Evelyn Ingersoll age 84 of Red Jacket, WV. departed this life on Oct. 7, 2021 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Born December 9, 1936 in Matewan, WV, a daughter of the late Leonard Collins, and Clara Auxier. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Levi James Ingersoll, and two daughters Gail Marie Lambert and Joyce K. Johnson. Brother Earsel Roy Collins, sisters Fona Mae Patterson and Joyce Kohari. She is survived by a son James (Patricia) Ingersoll of Knox, Indiana,...

Ruth Carol Downey, age 73, a life long resident of Phelps, Ky. departed this life on October 10, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born March 12, 1948 at Phelps, Ky., a daughter of the late Nelson Wolford, and Zettie Marie Norman Wolford. Besides her parents she is preceded by her husband James Downey, and sisters Loretta Dotson, Juanita Dotson, Helen Smith, and Ethel Chambers, and brothers Ernest and Alvis Wolord.   Ruth is survived by one son James Kevin Downey...

Kimberly Sue Duty of Phelps, KY, was born on October 13th, of 1971.  She was the daughter of the late Edman Wolford, and the living Virginia Wolford.  Kimberly passed away on September 29th, 2021 at Pikeville Medical Center.  She was 49 years old.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her son, Mason Duty. Kimberly was a well-known and well-loved part of this community.  She had countless friends and a loving family.  She thoroughly enjoyed...

Nathan Blankenship, 47, of Freeburn, Kentucky was born June 7th, 1974.  He passed away September 29th, 2021, at Tug Valley ARH Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel & Erma (Mounts)Blankenship; his brother, Richard (Richie) Blankenship, and his sister; Merline Blankenship. Nathan was a carpenter; he had a special love for his kids and family. He enjoyed attending chicken fights, horseshows, four-wheeling, cooking, gardening, and just loved being outside in...

Sophie Compton ,45 years of age, departed this life October 5, 2021, at her home in South Williamson, Ky.   Born December 24, 1975, a daughter of the late Billy Compton, and Lois Compton who survives her.  Sophie is also survived by a daughter; Tiffany (Daniel) Dula of Hudson, NC, and Kimberly Fletcher of Red Jacket, WV, grandchildren; Joshua Fletcher and Madilyn Dula. She also leaves to mourn her passing two brothers; Rocky (Lynn) Church of Delbarton WV, and...

Thelma Wolford, age 83 entered into rest on October 3, 2021, at the Tug Valley ARH Hospital in South Williamson, Ky. Born May 15, 1938, in Mingo County, WV. a daughter of the late Ace Mahon and Margaret Kennedy Mahon, Thelma was also preceded by her husband Arnold Wolford, a son Jimmy Wolford and sisters Eleanor Ruth Hurley and Millie Reeder. She leaves to honor her loving memory, daughters Edith (James) Stump, Belfry, Ky. Mary (Mike) Tate, Williamson, WV. and Diane Coleman of Edgarton,...

Billie Jean Dotson 70, of Majestic, Kentucky was born February 26, 1951, in Delbarton, West Virginia. She Passed away September 25th, 2021, at Pikeville Medical Center.   Billie is preceded in death by her parents, John William Thomas Sr., and Oma Jean Stumbo.  Also, a sister Betty Lou Romans and a Great Granddaughter Maliyah Brooke Sneed.   Billie was a homemaker; she loved her family with a passion.  She had many hobbies.  Quilting and reading her bible were...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dottie Leigh Fields. Dottie a lifetime resident of Phelps and a prominent member of the community departed this life on September 28, 2021 at Meta, Ky. Born April 2, 1961, a daughter of the late Vercel Fields & Elizabeth Hurley Fields.  In addition to her daughter, Vergena Lebeth Fields, passing alongside her, she was preceded in death by an infant sister; Hilda Marie Fields, grandparents; Everette & Nola...

Vergena Lebeth Fields of Jamboree, KY, was born on November 17th, of 1989 at Pikeville, KY.  She was the daughter of Bobby Wolford, and the late Dottie Fields.  Vergena passed away on September 28th, 2021, at intersection 119+194 Meta, KY. She was 31 years old.  In addition to her mother passing alongside her, Vergena was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents; Vercel & Elizabeth Fields, and her paternal grandparents; Ernest & Sally Wolford, an aunt; Hilda...

Bobby Ray Smith age 80 of Phelps, Ky. passed peacefully on September 22, 2021 at the Pikeville Medical Center with his loved ones by his side. Born June 22, 1941 at Coleman, Ky. a son of the late Charlie J. Smith and Almeda Smith. Besides his parents he was preceded by his sisters Betty and Ethel Smith and Helen Pearson, brothers Dewey and James Smith. He leaves to mourn his passing his daughters Candy (Buddy) Stone, of Nashville, GA., Sherry Smith Mayhorn of Phelps, and son Chris (Santana)...