Maggard Funeral Homes

06/02/2026

Atana Wells, age 91, formerly of Perry County, KY passed away on June 1, 2026. He was the son of the late Jerry Wells and the late Goldie Huff Wells. He was also preceded in death by his Wife: Mabel Howard Wells; Son: Jerry Ray Wells; Three Sisters: Cecilia, Wilma & Ada Lee and Three Brothers: John, Cecil & Afton.

Atana was a dedicated husband, a great role model as a father, a loving grandfather, and a respected community leader. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and serving others in whatever capacity he could. He loved his church and his church family. Atana was a true leader in every capacity and an inspiration to everyone he met.

He served honorably in the United States Air Force from 1958 to 1962, and continued his commitment in the Air Force Reserves until 1979. He wore that uniform with pride.

He began his working life with Gordon Food Service, delivering snacks and drinks in the early morning hours, long before most people began their day. He eventually retired from AEP Kentucky Power in 1994, leaving behind an unmatched legacy. Throughout his career, he developed skills with HVAC and electrical which he used to foster the education of the next generation of skilled services.

Countless people benefited from his selflessness charity and community service. He was loved by so many. He will be greatly missed.

He leaves surviving One Son: Patrick Atana Wells (Shari); One Brother: Sam Wells; Three Grandchildren: Emily Elizabeth Hoffman (Conner), Megan Wells Grubbs (Grant) & Kaitlyn Cox Hart (Byron) as well as A Host of Nieces, Nephews, Family & Friends.

Family will receive friends on Saturday June 06, 2026 from 12-1PM at Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel. Funeral Service will begin at 1PM Sat. Burial will be at the Resthaven Cemetery, Jeff, KY.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the following:
Honor Flight Tristate https://www.honorflighttristate.org/
American Red Cross https://www.redcross.org/donate
American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org/donate
Or your favorite charity

06/01/2026

Tiffany Tapio Taulbee, age 39, of Hazard, KY, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center. Tiffany loved her fur babies. She enjoyed going to church. Her family meant the world to her and she will be greatly missed by so many.

She was the daughter of the late Alvin Tapio and the late Loretta King Tapio Salyers.

She is survived by her Husband: James Taulbee; Three Sons: Connor, Ryan & Wyatt; Two Daughters: Haley & Skylar; Step Father: Billy Ray Salyers; One Sister: Rose Smith (Brian); Three Brothers: Joe Tapio (Lacy), Travis Smith & Josh Tapio (Chelsea); Sister-In-Law: Katherine Bush (Elvis); Two Nephews: Connor & Ryder; Seven Nieces: Rayvin, Alyssa, Evelyn, Angelina, Donielle, Mackenzie & Kaelyn and A Host of Family & Friends

Arrangements are being handled by Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel where the family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Friday, June 5, 2026. Funeral service will be at Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel at 1:00 PM, Friday, June 5, 2026, Ruth Jackson & Donald Tapio officiating. Interment will be at Salyers Family Cemetery, Hazard, KY

05/29/2026

Teresa Marietta Jones, 70, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, May 25, at the University of Kentucky Hospital.
Born on February 27, 1956, in Hazard, Kentucky, Teresa was the cherished daughter of Huey and Betty Jones. She was a proud graduate of Hazard High School and later earned her teaching degree from Eastern Kentucky University.

Known affectionately as "Tres" and "Teeta," she possessed a quick wit, sharp mind, and remarkable sense of humor. She was unwavering in her devotion to her family and fiercely protective of those she loved. Even during her final days, she remained insightful, perceptive, and always ready with a clever comeback that left a room in laughter.

Athletics played an important role throughout her life. Teresa was a member of the very first Hazard High School girls basketball team formed under Coach Quillen Sr. following the passage of Title IX, helping blaze a trail for future generations of female athletes. Every summer you could find her on a softball field, where her competitive spirit was legendary. For Teresa, it was "first place or nothing," and she was known to throw a second-place trophy out the window.

She remained active in athletics throughout her career, coaching girls basketball and softball and later serving as an assistant basketball coach at St. Catherine's College. A fierce competitor who expected the best from herself and those around her, Teresa helped lead her teams to numerous championships and took great pride in their success both on and off the field.

Though she made her home in Lexington, Teresa's heart never strayed far from the mountains of Eastern Kentucky. She loved the mountains, mountain people, and the small-town mountain life in a way that only those born and raised there can truly understand and appreciate. The values, traditions, and resilience of mountain communities shaped who she was and remained a source of pride throughout her life.

Teresa touched countless lives as a daughter, sister, aunt, friend, teacher, coach, and mentor. She leaves behind a legacy of loyalty, laughter, strength, and love that will endure through the many people she influenced and inspired.

She is survived by her sister, Judy Jones Malone (Kelly) of Lexington; her nephews, Huey Jones of Lexington and Jeremy Jones (Renee) of Stanton; her niece, Cacie Turk of Lexington; her great-nephews, James Cody Jones, Noah Turk, Kash Jones and Caden Jones, and her great-niece, Kaylen Jones. She was preceded in death by her parents, Huey Jones and Betty Jones.

Visitation will be held at Maggard’s Mtn View Chapel in Hazard on Thursday, June 4, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 2:30 p.m., followed by burial at Englewood Cemetery.
Though her voice is now silent, the love, humor, wisdom, and fierce devotion that defined Teresa Jones will continue to echo in the hearts of all who knew her. Her memory will live on in the stories shared by family and friends and in the mountains she loved so dearly.

05/29/2026

Roger D. Stacy, age 67, of Hazard, KY, passed Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Roger was a U.S. Army Veteran & Self-Employed Building Contractor. He took pride in his work of building & construction. Roger enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid UK Basketball Fan. His most enjoyment came from the time being with family & friends.

