R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Post Office Box 221 Belfry, Kentucky

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R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Post Office Box 221
Belfry, Kentucky 41514
606-353-7212
Trula Lee Kendrick, 100 of Massillon, Ohio formerly of the Pond Creek Area was called
home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2013 following a brief illness.
She was born July 29, 1912 the daughter of the late Ben F. and Fannie C. (Smith)
Chapman. Trula was married on October 22, 1930 to Arvin B. Kendrick for 49 years before his
passing on November 9, 1979. Together they raised a family of 11 children.
Along with her parents and husband; she was preceded in death by four sons and one
daughter-in-law, Larry Arvin, Clinton Kermit, Henry Franklin, Terry Paul and Linda Kendrick.
Many are left to mourn her passing, including her sons, Robie L. and Gay Kendrick,
Ronnie A. and Loretta Kendrick, Gene and Kathy Kendrick, Mickey B. and Marlene Kendrick,
Gary M. and Loretta Kendrick, her daughters, Annetta (Mickey) Maynard and Loretta
(Raymond) Stanley, three daughters-in-law, Vicki Kendrick, Shelly Kendrick, and Marsha
Kendrick. Also surviving are numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great
grandchildren.
She was a faithful servant of the Lord for 62 years and was a member of the Community
Freewill Baptist Church in Canal Fulton, Ohio.
The funeral will be held Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Mikey Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at the Paquelet and Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home Tuesday
from 6 PM until 8 PM and at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry after 6 PM Wednesday.
Condolences for the Family of Trula Lee Kendrick: rerogersfuneralhome@suddenlink.net
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Euna Faye Adkins 61, of Sidney, Ky. passed away Monday
January 7, 2013 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was
born January 2, 1952 at Knott County, Ky. to the late Homer and
Alene Hall Spears. She was also preceded in death by her husband,
Toney Adkins and brother Chris Spears. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her daughters; Margie (Jason Farris) of
Sidney, Ky and Omie (Allen Workman) Ward of Sidney, Ky.
sisters; Mary (Harold) Sesco of Sidney, Ky. Ann (Ferrell) Sesco of
Sidney, Ky. and Nancy Browning of Stone, Ky. brothers; Ray
(Debbie) Spears of Sidney, Ky. Ralph (Jessica) Sidney, Ky. and Craig (Johnda) Spears of
Stone, Ky.; four grandchildren, Mikie Ward, Jordan Carroll, Kameron Farris and Samantha
Stell and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Thursday January 10, 2013 at the Salem
Old Regular Baptist Church with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow at
the Peter Cave Memorial Gardens, Pigeonroost, Ky. with family and friends serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Tuesday night at the funeral home and after 5 PM
Wednesday night at the Church with specail services both nights at 7 PM.
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Jimmie Lee Lewis, 52 of Williamson, WV passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 at his
residence.
He was born January 1, 1961 in Pike County, Ky. the son of the late Arlie and Eileen
Yates Lewis. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Sheila Rena Maynard and brothers,
Elder and Elmer Lewis.
Survivors include three sisters, Alice Faye May of Canada, Ky., Minnie Patricia Starr of
South Charleston, WV and Violet Joann Varney of Forest Hills, Ky.; three brothers, Arland Bo
Lewis, Earl Lewis and Richard Keith Lewis all of Williamson, WV and a host of family and
friends.
Services will be held at a later date.
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Mary Ann "Goldie" Bragg, 59 of Burnwell, Ky. passed away
Monday, January 7, 2013 at Cabell Huntington Hospital,
Huntington, WV.
Mary Ann was born June 17, 1953 in Williamson, WV the
daughter of the late James Vincent and Mae Lovace Bowling
Chapman. She was also preceded in death by her beloved son,
Christopher Ashley 'Tre' Bragg.
She was a retired x-ray technician having worked at the
Appalachian Regional Hospital and Williamson Memorial Hospital.
She was a member of the East Williamson Baptist Church.
She is survived by her loving husband, Chris W. Bragg of
Burnwell, Ky.; mother-in-law, Delphia Bragg of Burnwell, Ky.; brother-in-law, Donald (Karen)
Bragg of Lexington, Ky.; her special friend, Karen Wright of Burnwell, Ky. and a host of other
family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Tom Quick officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Tuesday in the Funeral Home Chapel.
Condolence for Mary Ann “Goldie” Bragg: rerogersfuneralhome@suddenlink.net
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Carmel Fish, 89 of McAndrews, Ky. passed away Tuesday,
January 8, 2013 in the Pikeville Medical Center.
She was born July 10, 1923 in Pike County, Ky. the daughter
of the late Roland T. and Chloe Hensley. Besides her parents, she
was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert Fish and a host of
brothers and sisters.
She was a homemaker and member of the Octavia Freewill
Baptist Church.
Carmel is survived by two daughters, Carmel Jean (Ray)
Stanley of McAndrews, Kentucky and Debbie (Phillip) "Joe Bear" Church of McAndrews,
Kentucky; four sons, George (Yvonne) Gillman of Ohio, Hobert "Hobo" (Ann) Fish of
McVeigh, Kentucky, John B. Fish of Hardy, Kentucky and Douglas (Betsie) Fish of Johns
Creek, Kentucky.; a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren with two great grandchildren
on the way.
Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Friday, January 11, 2013 at the Octavia Freewill
Baptist Church with Gerria Reynolds and Dennis Hinkle officiating. Burial will follow in the
Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Kentucky with family and friends serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 PM to 10 PM Wednesday and Thursday Evening at the
Octavia Freewill Baptist Church, with special services both nights at 7 PM. At the family's
request, In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to R.E. Rogers Funeral Home.
Condolences for the family of Carmel Fish: rerogersfuneralhome@suddenlink.net
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Maxie Farley Norman of McCarr, Ky. and Huntington, WV
passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013 at her home in Huntington, WV.
Maxie was born September 23, 1912. This past September
marked a most extraordinary event as she celebrated her 100th
birthday.
She was the daughter of the late Robert Farley and the late Jessie
DeHart Farley. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. P.
"Dock" Norman and a daughter, Betty Jo Norman, son-in-law, John C.
Baker, grandson, Ronald Lee Vipperman and great granddaughter,
Maddie Grace Rucker; sisters, Mae Boyd, Josephine Beckett, Fonnie
Hall, Ethel Varney and Jean Farley and brothers, Charley, Henry and
R. L. Farley.
She is survived by two daughters, Emogene (Robert) Vipperman and Loretta Norman
Baker; three grandchildren, Brenda Rucker, Bill Vipperman and William Norman Baker; nine
great grandchildren, Todd and Shawn Rucker, Jodi Wright, Heather Scovel, Jeremy Vipperman,
Jason and Adam Vipperman, Sarah Cusack and Rebekah Baker and fourteen great great
grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Virginia Nichols and one brother, Roy James
Farley.
Maxie was a member of Enon Baptist Church at Blackberry City. She owned and
operated Norman's Grocery for many, many years, where she serviced the many needs of others
in her community. Her life has been full. She savored much, Family, good friends, good times
and a loved one's touch.
Funeral services will be conducted at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home, Saturday, January 12,
2013 at 11 AM with Jerry McCoy officiating. Burial will follow at Anderson Hatfield
Cemetery.
Family will be receiving friends on Friday, January 11, 2013 from 5 until 8 PM at R. E.
Rogers Funeral Home.
Condolences for the Family of Maxie Farley Norman:
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Carmen Hunt, 91 of Pinsonfork, Ky. passed away
Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at the Williamson Memorial Hospital.
She was born October 23, 1921 in Pike County, Ky. the
daughter of the late Tom and Edna May Hunt. She was also
preceded in death by her husband, Homer Hunt; daughter, Carla
Brown; son, Larry Hunt; two brothers and four sisters.
Carmen was a retired school teacher with the Pike County
Board of Education having taught at several schools till she was
77 years old. She was also a member of the Sharondale Church
of Christ.
Survivors include her son, Kenneth (Nikki) Hunt of
Belfry, Ky.; brothers, Gary Hunt of San Antonio, Texas and Jim
Hunt of Panama City, Florida; sister, Ruth Gerber of California; fourteen grandchildren, twelve
great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Friday, January 11, 2013 at the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Bob Werntz officiating. Entombment will follow in the Johnson
Memorial Park Mausoleum, Pikeville, Ky. with grandchildren and friends serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Thursday at the Funeral Home Chapel with special
services at 7 PM.
Condolences for the Family of Carmen Hunt: rerogersfuneralhome@suddenlink.net
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Frank T. Welch, 78 of Sidney, Ky. passed away Tuesday,
January 8, 2013 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in
Lexington, Ky.
Frank was born October 30, 1934 at Neon, Ky. the son of the
late R. H. and Bertie Hubbard Welch. He was also preceded in
death by his brother and sister-in-law, R. H. Welch Jr. and Lavenna
Welch; his Father and Mother-in-law, Layton and Armilda Smith;
niece, Linda Gaye Ison and sister-in-law, Maggie Smith.
He was a longtime educator in Pike County having been
Principal of Belfry High School from 1971 - 1998; Superintendent
of Pike County Schools from 1998 till he retired June 30, 2006; he
was also President of KHSAA Board in 1986, Kentucky State
Secondary Principal of the Year, KASSP in 1988, Outstanding
Alumni Award Hall of Fame - Morehead State University in 1999, Kentucky State
Superintendent of the Year in 2004, Top Ten Superintendent of the Nation in 2005,
Superintendent of the Year by KSBA Dupree Award in 2005, Honorary Doctorate Degree from
Pikeville College in 2005, received the Teachers Who Make a Difference Award - University of
Kentucky Department of Education, member of the Pikeville Rotary Club and the Sidney
Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Welch of Sidney, Ky.; daughters, Melody (Rob)
Coyle and Claudine (Billy) Barrow both of Lexington, Ky.; grandsons, Clayton Thomas Coyle,
Tanner Layton Barrow and Brady Alexander Barrow all of Lexington, Ky.; brother-in-lw,
Claude P. (Margarette) Smith of Huddy, Ky.;brother, John H. Welch of Lexington, Ky.; sisters,
Ida Allen and Pearl Goode both of Neon, Ky. and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 11 AM at the Belfry High
School Auditorium with Shawn Ward officiating. Burial will follow in Smith Cemetery,
Sidney, Ky. wth Rob Coyle, Billy Barrow, Clay Coyle, Brady Barrow, Tanner Barrow, Johnny
Williamson, Greg Coyle, Scott Hickey and David Lester serving as pallbearers. Honorary
pallbearers will be Men of the Sidney Missionary Baptist Church, Claude Smith, John Welch,
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Paul Dotson, Joe Goode, Mark Brewer, Dan Scalf, Phil Scalf, John Astor Welch, Bennett
Welch, Jerry Tolliver and Kirby Ison.
Visitation will be held from 6 PM until 9 PM Thursday and Friday in the Belfry High
School Auditorium. There will be a special service at 7 PM Thursday night.
Condolences for the Family of Frank T. Welch: rerogersfuneralhome@suddenlink.net
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Charlene Bevins Pauley, 90 of Forest Hills, Ky. passed away
Thursday, Jamuary 10, 2013. She was the loving wife of the late
Robert W. Pauley. She was also the mother of Charlotte (Nick)
Maroudas and Annette Martin.
Charlene was a homemaker, a loving mother, she loved to
read, cook and was an avid gardener. She was dedicated to being a
grandmother to Cassie (Todd) Ball, Josh (Jessica) Martin, Nicole
(Tim) McNamee and Robby (Kelly) Maroudas.
She was the oldest member of the Forest Hills Baptist Church
and loved to worship and fellowship with the members.
She was the only child of the late P. T. and Gnettie Elswick Bevins of Forest Hills. She
married into the large Pauley family of whom she was one of the two remaining members of her
generation. Left to mourn her passing is her sister-in-law, Mary Lou Pauley .
Charlene was blessed with six great grandchildren, Alexandra and Abigail Ball, Nicholas,
Noah, Benjamin and Clara McNamee.
Betty Dotson was her beloved caregiver for several years. Betty made her last years a joy. She
was also lovingly cared for by a neighbor, Debbie Smith, Dianee Hess and Sandy Turner.
The funeral will be Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 2 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Chapel with Bob Fitch and Steve Mickey officiating. Burial will follow in the Pauley Cemetery,
Forest Hills, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 till 9 PM Saturday at the Funeral Home Chapel. R. E.
Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry is in charge of arrangements. Memorial gifts may be made to
the Forest Hills Baptist Church.
Condolences for the Family of Charlene Bevins Pauley:
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Thomas "Tommy" Hensley, 89 of Hardy, Ky. passed away
Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the Williamson Appalachian Regional
Hospital.
Tommy was born May 25, 1923 at Stone, Ky. the son of the late
Mitch and Phoebe Trout Hensley. He was also preceded in death by
two infant sons; sister, Hazel Reynolds and brother, Gardner Hensley.
He was retired from the Leatherwood Dairy Company, a
veteran of the U. S. Army and a member of the Leckieville Freewill
Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Floe Reynolds Hensley of Hardy, Ky.; son, Shelley (Marilyn)
Hensley of Belfry, Ky.; grandsons, Larry Gene (Brandi) Hensley of Hardy, Ky. and Charles
Thomas (Kerri Lee) Hensley of Richmond, Ky.; great grandchildren, Tommy Hensley, Ty
Hensley and Bentlee Brooke Hensley; special nephew, Connie (Selena) Canada of Hardy, Ky.;
special niece, Mary Lou Richards of Spencer, WV; ex-daughter-in-law, Lynn Hensley and
Little Ronnie; special friends, Buddy Young, Joe and Ruby Slone and his brothers and sisters of
the Leckieville Freewill Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Lonnie Francis and Lee Dotson officiating. Burial will follow in the
Scott-Hensley Cemetery, Hardy, Ky. with men of the Church serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Funeral Home
Chapel with special services at 7 PM.
Condolences for the Family of Thomas “Tommy” Hensley:
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Jerry Webb, 58 of Huddy, Ky. passed away Sunday morning, January 13, 2013 at the
Williamson Memorial Hospital.
He was born December 15, 1954 in Williamson, WV the son of the late Jack and
Marjorie Bevins Webb. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny and Jackie
Webb and sister, Patsy Webb.
He was self-employed by Betsy Ross Bakery. He was also of the Sharondale of Christ
Faith.
Survivors include one daughter, Sarah Beth (Matt) Cline of Huddy, Ky.; one son, Jeremy
Webb of Huddy, Ky.; three brothers, Jimmy Webb and Terry (Sherry) Webb of Chattaroy, WV
and Bobby Webb of North Carolina; two grandchildren, Jacob Cline and Mollie Cline and a
host of family and friends.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Monday with funeral services at 7 PM with Bob
Werntz officiating. In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made to the funeral
home.
Condolences for the Family of Jerry Webb: rerogersfuneralhome@suddenlink.net
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Betty Jean White formerly of Freeburn, Ky. and longtime resident of
Powell, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 12, 2013
surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents
William and Lillian White of Freeburn, Ky., her twin brother, Benny of
Groveport, Ohio and youngest brother, David of Ann Arbor, Michigan.
She is survived by daughters, Pamela (Kim) Banez of Westerville,
Ohio and Karen (Jim) Conger of Lewis Center, Ohio, her adored
grandchildren, Alyssa, Garrison, Zachary, Lillian, Aiden and Ramon.
Additional survivors include her oldest brother, William (Maria) White of
Ypsilanti, Michigan, her oldest sister, Navajo White Jude of Mckinney, Texas and her youngest
sister, Karen White (Jim) Biliter of Majestic, Ky.
Betty was graduated from Phelps High School. She and her twin brother, Benny were the
3rd and 4th family members to graduate with perfect attendance. She attended Marshall
University where she studied Business and Nursing. Her working career spanned more than 50
years. She owned her own business WHITE CLEAN and had several employees.
She was a member of the Worthington Baptist Church, Worthington, Ohio. She was an
active Christian who practiced her faith by serving as a Sunday School Teacher, Church Sunday
School Clerk and volunteered in the Soup Kitchen Ministry for the Homeless. She also served
on the visitation team for homebound. She leaves to mourn her passing a large host of close
friends. She was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan, loved to bowl and was an accomplished
ballroom dancer and instructor.
Visitation for family will be at 6 PM Friday, January 18 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home,
Belfry, Ky. and visitation for the public will be from 7 until 9 PM. Funeral services will be at 1
PM on Saturday, January 19 with Rev. Odis Blankenship and Pastor Tim Doddenhoff
officiating. Special music will be provided by Pete Wolford, piano solo will be provided by
Betty's granddaughter, Lillian and Rev. Odis and Debbie Blankenship.
A private family burial will be held at Belfry, Ky. after the funeral.
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Norma Grace Ray Mounts, age 74, most recently residing at the Good Shepherd Nursing
Facility of Phelps, Ky. went home to be with the Lord on January 15, 2013.
Norma was born fourth of the seven children of the late Mary Etta Richmond and
Monroe Ray of Meador, WV. She was the wife of the late William (Bill) Harrison Mounts. Bill
preceded her in death in 1992. Together they had six children who still survive her: Mark
(Darlene) Mounts of Hatfield Bottom, WV, Kim (Jeff) Dotson of Kimper, Ky., Rhonda
Hopkins of Columbia, SC, Bruce Mounts of Hardy, Ky., Brad (Sherri) Mounts of Hardy, Ky.
and Tracy (Mike) Johnson of Church Hill, TN.
Besides being a devoted Christian, Norma was proudest of her role in life as Mother,
Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Along with her six children, she leaves behind eleven
grandchildren; Jessica Owens, Amanda Hodge, Christy Bruner, Lisa Leedy, J.C. Willard, Dirk
Willard, Gregory Hopkins, Kelly Slone, William Mounts, Tabitha Irick and Julia Irick; six great
grandchildren, Hunter Weddington and Isabella Bruner, Paisley and Noah Abbott, Jacob
Willard and Fiona Slone; brother, Mike Ray of Meador, WV and sisters, Stella Kennedy of
Beech Creek, WV, Sue Dawson of Meador, WV and Delores Rhondelli of Iowa. Norma was
also preceded in death by brother, Monroe Ray Jr. and sister, Sally May Sheffler.
But being a wonderful mother and homemaker were not her only accomplishments in
life. Beside all of that, Norma also cared for several friends and loved ones with various
illnesses, in and out of her home, throughout the years. She worked as a teacher's aid when her
children were younger. Norma was a member of the Sharondale Church of Christ for over 50
years. She remained very active in the congregation there with teaching, singing with her
beautiful alto voice in the choir and attending additional classes that were offered outside of
regular Church services, until health issues and illnesses prevented her from attending. And
even when she became so very ill that she became a member of the family at Good Shepherd,
her soul was a beautiful and strong witness, even when her flesh was at its weakest, every single
day of her life.
Norma was an inspiration and role model to all who had the privilage of knowing and
loving her. She adopted her angels at Good Shephers as her extended family of children,
grandchildren and siblings. She will be extremely missed by her family and host of loving
friends. All of our lives will be a little emptier with her passing, but our hearts will be full of
loving, precious memories and the assurance of the knowledge that our loss in Heaven's gain.
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Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 11 AM in the Sharondale
Church of Christ with Bob Werntz officiating. Burial will follow in the Coeburn Point
Cemetery, Huddy, Ky. with William Mounts, Josh Slone, Cory Cisco, Eli Cisco, Richard
Howell, Adam Blackburn, Marvin Taylor and Michael Brown serving as pallbearers. Honorary
pallbearers will be Eddie Croaff, Willard Smith and Mike Hunter.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Thursday and Friday at the Sharondale Church of
Christ with special services both nights at 7 PM.
Condolences for the Family of Norma Grace Ray Mounts:
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Virgil McCoy, 84 of Burnwell, Ky. passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the
University of Kentucky Medical Center.
He was born April 7, 1939 at Burnwell, Ky. the son of the late Reese and Bessie Bevins
McCoy. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Hattie R. McCoy; sons, David Michael and
Robert McCoy; brothers, Edward and Douglas (Pug) McCoy and sisters, Ella Brook McCoy,
Flossy Blackburn and Viola Jude.
He was a retired truck driver for B. & B. Distributors.
Survivors include a daughter, Betty Anne McCoy of Burnwell, Ky.; sons, Virgil Ray
McCoy of Burnwell, Ky. and Vernon Richard (Lydia) McCoy of Hardy, Ky.; sister, Delphia
Bragg of Burnwell, Ky.; brother, James Earl (Clarene) McCoy of Burnwell, Ky.; grandchildren,
Brian Keith (Ashley) McCoy and Darrin Michael McCoy; great grandchildren, Zack McCoy
and Caleb McCoy and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Donnie Williamson officiating. Burial will follow in the McCoy
Cemetery, Burnwell, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Friday and Saturday at the Funeral Home Chapel with
special services Saturday at 7 PM.
Condolences for the Family of Virgil McCoy: rerogersfuneralhome@suddenlink.net
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Lucille "Tinsie" Thompson Blackburn, beloved mother,
grandmother and great grandmother, passed away Friday January 18,
2013 at the Pikeville Medical Center.
She was born on November 29, 1929 at Aflex, Ky to the late
Everette and Pauline Aliff Thompson. She was 83 years old. She was
also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Harold
Blackburn, a daughter, Judith Gail Blackburn, two grandsons and a
sister; Helen Compton.
Lucille was a member of the Sharondale Church of Christ.
She is survived by six children: two sons: Thomas (Patsy)
Blackburn of Canada, Ky and Roy (Debbie) Blackburn of Glouster, Ohio, four daughters: Carol
(Bob) Davis of New Albany, Ohio, Patsy Wardle of Richmond, Ky. Jean (Dean) Branham of
Raccoon, Ky. and Robbie (Randy) Webb of Huddy, Ky. She is also survived by fourteen
grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. She also leaves behind one brother, Everette
Lee Thompson of Aflex, Ky. and one sister, Bonnie Johnson of Mudlick, Ky. and a host of
loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday January 22, 2013 at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Bob Werntz officiating. Burial will follow at Blackburn Cemetery, Huddy, Ky. with
her grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Sunday and Monday night at the funeral home with special
services at 7 PM Monday night.
Condolences for the Family of Lucille Thompson Blackburn:
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Shirley Faye Dotson, 65 of Ransom, Ky. passed away
peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones, Sunday, January 20,
2013 after battling pancreatic cancer for several months.
She was born on July 30, 1947 in Pike County, Ky. the daughter of the
late Ireland and Minnie West. In 1967 she married the love of her life,
Raymond "Eugene" Dotson. He preceded her in death on August 3,
2012 after 45 years of marriage.
She was a retired/disabled employee of the Pike County Board
of Education, where she worked as an instructional assistant at
Blackberry Grade School during her years of employment. In addition
to raising her two kids and helping with her grandchildren, she was a
caretaker to many throughout her life and always eager to help someone in need. She was the
heart of her family. A wonderful wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and friend to all.
She was a dedicated member of the Samaria Primitive Baptist Church. Her unwavering faith in
the Lord and strength was an inspiration to everyone around her. Shirley was well known for
entertaining guests with delightful conversation, coffee and snacks. She won the hearts of many
with her nurturing love and faith. Her gift of joy, compassion for others, constant smiling and
joking around will never be forgotten. It was very important to her that "everyone" knew she
loved them.
In addition to her parents and husband she was also preceded in death by brothers, Ralph
West and Ireland Vernon West; twin sister, Sharon Kaye West and nephews, James West and
Greg West.
Survivors include a daughter, Eugenia (Brian) Whitt of Ransom, Ky.; son, Chad (Jeannie)
Dotson of Ransom, Ky.; brother, Terry West of Aflex, Ky.; sisters, Helen (Rick) Becker of
Dublin, Ohio and Paula (Patrick) Olivia of Oviedo, FL; grandchildren, Briona Paige Whitt and
Chasity Dawn Whitt and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Chapel with Paul Varney, Jeff Dotson, Shawn Dotson and Raymond Stanley officiating. Burial
will follow in the Willie Jake Hager Cemetery, Ransom, Ky. with Brandon Scott, Charles
Patrick Reed, Cheyenne West, Dakota West, Andy Bowling, Danny Joe West, J. B. Dotson and
Dale Whitt serving as pallbearers.
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Visitation will be held after 6 PM Tuesday in the Funeral Home Chapel with a special
singing service at 7 PM.
Condolences for the Family of Shirley Faye Dotson:
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Garland Yates, 79 of Williamson, WV passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 in the
Skilled Nursing Unit of the Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born January 7, 1934 in
Pike County, Ky, to the late Willie and Nola A. Centers Yates. He was also preceded in death
by a brother, Bill Yates Jr.
He was formerly employeed at Justice Drive Inn and a member of Fifth Avenue Church
of Christ, Williamson, WV.
He is survived by three brothers; Franklin Yates of Williamson, WV, Carl Yates of
Williamson, WV, and Joe Yates of Lexington, Ky, three sisters; Jenny Cooper of Paris, Ky,
Lorine Sesco of Pikeville, Ky, and Betty Sue Yates of Chicago, Il, and a host of family and
friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Thursday January 24, 2013 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Ronnie Ferrell officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Dennis Paige, Jarred Belcher, Jerry Mounts, Max Mounts, Joey
Carey and Rebel Carey serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Wednesday night at the funeral home with special singing at
7 PM.
Condolences for the Family of Garland Yates: rerogersfuneralhome@suddenlink.net
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James Raymond "Tex" Childers, 70 of Williamson, WV passed
away Tuesday January 22, 2012 at the Williamson Memorial Hospital.
He was born March 25, 1942 at Williamson, WV the son of the late
Raymond and Lucille Ferguson Childers. He is also preceded in death
by one brother; David Childers and one sister, Dana Childers.
