OBITUARIES

Jul 11, 2017

Larry Dean Cornett, 79, widower of Linda Dale Shields Cornett, passed Tuesday, July 11, 2017. He was born March 14, 1938 in Harlan County to the late James and Alma Howard Cornett.

Larry was a member of the Apostolic Church in Jesus Name, liked to collect knives and walking canes, and was a avid UK basketball fan....

Jul 9, 2017

Marcella Jean Ball Smith, 86, of Harlan, Kentucky went to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 9, 2017.  She passed away at Highlandsprings Transitional Care Center of Fort Thomas, Kentucky after complications from a recent injury.  She was born on January 10, 1931 in Ages, Kentucky to the late Logan and Nannie Ball.

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Jul 7, 2017

Ethel Kilgore Roop, 85 of Pineville formerly of Harlan Co., passed away Friday July 7, 2017 at her residence.

Ethel was born September 4, 1931 in Cawood, KY to the late Taft and Beulah Fields Sergent. She was retired from the Daniel Boone Clinic and was a member of the Cawood Presbyterian Church.

Besides her...

Jul 5, 2017

John R. Brewer, 68 of Mary Alice passed away Wednesday July 5, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

John was born June 18, 1949 in Harlan to the late James and Lorene Gaines Brewer. A lifelong resident of Harlan, he served his nation in the United States Army during the Vietnam War having earned...

Jul 5, 2017

Vickie Short Helvey, 65 of Browning Acres passed away Wednesday Morning of July 5, 2017 at the Pikeville Medical Center following a long illness.

Vickie was born March 14, 1952 in Harlan to Virgil and Billie Hinkle Short. She graduated from Cawood High School and went on to obtain her education Degree at Cumberland College then a...

Jul 3, 2017

Sarah Turner Blair, 73 of Harlan formerly of Big Laurel passed away Monday July 3, 2017 at her home.

Sarah was born Jan. 8, 1944 in Harlan to the late Benny and Susan Adams. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her son, Raymond Turner; sisters, Goldie Daughtery, Mary Turner, Gladys Coots, Gloria Lewis; brother,...

Jun 27, 2017

Royal Bargo, Sr., 74 of Cawood, Kentucky died Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at his residence.  Born January 3, 1943 in Yancy, Kentucky Royal was the son of the late Clark and Linda Bargo.  He had worked for several coal companies as an Electrician.  He love hunting and loved being a papaw and daddy.

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Jun 25, 2017

Elizabeth Johnson Hunter, 81 of Baxter, Kentucky died Sunday, June 25 at the home of her daughter Linda in Kannapolis, NC.  Elizabeth was born July 7, 1935 in Loyall, Kentucky daughter of the late Mae and William Robert Johnson.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Loyall at a very early...

Jun 20, 2017

Twilla Michelle Latham, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Twilla was a native of Harlan KY, and a daughter of the late Charlene Latham and Joe Johnson. She was preceded in death by a brother, Anthony Latham. Surviving family who loved her dearly include daughters, Kendra and Catise Latham and Deleah Shepherd; sisters, Tracie Fotter and...

Jun 18, 2017

Betty L. Smith 87 of the Catrons Creek Community passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 at the Harlan Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Betty was born April 29, 1930 in Cranks to the late John and Cora Lee Powell Burgan. She was retired from the business offices at the Harlan ARH with 26 years of service and member...

Jun 10, 2017

Cecil Gillis Caldwell, 70 of Rio Vista, Loyall, Kentucky died Saturday, June 10, 2017 at his residence.  Born in Pine Mountain, Kentucky on April 27, 1947 he was the son of the Late Gillis and Ollie Mae Caldwell.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Clyde Caldwell,...

Jun 7, 2017

Fannie Lee Grubbs, 84 of Knoxville, TN formerly of Harlan passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at the Park West Medical Center in Knoxville.  Fannie was born June 18, 1932 in Harlan daughter of the late Wash and Polly Grubbs.  She was a long time employee of Jays Restaurant in Harlan.

In addition to...

Jun 4, 2017

Joyce "Jean" Green of Harlan, KY passed away June 4, 2017 after a lengthy illness at Carlyle House in Kettering, OH.

Jean was a retired teacher from Harlan City Schools. She is preceded in death by her husband, Louis H. Green, Jr, and her parents Walter and Thelma Jackson.

She is survived by brother Bob...

Jun 2, 2017

June Rouse, of Oak Ridge, formerly of Harlan, KY, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017 at the Morning Point Assisted Living in Clinton. She was born on July, 9, 1925 to the late Walter and Callie Creech Miniard in Harlan County, KY. She attended Pansy Baptist Church and was a member of the Order of the...

May 18, 2017

Nicholas B. Cornett (1947-2017) passed away on May 18th in the presence of his family after a long illness.  He is preceded in death by his parents Conley and Wilma Cornett, and a brother Sp. 4 Gregory D. Cornett.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Norma Jean (Owens) Cornett;...

May 17, 2017

Toby Lee Short (#7) 61, Harlan gained his heavenly home on Wednesday, May 17, 2017.  Toby was a retired truck driver and a proud papaw.  He was a member of the Cornerstone Community Church in Baxter, KY and had a strong faith in Our Living God.

He is preceded in death by his...

May 12, 2017

Laura Feledra “Tookie” Howard Reams, 76, of Ashland, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, May 12, 2017 with her family and loved ones by her side.

She was born May 18, 1940 in Harlan County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late William Frye and Octa Maugins Blanton Howard.

She was a graduate of...

May 8, 2017

Doris I. Kinner, 91, Marion, died in Marion General Hospital at 4:21 a.m. on Monday, May 8, 2017. She was born in Ohio and married John C. Kinner, who preceded her in death on February 25, 2011.

Doris worked at Evarts High School (Kentucky) as a lunch room supervisor, and she loved animals.

Survivors include her...

May 8, 2017

Ruby Crider McCrary, 93 of London formerly of Harlan Co. passed from this life on Monday May 8, 2017 at the St. Joseph-London.

Ruby was born Jan. 11, 1924 in Evarts, KY to the late Andrew and Leona Cornett Crider. She was a homemaker who loved to cook and adored her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. For the...

May 3, 2017

Omer Wilson, 86 of Ages, Kentucky died Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital.  He was born August 6, 1930 in Harlan County son of the late David and Catherine Taylor Wilson.

Omer was a member of the Ages Baptist Church.  He was retired from the Harlan County School System...