He was preceded in death by his Mother: Thelma Jean Feltner Stacy Shaw; Grandparents: Robert Feltner & Ruth Combs Feltner as well as One Sister.

He is survived by his Wife of 30 years; Sheila Holmes Stacy; Daughters: Bria Stacy & Heather Stacy; Son: Joseph Lockaby Stacy; Brother: Robert "Bobby" Stacy and A Host of Grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel in Hazard, where the family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Monday, June 1, 2026. Funeral service will be at Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel at 1:00 PM, Monday, June 1, 2026, Jesse Paul Wagers officiating. Interment will follow at JW Hayes Cemetery, Hindman, KY.

05/27/2026

Della Young Hurt Amburgey, age 88, passed away on May 26th, 2026 in Waco, Kentucky, surrounded by loved ones.

Born October 6th, 1937, Della was the daughter of Leslie Young and Meldora Allen. She grew up on Ball Creek in Knott County, but like many who’ve gone before, lived much of her life between the Mountains of Eastern Kentucky, Southern Ohio, and the Bluegrass of Central Kentucky.

As a stay-at-home mom of 5 children, a cook at the local high school, a counselor for disabled children, a Head Start teacher, a Brownie Leader in the Girl Scouts, and an author, Della’s love for children, animals, and the world around her was constantly felt through her actions and in her words.

Expressed through food, her green thumb, a warm touch, handwritten letters, or a phone call, she will be remembered for all the ways she cared, and all the ways she would not let you forget it. Soup beans and cornbread, warm yeast rolls on Thanksgiving, or powdered donuts and a cup of Maxwell House, just because.

Della was preceded in death by her parents; her first love and father to her five children, Bobby Hurt; her second husband Darris Amburgey; her first son Elven; and 7 siblings Norman, Elijah, Bertha, Kermin, Katherine, Julie, and Ruby.

She is survived by four children, Vikki, Kim, Kam, and Kevin; a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren, by birth or marriage; and two beloved cats Lula Bell and PoohThomas.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 30th at Dwarf Baptist Church,14 Combs Branch Rd, Dwarf, KY 41739. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm; Funeral at 2:00 pm, followed by burial at the Stacy Cemetery, Ary, KY

05/26/2026

Layvon Keith Hamilton, age 56, of Hazard, KY, passed Monday, May 25, 2026, at his home. Layvon was a faithful employee of Hazard ARH and he was also known for his excellence in detailing vehicles. Layvon attended the Airport Gardens Pentecostal Church and he, along with his family, were longtime vendors at the Hazard Flea Market.

Layvon was preceded in death by his Father: Layvon Hamilton and One Brother: Doyle Hamilton.

Layvon is survived by his Mother: Geraldine Frazier Hamilton and A Host of Family & Friends.

Arrangements are being handled by Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel in Hazard. Graveside Service & Interment will be at Resthaven Cemetery at Jeff, KY, Friday, May 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with Rev. Herbert Hicks officiating.

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Jo Vermillion, age 83, of Hazard, KY, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY. Jo was a devoted Christian and member of Bowman Memorial Methodist Church. She enjoyed working in her garden and flowers. Jo was a true homemaker in very sense of the word. She found joy in making candy to decorating. Those that know her, knew she was extremely creative and was such a giving person. Jo loved little children and they loved her.

She was the daughter of the late Orvis Campbell and the late Sally Kelly Campbell. She is also preceded in death by her Husband: Johnny Vermillion and Sisters: Martha Marie Campbell, Mary Ruth Campbell, Ozella Campbell Pratt &Barbara Campbell Burt.

She leaves surviving One Son: Kevin Vermillion (Melissa); Two Grandchildren: Rebekah Vermillion (Zack) & Alex Trey Vermillion; Two Sisters: Jackie Campbell Couch (Roger) & Sandy Campbell Shirk; One Brother: Paul Campbell as well as A Host of Nieces, Nephews, Family & Friends

Arrangements are being handled by Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel where the family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Thursday, May 28, 2026. Funeral service will be at Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel at 12:00 PM, Thursday, May 28, 2026, Jamie Reynolds officiating. Interment will be at Creekside Memorial Cemetery, Hazard, KY

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Bluegrass Care Navigators- Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center.

05/23/2026

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05/22/2026

Preston Burchell Scott "Bub" Pollard, age 25, of Hazard, KY, passed Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Preston was a Diesel Mechanic for Boyd Cat. He enjoyed hunting and fixing things. Preston was known for making people laugh and telling corny jokes. His personality was larger than life. When Preston entered a room everyone knew it. He treasured being an Uncle "Bub", he was loved by his family and many friends dearly.

Preston was preceded in death by his Father: Ralph Scott Pollard; Grandmother: Roberta Pollard & Great-Grandmother: Diana Moore.

He is survived by his Mother: Sondra Pollard (Michael); Three Sisters: Roberta Maggard (Ronnie), Kendall Pollard (Rudy) & Amber Griffie Boffo (Dustin); Nephew: Ellis; Niece: Kennedy; Grandfathers: Larry Griffie & Ralph Pollard; Uncles: Randy Pollard (Lisa) & Brian Pollard (Kristen); Girlfriend: Chelsey Napier and A Host of Family & Friends.

Arrangements are being handled by Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel where the family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Saturday, May 23, 2026. Funeral service will be at Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel at 3:00 PM, Saturday, May 23, 2026, with Eric Napier officiating. Interment will be at Griffie Family Cemetery, Lost Creek, KY.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Knott County Trail Ride or Bluegrass Care Navigators