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Arthur "Birdeye" Dingess, 66, of Goodman, West Virginia passed away at Trinity Heathcare of Mingo County in Williamson, West Virginia Sunday, February 4, 2007.
Born October 23, 1940 to the late Ellie (Alley) and Millard Dingess, Arthur was a disabled coal miner.
Surviving him are three sons: Arthur Dingess and his wife Jackie of Delbarton, West Virginia, Charles Edward Dingess and his wife Pam of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Jeffery Dingess of East Williamson, West Virginia; one daughter, Sandra, and her husband Ralph Adams of Australia; and fourteen grandchildren. Others surviving him are six brothers: Roscoe Dingess of Grey Eagle, West Virginia, Curtis Dingess and his wife Sarah of Goodman, Leonard Dingess and his wife Brenda of Greenville, Tennessee, Earl Dingess and his wife of Falls Branch, West Virginia, Charles Dingess and his wife Dulley of Goodman, and Bill Dingess and his wife Dixie of Cloumbus, Ohio; and three sisters: Myrtle Copley of Chattaroy, West Virginia, Eula and her husband Benny Prater of East Williamson, and Pricey Dillon also of East Williamson.
Preceding him in death are two brothers, Home and Hershell Dingess.
Friends may call after 6:00 pm Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home in Belfry, Kentucky.
Funeral services are 2:00 pm Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Eugen Preece and Charlie Dingess officiating. Burial is at Johnson Cemetery in Falls Branch, West Virginia.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Clarence "Pinky" Dotson, 85, of Stone, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2007 at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Born March 12, 1922 in Stone, Clarence was the son of the late Willie and Geneva Blackburn Dotson. Also preceding him in death are five brothers and three sisters.
He was retired from Ford Motor Company in Michigan and a member of New Hope Primitive Baptist Church.
Surviving him are three sons: Billy Ray Dotson of Georgia, Danny Lee Dotson of Stone, and Paul Edward Dotson of Ypsilanti, Michigan; one brother, Henry "Pete" Dotson of Culpepper, Virginia; two sisters: Mae Roaden of Fayetteville, North Carolina and Patricia "Pat" Worth of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services for Clarence are 2:00 pm Sunday, August 12, 2007 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home in Belfry, Kentucky with Mike Smith and Jeff and Shawn Dotson officiating. Burial is at Dotson Cemetery in Stone, Kentucky.
Friends and family will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation is after 6:00 pm Friday, August 10, 2007 and Saturday, August 11, 2007 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with special services both evenings at 7:00 pm.
Harold Dotson, 75, of Freeburn, Kentucky passed away Thursday, August 2, 2007 at Trinity Healthcare in Logan, West Virginia.
Born August 2, 2007 in Freeburn, he was the son of the late Charles and Mae Robinette Dotson. He is also preceded in death by one daughter, Cheryl Ann Dotson.
Harold was a retire coal miner and a veteran of both the United States Air Force and United States Army.
Surviving him are one son: Johnny Dean Dotson of Huntington, West Virginia; three daughters: Victoria Lyn Dotson of Williamson, West Virginia, Tony Lee Dotson of Dayton, Ohio, and Terri K. Hensely of Williamson, West Virginia; four brothers: Earl Dotson of Rocky Mount, Virginia, Ervin Dotson of Waldorf, Maryland, Orville Dotson of Bean Station, Tennessee; and Charles Dotson of Rutledge, Tennessee; one sister: Evelyn Dotson of LaPlata, Maryland; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services are noon, Saturday, August 4, 2007 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home in Belfry, Kentucky with Darius Casey officiating. Burial is at Mountain View Memory Gardens in Huddy, Kentucky with Belfry Chapter #141 DAV performing DAV Rites.
Friends may call after 6:00 pm, Friday, August 3, 2007 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home.
Roger “Fred” Dotson, born Nov. 11, 1948, in Mingo County, W.Va., won his battle with cancer and the Lord received him home Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007.
