All Obituaries

Jesse Ray Musick Jr., 66, of Goodman Hollow; Williamson, WV passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at his home following a lingering illness.  Born May 20, 1957 in Williamson, WV, he was the son of the late Jessie Ray Musick Sr. and the late Barbara Joann Mccreary Musick.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by the love of his life, Charlene Cline, a brother, George Ed Musick, and two sisters, Helen Horn and Eva Musick.  Jesse was a veteran having...

Vesta Louise Smith, 59, of Williamson, WV passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Trinity of Mingo Healthcare in Williamson, WV.  Born December 10, 1963 in Mingo County, WV, she was the daughter of Richard Marvin Noe of Newtown, WV and the late Delorse Irene Coleman Noe. In addition to her mother, she was also preceded in death by a grandson, Damion Marshall Dillon, and three sisters, Karen Noe, Debbie Noe, and Teresa Noe.  She held many jobs including working as a paralegal,...

Goldie Ann Daniels Ray, 69, of Meador, WV passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, while inpatient at Baptist Health of Lexington, KY. Goldie was born on April 7, 1954. She was the daughter of the late Jessie Lee Daniels and Elizabeth Cisco Daniels.  In addition to her parents, Goldie is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Gary Michael (Mike) Ray who passed away on April 5, 2023, a brother Roger Lee Daniels, two infant sisters, Betty and Sue Daniels, sisters-in-law Dottie...

Dorothy Lindell Hatfield, 82, of Hardy, KY passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at her home.  Born March 17, 1941 in Martin County, KY, she was the youngest of twelve children born to the lateOliver and Edna Maynard Scalf.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Hatfield, and ten brothers and sisters.  She formerly worked for Hobb’s Department Store and Magic Mart and she was a member of the Primitive Baptist...

Gloria Anita Nelson Carden, 76, of Toler, KY passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at the Tug Valley ARH Skilled Nursing Facility in South Williamson, KY following a short illness.  Born May 7, 1947 in Sidney, KY, to the late Violet Rollason, but she was raised by her grandparents and an aunt and uncle, the late Fred and Iva Trent and Gilbert and Mary Bird.  In addition to her parents and grandparents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Leo G. Carden. Anita...

Ray Walter Murphy, 96, of Williamson, WV passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at the Trinity of Mingo Healthcare Center in Williamson, WV.  Born June 29, 1927 in Iaeger, WV, he was the son of the late Jesse and Jane (Curry) Murphy.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Edna W. Murphy, and four brothers, Jack, Jesse Jr., Ted, and Bob Murphy.  Ray was veteran having served in the United States Navy during World War II.  He retired as an...

Linda Lou Hatfield, 78, of Mate Creek, WV passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at the CAMC Women and Childrens Hospital in Charleston, WV.  Born July 29, 1944 at Matewan, WV, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Mary Lucille “Lou” Kennedy Blankenship. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, John Hatfield, a brother, Eddie Blankenship, and 3 infant siblings. Linda was a homemaker and a member of the Devon Church of Christ. Survivors...

Kelly Jo Ford, 46, of Williamson, WV passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023 at the Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center in South Williamson, KY.  Born December 7, 1976 in Pikeville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Jeffrey and Linda Fruits Maynard.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Jon Maynard.  Kelly Jo was a longtime caregiver and lastly worked for Coalfield CAP for approximately 4 years.  Survivors include her husband,...

Bobby Ray Burton, 56, of Lovely, KY passed away Monday, July 10, 2023 at the Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center in South Williamson, KY.  Born May 30, 1967 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of Vergie Dotson May of McAndrews, KY and the late Charles Burton.  In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by a brother, David Earl Burton. Bobby worked for many years in the coal mines and was currently a fire boss for Coronado Steel.  Survivors, in addition to his...

Ermal Hatfield, 71, of McCarr, KY passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at the Pikeville Medical Center.  Ermal was born March 17, 1952 in Matewan, WV to the late Opa and Mary Coleman Hatfield. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Joseph “Joey” Hatfield, and a brother, Woodrow Hatfield. Ermal was a businessman having business ventures in the coal mining industry, gas and convenience stores, the natural gas industry, and the thoroughbred horse...