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David Potter

David Potter

Jul 2, 2026

David Wayne Potter, 75, went to be with his eternal Lord and Savior on July 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Florida. David was born in Pikeville, KY on October 13, 1950, to the late James Walter Potter and Nancy Telford Potter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother,...

Darrel Reynolds

Darrel Reynolds

2026

Darrel Reynolds, 68 of Elkhorn City, KY passed away Thursday, July 02, 2026 at his residence. He was a coal miner and a member of the Beaver Church of Christ. Darrel was born July 18, 1957 in Pikeville, KY to the late Lendo Reynolds and Judy Slone Taylor. In addition to his parents, Darrel was preceded in death by a...

Bobby Ray Elswick

Bobby Ray Elswick

2026

Bobby Ray Elswick, 68 of Elkhorn City, KY passed away Thursday, July 02, 2026 at his residence. He was born May 20, 1958 in Pikeville, KY to the late Eugene Elswick and Jeanette Conley Elswick. 

Bobby is survived by his long-time companion, Gwendolyn Potter of Elkhorn City, KY; grandchildren, Tamra Akers and Tagan Akers; brothers, Kenneth Eugene Elswick and Danny Roger...

Deanna Rena Adkins

Deanna Rena Adkins

2026

Deanna Rena Adkins, 50 of Pikeville, KY passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026 at her residence. Deanna was born July 15, 1975 in Pikeville, KY to Eddie (Deidra) Holbrook of Sevierville, TN and the late Sharon Bartley Adkins. 

Besides her father, Deanna is survived by her children, Cadence (Courtney) Hill of Dana, KY, Emily Holbrook of Pikeville, KY, Destiny (Evan) Swiger...

Peggy Joyce Farmer

Peggy Joyce Farmer

Jun 28, 2026

Peggy Joyce Farmer, 94 of Belcher, KY passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026 at her residence. Peggy was born September 11, 1931 to the late Benjamin "Fatty" Elmer Kerr and Delsie Clista Salyer Kerr. In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her husband Perry Welford Farmer, four brothers; James "Jibo" Kerr, William "Bull" Ira Kerr, Jimmy...

Montie Gayle Hylton

Montie Gayle Hylton

2026

Montie Gayle Hylton, 93 of Ashcamp, KY passed away Friday, June 26, 2026 at her residence. Montie Gayle was a homemaker and a member of Glory Bound Freewill Baptist Church. She was born April 03, 1933 in Praise, KY to the late James Garfield Fields and Eliza Jane Sykes Fields. In addition to her parents, Montie Gayle was preceded in...

Judy Kay Munn

Judy Kay Munn

2026

Judy Kay Munn, 58 of Elkhorn City, KY passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at her residence. Judy was born December 13, 1967 in Chicago, IL to Hazel Morton Hall of Elkhorn City, KY and the late Garvis Edward Munn. In addition to her father, Judy was preceded in death by her step-father, Kenneth Hall.

Besides her mother, Judy is survived...

Randall Burton Sanders

Randall Burton Sanders

Jun 23, 2026

Randall "Fender Bender" Burton Sanders, 75 of Ashcamp, KY passed away, Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at Pikeville Medical Center. Randall was born February 02, 1951 in Pikeville, KY to the late Burton and Lois Ratliff Sanders. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister; Connie Sanders Payne.

Randall married the love of his life, Marian Ratliff...

Emalene Lee

Emalene Lee

2026

Emalene Lee of Pond Creek, Draffin, KY died Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at her residence. She was born at Draffin, KY, November 08, 1932, a daughter of Willie "Bill" and Pearl Senter Lee. She was retired from the district #30 United Mine Workers and the Kentucky Department of Employment Services.

She was a member of the Community Alliance Church. A member...

Ronnie James Mullins

Ronnie James Mullins

Jun 15, 2026

Ronnie James Mullins, 77 the of Breaks, VA passed away Monday, June 15, 2026 at Pikeville Medical Center. Ronnie was born in Buchannan County, VA on June 11, 1949 to the late Narmel and Helen Blankenship Mullins.

Ronnie is survived by his wife Janice Sue Mullins, two daughters; Tammy (John Duty) Mullins Lane and Veronica (Shad) Skeens all of the Breaks,...

