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February 14, 2012 - Guy Stewart, 52, of Cowan passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center. Guy was the son of Eunice C. Combs Hall of Premium and the late Johnny Stewart. Surviving other than his mother are his wife: Lorraine Stewart; 2 daughters: Amanda (Michael) Bowling of Whitesburg and Jennifer Lynn (Shade) Halcomb of Kingscreek; 3 sons: John (Misti) Hopkins of Whitesburg, Kevin (Angie) Day of UZ, and Brett Thomas (April) Day of Cowan; 3 brothers: Gary Stewart of West Virginia, Bennett Ray Adams of Crafts Colley, and Gay Stewart of Jackhorn; 10 grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Friday, February 17, 2012 at the Kings Chapel Church with Frank Adams, Charlie Campbell, Steve Peaks, and Derek Combs officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Kings Chapel Church. Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

February 12, 2012 - Shirley Virginia Sturgill Lewis, 64, of Eolia passed away Sunday, February 12, 2012 at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Shirley was the daughter of the late Wendell Lloyd Sturgill and Myrtle Brock Baker. Surviving are her husband: Myrel Lewis; 4 sons: Myrel Lewis, Jr., Donnie Lewis, and Tracy Lewis all of Eolia, and Norman Lewis of Whitesburg; 3 daughters: Vonda Lewis of Leitchfield, Tanya Metzler of McDaniels, and Michelle Lewis of Eolia; 4 brothers: James Carroll Sturgill of McHenry, Illinois, Carolos Rodney Sturgill of Eolia, Norman Benny of Eolida, and Henry Thomas Sturgill of Mann, West Virginia; 6 sisters: Mary Gaye Sturgill of Eolia, Hannah Burke of Eolia, Pearl Baker of Jacksonville, North Carolina, Ossie Lewis of Eolia, Maureen Church of Eolia, and Dorsey Bowman of Grayson; 17 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Thursday, February 16, 2012 at the Little Dove Church with Rodney Sturgill, Verdell Sturgill, and Roger Burke officiating. Visitation: 1:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Little Dove Church. Burial will follow in the Lewis Family Cemetery at Eolia, Kentucky.

February 12, 2012 - Mary Alice Gibson, 96, of Isom passed away Sunday, February 12, 2012 at her residence. Mary was the daughter of the late John D. and Rachel Combs Allen. She was the widow of William Buster Gibson. Surviving are 10 children: Bennett Gibson (Ilene), Winston Gibson (Cleta), Goldie Tyree (Clyde), Clarence Gibson, (Roma), Pattie Sue Gentry (Doug), Boyd Gibson (Susie), Betty Ruth Ann Madden (Rocky), Wanda Faye Fields (James), Thomas Bert Gibson (Debbie); 26 grandchilren; 45 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at the G. Bennett Adams Church with Cullen Collins and Allen Meyers officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

February 11, 2012 - Linda Ann Adams, 58, of Cowan passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012 at her residence. Linda was the daughter of the late Lansford and Alma Jones Fields. Surviving are her husband: Danny E. Adams; 1 son: Joseph Daniel Adams; 2 daughters: Jessica Ann Brown and Jennifer Lynn Combs; 2 brothers: Darrell Fields and Robert C. Fields; 4 sisters: Romona Lee Raleigh, Betty Fugate, Lavette Wacks, and Emma Faye Wacks; 4 grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at the Cowan Chapel Church with John Conn, Larry David Caudill, and Cassell Boggs officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Cowan Chapel Church. Burial will follow in the Lansford Fields Cemetery at Cowan, Kentucky.

February 9, 2012 - Gloria Ellen Lowe, 65, of Colson passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Gloria was the daughter of the late Wlter and Mary Belle HurtLucas. She was the widow of Ernest "Rawhide" Lowe. Surviving are 5 children: Mark (Vonda) Lowe of Isom, Wanda (Randy) Gross of Jenkins, Bobby (Samantha) Lowe of Pinetop, Gary (Marlene) Lowe of Colson, and Johnny (Christie) Lowe of Jackhorn; 12 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, February12, 2012 at the Lighthouse Church with Glen Gross officiating. Visitation:4:00 P.M. Friday at the Lighthouse Church.Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

February 8, 2012 - Lisa Mae Gibson, 44, of Isom passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the Holston Valley Medical Center. Lisa was the daughter of Richard and Mazie Hensley Brown and the late Laird Niece. Surviving other than her parents are 2 daughters: Leslie Gibson of Bonnyman and Katelynn Gibson of Lawrenceburg; 2 sisters: Kimberly Brown of Isom and Teresa Hayes of Whitesburg; 3 grandchildren: Lauren Adams, Carson Hall, and Zoey Hammons; 1 grandchild on the way; special friend: Creedence Cook. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Robert Holcomb, Virgil Caudill, and Richard Hampton officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Niece Family Cemetery at Colson, Kentucky.

February 9, 2012 - Alamander Blair, 65, of Kingscreek passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012 at his residence. Alamander was the son of the late Emmitt and Mae Howard Blair. He was the widower of Billie Sexton Blair. Surviving are 1 son: Clyde E. (Melanie) Blair of Kingscreek; 1 daughter: Leslie Saunders of South Point, Ohio; 2 brothers: Charles Collins of Alexandria, Kentucky and Buster Blair of Chula Vista, California; 1 sister: Mildred Begley of Redfox; 2 grandchildren: Noah Blair and Avery Blair; 10 nieces; 9 nephews. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Kingscreek Community Church with Jimmy Dotson and Bufford Combs officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Friday at the Kingscreek Community Church. Burial will follow in the J.W. Collins Family Cemetery at Isom, Kentucky.

February 6, 2012 - Ella Jean Collins, 83, of Blackey passed away Monday, February 6, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Ella was the daughter of the late Denny and Pearl Browning. She was the widow of James Bud Collins. Surviving are 1 son: Jerry Wayne Collins of Blackey; 1 brother: Vernon Dale Browning of West Virginia; 10 grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the Jeremiah Missionary Baptist Church with Allen Meyers and Elwood Cornett officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Pearl Dixon Cemetery at Blackey, Kentucky.

February 5, 2012 - Norma Jean Campbell Wright, 75, of Haymond passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 ather residence. Norma was the daughter of the late Jasper and Ora Bryant Campbell. Surviving are her husband: Thomas Gene Wright Sr.; 3 children: Darlene Wright (Tracy) Snyder of Mason, Ohio, Tom(Sheila) Wright of Neon, and Jeffrey (Thelma) Wright of Hyden; brothers and sisters: Sue Sparks of romona, Faye Howard of Lexington, Jim (Nancy) Campbell of Yucatan, Mexico, Roger (Carolyn) Campbell of Jeffersonville, Roy (Novi) Campbell of Charlotte, North carolina, John (Perfidia) Campbell of Dayton, Ohio, Larry (Carolyn) Campbell ofChatsworth, Georgia, and Sally (Carl) Glover of Gettysburg, Pennylvania;4 grandchildren: Charity Stearns, Crystal Wright, Lauren Wright, and Justin Wright; 3 great grandchildren: Annabelle Stearns, SunnyStearns, and Mason Wright-Smith.Memorial Service: 5:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the McRoberts Church of Christ with Chris Fleming officiating. Visitation: 4:00 P.M. Saturday at the McRoberts Church of Christ.

February 5, 2012 - Manuel McIntosh, 59, of Cowan passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Manuel was the son of the late Sam and Percy Hall McIntosh. Surviving are his wife: Erma McIntosh; 4 sons: Jim (Rebecca) Fields of Jeremiah, Sam McIntosh of Cowan, Michael Douglas McIntosh, and Michael Anthony; 2 brothers: Gary McIntosh of Redfox and Larry McIntosh of Michigan; 5 sisters: Faye Halcomb of California, Sherry Halcomb of Tiffin, Ohio, Clara Tyree of Marion, Ohio, Brenda Gows of Michigan, and Nicky Draper of Ohio; 1 grandson: Brian Michael Bailey. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the Kings Chapel Church with Frank Adams officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Kings Chapel Church. Burial will follow in the Jim Fields Cemetery at Cowan, Kentucky.

February 3, 2012 - Mae Messer Watts, 93, of Hallie passed away Friday, February 3, 2012 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Mae was the daughter of the late N.B. and Cora Mills Messer. She was the widow of Coy Watts. Surviving are 3 daughters: Barbara Collins of Norton, Virginia, Gwen Adcock of Louisville, and Kaye Carol Breeding of Georgetown; 7 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Monday, February 6, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bob Caudill officiating. Visitation: 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Caudill Cemetery at Redstar, Kentucky.

