The Obituary Section

Shelia Singleton Jent

, Kentucky

August 24, 1971

Shelia Singleton Jent, age 54 of Blackey, Kentucky. Passed away on Wednesday July 1, 2026, at her residence in Blackey, KY. She was born on August 25, 1971, in Hazard, KY to Leonard Darrell Singleton & the late Irene Banks Hensley. She was the Wife to Truman Jent.Shelia is survived by her Husband- Truman Jent; Father- Leonard Darrell Singleton; Son- Derrick (Katelyn) Fultz; Brother- Neil Singleton; Grandchildren- Dominick Williams & Christopher Williams; Mother-In-Law- Lucille Jent; Nieces- Adrian Singleton, Hailey Gibson & Brittanie Sumner; Nephew- Devin Sumner; Special Friend- Debra Sue Ross.Shelia is preceded in passing by her Mother Irene Banks Hensley.The family will receive friends from 11AM-1PM Saturday July 4th, 2026 prior to the funeral service at the Clear Fork Old Regular Baptist Church in Lotts Creek, Kentucky.Funeral Services will be on Saturday July 4th, 2026 at 1PM at the church with David Jent, Larry Smith & Marty Shepherd officiating.…

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Johnny Darwin Lafferty

, Kentucky

June 30, 2026

Johnny Darwin Lafferty, 72 of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, passed away July 1, 2026 at Highlands ARH. Born August 26, 1953 in Paintsville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Darwin & Dotty Burchett Lafferty. Johnny was the owner of Lafferty’s Garage, President of Fish & Game Club & a member of Fish & Wildlife. Johnny is survived by one brother: Larry (Marcy) Lafferty of Prestonsburg, Kentucky; one sister: Deborah (Aster Jr) Hunter of Prestonsburg, Kentucky; nieces & nephews: Michael, Marsha, Sherri & Debbie; great niece & nephew: Jesse & Brittany; best friend: Squeaky and a host of family and friends.Visitation after 6pm Friday (July 3, 2026) at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, KentuckyFuneral services 11am Saturday (July 4, 2026) at the funeral home with Bill Collins & James Morrison officiating. Burial will follow in the Burchett Lafferty Cemetery (Calf Br) Prestonsburg, Kentucky

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James Gregory Cornett

, Kentucky

James Gregory Cornett, age 57 of Hallie, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday June 24, 2026, at his residence in Hallie, KY. He was born on September 30, 1968, in Cincinnati, Ohio to James C. and Josephine Whitaker Cornett. He was the Husband of Deanna Faye Whitaker Cornett.James is survived by his Wife- Deanna Whitaker Cornett; Parents- James C. & Josephine Whitaker Cornett; Children- Dalton Mitchell Combs & Lori (Mathew) Hopkins; Brothers- Michael Sexton, Paxton Madden & Mikey Paul Barker; Sisters- Melinda (Kevin) Eldridge, Karen Cornett & Angel Jent; Special Niece & Nephew- Jarrod & Shianne Eldridge; Special Mother- Joann Chaffins Slone; Special Sister- Michelle (Keith) Miller; Special Nephew- Shiloh Sexton; Special Friends- Dano (Norma) Gibson, Destry (Gloria) Miller & Jamie (Tonya) Gibson; 2 Grandchildren; A Host of Nieces, Nephews, Family & Special FriendsJames is preceded in passing by his Son- James Seth Cornett..The family will receive friends from 5PM-9PM Friday…

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Joyce Ann Bentley

, Kentucky

Joyce Ann Bentley, age 65 of Harold, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Kentucky. She was born June 24, 1961 in Pikeville, Kentucky to Margaret Weddington Wilson & the late George Franklin Salisbury. Along with her mother she is survived by her Daughters: Marcia Marie Hall (“Bo”) Hall; Son at heart & Brandi April Bentley (Mason Lee Williams) both of Harold, Kentucky; Grandchildren: Corbit Randy Drew Hall, Laken LeeAnn Williams & Maci Marie Williams; Sisters: Debbie (the late Billy) Bentley (Special Sister) of Beaver, Kentucky, Vickie (Roger) Black of Pikeville, Kentucky & Sharon (Steve) Case of Bridgeport, West Virginia; Brother at heart: Kenneth Sturgill; Nephews: Derek (Diana) Case, Peyton Case & Austin Black; Special Pets: Marty Jo, Marley Cat & Macy Cat;  Great Nieces & Nephews- Alex, Maverick, Valerie  And special friends Carol Hall & Melvagene Harvey Along with her father she was preceded…

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Jimmy Ray Hamilton

, Kentucky

Jimmy Ray Hamilton, age 63 of Stanville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at UK Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky. He was born December 30, 1962 in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Tolvie & Annie Blankenship Hamilton. He is survived by his Sons: Bobo (LeAnn) Hamilton of Stanville, Kentucky, Shawn Hamilton of Harold, Kentucky & Bret (Brooke) Hamilton of Edmonton, Kentucky; Grandchildren: Allie, Colten, Jhett, Griffin, Greylon & Beckham; Brothers & Sister: Freddie Hamilton, Tolvie Jr. Hamilton & Sandra Lynn Howell; A Host of Nieces, Nephews, Family & Friends. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his Brothers: Teddy Hamilton & James Hamilton. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.Visitation will begin Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 6pm at Samaria Old Regular Baptist Church, Teaberry, Kentucky and will continue all day Friday, July 3, 2026Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 4,…

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