OBITUARIES

Jan 16, 2016

Barbara Smith Jones was born in Harlan, KY, on January 6, 1937 to the late L.C. (Coleman) and Ethel Smith and went home to the Lord on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the age of 79.

She was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University and taught for a number of years at Totz and Yancy. She was...

Jan 14, 2016

Henry “Henpeck” Canady, 58 of Ages, Kentucky died Thursday, January 14, 2016 at his residence with his family by his side.  Henry was born July 20, 1957 son of the late L.B. Canady and Cordia “Kernie” Rowe.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael Henry Canady; brothers, Melvin Rowe, Billy...

Jan 8, 2016

Arliss Clark Stewart, 70, of the Glenwood area, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, January 8, 2016, at Reid Hospital, Richmond. Arliss was born May 1, 1945 in Harlan, Kentucky to Emery and Edith Howard Stewart and was a 1963 graduate of Harlan High School. He was employed as a machine repairman at Ford Motor Company and Visteon, retiring in...

Jan 5, 2016

Marian Morgan, 73 of Putney passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at the Harlan ARH. Marian was born Nov. 13, 1942 in Rosspoint, KY to the late Fred and Audrey Johnson Espy. She resided many years in Virginia Beach, VA and retired from the City of Virginia Beach. She returned home to Harlan Co. over 8 years...

Jan 2, 2016

Rev. Howard Farmer, Sr 86 of Cawood crossed over to gain his Heavenly reward on Saturday Jan. 2, 2016 at the Baptist Health in Lexington.

Pastor Farmer was born Oct. 14, 1929 in Harlan Co., Ky to the late John & Pearly Ledford Farmer. He was an Ordained Church of God Minister for 67 years having served...

Jan 1, 2016

Billy Wayne Hensley, SR. 56 of Gulston passed away Friday Jan. 1, 2016 at his home.

Billy was born September 2, 1959 in Harlan, KY. He was a carpenter by trade, believed in the Church of God faith, and enjoyed hunting. He was an avid University of Kentucky Fan.

He was preceded in death by...

Dec 22, 2015

Charlie Brewer, 72 of Cawood passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015 at his home.

Charlie was born Sept. 12, 1943 in Cawood to the late Bailey and Bertha Irvin Brewer. He was a retired coal miner from New Horizon Coal Company with 35 years of service. He enjoyed four wheeling and camping.

Besides his parents...

Dec 21, 2015

Mary Louise Turner, 82 of Big Laurel passed away Monday Dec. 21, 2015 at the Harlan ARH.

Mrs. Turner was born Oct. 14, 1933 in Windover, KY to the late Benjiman and Susan Farler Adams. She was a homemaker and attended the Dollar Branch Church of Christ.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death...

Dec 21, 2015

Diane Allene Hill, 45 of Harlan went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2015 at the home of her parents in Totz, KY.

She was born November 26, 1970 to David Andrew and Mary Helen Baker Hill. She cherished her parents dearly.

Those preceding her in death are her grandparents, Jessie & Ruby...

Dec 18, 2015

Kenneth A. Russell, 64, of Corbin, passed away at his home, Friday evening, December 18, 2015.

He was a member of New Hope Community Church and the Keavy D.A.V. Honor Guard, Chapter 158.

Born in Harlan, KY, November 15, 1951, he was preceded in death by his father, Hobert Russell and his mother, Helen Russell....

Dec 17, 2015

Mildred F. Saylor, 88 of Coldiron passed away Dec. 17, 2015 with her family by her side.

She was born Feb. 09, 1927 in Molus, KY to the late Shady and Alkie Fugate. She was a devout Christian for 71 years and 57 year member of Laymon Pentecost Holiness Church.

Besides her parents she is...

Dec 11, 2015

Billy Charles Branham, 73 of Big Stone Gap, VA formerly of Cumberland died Friday, Dec. 11, 2015 in Norton, VA.

Mr. Branham was born May 17, 1942 in Cumberland, KY to the late Charles Edward and Edna Mae Dodson Branham. He was raised in Cumberland and moved to Virginia in 1969, he began working for...

Dec 6, 2015

Mary Howard McKenzie, 83 of Harlan went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 6, 2015, while surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born to the late Hulbert and Ola Wright Howard on February 25, 1932. She was a lifelong resident of Harlan County and believed in the Baptist faith.

Besides her...

Dec 3, 2015

Roger Dale Edwards passed away on Wednesday, 12-3-15, at the age of 59 from a long battle of complications from Diabetes. “Good Ol' Roddy Dale” had a long list of good friends and loving family members. He loved the mountains, loved riding his 4-wheeler, loved camping and loved helping animals - no matter their size.

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Dec 1, 2015

Harrison Nolan was born in Harlan County, KY on February 22, 1921 to Bradley Nolan and Martelia Howard Nolan, passed from this life on December 1, 2015 at his home. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World War II; the retired owner/operator of Nolan’s Grocery in Coldiron, KY

He...

Nov 30, 2015

Marilyn Mosley Wilson, 80 of Baxter died Monday, November 30, 2015 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital.  She loved to cook and to feed her family.  She was preceded in death by her parents Chester and Becky Muncy Mosley and sister, Della Mosley.

Surviving are husband, Dan Wilson of Baxter; children, Jesse (Brenda) Wilson of Berea, Mack...

Nov 24, 2015

Ronald Jay Spoelman, 72 of Harlan passed away Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015.

Ron was born Oct. 28, 1943 in Hudsonville, MI to the late Cornelius and Gertrude Vanderwall Spoelman. He had resided in Harlan Co. for 37 years and served as Pastor of the Cawood, Cranks, Smith, and Hyden Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by...

Nov 22, 2015

Billy Joe Helton, 69 of Cawood passed away Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015 at the Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN.

Billy Joe was born June 6, 1946 in Harlan to the late Rev. Charlie and Roxie Nolan Helton. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by 3 sisters, Esta Mae Griffin, Peggy J. Harris,...

Nov 19, 2015

Jason W. Smith, 39 of Harlan, Kentucky died suddenly of apparent heart failure Thursday, November 19, 2015 at his home.  Born November 9, 1976 in Harlan, Kentucky he had served as a Retail Manager in the Hotel Industry and was a self taught musician playing the guitar and an avid reader....

Nov 13, 2015

Jessie Faye (Fuston) Perkins Browning, 72 of Cawood was born March 24, 1943 to the late Angeline and General Lee Fuston; she passed away Friday, Nov. 13, 2015 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center after have a massive stroke the day before.

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