He was a member of Johns Creek Primitive Baptist Church where he served as deacon.
He was a proud coal miner for over 20 years.
Mr. Dotson was the son of Susie Dotson of Ransom, KY, and the late Bud Dotson.
In addition to being survived by his beloved mother, he is also survived by his best friend and wife of 36 years, Joyce Dotson of Ransom.
Other survivors include his daughter, Ruby (Jimmy) Ratliff of Chattaroy, W.Va.; sons, Roger (Crystal) Dotson of Martin County, KY, and Joey Dotson of Ransom.
Also surviving are seven brothers, Darryl (Linda) Dotson, Gary (Patsy) Dotson, Dave Dotson, Darnell (Janet) Dotson, Bud Jr. (Sherry) Dotson, Jeff (Libby) Dotson and Shawn (Lori) Dotson, all of Ransom, Ky.; four sisters, ‘The Golden Girls” Nina (Roger Birchfield, Glenna (Larry) Whitt, Annette (Billy) Chaffins and Angie Brian) Strum.
Other survivors include four special grandchildren who were the light of his life. They are Kaley and Mady Ratliff of Chattaroy, W.Va., Justin Dotson of Delbarton, W.Va., and Brooklynn Dotson of Martin County, Ky.
Also surviving are a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, at Samaria Primitive Baptist Church at Blackberry, KY, with Elders Mike Smith, Paul Varney, Raymond Stanley and Kenny Chapman officiating.
Active pallbearers will be sons, Roger and Joey Dotson, special son, Jimmy Ratliff, and his brothers.
Honorary pallbearers will be grandchildren, Kaley Ratliff and Justin Dotson.
Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2007, and Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home at Belfry, KY, with special services at 7 p.m. nightly.
Esculene Hall Smith, 94, of Ormond Beach, FL formerly of Williamson, WV passed away January 3, 2011 at Florida Hospital Oceanside in Ormond Beach, FL. She was born March 21, 1916 in Williamson, WV to the late John Smith Hall and Vinia Preece Hall. She is also preceded in death by her husband; Johnny Smith, sister; Ernestine Gedel, brothers; Carl B. Hall M.D. and Cullen G. Hall, ESQ. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and a retires insurance underwriter for Mingo-Tug River Insurance Agency.
Esculene resided all of her life in Williamson and loved the area and its people. The last years of her life was spent in Florida with her son and his family. When asked how she liked living in Florida, she would always reply, "West Virginia\Kentucky is my home. I am just on vacation."
Esculene is survived by her son; John Raymond Smith and his wife; Julie Smith, granddaughter; Lindsay Frey and grandson; Brandon Smith all of Ormond Beach, FL and she also leaves behind many life-long dear friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Saturday January 8, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Reverend Nick England officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Williamson, WV with Ivan Albert, Larry Blackburn, Ronnie Ferrell, Bill Linkenhoker, Gary Meade, Denny Moore, Larry Moses and James David Slater serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Blackburn, Greg Hurley, Jimm Kirk and Rodney McCoy. Visitation will be from 11:30 AM till 2 PM Saturday at R. R. Rogers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital in memory of Esculene Smith.
Hattie Bevins, 94, of Hatfield, Ky. passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Kentucky.
Born June 30, 1916 in Pike County, Kentucky, Hattie was the daughter of the late Joe Bud and Vada (Young) Burris. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Bevins (died Nov. 22, 1987); sisters, Maxine Young, Lakie Robinette and Luna Bevins and half brother, Virgil Burris.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Pilgrim Home Old Regular Baptist Church. Hattie was happiest when she was raising vegetables in her garden and flowers in her yard.
