The Obituary Section

Martha Bates

Whitesburg, Kentucky

April 13, 2018

Martha Bates daughter of the late Charles and Goldie Hall Fleming was born at Jenkins Kentucky August 13 1947. She entered eternal life Tuesday February 10 2026 at her residence at Millstone Kentucky being 78 years 5 months and 27 days of age at the time of her passing. Martha was married to the late Finely "Drum" Bates he passed away April 14 2018. She was a loving mother grandmother sister and friend to all that knew her. Martha enjoyed going shopping with family and attending church. She is survived by two sons Charles Kathy Bates of Blountville Tennessee and Thomas Bates of Millstone Kentucky. Two daughters Lettie Brown and Goldie Collins both of Millstone Kentucky. Also surviving are several grandchildren several great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing. Martha was preceded in death by two brothers Elijah Fleming and Oscar Fleming two…

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Leslie Day

Whitesburg, Kentucky

Leslie Sue Adams Day 56 of Cowan passed away Thursday February 12 2026 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Leslie was the daughter of the late Raymond and Thelma Pack Sumpter. Surviving is her husband Randy Day 1 son Brandon Michela Adams of Knott County 2 daughters Brittney Roy Adams Cornett of Linefork and Whittney Michael Adams Bentley of Dorton 1 brother Raymond Sumpter of McRoberts 2 sisters Stephanie Gibson of Cowan and Tiffany Roark of McRoberts 13 grandchildren Liam Kim Ryder Tripp Trinity Roy Kaleb Memphis Gracie Owen Keaston Dustin Trinton and LeAnn 1 great grandchild Brandy. Visitation 600 P.M. Monday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel and 900 A.M. Tuesday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel.

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Fredrick "Freddie" Eversole Jr.

Whitesburg, Kentucky

Fredrick "Freddie" Albert Eversole Jr. 65 of Bean Station Tennessee passed away Tuesday February 11 2026 at his residence. Freddie was the son of the late Fred Albert Sr. and JoAnn Fletcher Eversole. Surviving is 1 son Frederick Albert Eversole III 1 daughter Erin Morgan Eldridge of Whitesburg 1 brother Bill Eversole of Knoxville 4 sisters Sharla Jo Craft of Bean Station Tennessee Francine Eversole Blend of Virginia and Emma Lou Smith of Louisville and Frankie Eversole Casey of Louisville 6 grandchildren Collin Connor Corbin Carolina Bentleigh and Marshall . Freddie was preceded in death by 2 sisters Deana Coffey and Ann Mullins. Visitation 600 P.M. Sunday at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel.

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David Adams

Whitesburg, Kentucky

September 4, 1979

David Alan Adams son of Alan and Reva Adams was born on September 5 1979. He went to be with Jesus on February 10 2026 being 46 years 4 months and 5 days of age at his passing. David was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Burnett and Mildred Adams and his maternal grandparents Oscar and Stella Sturgill. David is survived by his loving parents Alan and Reva one brother Daniel Kirtini Adams of Kite Kentucky 1 sister Kristi Allen Hall of Jeremiah Kentucky 2 nieces and 2 nephews who were the light of his life Dillon Heather Mason Hunter and Riley. He is also survived by a host of family and friends. David was a member of the Jeremiah Missionary Baptist Church. He was a big help to his family and always took care of his parents. He was the favorite uncle and had the nickname funcle for…

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