January 26, 2012 - Joey Back, 61, of Jeremiah passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012 at the Letcher Manor Nursing Home. Joey was the son of the lateVictor and Nannie Back. Surviving are 1 son: Dewayne Shane of Carlisle, Ohio; 2 daughters: Kristal Harris of Carlisle, Ohio and Shasta Back Rose of Mt. Ulla, North Carolina; 1 brother: Glenn Back of Middletown, Ohio; 1 sister: Elaine Back of Jeremiah. Graveside Service: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the Spring Branch Cemetery at Jeremiah, Kentucky.

January 24, 2012 - Benton Campbell, 92, of Turkey Creekpassed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Benton was the son of the late Mannon Campbell and Meldie Whitaker Watts. He was the widower of Sarah Dixon Campbell. Surviving are 1 son: Bill Campbell of Tureky Creek; 2 daughters: Loretta Whitaker of Salyersville and Mary Ann Breeding of Turkey Creek; 1 brother: Coleman "Dab" Campbell of Turkey Creek; 4 sisters: Lizzie Dixon of Campbells Branch, Thelma Watts of Kingsport, Tennessee, Irene Thomas of Blackey, and Arbdella Deaton of Jackson; 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon Thursday, January 26, 2012 at the Cedar Grove Old Regular Baptist Church with Elwood Cornett, Danny Dixon, and Squire Watts officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Benton Campbell Cemetery at Hallie, Kentucky.

January 22, 2012 - Odell I. Watts, 84, of Roxanna passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012 at the Wellmont-Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. Odell was the daughter of the late Steve and Laura Halcomb Ison. Surviving are 1 son: Michael R. (Donna) Watts of Roxanna; 2 daughters: Nola Yvonne "Vondy" (Jerry) Caudill of Blackey and Gwenda "Judy" (Tommy) Day of Fredonia; 5 grandchildren: Micca Brooke (Justin) Watts- Gordon, Laura Kern Caudill, Jaime Jo Day, Michael Ruben Watts II, and Elliott Boone Day; 1 great grandchild: Elijah Grant Gordon. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Tony Brown officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Isom Family Cemetery at Hallie, Kentucky.

January 20, 2012 - Vernon "Burn" Bailey, 81, of Isom passed away Friday, January 20, 2012 at his residence. Vernon was the son of the late Granville and Eliza Stamper Bailey. He was the widower of Oma Fields Bailey. Surviving are 5 sons: Rocky Bailey of Morristown, Tennessee, Ricky Bailey of Premium,Craig Bailey of Isom,David Lee Bailey of Topmost, and Joshua Bailey of Isom;6 daughters: Verna K. Combs of Little Colley, Brenda Adams of Little Dry Fork, Shirley Cook of Dry Fork, Ivealue Collins of Isom, Cathy Adams of Whitco, and Alisha Brock of Little Dry Fork; 1 brother:Verlon Bailey of Isom; 1 sister: Edith Morgan of Red Fox; 22 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clockMonday, January 23, 2012 at the Blair Branch Church with Elwood Cornett and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel and 4:00 P.M. - 10:00P.M. Sunday at the Blair Branch Church. Burial will follow in the Bailey FamilyCemetery at Isom, Kentucky.

January 19, 2012 - Missy Trail, 21, of Kingscreek passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 at the Tri City Nursing and Rehab Center in Cumberland, Kentucky. Missy was the daughter of the late Daniel and Marsha Kay Ratliff Trail. Surviving are 1 sister: Marquitta Nichole Bailey and husband Chris of Morehead; special aunts: Mary Brashear and Beatrice Hogg. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, January 22, 2012 at the Kingscreek Community Church with Jimmy Dotson and Tim Amburgey officiating. Visitation: 5:00 P.M. Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Kingscreek Community Church. Burial will follow in the Charlie and Lula Ratliff Cemetery at Kingscreek, Kentucky.

January 18, 2012 - Virginia Gibson Amburgey, 83, of Whitesburg passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Virginia was the daughter of the late Bobbie and Dora Bell Gibson. She was the widow of Howard Amburgey. Surviving are 1 brother: Virgil Gibson of Otisco, Indiana; 4 sisters: Velma Gibson of Otisco, Indiana, Ollie Miller of Sellersburg, Indiana, Betty Jean Snelling of Charlestown, Indiana, and Vernella G. Mullins of Whitesburg. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Denver Pigman officiating. Visitation: 12:00 O'clock Noon Saturday, January 21, 2012at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Green Acres in Ermine, Kentucky.

January 18, 2012-Mary Lou "Nan" Combs, 84, of Louisville formerly of Letcher passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at the Norton Suburban Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. MaryLou was the daughter of the late Herbert and Vina Banks. She was the widow of Orville Combs. Surviving are 2 daughters: Francine Caudill of Jeremiah and Donna (Lyle) Frazier ofLouisville; 3 sisters: Cinda Adams of London, Helen Upshaw of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Betty Ann Williams of of Indiana; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren.Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Letcher Independent Church with Bill Jones officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Independent Church. Burial will follow in the Burton Hill Cemetery at Letcher, Kentucky.

January 16, 2012 - Anna Lou Combs, 64, of Cowan passed away Monday, January 16, 2012 at the Corey and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard. Anna Lou was the daughter of the late Willard and Dorothy Raleigh Maggard. Surviving are 1 son: William Edward Combs of Cowan; 1 daughter: Melanie Ann Owens of Cowan; 1 brother: Bobby Gail Maggard of Columbus, Indiana; 4 sisters: Linda Sue Cammuse of Shelbyville, Judy Burroughs of Lexington, Brenda Kay Hall of Tompkinsville, and Darlene Absher of Cowan; 4 grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Thursday, January 19, 2011 at the Faith Tabernacle Church with John Conn, Billy Conn, and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Faith Tabernacle Church. Burial will follow in the Maggard Family Cemetery at Cowan, Kentucky.

January 12, 2012 - David Lee Morris, 60, of Mayking passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 at his residence. David was the son of Ella Cook Morris of Whitesburg and the late Claude Morris. Surviving other than his mother are his wife: Jewell Taylor Morris; 2 sons: Robert Jackson of Garner and Tim Morris of Crafts Colley; 1 daughter: Tina Lee Morris of Mayking; 5 brothers: Clyde Morris of Whitesburg, Jimmy Morris of Whitesburg, Bobby Morris of Sandlick, Greg Morris of Sandlick, and Gary Morris of Isom; 2 sisters: Della Yonts of Whitesburg and Glenda Stallard of Jenkins; 6 grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, January 15, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Conard Profitt officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday and 1:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Adams Cemetery at Little Colley, Kentucky.

January 11, 2012 - Hayes Darrin Bentley, 43, of Jackhorn passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. Darrin was the son of Yvonne Bentley of Jackhorn and the late Kenneth Ray Bentley. Surviving other than his mother are 1 brother: Kenneth Bryan Bentley of Texas; 2 sisters: Tara Johnson of Jackhorn and April Reynolds of Maryland. Graveside Service: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Friday, January 13, 2012 at the Gad Johnson Cemetery with Gaddy Hall officiating.

January 9, 2012 - Ada Evelyn Burke, 85, of Clintwood, Virginia passed away Monday, January 9, 2012 at the Dickenson Community Hospital in Clintwood, Virginia. Ada was the daughter of the late Josh and Rachel Justice Maggard. She was the widow of George Burke. Surviving are 4 sons: Bobby Roberts of Eolia, William Roberts of Kingsport, Tennessee, David Carl Roberts of Eolia, and Greg Roberts of Eolia; 2 daughters: Thelma Jean Maggard of Partridge and Mabeline Brock of Eolia; 1 sister: Hattie Shook of Richmond, Virginia; 27 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Friday, January 13, 2012 at the Rockvine Church. Visitation:4:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Rockvine Church. Burial will follow in the Phillips Cemetery at Flat Gap, Kentucky.

