All Obituaries

     Claudella Simpson, 72 of Dayhoit, KY passed away early Monday morning of November 23, 2020 at the Harlan Health & Rehabilitation Center.      Claudella was born June 18, 1948 in McRoberts, KY to the late Edley and Ella Mae Brown Brashear. She was a retired Registered Nurse with the Harlan Co. Health Department. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, and a good cold Coca-Cola.      Besides her...

     Clifford Dewayne Isaacs, 66 of Frankfort, KY formerly of Wallins passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday November 21, 2020 at his residence.      Clifford was born February 5, 1954 in Twinsburg, OH. He was retired from Eastern Well Drilling as a Well Drill Operator. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter & Grace Isaacs and Ferna and Charles Cupp; his wife Ada Isaacs.      He is survived by his daughters, Denise Payne of...

Frances Little Turner, a loving Mother from Strong, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Saturday morning of November 14, 2020 while living with her son and daughter in law, Bruce and Teresa Turner of Evarts (Jones Creek), Kentucky.  Frances suffered from long term Alzheimers and passed away peacefully with her family and God by her side.  She was 94 years old.  Frances is preceded in death by her husband, Edwin P. Turner of Harlan, Kentucky, by her father John Bunyon...

    Chester Wynn Clem, 62 of Coalgood, KY departed this life on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 for his long awaited journey to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.     Chester was born on March 1, 1958 in Harlan to the late Chester & Edith Honeycutt Clem. He was a retired coal miner and member of the Verda First Baptist Church where he served faithfully as a deacon, song leader, treasurer, prayer warrior, and a dedicated friend to all of the Church youth. He was a...

     Raymond Cheek, 78 of Cawood, KY passed away on Sunday morning of November 8, 2020 at the home of his daughter.      Raymond was born December 4, 1941 in Pineville, KY to the late Jim and Sarah Miracle Golden. He was a retired sawmill worker and farmer. He believed in the Holiness Faith and was member of the Little Creek Pentecostal Church.      Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Harley Cheek; grandson, Doyle Randall...

Ada Lee Lumpkins, 82, former Copperas Cove, Texas resident, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Ada was born July 31, 1938 in Teetersville, Kentucky, to Bartley Marlowe and Lydia May (Johnson) Branson. Ada was a homemaker until her husband’s retirement from the military and became the secretary at Miss Jewell Elementary in Copperas Cove, Texas until her retirement. Ada married Robert Lumpkins on May 7, 1955 in Sneedville, Tennessee and he preceded her in death...

     Mary Jane Thomas 76 of Wallins, Ky passed away Wednesday afternoon of November 4, 2020.      Mary was born June 22, 1944 in George Co., Mississippi to the late Charlie Lee and Bertha Lee Dunham Howell. She was a homemaker and member of the Wallins Church of God.       Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Willard E. Thomas, Sr; and 9 siblings. She is survived by her loving children, Willard E. (Katrina Fee) Thomas,...

     Eddie Ray Baker, 72 of Gulston, KY passed away on Wednesday morning of November 4, 2020 at his residence.      Ray was born December 17, 1947 in St. Charles, VA to the late Mike and Bernita Webb Baker. He was retired from the City of Harlan after 27 of service as a Maintence worker. He believed in the Holiness faith. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Pauline Fleenor and Novella Baker; his brother, Bradley Baker.    ...

     Wanda Faye Peck, 79 of Keith, KY passed away on Monday afternoon of October 26, 2020 at her home.      Wanda was born June 4, 1941 at Brookside, KY to the late Elmer "Trig" Stevens and Wilma Brown Stevens. She was a homemaker and member of the Wallins Church of God. She loved being with her family and especially her grandchildren, and great grandchildren.      Besides her parents she is preceded in death by 2 sisters, Vera...

     E. Ford Crider M.D. passed away on October 24, 2020.      He was born in Liggett, Kentucky on May 8, 1921 to Malissa (Lissie) and John Solomon Crider. Ford earned a Bachelor of Science from Eastern Kentucky University and Doctorate of Medicine from University of Louisville. Ford completed his medicine internship at Toledo Hospital and anesthesiology residency at the University of Minnesota Hospital. His education and medical training encompassed service in...