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Jacob Morgan Napier

Jacob Morgan Napier

Aug 27, 2023

   Jacob Morgan Napier, 25 of Harlan passed away on Sunday afternoon of August 27, 2023 in Duffield, VA doing what he so loved to do, riding motorcycles.  Jacob was born January 5, 1998 in Harlan to the James Napier and Jennifer Nipper Carroll. He was employed as a security guard at Harlan ARH. Besides his motorcycles he was diehard...

Carl Bufford Merida

Carl Bufford Merida

Aug 22, 2023

 

   Carl Bufford Merida passed away peacefully at the Mountain View Nursing Home Pineville KY, early the morning of August 22nd 2023.At the time of his passing he was 84 years old. Born in Barbourville Kentucky to the late Matt and Cleo Merida, Carl was one of 12 siblings in their home. Preceded in death are brothers, Elbert Merida,...

Robert "Bob" Henry Neal, Jr

Robert "Bob" Henry Neal, Jr

Aug 22, 2023

 

 Robert (Bob) Henry Neal Jr, 70 of Lexington, Kentucky a dedicated individual who made a lasting impact on his community peacefully  passed away August 22, 2023 at Bluegrass Hospice Care Lexington, Kentucky after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Bob was born August 5, 1953 in Harlan County, Kentucky to Robert H. Neal Sr. and Nellie Scott Neal. Throughout...

Birdie Lee Hensley

Birdie Lee Hensley

Aug 22, 2023

   Birdie Lee Hensley, 72 of Wallins, KY passed away early Tuesday morning of August 22, 2023 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard.   Birdie was born July 16, 1951 in Harlan to the late Marion and Ruth Branam Honeycutt. She was a retired Nurse Aide from the Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center.   Besides her parents she...

Marty Brooks Ford

Marty Brooks Ford

Aug 21, 2023

 

Marty Brooks Ford son of Jarett and Emily Boggs Ford was Born Monday August 21st at 11:52AM and at that same moment he was called Home and is now in the arms of God.

Besides his parents he is survived by his siblings: Bella Ford, Tripp Ford, Remi Ford and Laken Ford;  Grandfather, Harvey Ford and Grandmother, Tammy Phillips;...

Frances King Castle

Frances King Castle

Aug 18, 2023

   Frances King Castle, 79 of Cranks, KY passed away suddenly at her home on Friday August 18, 2023.   Frances was born September 26, 1943 in Cranks to the late Rowland and Viola Grubbs King. She was a homemaker.   Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Castle; sister, Goldia and her brother Joe Roger.   She...

Damon Ray "Rabbit" Williams

Damon Ray "Rabbit" Williams

Aug 18, 2023

  Damon Ray "Rabbit" Williams, 47 of Cranks passed away Friday evening of August 18, 2023 at the Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY following a brief illness.  Damon was born November 29, 1975 in Springfield, OH to the late Danny Ray and Bobby Jean Jackson Williams. Proudly following in his fathers footsteps, he was the Owner & Operator of Damon...

Marilyn Saylor Key

Marilyn Saylor Key

Aug 17, 2023

    Marilyn Saylor Key, 59 of Evarts, KY passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the UK Good Samaritan Hospital following a brief illness. Marilyn was born Nov. 17, 1963 in Harlan to late Lige and Mable May Saylor. She was a homemaker and believed in the Church of God faith. 

    Marilyn was also preceded in death by...

Freda Howard Rowlett

Freda Howard Rowlett

Aug 14, 2023

   Freda Rowlett, 93 of Loyall passed away Monday afternoon of August 14, 2023 at the Harlan Health & Rehabilitation Center.   Freda was born July 3, 1930 in Smith, KY. She was a homemaker.   She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Enos and Pattie Howard; father, James Howard; husband Doyle Rowlett; 2 step children, Edward and Sharon Rowlett.   She...

Troy Nelson Fox

Troy Nelson Fox

Aug 14, 2023

 

On Monday, August 14, 2023, Troy Fox, a resident at Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center, passed from this life and entered the kingdom of heaven. He was 45 years old, having been born January 31, 1978, in Harlan County, Ky. He was the son of Ronnie Fox and Vernice Nolan. Troy was preceded in death by his parents.  He...

