R.E Rogers Funeral Home, 25062 US Highway 119 N, Belfry, KY (2025)

12/27/2025

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Rose Mary Trout

In Loving Memory Rose Mary Trout
November 26, 1967 - December 23, 2025

Rose Mary Trout, age 58, of Sidney, Kentucky, passed away on December 23, 2025. She was born on November 26, 1967. Rose was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose presence brought warmth and comfort to everyone she met. She had a kind heart, a gentle spirit, and a deep love for her family. She was tiny but mighty. She especially enjoyed visiting thrift stores, finding joy in simple treasures and the memories they created.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Thomas Trout; her children, Brian Blevins, Gary Blevins, and Johnathan Trout; and her daughters-in-law, Crystal Blevins and Kayla Trout. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Brian Blevins Jr., Kalib Blevins, Lacey Blevins, Ali Trout, Jeramiah Plymale, JT Trout, Mason Blevins, Brantley Blevins, and Hudson Trout, who were the light of her life.
She is also survived by her brothers, Sidney Blevins and Dewey Blevins; her sister-in-law, Brenda Blevins; her mother-in-law, Charlene Blankenship; her sister in laws, and many cherished nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.
Rose Mary was preceded in death by her mother, father, brother, and sister.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, but her memory will live on through the love she gave and the countless lives she touched.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home chapel from 6-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the funeral home beginning at 1 PM, with Eugene Preece officiating. Burial will follow at the Blevins Cemetery in Maher, WV, with Rose's family and friends serving as pallbearers. R.E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY is serving the Trout family. Online condolences may be made at rerogersfh.com.

12/26/2025

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Jimmy Lee Smith

In Loving Memory Jimmy Lee Smith
February 13, 1944 - December 25, 2025

Jimmy Lee Smith, 81, of Huddy, KY passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at his residence. Jimmy was born on February 13, 1944 in Huddy, KY, the son of the late Tom Smith and Anna Varney Smith. Jimmy was also preceded in death by his siblings, Efiie Smith, Edward Baker, Carl Bostic, Alice McCown, Roxie Zornes, Hattie Hensley and Vicie Smith, and his special nephew, Carl McCown. Jimmy worked for many years as a carpenter and attended the Community LightHouse Church. Jimmy proudly served our country in the United States Army.
Jimmy is survived by his loving wife Elsie Jane Gollihue Smith of Huddy, KY; his nieces, Jennifer (Dexter) Coleman, Missie (Paul) Hatfield and Clara (Ronnie) Church and his uncle, Ireland Smith. Jimmy also leaves behind a host of other nieces, nephews, friends and pets.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 29, 2025 from 12 PM – 2 PM at the Community LightHouse Church. Burial will follow at the Mills Branch Cemetery in Stone, KY with Jimmy’s family and friends serving as pallbearers. R.E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY is serving the Smith family. Online condolences may be made at rerogersfh.com.

12/26/2025

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Michael Harless May

In Loving Memory Michael Harless May
January 8, 1972 - December 25, 2025

Michael Harless May of Canada, Kentucky, passed away at Pikeville Medical Center, on Thursday December 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on January 8,1972 to Joyce Curry. He is survived by his loving wife Candace May; one daughter, Mikah (Cody) Dotson of Thacker West Virginia; three sons, Shawn (Alice) May of Naugatuck West Virginia; Gregory May of West Virginia, Peyton May of West Virginia; a loving grandson who was the apple of his eye, Canaan Dotson; his devoted sister; Tonya Taylor of Dix Fork, Kentucky, a host of family and friends. Michael was a member of the Pinsonfork Church of God.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 AM Monday, December 29,2025, at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home with Brandon Collinsworth officiating. The burial will follow at the May Cemetery, in Canada, Kentucky, with Michael's family and friends serving as pallbearers. The visitation will be held from 6-9 PM Sunday December 28, 2025, at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry, KY. R.E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY is serving the May family. Online condolences may be made at rerogersfh.com.

12/24/2025

We would like to extend our deepest to the family and friends of Leroy Bobby Joe Varney

