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     Paul Ray Kestner, age 57 of Paintsville, Kentucky passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home.



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     Patricia "Trish" Dean Baldwin, age 68 of Hager Hill, Kentucky passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later

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     D. Leonard Legg, II, age 70 of East Point, Kentucky passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at his residence. Born January 11, 1951 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late D. Leonard Legg, I and Nellie Lea Surgeon Legg.

     He is survived by his loving wife, Cindy Pontius Legg; two sons: D.L. “Lenny” Legg and his wife, Tina of Catlettsburg, Kentucky and Jason Arnett of East Point, Kentucky; one daughter, Victoria Legg of East Point, Kentucky; one sister, Karen Woodrum and her husband, Bill of Barboursville, West Virginia; five grandchildren: Ivy Legg, Austin Legg, Gabe Legg, Zander Arnett, and Phoenix Arnett; one great grandchild, Malachi Legg.

     Mr. Legg was a retired surveyor and was a member of the Kentucky Association of Professional Surveyors. He was also a member of the Paintsville 1^st United Methodist Church and also previously volunteered as Boy Scout Troop Leader of Troop #322.

     Funeral services will be held 1:00pm Thursday, September 23, 2021 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home. Tyler Brumfield will officiate. Friends may visit at the Phelps & Son Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5:00-9:00pm and on Thursday from 9:00am until time of services at 1:00pm. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home.



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     Leroy Kestner, age 70 of East Point, Kentucky passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at Highlands ARH in Prestonsburg.

     Born December 30, 1950 in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Fonnie and Eliza Jane Castle Kestner. In addition to his parents, Leroy is preceded in death by one son, Lonnie Kestner; two daughters, Regina Collett and infant daughter, Karen Kestner; two brothers, Robert “Bob” Kestner and Jackie Kestner; and one sister, Diana Kestner.

     He is survived by his wife, Lillie Shepherd Kestner; two sons, Christopher Kestner and Jayce Kestner both of East Point, Kentucky; one daughter, Lillieona Kestner also of East Point, Kentucky; three brothers, Gary Lee Kestner, Hershell “Sam” Kestner and James Kestner; four sisters, Kathleen Jackson, Wanda Shepherd, Shirley Whitt and Brenda Marshall. Twelve grandchildren and ten great grandchildren also survive.

     A Graveside Service will be held 1:00pm Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville. Friends may visit the Phelps & Son Funeral Home Thursday, September 23, 2021 from 11:00am to 12:30pm. Arrangements are under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home.

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     Jackie Bowling Dollarhide, age 60 of Van Lear, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville.

     Born February 17, 1961 in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Otis Bowling and Bethel Booth Bowling. In ddition to her parents, Jackie is preceded in death by one brother, Clayton Bowling.

     She is survived by her husband Billy Dollarhide; one son, Billy Dollarhide, Jr. and Amanda of Flat Gap, Kentucky; one daughter, Heather Dollarhide of Paintsville, Kentucky; two brothers, William (Wendy) Bowling and Terry (Janet) Bowling both of Wabash, Indiana; six sisters, Bertha Henry of North Carolina, Lucille Webb and Ida Sparks both of Wabash, Indiana, Alice Mae (Tom Ed) Hewlett of Van Lear, Kentucky, Brenda Blankenship also of Van Lear, and Evelyn (Greg) Hazelett of Paintsville; an two grandchildren, Destiny O'Brian and Tatum Ed O'Brian.

     Funeral services will be held 1:00pm Monday, September 20, 2021 at the Van Lear Freewill Baptist Church (2687 Ky Route 302, Van Lear, Kentucky). Friends may visit the church after 5:00pm Saturday, all day Sunday and prior to the service on Monday. Burial will follow in the Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville.  Paul Wayne Browning and Brad Meadows will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home.

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     Jimmy L. Hackworth, age 77 of Swamp Branch, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville.