January 9, 2012 - Alta Taylor, 85, of Whitesburg passed away Monday, January 9, 2012 at the Letcher Manor Nursing Home. Alta was the daughter of the late Bruce and Bessie Oney Rudd. She was the widow of Raymond "Buster" Taylor; Surviving are 1 son: Eddie (Arlene) Taylor of Thornton; 2 daughters: Brenda Williams of Sharps Chapel, Tennessee and Judith (Bennie) Rose of Thornton; 1 sister: Francis Hayes of Richmond, Indiana; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, January 11, 2011 with Bill Craft and Larry Adams officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

January 7, 2012 - Monroe Pack, 90, Cowan passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012 at his residence. Monroe was the son of the late George Hiram and Cora Lee Day Pack. He was the widower of Alberta Thompson Pack. Surviving are 1 daughter: Yvonne (Dauphus) Day of Kingscreek; daughter-in-law: Deanie Pack of Cowan; sister: Mable Robinson of Shelbyville; 5 grandchildren: Timothy (Trula) Fields of Virgie, Michael Day of Kinscreek, David (Jamie) Pack of Whitesburg, Nick (Roberta) Pack of Whitesburg, and Leslie Noel (Adam) Blevins of Louisa; 7 great grandchildren: Luke, Taylor, Regan, Gavin, Addy, vany, and Aubry; Wayne McDougal whom he thought of as a son; special caretakers: Stella and Dr. Shan McDougal. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Barry Adams and Cassel Boggs officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the John L. Day Cemetery at Cowan, Kentucky.

January 6, 2012 - Freda McFall, 65, of Whitesburg passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Freda was the daughter of the late James Carlos and Virginia Pearl Triplett Brock. Surviving are her husband: Russell McFall; 4 sons: Russell McFall Jr., James Gregory McFall, Brian Keith McFall, and Christopher Dewayne McFall all of Whitesburg; 1 daughter: Stephanie Raquel Johnson of Whitesburg; 1 brother: James Carlos Brock of Whiteburg; 5 sisters: Georgia Collier and Samantha Clark both of Lafollette, Tennessee, Sharon Sexton and Carlisia Bradley both of Whitesburg, Maurica McGee of Jacksboro, Tennessee, and Mary Hayes of Whitesburg; 6 grandchildren: Joshua McFall, Tanner McFall, Gregory McFall, Arianna Caudill, Hannah McFall, and Alexis Johnson. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, January 8, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Ray Begley officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the American Legion Cemetery at Whitesburg, Kentucky.

December 30, 2011 - Sarah Francis Halcomb Spencer, 80, of Pert Creek passed away Friday, December 30, 2011 at the Hospice of the Bluegrass in Hazard, Kentucky. Sarah was the daughter of the late Monroe and Nancy Holcomb. She was the widow of Warren Spencer. Surviving are 1 daughter: Imogene Pease of Pert Creek; 3 grandchildren: Donald Pease of Millstone, Charlei Pease of Pert Creek, and Danny Keith Banks of Crafts Colley; 4 great grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Tuesday, January 3, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with David Whitaker and Robbie Delph officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

December 26, 2011 - Kathryn Peters, 83, of Mayking passed away Monday, December 26, 2011 at her residence. Kathryn was the daughter of the late Ivol and Lochiel Pendleton Back. Surviving are her husband: Charlie Peters; 1 son: Jody Stallard of Mayking; 1 daughter: Nika Rose Henthorn of Hazard; 3 brothers: Ronnie Back of Sellersburg, Indiana, Phillip Back of Colson, and Chad Back of Lexington; 1 sister: Rachel Wright of Lexington; 3 grandchildren: Nikaya Smith of Roanoke, Virginia, Gavin Henthorn of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Abbie Stallard of Mayking; 3 great grandchildren: Arwen and Sawyer Smith, and Dorian Henthorn. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Utt officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Sandlick Cemetery at Whitesburg, Kentucky.

December 25, 2011 - Lucy Hogg, 89, of Michigan passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011 at the Providence Hospital in Novi, Michigan. Lucy was the daughter of the late Riley and Lula Barnett Mullins. Surviving are her husband: Corbett Hogg; 2 sons: James Hogg of Van Buren Township, Michigan and Jerry (Loretta) Hogg of Wixom, Michigan; 2 sisters: Nell and Faye; 1 brother; 4 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Gerald Fox officiating. Visitation: 2:00 P.M. - 9:30 P.M. Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the American Legion Cemetery at Whitesburg, Kentucky.

December 24, 2011 - Lennon Hammock, 83, of Whitesburg passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Lennon was the son of the late John C. and Martha Pash Elam Hammock. Surviving are his wife: Yvonne Hammonds Hammock; 2 sons: Lennon Stephen (Sandy) Hammock of Whitesburg and John Michael (KaeRo) Hammock of Jonesboro, Tennessee; 3 grandchildren: Mathew Hammock, Holly Vanover,and Amos Hammock; 5 great grandchildren: Lilah Hammock, Olivia Hammock, Macauley Hammock, Cobe Hammock, and Sydney Vanover. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at the Whitesburg First Baptist Church with Tony Brown and Rhuford Hart officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

December 18, 2011 - Tommy Roark, 60, of Kingscreek passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Tommy was the son of the late Astor and Dorothy Johnson Roark. Surviving are his wife: Vernetta Collier Roark; 2 sons: Tommy Roark Jr. and Greg Eldridge both of Kingscreek. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at the Kingscreek Community Church with Danny Fred Ison, Tim Amburgey, and Jimmy Dotson officiating. Visitation: 7:00 P.M. Monday at the Kingscreek Community Church. Burial will follow in the Roark Family Cemetery at Kingscreek, Kentucky.

December 18, 2011 - Ernest Riley "Big E" Collins, 59,ofJohnsons Forkpassed away Sunday, December 18, 2011 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Ernest was the son of the late Golden and Anna Collins. Surviving are his wife: Martha; 2 sons: Randy Collins of UZ and Roe Adkins of South Carolina; 2 daughters: Rose Roberts of Huber Heights, Ohio and Amy Akers of Johnson Fork; 1 brother: Jerry Ray Collins of Whitesburg; 2 sisters: Carolyn Banks of Cumberland River and Becky Holbrook of Mayking; 8 grandchildren. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Harold Dean Kincer and Eli Smith officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Caudill Cemetery at Johnsons Fork, Kentucky.

December 17, 2011 - Bobby David Banks, 68, of Premium passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011 at his residence. Bobby was the son of the late Arthur and Raie Woods Banks. Surviving are 1 brother: Billy Banks of Premium; 1 sister: Wilma Jane Irving of Florida; special nephew: William Arthur of Premium. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at the G. Bennett Adams Church with LeRoy Fields and Cullen Caudill officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Sand Hill Cemetery at Cumberland, Kentucky.

December 14, 2011 - Anthony Wayne Niece, 39, of Little Colley passed away Friday, December 14, 2011 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Anthony was the son of Sandra Yvette Collins Lark of Little Colley and the late Rockford Niece. Surviving other than his mother are his wife: Michaela Nasgawotz Niece; 2 sons: Aaron Tristan Niece of Elk Creek and Joshua Wayne Niece of Little Colley; 2 daughters: Jessica Lockhard and Liane Lockhard both of Little Colley; 1 brother: Rocky Niece of Whitesburg; 1 sister: Callie Chae Sexton of Whitesburg; 4 grandchildren. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon Sunday, December 18, 2011 at the Little Colley Pentecostal Church with Bennie Pugh officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Little Colley Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow in the Little Colley Cemetery at Little Colley, Kentucky.

December 14, 2011 - Johnathan Dewayne Sexton, 30, of Cumberland passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at his residence. John was the son of Oliver and Brenda Morris Sexton of Eolia. Surviving other than his parents are his wife: Angela Early Sexton; 1 son: Jayden Johnathan "Little Man" Sexton of Home; 1 sister: Olivia Lee "Livy"Adams of Eolia. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Monday, December 19, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral HomeChapel with Jimmy Hubbard and others officiating.Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel.Entombment will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery are Ermine, Kentucky.

December 11, 2011 - McClellan "Clell" Riley, 71, of Blackey passed away Sunday, December 10, 2011 at his residence. Clell was the son of the late Leonard and Nettie Mosley Riley. Surviving are his wife: Clara Sue "Pug" Sizemore Riley; 2 sons: Scott (Shelly) Riley and Michael Riley all of Lorain, Ohio; 2 brothers: Donel (Freda) Riley and Hearshel (Mary Lou) Riley all of Middletown, Ohio; 4 grandchildren: Nicole, Matthew, Maria, and Mikie; 3 great grandchildren: Sebastian, Julia, and Nico Aponte. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Caudill, Bruce Gilley, and Johnny Sexton officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Pearl Dixon Cemetery at Blackey, Kentucky.

