All Obituaries

Marie Runda (nee Carruba), 88 of Cumberland, KY passed away on Saturday Nov. 10, 2018 at the Tri-Cities Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Cumberland.  Beloved wife of the late Charles H. Runda; daughter of the late Norman & Cora Romano Carruba; Survived by 3 step children, 2 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and fifteen nieces and nephews including special niece and caregiver Norma Dobos. Also survived by brother Joe Carruba. Marie was a school teacher for 40 years...

Emory Saylor 95, of Loyall, Kentucky passed away Sunday, October 21,2018 at his residence. Emory was a lifelong resident of Harlan. He was a coal miner for fifteen years, he also worked at Harlan Ford Motor Company and Ball Service station before retiring. He believed in the Pentecostal faith, and dedicated his life to Jesus Christ, paving the way for his family and the generations that followed. He was a member and deacon at Molus Pentecostal Church for over fifty three years. He was a...

            Homer Kennard “Kenny” Napier, 60 of Corbin, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 16, 2018 at Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin, KY.                        Memorial services will be conducted on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the Chapel of the Anderson-Laws & Jones Funeral...

          On Monday, October 15, 2018 our beloved wife, mother, and sister Joy Annette Taylor passed into the loving arms of her Lord, following a long battle with cancer at the age of 64.           Joy was born in Harlan on July 26, 1954. On November 19, 1976 she married the love of her life Russell Taylor.           She was a 35 year employee of Harlan Community T.V....

               Barbara Howard, 60 of Wallins, Ky went home to her Lord & Savior on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Harlan ARH while surrounded by her family.                 She was a devoted Christian, who served her Lord for 44 years and was a faithful member of the Laymon Pentecost Holiness Church. She was a wonderful mother and...

            Mildred L. “Mickey” Adkins, 89 of Harlan passed away peacefully on Friday morning of October 12, 2018 at her home.           Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of the Anderson-Laws & Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Donnie Adkisson officiating. Burial will follow at the Resthaven Cemetery in Keith, KY. Pallbearers will...

          Gladys P. Simpson, 94 of Dayhoit passed away suddenly on the early morning of Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the Harlan ARH.           Mrs. Simpson was born July 6, 1924 in Dayhoit, KY to the late Frank and Eliza Wolfe Pillion. She was a retired clerk for National Coil Company. She believed in the Baptist Faith and was an Avid UK Wildcat...

          Hobert “Bud” Middleton, Jr, 64 of Smith passed away Monday afternoon of October 8, 2018 in Bristol, TN.           Visitation will be Thursday (Oct. 11) after 5:00 pm at the Anderson-Laws & Jones Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Spencer Burkhart officiating.           Burial will be Friday...

          Jacquelyn Mayfield, 85 of Baxter passed away on the early morning of Friday, October 5, 2018 at the Tri Cities Nursing & Rehabilitation Center after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.           Born January 12, 1933 in Harlan to the late Edgar and Susie Ivey Miller, she was a devoted and loving wife and mother, who believed in the Baptist...

          Clifford Bailey, 94 of Wallins passed away Saturday September 29, 2018 at the Harlan ARH.           Mr. Bailey was born June 14, 1924 Wallins, KY to the late Jeff and Mammie Doan Bailey. Mr. Bailey served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a retired coal miner and was the former mayor of Wallins. He believed in the Baptist...