Lucas & Son Funeral Home

03/19/2026

Verda Lou Charles

Verda Lou Charles, age 92, of Pikeville, Kentucky, passed away on March 18, 2026.

Born on December 14, 1933 in Pikeville, she was the daughter of Craft and Ann Holloway Morris, who preceded her in death.

Since 1978, Verda has been a member of the Meta Baptist Church. Verda was proud of her career as a nurse and later enjoyed working at Velocity Market, where she was affectionately known as “Granny.” Many would argue she was the University of Kentucky’s biggest fan, and she truly enjoyed cheering them on every chance she got. Those who knew her well will remember her strong presence, sharp wit, and unmistakable personality. She took great pride in the large family she built—her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her children Jennifer (James) Slone, Susie (Jesse) Mullins, Jessica (Steve) Coleman, along with her 7 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She was a devoted sister to Charles (Faye) Morris, Harold (Ellen) Morris, and Mitchell (Ann) Morris. In addition, to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jess Charles.

Visitation will be held March 21, 2026 from 12-2 p.m. at Meta Baptist Church. A service to honor her life will be held at 2 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Morris Blackburn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests for donations to be made to Meta Baptist Church, 8807 Meta Highway, Pikeville, KY 41501.

The family would like to thank Riverview Health Care Center for all their care and patience over the years. Granny will be remembered affectionately by her family and all who knew her.

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03/19/2026

Jack Lucas

Jack Lucas, 83 , a distinguished funeral director whose life journey was marked by dedication, leadership, and service to his community. Born on April 21, 1942, in Jenkins, Kentucky, Jack passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, in Pikeville, Kentucky.

Jack Lucas was a man of many talents and unwavering commitment. He was the founder, current owner and funeral director of Lucas and Son Funeral Home in Pikeville, Kentucky. He exemplified compassion and professionalism. His entrepreneurial spirit was evident early on when he founded East Kentucky Chemical Company, contributing significantly to the region’s industry. Throughout his career, Jack also held important roles such as store manager at Maloney's Department Store and Gibsons Department Store, showcasing his adeptness in management and customer relations. Moreover, he was recognized as a leading salesman for Thompson's Chemical Supply Company, a testament to his exceptional skills and dedication.

Jack's life was celebrated by family, friends, and colleagues who admired his steadfast character and kind heart. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Shirley Jean Hopkins Lucas; his sister, Linda Carol Jones; and his granddaughter, Ericka Lucas. Alongside them, numerous nieces, nephews, and a wealth of friends.

Jack was preceded in death by his father, Challie Lucas; his mother, Mary Elizabeth Elkins Lucas; his son, Rick Lucas; his sister, Joyce Ann Elkins; and his brothers Challie Lucas Jr., Eugene Lucas, Willie Lucas, and Johnny Thurman Lucas.

The family invites all who knew Jack to join in honoring his life. A visitation will be held on March 21, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow on March 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Entombment will follow at R. H. Ratliff Cemetery at Shelbiana.

Jack’s contributions to his profession and community, along with his devotion to family, have left an indelible mark. His memory will continue to inspire those privileged to have known him, and his leadership and kindness will remain a guiding light for generations to come.

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03/17/2026

John Henry Pennington

John Henry Pennington, Age 76, passed from this life on March 16 , 2026 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born November 27, 1949, to the late Bill Pennington and Lissie Brooks Pennington, He was preceded in death by one son, John Kevin Pennington, Six brothers, Alfred, Kenny, Billy, Ronald, Donald, and Thomas, Three sisters, Juanita Brunty, Lois Miller, and Joann Mullins. John is survived by his wife, Karen Rose-Pennington, One Son, John Brian (Angie) Pennington, One Daughter, Shelia (Shannon) Clark, Three Grandchildren, Cheyenne (Tyler) Pennington, Logan McCown, and Alyssa McCown, Two Great-Grandchildren, Aubrey McCown, Miley McCown, and One Brother, Harvey Pennington, Two Sisters, Eva Rose, Roxanna (David) Tilley, and a host of loving family and friends.

