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May 21, 2013 - Wendell Randolph Sumner, 55, of Whitesburg passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at his residence. Wendell was the son of the late Robert Sumner and Jama Dixon Kimberly. Surviving is his fiancee: Katrina Shepherd; 1 son: Wendell Crook; 1 daughter: Tonya House; 1 sister: Sandra Sumner Ross; 5 grandchildren; nieces: Tina Banks, Darlene Ross, and Renee Ross. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, May 24, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bobby Amburgey, Danny Dixon, and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Carr Fork Cemetery at Brinkley, Kentucky.

May 17, 2013 - Bonnie Craft, 86, of Colson passed away Friday, May 17, 2013 at her residence. Bonnie was the daughter of the late Henry E. and Cordellia Martin Bentley. She was the widow of Willie Craft Jr. Surviving is 1 son: Billy Don (Susan) Craft of Colson; 1 daughter: Candice Darlene (Randall) Wright of London; 1 brother: Henry Bentley Jr. of Florida; 6 grandchildren: Madonna, Lesha, Katricia, Jacinda, Candida, and Breanna; 3 great grandchildren: Madison, April, and Vivienne. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Monday, May 20, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Craft officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Bentley Cemetery at Neon, Kentucky.

May 14, 2013 - Melanie Cooper Blair, 42, of Kingscreek passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Melanie was the daughter of Glen and Helen Cooper of Kingscreek. Surviving other than her parents is her husband: Clyde E. Blair; 2 sons: Noah Marcus Blair and Avery Cooper Blair both of Kingscreek; 1 sister: Whitney Fields (Tony); niece: Allison Hobson; nephew: Blaine Hobson; maternal grandmother: Gertrude Fields; aunt and uncle: Ada and Larry Damrell; uncle: Ronald Fields (Rebecca); paternal aunt and uncle: Jewel and Bill Falin. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the Kingscreek Community Church with Jimmy Dotson officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Kingscreek Community Church. Burial will follow in the Ratliff Cemetery at Kingscreek, Kentucky.

May 12, 2013 - Cleve Collier, 70, of Van passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Cleve was the son of the late Martin and Mary Collier. Surviving is his wife of 45 years: Kay Martin Collier; 2 daughters: Amy (Johnnie) Davidson of Hazard and Andrea (Shad) Owens of Pikeville; 3 grandchildren: Andrew Owens, Ella Owens, and Emma Davidson; 1 brother: Martin "Jay" Collier of Romulus, Michigan. Cleve was preceded in death by 2 sisters: Bobbie Jean and Eva; 3 brothers: Ken, Bill, and Tommy; mother-in-law and father-in-law: Cecil and Margaret Jean Martin. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Craft officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Isom Cemetery at Isom, Kentucky.

May 11, 2013 - Pressie Spencer Adams, 95, of Jeremiah passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 at her residence. Pressie was the daughter of the late Henry and Lucinda Back Spencer. She was the widow of James Fred Adams. Surviving is 3 sons: Dick (Pat) Adams and Tim (Angie) Adams of Jeremiah and Mike (Gwen) Adams of Somerset; 2 daughters: Linda (Boyd) Hatton of Jeremiah and Brenda (Coleman) Bush of Lexington; 25 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; 19 great great grandchildren: daughters-in-law: Joanne Adams and Carla Adams; 1 sister: Lucille Gilkeson of Dayton, Ohio. Pressie was preceded in death by 4 sons: David Adams, Roy Adams, and infant twin sons: Bobby Adams and Charles Adams; 3 brothers: Ray Arnold, Eugene Adams, and Ellis Adams; 1 sister: Tina Adams. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the Blair Branch Old Regular Baptist Church with Don Pratt, Elwood Cornett, Toby Breeding, Allen Whitaker, and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Monday at the Blair Branch Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Fred Adams Cemetery at Jeremiah, Kentucky.  In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass.

May 10, 2013 - Ronnie Delmar Morgan, 67, of Crafts Colley passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Ronnie was the son of the late Lacy and Irene Stallard Morgan. Surviving is his wife: Willa Adams Morgan; 1 daughter: Patty Fields and husband Donald of Whitesburg; 2 sons: Ronnie "Bub" Morgan and wife Michelle of Millstone and Brian Fields and wife Mallory of LIttle Colley; grandchildren: Nicholas Fields and Jarrett Fields of Whitesburg, Allie Morgan Honeycutt and husband Zack of Crafts Colley, Marissa Morgan, and Rylie Morgan of Millstone, and Kynlie Fields and Kolt Fields of Little Colley. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Monday, May 13, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Harold Kincer and Van Webb officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Morgan Cemetery at Crafts Colley.

May 8, 2013 - Lenville "Buddy" Hatton, 69, of Whitco passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Buddy was the son of the late Corsie and Alpha Hall Hatton. Surviving is his wife: Billie Caudill Hatton; 2 daughters: Billie Jo Hatton of Tampa, Florida and Diana Hatton Sergent of Thornton; 1 son: Derand Hatton of Jenkins; 1 brother: Bill Hatton of Richmond; 2 sisters: Betty Johnson of Tiffin, Ohio and Carol Baker of Isom; 1 half brother: Jesse Hatton of Indiana; 3 half sisters: Bertha Eldridge of Blackey, Elizabeth Hatton of Whitesburg, and Jessica Hatton Bolling of Cornettsville; 6 grandchildren: Jeffery, Seth, Joseph, Shaylee, Brylee, and Jaycee "Alpha Lynn". Private Services.

May 7, 2013 - Kenneth Reed Sexton, 71, of Whitesburg passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Kenneth was the son of the late Archie and Hermie Collins Sexton. Surviving is his wife: Bertha M. Halcomb Sexton; 2 sons: Ken Sexton Jr. of Whitesburg and Jeffrey Sexton of Isom; 2 daughters: Markie Halcomb of Whitesburg and Stephanie Profitt of Isom; 4 sisters: Wilma Jean Bennett of West Liberty, Velva Dean Bailey of Isom, Rosa Breeding of Isom, and Mary Pugh of Redfox; 6 grandchildren: Kennedy Sexton, Cody Kilgore, Madisyn Sexton, Josh Profitt, Lindsay Profitt, and Chelsea Profitt. Kenneth was preceded in death by 1 grandchild: Becca Profitt; 2 brothers: Charles Lawton Sexton and Doug Sexton. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Little Colley Pentecostal Church with Nicky Spicer and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Little Colley Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

May 3, 2013 - Mary E. Johnson, 78, of Lexington passed away Friday, May 3, 2013 at the Hospice Care Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Mary was the daughter of the late Linza and Oma Hammonds Breeding. Mary was the widow of Carlyle Johnson. Surviving is 1 daughter: Teena Collins and husband L.C. of Lexington; 2 brothers: Billy Ray Breeding and wife Geraldine of Corbin and Bennett Breeding and wife Carol of Isom; 1 sister: Dolly Lotierzo of Isom; 2 grandchildren: Jacob Collins and Jessica Collins; 2 sisters-in-law: Shirley Breeding and Rosa Breeding; 4 stepchildren: Bobby Johnson, Steve Johnson, Patsy Perry, and Betty Webb along with a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends to mourn her passing. Mary was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Elmer Breeding, Jack Breeding, and Bobby Joe Breeding. Funeral: 7:00 O'clock P.M. Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with J.R. Bates officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel.

April 28, 2013 - Bruner E. Caudill, 68, of Hallie passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013 at his residence. Bruner was the son of the late Robert and Lonnie Caudill. Surviving is his wife: Wanda Dixon Caudill; 1 son: Billy "Tub" Caudill and wife Vette of Hallie; 1 brother: Bobby Caudill of Hindman; 5 sisters: Edna Stamper and husband: Doug of Letcher, Mary Sue Everidge of Jeremiah, Shirley Gilley of Jeremiah, Allie Faye Kleet of Covington, and Linda Wagner and husband: Junior of Ulvah; 1 grandchild: Papaw's baby girl Gracie Caudill; special nephew: Charlie Nichols of Roanoke, Virginia. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at the Blackey Missionary Baptist Church with Bruce Gilley, Jr., Danny Dixon, Matthew Gilley, and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Blackey Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Dixon Family Cemetery at Hallie, Kentucky.

April 26, 2013 - Rollie Morgan, 88, of Redfox passed away Friday, April 26, 2013 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Rollie was the son of the late George and Bertha Morgan. Surviving is his wife: Edith Bailey Morgan; 1 brother: Jess (Pat) Morgan of Corbin; 1 sister: Betty Jo Carbaugh of Whitepine, Tennessee along with a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, April 28, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Randy Combs and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Amburgey Cemetery at Isom, Kentucky.

April 23, 2013  -  Billy F. Caudill,70, of Blackey passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Norton Hospital in Louisville. Billy was the son of the late Bill and Grace Back Caudill. Surviving are his wife Billie Jo Bates Caudill; 2 daughters:  Amy (Mike) Hogg of Berea and Anne (Keith) Adams of Blackey; 2 brothers: Jerry (Yvonne) Caudill and Merle(Anna)  Caudill both of Blackey; 2 sisters: Mary Lou (Wayne)Tormoelhen of Vallonia, Indiana and Phyllis(Steve) Adams of Blackey: 4 grandchildren: Ellie Hogg, Claire Hogg, Aiden Adams and Sam Adams.Funeral: 11 Am Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Letcher Funeral Home with Merle Caudill, Duane Beachery and Elwood Cornett officiating. Visitation: 6-9 Pm Friday, April 26, 2013 at Letcher Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Bill Bates Cemetery at Blackey. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS PLEASE DONATE TO: LETCHER COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION

April 22, 2013 - Sarah Ellen Ison, 92, of Ice passed away Monday, April 22, 2013 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Sarah was the daughter of the late Jesse and Mary Miller Caudill. She was the widow of Clarence Ison. Surviving is 1 daughter: Pearline Neace of Ice; 3 grandchildren: Lesa Neace, Marsha Neace, and Anthony Wayne (Tammy) Ison; 2 great grandchildren: Jessica Ison and Dustin Ison; daughter-in-law: Esther Ison of Ice. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Thursday, April 25, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bobby Dean Whitaker and others officiating. Visitation: 12:00 O'clock Noon Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Kingdom Come Cemetery at Kingdom Come, Kentucky.

April 22, 2013 - Homer Breeding, 58, of Isom passed away Monday, April 22, 2013 at his residence. Homer was the son of the late Arthur and Emma Caudill Breeding. Surviving is his wife: Marie Combs Breeding; 1 son: Christopher Breeding of Littcarr; 1 daughter: Sonia Breeding of Isom; 4 brothers: John D. Breeding of Woodrock, Rodney Breeding of Isom, Darrell Breeding of Detroit, Michigan, and Bill Breeding of Little Rock, Arkansas; 1 sister: Joyce Driver of North Vernon, Indiana; 3 grandchildren: Angel Hope, Brianna Jade, and Kyla Paige; special friend: Shurleen Sexton. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Thursday, April 25, 2013 at the Blair Branch Old Regular Baptist Church with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Visitation: 5:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Blair Branch Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Breeding Cemetery at Isom, Kentucky.

April 21, 2013 - Loretta Church, 63, of Whitesburg passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Loretta was the daughter of the late Clayton and Ora Adams Hall. Surviving is 1 daughter: Martha Sue Hall of Neon; 2 brothers: Robert (Ann) Hall of Jenkins and Jerry (Mattie) Hall of Whitesburg; 1 sister: Rosella Ballard of Harrison, Ohio; 5 grandchildren: April Elswick, Ashton Hall, Trinity Hall, Khrystian Hall, and Jaci Collier; 1 great grandchild: Brooklyn Brown. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Tim Amburgey and others officiating. Visitation: 1:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Coots Cemetery at Big Branch, Kentucky.

April 18, 2013 - Archie Wesley Brown, 38, of Whitaker passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013 at his residence. Archie was the son of Archie Lee and Bertha Jent Brown of Whitaker. Surviving other than his parents is his wife: Amanda Brown; 3 sons: Archie Wesley Brown II, Dustin Allen Brown, and Zachary Austin Tyler Brown all of Whitaker; 1 daughter: Hailey Starr Brown of Whitaker; 3 brothers: Michael Gene Brown, Bobby Lee Brown, and Donnie Joe Brown all of Whitaker; 1 sister: Virginia Morris of Elizabethton, Tennessee. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Craft and Jack Howard officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Martin Family Cemetery at Deane, Kentucky.

April 17, 2013 - Bonnie Holbrook, 77, of Whitesburg passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at the City Hospital in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Bonnie was the daughter of the late Henry Clay and Celia Blair Adams. She was the widow of Carl Holbrook. Surviving is 1 son: Carl Holbrook of Baltimore, Maryland; 1 daughter: Lonnie McGilton of Inwood, West Virginia; 3 sisters: Henrietta Adams of Perty Creek, Rachel Adams of Pert Creek, and Lady Adams of Mayking; 8 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Persinger and Jeff Holbrook officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Pendleton Cemetery at Whitesburg, Kentucky.

April 17, 2013 - Avis Boggs Fields, 83, of Whitco passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Avis was the daughter of the late Fritz and Clara Melton Maggard. Avis was preceded in death by her husbands: Arlie Boggs, Sam Chandler, and Carl Fields. Surviving is children: Allen (Brenda), Sharmayn (Daryl), Larry (Elvenia), and Greg (Vivian); grandchildren: Fritz Allen, Heahter (Roger), Tony, Toby (Jessica), Greg, Shandra, Jessie, Brandy (Ray), and Brandon; great grandchildren: Brittany (Jeremy), Micca, Elliot, Mega (Adam), Morgan, Tanner, Tayler, Austin (Naomi), Charlee, Laraya, Melissa, Hayleigh, Ethan, and Gunner; great great grandchildren: Landon, Aubrey, and Emma; special sister-in-law:  Margie Sturgill; special brother-in-law: Earl Profitt; special nephew: Leonard Boggs; 1 sister: Flo Raleigh. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Cowan Chapel Church with Bill Craft and Lester Boggs officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the Cowan Chapel Church. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery at Whitesburg, Kentucky. In lieu of flowers donations are suggested to the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky.

April 16, 2013 - Roscoe Profitt, 80, of Whitesburg passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at his residence. Roscoe was the son of the late Conley Profitt and Polly Seals Profitt Noles. Roscoe was the widower of Sarah Williams Profitt. Surviving is 2 sons: James (Jennifer) Profitt and Ronnie (Beverly) Profitt all of Whitesburg; 1 daughter: Pat (Bruce) Barger Winklepleck of Jackson, Michigan; 5 grandchildren: Conley, Joshua, Aaron, Whitney, and Timmy; 6 great grandchildren: Austin, Noah, Shelbie, Gavin, Shade, and Aarrinna. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Friday, April 19, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Conard Profitt and Steve Peake officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Pendleton Cemetery at Whitesburg, Kentucky.

April 10, 2013 - Terry Wayne Holbrook, 61, of Thornton passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at his residence. Terry was the son of the late Henry and Nannie Collins Holbrook. Surviving is his wife: Judith Lucas Holbrook; 1 son: Jason Holbrook of Thornton; 1 brother: Ernest Holbrook of Little Colley; 3 sisters: Owana Fultz, Velma Venters, and Edith Martin all of Thornton; 2 grandchildren: John Holbrook and Bethany Holbrook. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Friday, April 12, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Craft officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Holbrook Family Cemetery at Thornton, Kentucky.

April 8, 2013 - Carrol Stamper, 68, of Hallie passed away Monday, April 8, 2013 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Carrol was the son of the late Hamp Stamper and Florence Carter Eldridge. Surviving is his wife: Ancielena White Stamper; 4 daughters: Jill Watts of Mousie, Kim Stamper-Combs of Hallie, Deborah Raglin of Letcher, and Peggy Schmidt of Offenbach, Germany; 2 sons: Michael Snowden of Jeremiah and Jeffrey Lynn Stamper of Offenbach, Germany; 3 brothers: Bobby Eldridge of Eolia, Herbert Eldridge of Hallie, and Larry Eldridge of Hallie; 1 sister: Mary Adams of Eolia; 8 grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the Cedar Grove Old Regular Baptist Church with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Stamper Family Cemetery at Hallie, Kentucky.

April 8, 2013 - James "Bud" McElroy, 76, of Millstone passed away Monday, April 8, 2013 at his residence. Bud was the son of the late James Wood McElroy and Ethel Mullins McElroy.  Surviving is his wife: Charlene Bentley McElroy. Surviving is 3 sons: Jeff McElroy (Tina) of Payne Gap, Keith McElroy (Joanne) of Millstone, Brian McElroy (Michelle) of Winchester; 7 grandchildren: Melena McElroy Outlaw (Bruce) of Jenkins, Mandy McElroy Stamper (Billy) of Whitesburg, Jonathon McElroy (Brandie) of Millstone, Matthew McElroy (Leah) of Millstone, and Bradley Stidham, Brittany Stidham, and Jacob McElroy all of Winchester; 11 great grandchildren; 3 sisters: Mary Evelyn Bentley, Brenda Fields, and Jeanette Cook; 4 brothers: Larry McElroy, Donald McElroy, Bob McElroy, and Emmett McElroy. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Craft and Jeff Miles officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Riley Bentley Cemetery at Deane, Kentucky.

April 7, 2013 - Jeanette Thompson, 83, of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013 at the Lakeview Nursing Center in Gulfport, Mississippi. Jeanette was the daughter of the late Berlin and Alma Smitt. She was widow of Hayward Thompson. Surviving is 3 sons: Jackie Carmack of Gulfport, Mississippi, Arthur (Lisa) Carmack of Kiln, Mississippi, and David (Debbie) of Carmack of Biloxi, Mississippi; 2 daughters: Linda (Tim) Evans of Gulfport, Mississippi and Judy (Brad) Cox of Saucier, Mississippi; 10 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren. Graveside Service: 11:30 O'clock A.M. Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the Thornton Cemetery. Visitation: 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Thursday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel.

April 6, 2013 - Kelly Jo Hall Crase, 33, of Ermine passed away  Saturday, April 6, 2013 at her residence. Kelly Jo was the daughter of Eddie Ray Hall of Little Cowan and Sharla Jo Eversole Craft of Thornton. Surviving other than her parents is 2 sons: Luke Crase and Zach Crase; 1 sister: Dana R. Ratliff of Pikeville. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Monday, April 8, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Ralph Hall and others officiating. Visitation: 7:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Hall Cemetery at Little Cowan, Kentucky.

April 5, 2013 - Charles "Clarence" Everett Price, 84, of Shepherdsville passed away Friday, April 5, 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky. Clarence was the son of the late Thomas Dewey and Francis Arlene Price. Surviving is his wife: Glorida Price; children: Shirley Ann Bullock (Gordon), Charles Ray Price, Roy Thomas Price (Angela), Beverly "Susie" Grom (Joe), and Clarence Kevin Price (Tracey); grandchildren: Kirstie Ann Bullock, Candance Grace Hodge (Jeff), Penny Rose White (Joe), Joseph W. Grom, V., Cassidy Rae Grom, Alexander Thomas Price, Rebecca Marie Price, Savannah Sue Price, Joel Christian Price, and Laura Camille Wearren (Blake); great grandchildren: Rachel Hodge and Summer White; sisters: Sarah Scott (Ivan) and Gertie Hatfield. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Monday, April 8, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 10:00 A.M. Monday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Whitaker Cemetery at Premium, Kentucky.

March 29, 2013 - Kathleen Blair, 70, of Jeremiah passed away Friday, March 29, 2013 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Kathleen was the daughter of Ida Smith Adams of Jeremiah and the late John Adams. She was the widow of Hobert Blair. Surviving other than her mother is 4 sisters: Thelma and the late Donnie Seals of Jeremiah, Joyce and L.C. Adams of Jeremiah, Freda and Doolittle Seals of Jeremiah, Betty and Chuck Washington of Morehead; 2 brothers; Carlos Adams of Jeremiah and Marvin Adams and Carol of Jeremiah. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Monday, April 1, 2013 at the Blair Branch Old Regular Baptist Church with Merle Caudill, Robert Holcomb, Danny Dixon, and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel and 5:00 P.M. Sunday at the Blair Branch Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Blair Cemetery at Jeremiah, Kentucky.

March 28, 2013 - Lois Irene Tackett, 57, of Premium passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Lois was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Eula Back Ison. Surviving is her husband: Terry Dean Tackett; 1 son: Phillip Ray Tackett of Jenkins; 2 brothers: Alex Ray Ison and Garland David Ison all of Premium; 2 sisters: Myrtle Banks and Joann Fields of Premium. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Sunday, March 31, 2013 at the Hotspot Community Church with Eli Smith and Tim Amburgey officiating. Visitation: 5:00 P.M. Friday at the Hotspot Community Church. Burial will follow in the Ison Cemetery at Premium, Kentucky.

March 26, 2013 - Loretta "Vet" Quillen, 88, of Deane passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. "Vet" was the daughter of the late John P. and Emma "Pimmie" Hall Meade. She was the widow of Wallie Quillen. Surviving is 1 son: Danny Wayne Quillen of Johnson City, Tennessee; 2 daughters: Jeanette Martin and Bonnie (James) Wright of Deane; 7 grandchidren; 4 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Friday, March 29, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Craft, Don Mullins, and Joe Banks officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the John P. Meade Cemetery at Deane, Kentucky.

