All Obituaries

Ottie June Reynolds, 97, of Millstone passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at her residence. Ottie was the daughter of the late James Walter and Oggie Jane Fulton Baker. She was the widow of Morgan Reynolds. Surviving is 3 sons: James (Brenda) Morgan of Millstone, Joseph Craig (Sharon) Reynolds of Mayking, and Randolph "Randy" (Anna) Reynolds of Millstone; 5 daughters: Bonnie (Zeke) Jones of Millstone, Iris (Mike) Parrish of Noblesville, Indiana, Rhonda (Stanley) Reynolds of...

Ricky Gene Collins, son of the late Paul and Nellie Collins of Colson, was born September 7, 1957. He entered eternal life September 24, 2018 at his residence at Isom, Ky. Ricky was married to Ivealue Bailey Collins for 37 years. He was a member of the Dry Fork Pentecostal Holiness Church at Dry Fork with Pastor Donald Enfussee and wife Margaret. Surviving other than his wife is 1 daughter: Jerri (Jonathan) Fields of Mayking, Ky; 1 son: Ricky Paul (Karen) Collins of Isom Ky; 2 sisters: Sandy...

Billy Darrell Smith was born to the late Clifford Lee Smith and Wilma Jean Sturgill Smith on November 16, 1949 in Whitesburg, Ky. Bill loved working all his life as a coal miner, rock truck driver, and construction worker. He was a hard working and kind man. Who always put his family's needs before his own. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He gave his heart to the Lord and never looked back. He loved listening to gospel music and going to church. Bill was preceded in...

Tate Meade, 95, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Tate was the son of the late Oliver '"Twist" and Dessie Bauguess Meade. He was the widower of Opha Meade. Surviving is his children: Verdell Meade (Sherry) of Flemingsburg, Ky., Richard Meade (Earnestine) of Flemingsburg, Ky., Barbara Getz (Jim) of Florence, In., Kenny Meade (Diana) of Independence, Ky., Lanny Meade (Tammy) of Hallie, Ky., Linda Caudill (Bob) of...

Edward Gibson, 83, of Hallie passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Edward was the son of the late Johnny and Leona Hollins Gibson. Surviving is his wife: Lonnie Dixon Gibson; 1 daughter: Zoni (Glen) Hampton of Redstar; 1 son: Ralph Shuffler of Whitesburg; son-in-law: Gary Rogers of Hallie; grandchildren: Fred (Cat) Jones, Rachel (Adam) Phillips, Eric Edward (Ashley) Shuffler, Heather Shuffler Johnny Boy (Tamera) Eldridge, Jonathan...

Mary Hammond passed away, September 6, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida.  She returned peacefully to her Heavenly Father following a brief illness.  She was 94 years old.  Born  August 16, 1924 to Louis Takacs, Sr and Mary Babos Takacs, she was one of 10 children.   Mary was the first of her family to graduate from high school and was a member of the Honor Society at Lynch High School, graduating class of 1942.  Mary married Bruce Hammond, a native of Whitesburg...

Jackie Marie Sexton, 63, of Blackey passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018 at her residence. Jackie was the daughter of the late B.N., and Rebecca McFall Polly. Surviving is 2 sons: Dennis (Tina) Sexton of Richmond and Jimmy Darrell (Stephanie) Sexton of Viper; 1 daughter: Diane (Keith) Adams of Blackey; 3 brothers: James, Paul, and Bruce; 3 sisters: Caroline, Donna, and Ruby; grandchildren: Felicia, D.J., Elizabeth, Matthew, Katlyn, Bryan, and Derrick; 1 great grandchild: Hayden; special...

Lois Mae Eldridge, 66, of Hallie passed away Wednesday September 12, 2018 at her home on Turkey Creek. Lois was the wife of Donnie Ray Eldridge. She was born August 21, 1952 being 66 years and 22 days of age at the time of her passing. She is survived by her Husband: Donnie Eldridge of Hallie; 1 Son: Brian (Sylvia) Eldridge; 3 Grandchildren: Lexy "Sis" Eldridge; Tristan "Bob" Eldridge; Breanna Cantrell; 1 Brother: Carlos (Barb) Adams; 2 Sisters: Shirley Dixon; Wanda...

Timothy Caudill, 56, of Jeremiah passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at his residence. Tim was the son of the late Bufford Dale and Vada Craft Caudill. Surviving is 2 brothers: Mitchell Dale (Denise) Caudill and Ralph Gregory (Trisha) Caudill all of Jeremiah; 2 sisters: Sharon (Kirk) Adams of Jeremiah and Jeannie Gibson of Whitesburg; 3 stepchildren: Tina, Brandy, and Brian; nephews: Travis Dale Caudill and Steven Anthony Gibson; great nephews: Colton Caudill, Kaleb Gibson, and Dalton...

Bobby Joe Collins, 72, of Thornton passed away Monday, September 3, 2018 at his residence. Bobby was the son of the late Thurston and Mattie Sergent Collins. Surviving is 3 sons: Norman Collins of Partridge, Robbie and wife Katina Collins of Kingscreek, and Jason Collins of Thornton; 1 daughter: Lisa Tungate of Indiana; 2 brothers: Windus Collins and Jesse Collins; 7 sisters: Pauline Bates, Gail Franklin, Marietta Spangler, Ruth Isom, Virgie Halcomb, Rena Vae Sturgill, and Norma Jean...