11 A.M. Sunday, July 6, 2014 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Chapel with Buddy Kendrick officiating. Burial will follow in the Sullivan Cemetery,
Pinsonfork, KY with Harlan Wilson IV, Kenny Smith, Pedro Chapman, Landon Worley, Wyley
Worley and Frankie Sullivan serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Saturday, July 5, 2014 after 6 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Connie and Paul; you provided
wonderful care for our Daddy. We are very appreciative of your support and to carry out his
final wishes. Thank you to Appalachian Hospice for your wonderful care and for the support
you provided.
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Lonnie Dale Francis, 67 of Williamson, WV, passed away Wednesday
July 2, 2014 in Huntington, WV.
He was born July 30, 1946 at Pike County, KY to the late Twyman and
Elzie Williamson Francis. He is also preceded in death by a sister; Glenna
Niemann and brothers; T. J. Harold Francis and Darrell Francis.
He was a General Yard Master for N & S Railroad and a U. S. Army
Veteran in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Leckieville Freewill
Baptist Church and served as a Deacon, Assistant Pastor and as Pastor for 17
years until August 2012. He made countless trips to hospital and nursing
homes on a weekly basis. He had a gentle spirit, always encouraged and uplifted others leaving
a lasting impression. Lonnie was a good Father, Husband and Grandfather. To sum up Lonnie
Francis he was a special person.
He is survived by his wife; Polly Francis, daughter; Rhonda Francis of Eleanor, WV, and son
Joseph D. (Michelle) Francis of Hurricane, WV, sisters; Bonnie Sue (Dorse) Hinkle of NC,
Rosa Mary (Jerry) Thorton of IN, brother; Lewis T. (Cherly) Francis of AZ, grandchildren;
Sami (Kris) Francis-Johnson of Culloden, WV, Jeremy D. Francis of Hurricane, WV and
Jonathan D. Francis of Hurricane, WV, and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Sunday July 6, 2014 at the Leckieville
Freewill Baptist Church with Lee Dotson officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View
Memory Gardens at Huddy, KY. with Virgil Akers, Steve Bragg, Jeremy Francis, Jonathan
Francis, Travis Roberts and Jeff Ball serving as pallbearers. Belfry Chapter # 141 DAV will
conduct military graveside rites.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Saturday night at the Leckieville Freewill Baptist Church with
special services at 7 PM with Donnie Williamson officiating.
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James Edward "Ed" Blair, 39 of Canada, KY passed away Wednesday,
July 2, 2014 at his home.
He was born July 2, 1975 at South Williamson, KY the son of Edward
Blair of Sandy Hook, KY and Wilma Blankenship Blair of Hardy, KY.
He was a disabled coal miner, member of the Pikeville Church of God
and a veteran of the US Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Grethel Blankenship and a
brother, Montis Scott.
Besides his parents he is survived by his wife, Crystal Marie Blair of
Canada, KY; three sons, Bryan Allen, Nathaniel James and Dakota Chase Blair all of Canada,
KY; sister, Selena Blair of Hardy, KY; brother, Brandon Blair of Robinson Creek, KY; half
brothers, Shane and Conner Blair of Sandy Hook, KY; half sister, Laura Beth Pizzichillo of
New Jersey; a host of other family and friends and a granddaughter on the way, Kyndall Grace
Blair.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 5, 2014 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Larry Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow in the Blair Family
Cemetery, Canada, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 4, 2014 from 6 - 8 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel.
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Ivan Milam Jr. 72 of Rawl, WV passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014
at the Appalachian Regional Hospital, South Williamson, Ky.
He was born December 26, 1941 at Rawl, WV the son of the late Ivan
Milam and Hettie Bowens Milam. He was also preceded in death by a
daughter, Jennifer Milam; sister, Bonnie Carey; a brother, Edward Milam
and a brother-in-law, Russell Elkins.
Ivan was a disabled coal miner, member of the UMWA and he loved to
hunt and fish.
Survivors include one son, Shane (Tonya) Milam of Rawl, WV;
daughter, Lora (Derrick) Craven of Belfry, KY; brother, Jimmy (Margaret) Milam of Rawl,
WV; sisters, Ella Elkins and Octavia Harris of Rawl, WV and Linda (Bob) Saltsgaver of Ohio;
grandchildren, Shane Tyler Milam, Wesley Milam and Hayley Milam all of Rawl, WV,
Nicholas Blackburn, Kayla Parsley, Matthew Pennington and Alyssa Craven all from Belfry,
KY and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 13, 2014 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Danny Lucas officiating.
Visitation will be held Saturday, July 12 from 6 - 9 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel.
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Born February 2, 1930 Ester Cline Estep, daughter of George and Bessie Wallace Cline died
on July 11, 2014 in her home at Burnwell, KY after a long illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip J. Estep, her parents, brothers, David
Cecil Cline, Isaac Cline, John Henry Cline, Alex Jackson Cline and Carl Ray Cline, sisters,
Carrie Coleman, Essie Ray, Rebecca Bostic, Matilda Kelley and Alefair Bell.
Survivors include: daughter, Elner (John) Klingebiel of Gastonia, NC and son, Phillip L.
(Joan Carr) Estep of South Williamson, KY, grandchildren, Bradley A. Klingebiel of Gastonia,
NC, Erin (John) Gover of Baltimore, MD, great granddaughters, Skylar Klingebiel, Hailey
Klingebiel and Abigail Cover, many nieces and nephews and very special friends, Judy Baker
and Beverly Jennings of Burnwell, KY.
Ester was a loving mother and dedicated wife. She cared about people and loved life. She
was a long time employee of Sears where she worked as the supervisor of the catalog
department. She enjoyed her membership in the Aflex Missionary Baptist Church, particularly
church fellowship, participating in vacation Bible school activities and singing in the choir. She
loved gardening, and was often seen around her yard among flowers and vegetable plantings.
She was a true blue UK basketball fan who loved watching the games on television with her
friends.
The family wishes to thank Ester's constant caregivers whose efforts allowed her to remain
at home during her last years, Elaine Benton and Linda Hatfield.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that those who wish to commemorate Ester's life make
a donation to their favorite charity.
A private graveside committal will be coordinated by R. E. Rogers Funeral Home and
conducted by friends and family members at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 14, 2014 at Mountain
View Memory Gardens, Huddy with Gary May officiating.
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Annabell Lee Booten, 81, of Williamson, WV passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at the
Williamson Memorial Hospital.
She was born August 1, 1932 in Williamson, WV the daughter of the late Charles Lacy and
Effie Mae Mullaly Hodge. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Charles Lacy Hodge Jr.,
Luther Hodge and George (Buddy) Hodge and sister, Olivia Christian. She was a retired Nurse
Anesthetist, CRNA and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
Survivors include her husband, Jack E. Booten of Williamson, WV; children, Charles
Edward (Mary Margaret) Booten of Stone, KY, Catherine Anne (Jimmy) Taylor of Ocala, FL
and Clyde Ray (Anita) Booten of Sidney, KY; half sisters, Nannie Jones of King, NC and
Cassie Carnan; grandchildren, Todd Dotson, Jamey Taylor, Joshie Taylor, Erica Smith, Tyler
Ray, Summer and Savanna Booten; great grandchildren, Faith Ann Dotson, Catherine Hope
Dotson, Aidan Smith, Jace Ray Booten and a host of other family and friends.
Graveside services will be held 1 P.M. Friday, July 18, 2014 at Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Maher, WV with burial to follow. Pallbearers will be Todd Dotson, James Taylor,
Joshie Taylor, Jimmy Taylor, Tyler Ray Booten and Jason Smith.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Thursday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel.
Donations in her name can be made to Dignity Hospice.
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Virginia Dare (Deskins) Billiter passed away on July 17, 2014 in Richmond, KY at the
Hospice Compassionate Care Center.
She was 82 years old. Virginia was born on December 20, 1931 in Goody, KY. She married
Joe Edward Billiter on December 17, 1949 with whom she shared over 50 years of marriage
until his death on May 29, 2000. Their union brought them two beloved sons, Joseph Edward
Billiter and James William Billiter. In time, these sons gave her five grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren, eventually leading nearly everyone to call her "Granny."
Virginia also worked for nearly 30 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the hospital now
called Williamson ARH. Many there knew her as "Ginny" or "Billiter." Most of those years
were spent assisting with the delivery and care of newborns. Many of babies born at the hospital
during her career were lovingly rocked in her arms.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Joe, her son Joseph, her father John William
Deskins, her mother Agnes (Blackburn), her brothers John Deskins and Joe "Bob" Deskins, her
step father Fred Slater and several step-siblings.
