All Obituaries

Alton Cassel Long, 76 of Ermine, Kentucky passed from this life to the next on December 31, 2020 at the Pikeville Medical Center as a result of complications caused by Covid. Alton was the son of the late Russell and Katie Long. He was born on September 12, 1944, he grew up in Liverpool, PA on the banks of the Susquehanna River, a place that was special to him his whole life. He was a loving husband to his wife Emily (Kolb) Long and caring father to his sons Seth and Luke Long. Alton never...

Herman Crase, 84 of Letcher, passed from this life to his Heavenly home on January 18, 2021. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather to his loving family who cherished him. He was also a loving brother, brother-in-law, and uncle. He was also a cherished member of the Masons and Eastern Stars. Herman was born on April 12, 1936. The son of George and Nora Crase. He married Mantie Eldridge on January 15, 1955. she was the love of his life....

Steve Lucas, 66 of Thornton, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Steve was the son of Vina Hensley Lucas and the late Leonard Lucas. Surviving other than his mother is 1 brother: Stanley Lucas of Colson; 2 sisters: Joella Hogg of Thornton and Ardella Trauss of Cincinnati, Ohio; nieces: Brook Sturgill and Danielle Madden; nephews: Kenneth Asher, Kevin Asher, Billy Hatton, and Nathan Banks; 7 great nieces and nephews. Steve was preceded in death by 1...

Molly Hope Campbell, 89 of Ulvah, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at her residence. Hope was the daughter of the late Jesse and Jane Dixon Back. She was the widow of Victor "Big" Campbell. Surviving is 1 son: J.P. (Susan) Campbell of Ulvah; 2 daughters: Becky (Gary) Pridemore of Ulvah and Anna Gay (Jerry) Back of Redstar; daughter-in-law: Nancy Campbell of Blackey; 7 grandchildren: Leigh, Brian, Kelly, Kristy, Willie, Patrick and Jeremy; 9 great grandchildren: Devin,...

Tina Marie Walters, 54 of Blackey, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the St. Joe's Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Tina was the daughter of Charles  Maddin and the late Lois Faye Davidson Maddin. Surviving is her husband: Charlie Wayne Walters; 1 daughter: Marquitta Walters of Blackey;  brothers: Allen Maddin of Jeremiah and Garnett of Madden of Jeremiah; 1 sister: Patricia Combs of Jeremiah along with a host of in-laws, nieces, and nephews, and other relatives to mourn...

Anthony Oliver Shortt, 61, of Whitesburg, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021, at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Born September 8, 1959, he was the son of Lois Bolling Shortt and the late Edmond F. Shortt. Tony was preceded in death by his son Oliver Franklin Shortt and 2 sisters: Tina Shortt and Terri Shortt; and his niece, Terri Shortt Looney. Tony was a devoted father, son, and grandfather. He enjoyed music and spending time with his family. He is...

Johnnie B. Maggard passed away Saturday, January 9th, 2021 at his residence being 96 years old. He was surrounded by his family when he passed. He is preceded in death by his wife Anna Lee Maggard, one son Billy Maggard, one daughter Betty Maggard; two grandsons Kenneth Banks and Bennett Banks Jr. along with his parents James and Dinah Maggard. He is survived by 5 girls: Shirley Maggard of Neon, Joyce Cornett (Lester) of Eolia, Jewell McFall (Hank) of Cowan, Bonnie King (Sandy) of Eolia,...

Dan Mitchell Lucas, 75 of Thornton, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at the University of Cincinnati Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dan was the son of the late Denver and Maewood Lucas. Surviving is his wife: Betty Banks Lucas; 3 children: Mitchell (Kim) Lucas of Somerset, Anthony (Debra) Lucas of Kona, and Kevin (Gina) Lucas of Thornton; 3 sisters: Patty Bentley, Geneva Dollarhide, and Rosa Bates; grandchildren: Hannah Lucas, Tanesha Cornett, Tyler Lucas, Emily Long, Rachel Lucas,...

Glenda Dale Caudill New, 65 of Isom, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at her residence. Glenda was the daughter of the late Delzie and Subrina Riddle Caudill. Surviving is 1 son: Gary Lynn Jr. of Florida; siblings: Lorene Caudill Butski of Michigan, Katherine Caudill Amburgey (Enos) of Indiana, Vernon Caudill (Rose) of Michigan, Ima Jean Caudill Smith of Kentucky, Brenda Sue Caudill of Kentucky, and Terry Caudill (Sherry) of Kentucky. Glenda was preceded in death by 1 brother: Verl...

Waylon Whitaker, Hallie KY; Born 27 July 1948 to George and Devenee Whitaker; leaving behind two Brothers; Wayne (Ina Sue Caudill) Whitaker of Hallie, KY and Willie (Lisa C. Tackett-Deceased) Lee Whitaker of Sassafras, KY, a nephew Dewayne Whitaker, two nieces Shonna Lavonne (Gullett), Madonna Sue (Eades), our dearest cousin Dorothy Grace Ison and a close friend Joe Turner and a host of other family, friends, and fellow soldiers. Waylon left the bondage of flesh and earth to join in the...