March 25, 2013 - John Marion Holbrook, 72, of Isom passed away Monday, March 25, 2013 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Johnny was the son of the late Randolph Holbrook and Rosamond Bentley Holbrook Martin Curry. Surviving is his wife of 47 years: Anna Reath Holbrook of Isom; 1 son: Tyrome Holbrook of Isom; 1 brother: Jack Holbrook (Lois) of Rome, Georgia; 1 sister: Elizabeth Holbrook Gray of Rossville, Georgia; 1 half brother: Allen Martin (Phyllis) of Isom; 1 half sister: Mary Martin Brown (I.D. Caudill) of Isom; 3 step brothers: Vernon Martin of Port Ritchie, Florida, Jesse Martin of Westwego, Louisiana, and Paschal Martin of Alexandria; 1 half sister: Vivian Rizzo of Falmouth; good friends: Wayne and Joann Smith of Isom. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Craft, Wayne Smith, and Dewayne Beechey officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Banks Family Cemetery at Isom, Kentucky.

March 20, 2013 - Martha M. Jones, 65, of Harlan passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Martha was the daughter of the late Arthur Allen Nina Day Jones. Martha was the widow of Hiram Calvin Jones. Surviving is 6 daughters: Carol Marie Wilson of Calhoun, Georgia, Kathryn Marlene Carver of Brownstown, Texas, Kathy Lou Barker of Pikeville, Mary Ann Mullins of Blackey, Barbara Ilene Roberson of Lee Junor, Kentucky, and Rebecca Jane Gilbert of Shannon, Georgia; 2 sisters: Mary Magdlene Rigney of Ages, Kentucky and Ada Lee Farmer of Lakeland, Florida; 13 grandchildren: 3 great grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Sunday, March 24, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with James Madden officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Haven of Rest Cemetery at Mayking, Kentucky. 

March 20, 2013 - Esther Sparks, 91, of Whitesburg passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Esther was the daughter of the late Millard and Sada Morton Collins. She was the widow of Sylvester Sparks. Surviving is 2 sons: Jimmie of Glasgow and Gerald of Merced, California; 3 daughters-in-law: Polly, Roxann, and Terriena; 6 granddaughters: Sharissa, Wendy, Kathy, Crystal, Hannah, and Megan; 1 grandson: Collin; 11 great grandchildren; 1 sister: Judy Maggard; 1 sister-in-law: Mary Collins. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, March 24, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Tony Brown, C.T. Beale, and Rhuford Hart. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Sparks Family Cemetery at Mayking, Kentucky.

March 20, 2013 - Charles "Pete" Hill, 76, of Deane passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at his residence. Pete was the son of the late Willie Hill and Corrine Goins. Surviving is his wife: Eunice "Faye" Hall Hill; 1 son: David Hill of Deane; 3 daughters: Phyllis (Ricky) Yonts of Deane, Sherry (Stevie) Sexton of Deane, and Donna (Martin) Matz of Deane; 4 grandchildren: Angela Sexton of Deane, Kayla Sexton of Rutledge, Tennessee, Angie Matz of Deane, and Casey Matz of Deane; 1 great grandson: Isaiah Sexton of Rutledge, Tennessee; 4 brothers: "Thurman" Phillip Hall of Georgia, Ronald Hall of Michigan, Glen Hall of Georgia, and Harold Hall of Pikeville; 3 sisters: Henrietta Meade of Michigan, Donna Johnson of Michigan, and Rita Smothers of Tennessee. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Charlie Holbrook officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Henry Meade Cemetery at Deane, Kentucky.

March 19, 2013 - Jimmy Ray "Pete" Slone, 63, of Deane passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at his residence. Pete was the son of the late Fred and Laura Sexton Slone. Surviving is his wife: Josephine Bates Slone; 3 daughters: Anna Covington of Shelbyville, Rebecca Lucas of Premium, and Lola Jent of Whitesburg; 2 sisters: Edith Adams of Ohio and Anna Sue Sandlin of Dry Fork; 3 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Blackey Pentecostal Church with Bruce Eldridge Jr. & others officiating. Visitation: 5:00 P.M. Thursday at the Blackey Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow in the Little Angel Cemetery at Colson, Kentucky.

March 19, 2013 - Corene Miles, 65, of Ermine passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Corene was the daughter of the late Kermit and Nancy Jones Mullins. Corene was the widow of Dempsey Miles. Surviving is 2 sons: Tim Caudill and Kevin Caudill both of Ermine; 2 daughters: Mendy Gross of Campbranch and Nancy Adams of Little Colley; 1 brother: Harlan Mullins of Ermine; 11 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Lighthouse Church with Glen Gross, Bobby Pike, and Jimmy Cook officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Lighthouse Church. Burial will follow in the Hall Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

March 18, 2013 - Vivian Hall, 59, of Millstone passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Vivian was the daughter of the late James and Allene Bentley Hampton. Surviving is her husband: Gary Hall; 2 daughters: Tabatha Jones of Millstone and Krista Hall of Leatherwood; 2 sisters: Bonita Collier and Linda Sexton both of Millstone; 1 grandson: James Jones II. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Thursday, March 21, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Harold Dean Kincer officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Haven of Rest Cemetery at Mayking, Kentucky. 

March 18, 2013 - Doyle Thomas, 54, of Colson passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 at his residence. Doyle was the son of the late Marvin and Susie May Slone Thomas. Surviving is 3 sons: Doyle Thomas of Shelbiana, Barry Thomas of Hazard, and Gary Thomas of Colson; 1 daughter: Jennifer Akemon of Colson; 2 brothers: Vernon Thomas of Kite and Harrison Thomas of Corbin; 5 sisters: Gertrude Davis of Tennessee, Aretta Scott of Cumberland, Imogene Smith of Campbranch, Tammy Boggs of Corbin, and Kathy Craft of Tennessee; 9 grandchildren: Heather, Makayla, Josiah, Dazia, Alyssa, Alexis, Patrick, Braeden,and Tristan. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at the Millstone Missionary Baptist Church with Bill Craft and Freddie Hall officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Millstone Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Thomas Family Cemetery at Colson, Kentucky.

March 17, 2013 - Roy Dell Adams, 77, of Burdine passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013 at her residence. Roy Dell was the daughter of the late John and Pearl Stewart. Surviving is 3 sons: Johnnie Ratliff of Sweetwater, Tennessee, John D. Wall of Whitesburg, and Charles Stewart of Burdine; 1 daughter: Shawnal Stricklin of Virgie; 1 brother: Douglas Stewart of Pine Creek; 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Robert Wagner officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Stewart Cemetery at Pine Creek, Kentucky.

March 16, 2013 - Hudson Powell O'Neal Caudill, 4 months, of Hazard passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Hudson was the son of Wendell Powell Caudill and Rebecca Clara Frazier Caudill of Hazard. Surviving other than his parents is 2 sisters: Autumn Victoria Caudill and Summer Grace Caudill both of Home; paternal grandparents: William Powell Caudill and Edna Caudill both of Hazard. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Dock Frazier and Dean Damaris officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Miles Cemetery at Cowan, Kentucky.

March 8, 2013 - Hazel Adams, 94, of Letcher passed away Friday, March 8, 2013 at the Letcher Manor Nursing Home. Hazel was the daughter of the late George M. and Sally Banks Adams. Surviving is 1 son: Johnny Combs of Isom; 1 daughter: Sandy (Larry) Hall of Letcher; 2 brothers: Bill Adams (Joyce) of Letcher and Luther Adams (Betty) of Morehead; 1 sister: Danola Bell of Farmersville, Ohio; 2 grandchildren: Misha Hall of Letcher and David Combs of Lexnigton; 1 great grandchild: Ethan Combs of Thornton. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, March 10, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Jones officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Burton Hill Cemetery at Letcher, Kentucky.

March 8, 2013 - Grace Caudill, 97, of Blackey passed away Friday, March 8, 2013 at her residence. Grace was the daughter of the late William Riley and Polly Ann Dixon Back. She was the widow of Bill Caudill. Surviving is 3 sons: Billy Forrester Caudill, Jerome Kern Caudill, and Merle Caudill all of Blackey; 1 daughter: Phyllis Ann Adams of Blackey; 1 stepdaughter: Mary Lou Tormohlen of Vallonia, Indiana; 3 sisters: Jessie Hampton of Jeremiah, Bertha Satterly of Scottsburg, Indiana, and Ann Ruth Elam of Centerville, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren; 2 sisters-in-law: Sophie Back of Liberty and Sula McCarty of Morehead. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Monday, March 11, 2013 at the Little Ruby Church with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Mose Ison Cemtery at Blackey, Kentucky. In Lieu of flowers donations are suggested to Mountain Community Hospice 57 Dennis Sandlin MD Cove Hazard, KY 41701.

March 7, 2013 - Minnie Mae Craft, 93, of Mayking passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Minnie was the daughter of the late Nelson and Mary Combs Spangler. She was the widow of Ned Craft. Surviving is 4 sons: Van D. Spangler of Bean Station, Tennessee, Ned Eugene Craft of Elizabethtown, Indiana, Richard Craft of Mayking, and Jeffery Craft of Neon; 1 daughter: Eva Pace of Freetown, Indiana; 1 brother: Richard Spangler of Midway, Ohio; 4 sisters: Laura Vann of Bethel, Ohio, Margie Short of New Albany, Indiana, Clara Hobbs of Luray, Virginia, and Ena Sheand of Englewood, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Danny Hurst and Harold Dean Kincer officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Haven of Rest Cemetery at Mayking, Kentucky.

March 2, 2013 - Jackie Niece, 72, of Colson passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013 at his residence. Jackie was the son of the late Willie and Addie Mae Turner Niece. Jackie was the widower of Alka Mae Bentley Niece. Surviving is 1 son: Rickey Niece of UZ; 1 daughter: Debra Conaster of Nashville, Tennessee; 2 sisters: Betty Gail Whitaker of Colson and Clara Adams of Crafts Colley; 1 grandchild: Natasha Niece. Visitation: 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Monday, March 4, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Bill Adams Cemetery at Colson, Kentucky.

February 28, 2013 - Jimmy Darrell Back, 57, of Cornettsville passed away Thursday, February 28, 2013 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Jimmy was the son of the late Woolery and Annie Cole Back. Surviving is his wife: Kitty Back; 2 sons: Evans "Blue Boy" and wife Carolyn and Woolery; 2 daughters: Keshia and Melinda Kay; 5 brothers: Donald, Larry, Basil, Clyde, and Michael; 3 sisters: Doris, Linda, and Sandy; 6 grandchildren: Jessica and husband Justin, Dusty, Kristen, Hope, Emerson, and Brylee; special friends that was like a brother: Dexter Campbell. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Sunday, March 3, 2013 at the Old Indian Bottom Old Regular Baptist Church with Bert Caudill, Haston Whitaker, and Jeff Roark officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Press Whitaker Cemetery at Hallie, Kentucky.

February 28, 2013 - Hiram Whitaker passed away Thursday, February 28, 2013 at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, Kentucky. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 12:00 O'clock Noon Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

February 21, 2013 - Charlene Slone Mullins Potter, 77, of Indianapolis, Indiana formerly of Letcher County passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013 at her residence. Charlene was the daughter of the late John and Nellie Frisby Slone. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband: Charlie Mullins; 2nd husband: Rueben Potter. Surviving are her children: Brenda Mullins, Judy Mullins, and Mitchell Mullins all of Indianapolis, Indiana, Anthony Potter (Becky) of Thornton, Lester mullins of Venice, Louisiana; 7 grandchildren: Lester Delano (Jada), Jason Wayne Mullins (Christina), Holly Marie mullins (Anthony), Jean Potter, Luke Mackenzie Potter, Mitchell Wayne Mullins (friend Jessi), Jordon Neil Johnson; 8 great grandchildren: Chance Mullins, Morgen Mullins, Payton and Bevyn Mullins, Alexus Mullins, Justus Kelly, Alexander Mullins,and Isabella Mullins; siblings: Regina Holbrook, Jeff Seals, Russell Dennis, Jesse Dennis. Funeral: 1:00 o'clock P.M. Friday, March 1, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Craft officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Hemphill Cemetery at Jackhorn, Kentucky.

February 27, 2013 - William Lusk Jr., 91, of Ulvah passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard, Kentucky. William was the son of the late William and Elizabeth Lusk. He was the widower of MIldred Lusk. Surviving is 1 daughter: Willetta G. Griffieth (Ken) of Ohio; 2 sons: James D. Lusk (Viola) of Ohio and Donnie L. Lusk of South Carolina; 2 sisters: Gladys Campbell of Mayking and Lillie Faye Campbell of Florida; 6 grandchildren: Chris, Yvonda, Kenneth N., Jamie, Ashley, and Amanda; 7 great grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the Mt. Olivet Old Regular Baptist Church with Elwood Cornett, Danny Dixon, and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Lusk Cemetery at Ulvah, Kentucky.

February 23, 2013 - Imogene Griffie Caudill, 85, of Gordon passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013 at her residence. Imogene was the daughter of the late Denver and Virgie Ison Stamper. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband: Herbert Griffie; 2nd husband: Boyd Caudill. Surviving is 3 daughters: Brenda Caudill of Blackey, Wanda (Odell) Long of Gordon, and Loretta (Mark) Mullins of Kingsport, Tennessee; 2 sisters: Onita Caudill of Dayton, Ohio and Floretta Jones of Matthew, North Carolina; 13 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon Monday, February 25, 2013 at the Cedar Grove Old Regular Baptist Church with Old Regular Baptist Church officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Griffie Cemetery at Hallie, Kentucky.

February 22, 2013 - James Truman Caudill, 67, of Jeremiah passed away Friday, February 22, 2013 at his residence. Truman was the son of the late George and Lydia Caudill. Surviving is his wife: Margie Caudill; 3 sons: Jimmy Ray (Lisa) Caudill of Crab Orchard, George Caudill of Crab Orchard, and Denver Brown of Richmond, Indiana; 2 daughters: Kim Barfield of Gateway, Alaska and Lyda (A.J.) Jimenez of Vancouver, Canada; 12 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 1 sister: Martha Ison of North Vernon, Indiana. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, February 24, 2013 at the Hotspot Community Baptist Church with Eli Smith and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Hotspot Community Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Russell Blair Cemetery at Jeremiah, Kentucky.

February 22, 2013 - Jonathan Ray Caudill, 36, of Lexington formerly of Jeremiah passed away Friday, February 22, 2013 at his residence. Jonathan was the son of Freda Caudill of Lexington and the late Michael Caudill. Jonathan was the widower of Stephanie Barks Caudill. Surviving other than his mother is 3 sons: Austin Michael Caudill of Hallie, Gabriel Paul Caudill of Lexington, and Hunter Mason Caudill of Hallie; 2 brothers: David Scott Caudill of Lawrenceburg and Michael Patrick Caudill of Somerset. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Monday, February 25, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with David Merle Caudill and Vergle Caudill officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Hampton Cemetery at Letcher, Kentucky.

February 17, 2013 - Virgilene Vansickle Dollarhide, 66, of Cowan passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Virgilene was the daughter of the late Virgil and Marge Barnes Vansickle. She was the widow of Oaksie Dollarhide. Surviving is 1 son: Charles Isom (Lilly Caldwell) Dollarhide of Cowan; 5 brothers: Chuck Vansickle of North Vernon, Indiana, Jim Barnes of Milroy, Indiana, Fred Barnes of Rushville, Indiana, Tom Barnes of Rushville, Indiana, and Donnie Barnes of Rushville, Indiana; 3 grandchildren: Georgia Jade Dollarhide, Ethan Charles Dollarhide, and Faith Ann Dollarhide. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Dock Frazier officiating. Visitation: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Al Henderson Cemetery at Premium, Kentucky.

February 17, 2013 - Zola Tolliver Miles, 86, of Premium passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013 at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, Kentucky. Zola was the daughter of the late Ted and Ann Thornsberry Tolliver. She was the widow of Bennie Miles. Surviving is 3 sons: Ben William Miles of Smoot Creek, Gary Leon Miles of Thornton, and Kevin Miles of Premium; 3 daughters: Carolyn Faye Collins of Smoot Creek, Marcella Roach of Lee High Acres, Florida, and Patricia Ison of Dry Fork; 1 brother: Ewins Tolliver of Ermine; 1 sister: Irene McPeaks of Mayking; 19 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Eli Smith and Buddy Collins officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery at Whitesburg, Kentucky.

February 9, 2013 - Logan Jay Howard, 5, of Redfox passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Logan was the son of Clint Howard and Jaimie Sparks both of Redfox. Surviving other than his parents is 1 brother: Cole Howard of Blackey; 2 sisters: Tiffany Hatton of Blackey and Taylor Howard of Blackey; grandparents: Vess Jr Howard and Carol Howard of Jeremiah, Crystal Sparks of McRoberts, Paula Sparks of Monroe, Michigan, LeeRoy and Diane Combs of Blackey. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Thursday, February 14, 2013 at the Jeremiah Missionary Baptist Church with Caleb Combs and Derek McCall officiating. Visitation: 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Jeremiah Missionary Baptist Church.

February 4, 2013 - Ralph Niece, 78, of Eolia passed away Monday, February 4, 2013 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Ralph was the son of the late Dennis and Edna Brock Niece. Surviving is 6 daughters: Mary (Gary) Adams of Eolia, Delana (Jim) Bowman of Eolia, Pam (Paul) Adams of Rutledge, Tennessee, Melissa (Harold) Brock of Eolia, Georgia (Foister) Dickerson of Eolia, and Joanna (Ray) Adams of Eolia; 2 sons: Ralph Douglas (Teresa) Niece of Premium and Ralph Kenny Niece of Eolia; 3 brothers: Carfa Niece of Whitco, Chester Niece of Whitesburg, and Jimmy Niece of Whitesburg; 4 sisters: Henrietta Absher of Whitco, Juanita Adams of Indiana, Joyce Ann Standifer of Whitco, and Sue McKnight of Cumberland; 19 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Thursday, February 7, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Verdell Sturgill and John Bedwell officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Niece Family Cemetery at Eolia, Kentucky.

February 4, 2013 - Mattie Sizemore, 76, of Whitesburg passed away Monday, February 4, 2013 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Mattie was the daughter of the late Johnny Green and Mattie Addington Ross. She was the widow of William K. Sizemore. Surviving is 2 sons: John Engle of Whitesburg and Roger Fields of Florida;1 daughter: Remonia Howard of Whitesburg; 1 brother: Omer Ross of West Liberty; 5 grandchildren: Brandon Howard, David Engle, Matthew Howard, Angel (Engle) Shepherd, and Jamie Lynn Howard; 5 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Thursday, February 7, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Craft and Conard Profitt officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the American Legion Cemetery at Whitesburg, Kentucky.

February 3, 2013 - Carol N. Polly, 68, of Mayking passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013 at her residence. Carol was the daughter of the late Harold and Goldie Thielen. Surviving is her husband: Alonzo Polly; 2 daughters: Gloria Kincer of Payne Gap and Alicia Polly of Mayking; 1 half sister: Lori Thielen of Chicago, Illinois; 3 grandchildren: Johnathan (Abby) Polly, Joey Kincer, and Zachary Polly; 2 great grandchildren: Luke Polly and Dillon Polly. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Robert Wagner, Comer Bond, and Alonzo Polly officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Webb Cemetery at Mayking, Kentucky.

February 3, 2013 - Charles Barton, 71, of Blackey passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Charles was the son of the late John and Betty Coots Barton. Surviving is a special niece: Beverly Sparkman of Cornettsville along with a host of other nieces and nephews. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the Mt. Olivet Old Regular Baptist Church with Elwood Cornett, Danny Dixon, and Wallace Bolling officiating. Visitation: 12:00 O'clock Noon Tuesday at the Mt. Olivet Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Barton Cemetery at Blackey, Kentucky.

January 29, 2013 - Redallis Cornett, 93, of Hallie passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at her residence. Redallis was the son of the late Jimmy and Frankie Cornett. Surviving is 1 son: Danny Akemon of Deane; 2 daughters: Beverly Miller of Hallie and Waverly Akemon of Viper; 11 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Friday, February 1, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Elwood Cornett and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Cornett Family Cemetery at Hallie, Kentucky.

January 25, 2013 - Virginia "Ruth" Lowe, 73, of Thornton passed away Friday, January 25, 2013 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Virginia was the daughter of the late Homer and Irene Hall. Surviving is 4 children: Michael Lowe of Thornton, Gladys Bryant of Thornton, Floyd Lowe of Little Colley, and Margaret Lowe of Letcher; 1 brother; 2 sisters; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. Memorial Service: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday at the Lowe Family Cemetery at Little Colley. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Letcher Funeral Home in the name of Virginia Lowe.

January 26, 2013 - Brady Sandlin, 55, of Jackson passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Brady was the son of the late Sidney and Lucinda Sandlin. Surviving is 5 brothers: Ervin andlin of Indiana, Harlan Sandlin of Pert Creek, Richard Sandlin of Pert Creek, Wilkie Sandlin of Somerset, and Jeffery Darrell Lucas of North Carolina; 8 sisters: Alma Mae Sandlin, Alvinail Forman and Bertie all of Indiana, Glauda Sandlin of London, Mattie Sandlin of Oakwood, Edith Carmela of Breathitt County, Kathy Ann Sandlin of Pert Creek, and Sella Sandlin of Pert Creek. Graveside Service: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at the Family Cemetery at Pert Creek, Kentucky.

January 24, 2013 - Raymond H. Frazier, 88, of Sergent passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Cowan, Kentucky. Raymond was the son of the late Fred and Dora Sumpter Frazier. He was the widower of Neil Miles Frazier. Surviving is 5 sons: Harold Frazier of Burkesville, Gary Frazier of Etowah, Tennessee, Ronald Frazier of Cowan, Rickey Frazier of Blue Mountain, Mississippi, and Randy Frazier of Louisville; 3 daughters: Sandra Day of Jasper, Alabama, Pam Sandlin of Elizabethton, Tennessee, and Rella Braxton of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; 2 brothers: Jack Frazier of Whitesburg and Clyde Frazier of Hendersonville, Tennessee; 1 sister: Shirley Claire of Charlestown, Indiana; 11 grandchildren along with a host of great grandchildren. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon, Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Fred Frazier Cemetery at Cowan, Kentucky.

