Helena Shepherd Spears Hamilton
, Kentucky
May 16, 2026
Helena Shepherd “Beanie” Spears Hamilton, 70 of Printer, Kentucky, passed away May 17, 2026 at her residence. Born June 5, 1955 in Martin, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Jobie & Betty Jo Case Shepherd. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Chris Spears & Terry Hamilton. Helena was a homemaker. She is survived by one son: Mark Lindsey Spears of Hunter, Kentucky; three daughters: Shelia (Mark) Shepherd of Hunter, Kentucky, Cherylena (David) Horn of Hueysville, Kentucky & Christal (Stan) Frasure of Maytown, Kentucky; grandchildren: Lucas, Chris, Chelsea, Devan, Courtney, TJ, Brianna, Zach, Kali, Dylan, Desirae & Jayla; 17 great grandchildren and two sisters: Cheryl Shepherd of Hueysville, Kentucky & Norman Berry of Hunter, Kentucky. In addition to her parents and two husbands, Helena was preceded in death by two brothers: Donnie Joe Shepherd & Earl Joseph Shepherd. Helena will be missed by all that knew and…
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Della Hall
, Kentucky
May 14, 2026
Della Hall, 91 of Lincolnton, NC, formerly of Melvin Ballpark, passed away May 15, 2026 at her residence. Born May 6, 1935 in Knott Co. KY, she was the daughter of the late Talt & Minnie Bell Hatfield Hall. She was a cook for Sandy Valley Senior Citizens in Wheelwright. Della is survived by her two sons: Terry Hall & Jackie (Angie) Hall; grandchildren: Brittany, Curtis Lee, Daniel, Josh, Kasey, Joe & Christian and great grandchildren: Damien, David, Dallas, Kaitlyn & Nolan. In addition to her parents, Della was preceded in death by her two sons: David Mullins & Curtis Hall and brothers & sisters: Wid Hall, James Talt Hall, Everett Hall, Virginia Smallwood & Sara Newsome. Della will be missed by all that knew and loved her.Visitation 6pm-10pm Monday (May 18, 2026) and Tuesday (May 19, 2026) Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin with nightly services starting at 7pmFuneral services…
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Janet Compton
, Kentucky
Janet Compton, age 74 of Grethel, Kentucky; Passed away on Saturday May 16, 2026, at her residence in Grethel, KY. She was born on September 18, 1951, in McDowell, KY to the late Adren Martin and Euggle Newsome Martin; She was the widow to the late Charles Compton.Janet is survived by her Sons: Steve (Jen) Compton and Leonard (Teresa) Compton; Daughter: Donna (Dougie) Hall; 7 Grandchildren and 6 Great-Grandchildren; A Host of Nieces, Nephews, Family and Special Friends.Janet is preceded in passing by her Husband: Charles Compton; Parents: Adren Martin and Euggle Newsome Martin; Son: Douglas Martin; Daughter: Diane Watkins ; Brothers: Billy Ray Martin and Jimmy Martin; Sisters: Willa Dean Tackett, Kathleen Johnson, Charlene Martin and Holly B Martin.The family will receive friends from 6 PM-10 PM Sunday May 17, 2026 and Monday May 18, 2026 at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home Chapel in Martin, KY with services each evening…
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Verna Johnson Campbell
, Kentucky
Verna Johnson Campbell, age 67 of Mousie, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday May 14, 2026, at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY. She was born on November 10, 1958, in Martin, KY to Billy Burton Johnson. She was the widow to the late Kenneth Ray Campbell.Verna is survived by her Children- Amy Nicole (Greg) Nelson & Nicholas Elzie Bill Campbell; Parents- Billy Burton Johnson & Betty Rae Johnson; Mimi to- Madison Kenley Nelson, Katelyn Dawn Skaggs (Bryce), Abagail Grace Nelson & Millie Paige McRoberts; Great Granddaughter- Ellie Kate Skaggs; Sister-in-Law- Connie Dixon; Brother-in-law: Kenny Everage; Best Friend- Sandra Nelson; Daughter at Heart- Kristin Howell McRoberts (Zach); Nephews- Matt Johnson, Jon Johnson, Billie John Johnson, Chris Johnson, Dylan Morgan & Luke Whitaker; Niece- Layla Whitaker; Special Friend- Randolph Howell; Uncles- David Hager Johnson & Carl Johnson; Aunt- Bonnie (Ronnie) Harmon; A Host of Family & Special FriendsVerna is preceded in passing…
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Shirley Newsome
, Kentucky