In Loving Memory Leroy Bobby Joe Varney
July 14, 1956 - December 23, 2025

Leroy Bobby Joe Varney, 69, of Huddy, KY, passed away on December 23, 2025, at his residence in Georgetown, KY. Bobby Joe was born July 14, 1956, at High Wycombe, England, the son of the late William "Bob" Varney and Brenda O'Hanlon Varney. Bobby is also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Joe B. and Brooksy Varney and maternal grandparents, Charles and Victoria O'Hanlon. Bobby was a conductor for Norfork and Southern Railroad and a member of the McAndrews Church of Christ.
Bobby is survived by his wife, Kathy Varney, his children, Benjamin Charles (Kristin) Varney, Brittany Michelle (Chris) Adkins, and Kerbi Suzette (Ryan) Meade. Bobby is also survived by his stepmother, Danetta Varney, his grandchildren, Camber (Joe) Harris, Daxon Adkins, Asher Adkins, Kendall Meade, Conner Meade, Owen Meade, and Colista Quin Adkins and his first great grandbaby on the way, Ella Claire McCullough and a host of loving family and friends.
The funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Saturday December 27, 2025, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Dennis Wolford and Chris Adkins officiating. The burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY, with Chris Adkins, Ryan Meade, Dave Henderson, Charlie Broderick, Daxon Adkins, Asher Adkins, Conner Meade and Owen Meade serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Justin Heath. The visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Friday December 26, 2025, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with special services at 7 PM. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY, is serving the Varney family. Online condolences at rerogersfh.com

12/22/2025

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Oma Lou Scalf Williamson

In Loving Memory Oma Lou Scalf Williamson
December 16, 1938 - December 21, 2025

Oma Lou (Scalf) Williamson, 87, of Hardy, Pike County, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, at 6:30 PM at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 16, 1938, in Moree, Martin County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Oliver Aubrey and Edna (Maynard) Scalf. Oma Lou was a devout Christian whose deep faith touched everyone around her. Family and friends often joked that she had a direct "red phone line" to God's throne room. No matter the circumstance or where she was in the world, she always found a way to bring Jesus into the conversation. A deeply loving mother and grandmother, she was known throughout the communities where her family lived for her remarkable kindness, warmth, and generosity of spirit.
She was also celebrated as the best cook around, delighting family and friends with her soup beans and cornbread, her beautiful multi-layered apple stack cake, and the legendary Boy Scout meals she and her husband made together.
On May 10, 1958, in Chattaroy, Mingo County, West Virginia, she married Willie Lee "Bill" Williamson (1929-1997), who preceded her in death. Their marriage was blessed with six children, seventeen grandchildren, and twenty great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her children: Cassandra Leigh Williamson (her children: Tim Alden Williamson, Natasha Warnick, Carra Freeman, and Jordan Williamson; 8 great-grandchildren); Gideon Dee Williamson III (his children: Gideon Dee Williamson IV, Devonna Paige Williamson, Sabrina Williamson, and Desirae Moses; 6 great-grandchildren); Tammy Lou Stanley (her children: Tim Stanley, Andrea Stanley, Debbie Stanley, and Anthony Stanley; 4 great-grandchildren); Edna Mae and Charlie Gillispie (her children: David Noel and Tyler Gillispie, Jeff and Crystal Little, Claudatte and Jeremy Pulley; and the late Crystal Noel; 2 great-grandchildren and 1 grandson on the way); Daniel Baden and Barb Williamson (his children: Brittany and Chris Nix, and Leah and Jacob Dahl); 1 great-grandchild; and Irma Joyce Williamson, of the home.
In addition to her husband, Willie Lee Williamson she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Crystal Dawn Noel.
Oma Lou will be profoundly missed, but her legacy of faith, love, and family lives on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Wednesday December, 24, 2025, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with James Justice officiating. The burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY. The visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Tuesday December 23, 2025, at R. E. Rogers Funeral, Belfry, KY. Online condolences at reorgersfh.com.

12/13/2025

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Billy Coleman

In Loving Memory Billy Coleman
March 28, 1954 - December 12, 2025

Billy Coleman, 71 of Huddy, KY passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his family and friends. Billy was born on March 28, 1954, in Pikeville, KY, the son of the late Ira Coleman and Beulah Thompson Coleman. Billy was also preceded in death by his brothers, James Coleman, Buford Coleman and Herless Coleman, as well as an infant sister. Billy was a former coal miner working as an electrician and was also a member of the Sharondale Church of Christ.

Survivors include his loving wife, Greta Cochran Coleman of Huddy, KY; his children, Jeanette (Terry) Belcher of Sidney, KY and Michael ( Olivia) Coleman of Helena, AL; his siblings, Lushion (Jackie) Coleman of Vonore, TN, Hollis (Becky) Coleman of Pataskala, OH, Jackie (Geri Dawn) Coleman of Huddy, KY; grandchildren, Aryn (Taylor Van Hoose) Pinson, Derrick(Brooke) Coleman, Makayla (Brayden) Preece, Matthew (Chasidy) Belcher, Brady (Katelyn) Coleman, Cadelyn (Jaxon Hopper) Coleman; step grandchildren, Ashla (Dillon West) Belcher, and Austin (Jennifer) Belcher; great-grandchildren, Braylee Rae Preece, and Jepson Tate Belcher; step great-grandchildren, Jayden Micah Belcher and Evelyn Marie West; special cousin Linda Lou Howell of Huntington, WV and a host of other loving family members and friends.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025, beginning at 11 AM, at Sharondale Church of Christ, with Bob Werntz officiating. Burial will follow at the Mountain View Memory Gardens in Huddy, Ky with Billy’s family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025, evening from 6-9 PM, at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home chapel, with special service being held at 7 PM. R.E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY is serving the Coleman family. Online condolences may be made at rerogersfh.com.