Virginia is survived by her son James "JW" Billiter and the widow of her son Joseph, Evelyn
(Varney) Billiter. Virginia is survived by her five grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren;
namely, Brent (Jennifer) Billiter and their sons Dalton and Jesse; Shawna (Chad) Fite and their
children Natalie, Hannah and Nolan; Megan (Jeremy) Smith and their children Brayden and
Jocelyn; Joe Avery Billiter; Josie Dare Billiter and her daughter Callie. She also leaves behind a
host of loved ones and friends.
Services honoring the life of Virginia Dare (Deskins) Billiter will be held at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home in Belfry, KY. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2014 after 6 PM and
the funeral will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 1:30 PM with Mark Helton officiating.
Entombment will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Huddy, KY.
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Sidney Grant Norman, 49, of Matewan, WV, passed away Saturday,
July 19, 2014.
He was born June 29, 1965 in Chicago, IL, the son of Levi Norman
of Barrenshee, Ky. and the late Maggie Norman. He was also preceded
in death by one daughter, Amanda Nicole Norman.
He was a coal miner and a member of the Barrenshee Church of
God.
Besides his Father he is survived by his wife, Rhonda Sue May
Norman of Matewan, WV; four brothers, Taylor (Oretha) Norman and
Ancie (Crystal) Norman both of Phelps, Ky., Howard (Sherry) Norman and Jasher (Tina)
Norman both of Freeburn, Ky.; two sisters, Dorothy (Randy) Mapes and Angela (Larry) Mounts
both of Freeburn, Ky.; two grandchildren, Rylie Jade Norman and Dalton Grant Norman both
of Matewan, WV and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 1 PM at the Barrenshee Church of
God with Robert Wolford, Odis Blankenship and Doug Maynard officiating. Burial will follow
in the Freeburn Community Cemetery, Freeburn, Ky. with Lee Mounts, Randy Mapes, Randall
Mapes, Shawn Norman, Taylor Norman, Jasher Norman, Brandon Norman, Steve Asbury and
Chris Asbury serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Monday and Tuesday at the Barrenshee Church of God
with special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Amanda Nicole Norman, 27, of Matewan, WV, passed away
Saturday, July 19, 2014.
She was born April 1, 1987 in Pikeville, Ky. the daughter of Rhonda
Sue May Norman of Matewan, WV and the late Sidney Grant
Norman. She was also preceded in death by her maternal grandparents,
Pauline Gooslin May and Harold May and her paternal grandmother,
Maggie Norman.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Barrenshee Church of
God.
Besides her mother she is survived by two children; Rylie Jade Norman and Dalton Grant
Norman of the home, grandfather; Levi Norman of Barrenshee, KY and several aunts, uncles,
cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 1 PM in the Barrenshee Church of
God with Robert Wolford, Odis Blankenship and Doug Maynard officiating. Burial will follow
in the Freeburn Community Cemetery, Freeburn, Ky. with David May, Jerry May, Brian May,
H.D. May, Steve May, Shawn Bench, Jacob Staton, Josh Staton, Christopher Stanley and
Austin Alley serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Monday and Tuesday at the Barrenshee Church of God
with special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Glenna Faye Taylor, 63, of Forest Hills, Ky. passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014.
She was born June 15, 1951, in Williamson, WV the daughter of the late Virgil and Ettice
Runyon Taylor.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Frank Taylor and two sisters, Esta Justice and
Jean Huffstutler.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Shawn Taylor Francis of Williamson, WV; a daughter, Jerrie Lynn
Jackson of Aflex, KY; three brothers, Jerry Lee Taylor of Millard, KY, Allen Taylor of
Phoenix, AR and Waldo Taylor of Cresent City, CA; five sisters, Nan Johnson of Williamson,
WV, Rita Murdock of Iva, SC, Deloris Gancarski and Bonita Stepp both of St. Augustine, FL
and Sophia Taylor of South Williamson, KY; two grandchildren, Donald Caudill of Aflex, KY
and Corey Francis of Stopover, KY and a host of family and friends.
Per her request she will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Harold Clifford Young, 76 of Varney, KY passed away Monday night,
July 21, 2014 at his home.
He was born February 21, 1938 in Pike County, KY the son of the late
John B. and Martha McGuire Young. He was also preceded in death by his
wife, Gracie Irene Young; an infant brother and a half brother, Charles
Wayne Ray.
Clifford was a retired coal miner, a member of the U.S. Army Reserve
and of the Baptist
Faith.
Survivors include three daughters, Lela Carol Young Johnson of Pikeville, KY; Elizabeth
Jane Young of Varney, KY and Pamela Jean Young Hamilton of Virgie, KY; one sister, Lillian
Struhs of Arlington, VA; four grandchildren, Dustin Jeremiah Huttenstine, Heather Rene
Maynard, Benjamin Jordan Maynard and Christian Hamilton and a host of other family and
friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Gary Young officiating. Burial will follow in the Young-Ray Cemetery,
Varney, KY with Dustin Huttenstine, Benjamin Maynard, Christian Hamilton, Will White and
Philip Johnson serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 11 AM until time for the funeral Thursday at the Funeral Home.
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Peggy Ruth Thompson Kohari, 86, of Chattaroy was welcomed into Heaven
with open arms Tuesday, July 22, 2014, where she was reunited with her
beloved husband Steve Kohari. She passed away at the Emogene Dolin Jones
Hospice House in Huntington, WV.
Our blessed mother was born October 23, 1927, to the late Alice Hash
Thompson and Roby Francis Thompson, of Chattaroy, WV. Momo, as she was
affectionately called by family, was a strong, independent and gracious lady.
She was a woman of wisdom, compassion and humor. Her shining smile and
quick wit endeared her to all she met and more importantly her family. Those
whose lives she touched were blessed. She enjoyed being a homemaker, raising her children and spending
valuable time with her grandchildren. She was an avid reader. One of her favorite recent activities was
watching "NCIS" with family. She was a member of the Chattaroy Missionary Baptist church, where she found
great comfort and peace throughout her life.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant granddaughter, Angela Lousie
Bruni, brothers Douglas E. Thompson, Roby F. (Mary) Thompson, Jr., and sister Winona Thompson Hall.
She is survived by her children, Duane D. (Reta) Kohari of Charlotte, NC; Mary Jo (Doug) Dudley of Burnwell,
KY and Susie (Dominick) Bruni of Petroleum, WV; grandchildren Meredith Kohari of Raleigh, NC, Steven
(Jasmine) Dudley, of Henderson, NV, Dr. Mary Beth Dudley of Tucson, AZ, Joseph Bruni of Loveland, OH
and Amy Bruni of Grand Junction, CO; sisters Mildred Wampler, of Nashville, TN and Margaret Schroeder of
Live Oak, CA; brother in-law Joey (Margaret Ann) Kohari, of Chattaroy, WV; sisters-in-law Jewell Kohari, of
Nashville, TN, Jo Ann Kohari of Williamson, WV, and Barbara Kohari of Chattaroy, WV and a host of nieces
and nephews.
The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses of St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, WV for their
unique and dedicated devotion to mom and to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington for their
extra special kindness, gentleness and care not only to Mom but to the family. The family would also like to
express thanks to all those who visited with and called about mom these past two months, and to Otis and
Margaret Pinson, special friends and neighbor to mom.
The siblings and their families would like to extend their love and gratitude to their sister, Mary Jo, for her
extreme devotion, unwavering dedication and constant care for Mom over the years. Her efforts did indeed
enhance the quality of her long life.
Honorary pallbearers will be Joey Kohari, Tim Kohari, Mark Kohari, Otis Pinson, Moses Pinson, Larry
Thompson, Bill Hedrick, Paul Jerry Marcum and Barry Wampler. Pallbearers will be Gary Thompson, Darrell
Kohari, Barry Kohari, Chris Kohari, Charlie Dotson and Ben Brock.
R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held at
11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 26, 2014, at the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with the Rev W. L. Bostic officiating.
Burial will follow at the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Maher. Visitation will be held Friday from 6:00 to
9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests you consider donations to either the Chattaroy Missionary Baptist
Church, PO Box 224, Chattaroy, WV 25667 or the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, PO Box 464,
Huntington, WV 25709.
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James Truman "J.T." Bevins Sr. 83 of Meta, KY passed away Friday,
July 25, 2014 at his home.