Tex was a graduate of Williamson High School and retired from
Persinger Supply Company. He was an active member of the East
Williamson Baptist Church. He was recently inducted into the
Williamson High School Athletic Hall of Fame which was one of his
most proudest moments. He served the Williamson Area as a youth football coach for fifteen
years, he was an avid hunter, a fisherman and he loved the outdoors. He was a loving husband,
dad and a friend to many.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Helen Lockard Childers of Williamson, WV;
sons, Mike (Janice) Childers of Greensboro, NC, Steve (Jan) Childers of Norton, VA and Joe
(Tawnya) Childers of Belfry, Ky.; sisters, Debbie Smith of Beckley, WV and Shera Childers of
Williamson, WV; grandchildren, Tyler Childers, Erin (Brad) Austin and Nick Childers and a
host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 1 PM in the East Williamson
Baptist Church with Brother Bob Norman officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky.
Visitation will be held from 6 PM until 9 PM Wednesday at the Funeral Home Chapel
and after 12 Noon Thursday at the Church.
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Donald Howard, 69 of Adams, Ky. passed away Friday,
January 25, 2013 in Cabell Huntington Hospital.
He was born August 3, 1943 at Pilgrim, Ky. the son of the late
Preston and Dollie Tiller Howard. He was also preceded in death by a
brother, Larry Howard.
He was a retired coal miner and a member of the U.M.W.A. He
was also a member of Apperson Masonic Lodge #195 at Louisa, Ky., a
veteran of the United State Air Force and a member of the Enon United
Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Sheila Prue Mozingo Howard of
Adams, Ky.; son, Curtis (Theresa) Reed of Tomahawk, Ky.; daughters,
Christie Lynn Howard of Louisa, Ky. and Kimberly Dawn (Richard) Petticrew of Lavalette,
WV; brother, Bobby (Mary Lou) Howard of Chattaroy, WV; sister, Ruby (Donnie) Huff of
Chattaroy, WV; half brothers, Earl (Grace) Howard and Preston Howard Jr. all of Chattaroy,
WV; grandchildren, Curtis U. Reed, Steven Channing Reed, Corey Shane Cotterman, Abigail
Reed, Alexis Dawn Yurko, Derick Michael Cotterman, Kenadee Rayne Hatfield and Donovan
Trace Hatfield; special friends, Jim and Nellie DeHart of Danville, WV and a host of family and
friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 28, 2013 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry McCoy and Ivory Williamson officiating. Burial will follow in
the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Maher, WV with Curtis Reed, Curtis U. Reed, Steven
Reed, Corey Cotterman, Derick Cotterman and Richard Petticrew serving as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers will be men of the Church.
Visitation will be held from 6 until 9 PM Sunday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel
with Masonic Services at 6:30 PM by Apperson Masonic Lodge and special services at 7 PM
with Eddie Hatfield.
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Rita Ann (Leibee) (Sammons) Smith, age 72, of Pinsonfork, Kentucky (Formerly of
Forest Hills, Kentucky), passed away Monday, February 4, 2013 at Central Baptist Hospital,
Lexington, Kentucky. She was born August 18, 1940, the youngest of six children born to
Charles Edward and Aza (Rice) Leibee.
Mrs. Smith was a 1958 graduate of Belfry High School. Throughout most of her adult
life, she was a homemaker, holding all the other jobs the word entails. She was a fantastic cook,
and a talented craftsperson and artist. Later, she worked at the Williamson United Methodist
Church and at Food City, South Williamson, Kentucky.
Mrs. Smith also returned to college later in life, and earned Associate degrees in Business
Administration, Computer Science and Accounting from Southern West Virginia Community
College. She thereafter continued her educational pursuits at the University of Pikeville (then
Pikeville College), earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education (Grades 9-12),
with minors in Computer Science and Comprehensive Business, in 1994. Following attainment
of this degree, she worked as a substitute teacher for the Pike County Board of Education prior
to the illnesses which ended her career. She was a member of the Victory in Jesus Church,
Sidney, Kentucky.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by three brothers, Donald L.
Leibee, Charles H. Leibee, and Milton Leibee; and one sister, Kathleen (Leibee) Burchett. She
was also preceded in death by two dear mothers-in-law, Pricey (Varney) Kimberlain and Carol
Maxine "Ma" Smith.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, Roger L. Smith, who resides at the home.
Additionally, she is survived by four children: LeeAnn (Rick) Sammons Layne of
Nicholasville, Kentucky; Darrell Edward (Amy) Sammons of Crestview Hills, Kentucky;
Michael Keith (Sandi) Sammons of Chattanooga, Tennessee; John Mark Sammons of
Pinsonfork, Kentucky; four grandchildren, Jordan Layne, Ethan Sammons, Abby Sammons,
and Parker Sammons; two step-children, Tina Smith of Stone, Kentucky and Krystal (Smith)
Royster of Waterloo, Indiana; three step- grandchidlren, Trentity Lee Smith, Lijah Maximus
Royster, and Evie Alayna Royster. She is also survived by one brother, Johnnie Ray Leibee, of
Loraine, Ohio; an especially dear niece, Judy (Leon) Griffith, Lima, Ohio; a dear sister-in-law,
Nita Jackson, Forest Hills, Kentucky; and a host of additional nieces, nephews, family and
friends she held dear to her heart.
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The family wishes to thank all their friends and family for their prayers, visits and
encouragement throughout their mother's illness.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 from 6 PM to 9 PM. at Rogers
Funeral Home, Belfry, Kentucky.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM Thursday, February 7, 2013 in the Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Johnny Hatfield and Reverend Mike Smith officiating,
and with musical tributes by Keith Sammons and Ginger Hatfield. Interment will follow at
Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Kentucky., with Parker Sammons, Ethan Sammons,
Jerry Taylor, Rexel Nee Jackson II, Philip Moore, and attending nephews serving as
pallbearers; Honorary pallbearers will be Teddy Workman and attending members of the Roger
Roberts, Sidney E. Copley, W.L. Bostic, and Johnny Hatfield families.
A reception for family and friends will be held at the fellowship hall of the Forest Hills
Baptist Church following the burial.
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Donald Lee Webb, 78, of Williamson, WV went to be with his
Lord and Savior on February 9th , 2013 at the Skilled Nursing Facility
in South Williamson, Ky.
Donald joins his beloved first child, Daniel Kent Webb, Mother
and Father, Foster and Fern Webb, two brothers Billy Webb of Rawl,
WVa and Roger Webb of Huntington, WV and a Special
Grandmother, Caldonia Curry.
He is survived by his Beautiful and Loving Wife of 56 years,
Lois Marie (Elkins) Webb, 5 children, Steve Webb of the home, Saundra Webb of Frankfort,
Ky, Nancy (Rick) Mullins of Sidney, Ky, Tammy (Ronnie) Estepp also of Sidney, Ky and
Connie (James) Kennedy of Louisville, Ky.
He was Blessed with 9 Grandchildren and 17 Great Grandchildren.
Donald is also survived by brothers Bobby and Jimmy Webb of Williamson, Danny Ray
Webb of TX, Dennis Webb of TN and Glenn Webb of OH; Sisters Ruth Curry of Georgetown,
KY Rosemary Forrester, OH Darlene Varney, Jeanean Cole and Janetta Ling all of Fl.
Officiating will be Pastors Gary Blackburn and Mark Jude from the Big Creek Freewill
Baptist Church of Hatfield, Ky where Donald was a faithful member.
Burial will be at Mountain View Memory Gardens at Huddy, Ky.
Pallbearers are Ricky Mullins, Ronnie Estepp, DJ Spry, Steve Dotson, Richard Mullins,
Anthony and Nick Pinson and Jason Runyon.
Donald will be greatly missed by a host of family and friends, and most especially by his
wife, kids and grandkids.
Viewing will be after 5:00 pm on Sunday, February 10th at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:00 at the funeral home.
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Carl Bruce Akers 56, of Matewan, WV passed away Wednesday February 13, 2013 at his
residence.
He was born May 21, 1956 in Pike County, Ky., to the late William Frank Akers and
Minnie York Akers. He was also preceded in death by two brothers; Billy Ray Akers and James
Monroe Akers.
He was a disabled county maintenance worker.
He is survived by one daughter, Carla Michelle (Aliff) Akers of McVeigh, Ky.; three
sons, David Keith Akers of Hardy, Ky., Carl Bruce Akers Jr. of Mt. Sterling, Ky. and Derrick
Shane Akers of Matewan, WV; brothers and sisters, Minnie (May) Akers, Frank Akers Jr.,
Donnie Gene Akers, Clara (Queen) Akers, Estil Paul Akers, Ronnie Gene Akers, Roger Lee
Akers, Michael Eugene Akers and Kathy (Hatfield) Akers and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 7 PM Friday February 15, 2013 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
with Shawn Ward officiating.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Friday night at the funeral home.
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Gertrude Blackburn, 87, of Pinsonfork, Ky., passed away Saturday
February 16, 2013 at her residence. She was born May 3, 1925 at Pike
County, Ky. the daughter of the late William Jefferson and Nancy Ball
May. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Willie Estil
Blackburn; brothers, William Jefferson May Sr., Willard May, Rarry May,
Kelly May, Walter May and Bud May and sisters, Maude Gent and Pricey
Stanley.
Gertrude was a retired cook from the Pike County Board of
Education and a member of the Little Hope Primitive Baptist Church.
Survivors include her foster son, Robert (Brenda J.) Varney of Hager Hill, Ky.; brother,
Harold May of Canada, Ky.; sisters, Jeanette May and Ruth May Blackburn both of Pinsonfork,
Ky.; eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; host of
nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 11 AM in the R. E.
Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Raymond Stanley, Frank Ball and Michael Elswick
officiating. Burial will follow in the Blackburn Family Cemetery, Pinsonfork, Ky. with
Christopher Williamson, Shawn Blackburn, Darren Varney and Hank Varney serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Monday and Tuesday at the Funeral Home Chapel with
special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Earsel Hatfield, 64 of Phelps, Ky. passed away Sunday,
February 17, 2013 at the Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born March 11, 1948 at McAndrews, Ky. the son of the
late Sug and Florence Clevenger Hatfield. He was also preceded in
death by infant siblings.
Earsel was a coal miner for Excell Mining and formerly worked
at Babcock & Wilcox Company in Barberton, Ohio. He was a
musician and loved playing the Dobro, was an avid coon hunter and
was of the Church of Christ Faith.
Survivors include his loving wife, Donna Ruth Smith Hatfield of
Phelps, KY; daughters, Madonna (Mark) Hatfield of Warrenton, MO, Judy (Clyde) Dotson of
McCarr, KY, Trish (Jackie) Sturgeon of Raccoon, KY and Bobbie (Macky) Compton of
Pikeville, KY; sister, Geraldine (Joe) Cochran of Pinsonfork, KY; brother, Sherman (Maxie)
Hatfield of Elkhorn City, KY; grandchildren, Haley, Cory, August, Trey and Katie; step
grandchildren, Chassidy and Alexa and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Bob Werntz officiating. Burial will follow in the Hatfield Family
Cemetery, McAndrews, Ky. with Max Smith, Bruce Hatfield Jr., Macky Compton, Clyde
Dotson, Jackie Sturgeon, Robbie Hatfield, Joey Cochran and Earsel Bowman serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Wednesday at the Funeral Home Chapel with special
services at 7 PM with Joe Horne officiating.
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Lunie Pricie Pinson, 87 of Toler, Ky. passed away Friday, February 22, 2013 a the South
Williamson Appalachian Regional Hospital.
She was born January 27, 1926 at Ballfork, Ky. the daughter of the late Joe and Suzane
Stanley Ball. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Pinson; brother, Charles
Edward Ball and sisters, Vada Smith, Nancy Edwards, Viola Sparks, Bea Shultz, Mary Jane
Smith and Lula Pinson.
Pricie was a homemaker and a member of the Toler Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by nineteen nephews; twent-six nieces; several great nephews and neices
and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Donnie Williamson officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain
View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with her great nephew, Garrick Hammons and other
nephews serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 6 PM until 9 PM Monday at the Funeral Home Chapel.
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Jonah Stump, 56, of Burnwell, Ky., passed away Saturday
February 23, 2013 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital.
He was born March 6, 1956 at Grundy, Va. to the late Ben and
Liza Justice Stump.
He was a member of the Gospel Revelation Tabernacle Church
and NO. 1 Carrier for the Williamson Daily News. Jonah Stump of
New Town was Carrier of the month for June, the Daily News senior
house-to-house carrier with 21 years on the job. According to Daily
News circulation manager John D. Ball, Stump serves 296 customers
at New Town. He began his tenure with the Daily News when he was
nine years old.
He is survived by two sisters; Maxine (Clyde) Whitt of Burnwell, Ky., and Martha Ann
Hite of Columbus, Ohio, and two brothers Cecil Justice of Vero Beach, Fl., and Benny Edward
Stump of Pikeville, Ky. and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 P.M. Wednesday February 27, 2013 at the Gospel
Revelation Tabernacle Church with Delbert McCoy officiating. Burial will follow at the Family
Cemetery at Burnwell, Ky., with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 5 PM Monday and Tuesday night at the Church with special
services at 7 P.M.
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Cathy Sue Bartram Hatfield, 59, of Chattaroy, WV formerly of Williamson, WV passed
away Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at her residence.
She was born July 30, 1953 the daughter of the late Ira and Goldie Bartram. She was also
preceded in death by her brother, Larry Bartram and a daughter, Aprila Shannon.
She is survived by a son, Stephen (Cecila) Varney of Delbarton, WV; sister, Shirley (the
late Mack) Caines of South Carolina; five grandchildren, Jordyn Varney, Raquel Thacker,
Carlie Shannon, Haley Shannon and Julianne Shannon; four nephews; one niece; sister-in-law,
Sebrenia Bartram; special aunt, Irene Hatfield; dear friends, Linda Justice and Peggy Ward and
a host of family and friends. She was loved and will be sadly missed by all.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 1 PM at the Chattaroy Church of
God with Pastor Mike Bostic and Jerry Toney officiating.
Burial will follow in the Runyon Family Cemetery, Pinsonfork, Ky. Visitation will be
held after 6 PM Friday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel.
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Pauline Richardson, 92 of Canada, Ky. passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013 at her
home.
She was born July 12, 1920 at Stone, Ky. the daughter of the late Wayne and Bessie
Chapman Blackburn. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James B. Richardson and
a sister, Mary Francis Brown.
She was a retired LPN from the Williamson Memorial Hospital and a member of the Old
Pond Primitive Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Betty Jo Parks of Canada, Ky.; sons, James B. (Pamela)
Richardson Jr. of Speedwell, TN and Larry E. (Pauline) Richardson of Fort Wayne, IN; brother,
Ivan Edward Blackburn of Pikeville, Ky.; five grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and
three great great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Sunday, March 10, 2013 in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Raymond Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain
View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Bruce Blackburn, Charles Blackburn, Keith
Blackburn, Rick Parks, Larry Wayne Richardson, Michael Smith and Bryan DeHart serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Saturday, March 9, 2013 in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel.
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Carmen Lea (Fouch) Keene, 62, of Hardy, Ky. passed away
Sunday, March 10, 2013 at the South Williamson Appalachian
Regional Hospital following a brief illness.
She was born April 22, 1950 at Logan, WV the daughter of
the late Willard and Anna Lyons Fouch. She was also preceded in
death by a sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and (Bobby) Sisco;
brother, Paul Fouch and two other brother-in-laws, Ernest Taylor
and Lon Adkins.
Carmen was an employee of the Pike County Board of
Education as a Head Start teacher at Southside Elementary School, a Kentucky Colonel and a
member of the Canada Freewill Baptist Church. She was a very active member of the Pike
County Democratic Women's Club where she served as President for three terms, First Vice
President for three terms, Secretary for two terms, a member of the Nominating Committee and
Scholarship Committee. She was also a member of the Pike County Executive Committee.
Carmen touched the life of all who knew her. She loved everybody and she was loved by
everybody and will definatily be missed.
Survivors include her sons, Jason Fouch of Hardy, Ky. and Paul Fouch of Richmond,
Ky.; brothers, Willard (Elva) Fouch of Slaters Branch, Ky. and David (Linda) Fouch of Hardy,
Ky.; sisters, Peggy Taylor of Williamson, WV, Janice (Marvin) Williams of Slaters Branch,
Ky., Barbara Preece of Toler, Ky., Alice (John) Helvey of Charleston, WV, Sandra Adkins of
Huddy, Ky., Brenda (Gary) Hunt of Delbarton, WV and Terri Roblee of Belfry, Ky.; sister-inlaw, Ocie Fouch Harris of Columbus, Ohio; grandchild, Alexia Fouch; special friend, Toni
Canterbury of South Williamson, Ky. and a host of very special nieces, nephews, friends and
former and present students and the staff of Southside Elementary.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 12 noon, at the Belfry High
School Auditorium with Jack Maynard and John Helvey officiating. Burial will follow in the
Fouch Family Cemetery, Slaters Branch, Ky. with nephews serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Monday and Tuesday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
with special services Tuesday at 7 PM.
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Johnny Dale Walters 60, of Pinsonfork, Ky. passed away Sunday March 10, 2013 at UK
Medical Center, Lexington, Ky.
He was born February 8, 1953 in Pike County, Ky. the son of Viola Hinkle Walters of
Chattaroy, W.V. and the late Troy Walters. He was also preceded in death by a sister; Norma
Walters.
He was a disabled coal miner and a member of the McAndrews Wesleyan Church.
Besides his mother he is survived by his wife, Donna Faye Abshire Walters of
Pinsonfork, Ky.; one daughter, Deshia Marion (Tony) Walters Harris of Louisville, Ky.; one
brother, Lacy (Teresa) Walters of Sidney, Ky.; two sisters; Naomi (Freddie) Smith of
Whitesburg, Ky. and Hazel (Benny) Sammons of Chattaroy, W.V.; four grandchildren; Billy
Jack Holliday, McKenzie Brooke Holliday, Anthony Tyler Harris and Emily Taylor Harris and
a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will conducted at 1 P.M. Thursday March 14, 2013 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Ralph Ferree officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Tony Harris and men of the church serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 P.M. Wednesday night at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home.
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Birdie May, 84 of McAndrews, Ky. passed away Monday,
March 11, 2013 in the Emergency Room of the Williamson
Memorial Hospital.
She was born December 4, 1928 in Pike County, Ky. the
daughter of the late Robert and Emma Bostic Vipperman. She
was also preceded in death by her husband, Olen May; sister,
Bonnie Smith; half brother, Glen Vipperman; half sisters, Enis
Dotson, Inis May and Eunice Hughes and one grandson.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include her children, Helen Jean Thompson of Acworth, Ga., Thomas Harold
"Smiley" (Karen) May of Lascassas, TN, Connie Sue (Walter) Edwards of Pinsonfork, Ky.,
Cora Lyn (Charles) Anderson of Kimper, Ky. and Wilma Lea (Billy) Casey of McCarr, Ky.;
sisters, Sylvia Justice, Virginia Smith and Elizabeth Vipperman; brother, Meldon Vipperman;
eight grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; special caretakers and friends, Donna Varney,
Sherry Griffith and Barbara Phillips and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held 1 PM Friday, March 15, 2013 at the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Gerria Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Wednesday and Thursday at the Funeral Home Chapel
with special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Lawrence Edward Stacy, 83, of Toler, KY, passed away
Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at the Appalachian Regional Hospital in
South Williamson, KY.
He was born on September 25, 1929 at Panther, WV. He was
the son of the late Walter and Berchie Bailey Stacy. In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers; Elbert, Luther,
Hobert, Fred, Jay, Vexter, Walter Jr., Cecil, Don Stacy and a
granddaughter, Melanie Lynn Stacy.
Lawrence was a retired N&S Railroad conductor with 42 years
of service. He ws chairman of the UTU Lodge #0655 and a member
of the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ, Williamson, WV. He was a US Navy veteran serving on
the USS Santee Aircraft Carrier in the Pacific Theater of Operation during WWII. He was
awarded several medals including the Presidential Unit Citation (CVE-29) and the WWII
Victory Medal.
Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Vivian R. Hopkins Stacy and sons; David
Lawrence (Linda) Stacy of Hendersonville, TN and Dwight Edward (Rhonda) Stacy of Toler,
KY. Grandsons: Andrew (Laura) Stacy of Nashville, TN. and Dustin Edward Stacy of Toler,
KY. Great-granddaughters: Evelyn Jane and Emma Katherine Stacy of Nashville, TN. He will
be missed by his family, friends and railroad buddies.
Visitation will be at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home at Belfry, KY from 6 until 9 on Friday,
March 15, 2013.
The funeral will be at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home on Saturday, March 16 at 1:00 P.M.
with Ed Lockard officiating. Burial will follow at the Mountain View Memory Gardens at
Huddy, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
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Irvin Eugene "Gene" Trout of Winchester, KY formerly of
South Williamson, KY went to be with his wife and daughter at the
side of our Heavenly Father on Friday, March 15, 2013, after a long
and hard fought battle of several illnesses with his family by his
side.
He was born December 10, 1943.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years Connie
(Varney) Trout, his daughter Drema Kaye Trout, his parents and
siblings.
Irvin was a member and dearly loved the First Baptist Church
of Winchester for the last five years where he was able to sing
briefly in the choir. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Williamson for several
years in the past. He was very passionate about his brothers and sisters in Christ. He loved
going to church and participating in church.
While in Pike County, Irvin served as a Deputy Sheriff for 13 years and was a security
guard for several years at Food City and Mate Creek Security. He was also a avid member of
the NRA for several years, as well as being a Kentucky Colonel.
Those he left on this earth to celebrate his wondrous life include his daughters whom he
lived with for the last few years of his life, Tina (Fred) Murphy of Winchester, KY and Gina
(Eddie) Tussey of South Williamson, KY. Two granddaughters, Toshia (John) Bowman of
Stone, KY and Drema (Drew) Heck of Greenfield, IN; grandson, Eddie (Sonja) Tussey II of
Rock Cave, WV; great-granddaughter, Frankie Delight Tussey; brother, Danny Ray Trout of
Powder Springs, GA and a host of brothers and sisters in Christ. He also had numerous friends
and extended family members.
As per wishes the family will receive visitors at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home in Belfry, KY
on Saturday and Sunday evening at 6 PM with the funeral being Monday, March 19, 2013 at
2:00 PM at R.E Rogers Funeral Home with Bob Werntz officiating.There will be a celebration
of His loving life at the First Baptist Church of Winchester, KY on Tuesday March 20, at 2PM.
In lieu of flowers, Irvin wishes were to have donations made to the American Heart
Association or American Lung Association.
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Ray Coleman, 69, of McVeigh, Ky., passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013, at his
residence.
He was born October 7, 1943 in Pike County, Ky. the son of the late Weldon Garfield
and Perlina Gannon Coleman. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Cora Lee Coleman,
Dorothy Moon, Phyllis Scarberry, Ruthie May and Loretta May and brother, James A. May.
He was a retired janitor from the Pike County Board of Education.
Survivors include his granddaughter, Natasha Nicole Royal Flores of McVeigh, Ky.; brother,
Johnny (Wanda) Coleman of Elkhorn City, Ky. and a half brother, Bob May of Huddy, Ky. and
a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 2 PM at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Earl White officiating. Burial will follow in the Runyon Family Cemetery,
Pinsonfork, Ky. with Delmer Francis, Kenny Allen, Hank Allen, Daniel Allen, Pete Allen and
Carlos Flores serving as pallbearers.
Visitation is from 11 AM until the funeral service. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry
is in charge of arrangements.
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Kenneth Smith, 77, of Pinsonfork, KY, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at
Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born May 7, 1935, in Pike County, KY to the late Onis and Zella Justice Smith.
He is also preceded in death by two brothers; Bob and Darrell Smith.
He was a coal miner having worked at Eastern Coal Company.
He is survived by his wife: Gearldine Sellards Smith; five sons, James "Smitty" Smith of
Pinsonfork, Ky., Onis Ricky (Rodjetta) Smith of Paintsville, Ky., Benny "Shade" (Shelia) Smith
of Canada, Ky., Donald Ray (Sherrie) Smith of Pinsonfork, Ky., and Michael (Susan) Smith of
Pinsonfork, Ky.; one daughter, Deborah Ann (Pemothea) Chapman of Bucyrus. Ohio; two
brothers, Charles Ray Smith of Pinsonfork, Ky. and Willard "Smiley" (Bobbie) Smith of
Pinsonfork, Ky.; three sisters, Diana Gayle (Gather) Taylor of Pinsonfork, Ky., Francis
Williamson of Pinsonfork, Ky. and Audrey Scott of Morehead, Ky.; eighteen grandchildren;
host of Great-Great Grandchildren and two special great grandchildren; Dillon and Dustin
Smith.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 22, 2013, at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Rick Hisle officiating. Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery,
Pinsonfork, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2013, night at the funeral home.
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Michael Lynn Horn, 55, of Delbarton, WV, passed away Friday,
March 22, 2013, at his residence. He was born August 23, 1957 at
Williamson, WV, to the late Odas and Opal Parsley Horn.
He workerd for Pepsi Bottling Company.
He is survived by his children: Michael Brandon (Jamie) Horn of
Delbarton, WV, Christine Dewight Runyon of Delbarton, WV, Michelle
Lynn (Brad) Baisden of Lenore, WV, and Lora Rachelle Horn of
Wisconsin. Special nephew who was like a son: Derrick Workman. Two
brothers; Eddie (Jean) Horn of Streetsboro, OH, and Benny (Helen)
Horn of Williamson, WV, sisters; Barbara (Gene) Francis of Mansfield,
OH, Amy (Butch) Webb of Delbarton, WV, Patricia (Earl) Dingess of Williamson, WV, and
Elizabeth (John) Robinette of Huddy, KY. Grandchildren; Michael Bradley Baisden of Lenore,
WV, James Austin Baisden of Lenore, WV, Nicholas Clark of Delbarton, WV, Deanna Clark of
Delbarton, WV, Cassandra Teeters of Wisconsin and Kyra Teeters of Wisconsin, Great
Grandchild; Chole Ballas of Wisconsin and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Monday, March 25, 2013, at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with James Edward Baisden officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY with Brandon Horn, Derrick Workman, Bill Workman, Darin
Baisden, Phillip Mitchell, and Nick Clark serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be
Douglas Webb, Daniel Webb and John Robinette.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Sunday night at the funeral home.
