Georgia Ann Smith 73, of Phelps, Ky., passed away November 9th, 2022, at her residence.  She was born May 25th, 1949, to the late Floyd and Geraldine Stump Smith.  In addition to her parents, Georgia was also preceded by her daughter, Lois Smith Auton; three brothers, Everett “Hawk” Smith; Ricky Dean Smith; and Adam Smith; two sisters, Vivian, and Kathy Smith.   Georgia was married to the love of her life Dallas for 50 plus years.  She was of the Freewill...

Barbara Brizendine 74 of Phelps, Ky., transitioned to her heavenly home on November 10th, 2022, surrounded by her family.  She was born October 3rd, 1948, to the late John Riley Fetcher Jr. and Rebecca Jean Wolford Fletcher.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by brothers, Jerry Fletcher, Ronnie D. Fletcher, Gary L. Fletcher, Jimmy Douglas, and Jimmy Dean Fletcher twin brothers passing away at birth.    Barbara was employed for 27 years at Apex...

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Terry Michael Stump Jr., 29, of Phelps, KY, on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Pikeville Medical Center.  He was born August 11, 1993, in Pikeville, the son of Terry “Lurch” Stump of Phelps and the late Heather Lynn Stump.  In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Arvil & Truby Stump; one uncle, Teddy Stump; one aunt, Debbie Hurley; and a cousin, Bridgette...

Cecil Coleman age 39 of Pinsonfork, Ky., passed away at his home on October 28, 2022. Born May 27, 1983, in South Williamson, Ky. a son of the late Cecil Clinton Coleman and Sonya Chapman Coleman. He leaves to mourn his passing, his companion and friend Carla; brother, Jerry (Amy) Chapman of Thonotosassa Florida; sister, Tracy (Brian) Holbrook of McVeigh, Ky. Cecil loved Nascar and playing video games. He enjoyed spending time with his friends. His family will begin receiving...

Leon  Keith “Jap-eye” Layne 74, of Phelps, Kentucky passed away October 17th, 2022, at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, Kentucky.  He was born in Phelps, Kentucky on December 23, 1947,  to the late Jessie James and Madaline “Preece” Layne.  In addition to his parents, Leon was also preceded in death by a brother, Martin Layne and sister, Brenda Coleman. Leon enjoyed the simple things in life.  Most knew him as...

Mandy Kay Yates, age 39 of Phelps, Ky. departed this life on Monday October 10, 2022, at her home. Born Feb. 22, 1983,she was the daughter of the late Billy and Patty Sawyers Compton. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by grandparents, Howard and Opal Sawyers, James, and Lizzie Jane Compton. She is survived by her husband Shannon Yates of Phelps, KY; a son, Myles Keaton Yates; and a daughter, Evelyn Marie Yates of Phelps, Ky.  Mandy is also survived by sisters,...

Melissa Ann Chapman 50, of Phelps, Ky., passed away September 30th, 2022, at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, Ky.  Melissa was born November 28th, 1971, in Williamson, WV. She was preceded in death by her father Ervin Chapman Sr.   She is survived by her mother, Patsy Chapman of Phelps, Ky., son, Ralph Edward Rowe; brothers, Matthew Chapman of Ohio; and Ervin Chapman Jr. of Phelps, Ky.   Melissa was of the Pentecostal faith. She loved listening to country music and...

Brandy Dean “Gart” Fuller 42 of Steele, Ky. passed away September 27th, 2022, at his residence.  He was born April 14th, 1980, in Pikeville, Ky. to the late Jerry Fuller and his mother, Tammy Denise “Darnell” Grey of Elizabethtown, Ky.  In addition to his dad, Brandy was also preceded in death by his uncles, Pete Darnell, and Richard Fuller.  Maternal grandparents, Alex, and Sue Darnell; Paternal grandparents, Paul, and Mary Lou...

William Ronald Goodman 51, of Aflex, Ky., passed away October 4th, 2022, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV.  He was born February 18, 1971, in Sandusky, Ohio to the late William F. Goodman and Beverly Jean “Day” Goodman.  In addition to his parents, William was also preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Allen, and Douglas Lee Goodman.    Survivors include a brother, Joseph Goodman of Williamson, WV, Fiancé, Jerrie Jackson;...

Amie Vandyke 76, lifelong resident of Stopover, Ky., passed away at her residence on September 23, 2022.  Born October 22, 1945, in Grundy, Va., to the late Hayes and Amie “Blankenship” Coleman.  In addition to her parents, Amie was also preceded  in death by her husband, James Vandyke; brothers; Perry, Malon, Nelson, Dodge, and infant Paul Coleman; sister, Nancy “Coleman” Blankenship, and granddaughter; Angel Vandyke.    Amie was of the...