OBITUARIES

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...

Feb 3, 2018

Donna Sue Bailey, 57  of Harlan, Kentucky died Saturday, February 3, 2018 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital.  Born October 20, 1960 in Harlan, Kentucky she was the daughter of the Late Robert Brock and Frances Saylor.  She was a homemaker and believed in the Pentecostal Faith.

Surviving are her husband, Lewis J. Bailey of Harlan, Kentucky;...

Jan 26, 2018

Claude Anderson Day, 56 of Cranks passed away Friday Jan. 26, 2018 at the Harlan ARH.

Claude was born Oct. 10, 1961 in Harlan to the late Hiram and Ida Ruth Day. He was a member of the Cranks Holiness Church.

He is survived by his brother, Hiram Day, Jr.; sister, Rebecca (Roger) Bray; niece,...

Jan 24, 2018

Clifford Roland Russell, Jr., 69 of Harlan, Kentucky died Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital.  He was born March 17, 1948 in Harlan, Kentucky son of the late Clifford and Viredia Russell.

He was the owner and operator of Russell Construction where he was well known for his masonry...

Jan 21, 2018

Lottie Dixon, 82 of Harlan passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at the Harlan ARH after battling several chronic illnesses for the last 6 and half years of her life.

Mrs. Dixon was born on May 9, 1935 to the late Lloyd and Naomi Gross Whitehead. She was the retired owner of Central Cab Co. from...

Jan 20, 2018

Charlie Belcher, 84 of Wallins passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Harlan ARH.

Charlie was born December 19, 1933 at Tremont, KY to the late Henry and Martha Noe Belcher. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, and was a retired carpenter and had been employed with Kentucky Harlan Coal Co. He...

Jan 19, 2018

Charles “Chalk” Doan, 64, of Clovertown, Kentucky died Friday, January 19, 2018 at his residence.  Charles was born June 1, 1953 in Harlan, Kentucky son of the late William Bradley and Lucy Mildred Doan.  He had worked approximately 20 years at Powers and Horton of Harlan.  He enjoyed fishing as well as arts and crafts.

Jan 16, 2018

Robert E. (Bucky) Jones, 92, of Harlan, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, passed away Tuesday, January 16, following a short illness. Services for Mr. Jones will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 20 at the Harlan Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour, Rev. Ronnie Hampton and Rev. Josh Haywood will officiate...