Christopher “Hoolio” Hurley of Tennessee, loving fiancé, father, son, brother and uncle passed away Sunday August 8, 2020 at the young age of 39. He was born October 7, 1980 in Pikeville, KY to Billy Hurley and Linda “Hurley” Compton. Chris was a very hard worker and worked most of life as a general laborer for Compton’s Mobile Home Movers where he worked for his stepfather the late Jesse Compton and his stepbrother Terry Compton. Chris was an excellent...

Clinton Eugene Layne, 71, of Matewan, WV, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at his residence.  He was born August 15, 1948 at Jamboree, KY, a son of the late Dave & Elsie Layne.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven siblings: Kinzer Layne, Willie Layne, Doris Layne, Delmer Layne, Loretta Ward, Rosetta Wolford, Pearl Lester; and a loving son he lost too soon, Timothy Creed Layne. Clinton was a veteran of the United States Army, Armor...

Danny Keith Miller of Phelps, KY departed this life Monday August 3, 2020 following a long illness. He was at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Danny was born July 5, 1951 in Williamson, WV the son of, the late Reverend Dorse and Sella “Hayes” Miller. He was 69 years old. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Danny was a retired coal miner. He worked in the coal industry for nearly 25 years having worked for...

Robert Emmitt “Bobby” Lester of Phelps, KY departed this life Tuesday, July 21,2020 at the Pikeville Medical Center of Pikeville, KY. He was born February 16, 1958 at Phelps, KY the son of, the late Roland and Pricey “Wolford” Lester.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Norma Lee Stump. He was 62 years old. Bobby was a high school graduate who also completed some vocational training as well. He was formerly a maintenance man...

Junior Ray Mitchell of Freeburn KY departed this life Sunday July 19, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Community Nursing Center of Phelps, KY. He was born November 2, 1947 in Mingo County, WV the son of the late Alex and Anna Mae “Hatfield” Mitchell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son: Peyton “Mikey” Mitchell and two brothers: Edward and Clarence “Dommer” Mitchell. He was 72 years old. Junior was a US Marine Corp veteran who served...

Jermey Andrew Young of Phelps, KY passed away Thursday July 16, 2020 at the UK Hospital of Lexington, Ky.  He was born August 4,1987 in Pikeville, Ky the son of Jeffery Young of Phelps, KY and Cammy Dale “Diles” Hamiltonof Richmond, KY.  Jermey was preceded in death by an infant daughter.   He was 32 years old. Jermey was a loving father who loved his son and family and enjoyed spending time with his friends. In addition to spending time with his...

Elliott Justice of Elkhorn City, KY departed this life Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at the Landmark Nursing Home where he was a resident.  He was 82 years old.  He was born April 30, 1938 at Grapevine, KY the son of the late Cas and Gustie “Taylor” Justice. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by five brothers: Edward Justice, Jennings Justice, Elonzo Jennings, Eugene Jennings and Earlin Taylor, two sisters: Faye Adams and Brooksie Casey. Elliott was a...

Kathleen Cline, 91, of Princeton died Thursday at her daughters home following a long illness.  Born February 3, 1929 at Mohawk, she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Vernie Lee Hurley Coleman.  She was a faithful member for 40 years of the local congregation of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She was an avid gardener in the spring and summer and a maker of handmade quilts in the fall and winter. She loved to study her Bible year-round and share her...

Tommy Lee Skeens of Fedscreek, KY passed away Sunday June 28, 2020 at his residence.  He was born November 11,1953 in Grundy, VA the son of the late Elmer and Mae "Sis" (Sullivan)Skeens.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by six brothers and four sisters.  He was 66 years old. Tommy was a loving husband and father who loved his family and enjoyed being with his grandchildren. Back in his earlier days he was a hunter and fisherman....

Rodney Lee Wolford, 51, of Phelps, KY, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Pikeville Medical Center.  Born February 2, 1969, Rodney was the only child of his late parents, Toby and Lois (Dotson) Wolford of Freeburn, Ky.  He was also preceded in death by his special family on his maternal side, grandparents Clarence and Fronia Dotson and aunt Bernis Casey.  Rodney was the oldest grandchild of the Dotsons who lovingly called their twelve grandchildren the...