Category: Obituaries

William Arthur Bowen 1967—2025 William Arthur Bowen, age 57, of Belfry, passed away Feb. 11, 2025, at Tug Valley ARH. Born June 21, 1967, in Louisa, he was the son of the late Melvin and Marian Sue (Horn) Bowen. In addition to his parents, William is preceded in death by two brothers, John Luther Bowen…

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Russell Harold Johnson 1954—2025 Russell Harold Johnson, 71, of Fort Gay, West Virginia, passed away Feb. 11, 2025. He was born Jan. 11, 1954, to the late Russell Johnson and Marie Marcum. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sisters Joyce Ann Martins, Linda Kay, Carolyn, brother Charles Glen, son…

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Evalene (Horn) Sesco 1959—2025 Evalene (Horn) Sesco, age 65, of Inez, passed away Feb. 12, 2025, at Highlands ARH in Prestonsburg. Born Oct. 25, 1959 in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Thurman and Lizzie (Dalton) Horn. In addition to her parents, Evalene is preceded in death by one brother, Lester Horn,…

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Drema Kay (Moore) Meade 1958—2025 Drema Kay (Moore) Meade, age 66, of Pilgrim, went home to be with the Lord with her family by her side Feb. 14, 2025. Drema was born Aug. 30, 1958, to the late Clay and Verlia (Adkins) Moore of Pilgrim. In addition to her parents, Drema is preceded in death…

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Dolores Vian (Thompson) Goble 1944—2025 Dolores Vian (Thompson) Goble, age 80, of Debord, passed away Feb. 15, 2025, at Highlands ARH in Prestonsburg. Born Oct. 30, 1944, in Louisa, she was the daughter of the late Hercel and Nora (Estep) Thompson. In addition to her parents, Dolores is preceded in death by her husband, Rabon…

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Dennis Preston 1932—2025 Dennis Preston, age 92, of Inez, passed away Feb. 13, 2025, at his residence. He was born April 19, 1932, to the late Wallace and Leander (Robinson) Preston in Martin County. In addition to his parents, Dennis is preceded in death by his wife, Effie (Bowen) Preston; one daughter, Oreatha Preston; one…

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Clancy Fields 1950—2025 Clancy Fields, age 74 of Kermit, West Virginia, passed away Feb. 8, 2025, at his residence with his family. He was born Feb. 11, 1950, to the late Delbert Lee Fields and Isabelle Dillion. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in his death by his siblings: Benny, Thomas, Chris, Birdie,…

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Brenda Gayle Smith 1971—2025 Brenda Gayle Smith, age 53, of Inez, passed away Feb. 15, 2025, at Highlands ARH in Prestonsburg. Born April 9, 1971, in Williamson, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Russell Smith and the late Ida (Jude) Smith. In addition to her father, Brenda is survived by two sisters, Sharon Smith…

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Sherry Rene (Goble) Delong 1958—2025 Sherry Rene Delong, 67 years old of Debord, passed away Feb. 4, 2025. Sherry was born Feb. 2, 1958, to the late Ellis Ray Goble and Janice Williams Goble. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her great-grandson, Holtyn Reigh Delong, the son of Jordan Delong…

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