Local Obituaries-Saturday January 11, 2025

Carl Silas Osborne

Carl Silas Osborne, age 39, of Pinetop, passed away on Friday January 3, 2025 at Campton.

He is survived by his wife: Jennifer Jones of Pinetop; 2 daughters: Sadie Osborne of Thornton and Nina Osborne of Ohio; 1 step-daughter: Ava Ashley of Vicco; 1 stepson: Christian Whitaker of Jonesville, VA.

Funeral services for Carl Silas Osborne will be held at 1:00pm this afternoon, Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the Everidge Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Fultz Cemetery at Thornton.

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

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Kimberlea Adams Combs

Kimberlea Adams Combs, age 70, of Isom passed away on Tuesday January 7, 2025 at her residence.

She is survived by her husband Ralph Combs; 1 son: Morgan David Combs; 2 grandsons: Mason Combs and Ethan Brown; 1 brother: George Allan Adams; 1 sister: Kyra Blair along with several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service for Kimberlea Adams Combs will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday January 14, 2025 at the Isom Presbyterian Church.

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

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Kenneth ”Jabber” Blair

Kenneth ”Jabber” Blair, age 79, of Jenkins passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at the Pikeville Medical Center.

He is survived by 1 son: Tom Edward Blair; 1 granddaughter: Makayla Blair; his sister: Tommie Jean Blair Branham of Caney; two nephews: Rodney Branham and Rick Branham, both of Caney, and one great nephew: Tyler Branham of Pikeville.

Visitation will begin after 11:00am this morning Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the Hall and Jones Funeral Home, Jenkins Chapel.

Funeral services for Kenneth ”Jabber” Blair will follow at 12:30pm Saturday at the Hall and Jones Funeral Home, Jenkins Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Cumbo Cemetery at West Van Lear.

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

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Joe Michael Hill, Sr.

Joe Michael Hill, Sr., age 74, of Jenkins passed away Monday January 6, 2025, at Ridgecrest Manor in Duffield, Virginia.

He is survived by his companion: Lorena Jean Hill; 1 son: JJ Hill of Pound, Virginia; and grandson: Jayden Michael Hill.

Memorial services for Joe Michael Hill, Sr. will be held from 6:00-9:00pm on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home, Jenkins Chapel.

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

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William Joseph Calton

William Joseph Calton, age 56, passed away on Thursday, January 2,2025, at the Harlan ARH.

He is survived by his children: Jana Stanifer and Kayla Miller; three grandchildren; a brother: Melvin “Bubby” Calton of Cumberland; three sisters, Tammy Sturgill of Middlesboro; Mary Gail Sturgill of Partridge and Celia Noe of Wallins Creek.

Visitation for William Joseph Calton will be from 12:00noon-2:00pm today, Saturday January 11, 2025 at the Tri City Funeral Home at Benham.

Burial will follow in the Melvin B Calton Cemetery at Blair.

The Tri City Funeral Home of Benham is in charge of the arrangements.

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Donnie Coots

Donnie Coots, age 78, of Viper passed away on Thursday January 9, 2025 at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard.

He is survived by his wife: Carlene Coots of Viper; One Son: Jeffrey Scott Coots of Viper; One Daughter: Paula Combs of Hazard; 5 Grandchildren; 6 Great-Granchildren and Special Friend: Charles Jackson.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon-2:00pm on Sunday January 12, 2025 at the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home in Hazard.

Funeral Services for Donnie Coots will follow at 2:00pm on Sunday January 12, 2025 at the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home with Lyndon Barger officiating.

Burial will follow in the Causey Family Cemetery at Viper.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Maces Creek Church of God at Viper.

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