December 10, 2011 - Joy Lenore Croucher, 76, of Grundy, Virginia formerly of Jeremiah passed away Saturday, December 10, 2011 at the Buchanan General Hospital in Grundy, Virginia. Joy was the daughter of the late Gernie and Callie Dixon Croucher. Surviving are 3 brothers: Bill (Judy) Croucher of Smithfield, Kentucky, Bob (Anna) Croucher of Somerville, South Carolina, and Jimmy Croucher of Jeremiah; 3 sisters: Marian C. Burton of Smithfield, Kentucky, Janet (Dick) Feltner of Brandenton, Florida, and Sherrill Bracken of Palmetto, Florida. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Derek McCall officiating. Visitation: 10:00 A.M. Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Croucher Family Cemetery at Jeremiah, Kentucky.

December 6, 2011 - Earlena "Lena" Lowe, 35, of Isom passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Lena was the daughter of Faye Cook Lowe of Isom and the late Arnold Lowe. Surviving other than her mother are 3 brothers: Arnold Lowe Jr. of Dry Fork, Kenneth Wayne Lowe of Ermine, and Thomas Lowe of Little Colley; 3 sisters: Wanda Colley of Jeremiah, Patricia Ann Breeding of lLetcher, and Mary Blair of Little Colley. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, December 10, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Lovell Collins Jr. and Buddy Collins officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Lowe Cemetery at Little Colley, Kentucky.

December 6, 2011 - Ronald Eugene Rogers, 53, of Radcliff formerly of Blackey passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at his residence. Ronnie was the son of Nannie Mae Rogers of Blackey and the late Ed Vernon Rogers. Surviving other than his mother are 2 sons: Andrew Logan Rogers of Millstone and Joshua Cain Adams of Jeremiah; 3 brothers: Eddie Rogers of Blackey, Gary Rogers of Linefork, and Danny Rogers of Hazard; 2 sisters: Nancy Gail Feltner and Myrtle Miller both of Blackey. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Friday, December 9, 2011 at the Mt. Olivet Old Regular Baptist Church with Bruce Gilley, Jr., Robert Holcomb, Wallace Bolling, Jim Fields, and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel and 5:00 P.M. Thursday at the Mt. Olivet Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Pearl Dixon Cemetery at Blackey, Kentucky.

December 5, 2011 - Iona Hall, 77, of Little Cowan passed away Monday, December 5, 2011 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Iona was the daughter of the late Ed and Virgie Hall Johnson. She was the widow of Hubert Hall. Surviving are 1 son: Eddie Hall of Little Cowan; 3 daughters: Deborah Cook of Whitesburg, Kathy Perry of Little Cowan, and Shelia Connelly of Little Cowan; 1 brother: Howard Ray Johnson of Somerset; 1 sister: Wanda Caudill of Whitesburg; 5 grandchildren: Brandy Baker, Crystal Watson, Kelly Crase, Brian Perry, and Dana Ratliff; 5 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Thursday, December 8, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with David Robinson, Ralph Hall, and Dock Frazier officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Hall Family Cemetery at Little Cowan, Kentucky.

November 27, 2011 - Mary Eva Prichard, 81, of Whitesburg passed away Sunday, November 27, 2011 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Mary was the daughter of the late Urias and Anna Mildred Snell Prichard. Memorial Service: 10:00 O'clock A.M. Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel.

November 23, 2011 - Mae H. Collins, 91, of Isom passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at the Life Care Center of Jefferson City, Tennessee. Mae was the daughter of the late Finley and Emily Collins. She was the widow of John C. Collins. Surviving are 1 son: Paul Wayne Collins of Isom; 1 daughter: Linda Collins of Rutledge, Tennessee; 1 grandson: Paul Wayne Collins II of Isom. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Sunday, November 26, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Denny Amburgey officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery at Whitesburg, Kentucky.

November 20, 2011 - Danny Caudill, 47, of Hallie passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011 at Cornettsville, Kentucky. Danny was the son of Bruner and Wanda Dixon Caudill of Hallie. Surviving other than his parents are 1 brother: Billy Gene "Tub" Caudill and wife Vette of Hallie; niece: Nora Grace Caudill. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at the Blackey Missionary Baptist Church with Bruce Gilley Jr and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Blackey Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery at Hallie, Kentucky.

November 20, 2011 - Lydia Banks, 75, of Premium passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Lydia was the daughter of the late Mose and Malvia Blair Frazier. She was the widow of Nolan "Red" Banks. Surviving are 1 son: Jr. Banks of Premium; 1 daughter: Jennifer Banks of Premium; 1 granddaughter: Jayda Redmon Banks. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon, Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Dock Frazier, Junie Hogg, and Eli Smith officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. Tuesday at the G. Bennett Adams Church. Burial will follow in the Frazier Cemetery at Premium, Kentucky.

November 19, 2011 - Steven AnthonyWhitaker, 78,of Campbranch passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011 at his residence. S.A. was the son of the late Steve and Flora Brown Whitaker. Surviving are his wife: Betty Gail Niece Whitaker; 1 daughter: Stephanie Whitaker of Campbranch. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Monday, November 21, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bufford Combs officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Bill Adams Cemetery at Campbranch, Kentucky.

November 18, 2011 - Charles Earl Stallard, Sr., 61, of Crafts Colley passed away Friday, November 18, 2011 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Charles was the son of the late Bill and Beulah Bunch Stallard. Surviving are 1 grandchild: Dillon Stallard; 4 brothers: Billy Stallard of Tiffin, Ohio, Bill Stallard Jr. of Fostoria Ohio, James Otis Stallard of Sandlick, and Johnny W. Stallard of Hazard; 7 sisters: Maudie Louise Hall of Neon, Loretta Sue Collins of Haymond, Betty Taylor of Little Colley, Beulah Collins of Crafts Colley, Norma Collier of Eolia, Nina Kilgore of Sergent, and Patsy Stallard of Crafts Colley. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Monday, November 21, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery at Crafts Colley, Kentucky.

November 16, 2011 - Tena Belle Adams, 51, of Crafts Colley passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Tena was the daughter of Lois Geneva Taylor Adams of Crafts Colley and the late John M. Adams. Surviving other than her mother are her stepfather: Winford Sturgill; 2 sisters: Wanda (Buck) Tolliver of Crafts Colley and Linda (Larry) Hatton of Sandlick. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, November20, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Craft and Rhuford Hart officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Thornton Cemetery at Thornton, Kentucky.

November 15, 2011 - Bill Wells, 82, of Campbranch passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Bill was the son of the late William and Edna Wells. Surviving are his wife: Hannah Wells; 3 sons: Ronnie Wells of Thornton, Lonnie Wells of Colson, and Johnnie Wells of Colson; 3 daughters: Kathy Wells Potter of Colson, Lisa Bates of Colson, and Ella Mae Sandlin of Colson; 22 grandchildren: 14 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Friday, November 18, 2011 at the Lighthouse Church with Glen Gross officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Lighthouse Church. Burial will follow in the Wells Family Cemetery at Colson, Kentucky.

November 13, 2011 - Begie "Moose" Breeding Jr., 75, of Jeremiah passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Moose was the son of the late Begie Breeding Sr. and Hassie Back Breeding. Surviving are 1 son: Begie Breeding III of Somerset; 2 sisters: Julie Cornett of Cleveland, Tennessee and Suzanne Spink of Knoxville, Tennessee; 1 sister: Sue Hall of Jeremiah; 5 grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Elwood Cornett officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Horsemill Point Cemetery at Jeremiah, Kentucky.

November 10, 2011 - Sherry Ann Fields, 60, of Seco passed away Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Sherry was the daughter of the late Tommy and Elizabeth Napier Hatton. She was the widow of Samuel W. Fields. Surviving are 2 sons: Christopher M. Fields of Seco and Steven J. Fields of Haymond; 1 sister: Margaret Combs of Isom; 2 grandchildren: Jordan and Kimmie. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, November 13, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bufford Combs officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Douglas Day Cemetery at Whitesburg, Kentucky.

November 10, 2011 - Can Tubbs, 68, ofCromona passed away Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Can was the son of the late George and Amanda Marie Bentley Tubbs. Surviving are his wife: Willene Bentley Tubbs; 1 son: Stacy (Teresa) Tubbs of Haymond; 1 grandchild: Samantha Tubbs; a person very special to him: Nick Whitaker. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Monday, November 14, 2011 at the Sergent United Methodist Church with Freddie Hall and Derek McCall officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Thornton Cemetery at Thornton, Kentucky.

