obituaries

Mar 2, 2026

Bessie Lester Looney, 92 of Breaks, VA passed away Monday, March 02, 2026 at Pikeville Medical Center. Bessie was a homemaker and a member of the Little Jocie Old Regular Baptist Church since 1961. She was born August 25, 1933 in Big Rock, VA to the late Roland Lester and Florence Lester Lester. In addition to her parents, Bessie...

Feb 28, 2026

Claudie Little, Sr., 91 of Bowling Fork, KY passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 at his home. Claudie was born June 09, 1934 in Elkhorn City, KY to the late John Langley Little and June Belcher Little. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Gibson Little, children, Debra Joan Akers and Claudie...

Feb 28, 2026

Wendell Hawkins, 75 of Ashcamp, KY passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Pikeville Medical Center. Wendall Wade was born August 09, 1950 at Pikeville, KY to the late Junior Willie and Geraldine Rowe Hawkins. He was a member of the Hylton Freewill Baptist Church and the Sycamore Fire Department. Wendall Wade is survived by one brother: Neal Hawkins...

Feb 28, 2026

Kathern "Kat" Hackney, 77 of Belcher, KY passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Pikeville Medical Center. Kat was born June 03, 1948 at Belcher, KY to the late Ercil and Buelah Mullins Hackney. She is survived by two daughters: Ronda Carol Merritt of Elkhorn City, KY and Carnetta (Rob) Coleman of Knoxville, TN, two granddaughters; Terra Michelle (Daniel)...

Feb 28, 2026

Douglas "Ledfoot" Price, 83, of Elkhorn City, KY passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Good Shepard Nursing and Rehabilitation. Ledfoot was born August 09, 1942 in Elkhorn City to the late Ottis Price and Orpha Vanover. In addition to his parents, he was preceed in death by his wife; Barbara Adams, two brothers; William Bill Price and Archie...

Feb 25, 2026

Douglas Jones, 84 of Ashcamp, KY passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Pikeville Medical Center. Douglas was born April 27, 1941 in Maryland to the late Donald David and Jane Walters Jones. Douglas is survived by his wife Geraldine Potter Jones of Ashcamp, KY and two daughters; Tracy Blankenship of Ashcamp, Ky and Thersa (Allan) Plant of Summersille,...

Feb 18, 2026

Jimmie Green, 71 of Belcher, Ky passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Pikeville Medical Center. Jimmie was born May 06, 1954 in Pikeville, KY to the late Plennie and Louama (Looney) Green. In addition to his parents, Jimmie was preceded in death by two brothers; Glen and Jerry Green and three sisters; Lois Bentley, Louise Rowe, and Phyllis...

Feb 7, 2026

Sharon Sanders, 84 of Ashcamp, Ky. was born on Sept. 5, 1941 in Chicago, IL. and passed away on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 at the Pikeville Medical Center. She was the daughter of Glen Peter Wilson and Betty Mutz Gatling who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband;...

Feb 5, 2026

Harold Sanders, 72 of Ashcamp, KY passed away Thursday, February 05, 2026 at Pikeville Medical Center. Harold was a member of the Hylton Freewill Baptist Church and a retired salesman. He was born February 25, 1953 in Norton, VA to the late Ralph Sanders and Oma Jean Sluss Sanders. In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death...

Feb 2, 2026

Allen Junior Thacker, 73 of Elkhorn City, KY passed away Monday, February 02, 2026 at his residence. Allen was born March 31, 1952 to the late James Thacker, Jr. and Draxie Thacker Thacker. In addition to his parents, Allen was preceded in death by wife, Faye Williamson Thacker, brothers, Ival, Jessie and Paris Thacker and sisters, Irene Epling, Christine...

Feb 2, 2026

Howard Dale Ratliff, 77 of Belcher, KY passed away Monday, February 02, 2026 at his residence. Howard was born January 16, 1949 in Pikeville, KY to the late Jim Ratliff and Mamie Elizabeth Hobbs Ratliff. In addition to his parents, Howard was preceded in death by brothers, Hollis Ratliff, Elster Ratliff & Jessie Ratliff and sister, Margaret Ratliff.

Feb 1, 2026

Wendell Ray Bartley, 70 of Ashcamp, KY passed away Sunday, February 01, 2026 at his home. Wendell was a musician and a member of Poorbottom Freewill Baptist Church. He was born August 14, 1955 in Iager, WV to the late Millard Jasper Bartley and Leona Mitchell Bartley. In addition to his parents, Wendell was preceded in death by a...

Jan 30, 2026

Anna Louise Robinson, 85 of Elkhorn City, KY passed away Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 at Pikeville Medical Center. Anna was a caregiver and a member of the Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church. She was born March 29, 1940 in Elkhorn City, KY to the late Henry Arson and Madge Epling. In addition to her parents, Anna was preceded in death...

Jan 19, 2026

Debra Gayle Holbrooks, 63 of Marrowbone, KY passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 at her residence. She was a CNA and a foster parent. Debra Gayle was born April 14, 1962 in Pikeville, KY to the late Cecil Rose and Glenda Sue Stalker Rose. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Dale...

Jan 13, 2026

Sandy Carol Hunt, 67 of Mouthcard, KY passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Pikeville Medical Center. She was a retired Road Department Supervisor. Sandy was born December 22, 1958 in Pikeville, KY to the late Earl Harrison and Nell Ramey Harrison. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Gleuth Hurley.

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Jan 12, 2026

Kestel Sue Bartley, 84 of Elkhorn City, KY passed away Monday, January 12, 2026 at her daughter's home. Sue was a homemaker and a member of the Elkhorn City Church of Christ. She was born January 25, 1941 at Draffin, KY to the late Warren Leslie Rowe and Chloe Effel Looney Rowe. In addition to her parents, Sue was...

Jan 11, 2026

Loretta Moore Ruth, 91 of Elkhorn City, KY passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at her residence. Loretta was a registered nurse, a member of First Baptist Church, a long-time Sunday school teacher and choir member. Loretta was born December 02, 1934 in Borger, TX to the late S. A. Moore and Nettie Peterman Moore. She was preceded in death...

Jan 10, 2026

Roger Lee Matney, 81 of Mouthcard, KY passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Pikeville Medical Center. Roger was a retired coal miner and a member of the Feds Creek Baptist Church. He was born April 12, 1944 at Lick Creek, KY to the late Leman Matney and Sadie Abshire Matney. In addition to his parents Roger was preceded...

Jan 9, 2026

Lonnie Mullins, Jr., 56 of Elkhorn City, KY passed away Friday, January 09, 2026 in Gilbert, WV. Lonnie was born July 13, 1969 in Pikeville, KY to the late Lonnie Mullins and Pansy Mullins. In addition to his parents, Lonnie was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Bill and Troy and sister, Teresa Gay Ratliff.

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Jan 6, 2026

Betty Sue Adkins Goff, 82 of Raccoon, KY passed away Tuesday, January 06, 2026 at her residence. Betty was a homemaker and a member of the Frozen Creek Old Regular Baptist Church. She was born July 04, 1943 in Pike County, KY to the late Homer Adkins and Hazel Robinson Adkins. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded...