Clifford Triplett, 73, of McAndrews, KY, celebrated his homegoing October 28, 2018 while a patient at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV.  He was born May 23, 1945 in McAndrews, KY, the son of the late Grace Triplett Smith, and stepdad, the late Kellis Smith. Clifford loved life and lived it to its fullest.  He loved the Lord and was a light to all who met him.  Clifford was a retired body, fender, paint and repairman, having owned and operated Triplett’s Body...

Virginia Smith Childress, 68, of Meadowview VA, formerly of Phelps KY, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Pikeville Medical Center.  She was born July 14, 1950 in Phelps, KY, a daughter of the late Elder Troy and Vicy Thorpe Casey.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband: Elder Harrison Smith; two sons: Kermit Smith and Keith Edward Smith; one grandson: Toby Smith; four brothers: Reverend Miles Casey, Charles...

Margie McClanahan, 60, of Phelps, KY went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at her home.  She was born December 23, 1957 in Vulcan, WV, a daughter of the late Hodge & Pearl Wallace Mounts.  In addition to her parents, Margie was preceded in death by one sister: Josephine Prater. Margie was a homemaker and a member of Faith Tabernacle of Majestic, KY.  Her greatest joys were her children and grandchildren, nothing could compare to the love she had for them....

Bertha “Birdie” Stevens Irick, 71, of Phelps, KY, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Pikeville Medical Center.  She was born April 9, 1947 in Phelps, KY, a daughter of Dixie Hurley Stevens & the late Hubert Stevens.  In addition to her father, Birdie was also preceded in death by her husband: Everett Irick; one sister: Sheryl Stevens; and one son: William Irick. Birdie was a retired school teacher having been employed by the Pike County Board of...

Bernadette Baisden Gilman, 42, of Belfry, KY, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018 at Williamson Memorial Hospital due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  She was born November 5, 1975 in South Williamson, KY, a daughter of Lisa Gail Baisden and the late Columbus “Columbo” Baisden.  In addition to her father, Bernadette was preceded in death by one grandchild: Aubree Cline. Bernadette was of the Church of God faith and a homemaker.  She enjoyed...

Angela Kay “Angie” Gearles, 46, of Freeburn, KY, passed away at her residence on September 20, 2018.  She was born December 21, 1971 at Pikeville, KY, a daughter of Sam Osborne of Cardington, OH and Linda Peters of Ohio.  Angie was preceded in death by her grandparents who raised her: Willis Jake & Hazel New; and one brother: Willis Jr. New. Angie was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal Holiness faith.  She enjoyed music, collecting Home Interior, and playing...

Charles “Freddy” Collie, 53, of Williamson, WV, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 at Pikeville Medical Center.  He was born January 31, 1965 at Vulcan, WV, a son of the late McKennly & Goady Prater Collie.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two bothers and one sister.  No services are scheduled.  Interment is in the family cemetery at Freeburn, KY.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Jones & West...

Peyton Michael “Mikey” Mitchell, 43, of Freeburn, KY, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Pikeville Medical Center. He was born February 1, 1975 at South Williamson, KY, a son of Junior Ray & Ethel Mae “Chapman” Mitchell of Freeburn, KY. Mikey was a former coalminer, having worked for Rockhouse #2 Mines.  He was a hard worker and was of the Church of God Faith.  Mikey had a love for the outdoors, enjoyed taking care of his animals, and loved...

Boyd Hurley, 73, of Phelps, KY, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018 at the Good Shepherd Community Nursing Center.  He was born October 24, 1944 at Pikeville, KY, a son of the late Frank & Clemmie Jean Blankenship Hurley.  In addition to his parents, Boyd was also preceded in death by one brother: Ronnie “Runt Hole” Hurley. Boyd was a disabled coal miner having worked for the Sovereign Coal Company.  He loved going riding whether it was in his truck or his...

Ella Louise Irick Justice, 44, of Feds Creek, KY, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Pikeville Medical Center.  She was born October 1, 1973 in Pikeville, KY, a daughter of Raymond Abshire and the late Florence “Shaver” Abshire.   Ella was a custodian for Millard Elementary and a sales representative for Paparazzi Jewelry.  She enjoyed her work, doing photography, and trips to the beach with her family.  She was of the Church of God...