October 27, 2011 - Fredia Webb, 50, of of Big Stone Gap, Virginia passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011 at the Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tenessee. Fredia was the daughter of Joyce Richardson Venters of Richmond and the late John Richard Richardson Jr. Surviving other than his mother are her husband: Roger Webb; stepfather: Neil Venters of Richmond; 3 daughters: Shannon (Adams) Collins of Isom, Amee Duncan of Wise, Virginia, and Angie Duncan (Josh) Jervis of Big Stone Gap, Virginia; 1 sister: Beverly Hogg; 3 grandchildren: Cassy Williams, Brayden Jervis, and Tanner Jervis; 3 brothers: John Richardson, Denny Richardson, and Todd Richardson.Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, October 30, 2011 at the Heritage Church of God at Big Stone Gap, Virginia with Ronnie Mutter and Cecil Howard officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will follow in the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens in Powell Valley, Virginia.

October 26, 2011 - Clayton Shepherd, 93, of Jeremiah passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at the Hazard Hospice Care Center. Clayton was the son of the late R.B. and Virda Crase Shepherd. He was the widower of Bertha Caudill Shepherd. Surviving are 1 daughter: Carol Shepherd (Roland) Blair of Jeremiah; 2 grandchildren: Phillip Dwayne (Denise) Blair and Valerie Noelle (Jason) Ison; 3 great grandchildren: Jonathan Dwayne Blair, Hannah Elisabeth Ison, and Sawyer Jay Ison. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Saturday, October 29, 2011 at the Mt. Olivet Old Regular Baptist Church with Elwood Cornett, Danny Dixon, and Toby Breeding officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Shepherd Family Cemetery at Jeremiah, Kentucky.

October 25, 2011 - Jerry Wayne Sexton, 59, of Colson passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Jerry was the son of the late John and Minnie Gibson Sexton. Surviving are his wife: Barbara Amburgey Sexton; 2 sons: Jason (Kim) Sexton and Scott (Sue) Sexton all of Deane; 2 daughters: Anna Sexton and Emily (Josh) Callihan all of Deane; 5 brothers: Norman Sexton, Kernel Sexton, and Boliver Sexton all of Colson, Oliver Sexton and Frances Sexton both of Eolia; 4 sisters: Nora Logan of Colson, Linda Sue Humphrey of Colson, Marietta Caudill of Michigan, and Connie Cook of Little Colley; 5 grandchildren; 2 stepgrandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Friday, October 28, 2011 at the Lighthouse Church with Glen Gross officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Lighthouse Church. Burial will follow in the Amburgey/Gibson Cemetery at Pistol City, Kentucky.

October 24, 2011 - Eddie Dean Haynes, 62, of Cynthiana formerly of Letcher County passed away Monday, October 24,2011 at his residence. Eddie was the son of the late Clyde Dean and Mallie Haynes. He was the widower of Karen Adams Haynes. Surviving are 1 son: Phillip Dean Haynes of Cynthiana; 1 daughter: Amanda Lee Brown of Cynthiana; 1 brother: J.B. Haynes of Whitesburg; 2 sisters: Pam McIntosh of Whitesburg and Deanna Adams of Ohio; 4 grandchildren: Sydney Skye Clmons, Amber Lee Clemons, Austin Clyde Haynes, and Megann Marlene Haynes. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Friday, October 28, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Thornton Cemetery at Thornton, Kentucky.

October 22, 2011- Margaret Caudill, 73, of Jeremiah passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011 at her residence. Margaret was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Sallie Adams Back. Surviving are 3 sons: Jeff, Terry, and Todd Caudill all of Jeremiah; 4 daughters: Carrie Caudill, Thelmarie (Meme) Adams, and Connie Adams all of Jeremiah, and Legina (Jeannie) Adams of Isom; 2 sons-in-law: Jeff (Bodean) Adams of Jeremiah and Sam Adams of Isom; 3 daughters-in-law: Etna, Betty, and Melanie Caudill all of Jeremiah; 9 grandchildren: Samantha, Tosha, Westley, and Maggie Caudill, Curtis, Ian, Kenela, Madison, and McKenzie Adams; 5 great grandchildren: Noah, Braiden, Shane, Sarah, and Rachel; 1 brother: Don Back of Ohio; 1 sister: Lena Gibson of Jeremiah. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Monday, October 24, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Caudill Cemetery at Jeremiah, Kentucky.

October 20, 2011 - Corbin Wright, 82, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011 at the V.A. Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. Corbin was the son of the late George and Maxine Wallace Wright. Surviving are 2 sons: Corbin Wayne Wright of Chattsworth, Georgia and Jeffrey Grant Wright of Calhoun, Georgia; 2 daughters: Teresa Yates of Clintwood, Virginia and Gretta Melissa Faulkner of Birmingham, Alabama; 2 brothers: Chester Wright and Lentina Wright; 4 sisters: Dessie McMahon, Lola Choinski, Olivia Bell, and Lakie Gilleo; 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, October 23, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Harold Dean Kincer officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Haven of Rest Cemetery at Mayking, Kentucky.

October 20, 2011 - James Halcomb, 95, of Isom passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011 at the Hazard Hospice Care Center. James was the son of the late Monroe and Nancy Halcomb. He was the widower of Nassaretta Dixon Halcomb. Surviving are 2 sons: David L. Halcomb of Isom and James M. Halcomb of Merimar, Florida; 1 brother: Bud Halcomb o South Carolina; 1 sister: Sarah Spencer of Whitesburg; 3 grandchildren: Rebecca Adams, David Scott Halcomb, and Patrick Lee Halomb; 4 great grandchildren: Aaron Halcomb, Savah Halcomb, Emma Halcomb, and Raleigh Halcomb. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Sunday, October 23, 2011 at the Little Colley Church with Bufford Combs, Danny Dixon, James Caudill, and Frank Fouts officiating. Burial will follow in the Dixon Cemetery at Blackey, Kentucky.

October 18, 2011 - Edna Lucille Blanton, 80, of Partridge passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at her residence. Lucille was the daughter of the late Wendell and Dora Caudill Parsons. She was the widow of Herbert Blanton. Surviving are 2 daughters: Glenda Barnett and husband Bill of Wonder Lake, Illinois and Teresa Schottler and husband Phil of McHenry, Illinois; 1 son: Clifton Blanton of Cumberland, Kentucky; 3 grandchildren: Brian Barnett and Kim Stephens of Wonderlake, Illinois, and Kaytee Blanton of Cumberland; 2 sisters: Ann Sayers of Eolia and Carolyn Boggs of Whitesburg; 5 brothers: TJ Parsons of Colson, Parnell and Dale Parsons of Eolia, Loyal Parsons of Mayking and Donnie Parsons of Kingsport, TN. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Friday, October 21, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Ron Olinger, Dan Boggs, and Verdell Sturgill officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the J.D. Maggard Cemetery at Eolia, Kentucky.

October 16, 2011 - Silas Kermie McFall, 62, of Mayking passed away Sunday, October 16, 2011 at his residence. Silas was the son of the late Ted and Liza Potter McFall. Surviving are his wife: Regina Lucas McFall; 1 son: Shane (Dalania) McFall of Seco; 2 sisters: Alice Craft of Mayking and Mary Ann Mullins of Indiana. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Less Boggs and Remire Mullins officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

October 15, 2011 - Geraldine T. Lowe, 68, of Edmonton formerly of Letcher County passed away Saturday, October 15, 2011 at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky. Geraldine was the daughter of the late Ted and Annie Thornsberry Tolliver. She was the widow of Elmer Lowe. Surviving are 5 sons: Rick Lowe of Columbus, Georgia, Randy Lowe of Columbus, Ohio, Jimmy Lowe of Edmonton, Tom Lowe of Columbus, Ohio, and Jason Lowe of Somerset; 2 brothers: Ewins Tolliver of Ermine and Tommie Tolliver of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee; 2 sisters: Zola Miles of Whitesburg and Irene McPeeks of Mayking; 12 grandchildren along with a host of great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with William Nichols officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Monday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

October 13, 2011 - Elizabeth Whitaker Parker, 86, of Newton, North Carolina formerly of Blackey passed away Thursday, October 13, 2011 at the Palliative Care Center and Hospice of Catawba Valley in Newton, North Carolina. Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Hiram and Carrie Campbell Whitaker. She was the widow of Dewey Shadwick Parker. Surviving are 1 son: Bill Jack Parker of Newton, North Carolina; 2 daughters: Carrie Lee Kincaid and Nancy Carol Campbell both of Blackey; 1 sister: Mary Helen Whitaker; 9 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Friday, October 14, 2011 at the Mt. Olivet Old Regular Baptist Church with Elwood Cornett and others officiating. Burial will follow in the Whitaker Cemetery at Blackey, Kentucky.

