Hall and Jones Funeral Home, Virgie, KY (2025)

12/20/2025

Clifford Hamilton 90 years of age of Morehead, passed away December 19, 2025, at UK St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead. He was born on October 7, 1935, in Floyd County to the late Robert and Emma Bryant Hamilton.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Minnie Belle Bartley Hamilton of 63 years; one daughter, Mamie (Ronnie) Carroll; two sons, Marvin Hamilton, Danny (Ocie) Hamilton; one grandson, Russell Thacker; one great-grandson, Cash Carter Cornett; along with ten siblings.
Clifford is survived by one daughter, Janice Sue Hamilton of Morehead; one daughter-in-law, Opal Hamilton of Morehead; ten grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; ten great-great-grandchildren; one great-great-great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews; and one sister, Patty Cisco.
Clifford enjoyed walks around his farm, tending to his beloved pets, and spending time with family and friends. Visits with family and friends was Clifford's favorite. He would beam with joy with any surprise visit or family holiday get together. Clifford especially loved watching his grandchildren and their children growing up. They were his greatest joy in life and spoke so proudly of them. Clifford was retired from Chrysler Automotive company. After retirement, he spent the rest of his days on his family farm in Morehead. Clifford loved having his family with him on the farm and ensured his family knew they were home on the farm. Clifford was rich in his faith and knew that he would have his beloved wife and children waiting for him in Heaven.
Funeral services will be held on Monday at 12:00PM at the Union Old Regular Baptist Church with Erick Hamilton officiating. Burial will be in the Willard Bartley Cemetery at Penny Road. Visitation will begin on Saturday after 6:00PM with nightly services beginning at 6:30PM.

12/08/2025

Roger Burke, 61 years of age of Shelby Gap passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, at his residence. He was born November 28, 1964, in Alexandria, Virginia, to the late Lacy Carl Burke and Annette Cantrell “Tater’’ Burke.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Jeff Burke.
He is survived by one son, Cameron Burke of Shelby Gap; one daughter, Kris (Whitman Magruder) Burke of Lexington; one brother, David (Tara) Burke of Virgie; one sister-in-law, Wilma Burke.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Hall and Jones Funeral Home with Edgar Sanders and others officiating. Burial will follow in the Cantrell Cemetery at Shelby Gap. Visitation will be at Hall and Jones Funeral Home after 6:00 PM Monday with services nightly beginning at 7:00 PM. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hallandjones.com

12/04/2025

Sollie Monroe Compton, 74 years of age of Little Creek, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Pikeville Medical Center. He was born August 5, 1951, to the late Sollie and Nerva Hall Compton. He was a US Army Veteran that was proud to have served his country. Sollie Monroe joined the Shelby Valley Fire Department in February 1996. This coming February would have made 30 years for him. He was an active assistant chief for the Shelby Valley Fire Department. He was a great gardener, that could grow anything. He was a talented electric motor repairman who rebuilt mining motors. Riding horses was a favorite hobby of his. He loved to ride horses at shows. He took care of them until he had lung surgery in 2022. He liked spending his Saturday nights at the horse shows. His children, grandchildren and great grandkids, experienced what real love was. He was one of the best fathers, grandfathers and great-grandfathers ever. He loved his family and made sure to tell each of them as often as possible. He told Estalene so many times just how much he dearly loved her. He will be so sadly missed by all those that loved him. He was always willing to help anyone that needed it. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Ernest Darrell Compton, Thomas Ezra Compton, and James Kenneth Compton. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Estalene Lay Compton; two sons, Shane (Amy) Compton of Penny, Michael (Sandy) Compton of Little Creek; one brother, Charles Franklin (Bobbie) Compton of Little Creek; one sister, Judith Ann Compton (John) Adkins of Poor Bottom; five grandchildren, Sadie (Joshua) Damron, Ella Marie Compton, Audrey Compton, Michael Compton, Emily (D.J.)Thacker; and five great-grandchildren, Bradley Compton, Eva James Damron, Seriyah Thacker, Kiana Thacker, Shannon Thacker and baby girl Damron on the way.
Funeral services will be held Monday December 8, 2025, 11:00 AM at the Hall and Jones Funeral Home with Randy May & others officiating. Burial will follow in Potter Cemetery at Yeager. Visitation will begin after 6PM Saturday at the Funeral Home. Services will begin on Sunday at 7PM. Online condolences can be made at www.hallandjones.com