John served his country during the Vietnam War, after he returned home, he married his wife of 53 years, Karen. He provided for his family by working in the Coal Mines until his mining accident in 1988. John loved his family and cherished each day he was able to spend with them. He will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 6pm at the Lucas and Son Funeral Home with Bro. Joey Sussan, Bro. Richard Gibson and Bro Terry Gibson. Funeral will be Friday, March 20, 2026, 1pm, at the Lucas and Son Funeral Home. Burial will Follow at the Pennington Family Cemetery at Poor Bottom.

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03/17/2026

Patton "Pap" Justice

Patton "PAP" Justice, of Pikeville, Age 87, passed away at his residence on Monday March 16,2026, Pap was born on June 8, 1938, to the late Emil and Tilda Damron - Justice, Pap was married to the late Beulah Slone-Justice, he was a retired coal miner, school bus driver, and he was of the freewill Baptist faith. Pap is survived by three sons, Clayton (Jerondia) Slone, Clinton (Carmen) Justice, and a special son George (Patty) Slone, two daughters, Wanda (Freddie) Brewer, and Karen Keene, one sister, Glema Thacker, eight grandchildren, Karra Tackett, Justin Slone, Josh Slone, Ben Brewer, Clint Brewer, Destiny Brewer, and Brad Keene and Cinda Brewer, five great-grandchildren, Ivy Slone, Ryker Slone, Lucy Tackett, Kevin Tackett, Rylie Tackett, and a special Son-In-Law, Will Keene. Besides his wife and parents, Pap was preceded in death by two brothers, Gabby Justice, and Evertt Justice, two sisters, Molly Arnette and Mousie Thacker. Pap will be missed by all who knew him and a host of family and friends.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 6pm, at the Lucas and Son Funeral Home, Visitation will continue on Thursday night with church services beginning at 7pm, with Greasy Creek Freewill Baptist church ministers officiating. Funeral Service will be Friday, 1pm, at The Lucas and Son Funeral home. Burial will follow at R.H. Ratliff cemetery of Shelbiana, Ky

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03/15/2026

Jacob James Mullins Funeral Procession

03/13/2026

Jacob James Mullins

Jacob James Mullins, 22, of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away on March 11, 2026, at Saint Thomas West in Nashville, Tennessee.

Born, May 22, 2002, he is survived by his loving mother, Seronda Mullins; his sister, Jessica Mullins, and her partner Mark Moore; and his brother, Jeremy (Raina) Mullins. Jacob also leaves behind a beloved nephew, Atlas Moore and nieces: Harper Mullins, and Holly Mullins. His family will continue to cherish the memories they shared with him.

Jacob was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Mullins; his brother, Joseph Paul Mullins II; and his grandparents, Grethel Runyon, Virgil and Goldie Mullins. Their memories remain an enduring part of the family legacy and a source of comfort during this time of loss.

Visitation for Jacob James Mullins will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Lucas & Son Funeral Home located at 2931 US Highway 23 S, Pikeville, KY 41501. The funeral service will follow on Sunday, March 15, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the same location, with burial following in the Johnson Family Cemetery, Three Mile. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made towards Jacob's funeral expenses.

As family and friends gather to honor Jacob’s life, they celebrate the strength, love, and dedication he demonstrated daily. His presence will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who had the privilege to know him. May Jacob James Mullins rest in peace, forever remembered with respect and affection.

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03/12/2026

Delaney Newsom

Delaney "Pap" Newsome, 83, of Caney Creek, Pikeville, Kentucky, passed away March 11, 2026, at Pikeville Medical Center. He was born on April 2, 1942, to the late John B. and Lizzie Newsom of Caney Creek, Pikeville, Kentucky. He was a devoted, loving husband to Betty Lamar Potter Newsom for 63 years. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Enterprise Coal Company of Robinson Creek, Kentucky. He was a twice cancer survivor with amazing faith. He gave God all of the credit. Delaney was preceded in death by his five siblings, John Henry, Acie, and James Clyde, Dacie Hamilton, and Dicie Vinson.

