Hall and Jones Funeral Home

02/20/2026

Hall & Jones Funeral Home is about taking care of our community. We grew up here, have raised our kids here, and our families are here. We love this area, are proud to be from this area, and want to see it remain as beautiful as it always has been. So we just wanted to let all of those in our community know that we are 100% opposed to the landfill proposal for our area.

02/18/2026

Betty Lorene (Burke) Boyd, 84, of Virgie, Kentucky, died peacefully at Pikeville Nursing and Rehab on February 17, 2026. Betty was a loving mother and mamaw, an adoring wife and a devout Christian. She loved tending to her gardens and flowers and was never too shy to enlist help from family and friends, though she was quite independent most other times.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Berlin Boyd, grandson Justin Boyd, sisters Vesta Burke, Ruby Burke, Hattie (Burke) Baglyos, Dinah May (Burke) Bentley, Mina Sue Burke and Edith (Burke) Johnson. She is survived by her two sons, Paul (Doug) Boyd and Barry Boyd, her sister Linda (Burke) Johnson, her brothers and sisters-in-law, Carl and Debbie Burke, Clifford and Denna Burke, Hillard Burke, and her 3 grandsons Tyler Boyd, Cody Boyd and Paul Robert Boyd.
Betty was born to Mack and Lavonia Burke on August 1st, 1941 in Virgie and lived near the head of Marshalls Branch along with her sisters (Ruby, Vesta, Dinah May, Hattie, Mina Sue, Linda, Edith and Dora) and brothers (Carl, Clifford, Hillard) until moving to Dayton Ohio where she met Paul, her future husband and love of her life. Together they made a wonderful couple who raised two boys (my brother Barry and I) who seemed determined to find every single nerve that their parents clung to and then climbed on those nerves. They were the most wonderful parents that two ill-behaved boys could hope for. Memories include camping trips throughout the US, Little League, tending the garden, home-run derby behind the house, watching mom be a second mom to most of our friends, family reunions and, of course, mom’s soup beans and cornbread.
As most already know, Betty loved to have a reason to dress up. We hope that nobody attending feels a burning desire to dress up for the day. We can best honor Betty simply by allowing her to be the best-dressed person of the day and remembering with fond memories of the life she lived. This will be a time of celebration, good friends, good fellowship, and an abundance of love.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 1:00PM at the Hall and Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Burke Family Cemetery at Marshalls Branch. Visitation will begin on Friday at 11:00AM. Online condolences can be expressed at

The passing of a loved one is a difficult time. We are here to help you honor and celebrate their life, and to begin the healing process for your family.

02/16/2026

Dwight Coleman, 80 years of age, of Erwin Tennessee and formerly of Virgie passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026 at his residence. He was born October 19, 1945 in Millard to the Late George L. Coleman and Tory Coleman. Dwight was a boat salesman for years and member of Kingsport Sovereign Grace Church. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers; Utah Coleman, Troy Coleman, Landon Coleman and one sister; Creda Anderson. He is survived by his wife; Sharetta Little Coleman, two daughters; Jill Coleman McClellan of Summerville, SC, Melinda Diane Hale of Erwin, TN, one sister; Catherine Addington of Mouthcard, three grandchildren; Aurora, Autumn, Abilene Hale. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Hall and Jones Funeral Home with Gabe Stalnaker officiating. Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery at Long Fork. Visitation will be Monday at Hall and Jones Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, online condolences may be expressed at hallandjones.com

02/13/2026

Ellis Reed “Cobb” Kiser 76 years of age of Caney Drive, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Pikeville Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 20, 1949, to the late Reed and Viola Kiser. He was married to the love of his life, Ethel Mae McCown on March 6, 1976, where they shared 47 years of marriage before she passed away. He was a coal miner for many years, having worked for Kiser Brother Coal Co, Elkhorn Stone, and many others. He served in the United States Army from February 1969 thru September 1970. He was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War. Ellis was known for his love, kindness, compassion and dedication to his family and friends. He loved his family dearly and loved his grandkids and great grandkids more than life itself. Ellis loved going fishing and hunting with his brothers. He loved any and all family time. He would always help others in their time of need and cherished every minute of it. He loved his friends and family dearly. Ellis had a real passion for cooking and was enjoyed by many and loved baking cakes for his family. In his free time Ellis loved going to Cave Run with his brother, Roger, which was a lifetime tradition. Along with his other brothers, cousins, and nephews, they would hunt and fish every spot they could get to. Ellis is survived by two daughters, Letha (Leo) Damron, of Church Hill, TN, Rebecca Kiser-Lewis (Brenda) of Caney, seven grandkids, Tayler Roberts Murphy, Heather Roberts, Roger Roberts, Haley Lindsey, Logan McCown, Alyssa McCown, James Ellis Kiser-Lewis; one great-grandchild, Jaylyn Noel Roberts, six brothers, Roger (Adalene) Kiser, Ricky Kiser, Ronnie (Barb) Kiser, Jeff Kiser, Logan (Janet) Kiser, Leon (Corithia) Kiser; one sister, Barbara (Jim) Kiser Rowe; along with many other special aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Ethel Mae McCown Kiser; his parents, Reed and Viola Mullins Kiser; two sisters, Loretta Kiser and Janice Kiser. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 16, 2026, at 1:00PM at the Caney Creek Old Regular Baptist Church with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Kiser Cemetery at Kiser Lane. Visitation will begin on Saturday after 6:00PM at the Church with nightly services beginning at 7:00PM. Online condolences can be expressed at www.hallandjones.com

