Local Obituaries-Sunday December 29, 2024

Shirley Paulette Caudill

Shirley Paulette Caudill, age 76, of Whitesburg, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at her residence.

She is survived by 3 children: Tammy Renee Guthrie of Columbus, Georgia, Melissa Dawn Mullins of Pound, Virginia and Cletes Boyd Starnes II of Lexington; 1 brother: Barney Bradley of Kingsport, Tennessee; 3 sisters: Phyllis Edmonton of Knoxville, Tennessee, Jean White of Rogersville, Tennessee and Fran Hughes of Rockford, Illinois; 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren.

Private Services for Shirley Paulette Caudill will be held at a later date.

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

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Ralph Walters

Ralph Walters, age 63, of Blackey passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at the Pikeville Medical Center.

He is survived by his wife; Lisa Pratt Walters; 1 daughter; Mary Caudill of Blackey; 2 brothers: Charlie Walters of Blackey and Russell Walters of Blackey and 4 grandchildren: Madison, Larry, Allie and Evan.

Funeral services for Ralph Walters will be held at 1:00pm this afternoon, Sunday, December 29, 2024 at the Mt. Olivet Church in Blackey.

Burial will follow in the Walters cemetery at Blackey.

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

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Gary “Butch” Ryan

Gary “Butch” Ryan, age 73, of Topmost, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the Knott County Health and Rehab Center.

Visitation will be at 12:00 noon today, Sunday December 29, 2024 at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home, Jenkins Chapel.

A celebration of life service for Gary “Butch” Ryan will follow at 2:00pm this afternoon, Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home, Jenkins Chapel with Church of Christ Ministers officiating.

Burial will follow in the Yonts Cemetery at Fleming Neon.

The Hall & Jones Funeral Home, Jenkins Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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Mary Combs Banks

Mary Combs Banks, age 91, of Littcarr, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Whitesburg ARH

She is survived by 1 daughter: Patricia Gwen Williams; 1 son: David Lester Banks; 2 Grandchildren; Lance Williams and Noelle Banks; 2 Great-Grandchildren; 1 sister: Marcia Steele and Sister-In-Law: Miriam B. Seals.

Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00pm on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel in Hindman.

Funeral services for Mary Combs Banks will be held at 11:00am Thursday, January 2, 2025 at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Chris Fugate officiating.

Burial will follow at Banks Family Cemetery at Mallie.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association.

The Hindman Funeral Services of Hindman is in charge of the arrangements.

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Bonnie Bea (Niece) Bolling

Bonnie Bea (Niece) Bolling, age 72, of Deane, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at the Pikeville Medical Center.

She is survived by her husband: Arlie Bolling of Deane; 1 daughter: Lisa Carter of Maynardville, TN; 1 son: Stephen Bolling of Deane; 2 grandchildren: Ashley Brooke Johnson-Maynardville, TN and Dustin Damron- Deane and 2 great grandchildren.

Visitation will begin after 2:00pm this afternoon, Sunday December 29, 2024, at the Little Colley Baptist Church at Isom.

Funeral services for Bonnie Bea (Niece) Bolling will be held at 1:00pm Monday December 30, 2024, at the Little Colley Baptist Church at Isom with Buford Combs and Jordan Honeycutt officiating.

Burial will follow at the James Madison Meade Cemetery at Deane.

The Baker Funeral Home of Pound, VA is in charge of the arrangements.

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Jackie Banks

Jackie Banks, age 72, of Delphia, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at the Whitesburg ARH.

She is survived by her husband: Ray Banks; Two Daughters: Reda Lewis of Delphia & Donna Cornett of Cornettsville; One Son: Aster Lewis of Cumberland; Two Step-Sons: Jim Banks of Cumberland & Tony Banks of Slemp; Three Special Friends: Reba Halcomb, Phyllis Turner & Maybelline Adams; 8 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren.

Visitation will be after 4:00pm Monday, December 30, 2024 at the Big Leatherwood Baptist Church.

Funeral services for Jackie Banks will be held at 11:00am Tuesday December 31, 2024 at the Big Leatherwood Baptist Church with Harold Turner & Terry Riddle officiating.

Interment will be at Beechfork Cemetery at Slemp.

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

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David “Hawk” Couch

David “Hawk” Couch, age 66, of Sassafras, Kentucky passed away on Thursday December 26, 2024, at the Hazard ARH.

He is survived by his Father- Shafter Couch; Wife- Linda Adams Couch; 3 Daughters- Judy Couch, Valerie Whitaker, Keisha Couch; 2 Brothers- Timothy Couch, Jody Couch; 4 Sisters- Theresa Turner, Peggy Cornett, Sarah Francis, Sheila Couch; 16 Grandchildren & 14 Great-Grandchildren.

Funeral Services for David “Hawk” Couch will be held at 1:00pm this afternoon, Sunday December 29, 2024 at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home Chapel in Hindman.

Burial will follow at the Whitaker Cemetery at Vicco.

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

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Carol Sue Engle

Carol Sue Engle, age 66, of Viper, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Greg & Noreen Well Hospice Care Center in Hazard.

She is survived by her:

Husband – Larry Engle

Children – Jenefer Burgett and Larry Engle Jr.

8 Grandchildren
5 Great Grandchildren

Sisters – Cora Watts and Corine Burgett

Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00pm Monday, December 30, 2024 at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel in Hindman.

Funeral services for Carol Sue Engle will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Eli Smith and Charles Ed Smith officiating.

Burial will follow at Mountain Memory Gardens at Hindman.

The Hindman Funeral Services is in charge of the arrangements.