October 11, 2011 - Clydena Sue Collins, 46, of Pine Creek passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Clydena was the daughter of Raymond and Elana Kay Webb Bates of Somerset. Surviving other than her parents are her husband: Jeffery Collins;1 son: Jeffery Dean Collins of Pine Creek; 1 daughter: Lydia "Beth" Collins of Pine Creek; 4 brothers: Raymond Bates II of Somerset, Jason Bates of Somerset, Morris Ray Bates of Kentucky, and Steven Bates of Whitesburg; 3 grandchildren: Preston Hammonds, Hannah Hammonds, and Elijah Hammonds. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Friday at the Little Colley Church with Glennis Morris, Bufford Combs, and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Little Colley Church. Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery at Mayking, Kentucky.

October 11, 2011 - Fred Eversole, 82, of Whitesburg passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Fred was the son of the late Perle and Phronia Eversole. He was the widower of Joanne Eversole. Surviving are 6 daughters: Deena Coffey (James) of Lawrenceburg, Ann Mullins (Jake) of Pound, Virginia, Francine Blend of Norfolk, Virginia, Sharla Jo Craft (John) of Thornton, Emma Lou Smith (Brevin) of Louisville, and Frankie Melissa Casey (Coleman) of Louisville; 2 sons: Bill Eversole (Jenny) of Austin, Texas and Fred Eversole Jr. of Whitesburg; 14 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren. Graveside Service: 10:00 O'clock A.M. Saturday, October 15, 2011 at the Sandlick Cemetery with Jim Fields and Frank Fouts officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Thursday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Sandlick Cemetery at Sandlick, Kentucky.

October 8, 2011 - Loraine Brown Perry, 84, of Harrogate, Tennessee passed away Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Loraine was the daughter of the late Gid and Lora Brown. She was the widow of Dan Perry. Surviving are 2 daughters: Danola Gibson of Roanoke, Virginia and Brenda Hurt (Danny) of Thornton; 2 sons: Roger Perry (Joyce) of Nicholasville and Carl Perry (Lisa) of Speedwell, Tennessee; 4 granddaughters: Margaret Gibson Norton, Carla Perry Johnson, Michelle Gibson Whitmer, and Vanessa Hurt Vanover; 4 grandsons: Chad Perry, Scott Perry, Erich Hurt, and Adam Perry; 8 great grandchildren: Jonathan, Matthew, and Aaron Perry, Blaine, Van, and Shelby Whitmer, Ashley Vanover, and Isabella Norton. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Craft officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

October 4, 2011 - Jim R. Wagner, 86, of Mayking passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at his residence. Jim was the son of the late Charlie and Lettie Wagner. Surviving are his wife of 65 years Ethel Pace Wagner. 10 children: Charles Wagner (Barbara), Diann Bolling (Oliver), Gloria Pike (Hubert), Shelia brown (Danny), Steve Wagner of Roanoke, Virgia, Sherry Pease (Larry), Jeff Wagner (Dwonna), Robert T. Wagner (Marietta), Trena Hart (Tony), Connie Adams (Greg) all of Mayking; 30 grandchildren; 56 great grandchildren. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Thornton Old Regular Baptist Church with Reverend Robert Wagner and Reverend Ernest Brock. Visitation: 5:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Thursday at the Thornton Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Wagner Family Cemetery at Mayking, Kentucky.

September 29, 2011 - Jeannette Collins, 65, of Crafts Colley passed away Thursday, September 29, 2011 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Jeannette was the daughter of the late Beldon and Louise Sturgill Boggs. Surviving are her husband: Kenneth Collins; 1 son: Kenny Wayne Collins of Crafts Colley; 2 daughters: Odessa Morton and Evanell Smith both of Crafts Colley; 1 brother: Chester Boggs of Crafts Colley; 2 sisters: Violet Cress of Crafts Colley and Geneva Carr of West Virginia; 9 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Sunday, October 2, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Donald Mullins and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Stallard Cemetery at Crafts Colley, Kentucky.

September 27, 2011 - Betty Sue Franklin, 65, of Sandlick passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Betty was the daughter of the late Sim and Ethel Wells Brown. Surviving are 3 sons: Benny Dewayne (Janice) Franklin, Billy Joe Franklin, and Bobby Darrell Franklin all of Sandlick; 5 brothers: Benny Brown of Whtiesburg, Fred Brown of Frankfort, Jim Brown of Frankfort, Alvin Brown of Cowan, and Arthur Brown of London; 1 sister: Josephine McClain of Smoot Creek. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, October 2, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Kingdom Come Cemetery at Kingdom Come, Kentucky.

September 21, 2011 - George Gibson, 42, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2011 in London, Kentucky. George was the son of Lena Holland of McRoberts and the late Manford Gibson. Surviving other than his mother are 1 daughter: Erin Gibson of Somerset; 3 brothers: Manford Gibson of Mayking, Sammy Gibson of Florida, and Elmer Gibson of Indianapolis, Indiana; 2 sisters: Lisa Carol Hatton of Jeremiah and Verdie Spangler of Mayking. Funeral: 1:00 PM Sunday, September 25, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel.

September 21, 2011 - Freeman C. Mullins, 72, of Jenkins passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Freeman was the son of the late Lonnie and Pearl Mullins. He was the widower of Barbara E. Miller Mullins. Surviving are 1 son: Roy Freeman (Teresa) Mullins of Jenkins; 3 daughters: Nickey Gerald of McRoberts, Cynthia Ann (Chuck) Ward of Georgetown, and Melissa Kay (Elmer) Mullins of Payne Gap; 2 brothers: Thurman Mullins of Somerset and Ralph Mullins of Carrolltown, Georgia; 3 sisters: Phyllis Wright of Beefhide, Lois Wright of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Lucy Turner of Georgia; 7 grandchildren: Brandon Mullins, Chris Mullins, Brian Mullins, Karmyn Moody, Brad Mullins, Tess Mullins, and Eric Brown; 9 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the Payne Gap Freewill Baptist Church with Bill Craft and Derek McCall officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Friday at the Payne Gap Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Laurel Fork Cemetery at Payne Gap, Kentucky.

September 21, 2011 - Vera Banks, 80, of Blackey passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Vera was the daughter of the lat eBoyd and Polly Caudill Eldridge. Vera was the widow of Ernest Banks. Surviving are 1 daughter: Barbara Ann Banks of Bluefield; 1 brother: Carlos Eldridge of Fairborn, Ohio; 5 sisters: Nannie Mae Rogers of Blackey, Oma Jo Branson of Carbon Glow, Ersley Eldridge of Turkey Creek, Mantie Crase of Letcher, and Audrey Halcomb of Linefork; 5 grandchildren: Anthony (Kristi) Creech, Inga (Jon) Adams, Angela (Jody) Mitchell, Ronnie Lee (Kim) Creech Jr., and Christopher Creech; 11 great grandchildren: Kaleb Creech, Dylan Creech, Abigail Adams, Robert Adams, Andrew Mitchell, Rebecca Creech, Rachel Creech, Amanda Creech, Tyler Creech, Christopher Creech, and Natalie Creech; 1 great great grandchild: Mia Creech. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the Mt. Olivet Old Regular Baptist Church with James Caudill, Elwood Cornett, Frank Adams and others officiating. Visitation: 5:00 P.M. Thursday at the Mt. Olivet Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Branson Cemetery at Letcher, Kentucky.

September 16, 2011 - Cy Edward "Bulldog" Smith, 64, of Carcassonne passed away Friday, September 16, 2011 at the Pikeville Medical Center.Edward was the son of the late Herman and ThelmaCraft Smith. Surviving are hiswife: Linda Jent Smith; 1 son: ScottSmith of Lexington; 3 daughters: Brenda Caudill of Carcassonne, Teresa Adams of Isom, and Samantha Morton of Viper; 3 sons-in-law: Milo Caudill, Kevin Adams, and Brian Morton; 2 granddaughters: Magan Hubband and Micah Evelyn Morton; 5 grandsons: Shane Caudill, Shawn Adams, Brandon Adams, Jeremiah Smith, and Ayden Morton; 1 sister: Nancy Jane Deaton; 2 brothers: Joe Smith and Ray Smith; fishing and hunting buddy: Jimmy Hubbard. Funeral:2:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, September 18, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Craft, David Jent, Earl Combs, and Wayne Caudill officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Jent Cemetery at Carcassonne, Kentucky.