02/11/2026

Jerry Kirby, 81 years of age Caney Highway, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at his residence. He was born on May 29, 1944, to the late James Albert Kirby and Blanche Bentley Vanover. He was a retired coal miner, a member of U.M.W.A., and the Good Ole Boys Car Club.
Other than his parents he was preceded in death by his grandparents that raised him, Ira and Belle Bentley.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Carol Wright Kirby; one son, Rollie (Jana) Kirby; one daughter, Ginger (Bill) Esenbock; two brothers, Gary Wayne (Pauline) Kirby, and James England; five grandchildren, Will, Jared, Jacob, Rachel, Joe; along with his dear friends, Junior Hampton and Danny Ellison.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1:00PM at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home with Rodney Bentley and others officiating. Burial will follow in the Wright Family Cemetery at Rockhouse of Caney. Visitation will begin on Friday at 11:00AM at the Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hallandjones.com

02/04/2026

Rita Carol Tackett, 83, of Prestonsburg, KY, passed on into the arms of her Heavenly Father on February 3, 2026, at Highlands ARH, having fought a long and valiant fight for the sake of her family.
Rita is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 65 years, James; daughter, Cindy; grandson, Clay; sisters, Christine Childers and Wanda Justice; brother-in-law, Mack Blankenship; and a host of loving family and friends.
She is proceeded in death by her parents; daughter, Robin Michelle; son-in-law, Eric Johnson; sisters, Erva (John) Baker, Betty Blankenship, Glema Smith, Avonelle Smalley; brothers, Rufus, Junis, and Perry Thacker and Dennis Coleman; and brothers-in-law, Howard Justice and Bob Childers.
Rita was born on April 17, 1942, to Elisha and Clara Thacker. She was raised on Pompey alongside her siblings, of whom she was the youngest. Rita graduated from Hellier High School and shortly thereafter married the love of her life James Tackett. She worked for James’s parents at Tackett’s Community Market at Millard until she and James opened their own grocery store at Grapevine. The two of them worked diligently hand-in-hand to build their business before moving to Mouthcard where they built Tackett’s IGA. After retiring, they moved to Prestonsburg where they continued building their relationship through the development of mutual hobbies and projects that kept them busy around their house. Rita joined the church in June 1963, making her time in the church 62 years. She was a devoted member of the Enterprise Old Regular Baptist Church where she was a supportive and nurturing figure to all who came through the doors. Rita’s love of the Lord was evident in all that she did. She was well known for her ability to cook and bake, and she loved cooking for the church. Rita was famous for her cookie sheet cake, gingerbread, chicken and dumplings, and pies. Rita helped bring up her daughter Cindy to whom she was a role model, confidant, adventure buddy, and best friend. When her grandson Clay was born, she kept him many hours during which she read him stories, taught him to cook, and, generally, spoiled him rotten. Rita always said that she wanted to be remembered as kind, and she certainly succeeded.
Funeral services will be held at 11AM Saturday at the Hall and Jones Funeral Home with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Frank Tackett Cemetery at Long Fork. Visitation will begin after 6PM Thursday at the funeral home with services starting nightly beginning at 7PM.

02/02/2026

Danny Eugene Justice, 75 years of age of Virgie passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Baptist Health in Lexington. He was born on May 25, 1950, to the late Homer and Jettie Justice.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Lee Justice; and one brother, Homer Donald Justice.
He is survived by his daughters, Michele (Kenny) Jackson, Shawna (Jamie) Tackett; grandchildren, Alicia, Chasity (Jewell), Jett, Aliyah, Christopher (Courtney), Jacob; great-grandkids, Kaylee, Brooklynn, Auriana, Justice, Zayden, Nadia, Kairi, Nova, Kayden, Weston, Colton, Raelynn, Daisy, Renlee, with two more on the way.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 1:00PM at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home with Calvary Freewill Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Annie E. Young Cemetery at Shelbiana. Visitation will begin on Saturday between the hours of 6:00PM-10:00PM.

