OBITUARIES

Sheryl Nieves

Sheryl Nieves

Jul 10, 2026

Sheryl Lee Nieves, 76 of Rosspoint, KY passed away peacefully Friday afternoon of July 10, 2026.

Sheryl was born February 14, 1950 in Buford, SC to the late Kenneth Arnold, Sr and Glora Gomes Arnold. She had resided at Rosspoint for the past year having come from Whiting, NJ to stay with her daughter. She was a homemaker, avid tennis player,...

Nicholas Nathaniel Davis

Nicholas Nathaniel Davis

Jul 7, 2026

Nicholas Nathaniel Davis, 36, Pineville, formerly of Harlan, KY passed away Wednesday July 7, 2026 at his home.

Nicholas was born on October 10, 1989 in Pineville, KY. He is preceded in death by his father Worley Davis, Jr, of Richmond, KY. His grandfather Worley Davis, Sr and Grandmother Brenda Davis of Evarts, KY.

He is survived by his mother Kimberly Johnson...

Percy E. Brown

Percy E. Brown

Jul 4, 2026

Percy Edwin Brown, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, went home to be with his Lord & Savior on July 4, 2026 at the Hazard ARH, at the age of 89.

Born on October 22,1937 in East Bernstadt, Kentucky. Percy lived a life marked by kindness, hard work, and devotion to God, his faith was a foundation for him and he...

Robert Harrison Haywood

Robert Harrison Haywood

Jul 3, 2026

5th District Constable Robert Harrison Haywood, 56 of Wallins, KY passed away suddenly on Friday, July 3, 2026.

Robert was born August 2, 1969 in Harlan, KY to the late Robert Kenneth and Dorothy Honeycutt Haywood. Robert was a 1987 graduate of James A. Cawood High School, having never missed a day of school while attending there. He had served as...

Kenneth "Kenny" William Green

Kenneth "Kenny" William Green

Jul 3, 2026

Kenneth "Kenny" William Green, 66 of Harlan passed away Friday July 3, 2026 at his home.

Kenny was born September 18, 1959 in Harlan to Barbara Holden Russell and the late Ernest "Bud" Green. He had worked as a coal miner and then went into construction work for most of his life.

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

William (Bill) J. Lisenbee

William (Bill) J. Lisenbee

Jul 1, 2026

William (Bill) Joseph Lisenbee, 88, of Rio Vista, KY, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Tri Cities Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Cumberland, KY.

Bill was a 1956 graduate of Loyall High School and a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from Arch Coal, where he worked for more than 30 years. Bill was a member...

David B. Keith

David B. Keith

Jun 24, 2026

   David B. Keith, 56 of Harlan passed away Wednesday morning of June 24, 2026 at the Harlan ARH.

   David was born October 28, 1969 to the late Richard and Carmella Carruba Keith.

   Besides his parents he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Robert Keith, Arville Keith, RIchard Michael Ray Keith.

   He is survived by his brothers, Kenneth Keith...

Earl J. Howard

Earl J. Howard

Jun 20, 2026

Earl J. Howard, 85 of Lawnvale passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 20, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.

Earl was born September 19, 1940 to the late Morgan and Edna Breedlove Howard. He was retired from Jerrico Mining as a Diesel Mechanic and he believed in the Baptist Faith.

Besides his parents he is preceded...

Ethan Montgomery Brock

Ethan Montgomery Brock

Jun 11, 2026

Ethan Montgomery Brock, 32, of Harlan, KY passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026.

Ethan was preceded in death by his paternal Grandparents, Hiram Brock, Jr and Eula Brock; maternal grandparents, Delmar Browning, Sr and Alma Browning.

He is survived by his father, Hiram M. Brock III, of Harlan; mother, Robin L. Browning, formerly of Harlan; step mother, Toni Farmer of Harlan....

Sue Etta Nolan

Sue Etta Nolan

Jun 7, 2026

Sue Etta Nolan, age 78, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday June 7, 2026, at her home in Corbin.

