Portrait of George  Calvin Butler Jr.

George Calvin Butler Jr.

, Kentucky

George Calvin Butler Jr., age 56, of Vanceburg, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at UK-St Claire Healthcare in Morehead, Kentucky.He was born Friday, August 29, 1969, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of George Calvin Butler Sr. of Emerson, Kentucky and Lana Sue Bryant of Olive Hill, Kentucky.George loved being outdoors, hunting and fishing, collecting items, painting pictures, and riding his atv and spending time with family and friends.In addition to his parents, he is survived by two daughters, Keri Butler (Douglas Caseman) of Emerson, Kentucky, and Kristi Butler of Vanceburg, Kentucky; one brother, Gerald Butler of Emerson, Kentucky; one sister, Ingrid Foxx of Marathon, Florida; the mother of his children, Cheryl Butler, along with many other family and friends who will sadly miss him.Graveside services will held 1 p.m., Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Smith Gilliam Cemetery on Laurel with Brother Danny Cooley officiating.Globe Family Funeral Chapel is…

Portrait of Don  Michael "Mike"  Evans

Don Michael "Mike" Evans

, Kentucky

Don Michael “Mike” Evans, age 75, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away at Perkins Country Manor Sunday, March 29, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.He was born May 3, 1950, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, to the late Katherine Lee Johnson-Evans and Nelson Evans.Mike is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Margret Gay Messer-Evans; three daughters, Cathy Brown (Phil), Caroline Knipp-Sanders (Rob), and Teresa Fultz (Tony); one son, Larry Knipp; 11 grandchilden, 18 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; one sister, Susie Fultz (Brent); one brother, Grady Evans, and three sisters in law, Katie Evans, Alieen Messer and Shirley Evans.In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by three brothers, Gene Evans, Dan Evans and Bo Evans (Kay); one sister, Joan Sturgill (Joe), and one sister-in-law, Bessie Evans.Mike enjoyed working in carpentry with his nephew Brady and farming. He loved spending time with his brothers and…

Portrait of Joan Yvonne  Crockett

Joan Yvonne Crockett

, Kentucky

Joan Yvonne Crockett, age 71, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at UK-St. Claire Health Care in Morehead, Kentucky, surrounded by her four children by her side, after a long illness.She was born September 12, 1954, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Claude and Dessie Binion Peach Crockett.Joan was a devoted member of Limestone Apostolic Church and loved attending church. She was the happiest when she was going to church, and she loved being at home with her little dogs, Coco and Little Bit.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, George Emanual Mayle and several brothers and sisters.Joan is survived by two sons, George Junior Mayle of Rush, Kentucky, Loren Joseph Mayle of Olive Hill, Kentucky; two daughters, Malisa Lucas of Olive Hill, Kentucky, Loretta Sue Mayle McCarty of Clearfield, Kentucky; grandchildren including Gregory Waugh, Candace Waugh,…

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