She is survived by one son, James H. "Jimmy" (Connie) Caines of Belfry, Kentucky; two granddaughters, April (Russ) Thompson of Lexington, Kentucky and Jamie (Ryan) Smith of Lexington, Kentucky; five great grandchildren, Evan Thompson, Steven Smith, Alyssa Smith, Abigail Smith and Addison Smith all of Lexington, Kentucky; Special Nieces, Sandy (Cal) Runyon of Pikeville, Kentucky, Linda (John) Ball of Belfry, Kentucky, Debbie (Tommy) Robinette, of Hatfield, Kentucky; Special Nephew, Burton (Hazel) Bevins of Hatfield, Kentucky; special great nieces and nephews, Eddie (Yvette) Runyon, Lonetta (Jeremy) Moses, Justan (Nicholas) Holder, Nicholas and Heather Bevins; great great neices and nephews, Triniti Shae, Brock, Jayla, Jordan and Zoey and her loving caretakers, Kathy Rose, Anita Smith and JoAnn Bevins a host of loving friends, who will sadly miss her passing.
Funeral Services will be held 11 A.M. Saturday, January 8, 2011 at the R.E. Rogers Funeral Home with Old Regular Baptist Ministers Officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith Cemetery at Rockhouse Fork, Hatfield, Kentucky with Russ Thompson, Ryan Smith, Eddie Runyon, Nicholas Bevins, Jeremy Moses and Don Paul Bevins serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held after 6 P.M. Friday, January 7, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with a special singing service at 7 PM.
Lillian May, 79, of Pinsonfork, KY passed away Thursday January 6, 2011 at Pikeville Medical Center. She was born February 9, 1931 at South Williamson, KY to the late Walsh and Tisha Wells May. She is also preceded in death by her husband; Dover May, four sons; Pete Hatfield, Dover May Jr., Dennis Ratliff and Tracy May and one brother; Marvin May. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by three daughters; Brenda (Bill) Mayhorn of Matewan, WV Linda (Glen) Mayhorn of Ballfork, KY and Karen (Randy) Thompson of Pikeville, KY two sons; Rod (Caroline) May of Pinsonfork, KY and Tony (Tammy) May of Pinsonfork, KY two brothers; Robert (Charlotte) May of Jacksonville, Fl and Ersel (Margaret) May of Stone, KY eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Sunday January 9, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Emery Varney and Larry Hubbard officiating. Burial will follow at May Family Cemetery, Octavia, Ky with grandsons serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be after 6 PM Saturday January 8, 2011 at the funeral home with special services at 7 PM.
Carl Bowman, 49, of Williamson, WV, died Friday January 7, 2011 in Alachua, Florida. He was born August 21, 1961 at South Williamson, KY. He was the son of the late Jesse James and Elizabeth Dillon Bowman. He is also preceded in death by one brother; Billy Dillon and his grandparents; Sam and Susie Dillon and Henry and Mary Ferrell. He was a retired coal miner and of the Church of God faith.
He is survived by his wife; Linda Bowman, three daughters; Jessica (Jason) Blankenship of Lenore, W.V. Angela (Roger) Workman of Hardy, Ky. and Carla Jo Bowman of the home, one son; Cody Dakota Blankenship Bowman of the home, three brothers; Warren (Pearl) Bowman of Stanton, Ky. Tommy (Louise) Bowman of Burlington, Ky. and Danny (Sheila) Bowman of McAndrews, Ky. three sisters; Judy (John) Catron of Ft. Wayne, In. Henrietta (Larry) Stiltner of Troy, Oh. and Mary Meadows of Rawl, W.V. three grandchildren; Jason Thomas Blankenship II, Tristen James Blankenship and Abigail Marie Workman and many nieces, nephews and cousins who loved him very much.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 P.M. Saturday January 15, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Mike Bostic officiating. Burial will follow at Rawl Community Cemetery, Rawl, W.V. with Steven Meadows, Dewayne Meadows, Mark Meadows, Matt Barker, Johnny Catron, Roger Workman, Earl Blankenship and Jason Blankenship serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be after 6 P.M. Friday night at the funeral home.
