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Wanda Lou Maynard, 71, of Varney, KY, passed away Thursday, December 17th, 2015, at Pikeville Medical Center.
Wanda was born February 9, 1944, at Varney, KY, the daughter of the late Clyde and Lorraine Stanley Maynard. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Eugene Maynard and one sister, Edna Faye Bolstridge.
She was a retired cook from the Pike County Board of Education and a member of the Heenon Church of Christ.
She is survived by three children, Gina (Stephen) Bryant of Pikeville, KY, Angela Kay
(Shannon) Halbert of Toler, KY and Michael Wayne (Angie) Maynard of Hatfield, KY; her
grandchildren, Paige Shanklin, Cody Blackburn, Dustin Blackburn, David Blackburn, Allison
Halbert, Shyllia Maynard and Kadence Maynard; great grandchildren, Karsyn Robinette and
Colson Chapman; four brothers, Kenneth (Kathy) Maynard, Clyde (Linda) Maynard, Jr., Scotty
(Barb) Maynard and Don (Jen) Maynard; six sisters, Jean (Jim) McFall, Connie (Mike) Williamson, Teresa (Edsel) Hensley, Diane (Randy) Carter, Evelyn Sue (Moses) Lowe and Tinna (Roger) Robey and a host of family and friends that will truly miss her. She was loved by many.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 20, 2015, at 11 AM at the Heenon Church
of Christ with Marshall Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in the Maynard-Stanley Cemetery, Varney, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 6 PM Friday and Saturday at the Heenon Church of Chirst with special services both nights at 7 PM.
Hattie Jane Hensley, 94, of Huddy, KY, passed away Saturday night, December 19, 2015, at her residence.
She was born September 8, 1921, at John's Creek, KY, the daughter of the late Arthur Bostic
and Annie Varney Bostic Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Hensley; grandson, Elmer Plummer; granddaughters, Janie Hensley and Christy Elaine Plummer; several brothers and sisters.
Hattie was a homemaker and a member of the McVeigh United Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son, Larry E. (Judy) Hensley of McVeigh, KY; daughter, Shirley E.
(James) Stanley of Huddy, KY; sister, Alice McCown of Huddy, KY; brother, Jimmy Lee
Smith of Huddy, KY; grandchildren, Larry A. Hensley, Judy A. (Shawn) Scott, Shirley Jane
Plummer, Estil Plummer and Marlena K. (Adam) Dye; great grandchildren, Ariel Scott, Walker
Plummer, Billy Orlando Williams, Shyla R. Bush and Hattie A.K. Bush; a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at 11 AM at the McVeigh United
Baptist Church with James Thacker, Ed Varney, Joe Smith and Elbert Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Coeburn Point Cemetery, Huddy, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held after 5 PM, Monday, December 21, 2015, at McVeigh United Baptist
Church with special services at 7 PM.
William (Bill) Blackburn born November 12, 1949, died December 18, 2015.
Former resident of Pinsonfork, KY and in recent years lived in Huntington, WV, passed away after a long illness at the VA medical center in Huntington. He is the son of the late Bobby Blackburn and Evelyn Charles
Blackburn and is survived by his loving wife Trish Harris Blackburn, sons;
Brandon, Billy Joe and Christopher; daughter, Brandi and special granddaughter Maci and two other grandchildren. He has 3 sisters, Juanita &
husband Joe Wolford & Gail & husband Collin Lince of MI & Bobbi & Tim
Leedy of McAndrews, KY, also many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins & friends.
He was a proud Army Veteran & served in Korea, a graduate of Belfry High School, retired
from Persinger Supply Co. Most of all he was a born again believer in Jesus Christ, whose mercies never fail.
His wishes were to be cremated & the family would be grateful for your attending a celebration of his life Sat Dec. 26, 2015, at Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry KY, service 2 p.m. conducted
by Steve Charles. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Belfry Chapter #141 D. A. V. will conduct
military rites. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY, is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to his wife.
Bruce Michael Maynard, 42, of Turkey Creek, KY, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at his residence.
He was born October 2, 1973, at South Williamson, KY, the son of Joyce Auxier Maynard
of Turkey Creek, KY, and the late Glen Maynard. He was also preceded in death by a brother,
Roger Maynard and a sister, Delmarie Maynard.
Bruce was a retired carpenter.
