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...

Mary Jane “Hunt” Rife, 79, of Stopover, KY, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Pikeville Medical Center.  She was born February 9, 1939 in Hurley, VA, a daughter of the late Jessie & Nellie “Hurley” Hunt.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Walter Junior Rife; one daughter: Betty Sue Casey; two brothers: Arvil Hunt & Doug Bryant; and five sisters: Vernie Hurley, Ethel Wolford, Thelma Dotson, Barbara...

Ronnie Steve Kinser, 69, of Pinsonfork, KY, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at his residence.  He was born March 3, 1949 at Stone, KY, a son of the late Jim & Polly Hensley Kinser.  In addition to his parents, Ronnie was also preceded in death by three brothers: Jessie, Bobby, & Paul Kinser; and six sisters: Leona, Shirley, Nellie, Bonnie, Brenda, & Mary Sue. Ronnie was a member of the Stone United Methodist Church and a former coal miner.  He was an...

  Anna Marie Jackson Stiltner, 74, of Phelps, KY, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at her residence. She was born July 18, 1943 in Phelps, KY, a daughter of the late Johnny & Jeanette “Nettie” (Wolford) Jackson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother: John Edgar Jackson; & one sister: Shelby Bush. Anna Marie was a loving mother and homemaker.  She was of the Freewill Baptist Faith. Those left to cherish her memory...

Beatrice Hatfield Hager, 92, of Ransom, KY, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the Good Shepherd Community Nursing Center at Phelps, KY.  She was born October 2, 1925 at McVeigh, KY, a daughter of the late Albert “Ab” & Elzie “Mammy” Dotson Hatfield.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: James “Rounder” Hager; four brothers: James, Troy, Roy & Charles Hatfield; four sisters: Mag...

Walter Elmer “Fudd” Queen, 58, of Pinsonfork, KY, passed away on May, 30 2018 at his residence. He was born March 1, 1960 at Williamson, WV, a son of the late Elmer ‘Red” & Roma Doyle Queen. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one brother: Ricky Dale Queen; one brother-in-law: Rick Hardin.  Elmer was a self-employed carpenter. He enjoyed fishing, playing bingo and spending time with his family.  Those left to cherish his memory...

Barbara Faith Ann Clark, infant daughter of Dwayne Clark & Virginia Ferrell was born on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Ohio State University and passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018. Barbara was preceded in death by her grandmother: Barbara Ann Norman Blankenship & grandfather Larcey Ferrell. In addition to her parents, family members include her brother: Landon Dingess of Matewan, WV; grandparents: Edna Lucas of Nolan, WV & James Lucas of Columbus, OH; aunts & uncles: Jowanda Clark...

James “Jimmy” Dotson, 76, of Majestic, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Signature Healthcare, Pikeville, KY.  He was born July 3, 1941 at Majestic, a son of the late Ira & Dorothy Blackburn Dotson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two nephews who were like brothers to him: Gary Keith Dotson & Zachary Dean Avina. Jimmy was a former end-loader operator for Daniel, Morris, and Marshall Strip Mining of Majestic.  He loved...