Shirley Kay Newsome, age 69, of Martin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, where she went to be with the Lord. She was born on August 4, 1956, in McDowell, to the late Clarence and Lilly Mae Bradley Prater.Shirley was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She shared 54 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Darvis Newsome, who survives her.Along with her husband, she leaves behind her cherished children: Darvis Clearance (Missy Fitzpatrick) Newsome, Burnis Daren (Susan) Newsome, Chandler Michael (Haley) Newsome, Aiden Lee (Amelia Mullins) Newsome, and Ashton Newsome, all of Martin, Kentucky; and her daughter, Shirlana Kayla Newsome of Pikeville. She is also survived by her brother, Lewis “Jackie” Prater of Martin, Kentucky; sisters, Jeana Frasure and Joann Slone, both of Prestonsburg, Kentucky; grandchildren, Savanna, TJ, Jason, Amber, Mason, Spencer, and Tiffany;…
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Ronda Kay Haley
, Kentucky
May 11, 2026
Ronda Kay Haley, 64 of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, passed away May 12, 2026 at the UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center, Lexington, Kentucky. Born January 30, 1962 in Washington DC, she was the daughter of Judy Kay Jenkins Hooker of Lexington, KY and the late Ronald Paul Hooker. Ronda is survived by her husband, Roy Haley. She was a retired business owner of Spread the Word Christian Bookstore in Prestonsburg. In addition to her mother & husband, Ronda is survived by her children: Daniel (Jonni Ann) Raines of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Jordan (Tiffany) Williams of Winchester, Kentucky, Kristin (JD) Hatfield of Prestonsburg, Kentucky and Corey Haley of Lakeside, CA; grandchildren: Kirstin (Dawson) Hamilton, Cody Raines, Drake Hatfield, Colin Hatfield & Anderson Hatfield great grandchildren: Sawyer & Blakely Hamilton and one brother: Christopher Paul (Trish) Hooker of Jeffersonville, IN. Along with her father, Ronda was preceded in death by one stepdaughter: Sara Caitlin Haley.…
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Dearl Faye Holbrook
, Kentucky
May 13, 2026
Dearl Faye Holbrook, 82 of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, passed away May 14, 2026 at Riverview Nursing Home, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Born October 26, 1943 in German, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Shirley & Oakley Lafferty Morrison. She was the wife of the late Delmer B. Holbrook. She was a retired bookkeeper for Holbrook’s Garage. Dearl is survived by her daughter: Jessica Holbrook Shepherd of Prestonsburg, Kentucky; grandchildren: Jeremy Paul (Jessica) Shepherd & Courtney Alison Shepehrd; great grandchildren: Hailey Madison Shepherd, JohnPaul Wheeler Shepherd, Sophia Grace Dingus & Easton David Clark; and one sister: Lucille Carol Montgomery. In addition to her parents and husband, Dearl was preceded in death by one brother: Earl J. Morrison. Dearl will be missed by all that knew and loved her.Visitation after 6pm Saturday (May 16, 2026) and all day Sunday (May 17, 2026) at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Prestonsburg, KentuckyFuneral services 1pm Monday (May…
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Candra Alaniz
, Kentucky
October 5, 1987
Candra Denae Blackburn Alaniz age 38 of Prestonsburg KY beloved wife of the late Adam Alaniz passed away SaturdayMay 9 2026. She was born October 6 1987 in Ashland KY to James A. and Ramona Blackburn. She was a member of the Pleasant Home Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is survived by one son Logan Shepherd PrestonsburgKY five daughters Trinity Carr and Adalyn Alaniz both of Prestonsburg KY Lyllynn Alaniz of Jenkins KY Cheyanne Alaniz and Ashley Alaniz both of Georgetown KY one brother James Ethan Blackburn of Lexington KY maternal grandmother Peggy Wright Hall and paternal grandmother Margaret Spurlock Blackburn a host of aunts uncles and family who will mourn her passing. In addition to her husband she is proceeded in death by her maternal grandfather Richard Dickie Hall and paternal grandfather Adrian Abo Blackburn. Memorial service will be conducted Saturday May 16 2026 at 100…
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Brett Conn
, Kentucky
March 27, 1971
Brett Mattison Conn age 55 of Betsy Layne KY son of Darvene Conn Betsy Layne KY and the late Sally Layne Conn passed away Monday May 11 2026 in the University of Kentucky Medical Center Lexington KY. He was born March 28 1971 in Pikeville KY. He was a long time employee for CSX. Along with his father he is survived by two sisters Robin Franklin and Stacy Rob Conn both of Boone NC two nephews Rudy Wendy Franklin and Bo Michelle Franklin three great nieces Kaelin Leah and Madison Layne and long time girlfriend Ashley Boyd and her daughter Chloe. A memorial visitation will take place Saturday May 16 2026 from 600 p.m. until 900 p.m. at the Betsy Layne Church of Christ Betsy Layne KY.
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