Local Obituaries – Thursday, March 12, 2026

Gary “Redbird” Mullins

Gary “Redbird” Mullins, age 62, of Sandlick passed away Monday, March 09, 2026 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. 

He is survived by his wife: Jenny Sizemore Mullins; 1 brother: Demis Mullins Jr of Sandlick; 1 sister: Darlene Elswick of Sandlick; brother-in-law: Tony Sizemore; sister-in-law: Anna Sizemore; best friends: Donald “Duck” Mullins and Ronnie Ritchie.

Funeral services for Gary “Redbird” Mullins will be held at 12:00 noon today, Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Jabo Miles and Conard Profitt officiating. 

Burial will follow in the Mullins Cemetery at Sandlick. 

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


Joseph Keith Thacker

Joseph Keith Thacker, age 28, of Ermine, passed away Friday, March 7, 2026, at his residence.  

He is Survived by:

One Daughter – Haisley Thacker

His Fiance – Emma Fox

His Mother – Teresa Seals 

Biological Father – Donnie Thacker

Father at Heart – Timothy Connolly

Brothers – Andrew Thacker, Steven Alex Reynolds and Dylan Sawyer

Sisters – Marika Hull, Dominique Peetz, and Cheyenne Blake Reynolds

Maternal Grandparents – Benny Short and Oma Short

and Paternal Grandparents – Eugene and Sandy Thacker

Visitation will be from 4:00-9:00pm this evening, Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel. 

A Celebration of life for Joseph Keith Thacker will be held at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel tonight at 7:00pm.

The Hindman Funeral Services is in charge of the arrangements.