Obituaries in Martin, KY

Ezra Lee Robinson, 49 of Allen, KY, passed away December 16, 2025 at his residence. Born May 2, 1976 in Martin, KY, he was the son of Gary & Anita Cooley Robinson. Ezra is survived by his wife, Jessica Slone Robinson. He was a former Animal Control Officer for Floyd Co. and worked in maintenance...

Lonzie Dean Tackett, 78 of Wheelwright, KY, passed away December 19, 2025 at McDowell ARH. Born March 17, 1947 in Pikeville, KY, he was the son of the late Elzie & Elsie Lora Ray Tackett. Lonzie was preceded in death by his first wife, Nadine Vance Tackett and 2nd wife, Janet Crawford Tackett. H...

Elmer Ray Johnson, age 78 of Hi Hat, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at his residence. He was born November 12, 1947 in Buckingham, Kentucky to the late Grover & Deloris Bates Johnson. He was the husband of the late Martha Rhodan Booth Johnson. He was a coal miner and electr...

Michael V. Goble Sr., a devoted husband, father, and decorated veteran, passed away on Sunday December 21st, 2025 at the age of 77. A man of strong character and hard work, Mike left an indelible mark on his family and those who knew him.A Life of Service and Dedication.Mike was a proud veteran of t...

Francis Ann Johnson, 55 of Kite, KY, passed away December 17, 2025 at Hazard ARH. Born May 12, 1970 in McDowell, KY, she was the daughter of Robert Junior & Ruby Henderson Newsome. Francis was preceded in death by her husband, Don Johnson Jr. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Fran...

Robert Bradley Herrick (August 2, 1957 - December 17, 2025)Robert Bradley Herrick, 68, of Prospect, KY (formerly of Prestonsburg, KY), passed away at home on December 17, 2025.He was born in Prestonsburg on August 2, 1957 to Calvin and Phyllis Herrick. Rob attended Western Kentucky University before...

John Lee Smith, 60 of Weeksbury, KY, passed away December 17, 2025 at Pikeville Medical Center. Born July 25, 1965 in Floyd Co. KY, he was the son of the late Robert & Jo Agnus Bellamy Smith. John is survived by his wife, Connie Sizemore Smith. He was a retired diesel mechanic. In addition to hi...

Amos Handshoe, age 81 was born June 1, 1944 at Handshoe, KY to Wayne and Dawsie Terry Handshoe. He met Wilma Lee Short while working in Indiana. They married on March 12, 1977. Amos worked at the foundry in Indiana until they moved to Carrie, KY in 1979. He worked on the strip job in Hardburly Ky un...

Bobby Joe Orsborne, 43 of Banner, climbed the stairway to heaven on December 21st, 2025. We know that after he met up with his dad, his papaw, and all of his loved ones, he went right to meet Hulk Hogan, whom he was a lifelong fan of. Dad was a great husband to Amanda Orsborne, their love was and fo...

Robert "Randy" Ramsely Ratliff age 73 of Honaker KY husband of Betty Ann Elliott Ratliff passed away Saturday January 3 2026 at his residence. He was born November 23 1952 in Blackstone VA a son of the late James Edward Tawney and Mary Ratliff Blevins. He was a member of the Church of Christ a Unite...

Linda Carol Whitten, 75 of Debord, KY, passed way December 20, 2025 at Hazard ARH. Born June 27, 1950 in Prestonsburg, KY, she was the daughter of the late Taylor Price Jr. & Alta Stephenson Price. Linda is survived by one son: Chris (Denise) Whitten of Debord, KY; daughter in law: Tina Whitten;...

Peggy Marshall, 83 of Prestonsburg, KY, passed away December 25, 2025 at her residence. Born November 7, 1942 in Floyd Co. KY, Peggy was the daughter of the late Ralph & Emma Cooley Marshall. Peggy is survived by two sisters, Billie Lockhart & Jean Frasure both of Prestonsburg, KY. In additi...