R.E Rogers Funeral Home

11/07/2025

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Wilda Gay Akers

In Loving Memory Wilda Gay Akers
February 7, 1948 - November 6, 2025

Wilda Gay Akers, of Sprigg, WV, passed away at Trinity Nursing Healthcare Facility in Logan WV, on November 6, 2025.

Wilda was born on February 7, 1948, to the late Clarence and Violet Blackburn. She attended Belfry High School and went on later to obtain her GED. Wilda was the General Manager for Hardee’s in South Williamson, KY for many many years.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of her life for over 44 years, James Ray Akers; one sister, Margaret Ann “Sissy” Kitchen; two brothers, Carroll David “Blacky” Blackburn, and Danny Ray “Duke” Blackburn, as well as two precious great-grandson twin boys, Johnny Michael ad Johnsy Lee Coleman.

She is survived by her daughters, Danni Carrol (Mark) Virgin of Argillite, KY, Bobbi Lynn Beckett (Steve) Jarrell of Pikeville, KY, and Margaret Elaine (James) Pilkin of Sprigg, WV; step-daughter, Emma Akers of Spokane, Washington; one son, and the “pride and joy of her life” Clarence Brandon (Jamie) Beckett of Sprigg, WV; one brother, Randy (Ellen) Blackburn of Huddy, K; grandchildren, Brittany Shea’ McCoy Donahoe of Williamson, WV, Scotti Lynn Pinson, of Akron, OH, Austin Gaige Pinson of Harold, KY, Tyson Kennedy Reed (Jessica) Donahoe of Charleston, WV, James Tanner Beckett of Huntington, WV, and Glen Aaron (Jordan) Horton of Alaska; her great-grandchildren, Marabeth Rene Damron of Argillite, KY, Isabella Violet Damron of Williamson, WV, Cecilia Marie Hope Pinson of Harold, KY, Kida Roselynn Pinson and Niklaus Bryan Scott Pinson of Covington, KY, Willow Rae Blair of Williamson, WV, Bryson and Holliday Horton of Alaska, Gianni Hammond Coleman of Akron, Ohio, and Amelia Gail Donahoe of Charleston, WV; brother-in-law, James Henry Kitchen of Columbia, SC; sisters-in-law, Orlean Blackburn of Forest Hills, KY and Peggy Blackburn of Morehead, KY. Wilda is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.

We would like to say the biggest thank you to Trinity Nursing Healthcare Facility in Logan, WV for the spectacular care that they took of mommy. She was a handful and they absolutely loved her, to us she was mommy, to them she was “wild Wilda” and “Ma”. A special thank you to Autumn, who always went above and beyond for mommy, no matter what it was. They loved our mother, and we are so thankful for that.

Most people knew our mom from Hardee’s in South Williamson, where she was the general manager for many years. She was great at what she did, she worked hard every single day at that job, and we were all proud of her. She won every award that Hardee’s handed out and was recognized every year!!! She ran a tight ship, and it showed just like she did her children.

Mom’s most rewarding job was taking care of daddy. Whether it would be sitting on the front porch together watching the birds come to the feeders or being downstairs sitting in the basement watching the deer and squirrels. Mommy loved him like no other. When she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Dementia, what a horrible disease this is and what it does to a family is so sad but, she never forgot who daddy was and he in turn never gave up on her even in his last days.

Now they are together forever, and she is no longer sick and has a brand-new body. You rest together now; we will take it from here.

Visitation for Wilda will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 6-9pm at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home chapel. Her funeral service will be held the following day on Monday, November 10, 2025, beginning at 1 PM with Bob Wertnz officiating. R.E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY is serving the Akers family. Online condolences may be made at rerogersfh.com.

11/06/2025

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Deborah Lynn “Debbie” Smith

In Loving Memory Deborah Lynn “Debbie” Smith
April 2, 1962 - November 3, 2025

Deborah Lynn "Debbie" Smith, 63, of Ransom, KY, passed away Monday November 3, 2025, at her residence. Debbie was born April 2, 1962 at South Williamson, KY, to the late Delmar Baisden and Sadie Hall Baisden. Debbie was also preceded in death by her siblings, Sheila Estepp, Sharon Baisden, Eugene Baisden, and Jerry Baisden. Debbie was a homemaker.
Debbie is survived by her husband, Bryan Smith, her daughters, Tabitha Smith and Megan (Aaron) Witty, both of Bowling Green, KY, her sister, Barbara Farley of Lenore,
WV, and a host of loving family and friends.
The visitation will be held Friday November 7, 2025, from 1 - 3 PM at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY, is serving the Smith family. Online condolences at rerogersfh.com.