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Sandra Jean "Sandy" Crowder Green, 63, of Sidney, KY, passed away Friday, March 22,
2013, at Signature Healthcare of Pikeville, KY.
She was born August 19, 1949, at Clover, VA, to the late Herbert Audrey and Annie
Toler Crowder.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by one son: John Green of Chatsworth, GA, one daughter; Tonya Green
of Olive Hill, KY, three sisters; Vivian Crowder Mayes of Monroe, VA, Rhonda C. Sweider of
Delaware and Janet C. Castle of Delaware. Also surviving her are four grandchildren: Blain A.
Green, Joshua C. Green, Aubrey T.L. McCaulley and Dillon N.W. Green, two great
grandchildren: Austin J. Belcher and Khloe E. Green and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Monday, March 25, 2013, at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery, Sidney, KY with family and friends
serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Sunday night at the funeral home.
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Sylvia Blackburn Smith, 98, of Sidney, KY, passed away
Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at her residence.
She was born July 19, 1914 at Canada, Ky to the late James
Ballard and Mazie Smith Blackburn. She is also preceded in death by
her husband George Smith, one brother; Willie Cashier Blackburn and
two sisters; Leona Stanley and Darlene Crigger.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Dix Fork Old
Regular Baptist Church.
She is survived by one daughter; Bonnie Jean Bentley of
Mentor, OH one son: Chester Ray May of Wakaka, IN. Step
Daughters: Sylba (Bob) Scott of Orlando, Fl and Betty Jewel (Julian) Howell of CA. Twin
brothers; Paris (Phyllis) Blackburn of Galena, OH and Wayne (Fay) Blackburn of Sidney, Ky.
sisters; Dolly Deskins of Sidney, Ky Arminda Stanley of Sidney, KY Jean H. (Ralph)
Williamson of Fallston, MD and Yvonne (Kenneth) Williamson of Brownstown, MI.
Grandchildren: Gary Lee (Shirley) Bentley, Jackie (Connie) Bentley, Dennis (Jaycn) Bentley,
William Paris (Patty) Bentley, Ricky Bentley, Randy (Mary Ann) Bentley Scott (Brenda)
Bentley, Robert Bentley and Theresa (Doug) Anderson, Roger Wayne (Billie) May, James Paris
(Brenda) May and Ronald E. May. Step Grandchildren: Jeff Howell, Jay Howell, Jennifer H
Creech and Gregory Scott. Twenty Two Great Grandchildren. Eight Step Great Grandchildren
and Eighteen Great Great Grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Friday March 29, 2013 at the Dix Fork Old
Regular Baptist Church with Elders Stony Blackburn, Lacy Walters, Edward L. Smith, Tommy
Dials and Richard Staton officiating. Burial will follow at Blackburn Cemetery, Sidney, Ky
with grandsons as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Nephews, Daniel Stanley and Dix
Fork Brothers of the Church.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Wednesday and Thursday night at the funeral home with
special services both nights at 7 PM with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating.
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Hattie Louise Wright Fleshman, 82, of Williamson, WV
went home to be with her Lord on Monday, March 25, 2013 at St.
Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV.
She was born October 1, 1930 in Mulenburg County, Ky.
the daughter of the late Eugene and Ella Mae Reynolds Thorn.
She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Charlie
Wright Sr.; her second husband, Clinton Fleshman; daughter,
Janet Allen; son, Jack Wright and a brother, Ben Thorn.
Hattie was a homemaker and a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She was a faithful
member of Christ Temple Church in Williamson.
Survivors include her children, Charlie (Cecilia) Wright Jr. of Huddy, Ky., Perry
(Patricia) Wright of Roanoke, VA, Todd Wright of Blowing Rock, NC, Mary Clayborne of
Huntington, WV, Ella (Paul) Dotson Jr. of Williamson, WV, Linda (Bruce) Branch of
Savannah, GA, Charlotte Johnson of Hilliard, OH, Tawanna Wright of Williamson, WV and
Deidra Wright of Norfolk, VA; special daughter-in-law, Cecile Wright of Williamson, WV;
brother, Eugene Thorn Jr. of Williamson, WV; sister, Emma Jean Edwards of Gary, IN;
sixteeen grandchildren; twenty one great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 11:30 AM at Christ Temple
Church with Bishop C. E. Moore and District Elder Thomas E. Moore officiating. Burial will
follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Maher, WV with grandsons serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 6 PM until 8 PM Friday, March 29, 2013 at the Church.
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Dora Lee Scalf, 88, of Pikeville, Ky. passed away Wednesday,
March 27, 2013 at the Pikeville Medical Center.
She was born July 31, 1924 in Pike County, Ky. the daughter of
the late Garfield and Lula Bell Ball Gross. She was also preceded in
death by; her husband, Tom Scalf; brothers, Oscar and Carl Gross and
sisters, Mary and Lori Gross.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services are Monday, April 1, 2013 at 11 AM at the
Pilgrim Home Old Regular Baptist Church with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating.
Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery, Sidney, Ky. with family and friends serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 3 PM Sunday at Pilgrim Home Old Regular Baptist Church
with special services at 7 PM.
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Frank D. Keesee, 77, of Belfry, KY, passed away Friday,
March 29, 2013 at Saint Francis Hospital in Charleston, WV.
He was born January 30, 1936 at Belfry, KY the son of the
late Moss and Della Mae Myers Keesee. He was also preceded in
death by two brothers, Clyde Keesee and Albert Keesee; three
sisters; Helen Farmer, Lorene Hensley and Mary Jane Miller and
one niece; Cindy Keathley.
He was a car salesman for Moore Auto Group, a member of
the First Baptist Church of Belfry and attended the Stone United
Methodist Church.
He is survived by one daughter, Kim Keesee (James) Maynard of Turkey Creek, KY; one
granddaughter, Erin (Daniel) Marcum of Turkey Creek, KY; two great grandchildren, Brayden
Marcum and Addison Marcum; ex-wife, Joann Keesee of Turkey Creek, KY; two brothers,
Sheriff Charles "Fuzzy" (Edith) Keesee of Phelps, KY and Alben (Josephine) Keesee of Turkey
Creek, KY; one sister, Nancy Worley of McVeigh, KY; sister-in-law, Linda Keesee of Belfry,
KY; one special cousin; Wood Keesee of Vanceburg, KY; and a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends.
Funeral services are Noon, Tuesday April 2, 2013, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with
Bob Norman and Elizabeth Blanton officiating. Burial will follow at the Keesee Cemetery,
Belfry, KY, with Daniel Marcum, George Haydu, George Sanner, John Burgraff, Jim Worley,
Jeff Hatfield, Shannon Dotson and Benny Sammons serving as pallbearers. Honorary
pallbearers will be current and former employees of the Moore Auto Group, members of the
Pike County Sheriff Department and his nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be after 6:00 p.m., Monday, April 1, 2013, night at the funeral home with
special singing at 7:00 p.m.
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Arland "Bo" Lewis, 64 of Williamson, WV passed away Wednesday, April 3,
2013 at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, WV.
He was born July 5, 1948 in Pike County, Ky. the son of the late Arlie and Eileen
Helton Lewis. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Elder Lewis, Elmer
Lewis and Jimmie Lee Lewis and one sister, Shelia Rena Maynard.
Bo was a former auto mechanic.
Survivors include his daughter, Crystal Gail Smith of Turkey Creek, Ky.; ex-wife,
Vonnie Lewis of Williamson, WV; sisters, Alice Faye May of Canada, Ky., Minnie
Patricia Starr of South Charleston, WV and Joann Varney of Forest Hills, Ky.;
brothers, Earl Lewis of Williamson, WV and Richard Keith Lewis of Rawl, WV;
grandsons, Paul David Mounts, Matthew Christopher Smith and Samuel Blaine
Smith and a host of other family and friends.
There will not be any visitation, according to his wishes he will be cremated.
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Winnie Lee "Wanda" Sellards, 77 of Turkey Creek, Ky. passed away Sunday,
April 7, 2013 at Signature Healthcare, Pikeville, Ky.
He was born November 22, 1935 at White Post, Ky. the daughter of the late
Victor and Sulia Caines Canada. She was also preceded in death by her husband,
James Robert Sellards Jr.; four brothers, Charles, Wade, Ernest and Curtis Canada
and three sisters, Lola Stuart, Dixie Liebiee and Zola Montgomery.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Williamson Area Church of
Christ.
Survivors include her children, Marquita Martin of Delbarton, WV, Danny
Sellards and Carolyn Stanley both of Turkey Creek, Ky., James Sellards and Bennie
Sellards both of North Carolina and Lisa Varney of Stone, Ky.; brother, Landon
(Virginia) Canada of Johns Creek, Ky.; sister, Mattie Costner of Huntington, WV;
ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 11 AM in the R.
E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Joseph Crum officiating. Burial will follow in
the Sellards Family Cemetery, Turkey Creek, Ky. with family and friends serving
as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Tuesday at the funeral home chapel.
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Hettie Marie Jude Bostic, 81 of Pikeville, Ky formerly
of Williamson, WV passed away Tuesday April 9, 2013 at
Signature Healthcare in Pikeville, KY.
She was born March 5, 1931 at Williamson, WV to
the late Clarence D. and Emily Brunty Parsley. She is
preceded in death by her first husband; James Ireland Jude,
who died June 26, 1999; brother, William Parsley and one
sister, Emma Louise Lawrence.
Hettie was a former office manager for the Credit
Bureau and a member of the Island Creek Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband; Philip Bostic of Pikeville, KY; one son,
James Donald Jude of Williamson, WV; one daughter, Emily Jeanette Jude Coffee
of Athens, GA; step daughters, Wanda Kay Jones of MI and Vonda Chapman of
Lily, KY; one sister, Evelyn Benton of Hot Springs, AK; one grandchild, Michael
Phillip Coffee of Savannah, GA and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 PM Friday April 12, 2013 at R. E.
Rogers Funeral Home with Bob Norman officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain
View Memory Gardens, Maher, WV with friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 PM Thursday night at the funeral home.
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Charles Floyd Bowe, 61 of Stone, Ky. passed away
Sunday, April 7, 2013 at his home.
Charles was born March 11, 1952 in Mingo County,
WV the son of the late Herbert and Edna Alice Smith
Bowe. He was also preceded in death by his brother,
Marvin Scott and nephew, Michael Bowe Jr.
He was a retired disabled American Veteran. He
served twenty two years in the United States Marine Corps
with two terms in Vietnam. He received the Purple Heart
Medal for wounds he suffered in the Vietnam Conflict. He
received several other medals and distinguished awards
throughout his services to this great country he loved so much. He was very proud
to be an American Veteran. He said, "Once a Marine Always a Marine!"
He is survived by his son, Charlie Preston Bowe of Yuba City, California;
three brothers, Michael (Nina) Bowe Sr. of Stone, Ky., Randy (Margaret) Scott of
Borderland, WV and J. D. (Janet) Bowe of Columbus, Ohio; a sister, Ramona Bowe
(Douglas) Hitchens of Blacklick, Ohio and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be held Friday, April 12, 2013 at 11 AM in the R.
E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Bob Werntz 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.
R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 PM Thursday at the Funeral Home.
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Sally Mae Ellis, 72 of South Williamson, KY went home to be with
the Lord on Monday, April 1st, 2013.
Sally was born on May 17, 1940 the daughter of the late Archie and
Nora Aldridge Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by her two daughters, Elizabeth Ann Dingess and Lenora Dingess;
brother Charles Homer Thompson and sister-in-law Gertrude Thompson.
She is survived by her husband Lonnie T. Ellis, of South
Williamson, KY; her son, Duane Dingess of Dingess, WV; granddaughter,
Brittney (Nathan) May of Dingess, WV; former daughter-in-law, Brenda
Bragg of Dingess, WV; step-daughter, Vicki ( Dr. Chuck) Johnson of South Williamson, KY;
step-son, Lonnie T. (Trudy) Ellis Jr. of Ravenswood, WV; two step granddaughters, Mary Beth
Johnson of Louisville, KY and Victoria Ellis of Ravenswood, WV; two step grandsons, Charles
Edward Johnson, III (Chas) of Lexington, KY and Lonnie T. Ellis, III (Trey) of Ravenswood,
WV; brother, James Thompson of Marengo, OH; three sisters, Morine (Grant) Hayden of
Huntington, WV, Linda Sue Morrison of Johnson City, TN, Arisba (Stanley) Fink of Ceredo
Kenova, WV; sister-in-law, Violet Thompson of Dingess, WV and a host of nieces, nephews
and friends.
Sally worked for the Mingo County EOC and was the owner of Sally's Country Kitchen
in Varney, WV. Sally loved and cared for all who knew her.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Stanley Fink leading the service. Entombment will follow at
Mountain View Memory Gardens, Maher, WV with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6PM Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at the Funeral Home Chapel.
R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry is in charge of arrangements.
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John Fred Hunt, 65 of Belfry, KY passed away Friday April 12,
2013 at his residence.
He was born June 15, 1947 in Mingo County, WV to the late
Carroll E. and Mattie Potensky Hunt. He is also preceded in death by his
sister-in-law; Elizabeth "Liz" Hunt.
He was a retired assistant principal at Belfry High School and a
Kentucky Colonel.
He is survived by his wife; Janice Gayle Grossl Hunt, one son John
(Retha Baldwin) Hunt II of Belfry, Ky, one brother; James Carroll Hunt
of Belfry, KY, one granddaughter; Chelsea (Jeremy Workman) Hunt of Belfry, KY, nephew,
James Carroll Hunt II of Belfry, KY, great nephew; Nicholas James Carroll Hunt of Belfry,
KY, a very close cousin; Lorraine Smith of Belfry, KY and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Monday April 15, 2013 at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church with Father Elpidio Geneta officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View
Memory Gardens at Huddy, KY with Jeremy Workman, Jimmy Hunt, Nick Hunt, John Hunt II,
Keith Baldwin and Cory Matney serving as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Hunt, Bob Scott, David Lester, Rush Runyon, Rod
Varney, Mark Gannon, Joseph Grossl, Ron Grossl, Stan Clark, Tom Maming and Philip
Haywood.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 PM Sunday night at R. E. Rogers Funeral, Belfry, KY.
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Gene David Watson, 73 of Bristol, TN formerly of Belfry, Ky.
passed away Tuesday night, April 16, 2013 at Bristol Hospice House.
Gene was born January 14, 1940 at Van Lear, Ky. the son of the
late Walter Aaron and Dialphia Spencer Watson. He was also
preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Holsbach and Louise Dotson
and one brother, Rodney Watson.
Gene was a retired coal miner with Eastern Coal Corporation
and a loving son, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
Survivors include his longtime loving companion, Linda
Sampson of Bristol, TN; son, Trey (Wanda) Watson of Belfry, KY;
daughters, Lisa Watson Thornsberry of Bristol, TN, Gena (Bucky) May of Canada, Ky. and Tia
(Chris) Ratliff of Belfry, KY; brothers, Jimmy, Richard and Mike Watson all of Belfry, KY,
Ronnie and Gary Watson both of Pikeville, KY; sisters, Ollie Rowe of Virginia, Margaret
Matney of Grundy, VA, Shelby Varney of Morristown, TN and Janet Thacker of NC;
grandchildren, Kari Cook, Nathanael Thornsberry, Bryana Deskins, Cheyenne Thornsberry,
Gabrielle Kevish, Tanner Daugherty, Destiny Trey Watson, David Cade Watson and Colby
Daugherty; great grandchildren, Sarah Jane Cook, Mykaela Raine Cook, Jaxon Cole Estridge
and Joshua Bentley Kevish and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Chris Ratliff, Tanner Daugherty, Mike Watson, Bucky
May, Joshua Watson and Jordan Watson serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Thursday and Friday at the Funeral Home Chapel with
special services Thursday night at 7 PM with Jody Thompson officiating and Friday night at 7
PM with Mike Smith.
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Oleta Thacker of Turkey Creek, KY departed this earth and into the arms of the Lord on
April 18, 2013.
She was a devoted Christian, mother, wife, granny, sister and friend. She dedicated her
entire life to serving the Lord and to her family. She loved her husband, children and grandsons
unconditionally. Her smile and laughter would light up the room. Her words of encouragement
and comfort were a blessing. She always made anyone feel at home and had a sense of humor
that could make laughter be heard throughout the house. She was so proud of her children and
grandchildren.
She was born August 27, 1946 at South Williamson, KY. She is walking the streets of
gold alongside her parents Willard and Hazel Sellards and her sister, Annis Clark.
She leaves behind and awaits patiently to be reunited with her husband; Lee Thacker,
daughters; Cheryl Thacker, Angela (David) Hackney and Kari (Brandon) Mayhorn, and son
Derek Thacker. Her precious grandsons; Keaton Hackney, Ethan Hackney, and Trevor Thacker.
Her sisters, Phyllis Williamson and Dollie Preece and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be at 1 PM Monday April 22, 2013 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
with Mike Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens at Huddy,
KY with J.B. Smith, Greg Stepp, Caleb Carter, Caleb Tackett, Noah Carter and Coty
Williamson serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be David Hackney and Brandon
Mayhorn.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Saturday and Sunday at the funeral home with special
services at 7 PM Sunday night.
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Aleah Grace Chapman, infant daughter of Kendra Ann Chapman and Daniel Blevins of
Williamson, WV passed away Friday April 19, 2013 at Williamson Memorial Hospital.
She is preceded in death by maternal great grandfather; Angelee Harris Sr., paternal great
grandfather; Earl Robinette, paternal great uncle; Danny Blevins and maternal great aunt; Diane
Harris.
Besides her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandmother; Amy Chapman of
Williamson, WV, maternal grandfather; Joe Chapman of Louisa, KY, paternal grandparents;
Murl and Brenda Blevins of Williamson, WV, Maternal great grandmother; Octavia Harris of
Williamson, WV, paternal great grandmother; Linda Robinette of Williamson, WV, paternal
great grandparents; Murl and Ann Blevins of Williamson, WV, maternal aunt and uncle;
Christopher Chapman of Williamson, WV, and Kelly Harris of Williamson, WV, paternal aunt;
Kristina Blevins of Williamson, WV and a host of great aunts, uncles, cousins and other family
members.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Tuesday April 23, 2013 at the Nolan Church
of God with Eugene Preece officiating. Burial will follow at the Family Cemetery, Dick
Williamson Branch Road with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Monday night at the funeral home.
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Denise Williamson Bandy, age 50 of Huddy, left this world
April 20, 2013 to be with Jesus. Denise was a long time member of
Hardy United Methodist Church where she was a very active
member and a child of God and wanted everyone to know that God
came first.
Denise was born June 7, 1962 in Williamson, WV. She leaves
behind a close family and a host of friends. She was the wife of
Dennis Bandy of Huddy, Ky. and the daughter of John Richard
Williamson of Huddy, Ky. and the late Mary Jane Williamson. In
addition to her husband and father, she is survived by her one son and joy of her life, Michael
Jason Ratliff of Louisville, Ky. She is also survived by one brother, Richard Lee Williamson
and sister-in-law, Cathy Marie Williamson of Ivel, Ky. She was preceded in death by one sister,
Janie Diana Williamson. Denise is survived by four nieces and nephews that were so special in
her life, Shane Richard Williamson, Shawna Leigh Williamson, Michael Jonathon Pinson and
Marijane Chanah Williamson. She was inspirational in each of their upbringings taking each of
them to church and teaching them the story of Jesus. Three step children, Cambria Cordeau,
Emily Bandy and Joshua Bandy. She is also survived by special lifelong friends, Lois Williams
Kitts of Pikeville, Ky. and special friend, Darlene Blackburn Stanley. Denise was so very
special to so many friends and family members and will be sadly missed.
Denise worked at South Williamson ARH for the last 18 years where she was more than
just a friend to so many of her peers. She was an inspiration to all; too many to name. Denise
lived her life for God, her family, her friends and would stand up and say she was proud of all.
She will be remembered by all as the one that done it all. Her perseverance to get things done
was second to none and she will leave a hole in so many lives as we try to move on without her.
Funeral services will be held at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry, Ky. on Wednesday,
April 24 at 1 PM with Geoff Tackett officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with special friends, family and her ARH family serving as
pallbearers. Her Uncles will be Honorary Pallbearers.
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Family visitation will begin at 5 PM on Tuesday, April 23 and after 6 PM for friends.
Special services will be held at 7 PM with Geoff Tackett. Please come join us in the celebration
of her life.
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Larry Pem "Webbco" Webb, 63 of Turkey Creek, KY passed away Tuesday April 23,
2013 at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN.
He was born February 13, 1950 in Pike County, KY to the late John Pem and Emogene
Webb Webb. He is also preceded in death by one son; Larry Bryan Webb and one sister; Rita
Jean Webb.
He was a heavy equipment operator and a member of the Living Water Church.
He is survived by his wife, Veronica Rose Pittman Webb of Turkey Creek, KY; two
daughters, Aianna Lavette Penelope Webb of Turkey Creek, KY and Crystal Dawn Johnson of
Fl; one son, John Pem Webb of Fl; one step daughter, Robin Adams of Turkey Creek, KY; one
sister, Barbara (Clarence) Crigger of Williamson, WV; two brothers, Buddy Webb of Turkey
Creek, KY and Gary (Roberta) Webb of Turkey Creek, KY; grandchildren, Cassandra Webb,
Gage Johnson, Dylan Webb, Tyler Webb, Emma Webb, Matthew Vincent, Devin Vincent,
Xavier Webb and Kimberly Dotson.
Funeral services will be at 11 AM Saturday April 27, 2013 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
with Johnny Branch officiating. Burial will follow at the Webb Family Cemetery, Turkey
Creek, KY with James Hardin, Richard Chafin, Richard Nelson, Ransom Wolford, Neal Jewell
and Darrin Elkins serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be John Pem Webb.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Friday night at the funeral home.
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Grover Cleveland "Squire" Ramey Jr. 84 of Turkey Creek,
Kentucky passed away Saturday April 27, 2013 at Pikeville Medical
Center.
He was born March 15, 1929 in Pike County, Kentucky to the late
Grover Cleveland Ramey Sr. and Octavia Hunt Ramey. He was also
preceded in death by his six brothers, of which he was the youngest.
He was the service manager for Thompson Pontiac - Buick for 54
years and a veteran of the U. S. Army.
He is survived by his wife, Carlotta Smith Ramey of Turkey Creek, Ky.; son, Grover
Cleveland Ramey III of Maryland; special niece, Eva Lynn Kinder of Matewan, West Virginia;
special friends, Sheb and Cecil Hatfield, Pat and Deborah Harris, Bill and Marie Bevins.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 AM Tuesday at Mountain View Memory
Gardens with Mike Elswick officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens,
Huddy, Kentucky, with Belfry Chapter #141 DAV conducting Military Graveside Services.
Visitation will be from 6 PM until 9 PM Monday night at the funeral home.
Condolences for the Family of Grover Cleveland “Squire” Ramey, Jr.:
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Georgia Ann Scott, 93, formerly of Ransom, Kentucky more
recently of Piqua, Ohio passed away at 8:54 am Saturday April 27, 2013
at the Piqua Manor Nursing Home.
She was born October 15, 1919 in Ransom, Kentucky to the late
George and Nancy Ann Hatfield Sullivan. She married Jonah Scott; he
preceded her in death May 1, 1988.
She is survived by four daughters, Rita (Bill) Carter of Houston,
Ohio, Loretta (Larry) Haynes, Nada Scott all of Piqua, Ohio, Karoline
(Floyd) Canada of Pikeville, Kentucky; two sons, Lonnie (Rosalie) Scott
and James Scott all of Piqua, Ohio; a daughter-in-law Donna Scott of Piqua, Ohio; eleven
grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son Billy Scott, three brothers, three sisters, two
granddaughters, a daughter-in-law and two infant children.
Mrs. Scott was a wonderful homemaker. She was active with the Blue Springs Freewill
Baptist Church of Ransom, Kentucky and attended the First Piqua Freewill Baptist Church. She
loved her family and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Mrs. Scott's family will receive friends locally from 5:00-8:00 pm Tuesday April 30,
2013, at the Jamison & Yannucci Funeral Home, Piqua, Ohio 6:00-9:00 pm, and on Wednesday
May 1, 2013 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, Kentucky with a service to honor her life
at 11:00 am Thursday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Rev. Emery Varney and Rev. Bob
Werntz co-officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy,
Kentucky.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County,
Inc, P.O. Box 502 Troy, Ohio 45356, the First Piqua Freewill Baptist Church, 1500 Clack Ave.
Piqua, Ohio 45356 or the Blue Springs Freewill Baptist Church, 1272 Dials Rd, Ransom,
Kentucky 41558.
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The Lord loaned a great and wonderful man to this world on
February 26, 1934 named James Earl McCoy. He departed his
earthly home to enter the golden gates of Heaven to be with his
Lord on May 3, 2013.
He was a devoted Christian who attended Toler Freewill
Baptist Church.
His passing is mourned by his beloved and devoted wife
Clarine Varney McCoy of 57 years of marriage.
He leaves behind the joys of his life, four children, James Junior (Teresa) McCoy of
Princeton North Carolina, Derek (Denise) McCoy of Princeton North Carolina, Larry Bruce
(Lori) McCoy of Princeton North Carolina, and Kirk Moe (Donna) McCoy of Burnwell,
Kentucky. Also, he leaves behind six grandchildren, who were the joys of his life and rays of
sunshine, Brandon, Kirk Douglas, Andrew, Grey, Hannah, and Whitley McCoy. James also
leaves behind a loving sister, Delphia Bragg of Burnwell, Kentucky.
He was preceded in death by his parents Reese and Bessie Bevins McCoy, Brothers
Edward, Douglas and Virgil McCoy and sisters Viola Jude, Flossie Blackburn and Ella Brooke
McCoy.