     Born February 26, 1944 in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Robert Hackworth and Lora Lou Blanton Hackworth. In addition to his parents, Jimmy is preceded in death by his wife, Jan Lemaster Hackworth {July 12, 2021}; one brother, Don Hackworth; and one sister, Linda Salyer.

     He is survived by one daughter, Kimberly and Jerry Russell of Salyersville, Kentucky; one grandchild, Jeremy R. Russell and Chelsey of Swamp Branch; and one great grandchild, Lucas Shelton Russell; one brother, Herbert and Connie Hackworth of Tutor Key, Kentucky; two sisters, Wanda and Charles Lemaster of Riceville, Kentucky and Thelma Blair of Paintsville, Kentucky; a sister in law, Justine Hackworth of Hager Hill, Kentucky; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

     Funeral services will be held 1:00pm Friday, September 17, 2021 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville. Friends may visit the Phelps & Son Funeral Home from 5:00pm to 9:00pm Thursday and until the time of service on Friday. Robbie Lemaster will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home.

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     Granville S. Meade, age 77 of Hager Hill, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the Prestonsburg Health Care Facility. Born February 24, 1944 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Raymond and Hazel Witten Meade. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one son, Michael Casey Meade; three brothers, Chad Meade, Charles Meade and Howard Meade; and an infant sister, Erma Meade.

     Granville is survived by is wife, Peggy Spradlin Meade; one daughter, Wendy Gail Meade and Kelly Meade; four grandchildren, Colin Vanhoose, Lucas Vanhoose, Cassie Blanton and Gregory Ramey; and several special nieces and nephews also survive.

     Funeral services will be held 12:00pm Saturday, September 18, 2021 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville. Friends may visit the Phelps & Son Funeral Home from 5:00pm to 9:00pm Thursday, 9:00am to 9:00pm Friday and until the time of service on Saturday. Auxier Chapter 18 D.A.V. will conduct full Military Honors. Arrangements are under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home.

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     Alka Lucille Sparks, age 68 of Paintsville, Kentucky passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at the Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville. Born February 22, 1953 in Johnson County, Kentucky to the late John Smith and Anna Mae Morgan Smith. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Sparks; one brother, Douglas Smith; two sisters: Barbara Smith and Kathleen Estepp.

     Alka is survived by three sons: John Meade of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Eckle Meade and wife, Bonnie of Paintsville, Kentucky, Mike Sparks and wife, Sue of Prestonsburg, Kentucky; seven grandchildren: Tiffany Woods, Hayden Meade, Blake Spillman, Ryan Meade, Tommy Colvin, Katherine Caudill, and Ida Burchett. Four great grandchildren also survive.

     A memorial service for Alka will be held at a later date to be announced by the family. There will be no public viewing or funeral at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home.



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     Patricia Jo Conley, age 79 of Staffordsville, Kentucky passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Hazard ARH.

     Born March 29, 1942 in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Carol Horn. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Conley; and one ½ brother, Timothy Seum. Patricia is survived by one son, Ronnie Allen Conley and Sherry of Staffordsville, Kentucky; two daughters, Dana K. Borders and James of Staffordsville, Kentucky and Jennifer Carol Brown also of Staffordsville; two ½ sisters, Sandra Fairchild and Mary Mitchell both of Tennessee; five grandchildren, Katherine Nicole Borders, Amiee Denise Conley, Patrick Allen Conley, Emily Carol Brown and Nicholas Alex Brown; and her special dog, Beatty.

     Funeral services will be held 11:00am Wednesday, September 15, 2021 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Johnson County Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville. Friends may visit the Phelps & Son Funeral Home from 5:00pm to 9:00pm Tuesday and anytime prior to the service on Wednesday. Lindsey Meade will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home.



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     Ronald E. Rohr, age 58 of Inez, Kentucky formerly of Johnson County, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at his home.

