Nelson Coleman 72 of Majestic, KY passed away Friday May 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 3, 1948 in Stopover, KY the son of the late Hayes and Amie “Blankenship” Coleman. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a sister: Nancy (Jessie) Blankenship, four brothers: Perry, Malon, and Dodge Coleman and Paul Coleman who passed away at birth. Nelson was mostly a homebody who enjoyed gardening and growing flowers. He liked raising goats and caring for his chickens....

Patricia Darlene Russell 54, of McAndrews, KY passed away Saturday May 01, 2021 at her residence. She was born August 28, 1966 in Dearborn, MI the daughter of Gethel Marie “Blackburn” Lowe and the late Tommy Joe Russell. Besides her biological father Tommy, she was preceded in death by her father who raised her Freddie Lowe and two brothers: Tommy Joe Russell Jr. and Michael Dean Lowe. Patricia loved to spend time shopping, playing video games and dancing. In addition to her...

Jerry Madison Stiltner 80, of Kimper, KY passed away Wednesday April 21, 2021 at the Good Shepherd Community Nursing Center of Phelps, KY. He was born August 26, 1940 in Kimper, KY the son of the late Matt and Leola Dora “Ramey” Stiltner. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife: Brenda Sue “Mitchell” Stiltner and two daughters: Becky Stiltner and Lenae Stiltner. Jerry was a mechanic and truck driver having worked for Caney Branch Coal. He enjoyed...

Franklin Delano Varney 83, of Freeburn, KY passed away Tuesday April 13, 2021 at his residence. He was born January 09, 1938 in Delbarton, WV the son of the late Rell and Ellina “Baisden” Varney. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter: Betty Faye Estep, and two brothers: Jim and Reese Varney. Franklin was a loving homemaker who was a wonderful father and grandfather. One of his most cherished possessions was his bible, though he could not read or write he...

Elsa “Bevins” Smith 76, of Ransom, KY passed away Saturday April 17, 2021 at her residence. She was born February 27, 1945 in Williamson, WV the daughter of the late Lat and Ann “Newsome” Bevins. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband: Irvin Bryan Smith, a daughter: Lola Ann Smith, a granddaughter: Paige Dennis, a sister: Myrtle Helie, two brothers: Richard and James Bevins. Elsa was a loving homemaker and mother who enjoyed taking care of her...

Terry Christopher Pugh 44, of Phelps, KY passed away Tuesday April 06, 2021 at ST Mary’s Hospital of Huntington, WV. He was born December 06, 1976 at Pikeville, KY the son of Terry Lee Pugh and Wilma Lee “Daugherty” Pugh of Phelps, KY. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother: Ruth Daugherty, and his paternal grandparents: Turner and Nola Pugh. Chris was a truck driver having worked for Mcelroy Trucking. He lived for his daughter Abigail who was the apple of...

Sandra Yvonne “Estep” Fields of Phelps, KY passed away Tuesday April 06, 2021 at her residence. She was born August 30, 1968 in Pikeville, KY the daughter of the late Joe and Rachael Gaynell “Abshire” Estep. She was 52 years old. Sandra was a loving homemaker whose greatest joy in life was loving her children and grandchildren. One of her favorite past times was sitting on the porch while drinking a good cup of coffee. She also enjoyed working puzzles. Sandra was a...

Roy Robinett Jr. of Kimper, KY passed away Monday April 05, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 29, 1949 in Phelps, KY the son of the late Roy Sr and Nettie “Moore” Robinett. He was 71 years old. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter: Stephanie Robinett, a brother: Mark Robinett, three sisters: Sandy Layne, Billie Jean New, and Sue Justice. Roy was a United States Army Veteran who worked as a heavy equipment operator having worked for Old...

Yvonne Hurley of Matewan, WV passed away Thursday April 01, 2021 at Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center of South Williamson, KY. She was born June 14, 1957 the daughter of the late Roy and Ruth “Alderson” Snell. She was 63 years old. Besides her parents Yvonne was preceded in death by her husband: Woodrow Hurley and three brothers: Wayne, Eddie, and Robert. She was a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) having worked for Trinity Heath Care. She loved spending time with her...

Carol Ann Bentley 76, a resident of the Good Shepherd Community Nursing Center, passed away Tuesday March 30, 2021 at the Pikeville Medical Center of Pikeville, KY. She was born February 5, 1945 in Freeburn, KY, the daughter of the late Dr. Can Martin and Lettie Malinda Bentley. Carol was a homemaker who loved her son and grandchildren. She was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include her son: James Michael Bentley Sr. of Majestic, KY, two brothers: Terry Bentley (Pat) of Bethel, OH...