September 16, 2011 - Jimmy Dwight Frazier, 60, of Premium passed away Friday, September 16, 2011 at his residence.Dwight was the son of Mattie Jean Ison Frazier of Jeremiah and the late Gay Frazier.Surviving other than his mother are 2 sons: Christopher Noble of Premium and Daniel Frazier of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 1 daughter: Maranda Miller of Jeremiah; 1 brother: Chris Day of Jeremiah; 2 sisters: Doris Blair and Libby Smith both of Letcher; 2 grandchildren: Shinna Noble and Adam Wayne Wilder. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, September 18, 2011 at theBlair Branch Old Regular Baptist Church with Ellis Adams and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Blair Branch Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Frazier Cemetery at Premium, Kentucky.

September 13, 2011 - Fred Boggs Jr., 67, of Kingscreek passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Fred was the son of the late Fred Boggs Sr. and Hermie Cornett Boggs. Surviving are his wife: Joyce Ann Cornett Boggs; 1 daughter: Marcy Lynne Boggs - Berlatsky of Chicago, Illinois; 4 brothers: Carl Lee Boggs of Van, Lowell Boggs of Linefork, Wendell Boggs of Cumberland, and Merle Boggs of Hindman; 1 sister: Bonnie Roark of Kingscreek; 1 grandchild: Siah Emanuel Berlatsky. Memorial Service will be at a later date.

September 12, 2011 - Jessie James Bailey, 75, of Smoot Creek passed away Monday, September 12, 2011 at his residence. Jessie was the son of the late Howard and Opal Madden Bailey. Surviving are his wife: Brenda Miles Bailey; 3 sons: James Ray Bailey, Jessie Bailey, and P.J. Miles; 3 daughters: Jessie Lou, Jeanette, and Bonnie Sue Gibson; 2 brothers: Moses Bailey of Herman, Tennessee and Raymond Bailey of Smoot Creek; 4 sisters: Matilda Bailey of Herman, Tennessee, Lula Belle Collins of Pensacola, Florida, Nancy Bailey of Highpoint, North Carolina, and Betsy Bailey of Highpoint, North Carolina; 2 grandchildren: Casey Miles and Angela Amburgey. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Thursday, September 15, 2011 at the Lighthouse Church with Glen Gross, Jimmy Cook, and Bobby Pike officiating. Visitation: 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Lighthouse Church. Burial will follow in the Babe Ison Cemetery at Isom, Kentucky.

September 10, 2011 - Mr. J Thomas JT Caudill, Little Cowan, Whitesburg, Kentucky, age 76, went peacefully home to be with The LORD surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, TN.

Mr. Caudill was born January 27, 1935 on Little Cowan near Whitesburg, Kentucky and was a son of the late Burnice and Madge Caudill. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Eileen Combs Caudill and one sister Freida Caudill Runyons.

Mr. Caudill was a member of Little Cowan Primitive Baptist Church where he was deeply loved and called upon often to lead prayer.

He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp having served in the South Pacific and as a Drill Instructor at Paris Island, South Carolina.

Mr. Caudill retired from the United States Postal Service. He was also a member of the Fields Masonic Lodge in Cumberland, Kentucky.

Mr. Caudill was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed worshiping The LORD and visiting with family and friends. He was also an avid fisherman and liked relaxing at Cherokee Lake.

Survivors include: his wife, Geneva Carol Caudill of the home; son, Douglas Wayne Caudill of Bessemer, Alabama; daughter and son in law, Sherrie and Robert Brown of Jonesborough, Tennessee; step daughter, Jill Kent of Wise, Virginia; sister and brother in law, Barbara and Joe Halcomb of Hamilton, Ohio; brother in law, Don Runyons of Loveland, Ohio; four grandsons, Jason Caudill of Bessemer, Alabama, Jacob Farley of Corbin, Kentucky, Bradley Brown of Jonesborough, Tennessee, and Joseph Brown of Jonesborough, Tennessee; four granddaughters, Brooke Caudill of Fairhope, Alabama, Jesse Caudill of Fairhope, Alabama, Cara Eskew of Wise, Virginia, and Becca Eskew of Wise, Virginia; nephews and nieces, Chris and Kathy Halcomb and their children Ed, Ben, and Lilly of Richmond, Kentucky, Joanna and Jeff Brewer and their son Joey of Mooresville, North Carolina, Terry and Mario Kroner their daughter Brittany and grandson Aavery of Hamilton, Ohio; and a host of loving relatives and friends.

September 9, 2011 - Watson Caudill, 87, of Jeremiah passed away Friday, September 9, 2011 at the Corbin Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky.Watson was the son ofthe late Sam Ray and Bessie Combs Caudill. He was the widower of Mildred Finley Caudill. Surviving are 3 sons: Bobby (Blanche) Caudill of Louisville, Owen K. Caudill of Jeremiah, and Gano (Vickie) Caudill of Jeremiah; 3 daughters: Bernice (Olan) Adams ofSpringboro, Ohio, Brenda (Ed) Turner of London, and Christine (Bobby) Turner of Corbin; 16 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Monday, September 12, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Virgil Caudill and Wayne Caudill officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Haven of Rest Cemetery at Mayking, Kentucky.

September 3, 2011 - Mattie Fern Brown, 80, of Whitesburg passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Fern was the daughter of the late R.B. and Alberta Cornett Caudill. Surviving are her husband: Alfred Glenn Brown; 3 sons: Richard Glenn (Glenda) Brown of Dry Fork, Wendell Keith Brown of Whitco, and David Allen Brown of Ovenfork; 1 daughter: Freda Kay Campbell of Dry Fork; 4 sisters: Inez Newsome of Lexington, Anis (Bob) Ison of Jeremiah, Virginia (Frank) Burke of Chicago, Illinois, and Mary Hall of Chicago, Illinois; 5 grandchildren: Christopher, Richie, Michael, Chad, and Janis. 6 great grandchildren: Anna Chloe, Myles, Addison, Gavin, and Harley. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at the Kings Chapel Church with Tony Brown and Frank Adams officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Kings Chapel Church. Burial will follow in the R.B. Caudill Cemetery at Whitco, Kentucky.

September 3, 2011 - Ima Ingram, 89, of Kingscreek passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011 at her residence. Ima was the daughter of the late Ira and Mary Jane Fields Crase. She was the widow of Melvin Ingram. Surviving are 1 son: Lee (Jeanie) Ingram of Fredricksburg, Virginia; 2 daughters: Carolyn Lewis of Kingscreek and Nell (Kirby) Stallard of Granit City, Illinois; 1 brother: Darrell Crase of Memphis, Tennessee; 4 sisters: Gladys Fields of Kingscreek, Lorine Fields of Kingscreek, Rudell Scott of Louisville, and Francis Copley of Pensacola, Florida; 8 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Ratliff Cemetery at Kingscreek, Kentucky.

August 27, 2011 - Ellis Keith Pridemore, 35, of Jeremiah passed away Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Whitesburg, Kentucky. Keith was the son of Ellis Keith Pridemore Sr. of Jeremiah and Elizabeth "Sunshine" Rouleau Pilcher of Dothan, Alabama. Surviving other than his parents are his stepmother: Lana Pridemore of Jeremiah; stepfather: David Pilcher of Dothan, Alabama; 3 sisters: Samantha (Troy) Moseley of Richmond, Virginia, April Pridemore of Jeremiah, and Amber (Shane) Williams of Jeremiah; niece: Lazzrelle Moseley; nephew: Luke Williams: grandparents: Don & Corrine Pridemore of Letcher, Arnetta Mae Slone of Jeremiah, and Barbara Jones of Tennessee; special cousin: Kenny Jo Banks of Letcher. Funeral:11:00 O'clock A.M. Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at the Blair Branch Old Regular Baptist Church with Robert Holcomb, Ellis Adams, and Elwood Cornett officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Monday at the Blair Branch Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the William Adams Cemetery at Jeremiah, Kentucky.

