Alene Ballou
Alene Ballou, age 84, of Mayking, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the Hazard ARH.
She is survived by 2 sons: Kenneth Ballou and John Ballou; 3 daughters: Rebecca Ballou, Sarah Boggs, and Hailey Bentley; 8 grandchildren: 7 great grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter on the way.
Visitation will be from 6:00-10:00pm this evening, Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Burdine Freewill Baptist Church.
Funeral Services for Alene Ballou will be held at 7:00pm this evening, Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Burdine Freewill Baptist Church with Greg Polly officiating.
The Letcher Funeral Home of Whitesburg is in charge of the arrangements.
Billy Ray Deal
Billy Ray Deal, age 82, of Cumberland, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the Harlan ARH.
He is survived by his companion: Kimberly Helton; 3 sons: Charles Ray Deal, James Deal, and Shane Deal; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; special friends: Windel and Jamie.
Visitation will be after 11:00am this morning, Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Tri City Funeral Home at Benham.
Funeral services for Billy Ray Deal will follow at 1:00pm this afternoon, Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Tri City Funeral Home with Jess Dixon officiating.
Entombment will follow at Resthaven Cemetery.
The Tri City Funeral Home of Benham is in charge of the arrangements.