Local Obituaries-Saturday November 9, 2024

Allene Faye Cornett

Allene Faye Cornett, age 60, of Blackey, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the Hazard ARH.

She is survived by 1 son: Matthew Cornett; 2 brothers: Tilvis “Tilk” Smith and Allen Smith; 1 sister: Mildred Smith; 2 grandchildren: Zackary Cornett and Olivia Cornett.

Funeral services for Allene Faye Cornett will be held at 11:00am this morning, Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Blair Branch Old Regular Baptist Church with Robert Halcomb and others officiating.

Burial will follow in the Cornett and Tackett Cemetery at Roxana.

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

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Truman Halcomb

Truman Halcomb, age 83, of Jeremiah, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard.

He is survived by his wife: Bobbie Sue Hylton Halcomb; 2 daughters: Patricia Karen Caudill of Jeremiah and Missy Cornett of Isom and 2 grandchildren: Dylan Caudill and Hayden Caudill.

Funeral services for Truman Halcomb will be held at 2:00pm this afternoon, Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Cedar Grove Church at Hallie with Danny Dixon and others officiating.

Burial will follow in the Halcomb Cemetery at Hallie.

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Knott County Health and Rehabilitation Center.

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

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Phillip Doug Adams

Phillip Doug Adams, age 70, of Jeremiah, passed away on Wednesday November 6, 2024, at the Hazard ARH.

He is survived by his Wife: Patricia Adams; 2 Sons: Travis Adams and Dustin Adams; 2 Brothers: Michael Adams and Allen Adams; Grandchildren: Nikkie, Shyann and Terra along with 4 Great-Grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 11:00am-1:00pm on Monday November 11, 2024, at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home Chapel in Hindman.

Memorial Services for Phillip Doug Adams will follow at 1:00pm on Monday November 11, 2024, at the funeral home Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home with Bill Jones and Arthur Christon officiating.

The Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home- Hindman Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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Randal Hugh Harris

Randal Hugh Harris, age 66, of Cumberland, better known as “Frog,” passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Middlesboro ARH.

He is survived by his companion, Freda Owens; 1 son: Tony Harris; 3 daughters: Kathy Ann Harris, Tina Harris and Tonya Harris; 5 sisters: Glenda Cleaver, Geneva Carmack, Edith Widner, Joann Combs and Louellen Baker along with a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Graveside services Randal Hugh Harris will be held at 11:00am this morning, Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Matilda Harris Family Cemetery at Big Laurel with Glenn Cornett officiating.

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

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Ocie Burke

Ocie Burke, age 101, of Lick Fork at Beefhide passed away Thursday November 7, 2024, at her residence.

She is survived by two sons; Cleatus Burke of Lick Fork and Carl Burke of Frankfort; one daughter: Wilma Burke of Booker Fork, and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will begin after 6:00pm this evening, Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Hall and Jones Funeral Home at Virgie with a service starting at 7:00pm.

Funeral services for Ocie Burke will be held at 1:00pm Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the Hall and Jones Funeral Home at Virgie with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating.

Burial will follow in the Cecil Burke Cemetery on Lick Fork.

The Hall and Jones Funeral Home of Virgie is in charge of the arrangements.

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Danny Wayne Gibson

Danny Wayne Gibson, age 67, of Happy, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the Pikeville Medical Center.

He is survived by his wife; Audrey Gibson; One Son: Brandon Williams of Vicco; Three Sisters: Donna Gibson of Letcher County, Connie Mullins of Happy & Kim King of Lexington; Two Brothers: Randy Combs of Nicholasville & Ronnie Gibson of Happy; Special Aunt: Madeline Halcomb; Special Niece: Morgan Amburgey and several Special Nephews.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 2:00pm on Monday, November 11, 2024 at the Lotts Creek Community Church.

Funeral services for Danny Wayne Gibson will follow at 2:00pm Monday November 11, 2024, at Lotts Creek Community Church with Charles Ed. Smith officiating.

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