She was born in Harlan, Kentucky on October 7, 1947, a daughter of the late Chester Nantz and Sarah Witt Nantz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband Wilkie Brock; brother, Lonnie Nantz; son-in-law,...

Howard Farmer Jr

Howard Farmer Jr

Jun 6, 2026

   Howard Farmer, Jr, 71 passed away suddenly at his beloved home on Mildred Street in Cawood on Saturday afternoon of June 6, 2026.

   Howard Jr was born August 1, 1954 in Harlan to the late Rev. Howard Farmer, Sr and Madlene McKeehan Farmer. He was a graduate of the class of 1972 James A. Cawood High School, where he...

Barbara Sue Wynn

Barbara Sue Wynn

Jun 5, 2026

Barbara Sue Wynn, 82, of Cecilton, Maryland, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord on Friday, June 5, 2026.

Born in Twila, Kentucky, Barbara was the beloved daughter of the late Brady and Deloria (née Hensley) Wynn. She was one of 15 children and grew up in a large, close-knit family that helped shape her deep faith and strong character.

A...

Danny Wilson

Danny Wilson

Jun 4, 2026

   Danny "Whistler" Wilson, 67 of Bledsoe, KY passed away at the Good Shepherd Health & Rehabilitation Center in Phelps, KY.

   Danny was born December 22, 1958 in Chicago, Ill to the late Loyd and Myrtle Wilson. He was a retired coal truck driver.

   Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Douglas Wilson.

   He is survived...

James Carr Jr.

James Carr Jr.

Jun 1, 2026

                 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”  Matthew 11:28

   James Carr, Jr., known to nearly everyone as “June,” passed away suddenly on June 1, 2026, at the age of 74. He was born June 21, 1951, in Harlan, Kentucky, to Sarah Louise (Carr)...

Betty Widner

Betty Widner

May 24, 2026

    Betty Widner, 83, of Ages, KY passed away Sunday May 24, 2026 at Signature Health at Jackson Manor in Annville, Ky. She was born March 14, 1943 to the late George Edward Durham and Verna Taylor Durham. She believed in the Pentecostal faith. Betty enjoyed traveling, decorating for Christmas, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Preceded in death by...

David Woodrow Sullivan, II

David Woodrow Sullivan, II

May 23, 2026

David Woodrow Sullivan II, 76 of Loyall, KY passed away on Saturday morning of May 23, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

David was born September 26, 1949 in Corbin, KY to the late David "Tucker" Woodrow and Thelma Engle Sullivan.

David proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Following his military...

Judy Ann Ely

Judy Ann Ely

May 20, 2026

Judy Ann (Thompson) Ely, age 67, of Cranks, KY departed this life on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of those she cherished most.

Born on December 11, 1958, to the late Johnny and Irene Thompson, Judy lived a life centered on love, family, and devotion. She married the love of her life, Homer Ely, and together they built...

Richard Michael Ray Keith

Richard Michael Ray Keith

May 17, 2026

Richard Michael Ray Keith, 60, of Kingsport, TN formerly of Cumberland, KY passed away at UT Medical Center on Sunday May 17, 2026. He was born on November 6, 1965 in Harlan, KY. A 1983 graduate of Cumberland HIgh School, he enjoyed cooking and later retired from Walgreens after many years working in the photo shop.

He is preceded in death...

Barbara Parsons

Barbara Parsons

May 15, 2026

  Barbara Ann Parsons passed away peacefully at her home in Harlan, KY on Friday, May 15, 2026.

  Barbara was born in Winfield, Alabama on October 22, 1936. She was a graduate of Union College and a school teacher for many years with the Harlan County School System.

   Barbara was preceded in death by her mother Carole Lawson, her stepfather Ova...

Wanda Ann Ramey

Wanda Ann Ramey

May 12, 2026

Wanda Ann Ramey, 80 of Corbin, KY went to her Heavenly home on May 12, 2026 after a short battle with lung cancer. Born in Pike County but lived most of her life in Harlan. She was of the Christian faith.

She passed peacefully in the care of her son, Ramon Fidel Morales (Bub) and wife, Deanna. She is survived by...

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