12/03/2025

Billy Ray Hall 51 years of age of Pikeville, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Pikeville Medical Center. He was born on April 18, 1974, to Madeline Damron Hall Sword and the late Bill Bailey Hall .
Other than his father he was preceded in death by one sister, Sheryl Ann Hall and his mother-in-law, Barbara Nelson.
He is survived by his wife, Connie Blankenship Hall; his step-father, Willie Sword; two sons, Dustin Ray Hall and Bradley Kenneth Hall of Island Creek; one brother, Chris (Jill) Hall of Ivel; his father-in-law, George (Sharon) Blankenship; sister-in-law, Belinda (Timmy) Hamilton. Along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1:00PM at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home with Robert Justice officiating. Burial will follow in the Hall Family Cemetery at Island Creek. Visitation will begin on Thursday after 6:00PM at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home with services beginning at 7:00PM and conducted by Robert Justice. Friday night services will be conducted by Darvey Hamilton and others.

11/30/2025

Judy Mullins 74 years of age of Georgetown, formerly of Pike County, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, at her residence. She was born on May 23, 1951, to the late Anse and Effie Hamilton Mullins. She was a retired teacher of the Pike County Board of Education.
Other than her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers-in-law, Ronald Young, Delaney Bowling and Rick Hatfield.
She is survived by one daughter, Brandy (Chad) Harpole of Georgetown; five sisters, Lois (William) Fields, FloAnn Young, Evelyn (Bobby) Damron, Linda Bowling, Sharon Hatfield; one grandson, Waylon Clay Harpole; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and loved ones.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1:00PM at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home with Barry Lucas and others officiating. Burial will follow in the Mullins Family Cemetery at Elswick Branch. Visitation will begin on Wednesday at the Funeral Home beginning at 11:00AM.

11/29/2025

Jared Willis Justice 41 years of age, of Caney, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025, at his residence. He was born on November 17, 1984, to Jerry Willis and Dorothy Jean Justice of Pikeville.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Willis and Dorothy Justice; and maternal grandparents, Ireland and Fannie Justice.
Other than his parents, he is survived by his wife, Tesia James Justice; two daughters, Jocelyn James and Gabriella Justice of Caney; father and mother-in-law, Darren and Kimberly James; brother-in-law, Cody James. Along with a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Monday at 1:00PM at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home with Josh Allen officiating. Burial will follow in the Annie E. Young Cemetery at Shelbiana. Visitation will begin on Sunday after 6:00PM at the Funeral Home with services beginning at 7:00PM.

11/28/2025

Zack Rogers, 59 years of age of Weeksbury, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the McDowell ARH. He was born on July 1, 1966, to the late Jonathon “Buck” Rogers and Ida “Patty” Rogers. He was a Deacon at the Solid Rock Community Church.
Other than his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Ethan Allen Rogers; one brother, Casey Rogers; one sister, Paula Hill.
He is survived by his wife, Sugar “Hill” Rogers; one son, Leland Rogers; three daughters, Stephanie (Kennith) Dye, Tiffany Stephens, Hannah (Trent Dorton) Rogers; two brothers, Paul “Solo” Rogers, Bo (Charity) Rogers; five grandchildren, Kennith “Homer”, Kennedi “Hazel”, Kendall “Tex”, Aarym “Hurt”, Arya “Hossiepoo”; along with a host of special nieces and nephews. He will be loved and missed by many family and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Monday at 1:00PM at the Solid Rock Community Church with Bo Rogers, Vernon Johnson, Paul Johnson and others. Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery at Weeksbury. Visitation will begin on Saturday after 6:00PM at the Church with nightly services beginning at 7:00PM.

