OBITUARIES

Amy Denise Epperson Sanders

Amy Denise Epperson Sanders

Apr 14, 2025

Amy Denise Epperson Sanders, 51 of Loyall passed away peacefully at her home on Monday morning of April 14, 2025 while surrounded by her loving family.

Amy was born November 27, 1973 in Harlan, KY to Willie and Marsha Ellis Epperson. She was a homemaker and member of the Grays Knob Church of God where she enjoyed working with the youth....

Juanita Jeanette Simpson Harber

Juanita Jeanette Simpson Harber

Apr 14, 2025

Juanita Jeanette Simpson Harber, 89 of Rose Hill, VA (most recently of Middlesboro, KY.) entered into the Kingdom of Heaven and presence of her Lord and Savior on April 14th, 2025 at Middleboro ARH Hospital.Born in Wallins Creek, Kentucky to the late Curtis & Pauline (Calloway) Simpson; Juanita was a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. She...

Roger Dale Soublo

Roger Dale Soublo

Apr 10, 2025

Roger Dale Soublo, 66 of Baxter, KY passed away on Thursday morning of April 10, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Dale was born May 20, 1958 in Harlan, KY to the late Lloyd Michael and Eula Mae Ashe Soublo. He was a lifelong resident of Harlan Co. and believed in the Baptist faith. He was retired HVAC...

Wesley Smith

Wesley Smith

Mar 29, 2025

   Wesley Smith, AKA “Big Wes” age 53 of Cawood, Died March 29th, 2025, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

   A lifelong resident of Cawood, Ky, Wes was proud to call Harlan County his home. Although his biking adventures took him to many places along the east coast, on most days you could find him close to home, riding...

Delores Howard Hickey

Delores Howard Hickey

Mar 29, 2025

Delores Howard Hickey, 88 of Loyall, Kentucky went home to be with her Lord on March 29, 2025.

She was born July 31, 1936 to the late George Dewey Howard and Rosa Lea Howard of Baxter, Kentucky.

Delores was a Honorary Kentucky Colonel, a member of the Harlan Order of Eastern Star where she served as an associate matron, Worthy Matron at...

Sherry Lynn Smith

Sherry Lynn Smith

Mar 28, 2025

Sherry Lynn Smith, 68 of Harlan, KY passed away Friday evening of March 28, 2025 at the home of her parents while surrounded by family and friends.

Sherry was born March 24, 1957 in Harlan, KY to James & Inez Pace Wilson. She was a homemaker and member of the Grays Knob Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed sightseeing, going to the lake,...

Henry "J.R.” Napier

Henry "J.R.” Napier

Mar 27, 2025

Henry Junior (J.R.) Napier, 75 of Bledsoe, KY passed away Thursday evening of March 27, 2025 at the Harlan ARH while surrounded by his loving family.

J.R. was born August 10, 1949 to the late Bennie and Myrtle Burns Napier. He was retired from Nally & Hayden Rock Quarry. After retiring from the rock quarry J.R. began gravedigging all over Harlan...

Brian Dewayne Johnson

Brian Dewayne Johnson

Mar 25, 2025

   Brian "Doughboy" Dewayne Johnson, 55 of Evarts passed away Tuesday afternoon on March 25, 2025 at the Harlan ARH.

   Brian was born October 25, 1969 in Harlan, KY and worked for 25 years as a roof bolter in the Coal Mine.

   He is preceded in death by his dad, Harry Moore; sister, Lahoma Renea Moore Butler; grandparents, Dave &...

Alma Jane Wilson

Alma Jane Wilson

Mar 18, 2025

Alma Jane Wilson, 84 of Ages, KY passed away on Tuesday morning of March 18, 2025 at her home.

Alma was born March 22, 1938 at Grays Knob, KY to the late Joseph and Susan Metcalf Davis. She was a homemaker and longtime member of the Ages Baptist Church, where she served as the Church Treasurer. She was an avid animal...

Roy Lee Britton, JR

Roy Lee Britton, JR

Mar 14, 2025

   As a grieving family, we announce the heavenly departure of Roy Lee Britton, Jr. of Smith, Kentucky. Roy Jr. left this world at the age of 61 at 11:53 a.m. on March 14 at the Johnson City Medical Center. His family at his bedside, it couldn’t have been a more peaceful and beautiful passing. He was truly a man...