     Born June 17, 1963 in Phoenix, Arizona, he was the son of Juanita Hannah Lilly of East Point, Kentucky and the late Marvin Rohr. In addition to his father, Ronald is preceded in death by his step father Simon Lilly; one brother, Walter Rohr; and a sister, Doris Butcher.

     He is survived by his mother Juanita Lilly; his companion, Phillip Mills of Inez, Kentucky; their baby, Petey; six brothers, Richard (Anna) Rohr of Bristol, Indiana, John (Sue) Rohr of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Jason (Sarah) Rohr of East Point, Kentucky and Terry Rohr of Warsaw, Indiana; Jaques (Danielle) Duquesne of Florida and Jean Duquesne also of Florida; and three sisters, Diana (Jerry) Anders of Orange, Texas, Jeanette (Alvaro) Martinez of North Carolina and Julienne Duguesne of Texas.

     Funeral services will be held 12:00pm Thursday, September 16, 2021 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg. Friends may visit the Phelps & Son Funeral Home from 5:00pm to 9:00pm Tuesday, 9:00am to 9:00pm Wednesday and until the time of service on Thursday. Judy Yunker will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home.



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     Elder Phillip H. Caudill, age 77 of Oil Springs, Kentucky passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at the Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, Kentucky. Born January 20, 1944 in Johnson County, Kentucky to the late William A. Caudill and Chloie Belle (Trimble) Caudill. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one brother, Eldon C. Caudill.

Phillip is survived by his loving wife, Linda Blair Caudill; one son, Bill Caudill and wife, Rhonda of Ashland, Kentucky; one daughter, Christina Lemaster and husband, Lonnie of Sitka, Kentucky; one sister, Linda Lou Blair and husband, Charles E. of Oil Springs, Kentucky; one sister-in-law, Carole Caudill of Oil Springs, Kentucky; four grandchildren: Montana Lemaster Vanhoose (Nicholas), Kaitlin Slone Howard (Zachery), Marcus Alan Caudill, Phillip Matthew Caudill; two great grandchildren: Liam Howard and Lillian Howard. A host of nieces and nephews also survive.

     Elder Phillip H. Caudill was baptized April 24, 1977 and became a member of the Little Paint Church. He became moderator at the Little Paint Church in 1988 and served for 33 years. He was also moderator at Barnetts Creek Church, Rockhouse Church, Oil Springs Church, Fannin Chapel Church. He was also assistant moderator at Cold Springs Church and Big Blaine Church. He will be sadly missed n the Paint Union Association and by all the brothers and sisters that knew him. He held revivals in all the churches of of the Paint Union Association. Phillip has only gone Home, to be with the Lord Jesus Christ.

     Phillip was a proud veteran of the United States Army.

     Funeral services will be held 2:00pm Sunday, September 12, 2021 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Caudill Family Cemetery at Oil Springs, Kentucky. David Trimble, Hershel Jude, and Mitchell Spradlin will officiate. Full military honors will be conducted. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Friday from 5:00pm-9:00pm, Saturday from 9:00am-9:00pm and on Sunday from 9:00am until time of services at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to the Phelps & Son Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home.



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     Karen Michelle O'Brian, age 71 of Stambaugh, Kentucky passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at the Paul B. Hall Medical Center.

     She was born August 5, 1950 in Warren, Michigan to the late Lloyd Napper and Elizabeth Mix Napper. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers, Chris Napper and Kevin Napper. She is survived by one son, Joey Stambaugh and wife Paula of Paintsville, KY; two daughters, Carey Patel and husband Dennis of Williamsport, KY; April Chandler of Lexington, KY; three brothers, Larry Napper and David Napper both of Michigan; Michael Napper of Florida; two sisters, Cheryl Hajdo and Debbie Coggins both of Michigan. Seventeen grandchidren and Thirteen great grandchildren also survive.

   Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 9, 2021 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with Jarred Waller officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Staffordsville, KY.  Friends may visit the Phelps & Son Funeral Home Thursday, September 9, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m.

