OBITUARIES

James Junior Saylor

James Junior Saylor

Oct 16, 2025

James Junior Saylor, 61 of Coldiron, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Hazard ARH.

James was born on February 22, 1964 to the late James Craig Saylor and Willow Sue Brock Saylor. James believed in the holiness faith. He loved working on lawnmowers.

Besides his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Arnold Saylor.

He is survived...

Donna Sue Young

Donna Sue Young

Oct 16, 2025

Donna Sue Young, 69 of Baxter, KY passed away Thursday evening of October 16, 2025 at the Harlan ARH.

Donna was born February 10, 1956 in Harlan to the late Claude and Pearl Givens Evans. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Claude Evans, Jr.

She is survived by her...

Donald Ray "Donnie" Nantz

Donald Ray "Donnie" Nantz

Oct 16, 2025

Donald Ray (Donnie) Nantz, 61 of Wallins, Kentucky passed away on October 16, 2025 at his home.

Donald was born was on November 17, 1963 in Pineville, Kentucky to the late Bill and Janice Lee Nantz. He worked as a coal miner for many years. Donald was also the Assistant Manager of KMART.

Donald is survived by his son, Devan Ray (Whitney)...

Sherry Faye Long

Sherry Faye Long

Oct 12, 2025

Sherry Faye Long, 69 of Coldiron, KY passed away on Sunday afternoon of October 12, 2025 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.

Sherry was born June 29, 1956 in Harlan to the late John and Macie Brock. She had worked with the United States Postal System for over 35 years, having served as Postmaster at Coldiron and most recently Loyall....

Bennie William Johnson

Bennie William Johnson

Oct 9, 2025

Bennie William Johnson was born on March 18, 1977 in Dowagiac, Michigan. He was the son of Bennie Johnson, Jr. and Edna Helton Johnson who survive of East Bernstadt, Kentucky. He is survived by his wife loving wife, who he cherished for over 30 years – Shannon Farmer Johnson of East Bernstadt and two children; Logan Tyler Johnson and Ashton...

Jerry W. Owens

Jerry W. Owens

Oct 4, 2025

Jerry W. Owens, 77 of Loyall, KY passed away on Saturday October 4, 2025 at the Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY.

Jerry was born February 9, 1948 in Harlan to the late Laymon and Helen Bennett Owens. A lifelong resident of Harlan Co and was a member of the House of Mercy in Wallins. He was a Veteran of the United...

Glenn Saylor

Glenn Saylor

Oct 4, 2025

Glenn Saylor, 91 of Rosspoint, KY passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday afternoon, October 4, 2025, surrounded by family. Glenn was born January 15, 1934 in Wallins to the late Otis and Lois Fee Saylor. He grew up and attended school in Wallins. He was a member of the Wallins Methodist Church where his father in law served...

Randy R. Perry

Randy R. Perry

Oct 3, 2025

Randy Ray Perry, 50 of Verda passed away on Friday October 3, 2025 at his home.

Randy was born January 1, 1975 in Harlan to the late Wayne Perry and Daisy Couch. He had worked as a coal miner, enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his grandson John Liam.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Theresa Perry;...

Howard Ray Payne

Howard Ray Payne

Sep 23, 2025

Howard Ray Payne, age 82 of Kingsport, TN, formerly of Cumberland, KY went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Howard was born on July 7, 1943, in Wise County, VA to Hubert and Helen Payne. Howard served proudly in the U.S. Marines and worked as a coal miner for 20 years. On October...

Terry L. Howard

Terry L. Howard

Sep 23, 2025

Terry L. Howard, 82 of Baxter, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon of September 23, 2025 at the Tri Cities Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Cumberland.

Terry was born July 29, 1943 in Harlan to the late Tom and Mary Hensley Howard. She worked the Bell Co. Animal Clinic for several years. She enjoyed gardening and being at the lake....

