All Obituaries

Cleatis Ray Blankenship, 51, of Vansant, VA formerly of Beech Creek, WV passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at his home following a lingering illness.  Born December 14, 1970 at Varney, WV, he was the son of J.P. and Lois Jean Cantrell Blankenship of Beech Creek, WV.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Amy Blankenship.  Cleatis Ray was a member of the Church of Christ. He will be missed and we will always love him! Survivors, in addition to his parents, include a...

Wilma Jean Miller, 65, of Logan, WV formerly of Beech Creek, WV passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022 at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY.  Born April 24, 1957 in Williamson, WV, she was the daughter of the late Mack Blankenship and Ruth “Bun” Blankenship Chafin.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Wayne Miller.  Wilma was of the Church of Christ faith and was a retired certified nurse’s aide from...

McArthur “Macky” Hatfield, 77, of McCarr, KY passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at the Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center in South Williamson, KY.  Born August 14, 1945 at Thacker, WV, he was the son of the late Jessie James Hatfield and Dollie Ratliff Hatfield. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife Delores Ann Hatfield on October 9, 2022, and a brother, Jessie James Hatfield Jr. Macky was a former coal miner and he also was skilled...

Delana Carol Sweeney Canterbury, 55, of Fort Gay, WV was born February 5, 1967 in Cook County, Chicago, IL.  She went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 7, 2022 at St. Mary’s Medical Center surrounded by her family.  She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Lloyd Canterbury, three children, Daryle (Ashley) Sweeney, Kathleen Canterbury, and Lloyd (Crystalyn) Canterbury, 10 grandchildren, and three siblings, Cathy (Junior) Pennington, Linda (Pedro) Andrade,...

Rotunda Lynn Mahon, 46, of Newtown, WV passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the Pikeville Medical Center.  Born January 20, 1976 in South Williamson, KY, she was the daughter of the late William Eddie and Cordie Cisco Justus.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Marinda Belle Cisco.  She was a homemaker and a longtime caregiver to several area residents which allowed them to remain in the comforts of their homes.  Survivors...

Obituary Julie Goad, 55 years of age, of Matewan Wv., passed away October 16,2022 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital, South Williamson Ky. Born November 23,1966 in Boone Co. Wv., she was the daughter of the late Allen and Lucy Harvey. Julie was a Home Maker and loved doing all types of crafting. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband David Goad, of Matewan Wv., daughter Miranda Harvey of Alum Wv., brothers Mike Harvey of Logan Wv and...

Robert Dean "Bubba" Crum, 44, of Meta, KY passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022 in the Pikeville Medical Center Emergency Room.  Born January 27, 1978 in Pikeville, KY, he was the son of the late Bobby and Deborah Ann Smith Crum. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his grandmother, Vera Adkins. He was a disabled inspector from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and a member of the Meta Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Deana Hurley Crum...

Delores Ann Hatfield, 73, of McCarr, KY went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 9, 2022 from the Pikeville Medical Center.  Born July 7, 1949 at Welch, WV, she was the daughter of the late James Oscar and Beatrice Collins Dotson.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her special grandmother who meant the world to her, Granny Collins.  Delores was a loving wife, dedicated mother, and an outstanding grandmother and great-grandmother.  She...

Ira James White, 58, of Merrimac, WV passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022 at his home.  Born June 22, 1964 in Williamson, WV, he was the late Arthur and Magdaline Miller White. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Roscoe "Rocky" White and Donnie White, and 2 sisters, Deborah Lynn White Murphy and Vanessa "Vicky" White Russell. He was a retired coal miner. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Lynn Hayes White, his son,...

Mary Jane Walters, 73, of Dix Fork; Sidney, KY passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at her home.  Born December 30, 1948 in Pike County, KY, she was the daughter of the late George Brown and the late Audrey Shreves Brown. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Scotty Walters, one sister, Nancy Thacker, and two brothers, George Thomas Brown and Johnny Brown. Mary was a homemaker and formerly worked for the telephone company in Pikeville, KY and also...