Darrell Eugene Mounts, 69, of Phyllis, Ky, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at his residence. He was born May 8, 1950 at Vulcan, West Virginia, a son of the late Amos & Shirley “Wolford” Mounts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Sue Mounts who died at birth; two brothers, Roland Clayton Wolford, Bobby Mounts; and a sister, Della Rae Caupp.  Darrell was the cherished husband of Eva “Anderson” Mounts. ...

Jimmy Welch, 70, of Freeburn, KY, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Pikeville Medical Center.  He was born October 31, 1949 in Saint Augustine, Florida, the son of the late Junnie Welch & Thelma “Smith” Taylor. Jimmy was a heavy equipment operator and was quite the jokester, always making people laugh.  His favorite pastimes in life were spending time with his grandchildren, watching westerns, and fishing. Those left to honor his memory include his wife:...

Barbara Ellen “Simpkins” Ball, 72, of Thacker, WV, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Cabell Huntington Hospital.  She was born December 9, 1946 to the late James Elmer & Zona Simpkins. Barbara was of Christian faith and her favorite pastimes in life were fishing, traveling, and most of all, spending time with her family. Those left to honor her memory include two sons: Thomas Warren (Bobbie Jo) Ball Jr. and Daniel Lee (Patty) Ball, both of Thacker, WV; two...

Bobby Darrell Justice, 58, of Stopover, KY, entered into rest on November 24, 2019 at Pikeville Medical Center.  He was born January 26, 1961, in Grundy, VA, the son of the late Harless Justice & Josie “Hager” Blankenship.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Charlene. Bobby Darrell was known for his love of riding four wheelers.  He enjoyed talking on the phone and meeting new people.  He also enjoyed spending time...

Richard Lee McQuirt, 76, of Freeburn, KY, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the Pikeville Medical Center.  He was born November 10, 1943 in Columbus OH, to the late Gerald and Princess (Wise) McQuirt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmother: Edith McQuirt; one brother: Gerald “Sonny” McQuirt; two sisters: Garildine McQuirt and Shirley McQuirt. Richard was a man of Christian faith, who always adored playing with his grandchildren...

Floyd Everett “Hawk” Smith Jr., 65, of Phelps, KY, gained his wings on November 19, 2019, while a resident of the Good Shepherd Community Nursing Center at Phelps.  He was born September 10, 1954, in Williamson, WV, a son of the late Floyd & Geraldine “Stump” Smith.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother: Adam Smith, and two sisters: Vivian Smith and Kathy Casey. Everett was known for his love of the outdoors.  He...

Eugene Blankenship, 73, passed away at his residence, in Stopover, KY, on Saturday November 16, 2019.  He was born July 20, 1946 to the late Orville and Vear (Maynard) Blankenship. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother: Danny Ray Blankenship. Eugene was a retired Coal miner, who in his free time, enjoyed being quite the jokester, always cutting up and playing pranks on people.  He was a family man who loved spending time with his...

Harold Blankenship, 77, of Stopover, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Pikeville Medical Center, following a long illness. Harold was born on March 2, 1942 in Pike County, Kentucky to his late parents, Lloyd and Millie Hurley Blankenship. Harold was a retired coal miner from Kentucky Carbon Corporation, and he was a member of the UMWA.  He was an avid horseman and loved trail rides and horse shows.  Harold enjoyed spending his time trading and was...

Katy "Kay" F. Justice, 80, of Shepherdsville KY, formerly of Mouthcard KY, went to walk the streets of Heaven with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 2, 2019.  She was born June 12, 1939 in Grundy, VA, a daughter of the late Roy and Flossie Anderson Stapleton.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jennings Justice Sr; two sons, Jennings Justice Jr. and Roy Lee Justice; two brothers, Doug Stapleton and James Stapleton; two...

Jerry “Dick” Hatfield, 57, of Phelps, KY, departed this life on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Pikeville Medical Center, following a lengthy battle with cancer.  Jerry was born October 24, 1962 at Freeburn, KY to his late parents Jeff and Ann Dotson Hatfield.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one niece, Priscilla Hatfield McCoy. Jerry was a former truck driver having worked for Jones Oil Company for 25 years. Jerry was an outdoorsman, life was best...