OBITUARIES

Dec 13, 2017

Betty June Fraley, 84 of Rio Vista,  Kentucky died Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at the Harlan ARH.  Born, June 15, 1933 in Evarts, Kentucky she was the daughter of Lola and Albert White.  A lifelong resident of Harlan County, she was very active member in the Loyall United Methodist Church.  She was a homemaker.

In addition to...

Dec 5, 2017

James Homer Parsons, Sr., 85 formerly of Harlan, passed away on December 5, 2017, surrounded by family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Thelma Audrey Wallace Parsons, daughter, Melinda Parsons Nunley (Michael), sons, Dennis (Karen) and James (Debra) Parsons, grandsons, Christopher Ryan (Regina), Joshua Erik (April) and Michael (Michelle), great-grandsons, Trevor, Ty and Costner and three great...

Dec 3, 2017

Ernest Neff, Sr., 86 of Cawood, Kentucky died Sunday, December 3, 2017 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital.  He was born January 3, 1930 in Smith, Kentucky son of the Late Wiley and America Neff.  He was a retired coal miner and coal truck driver.

Surviving are his wife, Freda Neff; children, Daniel...

Dec 2, 2017

Danny Ray “Dano” Williams, 65, of Cranks, KY passed away suddenly on Saturday morning of December 2, 2017 at his home.

Danny was born May 20, 1952 in Harlan to the late Lester and Maggie Payne Williams. He was the owner and operator of Danny Williams Trucking, Inc. which he started in 1985. He was a hard...

Nov 29, 2017

Michael Abner, 55 of Harlan passed away suddenly on Wednesday Nov. 29, 2017 at the Harlan ARH.

Mikey was born Aug. 21, 1962 in Harlan. He was best known for digging graves throughout Harlan County for over 35 years for various funeral homes, most recently a true, loyal, and valuable employee of Anderson-Laws...

Nov 27, 2017

Retha C. Sergent, 88 of Rosspoint, Kentucky went home to be with the Lord after a hard fought battle with cancer on Monday, November 27, 2017, one month after her 88th birthday.  She was a member of the Poor Fork Church of Christ for over 50 years.  She Loved her family, she loved gardening and cooking.  She...

Nov 26, 2017

Doris Saunders, Harlan, formerly of Beaufort, South Carolina.  Born March 15, 1935, passed away on  Nov 26, 2017.

She was preceded in death by parents, Wilson and Josie [Hamlin] Crider,  sister, Yvonne Vanover, brother, Glenn Crider.

Surviving are her son, Gary Saunders, Florida; brother, Frank Crider, Indiana; sister, Naomi Kidder, Michigan....

Nov 24, 2017

Edna Mae Skelton, 74 of Sunshine passed away Friday Nov. 24, 2017 at her home.

Mrs. Skelton was born March 18, 1943 in Sunshine to the late Lonzo Viles and Addie Osborne Viles. She worked many years in the Cafeteria at the Harlan ARH.

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

Nov 23, 2017

David E. Hall, 92 of Keith passed away Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017 at the Harlan ARH.

Mr. Hall was born March 2, 1925 to the late John L. and Georgia Johnson Hall. He was retired after 36 years with McLouth Steel in Detroit, MI. He was a United States Veteran of the United States Marines and a...

Nov 22, 2017

Patrick Dale Thomas, 26 of Baxter, Kentucky died Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at his home.  He was born, December 31, 1990 in Harlan, Kentucky son of Lorraine Cox Lewis and the Late Larry Dale Thomas.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his step-father Archie Lewis; brothers, Larry (Stephanie) Thomas of Baxter,...

Nov 20, 2017

Mr. Chester Hensley, 82 of Wallins passed away on Monday Nov. 20, 2017 at his residence.

Chester was born September 9, 1935 in Laurel Co., KY to the late Lawrence and Ada Robinson Hensley. He was a retired heavy equipment operator, having worked for Fuson Coal, Kentucky State Highway Department, and Kentucky-Harlan Coal Co. He was a...

Nov 16, 2017

Millie Marie Couch, 68, passed away Thursday, November 16th, 2017 at her home. She was born on August, 9th, 1949 in Evarts, KY to the late Curtis & Marie (Husky) Carr. In June of 1968 she was united in Holy Matrimony to Charlie Couch Sr. and from that union came Charlie & Christine. She enjoyed her flowers, yard work...

Nov 14, 2017

Shirley Ann (Caldwell) Tolbert, 64 of Bledsoe, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at the Harlan ARH.  She was born April 1, 1953 in Harlan, KY to the late Dewey and Ethel Caldwell.  Shirley was a Homemaker and believed in the Pentecost Faith.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings,...

Nov 10, 2017

Glen Tolliver, 85 of Bledsoe passed away Friday Nov. 10, 2017.

Glen was born September 14, 1932 in Bledsoe KY to the late James S. and Elizabeth Vanover Tolliver. He was a retired truck driver.  A life-long resident of Bledsoe, Glen attended Loyall High School and was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, serving in...

Nov 5, 2017

Patricia Franks Hendren, 78, died, Sunday, November 5, 2017. She was born in Harlan, Kentucky on November 19, 1938 to the late Loyd and Hazel Kelley Franks. Patricia was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University where she studied education. She was a retired School Teacher with the Harrodsburg Schointerment will bol District. In addition to her parents, Patricia is...

Nov 3, 2017

Janice Carolyn Grubbs, 70 of Cawood passed away peacefully on Friday November 3, 2017 at the Pikeville Medical Center.

Janice was born March 17, 1947 in Harlan to the late Simon and Claudia Hall King. She was a homemaker.

Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Grubbs; brothers, Jesse Ley...

Nov 3, 2017

Mammie Louise Fisher, 77 of Wallins passed away peacefully on Friday Nov. 3, 2017 at the Harlan ARH.

Louise was born June 14, 1940 in Wallins, KY. She along with her husband was the retired owner & operator of Fisher’s Grocery in Wallins. She was a former clerk at Belk Department Store, and member of Immanuel Baptist...

Oct 26, 2017

Loretta Whitehead, 84, of Harlan Ky, went to her eternal peace and heavenly home on October 26. 2017. Loretta had a love for her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great children and a Love for God and Jesus.  Loretta was the daughter of Susie Curry Roark and Chester Irvin.  She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers,...

Oct 25, 2017

Letha Renee Hensley, 44 of Kitts passed away on Wednesday Oct. 25, 2017 at her residence.

She was born Jan. 6, 1973 in Harlan to Earl and Ruth Lee Turner Hensley. She was a lifelong resident of Harlan and believed in the Baptist Faith. She was an employee of Kitts Kreek Forestry Products.

She is...

Oct 24, 2017

Mrs. Nellie Gaye Noe Middleton, Baxter KY; age 87 years, born September 28, 1930, passed into Our Heavenly Home at 8:15 am, Tuesday, October 24th, 2017.

Oh, I want to see Him, look upon His face, There to sing forever of His saving grace; On the streets of glory let me lift my voice, Cares...