Carl Hendrick Blankenship, 73, of Freeburn, KY, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Pikeville Medical Center.  He was born May 22, 1947 in Majestic, KY, a son of the late Alex & Eva “Robinette” Blankenship.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Carl Richard & Todd Allen Blankenship, and one brother, Roy Lee Blankenship.  Carl was a retired coal miner having worked for Chisholm Coal Corporation.  He was a member of...

Oakley “Blankenship” Layne a resident of the Good Shepherd Community Nursing Center of Phelps, KY passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at the Pikeville Medical Center. She was born July 16, 1942 in Stopover, KY the daughter of the late Orville and Vera “Maynard” Blankenship. She was 78 years old. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter: Monecca “Turner” Miles and two brothers: Danny Ray and Eugene Blankenship. Oakley loved to...

Helms Jackson a resident of the Good Shepherd Community Nursing Center of Phelps, KY passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the Pikeville Medical Center. He was born September 9, 1924 in Phelps, KY the son of the late London and Morgrette “Whit” Jackson. He was 96 years old. In addition to his parents Helms was preceded in death by his wife: Gerri “Hamilton” Jackson, six brothers: George, Henry, Clyde, Johnny, Louis, and Nolan, five sisters: Angeline, Laurie, Adia,...

Shelia Gayle Hurley, 60, of Freeburn Ky, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at her residence.  She was born July 21, 1960 in Freeburn, Ky the daughter of the late Bill & Margie (Lester) Hurley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Mayhorn, and one brother, Roger Hurley. Shelia was a homemaker and loved her children and grandchildren very much. She also enjoyed gardening and had a green thumb for growing things. She loved being outdoors....

Ronald Blankenship of Majestic, KY passed away Friday, January 01, 2021 at the UK Medical Center of Lexington, KY. He was born July 04, 1958 in Woodman, KY the son of the late Herbert and Lizzie “Sellards” Blankenship. He was 62 years old. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a brother: Doug Sellards. Ronald was a coal miner having worked for Cedar Point Mining. He enjoyed deer hunting, four-wheeler riding, and working on old vehicles. Ronald wanted anyone who was...

Kennie Wagner, 88, of Phelps, Ky, passed away on December 31, 2020.  He was born Dec 1, 1932 the son of the late Raymond and Jane “Coleman” Wagner.  Besides his parents he was also preceded in death by two brothers: John and Raymond Wagner, three sisters: Tavie Coleman, Juanita Dotson, and Alice Sawyer, three grandchildren, Joey Casey, David “Bob” Thomas, and April Daugherty. Kennie was a coal miner of more than 41 years and a member of the UMWA.  A...

Sivil “Dotson” Scott of Phelps, KY passed away Monday December 28, 2020 at her residence. She was born September 10, 1927 in Stopover, KY the daughter of the late Bass and Louisie “Hurley” Dotson. She was 93 years old. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband: George Washington Scott, two daughters: Janice Young and Sally Scott, four brothers: Alda, Arson, Ira, and Arthur, and three sisters: Amy, Veer, and Leffie. Sivil was a wonderful homemaker...

Roger Dale Smith of Phelps, KY passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Pikeville Medical Center at Pikeville KY.  He was born July 14, 1947 in Cedar, WV the son of the late Melvin Smith and Maudie “Hatfield” Smith.  He was 73 years old. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. Roger was a former coal miner who loved watching sports, with UK Wildcats basketball, the Yankees, and Red Skins being his favorite teams.  He...

Loretta Mae “Rose” Gross, 85, of Majestic, KY, passed away on December 28, 2020 at Hazard Regional Medical Center.  She was born September 26, 1935 in Big Sandy, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Alfred & Margret “York” Rose.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Roscoe Lester & second husband, Earl Gross; a son, Billy Lester; two brothers, Leonard & Darrell Rose; two sisters, Carol Sue Franklin &...

Gaino Stiltner, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, classmate, coach, and friend, went to spend Christmas and eternity with his mother on Wednesday, December 23rd at UK Chandler Hospital with his wife and daughter by his side. Gaino and his wife, Debbie Wallace Stiltner, spent 43 years together and have one daughter, Gaina Devin (Kyle) Compton, who was the light of her daddy’s life. He loved his grandchildren, Steven Todd Layne and...