January 23, 2013 - Rosie Webb Wagner, 93, of Cram Creek passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Rosie was the daughter of the late Mannon and Jane Gibson Webb. She was the widow of Dave Wagner. Surviving is 4 sons: Robert L. Wagner of Whitesburg, Don Wagner of Pittsboro, Indiana, James Darrell Wagner of Laurel, and W.L. Wagner of Centerville, Ohio; 4 daughters: Linda Wagner Hughes of Ermine, Lettie Jane Wagner Blair of Connersville, Indiana, Ellen Wagner Compton of Jenkins, and Henrietta Wagner Wright of Cram Creek; 17 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Ernest Brock, Larry Brashears, Randall Branham, and Bob Fields officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky. In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to the Hospice of the Bluegrass.

January 21, 2013 - Hargis Potter, 74, of Isom passed away Monday, January 21, 2013 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Hargis was the son of the late Ben F. and Fronia Amburgey Potter. Surviving is 1 son: Jonathan Potter of Isom; 4 brothers: George Potter of Campbranch, Glenn Potter of Carrie, Everett Potter of Campbranch, and Ferl B. Potter of Thornton; 1 granddaughter: Kayla J. Potter. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon, Friday, January 25, 2013 at the Lighthouse Church with Glen Gross and Glen Potter officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Lighthouse Church. Burial will follow in the Bates Cemetery at Colson, Kentucky.

January 19, 2013 - Connie Lynn Crase, 57, of Letcher passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Connie was the daughter of Mavis Miller and the late James Miller. Surviving other than her mother is her husband: Kenny Crase; 1 son: James Thomas Crase of home; 1 brother: Ronnie Miller of Blackey; 1 sister: Charity Ann Caudill of Letcher. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Monday, January 21, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with James Caudill officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery at Letcher, Kentucky.

January 17, 2013 - Claude Ingram, 84, of Linefork passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Claude was the son of the late Charlie and Josephine Cornett Ingram. Surviving is his wife: Bonnie Mae Cornett Ingram; 5 sons: Roger D. Ingram of Nashville, Tennessee, David Emory Ingram of Columbia, South Carolina, Daniel Claude Ingram, Donald Carl Ingram, and Randy Darrin Ingram all of Linefork; 1 brother: Carl Edward Ingram of Whitaker Branch; 4 sisters: Joy Faye Sherman of Cumberland, Lonnie Mae Combs of Big Branch, Julie Ann Morgan of Linefork, and Oma Jean Boggs of Lawrenceburg; 5 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, January 20, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Mary Catherine Bennett and Charles Shepherd officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Ingrams Cemetery at Linefork, Kentucky.

January 15, 2013 - Margie Ann Adams, 52, of Letcher passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2013 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Margie was the daughter of the late Anderson and Martha Ellen Adams. Surviving is her companion: Carlos Adams; 1 daughter: Christina Lynn Adams of Home; 2 brothers: Carl Owen Adams of Knoxville, Tennessee and Billy Ray Adams of Jeremiah; 5 sisters: Lula Baker of Little Dry Fork, Martha Marie Adams of Blackey, Virginia Lynn Trent of Hallie, Viola Jean Adams of Little Dry Fork, and Lola Mae Adams of Isom. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Friday, January 18, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Caleb Howard and Virgil Caudill officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Adams Cemetery at Jeremiah, Kentucky.

January 15, 2013 - Richard Ratliff, 54, of Kingscreek passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Richard was the son of the late Charlie and Lula Fields Ratliff. Surviving in his wife: Sherry Gwen Hogg Ratliff; 3 sons: Phillip Steven Ratliff of Kingscreek, Shaun Michael Ratliff of Blackey, and Samuel Fraley of Whitesburg; 2 daughters: Jennifer Darlene Ratliff Hockenberry of Totz and Shana Luladean Ratliff; 3 brothers: Ronnie Ratliff of Little Colley, Donnie Ratliff of Kingscreek, and Charles Astor Ratliff of Jeremiah; 7 sisters: Betty Jo Frazier of Cowan, Francine Baker of Pert Creek, Bonnie Hatton of Pert Creek, Beatrice Sue Hogg of Kingscreek, and Sara Loretta Brock of Roxanna, Mary Hazel Brashears of Kingscreek, and Resi Ratliff of Ohio; 5 grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Friday, January 18, 2013 at the Kingscreek Community Church with Tim Amburgey, Jimmy Dotson, and Dennie Amburgey officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the Kingscreek Community Church. Burial will follow in the Ratliff Cemetery at Kingscreek, Kentucky.

January 14, 2013 - Timothy Sexton, 55, of Thornton passed away Monday, January 14, 2013 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Tim was the son of Ella Jean Collins Brunty of Isom and the late John J. Sexton. Surviving other than his mother is his wife: Valerie Ann Sexton; 1 daughter: Beth Sexton of Thornton; 1 son: Nick Sexton of Thornton; 1 sister: Michelle Sexton of Jackhorn; stepfather: Don Brunty; 2 stepbrothers: Ron Brunty of Letcher and Chuck Brunty of Pike County; 1 stepsister: Donna Dixon of Slemp. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the Millstone Missionary Baptist Church with Bill Craft, Teddy Collins, and J.R. Bates officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Millstone Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Tyree - Lucas Cemetery at Thornton, Kentucky.

January 13, 2013 - Kenneth Ray Webb, 59, of Dry Fork passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Kenneth was the son of the late Leslie and Lizzie Cook Webb. Surviving is his wife: Eula Faye Webb; 1 son: Travis Ray Webb of Dry Fork; 2 daughters: Margie Lorraine Webb of Linefork and Melinda Brock of Mayking; 4 brothers: Glen Webb of UZ, Joe Allen Webb of Dry Fork, Johnnie Webb of Tennessee, and Darlis Webb of Garrett, Indiana; 6 sisters: Madge Howard of Indiana, Anna Vae Perkins of North Vernon, Indiana, Margie Bryant of Garrett, Indiana, Wanda Maloney of Garrett, Indiana, Betty Loraine Stidham of Dry Fork, and Juanita Lucas of Dry Fork; 2 grandchildren: Summer Page Brock and Caedance Brooke Miller. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Lester Boggs and Frank Adams officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Cook Cemetery at Dry Fork, Kentucky.

January 12, 2013 - Larry Thomas, 63, of Whitco passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013 at his residence. Larry was the son of the late Chester and Allie Toler Thomas. Surviving is his wife: Elaina Thomas; 3 son: Larry Thomas Jr. of Michigan, Phillip Thomas of Sergent, and Jeremy Thomas of Bean Station; 2 daughters: Rachelle Smith Sumner of Whitesburg and Jessica Dudley of South Carolina; 3 brothers: George Thomas of Whitesburg, Harold Thomas of Smoot Creek,and David Thomas of Leslie County; 1 sister: Hazel Ison of Whitesburg;host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with John Conn officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Whitesburg, Kentucky.

January 11, 2013 - Claudette Kimbley, 54, of Sandlick passed away Friday, January 11, 2013 at her residence. Claudette was the daughter of the late Pete and Betty Sue Logan Kimbley. Surviving is her daughter: Tabitha Mullins and husband Jeff of McRoberts; 1 brother: Timothy Edward Kimbley of Blackey; 1 sister: Wendy Kimbley of Sandlick; 1 grandson: Gravel Madden of Isom; 2 step grandchildren: Gracie Mullins and Dustin Mullins both of McRoberts. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Tuesday, January 15, 2012 at the Mount Olivet Old Regular Baptist Church at Blackey, Kentucky with Elwood Cornett and Virgil Caudill officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel and 2:00 P.M. Monday at the Mount Olivet Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Pearl Dixon Cemetery at Blackey, Kentucky.

January 10, 2013 - Vernon Cornett, 95, of Whitesburg passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Vernon was the son of the late John H. and Molly Dixon Cornett. He was the widower of Pet Blair Cornett. Surviving are 2 children: Larry Cornett and his wife Judy of Lexington, Gary Cornett and his wife Sheila of Whitesburg; 5 grandchildren. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the Whitesburg First Baptist Church with Elwood Cornett and Tony Brown officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Friday at the Whitesburg First Baptist Church & 12:00 O'clock Noon Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

January 9, 2013 - Ruby Mullins Caudill, 100, of Thornton passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Ruby was the daughter of the late Charlie C. Sr. and Nannie Belle Polly Mullins. She was the widow of Johnny B. Caudill. Surviving is 1 daughter: Deborah Miranda of Thornton; 6 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Stacy Potter, Cullen Caudill, Rhuford Hart, and Lloyd Mullins officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine, Kenutcky.

January 9, 2013 - Wanda Lee Ferrell, 83, of Mayking passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Wanda was the daughter of the late William "Bill" and Sarah Collins. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband: Matthew "Red" Richardson and her 2nd husband: Sylvester Ferrell. Surviving is 4 daughters: Patti, Kathy, Beth, and Jeannie; 1 brother: Ralph Collins; 2 sisters: Mildred Everidge and Joann Collin; 7 grandchildren 6 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Whitesburg First Baptist Church with Tony Brown officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

January 7, 2013 - Aaron "Hank" Adams, 54, of Letcher passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 at his residence. Hank was the son of Ida Smith Adams of Jeremiah and the laet John Adams. Surviving other than his mother is his wife: Malena Watts Adams; 2 daughters: Abby Brook Adams and Hannah Rose Adams both of Home; 2 brothers: Carlos Adams and Marvin Adams both of Jeremiah; 5 sisters: Joyce Adams (L.C.) of Jeremiah, Kathy Blair of Jeremiah, Thelma Seals of Jeremiah, Freda Seals (Doolittle) of Jeremiah, and Betty Washington (Chuck) Morehead. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon, Thursday, January 10, 2013 at the Blair Branch Old Regular Baptist Church with Danny Dixon, Elwood Cornett, Bill Johnson, and Squire Watts officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Blair Branch Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Watts Cemetery at Hallie, Kentucky.

January 7, 2013- Patricia Stallard, 84, of Eaton, Ohio formerly of Ermine passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 at her residence. Pat was the daughter of the late Walter William and Mamie Ratcliff Legg. Surviving is her husband: Herbert H. Stallard; 1 son: Herbie Stallard Jr of Flemingsburg; 3 daughters: Bobbie Jean Coley of Phoenix, Arizona, Patty Reams of Eaton, Ohio, and Shirley Davis of Castlecreek, New York; 1 brother: Bill Legg of Dayton, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Thursday, January 10, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Hollis Bevins officiating. Visitation: 11:00 A.M. Thursday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Haven of Rest Cemetery at Mayking, Kentucky.

January 7, 2013 - Daniel Parnell Cole, 34, of Hallie passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 at his residence. Daniel was the son of Linda Smith Cole of Hallie and the late Danny Cole. Surviving other than his mother is his fiancee: Jeannie Pratt; 1 daughter: Aaliyah Cole of Home; 1 brother: Nathan Cole of Hallie; paternal grandmother: Lonnie Reams and husband Larry; maternal grandmother: Shirley Smith; special friend: Noah Caudill. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the Cedar Grove Old Regular Baptist Church with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Cedar Grove Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Hiram Campbell Cemetery at Hallie, Kentucky.

January 6, 2013 - Van Blair, 81, of Jeremiah passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Van was the son of the late Dewey and Mandy Blair. Surviving is his wife: Rebecca Jane Blair; 1 daughter: Elvenia Blair of Jeremiah; 1 son: Riley (Kimberly) Blair of Jeremiah; 1 brother: Lyle Blair of Marion, Indiana; 2 sisters: Juanita Grey of Ocala, Florida and Thelma Kelly of Sadieville; 1 grandson: Luke Blair of Jeremiah. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with James Caudill, Allen Whitaker, David Jent, Bill Craft, Robert Holcomb, and Roy Slone officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Blair Family Cemetery at Jeremiah, Kentucky.

January 2, 2013 - Mary Ann Brock Maggard, 76, of Cowan passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2012 at her residence. Mary was the daughter of the late Joseph Bethel Brock and Nancy Craft Brock. Mary was the widow of Curtis Maggard. Surviving is 3 sons: Jamie Carlton Maggard and wife Mary Inez, Joseph Lee Andrew Maggard, and Anthony (Tony) Curtis and wife Carla all of Cowan; 1 sister: Betty Brock Wise; 5 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Saturday, January 5, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Cecil Howard, Danny Quillen, and Brack Sexton officiating. Vistiation: 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Obie Fields Cemetery at Cowan, Kentucky.

December 30, 2012 - Deborah Kay Trent Looney, 52, of Whitesburg passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Debbie was the daughter of Betty Sue Miles Trent of Whitesburg and the late Clyde Trent. Surviving other than her mother is her husband: Elmer Looney; 1 daughter: Samantha Sue  Looney and daughter-in-law: Mary Jo Looney of Whitesburg; 3 brothers: 1SG Harold Dean Trent of Fort Knox, Clyde Trent Jr. of Paintsville, and SGM Terry Lee Trent of Richmond; 2 stepsons: Dylan and Caine; 1 stepdaughter: Rita Rose. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Tuesday, January 1, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. 

December 29, 2012 - Brian Collins, 25,  of Colson passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Brian was the son of Elwin Collins and Evelyn Logan Collins both of Colson. Surviving other than his parents is 1 brother: Arnold Collins of Colson; 1 sister: Brittany Collins of Colson; special nephew: Brandon of Colson; special niece: Shay Collins of Pikeville; grandfather: Edward Logan (Carla) of Neon; grandmother: Linda Humphrey of Colson; special little bro: Johnathan. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, January 2, 2012 at the Lighthouse Church with Glen Gross and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Lighthouse Church. Burial will follow in the Collins Cemetery at Burgey's Creek, Kentucky.

December 29, 2012 - Cleada Caudill, 92, of Premium passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the Letcher Manor Nursing Home. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Thursday, January 3, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Visitation: 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 2, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Whitaker Cemetery at Premium, Kentucky.

December 29, 2012 - Jennie Lee Day, 65, of Whitesburg passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the Letcher Manor Nursing Home. Jennie was the daughter of the late Ran C. and Bonnie Hammonds Day. Surviving are 2 brothers: R.C. Day Jr. of Whitesburg and Richard Day of Cowan. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Monday, December 31, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Tony Brown and Dock Frazier officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Ran Day Cemetery at Cowan, Kentucky.

December 28, 2012 - Sherry Lynn Spangler, 53, of Newport, Tennessee passed away Friday, December 28, 2012 at the Newport Medical Center in Newport, Tennessee. Sherry was the daughter of the late Herbert and Shilie Sturgill Hall. Surviving are 1 son: Robert Spangler of Georgetown; 1 daughter: Shileena Spangler of Newport, Tennessee; 1 brother: Henry Hall of Newport, Tennessee; 2 sisters: Noreda Hall of Morristown, Tennessee and Peggy Fields of Cosby, Tennessee; 2 grandchildren: Isaiah Chase Spangler and Alivia Kayden Spangler; 1 half brother: Tony Rosbough of Florida. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Monday, December 31,2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Brian Fulcher officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Frazier Cemetery at Cowan, Kentucky.

December 28, 2012 - Margarett Ann Maggard, 72, of Eolia passed away Friday, December 28, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Margarett was the daughter of the late Jim and Lona Adams Back. She was the widow of Timothy Maggard. Surviving are 3 sons: Jerry Maggard of Cumberland, Randy Maggard of Roxanna, and LeRoy Maggard of Wise, Virginia; 2 brothers: David Back and Tabby Back both of Eolia; 1 sister: Lucy Maggard of Eolia; 14 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Monday, December 31, 2012 at the Eolia Missionary Baptist Church with Drew Baldwin and Foister Dickerson officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Eolia Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Adams Cemetery at Eolia, Kentucky.

December 27, 2012 - Jack Snell, 87, of Eolia passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012 at the Letcher Manor Nursing Home. Jack was the  son of the late Clark and Maude Prichard Snell. Surviving is his wife: Marie Snell; 1 brother: JIm Snell of Cowan. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Sunday, December 30, 2012 at the Letcher FUneral Home Chapel with Ted Collins and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery at Flat Gap, Kentucky.

December 27, 2012 - Jean Fields, 84, of Whitesburg passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Jean was the daughter of the late Arthur and Nannie Sergent Lucas. She was the widow of Raleigh Fields. Surviving are 1 son: Gregory (Debbie) Fields; 2 daughters: Cathy Fields and Vickie (Harrison) Boggs; 1 sister: Carolyn Vanover; 4 grandchildren: Eric Boggs, Victoria Boggs Caudill, Adam Fields, and Emily Fields; 5 great grandchildren: Braxton Caudill, Brady Boggs, Kylee Fields, Mason Boggs, and Easton Caudill; caretaker and friend: Gena Caudill. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Dock Frazier officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Sandlick Cemetery at Whitesburg, Kentucky. 

December 24, 2012 - Colleen Caudill, 65, of Isom passed away Monday, December 24,2012 at her residence. Colleen was the daughter of the late Charlie and Minnie Stamper Caudill. Surviving is her husband: Narce Caudill; 2 brothers: I.D. Caudill and Paul Caudill both of Isom; 5 sisters: Loretta Sexton of Jeremiah, Gertrude Combs of Isom, Millie Mae Wells of Smilax, Elsie Adams of Dry Fork, and Peggy Whitaker of Fallbush; special friend: Margaret Slone of Blackey. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Wednesday, December 25, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Danny Dixon and Scottie Halcomb officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will follow in the Family Cemetery at Isom, Kentucky.

December 22, 2012 - David Melton, 86, of Millstone passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. David was the son of the late Harrison and Mary Jane Shepherd Melton. He was the widower of Imogene Lawson Melton. Surviving are 3 sons: Kenneth (Fredia) Melton of Underwood, Indiana, David (Maudella) Melton of Whitesburg, and James (Lita) Melton of Millstone; 1 son-in-law: James Meade of Millstone; 8 grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon Thursday, December 27, 2012 at the Millstone Methodist Church with Larry Adams and Harold Dean Kincer officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery in Ermine, Kentucky.

December 19, 2012 - Sally Maggard, 78, of Mayking passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Sally was the daughter of the late Harrison and Cora Mullins. She was the widow of Lincoln Maggard. Surviving are 2 sons: David (Carol) Maggard of Mayking and Danny (Angela) Maggard of Viper; 1 daughter: Pauline Maggard of Viper; 1 daughter-in-law: Sandy Caudill of Viper; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Jeff Coots and Willis Boggs officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Mullins Family Cemetery at Viper, Kentucky. 

December 18, 2012 - Glenda C. Barnett, 63, of Cumberland passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Glenda was the daughter of the late Herbert and Lucille Parsons Blanton. Surviving is her husband: Billy Barnett; 1 son: Brian Barnett of Illinois; 1 daughter: Kimberly (Mark) Stephens of Illinois; 1 brother: Clifton Blanton of Cumberland; 1 sister: Teresa (Phillip) Schottler of Illinois. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon Friday, December 21, 2012 at the Lewis Creek Pentecostal Church with Ron Oplinger officiating. Visitation: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Friday at the Lewis Creek Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow in the J.D. Maggard Cemetery at Eolia, Kentucky.

December 18, 2012 - Robert Campbell, 87, of Blackey passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Robert was the son of the late Cooley and Tessie Mae Logan Campbell. Surviving is his wife: Betty Campbell; 3 sons: Robbie (Cheryl) Campbell of Mayking, Jesse (Cathy) Campbell of Ulvah, Frank (Debbie) Campbell of Blackey; 1 daughter: Bonnie (Martin) Adams of Blackey; 1 sister: Tannie Cornett of Ulvah; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Thursday, December 20, 2012 at the Doerman Presbyterian Church with Duane Beachey officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Hom Chapel. Burial will follow in the Duke Family Cemetery at Blackey, Kentucky

December 15, 2012 - Steven Brian Hampton, 41, of Premium passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012 at his residence. Steven was the son of Relon and Adeline Caudill Hampton of Premium. Surviving other than his parents is his wife: Lisa Hampton; 1 son: Mark Hampton of Home; 1 daughter: Stephanie Hampton of Home; 2 brothers: Bernard Hampton of Premium and David Hampton of Crafts Colley; 1 sister: Wendy Thornsberry Premium. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Monday, December 17, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Alger Mullins, Roger Whitaker, Allen Whitaker, Homer Smith, Elwood Cornett, and Rulah Whitaker officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Hampton Cemetery at Jeremiah, Kentucky.

December 14, 2012 - Betty Sue Back, 76, of Jeremiah passed away Friday, December 14, 2012 at her residence. Betty was the daughter of the late Dewey and Artie Caudill. She was the widow of Stanley Back. Surviving are 5 children: Jennifer (Fred) Fields of Jeremiah, Roger (Marcia) Back of Jeremiah, Randy (Teresa) Back of Jeremiah, Sandra (Rob) Orcutt of Jeremiah, and Rod (Jodi) Back of Kona; 1 brother: Guy C. Bently of Centerville, Ohio; 5 sisters: Madge Gray of Newport, Mattie Lou Back of Jeremiah, Rosamond Hensley of Brinkley, Ada Marie Kadlecik of Pennsylvania, Alice Bently of Whitesburg; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, December 16, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Caleb Combs officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Springbranch Cemetery at Jeremiah, Kentucky.

December 7, 2012 - Geraldine McCormick, 72, of Thornton passed away Friday, December 7, 2012 at the Letcher Manor Nursing Home. Geraldine was the daughter of Claude Horn and the late Gladys Horn. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Monday, December 10, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Craft officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Sergent Cemetery at Thornton, Kentucky.

