All Obituaries

Claude Shannon Whitaker, 39 of Deane, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Deane, Kentucky. Claude was the son of Claude Vernon Meade of Deane and the late Opal Perry Whitaker. Surviving other than his father is his wife: Stephanie Miles Whitaker; 1 son: Christopher James Whitaker; 2 daughters: Bethany Ann Whitaker and Kenzie Alexis Whitaker; 1 sister: Elizabeth McGee; 1 grandchild: Christopher Eli Whitaker. Private Service. 

Charles G. Raleigh, 85, of Cowan passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Charles was the son of the late Delmer and Martha Fouts Raleigh. Surviving are his wife:Ramona Raleigh; 1 Son: Doug (Kitty) Raleigh of Mayking; 1 Brother: Larry (Pat) Raleigh of Tennessee; 2 Grandchildren: Meg and Drew. Charles was preceded in Death By 5 Sisters: Dorothy, Ruth, Lois, Lavina, Phillis Kay; 4 Brothers: Alvis, Paul, Tommy, Edward. Funeral services will...

Joe Combs, 73, of Isom passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Joe was the son of the late Orbin and Millie Stamper Combs. Surviving are his wife: Verna Kay Bailey Combs; 1 daughter: Nashae Combs of Isom; 2 brothers: Burnett Combs of Isom and Gene Combs of Isom; 2 sisters: Geraldine Nease of Isom and Aerolene Morgerson of Lexington. Joe was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Truman and Clemon. Funeral services will be private.

Bettie Lou Hunley, 84 of Letcher, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Bettie was the daughter of the late Bruce Bates and Donna Hale Amburgey. She was the widow of Dean Edward Hunley. Surviving is 2 sons: Matt Hunley and Eddie Hunley both of Cleveland, Ohio; 2 daughters: Brenda Sue Barnwell and Doris Ulizzi both of Norwalk, Ohio; 2 brothers: Jimmy Amburgey of Letcher County and Joel Bates of Ohio; 1 sister: Sherelene Brown of South...

David Stallard, 46, of Colley passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020. David was the son of Betty Taylor. Surviving are 2 Daughters: Tamika (Joey) Gilbert; Tamara Stallard; 1 Son: David Cade Stallard; 1 Brother: Charles (Sandy) Stallard; 1 Sister: Joanie (Conard) Profitt; 1 Niece: Gracelyn Renee Stallard; 1 Nephew: Aaron Niece; stepfather: Gary Taylor. David was preced in death by Earl Taylor who was like a father figure. Funeral services will be private. 

Elster Carlos Mullins, 77 of Ermine, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his residence. Elster was the son of the late Gallie and Myrtle Osborne Mullins. Surviving is his wife: Lorraine Moore Mullins; 1 daughter: Susan (Josh) Ferris of Ermine; 4 sisters: Melster Roberts of Pikeville, Shirley Mullins of Neon, Betty Roberts of Pikeville, and Martha Lea Adkins of Pikeville; 1 grandson: Tristin Jakob Mullins Ferris. Elster was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Chester Mullins,...

Jeanette Sexton, 79 of Sandlick, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Jeanette was the daughter of the late Ray and Dessie Whitaker Brashears. Surviving is her husband: Buddy Dean Sexton; 1 daughter: Cathy Dawn Sexton Sumpter and husband Dick of Sandlick; 4 brothers: Johnnie Brashears of South Carolina, Tommie Brashears of Kingscreek, Randy Whitaker of North Carolina, and Jimmy Brashears of Indiana; 3 sisters: Jo Combs of Smoot Creek, Gertrude Murphy of...

Gale Dean Campbell, 81 of Cornettsville, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Gale Dean was the son of the late Herman and Lydia Pratt Campbell. Surviving is 1 son: Stephen (Brandy) Campbell of Frankfort; 1 daughter: Tamatha (Dustin) Collins of Cornettsville; 1 grandchild: Nicholas Reynolds. Memorial Services to me scheduled at a later date.

Teresa Fields, 57 of Whitesburg, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2020 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Teresa was the daughter of the late Felix Bert and Shirley Dell Fields. Surviving is 2 brothers: Thomas (Barbara) Fields of Delbarton, West Virginia and Danny Fields of Kingscreek; 2 nephews: C.J. and Corbyn; special friend: Sandy Hammock. Celebration of Life: 12:00 Noon - 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the Whitesburg Housing Authority Community Room. 

  Edward Curtis Ison, 75, of Hallie passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020, at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center.  Edward was born to the late Ed and Martha Watts Ison on March 17, 1945. Surviving are 2 daughters: Brandi Dixon of London and Brittany Burns of Manchester; 1 sister: Mary Carolyn (Tony) Blair of Jeremiah; a host of grandchildren; a special niece: Andrea King, along with a host of nieces and nephews to mourn his passing.  Edward was preceded in death...