Funeral Service will be held Monday, May 06, 2013 at 1PM in R.E Rogers Funeral Home
Chapel with Donnie Williamson and Lee Dotson officiating. Burial will follow at McCoy
Cemetery, Burnwell, KY.
Visitation will be held at 6PM Sunday May 05, 2013 at the Funeral Home with services
at 7PM. Family and friends will be serving as pallbearers.
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Ida "Mamaw" Louise Bevins Gilliam Williamson, 90 of
Flatwoods, Ky. formerly of Pike County, Ky. passed away, Monday,
May 6, 2013 at Trinity Station Retirement Community in Flatwoods,
Ky.
Mrs. Williamson was born May 26, 1922 in Rockhouse, Ky. a
daughter of the late George and Mary Smith Bevins. She was preceded
in death by her husbands, Captain Walker Gilliam, Sr. and Carl
Williamson, Sr.; three sons, William "Bill" Gilliam, George E. Gilliam
and Captain W. Gilliam, Jr.; daughter, Barbara S. Smith; five brothers,
Jim, Willie, Junior, Flava and Johnny Bevins and two sisters, Finice Elkins and Fonnie Ellkins.
She was of the Old Regular Baptist Faith. She enjoyed dancing, flowers, flea marketing and
Bluegrass music. She was personal friends with Melvin Goins and Bill Monroe.
Surviving to mourn her passing are two sons; Carl (Diane) Williamson, Jr. of Benton, Ky.
and Larry Gilliam of Flatwoods, Ky.; two daughters, Shelby Reynolds of Flatwoods, Ky. and
Kathie Gilliam (French) Workman of Flatwoods, Ky.; a special daughter-in-law, Mary Gilliam
of Turkey Creek, Ky.; two great nieces, Kathleen Cruthers and Carol Hartsfield both of Ocala,
FL; fourteen grandchildren, Alona Gilliam, Ashlee Williamson, Josh Gilliam, Belinda French,
Mike French, Debbie Reynolds, Tim Smith, Jim Smith, Chris Smith, Megan Cathey, B. J.
Gilliam, Jamie Gilliam, Dusty Gilliam and George Gilliam, Jr.; twenty one great grandchildren
and two great great grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1 PM Friday, May 10, 2013 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry,
Ky. with Elder Richard Staton and Mark Carter officiating. Burial will follow in Smith Family
Cemetery in Rockhouse, Ky. The viewing will be Wednesday, May 8, 2013 from 6 to 9 PM at
Bailey Family Funeral Home in Flatwoods, Ky. and also a viewing from 11 AM until time for
funeral at Friday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry, Ky.
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Ballard Justice, Jr. 51 of Williamson, WV passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 at his
residence.
He was born July 13, 1961 at Phelps, Ky. the son of the late Ballard Justice Sr. and Verna
Marie Ray Justice.
He was a disabled coal miner and a member of the Truth Tabernacle Church of McVeigh,
Ky.
He is survived by his wife, Diana Sue Justice; children, Heather Murray of Baltimore, MD,
Cory Justice of Phyllis, Ky. and Rose Justice; step children, Paul Preece of Brushy, Ky., Lisa
Anderson of Lexington, Ky., Ashley Potter of Sidney, Ky., Samuel Gannon and Carmelitta
Ward of Pikeville, Ky., Nolecca Gannon of Belfry, Ky. and Jenny Gannon of Lexington, Ky.;
brothers, L. C. Justice and Larry Justice of Tennessee; three grandchildren and thirteen step
grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 1 PM at the Truth Tabernacle
Church, McVeigh, Ky. with Brother Roger Egnor and Shawn Gooslin officiating.
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John E. "Pete" Lovern, 55 of McAndrews, Ky. passed away Wednesday, May 15,
2013 at his residence.
He was born June 21, 1957 in Pikeville, Ky. the son of the late John C. and Edith M.
Ward Lovern. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Willie Lovern. He was a former
truck driver for Apex Company.
Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Lovern of McAndrews, KY; daughters, Vanity Nees
of Delbarton, WV and Karen Lovern of the home; sister, Susie (Roy) Harrison of McAndrews,
KY; brothers, Andy (Lisa) Lovern of Hardy, Ky. and Tim (Barb) Lovern of Canada, Ky. and a
host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 17, 2013 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Earsel Ray Taylor and Dennis Hinkle officiating. Burial will follow in the
Ward Family Cemetery, Stone, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the Funeral Home Chapel.
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Margaret Ellen Hinkle McCoy, 60 of Sidney, KY passed away Wednesday May 15, 2013
at her residence. She was born July 12, 1952 at Williamson, WV to the late Cecil and Ruth
Hensley Hinkle. She is also preceded in death by one son; Michael Paul Smith and two
brothers; Danny Hinkle and Donald Hinkle. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by one son; Gregory Paul (Chrystal Gail) Smith of Canada, KY., two
daughters; Vera Kay (Johnny) Edmiston of Sidney, KY., and Judy Ann (Ermal Dehart) Smith
of Belfry, KY., six brothers; Bruce Hinkle of Nolan, WV., Tommy (Sherry) Hinkle of TN.,
Danny (Janie) Hinkle of Brushy, KY., Donald (Francis) Hinkle of Sidney, KY., Gary (Suzie)
Hinkle of Canada, KY., and Bobby Hinkle of Belfry, KY.,one sister; Shelia (Bill) Taylor of
Stone, KY., eight grandchildren; Paytron Johnson, Maranda Smith, Shawnda Smith, Katlin
Smith, Johnna Edmiston, Faith Smith, Hannah DeHart and Justin Edmiston and two great
grandchildren; Kynleigh Smith and Kaylee Smith.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12 Noon Saturday May 18, 2013 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Mark Lowe officiating. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery, Sidney, KY
with Johnny Edmiston, Ermal Dehart, Jeremiah Wright, Greg Smith and Gary Hinkle serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Thursday and Friday night at the funeral home with special
services at 7 PM Friday night with Tommy Hinkle officiating.
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Mary Ellen Fink Roehrer, 85 of South Williamson, Ky. passed away Wednesday, May
15, 2013 in the Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Pikeville, Ky.
She was born March 27, 1928 at Cinderella, WV the daughter of the late Dewey and
Hester Nelson Stanley. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Randy Fink; her
second husband, Sidney Roehrer; brothers, Calvin and Billy Lloyd Stanley and a sister, Aretta
Johnson.
She was a homemaker and loved to paint. Her art work hangs in the Memorial Church of
Christ of which she is a longtime member.
Survivors include three daughters, Karen (John R.) Jones of Vinton, VA, Vera Kay
Hankins of South Williamson, Ky. and Cindy (Lewis) Hunt of Delbarton, WV; sister, Wilma
Zerbe of South Carolina; grandchildren, Jason Hankins, Nicholas Hankins, Rob Jones, Susan
Jones, Mandy Jones, Danny Jones, Shawn McCoy and Brittany Pauley and several great
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 2 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Dwayne Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Tommy Hankins, Lewis Hunt, Matt Williamson, Shawn
McCoy and other family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 until 9 PM Friday at the Funeral Home Chapel.
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Dora Lee Hackney, 96 of Cicero, IL formerly of McAndrews, Ky. passed away Tuesday,
May 14, 2013 after a long illness at the home of her daughter, Barbara Thomas Blackburn and
son-in-law, Rev. Larry Blackburn.
She was born December 4, 1916 the daughter of the late James and Octavia Blackburn.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Landon Hackney; five brothers, two sisters, two
great great grandchildren, seven stepchildren and her lifelong friend, Marie Blackburn Burchett.
She enjoyed working at the Williamson Memorial Hospital for many years. After
moving to Cicero, IL she attended the First General Baptist Church. She enjoyed the services
very much and her favorite song was "I'll Fly Away". She will be missed by all who knew and
loved her. Special love and appreciation to Jimmy Blackburn of Williamson, WV from her
Family, she loved you like a son and your telephone calls always made her day.
She leaves behind her family which includes her children; Barbara Thomas (Larry)
Blackburn of Cicero, IL, Travis (Carol) Hackney of Luray, TN, Linda (Buddy) Blackburn of
Clinton, IL and John (Ella) Hackney of McAndrews, Ky.; thirteen grandchildren, twenty one
great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren, seventeen step grandchildren and a host of
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 20, 2013 at 10 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 Sunday from 5 until 9 PM. at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of
Belfry.
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Vicie Marie May, 94, of Ransom, KY passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at home
following a lingering illness.
She was born April 6, 1919 at Ransom, Ky. the daughter of the late Pete and Prudie
Sullivan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Amos May.
She was a wife, mother, homemaker and a born again Christian of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by two sons; Charles (Mary) May of Ransom, Ky. and Bill (Charlene)
May of Tavernier, Florida; three daughters, Della Branham of Sidney, Ky., Ann Placek of
Farmdale, Ohio and Gail Lewis of Ransom, Ky.; ten grandchildren; nine great grandchildren;
one great great grandchild; one sister, Ruby Mayse of Piqua, Ohio one brother, Earl Sullivan of
McCarr, Ky. and a host of nieces and nephews.
At her request, there will be no visitation or funeral services. Graveside services will be
11 AM Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Sullivan Cemetery, Ransom, KY with Mike Smith
officiating.
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William Bruce Triplett, 59 of McAndrews, KY passed away
Saturday May 25, 2013 at the Williamson Memorial Hospital.
He was born December 12, 1953 in Pike County, Ky. the son of
the late Bill and Mary Lewis Triplett. He was also preceded in death by
a daughter, Michelle Lee; sisters, LaVada Amburn, Delores Jean Lee,
Judith Ann Triplett, Mary Rose Triplett and Sharlene May and brothers,
George Triplett, John Edward Triplett and Lester Charles Triplett.
He was a former construction worker and welder. He was a
member of the McVeigh United Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Voiler York of Merrimac, WV and Samantha Nicole
Triplett of Williamson, WV; sons, William Bruce Triplett Jr. of Williamson, WV, Robert
Edward Triplett of Delbarton, WV, Brett Allen Triplett of Louisa, Ky. and Christopher Joe
Triplett of Red Jacket, WV; brother, Clifford Triplett of Williamson, WV; sisters, Darlene Lee
of Sidney, Ky. and Zetta Cline of Virgie, Ky.; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild on
the way.
Funeral services will be held 1 PM Wednesday May 29, 2013 at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Joe Crum officiating. Burial will follow at Merrimac Cemetery, Merrimac, WV
with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Monday and Tuesday night at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home.
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Rebecca Ellen "Becky" Coleman, 43 of McAndrews, KY passed away Sunday, May 26,
2013 at Pikeville, KY. She was born July 18, 1969 at South Williamson, KY the daughter of
Eugene and Betty Farley Taylor of Turkey Creek, KY. She was also preceded in death by one
brother; John Robert Taylor.
She was a beautician at Debbie's House of Style.
Besides her parents, she is survived by her husband, Darrell Joseph "Joe" Coleman II of
McAndrews, KY; one daughter, Taylor Shandel (Robbie Childress) Coleman of McAndrews,
KY; one son, Darrell Joseph "D. J." Coleman III of McAndrews, KY; one sister, Vonda Sanders
of Cynthiana, KY; two grandchildren, Braylee Shaeanne Childress and Carlie Dawn Childress;
niece, Sara Taylor; special friends, Renee Maynard and Sandy Sammons and a host of other
Funeral services will be conducted at 12 Noon Thursday May 30, 2013 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Mickie Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Reed Cemetery, Turkey
Creek, KY with Paul Coleman, Terry Kinser, Nick Burton, Jim Hubbard, Josh Hubbard, Austin
Kinser and Josh Coleman serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Wednesday, May 29, 2013 night at the funeral home with
special services at 7 PM with Elbert Sesco, Richard Staton and Dale Williamson officiating.
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James Ballard Blackburn, 88 of Canada, KY passed away in his sleep Friday June 7,
2013 at his residence in the caring hands of family.
He was born October 18, 1924 at Canada, KY and was the son of the late Earl and Polly
(Blackburn) Blackburn. He was also preceded in death by five brothers; Roland Blackburn,
Homer Blackburn, Woodrow Blackburn, Millard Blackburn and Paris Blackburn and four
sisters; Imma Jean Blackburn, Mary (Blackburn) Smith, Martha (Blackburn) Mullins and Edna
(Blackburn) Cook.
Ballard spent his life working as a coal miner and truck driver to support the family he
loved so much. Upon retirement, he enjoyed watching baseball games and spending time with
his family, grandchildren and great grandchildren, but most of all, he gave his life to God on
November 1, 1998.
On December 20, 1960, he started his life with Naomi (Smith) Blackburn. In addition to
his wife Naomi, he is survived by five children; Annette (David) Stafford, Kevin Dale
Blackburn (Larry H. Ray), Mickey (Sheila) Blackburn, Jennifer Blackburn and Keri Blackburn.
His six grandchildren; Joshua Stafford, Megan Stafford, Joesph Adkins, Brittany Blackburn,
Jordan Adkins, Dylan Blackburn and seven great grandchildren; Jacob Stafford, Issac Stafford,
Ahna Adkins, Madilyn Williams, Ayden Adkins, Alexis Adkins, Rylan Williams and a host of
nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Monday, June 10, 2013 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Gary Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow at the Ballard Blackburn
Cemetery at Canada, KY with David Stafford, Johnathan Williams, Darrell Smith, Steven
Smith and Gary Smith serving as pallbearers and three grandsons, Joshua Stafford, Joesph
Adkins and Jordan Adkins serving as Honorary pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Saturday night at the funeral home with special services at 7
PM with Gary Blackburn officiating and Sunday night with special services at 7 PM with
Johnny Hatfield officiating.
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Gomer Darrell Staton, 57 of Turkey Creek, Ky. went home to be with his Lord, Sunday,
June 9, 2013.
He was born September 30, 1955 at Pikeville, Ky. the son of the late Burl and Gladis
Staton. He was also preceded in death by a son, Darrell Edward Staton. He was a disabled coal
miner.
Survivors include one daughter, Amanda Staton; two sons, Anthony Paul (Misty) Staton
and Chris (Jessica) Staton; two brothers, Richard (Peggy) Staton and Garrett Lynn (Carol)
Staton; three sisters, Eva Gail Reed, Tammy (Paul) Maynard and Jackie Hatfield; three
grandchildren, Tyler Smith, Kaitlyn Staton and Kylee Staton and a host of other family and
friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 11 AM at the Turkey Creek
Old Regular Baptist Church with Lacy Walters, Harold Blackburn and Hobart Hamilton
officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith Cemetery, Hatfield, Ky. with Steve Blackburn,
Shannon Crotts, Richard Staton, Donnie Scaggs, Hayden Hatfield, Stevie Blackburn, Byron
Bevins, Jonathan Williamson and Floyd Bevins serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Monday and Tuesday at the Turkey Creek Old Regular
Baptist Church with special services both nights at 7 PM. R.E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry
is in charge of arrangements.
Gomer ended his journey here on earth at his home surrounded by the love of his family.
He was a gentle, humble man who lived his life simply. He was lighthearted and had a great
sense of humor. He cherished his kids, grandkids and family and they cherished him. He was a
generous person who would help anyone who asked. He said, the Lord had forgiven him and
he will recieve his reward in heaven. He went into the loving arms of his Savior on Sunday,
June 9, 2013. He will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him. This was written
by his family.
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Shirley Ann Cope, 59, of Williamson, WV, passed away Monday morning, June 10, 2013
at her home.
She was born August 24, 1953 in Williamson, WV the daughter of the late Walter and
Ida Pearl Trout Cope.
Shirley was a retired employee of the South Williamson Appalachian Regional Hospital
and a member of the Williamson Wesleyan Church.
Survivors include one brother, Raymond Cope; two sisters, Rose Cope and Sylvia
McCoy; uncle, Earl E. Cope;
aunt, Virginia Buchanan; two nieces, Angel Cope and Tabitha Collins; nephew, William J.
McCoy; great niece, Lisa Cope and great nephew, James Collins.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 1 PM at the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Bob Kincaid officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Maher, WV with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 11, 2013 from 6 until 8 PM at the Funeral Home
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Cecil Clinton Coleman, 53, of Williamson, WV, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013
at his home. He was born March 1, 1960 at Williamson, WV the son of Lydia Jane Runyon
Coleman of McVeigh, KY and the late Cecil Coleman.
He was a car mechanic.
Besides his mother, he is survived by one daughter; Tracy Jane Coleman of Williamson,
WV, one son; Cecil Clinton Coleman II of McVeigh, KY, one sister; Teresa Jane Coleman of
Ransom, KY, a step son; Jerry Chapman of FL, a special friend; Tennessee Cook of
Williamson, WV, and one grandchild on the way.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Saturday June 15, 2013 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Justin Holbrook officiating. Burial will follow at Coeburn Point Cemetery,
Huddy, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 PM Friday night at the funeral home.
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Willie Woodrow Dotson, 74, of Williamson, WV, went home
to be with the Lord, Monday, June 17, 2013, at Williamson Memorial
Hospital. He was born October 15, 1938, at Woodman, KY to the late
Clarence and Eacley Prater Dotson. He is also preceded in death by
one brother; Johnny Dotson and two sisters; Irene Goodman and Ethel
C. Lowe.
He was retired from the US ARMY and a deacon at the Little
Hope Primitive Church.
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years; Lalor Ann
Dotson, sons; Michael (Cindy) Dotson of Williamson, WV, John
(Maggie) Dotson of Williamson, WV., and Willie (Laura) Dotson Jr.
of Martin County, KY, step daughters; Darlene Daniels of OH, and Deborah Bailey of Louisa,
KY, brothers; Brady (Joyce) Dotson of Panesville, OH, Alfred (Peggy) Dotson of Panesville,
OH, sister-in-law; Laura Dotson of Panesville, OH, nine grandchildren, eleven step
grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Friday June 21, 2013 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Primitive Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. View
Memory Gardens, Maher, WV, with John Dotson, Willie Dotson Jr., Michael Dotson, Mike
May, Brian Hockenberry and Gary Childers serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Wednesday night with special services at 7 PM with
Primitive Baptist Ministers officiating and Thursday night with special services at 7 PM with
Freewill Baptist Ministers and Victory in Jesus Church officiating both nights at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home.
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Ollie "Buster" Maynard, 90, of Williamson, WV, formerly Turkey
Creek, KY, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013 at his residence. He was
born March 18, 1923 at Piso, Ky, to the late James E. "Ned" and Ida
Nichols Maynard. He is also preceded in death by his first wife; Josephine
Maynard, two sons; Jack Maynard and Rex Maynard, brothers; Glenn, Otto
and James E. Maynard, sisters; Pearl King and Betty Davis.
He was a retired salesman for Montgomery Ward and a veteran of the
US Navy.
He is survived by his wife Gracie Mae Stanley, one son; Larry Maynard of Ypsilanti, MI,
three sisters; Opal Cool of Winchester, KY, Lou Emma Chaffin of Meta, KY, and Bobbie
Leslie of Mt. Olivet, KY, grandchildren; Lisa O'Bryan, Randi Crews, Winnie Maynard and
Dedee Brown, step grandchildren; Timothy Stanley, Roy L Stanley and Ervil Stanley Jr., seven
great grandchildren, five step great grandchildren, sister-in-laws; Yvonne Taylor, Lassie Ratliff,
Patrica Hall, Sandy Barker and Loma Ford, brother-in-law; William Endicott and a host of
loving nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Friday June 21, 2013 at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Mikey Smith, Jimmy Stanley and Lee Dotson officiating. Burial will follow at the
Maynard-Runyon Cemetery, Piso, KY with Gracie Carrillo, Lisa O'Bryan, Troy O'Bryan,
Dedee Brown, Timothy Stanley and Roy Stanley serving as pallbearers. Belfry DAV Chapter
#141 will conduct military graveside services.
Visitation will be after 6 PM, Wednesday and Thursday night at the funeral home with
special singing both nights at 7 PM.
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Carolyn Sue Blackburn, 66, of Tazewell, Tn., passed away Tuesday,
June 18, 2013 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was born
April 6, 1947 at River, KY, to the late Jack and Evelyn Price Booth. She is
also preceded in death by one brother, Gary Roger Booth.
She was a nurse aide for the South Williamson Appalachian Regional
Hospital and a member of the McVeigh Independent United Baptist Church.,
She is survived by her husband; Curtis Blackburn, daughters; Anita
Hatfield May of NC, Sue Ellen Mickey of McVeigh, KY, and Nancy Nicole
Thomas of Tazewell, TN, brothers; Dennis Booth of Shelbyville, KY, and
Jack Booth Jr. of Majestic, Ky., sister; Sally Schmidt of Pikeville, KY,
grandchildren; Zachary Reid Hatfield, Amber Briana Lowe, Curtis Chase Mickey, Tabitha
Nicole Thomas and Katie Lynn Thomas.
Funeral services will be at 11 AM Friday June 21, 2013 at the McVeigh Independent
United Baptist Church with Orbie Justice officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Thursday night at the McVeigh Independent United Baptist
Church with special services at 7 PM.
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James Delmon Maynard, 55 of Chattaroy, WV passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at
his home.
He was born May 1, 1958 in Williamson, WV the son of the late Vernal and Ethel
Howell Maynard. He was a retired employee for Goodyear Tire and of the Church of God
Faith.
Survivors include his wife, Ava Wolford Maynard; daughter, Beth Ann Maynard; son,
Kevin Maynard; brothers and sisters, Vernal (Phyllis) Maynard Jr., Ruth Hendricks, Kathy
Goodman, Gracie (Clarence) Hicks, Lester (Chelsey) Maynard, Donnie (Clinton) Hicks, Walter
Maynard and Darlene (Bruce) Hilton; two grandchildren, Hunter and Brice Cantrell.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Earl White officiating. Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery,
Chattaroy, WV with Kevin, Lester and Walter Maynard, Bruce Hilton, Matt Cantrell and
William Ellis serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Friday from 6 until 9 PM at the funeral home chapel.
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D. James Keenan, 76 of Stone, Ky. passed away June 25, 2013 at his home. He was born
in Johnstown, PA on March 10, 1937 to the late Dennis J. & Helen Mae Keenan. He was
preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Jean R. Murphy. Jim resided in Stone KY and is
survived by his wife of 53 years Yvonne (Donatelli) Keenan, three children Denise Keenan
Knox (Dr. Craig A.) of Lexington; Daniel Joseph Keenan and Dennis James Keenan of Stone;
three grandchildren, Kristen Marie Keenan of Florence, Sarah Yvonne and Morgan Alyn Knox
of Lexington.
His career path spanned from Pittsburgh, PA to Salt Lake City, UT and Green River
Wyoming before retiring from Eastern Coal Corporation, Stone. While at Eastern, Jim trained
the Eastern Coal Mine Rescue Team to a National Championship in 1983.
An avid sports fan, Jim was one of the founders of the Belfry Touchdown Club and
served on the 1984 football coach search committee. He spearheaded revamping the Vipperman
Stadium field in 1984, which included reseeding of the field and new goal posts.
After retirement, Jim served as Assistant State Coordinator for the AARP State Driving
Program. He served as one of the founders and first president of Stone Heritage Inc. He was
also a contributing writer for the Williamson Daily News and a member of Sacred Heart
Catholic Church.
In Lieu of Flowers, the family requests donations to Hospice of the Bluegrass, Mountain
Rivers, 101 Hibbard Street, Pikeville, KY 41501 or www.hospicebg.org
Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 26, 2013 from 6 to 9 pm at Rogers Funeral
Home, Belfry, KY.
Services will be held at 8:00 pm by Father Elpidio Geneta of Sacred Heart Catholic
Church. Funeral will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Williamson, WV on
Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 11:00 am.
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Rafael Carlus Judkins was born on April 23, 1976 to Annie and the
late Joseph Judkins in Washington, DC. On Monday June 24, 2013, God
called another angel home, as he passed away at Williamson Memorial
Hospital in West Virginia. Rafael was an excellent father, loving spouse,
wonderful son and a wonderful brother. He touched the hearts of many he
came in contact with.
He was a graduate of Shaw Junior High School and attended
Roosevelt Senior High School. He received his GED in 1998.
He leaves many loved ones behind to mourn his memory: his
mother Annie and sister, LaKenya of Washington, DC; his grandparents Mary Lee and John
Horne; aunts and uncles, Evelyn Horne, Johnnie Mae Baker, Rose and Major Evans, JoAnn
Mason, Deborah Austin, Ronnie Judkins, and Joe and Linda Davis; his significant other Holly;
children that will miss and love their father; Jazzlyn, Jeyliona, Adrianna, Brayden, Jamyson,
Raymond, Calvin, and Malik. He leaves behind a host of friends and family members that will
cherish the moments that they shared with him.
Pallbearers will be family and close friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12 pm Monday, July 1st at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home with Mr. David Bell officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens
at Maher,WV.
Visitation will be at the funeral home from 6pm - 9pm on Sunday June 30th.
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Pearl Ross Williamson, 94 of Williamson, WV passed away
Monday, July 1, 2013 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital.
She was born March 2, 1919 in Pike County, Ky. the daughter of the
late Tom and Idella Fields Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her
first husband, Victor Ross; her second husband, K.H. Williamson; son,
Leroy Ross; daughter, Janet Bowling; brothers, Julius Taylor, Thomas
Taylor Jr. and Oscar Taylor; sisters, Bertha Lowe, Opal Sesco, Ruth
Maynard, Maxie Maynard and Birdie Burchett; daughter-in-law, Maxine
Ross and a granddaughter, Delores Ann Ross.
Pearl was a retired employee of the Appalachian Regional Hospital as a dietician and a
member of the Pilgrim Home Old Regular Baptist Church.
Survivors include five grandchildren; Linda (Gerry) Heschel and Sharon (Mike) Sears of
Port Clinton, Ohio, Tina (Jamie) Forrest of Columbus, Ohio, Della (Thomas) Tinch of
Dandridge, TN and LouAnn Justice of Williamson, WV; son-in-law, Thomas Bowling of
Turkey Creek, KY; several great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren and a host of
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at 10 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the
Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with the Old Regular Baptist Minister serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Tuesday at the Funeral Home Chapel with special
services at 7 PM.
