OBITUARIES

Danny Joe Collins

Danny Joe Collins

Feb 16, 2026

Danny Joe Collins, 46 of Stanfill, KY passed away Monday February 16, 2026 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center following injuries sustained in a Motor Vehicle Accident.

Joe was born January 3, 1980 to the late Larry Craig and Sandra Kay Dillman Collins. A lifelong resident of Harlan Co, he enjoyed listening to music, being in the mountains riding 4-wheelers...

James William Burkhart

James William Burkhart

Feb 16, 2026

James William Burkhart, 96, of Smith KY passed away Monday February 16, 2026 at home with his loving family surrounding him. 

James was born on July 8, 1929 in Smith, Ky to the late Herbert Burkhart and Nancy Ledford Burkhart. He proudly served his country as a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was retired from Chappells Dairy after...

Dwayne Harris

Dwayne Harris

Feb 10, 2026

Dwayne Harris, 60, of Cawood Ky passed away Tuesday February 10, 2026 at his daughters residence in Cumberland, Ky following a brief illness with cancer.

Dwayne was born on March 6, 1965 in Tway, Ky to Tommy Harris and Jenny Bruce Harris. He was a Field Sampler for a Water Testing Company. He enjoyed playing games, painting, playing the guitar, and...

Joe Bryant Snapp

Joe Bryant Snapp

Feb 4, 2026

Joe Bryant Snapp, 92, of Harlan, Ky passed away Wednesday February 4, 2026 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Joe was born May 24, 1933 to the late Hugh and Della Snapp in Prestonsburg, Ky. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and a retired coal miner. 

Besides his parents he also proceeded in death by his wife Phyllis...

Bobby "Bud" Ray Dixon

Bobby "Bud" Ray Dixon

Feb 1, 2026

Bobby Ray 'Bud" Dixon, age 85 of Harlan, Ky passed away to enter his heavenly home on Sunday evening February 1, 2026 at the Harlan ARH hospital.

Bud was born on May 29, 1940 in Evarts, Ky. to the late Grant Dixon and Lidie Clark Dixon. He was a retired employee of Lester Phillips Coal sales and Giles moving and storage....

Henry Frank Doan

Henry Frank Doan

Jan 28, 2026

 Henry Frank Doan, age 73 of Harlan, Ky went home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2026, surrounded by his family at home.

 Frank was born on August 3, 1952 in Harlan to Mary Helen (nee Pennington) and Otis Doan. A hardworking provider and servant at heart, he labored in the coal mines for many years before retiring. Not...

Price Tony Arwood

Price Tony Arwood

Jan 26, 2026

   Price Tony Arwood Jr. 60 of Harlan passed away suddenly on January 26, 2026 at his home. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose presence left a lasting and meaningful impact on all who knew him.

   Tony was a devoted husband to his wife, Penny Lynn Arwood, and a loving father who took great pride in...

Shirley Ann Howard

Shirley Ann Howard

Jan 23, 2026

Shirley Ann Howard, 85, of Grays Knob, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 23, 2026 at her home.

Shirley was born on November 11, 1940; she was a native and lifelong resident of Harlan County. She was a homemaker, Loving Wife, Mother of her Children, Grand Children, and Great Grand Children.

She was a...

Melvin D. Nolan

Melvin D. Nolan

Jan 22, 2026

Melvin D. Nolan 82 of Coldiron, KY passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday morning of January 22, 2026.

Melvin was born July 26, 1943 in Harlan Co., KY to the late Denver and Fannie Middleton Nolan. He was a retired coal miner, loved the Lord and believed in the Holiness Faith.

Besides his parents he is preceded in death by...

Sasha Sergent

Sasha Sergent

Jan 16, 2026

Sasha Nicole Sergent "Noot", 36, of Putney, Kentucky passed away on January 16th, 2026, unexpectedly at her home.

She was a loving mother, daughter, sister and a friend to many people who loved and cared for her.

Sasha was born on August 1st, 1989, to Bobbi Tolliver and David Sergent in Pineville, Kentucky. She attended James A. Cawood High School before studying...