August 27, 2011 - Virgil Whitaker, 94, of Hallie passed away Saturday, August 27, 2011 at the Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Virgil was the son of the late Boyd and Martha Whitaker. Virgil was the widower of Eula Whitaker. Surviving are 1 son: Wendell "Hoss" Whitaker of London; 4 daughters: Jackie Dixon of Turkey Creek, Josephine Cornett and Justine Bailey both of Hallie, and Pauline Jent of Isom; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at the Cedar Grove Old Regular Baptist Church with Danny Dixon, Allen Whitaker, and Jim Fields officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Watts Cemetery at Hallie, Kentucky.

August 27, 2011 - Joanne Fletcher Eversole was born in Dickenson Co, Virginia on September 10, 1930 to Frank Fletcher and Pearl Owens Fletcher. Joanne passed away August 27, 2011 in Pikeville, Ky being 80 years, 11 months, and 17 days. She was married April 26th 1949 to Fred Eversole in Hyden, Ky. To this union was born 6 daughters and 2 sons. Besides her husband she is survived by daughters; Deena Coffee and husband James of Lawrenceburg, Ky., Ann Mullins and husband Jake of Pound, Va., Francine Blend of Norfolk, Va., Sharla Jo Craft and John of Thornton, Ky. Emma Lou Smith and husband Brevin of Louisville, Ky. Frankie Melissa Casey and husband Coleman of Louisville, Ky. Bill Eversole and wife Jenny Bowen Eversole of Austin, Tx. and Fred Eversole Jr. of Whitesburg, Ky. Joanne is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Expressions of sympathy should be made to Shriners Hospital for Children 2500 Richmond Road Lexington, Kentucky 40502.

August 24, 2011 - Randy Taylor, 46, of Sandlick passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at his residence.Randy was the son of Shirley Lucas of Whitesburg and the late Robert Morgan Taylor. Surviving other than his mother are 4 children: Cameron Brady of Gordon, Brandy Taylor, Shandy Taylor, and Randy Morgan Taylor all of Sandlick; 2 stepsons: Roger Heiston and Bobby Heiston both of Sandlick; 3 brothers: Gary Taylor of Whitesburg, Harry Taylor of Colson, and Rodney Taylor of Little Colley; 3 sisters: Creeda Stallard of Sandlick, Jennifer Lucas of Sandlick, and Selenia exton of Clay City. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, August 27, 2011 at the Calvary Temple Church with Conard Profitt and Tim Allen officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Haven of Rest Cemetery at Mayking, Kentucky.

August 23, 2011 - John A. Coots, 58, of Campbranch passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center.John was the son of the late Elzie and Naomi Shell Coots. Surviving are 2 sons: John Coots of Perry County and Fred Coots of Virginia; 2 daughters: Kathy Stamper of Stinking Branch and Pamela Coots of Whitco; 5 brothers: Asbul, Benny K., Jackie E., Eddie, and Burnett; 8 sisters: Lucinda, Joann, Janie, Wanda Sue, Nancy, Gladys Rose, Deborah, and Elizabeth; 12 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, August 27, 2011 at the Rogers Branch Church of God at Maces Creekwith FrankAdams and Billy Jo Lewis officiating.Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the Rogers Branch Church of God. Burial will follow in the Coots Cemetery at Maces Creek.

August 15, 2011 - Carolyn Boggs, 72, of Cowan passed away Monday, August 15, 2011 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Carolyn was preceded in death by her father: James Wyatt; mother: Dora Wyatt; birth mother: Sybil Wyatt. Surviving are her husband: Less Boggs; 2 daughters: Sybil (Ronnie) Shell of Cowan and Delena (Ralph) Miller of Cowan; 1 son: Cyrus (Dewonna) Boggs of Cowan; daughter-in-law: Sussie Boggs of Dry Fork; 1 brother: James Wyatt of Seymore, Indiana; 1 sister: Elizabeth "Sis" Harper of Columbus, Indiana; 5 grandchildren; 3 great grandchldren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Thursday, August 18, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Caleb Howard an John Conn officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Dinah Blair Cemetery at Cowan, Kentucky.

August 10, 2011 - James William Smith, 67,of Crescent City, Florida passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at Shands University of Florida Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. James was the son of the late Herbert Smith and Stella Mae Smith Dixon. Surviving are his wife: April Lynn Smith; 1st wife: Mary Lou Smith of Flint, Michigan; 5 sons: James (Marie) Smith of Milner, Georgia, Eddie (Stephanie) Smith of Milner, Georgia, Jason (Layla) Plummer of Atlanta, Georgia, Christopher (Kimberly) Smith of Barnesville, Georgia, and Jeremy Plummer of Griffin, Georgia; 4 brothers: Johnny (Maxie) Smith of Fenton, Michigan, Larry (Teresa) Dixon of Leatherwood, Fred Dixon of Blackey, and Greg (Debbie) Dixon of Vassar, Michigan; 1 sister: Judy Dixon of Leatherwood; 1 stepbrother: Bob (Joyce) Dixon of Indianapolis, Indiana; 2 step sisters: Helen (Lovell) Caudill of Miamisburg, Ohio and Carolyn (Coburn) Ison of Indianapolis, Indiana; 11 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. Funeral:1:00 O'clock P.M. Monday, August 15,2011 at the Mt. Olivet Old Regular Baptist Church. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.Sunday at the Mt. Olivet Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Pearl Dixon Cemetery at Blackey, Kentucky.

August 10, 2011 - Jasper Hall, 60, of Whitesburg passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at his residence. Jasper was the son of the late Johnnie and Helen Cornett Hall. Surviving are 2 brothers: Burl (Teresa) Hall of Mayking and Randy (Sharon) Hall of St. George, South Carolina; 2 sisters: Judy (Coy) Morton of Michigan and Barbara (Alvin) Eldridge of Taylorsville, Kentucky. Funeral: 2:30 O'clock P.M. Saturday, August 13, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Conard Profitt officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Cornett Cemetery at Blackey, Kentucky.

August 10, 2011 - Clifford Hammonds, 73, of Isompassed away Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Clifford was the son of the late James Roseberry and Eva Adams Hammonds. Surviving are his wife: Letta Mae Combs Hammonds; 5 sons: Jeffrey Wayne Hammonds of Colson, Ronnie Davidson Hammonds of Colson, Terry Allen Hammonds of Isom, Randy Lynn Hammonds of Colson, and Clifford Douglas Hammonds of Indianapolis, Indiana; 2 daughters: Kathy Ann albreath of Isom and Lydia Michelle Nickels of Thornton; 12 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 1 great grandchild on the way. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Saturday, August 13, 2011 at the Little Bull Creek Old Regular Baptist Church. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the Little Bull Creek Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery at Isom, Kentucky.

August 6, 2011 - Goldie Mullins, 90, of Eolia passed away Saturday, August 6, 2011 at the Tri City Nursing Home in Cumberland, Kentucky. Goldie was the daughter of the late Elihue Clark and Nannie Kilburn Clark Jones. She was the widow of Paul Mullins. Surviving are 1 son: Dirl Elkins of Cumberland; 2 daughters: Lola Noble of Florida and Helen Mullins of Ohio; 1 brother: Fred Jones of Cumberland; 2 sisters: Jessie Jones of Sassafrass and Nola Osborne of Eolia; 15 grandchildren along with host of great grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Monday, August 8, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Lester Coots and Ted Collins officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Watkins Cemetery at Kingscreek, Kentucky.

August 3, 2011 - Nannie Lou Sexton, 76, of Ermine passed away Wednesda, August 3, 2011 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Nannie was the daughter of the late EnochA. and Stella Mae Taylor Sergent. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband: Leander Collins; 2nd husband: Gilbert Sexton. Surviving are 2 daughters:Loretta Boggs of Partridge and Anna Bowman of Flat Gap; 1 brother: Enoch Sergent of Ohio; 3 grandchildren: Amy Boggs, Dustyn Bowman, and Heaven Bowman; 1 great grandchild: Drayden Bowman; 1 great grandchild on the way. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, August 6, 2011 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Freddie Hall officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery at Whitesburg, Kentucky.

August 2, 2011 - Stanley Hughes, 71, of Deane passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at Vicco, Kentuck. Stanley was the son of the late Creed and Hattie Branham Hughes. Surviving are his wife: Martha Hall Hughes; 2 sons: Danny Clayton Hughes and Keith Allen Hughes both of Deane; 1 daughter: Darlene Hughes Mobley of Deane; 3 brothers: Chester, Leonard, and Rudell; 4 sisters: Floretta, Gearldine, Wilma Lee, Lilly; 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Friday, August 5, 2011 at the Millstone Missionary Baptist Church with Joe Brown and Bill Craft officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Millstone Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery at Deane, Kentucky.