Roberta Price Butcher, age 91, of Powell Addition, Van Lear, the former owner of Big Sandy TV Cable, passed away Tuesday evening, October 6, 2026, at Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center.

She was born on February 2, 1935, in River to the late Harlan and Gustava Daniel Price. On December 31, 1953, in Paintsville, she married the love of her life, Paul Butcher, who preceded her in death on July 31, 1995. They shared forty-one years of love and happiness, building a successful business and raising their family.

From their union, they had two sons, Richard Dean Butcher, who passed on August 6, 2013, and Paul David (Kathy) Butcher of Hilton Head Island, SC.

In addition to her son, she is survived by her daughter-in-law and best friend, Tammy Butcher of Van Lear; five grandchildren: her long-time caregiver, Hannah Arlene Butcher of Van Lear, Richard Neal (Emily) Butcher of Hager Hill, Nathaniel Butcher (Ashtin) of Lexington, Patrick (Kayla) Butcher of West Van Lear, and Derek Butcher (Desiree) of Berea; and one great-grandchild, Richard Elias “Eli” Butcher.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 1 P.M. Friday, October 9, 2026, in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home, with Hollie Jay VanHoose and Venny VanHoose officiating. Friends may visit at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 1 P.M. until 8 P.M. and on Friday from 10 A.M. until the time of the funeral service at 1 P.M.

Jones-Preston Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with all arrangements for Mrs. Roberta Price Butcher.