OBITUARIES

Wilma Ann Saylor

Wilma Ann Saylor

Feb 1, 2025

   Wilma Ann Saylor, 89 of Wallins passed away Saturday evening of February 1, 2025 at the Harlan ARH.

   WIlma was born November 14, 1935 in Wallins to the late George Hobbs, Sr and Laura Miracle Howard. She was of the Christian faith and when able to attended the Molus Pentecostal Church. She was an avid UK Basketball fan, enjoyed...

Thophalus Garry Brock

Thophalus Garry Brock

Jan 29, 2025

Theophalus "Garry" Brock, 73 of Harlan was born December 14, 1952 and passed away on January 29, 2025 at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard.

Garry was a devoted Christian, telling everyone he met, what the Lord had done for him. He enjoyed hunting and fishing He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

In keeping...

Cheryl Testa

Cheryl Testa

Jan 29, 2025

Cheryl Lee Testa, known to her family and friends as "Momma C" 68 of Harlan passed away on Tuesday evening of January 28, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center following a brief illness.

Cheryl was born November 20, 1956 in Brunswick, OH to the late James E. and Doris Marie Thornsley Parham. She was a homemaker and believed in...

Viola Cooper Cottrell

Viola Cooper Cottrell

Jan 28, 2025

Viola Cooper Cottrell, 72 of Harlan passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at her home.

Viola was born September 13, 1952 in Harlan Co. to the late Denver and Edna Blanton Cooper. She was a homemaker and believed in the Pentecostal Faith. She Enjoyed going to the Senior Citizens and was known for her giving heart and was loved by...

June Maureen Roark

June Maureen Roark

Jan 22, 2025

June Maureen Rogers Roark, 89, went home to be with Jesus at 7:05 am on January 22, 2025 at Harlan ARH surrounded by her family.

She was born to the late William Lawrence and Nila Oden Rogers on June 16, 1935. She was a member of the Coldiron Pentecostal Church. She was a retired lunch room worker for the Harlan County...

Fred Hall

Fred Hall

Jan 20, 2025

  Fred Hall, 91 of Indianapolis, IN, formerly of Cumberland, KY, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025. After several months of declining health, he died peacefully leaving behind family and friends to mourn his passing. 

  Fred was born February 2, 1933, to the late Benjamin and Nancy Hall in Gilley, KY. After graduating from Cumberland High School, Fred worked...

Samantha Nicole Pennington Simpson

Samantha Nicole Pennington Simpson

Jan 19, 2025

  Samantha Nicole Pennington Simpson, 43 of Cawood, KY passed away Sunday January 19, 2025 at the Harlan ARH. 

 Samantha was born September 25, 1981 in Pineville, KY to Ken Pennington and Norma Brock Williams. She believed in the Holiness Faith. 

 She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Sam and Juanita Pennington and Harold and Ruth Brock; 1 sister, Tina.

 She is...

Isabelle Merida

Isabelle Merida

Jan 7, 2025

Isabelle Merida was born a proud coal miner’s daughter in the hills of Southeast Kentucky. She came into this world at her childhood home in Smith, Kentucky, on July 17, 1943, to her loving parents, Curt and Francis Smith. She passed away on Tuesday evening of January 7, 2025 at the Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY.

As one of 11 children,...

Nevaeh Faith Harrell

Nevaeh Faith Harrell

Jan 6, 2025

Nevaeh Faith Harrell, of Rutledge Tennessee was born on February 23, 2006, and passed away on January 6, 2025, at the tender age of eighteen. 

Nevaeh was the cherished daughter of Bradley and Stephanie Harrell and the mother of her beloved daughter, Blakelee Nova Jean.

Her presence brought light and love to those around her, and she will be deeply missed by...

Clarence Turner

Clarence Turner

Jan 5, 2025

Clarence Turner, 84 of Baxter passed away Sunday morning of January 5, 2025 at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, KY.

Clarence was born on July 18, 1940 in Leslie County, KY to the late Covie and Polly Jane (Lewis) Turner.

Besides his parents, he is also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Shirley Turner;...

