Local Obituaries – Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Juanita Carolyn Mullins Breeding

Juanita Carolyn Mullins Breeding, age 78, of Isom, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at her residence.

She is survived by 1 son: Timothy Bennett Breeding of Stamping Ground, KY; 3 grandchildren; 1 sister: Kim Watts of Whitesburg; 3 caregivers: Shelia Rose Collins, Connie Wright and Renee Sexton along with a very special friend Stephen Bailey.

Visitation will be after 6:00pm Thursday, July 16, 2026 at the Little Colley Pentecostal Church. 

Funeral services for Juanita Carolyn Mullins Breeding will be held at 12:00 Noon Friday, July 17, 2026 at the Little Colley Pentecostal Church with Bufford Combs officiating. 

Burial will follow in the Breeding Cemetery at Isom.

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


David Polis

David Polis, age 77, of Neon, passed away on Saturday July 11, 2026 at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard. 

He is survived by his wife: Susie Polis of Neon; 1 Daughter: Susanne Lee of Richmond; 2 Sons: Davey Polis of Whitaker and Aaron Polis of Neon; 4 Grandchildren and 1 Great-Grandchild

Visitation will be after 6:00pm Friday, July 17, 2026 at the Neon First Church of God. 

Funeral services for David Polis will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Neon First Church of God with Mark Wagoner officiating.

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


Beulah Mae Osborne

Beulah Mae Osborne, age 58, of Cumberland passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2026 at Cumberland. 

She is survived by one son: Larry Dean Osborne of Cumberland; one brother: Larry Lewis of Eolia and two special cousins: Tanya Metzer and Debra M. Lewis.

Visitation will be after 11:00am Friday July 17, 2026 at the Everidge Funeral Home chapel in Whitesburg.

Funeral services for Beulah Mae Osborne will follow at 1:00pm Friday at the Everidge Funeral Home chapel. 

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


 

Stephanie Rae Brashears

Stephanie Rae Brashears, age 64 of Cowan, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Vicco.

She is survived by 3 step sons: Cecil Aberum Wright of Newport, Tennessee and Patrick Jeremy Wright of Newport, Tennessee and Robbie Sergent of Powell County 1 brother: Samuel Ray Brashears; several nieces and nephews along with a host of grandchildren.

Visitation will be at 11:00am Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. 

A Memorial service for Stephanie Rae Brashears will follow at 12:00 noon on Saturday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Johnnie Banks officiating.

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


Deloris Ann Puckett

Deloris Ann Puckett, age 83, formerly of Jenkins, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, GA. 

She is survived by 2 sons: Butch Puckett of Ray City and Edward “Mark” Puckett of Nashville; 6 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. 

A graveside service for Deloris Ann Puckett will be held at 1:00pm this afternoon, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in the Green Acres cemetery in Whitesburg.

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


Silas Ray Elbert “Booger” Collins

Silas Ray Elbert “Booger” Collins, age 44, of Cornettsville, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the Hazard ARH. 

He is survived by:

His Father – Sonny Collins

One Son – Drake Collins

One Sister – Kristi Collins

Two Nieces – Tylan Griffie and Greta Fields

and Great Nephew – Collin Griffie

Visitation will be held at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel this morning, Wednesday, beginning at 11:00am. 

Funeral services for Silas Ray Elbert “Booger” Collins will be follow at 1:00pm this afternoon, Wednesday, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Teddy Bailey officiating. 

Burial will follow at Sexton Cemetery at Isom.

The Hindman Funeral Services is in charge of the arrangements. 


Cassie Shepherd

Cassie Shepherd, age 83, of Delphia, passed Friday, July 10, 2026, at her residence. 

She is survived by three daughters: Estelle Halcomb, Nancy Quinn & Judy Shepherd all of Delphia; One Brother: Garland Smith of Delphia; Two Grandchildren and Four Great-Grandchildren. 

Funeral services for Cassie Shepherd will be held at 1:00pm this afternoon, Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at the First Baptist Church of Big Leatherwood with Eddie Williams officiating.

Burial will follow in the Adams Cemetery at Delphia.

The Maggard Funeral Home of Hazard is in charge of the arrangements.