11/01/2025

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Billie Frances Rife

In Loving Memory Billie Frances Rife
June 30, 1943 - October 30, 2025

Billie Frances Rife, 82, of Pikeville, KY, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, at her residence.
Billie was born June 30, 1943, at McAndrews, KY, the daughter of the late Lewis Thomas Hensley and Isabelle King Hensley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Rife; her two sons, Leondis Rife and Clifton Rife II; one sister, Alice Faye Lowe and brother-in-law, Billy Leslie.
Billie was a retired traffic director thru the Brockport, NY police department and was of the Pentecostal faith. She loved her Lord and Savior.
Billie is survived by two daughter-in-laws. Lori Rife and Kristine Rife; grandchildren, Michael Allen Rife, Brittney Rife, Clifton Rife III, Austin Rife and Hunter Rife; two sisters, Dixie Leslie and Linda Hensley (John A.) Reid; nieces, Kim Clevinger and Jessica Cline; great niece, Tiffany Clevinger; nephews Jonathan (Kiya) Reid and Joseph Reid; her special friends, Debbie (Arnold) Thacker, Bonnie Collins and a host of other family and friends.
Billie's visitation will be held from 11 - 12 PM on Thursday, November 6, 2025, in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with funeral services beginning at 12 PM. Burial will follow in the Lowe's Cemetery, Lower Johns Creek, KY, with her family and friends serving as pallbearrs. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY, is serving the Rife family. Online condolences at www.rerogersfh.com.

11/01/2025

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Barbara Sue Blackburn

In Loving Memory Barbara Sue Blackburn
April 20, 1948 - October 29, 2025

Barbara Sue Blackburn, 77, of Belfry, KY, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at her residence. Barbara was born April 20, 1948, to the late Olva Jr. Blackburn and Pauline Adkins Blackburn. Barbara is also preceded in death by the love of her life and father of her children, Paul William Varney, her son, Ronald Bruce Varney, daughter-in-law, Dru Varney, brother, Tunis Darrell Blackburn and sister, Brenda Kay Blackburn. Barbara was a homemaker. When Barbara lived in Lexington, when she was able, she attended the Liberty Worship Center of Lexington, KY.
Barbara is survived by her children. Her twins, Mitchell Kevin (Taija) Varney of Decatur, IN, Michael Keith Varney of Huntington, IN, and Paul William (Um-Mi) Varney Jr of Plano, TX, her siblings, Stella Louise Blackburn of Silver Springs, FL, Eddie Dean Blackburn of Belfry, KY, and Larry Neal Blackburn of Calvert City, KY, her grandchildren, Trey Varney and Mia Varney of TX, and a host of loving family and friends.
The visitation will be held from 4 PM to 7 PM Tuesday, November, 4, 2025, at R. E.. Rogers Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, November, 5, 2025, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with Danny Hamilton officiating. The burial will follow at Varney Family Cemetery, Kimper, KY, with Paul, Mitchell, Michael Varney, David Wilhelm, Dallas "Turtle" Dotson and Jordan Hackney, serving as pallbearers. R. E. Roger Funeral Home of Belfry, Ky, is serving the Varney family. Online condolences at rerogersfh.com.

