Melvin Webb Jr. (December 4, 1929 – July 1, 1993)
Loretta Lynn was the second oldest sibling in the Webb family. Melvin Junior, named for his father, of course, was born first in the old Butcher Holler. Melvin married Bonnie Faye Webb and had nine (wow) children with her. Melvin Webb Jr. died relatively young, at the age of 63, just like Melvin Sr., who passed away from black lung at the age of 52.
Herman Webb (September 3, 1934 – July 28, 2018)
Loretta Lynn just recently lost her nearest kid brother, Herman, who was born two years after she was. He passed away in 2018 at the age of 83. Herman stayed close to home after growing up, making a life in Van Lear, Kentucky. Herman also curated the Butcher Hollow homestead, where he and his siblings grew up. The home was made famous by Lynn’s song, “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” The homestead welcomes thousands of Loretta Lynn fans who made the pilgrimage every year.
Herman lived a full life beyond giving tours of the homestead, though. He had three daughters with his wife Patsy Jean, who passed before him, as well as six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Herman’s other famous sibling, Crystal Gayle, paid tribute to him on Instagram after he passed.
