OBITUARIES

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...

May 1, 2017

Mr. Wright Hensley, 85, of Thorntown, passed away May 1, 2017, at Parkwood in Lebanon.

Wright was born on April 30, 1932, in Harlan, KY, the son of the late Reverend George and Clara Hensley. He married Lena Blanton. She survives.

Wright worked in construction in the Muncie area. He lived in Thorntown the past...

Apr 29, 2017

Helen K. Blanton, 91 of Harlan passed away Saturday April 29, 2017 at the Harlan ARH.

Helen was born March 18, 1926 in Harlan to the late John and Winnie Bowling Cottrell. She was retired from Harlan Community TV after 16 years of service. She was a member of the Harlan Baptist Church. She was a Prayer...

Apr 25, 2017

Olan Gailey, 82 of Pennington Gap, Virginia, formerly Harlan, Kentucky died Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital.  Olan was born July 22, 1934 in Harlan, Kentucky son of the late Clyde and Marie Gailey.  He was a retire coal miner for James Dean Coal.  He believed in the Holiness Faith.

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Apr 19, 2017

Carole Eversole McCurley, 74 of Vero Beach, Florida, formerly Harlan died Wednesday April 19, 2017.  She was delivered on August 21, 1942 by her cousin Dr. Clark Bailey in Harlan to the late Virgil and Margaret Eversole.  She had lived in Fort Lauderdale for many years before moving to Vero Beach four years ago.

While residing in...

Apr 14, 2017

Della Mae Gailey, 75 of Cawood, Kentucky died Friday, April 14, 2017 at the Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Della was born August 19, 1941 in Manchester, Kentucky daughter of the late Wilson and Ellen Rogers.  She was a homemaker and believed in the Pentecostal Faith.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Apr 9, 2017

Clarence “Surge” Surgener, 90, of Cawood, Kentucky died Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Continue Care Hospital in Corbin.  He was born March 22, 1927 in Smith, Kentucky son of the late Manzo and Martha Surgener.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army; a graduate of the University of Kentucky and an avid UK Fan.  He retired...

Apr 6, 2017

William Edward Alred, 43 of Coldiron died Thursday, April 6, 2017 at his home.  William was born in Harlan Kentucky January 18, 1974.  A lifelong resident of Harlan County, he believed in the Holiness Faith.  He worked for Miller Roofing.

William was preceded in death by his grandparents, William “Rube” and Pauline Alred...