Pearl F. Newsom, age 83 of Grethel, KY, widow of Icess Newsom passed away Friday, February 19, 2016 at her residence. She was born April 28, 1932 in Grethel, KY, the daughter of the late Noah and Maudie Hall Frasier. ServiceS will be conducted Monday, February 22, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, KY with Bob Harper and Tommy Spears officiating.

Alice Faye “Jody” Hays, age 69, of Viper, KY passed away on Feb. 18, 2016 at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, KY. She was the daughter of the late Roscoe Brummett and the late Kathleen Caudill Brummett. Services will be at 11AM Wed. Feb. 24, 2016 at Maggard’s Mtn. View Chapel with Dennis Peace.

John G. Shepherd, 53, of Martin, Kentucky. He was born on April 2, 1962 in St. Cloud, Florida to the late Robert & Joyce Conn Shepherd. John passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016 at St. Joseph Martin, Martin, Kentucky.

Madalyn Coleman Venters, age 89, passed away February 20, 2016 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Born at Henry Clay, Ky.May 9, 1926. Madalyn was the daughter of the late Byron and Ethel Adkins Coleman. Services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday at the Grace Baptist Church of Shelbiana.

Danny Lewis Lafollette, age 67, of Hazard, KY passed away on Feb. 17, 2016 at the Continued Care Hospital in Corbin, Ky. Danny was a United States Army Veteran and a retired mechanic. He was the son of the late Lewis Lafollette and the late JoLee Bronaugh Riddle.

Tex Tyler Goble; age 70, of Flatwoods, Kentucky formally of Inez, Kentucky went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 19, 2016. Born on July 21, 1945 to Jr. and Bootsie (Maynard) Goble of Inez, Kentucky, who preceded him in death along with one sister; Wanda Faye (Donald Jack) Rouse. Tex is survived by his loving wife of 44 years. Funeral services will be held at the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Inez, Kentucky on Monday, February 22, 2016 at 1:00pm.

Gary Wayne Tackett , 62, of Weeksbury, Kentucky. He was born on January 7, 1954 in Harlan County, Kentucky to the late Willie & Verlie Wright Tackett. He was married to Phyllis Dutton Tackett. Gary passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016. Services will be on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 1 pm at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky.

James Russell (Gearjammer) Crum, age 70 of Inez, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa. Born December 17, 1945 in Martin County, he was the son of the late Eli Crum and Anna Horn Crum. Funeral services will be 11:00am Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at the Calf Creek United Baptist Church.

Rhonda F. Burke, 49, of Bypro, Ky. She was born on March 17, 1966 in Floyd Co. KY to the late Hatler & Susann “Boots” Bailey Hill. She was married to Maurice Ray Burke. Rhonda passed away on February 21, 2016. Services will be Wednesday (February 24, 2016) 1pm Joppa Old Regular Baptist Church, Melvin.

Christopher Leo Cook, age 42, of Cynthiana, KY, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016 at his home. He was born in Whitesburg, KY on November 1, 1973 to Thurman Cook and Linda Hall. services for Christopher Leo Cook will be held at 11:00AM, Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Curtie Hall officiating.

inda L. Charles, age 70, passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Linda was born on March 1, 1945 to her parents the late Grover Charles and Anna Mae Carnes Charles. She was the wife of James Charles. Services will be Wednesday Feb. 25, 2016 at 12 noon at the Lucas & Son Funeral Home with Billy Compton, Donnie Hall, and Bud Crum officiating.

Alvis Cleveland Scott, age 63 of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at his residence. He was born January 9, 1953 in Floyd County, Kentucky to the late Jesse & Gladys Fields Scott. He was the husband of Charlene Ousley Scott. Services will be conducted Wednesday February 24, 2016 at 1pm with David Stanley officiating.