Obituaries
Pikeville, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Pikeville and Pike County, KY
Lisa L Stricklin
Jul 28, 2025
Lisa L. Stricklin, 58, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away on July 28, 2025, at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice in Hazard, Kentucky, at the age of 58. Born on January 17, 1967, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Lisa was a person who embraced life with a warm spirit and a loving heart.
She is survived by her...
James C. "Jimmy" Justice
Jul 23, 2025
James C. "Jimmy" Justice Jr., age 71, born in Pikeville, Ky and resided in Dandridge, Tn, went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2025. Jimmy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, he was a Kentucky colonel and was respected in the community.
Jimmy spent almost 30 years working at Parkview Manor Nursing Home where he devoted his life to...
Carol Sue Fisher
Jul 20, 2025
Carol Sue Fisher, age 75, of Virgie, Ky, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the UK Medical Center. She was born on September 30, 1949, the son of the late Rohn and Juanita Wolford Blankenship. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Addison Fisher, by her daughter, Crystal Fisher, by three...
Lavada Scott
Jul 18, 2025
Lavada Scott, age 66, of Pikeville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Pikeville Medical Center. She was born on December 5, 1958, to her parents, the late Charles and Ledna Mae McCoy Ratiff.
Lavada is survived by her husband, Robert Scott, by three sons, Johnny Scott, Billy Ray Scott, and Randy Scott, by one daughter, April Leann...
Jedediah "Jed" Mullins
Jul 16, 2025
Jedediah “Jed” Michael Mullins, 46, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and friends on July 16, 2025, in Lexington, Ky.
Jed was born on November 17, 1978, in Pikeville, Ky. Jed was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Patricia Ann Mullins of Pikeville, Ky.
Jed was married to the love of his life, Oleva Coleman Mullins, for 15...
Larry Compton
Jul 13, 2025
Larry Compton, of Pikeville, Ky., passed away Sunday at his home on July 13, 2025. Larry was born on September 18, 1945 making his stay on earth 79 years, 9 months, and 24 days.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, the late Lee and Iva West Compton. His three brothers, Fletcher, Kenneth, and Ronnie.
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Icy Coleman
Jul 11, 2025
Icy Coleman, age 91, of Pikeville, Kentucky passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Pikeville Medical Center.
Icy was born March 19, 1934, a daughter of the late Alf and Rachael Branham Tackett. She was a homemaker, mother and grandmother, and a member of the Rockhouse Unity Baptist Church. She was known to her Granddaughters as Memaw...
David Chaffins
Jul 7, 2025
David Randall Chaffins, age 63, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025 at his home in Mouthcard, Ky. David was born on Dec. 14, 1961 to his parents the late Matthew Chaffins and Reatha Lucille Stiltner Chaffins. He was a retired coal miner and loved doing carpentry work. David was also a member of the State Line Free Pentecostal...
David Allen Blair
Jun 26, 2025
David Allen Blair, age 69, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at his home in Regina, Ky. David was born to the late Charles and Mae Rowe Blair. He is the husband of Sherry Elizabeth Blair, and is a retired coal miner, and carpenter.
Along with his parents, David was preceded in death by one daughter, Gypsy Meade, and one brother,...
Ruth May Spears
Jun 24, 2025
Ruth May Spears, age 84, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at the Prestonsburg Health Care Center. She was born on Dec. 30, 1940 to her parents the late Otis Osborn and Bertha Sword Osborn. She was the wife of the late James Russell Spears, a homemaker, and a member of the Upper Toler Church of Christ.
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Georgia Lee Damron
Jun 23, 2025
Georgia Lee Damron, age 100, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Georgia was born on Feb. 5, 1925 to her parents the late John Branham and Draxie Johnson Branham. She was the wife of the late Creed Damron, a retired school teacher for the Pike County Board of Education, and later worked as...
Robert Oliver
Jun 21, 2025
Robert Lee Oliver, age 82, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Robert was born on Dec. 13, 1942 to his parents the late Alvin P. Oliver and Carrie Wilson Oliver. He was retired from Inland Steel Company in Baltimore, Maryland, an auctioneer, retired Jenkins Police Officer. He loved to travel and was a...
Kathy Robinson Kendrick
Jun 18, 2025
Kathy Robinson Kendrick, age 69, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Kathy was born on May 8, 195t6 to her parents the late Thomas Edgar Robinson and Lenora "Dora" Adkins Robinson. She was the wife of the late Douglas Kendrick, a homemaker, and a member of the Greasy Creek Church of God.
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Sandra Kay Mullins
Jun 17, 2025
Sandra Kay "Sandy" Mullins, age 64, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at her home. Sandy was born on August 14, 1960 to her parents the late William "Bill" Curry Jr., and Wanda Marcum Curry. She was the wife of Roger Dean Mullins, a homemaker and mother. She was a believer of the baptist faith and part owner...
Denny Kevin Sowards
Jun 14, 2025
Denny Kevin Sowards, age 70 passed away June 14, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Denny was born April 30, 1955 to his parents the late Matthew Thacker and his mother Mavis Thacker Norman. He was a Respiratory Therapist and a believer of the Christian faith.
Besides his mother Denny is survived by one son Dennis Blackburn, two daughters,...
Annarae Hall
Jun 14, 2025
Annarae Hall, age 79, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Whitesburg ARH Hospital. She was born on October 15, 1945 to her parents the late Clarence Hughes and Dema Crabtree Hughes. She was the wife of Enois Hall, a retired cook for Burdine Elementary School, and a member of the Burdine Church of God of Prophecy.
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Ervin Estill Thacker
Jun 12, 2025
Ervin Estill Thacker, age 70, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, at his home. Ervin was born on March 2, 1955 to his parents the late Acy Thacker and Opal Coleman Thacker. He was the husband of Kathy Sellards Thacker, a retired coal miner, for Sidney Coal Company, and a member of the Faith First Baptist Church.
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Kelly Ervil Justice
Jun 11, 2025
Kelly Ervil Justice, age 89 passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at his home of Phyllis, Kentucky.
Kelly was born on February 2, 1936, to his parents the late Cas and Gustie Taylor Justice
Kelly was a retired Coal miner and a member of Kimper Church of God, Kimper, Kentucky.
Along with his parents Kelly was preceded in death by his first wife,...
Valerie Nicole Meade Hall
Jun 5, 2025
Valerie Nicole Meade Hall, age 39, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025 at her home of Penny Road. Valerie was born on March 2, 1986 to her parents Melita Ratliff Meade and the late Donnie Little. She was a former waitress at several different restaurants and a believer of the Freewill Baptist Faith.
Along with her father,...
Juanita Caines Morrison
Jun 1, 2025
Juanita Caines Morrison, age 87, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025 at her daughter's home. Juanita was born on Dec. 29, 1937 to her parents the late Bernard Caines and Greedis Ray Caines. She was the wife of the late Orville Gene Morrison, a homemaker, and a member of the Zebulon Church of Christ.
Along with...
