OBITUARIES

Melvin D. Nolan

Melvin D. Nolan

Jan 22, 2026

Melvin D. Nolan 82 of Coldiron, KY passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday morning of January 22, 2026.

Melvin was born July 26, 1943 in Harlan Co., KY to the late Denver and Fannie Middleton Nolan. He was a retired coal miner, loved the Lord and believed in the Holiness Faith.

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

Sasha Sergent

Sasha Sergent

Jan 16, 2026

Sasha Nicole Sergent "Noot", 36, of Putney, Kentucky passed away on January 16th, 2026, unexpectedly at her home.

She was a loving mother, daughter, sister and a friend to many people who loved and cared for her.

Sasha was born on August 1st, 1989, to Bobbi Tolliver and David Sergent in Pineville, Kentucky. She attended James A. Cawood High School before studying...

Johnny Osborne

Johnny Osborne

Jan 15, 2026

Johnny Osborne 66 of Cawood, KY passed away Thursday afternoon of January 15, 2026 at the Harlan ARH.

Johnny was born March 8, 1959 to the late Daniel L. and Amanda Mills Osborne. He was a disabled coal miner.

Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers, Daniel Osborne, Jr, Edward D. Osborne, Jimmy Osborne and Arthur Osborne; Conny...

Brenda Gail Neal

Brenda Gail Neal

Jan 13, 2026

Our beloved sister, Brenda Gail Neal of Corbin, Kentucky, stepped through the portals of heaven on January 13, 2026 at her home. She was the fourth daughter of eight children born October 20, 1948 to Robert H. and Nellie Scott Neal of Creeches, Ky.

Brenda was multi-talented and had many interests, Upon graduation at UK from dental school, she both worked...

Karen Elizabeth Cornett

Karen Elizabeth Cornett

Jan 12, 2026

Karen Polson Cornett, 68, Baxter, Formerly of Partridge, KY, passed away peacefully on Monday morning of January 12, 2026 at the Harlan ARH. .

Born March 14, 1957 to the late George and Elizabeth Polson, she was retired from S&S Service in Cumberland. Karen was a faithful member of Lewis Creek Pentecostal Church.

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

Delmas "DW" Wayne Baker

Delmas "DW" Wayne Baker

Jan 9, 2026

Delmas Wayne "DW" Baker age 48 of Richmond KY, Formerly of Harlan KY passed away on Friday Jan 9th, 2026 at Baptist Health, in Lexington, KY.

DW was born on February 27th, 1977 in Harlan, KY to the late Wayne and Mary Jones Baker. He was a Flight medic for Air Evac, former medic for Mountain EMS, Harlan EMS, and Knox...

Gary Wayne Harris

Gary Wayne Harris

Jan 6, 2026

Gary Wayne Harris, age 68, of South Lebanon, Ohio, passed away on January 6, 2026. He was born on November 14, 1957, to the late Garfield and Nora Harris.



Gary was a devoted and loving husband of 49 years to his wife, Nancy Harris (née Easterly). He was a proud and loving father to his children and their spouses, Gary (Sugar)...

Joyce Ann Buell

Joyce Ann Buell

Jan 6, 2026

Joyce Ann Buell, 85, of Wallins KY passed away on Tuesday morning January 6th. 2026 at the home of her grandson in London, KY.

Joyce was born January 25, 1940 in Harlan, KY to late Charles and Ethel Osborne. She was a graduate of Wallins High School and retired from the state of Kentucky. She was an avid UK Wildcat fan,...

Wanda Lee Disney

Wanda Lee Disney

Dec 26, 2025

Wanda Lee Disney, 96 of Wallins passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday December 26, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Wanda was born April 19, 1929 to the late Joel Fisher, Sr and Dollie Minton Fisher and was a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Disney, Sr.; her children, Anna Bailey...

John Wesley Prewitt, Jr

John Wesley Prewitt, Jr

Dec 23, 2025

John Welsey Prewitt Jr., age 75 of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital. He was born March 26, 1950 in Benham, KY, to the late John Wesley and Anna Mae Chinn Prewitt Sr. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by three siblings, Kenneth Prewitt, Christine Ball, Don Prewitt...