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Floydetta (Poochie) Runyon, 71 of Canada, Ky. passed away Monday, July 1, 2013 at the
She was born January 26, 1942 at Canada, Ky. the daughter of the late Floyd B. and
Gracie Smith. She was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Poochie was the secretary at Bevins Elementary School for over 30 years. She was also a
member of Stone Chapter #533 O.E.S. and the Highland Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her husband, David I. Runyon of Canada, KY; daughters, Teressa
Runyon (Roger A.) Gibbs of London, KY and Melissa Runyon of Paris, KY; son, David
(Jennifer) Runyon II of Canada, KY; six grandchildren, James David Gibbs, Hannah Rose
Gibbs, Samantha Paige Blair, Stephanie Nicole Blair, Zachary David Runyon and Emma Grace
Runyon and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Lattimore and Rev. Bill VanZant officiating. Burial will
follow in the Smith Cemetery, Sidney, Ky. with James David Gibbs, Zachary David Runyon,
Benjamin Smith, Madison Thornsbury, Paul Cochran, Joey Cochran and Franklin D. Smith
serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Michael Ritz, Charles Ritz, Benjamin Russell,
Billy Smith, Tevis Branham and Charles Fuzzy Keesee.
Visitation will be held after 7 PM Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at the Funeral Home Chapel.
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Janice Lee Pauley Scott, 76, of 215 Crystal Springs Lane, Shelby, died Wednesday, July
3, 2013 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby. She was born July 22, 1936 in Mingo
County, West Virginia she was a daughter of the late Joseph Edward Pauley and Reba
Sammons Pauley. She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker and devoted many years as
the primary caregiver to her parents. Mrs. Scott was a member of Bethel Baptist Church,
Shelby, Order of the Eastern Star in Fallston, and an avid volunteer in UCAN, Leona Smith
Neal Senior Center, and Life Enrichment Center in Shelby. Mrs. Scott loved to help anyone in
need and was a true example of what a servant for Christ should be. In addition to her parents
she was preceded in death by her husband, Burl Scott.
Survivors include a son, Jeffery Burl Scott and wife, Valerie of Cary, NC; two daughters,
Rachel Scott Wood and husband, Chris of Gaffney, SC and Marcia Scott Pruitt and husband,
Tim of Asheville; brother, Larry Joseph Pauley and wife, Freida of Shelby; sister, Margaret
Ann Runyon and husband, Harry of Dallas; seven grandchildren, Matthew and Andy Jackson,
Hannah , Spencer, and Mary Beth Wood, Rebekkah and Shelby Scott.
Visitation: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Friday at Stamey Funeral Home, Fallston, NC.
Kentucky Services: Visitation: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, Saturday at R.E. Rogers Funeral
Home in Belfry, KY.
Memorial Service: 7:30 PM Saturday at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home in Belfry, KY with
Tommy Runyon officiating.
Graveside Service: 1:00 PM, Sunday at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Huddy,
Kentucky with Rev. Tommy Runyon officiating. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY is
in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at rerogersfuneralhome.com.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church Mission
Fund, 606 S. DeKalb Street, Shelby, NC 28150.
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Susan Gayle Bevins, 57 of Pinsonfork, Ky. passed away Tuesday,
July 9, 2013 at the Pikeville Medical Center surrounded by her loving
family.
Susan was born November 8, 1955 in Williamson, WV the daughter
of Evelyn DePoole Borders of Pinsonfork, Ky. and the late Harold
Borders. She was a longtime employee of Community Trust Bank and was
the Supervisor of the South Williamson Branch. She was a graduate of
Belfry High School Class of 1973 and was Miss BHS in 1972. Susan was a
loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and a friend to all. She
was a member of the Belfry United Methodist Church.
Besides her Mother, she is survived by her loving husband, George Joe Bevins of
Pinsonfork, Ky.; son, Derrick Harold (Rachel) Bevins of Huddy, Ky.; daughter, Anna Marie
Bevins of Ashland, Ky.; brother, Harold Irvin (Debbie) Borders of Berea, Ky.; grandchildren,
Michaela, Logan, Christian and was joyfully anticipating the birth of little Sophia Gayle. She
was also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, family and loving friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Stanley and Adam Hall officiating. Entombment will follow
in the Mountain View Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Huddy, Ky. with Les Todd, Barry Crum,
Keith Prater, Jonathan Blackburn, Bobby Varney, Gary Goff, Adam Hall and Harry Catron
Visitation will be held from 6 PM until 9 PM Thursday and Friday night at the Funeral
Home Chapel.
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Morgan McCoy, 88 of Williamson, WV passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at
Trinity Healthcare.
He was born December 17, 1924 in Martin County, Ky. the son of the late George and
Jane Collins McCoy. He was also preceded in death by death by his wife, Mildred June
McCoy.
He was a former self-employed painter. Survivors include several nieces and nephews
and his friends at Trinity Healthcare.
Graveside services will be held Friday, July 12, 2013 at 11 AM at Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Buddy Kendrick officiating and burial will follow.
Visitation will be held from 10 AM until 11 AM Friday at the Funeral Home.
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Sharon Jean Parsons, 64 of Pinsonfork, Ky. passed away Friday
night, July 12, 2013 at the home of her cousin, Jennifer Kinser.
She was born June 29, 1949 at Pinsonfork, Ky. the daughter of the
late Cecil and Lenna Jean May Varney. She was also preceded in death
by her husband, LaGrand Parsons.
Sharon was retired from the Pike County Board of Education
where she had taught at Runyon and Blackberry Elementary Schools.
She was a member and had served as the Secretary of the Williamson
Area Church of Christ. She was a member of Stone Chapter #533 O.E.S.,
a member of Stone Heritage and the Upper Pond Creek Volunteer Fire Department.
Survivors include her brother, Terry W. (Kathleen) Varney of Akron, Ohio; niece, Alexis
Ludle of Akron, Ohio; nephew, Chris (Jamie) Ludle of Akron, Ohio and a host of other family
and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 11 AM at the Williamson Area
Church of Christ with Donnie Estep officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Cameron Kinser, Ronnie Kinser, Ronnie Smith, Neal
Smith, Jeffrey Smith, Chris Varney, Ted May and Jerry Cherry serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Sunday, July 14, 2013 after 6 PM at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
and Monday, July 15, 2013 after 6 PM at the Williamson Area Church of Christ with special
services.
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Glenn Webb, 61 of Columbus, Ohio formerly of Williamson, WV
passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013 at his home.
He was born June 3, 1952 in Williamson, WV the son of the late Foster
and Fern Curry Webb. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Bill,
Donald, Roger and Terry Allen Webb. He was a retired employee of St.
Lucie County, Florida as an impoundment operator.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Lenard Webb of Columbus, Ohio;
sons, Terry Allan Webb of Columbus, Ohio and Eric Glen Webb of South
Williamson, Ky.; step sons, Johnny Lee Workman of Columbus, Ohio and
Shawn Anthony Workman of Santa Paula, CA; brothers, Foster Dean "Bob" Webb and Jimmy
L. Webb both of West Williamson, WV, Dennis Webb of Tennessee and Danny Ray Webb of
Conroe, Texas; sisters, Jeanean Cole, Janetta Ling and Darlene Varney all of Florida, Ruth
Curry of Kentucky and Rosemary Forrester of Cincinnati, Ohio; grandchildren, Kyle Thomas
Webb and Caleb Allan Webb; step grandchildren, Ashley Workman, Jeannie Workman, Johnny
Workman III and Evan Michael Holt; a host of other family and friends and a special friend
who helped us a lot, Pat Webb.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Cope officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Maher, WV with Terry, Eric and Caleb Webb, Johnny and Shawn Workman
and Mark Jones serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Tuesday at the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel.
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Mildred Ann Varney, 91, Passed away Tuesday July 9, 2013 at
home in Gilbert, Arizona with loving family members at her side.
Mildred was born June 12, 1922 at Huddy Kentucky , the
oldest daughter of the late Kenna L. & Cordia Trout West. She was
also preceded in death by her husband Ken Thomas Varney, her
Grandparents Amos & Polly Smith West & Lewis & Nellie
Blackburn Trout,
brothers, Jessie Harold West, Glenn West and Charles Ray West.
Mildred was the oldest of 41grandchildren of Amos & Polly
West & oldest of 13 of Lewis & Nellie Blackburn. She loved her family very much. She spoke
often of all her family & her Kentucky roots. She was a loving mother & homemaker. A
member of Arizona Ave. Baptist Church, Chandler Az.
Mildred is survived by two daughters, Judith ( Gary ) Queen Of Monterey, Mexico, Janie
( Roger ) Marley of Gilbert, Arizona & one son Kenneth ( Pat ) Varney of Dewey, Arizona ;
one sister Norma Sue ( Dave ) Smith of Delaware, Ohio, one brother Bobby ( MaeFern ) West
of Oklawaha, Florida; nine grandchildren, Rhonda, Charlie, Brian, Dawn, Scott, Debbie,
DeeDee, Beth, Meredith; nineteen great grandchildren & many nieces & nephews.
Visitation on Thursday July 18, 2013 from 6 to 9 PM at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Chapel.
Funeral services will be on Friday July 19th, 2013 at 12 noon with Rev. Garry Queen
officiating at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery, Sidney Ky.
In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to Hospice of the Valley ,Phoenix , Arizona.
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Charles David "Dave" Staton, 67, of Sunset Addition,
Williamson, West Virginia, passed away on July 16, 2013, surrounded
by those who loved and understood him best, his devoted wife Lynette
Mullins Staton, loving daughter Kendra L. Staton, and her companion
Sammy J. Maynard II (Charles' Superman). Charles was born on May
8, 1946, at Road Fork (Forest Hills), Kentucky, to Thelma J. Staton and
the late Abel Staton. He was preceded in death by his paternal
grandparents Roland and Sarah Staton, maternal grandparents Clyde
and Lillian Maynard, and brother, Randall "Randy" Staton.
Charles was a lifelong member of the Forest Hills Baptist Church and a 1964 graduate of
Belfry High School in Belfry, Kentucky. He continued his education at Cumberland College
and Marshall University. He was the sole owner and operator of Tug Valley Electric Company
for forty years where his business ethics consisted of a handshake agreement and an unwavering
integrity. Charles was an avid reader of many genres that ranged from James Patterson novels to
the Sunday Lexington Herald Leader. He cherished the local community and exhibited a pride
in his lineage by sharing knowledge of genealogy with others. Besides his family, Charles'
passion for living consisted of an unrivaled knowledge and fervent appreciation for all sports.
This lifelong passion for sports continues through the legacy of his daughter forged from the
common love they shared for Kentucky Wildcats basketball and Cincinnati Reds baseball.
Those individuals left to honor and cherish his memory are his wife of forty-five years
Lynette Mullins Staton, daughter Kendra L. Staton, and her companion Sammy J. Maynard II.
He is also survived by his mother Thelma J. Staton; sister Deborah Ann Staton; mother -in-law
Lois Collins; sisters-in-law Regina Christensen, Pamela Mendoza, and Cathy Marrara; nieces
Gigi Blatt and Katelyn, Emily, and Carli Mendoza; nephews Brandon and Zachary Staton,
Adam and Joshua Marrara, and Craig Aurilio.
A private family visitation for Charles will occur at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home on
Friday, July 19, 2013, between the hours of 4 PM and 6 PM. Family will begin receiving the
public at 6 PM.
A celebration of Charles' life will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2013, at 1 PM with Jarrod
Belcher officiating. Commitment services will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens in
Huddy, Kentucky, with Brandon Staton, Zachary Staton, Adam Marrara, Joshua Marrara, Craig
Aurilio, Pete Wellman, and Mitch Rose serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will
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include Sammy J. Maynard II, Denny Moore, Leon Miller, Elmer Kevish, Dwight Maynard,
and Justin Maynard.
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Randy Dale Cline, 51 of Aflex, KY passed away Wednesday July 17, 2013 at Chattaroy,
WV.
He was born January 22, 1962 at Columbus, OH to Glendene Stanley of Aflex, KY and
the late Rudolph Cline. He was a carpenter in the construction business and a mechanic.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his son; Richard Caleb, sister; Sharon (Brian) Reed of
Aflex, KY; ex-wife, Francis Mounts Cline of Columbus, OH; nieces, Autumn (Ryan) Chapman
and Skylar Reed, nephew; Brodie Reed, great niece; Zoey Gibson and great nephew; Daegan
Scott.
Visitation will be from 5 until 7 PM Saturday night at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with the
funeral service at 7 PM with Donnie Williamson officiating.
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Eldon Lee Maynard, 88 of Sevierville, TN formerly of Brushy,
Ky. went home to be with his Lord, Thursday, July 18, 2013 at the
home of his daughter in Tennessee.
He was born September 14, 1924 at Brushy, Ky. the son of the
late Eldon V. and Lillian Glatice Stamper Maynard. He was also
preceded in death by his wife, Hester Maynard; brother, Elster Gene
Maynard; sisters, Minta Mae Maynard, Dora Griffey and Martha
Nichols; grandson, Lewis Craig Muncy and son-in-law, Louie
Muncy. Eldon was retired from the Pike County Board of Education, a former Scout Master
and a member of the Apple Orchard Old Regular Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Linda Muncy (Warren) Davidson of Sevierville, TN;
son, Grover Lee (JoAnn) Maynard of Summerfield, FL; six grandchildren, Garrett Lee
(Jennifer) Maynard, Warren Blake (Michelle) Maynard, Edith Ann (Mitch) Morris, Lisa Kaye
(Darren) Dorton, Tawanna Leigh Muncy and Jason Wayne (Selena) Muncy; fourteen great
grandchildren; two great great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 22, 2013 at 11 AM at the Pilgrim Home Old
Regular Baptist Church with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in
the John B. Williamson Cemetery, Brushy, Ky. with his grandsons and great grandsons serving
as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 untll 9 PM Saturday and Sunday at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with special services both nights at 7 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to the Covenant
Hospice - Katerpillar Kids Camp, Fort Sanders Foundation, 280 Fort Sanders West Blvd, Suite
100, Knoxville, TN 37922-9940.
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Ava Gay Maynard, 52 of Chattaroy, WV passed away Monday, July 22, 2013 at Pikeville
Medical Center in Pikeville, KY.
She was born December 04, 1960 in Williamson, WV the son of the late Kinser and
Christine Varney Wolford. She was a homemaker and a member of the Faith Mission Church.
Survivors include her son, Kevin Maynard of Chattaroy, WV.; daughter, Beth Ann (Matt
Cantrell) Maynard of Chattaroy, WV.; sisters, Lois Mann of McCarr, KY., Donna Gooslin of
McCarr, KY., and Wanda (Rodney) Isom of Tennessee. Two grandchildren Hunter and Bryson
Cantrell.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 26, 2013 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Jimmy Fields officiating. Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery,
Chattaroy, WV with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Thursday from 6 until 9 PM at the funeral home chapel with
special services at 7 PM with Jimmy Fields.
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Michelle Carrie Davis, 35 of Sidney, Ky passed away Thursday July 25, 2013 at her
residence. She was born March 26, 1978 at Maui, HI to Frank and Anna Nicolas of Maui, HI.
She was a registered nurse at Thomas Memorial Hospital and a member of the Pikeville
Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Besides her parents, she is survived by her husband; Bobby Duane Davis, one son; Bobby
Davis of Sidney, KY two brothers; Jerome Nicolas and Justin Nicholas of HI, sister-in-law;
Carolyn (Robert) Curry and mother-in-law; Beulah Reed.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 PM Tuesday and Wednesday nights the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with special services at 7 PM Wednesday night with Ernest Dean officiating.
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William Thomas (Tom) Smith, beloved father, poppy, friend and
unwavering Kentucky Wildcats fan, went on “eternal patrol” Monday, July
29th, following a heroic seven-month battle to recover from a catastrophic
spinal injury.
Tom was a native son, and except for four years in the U.S. Navy as
a submariner aboard the U.S.S. Guavina, SS 362, he spent his life and
times here in the hills surrounding the Tug River. He was a stand-out
athlete at Williamson High School, though maybe even better known as
the “best-looking” senior in the graduating class of 1952. He went on to
graduate with honors from Pikeville College, and pursued a multi-faceted career, including a
decade with the Kroger Company, until retirement. He was a member of Williamson Elks
Lodge #1408; Williamson Moose Lodge # 1613 and Post 49 American Legion.
Tom was a caring son, trusted brother, loyal friend and ardent sports fan. But it was as a
father and grandfather that he really shone, bringing fun, laughter, corny jokes, cool card tricks
and unconditional love, affection and acceptance into the lives and hearts of his adored children,
grandchildren and a long line of grand puppies.
We are heartbroken and devastated by our loss, but in equal measure joyous and filled
with gratitude that we were lucky enough to have called him father, brother, poppy and life-long
friend.
Tom was born October 23, 1934 at Chattaroy, WV the son of the late William Hubert and
Elizabeth Ruth Wells Smith. He was also preceded in death by a brother, David Smith.
Survivors include one daughter, Kathryn Lynn (Eric) Miller of Larsen, WI; one son, Dr.
Gary Thomas (Gloria) Smith of Forest Hills, KY; three sisters, Estella Stollings of Geneva, FL,
Sandra McDonald of Melbourne, FL and Deby Rudy of Winter Haven, FL; three brothers,
Michael Smith of Columbus, OH, Robert "Larry" Smith of Corona, CA and Richard Smith of
Statesville, NC; five grandchildren, Michael "Chris" Pepper, Ryan Pepper and Case Pepper all
of Raleigh, NC, Cassie Smith and Kimberly Smith both of Williamson, WV; two step
grandchildren, Dr. Tiffany Duncan of Forest Hills, KY and Les (Jamie) Todd of Huddy, KY;
two step great grandchildren, Brooke and Emily Duncan and a host of other loving family and
friends.
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Visitation is Thursday, August 1, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 2, 2013 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Rick Gannon of the Borderland Baptist Church officiating. Burial will
follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Michael "Chris" Pepper, Ryan
Pepper, Case Pepper, Les Todd, Michael Smith, Eric Miller, Jim Keenan and Paul Manfred
Slater serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Mick Smith, Rick Smith, Larry Smith,
Jim Wolford, Tyree Kiser and Gary Davis. Belfry Chapter #141 DAV will conduct Military
Graveside Services.
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Claudine Beatrice Simon 86, of Rawl, WV passed away
Wednesday July 31, 2013 at the South Williamson Appalachian
Regional Hospital. She was born October 11, 1926 at McVeigh,
Ky to the late John H. and Mona Carter Helton. She is also
preceded in death by three brothers; Kenneth, Harold and Claude
Helton. She was a homemaker and a member of the Rawl Freewill
Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband; Bill G. Simon, two
daughters; Margaret Ann (Paul) Muncy of Pickerington, OH and
Emma Sue Webb of Rawl, WV. Two sons; James Bo (Connie) Scott of Rawl, WV and Bill H.
(Sandra) Simon of Charleston, WV. Seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and a host of
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Sunday August, 4, 2013 at the Rawl
Freewill Baptist Church with Daniel G. Scott officiating. Burial will follow at the Family
Cemetery, Rawl, WV with Billy Joe Webb, Shawn Simon, Scott Swift, Ronnie Muncy, Derrick
Miller and Shawn Lloyd Jr. serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Friday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home and after 10 AM
Saturday at the Rawl Freewill Baptist Church with special services Saturday night at 7 PM with
Danny Lucas Jr. officiating.
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Robert "Bob" Salmons, 83 of Turkey Creek, Ky. passed away
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at the Skilled Nursing Facility of the South
Williamson Appalachian Regional Hospital.
He was born November 6, 1929 at Crum, WV the son of the late
Sherman and Virginia Varney Salmons. He was also preceded in death by
a son, Robert James "Bobby" Salmons; brothers, Homer, Hubert Ray, Roy
and Albert Salmons; sisters, Elva McGlone, Louise Sturgell and Dorothy
Harris and a half brother, James Salmons.
Bob was a retired coal miner with C. & R. Coal Company, a
member of the Turkey Creek Freewill Baptist Church and a United States Army Veteran
serving in the Korean War and a Purple Heart recipient.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Crum Salmons of Turkey Creek; daughter, Dorothy
"Marie" (Phillip) Brumfield of Lavalette, WV; sons, Mitchell Bryant (Lisa) Salmons and
Micheal Bryan (Shellia) Salmons all of Turkey Creek, KY; grandchildren, Robert "Ethan"
Salmons, Jacob "Evan" Salmons and Enoch "Elijah" Salmons and a host of other family and
friends.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Monday, August 5, 2013 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
Chapel with Eddie May, Jimmy Stanley, Danny Swafford and Mikey Smith officiating. Burial
will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Phillip Brumfield, Ethan
Salmons, David Salmons, Tim Salmons, Teddy Robinette and Sherman Sturgell serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Saturday and Sunday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
with special services both nights at 7 PM. Belfry Chapter #141 DAV will conduct military
graveside services.
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Fred Justice 80, of Majestic, Ky passed away August 2, 2013 at UK
Medical Center.
He was born February 27, 1933 at Woodman, KY to the late Jim and
Maudie Gooslin Justice. He is also preceded in death by one daughter;
Teresa Slusher, one son; Richie Wolford, two grandchildren and nine
brothers and sisters. He was a coal miner and a heavy equipment operator
and a member of the Freeburn Free Pentecostal Church of God.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann Justice of Majestic, KY;
daughters, Brenda Barker of Cincinnati, OH, Cynthia (Shelly) Moore of
Cincinnati, OH, Diane (Doug) McIntyre of Cincinnati, OH and Patricia
Justice of Baltimore, MD; sons, Ronnie (Della) Justice of Paintsville, KY, Charles Edward
Justice of NC, Frederick Keith (Peggy) Justice of Majestic, KY, Randall Wolford of Majestic,
KY and Rendy Lynn Wolford of Somerset, FL; brothers, Claude Justice of Prestonsburg, KY
and Dennis Justice of Michigan; sister, Katy Wooten of Michigan; twenty two grandchildren,
seventeen great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at 12 Noon at the Freeburn Free
Pentecostal Church of God with Kenny Chapman, Archie Blankenship and Ervin Wolford
officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodman Cemetery, Woodman, KY. with family and
friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Sunday and Monday at the Freeburn Free Pentecostal
Church of God with special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Montrula Blackburn, 65 of Toler, Ky. passed away Friday, August
2, 2013 at the South Williamson Appalachian Regional Hospital.
She was born February 8, 1948 in Williamson, WV the daughter
of the late Willard and Flossie McCoy Blackburn. She was also
preceded in death by a brother, Conrad "Rod" Blackburn and a sister,
Brenda Gail Hackney.
She retired as a secretary in the dietary department of the Appalachian
Regional Hospital; a former treasurer of the Appalachian Regional
Hospital Local Union and she attended the Belfry Freewill Baptist
Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Patricia "Patti" (Travis) Roberts of Burnwell, KY and
Darlene Stanley of Hardy, KY; sister-in-law, Donetta Blackburn of Burnwell, KY; niece,
Melissa Hinkle of TN; four nephews, Chad Hackney of Huddy, KY, Justin Roberts of Kenova,
WV, Tyler Blackburn of Williamson, WV and Wesley Blackburn of Burnwell, KY and a host
of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Monday and Tuesday at the Funeral Home Chapel with
special services Tuesday at 7 PM.
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Rev. Donald Vernon Bassham, 83 of Concord, Ga. passed away Thursday, August 1,
2013 in Ga.
He was born December 16, 1929 to the late Charles and Betty Hughes Bassham. He was
also preceded in death by his first wife, Laura Taylor Bassham.
Survivors include his second wife, Donna Bassham of Ga.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Huddy, Ky. at 1 PM.
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Jimmie Rudolph Carr, 81 of South Williamson, Ky. passed away Saturday, August 3,
2013 at St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington, WV.
Jimmie was born May 26, 1932 in Newport, Arkansas the son of the late Lee and Dallas
Fortenberry Carr. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Fern Carr; one brother,
Eddie Carr and one sister, Pat McCombs.
Jimmie was a retired veteran of the United States Air Force and a proud member of the
East Williamson Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Everette C. "Eddie" Jones Jr. of Summerville, SC; one
daughter, Lisa Struble of Pauline, SC; one brother, J. C. (Juanita) Carr of Flint, MI; two sisters,
Rayma (Pete) Cook of Indianola, MS and Louise Hunt of Wharton, Texas; four grandchildren,
Brenna Conrad, Tori Leggett, Emily Struble and Autumn Struble; four great grandchildren,
Eddie Conrad, Lane Conrad, Gunner Leggett and Saphira Gweltney and a host of other family
and friends.
Funeral services will be held 2 PM Wednessday, August 7, 2013 at the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Donnie Ratliff officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Belfry Chapter #141 conducting military graveside
services.
Visitation will be held from 12 noon until time of the Funeral on Wednesday.
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Ollie Mae Smith, 74 of Chattaroy, WV passed away Friday morning, August 9, 2013 at
her home of a lingering illness.
She was born April 2, 1939 at Chattaroy the daughter of the late Vernon and Lyda Gay
Smith Robertson. She was also preceded in death by a son, Gregory Smith and a brother, Henry
Vernon Robertson.
She was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother and sister.
Survivors include her husband, Buddy Smith of Chattaroy; daughter, Carla Gaye
McGraw of Teays Valley, WV; brothers, A.P. Robinson of Williamson, WV and William
Lowry Robertson of Geneva, Ohio; sisters, Exer Rebecca Norman of Circleville, Ohio and
Carolyn Sue Lockard of Belfry, KY and a host of other loving family and friends.
Visitation will be held Sunday, August 11, 2013 from 6 - 9 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel.
There will be no services.
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Luevernie "Deskins" Thoman, 83 of Sidney, Ky passed away
Friday August 9, 2013 at her residence. She was born January 8, 1930 at
Williamson, WV to the late Riley and Barbara Bennett Bowens. She was
also preceded in death by one son; William Riley Bowens. She was
retired from the Pike County Board of Education as a cook.
