All Obituaries

Eldon Jones, 89 of Cawood, KY passed away on the early morning of Saturday November 16, 2019 at his home after a long illness. Eldon was born April 10, 1930 in Lilly, KY to the late Thomas Jefferson and Sarah Jane Brown Jones. He was a retired coal miner and farmer, having worked at Crummies Coal Co. and Dixie Fuel Co. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret Robinson Price Jones; son, Franklin Jones and several siblings. He is survived by his children,...

           Daniel Lee Southard, 65 of Harlan passed away Thursday afternoon of November 14, 2019.           Daniel was born March 26, 1954 in Harlan to the late John Henry and Opal Dean Southard. He was a general laborer and believed in the Holiness Faith.           Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers, Harry Southard and Jimmy Stapleton; sisters,...

        Bentley Michael Lamb stillborn son of Aaron Michael Lamb and Brianna Faye Elliott was called to his heavenly home on November 3, 2019 at the Harlan ARH.         Waiting on him when he arrived was his great grandparents, Doug Brock, Larry and Beulah Lamb, Jerry Elliott, Oscar and Shirley Mitchell.         Those left to mourn his passing besides his parents, his big sister,  Journee ...

          Kila Lee Irvin, 89 of Elcomb passed away on Sunday afternoon of November 3, 2019 at the Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon, KY.           She was born January 10, 1930 in Harlan to the late Byrd and Effie Hall Smith.           Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Irvin; sons, Don Edd and Larry “Spunk” Irvin;...

C. Alan Reams, 80, of Ashland, KY passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 at The Lantern at Morning Pointe in Russell, KY. Alan was born June 15, 1939 in New Orleans, LA, a son of the late Claude Albert and Jane Hawkins Reams. In addition to his parents, Alan was also preceded in death by his wife Laura Feledra Howard. Alan was raised in Columbia, KY and graduated from Adair County High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY. He had a long...

          Anna Sue Gilliam, 84 of Harlan formerly of Cumberland passed away peacefully on the early morning of Tuesday, October 15, 2019.           Mrs. Gilliam was born July 30, 1935 in Cumberland, KY to the late Denver Lee Gilliam and Ruth Lay Gilliam Jackson. She was a retired factory worker and member of the Black Mountain Baptist Church.           Besides her parents she...

   Nancy Lynn Holder, age 67, of Harlan, Ky. passed peacefully from this life and entered the glorious gates of her Heavenly home at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital on Saturday, October, 12, 2019 after a hard and courageous fight against Bone Marrow Cancer/Acute Leukemia. Nancy was born May 14, 1952 in Pineville, Ky. to the late M. Sid & the late Margie Tye  Holder. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, James Mays (Pig) & Julia Howard Tye & John...

          Jerry Dale Cornett, 62 of Baxter passed away on the early morning of Friday Oct. 11, 2019 at the Harlan ARH.           Jerry was born June 13, 1957 in Danville, IL to the late Luther and Janie Lewis Cornett. He was a former coal miner for 13 years before retiring from the Harlan Co. Road Department after 22 years. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. He belonged to the VFW, enjoyed fishing, bingo,...

          Clifford Garber, 82 of Baxter passed away on Friday morning of Oct. 11, 2019 at the Harlan ARH.           Mr. Garber was born Oct. 5, 1937 in Harlan, KY. He was retired retail manager of Eastern & Coastal Oil Co. for 45 years. He was an avid fisherman, loved to flea market, collecting guns & knives.           He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Jean...

          Claudia C. Barnes, 87 of Rosspoint, KY passed away on the early morning of Monday, October 7, 2019 at the Harlan ARH.           Mrs. Barnes was born September 21, 1932 in Rockcastle Co., KY to the late Finley and Maggie Reynolds Cornett. She had resided in Harlan Co. for over 70 years having worked at Newberry’s, Fashion World, and Wal Mart. She was a member of the Poorfork Church of Christ, enjoyed going...