He was born April 28, 1931 at Toler, Ky. the son of the late James
Arnold and Leola Pinson Bevins.
J.T. retired after 46 years with the N. & W. Railroad, was a veteran of
the United States Marine Corps and was a member of the Cedar Bottom
Old Regular Baptist Church. He was a Kentucky Colonel and served as
an Honorary Pike County Deputy Sheriff and Honorary Pike County
Judge Executive.
J.T. is survived by his loving wife of 52 years of marriage, Ethel Mae
Deskins Bevins of Meta, KY. To this union was born two sons, James T. (Lisa) Bevins of Red
Jacket, WV and William Matthew (Rebecca) Bevins of Meta, KY; one daughter, Cynthia
Darlene (Dale) Bishop of High Point, NC; two sisters, Lola Stine Canupp of Edgewater, FL and
Debra Lynn Waller of Dandridge, TN; four grandchildren, Joshua Bevins, Kirsten Bevins,
Garrett Bevins and Haden Bishop; two great grandchildren and his three wonderful in-home
caregivers, Jenny Preece, Nancy Blackburn and Charlene Cox.
J.T. was loved by many and surrounded by a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Gary Young, Lee Layne and Albert Cable officiating. Burial will follow in
the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Sunday and Monday in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Chapel with special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Ruby Jean Dent, 78 of Williamson, WV passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014 at the Pikeville
Medical Center.
She was born June 9, 1936 in Logan County, WV the daughter of the late Floyd and Virginia
Spaulding Fitch. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Lawrence Dent; a
daughter, Marlene Stepp and three brothers, Bill Fitch, Roy Fitch and Harrison Porter.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Nolan Church of God Acts 20:28.
Survivors include her daughter, Darlene Cartwright of Williamson, WV; son, Roger Gene
Stepp of Hatfield, KY; brothers, Floyd Fitch Jr. of Lenore, WV and Jack Fitch of Detroit, MI;
sisters, Stella Marcum, Wendy Lynn Fitch and Tracie Rae Marcum all of Williamson, WV;
grandchildren, Rebecca Chapman, Josh Johnson, Amanda Slone and Naomi "Jeanny" Stepp;
four great grandchildren, five great, great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 2 PM at the Nolan Church of God
Acts 20:28 with Eugene Preece and Paul Ray Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the
Mountain View Memory Gardens, Maher, WV with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Monday, July 28, 2014 from 6 - 8 PM at the Nolan Church of God
Acts 20:28 with special services at 7 PM.
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Wendell Wilkie Dotson, 73, of Ransom, Ky. passed away Friday, July
25, 2014 at the South Williamson Appalachian Regional Hospital.
He was born October 23, 1940 at Ransom, Ky. the son of Mary "Mag"
Hatfield Dotson of Ransom, Ky. and the late Dennis "Den" Dotson. He was
also preceded in death by his brothers, Charles (Martha) Dotson, Eugene
(Shirley) Dotson and an infant brother, Larry Gilford Dotson.
Wilkie was a retired coal miner and a member of the U.M.W.A. He was
a Deacon and member of the Samaria Primitive Baptist Church. He had a
tradition that he loved doing and that was giving $2 bills to newborn babies
and others. He dearly loved all of his family and friends.
Besides his Mother, he is survived by his wife, Margaret "Annie" Whitt Dotson of Ransom,
KY; children, Teresa (Michael) New of Ransom, KY, Denise "Bernie" Dotson of Bristol, TN
and Duane "Unch" Dotson of Ransom, KY; brothers, Burl (Glenna Mae) Dotson and Dwight
(Kelley) Dotson all of Ransom, KY; sisters, Helen Dotson, Lola McCoy and Gail (Eugene)
Gibbs all of Ransom, KY and Janet Flo (Larry) Scott of Whitesburg, KY; grandchildren, John
(Michelle) Dotson of Bluff City, TN and Kendra "Baby Durl" Dotson of Bristol, TN and a host
of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 1 PM at the Samaria Primitive
Baptist Church with J. C. Hager, Shawn and Jeff Dotson officiating. Burial will follow in the
Willie Jake Hager Cemetery, Ransom, KY with Mitchell Scott, Joey Dotson, Van Gibbs,
Dennis "Whitey" Gibbs, Chad Dotson, Jerry Dotson, D. G. McCoy and Billy Yates serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Monday and Tuesday at the Samaria Primitive Baptist
Church. Special services will be held both nights at 7 PM with James Ball, J. C. Hager, Jeff
Dotson, Shawn Dotson and Paul Varney conducting services Monday night and Larry Slone,
Jeff Dotson and Shawn Dotson conducting services Tuesday night.
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Neicie Jeanette Wyrick, 81 of Belfry, KY formerly of Knoxville, TN
passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the Williamson Memorial Hospital,
Williamson, WV.
She was born October 2, 1932 in Washburn, TN the daughter of Mrs.
Beulah Beeler of Belfry, KY and the late Dan Beeler. She was also
preceded in death by a very special friend, Emory Davis.
Neicie was a former medical secretary for Dr. Fred Brown in Knoxville,
TN. She was a member of the St. James Episcopal Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Angela (Danny) Salyers of Belfry, Ky with whom she made
her home; son, Alvin James (Theresa) Wyrick Jr. of Knoxville, TN; brothers, Dee (Jerri) Beeler,
Wayne (Gail) Beeler and Winiford (Pat) Beeler all of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Courtney
(Dustin) McCollister and Phillip Wyrick of Knoxville, TN and great grandchildren, Kadi,
Natheniell, Emme and Kaeson.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 31, 2014 at 2 PM at the St. James Episcopal
Church, Knoxville, TN, with Rev. W. Stephen White officiating.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home,
Belfry KY, and from 5 - 8 PM Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Bridges Funeral Home, Knoxville,
TN.
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Phyllis Ann "Baby" Scott Dove 58, of Delbarton, WV, passed away
Monday July 28, 2014 at her residence.
She was born May 30, 1956 at South Williamson, KY the daughter of the
late Burl and Nellie Hayes Scott. She was also preceded in death by one
daughter; Vina Haynes and one sister; Lydia Smith.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Christian Assembly of God
Church at Turkey Creek, KY.
She is survived by her husband, Earmel Ray Dove of Delbarton, WV; one
daughter, Anita (Jay) Clark of Delbarton, WV; sisters, Ruth Nusser of Bardstown, KY, Mildred
(John) May of Hardy, KY and Kathy Rose of Hardy, KY; brother, Johnny Burl Scott of Belfry,
KY; grandchildren, Nicolas, Deanna, Seth and Joshua Clark and Cory Dale and a host of other
loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 PM Thursday July 31, 2014 at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Danny Mikles officiating. Burial will follow at Clark Family Cemetery, Delbarton,
WV with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be 6 -9 PM Wednesday night at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel.
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Glorice G. Robinette, 76, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2014.
She was born in Pikeville, KY. She was the daughter of the late Curtis
Ferrell and Bertha Robinette. She was preceded in death by a niece, Linda
Gillman.
She was a retired payroll clerk from I.B.M. and a member of Pilgrim
Home Old Regular Baptist Church in Varney, KY.
She is survived by a brother; John Lloyd (Sharon) Robinette of
Pinsonfork, KY, sister; Joyce Gillman of Winchester, KY, niece; Kathy
Kingston-Miller of Bowling Green, KY, four nephews; John Lloyd
Robinette Jr. of Huddy, KY, Todd (Tracey) Johnson of Churchville, NY,
Scott (Karen) Johnson of Spencerport, NY and Brian (Delaine) Johnson of Burlington, NJ, one
great-niece; Tiffany Miller and one great-nephew; Timothy Kingston, three great nephews, five
great nieces and one great-great nephew.
Visitation will be from 6 to 7 PM Friday night August 1, 2014 with church services starting
at 7 PM at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 11 AM Saturday, Aug. 2 at Pilgrim Home Old Regular Baptist
Church with Elder Richard Staton and Elder Hobert Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow at
Alfred Young Cemetery, Varney, KY.
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Mary Juanita Varney Slater, 91, of Barboursville went to her
heavenly home on July 31, 2014.
She lived most of her life in Williamson, WV, the wife of Chester
G Slater who preceded her in death. She was the daughter of Don and
Lottie Varney of Falls Branch who also predeceased her along with
three brothers Ermal Varney, Everette Varney, and Bill Varney.
