Eugene Blankenship, 73, passed away at his residence, in Stopover, KY, on Saturday November 16, 2019.  He was born July 20, 1946 to the late Orville and Vear (Maynard) Blankenship. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother: Danny Ray Blankenship. Eugene was a retired Coal miner, who in his free time, enjoyed being quite the jokester, always cutting up and playing pranks on people.  He was a family man who loved spending time with his...

Harold Blankenship, 77, of Stopover, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Pikeville Medical Center, following a long illness. Harold was born on March 2, 1942 in Pike County, Kentucky to his late parents, Lloyd and Millie Hurley Blankenship. Harold was a retired coal miner from Kentucky Carbon Corporation, and he was a member of the UMWA.  He was an avid horseman and loved trail rides and horse shows.  Harold enjoyed spending his time trading and was...

Katy "Kay" F. Justice, 80, of Shepherdsville KY, formerly of Mouthcard KY, went to walk the streets of Heaven with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 2, 2019.  She was born June 12, 1939 in Grundy, VA, a daughter of the late Roy and Flossie Anderson Stapleton.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jennings Justice Sr; two sons, Jennings Justice Jr. and Roy Lee Justice; two brothers, Doug Stapleton and James Stapleton; two...

Jerry “Dick” Hatfield, 57, of Phelps, KY, departed this life on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Pikeville Medical Center, following a lengthy battle with cancer.  Jerry was born October 24, 1962 at Freeburn, KY to his late parents Jeff and Ann Dotson Hatfield.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one niece, Priscilla Hatfield McCoy. Jerry was a former truck driver having worked for Jones Oil Company for 25 years. Jerry was an outdoorsman, life was best...

Juanita “Wagner” Dotson, 78, of Phelps, KY, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville KY.  She was born December 27, 1940 in Coleman, KY a daughter of the late Raymond Wagner & Jane “Coleman” Wagner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Tommy Dotson; two brothers: John & Raymond Wagner; and two sisters: Alice Sawyers & Tave Coleman. Juanita really enjoyed cooking and tending to...

Pearl “Slone” Coleman, 84, of Phelps, KY, passed away Monday, October 28, 2019 at her residence.  She was born March 18, 1935, in Jamboree, KY to the late Roscoe & Dora “Daugherty” Slone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Ervin Coleman; seven brothers: Vernon, Ernest, John, Jessie, Frank, Ted, & Jack Slone; one sister: Mary Jane Estep; & one grandson: Barry Jonathon Coleman. Pearl was a wonderful homemaker who...

Billy Joe “Bill” Irick, 70, of Phelps, KY, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at his residence. He was born February 27, 1949 at Feds Creek, KY, a son of the late Carl & Lura “Griffith” Irick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Billy Craig “Bub” Irick; one brother, Everett (Birdie) Irick; one nephew, William “Weo” Irick; one niece, Stephanie Robinette; and his dog, Blackjack that he loved so...

Anna Marie “Smith” Chapman, 88, of Phelps, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 24, 1931 in Coleman, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Sidney and Elizabeth “Boyd” Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Ervil James Smith, and her second husband Otto Chapman; she was also preceded in death by her daughter: Kathy Ann Smith; a...

Jennings “Jimbo” Justice Jr., 63, of Mouthcard, KY passed away October 9th, 2019 at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard KY.  He was born July 11, 1956 in Grundy, VA, a son of Kay Justice and the late Jennings Justice Sr.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Roy Lee Justice.   Jimbo enjoyed drag racing and working on cars.  He loved his grandchildren & was of the Church of God faith.  He...

Tunis Smith, 75, of Canada, Kentucky passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Pikeville Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.  He was born October 6, 1944 in Canada, Kentucky, a son of the late Bill and Alta Smith.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Mary Frances Smith and several brothers and sisters. Tunis was a member of the USMC and a member of the Stone lodge #890 F&AM. He enjoyed being outside, working on cars,...