All Obituaries

Walter Vinson Jr., 89, of Hatfield, KY passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at his home.  Born January 6, 1935 at Nolan, WV, he was the son of the late Walter Vinson Sr. and the late Ada Hensley Vinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael William Vinson, a brother, Charles Vinson, and a sister, Marcella Taylor.  Walter was a retired coal miner, a member of the UMWA, and a member of the Nolan Street Church.  Survivors include his wife,...

Mary Margaret Evans, 74, of Chattaroy, WV passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at the Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center in South Williamson, KY.  Born July 22, 1949 at Hurricane; Turkey Creek, KY, she was the daughter of the late Jerry and Easter Ritz Harrison.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cliff Roger Evans, a son, Christopher Mark Evans, sister, Gretchen Juanita Evans, and brothers, Sammy Ritz, Keith Nichols, and George...

Doris Marie Mahon, 85, of Beech Creek, WV passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at the Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center in South Williamson, KY.  Born December 16, 1938 in Mingo County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Wheeler and Ruby Combs Estepp.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Dominic Mahon, and two brothers, Roger Estepp and Tommy Estepp.  Doris was a homemaker and formerly worked as a custodian for the Mingo County school...

Charles “Chuckie” Henry Gillman,74, of Hatfield, KY went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, KY.  Charles was born August 26, 1949 in Holden, WV, the fifth child of the late Claude Gillman and Geneva Runyon Gillman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Janie Gillman, and 5 brothers, Elmer Gillman, Russell Gillman, Willie Gillman, Sidney Gillman, and Larry Gillman. Charles was...

Mary Smith, 92, of Ransom, KY went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 11, 2024 from the home of her sister in Ransom, KY.  Born November 14, 1931 in Ransom, KY, she was the daughter of the late Roland Harris and Lassie Hatfield Harris McCoy.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Ratliff, a sister, Ruby Whitt, and two brothers, Lucas Harris and Bill Harris. Mary was a homemaker and a member of the Victory in Jesus...

Gennis L. “Gene” Smith, 87, of Ransom, KY passed away Saturday, March 23, 2023 at his home.  Born April 1, 1936 in Ransom, KY, he was the son of the late Freeland and Fannie Smith also of Ransom, KY.  Gene was born and raised on Blackberry Creek and besides a few career moves when he was a young man that took him away from home, he loved his whole life in Ransom, KY.  Many people in the area knew him due to the side jobs he did in building and repairs to working...

Alastair Fields, 53, of Matewan, WV formerly of Peter Fork; McCarr, KY passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 at his home in the loving care of his mother and other family following a lingering illness.  Born October 8, 1970 in Williamson, WV, he was the son of LaSandra Fields Haynes of Matewan, WV. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Hassell and Erie Fields. Alastair loved people and loved to laugh.  He enjoyed music, dancing, and going to church. Survivors,...

Mary "Maggie" Magdalene Selvage, devoted mother and grandmother, 78, of Trenton, OH formerly of Pike County, KY passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024.  Born May 15, 1945 in Pike County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Levi and Lori Ingersol. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Selvage, son, Ronald Selvage Jr., sisters, Norma Thacker, Ellen New, Della Rayburn, Bessie Mounts, and Tammy Collins, and brothers, Gene Ingersol, Johnny...

Glen Elliott Dillon, 68, of Belfry, KY passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at the UK Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, KY.  Born April 21, 1955 in Williamson, WV, he was the son of the late Pete and Etta Lena Stroud Dillon. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two infant sons, James Robert Dillon and Billy Edward Dillon, a grandson, Ashton Blake Musick, and a sister, Gloria Dillon Blair.  Glen was a graduate of Williamson High School, and worked...

Betty Jane (Norman) Finley, 63, of Borderland, WV passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 at the Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center in South Williamson, KY.  Born December 28, 1960 in Saint Mary’s, OH, she was the daughter of the late Toby and Ella (Steele) Norman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “C.W.” Finley. Betty was a homemaker. Survivors include her children, Connie (Chris) Stanton of Forest Hills, KY, Matthew...