Janis Elaine Ross
Jul 7, 2026
Janis Elaine Ross (née Colley), affectionately known by her family as “Mam,” passed away peacefully on July 07, 2026, at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky, at the age of 87. In her final moments, she was surrounded by the love that defined her life, with her grandchildren, Tyler and Sarah, by her side.
Born on July...
Roy Gibbs
Sep 19, 2026
Roy Elmer Gibbs, 75, of Loyall, KY passed away unexpectedly at Clark Regional Medical Center on Saturday, September 19th, 2026.
Affectionately known as Pap to his grandbabies, Roy was a member of the Loyall Methodist Church and Wallins Masonic lodge #666. He enjoyed fishing, football, and spending time with his family.
Roy was born on October 14, 1950 to...
Margie Warren
Sep 18, 2026
Margie Ellen Warren, 88, of Louisville, KY formerly of Elcomb, KY entered into rest on Friday September 18, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her Parents, Matthew and Hazel (Williams) Warren; Daughter, Carla Warren; Son, Greg Warren.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children, Roy Warren, Bobbie Bennett, Lee Warren, Randy Warren (Sandy), Wayne Warren (Kathy),...
Robert Simpson
Sep 18, 2026
Robert 'Rob" Franklin Simpson, 68, of Cranks, KY went to be with the Lord on Friday September 18 at his home surrounded by his family. He believed in the Holiness faith. Rob was a retired coal miner and a skilled craftsman who spent many years self-employed in construction and woodworking. He enjoyed four wheeling, nascar racing, and being in...
Alma Neff
Sep 16, 2026
Alma Neff, 94, of Putney, KY passed away on Wednesday Evening of September 16, 2026.
Alma believed in the Church of God faith. She was a Sunday school teacher, loved to travel and take cruises. She enjoyed fishing and being with her family.
Alma is preceded in death by her husband Fred Carson Neff. Her parents, Alex Couch and Ollie Turner Couch....
J.R. Johnson
Sep 12, 2026
J.R. Johnson, 54, passed away at his home in Georgetown, KY on Saturday September 12, 2026. J.R. was from Dayton, OH, but lived most of his life in Harlan, KY. He was very artistic. J.R. enjoyed painting and making floral arrangements.
J.R. is preceded in death by his mother Christine Johnson. His grandparents Randolph Johnson, Ora Johnson, Victor Howard,...
Curtis Chalmer "Buddo" Browning
Sep 11, 2026
Curtis Chalmer "Buddo" Browning 92 of the Sunshine community of Harlan passed away Friday evening of September 11, 2026 at the Harlan ARH.
Buddo was born June 5, 1934 in Harlan to the late Maynard Chalmer and Mary Rains Browning. He joined the United States Air Force at the age of 17 in 1951 he proudly served for 20 years retiring...
Carlton L. Cantrell
Sep 7, 2026
Carlton L. Cantrell educator and mining geologist, entered paradise on Monday morning, September 7, 2026 while at home in Gulston following a six year battle with Alzheimer's Disease.
Carlton was born June 26, 1939 in Newberry, FL to the late Joseph H. Cantrell, Sr. and Ruby Mae Hightower. After serving four years in the United States air Force he...
Jessie A. Wallace
Sep 4, 2026
Jessie Alford Wallace, born September 9, 1928, the second son of David and Bessie (Carr) Wallace. Jessie had resided in Putney, KY with his brother for the past year and passed away September 4, 2026 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, KY.
He was preceded in death by his wife Lois (Baker) Wallace. Together the...
Howard Shoope
Sep 3, 2026
Howard Shoope passed from this life into his heavenly life Thursday morning of September 3rd, 2026 at home with family by his side. He was born July 1, 1942 at Pine Mt Settlement Hospital to parents Aaron and Eva Howard Shoope.
He was a 1960 graduate of Harlan High School, played basketball and coached Jr high boys and upon graduation...
