Johnny Daryl Anderson Sr., 69, of Blackberry City-Matewan, WV, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026, while an impatient in the Cabell Huntington Hospital of Huntington, WV. Born on August 26, 1957, in Williamson, WV, he was the son of the late Perry J. and Lorretta Bowens Anderson.
In addition to his parents, Johnny was preceded in death by his daughter,...
In Loving Memory of Koa Mack Smith
January 26, 2023 – October 10, 2026
Forever Three. Forever Our Superhero.
Koa Mack Smith, age 3, of Phelps, Kentucky, completed his courageous battle with neuroblastoma on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 1:40 a.m. at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, surrounded by the purest love of his mommy and daddy.
Born Thursday, January 26, 2023, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Koa...
Patricia Marilyn Taylor, age 70, of Lynn, WV, passed away at her home on Thursday evening, October 8, 2026. She was born on March 16, 1956, in Bandy, VA, and was a daughter of the late Ulysess and Mildred Bandy.
In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Billy Ray Taylor; her son, David Allen...
Faye Amber Hatfield, 95, of Hatfield Bottom–Matewan, WV, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday morning, October 1, 2026. She was born August 20, 1931, in Lynn, WV, the daughter of the late Walter Varney and Pearl Mills Varney.
In addition to her parents, Faye was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Hatfield; her brothers, Alfred Varney, Ronald Varney,...
Earl Eugene “Bum” Blair, 66, of Thacker, WV, passed away Thursday evening, on September 24, 2026, while an inpatient in the Pikeville Medical Center of Pikeville, KY. Born on January 8, 1960, in Thacker Hollow, Edgarton, WV. He was the son of the late George W. and Betty Dotson Blair.
In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by...
Jeffery Michael “Mike” Smith, 64, of Matewan, WV, passed away early Thursday morning on September 17, 2026, while an inpatient in the Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center of South Williamson, KY. He was born on January 19, 1962, in Williamson, WV. Mike was a son the to the late Willard and Myrtle Picklesimer Smith.
In addition to his parents he...
Judy Carol Campanella, 82, of Blackberry City - Matewan, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday afternoon, September 16, 2026, while an impatient in the Pikeville Medical Center of Pikeville, KY. Born on October 29, 1943, in Matewan, WV, Judy was a daughter of the late Rufus S. Starr and Geraldine Dehart Starr.
In addition to her parents,...
Kevin Mapes age 49, of Berea, KY formerly of the Phelps and Freeburn, Ky area passed away unexpectedly on Friday afternoon, September 04, 2026.
Kevin was the kind of person this world could always use more of. He was incredibly kind and generous, with a heart that knew no stranger. He would give his last dollar to help someone in need,...
Judy Carol Mayhorn, 78, of Freeburn, KY beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and faithful servant of God, passed away on Monday morning August 24, 2026 while an impatient in the Pikeville Medical Center of Pikeville, KY. She was born on March 22,1948 to the late Bernard Compton and Phoebe Charles Compton.
In addition to her parents Judy is preceded in death...
Leonard Allen Spence, 74, of Blackberry City-Matewan, WV, passed away on August 8, 2026, while an inpatient in the Pikeville Medical Center of Pikeville, KY. He was born on February 11, 1952, in Baltimore, MD to the late Louis Jackson and Mellia Ramey Spence.
In addition to his parents, Leonard was preceded in death by his brothers, Ronnie “Yankee” Spence, Louis...