Local Obituaries – Friday, March 6, 2026

Kathy Sue Runyon

Kathy Sue Runyon, age 62, of Whitesburg, passed away Wednesday, March 4th, at her residence. 

She is survived by her husband: Gary Boyd of Whitesburg; Two daughters; Samantha Runyon of Hardy and Jamie Runyon of Cincinnati, Ohio; One brother: Robert Wilson of Oklahoma;  two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 

Visitation will be after 12:00 noon, today, Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Everidge Funeral Home Chapel in Whitesburg.

Funeral services for Kathy Sue Runyon will follow at 1:00pm this afternoon, Friday, at the Everidge Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine. 

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


 

Carolyn Anita Polly

Carolyn Anita Polly, age 60, of Mayking, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at her residence. 

She is survived by 2 sons: Bowpranioal “Bow” Polly of Pound, Virginia and Thecralion “James” Polly of Millstone; 1 daughter: Anulina “Anna” Polly of Pound, Virginia; 4 brothers: Michael Polly, Tony Polly and Emory Polly all of Mayking and Thurston Eugene Polly of Georgia; 2 sisters: Shirley Branham of Pound, Virginia and Virginia Polly of Mayking; 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Funeral services for Carolyn Anita Polly will be held at 7:00pm this evening, Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Johnny Ison officiating. 

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


Emilynn Alexis Nicole Clark

Emilynn Alexis Nicole Clark, age 16, of Vicco, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 

She is survived by her Mother: Trish Clark of Sassafras; Father: Tim Hurd of Vicco; Bonus Mom: Stephanie Miller of Hazard; Bonus Dad’s: Jeff Coots of Yeaddiss and Ben Spencer of Hazard; Sisters: Zoey Coots, Jewlee Coots, Jushanna Hurd, and Haley Fugate; Brother, Hunter Hurd; Grandparents: Lisa Childers & Steve of Slemp; Richard Clark & Deborah London, and Paul & Barb Hurd of Vicco and Special Best Friends: Kynzi Spencer and Kaide Cornett.

Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00pm this evening, Friday, March 6, 2026 at the John C. Combs Gymnasium at Perry County Central High School in Hazard.  

Funeral Services for Emilynn Alexis Nicole Clark will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the John C. Combs Gymnasium with Virgil Hurt officiating.   

Burial will follow in the Adams- Lewis Cemetery at Viper.

The Engle-Bowling Funeral Home of Hazard is in charge of arrangements.


Betty L. Kincer

Betty L. Kincer, age 85, of Thornton, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at her residence.  

She is survived by: 2 Daughters: Tammy Fugate of Thornton and Stephanie Stidham of Whitesburg; 1 Son: Steven Kincer of Cowan; 1 Brother: Billy Caudill of Atlanta, GA; 5 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren. 

Visitation will be from 12:00 noon to 2:00pm Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Whitesburg First Baptist Church. 

Funeral Service for Betty L. Kincer will follow at 2:00pm Tuesday at Whitesburg First Baptist Church with Tony Brown and Jensen Riddle officiating.

Burial will follow in the Green Acres Memorial Park Cemetery at Ermine. 

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