She is survived by three children, Judith (Frank) Slater-Smith of
Williamson, Mike (Susie) Slater of Murrells Inlet, SC and Marsha
Slater of Barboursville and a loving sister Helen Varney Persinger of
Madison, Indiana. Grandchildren include John Michael (Lisa) Phillips,
Tabitha Phillips, Amy Phillips Elliott, Chad (Janine) Slater, and Caroline (Scott) Slater
Burnette. Great grandchildren include Ian (Aimee) Phillips, Matthew Phillips, Jordan Phillips,
Blake Phillips, Nikki Phillips, Grayson Elliott, Chad "Duece" Slater, Robert "Beau" Burnette,
and Chapman Scott Burnette. A host of nieces and nephews loved their "Aunt Nita."
Also, special to her were her church families at the Memorial Church of Christ and the Fifth
Avenue Church of Christ in Williamson and at the Guyandotte Church of Christ in Huntington
where she was a member. She graduated from Chattaroy High School in 1941 where she was
valedictorian of her class. She was also a long-time member of Elizabeth Chapter #37, Order of
the Eastern Star in Williamson where she served as Worthy Matron and Grand Chapter
Representative to Florida.
Visitation will be Saturday, August 2, 1014 after 6 PM at Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry, KY
and one hour before services at the Memorial Church of Christ at Borderland.
Funeral services will be at 2 PM Sunday August 3, 2014 at the Memorial Church of Christ at
Borderland with Dwayne Smith officiating. Burial will be at Mountain View Memory Gardens
in Maher, WV, with nephews serving as pallbearers.
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Delma Mae Surber, 81 of Lincolnton, NC, formerly of Williamson, WV passed away
Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at her home.
Delma was born January 8, 1933 in Williamson, WV the daughter of the late Albert and
Bertha Davis Bevins. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Michael Joseph Surber.
She is survived by two children Michael Surber and Rhonda (James) Sellards both of
Lincolnton, NC.
She also leaves behind four sisters, Emma Lou Carter of South Williamson, KY, Iretta
Chapman of Williamson, WV, Betty Jean Shadd of Fitchburg, MA and Etta McCoy of King,
NC, as well as her grandchildren, Brandy Leonard, Nicholas Surber, Kristen Sellards, Carrie
Sellards, and Amanda Sellards and her great grandchildren, Takota, Hudson and Porter Leonard
and Maverick and Kayla Surber, Madison Martin and Colton Abernathay
Funeral services will be held Friday August 8, 2014 at 1 PM at R.E Rogers Funeral Home,
Belfry, KY with Daniel Mikles officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Huddy, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Thursday after 6 PM at the funeral home.
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Olivia Raelyne Bowman, 23, of Towson, MD, formerly of Sidney,
KY, passed away Monday August 4, 2014 at her residence.
She was born December 18, 1990, in Williamson, WV the daughter
of Barbara and James Gregory Estep of Darlington, MD and her father,
Matthew Cook of PA.
Olivia was preceded in death by her Aunt, Bonnie Bowman and a
grandmother, Laura Alice Hager.
She was a graduate of Towson University in 2013 and had planned
on attending Law School. She was a member of the Towson Church of
Christ.
Other than her parents she is survived by her Maternal grandparents,
Enos and Ann Bowman of Sidney, KY; aunt and uncle, Guy and
Tammy Rudisill of Ransom, KY; her cousin, Stephanie Rudisill and her fiancée, T.J. Yates of
Florida and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Buddy Kendrick officiating. Burial will follow in the Brock Cemetery,
White Oak Mountain, KY with Roger Wolf conducting graveside services.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Friday, August 8, 2014 at the Funeral Home Chapel.
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Christopher Anthony Whitt Fletcher, 23 of Chattaroy, WV passed
away Saturday morning, August 16, 2014 at the Appalachian Regional
Hospital Emergency Room.
He was born April 24, 1991 in Logan, WV the son of Randall (Tanya)
Fletcher of Chattaroy, WV and Jackie Marcum (Shawn) Ray of Lovely,
Ky.
He was employed by Double Quik at Goody, KY and the Tunnel
Drive-In. He attended the Resolution "Rezo" Church.
He was preceded in death by his biological parents, Ethel Gillman
Whitt and David Whitt and by one brother, Dwayne Whitt.
Other than his parents he is survived by three sisters, Samantha Whitt and Christina Whitt
both of Chattaroy, WV and Danielle (J.C.) Kirk of Inez, KY; half brothers, Vince and Aaron
Ray of Lovely, KY; half sister, Destiney Ray of Lovely, KY; step brothers, Logan Slater of
Chattaroy, WV and Thomas (Machelle) Ray of Milo, KY; step sisters, Skyler Slater and Sierra
(Dustin) Hamilton all of Richmond, KY, Kim (Kenny) Hensley of Dan's Branch, WV, Tiffany
(Joey) Gore of VA and Jessica Ray and Fiancée, Brandon Jude of Wolf Creek, KY; nieces,
Madyson Hensley, Lexie Gore and Belle Ray; nephews, Levi Hamilton and Damian Hensley;
grandparents, Matt and Dorsie Fletcher of Hatfield, KY, Mary and Thomas Mann of Lovely,
KY, Dave and Cindy Marcum of Olive Hill, KY and Chester and Sara Gillman and a host of
aunts, uncles, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held 1 P.M. Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Pastor Dale Merritt officiating. Burial will follow in the Robinette
Cemetery, Rockhouse, KY with Darrell Smith, Austin Hinkle, Zack Hinkle, Logan Slater, J.C.
Kirk and Cory Scalf serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Monday, August 18, 2014 from 6 - 9 PM in the funeral home chapel
with special services at 7 PM with Earl White officiating.
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Dorothy Irene Dillon, 89 of Burnwell, Ky. passed away Saturday, August
23, 2014 at Three Rivers Medical Center, Louisa, Ky.
Dorothy was born July 16, 1925 at Burnwell, Ky. the daughter of the late
George Washington and Alma McCoy Stanley. She was also preceded in
death by her husband, Syearl Dillon; sister, Betty Mann; brothers, Clyde
and George Stanley and a half brother, Jay Glenn Casey.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Burnwell Church of God.
Survivors include her children, Regina (John V.) McCoy of Burnwell,
Ky., Bonnie (Kenner) Hatfield of Paintsville, Ky. and Michael Dale (Kris)
Dillon of Burnwell, Ky.; sisters, Ella Mae McCoy of Columbus, Ohio and Delphia Blackburn of
Burnwell, Ky.; grandchildren, Corey Michael Hatfield of Nicholasville, Ky., Becky Lipps of
Turkey Creek, Ky., Justin Michael Dillon of Burnwell, Ky. and Joshua Scott Dillon of Turkey
Creek, Ky.; great grandchildren, Jordan Dillon, Ethan Dillon, Brody Dotson and Kami Jae
Dillon and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Edwin Lainhart officiating. Burial will follow in the McCoy Cemetery,
Burnwell, Ky. with Charles Blackburn, Keith Blackburn, Freddie Stanley, Randy Stanley, Chris
Bragg and Wesley Blackburn serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Sunday and Monday at the funeral home chapel with
special services Monday at 7 PM with John V. McCoy and Justin Holbrook officiating.
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Edith Pauline Helms Scott of Hardy, KY. passed away at her home on
August 23, 2014 at the age of 96.
She was born to Lon and Mary Catherine Toler Helms at McAndrews,
KY on October 15, 1917. She was preceded in death by her loving husband
of 61 years, Leonard Scott; four brothers, Lon Wyatt (Fuzzy) Helms Jr., Joe
Helms, George McClellan Helms and Franklin Delano Helms; three sisters,
Nora Etta Helms Charles, Irene Insley Helms Reed and Lida Josephine
Helms Hunt.
She is survived by two sons, Gary Leonard (Mildred) Scott and Paul
David (Glady) Scott all of Hardy, KY; three grandchildren, Scarlett Rebecca
(William) Finley, Jeanne Marie (Brian) Norman all of Hardy, KY and Paul Joseph "PJ" (Lisa)
Scott of Turkey Creek, KY; great grandchildren, Brian Gary Norman, Ashley Nicole Norman,
Amber Dawn Scott, Morgan Tenaj Linville and Paul Curtis Finley; step grandchildren, Mirah
(Justin) Stacy, Matthew Bandy and Alexandria Bandy; great granddaughter, Isabella Stacy;
sisters-in-law, Marvena Helms, Kathryn Helms and Betty Helms; nephew, Eddie Helms; nieces,
Phyllis Justice, Sherri Goode, Belinda Helms, Lonna Gail Helms, Patty Bowens, Rheta Jo Mills
and Caryn Helms and a host of nieces and nephews by marriage and many friends.
