All Obituaries

James "Jamie" Edwin Moore, age 50, of Harlan, KY, passed away September 17, 2022. He was born December 1, 1971 in Westerville, OH to Henrietta Moore. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one son, James Tyler Moore of Franklin, WV. He is also survived by two grandchildren. There will be a memorial service held on October 1, 2022 from 4 PM to 6 PM at Crum Funeral Home in Inez, KY. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the funeral home to...

Winfield McGinnis, age 57, of Debord, KY, passed away September 16, 2022 at Highlands Appalachian Regional Medical Center. He was born June 6, 1965 to the late Bazil and Beulah Delong McGinnis. He is survived by his wife, Jenny Risner McGinnis, three sons, Brent Risner of Debord, KY, Brandon (Cassidy) Butcher of Mt. Sterling, KY, and Blake (Karlea) Butcher of Pikeville, KY, one daughter, Nikki (Ryan) Moore of Debord, KY, and two brothers, Edward McGinnis of Inez, KY and Joe Delong of...

Mardy Mollett, age 73, of Tomahawk, KY, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 at his home on Trace Fork. He was born August 14, 1949 to the late Earl and Helen Wells Mollett. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one grandson, Cameron David Mollett of Webbville, KY and three sisters, Iva (Richard) Davis, Jeanette (John) Preece, and Olivean (Denny) Johnson. Mardy was a retired coal miner. He is survived by two sons, Mardy Mollett, Jr. of Paintsville,KY and Brian David...

Francis Stepp, age 77, of Inez, KY passed away September 10, 2022 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, KY. She was born March 1, 1945 in Martin County, KY to the late JB and Larna Endicott Horn. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Russell Stepp, Jr., and one son, Gary Stepp, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Henryetta (Phillip) Johnson of Inez, KY, three grandchildren, Phillip Joseph (Jacquelene) Johnson, Flora (Jim) Johnson Ratliff, and Brandon...

Ernest “Ernie” Goble, age 63 of Lancaster, OH, formerly of Columbus, OH and Inez, KY died September 9, 2022.  He was born on Dec. 15, 1958 to the late William and Edna Daniels Goble in Columbus, OH. Ernie recently retired from C & W due to his failing health.  He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his sons, whom he loved deeply. He also enjoyed talking about faith and often requested prayer for those, who were struggling physically, emotionally, or financially...

Ruth Ann Reed, age 79, of Inez, KY, passed away September 4, 2022 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, KY. She was born March 18, 1943 in Martin County, KY to the late Richard and Dona Maynard. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Claudetta Horn, several brothers and sisters, and one grandchild, Kenneth Shoptaw. She is survived by two sons, Rufus Randy Carter and Ricky Carter, both of Tomahawk, KY, four daughters, Kathy Carter Shoptaw, Rose Marie Carter,...

Bobby Preece, age 75, of Inez, KY, passed away August 24, 2022 at Community Hospice in Ashland, KY. He was born May 21, 1947 in Martin County, KY to the late Abraham and Mirtie Robinson Preece. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Doris Elizabeth Crum Preece, one daughter, Crystal Renea Fletcher, one brother, David Preece, and one sister, Connie Sue Preece. He is survived by two daughters, Sheila Ann Frey of Inez, KY and Bobbie Jo Wallace of Jeffersonville, KY,...

Elbert J. Osborne, age 71, of Beauty, KY, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at his home. He was born on September 22, 1950 to the late Elijah and Hattie (Harless) Osborne. Elbert is survived by his wife of 44 years, Debbie (Perry) Osborne, and three wonderful children he was so proud of: Elbert Lee (Mary Jo) Osborne of Beauty, KY, Kristy Lynn "Weasel" (Scott) Smith of Kermit, WV, and Eric Wesley (Tracy Farler) Osborne of Georgetown, KY; five grandchildren who...

Nannie Preece Endicott, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on August 20, 2022. She was born May 13, 1939 to the late Roxie (Goble) and Basil Preece. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Endicott, five stepchildren, three brothers, Rudolph "Buddy" Preece, Matt Preece, Milton "Cootie" Preece, and three sisters, Lushie Preece McGinnis, Alice Preece Haney, and Tilda Preece Moore. She is survived by her children, Lawrence...

James "Jim" Mills, age 84, of Inez, KY, went home to be with the Lord on August 18, 2022 at his residence. He was born June 11, 1938 to the late Fred and Cora Hammonds Mills in Martin County, KY. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by seven brothers, Carl (Helen) Mills, Lewis (Martha) Mills, Henry (Nell) Mills, Richard (Ruby) Mills, Floyd (Vicie) Mills, Fred (Dora Lee) Mills, Jr., and Elmer Mills and six sisters, Bessie (Dave) Whitt, Goldie (James) Hobbs, Catherine...