Bert Dale Holbrook
Bert Dale Holbrook, age 71, of Seco, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at his residence.
He is survived by one daughter: Brenda Sargent of Eolia; 2 brothers: Charles Holbrook and David Holbrook both of Whitesburg along with 2 grandchildren.
Visitation will be after 6:00pm this evening, Monday, July 21, 2025 at the Everidge Funeral Home in Whitesburg.
Funeral services for Bert Dale Holbrook will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday July 22, 2025 at the Everidge Funeral Home Chapel with Danny Quillen officiating.
Burial will follow in the Whitaker Cemetery at Seco.
The Everidge Funeral Home of Whitesburg is in charge of the arrangements.
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Brenda Sturgill
Brenda Sturgill, age 74, of Eolia, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Baptist Health in Lexington.
She is survived by three daughters: Julie Kenny, Regena Jefferson and Ginger Carter; two sisters: Sandra Hampton and Marsha Caudill; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Brenda Sturgill will be held at 12:00 noon today, Monday, July 21, 2025 at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home, Jenkins Chapel with Ron Oplinger officiating.
Burial will follow in the American Legion Cemetery on Pine Mountain.
The Hall & Jones Funeral Home, Jenkins Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
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Elmer David Hurt
Elmer David Hurt, age 54, of Cumberland formerly of Blackey, passed away on Wednesday July 16, 2025 at the Harlan ARH.
He is survived by his father: Ershel “Puncho” Hurt of Blackey; his wife: Rose Mary Walker Hurt, one son: David Shane Hurt and Cody Wagoner, whom he loved as his own son; his daughter: Brandy Kaye Hurt of Pineville; two brothers: Shannon Hurt of Hazard and George Hurt of Blackey; his nephews: Lee and Cody Cress and special family friend: Sue Shepherd.
A visitation for Elmer David Hurt will be held from 12:00 noon to 2:00pm today, Monday, July 21, 2025, at the Cumberland Valley Funeral Home, 113 Main Street, Cumberland, Kentucky.
The Cumberland Valley Funeral Home of Cumberland is in charge of the arrangements.
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Matilda Susie Lucas
Matilda Susie Lucas, age 87, of Vicco, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, at Pikeville Medical Center.
She is survived by:
Three children- Charles Lucas, Janice Profitt and Sharon Thompson
13 Grandchildren
27 Great Grandchildren
14 Great Great Grandchildren
Special Friend- Oma Sue Mullins
Funeral Services for Matilda Susie Lucas will be held at 12:00 noon, Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Barry Lucas and other Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating.
Burial will follow Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine.
Visitation will be after 6:00pm this evening, Monday, July 21, 2025 at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, with services tonight at 7:00pm.
The Hindman Funeral Services of Hindman is in charge of the arrangements.
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James Emanuel Amburgey, Sr.
James Emanuel Amburgey, Sr., age 85, of Cumberland, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the Harlan ARH.
James is survived by one son: James E. Amburgey Jr. of Kannapolis, North Carolina; two brothers: Enos and Eddie Amburgey both of Indiana; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild and special friend: Carolyn Wade of Cumberland.
A memorial service for James Emanuel Amburgey, Sr. will be announced at a later date.
The Cumberland Valley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.