December 6, 2012 - Kristiana Heather Banks, 37, of Jeremiah, Kentucky was called to heaven on December 6, 2012 at the ARH in Hazard, after a courageous fight against heart and kidney failure. Kristiana was born May 10, 1975 in Dearborn, Michigan. She is survived by her parents Ronnie and Fanny Banks of Jeremiah; grandmother: Mary Banks of Detroit, Michigan; aunts and uncles: Tim (Cheryl) Banks of Detroit, Michigan, Anna (Ron) Hancock of Winchester, Arnetta Slone of Jeremiah, Nancy (Wade) Combs of Hazard, Gid (Kaye) Back of Redstar. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Saturday, December 8, 2012 at the Blair Branch Church. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Horsemill Point Cemetery at Jeremiah, Kentucky.

December 5, 2012 - Dorse Fields, 78, of Blackey passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Dorse was the son of the late John and Oma Hampton Fields. Surviving is his wife: Gwendolyn Fields; 1 son: Todd Fields of Lexington; 1 daughter: Cheryl Sizemore of New Albany, Indiana; 3 sisters: Irene Jent of Redfox, Iantha Adams of Speedwell, Tennessee, Dorene Calhoun of Blackey; 3 grandchildren: Mallory Sizemore, Michele Ngaiza, and Hayden Sizemore. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, December 9, 2012 at the Doermann Presbyterian Church with Dewayne Beachy and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Blair and Fields Cemetery at Blackey, Kentucky.

December 4, 2012 - Bill Campbell, 72, of Hallie passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at his residence. Bill was the son of the late Benton and Sarah Dixon Campbell. He was the widower of Mary Louise Lindsey Campbell. Surviving are 2 daughters: Ashli (Carter) Shuffler of Hallie and Sara (Michael) Caldwell of Hazard; 2 sisters: Loretta Whitaker of Salyersville and Mary Ann Breeding of Hallie; 3 grandchildren: Lindsey Lewis, Nate Smith, and Ali Caldwell. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Thursday, December 6, 2012 at the Mt Olivet Baptist Church at Cornettsville with Kenny Sammons officiating. Visitation: 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Pearl Dixon Cemetery at Blackey, Kentucky.

December 1, 2012 - Claude Eugene Webb, 63, of Ermine passed away Saturday, December 1, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare. Claude was the son of Georgia Hooper Blair of Whitesburg and the late Claude Harold Webb. Surviving other than his mother are his wife: Shelia Webb of Whitesburg; 2 daughters: Jessica Webb Keller of Lancaster and Dianna Webb Champion of Burdine; 2 brothers: Wayne Blair of Somerset and Roger Blair of Whitesburg; 2 sisters: Marsha Nelson of Louisville and Medra Bowen of Whitesburg; 5 grandchildren: Clay Keller, Todd Keller, Erin Keller, Olivia Champion, Nicklas Champion. Funeral: 7:00 O'clock P.M. Monday, December 3, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Mark Wagoner officiating. Visitation: 5:00 P.M. Monday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside Service: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Tuesday at the Webb Cemetery at Mayking, Kentucky. In Lieu of Flowers donations are suggested to help pay for medical bills.

November 27, 2012 - David Keith Nelson, 54, of Asheville, North Carolina passed in away in Asheville, North Carolina on Tuesday, November 27, 2012. David was the son of the late Charles and Juanita Wampler Nelson. Surviving are 1 brother: Doug Nelson of Mayking. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Friday, November 30, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Bentley Cemtery at Payne Gap, Kentucky.

November 25, 2012 - Oscar Trent, 63, of Hallie passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center. Oscar was the son of the late Osie and Oma Holbrook Trent. Surviving are his wife: Freda Trent; 2 sons: Bobby Scott Trent of Ingrams Creek and Jeffery Lynn Trent of Lancaster; 1 daughter: Linda Sue Caudill of Elk Creek; 2 grandchildren: Shiann Eve Caudill and Darren Shane Caudill; 2 sisters: Ethel Asher of Hallie and Juanita Cornett of Viper; 5 brothers: John B. Trent of Hallie, Jackie Trent of Daisy, Donnie Trent of Knott County, Carl Trent of Daisy, and Earl Trent of Leslie County. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at the Cedar Grove Old Regular Baptist Church with Danny Dixon and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Cedar Grove Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Hiram Dixon Cemetery at Hallie, Kentucky.

November 23, 2012 - Bernice Junior Maggard, 63, of Eolia passed away Friday, November 23, 2012 at his residence. Bernice was the son of the late Bernice Raleigh and Audrey Maggard. Surviving are his wife: Betty Maggard; 2 sons: Timothy Maggard and Kevin Maggard both of Eolia; 3 daughters: Patty Shortt of Hudson, North Carolina, Terry Niece of Eolia, and Amanda Brock of Eolia. 2 Brothers Jimmy Lee Maggard and Billy Paul Maggard both of Eolia; 1 sister: Debbie Brock of Neon; 10 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Monday, November 26, 2012 at the Franks Creek Church with Verdell Sturgill and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Maggard and Gibson Cemetery at Eolia, Kentucky.

November 20, 2012 - Terry Wayne "Big Sexy" Brown, 52, of Dry Fork passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Terry was the son of Grace Cornett of Dry Fork and the late Jim Brown. Surviving other than his mother are his wife: Heather Denise Amburgey Brown; 6 Bryan Brown of Knoxville, Tennessee, Joshua Brown of Dry Fork, Tyler Brown of Elkhorn City, Christopher Brown of Elkhorn City, Peyton Brown of Dry Fork, Dakota Brown of Dry Fork; 3 daughters: Jessica Brown of Whitesburg, Kaylee Brown of Jenkins,and Sidney Amburgey of Dry Fork; 4 brothers: Gary Brown of Dry Fork, Randy Frazier of UZ, Tony Brown of Connersville, Indiana, and Danny Brown of Tiffin, Ohio; 5 sisters: Janice Whitaker of Whitesburg, Barbara Lawson of Big Stone Gap, Virginia, Sharon Anderson of Whitesburg, Rita Warden of Huntingburg, Indiana, and Delores Lykins of Brookville, Indiana. Funeal: 12:00 O'clock Noon Friday, November 23, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Frank Adams and Denny Amburgey officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery at Dry Fork, Kentucky.

November 19, 2012 - Elisa Gail Caudill, 48, of Thornton passed away Monday, November 19, 2012 at her residence. Elisa was the daughter of the late Bennett B. and Bobbie Lois Lucas Tyree. Surviving are her husband: Neil Caudill; 1 son: John Andrew Boggs of Thornton; 1 daughter: Makayla Ruth Caudill of Thornton; 2 brothers: Jerry Lynn Tyree of Thornton and Daniel Mark Tyree of Premium. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Thursday, November 22, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Harold Dean Kincer and Bill Craft officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Tyree and Lucas Cemetery at Thornton, Kentucky.

June 20, 2012 - Dradrick Lance Fleming, 34, of Millstone passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at Eolia, Kentucky. Drad was the son of Cathy Slone Bentley of Millstone and the late Ricky Fleming. Surviving other than his mother are his stepfather: Woody Bentley of Millstone; 2 sons: Tallan Fleming an Dradrick Cadence Fleming both of Millstone; 1 daughter: Selina Fleming of Jenkins; 1 brother: Aftan Fleming of Millstone; grandmother: Deloris Fleming of Corbin. Graveside Service: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, November 18, 2012 at the Evergreen Cemetery at Whitesburg, Kentucky with Bill Craft officiating.

November 13, 2012 - Mary Virginia Caudill, 89, of Carcassonne passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at her residence. Virginia was the daughter of the late Solomon and Lonna Richardson Whitaker. She was the widow of Beckham Caudill. Surviving are 2 sons: Dr. George (Pat) Caudill of Whitesburg and Dr. Jim S. Caudill of Hazard; 2 brothers: Stewart Whitaker of Carcassonne and Larry Whitaker of Neon; 4 sisters: Edna Caudill of Jeffersontown, Nona Roark of Carcassonne, Betty Ann Eldridge of Neon, and Glenna Caudill of Carcassonne; 6 grandchildren: Dr. Kristi (Darrin) Adams, Becki (Gerald) Slone, Staci Caudill, Dr. Paul Hayden (Leslie) Caudill, Jason Kyle Caudill, Tarah Caudill; 6 great grandchildren: Hayden Matthew Adams, Luke Patrick Adams, Alayna Grace Slone, Brooks Allen Caudill, Skylar Blake Caudill, and Griffin McKinley Slone; 1 great granddaughter on the way: Neelie Grace Caudill. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Saturday, November 17, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bert Caudill, Aaron Whitaker, Jeff Roark, Danny Dixon, Emory Caudill, and other Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Solomon Whitaker Cemetery at Carcassonne, Kentucky.

November 7, 2012 - Novake S. Banks, 81, of Columbus, Indiana formerly of Letcher County passed awa Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at the Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, Indiana. Novake was the daughter of the late John and Alberta Kiser. She was the widow of Raymond P. Banks. Surviving are 4 daughters: Jerry Brock, Frances (Roger) Bean, Elaine (Bart) Seitz, and Angie Barnett all of Columbus, Indiana; grandchildren: Amanda, Nick, and Chris Brock, Nathan Bean, Nicole Steele, and Derek Gumm; 6 great grandchildren; husband: Luther Francis of Columbus. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, November 11, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Saturday and 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Dinah Blair Cemetery at Cowan, Kentucky. 

November 7, 2012 - Violet Cress, 64, of Ermine passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at her residence. Violet was the daughter of the late Beldon and Louie Sturgill Boggs. Surviving are her husband: Tommy Cress; 5 children: Chester Ray Brannon of DryFork, Mary Annette Brannon of Ohio, Sue Elaine Pease of McRoberts, Tommy Lee Cress of Ermine, and Amanda Sue Oliver of Goose Creek; 1 brother: Chester Boggs of Ermine; 1 sister: Geneva Carr of West Virginia; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Saturday, November 10, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Donnie Mullins officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Cress Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

October 31, 2012 - Patricia Anne Sumpter Trent, 68, of Whitesburg passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2012 at the Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. Patricia was the daughter of the late Boyd and Geraldine Barker Sumpter. Surviving are her former husband: Jack R. Trent of Whitco; 2 sons: Stephen (Cynthia) Trent and Jackie (Kathy) Trent all of Whitco; 1 brother: Richard Sumpter of Sandlick; 1 sister: Lynn Jungers of Seeley Lake, Montana; 3 grandchilren: Samantha Trent Ratliff, Elijah Trent, and Isiah Trent; 1 great grandchildren: Averie LaRue Ratliff. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Friday, November 2, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with John Conn and Conard Profitt officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel.

October 27, 2012 - Virgil Combs, 76, of Carcassonne passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012 at his residence. Virgil was the son of the late Estill and Mary Combs. Surviving are his wife of 33 years: Freda Combs; 3 sons: Virgil Wayne Combs of Ohio, Gregory Allen Combs of Monteville, Ohio, and Bradley Estill Combs of Geneva, Ohio; 2 daughters: Venora "Dandy" Walters of Carcassonne and Sara Louise Porter of Ashland; 3 brothers: Boney Jent Jr. of Dorsett, Ohio, Alex Combs of North Ridgeville, Ohio, and Earl Combs of Carcassonne; 4 sisters: Lutisha Vance of Springhill, Floria, Volina Mae Vance of Springhill, Florida, Jeannie Packard of Carcassonne, and Sara Mae McGee of Illinois; 11 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon Monday, October 29, 2012 at the Little Bull Creek Old Regular Baptist Church with Elwood Cornett, Jim Fields, Frank Newsome, and Roger Gibson officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Little Bull Creek Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Jent Cemetery at Carcassonne, Kentucky. 

October 25, 2012 - Charles Everett Joseph, 60, of Cowan passed away Thursday, October 25, 2012 in Georgetown, Kentucky. Charles was the son of Everett and Dorothy Louise Joseph of Cowan. Surviving other than his parents are his wife: Drinda Hogg Joseph; 2 daughters: Camilla (Johnny) Mullins of Cowan and Melinda (Kristopher) Scott of Georgetown; 1 sister Mary Wanda (Tom) Robinson of Cowan; 3 grandchildren; Brody Lee Mullins, Riley Scott, and Mason Scott. He was preceded in death by a grandson: Charles Jim Braden Mullins. Memorial Service: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, October 28, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Doug Fields officiating. Visitation: 10:00 A.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel.

October 25, 2012 - Jake Halcomb Jr., 86, of Elk Creek passed away Thursday, October 25, 2012 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Jake was the son of the late John and Rebecca Shepherd Halcomb. Surviving are his wife: Wilma Whitaker Halcomb; 2 daughters: Nella Renee Smith and husband Christopher K. Smith and Jamie Rebecca Collins and husband Harold Collins all of Elk Creek; 2 brothers: Hassell Halcomb and Fred Halcomb both of Tiffin, Ohio; 7 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, October 28, 2012 at the Dixon Memorial Church with Allen Whitaker, Roger Whitaker, Rulah Whitaker, and Wallace Bolling officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Dixon Memorial Church. Burial will follow in the Blair Cemetery at Jeremiah, Kentucky.

October 23, 2012 - Cleo Sexton, 57, of Mayking passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Cleo was the son of the late Charlie and Wanda Collins Sexton. Surviving are his wife: Audrey Sexton; 1 son: Jason Sexton of Mayking; 1 daughter: Kelly Morton of Mayking; 2 brothers: William Sexton of Little Colley and Stevie Sexton of Deane; 7 sisters: Gwendolyn Pack Hall of Whitesburg, Francis Jean Boggs of Little Colley, Wanda Faye Sturgill of Cowan, Shirley Eldridge of Blackey, Brenda Sue Collins of Smoot Creek, Mary Ruth Boggs of Cowan, and Arlene Taylor Collins of Hazard; 4 grandchildren: Montana Morton, Jasmine Morton, Summer Sexton, and Autumn Sexton. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Friday, October 26, 2012 at Little Colley Baptist Church with Wendell Bates, David Sizemore, and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Little Colley Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery at Mayking, Kentucky.

October 20, 2012 - Patsy Ann Bowen, 82, of Whitesburg passed away Friday, October 19, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center.Patsy was the daughter of the late Henry Harrison and Herma Stamper Fields. She was the widow of Ben F. Bowen. She is survived by two stepchildren: Jenny (Bill) Eversole of Austin, Texas and Benjamin (Lynda)Bowen of Knoxville, Tennessee; two sisters-in-law: Zoe Fields of Winchester, Kentucky and LaRue Breeding of Somerset, Kentucky; three nieces: Cheryl (Cossie) Webb of Shelbyville, Kentucky, Marsha (Hillard) Howard of The Villages, Florida, and Rachel Breeding of Whitesburg, Kentucky; seven nephews: Gerald (Jackie) Frazier, Rokie (Joyce) Frazier, Doug (Janie) Frazier all of Whitesburg, Kentucky, Sam (Jenny) Frazier of Shelbyville, Kentucky, Ricky (Margie) Fields of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, Davey Fields, and Rodney (Ketsy) Fields of Winchester, Kentucky. She has 16 great nieces and nephews. She also leaves two people who were dear to her heart: Betty Watts of Blackey, Kentucky and Sharon Adams of Jeremiah, Kentucky. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Monday, October 22, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Utt, Tony Brown, and Graham Abbott officiating. Visitation: 4:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Fields Cemetery at Whitesburg, Kentucky.

October 11, 2012 - Hassel Griffie, 74, of Hallie passed away Thursday, October 11, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Hassel was the son of the late John and Eva Watts Griffie. Surviving are his sister: Bertha Day of Whitesburg; 2 special people: Maude and Mom. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Sunday, October 14, 2012 at the Cedar Grove Old Regular Baptist Church with Danny Dixon, Jim Fields, and Squire Watts officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Cedar Grove Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Watts Cemetery at Hallie, Kentucky.

October 8, 2012 - Wallace Kincer, 78, of Mooresburg, Tennessee formerly of Letcher County passed away Monday, October 8, 2012 in Mooresburg, Tennessee. Surviving is his wife: Audrey June Webb Kincer; children: Wallace Doward Kincer of Payne Gap, Susan Elizabeth (Greg) Kelly of Mooresburg, Tennessee; 5 grandchildren: James Wallace (Jenny) Kincer of Silver Lake, Michigan, April (Jeremy) Corthals of Burton, Michigan, Kayla Nicole Kelly and boyfriend, Terry Dewayne Bailey, Jr., Kristyn Elizabeth Kelly of Mooresburg; 5 great grandchildren: Danielle Lydia Paige, Grace Kennedy Elizabeth and Fox Jeremy Alexander Corthals of Burton, Michigan, Audrey Sheila and Judah Wallace Kincer of Silver Lake, Michigan; brothrs: Leonard (LaRue) Kincer of Sunman, Indiana, Hughie (Sally) Kincer of Jenkins; sisters-in-law: Maggie Kincer of Jenkins and Ruby Kincer of Sunman, Indiana. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Monday, October 15, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bob Fields, Gary N. Baker, and Harold Kincer officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday and Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in th Laurel Fork Cemetery at Jenkins, Kentucky.

October 4, 2012 - Dennis Wayne Profitt, 58, of Jenkins passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012 at his residence. Dennis was the son of Alpha Conner Moore of Jenkins and the late Dennis M. Profitt. Surviving other than his mother ar 5 sisters: Joyce Baker of Thornton, Phyllis Campbell of Georgetown, Velma Caldwell of Sadieville, Teresa Gilispie of Thornton, and Rebecca Hipps of Jenkins; 1 brother: Benjamin Profitt of Neon; 5 stepbrothers: Jerry Lucas of McRoberts, Johnny Lucas of McRoberts, Tim Lucas of Sandlick, Claude Lucas of McRoberts, and Rick Lucas of McRoberts; 2 stepsisters: Rita Gibson of Pari and Glenna Halcomb of Whitesburg; stepmother: Ollie Profitt of Thornton; uncles: Darrell Profitt of Thornton and Denver Profitt of Michigan. Memorial Service: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the Lighthouse Church with Glen Gross and Ted Collins officiating. Visitation: 12:00 Noon Saturday at the Lighthouse Church. Burial will follow in the Profitt Cemetery at Campbranch, Kentucky. 

October 4, 2012 - Blanche Hatton, 85, of Whitesburg passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Blanche was the daughter of the late Charlie B. and Bertha Hall Fields. She was the widow of Loag Hatton. Surviving are 2 cousins: Hazel Rayburn and Carol Ison both of Cowan along with a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, October 6, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Merle Caudill and David Jent officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Obie Fields Cemetery at Cowan, Kentucky.

October 1, 2012 - Rhonda Hatton Hudson, 52, of Mallie passed away Monday, October 1, 2012 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Rhonda was the daughter of Christine Smith of Indianapolis, Indiana and the late Lee Hatton. Surviving other than her mother are her husband: Steve Hudson; 3 sons: Michael Shaun Fields (Chasity) of Isom, Ronnie Scott Cupps (Teresa) of New Hope, Alabama, and Travis Hudson of Mallie; 2 sisters: Donna Blair of New Hope, Alabama and Connie Cornett (Carlo) of Blackey; 2 grandchildren: Michael Fields of Madison, Alabama and Madison Hudson of Winchester; nieces: Robin Dismuke (Robert) and Rebecca Blair (Chanz); nephew: Justin Cornett (Jacqueline); stepfather: Raymond Rosales. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Thursday, October 4, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with L.C. Slone and Robert Holcomb officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Pearl Dixon Cemetery at Blackey, Kentucky.

September 29, 2012 - Janet Augsta Hay Berford LaBreche, 96, of Indiana passed away Saturday,September 29, 2012 in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Janet was the daughter of the late Victor and Mary (Smellie) Berford. She was the widow of Jack R. LaBreche. Surviving are 5 sons: Jacques, Robert, David,Peter, and Andrew.Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, October6, 2012 at the Calvary Campus with Rev. Larry Toner officiating. Visitation: 7:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Calvary Campus at Letcher, Kentucky.

September 29, 2012 - Nannie Frazier, 68, of Whitesburg passed away Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Nannie was the daughter of the late Sol and Hattie Francis Day Frazier. Surviving are 1 sister-in-law: Lucinda Roberts of Whitesburg; nephews: Richard Roberts, Joe Roberts, and Jerald Roberts; great nephews: Jacob and Jonathan. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with John Conn officiating. Visitation: 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Monday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Dinah Blair Cemetery at Cowan, Kentucky.

September 19, 2012 - Jeffrey Wade Caudill, 44, of Big Cowan passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Jeff was the son of the late Enos and Inez Fields Caudill. Surviving are 3 brothers: Enos Dale Caudill of Big Cowan, Mackie Caudill of London, and Brian Oral Caudill of Big Cowan; 1 sister: Dewonnia Boggs of Big Cowan. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Friday, September 21, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Roger Dale Fields officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Enos Caudill Cemetery at Big Cowan, Kentucky.

September 14, 2012 - Edith Baker, 87, of Millstone passed away Friday, September 14, 2012 at her residence. Edith was the daughter of the late Ben and Alice McCray. She was the widow of James Baker. Surviving are 5 sons: Alvin Baker, Solomon (Buddy) Baker and wife Mary Jo, Archie Baker and wife Cindy, Elcainey Baker and wife Lynne, and Wendell Baker and wife Loretta; 6 daughters: Nanetta Dingus and husband Mike, Christine Goodman and husband Martin, Barbara Franklin and husband Jesse, Nettie Bateholts and husband Scott, Seldon Sexton, and Wanda Caudill and husband JD; 2 stepsons: LD Baker and Charlie Baker and wife Ann along with a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Monday, September 17, 2012 at the Millstone Missionary Baptist Church with Bill Craft officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Baker Family Cemetery at Mayking, Kentucky.

