Obituaries
Pikeville, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Pikeville and Pike County, KY
James T. "Tommy" Spurlock
Aug 29, 2025
James T. “Tommy” Spurlock, born August 26, 1943, in Pikeville, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2025, at Pikeville Medical Center after a courageous battle.
Tommy was known to most as “everybody’s buddy.” Whether you needed a skilled plumber, an electrician, or just someone you could count on, Tommy was the one you called. A proud...
Anita Carol Justice
Aug 29, 2025
Anita Carol Justice, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on August 29, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on April 15, 1959, Anita was a cherished member of the Pikeville community, known for her unwavering kindness and dedication to her family and friends.
Anita dedicated much of her career to serving as a...
Clyde Fields
Aug 28, 2025
Clyde Fields, a dedicated steel worker and cherished family man, was born on July 27, 1931, in Pike County, Kentucky. After a life of hard work and devotion, he passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, at the Pikeville Medical Center.
Clyde proudly served in the United States Army, a chapter of his life that showcased his commitment to his country...
Michael Larry Fisher
Aug 25, 2025
Michael Larry Fisher age 86, passed away August 20, 2025, at Pikeville Medical Center. He was born May 17, 1939, to the late Melville Leroy Byles and Sylvia Jewel Hartsook Fisher. Michael was the husband of Mary Helen Davis Fisher.
He is survived by two sons Michael Lloyd Fisher, Joseph Daniel Fisher, two daughters Laura, Jennifer and a host of...
Audrey J Owens
Aug 24, 2025
Audrey Justice Owens, age 81, of Georgetown, Kentucky, formerly of Pikeville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Hospital. She was born on August 26, 1943, the daughter of the late Ernie and Glema Bevins Justice. In addition to her parents, Audrey was also preceded in death by her husband, Ernest "Sach" Owens and...
Gayle Bentley
Aug 24, 2025
Gayle Bentley, age 92, passed away, Sunday, August 24, 2025, at her home. She was born on May 7, 1933, the daughter of the late Jerry and Mabel Thacker. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Bentley, by two brothers, Bill Thacker and Neal Thacker and by one sister Rosemary Goff.
Before her...
Jackie Stephen Webb
Aug 21, 2025
Jackie Stephen Webb, age 70, of Pikeville, KY, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at the Pikeville Medical Center. He was born on November 13, 1954, the son of the late Anna Rai Kinney. Besides his mother, Jackie was also preceded in death by his grandfather, Byron Coleman and by his Grandmother Ethel Coleman.
Before his retirement, Jackie worked valet...
Ernest A Turner
Aug 18, 2025
Ernest A. Turner, Age 84, passed away Monday, August 18,2025, at his home on Bowling Fork Road. Ernest was born on April 6, 1941 to the late, Sidney and Josephine Bartley-Turner. Before his retirement, Ernest was the owner/operator of Ernest Turner Trucking.
Ernest is survived by his wife, Grethel Turner, three daughters, Tina Coleman (Willard), Angie Anderson, and Jeani Bentley, six...
Kevin Lee Compton
Aug 16, 2025
Kevin Lee Compton, age 46, of Willisburg, Kentucky, formerly of Pikeville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at his residence. He was born on January 6, 1979 to his parents Debra Morton Hicks and the late Terry Lee Compton.
Kevin was a sales associate for Walmart and a former member of the Noah R. Friend chapter of the DeMolay.
In...
Eugene Lucas
Aug 15, 2025
Eugene Lucas age 85, passed away August 15, 2025, at his home. He was born on February 17, 1940, to the late Challie and Mary Elizabeth Elkins Lucas. Eugene married his loving wife Nancy Woody Lucas in 1961 and together they nurtured a warm and united family. For 25 years, Eugene contributed to the community as a coal...
Jackie (Boy) Lawson
Aug 15, 2025
Jackie (Boy) Lawson, born on November 10, 1956, in Pike County, Kentucky, passed away on August 15, 2025, at Pikeville Medical Center, leaving behind a legacy filled with love for his family and commitment to his community.
Throughout his life, Jackie dedicated himself as a rock truck driver with Heavy Equipment, a role that allowed him to embody both resilience and...
Marcia Levinrad Taylor
Aug 8, 2025
Marcia Levinrad Taylor age 72, passed away August 8, 2025, at Pikeville Medical Center. She was born April 24, 1953, to the late Andrew and Helen Tranen Levinrad. Marcia was the wife of the late Edward Dean Taylor and worked in the administrative field.
Besides her parents and husband Marcia was preceded in death by her...
Princeton Cade Rhinesmith
Aug 6, 2025
Princeton Cade Rhinesmith, born on August 6, 2025, passed away August 6, 2025, at Pikeville Medical Center. His fleeting moments on this earth, though few, were filled with the love of his family who cherish his memory deeply.
Princeton is survived by his devoted parents, Timberlain Cheyenne Stiltner and Elijah Rhinesmith. He will always be remembered by his loving grandparents, Roberta...
Michael Huffman
Aug 6, 2025
Michael Huffman, age 67, of Pikeville, Kentucky, passed away on August 6, 2025 at his residence. He was born on November 11, 1957, the son of the late Thomas Dean and Octavia Hopkins Huffman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Huffman and Randy "Slacker" Huffman.
Before his retirement, Michael was a construction worker.
He...
Dencil Dotson
Aug 6, 2025
Dencil Dotson, age 85, of Pikeville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at the Pikeville Medical Center. He was born on November 20, 1939, the son of the late Charlie and Pricey Estep Dotson.
Before his retirement, Dencil was a self employed diesel mechanic, and the owner of Pikeville Truck Parts, and former co-owner of Dotson Repair Service.
Dencil is...
Davy Little
Aug 4, 2025
Davy Little, a beloved retired welder and operator, departed this life on August 4, 2025, in his hometown of Pikeville, Kentucky. Born on July 2, 1973, Davy was a pillar of his community and the embodiment of love and devotion to his family.
Davy's life was a tapestry woven with the threads of family, friends, and faith. His infectious smile brought...
Wanda Gay Murphy
Aug 4, 2025
Wanda Gay Murphy, age 70, of Pikeville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 at the Johnson City Memorial Hospital. Wanda was born on March 8, 1955, the daughter of the late Otis Clayton and Annae Mullins Conley. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by a daughter, Tina Ann Murphy and by two brothers,...
Richard Baldwin Burke, Jr.
Jul 31, 2025
Richard Baldwin Burke, Jr., age 84, of Pikeville, KY., passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at the ARH Hospital in South Williamson. He was born on January 3, 1941, the son of the late Richard Baldwin Burke Sr. and Aliie Mae Little Burke. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by four brothers, Walter, Warren,...
Effie Mullins
Jul 30, 2025
Effie Mullins, 102 years old of Jonancy, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, July 30. 2025 at her residence. She was born on December 16, 1922, the daughter of the late Clark and Margaret Thacker Hamilton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Anse Mullins, by a grandson, John Gregory Fields, by eight brothers: Burt, Millard,...
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, to the late Henry and Syble Burkett-Stricklin, Lisa was a person who embraced life with a warm spirit and...
