OBITUARIES

Mar 5, 2017

Robert Emsley Keith, 59, of Mary Alice, Kentucky passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital.  Robert was born August 20, 1957 in Lynch, Kentucky son of the late Richard and Carmella Keith.  He was a Sunday School Teacher and Pastor’s Helper at the Cornerstone Community Church.  He was a retired Coal Miner from Great...

Mar 2, 2017

Betty Sue Isom, 67 of Harlan passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017 at the Harlan Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Betty Sue was born Nov. 1, 1949 in Harlan to the late Herman and Lillie Mae Halcomb Isom. She was a member of the Lenarue Baptist Church.

Survivors include niece, Mary Begley, nephew, Frank Ison, Niece,...

Mar 1, 2017

Forest Lewis, 76 of Loyall formerly of Big Laurel passed away March 1, 2017 at the Tri Cities Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Forest was born December 30, 1940 on Alex Branch to the late Dewey and Mellie Lewis.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Lewis; sister, Ophie Jean Crase;...

Feb 28, 2017

Barbara Ellen Young, 68 of Loyall passed away Tuesday Feb. 28, 2017 at her home.

Barbara was born July 28, 1948 in Middlesboro, KY to the late Ray and Margaret Young Johnson. She was retired from the Harlan Nursing Home as a dietician after 13 years of service. She attended the Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

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Feb 23, 2017

Dicky Doran (Papaw) Fields, 68 of Harlan, Kentucky died Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital.  Dicky was born in Clay County, Kentucky on July 23, 1948 son of the late Tim and Ida Fields.  He is a veteran of the U. S. Army serving his country in Germany in the Vietnam War.  He...

Feb 22, 2017

Ruth Ilene Croley, 94 of Louisville formerly of Harlan passed away Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Louisville.

A retired School teacher she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Leona McDonald Hensley.

Visitation will be Saturday (Feb. 25) from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at the Anderson-Laws & Jones Funeral Home. Graveside services will...

Feb 20, 2017

Carl Edwin Smith, Sr., 89, passed away early Monday evening at home surrounded by his family & some friends within minutes of his barbershop quartet singing “God Be with You Til’ We Meet Again.”  Carl was born at his parent’s home at Little/Catrons Creek on June 23, 1927.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years,...

Feb 11, 2017

Eugene “Buddy” Hall, 70 of Baxter passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at the Harlan ARH.

Buddy was born Dec. 15, 1946 in Harlan, KY to the late Ralph and Verna Sword Hall. He was longtime employee of the Harlan Co. Solid Waste Dept. and member of the Ages Free Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Besides his...

Feb 6, 2017

Vandetta Irene Jackson, age 64, of Indian Mound, Tennessee, and formerly of Harlan County, departed this life surrounded by family and friends on Monday, February 6, 2017 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born on June 20, 1952 to the late Thelma Irene and A. D. Saylor. Irene spent many wonderful years in Harlan raising...

Feb 6, 2017

Samantha Lawana (Dodd) Scott, 51 of Wallins died Monday, February 6, 2017 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital.  Samantha was born October 9, 1965 in Dayton, Kentucky daughter of the late Lester and Lovvada Isaacs Dodd.  She lived most of her life in Harlan County, She attended the New Freedom Worship Center in Wallins.

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Feb 1, 2017

Rae June Green age 79 of New Tazewell, TN was born March 3, 1937 and passed away February 1, 2017 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville.  She was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents:  Edwin and Beatrice (Kidd) Worley; husband Billy Green; sisters:  Irene Posey and Joyce Greene.

Jan 31, 2017

Ova Ray, 80, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Born in Rockholds, KY he was a retired mailman for the USPS and an Air Force Veteran. Ray was a member of Ninth & O Baptist Church. He was also a Mason, Shriner, KY Colonel, and a member of the Kentuckiana Squares and Rounds. He was preceded in...

Jan 31, 2017

Jason J. Collett, 32 of Wallins, KY passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017; born April 12, 1984 he lived in Wallins most of his life.

Jason had a heart of gold and never met a stranger. He always wanted to put a smile on everyone’s face. He loved to make people laugh and family was...

Jan 23, 2017

Isaiah Maxton (Max) Taylor Delivered on Jan 23, 2017 at 11:05pm.

He is the son of, Walt and Khiley Taylor of Lexington, Ky; two big brothers Hunter Taylor and Aiyden Taylor both of Lexington, Ky; one big sister: Alivea Taylor of Lexington, Ky Grandparents: Walter Taylor of Wallins Creek, Ky and Belinda Taylor of New Albany, In;...

Jan 21, 2017

Marlie Sullivan, 70 of Harlan passed away Saturday Jan. 21, 2017 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center.

Marlie was born Sept. 19, 1946 in Harlan to the late Homer Sullivan and Omega Caldwell Sullivan Gross. He was a retired coal miner after 15 years of service and believed in the Pentecostal faith.

Besides his parents...

Jan 19, 2017

Billy Thomas Poindexter, 81 of Harlan passed away Thursday January 19, 2017 at his home.

Bill was born January 1, 1936 in Harlan to the late Bill and Marie Burgan Poindexter. He was a retired crane operator and Veteran of the United States Marines.

Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers,...

Jan 14, 2017

Donald E. Arvin, 59 of Baxter entered through the Gates of Heaven on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Don was born November 28, 1957 in Harlan, KY to the late Fred & Christine Laws Arvin. He worked for the Kentucky Department of Transportation for 17 years until his illness caused...

Jan 12, 2017

Douglas Loyd Wilson, 60 of Harlan died Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the Holston Valley Medical Center.  Born in Chicago, IL on February 11, 1956 he was son of the late Loyd and Myrtle Wilson.

Surviving are his wife, Rachel Kinder Wilson; children, Tosha (Ben) Day, Roger Allen Lee Kinder, grandchildren, Erica Day, and Brianna Day; brothers,...

Jan 9, 2017

Mrs. Emily Skidmore Hembree, 87 of Harlan, Kentucky passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at the Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Born March 19, 1929 in Harlan County she was daughter of the late Burnham and Elizabeth Skidmore.  She was a retired supervisor with Bell South.  She was of the Methodist faith.

In addition to her parents,...

Jan 6, 2017

Christine Amber Cornett, 20 of Totz passed away Friday Jan. 6, 2017 after a courageous fight with Cystic Fibrosis.

She was born in Harlan on Jan. 27, 1996 to William Cornett and Ginger Fields. She was a 2015 graduate of Harlan Co. High School and attended Putney Bible Church. She enjoyed arts, crafts, playing the flute, and...