All Obituaries

Wallace Clifford Young, 87, of Adams, KY formerly of Inez, KY went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 19, 2020 at the Martin County Healthcare Facility in Inez, KY.  Born December 16, 1932 at Chattaroy, WV, he was the son of the late Wallace and Lula Scalf Young. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Lynn Young, and his sisters, Juanita Coleman, Eula Mae Gillman, Irene Johnson, Betty Gillespie, Geraldine Young, Pauline Young, Lenore...

Tamika Nidessa Joplin, 47, of Red Jacket, WV departed this life Friday, October 16, 2020 at the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.  Born November 1, 1972 in Williamson, WV, she was the daughter of Wanda Culumns Joplin of Red Jacket, WV and the late James Irving “Butch” Joplin Sr. In addition to her daddy, she was also preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Willie and Pleasant Joplin Sr., her maternal grandparents, Odessa and Drue E. Culumns Sr., and her best...

Denny Ray Marcum, 74, of Hatfield, KY left this world to be in the arms of Jesus on Thursday, October 15, 2020 from the Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center in South Williamson, KY.  Born August 30, 1946 in Pike County, KY, he was the son of the late Gabe and Josie Mae Jones Marcum. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by an infant son, Daniel Marcum, and by a brother, Landon Hayse Marcum. Denny Ray was a member of the Nolan Freewill Baptist Church.  He...

Harlin Eugene “Geneo” Sheppard Jr., 53, of Red Jacket, WV formerly of Lenore, WV passed away suddenly Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Matewan, WV.  Born December 27, 1966 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of Nancy Farley Marcum, who survives, and the late Harlin Sheppard Sr.. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Michael Sheppard. He was a former delivery driver mainly for Giovanni’s. Survivors include his wife, Michelle Preece...

Bobby Gene Pennington, 67, of Goodman Hollow; Williamson, WV departed this life on Friday, September 18, 2020.  He was born September 13, 1953 to the late James and Margie Stapleton Pennington at Goodman Hollow. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by sisters, Florence Swafford, Mary Maynard, and Kate Smith; brothers, Paul, John, George, and Earl Pennington; his mother-in-law, Hazel Simmonson; and his father-in-law, Earl Sweeney. Bobby was a disabled coalminer...

Gertrude "Gertie" Calhoun, 89, and longtime resident of Trinity Healthcare of Williamson, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at the Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center in South Williamson, KY.  Born December 8, 1930 in Martin County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Musick and Georgia Elkins Calhoun. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by brothers, Ernest, Julius, and Troy Calhoun, and sisters, Pearl Stiltner, Bertha Staton, Rosie Justice,...

Essie Jane (Norman) Whetstone, 83, of Winder, GA formerly of Blackberry, KY passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at her home.  Born December 21, 1936 in Pike County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Edith Farley Norman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Adrian C. Whetstone; a son, William P. Whetstone; a daughter, Sally Enzle; and several brothers and sisters. After graduating high school, Essie Jane worked for a while as a...

Randall Stanley, 66, of Belfry, KY passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 following a lingering illness.  Born August 5, 1954 in Williamson, WV, he was the son of Colleen Hoffman Stanley, who survives, and the late Ralph B. Stanley. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by both his maternal and paternal grandparents. Randall was a 1972 graduate of Belfry High School where he played football.  He was an avid follower of the Belfry football program.  Upon...

Kimberly Renea Stanley, 38, of Cynthiana, KY formerly of Matewan, WV passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY following a long illness.  Born June 10, 1982 in South Williamson, KY, she was the daughter of the late John and Alice Dotson Hurley. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a nephew, Scotty Dotson. Kim was a homemaker and formerly worked as a retail clerk. Survivors include her precious daughter, Addison...

(Mary) Gladys (Bogar) Brookhart, 98, of Lexington, KY passed away September 4, 2020. She is survived by her son, Ernest Brookhart, and daughter, Sharon (Edward Hamala) Brookhart; son-in-law, Jesse Alexander III; grandchildren, Mark and Jesse (Sharon) Alexander IV; great-grandchildren, Michaela and Jesse Alexander V; sister, Ollie Caines, and brother, Sonny (Ruby) Bogar, as well as several nieces and nephews. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Brookhart, daughter, Loretta...