Hall and Jones Funeral Home

04/26/2026

Sheryl Ann Belcher 68 years of age of Wi******er, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026, at her residence. She was born on September 8, 1957, a daughter to the late Gene and Genive Justice Adkins and Arthur and Oma Ray Belcher.
Other than her parents she was preceded in death by parents, Gene and Genive Justice Adkins; brothers, James Belcher and Charlie Belcher; sisters, Anna Johnson, Linda Cook, Judy Gilliam, and Oma Riddle.
She is survived by her companion, Noah Combs and his daughter, Kim; brothers, Ricky (Tammy) Adkins, Nuddy (Jenny) Adkins, Harrison Belcher; sisters, Judy (Bobby) Robinson, Kaye (James) Hopkins, Wanda (Gary) Adkins, Audrey Beverly, Marsha Ankel Mann, Ellen Negley-Coyer. Along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00AM at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home with Bill Ratliff officiating. Burial will follow in the Adkins Cemetery at Greasy Creek. Visitation will begin on Monday after 6:00PM to 10:00PM at the Funeral Home with services beginning at 7:00PM. 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.

04/24/2026

John D. Smith 89 years of age of Burdine, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Wells Hospice Center in Hazard. He was born on February 27, 1937, to the late Charles Smith and Dulcina Noble Smith.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Earl Smith, Langley Smith, and Bobby Smith; two sister, Vivian Warrix and Phyllis Combs.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Johnson Smith; four sons, Jason (Amanda) Smith, Jordan Smith, Wayne Bowling, and Michael Bowling; two daughters, Jami (Billy) Arnold and Melissa (Rodney) Smith; nine grandchildren, Michael, Jocelynne, Olivia, Megan, Justin, Conner, Madison, Megan, and Cameron.
Funeral services will be at 1:00PM on Monday, April 27, at the McRoberts Missionary Baptist Church with Henry Rucker officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Whitesburg. Visitation will begin on Sunday at 6:00PM at the Hall and Jones Jenkins Chapel. Online condolences can be expressed at www.hallandjones.com

04/23/2026

Feddie Randall Ray Jr 71, years of age of Virgie, passed away, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at his residence. He was born on January 28, 1955, to the late Feddie Ray Sr and Goldie Bentley Ray.
He is survived by his two sons, Randall (Mary) Ray of Virgie, Brandon (Kiona) Ray of Virgie; three brothers, Stevie (Connie) Ray of Virgie, Timmy Ray of Virgie, Terry Ray of Virgie; one sister, Sharon (Curt) Coleman. Along with a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00AM at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home with Greg Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Ray Family Cemetery at Tackett Branch. Visitation will begin on Friday after 6:00PM at the Funeral Home.

04/19/2026

Tiny Wright, 73 years of age of Dorton, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at his residence. He was born on January 27, 1953, to the late John C. Wright and Marie Belcher Wright.
He was the owner of Wright Trucking and a 54 year truck driving legend.
Other than his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Melinda Wright; one sister, Henrietta Wright; two brothers, Henry “JJ” Wright and Lovell Wright.
He is survived by one son, Donald Wright II; two sisters, Rosetta Wright, Brenda Wright; two brothers, his twin Doug Wright, John C Wright Jr. Along with a host of friends and family.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1:00PM at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home with Daryl Newsom, Joey Justice, and Mike Newsom officiating. Entombment will follow in the Wright Cemetery at Dorton. Visitation will begin on Tuesday at 6:00PM at the Funeral Home.

04/19/2026

Sada Napier, 84 years of age of Sookeys Creek, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at her home. She was born on May 6, 1941, to the late Will and Elizabeth Bryant Little.
Other than her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lin Napier; an infant daughter, Gina Napier; three brothers, Carl Little, Tommy Little, and Walter Little; four sisters, Sharon Salyer, Helen Ray, Pat Little, and Shelby Little.
She is survived by two sons, Greg (Kristin) Napier of Pikeville, Eddie (Rebecca) Napier of Boynton Beach, FL; one daughter, Katrina (Billy) Stapleton of Huntsville, AL; one brother, Willis Little of Taylorsville; one sister, Peggy Convery of Cleveland, OH; seven grandchildren, Ben Stapleton, Bryan Stapleton, Maxwell Napier, Nicole Napier, Lily Napier, Lacy Napier and Brooks Napier.
Funeral services will be at 11:00AM on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home with Josh Howell officiating. Burial will follow in the Johnson Memorial Park Cemetery at Pikeville. Visitation will begin on Monday at 6:00PM-10:00PM at the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Grace Baptist Church, PO Box 1485, Pikeville, KY 41502

04/18/2026

Phillip Morris Johnson 88 years of age of Buckfield passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at Pikeville Medical Center. He was born on November 17, 1937, to the late Farlin and Mollie Tackett Johnson.
He was an educator for 37 years and retired as the principal of Virgie High School.
Other than his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, William Bruce Johnson; two sisters, Dorothy Hager and Patricia Mullins.
He is survived by his wife, Lois “Ginny” Johnson; two sons, Phillip (Jean) Johnson of Cincinnati, Eric Johnson of Merida, Mexico; one daughter, Natasha Johnson of Las Vegas; one sister, Patrilla Mazzola of Michigan; three grandchildren, Clarissa Weber, Gabrielle Bauer, Rayce Johnson; five great-grandchildren, Aubrey Weber, Jackson Weber, Leo Johnson, Ezra Johnson, and Everly Johnson.
Funeral services will be at 2:00PM on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home with Bruce Sawyers and others officiating. Visitation will begin on Saturday at 12:00 Noon at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Virgie Historical Restoration Project, a cause that meant a great deal to him.

