OBITUARIES

Oct 26, 2014

Emerson James Clem infant son of James and Natasha Clem of Coalgood was born and died on October 26, 2014 at the Harlan ARH.

Baby James Emerson was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Glennis Ealy and Ona “Crecey” Wilder; Chester and Edith Clem, and Barbara Whitaker.

Besides his parents he is survived by paternal...

Oct 8, 2014

Jimmy Morgan, Jr. , 71 of Wallins, Kentucky died Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at the VA Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee.  He was born April 19, 1943 to the late Naomi Garrett Morgan and James Boyd Morgan in Harlan, Kentucky.  He was a retired Sergeant with the U.S. Army after 26 years having served...

Oct 5, 2014

Randall Ray Pace, Sr., 52 of Gulston, Kentucky died Sunday, October 5, 2014 at his home.  Randall was a native of Harlan County and believed in the Holiness Faith.

Born March 31, 1962 he was the son...

Oct 4, 2014

Bobbie Lee Thomas, 84, formerly of Harlan, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, October, 4, 2014, after a short illness.  Bobbie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Tommy Lee, her second husband, Vernon Thomas, and her dearly loved son, Larry Lee.  She is survived by a son, David Lee, London,...

Sep 25, 2014

Stephen Combs, 58, of Smith, KY passed away Thursday, September 25, 2014 at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, KY.  Born August 14, 1956 he was a native of Hazard, Kentucky.  He was a retired coal miner and enjoyed doing mechanic work on cars.

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Sep 19, 2014

Faye Thomas Belcher, 72 of Dayhoit passed away Friday Sept. 19, 2014 at her home.

She was born May 10, 1942 in Harlan, KY to the late Aaron and Ellen Allen Thomas. She was a homemaker and member of the Cawood Church of God.

Besides her parents she is...

Sep 12, 2014

Paul Francis Williams, age 81, passed away at his home on September 12, 2014 after a short illness.  He was born April 22, 1933, in Evarts, Kentucky to Walker and Grace Williams. He attended Evarts High School and graduated in 1951. After graduating he served in the Air Force for four years. He then graduated...

Sep 10, 2014

Kenneth Wayne Grubbs, 52, of Cawood, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at the University Of Kentucky Hospital after a long battle with lung disease.  Kenneth was born September 25, 1961 to Ken and Freda Grubbs of Cawood, KY.

Kenneth...

Sep 8, 2014

Mabellee Goss Grim of Harlan passed away September 8, 2014 in the Hospice Unit at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky from complications following a fall. A native of Harlan, she was born June 30, 1916 to the late David Alexander Goss, Attorney and the late Captola Forester Goss, homemaker.

Sep 4, 2014

William (Bill) Doan, 65 of Putney passed away at the University of Kentucky Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer.

Bill was born Jan. 15, 1949 at Crummies, KY. He was a lifelong resident of Harlan Co. and member of the Putney Bible Church. He had worked for Guardian Industries in Michigan....

Aug 30, 2014

Bill Messer, 74 of Loyall went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday Aug. 30, 2014 at his home.

Bill was born July 13, 1940 in Harlan Co., KY to the late Alex and Ocia Messer. He retired in 2000 from Kentucky Utilities after 34 and ½ years of service. He was a member...

Aug 25, 2014

Jessie “Junior” Ralph Young, Jr., 63 of Harlan, KY passed away Monday, August 25, 2014 at his home in Teetersville, KY surrounded by his family and friends following a six year battle with cancer.  He was born and lived in Harlan County most of his life.  He had worked for 16...

Aug 20, 2014

Samuel A. Shope, 90 of Teetersville passed away Wednesday Aug. 20, 2014 at his home with family by his side.

SA was born Nov. 10, 1923 in Harlan to the late Amos and Mossie Crider Shope. He was a retired coal miner after many years of service. He was an Honorary Deacon of the Teetersville...

Aug 18, 2014

Harry Vernon Moore “Dirty Harry”, 62 of Teetersville, KY left this life on Monday Aug. 18, 2014 at his home following a long illness with family by his side.

Harry was born on Dec. 24, 1951 in Harlan Co., KY to the late Robert (Bob) and Ruby Branson Moore. He was a disabled/retired Coal Truck...

Aug 14, 2014

Jesse J. Simpson, 57, of Cranks, Kentucky died Thursday, August 14, 2014 at his residence.  He was born August 31, 1956 in Wallins, Kentucky to the late Ruby and Jesse Simpson.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

Aug 14, 2014

Elmer H. Smith, 83 of Baxter, KY died Thursday, August 14, 2014 at the Harlan Heath and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born June 22, 1931 at Highsplint, KY to the late George and Pearl Smith.  Elmer loved his country and proudly served in the United States Air Force.  He was a...

Aug 13, 2014

Shirley May Massengale King, 35 of New Tazewell, TN formerly of Verda, KY died Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at the University Of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  Shirley was born April 8, 1979 to Jeffery and Velma Massengale of Verda, KY.  She loved growing...

Aug 12, 2014

Elizabeth Ann Cornett, age 55, of London, KY, passed away Tue Aug 12, 2014, in the UK Medical Center in Lexington. She was born on February 24, 1959, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Elijah Buell and Joyce Ann Osborne Buell, who survives of Wallins Creek. She is also survived by her husband: Carl Cornett of London,...

Aug 4, 2014

Harlan-Geraldine Simpson Noe, 82 of Harlan passed away on Monday, Aug. 4, 2014 at the Madison Health & Rehabilitation Center in Richmond following a long illness.

Geraldine was Nov. 13, 1931 in Harlan to the late Otis and Allie Asher Simpson. She was retired nurse at the Daniel Boone Clinic and Harlan ARH. She believed...

Jul 31, 2014

Harlan-Ina Napier Hicks, 88 of Harlan passed away from this life on Thursday, July 31, 2014. She was born August 26, 1925, in Harlan to the late Lee and Alice Farmer Napier. Ina was preceded in death by her husband, Howard, of 53 years and beloved daughter, Patricia; her brothers, Alfred and Reed Napier, and infant sister,...