Winston Hollace Wilson, Sr

Winston Hollace Wilson, Sr

Jan 4, 2025

Winston Hollace Wilson, Sr., 71, of Harlan, KY departed this life on Saturday evening of January 4, 2025 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care in Hazard after a brief illness.

Winston was born on September 13, 1953 to the late Virgil Wilson Sr and Mrs. Rosie Wilson Moss of Harlan, KY. He was a tough yet loving and generous...

Norma Mink

Norma Mink

Dec 30, 2024

On Monday, December 30, 2024, God called one of his most precious, servant hearted earth angels to join him in Heaven. Norma Mink age 89 of Lexington KY formerly of Loyall, KY was a faithful Christ follower, devoted Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and friend to many. She left her mark with every path she walked. To know her was to...

Joyce Long Simpson

Joyce Long Simpson

Dec 18, 2024

   Joyce Long Simpson, 86 of Coldiron, Kentucky went home to be with the Lord at 9:29 pm on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at the Harlan ARH surrounded by family and friends, after fighting a long battle with Addison Disease.

   She was born on December 2, 1938 to the late Virgil and Geneva Long of Coldiron, Kentucky. She was a...

Leroy Jones

Leroy Jones

Dec 17, 2024

Leroy Jones, 78 of Harlan passed away on Tuesday afternoon of December 17, 2024 at his home following a long illness.

Leroy was born October 22, 1946 in Cawood to the late Joe and Estelle Venable Jones. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Longtime care giver of the Cloverfork Coal Company at Kitts, KY for which he took...

Lyndon Keith Ringstaff

Lyndon Keith Ringstaff

Dec 14, 2024

Lyndon Keith Ringstaff, 75 of Harlan passed away peacefully on Saturday morning of December 14, 2024 at his residence.

Lyndon was born to the late Travis Layne and Mildred Sizemore Ringstaff on June 3, 1949 in Bluefield, WV. He was a retired Registered Nurse, He enjoyed photography, woodworking, and Bible studies. He was a member of the Harlan Seventh-Day Adventist Church,...

Julia Louise Cain

Julia Louise Cain

Dec 10, 2024

   Julia Louise Cain, 64 of Sharps Chapel, Tennessee formerly life long resident of Harlan, Kentucky passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 surrounded by her loving husband and children.

   Julia was born August 28, 1960 in Harlan, Kentucky to Delores Hickey and the late Clark Hickey. She was a retired elementary school teacher. She enjoyed singing, dancing, playing...

Bernice Goins Buchanan

Bernice Goins Buchanan

Dec 6, 2024

 Bernice Goins Buchanan, 73 of Wallins, KY passed away Friday, December 6, 2024 at the home of her daughter in Murfreesboro, TN. 

 Bernice was born October 10, 1951 in Wallins to the late George and Ethel Nolan Goins. She was retired from the printing industry and was a member of the Coldiron Church of God. She enjoyed singing, dancing and doing...

Roger Dale Mitchell

Roger Dale Mitchell

Dec 3, 2024

Roger Dale Mitchell, 72 of New Tazewell, TN formerly of Cawood, KY passed away peacefully Tuesday evening of December 3, 2024 at the home of his sister following a brief illness. Roger was born June 22, 1952 in Cawood, KY to the late McKinley and Emma Osborne Mitchell. He was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in...

Robert "Bobby" W. McGuire

Robert "Bobby" W. McGuire

Nov 24, 2024

Robert W. “Bobby” McGuire, 63, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024. Born in Harlan County, KY, he was the son of the late Grady and Sarah Ellen Thomas McGuire.Bobby loved the outdoors which led him to working as a farm hand at various horse farms or odd jobs throughout the community. He enjoyed fishing, visiting Harlan County and time with...

Hollie Jeanne Carr Trigg

Hollie Jeanne Carr Trigg

Nov 21, 2024

Hollie Jeanne Carr Trigg, 68 of Harlan passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, November 21, 2024 at her home following a two year battle with cancer.

 Hollie was born in Harlan on December 12, 1955 and was raised in Closplint, KY by her parents, James Carr, Sr and Sarah Louise Moore (Worthington).

 She loved exploring the outdoors with...

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