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07/16/2026

Robert Cecil VanHoose, age 83 of Lowmansville, Kentucky passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at Paintsville ARH. Born June 17, 1943 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Nathan P. VanHoose and Okie Music VanHoose. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maudie Wagers VanHoose; four brothers: George Edward VanHoose, Edward VanHoose, James VanHoose, and Ernest L. (Wanda) VanHoose; two sisters: Della Mae VanHoose and Sarah Rachel Krejcha.
He is survived by his loving daughters: Patricia VanHoose of River, Kentucky, Pamela (Chris) Slone of Sitka, Kentucky, and Paula (Chris) Goss of Versailles, Kentucky. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren: Tabitha (Roland) Marcum of Hager Hill, Kentucky, Jenna (Brad) Wilson of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Joshua (Malinda) Howard of Paintsville, Kentucky, Joseph (Sydney) Slone of Stanville, Kentucky, Raegan (Tyler) Booth of Hendersonville, Tennessee, and Reece Goss (fiancé, Brielle) of Versailles, Kentucky. He was the proud great grandfather of Riley and Harper Howard, Gunner, Jaden, and Charity Marcum, and Walker Slone. He is also survived by his brothers: Donald Gene (Sue) VanHoose and Matthew VanHoose, both of Lowmansvile, Kentucky; his sister, Opal (Cortes) Williams of West Liberty, Kentucky; his sister- in-law, Alice (James) VanHoose; along with many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
Robert was a faithful member of Tom's Creek Free Will Baptist Church for 72 years, where his faith was the foundation of his life. For many years, he faithfully served as the church bus driver; ensuring others had the opportunity to attend worship and fellowship. Robert never met a stranger and genuinely loved talking with people. He was also dedicated to serving his community through 4-H and spent many years as PTO president at W.R. Castle Elementary, always giving his time to support children, family, and his community.
He found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. An avid fisherman and enthusiastic bowler, Robert also enjoyed cooking delicious meals for those he loved. Above all else, he treasured time spent with family, creating memories that will be cherished for generations. Robert will be remembered for his unwavering faith, kind heart, quiet strength, and deep love for his family. Though he will be greatly missed, his legacy of love, devotion, and integrity will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
Funeral services will be held 12:00pm Monday, July 20, 2026 at the Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Burial to follow in the Riverview Memorial Gardens in Louisa, Kentucky. Friends may visit at the Phelps & Son Funeral Home on Sunday from 3:00-8:00pm and on Monday at the church from 10:00am until time of services at 12:00pm.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home.

07/08/2026

Randall “Randy” Otha Thompson Jr. also known to many as “Rubber,” 67 of Louisa, Ky passed away peacefully in his home on Monday July 6, 2026 following a brief illness.

Randy was a former diesel mechanic and sold Snyder’s potato chips for many years. Randy was an avid gear head and loved anything with a motor. Randy’s one goal in life was to make an impression on everyone he met, and that he did. You couldn’t ask for a better son, husband, father, brother, paw, or friend.

He was preceded in death by his father Randall Thompson Sr. and his beloved dog Chief.

Randall is survived by his mother Mollie Thompson; his beloved wife Jennifer Thompson; his daughters Randa (Coletyn Borders) Thompson and Nicole (Daniel) Kelley; his sister Debbie (Lawrence) Cordle; his brother in laws Denny (Becky) Smith, and Kyle Smith; his grand children Blake and Brayden Cook, Caelan Kelley, and Lilah Mae; and several special friends that were more like family to him.

Randy was Mr. Fix it to all of those around him. He could fix anything, or at least point you in the direction of who could help. He had a wealth of knowledge and was always willing to lend a hand. He was so well loved and will be missed immensely. While he leaves us on earth hurting, we know he is finely free from pain, suffering, and sickness.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday July 9th at 11am at Wilson’s Funeral Home with Rev Bobby Workman officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Memorial Gardens.

Friends may visit the family Wednesday July 8th at Wilson’s Funeral Home from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.

The family would like to encourage all of his gear head friends to bring their classy rides to the visitation/funeral to give Randy a send off he would have loved.

07/07/2026

Freddie Maynard, age 73, of Ulysses, KY, passed away on July 5, 2026, at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born on December 23, 1952, to the late Epson and Lucy (Nichols) Maynard in Ocala, FL. Freddie was a member of the Apple Orchard Old Regular Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Freddie was preceded in death by four brothers, W.F. Maynard, Elwood Maynard, Paul Maynard, and Randal Maynard, and one sister, Lois Bennett. Freddie is survived by his wife, Darlene (Osborne) Maynard of Ulysses, KY, one son, Freddie Allen (Christy) Maynard of Pike County, KY, two stepsons, John Phillip "JJ" (Regina) Hale of Ulysses, KY, and Dustin Bradley (Kayla) Hale of Inez, KY, and four sisters, Irene Johnson of Summerfield, FL, Pauline Lowery of Pedro, FL, Doris (Amos) Hatfield, of Belleview, FL, and Beatrice Blackburn of Dandridge, TN. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Hope (Cameron) Harmon, Brenton Allen (Cassie) Maynard, Bradley (Emilee) Hale, Madison (Chase) Muncy, Katelyn Hale, Dillon Hale, and Kenna Hale, and six great grandchildren, Carson Harmon, Cason Harmon, Ella Maynard, Opal Maynard, Eli Allen Maynard, and Braylon Muncy, and several nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 11 AM in the chapel of Crum Funeral Home with Richard Staton and the Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Memorial Gardens in Louisa, KY. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 8th from 6 PM to 9 PM with a special church service beginning at 7 PM. Arrangements are under the direction of Crum Funeral Home of Inez, KY

