Obituary for Dora West Laywell, 86

Barbourville, Ky. – Dora West Laywell, 86, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Barbourville, Kentucky, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on September 3, 2026. A formal obituary will be published here, once completed.

The West Gorey Laywell family will receive family and friends at Hopper Funeral Home, Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 1:00 PM until the funeral hour of 3:00 PM. Interment will follow the funeral service in the Barbourville Cemetery. Reverend Shane Bingham will officiate with musical tributes performed by The Smith. family. The family has chosen as casket bearers Trevonn Brown, Timothy Friar, Tom Gorey, Braylen Nettles and Matthew West. 

The Hopper Family, Victoria and Sally Hopper, and the staff of Hopper Funeral Home: Mrs. Lorena Blankenship, Mrs. Brenda Johnson, Ms. Quinlyn Chrisco, Mr. Robin Reese, Mr. Reid Brewer, Mr. Darren West and Mr. Steven Walker express sincere condolences to the family and friends of Dora West Laywell. Victoria and Sally express heartfelt love to their dear cousins, Dora’s children, Kelly, Caroline, and Tom. 

Hopper Funeral Home, Inc., established over 100 years ago, is in charge of all arrangements and services in Kentucky for Dora West Laywell. 

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