September 9, 2012 - Richmond Hall, 56, of Linefork passed away Sunday, September 9, 2012 at his residence. Richmond was the son of the late Clayton and Ora Adams Hall. Surviving are his wife: Wanda Halcomb Hall; 2 sons: Derrick Hall of Ingrams Creek and Tracey Deaton of Morgontown, West Virginia; 2 daughters: Tina Deaton of Jackson and Crystal Pieper of Westchester, Ohio; 2brothers: Jerry Hall of Whitesburg and Robert Hall of Jenkins; 2 sisters: Loretta Church of Whitesburg and Rosella Ballard of Harrison, Ohio; 9 grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at the Cowan Chapel Church with Lester Boggs and others officiating. Visitation: 4:00 P.M. Monday at the Cowan Chapel Church. Burial will follow in the Coots Cemetery at Linefork, Kentucky.

September 8, 2012 - Lula Mae Profitt, 84, of Colson passed away Saturday, September 8, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Lula Mae was the daughter of the late Luther and Pearl Holbrook Sergent. She was the widow of Millard Profitt Jr. Surviving are 1 son: Eddie Dean Profitt of Colson; 2 brothers: Jesse Sergent of Thornton and Henry Sergent of Ohio; 3 sisters: Verna Hurt of Thornton, Mary of Ohi, and Rit Hall of Ohio; 5 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Craft and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Gibson and Amburgey Cemetery at Rockhouse, Kentucky.

September 8, 2012 - John Ison, 60, of Hallie passed away Saturday, September 8, 2012 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. John was the son of Janice Campbell Ison of Hallie and the late Corbitt Ison. John was the widower of Judy Ison. Surviving other than his mother are 2 sons: Michael D. (Carol) Ison of Rowdy and Brian Keith Ison of Hallie; 1 daughter: Teresa (Michael) Stidham of Viper; 1 brother: Jack Ison of Gordon; 4 sisters: Cathy Dixon of Ohio, Caroline Reiling of Lexington, Colleen Campbell of Cornettsville, and Cynthia Shell of Hallie; 2 grandchildren: Leslie Combs and A.J. Combs. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at the Cedar Grove Old Regular Baptist Church with Danny Dixon, Scottie Halcomb, Squire Watts, and Jim Fields officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Cedar Grove Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Hiram Campbell Cemetery at Hallie, Kentucky.

September 7, 2012 - Billy Dewayne Winstead, 47, of Jeremiah passed away Friday, September 7, 2012 at the Cornerstone Hospital in Hunington, West Virginia. Billy was the son of Lonzo Caudill of Jeremiah and the late Zella Johnson Caudill. He was preceded in death by his biological father: William Winstead. Surviving are his wife: Delena Wintead; 1 daughter: Nicolette "Nikki" Winstead of Home; 2 stepbrothers: Doug Caudill of Dry Ridge and Kim Caudill of Sparta, North Carolina. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Monday, September 10, 2012 at the Letcher Funeal Home Chapel with Merle Caudill, Wayne Smith, Don Pratt, Roy Slone, and Danny Amburgey officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Hampton Cemetery at Letcher, Kentucky.

September 7, 2012 - Doyle "Buddy" Roe Jr., 73, of Isom passed away Friday, September 7, 2012 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Buddy was the son of the late Doyle Cooper Sr. and Laura Griffith Roe. Surviving are his wife: Donna Roe; 1 son: Robert Darrell (Melissa) Roe of Georgetown, Indiana; 2 brothers: George (Lisa) Roe of Van Lear and Louis (Edith) Roe of Lexington; 4 grandchildren: Justin Roe, Chelsea Roe, Ryan Marksbury, and James Marksbury. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, September 9, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Utt officiating. Visitation: 3:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

September 5, 2012- Peggy Bahlman, 85, of Louisville passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at the Louisville Baptist East Hospital. Peggy was the daughter of the late John M. and Dorothy Stallard. She wasthe widow of Robert F. Bahlman. Surviving are 1 daughter: Robin Denton; 1 granddaughter: Rachel Sharp (Isaiah); 3 great grandchildren. Graveside Service: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday,September 8, 2012 at the Evergreen Cemetery.

September 4, 2012 - Mandy King, 80, of Whitesburg passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Private Services.

September 5, 2012 - Susie Noble, 86, of Premium passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian RegionalHealthcare Center. Susie was the daughter of the late Bard and Mary Ellen Sizemore. She was the widow of Harrison Noble. Surviving are 3 sons: James Earl (Cora Lee) Noble of Smoot Creek, Eddie (Mattie) Noble of Smoot Creek, and Lonnie Noble of Premium; 2 daughters: Mannie Pearl Adamson of Cumberland and Mary Ellen (Larry) Kelly of Wise, Virginia; 1 sister: Cora Gilley of Premium; host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Friday, September 7, 2012 at the Hotspot Community Baptist Church with EliSmith and Rudell Collins officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the Hotspot Community Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Noble Cemetery at Ned, Kentucky.

September 3, 2012 - Gladys Ann Bailey, 71, of Isom passed away Monday, September 3, 2012 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Gladys was the daughter of the late Ernest and Ada Barnett Watson. Surviving her husband: Verlon Bailey; 3 daughters: Carolyn Blair of Jeremiah, Trish Caudill of Jeremiah, and Karen Napier of Redfox; 1 son: Carl Bailey of Mt. Sterling; 4 brothers: Raymond Watson of Detroit, Michigan, Bill Watson of Isom, Arnold Lee Watson of McRoberts, and Jr. Watson of Arizona; 2 sisters: Lucille Sexton of Isom and Stella Bliss of California; 3 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Thursday, September 6, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Jones and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will follow in the Verlon Bailey Cemetery at Isom, Kentucky.

August 27, 2012 - Arnold Richardson, 83, of Colson passed away Monday, August 27, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Arnold was the son of the late Tom and Maude Collins Richardson. He was the widower of Vicco Hall Richardson. Surviving are 4 sons: Terry Wayne Richardson, Jerry Layne Richardson, Tommy Lynn Richardson, and Ricky Dean Richardson; 7 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Friday, August 31, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Craft and Danny Dixon officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Sandlick Cemetery at Sandlick, Kentucky.

August 27, 2012 - Patricia Meade, 69, of Kingscreek passed away Monday, August 27, 2012 at her residence. Patricia was the daughter of the late Quentin and Verna Day. Surviving are her husband: Bill Meade; 1 daughter: Tammy (Tug) Mitchell of Kingscreek; 3 sons: Scott Meade of Kingscreek, Quentin (Deanna) Meade of Isom, and Patrick (Susie) Meade of Cowan; 1 brother: Oneil (Carol) Day of Kingscreek; 1 sister: Sharon (Rick) Brown of Kingscreek; 10 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; very special caregiver and sister-in-law: Cassie Gibson. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at the Tolson Creek Church with Ministers of the church officiating. Visitation: 5:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Tolson Creek Church. Burial will follow in the Meade Cemetery at Cowan, Kentucky.

August 25, 2012 - Irene Morgan, 86, of Crafts Colley passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012 at the Letcher Manor Nursing Home. Irene was the daughter of the late Mathew and Ellen Webb Stallard. She was the widow of Lacy Morgan. Surviving are 1 son: Ronnie (Willa) Morgan of Ermine; 1 granddaughter: Patty (Donald) Fields of Whitesburg; 1 grandson: Ronnie "Bub" (Michelle) Morgan Jr of Millstone; 6 grandchildren: Nicholas Fields and Jarrett Fields of Whitesburg, Allie Morgan, Marissa Morgan, and Rylie Morgan all of Millstone; 2 sisters: Janice Rice of Indiane, Pennsylvania and Iva Lee Adams of Whitesburg. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Van Webb and Harold Dean Kincer officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Morgan Cemetery at Crafts Colley, Kentucky.

August 25, 2012 - Rodney Wayne Hall, 56, of Little Cowan passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012 at the Kindred Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Wayne was the son of the late Forrester and Verna Hall. Surviving are his wife: Kathy Hall; 1 son: Anthony Dewayne Hall of Thornton; 1 daughter: Shannon (Josh Watts) Collins of Hazard; 5 stepsons: Scott Kiser, Shawn Kiser, Christopher Duff, Willis Caudill, and Michael Caudill; 3 brothers: Bobby Gross, Daniel Gross, and Eddie; 3 sisters: Kathy Caudill, Peggy, and Faye; 8 grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at the Lighthouse Church with Glen Gross and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Lighthouse Church. Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

August 24, 2012 - Hazel Carol Lucas Sloan, 91, of Mayking passed away Friday, August 24, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachain Regional Healthcare Center. Hazel was the daughter of the late John and Lettie Holbrook Lucas. She was preceded in death by he 1st husband: H.A. Fugate; 2nd husband: Marcus Sloan. Surviving are 1 son: Phil Fugate of Mayking; 3 daughters: Nora Naas of Waynesville, Ohio, Brenda Lawson of Richmond, Virginia, and Donna Hubbs of Waynesville, Ohio; 2 half brothers: John Lucas Jr. of Michigan and Douglas MacArthur Lucas of Georgia; 4 half sisters: Loretta Jones of Michigan, Anna Belle Evans of Millstone, Doris of Louisville, and Irene of Columbus, Indiana; 13 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; host of great great grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Monday, August 27, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Cecil Howard, Jack Howard, and Glennis Morris officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Fugate Cemetery at Mayking, Kentucky.

August 18, 2012 - Georgia Anna Dixon, 54, of Hallie passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Anna was the daughter of the late Ova and Edith Spencer White. Surviving are her husband: Russell Dixon; 2 sons: Jamie Lynn Dixon of Indianapolis, Indiana and Russell Travis Dixon of Little Cowan; 1 brother: Dale White of Orlando, Florida; 2 sisters: Yvonne Griffie and Lena Stamper both of Hallie; 2 grandchildren: Trenton and David. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Dixon Cemetery at Hallie, Kentucky.

August 17, 2012 - Danny Cole, 54, of Hallie passed away Friday, August 17, 2012 at his residence. Danny was the son of Lonnie Campbell Reams of Hallie and the late Willie Cole Jr. Surviving other than his mother are his wife: Linda Smith Cole; 2 sons: Nathan Tyler Cole and Danie Pernell Cole both of Hallie; stepfather: Larry Reams of Hallie; 1 brother: Dempsey Cole of Isom; 3 sisters: Marilyn Bires of Chavis, Carolyn Bunch of Isom, and Jackie Holbrook of Hallie; 3 grandchildren: Aaliyah Cole, Skyler Brock, and Adam Mason Shabue. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock Monday, August 20, 2012 at the Cedar Grove Church with Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Cedar Grove Church. Burial will follow in the Hiram Campbell Cemetery at Campbelltown, Kentucky.

August 15, 2012 - Lorene Slone Halcomb, 78, of Blackey passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the Baptist South Hospital in Montgomery, Alabama. Lorene was the daughter of the late Franklin and Bertha Slone. She was the widow of Thomas Halcomb. Surviving are 5 daughters: Sharon (Pat) Mason of Tallassee, Alabama, Brenda Halcomb of Elk Creek, Ella (Steve) Wright of Prattville, Alabama, Virgie Lynn Wright of Elk Creek, and Rosetta (Steve) Sturgill of Tiffin, Ohio; 2 sisters: Aileen Couch of Kingsport and Imogean Combs of Acup; 2 brothers: Asble Slone of Lafollette, Tennessee and Fred Slone of Bledsoe; 8 grandchildren; 11 great grandchilren. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, August 17, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Glennis Morris and Jack Howard officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Dixon Cemetery at Elk Creek, Kentucky.

August 8, 2012 - Floyd Hamilton, 77, of Blackey passed away Thursday, August 8, 2012 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Floyd was the son of the late John Beckham and Mary Cornett Hamilton. Surviving are his wife: Melssia Slone Hamilton; 1 son: John Hamilton of Ingrams Creek; 1 daughter: Tracy Hamilton of Isom; 1 sister: Nora Bentley of Richmond; host of grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Monday, August 13, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Amburgey and Charles Hughes officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Slone Cemetery at Hindman, Kentucky.

August 10, 2012 - Joyce Ann Hensley, 71, of London formerly of Little Colley passed away Friday, August 10, 2012 at her residence. Joyce was the daughter ofthe late William M. and Bertie Collins Sexton. She was the widow of Mason Hensley. Surviving are 1 daughter: Denise Ison ofLondon; 1 brother: Charles Sexton of Havelock of North Carolina; 2 sisters: Geneva Baker of Colson and Linda Collins of Smoot Creek; 2 grandchildren: Jennifer Reese and Geoffrey Ison; 1 great grandchild: Mason Reese. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Monday, August 13, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Caudill officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Patrick Collins Cemetery.

August 4, 2012 - Doyle Johnson, 64, of Jeremiah passed away Saturday, August 4, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Doyle was the son of the late Laurena Mae Combs. Surviving are 3 sisters: Anna Faye Frazier of Cody, Mary Sue Pineyard (Floyd)of Jeremiah, and Mary Ann Morgan (Randy) of Isom; 2 brothers: John D. "Rocky" Johnson (Mae) of Red Fox and LeeRoy Combs (Diane) of Carcassone. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Robert Holcomb and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Johnson Cemetery at Redfox, Kentucky.

August 4, 2012 - Harriet Bolling, 93, of Cornettsville passed away Saturday, August 4, 2012 at the Greg and NoreenWells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Harriet was the daughter of the late Green and Judy Campbell Halcomb. She was the widow of Arnold Bolling. Survivingare 2 sons: Donald G. Bolling and Wallace Bolling both of Cornettsville; 4 grandchildren: Wallace Jr., Chad, Mark, and Tami; 2 great grandchildren: Gavin and Callie.Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Monday, August 6, 2012 at the Mt Olivet Old Regular Baptist Church with ElwoodCornett, Danny Dixon, and James Caudill officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday atthe Mt Olivet Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will follow inthe Halcomb Cemetery at Linefork, Kentucky.

August 4, 2012 - Curtis Caudill, 62, of Jeremiah passed away Saturday, August 4, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Curtis was the son of the late Cecil and Alice Ison Caudill. Surviving are his wife: Leona Caudill; 2 sons: Benjamin Caudill of Jeremiah an Scottie Caudill of Elkhorn City; 1 stepson: Anthony Bartley of Jeremiah; 3 brothers: Edward (Caudia) Caudill of Perrysburg, Ohio, Ivol (Gwen) Caudill of Elkhorn City, and Jeffrey Dale (Kathy) Caudill of Elkhorn City; 4 sisters: Dorthy Moore of Perrysburg, Ohio, Wanda (Palmer) Hurley of Perrysburg, Ohio, Ina (Martin) Cantrell of Sycamore, and Lois (Ricky) Hylton of Millsbranch; 2 grandchildren: Emilee Caudill and Jacob Caudill. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at the Blair Branch Church with Ministers of the Church officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Blair Branch Church. Burial will follow in the Hampton Cemetery at Jeremiah, Kentucky.

August 2, 2012 - Matthew "Boss" Slone, 83, of Blackey passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Boss was the son of the late Tom and Louisa "Pop" Bailey Slone. Surviving are his wife: Margie Combs Slone; 1 daughter: Linda Eldridge of Blackey; 2 sons: Kenneth Wayne Slone of Knott County and Billy Ray Slone of Haymond; 3 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon, Saturday, August 4, 2012 at the Blackey Pentecostal Church with Bruce Eldridge officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Blackey Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow in the Dixon Cemetery at Blackey, Kentucky.

July 25, 2012 - Hershel Evin Hall, 14, of Neon passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at his residence. Hershel was the son of Kevin S. Hall of Hemphill and Glenda Webb Hall of Neon. Surviving other than his parents are his grandparents: Jean Halcomb of Neon, Harold Glen Webb of Jenkins, Ivan Hall of Neon, and Shelia Quillen Hall of Jenkins; 2 sisters: Breanna Hall and Callie Hall both of Neon. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Monday, July 30, 2012 at the Millstone Missionary Baptist
Church with Bill Craft and Alfred Webb officiating. Visitation: 7:00 P.M. Saturday at the Millstone Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery at Whitesburg, Kentucky.

July 24, 2012- Yvonne Adams, 74, of Smoot Creek passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center. Yvonne was the daughter of the late Otis and AggieRichardson Brown. She was the widow of Richard Adams. Surviving are 1 son: Roger Niece of Falmouth; 1 daughter: Gertrude Fitzpatrick of Smoot Creek; 2 brothers: Otis Donald Brown and Johnnie R. Brown both of Sandlick; 8 grandchildren: Johnathon, Jeremy, Joshua, Christina,Justin,Ashton, Trinity, and Khrystian. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Thursday, July 26, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment willfollow in the GreenAcres Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

July 18, 2012 - Harold Brock, 27, of Eolia passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at his residence. Harold was the son of Harold and Melissa Niece Brock of Eolia. Surviving other than his parents are 1 sister: Emily Brock of Eolia; 1 brother: Stephen Brock of Eolia. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon Saturday, July 21, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Forrester Dickerson and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Mullins Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

July 16, 2012 - Mary Lou Wampler, 66, of Mayking passed away Monday, July 16, 2012 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Mary Lou was the daughter of the late Bill and Eileen Pace Craft. She was the widow of Cecil Wampler. Surviving are 1 daughter: Cecilia (Mikey) Pack of Ermine; 3 brothers: John Craft of Kimmell, Indiana, Oscar Craft of Mayking, and Roland Craft of Mayking; 4 sisters: Billie Kincer of Whitesburg, Sharon Short of Mayking, Betty Wright of Mayking, and Carolyn Kincer of Mayking; 2 grandchildren: Marissa Pack and Scott Michael Pack. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the LetcherFuneral Home Chapel with Cecil Howard, Ernest Brock, and Glennis Morris officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Tuesday and 4:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Craft Family Cemetery at Mayking, Kentucky.

July 13, 2012 - Dixie Williams Harlow Born on Sept. 24 in Mallet, KnottcountyKY. She Peacefully went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 13 at her home in Mayking,Ky. She was the much loved daughter of the late Will and Ethel (Sloan) Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents Will and Ethel Williams, her former husband, Burnett E. Holbrook, and husband Clarence K. Harlow, her brothers, Junior, Odis, Edgar, Ray, andRoy, and her sisters, Blanche and Lillis. She is survived by one daughter, Bernetta C. Holbrook (Richard) York, one grandson, Jason (Dana) York, and two great grand children, Kevin and Kate. Also surviving are a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives, friends and loving caregivers. She was a faithful member of Millstone Missionary Baptist Church, for many years. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Monday, July 16, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Craft officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

July 10, 2012 - Susana Irene Back, 77, of Surfside Beach, South Carolina passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at her residence. Susana was the daughter of the late Willie J. and Alice Dixon. She was the widow of Hubert Back. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Friday, July 14, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 9:00 A.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery at Redstar, Kentucky.

June 20, 2012 - Dradrick Lance Fleming, 34, of Millstone passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at Eolia, Kentucky. Drad was the son of Cathy Slone Bentley of Millstoneand the late Ricky Fleming. Surviving other than his mother are his stepfather: Woody Bentley of Millstone; 2 sons: Tallan Fleming an Dradrick Cadence Fleming both of Millstone; 1 daughter: Selina Fleming of Jenkins; 1 brother: Aftan Fleming of Millstone. Memorial Service: 6:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, July 14, 2012 at the Millstone Missionary Baptist Church with Bill Craft officiating.

July 8, 2012 - Linuel Edgar Sumpter, 83, of Ovenfork passed away Sunday, July 8, 2012 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Linuel was the son of the late David Wade and Winnie Marie Maggard Sumpter. Surviving are his wife of 58 1/2 years: Marilyn Shelton Sumpter; 3 sons: Ronald Lynn Sumpter, Gregory Neil Sumpter, and Larry Ivan Sumpter all of Ovenfork; 1 daughter: Kimberly G. Maggard of Partridge; 2 sisters: Nila Hatfiled and Christine Burke both of Lexington; 11 grandchildren: Amy (Donnie) Sexton, Lori (Jeremy) Murphy, Damon Levi (Diane) Sumpter, Brian (Kathleen) Sumpter, Colter (Ashley) Sumpter, Jason (Makeisha) Sumpter, Megan (Nathan) Johnson, Zach (Liz) Sumpter, Bethany Sumpter, April (Jamie) Harold, Adam (Amber) Maggard; 10 great grandchildren: Christopher Sturgill, Caleb Sexton, Kristen Sexton, Luke Murphy, Noah Murphy, Arbana Sumpter, Cayden umpter, Ella Sumpter, Kyleigh Harold, and Will Harold. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Robert Wagner, Randall Branham, and David Maggard officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Sumpter Family Cemetery at Ovenfork, Kentucky.

July 4, 2012 - Reathie LeBlanc, 80,of Whitesburg passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Reathie was the daughter of the late Obie and Hettie Adams Stewart. Surviving are 3 sisters: Blanche (Eddie) Bowling of Dearborn Heights, Michigan, Glenna Smith of Whitesburg, and Bea Crawford of Louisville; nieces and nephews: Sheree (Don) Combs, Carla (Mario) Ramiz, Mike (Glenna) Harris, and Robin Blair; great nieces and nephews: Amelia, Corey, Mac, Katie and Leah. Funeral: 10:00 O'clock A.M. Friday, July 6, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Harris officiating. Burial will follow in the John C. Adams Cemetery at Jeremiah, Kentucky.

