OBITUARIES

Ramona "Monie" Ellis

Ramona "Monie" Ellis

Sep 11, 2025

Ramona Elizabeth "Monie" Ellis, 68 of Loyall passed away Thursday afternoon of September 11, 2025 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.

Monie was born February 8, 1957 in Harlan to the late Clarence Edward and Isabella Cavins Ellis. She was retired from the Harlan ARH where she worked as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department. She was an avid...

Luada Ruth Wynn

Luada Ruth Wynn

Sep 11, 2025

Luada Ruth Wynn, 73 of Dizney, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Luada was born on May 26, 1952 in Redbud, Kentucky to the late Pleas Steele and Sally Howard Steele. Luada was a lifelong resident of Harlan County and believed in the Baptist faith. She was a member of Brittians...

Billie Enlow

Billie Enlow

Sep 8, 2025

Billie Enlow, 85 of Rio Vista, KY passed away on Monday morning of September 8, 2025 at the Harlan Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Billie was born March 31, 1940 in Whitesburg, KY to the late Alvin Amburgey and Clara Hayes Amburgey. She was a homemaker and member of the Harlan Baptist Church.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Elmar Gene Green

Elmar Gene Green

Sep 8, 2025

Gene was reunited with his loving wife and other half, Bernadine, in their heavenly home on September 8th, 2025.

Gene and Bernadine both had hearts to serve and love. Fixing meals together, loving all of their families, being great neighbors and friends. Any time someone asked for the slightest of things, if they couldn’t help, they were working on finding someone...

Gilbert Wayne Helton

Gilbert Wayne Helton

Sep 7, 2025

Gilbert Wayne "Tick" Helton, 63 of Kettle Island, KY passed away Sunday morning, September 7, 2025, at the home of his daughter Brittany. 

Tick was born December 2, 1961, at Kettle Island to the late Gilbert and Grace Helton. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy and Tom; sisters, Rosie and Wanda; his nephew, Jason "J...

James D. Brock

James D. Brock

Sep 4, 2025

James D. Brock, 64 of Ravenna, KY formerly of Coldiron passed away on Thursday September 4, 2025 at the Hospice Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, KY.

James was born October 14, 1960 in Harlan to Shirley Long Brock and the late James M. Brock. More than anything, he enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling and the outdoors.

He is preceded in...

Ewell "Bo" Clem

Ewell "Bo" Clem

Sep 2, 2025

Ewell "Bo" Clem 71 of Cawood, KY passed away suddenly on Tuesday morning of September 2, 2025 at his home.

Bo was born June 8, 1954 in Harlan to the late Roy "Toad" and Sudie Grubbs Clem. He was a retired coal miner, but his true passion was farming and raising a garden. He was an Avid U.K. Wildcat fan and...

Floyd Hubert King

Floyd Hubert King

Sep 1, 2025

   Floyd Hubert King, 88 of Cranks crossed over to his Eternal life with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday morning of September 1, 2025 at the Norton Community Hospital in Norton, VA.

   Floyd was born September 28, 1936 in Cranks, KY to the late Simon and Claudia Hall King. He was a Veteran of the United States...

Johnnie Lee Saylor

Johnnie Lee Saylor

Aug 30, 2025

Johnnie Lee Saylor, 79 of Coldiron, KY passed from this life on Saturday August 30, 2025 at his home.

Johnnie was born August 7, 1946 to the late Joseph (Joe) and China Hensley Saylor. Johnnie had worked as a coal miner, after that he went into business for himself doing contracting work. For many years Johnnie served with the Wallins and...

Frieda Faye Madden

Frieda Faye Madden

Aug 24, 2025

Frieda Faye Dotson Madden, 76, of Evarts, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, “She is now with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven.”

She was born March 15, 1949 in Harlan County Kentucky on Sallie’s Branch in Evarts, KY. A true matriarch, Frieda was a dedicated homemaker who always put...

Sherman Peck Jr

Sherman Peck Jr

Aug 16, 2025

Sherman Peck, Jr, 78 of Keith, KY passed away Saturday evening of August 16, 2025 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center with family holding his hand.