Roy Edward King

Roy Edward King

Aug 12, 2023

 

Roy "Bob" Edward King 75 of Grays Knob, Kentucky passed away Saturday August 12th, 2023 at Harlan ARH, Harlan Ky.

Roy was born March 27th, 1948 to Ulysses King and Joanie Farmer King. He served In the United States Army. He also worked for Coca-Cola Company in Wauchula,Fl.

He is preceded in death by his parents Eulas King and...

Kenneth "Ken" Duane Crider

Kenneth "Ken" Duane Crider

Aug 9, 2023

   Kenneth "Ken" Duane Crider, 72 of Baxter, KY passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at his home.    Ken was born May 8, 1951 in Lenarue, KY to the late John and Nell Black Crider. After graduating high school, he started attending Eastern Kentucky University. It was there in 1972 that he joined the Kentucky State Police. On...

Coburn Turner

Coburn Turner

Aug 9, 2023

  Coburn Turner, 83 of Bledsoe, KY went to be with the Lord on Wednesday afternoon of August 9, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.   He was born on February 10, 1940 to Otis and Alice Beatrice Boggs Turner. He was a member of Sandhill Primitive Church in Cumberland, KY.  Beside his parents he was preceded in death...

Virginia "Maxine" Baker

Virginia "Maxine" Baker

Aug 5, 2023

   Virginia "Maxine" Baker, 85 of Baxter passed away peacefully on Saturday evening of August 5, 2023 at the Harlan Health & Rehabilitation Center.   Maxine was born March 13, 1938 in Coldiron, KY to the late Hedgel and Susie Brummett Saylor. She was a homemaker who loved collecting dolls. She believed in the Holiness faith.   Besides her parents she is...

Bobby Gene Smith

Bobby Gene Smith

Aug 4, 2023

  Rev. Bobby Gene Smith, 66 of Wallins Creek, KY departed this life suddenly on August 4, 2023 at the Madison County Hospital in London, OH.  Bobby was born April 25, 1957 in Illinois to the late Calvin Estil and Lydia Smith. He ran his own business, Smith Drywall for over 30 years and he believed in the Pentecostal Faith....

Harold Taylor

Harold Taylor

Aug 2, 2023

   William Harold Taylor, 76 of Coxton, KY passed away On Wednesday evening of August 2, 2023 at the Baptist Health In Lexington.   Harold was born May 2, 1947 in Harlan to the late Mary Gregory, but at a young age he was adopted and raised by his parents the Late Frank and Nora Taylor. He proudly served his country...

Bethany Dawn Smith Maggard

Bethany Dawn Smith Maggard

Jul 29, 2023

   Bethany Dawn Smith Maggard, 50 of Harlan passed away on Saturday afternoon of July 29, 2023 at the Harlan ARH.   Bethany was born May 24, 1973 in Harlan to Kaye Powers Smith and the late Bill Smith. She was a 1991 Graduate of Harlan High School, member of the Harlan Musettes, and had worked as a Respiratory Therapist for...

Abbie Elizabeth Brock

Abbie Elizabeth Brock

Jul 23, 2023

   Abbie Elizabeth Brock of Coldiron, KY passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident,at the age of 59.   Abbie was born May 4, 1964 in Harlan, KY to the late Rufus Collett, Sr. and Shelby Jean Stephens Collett. She was a lifelong resident of Harlan, KY, and believed in the Pentecostal religion....

Bonnie Rose Hatmaker

Bonnie Rose Hatmaker

Jul 23, 2023

   Bonnie Rose Hatmaker, 74 of Baxter, KY passed away on Sunday evening of July 23, 2023 at the Harlan ARH following a brief illness.   Bonnie was born September 22, 1948 in Harlan Co., KY to the late William and Cleo White Holden. She was retired from the Harlan Independent School cafeteria after many years of service. She was a...

Betty Ruth Peck

Betty Ruth Peck

Jul 23, 2023

 

   Betty Ruth Peck, born June 18, 1942 to the late Sherman Peck Sr. and Myrtle Shoemaker Peck in Keith, KY. She had lived here all her life. 

   She is preceded in death by her brother, Rossy Peck; sisters-in-law, Wanda Peck and Joyce Peck; sister, Phyllis Duncan; brother-in-law, Charles Duncan; niece, Cindy Noe; nephews, Shane Peck and Chris...

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