July 3, 2012 - Rosa Lee Jarrell, 68, of Whitesburg passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at her residence. Rosa Lee was the daughter of the late Lewis and Emma Jones Armes. Surviving are her husband: Virgil Jarrell Jr.; 1 daughter: Rita Smith of Whitesburg; 1 brother: Lewis Armes Jr. of Somerset; 1 sister: Dorothy Marcum of Louisa; 4 grandchildren: Chasity (Thomas)Heck, Christy Jarrell, Liz (Ryan) Eidson,and Roxie Smith; 3 great grandchildren: Ethan Heck, Evan Heck, Brody Eidson. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Friday, July 6, 2012 at the Lewis Creek Pentecostal Church with Ron Oplinger and Thomas Heck officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Creech Cemetery at Cumberland, Kentucky.

July 2, 2012 -Ralph Caudill, 64, of Whitesburg passed away Monday, July 2, 2012 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Ralph was the son of the late Fess and Maxie Cole Caudill. Surviving are his wife: Wanda Caudill; 3 daughters: Lisa Yonts of Whitesburg, Kimberly Pigg of Whitesburg, and Amy Maggard of Cowan; 1 brother: Larry Caudill of Greenfield, Indiana; 3 sisters: Wanda Moore of Tennessee, Norma Hall of Deane, and Wilma Holbrook of Deane; 6 grandchildren: Tiffany Yonts, Madison Yonts, Jamie Pigg, Zach Maggard, Cody Maggard, and Chase Maggard. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Friday, July 6, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Conard Profitt, Jabo Miles, Tim Allen, and Stanley Perry officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Hop Gibson Cemetery at Little Cowan, Kentucky.

July 1, 2012 - Marvin "Mojoe" Watts, 56, of Hallie passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012 at the Pikeville Medical Center. "Mojoe" was the son of the late Carlos and Ora Watts. Surviving are his wife: Joan Caudill Watts; 2 children: Jessica Beth and Joshua Ryan; 1 grandchild: son-in-law: Eddie; 3 sisters: Mildred Carver, Mary Ann Whitaker, and Marlene Walters; 1 brother: Maynard Watts. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at the Cedar Grove Old Regular Baptist Church with Danny Dixon, Elwood Cornett, JimFields, and Robert Holcomb officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Cedar Grove Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Watts Family Cemetery at Hallie, Kentucky.

June 26, 2012 - Barbara Faye Bates, 68, of Eubank, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at the Lake Cumberland Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. Barbara was the daughter ofthe late Owen and Martha Fields. Surviving are 1 daughter: Melissa Bates of Eubank; 2 brothers: Stanley Fields of Reddington, Indiana andDelbert Fields of Columbus, Indiana; 5 grandchildren: Morgan, Katelyn, Henry, William, and Colby Frazier of Crothersville, Indiana. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Friday, June 29, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Thursday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Kingdom Come Cemetery at Kingdom Come, Kentucky.

June 24, 2012 - William Fred Holbrook, 64, of Neon passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012 at his residence.Fred was the son of the late Annias Hatler and Mavis Lawson Holbrook. Surviving are his wife: Eileen Noble Holbrook; 1 son: William Frederick Holbrook II of West Columbia, South Carolina; 1 daughter: Jessica Lynn Cox ofRichmond; 1 sister: Mavis Diane Cook of Thornton; 2 brothers: Kenneth Oliver Holbrook of Mayking and Annias Hatler "A.H." Holbrook II of Sergent; a special brother-in-law and friend: Jerry Cook of Thornton; 10 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at the Millstone Missionary Baptist Church with Bill Craft officiating. Visitaiton: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Holbrook Cemetery at Mayking, Kentucky.

June 24, 2012 - Devenee "Did" Caudill Whitaker, 84, of Hallie passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. "Did" was thedaughter of the late Corbit and Betty Jane Ison Caudill. She was the widow of George Whitaker. Surviving are 3 sons: Wayne (Sue) Whitaker, Waylon Whitaker, and Willie Lee (Lisa) Whitaker; 5 grandchildren: Shonna (Kevin), Madonna Sue (Wes), Bunk (Heahter), Kevin, and Josh; 6 great grandchildren: Autumn Bolen, Willow Grace Whitaker, Kimberly Rose Eades, Austin Caudill, Mason Caudill, and Page Arnold. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at the Hurricane Valley Independent Baptist Church with Glenn Cornett and Richard Hampton officiating. Visitation: 4:00 P.M. Monday at the Hurricane Valley Independent Church. Burial will follow in the Jont Cornett Cemetery at Hallie, Kentucky.

June 23, 2012 - Eva Cook Bentley, 98, of Cromona passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalchian Regional Healthcare Center. Eva was the daughter of the late Rosen Crance and Emma Crase Cook. She was the widow of Will Bentley. Surviving are 2 sons: Tommy (Nannie) Bentley and Johnny (Sandra) Bentley all of Cromona; 2 daughters: Willene Bentley Tubbs of Cromona and Glenda Sue (Jackie Ray) Bentley Hall of Kite; 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Craft officiating. Visitation: 2:00 P.M. Monday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the John Bentley Cemetery at Deane, Kentucky.

June 19, 2012 - William Paul Collins, age 87, passed away in Somerset, KY on June 19, 2012, at the Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Early in his career, he worked in the auto industry and was a 15 year employee of the Western Auto of Whitesburg, KY; independently he repaired electronics, and spent many years trading and bartering at flea markets across different parts of Eastern and Central, Ky. He was born on August 28, 1924 in Seco, Kentucky in Letcher County to the late Watson T. Collins and Clara Breeding Collins and was the grandson of William T Breeding and Emeline Crase Breeding. Billy Paul, as he was known to family and friends, was preceded in death by a sister Mabel and a brother Mack who died at a very young age. He is survived by his wife, Doris Frazier Collins, four children, Larry (and Marsha Collins) of Mason, OH, Paula (and Charles Collins), of Somerset, KY, Karen (and Billy Sauls) of Eureka, N.C, and William (Randy) Collins of Greenville, South Carolina, seven grandchildren, Lauren Collins Yankoff, Amanda and Rebecca Collins; Paul Edward Collins and Heather Collins Stout, Rachel Rankin, and Savannah Elizabeth Collins ; eight great grandchildren, Maddy, Leydn, and Van Yankoff , Braydon and Brynna Collins, Abigail and Bradley Stout, and Benjamin Rankin, and is survived by his younger brother, Jimmy Collins of Ypsilanti, Michigan. Visitation will be Friday, June 22, 2012 at 3:00 pm, at the Letcher Funeral Home of Whitesburg, KY, and Funeral Services will immediately follow at 4:00 pm, with Reverend Terry Reffett presiding. Burial will follow at the Collins Cemetery at Mayking, Ky.

June 16, 2012 - Sidney Oneil Maggard, 74, of Whitesburg passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012 at his residence. Oneil was the son of the late Sidney Blaine and Ruby Adams Maggard. Surviving are his wife Anna Lea Miles Maggard; 1 daughter: Vickie Standifer of Whitesburg; 2 sons: David Maggard of Whitesburg and Timothy Maggard of Cowan; 3 brothers: Charles Adrian Maggard of Whitesburg, Ira Maggard of Crafts Colley, and Billy Jo Maggard of Jeremiah; 8 grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Craft and John Conn officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Williams Cemetery at Whitesburg, Kentucky.

June 15, 2012 - Travis Morton, 17, of Jeremiah passed away Friday, June 15, 2012 at his residence. Travis was the son of John Paul and Melody Ann Brown Morton. Surviving other than his parents are 1 brother: Ryan Douglas Morton of Home; grandparents: Roland and Ruth Brown of Jeremiah and Polly Morton Collins of Jeremiah. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Monday, July 18, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Sunday at the Blair Branch Church. Burial will follow in the Mary A. Blair Cemetery at Jeremiah, Kentucky.

June 13, 2012 - Hobert Cecil Lucas, Jr., 60, of Coeburn, Virginia formerly of Letcher County passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at his residence. Hobert was the son of the late Hobert Sr. and Lily Bates Lucas. Surviving are 2 sons: Nicholaus Lucas of East Bernstadt and Robert Lucas of Pikeville; 2 daughters: Margaret Day of Virgie and Nicole Lunsford of London; 1 brother: Charles Lucas of Indianapolis, Indiana; 3 sisters: Janice Profitt of Thornton, Mary Hall of Thornton, and Sharon Thompson of Wise, Virginia; host of grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Sunday, June 17, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Hall officiating. Visitation: 5:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Mulberry Cemetery at Thornton, Kentucky.

June 10, 2012 - Barbara Huff, 68, of Kingscreek passed away Sunday, June 10, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Barbara was the daughter of the late Parrott and Lona Day Roark. Surviving are 2 sons: Billy Calvin Huff (Rita) of Morristown, Tennessee and James Edward Huff of Morristown, Tennessee; 1 daughter: Lona Melissa Huff Griffie (Tony) of Kingscreek; 3 grandchildren: Jordan Adam Huff (Tamara), Heather Kate Huff, and Hunter Dwight Griffie; brothers and sisters: Thomas Roark of Kingscreek, George Roark of Kingscreek, Polly Hicks of Mousie, Eulene Hogg of Roxanna, Lorene Hampton of Kingscreek, Mildred Ison of Cornettsville, Gladys Cornett of Hueysville, and Juanita Roark of Lexington. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon Wednesday,June 13, 2012 at the Kingscreek Community Church with Jimmy Dotson, Denny Amburgey, and Charles Shepherd officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Kingscreek Community Church. Burial will follow in the Roark Family Cemetery at Kingscreek, Kentucky.

June 10, 2012 - Major L. Cornett, 49, of Linefork passed away Sunday, June 10, 2012 at his residence. Major was the son of Reo Halcomb Cornett of Linefork and the late Jason Cornett. Surviving other than his mother are 2 daughters: Ada Darlene Cornett Webber of Morristown, Tennessee and Ashely Osborne of Harlan; 1 son: Dustin Reed Halcomb of Skyline; 7 brothers: Haywood Cornett, Roy Cornett, Timothy Cornett, Jason Cornett Jr., all of Linefork, Arthur Bee Cornett of Gordon, Emory Cornett of Butlerville, Indiana, and Earl Ingram of Grant, Louisiana; 4 sisters: Vivian Combs and Grace Halcomb both of Linefork, Patty Boggs and Nervesta Boggs both of Cowan; 3 special granddaughters: Mackenzie Manor, Hailey Webber, and Kyndal Webber along with a host of other grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Thursday, June 14, 2012 at the Hurricane Gap Church with Charles Shepherd, Clifford Gilbert, and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Hurricane Gap Church. Burial will follow in the Cornett Cemetery at Linefork, Kentucky.

June 9, 2012 - Roy Crawford IV, 37, of Premium passed away Saturday, June 9, 2012 at his residence. Roy was the son of Roy Crawford III of Whitesburg and Valerie Ison of Premium. Surviving other than his parents are 1 brother: Beau Crawford of Premium. Graveside Service: 12:00 O'clock Noon, Monday, June 11, 2012 at the Isom Cemetery at Isom, Kentucky.

June 6, 2012 - James Ray Maggard, 51, of Eolia passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at the Pikeville Medical Center. James was the son of Margaret Back Maggard of Eolia and the late Timothy Maggard. Surviving other than his mother are his wife: Ruby Cornett Maggard; 1 son: Timothy Maggard of Home; 1 daughter: Sara Maggard of Home; 3 brothers: Jerry Maggard of Cumberland, Randy Maggard of Roxanna, and Andy Leroy Maggard of Wise, Virginia. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Friday, June 8, 2012 at the Eolia Missionary Baptist Church with Fredrick Andrew Baldwin and Forrester Dickerson officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the Eolia Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery at Eolia, Kentucky.

June 5, 2012 - Esther Amburgey Collins, 83, of Sandlick passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Esther was the daughter of the late Pearl and Nannie Amburgey. She was the widow of Glenn Collins. Surviving are 4 children: Gary Gabo Collins of hitesburg, Greg A. Collins (Debbie Williams) of Whitesburg, Debbie Smith (Cordis Smith) of Lotts Creek, and Danny Collins (Debra Collins) of Ermine; 2 brothers: Hargus Amburgey (Georgia Amburgey) and Homer Amburgey (Irene Amburgey); grandchildren: Jamie Collins,Jessica Abshire, Daniel Collins, Leonard Joseph, Amanda Joseph, Arianna Collins; great grandchildren: Jordan Joseph, Kameron Joseph, Addison Fugate, McKenzie Joseph, Ainsley, Michael, Annie, and Andy. Funeral: 12:30 O'clock P.M. Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Utt, Ralph Hall, and Bufford Combs officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the American Legion Cemetery at Whitesburg, Kentucky.

June 5, 2012 - Joanne Lynn Longstreath, 48, of Hallie passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Joanne was the daughter of the late Edgar and Elizabeth Edmond. Surviving are 1 son: Shane Longstreath; 1 brother: Eddie Edmond; 1 sister: Melissa. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the Cedar Grove Old Regular Baptist Church with Danny Dixon officiating. Visitation: 2:00 P.M. Friday at the Cedar Grove Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery at Hallie, Kentucky.

May 31, 2012 - John H. Holbrook, Sr., 82, of Tennessee passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the Sweetwater Hospital in Sweetwater, Tennessee. John was the son of the late Anninas Hatler and Verdie Holbrook. Surviving are his wife: Mary Holbrook; 2 sons: Herman Holbrook of Morehead and John Holbrook Jr. of Sergent; 1 daughter: Diana Ratliff of Telico Plains, Tennessee; 2 brothers: Randall Holbrook of Mobile, Alabama and Hugh Holbrook of Whitesburg; 2 sisters: Laura Garriot of Birmingham, Alabama and Dorothy Lucas of Whitesburg; 9 grandchildren; host of great grandchildren. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, June 3, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Craft officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Holbrook Family Cemetery at Mayking, Kentucky.

May 28, 2012 - James Leonard Back, 44, of Jackhorn passed away Monday, May 28, 2012 at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. James was the son of Donnie Q. Back of Jeremiah and the late Deanna Blair Back. Surviving other than his father are 1 brother: Tim Back of Jeremiah. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Ronnie Spriggs officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Lewis Back Cemetery at Letcher, Kentucky.

May 26, 2012 - Nikolaus Draven Watts was stillborn Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Nikolaus was the son of Derrick Amos Watts and Krystal Michelle May. Surviving other than his parents are his paternal grandparents: Wanda (Kenny) Whitehead; maternal grandparents: Bresa Gibson and Mike (Lynn) Trent; paternal great grandmother: Joy Watts; maternal great grandparents: Buddy and Dora Trent; brother: Jayden Harvey Watts of Chicago; 3 sisters: Breanna McKenzie, Krystal McKenzie, and Kelly McKenzie all of home. Graveside Service: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at the Watts Cemetery at Johnsons Fork with Rulah Whitaker officiating.

May 26, 2012 - R.D. Sexton, 69, of Neon passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012 at his residence. R.D. was the son of the late Henry and Sarah Sexton. Surviving are his wife: Georgia Ellen Sexton; 5 daughters: Shelia Bentley of Pikeville, DeniseHampton of Mt. Vernon, Indiana, Dolly Murphy of Monrovia, Indiana, Trena Cook of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Missie Hall of Ashcamp; 3 stepsons: Timothy Brown of Isom, Lester Allen Brown of Campbranch, and Anthony Wayne Brown of Neon; 2 stepdaughters: Opal Jean Sexton and Mary Ellen Hall both of Neon along with a host of grandchildren. Funeral: 3:00 O'clock P.M. Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at the Seco Pentecostal Church with Ted Collins and Glen Gross officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Seco Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow in the Seco Cemetery at Seco, Kentucky.

May 25, 2012 - David Wayne Morris, 54, of Isom passed away Friday, May 25, 2012 at his residence. David was the son of the late Lonis and Rosa Morris. Surviving are his wife: Barbara Morris; 1 son: Ralph David Gray of Oklahoma; 1 daughter: Wendy Dove Hampton of Ice; 3 brothers: Larry Morris of Richmond, Billy Morris of Isom, and Ricky Morris of Pippa Passes; 1 sister: Debbie Blair of Isom; 4 grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Caudill & others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday and Moday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Patrick Collins Cemetery at Isom, Kentucky.

May 24, 2012 - Terry L. Hammonds Sr., 60, of Whitesburg passed away Thursday, May 24, 2012 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Terry was the son of the late Lovelle and Elizabeth Sturgill Hammonds. Surviving are his wife: Amanda Hammonds; 3 sons: Terry L. Hammonds II of South Carolina, Shaun Wayne Hammonds of Whitesburg, and Christopher Allen Hammonds of Eolia; 5 grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Thornton Cemetery at Thornton, Kentucky.

May 19, 2012 - Leora Branham, 80, of McRoberts passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012 at her residence. Leora was the daughter of the late Henry and Goldie Mullins Adams. She was the widow of Oxur Branham. Surviving are 2 sons: Randall Branham and Raymond Branham both of McRoberts; 3 daughters: Shelia Tackett of East Bernstadt, Donna Morgan of Wise, Virginia, and Rhonda Mullins of Wise, Virginia; 1 brother: Billy Raymond of Stuart, Florida; 2 sisters: Helen Layne of Birchfield, Virginia and Linda Summerall of London; grandchildren: Michael, Shawna, Tarah, Kyle, Dusti, Justin, Farahn, Mica, Shannon, Angie, Lacey, Cory, Raylee, Makaylee, Morgan, and Raylan; great grandchildren: Megan, Heidi, Isabella, Sophia, Emily, Evin, Eli, Eland, Kaylin, Trevor, Keaston, Luna, Genivie, and Waylon. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Moores Chapel Church with Gabe Burns and others officiating. Visitation: 7:00 P.M. Sunday at Moores Chapel Church. Burial will follow in the Branham Cemetery at McRoberts, Kentucky.

May 18, 2012 - Nickolaus Clark Fields, 8, of Cowan passed away Friday, May 18, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Nickolaus was the son of Wendell C. and Hazel Lee Snell Fields. Surviving other than his parents are 3 brothers: Timothy Wayne Fields of Lexington, Krypton C. Fields of Cowan, and Joe Bob Fields of Cowan; 3 sisters: Kayla R. Fields of Lexington, Maria M. Snell Ratliff of Kingscreek, and Terrenda K. Fields of Cowan. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at the Kingscreek Community Church with Steve Peake and others officiating. Visitation: 5:00 P.M. Sunday at the Kingscreek Community Church. Burial will follow in the Obie Fields Cemetery at Cowan, Kentucky.

May 17, 2012 - Dallas Adams, Jr., 73, of Sergent passed away Thursday, May 17, 2012 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Dallas was the son of the late Dallas and Mary Rutherford Adams. Surviving are his wife of 53 years: Ola Lee Adams; 4 sons: Jeff (Rhonda) Adams, Dallas Gregory (Connie) Adams, Bennett (Natassya) Adams all of Sergent, Kelvin (Loretta) Adams of Little Colley; 7 daughters: Elizabeth (Jimmy) Sergent of Whitesburg, Rita (Bruce) Gilley of Letcher, Terri (Arthur) Webb, Stephanie (James) Johnson both of Sergent, Pam (Tim) Allen of Isom, Sandy (Tim) Caudill and Monica Combs both of Ermine; 3 brothers: Roy, James, and Tommy Adams all of Eolia; 4 sisters: Lois Brock, Phyllis Eldridge, Janet Boggs all of Eolia, and Karen Stipes of Coeburn, Virginia; 21 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, May 20, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Trillis Adams, Corbin Hampton, Roger Fuller, and ministers of the Primitive Baptist Church. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Hall Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

May 12, 2012 - William "Bill" King, 67, of Isom passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012 at his residence. Bill was the son of the late Willie and Polly Ellen Banks King. Surviving are his wife: Patsy Ann Polly King; 1 son: William C. King at home; 2 daughters: Ellen Faye King andPeggy Caudill both of home; 1 brother: Earl King of Whitesburg; 3 sisters: Pauline Bates, Amanda King, and Linda Polly all of Whitesburg; 1 grandson: David Paul Caudill II of Timken, Kansas. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Earl Combs officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

May 11, 2012 - Edith Mae "Granny" Stidham Dorton, 75, of Thornton passed away Friday, May 11, 2012 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center. Edith was the daughter of the late Corbit and Sarah Lowe Stidham. Edith was the widow of Fess Dorton. Surviving are 1 daughter: Jackie Fleming of Thornton; 3 brothers: Harold Stidham of Thornton, James Stidham of London, and Ralph Stidham of Cincinnati, Ohio; 1 sister: Wanda Faye Mowery of Thornton; sister-in-law: Judy Boggs; 2 grandchildren: Sara Mae Tucker and Chelsea Eugenia Tucker. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Monday, May 14, 2012 at the New Beginnings Assembly of God with Robbie Delph and Jack Howard officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the New Beginnings Assembly of God. Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

May 9, 2012 - Carlos Cornett, 51, of Linefork passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Carlos was the son of Grace Polly Cornett of Linefork and the late Glen Cornett. Surviving other than his mother are his wife: Jennifer K. Miller Cornett; 2 sons: Joshua O'Neil Cornett and Jeremy Glen Cornett both of Whitesburg; 2 brothers: Charlie Cornett of Tremont and Anthony Wayne Cornett of Linefork; 2 sisters: Glendora Cornett of Linefork and Tammy Wilson of Cumberland. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the Linefork House of Prayer with Patrick Shepherd officiating. Visitation: 2:00 P.M. Friday at the Linefork House of Prayer. Burial will follow in the Cornett Family Cemetery at Linefork, Kentucky.

