R.E Rogers Funeral Home

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.

10/11/2025

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Wanda Lee "Bubbles" Hatfield

In Loving Memory Wanda Lee "Bubbles" Hatfield May 14, 1933 - October 10, 2025

In the words of her favorite song, it was a glad morning, on October 10, 2025, when Wanda Lee Hatfield of Hardy flew away to a home on God's celestial shore. A daughter of the late Charles Monroe Dotson and Myrl McCoy, Wanda was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother.
Wanda loved to cook for her family, she loved to do embroidering, play checkers and solitaire. She also loved to sing and play gospel music but her greatest love was for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was a member of the Hardy Methodist Church, now known as Anchor Point Church.
Lovingly known to all as "Bubbles", she was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Hatfield; three sons, Sherman, Clayton and Daniel Brian "Bear"; a grandson, Daniel Brian II "Little Bear"; two brothers, Walker Dotson and Charles Dotson; and two sons-in-law, Terry Long and Timmy Williamson.
She is survived by five of her eight children, Ruth Warner (Paul), Kaye Williamson, Kathy Thorpe (Earl), Robert Hatfield, and June Chapman (Randy); sixteen grandchildren, Joseph Warner (Lucy), Jonathan Warner (Hyun Jin), Renee Phelps, Tommy Hatfield (Tracie), Karen Bentfield (Doug), Alex Williamson (Nea), Kimberly White (Justin), Melanie Davis (Ricky), Ashley Coleman (Patrick), Ariel Epling, Shawnda Hatfield, Lorrie Armitage (Cody), Aaron, Brandon and Randy Chapman, and Austin Hatfield; twenty-seven great grandchildren, Luca, Francine, Mason and Anna Warner, Dalton Hatfield (Jody), Hannah Hatfield, Olivia and Katelyn Bentfield, Jocelyne and Jovie Phelps, Jackson Rames Williamson, Kolton, Jackson and Kelsie White, Lauren and Shawn Lowery, Cascien and Aryana Bender, Jason Epling, Ayden and Kelsey Huffman, Jaelyn Thacker and Jocelyn Davis, Branson Purvis, Christopher and Virginia Armitage, and Kingston Chapman; one great great grandchild, Nalani Lowery; two brothers, Thomas Dotson (Patty) and Adrian Dotson (Margaret); a sister, Jackie Elrod; two daughters-in-law, Brigitte Hatfield and Lisa Hatfield; and many nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces. She also leaves behind her fur babies, Toto and Mey-Mey.
Wanda's visitation will be held Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 6 - 9 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will follow on Thursday, October 16, 2025, in the funeral home chapel beginning at 1 PM with Geoff Tackett officiating. Burial will follow in the Dotson Cemetery, Ransom, 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.

10/11/2025

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Edgar Barry Reed

In Loving Memory Edgar Barry Reed
February 24, 1957 - October 9, 2025

Edgar Barry Reed, 68, of Huddy, KY, passed away Thursday night, October 9, 2025, at his residence.
Edgar was born February 24, 1957, in Williamson, WV, the son of the late Edgar Reed and Verna Rowe Reed. He was a retired employee of Norfolk & Southern Railroad and a member of the Highland Presbyterian Church at Pigeon Roost.
Edgar is survived by his ex-wife, Kathleen Reed of Huddy, KY; his daughters, Savannah Paige Reed and Caitlin Marissa Adkins-Reed of Huddy, KY; two grandchildren, Zoey Varney and Liam Adkins; one brother, Danny Reed and a host of other family and friends.
Memorial services for Edgar will be held from 6 - 8 PM Monday, October 13, 2025, in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY, is serving the Reed family. Online condolences at www.rerogersfh.com.

10/06/2025

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Michele Lynn Webb-Messerian

In Loving Memory Michele Lynn Webb-Messerian
January 28, 1970 - October 3, 2025

Michele Lynn Webb-Messerian, 55, of Williamson, WV, suddenly passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY.

Michele was born January 28, 1970, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of the late Billy Joe Webb and Phyllis Jean Bevins Webb. Michele was the office manager for Rumora & Rumora Law Firm and a veteran of the United States Army. She was a graduate of Belfry High School class of 1988 and attended Indiana University.

Michele is survived by her loving husband, Matthew Messerian of Williamson, WV; son, Jonathan Liam Alexander (Jasmine) Webb of Williamson, WV; her siblings, Marsha (Ronald J.) Webb Rumora of Williamson, WV, and Billy Joe (Tyeesha) Webb of Southshore, KY; brother-in-law, John Mark (Barbara) Messerian; sister-in-law, Christine (Greg "Hootie") Smith; her precious grandchildren, Xavier Webb and James May; mother-in-law, Sharon Messerian and father-in-law, John Messerian. She also leaves behind her nieces, Morgan May (Devin) Thompson and Madison Fillinger Rumora; her great niece, Olivia Thompson and a host of other loving nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Visitation for Michele will be Friday, October 10, 2025, from 5 - 7 PM at the 5th Avenue Church of Christ, Williamson, WV, (behind Goodman Manor). Memorial services will follow at 7 PM with Timmy Lucas officiating. Dinner will be served after the services. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY, is serving the Messerian family. Online condolences at www.rerogersfh.com.

10/03/2025

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Judy Carol Koop

In Loving Memory Judy Carol Koop
June 21, 1950 - October 2,2025

Judy Carol Somers Koop, 75, of Appalachia, VA passed away at her home on October 2, 2025. Judy was born on June 21, 1950, in Holden, WV, the daughter of the late Thomas Hunter Somers and Jettie Edith Mullins Somers. Judy was also preceded in death by her sister, Alice Mae Somers and her brother, Thomas Joseph Somers.

Survivors include her husband, David Koop; her daughters, Amy (Richard) Graley, Judy "Georgie" (Kevin) Horne; her son, William (Maria) Eldridge; her grandchildren, Shane (Leigha) Eldridge, Brent (Angela) Eldridge, Haley (David) Frymyer, Nicholas Graley, Jonathan Graley, Paige Harris, Logan Koop, Ryan Horne, Isaac Horne and Abby Horne; her great-grandchildren, Kaysen Harris, Kayden Eldridge, Kaylee Eldridge, Brentlee Eldridge, Rahlee Eldridge, Kenzlee Eldridge, and Colton Frymyer. Judy also leaves behind a host of other loving family members and friends.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025, at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home chapel beginning at 1 PM. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 11 AM - 1 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Mullins Cemetery at Dix Fork, KY with Richard, Kevin, Kayden, Brent, David and Shane serving as pallbearers. R.E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, Ky serving the Koop family. Online condolences may be made at rerogersfh.com.