June Rose Smith Taulbee age 67 of Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at The Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center, Hazard, Kentucky. She was born December 06, 1958 in Breathitt County, Kentucky to the late James W. Smith and Elsie Rae Fraley.
Survived by three sons, Anthony Brian Taulbee of Salyersville, Kentucky, Ernest Gordon Taulbee of Louisville, Kentucky, Charles Elliott (Caysie) Taulbee of Salyersville, Kentucky, one daughter, Kimberly Ann (Jeffrey) Arnett of Salyersville, Kentucky, three sisters, Stella Hensley of Burlington, Kentucky, Lois Karr of Salyersville, Kentucky, Amber Vancleave of Union, Kentucky, seven grandchildren, Brayden Slade Taulbee, Isabelle Sophia Taulbee, Chloe Roseann Taulbee, Cain Arnett, Caleb Arnett, Abilene Taulbee, Ellayna Taulbee, two great – grandchildren, Logan Cain Arnett and Hazel Montgomery.
In addition to her parents, June is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Ray Taulbee, and one sister, Ruth Gambill.
Funeral services wer conducted Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from the Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel with Ben Martin officiating. Burial followed in the Taulbee Cemetery at Frozen, Kentucky.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Magoffin County Funeral Home.
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