Johnny Wolford, 76, of Phelps Ky, passed away November 20, 2020 at Pikeville Medical Center.  He was born March 22,1944 at Phelps Ky, the son of Edna Dotson & stepfather Frank Dotson who preceded him in death. In addition to his stepfather he was preceded in death by a son Jeffery Wolford Grandson of the late Annie Wolford & Johnny Wolford. Johnny was a hardworking man who will be sadly missed by family and friends. He was a retired coal miner and a member of thre UMWA....

Jean “Mounts” Murphy of Edgarton, WV passed away Saturday November 14, 2020 at her residence. She was born July 21, 1923 at Vulcan, WV the daughter of the late Leamon and Mary “Layne” Mounts. She was 97 years old. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband: Amos Murphy, two sisters: Naomi Mounts and Hazel Sharpton, and a grandson: Van Curtis Murphy. Jean was a retired teacher having taught over forty years in the Pike County KY School System. Her...

Onnie Ray Lester of Phelps, KY passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at his residence.  He was born July 23, 1961 in Grundy, VA. the son of the late Roland and Pricey “Wolford” Lester.  He was 59 years old.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Robert “Bobby” Lester and a sister Norma Lee Stump. Onnie Ray was a carpenter and block mason by trade.  He was baptized at the Jamboree Church of God.  His family was...

Theodore "Tedo" Taylor, 89, of Sidney, Ky. passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Parkview Nursing Home. He was born Jan. 11,1931 at Johns Creek, the son of the late Kelsey T. and Alice Helen Taylor.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Terry Michael Taylor, brothers Kelsey Jr. William J "Boshy" Taylor, sister-in-law "Ann" Taylor, and nephew John C. "Chris Taylor. Survivors include his...

Zella Mae “Slone” Pinion of Kimper, KY passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at her residence. She was born July 15, 1945 at Pikeville, KY, the daughter of the late William Elisha and Mercy Bell Slone.  She was 75 years old. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by a brother: James Mack Slone, a granddaughter: Tanesha Mosley, and a brother-in-law, Clyde Bowman. Zella was a loving homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She...

Helen Reba (Bennett) Dotson passed away November 7th, 2020 at the Good Shepperd Community Nursing Center. She was 89 years of age.   She was born September 30, 1931 at Coal Wood, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Everett and Bertha (Hackney) Bennett .  She grew up in Freeburn, Kentucky.  Helen was also preceded in death by her husband, James E. Dotson, who passed away September 12, 1987.  Also, one son, Jerry Joe Dotson who passed on February 03, 2014. ...

Paul David Hurley of Phelps, KY passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the Pikeville Medical Center of Pikeville, KY. He was born September 26, 1960 at Williamson, WV the son of the late Audley and Anna “Blankenship” Hurley. He was 60 years old. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother: Orville Hurley, and a sister: Tootsie Collins.   Paul was a master carpenter and a really good singer. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren who...

Oakley Lloyd Blankenship, infant son of Anthony Lloyd Gooslin and Kendra Paige Blankenship passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at the Pikeville Medical Center of Pikeville, KY. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Earl Gene and Melody Blankenship. In addition to his parents Oakley is survived by his paternal grandparents: Teddy Gooslin (Nora) of McCarr, KY and Barbara Tomblinson of VA, a special aunt: Angie Wolford and a host of other family, Aunts and Uncles. Funeral...

William Fairbanks Hurley of Phelps KY passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 at his residence. He was born October 15, 1947 at Stopover, KY the son of the late William Taft and Josephine “Blankenship” Hurley. He was 73 years old. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three sisters: Arlene Justice, Helen Fields, and Mary Mounts, a grandson: Jason Wolford and a best friend: Lee Young. William was a coal miner who loved to spend time with his family and...

Bessie May “Ingersoll” Mounts of Freeburn, KY passed away Thursday October 15, 2020 at the Pikeville Medical Center of Pikeville, KY. She was born June 10, 1934 at Majestic, KY the daughter of the late Levi and Lori “Blackburn” Mounts. She was 86 years old. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years: Taylor Mounts, two sons: David and Gary Mounts, a daughter: Norma Jean Hardin, three brothers: Eugene Ingersoll, James...