Obituaries
Pikeville, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Pikeville and Pike County, KY
Verda Lou Charles
Mar 18, 2026
Verda Lou Charles, age 92, of Pikeville, Kentucky, passed away on March 18, 2026.
Born on December 14, 1933 in Pikeville, she was the daughter of Craft and Ann Holloway Morris, who preceded her in death.
Since 1978, Verda has been a member of the Meta Baptist Church. Verda was proud of her career as a nurse and later enjoyed working at...
Jack Lucas
Mar 18, 2026
Jack Lucas, 83 , a distinguished funeral director whose life journey was marked by dedication, leadership, and service to his community. Born on April 21, 1942, in Jenkins, Kentucky, Jack passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Jack Lucas was a man of many talents and unwavering commitment. He was the founder, current owner and funeral director of...
John Henry Pennington
Mar 16, 2026
John Henry Pennington, Age 76, passed from this life on March 16 , 2026 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born November 27, 1949, to the late Bill Pennington and Lissie Brooks Pennington, He was preceded in death by one son, John Kevin Pennington, Six brothers, Alfred, Kenny, Billy, Ronald, Donald, and Thomas, Three sisters, Juanita...
Patton "Pap" Justice
Mar 16, 2026
Patton "PAP" Justice, of Pikeville, Age 87, passed away at his residence on Monday March 16,2026, Pap was born on June 8, 1938, to the late Emil and Tilda Damron - Justice, Pap was married to the late Beulah Slone-Justice, he was a retired coal miner, school bus driver, and he was of the freewill Baptist faith. Pap is survived...
Jacob James Mullins
Mar 11, 2026
Jacob James Mullins, 22, of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away on March 11, 2026, at Saint Thomas West in Nashville, Tennessee.
Born, May 22, 2002, he is survived by his loving mother, Seronda Mullins; his sister, Jessica Mullins, and her partner Mark Moore; and his brother, Jeremy (Raina) Mullins. Jacob also leaves behind a beloved nephew, Atlas Moore and nieces: Harper Mullins,...
Delaney Newsom
Mar 11, 2026
Delaney "Pap" Newsome, 83, of Caney Creek, Pikeville, Kentucky, passed away March 11, 2026, at Pikeville Medical Center. He was born on April 2, 1942, to the late John B. and Lizzie Newsom of Caney Creek, Pikeville, Kentucky. He was a devoted, loving husband to Betty Lamar Potter Newsom for 63 years. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for...
Yvonne Stewart
Mar 10, 2026
Yvonne Stewart, age 69, passed away Tuesday March 10,2026, at the Pikeville Medical Center. She was born in Pikeville, Ky, on January 14, 1957, to the late Lola Belcher Shuck. Yvonne is a retired factory worker from Kelloggs, and a member of the Lick Creek Holiness Church of Lick Creek, Ky. Yvonne is survived by her loving husband, Tony Stewart...
John Ballard Adkins
Mar 9, 2026
John Ballard Adkins, Age 53, of Beaver, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at the UK Medical Center. He was born on July 27, 1972, the son of the late Ballard Wayne Adkins and Margie Louise Adkins. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two special brothers, Bryan Howell and Jim Allen.
John was...
Jeffery W Fields
Mar 9, 2026
Jeffery W. Fields, age 63, of Island Creek, Pikeville, Ky. passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at the Pikeville Medical Center. Jeffery was born June 3, 1962, to the late Garland and Emma Iricks- Fields. Jeffery is survived by three sisters, Wilma Hunt, Teresa Fields, Ashley Branham, two brothers, Homer Fields and Garland Keith Fields. Other than his parents Jeffery...
Roger Dale Baker II
Mar 6, 2026
Roger Dale Baker II, age 55 of Shelby Gap, KY, passed away on Friday March 6, 2026. He was born in Akron, Ohio on November 11, 1970. He is survived by his loving wife Regina Lucas Baker of Shelby Gap, KY; one stepson Lucas (Samantha) Simpkins of Dorton; and three grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Kamden, Karleigh and Kyndall; his...
Cleo Thacker
Mar 2, 2026
Cleo is someone special to so many people. When I think of Cleo, so many adjectives come to mind. Strong and Loving are just two that show her character. She would talk for hours about her childhood and family. That always put a smile on her face. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren are her babies. She often told me...
Peggy Childers Sykes
Feb 28, 2026
Peggy Sykes, a remarkable lady, a beloved educator and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on August 22, 1940, in Ashcamp, Kentucky, Peggy devoted her life to the pursuit of education and the nurturing of young minds, leaving an indelible mark on the communities she served in Brevard County, Florida,...
Edith Williams
Feb 28, 2026
Edith Williams, 89, of Kimper, Kentucky, born on September 21, 1936, in Hill Station, Virginia, passed away on February 28, 2026.
Edith was preceded in death by her husband, George Truman Williams, and by her beloved children, Wesley Williams and Karen Lynn Williams. She also rejoins her parents, Herbert Starnes and Lizzie Ann Carter Starnes, as well as her siblings: Rosa...
Edgar Sherwood Osborne
Feb 26, 2026
Edgar Sherwood Osborne, passed away on February 26, 2026, at his residence. Born on October 11, 1936, in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Edgar is survived by his wife, Ruby Williams Osborne, and his children, Greg (Rachel) Osborne and Tammie (Robert) Myers. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Brandon (Christina) Osborne, Alina (Shawn) Fuller, Tiffany (Daniel) Hollon, Kristina (Kyle) Seyberth, and Robert (Kelly)...
Dollie Elizabeth Williams
Feb 26, 2026
Dollie Elizabeth Williams, Age 77, of Grethel, Ky, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 26, 2026, at the Pikeville Medical Center. She was born on March 14, 1948, to the late Ballard and Raney Hamilton-Hunt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Williams, two brothers, Frank Hunt, and Emmitt Hunt, two sisters, Nora...
Andy Adkins
Feb 24, 2026
Andy Adkins, of Greasy Creek, passed away peacefully at his residence on February 24, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on August 27, 1940, in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Andy is survived by his three children: Andrea Spear, Dena Thacker, and Wade Adkins, and his brother Donald Gene Adkins. Andy leaves behind eight grandchildren, Samantha Adkins, Zack (Breanna) Thacker, Jeremiah Thacker, Kevin...
Stanley "Junior" Little
Feb 24, 2026
Stanley Little Jr, age 61, of Pikeville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at his residence. He was born on October 28, 1964, the son of the late Stanley and Lockie Workman Little. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister Mary Jones.
Stanley was a self- employed carpenter and a long time...
Leo R Turner
Feb 20, 2026
Leo R. Turner, age 72, passed away February 20th, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 16th, 1953, in Fort Scott, Kansas, and resided in Weeksbury, Kentucky. He was a Sgt. in the Marines from 1972-1975. He was also a MM3 in the Navy from 1976-1988. He was employed by Job Corps, Prestonsburg,...
Jimmy Goble
Feb 20, 2026
Jimmy Goble, 76, a member of the Pikeville community, passed away on February 20, 2026, at Pikeville Medical Center. He was born on March 6, 1949.
Jimmy was the father of Tanya Wilson, Debbie Goble, Donald Hall, Brian Ross, and Vickie Coleman. Mr. Goble leaves behind 17 grandchildren and a host of great-great grandchildren.
Jimmy is reunited in spirit with several family...
Selma Grey Justice
Feb 18, 2026
Selma Grey Justice, age 76, of Harold, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at her residence. She was born on November 21, 1949, the daughter of the late Victor and Helena Leedy Justice. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Christi Lowe and by two brothers, Stanley and Steve Justice.
Selma worked...
