Local Obituaries-Wednesday December 6, 2023

Thelma Brown Ritchie

Thelma Brown Ritchie, age 93, of Whitesburg, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, at the Hazard Nursing Home. 

She is survived by 2 sons: Donnie Halcomb of Blackey and Ricky Halcomb of Redfox; 3 daughters: Sheila Walters of Whitesburg, Ann Halcomb of Blackey and Laynett Collier of Premium; 1 sister: Irene Watts of Cumberland; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren along with a host of great great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Thelma Brown Ritchie will be held at 12:00 noon today, Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the Mt. Olivet Old Regular Baptist Church in Blackey with Elwood Cornett and Danny Dixon officiating. 

Burial will follow in the Halcomb Cemetery at Blackey, Kentucky.

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

Ronald Lee Hancock

Ronald Lee Hancock, age 72 of Winchester, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. 

He is survived by 1 daughter: Andrea Pergram of Winchester; 1 brother: Dennis Hancock of Versailles and 1 grandchild.

Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00pm tomorrow, Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the Blair Branch Old Regular Baptist Church. 

Funeral services for Ronald Lee Hancock will be held at 2:00pm Friday, December 8, 2023, at the Blair Branch Old Regular Baptist Church with Don Pratt officiating. 

Burial will follow in the William Adams Cemetery at Jeremiah.

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

Ruth Church

Ruth Church, age 86, of Eolia, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at the Whitesburg ARH.

She is survived by her children: Debbie Collins, Dennis Church and Carlene Mullins, all of Eolia, Kentucky. Her Grandchildren: Waylon Church, Seth Collins, Lacy Adams, Shiloh Collins, Machaela Lee, Malaya Hampton, and Creed Mullins; 10 Great Grandchildren and one on the way; 3 Sisters: Carol Rayburn, Judy Collier and Becky Frerichs; 5 Brothers: Tom Lewis, Fairley Lewis, Joey Lewis, Lester Lewis and Chester Lewis.

Visitation will be after 6:00pm this evening, Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the Franks Creeks Church at Eolia.

Funeral services for Ruth Church will be held at 1:00pm tomorrow, Thursday December 7, 2023, at the Franks Creeks Church at Eolia.

Burial will follow in the Church Family Cemetery at Eolia.

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

Peggy A. Vanover

Peggy A. Vanover, age 74, of McRoberts, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at the Letcher Manor Nursing Home.

She is survived by 4 sisters: Connie Adams, Susie Hart, Loretta Taylor, and Kathy Bentley, as well as two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law whom she cherished, Judy Taylor, Sheila Taylor, and Alvin Miller.

Visitation will be after 6:00pm, this evening, Wednesday December 6, 2023 at the Millstone Missionary Baptist Church.

Funeral services for Peggy A. Vanover will be at 11:00am tomorrow, Thursday, at the Millstone Missionary Baptist Church.

Burial will follow in the Laurel Fork Cemetery at Jenkins.

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

James Lee Arnett

James Lee Arnett, age 75, of Jenkins, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at the Harlan ARH. 

He is survived by his daughter in law; Charlotte; 6 brothers; JD Arnett, Ricky Arnett, Andrew Arnett, Jerry Arnett, Anthany Arnett and Jackie Bartley; 1 sister: Gracie Lowe; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Visitation will begin after 6:00pm tomorrow, Thursday, December 7, 2023 at the Dunham Freewill Baptist Church with services starting at 7:00pm.  

Funeral services forJames Lee Arnett will held at 1:00pm Friday, December 8, 2023 at the Dunham Freewill Baptist Church with Freewill Baptist Ministers officiating. 

Burial will follow in the family cemetery at Haymond.

The Hall and Jones Funeral Home of Virgie is in charge of the arrangements. 

Helen Duthe

Helen Duthe, age 97, of Lily, Kentucky, formerly of Gordon, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at her residence.

She is survived by 1 son: Herman McKnight of Lily; 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be after 6:00pm this evening, Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Laurel Funeral Home in London. 

Funeral services for Helen Duthe will follow at 8:00pm this evening, Wednesday, in the Laurel Funeral Home Chapel in London with Bennie Bush officiating. 

Graveside services and burial for Helen Duthe will be held at 2:00pm tomorrow, Thursday, at the Lewis Family Cemetery located on Sawmill Road in Gordon. 

This obituary courtesy of the Cumberland Valley Funeral Home in Cumberland.