She is survived by two daughters; Barbara (Jim) Brock of Sidney,
KY and Dianna Adkins (L. D. Jude Jr.) of Fort Gay, WV and one son;
John (Daphney) Bowens of Stone, KY. Three sisters: Yvonne Jewell,
Violia Stanley and Lorraine Varney and an abundant of special
grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Monday August 12, 2013 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Bill Van Zant and Jeanie Maynard officiating. Burial will follow at
Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY, with Jimmy Brock Jr., Timothy Brock, Mike
Adkins, Jeremy Porter, Paul Harrison, L. D. Jude Jr. and Jim Brock serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Sunday night at the funeral home. R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home of Belfry, KY is in charge of arrangements.
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Ronnie Lee "Buck" Fields, 57 of Delbarton, WV passed away Sunday August 11, 2013 at
his residence.
He was born August 18, 1955 at South Williamson, KY to the late William Douglas and
Virginia Alice Woods Fields. He was preceded in death by one son; Ronnie Lee Fields Jr., one
grandson; Bryan Konner Singletary and one brother; William Douglas Fields Jr.
He was a retired coal miner, a member of the U. M. W. A. and a member ot the
Williamson Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his wife; Jolanda Fields of Delbarton, two daughters; Amanda Nichole
Fields of Bristol, TN and Rachel Wesselink of the home, two sons; Ryan Wesselink of the
home and Keven Douglas Fields of the home. Also surviving him: one sister; Tammy Pope of
Hickory, NC, three brothers; Gordon Fields of Granite Falls, IL, Bruce Fields of Granite Falls,
IL and Randy Fields of Turkey Creek, KY and three grandchildren; Joshua Hayden Singletary,
Lexee Singletary and Shenna Singletary.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Wednesday August 14, 2013 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Mikey Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Huddy, Ky with Brian Wellman, Ryan Wesselink, Michael Pope, Hayden Singletary
and Jackie Cline serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mike Pope.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Tuesday night at the funeral home with special services at 7
PM.
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Grover Lawrence Elswick, 90, of Canada, KY passed away
Saturday August 10, 2013 at his residence.
He was born September 30, 1922, at Canada, KY, to the late
Grover Clerence Elswick and Emma Blackburn Elswick Williamson. He
was also preceded in death by his wife; Rachel Elswick, daughter; Judy
Baker, infant daughter; Mary Elizabeth Elswick, grandson; Scott Baker,
brothers; Floyd, Bill, Lewis and Sonny Elswick, sisters; Emogene West,
Goldina Ray and Ina Gay Ray and son-in-law; Sidney Williamson.
He was a retired chief engineer for Cities Service Gas Company, a
member of the Big Creek Primitive Church and a veteran of the U. S. Army.
He is survived by one son; Lawrence (Helena) Elswick Jr., of Canada, KY, three
daughters; Connie (Mike) Chapman of Canada, KY, Patsy (Thomas) Blackburn of Canada KY,
and Madonna Williamson of Williamson, WV, fourteen grandchildren, twenty great
grandchildren and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM, Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at R. E.
Rogers Funeral Home with Mike Elswick and the Big Creek Primitive Church officiating.
Burial will follow at the Elswick Cemetery, Canada, KY with grandsons and great grandsons
serving as pallbearers. Belfry Chapter #141 will conduct military graveside rites.
Visitation will be after 6 PM, Monday and Tuesday night, August 12 and 13, 2013, at the
funeral home with special services 7 PM Monday with Gary Thacker officiating and Tuesday
night 7 PM with the Big Creek Primitive Church officiating.
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Doris Lucille Varney, 60 of Belfry, Ky. passed away suddenly
Wednesday night, August 14, 2013 in the Emergency Room of the
South Williamson Appalachian Regional Hospital.
She was born April 4, 1953 in Williamson, WV the daughter of
Alma Salyers Varney of Belfry, Ky. and the late Richard Bruce
Varney. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Dreama Francis.
Doris was an employee of the South Williamson Wal-Mart , a
graduate of Belfry High
Besides her Mother she is survived by a brother, Bruce (Cecilia)
Varney of Belfry, KY; nephews, John Richard (Leona) Little and Bruce Varney II; nieces,
LaQuesta May and Holly Ann Varney; great nephew, Hunter Little and a host of loving
cousins, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 18, 2013 at 2 PM in the R. E. Rogers
View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY.
special services Saturday night at 7 PM.
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Loretta Allen, 83 0f Belfry, Ky passed away Saturday August 17,
2013 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of the South Williamson Appalachian
Regional Hospital.
She was born June 12, 1930 at Pike County, Ky to the late Henry
and Lydia Varney Williams. She was also preceded in death by her first
husband; Laydon Varney, her second husband; George Allen, one son;
Clayton Michael Varney and thirteen brothers and sisters.
She was a retired header operaton for I.T.W. Industries in Elgin, Il,
and a member of the Toler Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by one son; Layton (Renee) Varney of Poplar Grove, Il, two step
daughters, one brother; Jack (Juanita) Williams of Ashland, KY, nine grandchildren, 6 step
grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2:30 PM Tuesday August 20, 2013 at Mountain
View memory Gardens, Huddy, KY.
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Charles David Runyon, 62 of Rockhouse Fork, Sidney, Ky. passed away Saturday,
August 24, 2013 at Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born October 27, 1950 in Pike County, Ky. the son of the late Don and Irene
Maynard Runyon.
He was a retired machinist.
Survivors include his loving brother and sister-in-law, James (Paulette) Runyon of
Rockhouse, KY; two nieces, Janet Gillman of Rockhouse, KY and Lisa Wills of Lenore, NC; a
nephew, Joseph Don Runyon of Rockhouse, KY and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Gary Hackney and Darren May officiating. Burial will follow in the
Maynard Cemetery, Rockhouse, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Sunday and Monday at the Funeral Home with special
services both nights at 7 PM.
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Paul Edward "Big Chew" Runyon, 91, of McCarr, KY, passed
away Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at St. Mary's Medical Center in
Huntington, WV.
He was born June 28, 1922 at Williamson, WV to the late
Robert Lee and Dixie McCoy Runyon. He is also preceded in death
by his first wife; Blanch Marie Runyon, his second wife; Lola
Runyon, brothers; James Smith and Robert Runyon, sisters; Minnie
Francis Lawson, Betsy Runyon, sons; David Paul Runyon, and
Edward J. Runyon and daughter; Joan Runyon.
He was a retired coal miner with Eastern Coal and a veteran of the U. S. Army.
He is survived by his wife; Virginia Salyers Runyon, two daughters; Cindy (Andy)
Runyon of McCarr, KY and Virginia (Lonnie) Robertson of McCarr, KY sons; Johnny
(Lorraine) Runyon of Gig Harbor, WA, Tony (Elaine) Runyon of Veddar, Canada, and Gary
Tyler Runyon of Belfry, KY. Grandchildren; William Runyon, Kaine Runyon, James Ferrell II,
Brooklyn Ferrell, Tiffany (Sam) Robertson and five other grandchildren and nine great
grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Friday August 30, 2013 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Leslie Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Huddy, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Military graveside services
will be conducted by Belfry Chapter #141 D.A.V.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Wednesday and Thursday nights with special services at 7
PM Thursday night with Buddy Kendrick officiating.
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Dorothy Sue Nelson, 67, of Turkey Creek, Ky. passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013
at the Appalachian Regional Hospital Emergency Room, South Williamson, Ky.
She was born May 25, 1946 in Williamson, WV the daughter of the late George and
Rebecca Marcum Nelson. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Frank, Dewey, Rush Jay,
Roscoe and Bud Nelson and sisters, Polly (Richard) Fletcher, Alice (Cecil) Farley and Marth
(Earnest) Lockard.
Dorothy was a homemaker and a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church.
Survivors include her sister, Mary B. (Lewie) Maynard of Turkey Creek, Ky.; her niece
and nephew, Maria Thresa Lockard Prater and Robert Lee Lockard of Turkey Creek, Ky. with
whom she made her home with and a host of other nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 1, 2013 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Bobby Scott, Hobert Hamilton and Richard Staton officiating.
Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with her nephews
special services Saturday at 7 PM.
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Fay M. Price of Williamson, WV passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday,
September 04, 2013. She was born February 12, 1933, in Williamson, WV to the late Fred and
Hazel Thompson Hatfield. She was also preceded in death by two brothers Herbert and Charles
Hatfield and her sister Virginia Mounts. Fay was a loving wife and mother; she also was a true
follower of Christ and a member of Bethel Temple at Nolan, WV.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, John T. Price and her children; Teresa L.
Jones of Elk Creek, WV., Randal E. (Marcia) Price of Williamson, WV., and Kenneth D.
(Crystal) Price of Goody, KY. She is also survived by her brother George Hatfield of Man, WV
and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and dear friends.
As per her request, she will be cremated and no services will be held at this time.
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Loretta Gaye Worley, 53 of Pinsonfork, KY passed away Thursday September 5, 2013 at
her residence. She was born April 20, 1960 at South Williamson, KY to the late Ervin and
Hermia Bowen. She was also preceded in death by one sister; Emma Bowen and one brother;
Wallace Bowen.
She was a forklift operator for Kellogs.
She is survived by two sons; James Wyley (Paula) Worley of Breaks, VA and Landon
(Samantha) Worley of McVeigh, KY one sister; Ruth Ann (Dickie) Smith of Belfry, KY two
brothers; Roger Bowen of McVeigh, KY and James (Debbie) Bowen of Spantanburg, SC and
three grandchildren; Alissa Worley, James Worley IV and Lorrie Moore, special friends; Kathy
Bevins and Tim Prater.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Sunday September, 8, 2013 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Joe Crum officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory
Gardens at Huddy, KY with Rodney Bowen, Terry Bowen, James Eric Bowen, Tim Prater, Paul
Lowe, Brandon Urban, Zach Urban and Kenny Allen serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Friday and Saturday night at the funeral home with special
services at 7 PM Saturday night.
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Randall E. "Randy" Deskins, 65 of Sevierville, TN formerly of Belfry, KY passed away
Tuesday, September 10, 2013.
He was born March 7, 1948 in Belfry, Ky. the son of the late Leif E. and Nola Deskins.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Tommy and Gerstel Deskins.
Randy was a retired businessman and a member of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky F. &
A.M. and Master Mason of Stone Lodge #890. He graduated Pikeville College in 1971.
Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years, Thelma J. Deskins; sons, Randall E.
Deskins II and Matthew (Jessica) Deskins; granddaughter, Evie Ariah Deskins; special sister-inlaw, Karien Church; brothers, Charlie "Grover" Deskins of Newark, Delaware and Ronald
Deskins of Charlottesville, VA; sisters, Nana Sanders of Lexington, KY, Donna Blevins of
Greeneville, TN and Alice Orr of Baltimore, MD; aunt, Sylvia Macoun of Lexington, KY and
Ruth Deskins of Johns Creek, KY; special friends, Bill and Darlene Ball of McAndrews, KY
and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 4 - 6 PM Thursday with funeral services to follow at
6 PM in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Curtis Wells officiating.
Interment will follow at 12 Noon Saturday, September 14, 2013 in the Deskins Family
Cemetery, Johns Creek, Ky. with Buddy Kendrick officiating and Stone Masonic Lodge #890
conducting Masonic graveside services.
Family and friends may gather at the Funeral Home Saturday at 10:30 to go to the
cemetery.
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Glenna Hatfield, 77 of Ft. Worth, Texas formerly of Pinsonfork, Ky. passed away
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at the Baylor All Saints Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas.
She was born September 28, 1935 in Pike County, Ky. the daughter of the late George
Robert and Luna Stanley Ball. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Anderson
"Ance" Hatfield; grandson, Little John Hatfield; three sisters and one brother.
Glenna was a member of the Samaria Primitive Baptist Church, a former active member
of the Kentucky Democratic Women's Club and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Survivors include her children, Barbara (Jim) Runyon of Parkersburg, WV, Johnny
Hatfield of Pinsonfork, KY and Cherish (Bobby) Lour of Ft. Worth, Texas with whom she had
made her home with the past few years; two granddaughters, Sarah Hatfield of Williamson, WV
and Natalie Lour of Ft. Worth, Texas; special friend, Brenda Smith of Pinsonfork, Ky. and a
host of other family, friends, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, September 16, 2013 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Elswick, Onis Smith and Johnny Jacobs officiating. Burial
will follow in the Anderson Hatfield Cemetery, Pinsonfork, Ky. with Casey Lester, Zach Lester,
Bobby Lour, Brett Moore, Justin Browning and Jackson Thacker serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Saturday and Sunday at the Funeral Home Chapel
with special services Sunday at 7 PM with Primitive Baptist Ministers.
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Rev. John (Johnny) Kenneth Williamson, 50, of Glasgow, KY,
formerly of Canada, KY went home to be with the Lord, September 11,
2013 at Greenview Regional Hospital, Bowling Green, following a
lingering illness.
Born May 23, 1963, in South Williamson, KY. John was a graduate
of Belfry High School and Morehead State University. Being a talented
singer and musician, from youth, used his talents in service for the Lord.
Later resulting in a career as Minister of Music in Oneida, TN and his home
church of Pinsonfork Church of God.
While under the mentorship of his former pastor, the late Rev. W.B. Collins of Johnson
City, TN, John felt a calling of God upon his life to become a minister of the gospel. After a
short time, his former pastor and mentor, Rev. Lindsey Cornett, later set John forth into
ministry and assisted him to achieve licensure. He attained the status of Ordained Bishop with
the Church of God of Cleveland, TN. and went on to pastor churches in Biggs, KY, Clay City,
IN, and Coral Hill in Glasgow, KY, where he ministered until his death.
He will be fondly remembered for his tender hearted nature, his legendary sense of
humor, ability to tell a funny story, his loyalty and love toward his family, his desire to minister
the word and his deep devotion to God.
John was preceded in death by his, paternal grandparents, Walter Williamson and Naoma
Fuller Williamson, step grandfather, Appy Thacker, and his maternal grandparents, John
Thomas and Irene Dotson Runyon.
John is survived by his loving wife, Rhonda Caudill Williamson: his parents, Kenneth
and Janice Runyon Williamson: sister, Kathy Williamson Myers and brother in law, Dwight
Myers of Independence, KY: nephew, Robert L. Myers, Independence, KY: niece, Susan K.
Myers, Lexington, KY, adopted brother, Alex Chemwolo of Georgetown, KY. His father and
mother in law's, Claudie and Louise Caudill of Cleveland, TN and sister in law, Elizabeth
Caudill of Pineville, KY; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends and church family
which will cherish his memory.
Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home from 6-9 p.m.
Funeral services will be Noon Wednesday at the Pinsonfork Church of God, Pinsonfork,
KY, with Rev. Claudie Caudill and Rev. Lindsey Cornett, officiating. Burial will follow at
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Mountain View Memory Gardens in Huddy, KY with the Rev. Rick Hisle, performing the
committal. Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers.
The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the family
or at: https://www.youcaring.com/JohnWilliamsonMemorial
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Sheila Scott 59, of Smith Towers, Matewan, WV passed away Tuesday, September 17,
2013 in the Emergency Room of the Williamson Memorial Hospital.
She was born April 1, 1954 at South Williamson, Ky. the daughter of Tiny Ferrell Whitt
of McCarr, Ky. and the late Irvin Scott. A brother, Ernest Roland Scott, also preceded her in
death. Sheila was a loving mother, daughter, grandmother and sister.
Besides her Mother she is survived by two daughters, Teresa (Darin) Whitt of Hardy, Ky.
and Kelli Blankenship of Beech Creek, WV; two sisters, Ruth Hatfield of High Point, NC and
Rhonda Daniels of KY; four grandchildren, Danielle Church, Chance Whitt, William
Blankenship and Brianna Kidwell and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation is Thursday, September 19, 2013 from 6 -9 PM at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home
with a memorial service at 7 PM.
Per her request, she will be cremated.
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Larrie Curry, age 70 of Columbus, Oh passed away September 18, 2013 in Columbus. He
was retired from Lucent Technologies.
He is survived by two brothers; Bobby C. Curry and Carl B. Smith, two sisters; Cathy
Smith and Colene Rece, nephews; Dwight (Sonia) Varney, David (Kathy) Varney, Robert
(Carolyn) Curry and James (Angel) Curry, four great-nephews, two great-nieces and a greatgreat nephew.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Sunday September 22, 2013 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Mikie Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Bowling-Curry Cemetery,
Turkey Creek, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation is from 6 - 9 PM Saturday at the Funeral Home.
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Albert Ray Williamson, age 46 of Sidney, KY passed away Friday
September 20, 2013 at the South Williamson Appalachian Hospital. He
was born November 27, 1966 at South Williamson, KY to Donald Ray
and Beulah Ann May Williamson of Sidney, KY.
He was a mechanic for Lee Branham Citgo.
Besides his parents, he is survived by three brothers; Bruce (Becky)
Williamson of Canada, KY, Ronald (Missie) Williamson of Kermit, WV,
and Brian (Tessy) Williamson of Kimper, Ky, nephews; Ronald Lee
(Katelyn) Williamson and Thomas Williamson, nieces; Kelsey
Williamson, Skyler Williamson, Katie Williamson, Emily Williamson, Briley Williamson and
Natalee Williamson, one great nephew; Konner Lee Williamson and a host loving family and
friends.
Funeral services will conducted at 11 AM Monday September 23, 2013 at the Dix Fork
Old Regular Baptist Church with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow at
Stanley Cemetery at Sidney, KY with Ronald Lee Williamson, Robert Varney, Tony Ray
Williamson, Donald Williamson, Greg Varney, Jack David Williamson and Roy Michael
Williamson serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Bruce May, Jackie
Looney, Timmy Coleman, Lee Branham and Rick Mullins.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Sunday at the Dix Fork Old Regular Baptist Church with
special services at 7 PM.
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Kenneth Anthony Hambrick, 75, of Williamson, WV passed away
Monday, September 23, 2013 at his home.
He was born December 10, 1937 in Williamson, WV the son of the
late Lula May Hambrick. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Iva
"Sissy" Hambrick.
He was a member of the Methodist AME Church and had worked for
Coca Cola Company for many years and in the coalmines.
Survivors include two sons, Kenneth Hambrick Jr. and Vernon
Hambrick, both of Williamson, WV; five grandchildren; one great
grandchild and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 12:30 PM at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gerald Dotson of the Logan Street First Baptist Church
giving the Eulogy. Visitation will be held from 11 AM until time for the Funeral Saturday at
the Funeral Home.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the Harry L. Joyce Center, The Logan
Street First Baptist Church, WV, Choice Mingo & Wayne County Health, Dignity Hospice,
Vickie Lipps and Robert Burnette.
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Norman Douglas Stepp, 60 of Beech Creek, WV passed away Wednesday, September 25,
2013 at the Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born August 14, 1953 at the Williamson Memorial Hospital, Williamson, WV the
son of Kathleen Stepp of Rawl, WV and the late Jake Stepp, Jr. Besides his father he was also
preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Victoria Lowe Stepp and his maternal
grandmother, Myrtle Bare.
Norman was a member of the Church of Christ, Hardy, Ky. Before his retirement he was
employed by the WV Department of Transportation in Mingo County. During his
employement he held several positions, one being the Mingo County Supervisor.
Besides his Mother he is survived by his wife, Connie Mahon Stepp of Beech Creek,
WV; two daughters, Christie (John) Beresh of Jacksonville, FL and Tina (Todd) Collins of
Varney, WV; one son, Norman Douglas (Paige) Stepp of Belfry, Ky.; sister, Sylvia (Ed)
Lockard of Rawl, WV; brother, Tom Stepp of Columbus, Ohio; six grandchildren, Madison
Dingess, Parker Collins, Alyssa Stepp, Jonathan, Micah and Chasya Beresh; brother-in-laws,
Bo (Cookie) Kennedy, Bruce (Brenda) Kennedy and Charles Kennedy all of Beech Creek, WV
and several nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Ed Lockard officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Maher, WV with family and church members serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Friday from 6 - 9 PM at the Funeral Home Chapel.
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Clyde William Harlow, 75, of Stone, Ky. won his battle with
sickness and went home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on
Wednesday, September 25, 2013. Born August 25, 1938 he was
the son of the late John and Effie Stapleton Harlow.
Clyde was a member of McVeigh Baptist Church and a
former member of the United States Air Force. Clyde was an avid
follower of three things: his faith, his family and the University of
Kentucky Wildcats. He was not afraid of death and had hoped in
recent days that his life and death could be a witness to others for
Jesus Christ.
Clyde was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived
by his wife, Aundra Kay (Long) Harlow of Stone; his daughters, Tammy (Ken #1 son-in-law)
Lee of Pinsonfork, Anita (Robert) Lequire of Belfry, Kim (Randy) Varney of Williamson,
Tammy (Mike) Ray of Belfry and his son, Don (Leslie) Harlow of Winston-Salem, NC.
Clyde's grandchildren and great grandchildren include, Brent (Kristie) Lee and their children,
Kenzi, Kara and Kyla of Pikeville, Shawn (Anita Joe) King and their children, Sam and Sydney
("little red") of Richmond, Ky., Kendra (Harvey) Maynard and their child, Savanna of
Pinsonfork, Madison, Will and Cole Harlow of Winston-Salem, NC, Destinee Feye and Ian Elia
and their children Kaylee and Zoee of Williamson Cassie (Stewart) Windle and their children
Logan and Layla of Clayton, NC, Casey (Sabrina) Lequire and their children, Mia and Mila of
Pikeville, Aidan Carroll of Pinsonfork, Leslie Varney of Williamson, Mikey Ray and Jackson
of Belfry. Clyde also had special neighbors, Terry, Sabrina and Todd Smith who have
selflessly treated Clyde and Aundra as their own parents and are indeed, family.
Clyde was the youngest of 9 children and was preceded in death by his brothers, Lloyd,
Carl, Ray and Robert Harlow and his sister, Louella Harlow Hurley and 2 infant brothers and an
infant sister.
Visitation will be Saturday, September 28 at McVeigh Baptist Church, Sharondale from 6 10 PM with funeral services on Sunday at 2 PM conducted by Pastor James R. Justice and
Pastor Shawn Ward. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens at Huddy.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Shawn King, Brent Lee, Casey Lequire, Stewart Windle, Harvey
Maynard, Ian Elia and his favorite son-in-law, Ken Lee. Belfry Chapter #141 DAV will also
conduct military graveside services.
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In lieu of flowers, Clyde requested that donations be made to the Vine ministry services
at PO Box 423 Hardy, Ky. 41531.
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Polly Ann Thacker Thornsbury Bishop age 78 of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Canada,
KY, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Woods Edge Nursing Home in Cincinnati,
OH. She was born July 19, 1935 at Canada, KY, the daughter of the late Elder Joe and Ethel
Fuller Thacker. She was also preceded in death by her husband; Joe Bishop Jr., three brothers;
J. B. Thacker, Harold Thacker and Clifford Thacker and one sister; Joyce Thornsbury Fleming.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Deerfield Primitive Baptist Church in
Linden, MI.
Left to mourn her passing are seven children; Lavonda (Charlie) Robinette of Bellville,
MI, David (Vonda) Thornsbury of Matewan, WV, Susan (Steve) Widner of Batavia, OH,
Debbie (Phil) Bujarski of Whitmore Lake, MI, Marie (Pete) Charles of Cincinnati, OH, Joann
(Jeff) Martini of Cincinnati, OH, and Joe (Heather) Bishop of Cincinnati, OH. three sisters;
Hazel Thornsbury Sturgill of Canada, KY, Dixie (Onis) Smith of Canada, KY, and Marie
(John) Jacobs of Canada, KY, one sister-in-law; Ina Gaye Thacker of Tuscon, AZ, one brotherin-law; Sid Fleming of Phelps, KY, nineteen grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren and a
host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Monday September 30, 2013 at the Big Creek Primitive Baptist
Church with special singing and prayer at 7 PM with Primitive Baptist Elders officiating.
Funeral services will be conducted at noon Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at the Big Creek
Primitive Baptist Church with Elder David A. Thacker and Elder Randal Thornsbury
officiating. Burial will follow at Thacker Family Cemetery at Daggs Branch, Canada, Ky, with
Joseph Thornsbury, Bobby Lee Thornsbury, Michael Smith, Dart Phillips, Larry Varney and
Woody Robinette serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be John Jacobs, Onis Smith,
Bob Thornsbury, David A. Thacker, Bruce Hatfield and Randal Thornsbury.
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Jeyenne Hope Stollings age 74 of Huddy, Ky passed away Sunday September 29, 2013 at
the South Williamson Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born September 6, 1939 at
Huntington, WV, to the late Marco and Ruby Turley Thompson. She was also preceded in death
by one daughter; Donna Harless and one brother; Ray Thompson.
She was the owner of Thompson Grocery and a member of the Sharondale Church of
Christ.
She is survived by her husband; Joseph Milford Stollings, her children; Larry (Kelli)
Thompson of Pikeville, KY, Ricky (Chris) Harless of TX, Burian (Sandy) Marcum of
Williamson, WV, Rhonda (Scott) Halpern of FL, and Michael Stollings of FL eight
grandchildren and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Tuesday October 1, 2013 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Donnie Williamson officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 6 - 9 PM Monday at the funeral home.
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Roy Francis, 71, of Stone, Ky. went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, October 2,
2013 at the Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Ky.
He was born December 24, 1941 in Pike County, Ky. the son of the late Jesse and Ola
Francis. Roy was also preceded in death by his first wife, Agnes H. Francis.
Roy was the retired owner of Francis Trucking, he attended the Sharondale Church of
Christ and was a veteran of the United States Army.
