Hatfield Funeral Chapel

IN MEMORY OF  Roy Thomas "Tom" Smith Roy Thomas "Tom" Smith - age 69 of Williamson, WV passed away Wednesday; July 19, 2017 at the Tug Valley ARH Medical Center in South Williamson, KY.  Born August 23, 1947 in South Williamson, KY; he was the son of the late Ballard and Ethel Thompson Smith. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by 7 brothers and 1 sister. Tom was a Veteran having proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy for 14 years during which he served in the Vietnam War.  He was a devout member of the AmVets, he was a mason, and formerly worked as a truck driver. Survivors include 2 sons, Tommy Smith of Kimper, KY and Harold Smith of Williamson, WV, a step-daughter, Renee Laney of North Carolina, 1 brother, Ballard Smith of Ohio, 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and a host of friends. In honoring Tom's wishes, cremation has taken place.  A memorial service with be held on Monday; July 24, 2017 from 6-8 P.M. at the Burnwell Gospel Revelation Tabernacle at Burnwell, KY with Pastor Delbert McCoy speaking. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF  Nellie J. Cook Nellie J. Cook - age 50 of Lick Creek; Williamson, WV passed away Monday; July 10, 2017 at the St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV.  Born September 24, 1966 in Mingo County, she was the daughter of the late William Henry and Shirley Jean Smith Acord. Nellie was a homemaker and will be sadly missed and loved by all her family and friends. Survivors include her husband, Ben "Doodle" Cook of Williamson, her children, Kevin (Amber) Bailey of Columbus, OH, Christopher (B.B.) Bailey of Williamson, and Justin (Amanda) Bailey of Ashville, OH, 3 brothers, John (Cindy) Acord, James Acord, and Jackie (Kathy) Acord all of Williamson, 4 sisters, Della Acord of Williamson, Julie (Jimmy) Crabtree of Varney, Helen (Steve) West of Williamson, and Nettie (Joseph) Ball of Nolan, 9 grandchildren, and a host of friends. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday; July 15, 2017 at 12:00 P.M. from the Hatfield Funeral Chapel at Toler, KY with Bro. Gary Dove officiating.  Burial will follow in the Cook Cemetery at Lick Creek; Williamson, WV with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be 2 hours prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to help with expenses Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF  Amanda Mahon Gibson Amanda Mahon Gibson - age 52 of Newtown, WV passed away suddenly Monday; July 3, 2017 in the emergency room at the Williamson Memorial Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack.  Born March 2, 1965 in Williamson, WV; she was the daughter of Nellie Jean Grimmett Mahon of Newtown, WV and the late Adron Mahon Jr.. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Ida Diane Eure and Darlene Mosley, and 1 brother, Randy Mahon. Amanda was a homemaker and attended the Newtown Free Pentecostal Church of God. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include her husband, Steve Gibson of Newtown, WV, 2 daughters, Amber Mahon of Turkey Creek, KY and Victoria Gibson of the home, 1 son, Floyd (Jessica) Mahon of Matewan, WV, 2 brothers, Timmy (Rotunda) Mahon of Matewan, WV and Richard (Jennifer) Mahon of Australia, 1 sister, Dorothy (Mike) Preston of Matewan, WV, 1 grandchild, Jayla, a special nephew, Ethan Mahon, and a host of other nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Friday; July 7, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. from the Newtown Free Pentecostal Church of God with Pastor Randy Casey officiating.  Burial will follow in the Ellison Hatfield Cemetery at Newtown with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be after 6:00 P.M. Wednesday and Thursday at the church with services nightly at 7:00 P.M.. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF  Robert Paul "Bob" Vipperman Robert Paul "Bob" Vipperman of Lake Wales, FL, formerly of Ransom, KY passed away Sunday; June 18, 2017 at the Lake Wales Medical Center.  