Jeannie Begley Morgan

Jeannie Begley Morgan

Sep 22, 2025

Jeannie Begley Morgan passed away Monday, September 22, 2025 at her home in Baxter, KY. She was 66 years old. Jeannie was born, November 3, 1958 in Cincinnati OH., the daughter of the late, Bernadine Begley Hoskins. Jeannie enjoyed painting, reading, fishing and being outdoors, she enjoyed Native American culture, British mysteries and she had a great love and taste for...

William Isaac Daniels

William Isaac Daniels

Sep 18, 2025

William Isaac Daniels well known as "Honest Cool" 75 of Smith, KY passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday September 18, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

William enjoyed spending time in the mountains digging for Indian artifacts, looking for old home places and spending time with his grandchildren. He never let the opportunity to pass...

Stevie Wayne Hensley

Stevie Wayne Hensley

Sep 17, 2025

Stevie Wayne Hensley, 55 of Harlan passed away Wednesday evening of September 17, 2025 at his home.

Stevie was born July 31, 1970 in Harlan to the late Dave Jones and Lorene Couch Osborne. He was retired from KCEOC, he also had worked at Wendy's, he served as a Deputy Jailer for the Harlan Co. Detention Center and Mall Security. He...

Ramona "Monie" Ellis

Ramona "Monie" Ellis

Sep 11, 2025

Ramona Elizabeth "Monie" Ellis, 68 of Loyall passed away Thursday afternoon of September 11, 2025 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.

Monie was born February 8, 1957 in Harlan to the late Clarence Edward and Isabella Cavins Ellis. She was retired from the Harlan ARH where she worked as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department. She was an avid...

Luada Ruth Wynn

Luada Ruth Wynn

Sep 11, 2025

Luada Ruth Wynn, 73 of Dizney, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Luada was born on May 26, 1952 in Redbud, Kentucky to the late Pleas Steele and Sally Howard Steele. Luada was a lifelong resident of Harlan County and believed in the Baptist faith. She was a member of Brittians...

Billie Enlow

Billie Enlow

Sep 8, 2025

Billie Enlow, 85 of Rio Vista, KY passed away on Monday morning of September 8, 2025 at the Harlan Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Billie was born March 31, 1940 in Whitesburg, KY to the late Alvin Amburgey and Clara Hayes Amburgey. She was a homemaker and member of the Harlan Baptist Church.

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

Elmar Gene Green

Elmar Gene Green

Sep 8, 2025

Gene was reunited with his loving wife and other half, Bernadine, in their heavenly home on September 8th, 2025.

Gene and Bernadine both had hearts to serve and love. Fixing meals together, loving all of their families, being great neighbors and friends. Any time someone asked for the slightest of things, if they couldn’t help, they were working on finding someone...

Gilbert Wayne Helton

Gilbert Wayne Helton

Sep 7, 2025

Gilbert Wayne "Tick" Helton, 63 of Kettle Island, KY passed away Sunday morning, September 7, 2025, at the home of his daughter Brittany. 

Tick was born December 2, 1961, at Kettle Island to the late Gilbert and Grace Helton. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy and Tom; sisters, Rosie and Wanda; his nephew, Jason "J...

James D. Brock

James D. Brock

Sep 4, 2025

James D. Brock, 64 of Ravenna, KY formerly of Coldiron passed away on Thursday September 4, 2025 at the Hospice Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, KY.

James was born October 14, 1960 in Harlan to Shirley Long Brock and the late James M. Brock. More than anything, he enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling and the outdoors.

He is preceded in...

Ewell "Bo" Clem

Ewell "Bo" Clem

Sep 2, 2025

Ewell "Bo" Clem 71 of Cawood, KY passed away suddenly on Tuesday morning of September 2, 2025 at his home.

Bo was born June 8, 1954 in Harlan to the late Roy "Toad" and Sudie Grubbs Clem. He was a retired coal miner, but his true passion was farming and raising a garden. He was an Avid U.K. Wildcat fan and...

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