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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...

Guy Ronnie Stringer

Guy Ronnie Stringer

Dec 19, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Guy Ronnie Stringer who departed this life on Friday, December 19, 2025 at the age of 89.

Ronnie was born September 12, 1936 at Tway, KY to the late Guy and Thelma Farmer Stringer. He was a self employed truck driver and a passionate and spirited individual with a love...

David Ronald Arwood

David Ronald Arwood

Dec 17, 2025

David Ronald Arwood, 57 of Coxton, KY passed away Wednesday December 17, 2025 at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY after a battle with Cancer.

David was born to Price Tony Arwood, Sr and Betty Barger Arwood on March 10, 1968 in Decatur, GA.

He is preceded in death by his father and step mother, Price Tony and Mary Arwood, Sr.

He...

Debra "Debbie" Noe Burchett

Debra "Debbie" Noe Burchett

Dec 7, 2025

   Debra “Debbie” (Noe) Burchett, 69, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on December 7th, 2025.Born on May 16, 1956, in Harlan, Kentucky, to Charles and Mary Noe. 

   Debbie graduated from Harlan High School in1974 and received a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education from the University of Kentucky in 1978. Driven by...

Sherman D. Stewart

Sherman D. Stewart

Dec 4, 2025

Sherman D. Stewart, 69 of Smith, KY passed away Wednesday evening of December 4, 2025.

Sherman was born August 15, 1956 in Harlan to the late Pope and Mildred Childers Stewart. He was a retired Coal Miner who enjoyed fishing and working on any type of vehicle.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Louise Bruce and his...

Brenda Loretta Miller

Brenda Loretta Miller

Dec 3, 2025

   Brenda Loretta Miller, 59 of Evarts, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Pikeville Medical Center. 

   Brenda was born to the late Leroy Gross and Callie Saylor on July 3, 1966 in Molus, Kentucky. Brenda was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Harlan County, Kentucky.  

   Besides her parents, she is also preceded in death by...

Judy A. Reynolds

Judy A. Reynolds

Nov 24, 2025

   Judy A. Reynolds, 75 of Wallins, KY passed away Monday afternoon of November 24, 2025 at the Pineville Community Health Center.

   Judy was born March 10, 1950 in Harlan to the late Curtis and Betty Byrd Wilson. She was a homemaker and member of the Wallins Church of God.

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

Jerry T. McClure

Jerry T. McClure

Nov 21, 2025

Jerry T. McClure, 83, of Georgetown passed away on Friday afternoon of November 21 2025.

 He was born on November 22nd, 1941, in Frankfort to the late Henry Thomas McClure and Marguerite Cubertson McClure. Jerry was a veteran of the United States Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He also served as a firefighter and paramedic for 29 and a half...

Larry Craig Collins

Larry Craig Collins

Nov 19, 2025

Larry Craig Collins, 71 of Stanfill, KY passed away on Wednesday afternoon of November 19, 2025 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY.

Larry was born March 3, 1954 in Leslie Co., KY to the late Elhannon and Polly Simpson Collins. A lifelong resident of Harlan Co, Larry was a retired coal miner with over 30 years of service. He...

Dr. Jeremy Otis Jackson

Dr. Jeremy Otis Jackson

Nov 12, 2025

  Dr. Jeremy Otis Jackson, 48 passed away suddenly at the Harlan ARH on Wednesday evening of November 12, 2025.

  Jeremy was born May 12, 1977 in Harlan to Otis Jackson and the late Vickie Pfaff Owens. He was a 1995 Graduate of Harlan High School. He then attended Southeast Community College from there he attended and graduated from the...

James Stevenson Gibson

James Stevenson Gibson

Nov 8, 2025

Mr. James Stevenson Gibson age 72 of Barbourville, Kentucky formerly of Harlan Co, departed this life on Saturday – November 8, 2025 at the Barbourville ARH Hospital.

Mr. Gibson was born on March 19, 1953 in Harlan, Kentucky to the union of Orville and Alice Jones Gibson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Alice Jones Gibson. Survivors include...

Theodore L. Crabtree

Theodore L. Crabtree

Oct 30, 2025

Theodore Lamen "T.L." Crabtree, III 78 of Wallins, KY passed away Thursday evening of October 30, 2025 at the Baptist Health in Corbin, KY.

T.L. was born February 4, 1947 in Dewitt, Arkansas to the late Theodore Lamen Crabtree, II and Mary Jane Harmon Crabtree. He was a retired Coal Miner with over 32 years of service. He was a Veteran...

Kathleen Stuart Povliches

Kathleen Stuart Povliches

Oct 29, 2025

Kathleen Stuart Povliches, 82 of Louisville, KY & Jeffersonville, IN passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning of October 29, 2025 at the home of her daughter in Harlan, KY.

Kathleen was born January 28, 1943 in Louisville, KY to the late John and Lucille Brown Hill. She had worked as an EMT, LPN and a homemaker She enjoyed painting, singing, camping...

Donald Lee Deaton

Donald Lee Deaton

Oct 27, 2025

Donald Lee Deaton, age 55, of Sunshine, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.

He was born on August 21, 1970, the beloved son of the late Donald Deaton and Phyllis Deaton.

Donald had a deep love for history and enjoyed collecting World War II memorabilia. He also had a lifelong passion...

John Dawson White

John Dawson White

Oct 22, 2025

John Dawson White Jr., 67, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. John was born on December 15, 1957, in Harlan, Kentucky to the late John Dawson and Bessie Brown White. He earned two degrees from the University of Kentucky, in Electrical Engineering and Business. John worked as a coal...

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