Obituaries
Pikeville, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Pikeville and Pike County, KY
James Michael Webb
Sep 10, 2026
James Michael Webb, Age 43, passed away Wednesday September 10, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Healthcare facility. Mikey was born February 16, 1983, to James Gary Webb and Roeann Matney-Webb, Mikey was a factory worker for Kellanova factory. He loved spending time with friends and family and riding his motorcycle. He was preceded in death by his father, James...
Henry Dean Pennington
Sep 10, 2026
Henry D. Pennington, age 66, passed away, Wednesday, September 10, 2026, at his residence. Henry was born in Jenkins, Ky, to the late Palmer and Lola Fleming-Pennington. Henry was a retired gas well worker for Kentucky-West Virginia Gas company, and a believer of the Christian faith. Besides his parents, Henry was preceded in death by his wife, Sherry Finch Pennington.
Henry...
Connie Huffman
Sep 4, 2026
Connie Huffman, age 64, of Pikeville, passed away on September 4, 2026, at Pikeville Medical center. She was born on July 7, 1962 to Betty Allen Boggs, and the late Robert Boggs.
Connie is survived by her Mother Betty Allen-Boggs, Her husband; Michael Huffman, and three brothers; Greg Boggs, Robert Keith Boggs, and Eric Boggs.
Memorial Services will be held at House of...
Paul Randall Funk
Sep 4, 2026
Paul Randall Funk, age 81 passed away Friday, September 4,2026 at his home. Paul was born on January 27, 1945 to his parents the late Ovis Virgil Funk and Bonnie Lee Dillon Funk. He was the husband of the late Marilyn Sledgister Funk. Paul was baptized and a member of the Phyllis Church of Christ. He served in the Big...
Jack C Sykes
Aug 29, 2026
Jack C. Sykes, age 75 of Pikeville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at his residence. He was born on April 2, 1951, the son of the late Emory and Rebecca May Sykes, in addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a brother Burns Allen Sykes and one sister Ivis (John) Justice.
Jack was the...
Judy Taylor
Aug 25, 2026
Judy Taylor, age 76, of Belcher, passed away on August 25, 2026 at Pikeville Medical Center. Judy is Preceded in Death by Her Parents; Henry Lee and Velma White Lindsey, one son; Mark Lee Chaney, and a host of Aunts and Uncles.
Judy is survived by her husband; Garred Taylor, One son Christopher Cody (Trista) Allen, One sister; Sharon (Donald) Coleman,...
Martha Kendrick Gannon
Aug 25, 2026
Martha Kendrick-Gannon, passed away, Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at the Elkhorn Health and Rehabilitation facility in Elkhorn City, Ky. Martha was born September 7, 1953 to the late Nathaniel and Jettie Kendrick-Kendrick. Martha was a retired Kindergarten Teachers Aide for the Pike County Board of Education, and a believer and member of the Primitive Baptist faith, she was the wife...
Alvin Derek Damron
Aug 24, 2026
Alvin Derek Damron, age 43, of Virgie, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Ky. Derek was born on October 1, 1982, the son of Sharon Lynn Damron and the late Whetsel Damron Jr. In addition to his father, Derek was also preceded in death by his Paternal grandparents, Whetsel and...
Jeanette Ward
Aug 22, 2026
Jeanette Ward, age 74, of Virgie, passed away on August 22, 2026 at her residence. Jeanette is Preceded in death by her husband; Doug Ward, and her parents; Kalton and Geraldine "Tackett" Robinette.
Jeanette is survived by two sons; Ronnie (Lenora) Robinette, Kalton "Bo" Adkinson, one daughter; Melissa Hopkins, one brother; Danny Robinette, one sister; Cheryl Compton. Jeanette is also survived...
Lois Reynolds
Aug 15, 2026
Lois Ray Reynolds, age 96 was born in Virgie, Kentucky on September 2, 1929, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026 at the Cabel Huntington Hospital in West Virginia. Her life, spanning nearly a century, was a testament to enduring faith and devotion to her family and community.
She was the daughter of the late David Ray and Addie Flannery Ray....
