OBITUARIES

Dec 13, 2021

Mary Francis Metcalf Estep, 75 of Totz, KY passed away on Monday afternoon, December 13, 2021 at her home. Mary was born July 9, 1946 in Totz, KY to the late, Jim and Janice Metcalf. She believed in the Christian faith. Mary was a seemstress and enjoyed sewing, she also enjoyed spending time with her grandson and great-granddaughter. Besides her...

Dec 11, 2021

Earl Gailey, 53 of Cawood passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Earl was born July 24, 1968 to the late Henry and Della Mae Rogers Gailey. He is survived by his brothers, Johnny Gailey, Clyde Gailey, and Carlo Gailey; his sisters, Reba Gailey and Barbara K. Stewart; he leaves a host of cousins, other relatives and friends to...

Dec 10, 2021

Sandra Stanton (Dean) Simpson passed on Friday, 12/10/21 to join the Lord in his bountiful glory.

She was preceded in death by husband of twenty years Eugene Joseph Simpson.

She is survived by her son Bill R. Dean, Sisters Georgia Zuckerman, Ester Teilmann, Vera Whitehead, Naomi Ruth Jaynes, Helen (Van) Gillum, and Brother John (Lisa) Stanton. ...

Dec 10, 2021

Terri Lynn Jackson, age 68, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021, at Jackson Manor Nursing Home in Annville, KY.

She was born in Lynch, KY and was a retired piano teacher and music director for Felts Chapel Methodist Church in Corbin. Terri was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin Norris and Okie...

Dec 9, 2021

Rudolph C. Hillen, Sr. 78 of Harlan passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at his home. Rudy was born October 4, 1943 in Lynch, KY to the late, William J. Hillen, Sr and Anastasia Hillen. He was a member of the Stooksbury, TN Lodge 602 F & AM; Harlan Chapter 165 RAM; Harlan Council 91 R & S...

Dec 7, 2021

Ronnie Gene Johnson, 79 of Loyall, Ky passed away on Tuesday morning of December 7, 2021 at the Harlan ARH. Ronnie was born August 11, 1942 in Grays Knob, Ky to the late Arnold and Georgia Napier Johnson. He was a proud retired Coal Miner, enjoyed old cars, racing, and collecting trains, especially anything with L &...

Dec 5, 2021

Lucille Trail, 73 of Wallins passed away suddenly on Sunday afternoon of December 5, 2021 at the Harlan ARH. Lucille was born October 18, 1948 to the late Charles and Lousie Hensley Saylor. She was a homemaker and member of the Wallins Church of God. She was a graduate of Wallins High School and enjoyed quilting, crafts, gardening and...

Dec 5, 2021

Daniel L. White, 74 of Covington, KY formerly of Wallins passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday December 5, 2021 at the St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, KY. Daniel was born July 24, 1947 in Harlan to the late E. L. and Fannie Unthank White. He was a former forklift operator for the Gibson Greeting Card Co....

Nov 24, 2021

Fred Carson Neff, 78 of Rutledge, TN formerly of Putney, KY left this earth for his heavenly home on Wednesday November 24, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Carson was born May 3, 1943 in Lynch, KY to the late Chester and Mae Jackson Neff. He was a disabled coal miner having worked many years at Yancy...

Nov 23, 2021

Thomas Mitchell Stephens, 74 of Wallins, KY passed away Tuesday evening of November 23, 2021 at the Harlan ARH. Thomas was born May 11, 1947 in Harlan to the late Marion "Bonnie" and Allie Stephens. He was a member of Laymon Pentecostal Church at Laymon, KY. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by infant son, Brandon Scott...

Nov 20, 2021

Stacy Noe Grubbs, 48 of Cranks, KY passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday afternoon of November 20, 2021 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. Stacy was born May 6th, 1973 to Virgie Woodard Noe and the late Billy Wayne Noe. Besides her father she is preceded in death by her brother Donald Noe and stepfather...

Nov 19, 2021

Edward Warren Black, 68 of Gulston, passed away on Friday November 19th, 2021. Ed was born in Detroit Michigan on December 9th, 1952 to Gladys and Ross Black. Edward was employed by KCEOC, was former owner and operator of Ed's Auto Body, and former Chief of the Loyall Fire Department, and had served as assistant Fire Chief of Harlan Fire Department...

Nov 10, 2021

Marvel Ayn (Woodburn) Creech, age 63, of Bledsoe left this world Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at the Owsley County Health Care Center. She was born in Chicago, IL on June 7, 1958, to the late Alvin and Helen Woodburn. In 1990 Marvel moved to Kentucky where she lived with her husband the late Gary Creech and his five children....

Nov 7, 2021

John Shepherd, 50 of Pansy, passed away peacefully, Sunday November 7th, 2021. John was born December 28, 1970 to Billy Dan & Jean Shepherd. John was a coal miner, a proud roof bolter to be exact. He had coal in his veins & loved being underground. John was 18 when he first started mining. For over 2 decades he...

Nov 3, 2021

Harley Sturdivant, 46 of Bell County, KY passed away Wednesday November 3, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY. Harley was born October 20, 1975 to the late Jimmy Sturdivant and June Jump Sturdivant. He retired from Coca Cola Bottling Company. Harley believed in the Baptist faith and attended First Blackmont Baptist Church. Besides his mother, he...

Oct 21, 2021

John Day, 80 of Bledsoe, KY passed away on Thursday afternoon of October 21, 2021 at the Harlan ARH. John was born June 7, 1941 in Bledsoe, KY to the late Abner and Zelphia Huff Day. He was a retired equipment operator with Nally & Haydon. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Ray...

Oct 16, 2021

Donald Wayne Bargo, 61 of Gulston, KY passed away Saturday morning of October, 16, 2021 at the Harlan ARH. Donald was born January 31, 1960 in Harlan to the late Sam and Bessie Sizemore Bargo. He was a retired coal miner with Arch Minerals. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his twin brother, Harold Bargo and...

Oct 16, 2021

Oneda McKinney Spurlock 73 of Loyall passed away Saturday morning of October 16, 2021 at the Harlan ARH. Oneda was born June 11, 1948 in Harlan to the late Tommy and Lura Raines McKinney. She was retired from Kmart. She believed in the Pentecostal Faith and attended Cornerstone Community Church. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by...

Oct 10, 2021

Donna Y. Caldwell, 43 of Harlan passed away Sunday evening of October 10, 2021 at the Harlan ARH. Donna was born June 26, 1978 in Harlan, KY and was a Respiratory Therapist for Hazard ARH. She enjoyed collecting knives and zippo lighters, but her most enjoyment come from being with her children. She had attended Sunday School at Bledsoe...

Oct 4, 2021

Earlene "Pat" Green Osborne, 80 of Wallins passed away Monday morning of Oct. 4, 2021 at the Harlan ARH. Earlene was born May 9, 1941 in Smith, KY to the late Roscoe and Lizzie Osborne Green. She was a homemaker who enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, sewing. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers, Charles and Hubert...