James Ottis Hess Obituary
The family announces the passing of James Ottis Hess in Pikeville, Kentucky on August 24, 2026. James Ottis, born on November 4, 1947, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Ottis Hess to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harvey Hess and Nancy Hess (Thacker); and his siblings, Eddie Dean Hess, Lee Hess, Elsie Marcum and Emogene Craig.
He is survived by: his wife Shelia Ann Stiltner Hess; his sons, James Cyrus Hess, William Harvey Hess and Phillip Edward Hess (Shawn); his adoptive son Danny Smith; his sisters, Ruth Marcum (Oscar), Ann Hess, Josephine Stiltner, Connie Farmer (Jeff), Judene Anderson and Christine Slone; and his grandchildren, Karli Danielle Hess (Dalton Meade), Kaiden Elizabeth Hess (Izaac Blankenship), Mason Phillip Hess (Araiya Cobb), Tyler Curtis (Kate), Michael Curtis (Natalie), Brantley White, Aubrey McCoy, Samantha Smith (Josh), Sydney Caudill (Dylan), Kenton Jones, Kodon Jones, Dalton Lowe, Paisley Lusher, Colton Blackburn, Jackson Green and Jamey Jo-Ann Green. He is also survived by Nieces, Nephews and adopted sons and daughters.
