All Obituaries

Melinda Yvonne Stevans, 60, of Payne Gap, KY, passed away on May 26, 2023, at Whitesburg ARH Hospital. She was born on February 4, 1963, in Dayton, OH, and spent her childhood residing in Pontiac, MI, then moving into the Jenkins area as a teenager where she spent the last 42 years of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Gary Underwood, Linda Sue Rains, her stepfather Donnie V. Rains, and brother, Donnie V. Rains II. She is survived by her daughters, Amber Nicole...

Bill "Cody" Rose, 65 of Haymond, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, KY. Bill was the son of the late Homer Sr. and Savannah Marcum Rose. Surviving is his daughter: Dakota (Daniel) Nally of Springfield, KY; former wife: Belinda Rose of Springfield, KY; 4 brothers: Bob (Brenda) Rose of Elsmere, John (Joyce) Rose of Lawrenceburg, Wayne Rose of Haymond, and Rick (Beverly) Rose of Haymond; 3 sisters: Rhonda Faye (Gillie) Polly of...

Linda (May) Caudill, 81 of Jeremiah, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at the Pikeville Medical Center. Linda was the daughter of the late Daniel and Pearlie West May. Surviving is her husband: Randall Caudill; 2 daughters: Rhonda (Barry) Combs of Jeremiah and Leshia Daniels of Abingdon, Virginia; 1 step son: Gregory (Della) Caudill of Carcassonne; 2 step daughters: Beverly Caudill and Teresa (Will) Collins both of Whitesburg; 1 brother: Danny (Ersie) May of Michigan; grandchildren:...

Pauline Bates, 85 of Whitesburg, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Pauline was the daughter of the late Willie and Polly Banks King. She was the widow of Noble Bates.  Pauline was a wonderful homemaker, caregiver, cook mother and granny to everyone. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren who she loved more than anything. She was the best mom ever and no one would go hungry around her. Surviving is 2 sons:...

Larry Adams, 72 of Mayking, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Larry was the son of the late Grant and Corine Spangler Adams. Surviving is his wife: Betty Collins Adams; 2 daughters: Lori (Paul) Stambaugh of McRoberts and Deb (Fairless) Collins of Jeremiah; 1 son: Matthew (Wanda) Morton of Bean Station, Tennessee; 1 sister: Linda Gallion of Florida; 8 grandchildren along with a host of great grandchildren and other relatives and friends...

Mary Catherine Cress, 58 of Lafyette, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at her residence. Mary was the daughter of the late Floyd and Nora Hendrix Cress. Surviving is 1 son: Dakota (Sheena) Cress of Georgia; 3 sisters: Shirley Stacy of Warsaw, Kentucky, Linda Hall of Jenkins, and Jackie Linville of Neon; 2 grandchildren: Sophie and Dakota Jr. along with a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing. Mary was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Joel Cress and Tommy Cress; 2...

Jeffery Owen Breeding, 66 of Isom, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at the U.K. Medical Center. Jeff was the son of the late Cullen and Allie Blair Breeding. Surviving is 2 Sons: Tyler (Whitney) Breeding of Knoxville Tennessee, Brian Ratliff of North Vernon Indiana; 1 Daughter: Teena (Michael) Wiery of Maineville Ohio; 4 Brothers: Larry Breeding of Louisville, Toby Breeding of Jeremiah, Mike Breeding of Isom, Kevin Breeding of Isom; 1 Sister: Doris Ann Hopkins of Madison TWP. Ohio; 2...

David Keith Slone, 61 of Ran Day Hollow on Cowan, Kentucky, entered eternal life on April 26, 2023. He was the son of Inife Fred and Velma Slone. He was born March 15, 1962. He is survivied by his loving wife of 44 years: Deborah Sexton Slone, a daughter: Bridgette (James Stallard) of Little Colley, Kentucky, 2 sons: Jerome (Justa) Slone of Jenkins, Kentucky, and Patrick (Sara) Slone of Cowan, Kentucky, 7 grandchildren: Makayla Slone, Keaston Stallard, Destiny Slone, Khloe Slone, Hunter...

Phil Dexter Fugate, 84 of Mayking, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at his residence. Phil was the son of the late Hardin Andrew Fugate and Hazel Lucas Slone. Surviving is his wife: Mary Morris Fugate; 3 sons: Phil (Margaret) Fugate Jr., Christopher (Deanna) Fugate both of Mayking, and Timothy (Gina) Fugate of Lexington; 1 daughter: Cynthia (Steve) Bolick of North Carolina; 2 sisters: Donna Harris of Ohio and Brenda Lawson of Virginia; 12 grandchildren: Jamie, Sam, Josh, Juanita Danyelle,...

Manuel Dean Whitaker, 75 of Jeremiah, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Center. Manuel was the son of the late Venson and Ora Watts Whitaker. Manuel is survived by his wife Margarette Hampton Whitaker, 2 Sons: Frederick Whitaker of Jeremiah, Michael Melton of Whitesburg; 1 Daughter: Dewana Gay of Jackson; 1 Brother: Rick Whitaker of Hallie; 4 Sisters: Grethel Dosh Fields of Hallie, Freda Combs of Carcassonne, Gertrude Maggard of Cowan, Mary Collins of...