Local Obituaries-Friday February 23, 2024

Shelby Jean Sandlin

Shelby Jean Sandlin, age 85, of Cowan, passed away on Friday February 23, 2024 at the residence.

Arrangements for Shelby Jean Sandlin are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by the Everidge Funeral Home of Whitesburg. 

Charles J. Day

Charles J. Day, age 84, of Whitco, passed away on Thursday February 22, 2024 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife: Shirley Day of Whitco; 2 daughters: Alicia Gail Cook of Colson and Laura Anne Whitaker of Jenkins; 1 son: Charles Elbert Day of Whitco; 1 brother: Floyd Ralph Day of Charlestown, IN; 6 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00pm Saturday February 24, 2024 at the Everidge Funeral Home Chapel in Whitesburg.

Funeral services for Charles J. Day will be held at 1:00pm Sunday, February 25, 2024 at the Everidge Funeral Home  Chapel with Lester Boggs officiating.

Burial will follow in the Elbert Day Cemetery on Cowan. 

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

John Michael Richardson

John Michael Richardson, age 49, of Neon, passed away on Wednesday February 21, 2024 at the Pikeville Medical Center.

He is is survived by 4 children: Jaden Maggard, Sarah Richardson, Lauren Richardson and John Andrew Richardson; 2 grandchildren, Livingston Jay Maggard and Sutton Tate Maggard; his parents: John and Jennifer Richardson; 2 Brothers: Justin Richardson and Josh Richardson; Grandmother: Joyce Venters; Nieces and Nephews Reagan, Reese, Parker and Jaci and a special extended family; the Wise-Duty’s; Betty, Kevin, Caleb, Amber, Andy, and Addi.

A Celebration of Life for John Michael Richardson will be held at 7:00pm Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. 

Visitation will begin after 6:00pm Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel.

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

Steven James Perry

Steven James Perry, age 44, of Ermine, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

He is survived by his wife Jessie Adams Perry; 1 sister: Sherry Howard of Ermine, an aunt Linda Addington Clark of Whitesburg, nephews Jacob Sexton of Mayking, Jared Sexton of Indiana, Adam Howard of Whitesburg and a niece Tasha Bailiff of Ermine. 3 Great nieces, 2 Great nephews and lifelong friend Gabe Craft.

Funeral services for Steven James Perry will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Cory Bailiff officiating. 

Visitation will be from 11:00am until the time of service at 1:00pm Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. 

Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery in Whitesburg. 

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

Tresea Lynn Whitaker

Tresea Lynn Whitaker, age 70, of Whitesburg, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at the Letcher Manor Nursing Home. 

She is survived by 1 Son: Venson Craig Whitaker of Leatherwood; 1 Brother: Greg Johnson of Harlan; 2 Grandchildren: Hunter Craig Whitaker and Melanie Coots. 

Funeral services for Tresea Lynn Whitaker will be held at 11:00am this morning, Friday, February 23, 2024 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Jim Fields and Danny Dixon officiating. 

Burial will follow in the Caudill Cemetery at Little Leatherwood. 

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

Ronnie Lee Collins

Ronnie Lee Collins, age 74, of Whitesburg, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at the Whitesburg ARH. 

He is survived by 3 daughters: Marla Wesson of Whitesburg, Donna Townsend of Lexington and Carla Fleming of Whitesburg; brother and best friend: Edward Neil (Buddy) Collins of Whitesburg; brother: Jerry Collins of Lexington; 2 sisters: Joan Collins and Janice Baker both of Miamisburg, Ohio; 3 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life Service for Ronnie Lee Collins will be held at 1:00pm this afternoon, Friday, February 23, 2024 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bobby Fleming, Gary Joe Collins and Bill Craft officiating. 

Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine.

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

“Jim” James Noah Marcum 

“Jim” James Noah Marcum, age 65, formerly of Letcher County, passed away on Wednesday February 7, 2024, in Johnson City, Tennessee. 

He is survived by his children: James Derrick Marcum, Shawn Allen Marcum and Samantha Lynn Marcum; his siblings: Della Marcum Johnson, Jeffery Allen Marcum and Julia Marcum Giles.

A memorial service for “Jim” James Noah Marcum will be held at 2:00pm this afternoon, Friday February 23rd, 2024 at the Letcher Funeral Home in Whitesburg.

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

Cathy Gibson

Cathy Gibson, age 70, passed away on Sunday February 18, 2024 departed this life on Sunday February 18, 2024 at the Whitesburg ARH.

She is survived by 1 daughter: Jessica Lynn Wright of Ghent, KY; 1 Brother: Earnest Gibson of Viper; 1 niece and 1 nephew.  

Visitation for Cathy Gibson will be held from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday February 24, 2024 at the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home in Hazard.

Memorial Services will follow at 1:00pm Saturday at the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home in Hazard with Earnest Gibson officiating.  

A private burial will follow after the service.

The Engle-Bowling Funeral Home of Hazard is in charge of the arrangements.