OBITUARIES

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

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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.

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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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Nov 11, 2015

LaVonne Bell Smith, 97 formerly of Harlan, KY, Sarasota, FL, and Georgetown, KY., passed away Wednesday Nov. 11, 2015.

She was preceded in death by her loving Husband, Harry Weaver (Barney) Smith, parents, Rev. Harry L. & Inez Fortune Bell, and her brothers, Rev. Winston Bell and Rev. Keith Ball.

Mrs. Smith is survived by...

Nov 9, 2015

Lisa Lee Abraham, 51 of Baxter passed away Monday November 9, 2015 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY following a sudden illness.

Lisa was a native of Harlan, KY and was born Nov. 2, 1964 to the late Benjamin Louis Abraham, Jr and Joyce Evelyn Jones Abraham.

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Nov 8, 2015

Harlan-Furl (Kelly) Davis, 90 of Harlan passed away Sunday Nov. 8, 2015 at the Harlan ARH.

She was born Sept. 24, 1925 in Wise Co., VA to the late Rev. Denver and Myrtle Price Kelly. She worked for 20 years with Zeiden’s Drug Co.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by...

Oct 29, 2015

Ronnie Miller, 62 of Ages passed away Thursday Oct. 29, 2015 at his home.

Ronnie was born March 2, 1953 at Kenvir, KY to the late Jeff and Ruby Overton Miller. He was a retired Insurance Agent and member of the Black Mountain Missionary Baptist Church.

He is survived by his loving wife Gail Lyttle...

Oct 29, 2015

Ona Brummett, 74 of Wallins passed away Thursday Oct. 29, 2015 at the St. Joseph Hospital-Lexington.

She was born March 3, 1941 in Harlan to the late Hobert and Lela Saylor Hall. She was a homemaker and member of the Blackmont Baptist Church.

Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husbands, Calvin...

Oct 23, 2015

Lorene Gentry, 88 of Harlan passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 at the Harlan ARH.

Lorene was born Nov. 24, 1926 at Threepoint, KY to the late Easom and Eva Minton Carr. She was a homemaker and believed in the Baptist Faith.

Besides her parents she is preceded in death by 2 children, Charles “Butch”...

Oct 20, 2015

Dennie G. Slusher. 76 years.  Beloved husband of 52 years to Shirley (nee Murphy) Slusher. Devoted father Donnamarie, Therese and Dennis. Loving brother of John Slusher. Dearest son of the late John and the late Linda (nee Brock) Slusher.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friend to all who knew him.

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Oct 17, 2015

James Ewel Estes, 65 of Harlan, Kentucky died Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital.  He was born July 17, 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio son of the late Ed and Elsie Estes.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brother, Johnny Estes.

Oct 14, 2015

Roger Dale Allen, 68 of Cranks passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015 at the Harlan ARH.

Roger was born March 18, 1947 in Harlan, KY to the late Charles and Maybelle Roberts Allen. He was a retired coal miner of 30 years having retired from Ace Mining. He was a Veteran of the US Army...

Oct 11, 2015

Kenneth A. Farmer, Sr. age 75 passed away Sunday, October 11 th at his home with his wife by his side.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Ball Scott; grandparents, William O. and Maggie Ball; and brother, Gordon...

Oct 10, 2015

William Jackson, 66, of Belvidere passed away peacefully Saturday morning, October 10, 2015 surround by his loving family. William was born November 21, 1948 in Molus, KY, son of George Sr. and Betty Jackson. He was a machine operator for Union Special in Huntly, IL. William enjoyed praising the Lord, spending time with his grandchildren and family, coin collecting,...

Oct 9, 2015

Dorothy Hall, born April 11, 1925 at Dione, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 09, 2015 at her residence.  She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur Jones and Lillie Cole Jones; brothers Harold Jones and Rob Jones; sisters Pauline Green and Louise Willis; husbands Eugene Harber and James Hall and...

Oct 5, 2015

Justyn Rylee Akemon, newborn son of Joshua and Vokie Middleton Akemon, passed away Monday, October 5, 2015 at the Saint Joseph East Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.  He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Don and Betty Green, Willis Middleton, and Oscar Maggard, Sr.

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