Other than his Mother, he is survived by two daughters, Brittany Maynard and Hayley
Maynard both of Ransom, KY; two brothers, David Maynard of Turkey Creek, KY and Greg
(Denise) Maynard of Belfry, KY; two sisters, Ruby (Steve) Bailey of Mississippi and Tammy
(Donald) Maynard of Belfry, KY, and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 26th
, 2015, at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Eugene Preece officiating. Burial will follow in the Maynard Cemetery, Turkey Creek, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Friday, December 25th, 2015, in the funeral home chapel.
Claudia Blackburn, 96, of Hardy, KY, passed away Monday March
21, 2016 at her son's residence at Hardy.
Claudia was born February 20, 1920 at McCombs, KY, to the late
Roscoe and Cordellia Keesee McCoy. Claudia is also preceded in death
by her husband, Adren Blackburn, three brothers, Oscar McCoy, Arthur
"Pet" McCoy and Johnny McCoy. She is also preceded in death by five
sisters, Truly Maynard, Clara Ross, Gaithel Hefferfinger, Emily Moore
and Maxie McCoy, her grandson, Jimmy Dean Combs, her granddaughter, Brigette Pennino.
Claudia was a homemaker and a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church.
Claudia is survived by two daughters, Emily Wallace of Port Richey, FL, and Mae Jannette
Robinson of Beattyville, KY; one son, Carlos (Joyce) Blackburn of Hardy, KY; one brother,
Donnie (Sandy) McCoy of Taylor, MI, nine grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren, and a
host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM, Thursday, March 24, 2016, at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home with Hobart Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow at McCoy Cemetery,
McCoy Branch, Brushy Creek, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 PM Wednesday night at the funeral home with special services at 7 PM.
Kenneth Williamson, 73 of Canada, KY went home to be with the
Lord, March 22, 2016, at his residence following a lingering illness.
He was born February 13, 1943, a son of the late Walter Williamson
and Naoma Fuller Williamson Thacker. In addition to his parents, he
was preceded in death by a son, Rev. John K. Williamson; his paternal
grandparents, George and Alabama Williamson; maternal grandparents,
John and Annie Fuller and his stepfather, Appy Thacker.
Kenneth was employed in the coal mining industry for over 30 years,
having worked in independent coalmines, Eastern Coal Corporation and
later, Rawl Sales and Processing Co. as first a section foreman and then a
mine superintendent. In addition he was certified as a federal mine inspector in both KY and WV.
He was a 1962 graduate of Belfry High School and in 1965, received his diploma from the
Chicago Technical School of Drafting. Kenneth was a skilled draftsman and carpenter who
designed and built his own home, as well as the original structure for New Beginnings (Road
Fork) Church of God at Sidney, KY and was instrumental in the re-design and remodeling of
several area church buildings. Many times over the years, he used his knowledge of carpentry
and mechanics to help countless people in need. Anything he put his hand to, he did with excellence.
Kenneth was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, but he loved God above all else and
throughout his life, he was active in three local Churches of God; Pinsonfork, New Beginnings
and Family Covenant (Pikeville). As a faithful member, he served in various capacities, such
as; church secretary, church treasurer, Bible teacher, Men's ministry officer, Pastor's Council
member, Gideons International representative and Meals-on-Wheels volunteer.
He will be remembered as a godly leader; a compassionate, generous giver; a wise counselor;
a diligent worker; a humorous storyteller and a loyal, loving family man and friend.
Surviving him is his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 53 years, Janice Runyon
Williamson; daughter, Kathleen Myers and husband, Dwight of Independence, KY; grandson,
Robert L. Myers and wife, Janie of Fort Thomas, KY; granddaughter, Susan Myers of Independence; one
sister, Mary Sue Williamson of Canada; three brothers, Michael Thacker and wife, Emma of
Clinton, TN; Rev. Gary Thacker and wife, Janet and Ronnie Thacker all of Canada;
daughterin-law, Rhonda Williamson of Corbin, KY; several nieces and nephews and "adopted son" Alex
Chemwolo of Georgetown, KY.
The family wishes to express special thanks to Kenneth's long-time caregivers; Debby
Fields, Elizabeth Runyon Bevins (niece) and Kimerly May; BSADD aide, Betty Canada; home
health nurses, Christy Estep Browning (niece) and Jonathan Browning and the staff of
Appalachian Hospice Care.
Arrangements are under the direction of R. E. Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry, KY. Visitation
will be held Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at the funeral home from 6 - 9 PM.
The funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 2 PM in the funeral home
chapel with Rev. Rick Hisle officiating assisted by Rev. Eric Hubbard. Entombment will be at
Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY with a committal service to be held in the mausoleum
chapel immediately following the funeral. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian
Hill Rd, S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047 or Jacob's Well Mission, a ministry to the need, at P.O. Box
403, Williamson, WV 25661.
