OBITUARIES

Aug 8, 2013

Thelma Ann Turner, 71 of Harlan passed away Thursday morning of Aug. 8, 2013 at the Harlan ARH.

Thelma was born July 11, 1942 in Teetersville, KY to the late Robert Lee and Ruby Branson Moore. She worked from 1975 to 1994 for the Harlan Co. Board of Education having worked at Cawood, Hall and Cranks Elementary...

Aug 6, 2013

Staff Sargent Ryan D. Austin, age 25, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 in Maidstone, United Kingdom. Ryan entered into this life on January 14, 1988 in Winston Salem, NC the son of Doug Austin and the late Karen Long. He was a 2006 graduate of South Laurel High School and was united in marriage on...

Aug 4, 2013

Jamie Lewis, 56 of Jones Creek passed away Sunday August 4, 2013 at the Harlan ARH.

Jamie was a disabled Coal Miner and enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. He especially loved children.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Browning Lewis; his maternal grandfather, Homer Browning; paternal grandparents, John...

Jul 31, 2013

Maggie Shephard of Harlan, born April 22, 1939 left this world on July 31, 2013 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital.  Maggie believed in the Baptist Faith.

Maggie is survived by her husband Jack Shephard, her son David Shephard, four daughters Theresa Witt-Sellers, Lisa Blevins, Kimberly Witt, and Rita Bell; 11 grandchildren; and multiple great-grandchildren.

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Jul 31, 2013

Ruby Ethel Sargent, 91 of Ages passed away Wednesday July 31, 2013 at her home with her family by her side.

Ruby was born December 6, 1921 in Exeter, VA to the late Charlie and Ernie Mullins; she had resided in Ages for 75 years. She was a Child of the King and member of the Coxton...

Jul 26, 2013

Danny Edward Estes, 62 of Norwood, OH formerly of Harlan passed away on Friday July 26, 2013 at the Ft. Thomas VA Community Living Center in Ft. Thomas, KY.

Danny was a Veteran of the United States Army and served his country during the Vietnam War.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy...

Jul 14, 2013

Jerry Wayne Collett, Sr., 60, passed away, Sunday July 14, 2013 in Coeburn, VA.  Mr. Collett was born on April 6,1953 in Harlan Co. KY to the late Mr. Robert Collett & Dora Turner Collett.  He was preceded in death by his brothers Robert Lee Collett, Chester Collett, Michael Collett; father, Robert Collett & mother, Dora Turner Collett.

Jul 12, 2013

Rebecca Day Simpson, 77 of Cranks went to be with the Lord on Friday July 12, 2013 due to a long illness at her home with her loving family by her side.

Rebecca was born January 6, 1936 in Cranks, KY to the late Johnny & Polly Day. She was born and raised in Cranks and married...

Jul 8, 2013

Stevie Johnson, 58 of Dayhoit passed away Monday July 8, 2013 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Stevie was born Nov. 13, 1955 in Bell Co., to the late Ray and Margaret Johnson. He believed in the Holiness Faith.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Ira Ray...

Jul 5, 2013

Charles Forester Stephenson, 76 of Harlan passed away peacefully at the Harlan Health & Rehabilitation Center on Friday July 5, 2013.

Charlie was born June 25, 1937 in Harlan to the late Charles J. and Nettie Forester Stephenson. He was the retired owner & operator of the Cumberland Barber Shop in Harlan for several years. He was...

Jun 29, 2013

Anna “Teetle” Wyatt, 79 of Baxter passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at her home, surrounded by her family, after a valiant fight with cancer.

She was born in Loyall, KY to the late Viola and Willard “Buck” Thomas. Anna worked at Bellsouth until becoming a full time mother. She also owned a business in Harlan....

Jun 28, 2013

George Richard Jackson Jr., age 56, of Lake in the Hills formerly of Wallins, KY, died Friday, June 28, 2013, at Centegra Hospital - Woodstock. He was born June 26, 1957 in Wallins Creek, Kentucky to George R. Sr. and Betty (North) Jackson. On November 18, 1989, he married Carol Gapinski in Crystal Lake. For the past 15 years,...

Jun 26, 2013

Carl Smith DeBusk, 88 of Gulston, KY passed away on Wednesday June 26, 2013 at his residence with his wife and son-in-law at his side.

Smith was born June 2, 1925 in Rose Hill, VA to the late Harve and Alice Debusk. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and served his country during WW...

Jun 25, 2013

Honorable Judge G. Wix Unthank, 90 of Harlan passed away Tuesday June 25, 2013.

Judge Unthank was born June 14, 1923 in Tway, KY to the Late Green and Estelle Howard Unthank. He graduated from Loyall High School and did his under graduate work at the University of Kentucky. He received his Doctorate from the University of...

Jun 20, 2013

Mona Lou "Blanton" Osborne, 80, of Jeffersonville, IN, formerly of Wallins, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jess and Roberta Blanton; and brother, William Blanton.

She is survived by her loving husband, Bass Osborne; daughter, Betty Cotterill; three sons, David B. Osborne, Robert N. Osborne and John...

Jun 20, 2013

Dennis Wade York, 48 of Harlan passed away Thursday June 20, 2013 at St. Joseph East, Lexington.

Dennis was born April 28, 1965 to the late Obie York and Mona Belle Day York. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Roger York and sister, Loretta Wallace.

He is survived by his...

Jun 18, 2013

Jerry William Niday, 61, of Wallins, Kentucky died Tuesday, June 18 at his residence in Wallins.  Jerry was the owner and operator of Asam’s  Towing and Recover.  He attended the #1 Bannerfork Church in Wallins, KY.

Preceding him in death were his parents Bill and Elizabeth Niday as well as three sisters:  Jackie Crider, Anna Vaughn, and...

Jun 17, 2013

Frank L. Robinette, 85,  of Harlan, KY passed away Monday, June 17 at the Community Living Center in Mountain Home, TN.

Frank was born July 6, 1927   in Fairview, VA .  He was  the son of late  Walton Zachariah Robinette and Mary Elizabeth Robinette. He was the last surviving member of his family.

He attended...

Jun 3, 2013

Tia (Timi) Renee Taylor Pennington, 24 of Harlan passed away Monday, June 3, 2013.

She was born February 21, 1989 in Harlan, KY. She is preceded in death by her grandfathers, Lee Roy Taylor and Estill Clark Jr.; one Uncle, Tilman Ray Taylor.

She is survived by her husband Jeffrey Pennington of Harlan; three step...

Jun 2, 2013

Ethel Mae (Laws) Jones Hightower, 79 of Rosspoint passed away Sunday June 2, 2013 at her home with family by her bedside.

Ethel was born May 30, 1934 at Brookside, KY to the late Robert and Nancy Blakely Laws. She was a homemaker and quilt maker, a devoted mother and faithful Christian woman who believed in the...