He leaves behind his wife, Betty Lamar Potter Newsom; one son, Steven Dwayne (Robin) Newsom of Dorton, Kentucky; one grandson, Steven Cole Newsom of Dorton, Kentucky; and a host of family and friends.

Services will be held at the Lucas and Son Funeral Home, Pikeville, Kentucky, on Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15, 2026, beginning at 6 PM for the public, with special church services each night at 7 PM. A funeral will take place on Monday, March 16, 2026, also at Lucas and Son Funeral Home, beginning at 1 PM, burial will follow in the Annie E. Young Cemetery.

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03/11/2026

John Ballard Adkins

John Ballard Adkins, Age 53, of Beaver, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at the UK Medical Center. He was born on July 27, 1972, the son of the late Ballard Wayne Adkins and Margie Louise Adkins. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two special brothers, Bryan Howell and Jim Allen.

John was a TRP Supervisor for Mountain Comprehensive Care for many years.

He is survived by his wife Tonya Johnson Adkins, by two daughters, Savannah Lynn "Leonard" Adkins (Jacob) and Briannah Leigh Adkins Deel (Blake), by a grandbaby that is on the way, by a sister, Delania Adkins, by a brother, Vince Adkins (Chasity), by his uncle, Norman Adkins, by his mother-in-law Carlene Johnson, by his nieces, Kaylee, Maddie, Kate Kate and Blake "Weet Weet", and by his special pets, Amber, Sam, Cocoa, Salem, Bitty Bitty and Paige.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026 after 6 PM at the Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2 PM at the Lucas & Son Funeral Home with Tony Roberts and others officiating. Burial will follow in the Dan Adkins Cemetery at Fords Branch.

Special services will be held on Thursday and Friday nights at 7 PM.

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03/10/2026

Jeffery W Fields

Jeffery W. Fields, age 63, of Island Creek, Pikeville, Ky. passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at the Pikeville Medical Center. Jeffery was born June 3, 1962, to the late Garland and Emma Iricks- Fields. Jeffery is survived by three sisters, Wilma Hunt, Teresa Fields, Ashley Branham, two brothers, Homer Fields and Garland Keith Fields. Other than his parents Jeffery was preceded in death by one brother, Virgil William Fields. Jeffery was a warehouse worker and a carpenter by trade.

Visitation will be Thursday March 12, 2026, 6:00pm for the public, at the Lucas and Son Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held Friday March 13, 2026, 12 Noon, at the Lucas and Son Funeral Home with Bro. Jason Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at the Sword Cemetery of Island Creek, Ky.

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03/10/2026

Yvonne Stewart

Yvonne Stewart, age 69, passed away Tuesday March 10,2026, at the Pikeville Medical Center. She was born in Pikeville, Ky, on January 14, 1957, to the late Lola Belcher Shuck. Yvonne is a retired factory worker from Kelloggs, and a member of the Lick Creek Holiness Church of Lick Creek, Ky. Yvonne is survived by her loving husband, Tony Stewart of Pikeville, Ky, her daughter, Fatima (Terry) Compton, of Jackson, TN, one grandson, Zachary Compton also of Jackson TN, one sister, Tonya Hoflund, one brother, Richard Shuck, and a host of loving family and friends.

There will be a memorial service on Thursday, March 12, 2026, 5:30pm, at the Lick Creek Holiness Church.

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03/06/2026

Roger Dale Baker II

Roger Dale Baker II, age 55 of Shelby Gap, KY, passed away on Friday March 6, 2026. He was born in Akron, Ohio on November 11, 1970. He is survived by his loving wife Regina Lucas Baker of Shelby Gap, KY; one stepson Lucas (Samantha) Simpkins of Dorton; and three grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Kamden, Karleigh and Kyndall; his mother Margaret Hammonds of Whitesburg, KY; his father Roger Baker also of Whitesburg, KY; one brother Tyler (Kim) Bentley of Lexington, KY; and two nieces Claire and Ellie of Lexington, KY.

