All Obituaries

Earl Edward Hite, 75, of Varney, WV passed away suddenly Wednesday, May 11, 2022 in the emergency room at the Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center in South Williamson, KY.  Born December 5, 1946 at Delbarton, WV, he was the son of the late James and Roxie Hignite Hite. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Lorine Lawson Hite; 1 sister, Rosalie Hill, and 3 brothers, Donald Hite, Sherman Hite, and Homer Hite. Earl was a loader operator at the...

Connie Burrell, 64, of Right Fork of Laurel Creek; Lenore, WV departed this life on Sunday, May 8, 2022 from the Pikeville Medical Center.  Born March 13, 1958 in Williamson, WV, she was the daughter of the late Pete and June Messer Chapman.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Dale Burrell; a daughter, Marilyn Blankenship; and an infant brother, Orville Chapman.  Connie was a dedicated homemaker and an amazing wife, mother,...

James Calvin "Jim Buck" Lambert, was called to his heavenly home on May 7, 2022, after a hard-fought illness.  Jim was 78 years old.  Jim was born in Chattaroy, WV on January 19, 1944, the son of the late Samuel Chester and Minnie (Ward) Lambert. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Betty Jean Little and Margaret Ann Barker. Jim is survived by his wife, Judith Gail (Howell) Lambert; his children, Robin Lynn (Jody) Browning, Kimberly...

Deborah Ann York Cisco, 64, of Merrimac, WV passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY.  Born September 15, 1957 at Williamson, WV, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Cynthia Steele York. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Dale Cisco; a daughter, Misty Dawn Cisco; 1 sister and brother-in-law Davelene and Jack Varney; 2 brothers, Clyde York Jr. and James Buddy York; and a special nephew, Chris...

Patricia Ann “Trish” Hatfield, 73, of Ransom, KY passed away Friday, April 29, 2022 at the Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center in South Williamson, KY.  Born March 25, 1949 at Ransom, KY, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Easter Hatfield Stiltner.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her 3 children, Delmer “Buck” Hatfield Jr., Gaynelle Hatfield, and Warren William Thomas “Buddy” Hatfield; and her 3...

Judy Ann Dibble, 77, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, of Chattaroy, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 24, 2022 from her home.  Born February 16, 1945 at Marrowbone, WV, she was the daughter of the late Troy Messer and the late Joyce Marie Mills Evans.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her step father, Lloyd Evans, and a brother, Cliff Roger Evans.  Judy was a homemaker and a faithful and dedicated...

Sherry Denise (Murphy) Dotson, 54, of Beech Creek, WV tragically departed this life on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Beech Creek, WV.   Born August 16, 1967 at Man, WV, she was the daughter of Effie Jane (Chafin) Hardesty of Mate Creek, WV and the late Benjamin “Benny” Murphy.  Sherry was a graduate of Matewan High School and was an employee of Coalfield CAP having worked for approximately 28 years in the Mingo County Head Start System.  She was currently the...

William “Bill” Adkins, 66, of Aflex, KY passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at his home.  Born November 15, 1955 in Williamson, WV, he was the son of the late Ruley and Mahalia Doyle Adkins. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Anna Bell Collins; 3 brothers, Douglas High Adkins, Lester Fred Adkins, and Charles Jim Adkins; a nephew, Logan Collins; and a great niece, Aubree Marie.  Survivors include his sister, Dorothy Adkins (Roger...

Lloyd “Midge” Thacker, 69, of Owingsville, KY formerly of Hardy, KY passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at his home.  Born February 25, 1953 in Mingo County, WV, he was the son of the late Homer and Neva Hopkins Thacker. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Daryel Blankenship, 3 brothers, Ronald, Jack, and Randy Thacker, and a daughter-in-law, Rena Thacker.  He was a retired coal miner of 25 years in Eastern Kentucky.  Survivors...

Billy Joe Murphy, 75, of Beech Creek, WV passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at his home following a lingering illness.  Born July 22, 1946 at O’Keefe, WV, he was the son of the late Kermit and Justine (Kennedy) Murphy.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Kermit Murphy Jr., Herbert “Crowbar” Murphy, and Edward Murphy; and 2 sisters, Mary K. Daniels and Phyllis Blankenship.  Billy Joe was a disabled coal miner and a...