Patricia Drucilla Mitchell
Aug 7, 2026
Patricia Mitchell, 61, of Pikeville, passed away on August 7, 2026. Patricia is preceded in death by her Father; Edward Lee Hipps, her Mother; Shirley Jean Dotson Hipps, Two brothers; Michael Lee Hipps, and Edward Hipps Jr. . Patricia is survived by her husband; Charles Bernard Mitchelle Jr., Two sons; Michael Mitchell, and Justin McFall, Two sisters; Debra Harris, and...
Debra Senter
Aug 3, 2026
Debra Senter, 45, of Elkhorn city, Passed away on August 2, 2026. Debra is preceded in death by her parents; Kerby Senter, and Debra Marie Coleman-Senter, one brother; Kerby Joseph Senter. She is survived by a special friend; Freddie Allen Hamilton Jr., one nephew; Evan Joseph Senter, and her grandmother Lucille Coleman.
A memorial service will be held at a later...
Randy Smallwood
Aug 2, 2026
Randy Smallwood, 71 years old of Dorton,Ky. Passed away on August 2, 2026. Randy was born on January 19, 1955, to the late Homer Smallwood Sr. And late Bernice Cable Smallwood. Randy was a proud United States Navy Veteran, He served for 7 years and won numerous medals of honor during that time as he sailed around the world serving...
Elaine Johnson
Jul 29, 2026
Elaine Johnson age 82, was, born on January 26, 1944 and passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026 at the Ridgeview Terrace nursing home in Rutledge , Tennessee.
She was a proud and devoted member of New Life Baptist Church in Bean Station, Tennessee, where she found both community and spiritual strength. Her faith was a guiding light, not only for...
Barbara Charles
Jul 28, 2026
Barbara Charles, age 66, of Pikeville, passed away on July 28, 2026. Barbara was born on September 7, 1959, to Virginia Tackett Coleman and the late Alfred Coleman.
Barbara was preceded in death by one sister; Alfreda Elliott, Barbara is survived by her husband; Larry Charles, two sons; Shannon Dale (Gina) Charles, Daniel Wayne (Amy) Charles, and one sister; Ginny Coleman....
Rita Wolfe Foley
Jul 25, 2026
Rita Wolfe Foley, age 91, of Pound, Virginia, formerly of Shelby Gap, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at the Holston Manor. She was born on August 28, 1934, the daughter of the late Malcom and Laura Steele Wolfe. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by three brothers, Kenneth “Tommy” Wolfe, Glenn Wolfe...
Fairenda Wood
Jul 21, 2026
Brentyce Fairenda Johnson Wood, affectionately known as Nana, departed this earthly life and entered the gates of heaven on July 21, 2026.
Fairenda was born on March 22,1942 in Pikeville, Kentucky, to her parents, Flora Cox and Carroll Johnson.
She was an entrepreneur who established and operated Fairenda's Dress Shop, Betsy Layne Floral and Gift, and Citizens Realty before moving on to...
Ella Bentley Little
Jul 21, 2026
Ella Bentley Little, age 99, of Jonancy, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at the Pikeville Medical Center. She was born on March 2, 1927 at Beefhide, Kentucky.
Ella was the beloved daughter of the late Simon Bentley and Virgie Little Bentley. She was also preceded in death by six children: Daniel Ray Wright, Clayton Wright, Gequetta Newsome, Larry...
Matthew Thacker
Jul 20, 2026
Matthew Thacker, 48, Passed away at his residence in Elkhorn City, on July 20, 2026. Matthew was born on November 5, 1977, to Terry Thacker, and the late Nora Ratliff Coleman. Matthew is survived by his father, Terry Thacker, One daughter; Mattasin Houp, One sister; Amy Charles, One brother; Jonthan Wampler, Two Step-sister; Kayla Herrell, and Amanda Coleman. Matthew is...
William D. Deskins
Jul 19, 2026
A man of diverse interests and talents, William “David” Deskins was born in Pikeville to Bill and Lois (Anderson) Deskins, his childhood was spent in several places along the East Coast. As his father sought work, David and his sister, Jane, moved with their family throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. During his teenage years, the family returned to Pikeville, where...
