All Obituaries

     LV Clark Fultz, 82 of Bledsoe passed away on Monday September 21, 2020 at the home of his niece in Putney, KY following a long illness.      LV was born July 31, 1938 in Bledsoe, KY to the late Lige and Nancy Tolliver Fultz. He was retired driver for LP Gas Co.      Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers, Clarence Edward, Warren Ernest, and Johnnie James Fultz; his sisters, Dorothy Fultz, Una Lee Fultz, Norma Mae Lay,...

James Middleton, 70 formerly of Cranks, KY entered the kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, September 19, 2020 after suffering with a long illness. His firm belief in Jesus supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. He was born on July 30, 1950 to the late Tommy and Fern (Johnson) Middleton. He was raised in Cranks and settled down with his wife in Pennington Gap, VA in the 1980's. He worked as a coal miner, raised cattle and farmed for over 40 years. He was an advocate...

       Roy (Pete) Franklin McGregor Sr., 76 of Mary Alice, Ky passed away Thursday evening of September 17, 2020 at the Harlan ARH.        Pete was born May 10, 1944, to the late Bill and Mae Cobb McGregor in Wallins, KY. He was a retired long haul trucker and a Veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed going to church and was a member of the Gulston Church of God.        Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by...

     Robert R. Blanton, 78 of Salvisa, KY formerly of Harlan passed away Tuesday evening of September 15, 2020 at the Ephriam McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, KY.      Bob was born December 25, 1941 in Harlan to the late Dewey Blanton, Sr and Lillian Huff Blanton. He was a retired Federal Mine Inspector (MSHA) with over 21 years of service. He enjoyed working on cars, and doing woodworking. Bob was raised in the Harlan Baptist Church, but after...

Longtime Harlan attorney, John Crockett Carter, Jr,  80, passed away on Tuesday evening of September 15, 2020.    Mr. Carter was born on December 10, 1939 in Cawood to the late John Crockett and Nancy Pope Carter.  He graduated from Hall High School in 1956 and attended Cumberland College, Union College, and Eastern Kentucky University Graduate School.  He taught English at Hall High School for 7 years.  Then he attended the University of Kentucky College of Law...

     Ronald Clark Fields, 80 of Hamilton, OH formerly of Harlan passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at the VA Hospice Care in Dayton, OH.      Ronnie was born December 18, 1939 in Harlan to the late Zettler and Elsie Lawson Fields. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and enjoyed metal detecting, hunting for Artifacts, and collecting Antiques. He was a member of the Westview Church of Christ.      Besides his parents he was...

     Douglas McArthur Caldwell, 71 of Jacksonville, FL formerly of Harlan Co. passed away on Monday September 7, 2020 at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksoville, FL.      Doug was born October 22, 1948 in Stinnett, KY to the late Henry and Loria Whitehead Caldwell. He was a Veteran of the United States Airforce having served during the Vietnam War. He is retired maintenance worker for River Point Health and Behavioral Center, he had previously worked as a coal miner...

    Polly B. Duncan, 82 of Bledsoe, KY passed away on Monday morning of August 31, 2020 at her home.     Polly was born October 12, 1937 in Beverly, KY to the late James and Ameann Whitehead Brock. She was of the Pentecostal Faith. She was retired from Grandrapids Control and after retirement moved back to Bledsoe after having lived in Howard City, Michigan. She enjoyed cooking, baking, fishing, attending church and singing music in church.      Besides her...

Raymond "Denny" Denzil Blevins, 72 of Louellen, KY passed away on Thursday morning of August 27, 2020 at his residence. Denny was born March 11, 1948 to the late William Gobel and Irene Houston Blevins. He believed in the Pentecostal Faith. He was a Retired Coal Miner/Truck Driver for Glennbrook Coal Co.  He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Delena Stanton Blevins; his six children, Raymond Denzil (Beverly) Blevins, Jr of Ohio, Melissa Ann (Kenny) Mills of Ohio, Denny Ray...

Etta Elizabeth Owens, 90 of Lenarue passed peaceful into  the arms of her Lord & Savior on Thursday morning of August 27, 2020.  Etta is remembered for her work at “The Grill” at Mary Helen Coal Company. She was a great cook and fed many miners a good meal. Likewise, she fed her family with meal fit for a king. She was a member of the Mary Helen United Methodist Church.  Etta was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Cecil Raymond, fondly known as CR;...