At her death, Edith was the oldest member of the McAndrews Wesleyan Church where she
became a member at the age thirteen. She sang special songs at church with her sisters Irene and
Lida forming the Helms Sisters Trio; which, also traveled and sang at other churches.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday August 26, 2014 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with David Parsley and Dennis Wolford officiating. Burial will follow at
Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY with Brian Norman, Brian Gary Norman, W. C.
Finley, P.J. Scott, Jerry Darbyshire, David Keith Darbyshire and Steve Scott serivng as
pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be James Leonard Darbyshire.
Visitation will be after 6 P.M. Monday night at the funeral home with special services at 7
P.M.
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Charlotte Ann Belcher, 71 of McVeigh, KY, passed away Saturday August 23, 2014 at her
residence.
Charlotte was born September 4, 1942 in Washington D.C. the daughter of the late Chas T.
and Bessie Frances Taylor McKim.
She was a former School Cook in Fairfax County, VA. and of the Methodist Faith.
She is survived by her husband; William Larry Belcher of McVeigh, KY; one son, Paul
Reece Belcher of Fairfax, VA; one brother, Bobby McKim of Fairfax, VA and many other
family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Ralph Feree officiating. Burial will follow at the Hensley Cemetery,
Maher, WV with friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Tuesday and Wednesday night at the funeral home
chapel.
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Ikey Lee McCoy, 64 of South Williamson, Ky. passed away Sunday,
August 24, 2014 at the Williamson Memorial Hospital.
He was born February 2, 1950 in Williamson, WV the son of Elizabeth
Blair McCoy of South Williamson, Ky. and the late Dewey Lee McCoy.
He was a disabled electrician and boss in the coal mining industry.
Other than his mother he is survived by the following children; Ikey
Lee (Teresa) McCoy II of South Williamson, Ky., Leah Ann McCoy of
Houston, Texas and Ryan McCoy Birklebach of California; brothers,
Teddy Dwayne McCoy of South Williamson, KY and Dewey Lee (Janice)
McCoy II of Charolotte, NC; grandchildren, Savannah McCoy, Seth
McCoy and Landon McCoy; special niece, Brooke McCoy and a host of other family and
friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Lee Dotson officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery,
Williamson, WV with Teddy McCoy, Duke McCoy, Jimmy Bevins, Bernie Caines, Harold
McCoy and other friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Tuesday night 6 - 9 PM at the Funeral Home with special services at
7 PM with Pastor Dale Merrit and the Rezo Church Choir.
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Edna Workman Bostic 92, of Belfry, KY, went to her heavenly
home surrounded by her loving family on August 25, 2014 at the
Appalachian Regional Healthcare in South Williamson, KY.
She was born in Belfry, KY, on Sept. 14, 1921 to Hattie Runyon
Workman and Silas Workman who preceded her in death. She was also
preceded in death by one daughter, Judi Wallace, one granddaughter,
McKerry Stanley and three brothers; Jack Workman, Tom Workman
and Woody Workman.
She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Rufus Bostic.
Left to cherish her memories are her children, Buddy (Diana) Bostic of
Pikeville, KY, Marilyn Bostic of Belfry, KY, Sharon (Mike) Kline and Susan (Mike) Stanley
both of Goody, KY, Sandy (Rodney) Brewer of Huddy, KY and Audrann (Michael) Brewer of
Nolan, WV. She is survived by one sister, Jean Blackburn of Kokomo, IN, and 13
grandchildren, Devonna (Keith) Stratton, Robyn (Alan) Bays, Chasity (Joe) Woolf, Cherona
(Richard) Owens, Mikila (James) Carroll, Gordi (Star) Wallace, Leslie (Daniel) Carter, Ashlie
Smith, Kristen (Matt) DeBoard, Cliff Wallace, Dr. Beth (Jonathan) Wright, Ryan Bostic and
Robbi-Ann Brewer. She also leaves behind 17 beloved great grandchildren, a special brother-inlaw, W. L. (Lucy) Bostic, a sister-in-law, Quinnie Workman and a very special friend, Joanna
Copley.
She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who loved to share her great
home cooked meals with everyone who visited her home. She was a member of Chattaroy
Missionary Baptist Church and a previous member of Stone Baptist Church where she loved to
sing in the choir and teach Sunday School.
A celebration of her life will be held Wednesday from 6 - 9 PM at the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with a special singing service at 7 P.M.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM Thursday, August 28 at the Funeral Home Chapel
with Pastor W. L. Bostic and Dr. James Carroll officiating. Burial will follow at the Bostic
Family Cemetery at Coburn Point, Huddy, KY. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
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Barbara Ellen Elkins, 73, of Hatfield, KY, passed away Thursday August
28, 2014 at the Pikeville Medical Center.
She was born January 1, 1941 in Pike County, KY, to the late Joe and
Hazel Evans Hensley. She was also preceded in death by one son; Barry Kent
Elkins, two sisters; Ollie Hackney and Rebecca Bailey and one brother;
Richard Hensley.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Bells of Joy United Baptist
Church, Hatfield, KY.
She is survived by her husband; Phillip Dean Elkins, children; Shawn
(Brittany) Curry of Lenore, WV, Tawanya Coleman of Burning Fork, KY,
Francis Collins of Brushy, KY, and Bobbi (John) Aloi of NC., sisters; Dollie Harrison of
Hatfield, KY, and Betty Jo (Carl) Little of Sidney, KY., brothers; James Floyd (Shelby)
Hensley of Johnson County, KY, and Earsel Lee (Vicki) Hensley of Stone, KY., four
grandchildren; Shawn Curry Jr., Joshua Ryan Curry, Ammie Thacker and Jaden Micah
Childress, and three great grandchildren; Brooklyn Grace Thacker, Luke Westen Thacker and
Jaxon Tate Thacker, special nephews; Eunich "Buddy" (Geneva) Hackney, Matthew Little and
Brody Little, special nieces; Crystal Smith and Baylea Rae Smith.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Monday September 1, 2014 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Dennis Smith, Darrell Combs and Ray Taylor officiating. Burial will follow
at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Saturday and Sunday night at the funeral home with special
services both nights at 7 PM.
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Betty Ruth Walker, 69 of Hardy, Ky. passed away Monday morning,
September 1, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family.
Betty was born January 9, 1945 in Williamson, WV the daughter of the
late Clyde and Hazel Hunt Hankins. She was also preceded in death by two
brothers, Tommy Hankins and Billy Hankins.
She was a former beautician and a bookkeeper for her husband's
business. She was a faithful member of the Bluesprings Freewill Baptist
Church.
Survivors include her loving husband, Donald Ray Walker of Hardy, KY;
two sons, J. J. Walker of Harold, KY and David Walker of Hardy, KY;
brother, Bobby Gene Hankins of Canada, KY; two sisters, Connie (Donnie) Wallen of Prichard,
WV and Ruby (Pete) Runyon of Pinsonfork, KY; two loving grandchildren, Mackenzie Walker
and Eli Walker both of Hardy, KY and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 4, 2014 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Roger Bogar and Junior Church of the Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church
officiating. Burial will follow in the Clyde Hankins Family Cemetery, Hardy, KY with David
Walker, Eli Walker, Jerry Farley, Paul Gene Hankins, Alden Walker, Blake Walker, Tyson
Crum and Gordon Walker serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Donnie Wallen,
Bobby Gene Hankins and Jerry Crum.
Visitation will be held Tuesday and Wednesday from 6 - 9 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel
with special services at 7 PM both nights.
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Betty Jane Whitt, 87 of Lenore, WV passed away Sunday night, August
31, 2014 at Heartland of Portsmouth Nursing Home.
She was born February 25, 1927 at McCarr, Ky. the daughter of the late
George and Naomi DeHart. She was also preceded in death by a great
granddaughter, Gracie Stafford.
Betty was a loving wife, mother and mamaw.
She was a homemaker and a member of the United Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Millard Whitt of Lenore,
WV; sons, Larry (Mae) Whitt of Delbarton, WV and Roger (Mary) Whitt
of Lenore, WV; daughters, Nina Word and Dean Wells of Louisa, Ky.,
Sandra (Bob) Scott of Greenup, Ky., Daryl (Duke) Johnson of Myrtle Beach, SC and Deborah
(Mark) Barnett of Lucasville, Ohio; brother, Jimmy Dehart of Madison, WV; fifteen
grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. We would
like to give a special thanks to Heartland of Portsmouth and Hospice of Portsmouth, you all are
truly angels.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 4, 2014 at 10 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Raymond Stanley, Mike Elswick and Shawn Dotson
officiating. Burial will follow in the Alley Cemetery, Ransom, Ky. with her grandsons serving
as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 3, 2014 from 5 - 9 PM at the Funeral Home
with special services at 7 PM.
