Local Obituaries-Wednesday November 27, 2024

Lou Ellen Harris Baker

Lou Ellen Harris Baker, age 72, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024.

She is survived by two children: Della Baker of Putney and Jamie Baker of Benham; three sisters: Joann Combs of Cumberland, Edith Widner of Partridge and Glenda Cleaver of Western, KY; two granddaughters and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00pm Friday, November 29, 2024 at the Tri City Funeral Home at Benham.

Funeral services for Lou Ellen Harris Baker will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the Tri City Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in the Peaceful Branch Cemetery at Gordon.

The Tri City Funeral Home of Benham is in charge of the arrangements.

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Wendell Wright

Wendell Wright, age 83, of Owl Branch at Dorton passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at the Pikeville Medical Center.

He is survived by his wife: Augustine Coleman Wright; two sons: Tommy Wright of Dorton and David Mullins of Pikeville; two daughters: Jennifer Wright of Dorton and Tammy Ratliff of Jenkins; one brother: Randy Wright of Dorton; one sister: Janice Cable of TN; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be after 6:00pm Wednesday, November 27, 2024 and after 6:00pm Thursday November 28, 2024 at the Hall and Jones Funeral Home Virgie with services starting nightly at 7:00pm.

Funeral services Wendell Wright will be held at 1:00pm Friday November 29, 2024 at the Hall and Jones Funeral Home of Virgie with Jay Davidson and Tim Tackett officiating.

Burial will follow in the Gerald Wright Memorial Cemetery at Owl Branch at Dorton.

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