All Obituaries

Thomas Edward “Tom” Laney, 68, of Boonscamp, KY passed away on Tuesday; March 10, 2026 at the Pikeville Medical Center.  Born in Ohio, he was the son of the late Ed and Betty (Tolliver) Laney.  A devoted husband, Tom shared 43 wonderful years alongside his beloved wife, Kathy Laney.  He loved the Lord, and his life was beautifully defined by his profound dedication to his family and his passion for horses.  Tom will be warmly remembered by all who knew him ...

Kevin Bryant Whitt, 42, passed away on Sunday; March 8, 2026 in Knoxville, TN.  He was born on September 28, 1983 in Williamson, WV.  He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, G.W. and Ruby Whitt, Mary Dotson (Ray), and Willie Hager of Ransom, KY; his maternal grandparents, Lundy and Lily Fuller of Phelps, KY; his favorite uncle, world renowned bluegrass artist Colonel Larry “Big Unc” Fuller; and aunts, Janet Ratliff and Linda Dotson.  Kevin is ...

Gayrean Swafford, 83, of White Pine, TN formerly of Buskirk, KY passed away Sunday; March 8, 2026.  Born March 31, 1942 in Pike County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Leck and Alice Smith Adkins.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Ward and Virgil Adkins; and a special daughter-in-law, Prima Dotson. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith.  Gayrean loved her children and grandchildren more than anything in this ...

Clinton “Clint” Amos Baisden II, 54, of Delbarton, WV passed away Saturday; February 28, 2026 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital in Hazard, KY.  Born August 28, 1971 in South Williamson, KY, he was the son of Clinton A. Baisden of Delbarton, WV and the late Lois Jane Mills Baisden.  Clint was well known and well liked in Delbarton and worked various general labor jobs.  He loved spending time with his friends, going to church, and going to the Delbarton ...

Anthony Elliot “Tony” Marcum, 35, of Williamson, WV passed away Monday; February 23, 2025 in the Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center Emergency Room in South Williamson, KY.  Born November 19, 1990 in Williamson, WV, he was the son of Dewey and Misty Phillips Marcum of Williamson, WV. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Willie and Mary Marcum; his maternal grandfather, Roger Phillips; and a cousin, Steven Ward.  Tony was a graduate of Matewan High ...

Elster Newsome, 70, of Williamson, WV passed away Wednesday; February 18, 2026 at the Pikeville Medical Center.  Born February 24, 1955 in Pike County, KY, he was the son of the late Darling and Virginia Newsome.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Chester Newsome, and a sister, Juanita Newsome.  Elster was a former coal miner.  Survivors include his children, Nicholas (Amanda) Newsome and Nicole Fannin all of Pikeville, KY; his longtime ...

Mildred June Fields, 80, of Buskirk, KY departed this life on Wednesday; February 4, 2026.  Born September 14, 1945 in Pike County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Hursel and Gladys Blankenship Lambert.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Fields, sister, Mag Blankenship, and brothers, Tommy, Jeff, Hursel Jr., Charles “Toot”, Sidney “Sid”, and Sam Lambert.  Mildred was a devoted Christian for 53 years and ...

Mary Magdaline Price, 80, of West Williamson, WV passed away Wednesday; February 4, 2026 from the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family.  Born December 9, 1945 in Martin County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Elias and Dora Porter Maynard.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Price Sr., a daughter, Joyce Gail Price, two granddaughters, Bailey and Chelsea Price, a great grandchild, Brooks Smith, her brothers, Robert, ...

James Thomas “Tommy” Mounts, 71, of Toler, KY passed away Saturday; January 24, 2026 at his home.  Born June 23, 1954 in Matewan, WV, he was the son of the late Obera “Billie” Mounts Justice and the late Raymond Perkins.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Everett Justice, a sister, Darlene Wells, and five brothers, Raymond Mounts, Roger Mounts, Joe Mounts, Gary Mounts, and Ricky Justice.  Tommy was a former auto ...

Benjamin Cam Willis, born April 11, 1972, age 53 of Naugatuck, WV, passed away Wednesday; January 21, 2026 at the Pikeville Medical Center due to cardiac arrest.  Benjamin’s wishes of donating his organs will be followed and beneficial to many other lives. Benjamin was born in Williamson, WV and raised deep in the holler of Naugatuck, WV.  While his heart may have failed him, he had a big heart full of love, crying many times when others were hurting.  His hobbies ...