Obituaries
Pikeville, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Pikeville and Pike County, KY
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,...
Roger Wright
Dec 10, 2025
Roger Wright, age 72, of Elkhorn City, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at his residence. He was born on June 20, 1953, the son of the late Andrew and Draxie Elkins Wright. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Denessa Collier, by a son, Dustin Wright, by a sister, Mary Wright...
James Earl Holbrook
Dec 8, 2025
James Earl Holbrook, a beloved husband, father, and dedicated member of the community, passed away on December 8, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on November 20, 1936, James enjoyed a fulfilling career as a Network Technician with AT&T, a role that exemplified his commitment to service and innovation.
A devoted deacon at Creekside Church of Island Creek, James was...
Pascal "Pat" Tolson
Dec 3, 2025
Pascal "Pat" Tolson, a beloved sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, at the Hazard ARH in Kentucky. Born on August 10, 1944, in Roxanna, KY.
Pat is survived by her loving siblings: Nancy (Chuck) Hall, Fannie (Wendell) Pike, Gladys Baca, and Glenda Faye Osborne. Her legacy continues through her cherished grandchildren: Taylor, Nikki, Josh, Jerrica, Ashley...
Eloise Farmer
Dec 3, 2025
Eloise Farmer, age 88 of Pikeville, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025 at Pikeville Medical Center. Up until the end, Eloise maintained her humble heart, kindness, grace, and independence. She will always be remembered for her love of her family and friends and her chicken and dumplings. She never met a stranger. Her sweet soul and gentle nature were...
Samantha Hill
Dec 2, 2025
Samantha Hill passed away peacefully on December 2nd, 2025, at Pikeville Medical Center Hospital after a lifelong battle with multiple sclerosis. Samantha was born March 23rd of 1990 to her parents, Densil Hill and Janice G. Hopkins Hill. Samantha was a homemaker and a devoted mother to her children, Alexis M. Smith and Hunter D. Smith.
She was the grandmother of...
Douglas Collins
Dec 1, 2025
Douglas Vernon Collins, 74, of Shelbiana, Kentucky passed away on December 1, 2025, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born on February 12, 1951.
He was father of Douglas Collins Jr., King David Collins, Douglas (Jessica) Davis, Jeremy (Nicole) Davis, Patrick (Tori) Davis. His daughters, Mercy Collins, Julie (Eric) Blair. Douglas also leaves behind his brothers, Don (Bonnie) Collins, Curtis Collins, and Rex...
Velma Lindsey
Dec 1, 2025
Velma Lindsey, a devoted homemaker and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully at her residence on December 1, 2025, at the age of 98. Born on November 9, 1927, Velma lived a life filled with dedication, love, and service to her family and friends.
Velma leaves behind her daughters, Judy (Gary) Taylor and Sharon (Lynn) Coleman, and her sister...
Emma Fields
Nov 29, 2025
Emma Fields, born on April 14, 1943, passed away on November 29, 2025. Emma will be remembered as a loving mother, sister, and friend. She dedicated her life to her family and leaves behind a legacy of love and strength.
Emma is survived by her sons, Homer (Nancy) Fields, Jeffery Wayne Fields, and Garland Keith Fields; her daughters, Wilma (Paul) Hunt,...
Johnny Matthew Robinson
Nov 28, 2025
Johnny Matthew Robinson, age 52, from Greasy Creek, Shelbina, Ky, passed away unexpectedly on Friday November 28th at his home on greasy creek. He was born on June 7, 1973, to Miles Robinson and the late Gaye Lamb.
He was preceded in death by his birth mother Gaye Lamb, and Stepmother Deloris Robinson.
Matthew is survived by his loving wife, Brandi Robinson...
Bobby Lee Stiltner
Nov 28, 2025
Bobby Lee Stiltner, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully at his residence on November 28, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born on March 24, 1938, in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Bobby is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Faye Stiltner, and he was a proud father to his two sons, James Gregory Thorpe and Bobby Duane...
