Obituaries
Pikeville, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Pikeville and Pike County, KY
Monty Hale Baldridge
Feb 7, 2026
Monty Hale Baldridge, Age 77, passed away, Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Pikeville Medical Center, Monty was born to the late Homer and Norma Jean Rose-Baldridge on December 10, 1948. Monty proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, after the Marines, Monty was a coal miner until he retired. Monty was also a devoted member of...
Linda G Adkins
Feb 7, 2026
Linda Gail Adkins, age 69 of Shelbina, Ky, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Pikeville Medical Center. She was born on November 5, 1956, to the late Ada (Ted) Williams-Tackett, her grandparents, Vannie and Claude Williams also helped raise Linda. She was a retired telemetry tech at Pikeville Medical Center, a caretaker to many, and a proud member...
Burma Jo Hopkins
Feb 6, 2026
Burma Jo Hopkins, 72, born on April 28, 1953, passed away on February 6, 2026, at the Pikeville Medical Center. She is survived by her daughters, Dana Hopkins and Haylee Hopkins, and her sisters, Carol Newsome and Patricia Slone. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Tiffani, David, and Matthew Clevinger, as well as four great-grandchildren, Wesley Hatfield, Ethan Clevinger,...
Lynda Ramsey Adkins
Feb 5, 2026
Lynda Ramsey Adkins age 77 of Ivel, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, February 05, 2026, at the ARH Our Lady of the Way Hospital in Martin, Kentucky.
She was born on July 21, 1948 in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Fred and Eunice Damron Ramsey.
Lynda was a retired floor manager for K-Mart Department Store and a devoted member of the Elizabeth Old Regular...
Dianna Lynn McPeek-Goff
Feb 4, 2026
Dianna Lynn McPeek-Goff passed away on February 4, 2026, at Pikeville Medical Center, at the age of 73. Dianna was born on April 24, 1952, in Pikeville, KY. She was a long-time, faithful member of House of Praise and Worship.
She is survived by her son, George Estil McPeek, and her sisters: Sharon (Claude) Williams, Patricia (Howard) Thacker, Penny (Stevie) Hall,...
Nadine Owens-McCoy
Feb 2, 2026
Nadine Owens-McCoy, 77, passed away on February 2, 2026, in Wilmington, North Carolina. Born on July 31, 1948, she lived a life rich in love, family, and friendship, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew her.
Nadine was mother to her three children, Dale (Audrey) McCoy, Lisa (Bill) Osborne, and Laura (Ben) Page. Her nurturing spirit...
Larry Dean Pinion
Feb 1, 2026
Larry Dean Pinion, born on November 26, 1956, in Pikeville, left this world on February 1, 2026, at his residence.
Larry is survived by his wife, Melissa Pinion, and his children, Larry Dean Pinion II and Stefani Pinion Justice. Larry found joy in being a grandfather to Niki Lynn Jade Justice. Larry also leaves behind his siblings, Debra Pinion and Jerry...
Virginia Sophie Conway
Feb 1, 2026
Virginia Sophie Conway, born on January 29, 1944, in Pike County, departed this life on February 1, 2026, at Pikeville Nursing and Rehab.
Virginia was married to Preston "Boots" Conway, who preceded her in death, along with her parents, Robert and Velma Thacker, and siblings Mandy Lou Thacker and Emmitt Thacker. She is survived by her two sons, Mark (Mindy) Conway...
Kelly Dean Thacker
Jan 29, 2026
Kelly Dean Thacker, 58, of Bradenton, Florida, formally of Pikeville, Kentucky, passed away on January 29, 2026, at Manatee Memorial Hospital.
He leaves behind his wife, Heather Thacker, alongside his children Daniel (Kristi) Thacker, Samuel Thacker, and Emma Thacker, Gary (Kerelys) Thacker, Joseph Thacker and Kaitlyn (Josh) Billiter. Kelly also leaves behind his siblings, Donald (Mary) Hall, Brian (Shannon) Ross, and...
Eugene "Gene" Damron
Jan 28, 2026
Eugene "Gene" Damron, Age 87, from Berea, Ky, passed away, Wednesday, January 28,2026 at his residence. He was born on September 8, 1938, the son of the late Bertam and Ella Tackett Damron. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sons, Timmy Damron and infant son, Jeffrey, by three brothers, Haskel, Fred and Johnny,...
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...
