Obituaries
Pikeville, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Pikeville and Pike County, KY
Anna Lois Hall
Jan 9, 2026
Anna Lois Hall age 75 , of Pikeville, Kentucky , passed away Friday, January 9, 2025 at her residence. She was born on March 7, 1950, the daughter of the late Hillard and Christine Flanary Hall. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Hall and Kenneth Hall and by her companion Chester...
Goebel Zeller
Jan 7, 2026
Goebel Zeller, Age 86, of Regina, Ky, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, at his home in Regina Ky. Goebel was born on February 6, 1939, to the late Curtis and Ozel Sanders-Zeller. Goebel was a retired owner/operator of Faith Coal Sales, LLC. Goebel received Jesus Christ as his savior in 1982, and became a minister of the Gospel...
Sheila Faye Hall
Jan 3, 2026
Sheila Faye Hall, born on September 25, 1962, in Wyandotte, Michigan, passed away on January 3, 2026, at the UK Bluegrass Hospice Center. She was a devoted homemaker and later an administrative assistant. Beloved member of her family and community, whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many throughout her journey. A lover of crafts, and animals (but not...
Emmitt Thacker
Jan 3, 2026
Emmitt Thacker, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at Pikeville Medical Center. He was born on July 26, 1948, in Pikeville, Kentucky, where he spent his life creating lasting memories with family and friends.
Emmitt is survived by his wife, Roxie Lee Thacker; his children Emmitt (Leslie) Thacker, Jessica (Robert) Helvey, and Elizabeth...
Joseph Johnson
Dec 31, 2025
Joseph Harold Johnson, age 54, of Litchfield, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born on September 4, 1971, at Hillsdale Hospital and was one of two beloved sons born to James Johnson and Nina (Ashton) Johnson. He was adored and spoiled by his grandparents, whom he loved dearly, as...
Terry Lee VanHoose
Dec 31, 2025
Terry Lee VanHoose, born on August 8, 1964, in Pikeville, Kentucky, passed away at his residence on December 31, 2025.
Terry was the son of the late Vonda and Crettie Hamilton. Terry is remembered by his family, which includes his son, Jacob (Haley) VanHoose; daughter, Amanda (Jordan) Blackburn; granddaughter, Isabela Blackburn; and grandson, Owen VanHoose.
To honor his life, visitation will be...
Eugene Blackburn
Dec 28, 2025
Eugene Blackburn, born on September 14, 1949, in Kentucky, passed away at Pikeville Medical Center on December 28, 2025, at the age of 76. He was a cherished husband, father, and brother, whose impact on his family and community will be long remembered. Eugene was a long time, faithful member of Grace Baptist Church, Shelbiana, KY.
Eugene is survived by his...
Luther Bentley
Dec 28, 2025
Luther Bentley, of Pikeville, Kentucky, passed away on December 28, 2025, at the Pikeville Medical Center. Born on November 19, 1950, in Dorton, Kentucky, Luther was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather.
Luther is survived by his son, Christopher "Belinda" Bentley, and his loving daughter, Jennifer "Michael" Sizemore. His legacy continues through his family, which includes his brothers, Harry...
Virginia Sue Damron
Dec 24, 2025
Virginia Sue Damron, Age 69, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the Pikeville Nursing and rehab facility. Virginia was born on August 30, 1956, to the late Hatler Eugene and Dorothy Helen Ray Sexton.
Virginia had a zeal for life, there was never a time of meeting her, or running into her where she didn't have a smile on her...
Thomas Joseph “TJ” Kelley
Dec 23, 2025
Thomas Joseph (TJ) Kelley, age 69, of Pikeville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Pikeville Medical Center. Thomas was born on May 1, 1956, in Tucson, Arizona, in Pima County, to the late Lloyd Miller Kelley and Jean Catherine Kelley.
He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1974 to 1979. Following his military...
Johnny Strouth
Dec 23, 2025
Johnny Strouth, age 78, of Elkhorn City, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky.
Johnny was a man of God and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army and was a veteran of the...
Darrell G. Williams
Dec 22, 2025
Darrell G. Williams, a beloved son, father, brother, and companion, passed away at his residence on December 22, 2025, at the age of 61.
Darrell was the cherished son of Helen Williams and the late Achilles "Peco" Williams Jr. and he is fondly remembered by his mother, Helen. As a father, he took immense pride in his son, Cody (Amanda) Williams,...
Lenard Bruce Bostic
Dec 21, 2025
Lenard Bruce Bostic, born on November 26, 1952, in Pikeville, Kentucky, passed away at his residence on December 21, 2025.
Lenard is survived by his siblings, Kenneth (Judy) Bostic, Linda Adkins, Betty Stevens, Beulah Adkins, Charlene Adkins, and Sylvia Potete. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Bostic and Virdie Bostic, along with his brothers John Bostic and Chester...
Boonie Dotson
Dec 17, 2025
Boonie Dotson, passed away on December 17, 2025, at TJ Samson Community Hospital, Glasgow, KY. He was born on May 4, 1967, in Grundy, Virginia, and he lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments.
He is survived by his loving companion, Sandy Bennett, and his two sons, T.J. (Alexis) Dotson and Dalton Dotson. Boonie is also remembered by...
Claudie "Coonie" Little
Dec 15, 2025
Claudie "Coonie" Little, aged 69, of Pikeville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, at the Pikeville Medical Center. Born on July 28, 1956, in Pikeville, he was the son of the late Joan Little and Claudie Little Sr.
Claudie leaves behind his cherished children, Joanna Nicole Little and Claudie Devern Little III, who will forever hold dear the loving...
Charles "Chuck" Edward Simpkins Jr.
Dec 15, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Edward Simpkins Jr., age 63, passed away peacefully at his home, on Monday December 15, 2025. Charles was born on May 22, 1962 to the late Charles Edward Simpkins Sr. and Phyllis Ann Fleming-Simpkins. Charles was a mechanic, by trade, and he attended Dorton Freewill Baptist church as much as he was able. Charles is survived by his...
Abram Adkins
Dec 14, 2025
Abram Adkins, a beloved member of the Pikeville community, passed away on December 14, 2025, at the Pikeville Medical Center. Born on May 2, 1940, to the late Thomas and Barbara Alice Blackburn Adkins, in Pikeville, Kentucky, he lived a full life that left a lasting impression on those who knew him.
Abram is survived by his cherished family. He was a...
Austin Akers
Dec 14, 2025
Austin Akers, a dedicated coal miner and beloved member of his community, passed away on December 14, 2025, at the Pikeville Medical Center. Born on October 17, 1950, in Floyd County, Kentucky, to the late, Oscar and Annie Evans Akers, Austin lived a life filled with resilience and hard work, traits that defined both his career and personal relationships.
As a...
Rebecca Clark
Dec 10, 2025
Rebecca Clark, born on August 10, 1967, in Pikeville, Kentucky, passed away at her residence on December 10, 2025. She was a wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Rebecca is survived by her husband, Joseph Clark, and their sons, Jordan Emmitt Clark and Jacob Tobias Clark, as well as her grandchildren,...
Gary Lee "Little Bubby" Branham
Dec 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary Lee "Little Bubby" Branham, who left us peacefully on December 10, 2025, at the Pikeville Medical Center. Born on January 6, 1947, in Pikeville, Kentucky, to the late Andrew Branham and Billie Joyce Sword Branham, Gary was a cherished member of his community and a beloved husband, brother,...