Survivors include his wife, Elouise Williamson Francis; two sons, Steve (Tracy) Francis
and Timmy (Donna) Francis all of Stone, KY; daughter, Kim (Jeff) Canterbury of Stone, KY;
step sons, Duane (Linda) Smith and Derrick (Amy) Smith all of Brushy, KY; two brothers, Ted
(Elsie) Francis of Stone, KY and Quincy (Josephine) Francis of Elizabethtown, KY; two sisters,
Nell (Paris) Canada of Brushy, KY and Garlene (Clyde) Workman of Pikeville, KY; nine
grandchildren, Jaimie (John) McPeek of Stone, KY, Brooke, Josh, Zachry, Nick and Macky
Francis, Brad, Carter and Hollie Canterbury all of Stone, KY; one great grandchild, Kyla Curry
of Stone, KY and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 6, 2013 at 2 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Bob Werntz officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith Cemetery,
Rockhouse Fork of Sidney, Ky. with his grandsons and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Friday and Saturday night from 6 - 9 PM at the funeral home with
special services Saturday night at 7 PM.
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Deborah L. Hunter, 56, of McAndrews, Ky. went home to be
with the Lord Saturday, October 5, 2013 in the Pikeville Medical
Center after battling cancer for two years.
Debbie was born October 7, 1956 in Williamson, WV the
daughter of the late Herbert Lee and Della Beatrice Cassell Shelton.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Marvin Blackburn; sister,
Patricia Hager and a special cousin, Bobby Cassell.
She was employed by the Pike County Board of Education for
many years; a member of Stone Chapter #533 Order of the Eastern Star
and of the First Baptist Church of Belfry.
Survivors include her husband, William Hunter of McAndrews,
KY; daughters, Erin (Dave) Compton of Pikeville, Ky. and Jamie
Hunter of Richmond, KY; brothers, Blaine Blackburn of McCarr, KY,
Roger (Beth) Shelton of Alganac, MI, Bill Shelton of FL and Gary Shelton of McAndrews, KY;
grandsons, Will and Blaine Compton, a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews
and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 12 Noon at the First Baptist
Church of Belfry with Brother Mark Helton officiating. Burial will follow in the Davis
Memorial Gardens, Stone, Ky. with Ritchie Foit, Matt Marcum, Jackie Cole, Ryan Chapman,
Mark Gannon and Stoney Blackburn serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Bennett
West and Bill Bevins.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Monday and Tuesday at the First Baptist Church of
Belfry with special services Tuesday night at 7 PM.
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Joseph Albert "Joe" Gugelchuk of Sidney, Ky. died on September 26, 2013 at the Long
Island State Veterans Home in Stony Brook, New York. He was 93.
He was born in Hardy, Ky. on June 1, 1920 and moved with his family to Toler, Ky. and
then to Sidney, Ky. where he lived for 80 years.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945 in World War II during which he earned
the rank of Sergeant and was honored with the Purple Heart. Upon leaving the military he
attended Coyne Electrical School in Chicago and returned to his home in Kentucky. He worked
in the Williamson, WV area as an electrician and subsequently founded his own business,
known during most of the more than 50 years that he was the owner and operator as Williamson
Builders Service and Supply. He was active in civic affairs, having served as President of the
Williamson Lions Club and was involved in the 525 Flying Club for over 20 years.
Mr. Gugelchuk is survived by his daughter, Sally (Hubert) Keen of Farmingdale, NY and
son, Larry of Jacksonville, FL. He is also survived by two sisters, Anna (Rudolph) Stepp of
Sidney, KY and Helen (Gene) Williamson of Charleston, WV and by a brother, Frank (Mary
Alice) of Rogersville, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Smith
Gugelchuk, a grandson, Christopher Keen, his parents, Nicholas (Mike) Gugelchuk and Mary
Walkowicz Gugelchuk and by two brothers, John and Tony.
Calling hours will be held for Mr. Gugelchuk on October 12, 2013 from 10 AM until
noon at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry, KY. Graveside services will follow at the Family
Cemetery, Sidney, KY with William Akers officiating. Belfry Chapter #141 DAV will conduct
Military Graveside Services.
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Mary Ann "Betty Jo" Ray, 76 of Sidney, KY, passed away
Wednesday October 9, 2013 at her residence. She was born January 31,
1937 in Pike County, Ky to the late Ballard and Ida Golf Gibson. She is
also preceded in death by her husband; Vernon Ray, one son; Jeffery
Lee Ray, one daughter; Verna Kay Ray, brothers; Elmer Gibson and
Tommie Gibson, sisters; Wildia Carter, Bertha Birdcell, Eunice Crum,
Eula Johnson, Minnie Molhane, Lillian Muncy and Lillie McQuire,
grandson; Jeffery Lee Ray Jr. and great granddaughter; Jasmine Gail
Lowe.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Brushy Creek Baptist Church.
She is survived by one son; Gerald (Euna) Ray of Rockhouse, KY, one daughter; Sherrie
Ray (Donald) Smith of Pinsonfork, KY, brother, Don (Patty) Gibson of Hatfield, KY; sisters,
Dixie (John) Maynard of Huntington, WV and Martha Combs address unknown: five
grandchildren; Mathew (Diana) Ray, Euna (Alex) Blackburn, Jeffery Ryan Ray, Justin Ray
Lowe and Jason Michael Lowe, three great grandchildren; Emily Ann Ray, Carman Lynn Lowe
and Evan Thomas Ray and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 13, 2013 at the Brush Creek Baptist
Church starting at 1 PM with John George Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow in the Ray
Cemetery, Brushy, Ky. with Justin Ray Lowe, Jason Michael Lowe, Mathew Thomas Ray,
Alex Blackburn, Donald Smith, Tyler Varney, K. J. Williamson and Roger Reed Jr. serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Friday and Saturday at Rogers Funeral Home with a
special singing service Friday at 7 PM and special services Saturday at 7 PM.
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Glendene Stanley, 76 of Aflex, Ky. passed away Friday,
October 11, 2013 in the Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Ky.
She was born June 24, 1937 in Pike County, Ky. the daughter of
the late Clyde and Ada Blackburn Stanley. She was also preceded in
death by her son, Randy Dale Cline and a very special brother-in-law,
Fred Pinson.
Glendene was a factory worker, a longtime employee of Food
City and a member of Toler Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Sharon (Brian) Reed of Aflex,
Ky.; sisters, Verlene Pinson of Frankfort, Ky. and Ernestine Wilson of Bethleham, Ky.;
brothers, Willard Stanley of Columbus, Ohio and James (Yvonne) Stanley of Turkey Creek,
Ky.; grandchildren, Autumn (Ryan) Chapman, Skylar Reed, Brodie Reed and Richard Caleb;
great grandchildren, Zoey Gibson and Daegan Scott; special niece, Michelle Pinson Horne;
special nephew, Mike Pinson.
Funeral services will be Monday, October 14, 2013 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Donnie Williamson officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Brodie Reed, Mike Pinson, James Stanley, Joe Stanley,
Ryan Chapman, Andrew Thompson and Brad Fish serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer
is Brian Reed.
Visitation will be held Sunday from 6 - 9 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel
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Melster Abshire Layne, 83 of Lexington, KY, went to be with the Lord on October 15,
2013, at Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home in the Reflections of Life Home. Prior to living
at the Reflections of Life Home, Melster resided in Louisa, Kentucky close to her daughter and
then more recently with her sons in Georgetown and Nicholasville, Kentucky.
Melster exemplified the Proverbs 31 woman. "A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of
value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. She selects wool and flax and
works with eager hands. She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. She gets
up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants.
She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. She sets about her
work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. She sees that her trading is profitable, and
her lamp does not go out at night. In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with
her fingers. She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. When it
snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. She makes
coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. Her husband is respected at the
city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. She makes linen garments and
sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her
tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: "Many women
do noble things, but you surpass them all." Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a
woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and
let her works bring her praise at the city gate.”
She was born February 14, 1930 in Kimper, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Calvin
and Claudia Abshire. She was preceded in death by three siblings, Elmer Abshire, Elster
Abshire and Kelpia Thacker.
Melster married Walter Layne, who preceded her in death in a mining accident in 1957.
Melster was a long time employee of Schwachter's Clothing Store in Williamson, WV
and Dawahares of South Williamson, KY. She was a lifelong member of Sharondale Church of
Christ, Sharondale, Kentucky.
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She is survived by three children, Walter Clinton (Kathy) Layne of Georgetown, KY,
Wilma Dean Trout of Johnson City, TN, Richard (LeeAnn) Layne of Nicholasville, KY and a
special sister-in-law, Sylvia Layne (P. C. "Mac") Magoun of Nicholasville, KY. She was
preceded in death by one daughter, Nancy (Jimmy) Holderman of Springfield, KY, one son-inlaw, William Michael Trout of Louisa, KY and one sister-in-law, Nola (Layne) Deskins of Key
West, FL. She was the grandmother of four grandchildren, Mark Clinton Layne, Lexington,
KY, Lee Michael (Mandy) Trout, Johnson City, TN, Andrea Marie Holderman (Adam) Sayre,
Taylorsville, KY and Jordan Elizabeth Layne, Nicholasville, KY. Two grandchildren preceded
her in death, Richard Scott Layne and Ericka Faith Layne. She has two great-grandchildren,
Elijah and Nehemiah Sayre.
Pall Bearers will include Mark Clinton Layne, Lee Michael Trout, Adam Sayre, Darrell
Edward Sammons, John Mark Sammons, Jack Darrell Sammons and Jimmy Holderman.
Visitation will be held at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home in Belfry, KY on Thursday,
October 17, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The funeral will be on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home with
Bob Werntz officiating. Interment will take place at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy,
KY immediately following the service. A meal for family and friends will follow at Sharondale
Church of Christ.
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Arthur Ratliff Jr., 59 of McCarr, Ky. passed away Tuesday night, October 15, 2013 at
Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Jefferson, TN.
He was born June 27, 1954 at Matewan, WV, to the late Arthur Ratliff and Bunia Whitt
Huddle. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Joe W. Ratliff and Freddie Ratliff.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Akers Ratliff of McCarr, KY; daughter, Rebecca
(Johnny) Hurley of Matewan, WV; sons, Randy (Melinda) Ratliff of McCarr, Ky. and James
Harrison of Hardy, KY; brother, Kermit "Moose" (Melissa) Ratliff of New Market, TN; sisters;
Martha "Sis" (Johnny) Reed of McCarr, KY, Linda (Bill) Duke of Flatwoods, KY, and Mary
Ratliff of Ashland, KY; grandchildren, Kaleb Hurley, Jonathan Hurley and Ava Lee Ratliff and
two special friends George "Cornbread" Whitt and James "Buddy Boy" Smith.
Visitation will be from 6 - 9 PM Friday night at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry, KY.
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Thomas Darrell Evan, 69, of Wellington, Kentucky, formerly of
Stone, Kentucky, was called home to be with the Lord on October 18,
2013, after a courageous battle with leukemia.
He was born September 12, 1944, at Damrontown, in Pike
County, Kentucky, to Charles Franklin and Mary Ann "Dixie" Kinser
Evans. He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters. Clovis
(Ivan) Blackburn, Joanne (Alton "Sonny") Moore, Alma Jean (Bob)
Harris, Wilma (Bill) Glover and Patricia Faye Vincent.
Tom is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Patsy Hatfield
Evans; two daughters, Mechella Ann (Jerry) Varney of McAndrews, Kentucky, and Tammy
Sue Evans Olson of Turkey Creek, Kentucky; five grandchildren, Tia Lenae Olson, Madison
Jeri' Varney, Chelsea Ann Varney, Thomas Evans Olson, and John Mason Varney.
Other survivors include one sister, Gaye Sue (Jimmie) Hatfield; three special brother-inlaws, Jimmie Hatfield, Johnny (Ginger) Hatfield, and Jackie (Linda) Hatfield; and a host of
nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Tom was a preacher and teacher of the Word of God, an Elder at the Farmers Christian
Church, Farmer, Kentucky, and was retired from South Central Bell Telephone Company. He
was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman and loved his God, his family and his fellow man. His
legacy of kindness, generosity and integrity will continue in the hearts and minds of all who
knew him.
Visitation in Morehead, Kentucky, will be at 6 p.m. Sunday, October 20, 2013, at
Northcutt & Son Home for Funeral Memorial Chapel with a celebration of life at 7 p.m. with
Minister Bill Teegarden officiating.
Visitation in Belfry, Kentucky will be at 6 p.m and a service at 7 p.m. Monday, October
21, 2013 at Sharondale Church of Christ. A funeral will be held 11 a.m Tuesday, October 22,
2013 at the Sharondale Church of Christ with Minister Robert Werntz officiating.
Burial will be in the Mountain View Memory Gardens in Huddy, Kentucky.
Arrangements are under the direction of Northcutt & Son Home for Funeral in Morehead,
Kentucky and R. E. Rogers Funeral Home in Belfry, Kentucky.
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View memorial tribute or sign guestbook at northcuttandson.com or leave and online
condolence at rerogersfuneralhome.com.
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James David "Davey" Smith, a brave little soldier, succumbed
to a life-long battle on Saturday, October 26, 2013, at Appalachian
Regional Healthcare in South Williamson, KY; he was 46 years old.
Davey was born August 25, 1967, at ARH South Williamson, KY, the
son of Selma B. Smith and York Smith, Jr.
Davey was a true joy to be in the presence of with his beautiful
smile and special personality. He enjoyed many activities such as
watching videos, counting his money, shopping at Food City, spending
time with family, and especially being entertained by his niece. But
most of all he loved supervising his "8's", as he referred to the EQT gas well trucks that passed
on the road in front of his home. His fascination for heavy equipment and the trucking industry
gave purpose to his life.
He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Selmer and Dora (Varney) Blevins,
and paternal grandparents, York and Lois (Bostic) Smith. Survivors include his mother, Selma
B. Smith of Stone, KY, and father, York (Patricia) Smith, Jr. of Pikeville, KY. In addition to his
parents, he is survived by a sister, Danita (Doug Jr.) Pauley of Belfry; a brother, Jarred Smith of
Pikeville; and a niece, Daelyn Pauley.
Visitation hours will be from 6-9pm on Monday, October 28, at R.E. Rogers Funeral
Home of Belfry, KY. Funeral service will be conducted at 1:00pm on Tuesday, October 29,
2013, at Rogers Funeral Home, with Pastor Bob Finch of First Baptist Church of Forest Hills,
KY officiating. Burial with follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens at Huddy, KY.
Pallbearers will be Doug Pauley, Jr., Robbie Williamson, Paul Williamson, Tom Ball,
Mark Williams, and John Plumb.
The family would like to express their most sincere appreciation to the doctors, ICU and
2nd floor nursing staff of ARH for their tireless dedication to the care of Davey during his final
days.
Also, the family would like to thank the many people, family, and friends who filled
Davey's life with happiness. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry is in charge of
arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family desires that individuals donate to the following:
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Make-A-Wish® America
Gift Processing Center
P.O. Box 6062
Albert Lea, MN 56007-6662
wish.org/donate
Or Shriners Hospitals for Children
http://support.shrinershospitals.org
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Peggy Sue O'Brien, 66 of Williamson, WV passed away Friday,
October 25, 2013 at Trinity Healthcare.
She was born December 27, 1946 the daughter of Katherine O'Brien
of Williamson, WV and the late Lucian O'Brien. She was also preceded in
death by a sister, Brenda Fay Thacker.
Other than her Mother she is survived by two sisters, Beulah Jean
O'Brien of Williamson, WV and Ruth Hatfield of Florida and a host of
other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 29 from 6 - 8
PM at the Funeral Home.
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Roland (R.T.) Thacker, 87 of Wellington, KY. Close to Cave Run
Lake, passed away October 28, 2013 at Life Care Center, Morehead,
KY. He was born March 2, 1926 in Canada, KY. The son of the late
Landon and Stella Thacker.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Ester H.
Thacker and by a grandson Ryan Craig Meece of Lebanon, Ohio and
son-in-law James Donald Meece of Morrow, Ohio.
R.T. was a retired miner from Eastern Coal Corp. and also retired
from Nutone in Cincinnati, Ohio. He as a faithful minister of the
Primitive Baptist Church since 1959 and a veteran of World War 2.
Flagman in the Navy and was on a destroyer when they landed at Pearl Harbor.
Survivors include two daughters, Judy Carol Taylor, Morehead, KY and Jo-Ann Meece,
Morrow, OH; three grandsons, Donald Roland, Wellington, KY, Ryan Craig Meece (deceased),
Lebanon, OH and Travis Paul Meece, Williamsburg, OH; three great grandchildren, Jonathan
Craig Meece, Canada, KY, Ally Meece, Williamsburg, OH and Andrew Meece, Williamsburg,
OH; one great great grandchild: Atlanda Marie Meece, Canada, OH; two brothers: Edger
Thacker, Canada, KY and Sonny Thacker, Canada, KY; two sisters, Barbara Ann Leedy,
Canada, KY and Lena Mae Bresicker, Newark, DE and a lot of good friends and family.
Visitation Services will be held at Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry, KY, on Friday,
November 1, 2013 from 6pm-9pm with special services at 7 PM.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church on
Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 11am with Primitive Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will
follow at Thacker Cemetery, Canada, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Belfry
Chapter #141 DAV will conduct military graveside services.
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Loretta Blackburn Dempsey, 72 of Turkey Creek, Ky. went home
to be with her Lord, Monday, November 4, 2013 surrounded by her
loving family.
She was born May 21, 1941 in Pike County, Ky. the daughter of
the late Boyd and Esta Lowe Blackburn. She was also preceded in death
by her loving husband, Clayton Elbert Dempsey.
Loretta was employed by the Pike County Board of Education
having worked in the cafeteria at Southside Elementary School and was a
member of the Turkey Creek Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include her loving daughter, Deborah Ann (Randy) Fields of Turkey Creek,
Ky.; brothers, Bill (Joy) Blackburn Belleville, MI, Harold (Brenda) Blackburn, Jimmy (Sharon)
Blackburn and Steve (Susan) Blackburn all of Turkey Creek, Ky.; sisters, Kathleen Scarberry of
London, Ohio and Barbara (Earlin) Swafford of Turkey Creek, Ky.; grandchildren, Paula
Conner, Lisa Fields and Larry Fields; great grandchildren, Derek Robinson and Ashley Conner
and a host of loving family, friends and her Church family.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 6, 2013 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Mikey Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Dempsey-Horner
Family Cemetery, Turkey Creek, Ky. with Greg Swafford, Eric Swafford, Berkley Hardin,
James Michael Blackburn, Steve Blackburn and Barry Hager serving as pallbearers. Honorary
Pallbearers are Paul Smith, Jim Blackburn, Danny Harvel, Dewey Dingess II, Danny Bevins
and Kevin Ratliff.
Visitation will be from 6 - 9 PM Wednesday at the Funeral Home Chapel with special
services at 7 PM with Jimmy Stanley officiating.
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John R. Phillips, 87 of Hardy, Ky. went to his Heavenly
Home, Tuesday, November 5, 2013. Not only was he united with
his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ but also with his wife Laura who
entered Heaven on May 9, 2010.
John R. was born January 24, 1926 to Ezra and Ocie Phillips
who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by four
sisters, Helen Rolen, Hester Davis, Peggy McCoy and Betty
Runyon.
John R. was a faithful member of the Hardy Church of Christ
where he humbly served as an Elder for over 40 years. He was a
veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Germany with the U. S. Army Military Police Unit
as a guard at the Nuremburg Palace. He was retired from Coal-Mac Inc. and prior to his
employment there he served as Pike County Assistant Judge under Wayne T. Rutherford for 12
years.
Survivors include a daughter, Mary Katherine Bevins of Hardy, Ky.; a son, Richie
(Susie) Phillips of Pikeville, Ky.; a brother, Greg Phillips of Reno, Nevada; five grandchildren,
Christa Bevins McCoy, Amy Bevins, Sunny Phillips Thacker, Windy Phillips Kidd and Misty
Phillips Preece; nine great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Thursday, November 7, 2013 at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home, Belfry.
Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon Friday, November 8, 2013 at the Funeral Home
with Ed Lockard and Shane Lockard officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Billy Thacker, Aaron Preece, Brad Kidd, John Duty, Joey
Duty and Billy McCoy serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Fuzzy Keesee, Wayne
T. Rutherford, John Doug Hayes, Rodney Scott, Keith Hall, Jackie Hubbard, David Hubbard,
Tom Hunt, Clay Hunt, Tom Runyon and Men of the Hardy Church of Christ. Belfry Chapter
#141 D. A. V. will conduct Military Graveside services.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hardy Church of Christ Building Fund.
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Douglas Merriett Gooslin Jr., 72 of McCarr, Ky. passed away
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at his home.
He was born May 7, 1941 in Pike County, Ky. the son of the
late Cuzzie Wallace Gooslin and Douglas M. Gooslin Sr. He was
also preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Gail Gooslin; brothers,
Winston Gooslin and Thomas Lee Gooslin and sisters, Ruby
Hardesty, Anna Lou Smith and Nina Mae Musick.
He was a retired coal miner, a Kentucky Colonel and a
member of Faith Mission Church, McCarr, Ky.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Adkins Gooslin of McCarr,
Ky.; sons, Douglas M. (Tuttie) Gooslin III and Benny Lee Gooslin of
McCarr, Ky.; daughters, Teresa Gooslin of Canada, Ky. and
Alexandria Gooslin of McCarr, Ky.; brothers, Otis (Melissa)
Gooslin, Jimmy Dale Gooslin, Gordon Dean (Judy) Gooslin and Brian Keith (Tammy) Gooslin
all of McCarr, Ky.; sisters, Glenna (Leslie) Hatfield, Bonnie Young, Jackie (Eugene) Kellian
and Nancy (Paul) Cisco all of McCarr, Ky.; grandchildren, Shane Douglas Justice, Eve Arianna
Justice, Benjamin Thomas Gooslin and Tiffany Casey; great grandchildren, Jonathan Murphy
and Joshua Murphy and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 1 PM at Faith Mission
Church, McCarr, Ky. with Jimmy Fields officiating. Entombment will follow at the Gooslin
Cemetery, McCarr, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Thursday and Friday at the Church with special
services both nights at 7 PM.
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Harold Ray Bishop, 49 of Canada, Ky. passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at the
South Williamson Appalachian Regional Hospital
He was born December 29, 1963 in Floyd County, Ky. the son of the late Raymond
Bishop and Jeannette Henson Bishop. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Steve
Winhoven.
Survivors include sons, Christopher Ray and Joseph Paul Bishop both of Dayton, Ohio
and Harold Ray Bishop Jr. of Kentucky; sister, Sharon Trivedi of Lockport, IL; brothers,
Edward Winhoven of Danville, WV and Fred Bishop of Lake in the Hills, IL; four
grandchildren and his best friends, John and Brittany Owens of Canada, Ky.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 3 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Buddy Kendrick officiating.
Visitation will be held from 1 PM until the funeral at the Chapel.
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Jerry "Dale" Delano Bevins, 56 of Corbin, KY formerly of
Burnwell, KY passed away Friday November 8, 2013 at Corbin, KY.
He was born August 23, 1957 in Pike County, KY to the late Jerry Mar
and Essie Thacker Bevins.
He was a coal miner.
He is survived by two sons; Jerry Chase (Lindsay) Bevins of
Chattanooga, TN. and Davin Randall Bevins of Chattanooga, TN. one
daughter; Leah Brianne Bevins Bevins of Corbin, KY. four brothers;
Olbie (Patty) Bevins of Aflex, KY. Greg (Teresa) Bevins of Burnwell,
KY. Trenton (Arminda) Bevins of Corbin, KY. and Troy (Clara) Bevins of Brunwell, KY.
several nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 A.M. Wednesday November, 13, 2013 at R. E.
Rogers Funeral Home with John Victor McCoy officiating. Burial will follow at Bevins
Cemetery, Burnwell, KY. with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 P.M. Tuesday November 12, 2013 at the funeral home.
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Bobby Joe Perkins, 76 of Lynchburg, VA formerly of Williamson, WV died Monday,
November 18, 2013 at his residence.
He was born April 7, 1937 in Williamson, WV the son of the late Albert and Corie
Woodward Perkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marie
Perkins; one brother, Ernest Perkins and one sister, Lois Runyon.
He was retired from the City of Lynchburg water department.
Survivors include two brothers, Albert Perkins and Billy Perkins and his wife, Diane of
Williamson, WV; seven sisters, Phyllis Gannon and Dimple Stumbo both of Williamson, WV,
Joyce Perkins of Austin, TX, Ann Blevins and husband Murl of Williamson, WV, Loretta May
and husband, Ray of Limestone, TN, Helen Wolf and husband, Statton of Huntington, WV and
Cora Ratliff and husband, John of Williamson, WV; brother-in-law, Freddie Runyon of
Williamson, WV and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation for friends will be Thursday, November 21, 2013 from 7 - 9 PM at R. E.
Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry, Ky.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 PM Friday, November 22, 2013 at Collins
Cemetery, Dan's Branch, WV.
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Tina Renee Jarvis, 38 of Columbus, Ohio formerly of Naugatuck
WV passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013 in Columbus.
She was born December 21, 1974 in California the daughter of Shelda
Stevens Harr of Asheville, Ohio and the late John Hart "Junior" Jarvis. She
was also preceded in death by her maternal grandfather of Ray Stevens and
paternal grandparents, Don and Verlie Barrett.
She was employed by UPS.
In addition to her Mother, she is survived by three children, Jeremy
Jarvis, Jessica Spradlin and Caitlyn Spradlin all of Columbus, Ohio; step
father, Charles Garland; sisters, Tora Stevens, Terry Jarvis and Tammy (Eddie) Kinser all of
Columbus, Ohio, Misty of Spokane, WA and Teresa of Columbus, Ohio; step brothers, Charlie
Garland Jr. and Gary Garland both of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Aliza and Jordan and a
special Aunt, Carla Raver.
Funeral Home Chapel with Earl White officiating. Burial will follow in the Jarvis Cemetery,
Naugatuck, WV. with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Friday, November 22, 2013 from 6 - 9 PM at the Funeral Home
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William "Jim" Varney, Jr. 82 of Belfry passed away on Friday. On
November 11th in the afternoon, a freak fire accident tragically injured my
precious Jim, my husband of 61 years. This injury resulted in his death at
1:07 AM on November 22, 2013 at Cabell Huntington Hospital.
