Basil Bentley
Basil Bentley, age 59, of Cromona, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Cromona.
He is survived by 2 daughters: Jennifer Potter of Solomon and Anna Bentley of Mousie; 2 brothers: Cam Bentley of McRoberts and Daniel Newsome of Georgia; 4 sisters: Virgie Bentley of Kingsport, Tennessee, Christine Kiser of Illinois, Dorothy Newsome of Florida and Josie Thornhill of Somerset; 6 grandchildren: Malaki Johnson, Kelsey Bentley, Allie Bentley, Tristan Wright, Chester Wright and Aiden Holland.
No Services Scheduled for Basil Bentley.
The Letcher Funeral Home of Whitesburg is in charge of the arrangements.
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Florence King
Florence King, age 91, of Lexington, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 in Lexington.
She is survived by 1 daughter: Kathy Howard of Lexington; Richard Adams of Somersville, South Carolina and Rodney Adams of Whitesburg; 1 sister: Katherine Harlow of Springfield, Ohio; 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be at 12:00 noon on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the Everidge Funeral Home in Whitesburg.
Funeral services for Florence King will follow at 1:00pm on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the Hall Cemetery at Ermine with Cecil Howard officiating.
Burial will follow in the Hall Cemetery.
The Everidge Funeral Home of Whitesburg is in charge of the arrangements.
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Stella Mae Ison
Stella Mae Ison, age 83, of Isom, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at her residence.
Stella is survived by 1 sister: Ann Wallace and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at 11:00am today, Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral Services for Stella Mae Ison will follow at 1:00pm this afternoon, Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Roy Slone and Mike Eldridge officiating.
Burial will follow in the Isom Cemetery at Isom.
The Letcher Funeral Home of Whitesburg is in charge of the arrangements.
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Helen Faye Pease
Helen Faye Pease, age 65, of Jenkins, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at her residence.
She is survived by 2 sons: Michael Ross of Somerset and Mitchell Ross of Jenkins; 1 daughter: Monica Caudill of Premium and 2 grandchildren: Alexis Caudill and Alex Caudill both of Premium.
A Memorial Service for Helen Faye Pease will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 1:00pm at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Tony Little officiating.
The Letcher Funeral Home of Whitesburg is in charge of the arrangements.
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James Anthony “Peewee” Surber
James Anthony “Peewee” Surber, age 46, of Cowan, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at the Whitesburg ARH.
He is survived by his wife: Amber Day Surber of Cowan; 3 daughters: Kammy of Campbranch, Kynslee of Cowan and Lillie Hall of Cowan; 1 sister: Regina Surber Smith of Eolia.
Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00pm Saturday, January 18, 2025 at the Little Cowan Primitive Baptist Church.
Funeral services for James Anthony “Peewee” Surber will follow at 4:00pm Saturday at the Little Cowan Primitive Baptist Church with Johnny Banks officiating.
The Everidge Funeral Home of Whitesburg 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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Ardella Lucas Trauss
Ardella Lucas Trauss, age 66, of Liberty Township, Ohio, originally of Letcher County, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the UC West Chester Hospital in Ohio.
She is survived by her husband Tom Trauss of Liberty Township, Ohio, Special Niece Brooke Sturgill of Thornton, her mother Vina Hensley Lucas of Thornton, sister Joella Lucas Hogg of Thornton, brother Stanley Lucas of Thornton, brother in law Letcher Asher of Louisville, sister in law Christy Mulhall of Fern Creek along with several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life for Ardella Lucas Trauss will be held at 1:00pm Friday January 24, 2025, at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel, with Bill Craft officiating.
The Letcher Funeral Home of Whitesburg is in charge of the arrangements.
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Gregory Keith Slone
Gregory Keith Slone, age 48, of Cumberland, passed away on Sunday January 12, 2025 at St Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
He is survived by his daughter: Mckenzie Slone of Corbin; His Mother: Shiela Duncum and her husband Kenneth Duncum of Benham; Grandparents: Bill and Ozie Combs of Hiram; Father: Billy Slone and wife Chloe Slone of London; step sister Audrianna Napier of London and Sister, Kelly Austin of Totz
Visitation will be at 12 noon Thursday January 16, 2025 at the Tri City Funeral Home at Benham.
Funeral Services for Gregory Keith Slone will follow at 2:00pm Thursday January 16, 2025 at the Tri City Funeral Home with Chris Hogue officiating.
Burial will follow at the Peaceful Acres Cemetery at Hiram.
The Tri City Funeral Home of Benham is in charge of the arrangements.
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Harold Cornett
Harold Cornett, age 86, of Cumberland passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at his residence.
He is survived by his wife: Sylvia Cornett; 1 daughter: Paige “Pooh” Hackler; 2 sons: Greg Cornett and Jeff Cornett; 2 grandchildren: Holden and Harper Hackler; 1 brother: Jerry Cornett and 2 sisters: Carolyn Fisher and Shirley Barnes
Visitation will be at 11:30am Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Cumberland Missionary Baptist Church.
Funeral services for Harold Cornett will follow at 1:00pm, Friday January 17, 2025 at the Cumberland Missionary Baptist Church with Todd Hatfield and Dennis Williams officiating.
The Cumberland Valley Funeral Home of Cumberland is in charge of the arrangements.
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Brittany A. Moore
Brittany A. Moore, age 39, of Viper, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington.
She is survived by her father: James Kelly; her Husband: Rocky Moore; One Daughter: Hayden Young; Step Father: Gary Roark; One Step Son: Karson Moore; Two Step Daughters: Macie Moore & Sophie Moore; Two Brothers: Max Kelly & Brett Kelly and One Nephew: Greyson Kelly,
Visitation will be 5:00pm to 8:00pm, Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the Maggard’s Mountain View Chapel in Harzard with additional services at 7:00pm Thursday with Chris Sale officiating.
Funeral services for Brittany A. Moore will be at 12:00 noon Friday, January 17, 2025 at Maggard’s Mountain View Chapel in Hazard with Craig Daniels officiating.
Burial will follow in the Resthaven Cemetery at Jeff.
The Maggard Funeral Home of Hazard is in charge of the arrangements.
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Emery Darrell Fields
Emery Darrell Fields, age 69, of Viper, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard.
He is survived by One Son: James Fields of Viper; One Sister: Deborah Slone of Hazard; One Brother: Larry Fields of Viper; One Grandson: James William Fields III; Special Friends: Erica Fields & Chris Sale.
Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm this evening, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Maggard’s Mountain View Chapel in Hazard.