Roger was a proud military veteran having served his country in the U.S. Army from 1991-1998. He received an Honorable Discharge after achieving the rank of E4 Army Medical Specialist. While in the military he received the Army Achievement Medal (3 times), Army Superior Unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal (2 times), National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Expert Badge M-16 Rifle, and Air Assault Badge. He has a 1 mile section of highway dedicated in his honor on Little Colly at Isom, KY where he spent some of his childhood years.

After leaving the military, Roger attended nursing school at Southeast Community College at Cumberland, KY and received his RN degree in May of 2000. He worked for many years as a Registered Nurse at Hazard ARH and as a travel nurse at several hospitals.

Roger always loved the outdoors. In his earlier years he liked to spend time fishing and boating. In later years he took yardwork seriously, especially his new leaf blower. He not only would blow the leaves from his yard but also from all the neighbor’s yards.

His kindness and generosity will always be remembered. He was loved beyond words by his family and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Visitation will be Sunday March 8, 2026 1:00pm to 2:00pm at the Lucas and Son Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be start at 2:00pm with Neil Coleman Officiating. Burial will follow at the Sam Lucas Cemetery at Big Shelby. Military rights will be conducted by the Johns Creek DAV Chapter 166.

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03/03/2026

Cleo Thacker

Cleo is someone special to so many people. When I think of Cleo, so many adjectives come to mind. Strong and Loving are just two that show her character. She would talk for hours about her childhood and family. That always put a smile on her face. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren are her babies. She often told me that she wasn't afraid of dying, she was only afraid of leaving her family. Her wish was that her family would stay together and hold each other tight. The last few weeks did show the love her family and friends have for her. Calls and visits always brightened her day. Having all her children and grandchildren together again this past Saturday night at once would have put a smile on her face. Cleo spent her life as a caretaker for so many people and worked as a Teacher's Aide at Millard Elementary School, and she was a member of the Church of Christ. Springtime was her favorite time of year and loved watching her flowers bloom. Her flower garden was one of her pride and joy. She would harvest the seeds in the fall to replant in Spring.

Cleo Coleman Thacker was born March 7, 1947, to Harless and Pluma Green Coleman, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, March 2, 2026, with her children by her side as she left this troubled world and joined her loved ones that she missed so much.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Buster Brown Thacker and infant son, Ken Edgar Thacker. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Walter, Herman, Homer, Foster, Larry and Gary Coleman and her sister Helen Coleman Marrs.

Cleo is survived by her children, one son Buck Allen (Aimee) Thacker of Mount Sterling, Ky and one daughter Angela (Randall) Wellman of Richmond, Ky. Five grandchildren, Timmy (Megan) Thacker of Williamsburg, KY, Courtney (Mikey) Harley of Richmond, KY, Alyssa (Gage) Wright of Pikeville, KY, Kate Norman of Lexington, Ky. Six great-grandchildren, Reaghan Thacker, Rayleigh Thacker, Timber Thacker of Williamsburg, KY, Owen Harley, Payslee Harley and Waylon Harley of Richmond, KY and Grayson Boggs of Mount Sterling. Sisters, Opal James of Pikeville, KY and Joyce Curry of Canada, KY. Cleo is also survived by special friend and neighbor, Melvie Thacker and son Bobby Thacker along with a host of family and friends.

A silence fell across Red Creek this week that will forever be felt. Cleo, you will forever be loved and missed by so many. Your memory will live on.

A visitation honoring Cleo, will be held, Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Lucas and Son Funeral Home at 6 PM, with church service beginning at 7 PM. The following day, Thursday, March 5, 2026, a funeral service will take place beginning at 12 noon also at Lucas and Son Funeral Home, with burial in the Thacker Cemetery at Red Creek.

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