Rev. Burley Blevins

Rev. Burley Blevins

Mar 6, 2025

Rev. Burley Blevins, 88 of New Market, TN, formerly of Harlan, KY entered into his great reward on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

Born August 29, 1936, in Verda, KY, he held several jobs in his lifetime – coal miner, talented carpenter, and metal craftsman. But the most important job he ever held was to minister, teach and preach the Word of...

Marguerite Jeanette McDaniels

Marguerite Jeanette McDaniels

Mar 3, 2025

   Marguerite Jeanette (Rowland) McDaniels, 83, Nolansburg, Ky. slipped beautifully into the majestic realm of her much anticipated Heavenly eternity on March 3, 2025, with her two daughters, Theressa and Jennifer, by her side. It was a trio of strong women, who have stood closely together in the ebb and flow of time - through the tough, tender, and triumphant...

Earl Hensley

Earl Hensley

Mar 3, 2025

   Earl J. Hensley, 78 of Kitts passed away peacefully at his home on Monday morning of March 3, 2025 with his family by his side.

   Earl was born August 21, 1946 in Harlan to the late Henry and Hannah Couch Hensley. He was a Staff Sergeant Veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. He...

Roy Lee Britton, Sr.

Roy Lee Britton, Sr.

Feb 26, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Roy Lee Britton, Sr., who left this world at the age of 89 to enter his Heavenly home. A man of quiet strength and unwavering love, he built a legacy of hard work, devotion, and family.

For over thirty years, Roy worked in construction, building bridges with Dixie Bridge Company and 3-D Construction....

Amy Nicole Jones Steele

Amy Nicole Jones Steele

Feb 24, 2025

Amy Nicole Jones Steele, 40 of Evarts, Kentucky passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 at the Harlan ARH following a brief illness. 

Amy was born on July 22, 1984 in Harlan, Kentucky to James Daniel and Lisa Ann Keith Jones. She was a lifelong resident of Harlan County and believed in the Holiness faith. Amy was a homemaker, who enjoyed...

Edward Earl Lay

Edward Earl Lay

Feb 22, 2025

 Edward Earl "Eddie" Lay, 66 of Verda, KY passed away on Saturday afternoon of February 22, 2025 at his home following a brief illness. 

 Eddie was born July 2, 1958 to Ernest and Martha Daughtery Lay. He was a retired coal miner having last worked with ARCH Minerals. He loved to Deer and Rabbit Hunt, was known for his breeding of...

Betty June Dixon

Betty June Dixon

Feb 20, 2025

Our beloved Betty June Dixon, 84, of Wallins KY passed away on Thursday afternoon of February 20, 2025 at Baptist Health Corbin.

Betty was born on August 16, 1940, to Charles & Rosie Sturgill in Blackwater, Virginia. She believed in the Pentecostal faith. She loved the Lord dearly. Betty was devoted to Clyde Dixon for 61 years. Together they had 4...

Darrell Lee Brown

Darrell Lee Brown

Feb 13, 2025

Darrell Lee Brown, born January 5, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan, entered the presence of his Savior on February 13, 2025, from his home in Bledsoe, Kentucky.

Darrell was a man of many interests and talents. He loved UK basketball and classic cars, especially his Firebird convertible. He loved to cook, which often brought family and friends together. He loved playing ping...

Robert Wayne Howard

Robert Wayne Howard

Feb 9, 2025

Robert Wayne Howard, 71 of Pathfork, KY entered his heavenly home on Sunday evening of February 9, 2025.

He was born June 2, 1953 in Harlan to the late Miles and Nannie Wilson Howard. He was a retired coal miner and welder. He enjoyed the fishing, hunting and just being outside. He loved his grandchildren, reading his Bible and teaching them...

Bobby Joe Hensley

Bobby Joe Hensley

Feb 4, 2025

   Bobby Joe Hensley, 78 of Cawood passed away on Tuesday afternoon of February 4, 2025 at the UK Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington.

   Bobby Joe was born in Harlan to the late Robert and Maxine Ramsey Hensley. A lifelong resident of Harlan Co., he was self employed coal operator, logging and trucking business. When not working he enjoyed spending...

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