All Obituaries

Gloria Lucille Maynard, 66, of Martin County, KY passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at her home.  Born November 15, 1956 in South Williamson, KY, she was the daughter of Dixie Louise (Blevins) Harrison of Martin County, KY and the late Chester Ray Harrison. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, William Dale Harrison and Donnie Ray Harrison. Gloria was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.  She loved to draw and could listen to a gospel song...

Jeffery Todd Prater, 41, of Red Jacket, WV passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at his home.  Born July 1, 1981 in South Williamson, KY, he was the son of Betty Carol Blankenship of Red Jacket, WV and the late Jeffery Prater. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Cecil and Cora Blankenship, and his paternal grandparents, Levi and Dora Prater. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his sisters, Ashley (Jerome) Jessie of Red...

Sandra Lee Hatfield, 75, of Newtown, WV passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at Trinity Healthcare of Logan in Logan, WV.  Born June 15, 1947 in Newtown, WV, she was the daughter of the late Ivan and Fannie Hinkle Meade. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by brothers, Ivan Jr, Freddie, Clarence “Beaver”, Ronald, and Hershel Meade, and sisters, Ellen Bryant and Betty Butcher. Sandra was a homemaker. Survivors include her sons, Chester (Tiffany)...

Jerry Franklin DeHart, 76, of Matewan, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from his home, surrounded by his family. Jerry was a former deputy with the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department and he was a member of the New Vision Assembly Church at Matewan, WV. His favorite pastime was “rednecking” with his buddies at the Buskirk Mini Mall. In his final hours, he told his wife that he loved her and said, "Let's get married".  She...

Ray Taylor, 92, of Martin County, KY was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 while in the comforts of his home.  Born February 26, 1931 in Martin County, KY, he was the son of the late Dennis and Lassie Dawson Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years in 2017, Mildred Taylor, a daughter, Katherine Louise Robinson, a grandchild, Sheila Taylor, a great-grandchild, Phillip Evans, 4 brothers,...

Connie Mahon, 70, of Beech Creek, WV passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at the Pikeville Medical Center.  Born October 16, 1952 at Williamson, WV, she was the daughter of the late French and Meda Blankenship Chafin. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Cecil Larry Chafin, Fred Chafin, and Troy “Boy” Chafin, and 3 sisters, Elsie Goad, Marge Ferrell, and Loretta “Monk” Wallen. Connie was a dedicated homemaker and she was...

Katherine Ruth Varney, 89, of Forest Hills, KY passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 at her home.  Born October 17, 1933 in Pike County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Mason Kitchen Sr. and the late Okra Bartley Kitchen. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, John Clifford Varney, a daughter, Donetta Lynn Marcum, her brothers, Hasson, Eddie Eugene, and Mason Jr., and her sisters, Bethel and Rena Belle.  Katherine was a graduate of Belfry...

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Kelly Hatfield Deel.  In Loving Memory of Kelly Hatfield Deel September 28, 1965 – February 20, 2023  Kelly Hatfield Deel of Bowling Green, KY passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at the Pikeville Medical Center.  Kelly was born September 28, 1965 to Luke and Brenda Scott Hatfield of Sidney, KY.  Kelly was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Robert and Bessie Scott of Forest...

Ocie Dotson, loving mother and grandmother, 78, of Ransom, KY passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 at her home following a lingering illness.  Born April 8, 1944 in Pike County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Troy and Louvenia Charles Blankenship. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Oscar “Jim” Dotson, daughter, Sandra Dotson, brother, Carl Blankenship, and sisters, Brenda Spitenail, Rosetta Blankenship, her twin Josephine...

JP Blankenship, 71, of Beech Creek, WV passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Pikeville Medical Center.  Born September 14, 1951 in Williamson, WV, he was the son of the late Howard and Emma Thompson Blankenship.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Cleatis Ray Blankenship, a brother, Billy Ray Blankenship, and 3 sisters, Ila Cisco, Estalene Jones, and Opal Thacker. JP was a retired coal miner, a member of the UMWA, and a member as well as a...