Bobby Ray Smith age 80 of Phelps, Ky. passed peacefully on September 22, 2021 at the Pikeville Medical Center with his loved ones by his side. Born June 22, 1941 at Coleman, Ky. a son of the late Charlie J. Smith and Almeda Smith. Besides his parents he was preceded by his sisters Betty and Ethel Smith and Helen Pearson, brothers Dewey and James Smith. He leaves to mourn his passing his daughters Candy (Buddy) Stone, of Nashville, GA., Sherry Smith Mayhorn of Phelps, and son Chris (Santana)...

Rhonda Norman age 54 of Matewan, WV. departed this life on September 21, 2021 at the Pikeville Medical Center after a courageous battle with Covid 19. Born August 4, 1967 at Williamson, WV., a daughter of the late Harold May and Pauline Gooslin May. Rhonda was also preceded in death by her husband Sid Norman and her daughter Amanda Norman. She leaves to mourn her passing, brothers H.D. May of Red Jacket, WV, Jerry (Nina) May of Matewan, WV, Brian (Sabrina) May of Red Jacket, W.V. and David...

Ada Jean McCown of Chattaroy, W.V. was born October 08, 1945, a daughter of the late Anderson and Lilly Bell Scott, passed away September 18, 2021 at Saint Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, W.V.  Ada was 75 years old.  In addition to her parents, Ada is preceded in death by her husband Jim McCown and her son Anderson McCown.  One Brother Marshall Scott.     Ada was a wonderful musician.  She loved to play the guitar and sing in their family...

Anderson Ray McCown, age 57 of Chesapeake, OH. departed this life on September 14, 2021 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, W.V. Born September 25, 1963 in Maryland, a son of the late Jimmy R. McCown, and Ada Scott McCown of Chattaroy, WV. Besides his mother, he leaves to mourn his passing, sons Ricky (Rachel) McCown of Johnston, Iowa and Joshua Spradlin of Ashland, Ky; daughter Amanda McCown (Joe Upton) of Sevierville, TN. , one granddaughter, Arabella Upton; one brother,...

John Allen Ogle age 67 of Hurley, Va. departed this life on September 10, 2021 at the Buchanan County General Hospital in Grundy, VA. Born July 12, 1954 in Williamson, WV. a son of the late Talmadge “Red” Ogle and Orpha Mae Blankenship Ogle. Other than his parents he was preceded by a sister Sharlene Stacy. John was a retired coal miner. He was a member of the U.M.W.A. and a member of the Order of Eagles Elk lodge in Titusville, FL. He was of the Christian Faith and attended the...

Bernie Layne 83 years old of Kimper, Ky. entered into rest on September 5, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Ky. Born September 19, 1937 at Pikeville, Ky. a daughter of the late John F. Thacker and Hattie Parker Thacker. In addition to her parents she was preceded by her husband Thomas Layne, a son Bobby Layne , Brothers Thaniel, Jimpy, and Berry Thacker all of Jonican, Ky., sisters Celia Slone, Polly Slone and Nancy Slone. Bernie was a homemaker and mother and...

Shelia Carol Hunt age 62 of Pikeville, Ky. entered into rest on September 10, 2021 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Born October 3, 1958 in South Williamson, Ky. a daughter of the late Gene Triplett and Vonceal Steel Triplett. She was also preceded in death by sister Kathy Brown. A Christian, she attended the Connection Church at Pikeville, Ky. Sheila was a homemaker and her focus was on her family.  Shelia never missed anything her children and grandchildren were doing in their...

                                       Truby Stump 80, of Phelps, Kentucky entered into rest August 30, 2021 at her home.  She was born June 24, 1941 in Pike County.  Truby was the daughter of the late Jake Eldridge and Hazel New.  She is also preceded in death by her loving husband Western Arvil Stump.  Two sons, Randy and Teddy Stump.  One brother, Junior...

Linda L. Dotson age 48, a life long resident of Phelps, Ky. entered into rest on August 23, 2021 at the Pikeville Medical Center.  She was born March 27, 1973 at Phelps, Ky., a daughter of the late Daniel Estep and Sadie May. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by brothers Ronald, Lonnie, Elgie, Ogie, and Donald Estep. Linda worked at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, and had worked for many years at Family Dollar Store both in Phelps, Ky. She had also worked...

Dora Violet Prater Mackling age 92 of Stokesdale, N.C. , formerly of Stopover, KY. entered into rest Friday August 27, 2021 at her home. Born February 14, 1929, a daughter of the late Salesbury Prater and Daley Allen Prater. She if also preceded by husbands Millard Prater, Levi Prater, and Leonard Mackling. Children Monroe, Donny, Ocie, Arthur, Sonny, Darlene, Jeffery, and Doris Prater and Glendene Hatfield. Brothers Roscoe, Lonzo, Daniel, Reford, George and Burt Prater. Sisters Oma Dotson,...