10/22/2025

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Betty Joe Justice

In Loving Memory Betty Joe Justice
February 8, 1932 - October 22, 2025

Betty Joe Justice, 93, of Ransom, KY, passed away Wednesday morning, October 22, 2025, at Pikeville Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Betty was born February 8, 1932, at Hardy, KY, the daughter of the late Bradley Scott and Nancy Coleman Scott. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Homer Justice and four brothers, Burlen, Stirl, Dave and John Scott. Betty was a homemaker and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.
Betty is survived by her children, Daphne Nancy (Barry) Maggard of Ransom, KY, and Rocky Brian Justice (Bonnie Chatman) of Dunlow, WV; one loving sister, Bobbie Jean Smith of Wilmington, NC; two grandsons, Zachary Michael (Meghan) Maggard and Kevin Eugene Maggard of Ransom, KY; five great grandchildren, Paisleigh, Lilly, Lenny, Mason and Maddie; special brother and sister-in-law, Ernie and Ann Justice of Hardy, KY, and a host of other loving family and friends.
Betty's visitation will be held Friday, October 24, 2025, from 6 - 10 PM at the Samaria Primitive Baptist Church, Ransom, KY, with special services at 7 PM. Funeral services will follow on Saturday, October 25, 2025,at the church beginning at 11 AM with Raymond Stanley, Randall Thornsbury, Mike Elswick, Jeff Dotson and Shawn Dotson officiating. Burial will follow in the Alley Cemetery, Ransom, KY, with Zachary Maggard, Kevin Maggard, Mitchell Justice, Roger Scott, Phillip Justice and Jeffery Justice serving as pallbearers. Dinner will follow after the funeral at the church and everyone is invited. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY, is serving the Justice family. Online condolences at www.rerogersfh.com

10/22/2025

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Luann Lovell

In Loving Memory Luann Lovell
March 26, 1956 - October 21, 2025

Luann Lovell, 69 of Williamson, WV, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at her residence. Luann was born on March 26, 1956, in Williamson, WV the daughter of the late Tom Goins and Edith Scott Goins. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Tom and Minnie Goins and Albert and Gertrude Scott, as well as her granddaughter, Jimerlyn Whitt. Luann was a former teacher having worked in both Pike and Mingo County School systems.

Survivors include her children, Keri Lovell (Jim Jr.) Whitt and Brandon Scott Lovell; her grandchildren, Bryna Whitt, Jacob (Melanie) Whitt, Kiera (Trentin Skirvin) Lovell, Jaci Lovell (Jake) Lewis, Jaxton Whitt, Mazlyn Whitt, Praizlyn Whitt, Keilee Bailey, Brandon Scott Lovell Jr., and Jordan Douglas Lovell; her great-grandchildren, Olivia Whitt, Greyson Whitt, Wrenlee Whitt, Kalyia Centers and Valina Ann who is on the way and due in February; her siblings, Sheila Goins, Albert Thomas Goins Jr., JP Goins. Luann also leaves behind her lifelong best friends and cousin, Paula Goins Marian and Danny and Junie Carroll.
Following Luann's wishes she will be cremated and no service will be held at this time. R.E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY is serving the Lovell family. Online condolences may be made at rerogersfh.com.

10/20/2025

Irene “Katie” Chapman service

10/20/2025

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Jacob Daniel Belcher

In Loving Memory Jacob Daniel Belcher
March 13, 1994 - October 19, 2025

Jacob Daniel Belcher, 31, of Forest Hills, KY, passed away Sunday October 19, 2025, at Canada, KY. Jacob was born March 13, 1994, at Williamson, WV, the son of Robert Lee Belcher of Chattaroy, WV, and Michelle Grantz Young of Forest Hills, KY. Jacob is also preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert F. Belcher, Vincent Anthony Grantz, Bertha Ard, Mary Lou Young, James D. Young, Harold B. Hampton, and his great-great grandmother, Jessie Mae Simpson. Jacob worked at the Gaming Company.
Besides his parents, Jacob is survived by his step father, Glen D. Young of Forest Hills, KY; his partner, Becca Webb; siblings, Amber Belcher (Van Derrick) Pinson of Varney, KY, Jessica Lynn Young of South Williamson, KY, and Joshua David Young of Washington; his grandmother, Phyllis J. Hampton of Williamson, WV; his niece, Leila Brooke Stacy; nephew, Ryker Slade Pinson of Varney, KY; his aunts, Leila Epps of Martinez, GA, Debbie Zabawa Mosley of Richmond, KY, Anita Sue Muncy of Somerset, KY, Teresa Young Sesco of Turkey Creek, KY; his uncles, Michael Ray Belcher of Logan, WV, Clinton Young of Dandridge, TN, and a host of loving family and friends.
Jacob's memorial will be held Friday, October 24, 2025, from 6 - 9 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with memorial services beginning at 7 PM with Jarrod Belcher officiating. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY, is serving the Belcher family. Online condolences at www.rerogersfh.com.

