Local Obituaries-Monday September 23, 2024

Randall Caudill

Randall Caudill, age 86, of Jeremiah, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Pikeville Medical Center.  

He is survived by One son: Greg Caudill of Blackey; Two daughters: Beverly Caudill of Blackey and Teresa Collins of Whitesburg; Two step daughters: Rhonda Combs of Doty Creek and Leshia Daniels of Pikeville; One brother: Clifton Caudill Jr. of Richmond; One sister: Katherine Webb of Lexington; 7 Grandchildren: Heather Blair, Holly Campbell, Judson Collins, Sam Collins, Randy Caudill, Kelly Caudill, and Aurianna Bolen; 4 Step grandchildren: Cruiz Combs, Christian Jent, Tiffany Combs and Tara Cornett along with a host of great grandchildren. 

Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00pm this afternoon Monday, September 23, 2024, at the Jeremiah Missionary Baptist Church with funeral services for Randall Caudill following at 4:00pm this afternoon with Caleb Combs officiating. 

Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery at Jeremiah. 

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

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Benny Wayne (Ben) Bentley

Benny Wayne (Ben) Bentley, age 58, of Pistol City, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024 at his residence. 

He is survived by his wife: Rebecca Bentley; 2 sons: Melvin and Joshua; 6 daughters: Jessica, Barbara, Kayla, Brandy, Katrina and Brittany; 2 brothers: George and Danny; 3 sisters: Linda, Roxie and Jackie; special friends: Daniel Cornett, Ellen Sexton, Coy McClain, Roger Bentley and Beth Bentley; 22 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00pm this evening, Monday, September 23, 2024 at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. 

Funeral services for Benny Wayne (Ben) Bentley will be held at 7:00pm this evening, Monday, at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with Gary Lowe officiating.

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

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Terry Mitchell “Flujie” Caudill

Terry Mitchell “Flujie” Caudill, age 63, of Jeremiah, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 at the Pikeville Medical Center. 

He is survived by his wife: Etna Eldridge Caudill; 2 sons: Robert Back and Westley Caudill all of Jeremiah; 2 brothers: Todd Caudill of Emmalena and Jeff Caudill of Jeremiah; 4 sisters: Connie Adams of Jeremiah, Carrie Lynn Caudill of Jeremiah, Legina Adams of Isom and Thelmarie Adams of Jeremiah; 3 grandchildren.  

Funeral services for Terry Mitchell “Flujie” Caudill will be held at 11:00am this morning, Monday, September 23, 2024 at the Blackey Pentecostal Church with Bruce Eldridge officiating. 

Burial will follow in the Caudill Family Cemetery at Jeremiah.

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

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Ida F. Cornett

Ida F. Cornett, age 98, of Viper, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the Hazard ARH. 

She is survived by two daughters: Brenda Fields of Bean Station, TN & Carolyn Roper of Viper; One Son: David Cornett of Williamstown, KY; One Sister: Hattie Hamilton of Viper; One Brother: Herb Adams of Boston, KY; 11 Grandchildren along with a Host of Great Grandchildren and Great Great Grandchildren.

Visitation will he from 11:00am-1:00pm on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Maggard’s Mountain View Chapel in Hazard.

Funeral services for Ida F. Cornett will follow at 1:00pm Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Maggard’s Mountain View Chapel in Hazard with Karl Baker officiating.  

Burial will follow in the Robert S. Cornett Cemetery at Sassafras.

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