OBITUARIES

Dec 13, 2018

Earl Burgan, 89 of Harlan, passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of Thursday, December 13, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in London, KY, surrounded by family.  Earl was born on March 7th, 1929 in Harlan, KY to the late Lee Burgan and Dora Noe Burgan. He was a lifelong and well known painting contractor, having painted numerous...

Dec 11, 2018

James Clyde Roark, 44 of Totz, KY passed away suddenly on Tuesday evening of December 11, 2018 at the Southeastern Kentucky Medical Center in Pineville.

James was born May 6, 1974 in Harlan to the late James Hunter and Peggy Joyce Rainey Roark. He was a lifelong resident of Harlan Co., and a proud coal miner for...

Dec 4, 2018

Dewey Caldwell, Jr, 63 of Verda, KY passed away on Tuesday December 4, 2018 at the Harlan ARH.

Dewey was born June 28, 1955 in Hyden, KY to the late Dewey and Ethel Marie Caldwell. He was a retired coal miner having worked at Harlan-Cumberland Coal Co. He was a member of the Coxton Faith Tabernacle Church,...

Dec 2, 2018

David Lee Curry, 63 of Bledsoe passed away on Sunday Dec. 2, 2018 at his home.

David was born, March 22, 1955 in Harlan to the late Bill and Joyce Curry.

Besides his parents he is preceded in death by brothers, Johnny and Earl Curry; sisters, Dorothy Ann Curry, Brenda Curry, and Kathy Jackson; grandson,...

Nov 20, 2018

Jack R. Whitaker, 60 of Maynardville, TN passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at his home.

Jack was born February 18, 1958 in Harlan, KY to the late Udell and Barbara Whitaker. He was a retired coalminer, who enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He was a member of Verda First Baptist Church and  had been a member of...

Nov 10, 2018

Marie Runda (nee Carruba), 88 of Cumberland, KY passed away on Saturday Nov. 10, 2018 at the Tri-Cities Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Cumberland.

Beloved wife of the late Charles H. Runda; daughter of the late Norman & Cora Romano Carruba; Survived by 3 step children, 2 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and fifteen nieces and nephews including special niece...

Oct 21, 2018

Emory Saylor 95, of Loyall, Kentucky passed away Sunday, October 21,2018 at his residence. Emory was a lifelong resident of Harlan. He was a coal miner for fifteen years, he also worked at Harlan Ford Motor Company and Ball Service station before retiring. He believed in the Pentecostal faith, and dedicated his life to Jesus Christ, paving the way...

Oct 16, 2018

Homer Kennard “Kenny” Napier, 60 of Corbin, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 16, 2018 at Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin, KY.

Memorial services will be conducted on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the Chapel of the Anderson-Laws & Jones Funeral Home.

Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 from...

Oct 15, 2018

On Monday, October 15, 2018 our beloved wife, mother, and sister Joy Annette Taylor passed into the loving arms of her Lord, following a long battle with cancer at the age of 64.

Joy was born in Harlan on July 26, 1954. On November 19, 1976 she married the love of her life Russell Taylor.

She...

Oct 13, 2018

Barbara Howard, 60 of Wallins, Ky went home to her Lord & Savior on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Harlan ARH while surrounded by her family.

She was a devoted Christian, who served her Lord for 44 years and was a faithful member of the Laymon Pentecost Holiness Church. She was a wonderful mother and nannie to...

Oct 12, 2018

Mildred L. “Mickey” Adkins, 89 of Harlan passed away peacefully on Friday morning of October 12, 2018 at her home.

Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of the Anderson-Laws & Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Donnie Adkisson officiating. Burial will follow at the Resthaven Cemetery in Keith,...

Oct 9, 2018

Gladys P. Simpson, 94 of Dayhoit passed away suddenly on the early morning of Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the Harlan ARH.

Mrs. Simpson was born July 6, 1924 in Dayhoit, KY to the late Frank and Eliza Wolfe Pillion. She was a retired clerk for National Coil Company. She believed in the Baptist Faith and was...

Oct 8, 2018

Hobert “Bud” Middleton, Jr, 64 of Smith passed away Monday afternoon of October 8, 2018 in Bristol, TN.

Visitation will be Thursday (Oct. 11) after 5:00 pm at the Anderson-Laws & Jones Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Spencer Burkhart officiating.

Burial will be Friday...

Oct 5, 2018

Jacquelyn Mayfield, 85 of Baxter passed away on the early morning of Friday, October 5, 2018 at the Tri Cities Nursing & Rehabilitation Center after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born January 12, 1933 in Harlan to the late Edgar and Susie Ivey Miller, she was a devoted and loving wife and mother, who believed in...

Sep 29, 2018

Clifford Bailey, 94 of Wallins passed away Saturday September 29, 2018 at the Harlan ARH.

Mr. Bailey was born June 14, 1924 Wallins, KY to the late Jeff and Mammie Doan Bailey. Mr. Bailey served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a retired coal miner and was the former mayor...

Sep 27, 2018

Paul Edward Fox, 66 of Harlan passed away on Thursday (Sept. 27) at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY.

Paul was a retired coal miner who loved life, knowing him was knowing laughter. He was outgoing, loving, hard working and dedicated father, grandfather, brother and friend. He loved fishing, laughing, the New...

Sep 26, 2018

Michael L. Roberts, 68 of Cumberland passed away on the early morning of Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.

Mike was born September 25, 1950 in Lynch, KY to the late, Ted and Bernice Hensley Roberts. A lifelong resident of the Tri-Cities, he was a graduate of the University of Kentucky in...

Sep 25, 2018

Our beloved father, grandfather, and father-in-law, Rev. Chalmus Boggs, completed his peaceful journey to Heaven on Tuesday morning of September 25, 2018 at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard. He was 80 years old and a strong man of faith.

He traveled around the world as he served his country in the United...

Sep 24, 2018

Joanna Hall Shepherd, 72, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018, at Continue Care Hospital in Corbin.

Joanna had worked as a medical transcriptionist and was a former library volunteer at Oak Grove Elementary School.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Sylvia Larkey Hall; brothers, Jimmy Hall and Mike...

Sep 23, 2018

Edward Lee (E.L.) Howard, 85, of Grays Knob went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the Hazard ARH.

Edward was born on June 27, 1933; he was a native and lifelong resident of Harlan County.  He was a veteran and a retired coal miner.  He was a member of...