After all the suffering he endured, God said, "That's enough" and
sent one of his special angels to carry him from his earthly home to his
mansion in Heaven.
He was a faithful member of the Pinsonfork Church of God for 30
years.
He was born to the late William and Jennie Varney on August 9, 1931. Also preceding
him in death was his darling son, Mickey Ray Varney and his brothers, Haskell "Chick", Bruce
and Donald Lee "Pap" Varney.
He leaves behind to mourn his passing the love of his life, his wife, Thelma "Lancaster"
Varney of Belfry; his precious sons, also the pride of their Dad, James Michael (Patricia)
Varney of Turkey Creek, Ky., Gary Lee (Betty) Varney of Sevierville, TN, Steven Keith
(Sherri) Varney of Belfry, Ky., Gregory Alan (Heather) Varney of Pikeville, Ky. and Kevin
Thomas (Stacy) Varney of Harold, Ky.; his brother, Selmer "Tobo" (Rita) Varney of Tecumseh,
MI; sisters, Mae Wolford of Dandridge, TN and Phoebe (Carvin) Cornett of MI; special brother
and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Loretta Kendrick of Canton, Ohio; daughter-in-law, Sheila
Varney of Canada, Ky.; fourteen grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and a host of other
family and friends.
The family will be receiving friends at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home after 6 PM Saturday
and Sunday with special services both nights at 7 PM with the Pinsonfork Church of God.
The funeral will be held Monday, November 25, 2013 at 11 AM in the Funeral Home
chapel with Todd Claypool and Ronnie Kendrick officiating. Burial will follow in the
Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY with his sons and grandsons serving as
pallbearers.
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Claudia Jane Dotson Stafford, 98 of Ransom, Ky. passed away Saturday, November 23,
2013 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital.
She was born September 12, 1915 at Phelps, Ky. the daughter of the late Jordan and Ira
Coleman Hager. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Don Dotson, whom she
married in 1931 and her second husband, Trimble Stafford; daughter, Ann Harless and son, Don
Dotson.
Claudia was a homemaker and a member of the Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church for
many years.
Survivors include four daughters, Phyllis Higgins of Piketon, Ohio, Helen Roberts of
Delaware, Ohio, Dorothy Glaze of Lucasville, Ohio and Brenda Wright of Oldsmar, Florida;
one son, Paul Dotson of Ransom Ky.; two sisters, Anna Hubbard of London, Ohio and Gladys
Hatfield of Ransom, Ky.; twenty grandchildren; several great grandchildren and a host of other
family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 11 AM at the Bluesprings
Freewill Baptist Church with Larry Hubbard officiating. Burial will follow in the Dotson
Cemetery, Ransom, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Sunday and Monday night from 6 - 8 PM at the Bluesprings
Freewill Baptist Church.
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Helen Louise Workman Phillips, 71 of Ransom, KY, passed away
Saturday November 23, 2013 at her residence. She was born April 1, 1942
at Williamson, WV, to the late John B. and Della Louise Hensley
Workman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Luther
Phillips, one daughter; Delana Ann Phillips, one sister; Rose Stanley and
one brother; Johnny Workman.
She was a homemaker and of the Christian Faith.
She is survived by four daughters; Debra (Bill) Smith of Phelps, KY,
Donna (Randy) Thompson of Chattaroy, WV, Diane (Tony) Ison of
Ransom, KY, and Harley Denise Bolen of Ransom, KY, three sons; Charles Luther Phillips Jr.
of Ransom, KY, Eugene Phillips of Hardy, KY, and John Randall (Tamara) Phillips of Ransom,
KY, four sisters; Linda Workman of Stone, KY, Chloe Cook of Williamson, WV, Loretta
Workman of Williamson, WV, and Kathy Brown of Lick Creek, WV, grandchildren; Donny
Sullivan, Jason Sullivan, Kristal Thomas, Renee Phillips, Luke (Kathy) Phillips, Rebecca Rice,
Anthony Ison, Megan Ison, Marquitta Ison, Ryan Ison, Alex Ison, Nikki Phillips, special
granddaughter; Kacie Norman, great grandchildren; Makena Sullivan, Taylor Sullivan, Briona
Haynes, Jayden Thomas, Ragan Rice, Parker Rice, Donovan Yates, Calab Yates, Braylan Ison
and Navaya Ison and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Tuesday November 26, 2013 at R. E.
Rogers Funeral Home with Pastor Gene Ball and Pastor Danny Ball officiating. Burial will
follow at Phillips Cemetery, Ransom, KY, family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Monday night at the funeral home with special services at 7
PM.
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Ersie Marie Francis Stepp, 58 of Parkersburg, WV, formerly of
Williamson passed away Saturday, November 23, 2013 at her residence in
Parkersburg. She was born February 16, 1955 at Williamson, WV, to the
late Henry Thomas Francis and Mildred Charles Francis. She was preceded
in death by her husband; Charles "Pete" David Stepp Sr. and a brother-inlaw; Carl McCoy.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Souls Harvest Church of
Belfry, KY.
She is survived by one son; Charles Stepp of Parkersburg, WV. two daughters; Tina
(Patrick Hensley) Stepp of Belfry, KY, and Mildred Whitt of Parkersburg, WV, one brother;
Junior Henry (Josie) Francis of Columbus, OH, two sisters; Maxine (Mike) Thacker of
Williamson, WV, and Rita McCoy of Williamson, WV, five grandchildren; Tyler Farris Stepp,
Brooklynn Stepp, Katelynn Whitt, William Henry Whitt and Jayden Stepp, special friends;
Nancy Cook Robinette, Paul Caudill and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Wednesday November 27, 2013 at R. E.
Rogers Funeral Home with Earsel Ray Taylor and Ray Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at
Stepp Cemetery, Hatfield, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 PM Monday and Tuesday night at the funeral home with
special services both nights at 7 PM.
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Joe Edward Hatfield, 88 of Belfry, Ky. passed away Tuesday,
November 26, 2013 at the Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born September 5, 1925 at Sidney, Ky. the son of the
late Howard and Sarah Smith Hatfield. He was also preceded in death
by his wife, Wilma Nell McCoy Hatfield and brothers, Layton, Bert,
James, Roy and John Lee Hatfield.
Joe was a line crew supervisor for American Electric Power
Company and a World War II Veteran of the United States Army.
Survivors include one son, Jeffery (Gina) Hatfield of South Williamson, Ky.; one
daughter, Sheila Hatfield Boardman of Frankfort, Ky.; his special friend, Christine Smith of
Ransom, Ky. and a host of family and friends.
Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Smith and Elizabeth Blanton officiating. Burial will follow in
the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with James Howard Hatfield, Gary Hatfield,
Terry Joe Hatfield, Keith Hatfield, Roger Hatfield, Keith Carden and Teddy Bruce Smith
serving as pallbearers. Belfry Chapter #141 will conduct Military Graveside Services.
Visitation will be held Friday, November 29, 2013 from 6 - 9 PM at the funeral home
chapel.
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Letha Johnson, 96 of McCarr, Ky. passed away Tuesday, November
26, 2013 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital Emergency Room.
She was born February 10, 1917 in Pike County, Ky. the daughter of
the late Rosie Pinson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Doc
Stallard Johnson; sisters, Edna McCoy, Fern Carey, Peggy Huddle and Bell
Williamson and brothers, Troy Francis, Twyman Francis and Caudle
Francis.
She was a homemaker and a member of the First Assembly of God
Church, Matewan, WV.
Survivors include her children, Vada Varney of Dry Ridge, Ky., Nora May of Ransom,
Ky., Ernestine (Belvin) Boyd of North Carolina, Larry (Karen) Johnson of Illinois, Lloyd
Sonny (Gwen) Johnson of Beechcreek, WV, Danny Johnson of McCarr, Ky. and Debbie
Johnson of Matewan, WV; twelve grandchildren, host of great grandchildren and great great
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 29, 2013 at 1 PM at the First Assembly
of God Church, Matewan, WV with Lowell Sparks officiating. Burial will follow in the Alley
Cemetery, Ransom, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Thursday, November 28, 2013 after 6 PM at the Church.
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Deloris Lee Smith, 79 of Sidney, KY was born March 03, 1934, to
the late George and Eva Booth Lewis at Tomahawk, KY. Her parents died
while she was very young and she was raised by her dear Aunt and Uncle,
the late Beulah (Mom) and Elbert (Uncle Hop) Williamson. She was also
preceded in death by a sister.
On the evening of Thanksgiving, November 28, 2013, God saw she
was getting very tired. While she was surrounded by her children and only
sister Ina, he took her on to her Heavenly home. Meeting her there was her
loving husband of 60 years, Burgess Smith, whom she had lovingly cared
for the last 11 years until his death in 2012.
Those left to mourn her passing include her five children; Lahoma (John) Damron of
Turkey Creek, KY., Randy ( Patty) Smith of Sidney, KY., Betty (Gary) Varney of Seviervillie,
TN., John (Dondra) Smith of Sidney, KY., and Teresa (Tim) Thornbury of Canada, KY. She is
also survived by one sister, Ina Jean (Fonso) Bogar of Sidney, KY. She was a Nanny to eleven
Grandchildren; Patrick J. (Cindy) Baisden, Leann (Todd) Brannock, Angela (Chuck) Morley,
Shane (Erica) Smith, Miranda (Jason) Mikles, Ryan T. (Cydney) Thornbury, Tishona Smith,
Candice Varney, Emma (Mike) Freeman, Heath Varney, Amy Thornbury and eleven Great
Grandchildren. She is also survived by two nieces that she loved dearly, Rita (Bob) Scott and
Clarissa (David) Scalf.
If mom knew you, she loved you, worried about you, and would have helped you anyway
she could. She was the most selfless person you would ever meet. Our family's loss is Heavens
gain.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 01, 2013 at 1 PM at the R.E Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel Belfry, KY. with Shawn Ward officiating. Burial will follow in the
Smith Cemetery, Sidney, Ky. with sons, son-in-laws and grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Visitation, celebrating her life will be held Saturday, November 30, 2013 after 6 PM at
the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to Appalachian Hospice,
Pikeville, KY or to Sidney Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a member for the past 33
years.
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Aundra Kay (Long) Harlow, 69 of Stone, Ky. won her battle with
cancer and went home to be reunited with her soulmate, Clyde Harlow
and with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 28th,
2013. Born November 25th, 1944 she was the daugher of Rosenell (Arnett)
Long of Shady Valley, TN and the late Donald Long.
Aundra was a member of McVeigh Baptist Church and a
homemaker. She was passionate about her faith, her family, and Walmart.
Aundra was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great
grandmother.
She is survived by her sisters Donna (Osler) Reed of Shady Valley, Tn, Pamela (Rick)
May of Corbin, Ky, and her brother Carroll "Oop" (Peggy) Long of Murfreesboro, Tn,
daughters Tammy (Ken) Lee of Pinsonfork, Anita (Robert) Lequire of Belfry, Kim (Randy)
Varney of Williamson, Tammy (Mike) Ray of Belfry, and son Don (Leslie) Harlow of WinstonSalem, NC. Aundra's grandchildren and great grandchildren include: Brent (Kristi) Lee and
their children Kenzi, Kara, and Kyla of Pikeville, Shawn (Anita Joe) King and their children
Sam and Sydney of Richmond, Ky, Kendra (Harvey) Maynard and their child Savanna of
Pinsonfork, Madison, Will, and Cole Harlow of Winston-Salem, NC, Destinee Feye and Ian
Elia and their children Kaylee and Zoee of Williamson, Cassie (Stewart) Windle and their
children Logan and Layla of Clayton, NC, Casey (Sabrina) Lequire and their children Mia and
Mila of Pikeville, Aidan Carroll of Pinsonfork and Mikey Ray of Belfry, KY.
Aundra was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Harlow and their infant son Jason
Clyde Harlow.
Visitation will be Saturday, November 30th at 6:00pm at McVeigh Baptist Church at
Sharondale with funeral services on Sunday at 2:00 pm. Services will be conducted by Pastor
James R Justice. Burial services will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens at Huddy.
Pallbearers will be grandsons and son-in-laws.
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Blanche Coleman, 73 of Ransom, Ky., passed away Friday, November 29, 2013 at Cabell
Huntington Hospital. She was born December 1, 1939 at Ransom, KY, to the late John Butler
and Fonnie Scott Smith. She is also preceded in death by her husband; Wilburn C. Coleman,
grandson; Michael "Woogie" Reprogel Jr., brother; Robert Smith and sisters; Alberta Williams
and Anna Lou Coleman.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by her children; Susie (Michael) Reprogel of Newtown, WV, James "Jay"
(Crystal) Coleman of Davidson, MI, Michael (Donna) Coleman of Delbarton, WV, and Sandy
(Rush) Blackburn of Ransom, KY. sister; Karen "Katty" (Woody) Williamson of Sidney, Ky,
grandchildren; Casey (Paul) Okongo, Kelli Coleman, Autumn Purcell Coleman, Janaya (Ben)
Curry, Michael Coleman, Jonah Coleman, Keith(Cheryl) Blackburn, Cody Blackburn and Jacob
Blackburn, seven great grandchildren and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Bluesprings
Freewill Baptist Church with Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will
follow at Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery with family and friends serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Sunday and Monday night at the church with special services at
7 PM both nights.
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Moss Thomas Keesee, 52 of Belfry, Ky. passed away Thursday, December 5, 2013 at the
Appalachian Regional Hospital Emergency Room, South Williamson, Ky.
He was born December 12, 1960 at Williamson, WV the son of Alben B. and Josephine
Lowe Keesee of Turkey Creek, Ky. Moss was preceded in death by his sister, Cynthia Keesee
Keathley; maternal grandparents, Thomas J. and Edna Lowe and paternal grandparents, Moss
and Della Keesee.
He was a disabled/retired operations manager for the Mountain Water District.
Other than his parents he is survived by his wife, Karen Elaine McCoy Keesee of Belfry,
Ky.; two daughters, Jessica (Chris) Hackney of Hardy, Ky. and Hillary (Wesley) Hall of Belfry,
Ky.; two grandsons, Christopher (C.J.) Hackney and Caleb (Ty) Hackney and a host of other
family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 8, 2013 at 2 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with James Justice officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Saturday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel.
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Patricia Ann "Pat" Cochran, 79 of Belfry, Ky. passed away Friday, December 6, 2013 at the
Pat was born August 20, 1934 at Pikeville, Ky. the daughter of the late William H. and Mary
Frances Blackburn Stacy. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Stacy.
Pat was a retired LPN for the old Pikeville Methodist Hospital and the South Williamson
Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was a longtime member of the Belfry Freewill Baptist
Church. Pat loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time on her houseboat at the lake.
Survivors include her loving husband, Herman Cochran of Belfry, Ky.; sons, Mike (Irene)
Cochran of Belfry, Ky., Terry Wayne (Bobbi) Cochran of Speedwell, TN and Randy Cochran
of Belfry, Ky.; brother, Mike Stacy of Florida; sisters, Janie Dame of Wyoming and JoAnn
Smith of Ohio; grandchildren, Jonathan (Laura) Cochran, Dustin (Candace) Maynard, Beth
(Chris) Blackburn, Caleb (Sabrina) Cochran and Jill (Dustin) Brumbaugh; nine great
grandchildren and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Buddy Kendrick officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Jonathan Cochran, Caleb Cochran, Dustin Brumbaugh,
Chris Blackburn, Dustin Maynard, Henry Conley, Gary Moon and Ronnie Maynard serving as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Sunday and Monday from 6 - 9 PM at the Funeral Home Chapel with
special services both nights at 7 PM with the Belfry Freewill Baptist Church in charge.
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Lisa Ann Blevins-Horn 44, died December 10, 2013 in South
Williamson, KY.
Lisa was born on November 20, 1969 to Murl and Ann Blevins. Lisa is
survived by her husband, Nebert "Bubby" Horn of Belfry, KY; parents,
Murl and Ann Blevins of Williamson, WV; son, Derrick Lloyd of Belfry,
KY; sister and brother in-law, Marsha and Keith Whitt of Williamson,
WV; brother and sister in-law, Murl and Brenda Blevins of Williamson,
WV; half-brother and sister in-law Lewis and Cathy Blevins; nephew,
Charles Blevins; nephew, Daniel Blevins and wife Kendra; nephew, Danny
Ray Whitt; niece, Kristina Thompson and husband Michael of Georgia. Lisa was proceeded in
death by her brother, Danny Ray Blevins and her great niece; Aleah Grace Blevins.
Visitation will be held at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home in Belfry, KY Thursday, December 12,
2013 at 6:00PM. Service will be conducted at 7 PM by Pastor Helen L. Wofle (aunt) of New
Day Ministry of Huntington, WV.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Friday Friday, at Nolan Church of God, Acts
20:28 with Pastor Eugene Preece officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memorial
Garden in Huddy, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Pastor Freddie Runyon of
Gospel Revelation Church will be conducting the graveside service.
Lisa will be sadly missed by a host of those who captured her heart.
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Ruth Stiltner Stanley, 82 of Hardy, Ky. went home to be with the Lord
on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the Pikeville Medical Center.
Ruth was born April 25, 1931 in Pike County, Ky. the daughter of the
late Willie Lee and Flora Stiltner. She was also preceded in death by her
husband, William Ersel Stanley and three brothers; Carl, Gene and
Everette Coleman.
Ruth was a retired school teacher having taught at Sharondale
Elementary, Hardy Grade School and Varney Elementary in Pike
County, Ky. and Williamson Junior High in Mingo County, WV. Ruth
loved teaching and making a difference in the lives of her students. She was a member of the
Toler Freewill Baptist Church.
Ruth is survived by one son, William Joe (Katie) Stanley of Pikeville, Ky.; one daughter,
Deborah (Michael) Stanley of Hardy, KY; three grandchildren, Joseph B. Stanley, Alyssa
(Todd) Adkins and Sidney Ratliff; one great grandchild, Isaiah Stanley and a host of loving
friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Michael Stanley and Donnie Williamson officiating. Burial will
follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Joseph Stanley, Todd Adkins,
Danny Scott, Ireland Smith, Rodney Scott and Roger Bogar serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Friday, December 13, 2013 from 6 - 9 PM in the Funeral Home
Chapel.
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William J. "Bill" Hill, 86 of Forest Hills, KY, my beloved husband
passed away on December 10, 2013. He was in Indiana at his son's
house when he left this earth for a better home. Bill was born June 1,
1927 to the late Dr. W. J. and Mary Farley Hill at Goodman, WV.
Bill was retired teacher having taught at Belfry High School and
Chattaroy Junior High School. He served in the Armed Forces before
getting his education on the G. I. Bill. He graduated from Pikeville
Junior College and Eastern State University. Bill was a past Master
Mason at Stone Lodge #890 F. & A.M. He belonged to the D.A.V.
Chapter #141 at Belfry, KY. He was very supportive of Old Pond Church and other churches in
the Mates Creek Association.
He was preceded in death by his wonderful sister, Ruth Gaye "George" Harmon. He is
survived by his wife, Shelby. They married on July 20, 1963 and on December 21, 1964 they
were blessed with twin sons, Mark "Glenette" Hill and Barry "Debbie" Hill. He leaves one
brother, Thomas E. "JoNell" Hill of Lilburn, Georgia and three step grandchildren; Candice
Parsley, Travis "Katie" McQuistan and Matt McQuistan. He is survived by several nieces and
nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Sunday, December 15, 2013 in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Paul Varney, Michael Elswick and Raymond Stanley
officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Kentucky. Pallbearers
will be Masons from Stone Lodge #890. Honorary pallbearers are, Cecil Hatfield, Ernie
Justice, Mitch Justice, Ken, Kit and Elmer Johnson.
Visitation is after 6 PM Friday and Saturday at the Funeral Home with Masonic Rites at 7
PM Friday and special services Saturday night at 7 PM with Primitive Baptist Elders.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Old Pond Church in memory of Bill Hill
and in the care of Cecil Hatfield, P.O. Box 249, Belfry, Ky. 41514.
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Gary Steven Bevins, 59 of Sidney, KY. passed away, Sunday, December 15, 2013 at the
Gary was born April 18, 1954 in Williamson, WV the son of Tom Dick (Michelle) Bevins of
Sidney, Ky. and the late Mildred Ann Booten Bevins. He was also preceded in death by his
paternal; grandparents, Willie and Sadie Bevins and maternal Clyde Booten and Jane Booten
Hawkins.
Gary worked for the Pike County Board of Education as a Carrier and was a truck driver for
McJunkin Corp. He was a 1972 graduate of Belfry High School, where he played football and
he loved to hunt and fish.
Other than his father he is survived by two brothers Roger Bevins of Canada, KY and
Tommy Bevins of Vicksburg, MS., a niece Dora Jane "D.J" Bevins of Canada, KY and a host
of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 20, 2013 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Keene and Estil "Breezy" Bevins officiating. Burial will
follow at the Smith Cemetery, Sidney, KY. with Paul Harris, Charles Scaggs, Dewayne Dotson,
Chris Taylor and others family and friends serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are
Barry Reed, Robert Daughtery, Donnie Scaggs, Roger and Tommy Bevins.
Visitation will be held Wednesday and Thursday from 6 - 9 PM in the Funeral Home
Chapel.
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Ernest Merill Lockard, 74 of Turkey Creek, KY, passed away Thursday December 19, 2013
at Cornerstone Hospital in Huntington, WV. He was born October 17, 1939 at Turkey Creek,
KY the son of Francis Reed Lockard of Turkey Creek, KY and the late Condor Lockard. He is
also preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Nelson Lockard; son, Stephen Lockard; two
sisters, Jeannie Rivard and Juanita Lockard and one brother, Condor "Tadpole" Lockard.
He was a retired electrician in the coal mines and a member of the Little Stone Old Regular
Baptist Church.
Besides his Mother he is survived by his wife, Carolyn Sue Robertson Lockard of Turkey
Creek, KY; children, Teresa Prater, Robert Lockard and Tonda Canterbury all of Turkey Creek,
KY, Harley Canterbury of South Carolina, Rhonda McClanahan of North Carolina and Josie
Olson of Pennsylvania; brother, Lacy Lockard of Turkey Creek, KY; sisters, Daisy Ray of
Turkey Creek, KY, Rose Coleman of North Carolina, Sue Davis of Mud Lick, KY and Sharon
Estridge of Canada, KY; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 22, 2013 at 1 PM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Thacker, Hobert Hamilton and Richard Staton officiating.
Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Matthew Olson,
Cody Lockard, Victor Coleman, Anthony Joe Nelson, Charley Lockard, Eric Estridge, Duke
Estridge and Jason Ray serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Saturday, December 21, 2013 from 6 - 9 PM at the funeral home
chapel with special services at 7 PM.
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Walter Lee Reedy, 88 of Huddy, KY, passed away Friday, December
27, 2013 at Williamson Memorial Hospital, Williamson, WV.
Walter was born June 25, 1925, the son of the late Henry Lee and Edith
Reedy. Walter was also preceded in death by two brothers, Junior and
Ernest Reedy, three sisters, Helen Reedy, Maude Staton, and Audrey
Maynard, Grandchildren, Bradley Hatfield and Kim Collins, son, Stephen
Harrison and first wife, Tilda Jane Reedy.
Walter was a deacon at the Stone Baptist Church, a Mason at Stone
Lodge #890 F. & A.M; he was also a World War II Veteran. Walter
worked as a commercial refrigerator repair man and as a manager for Bordens Ice Cream &
Milk.
He is survived by his wife, Neva J. Reedy, of Huddy, KY., his children, Sandi (John) Boone
of Pennslyvania,
John (Carol) Lawrence of North Carolina, Sandra (Steve) Hatfield of Huddy, KY., and Susan
(Harold) Osborne of South Williamson, KY. He is also survived by four Grandchildren Jamey
Collins, Meghan Martin, Sarah Johnson, and Stephen Hatfield, as well as a host of Great
Grandchildren and other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Monday, December 30, 2013 at Rogers Funeral
Home Chapel with Virgil Lockard officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory
Gardens, Huddy, KY., with Harold Osborne, Steve Hatfield, Stephen Hatfield, Scott Martin,
Ben Johnson and Ed Thacker serving as pallbearers. Belfry Chapter #141 D. A. V. will conduct
Military Graveside services.
Visitation will be held Sunday, December 29, 2013 from 6 - 9 PM at the funeral home
chapel with Masonic Rites at 7 PM.
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Bobby Leland Runyon, 90 of Pinsonfork, KY., passed away Saturday,
December 28, 2013 at the Good Shepherd Community Nursing Center in
Phelps, KY.
Bobby was born September 2, 1923, the son of the late Leonard and
Hattie Bevins Runyon. He was also preceded in death by his wife Mary
Lou O'Bryan Runyon, as well as his step mother, Maggie Scott Runyon
and his half brother, James Walker Runyon.
He was a retired teacher from the Pike County Board of Education and
a veteran of World War II, where he served as a navigator on a B-17 airplane for Army Air
Corps. Bobby was also a member of the McVeigh Baptist Church and also lifetime member of
the D.A.V. Chapter #141 of Belfry, KY.
He is survived by his sons, Richard L. "Pete" (Ruby) Runyon and Charles Robert (Kim)
Runyon both of Pinsonfork, KY. He is also leaves behind five grandchildren, Richard Brandon
Runyon, Robert Thomas Runyon, Lesley (Nick) Markesbery, Dana (Stephen) Blankenship, and
Mason Tyler Runyon, as well as his half brother, Bill Runyon of Vero Beach, FL.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at R.E Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel, with James Justice officiating. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery,
Sidney, KY with Jonathan Runyon, Richard Brandon Runyon, Robert Thomas Runyon, Mason
Tyler Runyon, Stephen Blankenship and Nick Markesbery. Belfry Chapter #141 D. A. V. will
conduct Military Graveside services. Visitation will be held Monday and Tuesday night at the
funeral home from 6-9 PM.
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