Kenny King

Kenny King

Jun 13, 2026

Kenny Ray King, 69 of Elkhorn City, KY passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026 at his residence. Kenny was born August 12, 1956 in Pikeville, KY to the late Curtis King and Fay Williamson Thacker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters; Helen Kay Belany and Linda King.

Kenny is survived by his wife Pamela...

General MacArthur Mullins

General MacArthur Mullins

Jun 7, 2026

General MacArthur Mullins, 84 of Elkhorn City, KY passed away Sunday, June 07, 2026 at Pikeville Medical Center. MacArthur was born Jan. 13, 1942 at Ferrells Creek, KY to the late Bert and Ruby Branham Mullins. In addition to his parents, MacArthur was preceded in death by two brothers; Ira Tee Mullins and Danny Mullins and one sister; Mary Lou...

Rebecca Jo Ramey

Rebecca Jo Ramey

2026

Rebecca "Becky Jo" Ramey, 53 of Pikeville, KY passed away Saturday, June 06, 2026 at her residence. Becky was born August 16, 1972 in Pikeville, KY to the late Bill Skeens and Betty Lester Skeens. In addition to her parents, Becky was preceded in death by one sister, Barb Skeens and a cousin, Robin Wright.

Becky is survived by two sons,...

Edna Oney Looney

Edna Oney Looney

Jun 5, 2026

Edna Oney Looney, 84 of Pikeville, Ky passed away Friday June 05, 2026 at her residence. Edna was born October 07, 1941 in Pike Co., KY to the late George and Louisa Coleman Oney. In addition to her parents, Edna was preceded in death by her husband John Gilbert Looney; two daughters; Melinda Adkins and Sherri Mara, three brothers; Clifford,...

Amanda Belcher

Amanda Belcher

May 28, 2026

Amanda Brooke Belcher, 48 of Raccoon, KY passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Vanderbilt Memorial Hospital, Lebanon, TN. Amanda was born January 29, 1978 in Pikeville, KY. Amanda is survived by her parents Ron and Jackie Yates of Elkhorn City, KY and Mike and Janie Bartley of London, KY. Amanda is also survived by her husband; Kevin Belcher of...

Cassie Hagerman

Cassie Hagerman

2026

Cassie Sawyers Ramey Hagerman, 97 of Little Beaver, Elkhorn City, KY was born on November 25, 1928 at Lick Creek, KY to the late John D. and Anna Abshire Sawyers. Cassie passed from this life, Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at her residence. She was comforted by many loving friends, caregivers, and relatives. 

She is survived by one son, Jeffery D. (Roberta/Bobbie)...

Roy Sparks, Jr.

Roy Sparks, Jr.

2026

Roy C. Sparks, Jr., 63 of Rockhouse, KY passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026 at his residence. Roy was born April 27, 1963 in Pikeville, KY to the late Roy Sparks and Hannah Josephine Adkins Justice. In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by brothers, Buddy Hopkins, Jimmy Hopkins, & Randy Sparks, and a sister, Rhonda Coleman. 

Roy...

Donnie Easterling

Donnie Easterling

2026

Donnie E. Easterling, age 83, of Troy, OH, passed away on May 23, 2026 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit, Troy. He was born on March 22, 1943 in Pikeville, KY to the late Winfield and Samie Arcona (Bartley) Easterling.

Donnie is survived by his children: Kimberly Easterling of Troy and Jerry Easterling of Centerville; brothers: William, Richard, and Wendell...

Roma Jean Aldridge

Roma Jean Aldridge

2026

Roma Jean Aldridge, 81 of Fedscreek, KY passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at her granddaughter's residence. Roma was a retired lunchroom manager for Pike County Schools. She was born July 08, 1944 at Grundy, VA to the late Romas Hamilton and Sarah Sawyers Hamilton. In addition to her parents, Roma was preceded in death by her husband, James Aldridge,...

Jerry Dale Abshire

Jerry Dale Abshire

2026

Jerry Dale Abshire, 73 of Raccoon, KY passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Pikeville Medical Center. Jerry was a Federal Mine Inspector, a member of the Connection Church and a U.S. Army Veteran. Jerry was born March 16, 1953 at Fedscreek, KY to the late Kermit Abshire and Ovaleen Casey Abshire Sawyers. In addition to his parents, Jerry was...

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