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Juanita Stanley, 59 of Burnwell, Ky. passed away Wednesday,
September 3, 2014 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.
She was born January 18, 1955 in Williamson, WV the daughter of
Lorraine Varney Mahon of Ragland, WV and the late Amon Mahon. She
was also preceded in death by an infant child.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of God.
Other than her Mother she is survived by her husband, Bert Travis
Stanley of Burnwell, KY; daughter, Brandy Melissa (Johnny) Meadows of
Pikeville, KY; brother, Amon (Sharon) Mahon Jr. of Lexington, KY;
sisters, Betty (Bobby) Massey of Ragland, WV, Tammy (Chris) Davis of Beckley, WV and
Pamela (Eddie) Evans of Ragland, WV; grandson, Christopher Meadows of Pikeville, KY and a
host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rick Hisle and Mitchell Bias officiating. Burial will follow in
the Annie E. Young Cemetery, Pikeville, KY with Johnny Meadows, Christopher Meadows,
Maxx Mahon, Brandon Evans, Jamin Gilman and Justin Rabnott serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 5, 2014 from 6 - 9 PM in the Funeral Home
Chapel.
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Late Thursday night, September 4, 2014, angels came to carry Glennis
Hager, 83 of Toler, Ky. into the Heavenly Realm, forever to be in the
presence of God and in the company of her loved ones who have made the
journey before her.
Glennis was born August 13, 1931 at Raccoon, Ky. the daughter of the
late Roosevelt and Verna Chapman Coleman. Also preceding her in death
was her beloved husband and best friend, Willie "Jake" Hager; her loving
daughter whom she missed terribly, Katherine Coleman; and infant son,
Gregory; son-in-law, Burgess "Sarge" Bowling; brothers, Ray and Philip
Coleman and sisters, Janice and Bobbi Jean Coleman.
She was a lifelong member of the Samaria Primitive Baptist Church of Ransom, Ky. She
loved being with her family, especially her cousins and friends from years gone by, sitting on
the porch and listening to bluegrass gospel music.
Glennis leaves behind to mourn her absence in their daily lives two daughters, Carol
Bowling of Ransom, KY and Jenny Hager of Toler, KY; son-in-law, Terry Coleman of
Georgetown, KY; six grandchildren that loved and cherished her, Isha Bowling of Lexington,
KY, Heather (Brian) Niemeyer of Georgetown, KY, Andy (Kimberly) Bowling of Cincinnati,
OH, Beth (Chris) Blackburn of Pinsonfork, KY, Caleb (Sabrina) Cochran of McCarr, KY and
Jacob Coleman of Georgetown, KY; eight great grandchildren who will certainly miss their
"Granny"; Jake and Molly Blackburn, Joshua Cochran, McKinley, Kate, Coleman and Sarah
Niemeyer; a step grandson, Cody Fannin; sisters, Vivian Tobey, Victoria Dotson, Lois Lowe
and JoAnn Golding all of Richmond, VA and Nancy Charles of Meta, KY; brothers, Keith
Coleman and Roy Coleman both of Richmond, Va and a host of other loving family and
friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, September 8, 2014 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Bobby Mayhorn and Mike Smith officiating. Burial will
follow in the Jake Hager Cemetery, Ransom, KY with her grandchildren serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Monday at 12:30 PM with the Funeral to follow.
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Lola Nell Pacific, 82 of Belfry, Ky. went to be with the Lord early
Saturday morning, September 6, 2014 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital
from a battle with cancer.
Lola was born September 1, 1932 in Pike County, Ky. the daughter of the
late Trimble and Matilda Pinson Stanley. She was also preceded in death by
her loving husband, Adery Gene Pacific, five brothers and three sisters.
Lola was a homemaker and dearly loved all of her animals.
Survivors include three sisters, Mary Ann (Danny) McCoy of Belfry,
KY, Alice Faye (Clyde) Hoagland of Lorain, Ohio and Sarah Allred of
Painsville, Ohio; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends who will
miss her passing.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 2 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Gary Hackney officiating. Burial will follow in the Pacific
Cemetery, Belfry, Ky. with Larry McCoy, Jordan McCoy, Charles McCoy, Wesley Hall, Mike
Watson, Sammy Thacker, Jamie Brown and Zach Baisden serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Tuesday and Wednesday night from 6 - 9 PM at the Funeral Home
Chapel with special services Wednesday at 7 P.M.
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Roger Auxier, 68 of Burnwell, Ky. passed away Wednesday morning, September 10, 2014
at the Concord Health & Rehabilitation Center, Wheelersburg, Ohio.
He was born October 27, 1945 at Burnwell, Ky. the son of the late Claude and Euna Roberts
Auxier. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Lloyd Auxier and Mac Arthur Auxier.
Survivors include five sisters, Joyce Maynard of Turkey Creek, Ky., Doris Mounts, Linda
Stroud, and Brenda Vermillion all of Burnwell, Ky. and Charlotte Helmer of Beaver Dam, WI
and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 12, 2014 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Scott Birchwell officiating. Burial will follow in the
McCoy, Cemetery, Burnwell, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Thursday from 6:30 - 9 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel with special
services at 7 PM with Scott Birchwell.
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H. B. Breeding, 84 of Hardy, Ky. passed away Tuesday evening, September 9, 2014 at the
Trinity Healthcare in Williamson, WV.
He was born July 26, 1930 at Hardy, Ky. the son of the late Evans and Pearl Presley
Breeding. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Erwin Breeding, Joe Clair Breeding
and Beechel Breeding.
Survivors include one brother, Robert (Louise) Breeding of Alexandria, Ohio; two sisters,
Lori Dutton of Inverness, FL and Mildred Joyce Moorman of Hardy, Ky.; a host of nieces,
nephews and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 2 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Larry Cope and David Walston officiating. Burial will
follow in the Family Cemetery, Hardy, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 12, 2014 from 7 - 9 PM in the Funeral Home
Chapel.
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Larry "Big Time" Blackburn, 70 of Pinsonfork, Ky. passed away Sunday morning,
September 14, 2014 in Concord, North Carolina.
He was born January 10, 1944 the son of the late Woodrow W. and Merle Smith Blackburn.
He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Marji "Bunny" Blackburn and two brothers,
Byron Neil Blackburn and Gary Dale "Judge" Blackburn.
He was a retired coal miner, a member of Stone Heritage and a member of the McAndrews
Wesleyan Church.
Survivors include two sons, Chris (Angie) Blackburn of Kannapolis, NC and Brent Michael
(Freddie Ann) Sexton Blackburn of Jamaica; one brother, Jimmy R. Blackburn of Chattaroy,
WV; two grandchildren, Hope and Tyler Blackburn; God son, Ethan Copley of Lenore, WV
and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 2 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Pope, J. R. Blackburn and Ralph Feree officiating. Burial will
follow in the Rutherford Cemetery, Huddy, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tyler Blackburn and Ethan Copley.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 17, 2014 from 6 - 9 PM in the Funeral Home
Chapel.
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English David Reed, 70 of Turkey Creek, KY, passed away Wednesday September 17, 2014
at Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born July 9, 1944 at Turkey Creek, KY, to the late Leroy "Cat" and Leo Marie
Blackburn Reed. He is also preceded in death by his wife; Mary Alice Reed, one brother;
George Matthew Reed.
He was a salesman and worked in the parts department at Thompson's Truck and Equipment
at South Williamson, Ky. and a member of the Turkey Creek Old Regular Baptist Church.
He is survived by one son; David Leroy Reed of Turkey Creek, KY, one daughter; Donna
Lynn (David) Smith of Stone, KY, one brother; Ellery (Carla) Reed of Turkey Creek, KY, one
sister; Betty Harris of Turkey Creek, KY; grandchildren, Christopher Alexander Smith, Allison
June Marie Smith and Austin Devin Smith and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 11 AM at the Turkey Creek
Old Regular Baptist Church with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow
in the Family Cemetery, Long Branch, Turkey Creek, Ky. with family and friends serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Friday and Saturday night after 6 PM at the Turkey Creek Old
Regular Baptist Church with special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Ethel Clevenger, 89, of Canada, KY, passed away Friday September
19, 2014 at Pikeville Medical Center. She was born September 23, 1924 at
Grapevine, KY, to the late W. R. and Lydia Honaker Justice. She is
preceded in death by her husband; Andrew Clevenger, one son; Thomas
Lee Clevenger; two brothers and four sisters.
