Local Obituaries-Friday March 1, 2024

Woody William Bentley

Woody William Bentley, age 56, of Millstone, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at his residence. 

He is survived by 1 son: Aftan Fleming of Mayking; 1 sister: Norene Fleming of Jackhorn; 4 grandchildren and close friend like a brother: Duncan Boggs.

Funeral services for Woody William Bentley will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Millstone Missionary Baptist Church with Bill Craft officiating. 

Visitation will be from 6:00-10:00pm this evening, Friday, March 1, 224, at the Millstone Missionary Baptist Church. 

Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery at Whitesburg.

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

Clifton Clay Cole

Clifton Clay Cole, age 78, of Whitesburg passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at the Letcher Manor Nursing Home. 

He is survived by 2 Sons: Brian Cole of Dayton Ohio and Jeffrey Cole of Blackey; 2 Sisters: Susan Miller of Winchester and Phyllis Mitchell of Alabama and 2 Grandchildren. 

Visitation will be 12 noon to 1:00pm this afternoon, Friday, March 1, 2024 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. 

Burial will follow in the Jeff Ison Cemetery at Blackey. 

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

David Wright

David Wright, age 65, of Jenkins, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the Whitesburg ARH. 

He is survived by 2 sons; Christopher Wright of Jenkins and Dustin Wright of Kimper, TX; 4 brothers; Gary Wright of Valrico, FL, Jeffrey Wright of Winchester, Timothy Wright of Seco and Matthew Wright of Neon; 4 sisters; Amy Wright of Fleming Neon, Nelda Taylor of Fleming Neon, Martha Bentley of McRoberts and Karen Phillips of Fleming Neon; 2 grandchildren along with a special friend; William Ponnell. 

Funeral services for David Wright will be held at 1:00pm on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home, Jenkins Chapel with Rocky Craft officiating. 

Burial will follow in the McRoberts Cemetery at McRoberts. 

Visitation will begin on Saturday after 6:00pm at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home, Jenkins Chapel with services beginning at 7:00PM.

The Hall & Jones Funeral Home, Jenkins Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

James Arnold “Pop Pop” Terry

James Arnold “Pop Pop” Terry, age 78, of Jenkins, Kentucky passed away peacefully at on Monday, February 26th 2024 at his residence.  

He is survived by 1 son: James Arnold Terry Jr. (Jimmy) of Jenkins; 1 daughter: Lesley Ann Terry of Mayking; 

9 grandchildren; 16 Great Grandchildren; 2 Brothers: Ray Terry of Ohio and Larry Terry of Clay City; 1 Brother-in-law: Bobby Kincer of Jenkins; Sisters-in-law: Judy Kincer of Jenkins, Brenda Terry of Ohio and Susie Childers of Millstone.

Funeral services for James Arnold “Pop Pop” Terry will be held at 1:00pm this afternoon, Friday, March 1, 2024 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Frank Adams officiating. 

Burial will follow in the Haven of Rest Cemetery at Mayking.  

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

Belinda Newsom – Hall

Belinda Newsom – Hall, age 58,  of Deane passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. 

She is survived by her husbands Elgin Hall; 1 son: Kyle Williamson of Kite; 1 daughter: Tanya Williamson of Oceana, WV; 1 sister: Gloria Williamson of Robinson Creek; 5 grandchildren;  brother-in-law: Jordan Hall of Oceana, WV and mother-in-law:  Mattie Hall of Whitesburg.

Funeral services for Belinda Newsom – Hall will be held at 1:00pm this afternoon, Friday, March 1, 2024 at the Hall and Jones Funeral Home at Virgie.

Burial will follow in the Elgin and Belinda Hall Cemetery at Deane.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Hall and Jones Funeral Home to help with funeral expense.

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

Woodard Allen “Woody” Hollon

Woodard Allen “Woody” Hollon, age 85, of Pound, VA passed away Monday February 26, 2024 at the Norton Community Hospital.

He is survived by 1 son: Gregory Hollon of Pound, VA: 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren and the mother of his grandchildren Ona Hollon.

Funeral services for Woodard Allen “Woody” Hollon will be held at 12 noon tomorrow, Saturday March 2, 2024 at the Baker Funeral Home Chapel in Pound VA with Mark Stallard and Randy Carter officiating. 

Visitation will be from 10:00am Saturday until time of services at 12:00 noon. 

Burial will follow in the Dewey Memorial Cemetery in Pound, VA.

The Baker funeral Home of Pound, VA is in charge of the arrangements.

Barbara “Bobbie” Whenal

Barbara “Bobbie” Whenal, age 88, of Fleming Neon passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the Pikeville Medical Center. 

She is survived by one daughter: Christal Parrish and two grandchildren.

Funeral services for Barbara “Bobbie” Whenal will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home, Jenkins Chapel. 

Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00am until the time of service at 1:00pm at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home, Jenkins Chapel.

The Hall & Jones Funeral Home, Jenkins Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.