OBITUARIES

Apr 28, 2018

Freda Mae Davis a resident of Lejunior passed away from this life into the presence of our Lord on Saturday Evening of April 28, 2018 at the age of 94.

She was born to Bronson and Dola Mae Dingus Farley on April 18, 1924 in Harlan, KY. She attended the Kings Chapel Church at Lejunior.

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Apr 23, 2018

Geneva Osborne, 84 of Ages passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018 at the Harlan Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Osborne was born July 20, 1934 in Harlan, KY to the late Jasper and Laura Sproles Hendricks. She was a homemaker and member of the Ages Free Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Besides her parents she is...

Apr 21, 2018

Carolyn J. Fields, 81 of Harlan passed away Saturday morning of April 21, 2018 at the Harlan ARH following a brief illness.

Carolyn was born Jan. 9, 1937 in Harlan, KY to the late Charlie and Frances Marlin. Besides having lived in Dayton and Canton, OH she had resided most of her life here in Harlan. She...

Apr 19, 2018

Patsy E. Depew Sheffield, 75 of Totz passed away on Thursday April 19, 2018 at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard.

Patsy was born March 30, 1943 in Harlan to the late Wint and Edith Bush Depew. She was a lifelong resident of Harlan Co., a graduate of Cumberland High School, and had been...

Apr 10, 2018

Charles E “Charlie” Hensley went to be with his Lord and Savior April 10, 2018 at the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard. He was a member of the Harlan Christian Church where he served as a deacon, and then an elder for many years.

In his younger years Charlie was a trombone player in the Harlan...

Apr 6, 2018

On Friday, April 6, 2018, Axie Belle Henderson Pollitte, a resident at Tri-Cities Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, passed from this life and entered the kingdom of heaven.  She was 101 years old, having been born March 10, 1917, in Bell County, Ky.  She was the daughter of Andrew and Emily Poff Henderson and the youngest and last surviving of...

Apr 5, 2018

Ronnie Viles, 73 of the Sunshine Community of Harlan passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon of April 5, 2018 with family by his bedside.

Ronnie was born August 6, 1944 in Harlan to the late Lonzo and Addie Osborne Viles. He was a construction worker and Veteran of the United States Army.

Besides his parents...

Apr 4, 2018

Lanell Patricia Haywood Morgan, 61 of Wallins passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday April 4, 2018.

Lanell was born December 14, 1956 to Oscar and Evelyn Martin Haywood. She was retired secretary having worked for the Army Corp of Engineers, Employment Services for the State of Kentucky, and last at the Southeast Community College Bell...

Mar 29, 2018

It is with  great sadness that the family of Judy C. Huff announces her passing after a long illness – on March 29, 2018, at the age of 88.

Judy will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 68 years, Rema Huff; her children, Aliene Wilder, Judy (Bill) Browning, Rose (George) Howard, and Rema Huff, Jr.

Mar 28, 2018

Owen Earl Petrey Sr, age 85, of Rio Vista, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Born February 11, 1933 at Rockholds, Ky to his loving parents, Cullen and Gladys Petrey. He believed in the holiness faith and lived his life serving the Lord and caring for his family and friends....

Mar 28, 2018

Hubert “Bubby” Grubbs, Jr, 29 of Harlan passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 from injuries sustained in a coal mining accident.

Bubby was born September 24, 1988 in Harlan, KY to Hubert and Martha Stewart Grubbs, Sr. He was a 10 year coal miner.

He is preceded in death by his infant son, Damon...

Mar 21, 2018

Wanda Sue Howard Spradlin, 74 of Somerset formerly of Dayhoit, Ky passed away on Wednesday March 21, 2018 at her home following a brief illness.

Wanda was born Feb. 9, 1944 in Harlan County to the late Park and Willie Lee Howard. She was a homemaker and member of the Mt. Victory Baptist Church in Somerset where...

Mar 20, 2018

Kathleen G. Rice, 85, Woodland Hills, passed away on the early morning of March 20, 2018, at her residence.

Kathy was born May 29, 1932, in Selma, AL, to the late Franklin A. Green, Sr., and Louise Webb Green. For many years she was the unpaid Administrator of  Woodland Hills Christian School. She was totally dedicated to...

Mar 11, 2018

Emma Irene Cross Wilson, 97 of Harlan was a Christian, a devoted wife, loving mother, and grandmother. She passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 7:00 pm Tuesday (March 13) at the Harlan Baptist Church with Dr. John Ditty officiating. Visitation...

Mar 6, 2018

Mable B. Ball, 93 of Rio Vista passed away peacefully on Monday March 6, 2018 at her home following a brief illness.

Mrs. Ball was born June 15, 1924 in Harlan Co., KY to the late Isom and Amanda Carter Bunch. She was a homemaker and longtime member of First Baptist Church of Loyall. She enjoyed art,...

Mar 5, 2018

Virginia L. (Jenny) Brock, 55 of Harlan passed away Monday, March 5, 2018 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center.

Jenny was born July 3, 1962 in Harlan to Charles Brock and the late Nannie Brock. She was a homemaker and believed in the Baptist Faith.

Besides her dad she is survived by her daughter, Summer...

Feb 21, 2018

Arianna Leeann Wilburn infant daughter of Steven Wilburn and April York, became one of God’s littlest Angel’s on Feb. 21, 2018.

Arianna was preceded in death by her Grandfather, Dennis York; and great grandmother, Anna Bailey.

Besides her parents she is survived by her big brother, Bentley Wilburn; grandparents, Benny Wilburn and Christie Lawson, Carol...

Feb 18, 2018

Kyle Spurlock, 60 of Cranks passed away on Sunday Feb. 18, 2018 at his home.

Kyle was born in Cawood on Nov. 18, 1957 to Hart and Ruby Spurlock. He was a lifelong coal miner and believed in the Church of God faith.

Besides his father he is preceded in death by his brother, Mark...

Feb 15, 2018

Daniel Boone Ball, Sr, 81 of New Tazewell, TN formerly of Harlan went to Heaven on Thursday Feb. 15, 2018 at his home with family by his bedside.

Dan was born April 6, 1936 in Harlan Co., KY to the late Hayward and Edna L. Ball. He was lifelong carpenter who done work all over Harlan Co,...

Feb 7, 2018

Freda Marie Neff, 77 of Cawood, KY passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 at the Harlan ARH.

Freda was born May 8, 1940 at Smith, KY to the late Fred and Emma Jean Middleton Stewart. She was a homemaker and attended the Pace Chapel Church.

Besides her parents she is preceded in death by...