May 6, 2012 - Donny Mullins, 56, of Sergent passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Donny was the son of the late Willard and Cuba Roberts Mullins. Surviving are 2 sons: Douglas Mullins and Johnathan Mullins both of Whitesburg; 1 sister: Brenda (Darrell) Day of Whitesburg; 8 grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Jack Howard and Caleb Howard officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Day Cemetery at Cowan, Kentucky.

May 6, 2012 - Clarence Sexton, 79, of Thornton passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012 at his residence. Clarence was the son of the late Henry and Sarah Sexton. Surviving are his wife: Judy Fickey Sexton; 2 sons: Lawrence (Regina) Sexton and Kenneth Sexton; 3 daughters: Nella Jean (Sheldon) Jacobs, Marla (Ricky) Allen, and Linda Sexton; 3 brothers: R.D. Sexton, Carlis Sexton, and Ricky Sexton; 3 sisters: Edna Combs, Leona Lafavers, and Alene McCool; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Ted Collins and Bill Craft officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Serenity Hills Cemetery at Thornton, Kentucky.

May 1, 2012 - Minnie Vae Sexton, 67, of Jackhorn passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at her residence. Minnie was the widow of William Donald Sexton. Surviving are 2 sons: Woodrow Sexton and William aniel Sexton; 3 daughters: Donna Jean Sheldon, Diana Sexton, and Lisa Vae Sexton; grandchildren: Amanda Diana Berthiaume, William Maverick Sheldon (USAF), William Paul Sexton, Michael Ryan Sexton, and Tifany Moore; great grandchildren: Matthew Tyler Berthiaume and Noah Alexander Arrowood. Graveside Service: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the Sexton Cemetery at Jackhorn, Kentucky. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at her residence.

April 29, 2012 - Verna Faye McCall, 70, of Mayking passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012 at her residence. Verna Faye was the daughter of the late Watson and Martha Hart Adams. Surviving are her husband: Jimmy Donald McCall; 2 daughters: Arlena West (Charles) and Alisa Polly (Tony); 3 sons: Don McCall (Sharon), Jeff McCall (Gail), and Mike McCall (Rhonda); 11 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 3 sisters: Mattie Mae Webb, Henrietta Frazier, and Ollie Sue Blair. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the Millstone Missionary Baptist Church with Bill Craft and Bennie McCall officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Millstone Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Thornton Cemetery at Thornton, Kentucky.

April 21, 2012 - Phillip Greg Addington, 51, of Eolia passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Greg was the son of the late Jesse and Betty McCowan Addington. Surviving are his wife: Carol Caudill Addington; 1 son: Gregory (Shelia) Caudill of Eolia; 2 daughters: Carolyn (Mike) Sturgill of Partridge and Diane Addington of Cumberland; 2 brothers: Malla (Teresa) Addington and Jesse (Christy) Addington all of Eolia; 1 sister: Sharon (Gary) Benge of Ashland; 3 grandchildren: Phillip Jesse Addington, Sierra Morton, Sabrina Caudill. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at the Little Dove Church with Darrell Turner and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Little Dove Church. Burial will follow in the Addington Cemetery at Payne Gap, Kentucky.

April 20, 2012 - Lorine Crase Fields, 79, of Kingscreek passed away Friday, April 20, 2012 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Lorine was the daughter of the late Ira and Lovell Fields Crase. She was the widow of A.O. Fields. Surviving are 4 sons: Billy Darrell (Karen) Fields of Gordon, Roger Dale (Cilla) Fields of Defeated Creek, Ricky Allen (Louise) Fields of Wolfpen, and Timothy Wayne (Dinah) Fields of Kingscreek; 1 brother: Darrell Crase of Memphis; 3 sisters: Gladys Fields of Kingscreek, Rudell Scott of Louisville, and Francis Copley of Pensecola, Florida; 6 grandchildren: Stanley (Katina) Fields, Tina Banks, Chastity (Michael) Day, Katie (Matthew) Adams, Tressany (Gavin) Howard, and Jordan Wayne Fields; 11 great grandchildren: Braxton, Sawyer, Nathan, Aaron, Avery, Jonah, Lucas, Nicholas, Madeline, Hailey, and Garrett. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, April 22, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bufford Combs, Wayne Caudill, Charlie Shepherd, and Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Kingdom Come Cemetery at Kingdom Come, Kentucky.

April 20, 2012 - Debbie Lynn Bailey Cornett, 52, of Isom passed away Friday, April 20, 2012 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Debbie was the daughter of Verlon and Gladys Watson Bailey of Isom. Surviving other than her parents are 1 son: Brian (Samantha) Bailey of Isom; 1 daughter: Shelly (Benji) Blair of Mayking; 3 sisters: Carolyn Blair of Jeremiah, Trish Caudill of Jeremiah, and Karen Napier of Red Fox; 1 brother: Carl Bailey of Mt. Sterling; 5 grandchildren: Brian Michael Bailey, Dalton Bailey, Samara Bailey, Tiara Bailey, and Joshua Bailey. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon Monday, April 23, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will be at the Bailey Family Cemetery at Isom, Kentucky.

April 16, 2012 - Dave L. Craft, 59, of Yonts Fork passed away Monday, April 16, 2012 at his residence. Dave was the son of the late Bert Craft and Anna Lee Jones Craft Palermo. Surviving are 1 son: Gabriel Craft of Nicholasville; 1 daughter: Layla Chi Craft of Jenkins; 1 brother: Lee Palermo of Denver, Colorado; half sister: Jennifer Craft Englefield of Neward, Ohio; best friend: Peggy Bentley; mother of his children: Donna Craft. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Thornton Cemetery at Thornton, Kentucky.

April 16, 2012 - Lloyd Brown, 87,of Dry Fork entered eternal life Monday, April 16, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Lloyd was the son of the late William Henry and Florence Richmond Brown. Surviving are his wife: Grace Marie Tyree Brown; 3 children: Elizabeth Ann Brown (Lenville) Lee, William Donald (Charlotte) Brown, and Nancy Ilene (Dickie) Banks; 8 grandchildren: Deana Carol (Doyle) Wright, Donna Lynn (Mike) Williams, Robert Brown, Carrie Lee (Todd) Hall, Christi Lee (Adam) Patterson, William Morgan Banks, Bethany (Bo) Cook, and Richard Kirk Banks; 8 great grandchildren: Amanda Lynn, Gracie Elizabeth, Savannah Michae, Lindsey Faith, Micah Lauren, Braylen Kysor, Clayton Reece, and Houston Wade; 1 great great grandchild: Eli Brown; 1 brother: Glenn Brown; 1 sister: Lillian (Ray) Boggs; 2 sisters-in-law: Helen Brown and Ann Brown. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at the Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church with Tony Brown and Rev. David Rule officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

April 14, 2012 - Winston "Winky" Burton, 77, of Eolia passed away Saturday, April 14, 2012 at his residence. Winky was the widower of Dixie Stidham Burton. Surviving are 2 sons: Donnie Ray Burton of Speedwell, Tennessee and David Allen Burton of Whitesburg; 2 daughters: Mary Paula Burton of Cumberland and Jessica Holmes of Eolia; 2 brothers: William Burton of Indiana and John Burton of Indiana; 1 sister: Elsie Lee of Eolia; 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Monday, April 16, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Dewey Memorial Cemetery at Dewey, Virginia.

April 11, 2012 - Carl Fields, 82, of Whitco passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Carl was the son of the late Corbin and Dolly Day Fields. Surviving are his wife: Avis Fields; 3 children: Carl Lee (Chris) Fields, Jr., of Detroit , Michigan, James Wesley ( Nancy ) Fields of Harpers Ferry, Ohio; Patty ( Wayne ) Mitchell of Visalia , California; brothers: Glen Fields of Alaska, Terry Joe Fields of Virginia Beach, Ray Fields of London, and Eddie Fields of Florida; sisters: Jean Morgan of Beaufort, Georgia, Katy Kahn of Arizona, Dorothy of Georgetown, Sue Campbell of Liberty, and Faye of Jacksonville, Florida; 4 stepchildren. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Friday, April 13, 2012 at the Cowan Chapel Church with Services at 7:00 P.M. conducted by Lester Boggs, Bill Craft, Willie Lamb, and Dock Frazier.

April 6, 2012 - Martha Sandlin Landrum, 64, of Whitesburg passed away Friday, April 6, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Martha was the daughter of late Johnny and Marie Adams Sandlin. Surviving are her husband: Merrill Landrum; 2 sons: Terry (Lanette) Landrum of Lexington Park, Maryland and Craig Landrum of Cleveland, Ohio; 2 daughters: Sherry (John Barnette) Bell of Phoenix, Arizona and Trena (Dennis) Lawrence of Republic, Ohio; 3 brothers: Daniel (Sue) Sandlin of Whitesburg, Dock (Jane) Sandlin of Topmost, and Johnny Sandlin; 5 sisters: Mary Hamilton, Hazel Webb, Ollie Wells, Linda Sandlin, and Addie Wells; 10 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Monday, April 9, 2012 at the Kings Chapel Church with Frank Adams officiating. Visitation: 5:00 P.M. Sunday at the Kings Chapel Church. Burial will follow in the West-Sandlin Cemetery at Whitesburg, Kentucky.

April 4, 2012 - Earl Terry, 83, of Eolia passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Earl was the son of the late John and Sallie Hicks Terry. Surviving are his wife: Betty Collier Terry; 2 daughters: Joy (Jack) Bailey and Francis (Jan) Sexton all of Eolia; 1 sister: Nettie Patrick of Maryland; 1 granddaughter: Beth (Phillip) Little of Cowan; 1 great granddaughter: Maggie Elisabeth Little. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, April 7, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Fred Terry and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will follow in the Collier Cemetery at Eolia, Kentucky.

March 31, 2012 - Mary Katherine Hampton McPherson, 56, of Batavia, Ohio formerly of Jeremiah passed away Saturday, March 31, 2012 at her residence. Kay was the daughter of Jessie Back Hampton of Jeremiah and the late Wilburn Hampton. Surviving other than her mother are her husband: Allen Thomas McPherson; 1 son: Justin Banks of Batavia, Ohio; 3 brothers: Glenn (Zona) Hampton of Redstar, Roger (Libby) Hampton of Jeremiah, and Eulis (Shirley) Hampton of Cincinnati; 2 sisters: Sandra (Tim) Breeding of Winchester and Judy Mulhern of Dayton, Ohio. Funeral: 12:30 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Merle Caudill officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Dixon Cemetery at Elk Creek, Kentucky.

March 31, 2012 - William Frederick "Bill Bo" Sizemore, 39, of Hazard passed away Saturday, March 31, 2012 at his residence. "Bill Bo" was the son of William Henry Sizemore of Premium and Glorida Henderson Dollarhide of Premium. Surviving other than his parents are his wife: Barbara Elizabeth Potter Sizemore; 2 sons: Nicholas Frederick Sizemore and Dominic Dakota Sizemore both of Home; 2 daughters: Emily Nicole Julia Sizemore and Isabelle Elizabeth Renee Sizemore both of Home; a baby boy on the way; 1 brother: Joshua Lindsay Sizemore of Premium; 1 sister: Nadine Renee Sturgill of Premium; stepfather: Wendell Dollarhide; stepmother: Glenna Faye Sizemore; grandfather: Elwin "Al" Henderson. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Eli Smith officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Henderson Cemetery at Premium, Kentucky.

March 28, 2012 - Irene Coots, 69, of Cumberland passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. Irene was the daughter of the late Maynard and Ella Causey. Surviving are 7 children: Diana L. Mills of Columbus, Georgia, Louis "Ray" (Lisa) Mills of Middlesboro, Dora (Donnie) Clem of Totz, Darlene (Rick) Campbell of Cornettsville, Julie (Virgil) Smith of Blair, Anna (Eric) Brittan of Hickory, North Carolina, and Candi Coots of Cumberland; 3 sisters: Evalene Nelson of Phoenix City, Alabama, Libby Moss of Phoenix City, Alabama, and Shirley Oztgwitch of Tallahassee, Florida; 2 brothers: Crawford Causey of Hilea, Florida and Riley Causey of London; 14 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren.Irene was preceded in death by her lifelong confidant Venon Coots and 6 sisters. Graveside Service: 3:00 P.M. Friday, March 30, 2012 at the Monte Vista Cemetery at Cumberland, Kentucky with Danny Dixon and Scottie Halcomb officiating.

March 21, 2012 - Gonnie Griffith, 88, of Hallie passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Gonnie was the daughter of the late James and Frankie Watts Griffith. Surviving are 1 daughter: Frankie Suette (Joe) Crouse of Cornettsville; 2 brothers: Leslie Griffith and Morristown and Hermie Griffith of Cornettsville; 2 grandchildren: Chad (Lorri) Crouse and Karri Crouse; 2 great grandchildren: Kenneth and Eric. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the Cedar Grove Old Regular Baptist Church with Danny Dixon, Jim Fields, and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Cedar Grove Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Jimmie Griffith Cemetery at Hallie, Kentucky.

March 17, 2012 - Christina Rena Smith, 28, of Partridge passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012 in Cumberland, Kentucky. Christina was the daughter of the late Glenna Reyna Creech Sturgill. Surviving are her stepfather: Ray Sturgill of Cumberland; half brother: Savannah Smith of Richmond; grandmother: Norma Rymer of Partridge; aunts: Lemma (Tommy) Buchanan of Partridge and Marilyn (Jerry) Galloway of Rogersville, Tennessee; uncles: Ronnie (Tiny) Creech of Partridgeand Greg Smith of Turkey Creek. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Rick Cope and Michael Blair officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Adams-Stallard Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

Mach 16, 2012 - Chester Baker, 80, of Colson passed away Friday, March 16, 2012 at his residence. Chester was the son of the late Lowry and Eddie Baker. He was the widower of Wilma Baker. Surviving are 2 daughters: Kathy (Vernon) Wynn of Thornton and Linda (Roger) Cook of Whitesburg; 1 son: Mack Arthur (Christine) Baker of Colson; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren on the way. Graveside Service: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at the Baker Cemetery at Colson, Kentucky.

March 13, 2012 - Eugene Back, 83,of Gordon passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at his residence. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Thursday, March 15,2012 at the Mt. Olivet Old Regular Baptist Church with Danny Dixon andElwoodCornett officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Mt. Olivet Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Dixon Cemetery at Jeremiah, Kentucky.

March 9, 2012 - Brandon Eric Arnold, 38, of Sandlick passed away Friday,March 9, 2012 at his residence. Brandon was the son of Larry Richard Arnold and Estelen Bates Shepherd of Sandlick. Surviving other than his parents are his wife: Rita Maines Arnold; 1 son: Brandon Arnold of Sandlick; 2 stepdaughters: Lacrisha Nasha Muse of Neon and Brandy Skye Muse of Georgia; 1 brother: Lawrence (Alisha) Arnold of Rockhouse; 4 sisters: Angela (Ray) Lane of Coeburn, Virginia, Crystal (Larry) Stidham of Mayking, Kem (Robert) Collins of Rockhouse, and Kendra (Jason) Kiser of Roxanna; 2 grandchildren: Elijah Muse and LandonMuse. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon Monday, March 12, 2012 at the Kings Chapel Church with Frank Adams, Derrick Combs, and Charlie Campbell officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Kings Chapel Church. Burial will follow in the Thornton Cemetery at Thornton, Kentucky.

March 8, 2012 - Bruce Gilley, Sr., 80, ofDoty Creekpassed away Thursday, March 8, 2012 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Bruce was the son of the late Matt and Minnie Gilley. Surviving are his wife: Shirley Caudill Gilley; 6 sons; Robert Gilley (Sharon) of Pikeville, Randy Gilley (Angie) of Beaver, Jimmy Gilley (Ann) of Little Colley, Bruce Gilley Jr. (Rita) of Letcher, Ricky Gilley of Doty Creek, and Zollie Gilley of Doty Creek; 2 daughters: Darlene Hurt (Earshel) of Blackey and Judy Caudill (Robert) of Little Cowan; 1 sister: Geneva Banks of Auburn, Indiana; 12 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; best friend: Benson "PNut" Blair. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon Monday, March 12, 2012 at the Blackey Missionary Baptist Church with Bruce Gilley, Jr. Matt Gilley, Jimmy Hall, Bill Jones, Elwood Cornett, and Caleb Combs officiating. Visitaiton: 5:00 P.M.Saturday at the Blackey Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Gilley Cemetery at Jeremiah, Kentucky.

March 5, 2012 - Clyde Dale Morris, 64, of Dry Fork passed away at the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dale was the son of the late Alfred and Ogie Craft Morris. Surviving are his wife: Angelina Sturgill Morris; 2 sons: Michael Dale Morris of Payne Gap and Justin Matthew Morris of Dry Fork; 2 daughters: Margie Short of Jenkins and Crystal Gale Morris of Mayking; 4 brothers: Jimmy Morris of Lexington, Joe Henry Morris, Charles Morris, and Glennis Morris all of Mayking; 3 sisters: Betty Taylor of West Virginia, Mary Fugate of Mayking, and Gaynell Polly of South Carolina; 4 grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Friday, March 9, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Josh Sturgill and Conard Profitt officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Haven of Rest Cemetery at Mayking, Kentucky.

March 5, 2012 - Elsie Boggs, 93, of Little Cowan passed away Monday, March 5, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Elsie was the daughter of the late Nathaniel Patrick (N.P.) and Etta Collins Banks. She was the widow of Paul Tollie Boggs. Surviving are 2 daughters: Ina incent of Blyte, Georgia and Paule (Eddie) Lowe of Belfry; 2 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Thursday, March 8, 2012 at the Little Cowan Primitive Baptist Church with Johnny Banks and Woodrow Fields officiating. Visitation: 6:00 PM Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Banks Cemetery at Little Cowan, Kentucky.

March 4, 2012 - Emil Arthur Cook II, 68, of Potters Fork passed away Sunday, March 4, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Emil was the son of the late Arthur I and Edith Slone Cook. He was the widower of LaRee Kincer Cook. Surviving are 2 sons: Michael Cook of Bealeton, Virginia and Arthur "Artie" Cook III of Kingsport, Tennessee; 2 daughters: Karen Wilder of Potters Fork and Kimberly Bates of Whitesburg; 3 sisters: Lillus Campbell of Cincinnati, Ohio, Lola Beck of Lawrenceville, Georgia, and Pamela Cook of Seco; 7 grandchildren. Funeral: 10:00 O'clock A.M. Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at the Mt. Olivet Old Regular Baptist Church at Pippa Passes, Kentucky with Kelly Slone, Clyde Jacobs, and others officiating. Visitaiton: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Mt. Olivet Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Webb Cemetery at Mayking, Kentucky.

March 4, 2012 - Nona Ann Hess, 55, of Pine Creek passed away Sunday, March 4, 2012 at her residence. Nona was the daughter of the late John and illie Hunsucker. Surviving are her husband Doug Hess; 1 son: John "Dougie" Hess of Yonts Fork; 1 daughter: Millie Short of Pine Creek; 1 brother: John Hunsucker of Dry Fork; 2 sisters: Donna Burke of McRoberts and Jenny Heaston of Millstone; special friend: Conley Short. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Craft officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Fugate Cemetery at Mayking, Kentucky.

March 1, 2012 - Phoebe Fields, 93, of Little Cowan passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012 at her residence. Phoebe was the daughter of the late Cleveland and Kate Smith Adkins. She was the widow of Nelson Fields. Surviving are 8 daughters: Kathyrn Hoskins (Merle) of Union, Evelyn Cosgriff of Little Cowan, Ella Caudill (Mark) of Ice, Juanita Caudill (Curtis) of Ashboro, North Carolina, Janet Napier (John) of Little Cowan, Libby Honeycutt (John) of Whitesburg, Helen Roberts (Danny) of Cowan, and Lisa Howard (Dave) of Lexington; 5 sons: Ralph Fields (Donna) of Cowan, Orell Fields (Laura) of Cowan, Rex Fields (Tilda) of Cowan, Dean Fields (Kathy) of Glade Hill, Virginia, and Gary Fields of Glade Hill, Virginia; 39 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Sunday, March 4, 2012 at the Little Cowan Primitive Baptist Church with Oscar Irwin, Woodrow Fields, and Johnny Banks officiating. Visitation: 5:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Fields Family Cemetery at Little Cowan, Kentucky.

February 19, 2012 - Barbara Ann Boggs, 75, of Cowan passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional HealthcareCenter. Barbara was the daughter of the late Arch andElla Fields Maggard. She is the widow of Bobby Boggs. Surviving are 4 sons: Robert Terry Boggs of Cowan, Greg Boggs of Partridge, Keith Boggs of Cowan, and Mark Boggs of Cowan; 1 daughter: Diana Gilley of Cowan; 1 brother: BillyRay Maggard ofColumbus, Indiana; 1 sister: Audrey Hammonds of North Vernon, Indiana; 10 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clockP.M. Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Glen Cornett, Roger Fields, Merle Caudill, David Jent, Elwood Cornett, and Danny Dixon officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel.Burial will follow in the Day Cemetery at Cowan, Kentucky.