11/27/2025

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11/20/2025

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11/18/2025

Terry Lee Joseph 51 years of age of Virgie, passed away November 15, 2025, at Pikeville Medical Center. He was born on November 2, 1974, to Cline Joseph of Iowa and the late Sylvia Slusher Joseph. He was a US Army Veteran of the Iraq war.
Other than his mother, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Teddy Marshall; his mother-in-law, Janither Hall; and his grandmother that raised him, Bessie Slusher; one sister, Bessie Risner.
Besides his father, he is survived by his wife, Melissa A. Hall Joseph of Indian Creek; his step mother, Pamela Joseph; two daughters, Katie Grace Joseph of OK, Tamie (Jordan) Gunter of Wellington; three sisters, Jeanie (Jerrod) Hopkins, Ashley (Austin) Hupp, Amy Joseph; three grandchildren, Tali Rose Burke, Jaycie Lei Gunter, Charlie Gunter; his father-in-law, Russell Dean Hall and brother-in-law, Rayburn Hall.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1:00PM at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home with Doug Tackett and others officiating. Burial will follow in the Hall Cemetery at Sunny Fork of Virgie. Visitation will begin on Wednesday after 6:00PM at the Funeral Home with services beginning at 7:00PM.

11/18/2025

Gayle Christina Sanders, 90 years of age of St. Paul, VA, passed away Saturday November 15, 2025, at her residence. She was born January 12, 1935, to the late James and Lela Johnson Kelly.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Kelly; two sisters, Ferne McGowan and Nina Peppi.
She is survived by her son, Barry Sanders of Lexington; daughter, Dianna Anderson of St. Paul, VA; three grandchildren, Christina Jade Busing, Tyler Anderson, Sarah Anderson; two great-grandchildren, McKenzie Busing, Logan Busing.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 12:00PM at the Hall and Jones Funeral Home, Jenkins Chapel with Dolph Kelly officiating. Burial will follow in the Kelly Family Cemetery at Shelby Gap. Visitation will begin on Wednesday after 6:00PM at the Funeral with a service beginning at 7:00PM.

11/17/2025

Villa Lee “Villie B.” Little, age 83, of Belvidere, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025. She was born on April 23, 1943, in Etty, Kentucky, to Kelly and Myrtle Miller.
Villie was previously married to Ermin J. Little. She was the proud mother of four children: Cheryl Ann Wallace, Steven K. Little, Hayley (Mark) Young, and Villa Shawn (Dustin) Taylor.
She leaves behind a loving family who will forever cherish her memory. Villie is survived by her grandchildren:
— From Cheryl: Amanda and Brandi
— From Steven: Michael and Kristen
— From Hayley and Mark: Brandon, Ethan, Grant, and Garrett
— From Villa and Dustin: Kaylee and Broc
She is also survived by her great-grandchildren: Sierra, Skylynn, Jasmine, Tyler, Joshua, Oliver, Emerlynn, and Elianna.
Villie is survived by her brother, Charlie Vernon, and sister, Rita Darlene, and predeceased by her siblings George Mack, Opal Josephine, Esther Hazel, and Rebecca Ann.
Throughout her life, Villie enjoyed the simple joys that made her home warm and welcoming—gardening, crocheting, working puzzles, and, “back in the day,” preparing unforgettable southern meals. She especially treasured her weekly visits with her niece, Linda Mullins, and the special moments spent with her grandchildren, Kaylee and Broc. Heartfelt thanks to Symphony Maple Crest of Belvidere, IL and Sanctuary Hospice for the loving care.
Villie will be remembered as a true Southern spitfire with strength and love she poured into her family. Her presence will be deeply missed and her memory forever cherished.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, at 1:00PM at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home with Brad Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the Miller Cemetery at Left Fork of Virgie. Visitation will begin on Saturday at 11:00AM at the Funeral Home.

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