Bobby Hackney 78, of Phelps, Kentucky passed away May 23rd, 2023, at Hazard ARH.  She was born in Knott County, Kentucky on November 3rd, 1944, a daughter of the late Arnold and Marie “Hall” Thacker.  In addition to her parents, Bobby was also preceded by her husband, Alvin Hackney, great-grandson, Asher Howerton, brothers, Shelby Ray and Donald Forrest Thacker, and sister, Elizabeth Conley. Those surviving to cherish her memory include her daughter, Sherry Irene...

Bill Mosley age 63, of Kimper, KY passed away May 9th, 2023, at his residence.  He was born in Pikeville, KY to the late Arnold and Naomi Ruth “Mitchell” Mosley.  In addition to his parents, he is also preceded by a daughter, Tanesha Mae Mosley, and his dog Boy.  Bill enjoyed cars, both drawing them as well as painting actual ones.  He was an artist.  He loved keeping a daily journal of his life and enjoyed watching Nascar.  Those surviving Bill...

Loretta Estep 77 of Phelps, KY passed away May 19th, 2023, in Huntington, WV at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.  She was born July 22nd, 1945, a daughter of the late Leonard and Sarah Estep.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded by her brother Frank Estep, sisters Irene Estep, Nancy Casey, and Polly Prater, nephews Randall Casey, and David Estep, he was her favorite and she loved him as her own. Loretta was a beautiful person inwardly and outwardly who enjoyed...

Randy Lee Ralph “Rambo” Thomas age 56 from Ransom, Ky. departed this life on May 4, 2023, at Ransom, KY. He was born November 30th, 1966, in Williamson, WV the son of Ralph Thomas of Blackberry and the late Sadie Marie “Dotson” Thomas.  Besides his mother he was also preceded by a brother, Stevie Thomas, and stepmother, Beula Thomas.   Randy was an auto mechanic and loved being outside working on cars and trucks.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles in his...

Alex Carson Stiltner 89, of Stopover, KY passed away at his residence April 29th, 2023.  He was born in Phelps, KY June 28th, 1933, to the late Ira and Sarah “Stumbo” Stiltner.  In addition to his parents, Alex is preceded by two brothers, Gene, and Landon Stiltner. Alex was a good husband, family man and a very hard worker.  He enjoyed taking care of his horses when he was able. Those surviving Alex include his sons, Sammy Dotson of Phelps, KY; David (Michelle)...

Karen Necole May, age 43 of McCarr, Ky. departed this life on Friday April 28, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.  Born February 23, 1980, in South Williamson, Ky., a daughter of William Everett May of McCarr, Ky. and Wanda Kay Curry Branham of S.C. Karen was a homemaker and loved being with her grandchildren.  She was very kind to everyone, whether she knew them or not.  She will be sadly missed by her friends and family. Those who survive Karen include her...

Ricky Dean Smith 67, of Phelps, KY passed away April 23rd, 2023, at Pikeville Medical Center.  He was born in Phelps, KY to the late Luther and Vicy Smith.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded by brothers, Arvil Smith, and Allen Smith. Ricky was baptized at Regional Church of God in Delbarton, WV on October 12th, 2019.  After he was saved, he enjoyed quoting Bible scriptures.  He loved the Lord.  That was a legacy he left that will continue to be a...

Mike Randall “Frog” Smith 66, of Middlesboro, KY formerly of Phelps, KY passed away April 15th, 2023, at St. Joseph Hospital in London, KY.  He was born February 2nd, 1957, to the late Ray and Betty Jean “Casey” Smith.  In addition to his parents, he is also preceded by his son, Randall Ray Smith; brothers, Ricky Dean and Danny Ray Smith; and sister, Della Rhea Smith.   Mike enjoyed four wheeling and coon hunting.  He was a person of good humor...

Garey Kent "Chewy" McClanahan 52, of Freeburn, KY passed away at his residence on April 17th, 2023.  He was born June 7th, 1970, in South Williamson, KY to Shirley Ann “Justice” McClanahan of Freeburn, KY and the late Gary McClanahan.  In addition to his dad, Garey is also preceded in death by his special uncle, Earnie Justice Jr., and special cousin, Steve Justice.   Garey was of the Pentecostal Faith.  He enjoyed living the simple life and he was...

Beatrice Daugherty age 90, of Stopover, KY. departed this life on Monday, April 10th, 2023, at her home. Beatrice was born in Woodman, Ky., on November 6th, 1932, to the late Clarence Blankenship and Lily Sanson Blankenship. Besides her parents she was preceded by her husband Leo Daugherty, one son Bobby Daugherty, daughters, Nancy Daugherty Hurley, Bonnie Harvey, and Lily Daugherty. She is also preceded by brothers, Charlie Blankenship and Carl Blankenship, sister, Lona Mae Aslinger,...