All Obituaries

     Gene Blanton, 70 of Wallins, KY passed away Wednesday morning of March 3, 2021 at his home.      Gene was born September 17, 1950 in Harlan, KY to the late Eudell and Gladys Neal Blanton. He believed in the Pentecostal faith and was a member of Wallins Pentecostal Church. He served in the U.S. Army, during Vietnam, and was a member of the 101st Airborne. He was a retired Pipefitter with Langley and Morgan Co.       Besides his parents he is...

   Warren E. Howard, 93 of Harrogate, TN formerly of Wallins, KY passed away on Wednesday afternoon of March 3, 2021 at the Harlan ARH.    Warren was born January 25, 1928 in Wallins, KY to the late William and Cuba Jane Blanton Howard. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and was a retired math teacher from the Harlan Independent School System. He loved to travel, the theater, arts, and he enjoyed writing.    Besides his parents he was preceded in death...

      Gary Allen Creech, 60 of Mozelle, KY passed away Friday evening of February 26, 2021 at the Hazard ARH.      Gary was born April 1, 1960 was born in Hyden, KY to the late Calvin Creech and Katherine Day who survives. He had lived most of his life in Harlan Co, and a self employed mechanic.       Besides his father he is preceded in death by his grandparents, Redmon Day and Nancy Ann Couch Day; Denver and Minnie Creech; his uncle,...

     Anna Sue Boggs, 83 of Sunshine passed away Friday morning of February 19, 2021 at the Harlan ARH.      Anna Sue was born May 13, 1937 to the late James Charles and Abbiegal Middleton Mitchell in Tway, KY. She had lived most of her life in Harlan Co and was a member of the Elcomb Baptist Church. She was a 1956 graduate of Harlan High School, was a devoted Sunday School Teacher and GA's leader. She was an avid gardener and loved doing crafts.   ...

    Lahoma Renea (Moore) Butler "Naenae" 47 of Jefferson City, TN formerly of Harlan, KY entered her heavenly home on Monday, February 8, 2021 at her home.      Renea was born November 22, 1973 in Macon Co. Alabama to the late Harry V. Moore and Joyce Faye Moore who survives. She was a homemaker, avid couponer who truly loved to do it.     She loved spending time with her family and friends. She had dedicated her life to being a wonderful...

    Rema Huff, Sr., 87 of Baxter passed away on the early morning of February 7, 2021 at the Middlesboro ARH following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's.     Rema was born on June 1, 1933 to the late Wiiliam and Florence Huff in Leslie Co., KY. He married the love of his life Judy Curry Huff in 1950. They along with their four children, eventually moved to Baxter, KY.     He was always a driven man with an unmatched work ethic. he began working at a young...

    Terry L. Tompkins, 73 of Harlan passed away on Friday February 5, 2021 at the Harlan ARH.      Terry was born January 31, 1948 to the late Leonard and Pauline Jones Tompkins. He was retired driver for Dynatec and owner/operator of Trailriders ATV Shop in Harlan.  He enjoyed riding his motorcycles until his health just wouldn't allow him to do it anymore.     Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved wife by 1 day, Ardath...

    Beth Tompkins, 56 of Harlan passed away on Thursday evening of February 4, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY.       Beth was survived by her husband, Terry L. Tompkins by one day, who passed away on February 5, 2021 in Harlan, KY.        Beth, having lived and grown up, and graduated from Evarts High School, went on to move to Baxter, KY in her twenties.  She owned and operated Trail Riders, a four-wheeler...

     Norma Jean Owens Cornett, 69 of Loyall passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at the Harlan ARH.      Norma was born October 4, 1951 in Harlan to the late Lamon and Helen Owens. She began working for Hackney Jellico right out of high school. She then went to work for the Harlan National Bank as a loan officer. She retired from what is now BB&T. She was a devoted wife and caregiver to her husband of 49 years, Nick Cornett.      Besides...

     Agnes Browning Osborne, 86 of Cawood, Ky passed away on Monday afternoon of February 1, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.      Agnes was born December 25, 1934 to the late Fetter and June Noe Browning, she was a homemaker and member of Cawood Church of God.      Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Eva June Smith; her sister, Edith Howard.      She is survived by her husband of 40...