Born August 29, 1955 in Williamson, WV; he was the son of the late Albert "Bear Meat" Vipperman and Alma Grace Douglas Vipperman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his grandson, Albert Edward "Lil Bear" Vipperman II. Robert was a Superintendent and worked for Blue Water Constuctors for 20+ years. He is survived by his wife of 42 1/2 years, Teresa B. Vipperman, sons, Albert F. Vipperman of Alabama and R.P. (Christen) Vipperman of Mt. Vernon, IL, sisters, Martha Sue Roberts of Williamson, WV and Tammy Clark of Fredricksburg, VA, 8 grandchildren, Morgan Fields, Charley Keyser, Skylar Vipperman, Ashlee Vipperman, Summer Vipperman, Abbigail Vipperman, Kyla Jo Vipperman, and Steven Vipperman, 1 great-grandchild, Remi Fields, aunts and uncles, Robert Lee and Emogene Vipperman of Huntington, WV, Eugene and Shelby Adams of Atlanta, GA, and Brenda and the late Dewey Hager of Lake Cumberland, KY, and a host of friends. The family will receive friends from 1-3 P.M. Saturday; July 8, 2017 at the Hatfield Funeral Chapel with a memorial service to begin at 3:00 P.M..  Private burial of the cremains will follow in the Dotson Family Cemetery at Ransom, KY. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF  Eddie Dwayne Estepp Eddie Dwayne Estepp - age 51 of Williamson, WV passed away Wednesday; June 21, 2017 in Huntington, WV.  Born November 20, 1965 in Williamson, WV; he was the son of the late Bill and Irene York Estepp. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Pamela Estepp, and 2 brothers, Michael and Jeffery Estepp. Survivors include his children, Tiffany (Wade Becraft) Estepp, Anita (Raymond Thornsbury) Estepp, and Vanessa Justice, 1 sister, Sherry Estepp-Caudill, 3 brothers, Billy, Ronnie, and Donnie Estepp, 3 grandchildren, Bailey Becraft, Zoey Thornsbury, & Casey Justice, 2 step-grandchildren, Noah and Gavin, his former wife, Sara Runyon, a sister-in-law, Crystal Thacker, a special nephew, Johnny Dale Caudill, and a host of other family and friends. Cremation will be observed.  A Memorial Service for Eddie Dwayne Estepp, age 51 of Williamson, WV, who died June 21, 2017 will be conducted Thursday; June 29, 2017 at 12:00 P.M. at the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ in Williamson, WV with Timmy Lucas speaking. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF  Walter Maynard Walter Maynard - age 54 of Williamson, WV passed away Monday; June 19, 2017 at the Pikeville Medical Center.  Born April 29, 1963 at Big Splint, WV; he was the son of the late Vernal Sr. and Ethel Howell Maynard. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, James Maynard, a sister, Gypsy Ruth Hendricks, a brother-in-law, Don Goodman, and a sister-in-law, Ava Maynard. Survivors include his daughters, Ella Marie (Andy) Hughes and Kimberly Stepp (Cory) Hughes, 4 grandchildren, Kaleb, Keyona, Destinee, and Connor, his sisters, Kathy Goodman and Darlene (Bruce) Hilton of Columbus, OH, Donna (Clinton) Hicks and Gracie (Clarence) Hicks of Williamson, WV, his brothers, Vernal (Phyllis) Maynard Jr. of Williamson, WV and Lester Maynard of Columbus, OH, the mother of his daughters, Vickie Maynard of Burnwell, KY, and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Friday; June 23, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. from the Burnwell Gospel Revelation Church at Burnwell, KY with Pastor Charles McCoy and Earl White officiating.  Burial will follow in the Stepp Cemetery at Hatfield, KY. Visitation will be after 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to assist the family with funeral expenses. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF  Haskell Runyon Sr. Haskell Runyon Sr. - age 88 of Dan's Branch; Williamson, WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday; June 15, 2017 from The Hospice House in Chapmanville, WV surrounded by his family.  Born July 31, 1928 at Goodman, WV, he was the son of the late Taulby and Sarah Ellen Horn Runyon. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Collins Runyon, a daughter, Pauline White, a son, Freddie Runyon, a grandson, Freddie Allen Runyon, a great-grandson, Christopher Allen Thomas Hensley, a son-in-law, Claude Reed, a daughter-in-law, Lois Runyon, 4 sisters, and 2 brothers. Haskell pastored several churches during his approximate 68 year ministry.  He loved to play his guitar and sing for the Lord.  He was a former coal miner, a retired bus driver for the Mingo County Board of Education, and he held several other jobs in his lifetime. Those remaining to cherish his memory are his son, Haskell (Bonnie) Runyon Jr. of Dan's Branch, 3 daughters, Wilma Reed, with whom he made his home, of Dan's Branch, Margaret (BJ) Thompson of Statesville, NC, and Mildred (Eddie) Varney of Salt Rock, WV, a son-in-law, Harvey White of Dan's Branch, 14 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of friends. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday; June 20, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. from the Hatfield Funeral Chapel at Toler, KY with Bro. Roger Ooten officiating.  