Sheila Jean (Miniard) Johnson
Aug 30, 2026
Sheila Jean Miniard Johnson, 64 of Middlesboro, KY formerly of Big Laurel, KY passed away unexpectedly at her home in Middlesboro.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Miniard, Sr; her daughter, Angela Lynette Seaton; her In Laws, Peggy and Dicko Jones.
She is survived by her husband Carlos K. Johnson of Middlesboro; her son, Daniel Carlos Johnson of Big...
Paul Edward Williams
Aug 30, 2026
Paul Edward Williams 83 of Ages, KY passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday August 30, 2026 at his home.
Paul was born January 27, 1943 in Leslie Co, KY to the late Elisha and Emily North Williams. He was retired as a coal miner and logger. He believed in the Church of God Faith. He enjoyed listening to...
Alvin Bruce Copeland
Aug 24, 2026
Alvin Bruce Copeland, age 73, of Jonesville, VA went to be with the Lord Monday afternoon, August 24, 2026, while at the Norton Community Hospital.
He was born July 30, 1953, in Pennington Gap a son of Billy Bruce and Eulalah (Kirk) Copeland. He received his bachelor's degree in accounting in 1974 after attending Lincoln Memorial University and began...
Karla Renee Hensley
Aug 19, 2026
Karla Renee Hensley, 66, of Rosspoint, KY passed away Wednesday August 19, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Karla was retired Medical Lab Technician from Harlan ARH.
Karla is survived by her husband Robert Lee Hensley. Mother Geraldine Middleton. Her brother Tim Middleton. Son, Steven Linville. Daughter in law, Amanda Linville. Her grandchildren, Ally Leslie (husband...
Debra Jo (Harris) Ray
Aug 15, 2026
Debra Jo (Harris) Ray, formerly of Beaver Dam, Kentucky, and most recently of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, passed away on August 15, 2026, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 71 years old.
Debra was born on October 11, 1954, in Loyall, Kentucky, to Webster Harris and Ocia Chadwell Harris.
She is survived by her husband, Darryl Ray; her daughter, Stephanie (Don) Click...
Brinlee Adalaide Skye Branson
Aug 11, 2026
Brinlee Adalaide Skye Branson born into the heavenly arms of her nanny Kate Perry. A soul just too beautiful to be held on Earth.
Brinlee is the infant daughter of Jamie Elkins and Jonathan Branson of Coldiron, KY. She is the baby sister of Beau, Brylyn, and Beckett Branson all of Coldiron, KY. Brinlee may not have been in...
Michael J Saylor
Aug 5, 2026
Michael Joseph "Mike" Scott Saylor, 60, of Jesse’s Creek community of Coldiron, KY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Harlan ARH Hospital following a brief illness. Born October 30, 1965, in Harlan, KY.
Mike was known for his loyalty, dry humor, and love of family. He was a heavy equipment operator in the construction business.
He is...
Vickie Farmer Gibbs
Aug 5, 2026
Vickie Farmer Gibbs, 69, of Loyall, KY gained her heavenly wings on Wednesday August 5 at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was a devoted wife, mother, meme, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a member of the Loyall Methodist Church and enjoyed baking and spending time with her family.
Vickie was born on September...
John Ingram, Jr
Jul 29, 2026
John G. Ingram, Jr. Age 96, of Knoxville, TN formerly of Harlan, KY went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, after an extended battle with heart disease and Macular Degeneration which caused blindness. Beloved husband and father, John was born to John Grant Ingram and Effie Smith Ingram on November 23,...
Henry Rutherford
Jul 29, 2026
Henry Rutherford, 68, from Hulen, Ky passed away July 29th at his home after a long illness. He as surrounded by his family as he left his earthly life and transitioned to his eternal life peacefully.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Lindey Rutherford, a precious son Jeff Rutherford, brothers R.E. Rutherford, George Hensley, Fred...
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