February 18, 2012 - Anice Jean Caudill, 74, of Rockhouse passed away Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Anice was the daughter of the late Delmar and Mable Breeding Cornett. Surviving are the father of her children: Harold Glen "Bull" Collins of Campton; 5 sons: Jerry Glen Collins and wife Vickie of Cowan, Gregory Allen Collins of Rockhouse, Orville Gene Collins of Rockhouse, Danny Dwight Collins and wife Julie of Hawaii, and Wayne Curtis Collins of Rockhouse; 2 brothers: John D. Collins of Danville, Indiana and Terry D. Caudill of Plainfield, Indiana;2 sisters: Ann Adams of Northfork, Florida and Doris Caudill of Plainfield, Indiana; 6 grandchildren: Heather Caudill and husband Travis, Talmage Collins, Glen Collins and wife Melissa, Darla Sue Collins, Danny Collins, and Olivia Jade Collins; 1 great grandson: Colton Caudill. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Wedneday, February 22, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Wayne Caudill and Homer Smith officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

February 18, 2012 - Coolidge "Cooge" Cornett, 84, of Ulvah passed away Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the Letcher Manor Nursing Home. "Cooge" was the son of the late Ed and Susan Cornett. Surviving are his wife: Tannie Campbell Cornett; 5 sons: George Cornett of Georgetown, Robert Cornett of Kingscreek, Kenneth Cornett of Cleveland, Tennessee, Calvin Cornett of Louisville, and Mickey Cornett of Isom; 3 daughters: Rosemary Drew of Cleves, Ohio, Jill White of Winchester, and Janet Cornett of Ulvah; 3 brothers: Lind Cornett of San Francisco, California, Ivan Cornett of Hallie, and Norman Cornett of Lexington; 4 sisters: Eula Morgan of Charlestown, Indiana, Dorothy Henderson of Charlestown, Indiana, Dovie Mae Collins of Colley, and Jewell Howser of Hillsboro, New Jersey; 14 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; special grandson: Neil Cornett. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Jack Maggard and Lloyd Woods officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Lusk Cemetery at Ulvah, Kentucky.

February 16, 2012 - Ora "Dank" Watts,88, of Hallie passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Ora was the daughter of the late Boyd and Mary Jane Riddle Watts. She was the widow of Carlus Watts. Surviving are 2 sons: Maynard Watts of Thornton and Marvin "Jody" Watts of Hallie; 3 daughters: Mildred Carver, Mary Ann Whitaker, and Marlene Rose Walters all of Hallie; 1 sister: Clara Callihan of Slemp; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon Monday, February 20, 2012 at the Cedar Grove Church with Elwood Cornett, Jim Fields, Wallace Bolling, Dean Mullins, Greg Mullins, Roger Fields, and Scotty Halcomb officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Cedar Grove Church. Burial will follow in the Watts Family Cemetery at Hallie, Kentucky.

February 16, 2012 - Bethel Couch, 56, of Hallie passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012 at his residence. Bethel was the son of the late Isom and Mary Halcomb Couch. Surviving are his wife: Wanda Faye Cornett Couch; 2 sons: Ryan Couch of Hallie and Jamie (Christina) Couch of Whitesburg; 2 daughters: Tekesha Phillips and Denesha Couch both of Hallie; 4 brothers: Dennis Couch of Slemp, Vernon Couch of Slemp, Jimmy Couch of Vicco, and Charles Couch of Hallie; 2 sisters: Wanda Watts of Cornettsville and Linda Coots of Slemp; 2 grandchildren: Jade Baker and Braiden Scott. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, February 19, 2012 at the Cedar Grove Church with Danny Dixon and Squire Watts officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Cedar Grove Church. Burial will follow in the Campbell - Baldwin Cemetery at Hallie, Kentucky.

February 14, 2012 - Guy Stewart, 52, of Cowan passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center. Guy was the son of Eunice C. Combs Hall of Premium and the late Johnny Stewart. Surviving other than his mother are his wife: Lorraine Stewart; 2 daughters: Amanda (Michael) Bowling of Whitesburg and Jennifer Lynn (Shade) Halcomb of Kingscreek; 3 sons: John (Misti) Hopkins of Whitesburg, Kevin (Angie) Day of UZ, and Brett Thomas (April) Day of Cowan; 3 brothers: Gary Stewart of West Virginia, Bennett Ray Adams of Crafts Colley, and Gay Stewart of Jackhorn; 10 grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Friday, February 17, 2012 at the Kings Chapel Church with Frank Adams, Charlie Campbell, Steve Peaks, and Derek Combs officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Kings Chapel Church. Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

February 12, 2012 - Shirley Virginia Sturgill Lewis, 64, of Eolia passed away Sunday, February 12, 2012 at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Shirley was the daughter of the late Wendell Lloyd Sturgill and Myrtle Brock Baker. Surviving are her husband: Myrel Lewis; 4 sons: Myrel Lewis, Jr., Donnie Lewis, and Tracy Lewis all of Eolia, and Norman Lewis of Whitesburg; 3 daughters: Vonda Lewis of Leitchfield, Tanya Metzler of McDaniels, and Michelle Lewis of Eolia; 4 brothers: James Carroll Sturgill of McHenry, Illinois, Carolos Rodney Sturgill of Eolia, Norman Benny of Eolida, and Henry Thomas Sturgill of Mann, West Virginia; 6 sisters: Mary Gaye Sturgill of Eolia, Hannah Burke of Eolia, Pearl Baker of Jacksonville, North Carolina, Ossie Lewis of Eolia, Maureen Church of Eolia, and Dorsey Bowman of Grayson; 17 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Thursday, February 16, 2012 at the Little Dove Church with Rodney Sturgill, Verdell Sturgill, and Roger Burke officiating. Visitation: 1:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Little Dove Church. Burial will follow in the Lewis Family Cemetery at Eolia, Kentucky.

February 12, 2012 - Mary Alice Gibson, 96, of Isom passed away Sunday, February 12, 2012 at her residence. Mary was the daughter of the late John D. and Rachel Combs Allen. She was the widow of William Buster Gibson. Surviving are 10 children: Bennett Gibson (Ilene), Winston Gibson (Cleta), Goldie Tyree (Clyde), Clarence Gibson, (Roma), Pattie Sue Gentry (Doug), Boyd Gibson (Susie), Betty Ruth Ann Madden (Rocky), Wanda Faye Fields (James), Thomas Bert Gibson (Debbie); 26 grandchilren; 45 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren. Funeral: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at the G. Bennett Adams Church with Cullen Collins and Allen Meyers officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

February 11, 2012 - Linda Ann Adams, 58, of Cowan passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012 at her residence. Linda was the daughter of the late Lansford and Alma Jones Fields. Surviving are her husband: Danny E. Adams; 1 son: Joseph Daniel Adams; 2 daughters: Jessica Ann Brown and Jennifer Lynn Combs; 2 brothers: Darrell Fields and Robert C. Fields; 4 sisters: Romona Lee Raleigh, Betty Fugate, Lavette Wacks, and Emma Faye Wacks; 4 grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at the Cowan Chapel Church with John Conn, Larry David Caudill, and Cassell Boggs officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Cowan Chapel Church. Burial will follow in the Lansford Fields Cemetery at Cowan, Kentucky.

February 9, 2012 - Gloria Ellen Lowe, 65, of Colson passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Gloria was the daughter of the late Wlter and Mary Belle HurtLucas. She was the widow of Ernest "Rawhide" Lowe. Surviving are 5 children: Mark (Vonda) Lowe of Isom, Wanda (Randy) Gross of Jenkins, Bobby (Samantha) Lowe of Pinetop, Gary (Marlene) Lowe of Colson, and Johnny (Christie) Lowe of Jackhorn; 12 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, February12, 2012 at the Lighthouse Church with Glen Gross officiating. Visitation:4:00 P.M. Friday at the Lighthouse Church.Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

February 8, 2012 - Lisa Mae Gibson, 44, of Isom passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the Holston Valley Medical Center. Lisa was the daughter of Richard and Mazie Hensley Brown and the late Laird Niece. Surviving other than her parents are 2 daughters: Leslie Gibson of Bonnyman and Katelynn Gibson of Lawrenceburg; 2 sisters: Kimberly Brown of Isom and Teresa Hayes of Whitesburg; 3 grandchildren: Lauren Adams, Carson Hall, and Zoey Hammons; 1 grandchild on the way; special friend: Creedence Cook. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Robert Holcomb, Virgil Caudill, and Richard Hampton officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Niece Family Cemetery at Colson, Kentucky.

February 9, 2012 - Alamander Blair, 65, of Kingscreek passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012 at his residence. Alamander was the son of the late Emmitt and Mae Howard Blair. He was the widower of Billie Sexton Blair. Surviving are 1 son: Clyde E. (Melanie) Blair of Kingscreek; 1 daughter: Leslie Saunders of South Point, Ohio; 2 brothers: Charles Collins of Alexandria, Kentucky and Buster Blair of Chula Vista, California; 1 sister: Mildred Begley of Redfox; 2 grandchildren: Noah Blair and Avery Blair; 10 nieces; 9 nephews. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Kingscreek Community Church with Jimmy Dotson and Bufford Combs officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Friday at the Kingscreek Community Church. Burial will follow in the J.W. Collins Family Cemetery at Isom, Kentucky.

February 6, 2012 - Ella Jean Collins, 83, of Blackey passed away Monday, February 6, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Ella was the daughter of the late Denny and Pearl Browning. She was the widow of James Bud Collins. Surviving are 1 son: Jerry Wayne Collins of Blackey; 1 brother: Vernon Dale Browning of West Virginia; 10 grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the Jeremiah Missionary Baptist Church with Allen Meyers and Elwood Cornett officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Pearl Dixon Cemetery at Blackey, Kentucky.

February 5, 2012 - Norma Jean Campbell Wright, 75, of Haymond passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 ather residence. Norma was the daughter of the late Jasper and Ora Bryant Campbell. Surviving are her husband: Thomas Gene Wright Sr.; 3 children: Darlene Wright (Tracy) Snyder of Mason, Ohio, Tom(Sheila) Wright of Neon, and Jeffrey (Thelma) Wright of Hyden; brothers and sisters: Sue Sparks of romona, Faye Howard of Lexington, Jim (Nancy) Campbell of Yucatan, Mexico, Roger (Carolyn) Campbell of Jeffersonville, Roy (Novi) Campbell of Charlotte, North carolina, John (Perfidia) Campbell of Dayton, Ohio, Larry (Carolyn) Campbell ofChatsworth, Georgia, and Sally (Carl) Glover of Gettysburg, Pennylvania;4 grandchildren: Charity Stearns, Crystal Wright, Lauren Wright, and Justin Wright; 3 great grandchildren: Annabelle Stearns, SunnyStearns, and Mason Wright-Smith.Memorial Service: 5:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the McRoberts Church of Christ with Chris Fleming officiating. Visitation: 4:00 P.M. Saturday at the McRoberts Church of Christ.

February 5, 2012 - Manuel McIntosh, 59, of Cowan passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Manuel was the son of the late Sam and Percy Hall McIntosh. Surviving are his wife: Erma McIntosh; 4 sons: Jim (Rebecca) Fields of Jeremiah, Sam McIntosh of Cowan, Michael Douglas McIntosh, and Michael Anthony; 2 brothers: Gary McIntosh of Redfox and Larry McIntosh of Michigan; 5 sisters: Faye Halcomb of California, Sherry Halcomb of Tiffin, Ohio, Clara Tyree of Marion, Ohio, Brenda Gows of Michigan, and Nicky Draper of Ohio; 1 grandson: Brian Michael Bailey. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the Kings Chapel Church with Frank Adams officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Kings Chapel Church. Burial will follow in the Jim Fields Cemetery at Cowan, Kentucky.

February 3, 2012 - Mae Messer Watts, 93, of Hallie passed away Friday, February 3, 2012 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Mae was the daughter of the late N.B. and Cora Mills Messer. She was the widow of Coy Watts. Surviving are 3 daughters: Barbara Collins of Norton, Virginia, Gwen Adcock of Louisville, and Kaye Carol Breeding of Georgetown; 7 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Monday, February 6, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bob Caudill officiating. Visitation: 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Caudill Cemetery at Redstar, Kentucky.

January 26, 2012 - Joey Back, 61, of Jeremiah passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012 at the Letcher Manor Nursing Home. Joey was the son of the lateVictor and Nannie Back. Surviving are 1 son: Dewayne Shane of Carlisle, Ohio; 2 daughters: Kristal Harris of Carlisle, Ohio and Shasta Back Rose of Mt. Ulla, North Carolina; 1 brother: Glenn Back of Middletown, Ohio; 1 sister: Elaine Back of Jeremiah. Graveside Service: 2:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the Spring Branch Cemetery at Jeremiah, Kentucky.

January 24, 2012 - Benton Campbell, 92, of Turkey Creekpassed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Benton was the son of the late Mannon Campbell and Meldie Whitaker Watts. He was the widower of Sarah Dixon Campbell. Surviving are 1 son: Bill Campbell of Tureky Creek; 2 daughters: Loretta Whitaker of Salyersville and Mary Ann Breeding of Turkey Creek; 1 brother: Coleman "Dab" Campbell of Turkey Creek; 4 sisters: Lizzie Dixon of Campbells Branch, Thelma Watts of Kingsport, Tennessee, Irene Thomas of Blackey, and Arbdella Deaton of Jackson; 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. Funeral: 12:00 O'clock Noon Thursday, January 26, 2012 at the Cedar Grove Old Regular Baptist Church with Elwood Cornett, Danny Dixon, and Squire Watts officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Benton Campbell Cemetery at Hallie, Kentucky.

January 22, 2012 - Odell I. Watts, 84, of Roxanna passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012 at the Wellmont-Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. Odell was the daughter of the late Steve and Laura Halcomb Ison. Surviving are 1 son: Michael R. (Donna) Watts of Roxanna; 2 daughters: Nola Yvonne "Vondy" (Jerry) Caudill of Blackey and Gwenda "Judy" (Tommy) Day of Fredonia; 5 grandchildren: Micca Brooke (Justin) Watts- Gordon, Laura Kern Caudill, Jaime Jo Day, Michael Ruben Watts II, and Elliott Boone Day; 1 great grandchild: Elijah Grant Gordon. Funeral: 11:00 O'clock A.M. Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Tony Brown officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Isom Family Cemetery at Hallie, Kentucky.

January 20, 2012 - Vernon "Burn" Bailey, 81, of Isom passed away Friday, January 20, 2012 at his residence. Vernon was the son of the late Granville and Eliza Stamper Bailey. He was the widower of Oma Fields Bailey. Surviving are 5 sons: Rocky Bailey of Morristown, Tennessee, Ricky Bailey of Premium,Craig Bailey of Isom,David Lee Bailey of Topmost, and Joshua Bailey of Isom;6 daughters: Verna K. Combs of Little Colley, Brenda Adams of Little Dry Fork, Shirley Cook of Dry Fork, Ivealue Collins of Isom, Cathy Adams of Whitco, and Alisha Brock of Little Dry Fork; 1 brother:Verlon Bailey of Isom; 1 sister: Edith Morgan of Red Fox; 22 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clockMonday, January 23, 2012 at the Blair Branch Church with Elwood Cornett and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel and 4:00 P.M. - 10:00P.M. Sunday at the Blair Branch Church. Burial will follow in the Bailey FamilyCemetery at Isom, Kentucky.

January 19, 2012 - Missy Trail, 21, of Kingscreek passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 at the Tri City Nursing and Rehab Center in Cumberland, Kentucky. Missy was the daughter of the late Daniel and Marsha Kay Ratliff Trail. Surviving are 1 sister: Marquitta Nichole Bailey and husband Chris of Morehead; special aunts: Mary Brashear and Beatrice Hogg. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, January 22, 2012 at the Kingscreek Community Church with Jimmy Dotson and Tim Amburgey officiating. Visitation: 5:00 P.M. Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Kingscreek Community Church. Burial will follow in the Charlie and Lula Ratliff Cemetery at Kingscreek, Kentucky.

January 18, 2012 - Virginia Gibson Amburgey, 83, of Whitesburg passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Virginia was the daughter of the late Bobbie and Dora Bell Gibson. She was the widow of Howard Amburgey. Surviving are 1 brother: Virgil Gibson of Otisco, Indiana; 4 sisters: Velma Gibson of Otisco, Indiana, Ollie Miller of Sellersburg, Indiana, Betty Jean Snelling of Charlestown, Indiana, and Vernella G. Mullins of Whitesburg. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Denver Pigman officiating. Visitation: 12:00 O'clock Noon Saturday, January 21, 2012at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Green Acres in Ermine, Kentucky.

January 18, 2012-Mary Lou "Nan" Combs, 84, of Louisville formerly of Letcher passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at the Norton Suburban Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. MaryLou was the daughter of the late Herbert and Vina Banks. She was the widow of Orville Combs. Surviving are 2 daughters: Francine Caudill of Jeremiah and Donna (Lyle) Frazier ofLouisville; 3 sisters: Cinda Adams of London, Helen Upshaw of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Betty Ann Williams of of Indiana; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren.Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Letcher Independent Church with Bill Jones officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Letcher Independent Church. Burial will follow in the Burton Hill Cemetery at Letcher, Kentucky.

January 16, 2012 - Anna Lou Combs, 64, of Cowan passed away Monday, January 16, 2012 at the Corey and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard. Anna Lou was the daughter of the late Willard and Dorothy Raleigh Maggard. Surviving are 1 son: William Edward Combs of Cowan; 1 daughter: Melanie Ann Owens of Cowan; 1 brother: Bobby Gail Maggard of Columbus, Indiana; 4 sisters: Linda Sue Cammuse of Shelbyville, Judy Burroughs of Lexington, Brenda Kay Hall of Tompkinsville, and Darlene Absher of Cowan; 4 grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Thursday, January 19, 2011 at the Faith Tabernacle Church with John Conn, Billy Conn, and others officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Faith Tabernacle Church. Burial will follow in the Maggard Family Cemetery at Cowan, Kentucky.

January 12, 2012 - David Lee Morris, 60, of Mayking passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 at his residence. David was the son of Ella Cook Morris of Whitesburg and the late Claude Morris. Surviving other than his mother are his wife: Jewell Taylor Morris; 2 sons: Robert Jackson of Garner and Tim Morris of Crafts Colley; 1 daughter: Tina Lee Morris of Mayking; 5 brothers: Clyde Morris of Whitesburg, Jimmy Morris of Whitesburg, Bobby Morris of Sandlick, Greg Morris of Sandlick, and Gary Morris of Isom; 2 sisters: Della Yonts of Whitesburg and Glenda Stallard of Jenkins; 6 grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, January 15, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Conard Profitt officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Friday and 1:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Adams Cemetery at Little Colley, Kentucky.

January 11, 2012 - Hayes Darrin Bentley, 43, of Jackhorn passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. Darrin was the son of Yvonne Bentley of Jackhorn and the late Kenneth Ray Bentley. Surviving other than his mother are 1 brother: Kenneth Bryan Bentley of Texas; 2 sisters: Tara Johnson of Jackhorn and April Reynolds of Maryland. Graveside Service: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Friday, January 13, 2012 at the Gad Johnson Cemetery with Gaddy Hall officiating.

January 9, 2012 - Ada Evelyn Burke, 85, of Clintwood, Virginia passed away Monday, January 9, 2012 at the Dickenson Community Hospital in Clintwood, Virginia. Ada was the daughter of the late Josh and Rachel Justice Maggard. She was the widow of George Burke. Surviving are 4 sons: Bobby Roberts of Eolia, William Roberts of Kingsport, Tennessee, David Carl Roberts of Eolia, and Greg Roberts of Eolia; 2 daughters: Thelma Jean Maggard of Partridge and Mabeline Brock of Eolia; 1 sister: Hattie Shook of Richmond, Virginia; 27 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Friday, January 13, 2012 at the Rockvine Church. Visitation:4:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Rockvine Church. Burial will follow in the Phillips Cemetery at Flat Gap, Kentucky.

January 9, 2012 - Alta Taylor, 85, of Whitesburg passed away Monday, January 9, 2012 at the Letcher Manor Nursing Home. Alta was the daughter of the late Bruce and Bessie Oney Rudd. She was the widow of Raymond "Buster" Taylor; Surviving are 1 son: Eddie (Arlene) Taylor of Thornton; 2 daughters: Brenda Williams of Sharps Chapel, Tennessee and Judith (Bennie) Rose of Thornton; 1 sister: Francis Hayes of Richmond, Indiana; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, January 11, 2011 with Bill Craft and Larry Adams officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

January 7, 2012 - Monroe Pack, 90, Cowan passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012 at his residence. Monroe was the son of the late George Hiram and Cora Lee Day Pack. He was the widower of Alberta Thompson Pack. Surviving are 1 daughter: Yvonne (Dauphus) Day of Kingscreek; daughter-in-law: Deanie Pack of Cowan; sister: Mable Robinson of Shelbyville; 5 grandchildren: Timothy (Trula) Fields of Virgie, Michael Day of Kinscreek, David (Jamie) Pack of Whitesburg, Nick (Roberta) Pack of Whitesburg, and Leslie Noel (Adam) Blevins of Louisa; 7 great grandchildren: Luke, Taylor, Regan, Gavin, Addy, vany, and Aubry; Wayne McDougal whom he thought of as a son; special caretakers: Stella and Dr. Shan McDougal. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Barry Adams and Cassel Boggs officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the John L. Day Cemetery at Cowan, Kentucky.

January 6, 2012 - Freda McFall, 65, of Whitesburg passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Freda was the daughter of the late James Carlos and Virginia Pearl Triplett Brock. Surviving are her husband: Russell McFall; 4 sons: Russell McFall Jr., James Gregory McFall, Brian Keith McFall, and Christopher Dewayne McFall all of Whitesburg; 1 daughter: Stephanie Raquel Johnson of Whitesburg; 1 brother: James Carlos Brock of Whiteburg; 5 sisters: Georgia Collier and Samantha Clark both of Lafollette, Tennessee, Sharon Sexton and Carlisia Bradley both of Whitesburg, Maurica McGee of Jacksboro, Tennessee, and Mary Hayes of Whitesburg; 6 grandchildren: Joshua McFall, Tanner McFall, Gregory McFall, Arianna Caudill, Hannah McFall, and Alexis Johnson. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Sunday, January 8, 2012 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Ray Begley officiating. Visitation: 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the American Legion Cemetery at Whitesburg, Kentucky.