Local Obituaries-Wednesday February 21, 2024

“Jim” James Noah Marcum 

“Jim” James Noah Marcum, aged 65, formerly of Letcher County, passed away on Wednesday February 7, 2024, in Johnson City, Tennessee. 

He is survived by his children: James Derrick Marcum, Shawn Allen Marcum and Samantha Lynn Marcum; his siblings: Della Marcum Johnson, Jeffery Allen Marcum and Julia Marcum Giles.

A memorial service for “Jim” James Noah Marcum will be held at 2:00pm this Friday February 23rd, 2024 at the Letcher Funeral Home in Whitesburg.

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

Bobby Ray Miracle

Bobby Ray Miracle, age 70, of Cumberland, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, at the Harlan ARH.

He is survived by his wife: Judy Golden Miracle; 2 children: Liberty Miracle and Celina Sherman; 2 bonus children: Rebecca Suzanne Casolari and Jason Jenkins; 2 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

There will be no services for Bob at this time.

Harlan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  

Alma Watts

Alma Watts, age 84, of Cornettsville, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at her residence. 

She is survived by 1 Daughter: Lynn Adams of Isom; 1 Son: Casey Watts of Cornettsville, KY; 1 Sister: Marie Halcomb of Cornettsville and 2 Grandchildren. 

Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Maggard’s Mountain View Chapel in Hazard.

Funeral services for Alma Watts will be held at 1:00pm, Thursday, February 22, 2024 at the Big Leatherwood Old Regular Baptist Church with Danny Dixon & Scotty Halcomb officiating. 

Burial will be in the Watts Family Cemetery at Linefork.

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

Vickie Foutch

Vickie Foutch, age 77, of Cumberland, passed away on Sunday, February 18th, 2024, at her residence.

She is survived by 1 son: Ed Rutherford; 2 grandsons; 2 sisters: Earlene Fernicola and Marie Hoskins and 2  brothers: Winston Yeary and John Yeary. 

A Celebration of Life for Vickie Foutch from 5:00-7:00pm Thursday, February 22nd, at the Cumberland Valley Funeral Home in Cumberland with Funeral Services starting at 7:00pm Thursday with Glenn Cornett officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you make all contributions and donations in Vickie’s name to the Bluegrass Care Navigators.

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

Ray Dean Brock

Ray Dean Brock, age 81, of Cumberland, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024.

He is survived by 3 children: Kristie Gladson of Cumberland, Tim Brock of Cumberland and Rick Brock of Pound, VA; 1 brother: Henderson Brock of Eolia; 1 sister: Inez Hampton of Eolia; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be at 12:00 noon today, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at the Tri-City Funeral Home at Benham.

Funeral services for Ray Dean Brock will follow at 2:00pm this afternoon, Wednesday at the Tri-City Funeral Home.

Burial will follow at the Mullins family cemetery at Eolia.

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