Junior was born September 19, 1946 at Keith, KY to the late Sherman Peck, Sr and Myrtle Shoemaker Peck, the baby of five siblings. He enlisted in the United States Army during the Vietnam...

Franklin D Saylor Jr

Franklin D Saylor Jr

Aug 13, 2025

   Franklin D. Saylor, Jr 49 of Baxter, KY passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025 in the Baxter community from injuries he received in a motor vehicle accident.

   Franklin was born in Harlan on June 30, 1976 to Franklin D. Saylor, Sr and Lana S. Johnson Saylor. He enjoyed playing guitars, was very artistic and loved Amateur radio.

   He is...

James "Jamie" L. Walters

James "Jamie" L. Walters

Aug 3, 2025

The passing of James "Jamie" Walters of Harlan is announced with deep sadness on Sunday August 3, 2025 at the Harlan ARH, he was 57.

He was the son of the late Luther E. "Luke" Walters and Joan Hoskins Walters. He had worked many years as an electrician in the coal mines.

He is survived by his sister, Ellen Walters Montoya of...

Lonnie Fultz

Lonnie Fultz

Aug 3, 2025

Lonnie Fultz, 73 of Harlan formerly of Hyden, KY passed away Sunday afternoon of August 3, 2025 at the Harlan Health & Rehabilitation.

Lonnie was born February 7, 1952 in Hyden to the late Elbert and Viola Caldwell Fultz. He was a 1970 graduate of Leslie Co. High School; he was avid outdoorsman, hunting, fishing. He was a retired coal miner...

David Wayne Jones

David Wayne Jones

Aug 3, 2025

David Wayne Jones, 69 of Cawood, KY passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday August 3, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.

David was born January 31, 1956 in Harlan to the late Eldon and Margaret Jones. He was a Proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corp, having served during Vietnam. He was an A/C ordinance Tech...

Edward "Eddie" Wayne Huckleby

Edward "Eddie" Wayne Huckleby

Aug 2, 2025

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our husband, daddy, papaw and big pap. Pastor Edward "Eddie" Wayne Huckleby, 75 of London, KY formerly of Harlan County went home to be with the Lord on Saturday evening of August 2, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Eddie was born in Pinevile, Ky on October 1,1949 to Ed and Frances...

Opal Mae Smith

Opal Mae Smith

Aug 2, 2025

Opal Mae Smith, 79 of Coalgood, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday morning of August 2, 2025 at the home of her son in Loyall, KY.

Opal was born December 19, 1945 in Harlan Co to the late Tom and Lura Raines McKinney. She was retired from the Boardroom Restaurant and Servco where she was well known for her cooking. She...

Delbert Bargo

Delbert Bargo

Jul 28, 2025

Delbert Bargo, Sr., 85 of Thompsonville, Illinois, formerly of Cawood, Kentucky, died Monday, July 28, 2025, at his residence.             

Born February 7, 1940, in Yancey, Kentucky, Delbert was the son of the late Clark and Linda Bargo. He moved to southern Illinois in 1963, to work at Freeman United Coal, where he worked approximately 25...

Harlan Howard

Harlan Howard

Jul 26, 2025

   Harlan Howard, 96, a lifelong resident of Harlan, KY, entered his Heavenly home on Saturday, July 26th at Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center.

   Harlan believed in the Baptist faith. He was a long-time member of Kelly Street Baptist Church and later became a member of Teetersville Baptist Church where he attended for many years. His love for his Savior...

Kenneth Ray Lewis

Kenneth Ray Lewis

Jul 25, 2025

   Kenneth Ray Lewis, 56 of Somerset, KY formerly of Bledsoe, KY passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025 in Somerset. 

   Kenny was born February 3, 1969 in Harlan to Stanley and Patsy Brock Lewis. When Kenny was younger he enjoyed swimming and participated in the Special Olympics in swimming. He enjoyed coloring, writing his name, playing basketball, riding his...

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