12/13/2025

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Opal Stump

In Loving Memory Opal Stump
May 13, 1934 - December 12, 2025

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Opal (Hardin) Stump, of Phelps, Kentucky. Opal ended her race on December 12, 2025, at PMC, Pikeville, KY. Opal was born on May 13th, 1934, to the late George Hardin & Nellie (Hamilton) Hardin. In addition to his parents, she was also preceded in death by her wonderful husband of over 72 years, Jessie Stump; one son, Eddie Dotson of Sevierville, TN; three granddaughters, Amy Suzanne McCoy, Candace Brooke Stiltner, and Johnda Sue Dotson; two sisters, Sadie Pruit, Mildred Sincell; two brothers: Vernon Hardin and Douglas Hardin. Opal was of the Protestant Faith and a member at Jamboree Church of God for many years.
She was a strong-willed lady who took great pride in spending time with her family and friends. She was so loved by her family and those surviving Opal include, two sons, Leonard (Jennifer) Stump and Johnny (Sue) Stump both of Phelps, KY; seven daughters Ruth Stump of Campton, KY, Delores (Gary) Layne of Strawberry Plains, TN, and Lisa Stump of Phelps, KY; also Diane Estep-Dotson of Sevierville, TN, Kathy (Bobby) McCoy of Phelps, KY, Sherry (Howard) Norman of Freeburn, KY, Jessie Kender of Phelps, KY; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She had very close friends of hers and her children that she appreciated, too.
We aren't saying goodbye to Opal, our mother, grandmother, and friend, but just so long for now. I'll see you soon!
The Stump family would like to extend their appreciation to all of Opal's friends who visited or just showed to our family the consideration and love during the illness and loss of this precious one, Opal Stump.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025 evening from 6-9 P.M and the funeral on Monday, December 15, 2025 beginning at 12 PM at the Jamboree Church of God located at 36442 State Highway 194 East in Jamboree, KY. Tommy Dotson, Mitch Bowling, and Chris Casey will be conducting all the services for the special lady. Interment will conclude at Davidson Memorial Gardens in Ivel, Kentucky with friends and family serving as pallbearers. The Stump family thanks everyone for their kindness shown to them. R.E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY is serving the Stump family. Online condolences may be made at rerogersfh.com.

12/12/2025

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Charles David Blackburn

In Loving Memory Charles David Blackburn
May 26, 1965 - December 11, 2925

Charles David Blackburn, 60, 0f Belfry, KY, passed away Thursday December 11, 2025, at Pikeville Medical Center. David was born May 26, 1965, to Catherine Ann Cundiff Blackburn of Kimper, KY, and the late Willis Raymond Blackburn. David is also preceded in death by his brother, Kermit Blackburn, his sister, Rebecca Jane Blackburn, brothers-in-law, Bennie Anderson, and Shon Ray, and his paternal grandparents, John Gilbert and Lizzie Blackburn. David was a construction worker and of the Baptist faith.
David is also survived by his wife, LaFonda Blackburn, his children, Willard Raymond Blackburn, and LaVinnia Chalyn Blackburn, his siblings, Nancy Carol Anderson, Sherry May, and Ethel Mae May Blackburn, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, family and friends.
The visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Saturday December 13, 2025, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home, with special services at 7 pm. The funeral services will be held at 11 AM Sunday December 14, 2025, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with John George Blackburn officiating. The burial will follow at Smith Cemetery, Sidney, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY, is serving the Blackburn family. Online condolences at reorgersfh.com.

12/12/2025

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Angelia Renee Nunley

In Loving Memory Angelia Renee Nunley
August 22, 1970 - December 8, 2025

Angelia Renee Nunley, 55, of Charleston, WV, passed away December 8, 2025, at her residence. Angelia was born August 22, 1970, at Williamson, WV, to the late Johnny Nunley and Shirley Faye Carter Nunley.

Angelia is survived by her brother, Rodney (Michelle) Nunley of Chattaroy, WV; her sister, Wanda Ray of Charleston, WV: her nieces and nephews, Hailei Nunley, Mike Ray, Kim (Kenny) Hensley, and Tiffany (Joey) Gore. Angelia also leaves behind a host of loving great-nieces and nephews, other family members and friends.

Following Angelia wishes there will be no services held. R.E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY is serving the Nunley family. Online condolences may be made at rerogersfh.com.