Roy McGregor Jr

Roy McGregor Jr

Dec 22, 2025

Roy Franklin McGregor, Jr (aka Pete) 59 of Harlan, KY passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on Monday December 22, 2025 after a short illness.

He was born in Cincinnati, OH on May 25, 1966 to the late Donna and Roy Franklin McGregor, Sr.

Pete was an avid guitar player. He loved music and UK Basketball, but most of all...

Wina Delilah Abbott

Wina Delilah Abbott

Dec 20, 2025

   Wina Delilah Abbott, 63 of Coalgood, KY passed away Saturday December 20, 2025 at her home.

   Wina was born December 18, 1962 in Harlan to the late Glen and Iva Jean Pace Abbott. She was a Veteran of the United States Navy. She was retired as a Registered Nurse and believed in the Baptist Faith.

   She is survived by...

Guy Ronnie Stringer

Guy Ronnie Stringer

Dec 19, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Guy Ronnie Stringer who departed this life on Friday, December 19, 2025 at the age of 89.

Ronnie was born September 12, 1936 at Tway, KY to the late Guy and Thelma Farmer Stringer. He was a self employed truck driver and a passionate and spirited individual with a love...

David Ronald Arwood

David Ronald Arwood

Dec 17, 2025

David Ronald Arwood, 57 of Coxton, KY passed away Wednesday December 17, 2025 at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY after a battle with Cancer.

David was born to Price Tony Arwood, Sr and Betty Barger Arwood on March 10, 1968 in Decatur, GA.

He is preceded in death by his father and step mother, Price Tony and Mary Arwood, Sr.

He...

Debra "Debbie" Noe Burchett

Debra "Debbie" Noe Burchett

Dec 7, 2025

   Debra “Debbie” (Noe) Burchett, 69, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on December 7th, 2025.Born on May 16, 1956, in Harlan, Kentucky, to Charles and Mary Noe. 

   Debbie graduated from Harlan High School in1974 and received a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education from the University of Kentucky in 1978. Driven by...

Sherman D. Stewart

Sherman D. Stewart

Dec 4, 2025

Sherman D. Stewart, 69 of Smith, KY passed away Wednesday evening of December 4, 2025.

Sherman was born August 15, 1956 in Harlan to the late Pope and Mildred Childers Stewart. He was a retired Coal Miner who enjoyed fishing and working on any type of vehicle.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Louise Bruce and his...

Brenda Loretta Miller

Brenda Loretta Miller

Dec 3, 2025

   Brenda Loretta Miller, 59 of Evarts, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Pikeville Medical Center. 

   Brenda was born to the late Leroy Gross and Callie Saylor on July 3, 1966 in Molus, Kentucky. Brenda was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Harlan County, Kentucky.  

   Besides her parents, she is also preceded in death by...

Judy A. Reynolds

Judy A. Reynolds

Nov 24, 2025

   Judy A. Reynolds, 75 of Wallins, KY passed away Monday afternoon of November 24, 2025 at the Pineville Community Health Center.

   Judy was born March 10, 1950 in Harlan to the late Curtis and Betty Byrd Wilson. She was a homemaker and member of the Wallins Church of God.

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

Jerry T. McClure

Jerry T. McClure

Nov 21, 2025

Jerry T. McClure, 83, of Georgetown passed away on Friday afternoon of November 21 2025.

 He was born on November 22nd, 1941, in Frankfort to the late Henry Thomas McClure and Marguerite Cubertson McClure. Jerry was a veteran of the United States Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He also served as a firefighter and paramedic for 29 and a half...

Larry Craig Collins

Larry Craig Collins

Nov 19, 2025

Larry Craig Collins, 71 of Stanfill, KY passed away on Wednesday afternoon of November 19, 2025 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY.

Larry was born March 3, 1954 in Leslie Co., KY to the late Elhannon and Polly Simpson Collins. A lifelong resident of Harlan Co, Larry was a retired coal miner with over 30 years of service. He...

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