All Obituaries

Terry "Rick" Michael Adkins, 66, of McCarr, KY and Jamboree, KY passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the Pikeville Medical Center.  Born June 30, 1954 in Pike County, KY, he was the son of the late Denton and Bessie Sullivan Adkins. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Pamela Adkins, a son, Channing Adkins, and 2 brothers, Dale Adkins and David Adkins. He was a former coal miner. Survivors include his daughter, Sabrina (Brandon) Estep of...

Allan Dean “Dinky” Maynard, 74 of Matewan, WV passed away Friday, May 28, 2021.  Born May 13, 1947 in Williamson, WV, he was the son of Irvin “Pete” Maynard and Sylvia Nunn Maynard, both who preceded him in death. Allan was a graduate of Matewan High School and completed journalism courses that landed him an early career in network television and radio.  Following a prosperous broadcasting career, Allan adventured into a human resources career that focused...

Billy G. “Bill Buck” Buchanan, 75, of Ransom, KY passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at his home.  Born January 15, 1946 at Sidney, KY, he was the son of the late Oscar and Flora Stepp Buchanan. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Tandy Buchanan and his sister, Anna Lois Buchanan Davidson. Bill was a graduate of the Belfry High School Class of 1965.  Following graduation, he attended vocational school and received a certificate in...

Margaret Hunley, 57, of Forest Hills, KY passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at her home.  Born May 16, 1964 in Williamson, WV, she was the daughter of Imogene Mikailian Hunley of South Williamson, KY and the late Ralph Hunley Sr. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by a half brother, Frankie Mikailian.  Margaret was a graduate of Belfry High School and was a sales representative with Appalachian Wireless.  Survivors, in addition to her mother, include...

Edna M. (Ball) Lucas, 75, of Kingston, OH formerly of Nolan, WV passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH.  Born March 29, 1946 in Nolan, WV, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Ruby (Barker) Ball. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James “Jim” Lucas, 3 children, Virgil Crabtree, James Crabtree, and La Quita (Clark) Sallee, siblings, Hazel Ball Blevins, Marie Ball Blevins, and Teddy...

James "Jimmy" Earl Crabtree, 61, of Delbarton, WV passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 peacefully at his home.  Born October 7, 1959 at Freeburn, KY, he was the son of the late Johnny O. and Mary M. Gross Crabtree. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Johnny F. Crabtree, Chuck Davis, and Darrell Bralley, and 3 sisters, Barbara A. Helvey, Alison L. Crabtree, and Tiny Jarvis. Jimmy enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, working on...

Matthew Dotson, 43, of Stopover, KY passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Stopover, KY.  Born October 31, 1977 in Pike County, KY, he was the son of Ronnie Dotson of Phelps, KY and Joyce Hurley Layne of Stopover, KY. Matt worked at helping move and set up mobile homes and he also loved to ginseng. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his companion, Traci Ferrell of Stopover, KY, 2 sons, Harley (Audriana) Dotson of Sidney, KY and Jacob (Chloe) Dotson of Belfry, KY,...

Doris Judy Teeters, 73, of Huntington, WV formerly of Chattaroy, WV passed from this life to her Heavenly home to be with her God on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Cabell Huntington Hospital.  Born July 13, 1948 at Chattaroy, WV, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Emma Diamond Teeters.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Whitt, and brothers, John, Jack, Bill, Bob, Howard, and David Teeters.  Doris loved to listen to...

Judy Carolyn Hatfield, 75, of New Camp; South Williamson, KY went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 from the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY.  Born June 30, 1945 in South Williamson, KY, she was the daughter of the late Taylor and Creda Brewer Hatfield. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by brother, Howard Hatfield, her sister, Sharon K. Hatfield Hall, brother, Charles Hatfield, half-brother, Taylor Hatfield Jr., and sister-in-law,...

Ricky “Punk” Dotson, 66, of Ransom, KY passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at his home.  Born May 2, 1954 in Matewan, WV, he was the son of the late Marvin and Norma Jean (Hager) Dotson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by an infant brother, Jason Todd Dotson, a niece, Terri Honaker, and a special uncle, Stirl Hager. Punk was a retired coal miner.  He was a proud member of the UMWA District 17, the NRA, and he was an avid deer...