Local Obituaries-Tuesday May 21, 2024

Larry Combs

Larry Combs, age 67, of Craft’s Colley, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Craft’s Colley.

He is survived by 1 daughter: Bailey Combs of Georgetown and 2 grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00pm Friday May 24, 2024 at the Millstone Missionary Baptist Church.

Funeral services for Larry Combs will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday May 25, 2024 at the Millstone Missionary Baptist Church with Bill Craft and Cecil Howard officiating.  

The Everidge Funeral Home of Whitesburg is in charge of the arrangements. 

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Larry Steve Stamper

Larry Steve Stamper, age 72, of Isom passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024 at Isom.

He is survived by his companion: Lynette Cornett; 2 sons: Ryan Stamper of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and David Collins of Whitesburg; 3 brothers: Carl Stamper of Dearborn Heights, Michigan, Billy Stamper of Bardstown and Rick Stamper of Winchester and 3 grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00pm this evening, Tuesday May 21, 2024 at the Everidge Funeral Home Chapel in Whitesburg.

Funeral services for Larry Steve Stamper will be held at 11:00am tomorrow, Wednesday May 22, 2024 at the Everidge Funeral Home Chapel with Danny Dixon officiating.

Burial will follow in the Stamper Family Cemetery at Isom. 

The Everidge Funeral Home of Whitesburg is in charge of the arrangements. 

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Sharon L. Lewis

Sharon L. Lewis, age 67, of Lynch, passed away on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024, at the Hazard ARH

She is survived by her husband: Terry Lewis of Lynch; 1 daughter, Crystal Lewis of Lynch; 3 sisters: Judy Caudill of Oven Fork, Vicilla Yeary of Lynch and Veria “Cookie” Baldwin of Cumberland; 1 brother: Bo Reynolds of Benham; 1 granddaughter, 1 great granddaughter and sister-in-law: Betty Reynolds of Lynch.

A Celebration of Life Service for Sharon L. Lewis will be held at 1:0pm on Saturday, May 25th, 2024, at the Cumberland Valley Funeral Home with Jacob Doyle officiating. 

The Cumberland Valley Funeral Home of Cumberland is in charge of the arrangements.

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Hester Sowards Baker

Hester Sowards Baker, age 97, of Cabin Fork in Pike County, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at her residence.

She is survived by one son; Michael Baker of Pikeville, one son-in-law; Glen Beverly, one daughter-in-law; Peggy Baker, one sister; Helen Newsome of TN, seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren, five great-great- grandchildren, and six step great-great-grandchildren. Along with special friends; Denise Smallwood, Lisa Burke and Doris Tackett.

Funeral services for Hester Sowards Baker will be held at 11:00am this morning, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home at Virgie with Jason Beverly and others officiating. 

Burial will follow in the Baker Cemetery at Cabin Fork. 

The Hall & Jones Funeral Home of Virgie is in charge of the arrangements. 

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Vernon Mullins 

Vernon Mullins, age 89, of Pinetop, KY, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Knott County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hindman, KY. 

He is survived by:

His Wife – Delphenia Mullins

Children – Cherie Amburgey, Clint Mullins and Lora Bentley

5 Granddaughters

1 Great Grandson

1 Sister – Joyce Collins

1 Brother – Fairley Mullins

Funeral services for Vernon Mullins will be held at 2:00pm, this afternoon, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, with Don Pratt, Danny Dixon, Ronnie Robinson and Danny Amburgey officiating. 

Visitation will be from 12:00 noon to 2:00pm today, Tuesday, prior to start of services at 2:00pm at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel. 

Burial will follow at the William Greasy Amburgey Cemetery at Pinetop.

The Hindman Funeral Services of Hindman is in charge of the arrangements.  

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Geraldine Lowe

Geraldine Lowe, age 66, of Whitesburg, passed away on Sunday May 19, 2024, at her residence.

She is survived by 1 Son: Paul Eugene Collins; 1 daughter: Sabrina Holland; 2 brothers: James Lowe and Tommy Lowe; 2 sisters: Linda Maggard and Connie Lowe; 8 Grandchildren and 1 Great-grandchild.

Visitation will be 6:00-10:00pm this evening, Tuesday May 21, 2024, and continue all day tomorrow, on Wednesday May 22, 2024, at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home Chapel in Hindman with service each evening at 7:00pm.

Funeral services for Geraldine Lowe will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Chapel in Hindman.

Burial will follow in the Adams Family Cemetery at Little Colley.

The Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home-Hindman Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. 

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Gomer Fouts

Gomer Fouts, age 87 of Kite, passed away on Saturday May 18, 2024, at his residence.

He is survived by his wife: Sarah Fouts; 3 Sons: Ricky Fouts, Gomer Fouts Jr., and Harley Michael Fouts; 5 Daughters: Vickie Thornsberry, Debbie Fouts, Vinita Fouts, Patty Samons and Stacey Kukla; 13 Grandchildren, 16 Great-Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great Grandchild.

Visitation will be all day today, Tuesday May 21, 2024, at the Rebecca Old Regular Baptist Church at Kite with a service this evening at 7:00pm.

Funeral services for Gomer Fouts will be at 11:00am tomorrow, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the Rebecca Old Regular Baptist Church at Kite with the Old Regular Baptist Ministers Officiating. 

Burial to follow in the Ben Hall Cemetery at Kite.

The Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home-Hindman Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.