OBITUARIES

Sep 15, 2022

Charles Michael Ison, 61 of Stanfill passed away on Thursday morning of September 15, 2022 at the Harlan ARH surrounded by his family. Michael was born September 17, 1960 in Harlan, KY to the late Charlie and Helen Ison Couch. He was a retired Foreman in the Coal Mines. He enjoyed working on old cars and was a huge...

Sep 14, 2022

Betty Hill, 92 of The Laurels in Teetersville passed away Wednesday afternoon of September 14, 2022 at the Whitesburg ARH. Betty was born November 28, 1929 in Beasley, TX to the late Thomas Z. and Martha Rowland Howard. She was a retired Nurse. She is survived by her husband, Samuel Hill of the Laurels; her daughter, Rhonda M. Hauslar...

Sep 7, 2022

General Junior Partin, age 63, of Tunnel Hill, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Preceded in death by his parents, Wesley Thomas and Alta Mae Partin; brothers, Elgon, Fred, Ava Lee, Leamon, Gary, and Melvin Partin; sister, Patricia Fox.

General, is...

Sep 3, 2022

James Hensley, 88 of Wallins passed away Saturday afternoon of September 3, 2022 at the Tri-Cities Nursing & Rehabilitation Center surrounded by family. James was born April 13, 1934 in Harlan Co., KY to the late James and Bessie Lester Hensley. He was retired coal miner and believed in the Pentecostal faith. Besides his parents he was preceded in...

Sep 2, 2022

It is with deepest sorrow that we share with our family and friends, that our dear LouAnn sadly passed away on Friday Morning of September 2, 2022 at the age of 83, surrounded by her loved ones. LouAnn Fields Stringer of Cawood, KY was a wonderful mother, wife, and the sweetest grandmother to her precious granddaughter, Christa, whom she...

Aug 29, 2022

Arizona "Rabbit" Fields, 82 of Cawood, KY passed away Monday evening of August 29, 2022 at the Middlesboro Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following a long illness. Rabbit was born April 10, 1940 in Harlan Co., KY to the late Boyd and Helen Starrett Sowders. She was retired from the Harlan Co. Board of Education where she had served as...

Aug 23, 2022

Martha Sue Roberts Wilson, 64, of Harlan, was born on Nov. 14, 1957 and departed this life on August 23, 2022 at the Middlesboro ARH.

She was of the Baptist faith and her occupation was a homemaker. Her passion was helping the elderly with daily activities and baking cupcakes for the neighborhood kids who lovingly also called...

Aug 22, 2022

Krista Grace Soloe, 33 of Totz formerly of Las Vegas, NV passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 at her home. Krista was born February 12, 1989 in Las Vegas, NV. She was preceded in death by her child, Zyon Soloe and her grandfather, Bob Baltes. She is survived by her parents, Billy Soloe, Beth Wenz, and Mark Baltes; her...

Aug 19, 2022

Patricia Ann Lidster, age 66, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, August 19, 2022.

Born on January 31,1956 in Harlan KY, Patricia is survived by daughters, Stephanie (Justin) Pratt, Lindsey Hensley and special daughter Kathy (Tim) Vaughn: grandchildren Kaley Pratt and Grady Pratt; long time partner Rick Smith; sisters, Connie Miracle and Annette...

Aug 11, 2022

 

   LISA SAYLOR ESTEP OF CORBIN, KY.  FORMERLY OF HARLAN COUNTY, KY., IS FINALLY GOING

TO GET NOT ONE BUT TWO MEMORIAL/CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICES, AFTER A VERY LONG

PROCESS.

   Lisa was born March 4, 1962 to the late Clarence and Kay (Pittman) Saylor.  She was a 1979 graduate of Evarts High School.  She went on to further...

Aug 9, 2022

Donald (Don) Joseph White, 67 of Loyall, KY went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon of August 9, 2022 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington with his wife Kathy, brother Rick, and sister in law, Brenda by his side. Don was born December 8, 1954 in Pittsburg, PA and grew up in Buffalo, NY;...

Aug 7, 2022

Willie Gray, 84 of Harlan, KY passed away suddenly on Sunday morning August 7, 2022 at the Harlan ARH.

He was the son of the late James and Frances Gray Jarmon and one of four children. He attended Rosenwald High School and was a graduate of Morristown College, Morristown, TN. He was the owner/operator of Willie Gray...

Aug 6, 2022

Juanita Gilbert, 70 of Keith passed away Saturday morning of August 6, 2022 at the Harlan Health & Rehabilitation Center. Juanita was born September 10, 1951 in Harlan to the late Issac and Amanda Southerland. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by Denise Gilbert, Daughter in law; Elizabeth Shoemaker, Aunt; Luther and Della Mae Southerland, Brother and...

Aug 3, 2022

John Henry Bryant, 91 of Upper Elcomb Harlan, KY passed away at his home Wednesday August 3rd, 2022. A US Army Korean War Veteran, born June 2nd, 1931, in Yancy, Kentucky to the late Elbert Bryant Sr. and Martha Cox Bryant-Bauswell. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by several family members.  Brothers, Elbert Bryant, Jr.,...

Jul 23, 2022

Dennie Lou Lively, 61 of Stanfill, KY passed away Saturday afternoon of July 23, 2022 at the Harlan ARH. Dennie was born January 5, 1961 to the late Harold Brewer and Betty Seals Arvin. She was a homemaker and believed in the Baptist Faith.  Her hobbies included gardening, fishing, watching TV and scary movies. Besides her parents she was...

Jul 16, 2022

Debbie Ilene Pace, 64 of Grays Knob, KY passed away on Saturday morning of July 16, 2022 at the Harlan ARH. Debbie was born May 14, 1958 to the late Leroy and Josie Farmer Smith. She was a homemaker and believed in the Pentecostal Faith. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Yvonne Smith Bowman....

Jul 2, 2022

L inda Gail Hensley, 68 of Smith, KY passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday July 2, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Linda was born February 15, 1954 in Harlan to Johnny Massingale and the late Wilma Perkins Massingale. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She had worked as an Assistant...

Jun 26, 2022

Billie Jean Cawood, 91 of Harlan passed away Sunday morning of June 26, 2022 at the home of her daughter in Richmond, KY. Mrs. Cawood was born February 24, 1931 in Estill Co., KY to the late Clyde and Emma Bailey Dixon. She was a graduate of Irvin High School. She earned her B.S. Degree at EKU in 1955...

Jun 21, 2022

Debra Cox King, 60 of Loyall, KY passed away from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Tuesday morning of June 21, 2022 Debra was born on July 26, 1961 to Charles W. and Irene Roberts Cox. She was a graduate of James A. Cawood High School. She was employed at the Harlan Animal Hospital for several years....

Jun 21, 2022

Roger Dale Farley, 64 of Fresh Meadows, KY passed away Tuesday morning of June 21, 2022 at the UK Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington. Roger was born June 13, 1958 to the late William and Lelia Gooden Farley. A life long resident of Harlan Co, he was a retired truck driver having worked for Spike Construction. He was a...