Roger "Runt" Lee Pace, Jr
Jun 29, 2025
Roger "Runt" Lee Pace, Jr 48 of Grays Knob, KY passed away Sunday afternoon of June 29, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center following a battle with Huntington's Disease.
Runt was born March 17, 1977 in Harlan to the late Roger, Sr and Debbie Smith Pace. He worked as a Preparation Plant worker in the coal business for years.
Besides...
Phyllis Mitchell Gross
Jun 27, 2025
Phyllis Drew Mitchell Gross, 80 of Harlan, Kentucky passed away at her home on Friday, June 27, 2025.
Phyllis was born on July 30, 1944 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Steve and Blanche Copeland Mitchell. She was a lifelong resident of Harlan County and believed in the Baptist faith. Phyllis was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending her time bird watching...
Donald Bennett
Jun 26, 2025
Donald Lee Bennett, 73 of Somerset, Kentucky formerly of Harlan Co. went home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2025 at his home.
Donald was born on February 25, 1952 to the late Carl and Goldie Davis Bennett in Harlan, Kentucky. He worked in the coal mines for many years. Donald gave his heart to the Lord in 1977...
George Grubbs
Jun 24, 2025
George Grubbs, 75 of Cawood, KY passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at his home following a brief illness.
He was born on December 23, 1949 in Cawood to the late Blane and Sudie Swanson Grubbs. He worked in construction and in the coal mines for many years.
Besides his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brothers; Harvey,...
Elijah Buell Jr
Jun 19, 2025
Longtime Southeast Community College professor, Elijah "Lige" Buell, Jr., passed away Thursday afternoon, June 19, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, following a brief illness.
Born in Harlan, KY, on May 13, 1956, to Joyce Osborne Buell and the late Elijah "Lige" Buell, Sr., Lige grew up in Dayton, OH, where he graduated from Stebbins High School. There,...
John E. Carroll
Jun 17, 2025
John E. Carroll, 63 of Cawood passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport.
John was born October 23, 1961 in Middlesboro, KY to the late Rufus and Vanetta Joyce Carroll. He worked many years as coal miner, but retired as a truck driver. He was a Christian and loved 4-Wheeling.
He is survived by...
Richard Lee Farmer
Jun 17, 2025
Richard Lee Farmer was born on January 3, 1942, in the Mary Helen Coal Camp of Harlan County, Kentucky. The youngest son of nine children of the late Carlo and Della Farmer, Richard grew up surrounded by the deep values of family and community. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his love, on June 17th, 2025.
Richard was a...
Howard Michael Williams
Jun 17, 2025
Howard Michael Williams "Mike" was born on April 26, 1957 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Robert and Dovie Williams of Baxter, Kentucky, and entered into his eternal resting home on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family and friends.
Mike was a retired coal miner and truck driver. However, the work he was most passionate about...
Bettye Grant Moody
Jun 11, 2025
Bettye Grant Moody, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of grace, strength, and enduring love. She was born on January 4, 1938, in Barbourville, Kentucky, the cherished daughter of Omer Grant and Lydia Parrot.
Bettye’s life was rooted in devotion to her family and a quiet resilience that touched all who knew her. Her...
Donna Hall McKnight
2025
Donna Hall McKnight, 71 of Boca Raton, FL went home to be back with Jesus at her residence.
Beloved Daughter of Jane Farley Hall and the late Harold Hall; best friend and adored wife of Joe McKnight. Most treasured Momma of Cathie and Kenny Fraser.
Most precious “Nonna” of Jillian, Joshua, Hailey, Milo, and Jacob.
Loving aunt of Dawn Pruden.
Also survived by daughter...
Richard Wayne Phillips
Jun 3, 2025
Richard Wayne "Humphammer" Phillips, 77 of Stanfill, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Harlan ARH.
Wayne was born on August 7, 1947 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Cleta Hatfield Balltrip. He was a retired coal miner, having worked on strip jobs. He was a deacon and member of Liggett Baptist Church, but was presently attending Pansy Baptist...
Michael Christopher Pace
May 28, 2025
Michael "Hoss" Christopher Pace, 41 of Harlan, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 following a long illness with Huntington's disease.
Michael was born on April 27, 1984 to the late Roger, Sr. and Debbie Smith Pace. He was a lifelong resident of Harlan, Kentucky and enjoyed 4-wheeling.
Besides his parents, he is also preceded in death by...
Jewell Overbay
May 26, 2025
Jewell Overbay, 77 of Harlan, Kentucky passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 at the home of her son in Dayhoit, Kentucky.
Jewell was born on August 10, 1947 in Jackson County, Kentucky to the late Colemen and Knewanee Welch Tillery. She was a retired Nurse Aide.
Besides her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband,...
Jackie Darlene Franks
May 21, 2025
Jackie Darlene Jenkins Franks, 68 of Cawood, KY left this life on May 21, 2025 in the comfort of her daughter's home in Pennington Gap, VA.
She entered this world April 7, 1957 and resided in Cawood, Kentucky until a few months before her death. Jackie was a homemaker who raised 3 children and enjoyed caring for those around her. She...
William D. Howard
May 21, 2025
William D. (Bill) Howard, 75 of Grays Knob, KY passed away on Wednesday May 21, 2025 at the Johnson City Medical Center.
Bill was born January 5, 1950 at Coalgood, KY to the late Dexter and Lillie Mae Strunk Howard. He was a retired coal miner. He was a Veteran of the United States Army having served his country during the...
Caitlin Marie Cooper
May 18, 2025
Caitlin Marie Sowards Cooper, 27 of Cawood, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Harlan ARH.
Caitlin was born on February 18, 1998 in Harlan, Kentucky to Elmer and Marie Miller Sowards. She was a former employee of the Harlan County Detention Center. Caitlin enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding 4-wheelers, and singing.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents; Priscilla...
Kholson Paul Caldwell
May 14, 2025
With a heavy heart we announce the sudden passing of Kholson Paul Caldwell a cherished vibrant and loving member of the Caldwell family in the Bledsoe Community.
Kholson was known for his compassionate big heart of encouragement expressed with a daily phrase of "I Love You". Kholson worked factory jobs at Asian Automotive, Smithfield and more, but now it was a...
Hugh R. Saylor
May 12, 2025
Hugh R. Saylor, 89 of Wallins, KY passed away on Monday afternoon of May 12, 2025.
Hugh was born May 30, 1935 in Molus, KY to the late Fred and Carrie Saylor. He was retired from General Motors with 30 years of service. He was an avid UK Wildcat fan.
Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Doris...
Betty Lee Burkhart
May 10, 2025
Betty Lee (Franks) Burkhart, 88, of Wallins, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on May 10th, 2025 at her home.
Betty was born on February 22nd, 1937, to the late Loyd and Hazel (Kelley) Franks. As the third born of nine children, Betty mastered the art of caregiving at an early age and always took wonderful care of those she loved. Her gift...
Jerry Lewis
May 9, 2025
Jerry Lewis, 72 of Bledsoe, Kentucky passed away on Friday morning, May 9, 2025 at the Mountain View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Jerry was born on August 19, 1953 in Leslie County, Kentucky to the late Orie Lewis and Fannie Mae Caldwell Lewis Helton. He worked many years strip mining at Straight Creek Mining. After leaving the mines, he...
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