Emzy Blankenship, 82, of Freeburn, KY, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Pikeville Medical Center.  He was born May 30, 1937 in Phelps, KY, a son of the late Roscoe & Gracie (Lester) Blankenship. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine (Coleman) Blankenship; two sons, Greg “Flash” & Stan Blankenship; four brothers, Virgil, Harold, Foy, & Willard Blankenship; and four sisters, Gladys Layne, Orpha Ogle, Vira &...

Franklin D. Dotson, 76, of Majestic, KY, made his passage to Heaven on Friday morning September 6, 2019 while in the care of his loving family.  He was born March 19, 1943 at Majestic, KY, a son of the late Ira and Dorothy (Blackburn) Dotson. In additions to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, James “Jimmy” Dotson; and his nephew, Zachary Dean Avina, who was like a son. Franklin attended and was a member of the Majestic Church of Christ.  He was a...

Terry Lee Williams, 65, of Edgarton, WV, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Pikeville Medical Center. He was born February 15, 1954, in Matewan, WV, the son of the late Edward R. & Lillie “Hensley” Williams.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Robinett Williams, and two sons, Jack Robinett & Randy Wolford. Terry was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War.  He lived for hunting and...

Dorothy “Mounts” Hamilton, 65, of Stopover, KY, passed away on Monday, August 19th, 2019 at her residence. She was born August 7, 1954, in Edgarton, WV, a daughter of the late Artemas and Joanna “Murphy” Mounts.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Denver “Cobb” Hamilton; one brother: Larry Emmett Mounts; and two sisters: Thelma “Sissy” Mounts & Arlenes Hurley. Dorothy loved fishing &...

Christine Stiltner, 80, of Stopover, KY, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at the Good Sheppard Community Nursing Center in Phelps, KY.  She was born April 29, 1939, in Majestic KY, a daughter of the late J.C. Sanson Sr. & Polly (Robinette) Sanson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Stiltner; one son: Jerry “Butchie” Stiltner; one brother: J.C. (Jimmy Lee) Sanson; one sister: Ethel Emogene Sanson; & one granddaughter:...

Ronnie Thacker, 62, of Canada, KY, passed away on Monday, July 29th, 2019 at Pikeville Medical Center.  He was born January 17, 1957, in Williamson, WV, a son of the late App & Naoma (Fuller) Thacker.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Thacker & one brother-in-law, Bill Williamson. Ronnie attended the Sidney Missionary Baptist Church.  In his free time, he loved to watch sports and hang out with his friends.  He, like...

Rita Sue (Cochran) Thompson, 68, of Burkesville, KY, formerly of Huddy, KY, passed away on Monday, July 29th, 2019 at Cumberland County Hospital, Burkesville, KY.  She was born December 25th, 1950, in Huddy, KY, the daughter of the late Billy Edward & Mary Magdaline (Thacker) Cochran.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 17 years, Harold Lloyd Thompson. Rita was a former nurse aide, having worked for Williamson Memorial Hospital.  She...

Robert “Bob” Evans, 81, of Phelps, KY, passed away at his residence on Sunday, July 21st, 2019.  He was born May 4, 1938, in North Matewan, WV to the late Luther & Pauline (Browning) Evans.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Jimmy Lee Evans, Jerry Evans, Larry Evans, Harold Evans, & Bill Evans; three sisters, Josephine Swanner, Edith Evans, & Betty Joe Evans. Bob was a Veteran of The United States Navy, and a retired...

Linda Kinder, 70, of Lewisburg, TN passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Marshall Medical Center in Lewisburg.  She was born May 22, 1949, a daughter of the late Clifford & Imal Faye “Justice” Cantrell.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Joey Kevin Kinder; two brothers, James Quinten Cantrell, Danny Harold Cantrell; & one sister, Connie Royal. Linda was a retired secretary from the Pike County Board of Education and member of...

Larry Neale “Luke” White, 55, of Phelps, KY, passed away at his residence on July 23rd, 2019.  He was born December 13, 1963, in Williamson, WV, a son of Phyllis Gayle “Dotson” White Walls of Phelps, KY, and the late Luther White.  Luke was a retired car man from N&W railroad, coached little league, and was of the Apostolic faith.  He was a member of the Thomas DeVenney Masonic Lodge #928 of Freeburn, KY, and was a Kentucky Colonel.  He...