10/18/2025

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Thomas Lee Bowling

In Loving Memory Thomas Lee Bowling
May 9, 1934 - October 16, 2025

Thomas Lee Bowling, 91, of Dandridge, TN. Formally of Williamson, WV and Turkey Creek, KY, passed away at his home with his daughters at his bedside.
Thomas was born May 9,1934 in Brushy, Ky to the late Alvin Bowling and Truly Maynard Bowling. He was a graduate of Williamson High School and a member of the United States Air Force. He was a long-time member of the Turkey Creek Old Regular Baptist Church. He was head of production for the Williamson Daily News until his retirement. He was an avid beekeeper, gardener, and love to feed the birds.
Besides his parents, he was proceeded in death by his wife, Janet Ross Bowling, sisters, Chole Jenkins, Ocie Mills, Verda King, and Maggie Frazier and one brother, Dallas Bowling, Sr. And son in law, Justin Justice.
He is survived by his daughters, Della (Thomas) Tinch and LouAnn Justice of Dandridge, TN. And a host of nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
The family would like to recognize Caris Health and Hospice of Morristown, TN who provided excellent care in his last days. Farrar Funeral home for their services as well as Rogers Funeral Home.
Services will be Monday, October 20,2025 at Rogers Funeral Home with visitation from 6 pm to 7 pm and services starting at 7 pm by Turkey Creek Old Regular Baptist preachers.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 21,2025 at 12:00 pm at Rogers Funeral home with burial to follow at Mt. View Memory Gardens at Huddy, Ky.
Pallbearers will be members of The Old Regular Baptist church. Dinner will be following the funeral at Turkey Creek Old Regular Baptist Church at Turkey Creek, Ky. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, kY, is serving the Bowling family. Onlne condolerces at rerogersfh.com.

10/16/2025

10/15/2025

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Irene Elizabeth “Katie” Chapman

In Loving Memory Irene Elizabeth “Katie” Chapman
November 19, 1954 - October 14, 2025

Irene Elizabeth " Katie" Chapman, 70 of Belfry, KY, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Pikeville Medical Center. Katie was born on November 19, 1954, in Pike County, KY, the daughter of the late Henry Porter and Pauline Sullivan Porter. Katie was also preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Chapman; her son, Bruce Chapman Jr., her grandson, Brian "Little Bear" Hatfield; her son-in-law, Brian " Big Bear" Hatfield; her sister, Billy Stanley; her brothers, Henry Porter Jr., Charles Sullivan, Ed Sullivan and Woody Sullivan. Katie was a homemaker and member of the McVeigh Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include her daughters, Freda (Mark) Lipps of Belfry, KY, and Lisa Hatfield of Catlettsburg, KY; her grandchildren, Austin Hatfield, Michail (Kelly) Woodward, Angela (Kyler) Woodward, Joseph Woodward Jr., Brendan Chapman, Alyssa Chapman, Shyia Little and Dakota Bailey; her great-grandchildren, Luka Woodward, Olive Woodward, Serenity Woodward and Azaria Chapman; her siblings, Earl (Gloria) Adkins and Stella Hamby. Katie also leaves behind a host of other loving family members and friends.
Funeral services for Katie will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025, at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home chapel, beginning at 1 PM with Rev. Dwayne Chapman and Pastor Joseph Crum officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY with Austin Hatfield, Michail Woodward, Joe Tackett, Marcus Finley, Mark Lipps and Richard Chapman serving as pallbearers. Luka Woodward will be an honorary pallbearer. Visitation will be held on Sunday evening at the funeral home from 6-9 PM, with special services beginning at 7 PM. R.E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY is serving the Chapman family. Online condolences may be made at rerogersfh.com.

10/15/2025

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of William Avery Maynard

In Loving Memory William Avery Maynard
March 23, 1964 - October 3, 2025

William Avery Maynard, 64, of Williamson, WV, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at his residence. William was born March 23, 1964, in Williamson, WV, the son of the late Virgil Maynard and Ettie Marie Allen Maynard. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, James Maynard and Brenda Maynard.
William is survived by two brothers, Carl Maynard of Asheboro, NC, and Freddie Maynard of Belfry, KY. Per his request cremation will take place and there will not be any services. R. R. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY, is serving the Maynard family.