06/26/2026

Jerome Eldridge Miller Jr., 75, of Louisa, Ky passed away on Wednesday June 24, 2026 following a brief illness.
Jerome was born on Monday July 3, 1950 in Louisa, KY the son of the late Jerome and Edith Hackney Miller Sr. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his daughter Tonya Blackburn.

He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose greatest joy was providing for the family he loved so deeply. As a skilled heavy equipment operator, he traveled from one job site to another, working tirelessly and never shying away from hard work. Though his career often took him away from home, his heart was always on the farm, where he found peace riding his tractor and spending time with those he cherished most. He appreciated life’s simple pleasures, especially settling into his favorite chair to watch classic Westerns, often spending hours captivated by the stories of the Old West. His unwavering work ethic, quiet strength, and deep love for his family will be remembered always and leave a lasting legacy in the hearts of all who knew him.
Survivors include his loving wife Marsheila Miller; three daughters Donna (Justin) Blackmon, Kerrie (James) Ridgeway, and Amy (Chris) Moore; six granddaughters Allison Frazier, Bailyn Thompson, Abbey Ridgeway, Sarah Blackmon, Delaney Ridgeway, and Whitley Moore; eight grandsons Preston Scholl, Brady Davis, Byron Davis, Waylon Moore, Jacob Kilgore, Willie Moore, Peyton Kilgore, and Ryan Ridgeway; two great-grandsons Ledger Frazier and Theo Moore; a sister Emma Jean Maynard; and two nephews.
Funeral services for Jerome will be held on Monday, June 29th at 2:00 PM at Wilson Funeral Home with Bro. Everett Swafford officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverview Memorial Gardens in Louisa, KY.
Friends may visit the family on Sunday, June 28th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the Wilson Funeral Home.

06/06/2026

Joan Hammonds Hatfield, age 93 of Ulysses, Kentucky, formerly of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, Jue 4, 2026 at UK Kings Daughter Medical Center, Ashland, Kentucky. Joan was born January 18, 1933 in Bull Creek, Kentucky to the late Charlie & Katie Wallen Hammonds. She was the wife of the late Curtis Hatfield. She was a retired schoolteacher. She is survived by her Daughter: Katie (Todd) Webb; Granddaughters: Allison Webb (Andrew) Brown & Madison Ann Webb; Great Grandchildren: Jordan & Noah Brown; Sisters: Cathy (James) Goble & Elizabeth “Betty” (Greg) Isaac; A Host of Nieces, Nephews, Family & Friends. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her Brother & Sister: Tom Hammonds & Emogene Branham. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

Visitation will be held Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 5pm-8pm at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Prestonsburg, Kentucky

Funeral Services will be held Monday, June 8, 2026 at 1pm at the funeral home with Dan Frederick officiating

Burial will follow at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Louisa, Kentucky

06/06/2026

William Daniel "Will" Maynard 49 of Louisa, Kentucky went home to be with the Lord on June 4, 2026 after a long illness.

Will was born August 22, 1976 at Prestonsburg, Kentucky the son of Larry Maynard and the Late Charlotte Holsomback Maynard.

In addition to his father he is survived by two brothers Joe and Craig Maynard, a sister Carrie Ann Holsonback, and a nephew Noah Holsonback.

Funeral services will be held on Monday June 8th at 1:00 pm at the Wilson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Riverview Memorial Gardens at Louisa, Kentucky.

Friends may visit the family on Sunday June 7th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Wilson Funeral Home.

Care for Will and his family has been entrusted to our family at Wilson Funeral Home.

06/03/2026

Barbara Ellen Osburn, age 61, of Kermit, WV peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on June 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on November 19, 1964, to the late Harlan Ray and Esta Arlene Kirk. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Jerry Lee Davis. Barbara is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Allen Gene Osburn of Kermit, WV, two daughters, Mallory Davis (Joseph) Howard of Prestonsburg, KY and Nicole Arlene (Brett) Watson of Prestonsburg, KY, two sisters, Sherry Lane (Mike) Moore of Paintsville, KY and Mia Meshell (Ricky) Ray of Kermit, WV, three grandchildren, Kiley Watson, Willow Watson, and Holden Howard, a host of nieces and nephews, and her best friend of over 40 years, Diana Parsley. Barbara was a loving wife and mother, but most of all beloved Nana to her precious grandchildren. She will forever be remembered for her wit, her strong personality and the bold way she moved through life. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered each day. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 2, 2026 at 1 PM in the chapel of Crum Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Riverview Memorial Garden in Louisa, KY. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Thursday from 5 PM to 9 PM. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the funeral home to assist with funeral expenses. Arrangements are under the direction of Crum Funeral Home of Inez, KY.