   Arrangements are under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home.

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     Patricia (Kimbler) Stapleton, age 76 of Flat Gap, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the Paul B. Hall Regional Medical in Paintsville, Kentucky. Born October 27, 1944 in Johnson County, Kentucky to the late Mitchell Kimbler and Edna (Johnson) Kimbler. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Stapleton; four brothers: Kermit Udell Kimbler, Rondal Gay Kimbler, Harry Martin Kimbler, Harold Dean Kimbler; one sister, Doralene Kimbler Wheeler.

     Patricia is survived by one brother, Mitchell Kimbler, Jr. and wife, Rita of Staffordsville, Kentucky; two sisters: Betty Lois Robinson of Tutor Key, Kentucky and Brenda Caudill of Carey, Ohio. A host of nieces and nephews also survive.

     Graveside services will be held 1:00pm Friday, September 10, 2021 at the Kimbler Family Cemetery at Flat Gap, Kentucky. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home.



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     Ivanell Elkins Rice, who loved to be called “Mamaw” by her kids, peacefully departed her loving family on September 6, 2021.

     Nell was born in East Point, KY, on August 6, 1934, to Graden and Edith Baldridge Elkins. Nell was a devoted mother to Susan (Troy) Williams, of Staffordsville, KY, and Janie (Randy) Tincher, of East Point, KY. She especially loved her grandchildren, Cory (Kalan) Tincher, of Lexington, KY, Cameron (Christina) Tincher, of East Point, KY, Catherine (Joseph) Jamerson, of East Point, KY, Emily (Drake) Farrar, of Paintsville, KY, and Elizabeth Williams, of Staffordsville, KY. Nell was blessed with four great-grandsons, whom she adored, Beckett, Davy, Bentley and James Riley.  She is also survived by her special niece, Ramona (John) Laney and brother-in-law, Tom Rice. 

     Nell was preceded in death by her loving husband, James “Roy” Rice, her parents, and her best friend and sister, Bonita Rice.

     Nell graduated from Prestonsburg High School and Mayo State Vocational and Technical School. Early on, she was employed by Allen Florist, in Prestonsburg, KY. Later, she spent over 20 years as Office Manager/Administrative Assistant at Riverview Manor Nursing Home, where she took pride in her work and dedicated much time counseling families, doing payroll, coordinating patient admissions, as well as, overseeing day-to-day operations of the facility. She was well respected for her work ethic and made lasting friendships while there. Nell Rice was a beautiful woman, both inside and out. There wasn’t a single person that didn’t love her. She was a faithful servant of her Lord, she was ever calm and serene in her walk with Him. From her childhood forward, she had a special place in her heart for God and she read her Bible and prayed often each day. She faithfully supported and regularly attended the Little Paint First Church of God, where she enjoyed fellowship with her brothers and sisters in Christ. She shared her love for God, and His goodness to her, to everyone she met. Even on her last day, she was “talking to Jesus”. Her testimony lives on for all who knew her. Nell was one of the hardest working women you will ever meet. She was full of grit and grace. There was no job too big for her to tackle. She was a skilled carpenter and took pride in the home she and Roy built together. Throughout her life, she continued to help with remodel projects, painting, flooring and whatever else she was asked to do. She loved helping others and did the job well, without complaints. Nell was a very classy lady. She loved shopping for beautiful clothes and jewelry. She always made sure her family was well-dressed. She stressed the importance of looking your best and being your best. Nell was a crafty person and could make anything. She was a very talented seamstress, sewing everything from bridesmaid dresses to curtains. She was also an expert floral designer, assisting in too many weddings to mention. Nell carried her work ethic on in her lawn care expertise. She loved mowing the grass on her John Deere mower, oftentimes twice a week. She also spent many early Saturday mornings weed-eating under the bedroom windows. Her love for grass was a continual joke in her family. Nell loved the outdoors and working in the garden. She spent most of her summers gathering  the harvest and canning vegetables. In her words, “This will taste better than snowballs this  winter!” She was so proud of her grandkids that have carried on the skill of gardening. Her grandchildren were the love of her life, and they loved her just as much. She was their  biggest supporter and number one fan. Over the years, she has traveled to nearly every  gymnasium and ball field in the surrounding counties cheering on her babies. She wore the t shirts proudly. Nell had an undeniable humor and wit. Her personality and laughter lit up the room. She gave  unsolicited, and sometimes painfully honest, advice. This is what made her who she was and  special in her own way.  She was adored by everyone she met. During this last difficult year, she was a popular lady and  made many friendships with those caring for her. From her spiritual guidance to relationship  advice, she made an imprint on her nurses’ lives. Many hours were spent sitting on her bed  laughing at her comments and stories. Nell gave a lot to many, to her friends, but by far she gave the most to her family – her  daughters and her grandchildren. As she held all of us in her heart, she will live in a special  place in all our hearts forever, as an extraordinarily loving servant of God, mother, grandmother  and friend. Our lasting memories of Nell are simple: she was a Spiritual giant, and hardworking figure of  strength who never waned in her support or love for God and her family, and who soldiered on,  even when times were tough. May we each draw strength from the things she taught us. She will be missed by all, but her  memory will live on in us all forever.  