She was a homemaker and of the Primitive Baptist Faith.
She is survived by one son; Clyde Clevenger of Canada, KY, and a
host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12 P.M. Monday September 22,
2014 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Primitive Baptist Ministers
officiating. Burial will follow at the Justice Family Cemetery, Canada, KY, with family and
friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 P.M. Saturday and Sunday at the funeral home with special services
at 7 P.M. both nights.
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William Keith Smith, 59, of Canada, KY, passed away Saturday, September,13, 2014 at his
residence.
He was born September 24, 1954 at Canada, KY, to Myrtle Davenport Smith and the late
Clifford Smith. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Sandy Smith.
He was a general laborer in the lawn care business.
Besides his mother, he is survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and others
family and friends.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 P.M. Sunday September 21, 2014 at Smith
Cemetery, Sidney, KY.
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John L. Smith, 76 of Borderland, WV passed away Sunday, September 21, 2014 at the
Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born April 3, 1938 at Belfry, Ky. the son of the late Oakie and Stella May Smith. He
was also preceded in death by brothers, Bobby Smith and James Smith and a sister, Blanche
Hicks.
He was a retired employee of Appalachian Regional Healthcare Maintenance Department
having worked for 30 years. He was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Juanita Poquet Smith of Borderland, WV;
three children, Wanda (Lonnie) Phillips of Wise, VA, Vickie (Walter) Sullivan of Borderland,
WV and John L. Smith Jr. of Borderland, WV; brother, Frank Smith of Borderland, WV; three
grandchildren, Melinda (Shawn) Rice of South Carolina, Andrew Marcum of Wise, VA and
Megan Sullivan of Borderland, WV; four great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 23, 2014 from 6 - 9 in the Funeral Home Chapel.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at 12 Noon at Mountain
View Memory Gardens, Maher, WV with Earl White officiating. Pallbearers will be family and
friends.
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Connie Sue Mahon Stepp, 67, of Beech Creek, WV, passed away Tuesday, September 23,
2014 at Cabell Huntington Hospital.
She was born March 13, 1947 at Beech Creek, WV, to the late Everette Kennedy and
Jeanette Mahon. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents who raised her; Lee and
Effie Mahon, her husband; Norman Douglas Stepp, and two brothers; Barrett "Fuz" Kennedy
and Thomas Kennedy.
She was a cook at Matewan Elementary School, a beautician and a member of the Beech
Creek Church of Christ.
She is survived by one daughter; Tina Collins of Varney, WV, one son; Norman Douglas
(Paige) Stepp II of Beech Creek, WV, three brothers; Charlie Kennedy of Beech Creek, WV,
Ronald "Bo" (Audrey) Kennedy of Beech Creek, WV, and Everette "Bruce" (Brenda) Kennedy
of Beech Creek, WV, mother-in-law; Kathleen Stepp of Rawl, WV, three grandchildren;
Madison Dingess, Parker Collins and Alyssa Stepp and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Friday, September 26, 2014 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Ed Lockard officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Maher, WV, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 PM Thursday night at the funeral home.
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Earnest Harmon "Muggins" Johnson, 56 of Lafollette, TN formerly of
Aflex, Ky. passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014 at the University
of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN surrounded by his family
and friends.
He was born July 24, 1958 in Williamson, WV the son of Bonnie Jean
Thompson Johnson of Hardy, Ky. and the late Roscoe Tracy Johnson.
He was employed as a conductor by the N. & W. Railroad; a member
of the Defiers Motorcycle Club of Stone, KY and a graduate of Belfry
High School Class of 1976. He was saved and is now in the arms of his
Loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Other than his Mother he is survived by Karen Wright of Lafollette, TN; his loving daughter,
Tracy Johnson of Somerset, KY; brother, Mark Johnson of Burnwell, KY; sisters, Pamela
(Randall) Chapman of Hardy, KY, Jennifer (Billy Ray) Hall of Delbarton, WV and Amy
Johnson of Slaters Branch, KY and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Lee Dotson officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mountain
View Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Huddy, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 30, 2014 from 6 - 9 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel.
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Gloria Jean Shortridge, 62, of Burnwell, KY, passed away Monday
September 29, 2014 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital.
She was born March 4, 1952 in Pike County, KY, to the late Forbe
Blevins and Nellie Mae Stacy Smith. She is also preceded in death by a
sister, Deborah Hodge.
She was CNA for Pro Careers Health and of the Gospel Revelation
Tabernacle Church Faith.
She is survived by two sisters; Barbara Briceno of Turkey Creek, KY
and Constance Conte of West Park, FL; nieces and nephews, Felicia
Briceno, Nicolas Briceno, Tina Sandlin, James Michael Conte, James
Childress II and Chad Childress; special cousin, Michael Stanley; several great nieces and a
host of loving family and friends.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 PM Thursday night October 2, 2014 at the funeral home
chapel.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 11, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at the Gospel
Revelation Tabernacle Church in Burnwell, KY.
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Ollie Nichols, 93, of McCarr, Ky. departed this life on Wednesday,
October 1, 2014, at the Williamson Memorial Hospital.
She was born August 4, 1921, at Ira, Virginia the daughter of the late
Glenn and Louise Jackson Dotson. She was also preceded in death by her
husband, Monroe Nichols; sons, Billy Joe Nichols, Jimmy Nichols and
Johnny Nichols; brothers, Kenis Dotson, Charles Ellis Dotson, Jerry Buster
Dotson, Glenn Dotson Jr. and Paul Dotson; sisters, Jeannie Dotson Burns and
Thelma Johnson and sister-in-law, Archie Dotson.
Ollie was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She loved to
plant and watch her flowers grow. She was an avid seamstress and loved to
make clothes.
Survivors include a son, Robert Nichols of Winchester, KY; a daughter, Barbara Ann
Nichols of McCarr, KY; sisters, Charlene Dempsey of Morrice, MI and Ann Hatfield of Phelps,
KY; sister-in-law, Lois Dotson of Owosso, MI; brother-in-law, Martin Burns of Cadillac, MI;
several grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 4, 2014, at 12 Noon at the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Maher, WV
with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 2, 2014, from 7 - 9 PM and Friday, October 3,
2014 from 6 - 9 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel. Special services will be held Friday night at 7
PM.
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Landon James Canada, 73, of Varney, KY, passed away
Thursday October 2, 2014 at Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born July 2, 1941 at Pike County, KY, to the late
Victor and Sulia Caines Canada. He was also preceded in death
by five brothers and four sisters.
He was a retired coal miner from Chisholm Coal in Phelps.
Ky, a member of the U.M.W.A. and a member of the Pilgrim
Home Old Regular Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife; Virginia Canada, children;
Michael (Sandy) Canada of Harold, KY, Chuck (Vicki) Canada
of Pikeville, KY, and Kimberly (Andrew) Walters of Varney, KY. sister; Mattie Costner of
Barboursville, WV, grandchildren; Brandi (Mark) Adkins, Kasey Canada, Jarrod (Lindsey)
Canada, Morgan Canada and Aaron McGuire, great grandchildren; Zoey Weaver, Matthew
Sellards, Ruby Adkins and Maggie Adkins and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Monday October 6, 2014 at Pilgrim Home Old
Regular Baptist Church with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow at
Stewart Family Cemetery, Varney, KY with Jarrod Canada, Mark Adkins, Duane Smith, Joel
Maynard, Irvin Hale, John George Blackburn, Joey Stewart and James Gibson serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Saturday and Sunday night at the Pilgrim Home Old Regular
Baptist Church with special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Joe B. Varney, 74, of Sidney, KY, passed away Friday, October 3,
2014, at Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born August 18, 1940, at Huddy, KY, to the late Joe B. and
Brooksy Bostic Varney. He is also preceded in death by his daughter;
Brooksy Bevins Fuller and brother; Leroy Varney.
He was owner and operator of Varney's Body Shop, a member of the
Little Stone Old Regular Baptist Church and a veteran of the U. S.
Army.