Johnny Osborne

Johnny Osborne

Jan 15, 2026

Johnny Osborne 66 of Cawood, KY passed away Thursday afternoon of January 15, 2026 at the Harlan ARH.

Johnny was born March 8, 1959 to the late Daniel L. and Amanda Mills Osborne. He was a disabled coal miner.

Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers, Daniel Osborne, Jr, Edward D. Osborne, Jimmy Osborne and Arthur Osborne; Conny...

Brenda Gail Neal

Brenda Gail Neal

Jan 13, 2026

Our beloved sister, Brenda Gail Neal of Corbin, Kentucky, stepped through the portals of heaven on January 13, 2026 at her home. She was the fourth daughter of eight children born October 20, 1948 to Robert H. and Nellie Scott Neal of Creeches, Ky.

Brenda was multi-talented and had many interests, Upon graduation at UK from dental school, she both worked...

Karen Elizabeth Cornett

Karen Elizabeth Cornett

Jan 12, 2026

Karen Polson Cornett, 68, Baxter, Formerly of Partridge, KY, passed away peacefully on Monday morning of January 12, 2026 at the Harlan ARH. .

Born March 14, 1957 to the late George and Elizabeth Polson, she was retired from S&S Service in Cumberland. Karen was a faithful member of Lewis Creek Pentecostal Church.

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

Delmas "DW" Wayne Baker

Delmas "DW" Wayne Baker

Jan 9, 2026

Delmas Wayne "DW" Baker age 48 of Richmond KY, Formerly of Harlan KY passed away on Friday Jan 9th, 2026 at Baptist Health, in Lexington, KY.

DW was born on February 27th, 1977 in Harlan, KY to the late Wayne and Mary Jones Baker. He was a Flight medic for Air Evac, former medic for Mountain EMS, Harlan EMS, and Knox...

Gary Wayne Harris

Gary Wayne Harris

Jan 6, 2026

Gary Wayne Harris, age 68, of South Lebanon, Ohio, passed away on January 6, 2026. He was born on November 14, 1957, to the late Garfield and Nora Harris.



Gary was a devoted and loving husband of 49 years to his wife, Nancy Harris (née Easterly). He was a proud and loving father to his children and their spouses, Gary (Sugar)...

Joyce Ann Buell

Joyce Ann Buell

Jan 6, 2026

Joyce Ann Buell, 85, of Wallins KY passed away on Tuesday morning January 6th. 2026 at the home of her grandson in London, KY.

Joyce was born January 25, 1940 in Harlan, KY to late Charles and Ethel Osborne. She was a graduate of Wallins High School and retired from the state of Kentucky. She was an avid UK Wildcat fan,...

Wanda Lee Disney

Wanda Lee Disney

Dec 26, 2025

Wanda Lee Disney, 96 of Wallins passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday December 26, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Wanda was born April 19, 1929 to the late Joel Fisher, Sr and Dollie Minton Fisher and was a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Disney, Sr.; her children, Anna Bailey...

John Wesley Prewitt, Jr

John Wesley Prewitt, Jr

Dec 23, 2025

John Welsey Prewitt Jr., age 75 of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital. He was born March 26, 1950 in Benham, KY, to the late John Wesley and Anna Mae Chinn Prewitt Sr. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by three siblings, Kenneth Prewitt, Christine Ball, Don Prewitt...

Roy McGregor Jr

Roy McGregor Jr

Dec 22, 2025

Roy Franklin McGregor, Jr (aka Pete) 59 of Harlan, KY passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on Monday December 22, 2025 after a short illness.

He was born in Cincinnati, OH on May 25, 1966 to the late Donna and Roy Franklin McGregor, Sr.

Pete was an avid guitar player. He loved music and UK Basketball, but most of all...

Wina Delilah Abbott

Wina Delilah Abbott

Dec 20, 2025

   Wina Delilah Abbott, 63 of Coalgood, KY passed away Saturday December 20, 2025 at her home.

   Wina was born December 18, 1962 in Harlan to the late Glen and Iva Jean Pace Abbott. She was a Veteran of the United States Navy. She was retired as a Registered Nurse and believed in the Baptist Faith.

   She is survived by...

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