obituaries

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

2026

Zetta Marie Sawyers, 78 Elkhorn City, KY passed away May 16, 2026 at her residence. Zetta was a custodian for Pikeville Medical Center and a member of the Pentecostal Faith. She was born August 20, 1947 in Pikeville, KY to the late Vernon Coleman and Eva Lee Mullins Stewart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

2026

Augustine Keene Phillips Davenport, 88 of Steele, KY passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at her residence. Augustine was a retired teacher and a member of the Feds Creek Baptist Church. She was born February 22, 1938 in Grundy, VA to the late Frank Keene and Della Mae Stewart Keene. In addition to her parents, Augustine was preceded in death...

2026

Wilma Lee Butler, 78 of Ashcamp, KY passed away Monday, May 11, 2026 at Pikeville Medical Center. Wilma was a homemaker and a member of the Sulpher Springs Baptist Church. She was born March 16, 1948 in Elkhorn City, KY to the late Kelly Harrison and Georgia Hawkins Harrison. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

2026

Raymond Randolph Sanders, 78 of Ashcamp, KY passed away Monday, May 11, 2026 at his residence. Raymond was a coal miner and a US Air Force veteran. He was born November 10, 1947 in Praise, KY to the late Raymond Howard Sanders and Emma Anderson Sanders. In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by brothers, Moses Allen,...

May 10, 2026

John Paul Johnson, 81 of Pikeville, KY passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026 at Pikeville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. John was born July 19, 1944 in Pikeville, KY to the late Martin and Hattie Scott Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Carlotta Scott Johnson, one daughter; Rebecca Viers, one brother; Edgar Johnson,...

May 9, 2026

Daniel Reece Baker, 66 of Pikeville, KY passed away Saturday, May 09, 2026 at UK Medical Center, Lexington KY. Daniel was born October 03, 1959 in Morgantown, WV to the late Raymond Baker and Martha Conway Baker. In addition to his parents, Daniel was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Weston Adkins and a sister, Rachel Baker.

Daniel is survived by...

May 6, 2026

Almedia D. Frazier, 82 of Elkhorn City, KY passed away Wednesday, May 06, 2026 at Pikeville Medical Center. Almedia was born February 19, 1944, in Pikeville, KY to the late Charlie and Nancy Damron. In addition to her parents Almedia was preceded in death by her husband; Jimmy Frazier, two sons; Walter "Wally" Frazier and J.R. Frazier, one brother; Donald...

Apr 25, 2026

Allen Ray Gibson, 72 of Hellier, KY passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Pikeville Medical Center. Allen was a carpenter, a US Army Veteran and a member of the Alleghany Freewill Baptist Church. He was born April 16, 1954 in Pikeville, KY to the late Clyde and Bertha Bartley Gibson and raised by Dave and Ella Gibson. Besides his...

Apr 22, 2026

Sandralea "Sandy" Sexton, 56 of Mouthcard, Kentucky passed away April 22, 2026 at UK Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky. Sandy was born Feb. 20, 1970 at Pikeville, Kentucky, to the late Michael (Mike) Sexton and Loretta Ann Potter of Mouthcard, Kentucky. In addition to her father, Sandra was preceded in death by one brother, Cullen Alfred Potter. 

Sandy is survived by her...

Apr 3, 2026

Sheila Jo Little, 62 of Hellier, KY passed away Friday, April 03, 2026 at her residence. Sheila was a member of Grace Baptist Church where she was the church secretary. She was born October 07, 1963 in Pikeville, KY to the late Jarrell Belcher and Nadine Cool Belcher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Apr 2, 2026

Richard Justice, 71 of Phyllis, KY passed away Thursday, April 02, 2026 at Pikeville Medical Center. Richard was born February 18, 1955 in Pikeville, KY the late Mayor Justice and Alma Taylor Justice. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by brothers, Elster, Fonso and Robert Justice.

Richard is survived by his son, Richard Allen "Rick" Justice of...

Mar 27, 2026

Mose Sanders, 76 of Elkhorn City, KY passed away Friday, March 27, 2026 at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Phelps, KY. Mose was born Jan. 31, 1950, to the late Raymond and Emma Anderson Sanders. In addition to his parents, Mose was preceded in death by four brothers; Roy Snaders, Robert Sanders, Thomas Sanders, and Howard Sanders and three sisters;...

Mar 27, 2026

Randall Lloyd Darnell, 76 of Mouthcard, KY passed away Friday, March 27, 2026. Randall was a nurse supervisor and an US Army Veteran. He was born May 27, 1949 in Grundy, VA to Erma Daniel Darnell of Mouthcard, KY and the late Lloyd Darnell. In addition to his father, Randall was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Murphy Darnell.Randall...

Mar 24, 2026

Galard "Gale" Ratliff, 74 of Prestonsburg, KY passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Highlands ARH. Gale was born June 29, 1951 in Pikeville, KY to the late Henry Ratliff and Irene Hobbs Ratliff. In addition to his parents, Gale was preceded in death by a brother, Gurn Goble Ratliff.

Gale is survived by a...