Joby Fields, 71, departed this life on Thursday, March 24, at home and
in the company of those who loved him. Born on April 3, 1944, at McCarr,
KY, he was the son of the late Okey and Ethel Duty Fields. He was preceded in death by two
brothers, Carlos Fields and Eugene Fields.
Joby was a man of steadfast faith in the Lord Jesus. He and his beloved
wife, Kay, sowed generously and cheerfully into the Kingdom of God at
every opportunity. Many local churches, schools, and charities (and families in need) over
the years were recipients of their benevolence. The late
Rev. R.A. West was his close friend and pastor of many years. When Kay
felt the leading to build and pastor the church, Soul's Harvest, in Belfry,
KY, Joby was at her side and was her greatest encourager. Even when his health took a severe
curve and began to decline, he never lost his pleasant, peaceful composure. Their faith brought
them closer together and closer to God as they maintained an unwavering, righteously-stubborn
confession of healing and wholeness. This family's commitment to one another, and Joby's
commitment to them, has been a love story and such a light in troubled times.
Joby's children and grandchildren were his delight, and all it took to see him erupt into a
smile was to mention any of their names in conversation. He made it his life's work to provide
for his family and also to protect them; working many long hours to ensure they had everything
they needed and much of what they wanted-like a good father does-and yet always made time
for them. He made sure his mother was well cared-for of all the days of her life. His children
were raised in a Christian home, and he led their household by example. He had a wonderful
way of being firm but full of love; and the testament to his devotion to Kay and to them is the
fact that all of his children grew up to value marriage and have their own strong, inseparable
families. High school sweethearts, Kay and Joby's marriage was blessed with 49 years of mutual
love, respect and devotion.
Joby was a veteran of the US Army. He was also a huge college sports fan; one of his sayings was,
"It doesn't get any better than UK basketball and WVU football." He caught a game as
often as his schedule would allow, for as long as his health made travel possible. Joby had a
warm personality and a wonderfully-dry sense of humor; he enjoyed good, clean fun and even
an occasional harmless prank. He loved animals and was very compassionate to both pets and
strays. He was also attentive to the elderly and the needy, making sure seniors had house coal,
turkeys at Thanksgiving, and fruit baskets at various times of the year. When he operated coal
mines, he always kept an eye out for the people in the immediate vicinity of the mines. Much of
what he did for other people was done anonymously, and he never called attention to acts of
kindness he showed others.
Joby is most remembered for his humble demeanor and his compassion. He found great
satisfaction and joy in helping many people have a place to work. His several coal-related
companies-which ranged from actual contract coal mines to trucking, security, office, and custodial
workers for other coal facilities--helped hundreds of people between the 1980's and mid 2000's
to provide for their families. He was not only a businessman, but he was their friend; he was
regarded fondly in both union and non-union circles as the man whose name, Joby, was so
appropriate--for indeed he had the patience and temperament of Job. He exhausted every effort to
find ways to help others, and was one of the most approachable employers in all of Southern
West Virginia/Eastern Kentucky. He was proud of his coal mining heritage, he believed in the
coal industry, and was quick to say that mining was "in his blood."
Joby leaves a multi-faceted legacy centered around his love of God, family, and country; and
he leaves a huge pair of shoes that not many people could ever fill in as short a time as he did.
He will be so greatly missed by people of every walk of life, by everyone who ever got to know
him; and none will feel his absence as greatly as the family who waits to meet him again in Heaven.
In addition to his unwavering, devoted wife, soul-mate and life partner Kay, remaining behind
to cherish his memory are his beloved children: son, Joey (Stacy) Fields of Varney, WV;
daughters Kim (Chris) Epling of Ashland, KY; Angie (Derek) Rash of Belfry, KY; Melissa
(Brad) Webb of Wilmington, NC; as well as 14 treasured grandchildren; siblings. Maudine
Chafin and Harlos "Doodle" Fields of Red Jacket, WV, and Okey Fields, Jr., of Indiana.
A celebration of a life well-lived will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 1:00 PM at the
Fundamental Christian Church at Varney. Pastors Gary Toler and Jason West will be officiating.
Visitation will be held at the church on Monday evening. The family will gather at 5:00 PM
and will welcome guests from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Joby will be laid to rest at Mountain View
Memory Gardens at Huddy, KY, with Son-in-Laws, Dr. Christopher Epling, Derek Rash, Brad
Webb and Grandsons, Joey Fields, Dalton Fields, Dagen Rash and Nephew, Jason Bryant serving as pallbearers.