12/01/2025

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Roger Dale Conley

In Loving Memory Roger Dale Conley
July 28, 1950 - December 1, 2025

Roger Dale Conley, 75, of Pinsonfork, KY, passed away at his residence on Monday, December 1, 2025. Roger was born on July 28, 1950, in McVeigh, KY, the son of the late Henry Conley and Bernice Conley Auxier. Roger was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Damon Auxier, and his brother, Robert Conley. Roger was a loving husband, father and friend, a retired coal miner, member of the UMWA, and a veteran of the US Army. Roger was also a faithful member of the McAndrews Church of Christ.

Rogers is survived by his loving wife, Deborah Conley; his son, Mark Conley (Heather Thompson) of Pinsonfork, KY. Roger is also survived by his brothers, Henry (Janet) Conley of McAndrews, and David (Mattie) Conley of McAndrews, KY; his special dog, Bella and a host of loving family and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Thursday, December 4, 2025, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with David Parsley officiating. The burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers. The visitation will be held from 6 – 9 PM Wednesday at the funeral home with special services at 7 PM conducted by the McAndrews Church of Christ. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY, is serving the Conley family. Online condolences may be made at rerogersfh.com.

12/01/2025

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Shelvia Jean “Sheb” Hatfield

In Loving Memory Shelvia Jean “Sheb” Hatfield
October 8, 1941 - November 30, 2025

Shelvia Jean "Sheb" Hatfield, 84, of Belfry, KY, passed away Sunday evening, November 30, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Sheb was born October 8, 1941, at Aflex, KY, the daughter of the late Charlie Browning and Jessie Elizabeth Blackburn Browning. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Robert "Bob" Browning, Edward "Eddie" Browning, Terry Lynn Browning, Wanda Browning Hatfield and and infant brother, Jerry Browning.
Sheb was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was a member of the Old Pond Primitive Baptist Church.
Survivors include her loving husband, Cecil Hatfield; two children, Randal (Melissa) Hatfield and Shelia (Kevin) Varney; brother, Richard "Rick" (Pam) Browning; grandchildren, Alyson (Austin) Rogers, Reid Varney and Ryan Varney; great grandchild, Kyler Rogers and a host of other loving family and friends.
Sheb's visitation will be held Tuesday, December 2, 2025 from 6 - 9 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will follow on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, beginning at 2 PM with Mike Elswick officiating. Burial will follow in the Hatfield Family Cemetery, Belfry, KY, with her family and friends serving as pallbearers. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY, is serving the Hatfield family. Online condolences at www.rerogersfh.com.

11/30/2025

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Sherwood David “Woody” Meddings

In Loving Memory Sherwood David “Woody” Meddings
February 23, 1958 - November 29, 2025

Sherwood David "Woody" Meddings, 67, left this earthly world to enter Heaven's gates on November 29, 2025. Though we may grieve our temporary earthly separation, we rejoice that he is safely in the arms of our glorious Savior. We know that he heard, "Well done, good and faithful servant!...Come and share your master's happiness!" (Matthew 25:21).
Woody was born February 23, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late John and Margie Finley Meddings. He was also preceded in death by one son, James David Meddings, and siblings, Leonard Meddings, Lawrence Meddings, James Meddings, Eugene Meddings and Susie Pertee.
Woody was a member of the OPL Worship Center of Red Jacket, WV. He retired from the railroad and from EMS services after serving in many capacities in southern West Virginia for more than 30 years. Woody had a servants heart. He was driven to help others and did so.
Those left to carry on his legacy of love, is his wife of 31 years, Kim Meddings of Canada, KY; his three sons, John (Tonya) Meddings of Delbarton, WV, Josh (Tiara) Ferrell of Williamson, WV, and Jordan (Geran) Meddings of Knoxville, TN; a daughter, Dedra Linville of Peebles, Ohio; siblings, Rick (Pam) Meddings of Crum, WV, Glen John (Pat) Meddings of Kenova, WV, Barb Williamson of Crum, WV, Missy Runyon of Red Jacket, WV, Mike Gallimore of Belfry, KY, Debbie (Jay) Justice of Fort Gay, WV, and Heather (Ben) Case of Bristol, TN; mother-in-law, Betty Gallimore; eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, his OPL Church family, his Fresenius family, and his EMS brothers and sisters.
The special loves and joys of his life, Justice and Journey and everyone that has talked to Woody in the past seven years knows that Papaw's world revolved around these two. They brightened each day and brought him more happiness than words can describe.
A celebration of all the joy Woody has given us all will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at 3 PM at the OPL Worship Center. Visitation will be held from 2 PM till the services start at 3 PM. He was a man of faith, laughter, and joy . He would want us to remember him in this way. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY, is serving the Meddings family. Online condolences at www.rerogersfh.com.

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