OBITUARIES

Sep 27, 2018

Paul Edward Fox, 66 of Harlan passed away on Thursday (Sept. 27) at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY.

Paul was a retired coal miner who loved life, knowing him was knowing laughter. He was outgoing, loving, hard working and dedicated father, grandfather, brother and friend. He loved fishing, laughing, the New...

Sep 26, 2018

Michael L. Roberts, 68 of Cumberland passed away on the early morning of Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.

Mike was born September 25, 1950 in Lynch, KY to the late, Ted and Bernice Hensley Roberts. A lifelong resident of the Tri-Cities, he was a graduate of the University of Kentucky in...

Sep 25, 2018

Our beloved father, grandfather, and father-in-law, Rev. Chalmus Boggs, completed his peaceful journey to Heaven on Tuesday morning of September 25, 2018 at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard. He was 80 years old and a strong man of faith.

He traveled around the world as he served his country in the United...

Sep 24, 2018

Joanna Hall Shepherd, 72, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018, at Continue Care Hospital in Corbin.

Joanna had worked as a medical transcriptionist and was a former library volunteer at Oak Grove Elementary School.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Sylvia Larkey Hall; brothers, Jimmy Hall and Mike...

Sep 23, 2018

Edward Lee (E.L.) Howard, 85, of Grays Knob went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the Hazard ARH.

Edward was born on June 27, 1933; he was a native and lifelong resident of Harlan County.  He was a veteran and a retired coal miner.  He was a member of...

Sep 19, 2018

Flora Risden “Peachie” Eldridge, Corbin formerly of Cumberland, has gone on to meet her Lord and Savior, and joins her parents Mary and Ernest Risden, and her sisters, Virginia Ostrander and Jane Schultz, Flora passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at the Christian Health Center in Corbin at the age of 76.

She was born...

Sep 16, 2018

Mary Catherine Smith Surgener, 100 of Harlan, was a devoted Christian and faithful servant of the Lord. She passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at her home; surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Saturday (September 22) at the Harlan Baptist Church with Rev. Jon Dickerson, Rev. Josh Haywood and Sean Kirklin officiating.  Visitation will...

Sep 11, 2018

George C. Baker, 55 of Loyall answered his final call on Tuesday morning of September 11, 2018 at home surrounded by his family and friends following a courageous battle with cancer.

George was born May 5, 1963 in Harlan to the late Gerald and Georgia Long Baker. He was a graduate of James A. Cawood High School,...

Sep 7, 2018

Tommy K. Absher 85 of Washington, Utah, formerly of Verda, Ky, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 with his wife by his side at the Southern Utah Veterans home following a brief illness. He was born October 14, 1932 to Jack and Pearl King Absher.  In addition to his parents he was proceeded in death by his previous wife...

Aug 14, 2018

Staff Sergeant David Noble Jones, 68 of Baxter passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 while in the beloved mountains of where he called home.He was born November 24, 1949 in Harlan, KY to Lois Howard Vanover and the late Willie Lincoln Jones. Besides his father he is preceded in death by his wife, Judy Jones.

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Aug 12, 2018

Elizabeth Alloway Chadwell was born on May 16, 1934 in Madisonville, Kentucky to the late Frank and Elizabeth Dann Alloway, passed away on Sunday Evening of August 12, 2018 in Harlan at the age of 84.

Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Lester Ivan Chadwell; brothers, Frank Alloway, Jr.  of Stamping Ground,...

Aug 8, 2018

JoEllen Hale, of Harlan, KY, was born October 8, 1955 at the Harlan Hospital to the late John & Myrtle Copeland Hale. Also preceding her in death is her twin sister Leslie. She passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at the age of 62.

She confessed Christ in her early twenties and joined First Baptist Church...

Aug 1, 2018

Thomas L. Owens, 68 of Harlan passed away Wednesday morning of August 1, 2018 at the Hazard ARH following a brief illness.

Mr. Owens was born Dec. 17, 1949 to the late Laymon and Helen Bennett Owens. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Owens; brother, James G. Owens and brother in...

Jul 28, 2018

Jackie Clem McKenzie, 78, of Baxter passed away on Saturday morning of July 28, 2018 at the St. Joseph East, Lexington following a brief illness.

Jackie was born July 26, 1940 in Harlan Co., KY to the late Will and Daisy Clem. She was retired from Kroger Deli; she enjoyed her life and lived it to the...

Jul 22, 2018

Clarence Johnson, 83 of Teetersville, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon of July 22, 2018 with family surrounding him.

Clarence was born Aug. 5, 1934 in Harlan to the late Lee and Emma Mullins Johnson. He was a retired coal miner.

Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his wife and mother...

Jul 22, 2018

Arnold Joseph, 84 of Piney Flats, TN formerly of Gulston, KY passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Mr. Joseph was born February 27, 1934 to the late Luther and Hattie Joseph. He was a Veteran of the United States Marines and served his country during the Korean War. He received...

Jul 19, 2018

Roy C. Scarbrough, 81 of Wallins passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at his home.

Roy was born April 23, 1937 in Twila, KY to the late Lonnie and Nancy Arnett Scarbrough. He was retired from the Harlan Co. Road Department and enjoyed 4-wheeling, outdoors and being a backyard mechanic.

Besides his parents he...

Jul 19, 2018

Darlene “Granny” M. Rigney 86 of Ages, Kentucky died Thursday, July 19, 2018 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital.  Born May 30, 1932 in Bardo, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Charlie Adkins and Dorothy Wilson Johnson.  She was a homemaker who loved to cook, especially her fried chicken and apple stack cake.  She attended...

Jul 1, 2018

Gladys Slusher Miniard, 85 of Harlan passed away on Sunday morning of July 1, 2018 at the Harlan ARH.

Mrs. Miniard was born January 11, 1933 in Leslie Co., KY to the late William and Rosa Nantz Slusher. She was a homemaker who loved gardening, quilting, and cooking for her family for whom she loved fiercely. She...

Jun 30, 2018

Febie Lewis Carmack, 82 of Harlan passed away on Saturday, June 30 at the Harlan ARH.

Febie was born on Oct. 20, 1935 in Harlan to the late Isom and Dallie Couch. She was a homemaker and was a Christian.

Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her Husbands, Archie Lewis, Sr and...