Patty Ann “Coleman” Evans, 67, of Phelps, KY, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Pikeville Medical Center.  She was born March 26, 1952 at Matewan, WV, a daughter of the late Elsie & Octavia “Tavie” Wagner Coleman.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob" Evans; two brothers, Roger Lee & Robert Lee Coleman; and one granddaughter, Randi Michelle Coleman. Patty was a member of the Peter...

Keith Aaron Mills, 39, of LaGrange, KY, formerly of Phelps, KY, departed this life peacefully in his sleep at his home on Sunday, January 12, 2020.  He was born on December 18, 1980 in Pikeville, KY, a son of Dennis & Karen “Casey” Mills of LaGrange. He was preceded in death by his infant sister: Staci Denise Mills; a cousin who was more like a sister: Audrey Blackburn; his maternal grandparents: Willis & Ruby Casey and a paternal grandmother: Earlene Mills. Keith...

Gregory Matthew Clark, 51, of Woodman, KY, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at his residence.  He was born January 3, 1969 in Hamilton, OH, a son of the late Alfred Richard Clark & Barbara Ann Daniels.  Greg was a disabled coal miner who loved working in the mines until he was injured.  He was of the Pentecostal faith.  He was an avid football & basketball fan & loved watching the Superbowl, being a Steelers fan.  Greg also enjoyed Nascar and...

Charles Lee “Toot” Lambert, 60, of McCarr, KY, departed this life on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at his home.  He was born on November 18, 1959 in Pike County, KY, a son of the late Hursel & Gladys (Blankenship) Lambert, of Buskirk, KY.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Ruthie J. Walters Lambert; and three sons: Charles Lee Lambert Jr, Brian Keith Lambert, & Kevin Lambert.   Toot was a coal miner and was of Apostolic...

Gary “Fletch” Lynn Fletcher, 60, of Kimper, KY, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY.  He was born October 3, 1959, in Freeburn, KY, a son of the late John R. and Rebecca (Wolford) Fletcher. In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by four brothers: Ronnie Fletcher, Jerry Fletcher, Jimmy Darrell Fletcher (infant,) Jimmy Douglas Fletcher (infant.) Fletch was a retired coal miner, having worked for McCoy Elkhorn...

Darlene “Mullins” Compton, 70, of Phelps, KY, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center in South Williamson, KY.  She was born April 25, 1949, in Edgarton, WV, a daughter of the late Elbert and Virgie (Murphy) Mullins. In addition to her parents, Darlene is preceded in death by her husband: George Compton; one son: Marshall Compton; one daughter: Melissa Kay Compton; one brother: Elbert Mullins Jr.; and two sisters: Ruby Bledsoe...

Willard “Woody” Casey, 71, of Phelps, KY, passed away at his residence on Friday January 3, 2020.  He was born on February 22, 1948 at Phelps, KY, to the late Man & Rittie Casey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother: John Casey and two sisters: Ruby Wolford & Larua Wolford. “Woody” always enjoyed going to church, and he was of the Pentecostal faith.  His favorite song was “I’ll Fly Away” and in his...

Marty Lee Blankenship, 58, of Stopover, KY, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Phelps, KY.  He was born December 28, 1961 at Freeburn, KY, to the late Drewey & Genetta Ruth “Hardin” Blankenship. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister: Maggie Dotson. Marty was a disabled coal miner, who was of Christian faith.  He was also the community recycler, and in his spare time he loved to fish, play cards, and most of all, spend time with...

Rebecca Jane Blackburn, 42, of Kimper, KY, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 at her residence.  She was born March 11, 1977 at Pikeville, KY, a daughter of Catherine Ann “Cundiff” Blackburn of Kimper, KY and the late Willis “Wig” Blackburn. She was a loving mother, wife, daughter and friend.    Those left to honor her memory include her loving soulmate & fiancée: Michael Kane Brown of Kimper, KY; one son: Justin Tyler Mullins of...

Darrell Eugene Mounts, 69, of Phyllis, Ky, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at his residence. He was born May 8, 1950 at Vulcan, West Virginia, a son of the late Amos & Shirley “Wolford” Mounts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Sue Mounts who died at birth; two brothers, Roland Clayton Wolford, Bobby Mounts; and a sister, Della Rae Caupp.  Darrell was the cherished husband of Eva “Anderson” Mounts. ...