Homer Lee Slone, 79 of Black Gem, Ky. passed away Monday, January 17, 2011 at the Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born August 11, 1931 in Pike County, Ky. the son of the late Willard and Sadie Hunt Slone. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Slone, one daughter, Cheryl Slone Fields and one sister, Owedia McCoy.
Homer was a truck driver for Hogans Transfer and a veteran of the United State Air Force.
Survivors include two grandchildren, Jason (Tonya) Fields of Hardy, Ky. and Jessica Steele of Louisville, Ky.; great grandson, Brian Fields of Hardy, Ky.; one brother, Hearl Gene (JoAnn) Slone of Williamson, WV; nephew, Gregory Slone and niece, Lisa Slone Fields and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Bostic officiating. Burial will follow in the Scott Cemetery, Black Gem, Ky. with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held after 6 PM Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel.
Carrie M. (Stanley) Peake, 90, of Huddy, Ky passed away Monday January 17, 2011 at her residence. She was born March 6, 1920 in McDowell County, WV the daughter of late Monsie Stanley and Minnie Susan Frith Stanley. She was also preceded in death by her husband; Ernest N. Peake and two brothers; Raymond Stanley and Monsie R. Stanley Jr. She was a homemaker, a member of Stone Chapter #533 Order of Eastern Star and a member of the Stone United Methodist Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Susan (Peake) (Everette "Rusty") Thompson of Lexington, Ky. one son, David Brian (Debbie Woods) Peake of Hardy, Ky.; three grandchildren; Kelli (Thompson) (Dale) Krantz, Russell (April) Thompson and Melissa (Jamie) Stacy, five great grandsons; Taylor Stacy, Dalton Stacy, Dakota Stacy, Pavel Krantz and Evan Russell Thompson; one brother, Joe Stanley of Princeton, WV; her best friend for over 50 years, Juanita Waskey and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Thursday, January 20, 2011 in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Brother J. D. Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Dale Krantz, Terry Kinser, Ronnie Kinser, William Jones, Greg King, Randall West and Jeff Hatfield serving as pallbearers. Visititation will be held after 6 PM Wednesday at the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Appalachian Hospice Care PO Box 3457 Pikeville, Ky. 41502.
Edna Irene (Reliford) Cassell, 90 of Huddy, Ky. went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2011 at the Pikeville Medical Center.
She was born August 10, 1920 in Charleston, WV the daughter of the late Henderson and Margie Bartley Reliford. She was also preceded in death her husband of 47 years, Ervin Cassell; sisters, Geraldine Carroll, Nada Ingels and Louise Smith and brother, Robert Reliford.
She is survived by her son, Danny (Theresa) Cassell of Toler, Ky; daughter, Dianna Cassell of Huddy, Ky.; Grandchildren, Brandi Williamson of Murfreesboro, Tn., Larry Bruce Williamson of Canada, KY, Christian Cassell, Izaiah Cassell and Cehrigan Cassell all of Webster, Ky.; step grandchildren, Eric (Jamie) Whitt and Kylie Whitt, Jason (Jamie) Whitt and Sawyer; brother-in-law, Wilbur Ingels; special friends Rosie Roberts, Logene Varney, Leona Baldwin and many other family and friends.
Irene was a member of the Belfry First Baptist Church. She had served as Sunday School Teacher, Training Union Teacher, WMU, Vacation Bible School teacher and helper and on the hospitality committee. She graduated from Belfry High School in 1939. She was a postal worker for 15 years, member of Belfry Homemakers, President of the Northeast area Homemakers and served on the state board. She was also a member of the Belfry Woman’s Club, 4-H leader, Red Cross and ARH Volunteer worker.
Visitation will be held from 6 till 9 PM Saturday, January 22, 2011 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 23, 2011 at 12 Noon at the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Mark Helton and Brother Bob Norman officiating with special singers, David Vargo and Patti Phillips. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Larry Bruce Williamson II, Izaiah Cassell, Jason Whitt, Eric Whitt, Mark Goff, Gary Goff II, James Earl Williams and Darrin Owens serving as pallbearers.