     Funeral services will be held 1:00pm Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the Little Paint First Church of God (671 Little Paint Creek, East Point, Kentucky). Burial will follow in the Richmond Cemetery, Prestonsburg. Friends may visit the church from 6:00pm to 9:00pm Wednesday and anytime prior to the servce on Thursday. Jeff White will officiate. Active Pallbearers include: Cory Tincher, Cameron Tincher, Joseph Jamerson, Drake Farrar, Jaylyn Allen, Seth Setser, Barry Rice, John Laney. Billy Phelps will serve as an Honorary Pallbearer. Arrangements are under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home.



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     Nora I. (Green) Blair, age 89 of Staffordsville, Kentucky passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 in Mechanicsburg, Ohio. Born July 1, 1932 in Chandlersville, Kentucky to the late Minuard L. Green and Clara (Barker) Green. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Blair, Jr.; one son, Danny Lee Blair; one daughter, Sandra Kaye (Blair) Blanton; and one great grandson, Colin Lucas Fraley; along with five brothers and five sisters.

     Nora is survived by one daughter, Lois Fraley and her husband, Charles of Mechanicsburg, Ohio; one sister, Clara Michaels; four grandchildren: Curt (Cindy) Fraley, Chris (Tracy) Fraley, Dustin (Katie) Blair, Anthony Dale. Eleven great grandchildren and one great-great grandson also survive.

     Nora retired from American Standard.  She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and reading.  She also loved her church and church family. 

     Funeral services will be held 11:00am Monday, September 13, 2021 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Blair Cemetery at Staffordsville, Kentucky. Jerry Colvin and Danny Williams will officiate. Friends may visit at the Phelps & Son Funeral Home on Sunday from 5:00pm-9:00pm. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home.



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     Helen Boggs, age 77 of East Point, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at her residence. Born July 5, 1944 in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late John Whitaker and Mildred Robinson Whitaker. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bobby” Boggs.

     Helen is survived by one son, Robert Keith Boggs and June Girlden Joseph Boggs of Lexington, Kentucky; one daughter, Leigh Ann Russell and David Russell of East Point, Kentucky; one brother, Herbert Whitaker and Kay Whitaker also of East Point, Kentucky; six grandchildren, Cory Boggs, Alli Russell, Zach Russell, Joseph Boggs, Madi Russell and Jonathon Boggs; and a host of special nieces and nephews also survive.

     Funeral services will be held 12:00pm Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Whitaker Family Cemetery at East Point. Friends may visit the Phelps & Son Funeral Home from 5:00pm to 9:00pm Monday and anytime prior to the service on Tuesday. Arrangements are under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home.



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