Donations may be made online at 74eagles.com (donation tab), where contributions go directly toward the refurbishment efforts of the local high school.

For those who prefer, donations may also be made in person at Community Trust Bank to the 74 Eagles Fund, where staff are familiar with the fund and can assist.

04/16/2026

Trena Michelle Hall, 64 years of age of Jenkins, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Wells Hospice Center in Hazard. She was born June 18, 1961, to the late Don and Ethal Peaks Taylor. Other than her parents she is preceded in death by one brother, Randy Taylor; one sister, Lisa Blevins; one grandchild, Jacoby Mullins. She is survived by her husband, Eddie Hall; two daughters, Edgina (Joseph) Mullins, Sandy (Garry) Haley; one brother, Tommy Taylor; three sisters, Nella Mullins, Pamela Rose, Gail Bryant; and four grandchildren, Katelyn (Mason) Mathers, Gregory Haley, Keyton Haley, Jonah Hall. Funeral services will be on Saturday at 11:00AM at the Hall and Jones Funeral Home, Jenkins Chapel with Danny Hurst officiating. Burial will follow in the Bentley Cemetery at Payne Gap. Visitation will begin on Friday after 6:00PM at the Hall and Jones Funeral Home, Jenkins Chapel.

04/15/2026

Mary Ann Tackett 82 years of age of Virgie, passed away, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at her home. She was born on June 8, 1943, to the late Daniel and Cloevia Elkins Stewart.
She was former owner of Family Diner and worked at Parkview Nursing Home as a Dietary Manager.
Other than her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Tackett; one daughter-in-law, Mindy Fleming; four brothers, Jackie Stewart, Astor Lee Stewart, Estil Stewart, Lester Eugene Stewart; one sister, Judy Newsome.
She is survived by one son, Kenny Fleming of Pikeville; three daughters, Teresa (Jeff) Goodson of Dorton, Kathy (Dan) Magnes of Fogertown, Cindy (Chad) Scott of Virgie; two sisters, Bonnie Adams of Virgie, Linda Fleming of Long Fork; twelve grandchildren, Holly, Whitney, Stacy (Kayleigh, Kenslie & Kyndal), Corey (Blake & Starley), Kyle (Connor & Kane), Jordan (Ayden & River), Kristen, Cameron, Cassidy (Emersyn), Bradie (Elizabeth), (Nash & Blayne), Luke, Alex; fourteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren, Harper & Karson.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00AM at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home with Burnin White and others officiating. Burial will follow in the Newsome Branch Cemetery at Penny. Visitation will begin on Thursday after 6:00PM at the Funeral Home with nightly services beginning at 7:00PM.

04/12/2026

James “Jimmy” Allen Adkins, 90 years of age of Caney Highway, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026,at Pikeville Medical Center. He was born on September 30, 1935, to the late Garfield and Laura Allen Adkins.
He was a member of the Long Fork Free Will Baptist Church and a Veteran of the US Army.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Adkins; and two sisters, Betty Hall and Helen Blair.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Hall Adkins; one son, Rick (Betty) Adkins of Caney; two brothers, Johnny (Ann) Adkins of North Carolina; Richard “Dick” (Jane) Adkins of California; one sister, Eva May of Michigan; and two grandsons, Ian Adkins and Aaron Adkins.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00AM at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home with Greg White and others officiating. Burial will follow in the Cam Adkins Cemetery at Penny Road. Visitation will begin on Tuesday after 6:00PM at the Funeral Home with services beginning at 7:00PM.

04/12/2026

Gail Johnson, 82 years of age of Long Fork, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 7, 1943, to the late Ercil and Catha Tackett Caudill. She was a member of the Long Fork Old Regular Baptist Church.
Other than her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Carlis “Tubby” Johnson; three brothers, Darl Caudill, Gary Caudill and Larry Caudill; one sister, Monzella Johnson.
She is survived by one son, Brad (Kathy) Johnson of Long Fork; one daughter, Karen Johnson of Long Fork; five grandchildren, Corey Copley, Bethany (Mark) Cox, Dakota (Stacey) Johnson, Lakin Johnson and McKenzie (Austin) Settle; four great-grandchildren, Kendie, Kailey, Beau and Natalie; along with her dog, Poppy.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 1:00PM at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Scott Johnson Cemetery at Scotts Bottom of Long Fork. Visitation will begin on Monday after 6:00PM at the Funeral Home with services beginning at 7:00PM.

04/10/2026

Kristina R. Boggs, 44 years of age of Jenkins, passed away April 6, 2026, at her residence. She was born on July 5, 1981, to Rhonda Spears Hart and the late Jerry Hart.
Other than her father she was preceded in death by one son, Jacob Davis; three brothers, Jason Hart, Jeremy Hart and OJ Jensen.
Besides her mother, she is survived by her husband, Cecil Boggs; two sons, Tyler and Mack; two daughters, Chrissie Sue and Madaya; two grandchildren, Katelynn and Ryder and one on the way.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1:00PM at the Victory Temple Church at Witco. Burial will follow in the Hart Family Cemetery at Witco. Visitation will begin on Friday at the church after 6:00PM.

04/06/2026

Due to an outage at Windstream we are having issues with the phones at our Jenkins location. If you need anything just call our Virgie location at 639-4367.