Local Obituaries-Thursday April 18, 2024

Michael Cook

Michael Cook, age 48, of Whitesburg passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at the Whitesburg ARH. 

He is survived by his parents: Daniel and Shirley Bailey Cook; 2 Sons: Michael Austin Cook of Whitesburg and Timothy Kaden Cook of Whitesburg and Twin Brother: Chris Cook of Sandlick.

Funeral services for Michael Cook will be held at 1:00pm this afternoon, Thursday April 18, 2024 at the Letcher Funeral Home. 

Burial will follow in the Cornett Cemetery.

The Letcher Funeral Home of Whitesburg is in charge of the arrangements. 

Dorothy McCullum

Dorothy McCullum, age 87, of Jenkins passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at her residence. 

She is survived by 2 sons: Jim McCullum of Jenkins and Larry McCullum of St. Augustine, FL, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Dorothy McCullum will be held at 11:00am Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Jenkins with Gary Robbins officiating. 

Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery in Whitesburg. 

Visitation will begin after 6:00pm Friday at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Jenkins.

lieu of flowers, the family suggests the option of a donation to:

Emmanuel Baptist Church
PO Box 1008
Jenkins, KY 41537

The Hall and Jones Funeral Home, Jenkins Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. 

Judith “Judy” Elaine Burton Hill

Judith “Judy” Elaine Burton Hill, age , of Partridge, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard. 

She is survived by two sons: Jamey Hill of Corbin and Jason Hill of Partridge; one granddaughter and a great-grandson; her sister: Darlene Burton Warf and two brothers: Leon Burton and Ed Burton.

A Celebration of Life service for Judith “Judy” Elaine Burton Hill will be held at 1:00pm this afternoon, Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Burton Family Cemetery, Lewis Creek, at Partridge. 

The Tri City Funeral Home of Benham is in charge of the arrangements.  

James Roger Blanton

James Roger Blanton, age 73, of Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at his residence. 

He is survived by his daughters: Sarah Blanton, Joyce Blanton, Gracie Colinger and Dezzie Mae Cornett, a stepson: Marion Gene Colinger; a sister: Ruby Johnson, 3 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. 

Visitation will be at 11:00am this morning, Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Cumberland Valley Funeral Home in Cumberland. 

Funeral services for James Roger Blanton will follow at 1:00pm this afternoon, Thursday, at the Cumberland Valley Funeral Home with Glenn Cornett officiating.

Burial will follow in the Harm Turner Cemetery at Big Laurel, Kentucky.

The Cumberland Valley Funeral Home of Cumberland is in charge of the arrangements.  

Louis Boggs Jr.

Louis Boggs Jr., age 81, of Partridge, departed this life on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at his residence.

He is survived by his wife: Patsy Carol Boggs, granddaughter: April Amy Boggs, daughter-n-law: Loretta Boggs, five siblings: Bobby Boggs, Brent Boggs, Jimmy Hall, Bobbie Reynolds and Earlene Johnson; special nieces: Patty Jane Howard and Heather Dixon, special nephews: Randy Caudill and Jonathan Hall.

Visitation will be at 12:00 noon tomorrow, Friday, April 19, 2024 at the Lewis Creek Pentecostal Church. 

Funeral services for Louis Boggs Jr. will follow at 2:00pm on Friday, April 19, 2024 at the Lewis Creek Pentecostal Church with Ronnie Oplinger and Bobby Boggs officiating. 

Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine.  

The Hampton Funeral Home of Barbourville is in charge of the arrangements.

Kenneth Eugene “KY Slim” Breeding

Kenneth Eugene “KY Slim” Breeding, age 70, of Redfox, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at his home in

Banner, KY.

He is survived by his:

Daughter – Megan Mosley

Grandson – Emerson Mosley

Brothers and Sisters – Tim Breeding and Lola Head

Niece – Lindsey Mason

Nephews – Matthew and Michael

Special Family – Robert and Wendy Jackson

Visitation will be held from 6:00-9:00pm this evening, Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with additional services at 7:00pm. 

Funeral services for Kenneth Eugene “KY Slim” Breeding will be held at 1:00pm tomorrow, Friday, April 19, 2024 at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Bill Jones officiating. 

Burial will follow at Little Jink Ritchie Cemetery at Talcum, KY.

The Hindman Funeral Services of Hindman is in charge of the arrangements. 

Monette Shepherd Coots

Monette Shepherd Coots, age 80, of Cumberland, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Tri City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Cumberland. 

She is survived by her companion, Cleo Cress; 1 daughter: Margaret Coots; two granddaughters and three great-grandsons.

Visitation will be from 1:00-3:00pm this afternoon, Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Tri City Funeral Home at Benham.

Funeral services for Monette Shepherd Coots will follow at 3:00pm at the Tri City Funeral Home at Benham.

Burial will follow in the Jackson Cemetery at Cumberland.

The Tri City Funeral Home of Benham is in charge of the arrangements.