Burial will follow in the Runyon Family Cemetery at Dan's Branch with his grandsons serving as pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers will be Ed Varney and Tommy Baker. Visitation will be from 6-9 P.M. Sunday and Monday evenings at the funeral home with a special service at 7:00 P.M. Monday evening. The family would like to thank all the nurses and doctors at the Tug Valley ARH, Skilled Nursing, and especially the caring doctors and nurses at The Hospice House in Chapmanville. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF  Joseph Wayne Miller Joseph Wayne Miller - age 64 of Beech Creek, WV passed away on Tuesday; June 13, 2017 at the St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV.  Born July 2, 1952 in Madison, WV; he was the son of the late Renzo and Mary Halstead Miller. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Bill Miller. Survivors include his wife, Wilma Miller of Beech Creek, WV, 4 children, Joe (Marie) of Williamson, WV, Jon of Matewan, WV, Mark (Trina) of Trinity, NC, and Kathy (Buddy) of Logan, WV, 4 sisters, Christine Cook of Sparta, KY, Mary Maxie Kiebler of Cincinnati, OH, Eva May Burke of Charleston, WV, and Linda Profitt of Lexington, KY, 2 brothers, David (Crystal) Miller of Pikeville, KY and Daniel Miller of Logan, WV, a very special aunt, Linda Halstead of Dayton, OH, and 16 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday; June 18, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. from the Hatfield Funeral Chapel at Toler, KY with Bro. Archie Kevin Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in the Grover Kennedy/Mahon Cemetery at Beech Creek, WV with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 6-9 P.M. Saturday evening at the funeral home. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF  Boger Stanley Boger Stanley - age 73 of Hatfield, KY died Tuesday; June 13, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday; June 17, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. from the Huntleyville Gospel Revelation Tabernacle with Pastor Harrison Baisden officiating. Burial will follow in the Gilliam Cemetery at Gilliam Branch; Hatfield, KY. Visitation will be after 6:00 P.M. Friday evening at the Huntleyville Gospel Revelation Tabernacle. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hatfield Funeral Chapel of Toler, KY. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF  Lester Fred Adkins Lester Fred Adkins - age 58 of Aflex, KY passed away Tuesday; June 13, 2017 at the Pikeville Medical Center.  Born November 14, 1958 at Burnwell, KY; he was the son of the late Ruley and Mahalia Doyle Adkins. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Annebella Collins, and a brother, Douglas High Adkins. Survivors include 1 sister, Dorothy Adkins of Aflex, KY, 3 brothers, Charles Adkins of Williamson, WV, William Adkins of Aflex, KY, and Oscar (Debbie) Adkins of Hardy, KY, 5 nieces, Rebecca Paige, Becky Kay, Kendra, Mary, and Christy, and 5 nephews, Logan, John, David, Ruley, and Timmy. Funeral services will be conducted Friday; June 16, 2017 at 12:00 P.M. from the Burnwell Gospel Revelation Tabernacle at Burnwell, KY with Pastor Delbert McCoy and Chris Fields officiating.  Burial will follow in the Mt. View Memory Gardens at Maher, WV. Visitation will be after 5:00 P.M. Thursday at the Burnwell Gospel Revelation Tabernacle with services at 7:00 P.M. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF  Deborah Lynn Thomas Mahon Deborah Lynn Thomas Mahon - age 59 of Lick Creek; Williamson, WV passed away Wednesday; May 31, 2017 at her home due to complications from lung cancer. Born May 13, 1958 in Logan County, WV; she was the daughter of the late Lee and Margie Hileman Thomas. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son, Richard Stanley Thomas, 2 sisters, Helen Thomas and Gladys Thomas Hall, and 2 brothers, Lee Bob Thomas and Douglas Thomas. Deborah was a dedicated homemaker and was never afraid to do any job if it helped to provide for her family.  She loved the outdoors and to watch the birds.   Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Franklin (Krystal) Thomas, Samantha Clevenger (Wilbert) Allen, Sabrina Clevenger Davis (Mindy Clements), and Michael (Lavada) Adkins, her life companion, Michael Adkins, 3 sisters, Bessie (Jerry) Lane, Margie (Timmy) McGuire, and Phyllis Thomas, 2 brothers, David Thomas and Richard (Karen) Thomas, her grandchildren, Melanee Davis, Natoshia Davis, Little Frankie Thomas, Dalton Thomas, Jayden Thomas, Addison Thomas, Briona Haynes, Micha Adkins, Kristian Bailey, and Kayla Jones, 2 great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Isaiah Stanley, and a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Sunday; June 4, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at the Mt. View Memory Gardens at Maher, WV with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF  George E. Gooslin George E. Gooslin - age 63 of Freeburn, KY passed away Tuesday; May 30, 2017 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident at Phelps, KY.  Born January 28, 1954 in Pike County, KY; he was the son of the late Glenn and Fern Scott Gooslin. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Danny Ray Gooslin and Glenn Boy Gooslin, and 1 sister, Roberta Gooslin. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Pierce, his children George Gooslin Jr., Sharon Gooslin (Christopher) Pishner, Sabrina (Gary) Wolford, Ashley (Adam) Blankenship, Adam (Stevie Wolford) Pierce, Angela (Cliff Wallace) Pierce, April (Billy Joe) Charles, and Alisha (Josh) Hardin, 2 sisters, Patsy Chapman and Ruth Ann Tilley, 3 brothers, John Ford Jackson, John Paul Gooslin, and Jonah Gooslin, 19 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and a host of friends. George was a very loving man who was greatly loved and will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday; June 3, 2017 at 12:00 P.M. from the Hatfield Funeral Chapel at Toler, KY.  Burial will follow in the Gooslin Cemetery at Peter Fork; McCarr, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers.  Visitation will be from 6-9 P.M. Friday evening at the funeral home. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF  Connie Christine Maynard Connie Christine Maynard - age 54 of Hazard, KY formerly of Belfry, KY passed away Monday; May 22, 2017 at the Hazard ARH Emergency Room.  Born December 31, 1962 in Williamson, WV; she was the daughter of the late Roy and Opal Smith Maynard. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Roy Maynard Jr. and Harvey Walker Maynard, and 2 sisters, Emma Sue Moyer and Darlene Leake. Connie was a homemaker. Survivors include her children, Vanessa (Jason Dowdy) Thacker of Richmond, KY, Paul Wayne (Tiffany) Maynard Jr. of Franklin, NC, Nicky (Bill Workman) Maynard of Logan, WV, and Nate Evans of Hazard, KY, 2 brothers, Jack (Patty) Maynard of Canada, KY and Sammy (Angel) Maynard of McAndrews, KY, 5 sisters, Mary (Buddy) Gaddis of Bryson City, NC, Brenda (Dinky) McCoy of McAndrews, KY, Patsy (Jerry) O'Brien of Hardy, KY, Kathy Branham of Williamson, WV, and Barbara (Claude) Helvey of Williamson, WV, 10 grandchildren, special niece, Debbie (Lynn) Smith of Franklin, NC who was the God-Mother of Connie's children, and a host of other family and friends. Visitation will be from 6-9 P.M. Monday; May 29th at the Hatfield Funeral Chapel at Toler, KY with service at 7:00 P.M. with Bro. Geoff Tackett officiating.  Cremation will follow the services on Monday evening. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF  William Harrison Hackney William Harrison Hackney - age 78 of Toler, KY departed this life Wednesday; April 25, 2017 from his home following a lingering illness. Born November 11, 1938 at Belfry, KY; he was the son of the late Fayette and Zelma Hatfield Hackney. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Wilba Hunley Hackney, 2 brothers, Lafayette Hackney Jr. and Harold Gene Hackney, and 1 sister, Bessie Esteline Hackney. Harrison was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army, a retired coal miner, a member of the U.M.W.A., and was an auxillary deputy with the Pike County Sheriff's Office. He was a dedicated member of the Toler Freewill Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. Survivors include 2 sisters, Edna Mae Drake of Toler, KY and Barbara (Daniel) Scott of Williamson, WV, a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and a multitude of friends. Funeral services will be conducted Friday; April 28, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. from the Hatfield Funeral Chapel at Toler, KY with Bro. Roger Mullins and his brother-in-law, Danny Scott, officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. View Memory Gardens at Huddy, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 6-9 P.M. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Click here to leave a message for the family!