Philip Mounts, 77 years old of Freeburn, Ky. passed away on July 20,2021 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital, in South Williamson, Ky. Born December 23, 1943, at Freeburn, Ky.  a son of the late Flannary and Naomi Hamilton Mounts. Besides his parents Philip is also preceded by a son Charles, sisters Vivian, Rosa Lee, and Dianne. He is also preceded by half brother Flannery Mounts, and sisters Pauline Layne, Julie Massoro and Inis Welch. He was a retired coal miner, having worked...

James “Frog” Tennis Hackney age 81 of McAndrews, Ky. went to be with his Lord on July 25, 2021; at the home of his son surrounded by his loved ones. Born October 24, 1939 at McAndrews, Ky. A son of the late Tennis and Jenny York Hackney. He was also preceded in death by a great grandchild Reagan Hackney, brothers Raymond Earl, Chester, and Gary York, sisters Sunday Fay, and Janet Lee.He leaves to mourn his passing and honor his loving memory, his wife Gloris Ann Stiltner Hackney...

It is with heavy hearts and sadness that we announce the passing of Donnie Lee Young age 23, on July 21, 2021 at is home in Stopover, Ky. He was born January 30, 1998 in Pikeville, Ky. a son of Timothy Edward and Jacqueline Lester Young of Phelps, Ky.In addition to his parents he is survived by a brother Joshua Edward Young of Phelps, aunts Hilda Francis (Rick Lester) Stopover,Ky. Sharon Casey, West Liberty, Ky. , Robin (Howard) Lester, N.C., Wendy (Edd) Coleman, OH. Uncles, Tim (Norma)...

Louzania Honaker, also known as “Baby” and “Mom” to those that knew and loved her, passed away peacefully at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital surrounded by loved ones after an extended illness on July 16th, 2021.   Mom’s story began April 26th, 1938, when she was born to Eli and Meda Estep in a small place called Isiban, WV. She loved school, beautiful dresses, coats, and shoes. Later, after moving to Phelps, she met the love of her life, Dallas, who always...

*****UPDATED ARRANGEMENTS***** Robert Elee Charles age 61 of Freeburn, Ky. passed away at his home Wednesday July 14, 2021. Born April 27, 1960, at Pikeville, Ky.  a son of the late Arthur Blaine Charles and Lula Faye Smith Charles. He is also preceded by a daughter Nikki Charles, one brother Anthony Bert Charles, sisters Shirley Justice, Phoebe Leedy and Mary Ann Dotson. Robert was of the apostolic faith.  He loved to fish.  He was an accomplished handyman.  He was...

Reba “Whitt” Lester, 54, of Phelps, KY, departed this life Sunday July 4, 2021, at the University of Louisville Hospital.  She was a homemaker and of the Church of God faith.  Reba enjoyed riding four-wheelers in the mountains and loved spending time with her family and loved her grandson. Born February 20, 1967 in Pikeville, KY, she was a daughter of the late William Archie Whitt and Loraine Zankovitch Whitt.  Reba was also preceded in death by a daughter, Kayla...

Hazel Mae Smith, age 94, a prominent resident of the Phelps Community departed this life Tuesday June 29, 2021 at the Harbor View Nursing Home in Georgetown, Ky.  Born April 1, 1927 at Coleman, Ky.  a daughter of Albert Hackney and Ida Coleman Hackney. She was a member of Primitive Baptist Church of Phelps. Hazel Mae was preceded in death by her parents and husband Alfred Smith and a beloved daughter Geraldine. She leaves to cherish her memory and Mourn her passing, son Paul...

George Edd Russell, age 76 of Sidney, Ky. passed away July 3, 2021 at the Pikeville Medical Center.  He was born September 19, 1944, a son of the late Randolph “Ran” Russell, and Celia “Brown” Russell. He was also preceded in death by brothers Jay C. and Curtis D. Russell, sisters Mag Bernard, Helen and Sylvia Davis, and Emma Jean Rutherford. He was a member of the New Beginnings Church of God at Sidney, Ky. George was currently employed as a truck driver...

Milt J. Cox, 50, of Phelps, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the Good Shepherd Health & Rehabilitation Center in Phelps, KY. He was born June 15, 1970, in Bledsoe, KY, the son of the late Milton & Jane Cox. Milt is survived by his brother, Paul Cox, who also resides at Good Shepherd, and his loving staff/family at the nursing home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M Thursday, July 1, 2021, at the Jones & West Funeral Home at Phelps with Reverend Bruce...

Cleveland Griffey 74, of Phelps, KY passed away Thursday June 17, 2021, at Pikeville Medical Center. He was born May 23, 1947, in Jamboree, KY the son of Alonzo and Martha “Pig” Griffey. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved nephew: John Paul. Cleveland was a United States Army veteran who worked as a forklift operator for Toyota. He was a great family person, a loving father and grandfather who also loved his nieces and nephews. Cleveland enjoyed fishing,...