02/02/2026

Helena Tackett 74 years of age of Turkey Pen, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at her residence. She was born on September 30, 1951, to the late Joe Bennett and Evalee Fransisco Farmer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Claudius Tackett; one daughter-in-law, Amanda Tackett; two sisters, Deloris Allen, Verneal Farmer; brothers-in-law, Danny Taylor and Larry Allen.
She is survived by her son, Joseph Tackett of Indian Creek; two step-sons that she loved as her own, Claude (Laurie) Tackett of Greenville, SC, Ben (Carolyn) Tackett of Hendersonville, NC; step-daughter that she loved as her own, Amy (Shane) Compton of Penny Road; her companion of ten years, Norm DeNoon of Florida; two sisters, Joan (Jeff) Wright of Ferrells Creek, Jolene Taylor of Ferrells Creek; twelve step-grandchildren, Rachel Mathison, Benjamin Tackett, Sadie Damron, Luke Tackett, Aaron Tackett, Alex Tackett, Chloe Tackett, Ella Compton, Abigail Tackett, Thomas Tackett, Audrey Compton, Judson Tackett; four step great-grandchildren, Eva Damron, Loretta Mathison, Lucy Tackett and Delilah Damron. Along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00AM at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home with Dalton Tackett and Randy May officiating. Burial will follow in the Dow Brooks Cemetery at Draffin. Visitation will begin on Wednesday after 6:00PM at the Funeral Home with services beginning at 7:00PM.

02/02/2026

Gloria Fern Damron, 84 years of age of Long Fork of Virgie, passed from this life on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Gloria was born on August 26, 1941, to the late Dallah Tackett Elswick and Allard Elswick of Long Fork, KY. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Arnold Damron; one brother, Leslie Darrell Elswick of Long Fork; three sisters, Geneva Webb Elswick of Lexington, Glenda Miracle of Zion, IL, an infant sister, Freda Joyce Elswick; two sisters-in-law, Jo Gordon Cornell of Columbus, OH, Ann Tackett of Columbus, OH.
Gloria is survived by eight nephews and nieces with special mention to Jeffrey (Chris) Elswick of Long Fork, and Tammy (David)Rowe of Pikeville. Also, a special sister in love, Imal Elswick of Long Fork. She is also survived by three brothers-in-law, Herb Miracle of Zion IL, Johnny Damron of Columbus, OH, Marvin Damron of Columbus, OH; sisters-in-law, Faye Gerald Dolin of Roanoke, VA.
Gloria loved all her family with an enduring love. She had many special and great nieces and nephews, as well as cousins, family and friends who will forever miss her. Throughout her life, Gloria had several jobs where she enjoyed working with the public and making friends. She was a retired banker, having worked at Community Trust Bank.
She will be missed greatly by a multitude of family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She expressed her confession of faith and was ready to leave this life of struggle and be with the Lord. Now at rest from her long health battles.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1:00PM at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Frank Tackett Cemetery at Long Fork. Visitation will be held on Tuesday between the hours of 6:00PM-9:00PM.

01/31/2026

Services for Patricia Chandler have been postponed until tomorrow due to weather.

01/21/2026

Rena Darlene Kiser, 62 years of age of Poor Bottom, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Pikeville Medical Center. She was born October 23, 1963, to the late James Obera and Ilene Coleman Branham.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, Herman Douglas Branham.
She is survived by her husband, Barry Kiser; one son, Terry (Courtney) Michael Rose of Poor Bottom; one daughter, Layna Renee Rose of Poor Bottom; three sisters, Fostina Branham of Pikeville, Kathy Gail Fleming of Pikeville, Brenda Kay Childers of Frenchburg; four grandchildren, Michael Dalton (Kiersten) Keith Rose, Davion Dante Rose, Camron Lee Rose, Paislee Jade Rose; one great-grandchild, Avery Faithlynn Rose.
Funeral services will be at 11AM Saturday at the Poor Bottom Freewill Baptist Church with Richard Gibson and others officiating. Burial will follow in the Annie E. Young Cemetery at E. Shelbiana. Visitation will begin at the Poor Bottom Freewill Baptist Church after 6PM Thursday with services beginning nightly at 7PM.