OBITUARIES

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...

Jan 6, 2017

Charles Denny Day, 91 of Cawood passed away Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 at the Harlan ARH.

Denny was born Aug. 29, 1925 at Cawood, KY where he had resided his entire life. He was a retired businessman in the Cawood area. He was a Veteran of United States Army and served his country during World War II,...

Jan 2, 2017

Johnnie Lewis, 76 of Jones Creek passed away Monday Jan. 2, 2017 at his home.

Johnnie was born Oct. 29, 1940 in Harlan Co., KY to the late Pugh and Amanda Gilbert Lewis. He was a retired coal miner. He enjoyed woodworking and most important loved his 3 grandbabies. He was a member of the Jones Creek...

Dec 22, 2016

Viredia Rickman Russell Saylor, 88 of Harlan passed away Thursday Dec. 22, 2016 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center.

Mrs. Saylor was born Nov. 13, 1928 in Anthers, TN to the late George Wilburn Rickman, SR and Dorothy Mae Lawson Rickman Phillips. She was a former substitute Teacher with the Harlan County Board of Education and the...

Dec 20, 2016

Earlene Melissa Adams, 50 of Harlan passed away Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.

She was born August 10, 1966 in Harlan to Earl and Ruth Turner Hensley. She was a homemaker and believed in the Holiness faith.

Besides her parents she is survived by her children, Shannon Adams, Jonathan...

Dec 17, 2016

Donnie Looper was taken to heaven on December 17, 2016. He was born October 21, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio to Geneva Simpson and Jim Looper. Happily married to Nola Rechsteiner, he dearly loved his grandchildren, Jack, Sam, Ella - children of Gary & Lisa Rechsteiner, Logan & McKenna - children of Doug & Jill Rechsteiner. Some of his most...

Dec 17, 2016

Pearl Bassham “Bass” Osborne, 85 of Jeffersonville, IN formerly of Wallins passed away Saturday Dec. 17, 2016 at his home.

“Bass” was born March 9, 1931 in Wallins to the late E.W. Osborne, Sr and Betty Noe Osborne. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army and served his country during the Korean War. He...