OBITUARIES

Jun 22, 2021

Guy Phillip Howard, 70 of Loyall, KY, beloved husband, father, and son passed away peacefully Tuesday evening of June 22, 2021 following a battle with cancer with his family and friends by his side. Phillip was born October 8, 1950  in Harlan, KY to Beatrice Willis Howard and the late Guy Howard. He attended Loyall Elementary School, and then...

Jun 14, 2021

Adrian "Abe" G. Fields, II, 55 of Harlan entered Heaven on Monday June 14, 2021 at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY following a courageous battle with cancer. Abe was born October 23, 1965 in Harlan, KY to Adrian and Arizona Fields. He worked for the Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family...

Jun 13, 2021

Chester Allen Hubbard, 65 of Baxter, KY entered Heaven on Sunday June 13, 2021 at his home. Chester was born September 7, 1955 in Harlan to the late Reece and Sadie Hubbard. He was a general laborer and member of The Church of God of the Union Assembly at Keith, KY. Besides his parents he is preceded in death...

Jun 1, 2021

Jerlean J. Jones, 80 of Wallins, Ky passed away Tuesday morning of June 1, 2021 at the Harlan Health & Rehabilitation Center. Jeri was born October 28, 1940 to the late George and Betty North Jackson. She was retired from the Daniel Boone Clinic after 42 years of service. She was a faithful member of the Loyall Church of...

May 28, 2021

John Goins, Jr, 79 of Wallins passed away Friday afternoon of May 28, 2021 at the Harlan ARH. John was born June 22, 1941 in Wallins to the late John E. and Hazel E. Satterfield Goins. He was a retired coal miner. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his sons, Tommy and John Charles Goins; his...

May 26, 2021

Madison Vanburn “Van” Blanton, age 83, of Kingsport, TN, passed away Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

The son of John Gilbert and Eva Ball Blanton, Van was born in Wallins Creek, Kentucky on October 14th, 1937. He graduated from Loyall High School in 1956 where he played football (Captain), basketball,...

May 25, 2021

Mae Cain-Manasco, age 94, of Brandon, Florida, formerly of Harlan, Kentucky went peacefully to be with the Lord on May 25, 2021 at 10:05 PM at her home. She was born October 30, 1926 in Harlan Co., KY. She believed in the Baptist faith. Visitation will be held after 12:00 pm on Monday, June 7, 2021 until the funeral...

May 25, 2021

Jenine "Ninnie" Howard, 79 of Harlan passed away in the early morning hours on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at the Harlan ARH. Jenine was born November 29, 1941 in Pineville, KY to the late Vernon and Juanita Castle Howard. She was a retired Teacher from the Harlan Independent School system. After retiring she ran the family business, V &...

May 17, 2021

Donahue Long, 75 of Loyall passed away on Monday morning of May 17, 2021 at the LaFollette Medical Center in LaFollette, TN following a long illness. Donahue was born December 2, 1945 in Harlan to the late Cody and Elsie Cornett Long. He was a retired mechanic and a Veteran of the United States Army. He had a love...

May 7, 2021

David Earl Estes, 64 of Fresh Meadows, Ky passed away on May 7, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. David was born October 28, 1956 in Harlan to the late Buddy and Helen Osborne Estes. He was a retired coal miner with 25 years of service, having last worked for Harlan-Cumberland Coal Co. He is survived by...

May 4, 2021

Carlos Leon "Howie" Sturgill, 58 of Cumberland, KY passed away peacefully after a long illness at the Harlan ARH, surrounded by his loving family. Howie was born July 22, 1962 in Fleming Neon, KY to Monetta Lorene Brown Sturgill and the late Wayne Sturgill. He was a coal miner for over 32 years. He enjoyed fishing, and any kind...

Apr 24, 2021

Jordan Andrew Johnson, 18 of Harlan passed away Saturday evening of April 24, 2021 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Jordan was born February 10, 2003 in Harlan, KY to Ashley B. Roper and Robbie J. Johnson, Jr. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Connie Johnson. Besides his parents he is survived by his...

Apr 21, 2021

Lorene Mae Nolan, 77 of Baxter, KY passed away early Wednesday morning of April 21, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Lorene was born August 11, 1943 to the late Everett & Ruby Weaver. She was a retired Nurse Aide from the Harlan ARH with over 20 years of service. Besides her parents she was preceded...

Apr 19, 2021

Cynthia "Cindy" Elizabeth Noe, 51 of Keith, KY passed away on Monday evening of April 19, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family following a couragous battle with cancer. Cindy was born January 8, 1970 in Harlan to Hilbert "Sonny" Noe and Barbara Peck Noe of Keith, KY. Cindy was a 1988 graduate of James A. Cawood...

Apr 5, 2021

John Wesley Kelly (CPO, USN Retired), 83 of Cumberland, KY passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Monday evening of April 5, 2021. John was born January 14, 1938 in Cumberland to the late Millard and Ethel Hall Kelly. He proudly served his country for 23 1/2 years in the United States Navy. After his retirement...

Apr 5, 2021

Tina Louise LoBiondo Clem, 61 of Smith, KY passed away on Monday April 5, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Tina was born May 30, 1959 in Freeport Long Island, NY to Thomas and Wanda Allen LoBiondo who now reside in Smith, KY. She is preceded in death by her son James Chappel Whitfield; brother, Thomas...

Apr 5, 2021

Pearlie Coots Webb Baker, 75 of Gulston passed away on Monday afternoon of April 5, 2021 at the Harlan ARH. Pearlie was born November 6, 1945 to the late Nick Coots and Sara Jane Napier. She was a homemaker and believed in the Pentecostal Faith. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Roger Webb;...

Mar 30, 2021

Lillian Osborne, 83 of Harlan, KY. passed away peacefully on Tuesday March, 30, 2021 at the Continue Care Hospital in Corbin, with her family by her side. Lillian was born August 9, 1937 in Harlan to the late Grant and Lidia Clark Dixon. She was married 46 years to the love of her life to the late Walter Osborne...

Mar 27, 2021

Gary Wayne Partin, 64 of Wallins passed away on early morning hours of Saturday March 27, 2021 at the Harlan ARH. Gary Wayne was born June 5, 1956 to the late Wesley Thomas and Alta Mae Marcum Partin. He was a retired coal/logging truck driver and believed in the Holiness faith. He enjoyed playing music, spending time with his...

Mar 23, 2021

Danny Glen Perkins, Sr. 68 of Rio Vista passed away on Tuesday morning of March 23, 2021 at the home of his son following a brief illness. Danny was born March 3, 1953 in London, KY to the late John and Ethel Lawson Perkins. He was a retired truck driver and member of the Church of God of the...