Local Obituaries – Monday, May 18, 2026

Billy Eugene Polly

Billy Eugene Polly, age 96, of Mayking, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard.

He is survived by his family: Kathy Yeary of Jenkins, Judy Adams of Mayking and Phillip Polly of Mayking; 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be after 6:00pm this evening, Monday, at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. 

A Graveside Service for Billy Eugene Polly will be held at 12:00 Noon Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine,  

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


Mary J. York Gibson

Mary J. York Gibson, age 94, of Ashland, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026 at the Kings Daughter UK Hospital in Ashland.

She is survived by 1 daughter: Nancy Turnmyre (Turn-Myer) of Ashland; 1 brother: Danny Adams of New Castle, Indiana; 1 sister: Ida Jenkins of New Castle, Indiana; 6 grandchildren and  8 great grandchildren. 

Visitation will be after 12:00 noon Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. 

Funeral services for Mary J. York Gibson will follow at 1:00pm Thursday, at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Craft officiating. 

Burial will follow in the Webb Cemetery at Mayking.

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


Teresa Lynn Adams

Teresa Lynn Adams, age 62, of Pine Top, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at her residence.

She is survived by:

2 Children – Terra Bowling and Zachary Honeycutt

5 Grandchildren

1 Brother – Lloyd Adams Jr.

and Special Friend – Jessica Maggard

Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00pm this evening, Monday, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel . 

Funeral services for Teresa Lynn Adams will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Jordan Honeycutt officiating. 

The Hindman Funeral Services is in charge of the arrangements.