He is survived by his wife; Ernestene Weddington Varney, sons;
Phillip Dean (Sandra) Varney of Dix Fork, KY, and Joseph Christopher
(Jolana) Varney of Fl, daughter; Barbara (Joe) Pyles of Dix Fork, KY, brothers; William Bob
(Danetta) Varney of Huddy, KY, and Phillip (Nina) Varney of Huddy, KY, sister; Phyllis
(Bruce) Collins of Huddy, KY, eleven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and a host of
loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow at Weddington
Family Cemetery, Sidney, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Belfry Chapter
#141 D.A.V. will conduct graveside military rites.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Sunday, October 5 and Monday, October 6, 2014, at the funeral
home with special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Norma Jean Dotson, age 80, has gained her heavenly wings. She passed away Saturday,
October 4, 2014, at the Williamson Memorial Hospital.
She was born September 23, 1934, at Ransom, KY, to the late Dewey and Vicy Whitt Hager.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Dotson, as well as one son, Jason Todd
Dotson, granddaughter, Terri Honaker and brothers: Charlie Hager, Billy Ray Hager and Willie
Hager.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Samaria Primitive Baptist Church.
She is survived by her children: Betty Dotson of Ransom, KY, Ricky (Tina) Dotson of
Ransom, KY, Sammy (Pricey) Dotson of McCarr, KY, Don (Sherri) Dotson of Ransom, KY,
Jennifer (Moncie) Dotson of Phelps, KY, George (Pam) Dotson of Ransom, KY, Steven Dotson
of Ransom, KY, and Betty Jo (Fred) Bowling of Ransom, KY, sister, Glenna (Burl) Dotson of
Ransom, KY, brother, Stirl Hager of Ransom, KY, special friend, Tina and a host of
grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM, Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Mike Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Dotson Cemetery, Ransom,
KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM, Tuesday, October 6, 2014, at the funeral home with special
services at 7 PM.
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Eddie Gene Smith, 55, of Huddy, KY passed away Sunday, October 5, 2014, in the Pikeville
Medical Center.
He was born January 5, 1959, in Michigan the son of Darlene Smith Bostic of Huddy, KY.
Eddie was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed building furniture and homes. He worked on the
building of the Forest Trace Apartments where he was living. He also attended the Old
McVeigh Grade School, Belfry High School and later achieved his GED.
Other survivors include several aunts, uncles and a host of other family and friends by whom
he will be missed.
Memorial services will be held Noon, Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with David Parsley officiating. He will be interred in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens at Huddy, Kentucky at a later date.
Visitation will be held from 10 AM until Noon prior to services.
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Jessaline Charles, 53, of Burnwell, Ky. passed away Monday, October 6, 2014, in the
Emergency Room of the South Williamson Appalachian Regional Hospital.
She was born July 20, 1961, in Louisville, Ky. the daughter of the late Charles Hobert and
Geraldine Huff Warner. She was also preceded in death by a brother.
She was a homemaker and loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Survivors include her husband Haven Boyd Charles of Burnwell, KY, daughter, Amanda
Lynn Charles of Louisville, KY, son, Joshua James Warner of Louisville, KY, sister, Lynette
Warner, grandchildren: Justice Higgs, Tyler Higgs and Dakota Goomey and several aunts and
uncles.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 9, 2014, at Noon in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Delbert McCoy officiating. Burial will follow in the Charles Family
Cemetery, Burnwell, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Thursday morning from 10 AM until the funeral services.
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Hayden Odell Russell, the 4 year-old son, of Jerome and Jamie Lea Runyon Russell of
Williamson, WV passed away Sunday, October 5, 2014, at his home.
He was born February 22, 2010, at South Williamson, KY.
He was a joy to all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Hilary Jade Staggs; grandparents, Jerome and June
Russell, Vanessa Russell, Wilburn Runyon, George and Retha Runyon.
Other than his parents he is survived by brothers, Fred (Mikki) Russell of Naugatuck, WV,
Blaine (Sarah) Runyon and Jacob (Lexi) Staggs all of Williamson, WV; grandmother, Louise
Runyon of Williamson, WV; niece, Tailyn Russell, nephews: Shane Russell and Gunner Luke
Runyon and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 10, 2014, at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. Ron Sanger officiating.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 9, 2014, from 6 - 9 PM in the Funeral Home
Chapel with special services at 7 PM.
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T. J. Fronnie Trout, 75 of Hardy, KY passed away Thursday morning,
October 9, 2014, at the Williamson Appalachian Regional Hospital
Emergency Room.
He was born July 9, 1939, at Huddy, KY the son of the late Thomas and
Emma Smith Trout. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Janet
Williams Trout and brother, Floyd Trout.
He was a retired coal miner, a Veteran of the United States Navy and a
member of the Toler Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his children, Emma (Ron) Helton of Lucasville, Ohio,
Bryan (Janet) Harris of Lucasville, Ohio, Neta (David) Mullins of Chapmanville, WV, Doyal
(Laurette) Williams of Hardy, KY and Penny (John) Chapman of Hardy, KY; brothers, Gene
(Anna Lou) Trout of Road Fork, Sidney, KY and Buddy (Loretta) Trout of Columbus, Ohio;
sisters, Goldie Carter of McAndrews, KY and Faye Mullins of Pikeville, KY; host of
grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 13, 2014, at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Donnie Williamson and Roger Mullins officiating. Burial will
follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY, with family and friends serving as
pallbearers. Belfry Chapter #141 DAV will conduct Military Graveside Services.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Saturday and Sunday in the R.E. Rogers Funeral Home
Chapel with special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Danny Joe Stanley, 39, of Rockhouse Fork, Sidney, Ky. passed away
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 in White Pine, TN.
He was born December 6, 1974 at Pikeville, KY, the son of Mari
Edmiston Stanley of White Pine, TN and the late Conal Lee Stanley.
He was a coal miner.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Robiyn Daugherty
Stanley of Rockhouse Fork, Sidney, KY; two sons, John West Duty of
Hardy, KY and Joey Stanley of Hardy, KY; one brother, Carl Lee Stanley
of White Pine, TN and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday, October 11, 2014 at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Gary Blackburn and Darrin May officiating. Burial will follow at Pinson Cemetery,
Sidney, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 6 - 9 P.M. Friday, October 10, 2014 at the funeral home with special
services at 7 P.M.
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Terry Joe Blackburn, 56 of Hardy, KY passed away Thursday, October 9, 2014 at the
University of Kentucky Medical Center.
He was born December 9, 1957 in Williamson, WV the son of Geneva Runyon Blackburn of
Taylor, MI and the late Robert Joe Blackburn.
He was a web developer for Microtech and K-Mart.
Other survivors include his wife, Lena Mae Dotson Blackburn of Hardy, KY; step father,
Denver Blackburn of Taylor, MI; sons, John Westley (Grace) Blackburn of Pikeville, KY,
Terry James Blackburn of Hardy, KY and Aaron Robert (Lee Ann Marie) Blackburn of Hardy,
KY; brothers, Steven (Renee) Blackburn of McCarr, KY, Daniel Blackburn of Rock Hill, SC
and David (Joanna) Blackburn of TN; sisters, Tammy Holloway of Taylor, MI, Teresa (John)
Motyka of Warren, MI, Kim Trago of Dewitt, MI and Bobbi Sue Blackburn of TN;
grandchildren, Austin James Blackburn, Landon Robert Blackburn, Braxton Hunter Blackburn,
Gabriel Jaedon Blackburn and Jesse Colton Blackburn and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 13, 2014 at 2 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Mike Bostic officiating. Burial will follow in the Albert Runyon Cemetery,
Huddy, KY pallbearers will be John Westley Blackburn, Terry James Blackburn, Aaron Robert
Blackburn, Steven Blackburn, Daniel Blackburn, Sam Runyon and Paul Short.
Visitation will be held Sunday, October 12, 2014 from 7 - 9 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel.
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Staci Nicole Beckett, 37, of Turkey Creek, Ky. passed away at the
Pikeville Medical Center.
She was born August 29, 1977 at South Williamson, Ky. the daughter of
Pauline Curry and Sandi Curry Preston of Pinsonfork, KY. She was
preceded in death by her father, Charles "Shorty" Curry and a special cousin,
Christopher Maynard.
Other survivors include her stepfather, Rick Preston of Pinsonfork, KY;
son, Jay Cook of Pinsonfork, KY; brother, Justin O'Brien of Williamson,
WV; niece, Hailey; nephews, Ethan and Carter and a host of other family
and friends.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 2 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Blackburn officiating. Interment rites will be held at a later
date in the Curry Cemetery, Turkey Creek, Ky.
Visitation will be held from 1 - 2 PM before the services.