05/12/2026

Randy Scott Wright, 37, of Louisa, KY passed away May 9, 2026. Randy was born July 1, 1988 in Louisa, KY to Randall Scott and Rebecca (Lyons) Wright.

Randy loved riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family.

Surviving are his parents Randall and Rebecca Wright; wife Sonya Fitzgerald Wright; children Alexandria, Randy Scott "Bubby", Izabella, and Cierra; sister and brother in law April and Paul White; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his sister Angela Nicole Wright and brother James Earl Wright.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the Young Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Friends may visit the family on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 11:00 AM until time of service in the Young Funeral Home Chapel.

Young Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Mr. Wright and his family.

05/07/2026

Lillian Stacy, age 83, of Inez, KY, passed away May 5, 2026, at Highlands ARH in Prestonsburg, KY. She was born on March 3, 1943, to the late Jeff and Eistie (Jude) Fletcher. In addition to her parents, Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Wilburn Stacy, son, David Stacy, stepmother, Lassie Fletcher, six brothers, Arthur Fletcher, Johnny Fletcher, Matt Fletcher, Oscar Fletcher, Joe Fletcher, Henry Fletcher, and five sisters, Elizabeth Howell, Mae Staton, Dolly Maynard, Gracie Fletcher, and Margaret Fletcher.

Lillian is survived by one son, Danny Stacy (Donna), five daughters, Alesia Hunt (Gary) of Delbarton, WV, Trish Callaham (Russ) of Inez, KY, Tina “Bean” McPeek (Roger) of Pikeville, KY, Cristy Kilburn (Tim) of Martin, KY, and Misty Cassady (James) of Coldwater, KY, three brothers, Melvin Fletcher of Inez, KY, Arnold Fletcher of Lomansville, KY, and Glen Fletcher of Inez, KY, two sisters, Rea Staton of Jackson, MI and Janet Jude of Debord, KY. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Megan Jude (Ervin Joe), William Tyler Preston, David A. Stacy, Timmy Fletcher, Bryson Burchett, Isiah Hunt, Kayleigh Hunt, Matt McPeek (Ashley), Kyle McPeek (Kirstyn), Lexi Chapman, and Cassie Thompson, nine great grandchildren, Brantley Cole Jude, Lily and Lyla Jude “Mama’s Babies”, Scarlett McPeek, Beau McPeek, Ezra Adams, Ella Thompson, Eloise Chapman, River Cole Alexander and a host of nieces and nephews. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to her wonderful caregiver, Amy Carter.

Lillian will be sadly missed by all those who knew her and loved her.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 1PM, in the Chapel of the Crum Funeral Home. Buddy Stacy and David Stacy will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverview Memorial Gardens of Louisa, KY. Friends may visit the funeral home on Thursday, May 7, 2026, and Friday, May 8, 2026, from 6PM to 9PM, with special services each night.

05/05/2026

Ruth Amelia Stepp

Mrs. Ruth Amelia Stepp, born December 24, 1934 passed away on May 3, 2026 at her home in Inez, KY. She was named after longtime local physician Dr. William N. Keith’s wife, Ruth A. Keith. Ruth attended Pikeville College and Morehead State College to obtain her teaching degree. Mrs. Stepp taught in a one-room schoolhouse at Buffalo Horn then moved to Turkey Elementary and finished her career teaching at Inez Middle School. She began teaching at age 19 and taught until 1992. Ruth was an accomplished, meticulous seamstress throughout her life until she lost her eyesight due to wet macular degeneration.
Ruth is survived by four children, John R. Stepp (Alice), R. Michelle Cassady (Mike), J. Keith Stepp (Frankie), and L. Renae Walter (Ronnie). She is also survived by her adored grandchildren Alex Cassady (Phyllis), Andrew Cassady (Sarah), Ben Stepp (Emily), Samuel Justice and Nicholas Justice. Also surviving are three step-granddaughters Alysa (Nick) Mitchell, Sierra (Dakota)Walter, Jaslyn Walter. She greatly loved her surviving great grandsons Camden Cassady, Cade Cassady, and her step-granddaughters MacKenzie Sandlin and Kadence Sandlin
Ruth was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 62 years, John Boone Stepp, her mother, Telia Cassady, father, Granville Cassady, beloved granddaughter Margaret (Maggie) Stepp and step-great grandson Korbyn Thurner.
She was also preceded in death by three sisters Corrine Hamilton, June Phillips, Caroline Cassady and four brothers Dewey Cassady, Augustus (Gus) Cassady, Warren Cassady and Holmes Cassady.
Ruth loved the Lord and was a member of Inez First Baptist Church. She served many years as a Sunday School teacher at the church.
Her family expresses great appreciation to her devoted caregivers Angie Williams, Vicky Mahan, and Nick Justice.
At Ruth’s request, a graveside only service will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, 11:00 a.m., at Riverview Memorial Gardens. Garmon Preece will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Inez First Baptist Church building fund.
Arrangements are under the direction of Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, KY.

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