OBITUARIES

Feb 15, 2015

HARLAN-Howard Estil Ward of Knoxville, TN formerly of Harlan passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015 at University of Tennessee Hospital.  Mr. Ward was born Dec. 16, 1927 to the late James Mack and Delphia Ward.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by, two brothers, Robert and Edward Ward; one sister:  Geneva Noe;...

Feb 14, 2015

Rebekah L. (Senters) Caldwell, a loving wife and mother passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015 in Georgetown, Kentucky. Born in Columbus, Ohio was raised in Harlan Kentucky. She is the daughter of Shelby Bragg Senters, Cohutta, GA and the late Steve H. Senters SR. Wife of Scott Caldwell. A member of Highland Baptist church, she enjoyed scrapbooking, quilting and...

Feb 14, 2015

Georgetown - F. Scott Caldwell, 40 of Georgetown, KY formerly of Harlan passed away Sat. Feb. 14, 2015 at his home.

Scott was born Oct. 22, 1974 in Harlan, KY to the late Gary and Patricia Fox Caldwell. He was an assistant football coach at Scott Co. High School, Proud Season ticket holder...

Feb 10, 2015

Anna M. Bailey, 85 of Wallins passed away Wednesday Feb. 10, 2015 at the Ft. Sanders Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.

Mrs. Bailey was born July 17, 1929 in Bell County, KY to the late Russell and Myrtle Carnes Mullins. She was the retired owner and operator of Merle Normans in...

Feb 9, 2015

Patsy Thomas “Gran” Gailey 79 (29) of Stonecreek, Pennington Gap, Virginia, formerly of Harlan passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 at the Johnson City Medical Center.  She was born June 27, 1935 to the Late Aaron and Ellen “Sis” Thomas. Also preceding her in death were siblings, Bill Austin, Frankie Garrett,...

Feb 8, 2015

Larry Edward Bowman, 65 of Baxter, Kentucky passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015 at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center.  Larry was retired from the mine supply service having worked at McCombs Supply, Mountain Supply, Virginia Electric, and Mine Service.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid fan...

Jan 27, 2015

Jack F. Shephard, 77 of Harlan, Kentucky left this world January 27, 2015 at the Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Bessie and Dave Shepherd; his wife, Maggie Shephard; brothers and sisters; and two great-grandsons.

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Jan 27, 2015

Volena Hawkins Craft, 87 of Harlan, KY died Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital.   Mrs. Craft was born in Jellico, Tennessee to the Late Ben and Susan Hawkins.   She was the widow of the Late Dr. J. W. Craft.

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Jan 21, 2015

Frances Irene Skeene, 43, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, formally of Harlan, KY went to her heavenly home and into the arms of her father on Tuesday, January 21, 2015, after a long illness.

Frannie (as she like to be called), was born...

Jan 21, 2015

HARLAN-Georgetta Williams Simpson of Harlan passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at the Harlan ARH.

She was the daughter of the late Billy G. and Treva Gross Williams.

She is...

Jan 21, 2015

Loyall-Wilma J. France, 70 of Loyall passed away Wednesday evening of Jan. 21, 2015 at home while surrounded by her family and friends following a valiant and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  She will be sadly missed by all the lives she touched and brightened both personally and professionally.  The world seems a little dimmer...

Jan 20, 2015

HARLAN- Shawn Corey Parker, 41, Lexington, KY, formerly of Harlan went to be with his Savior, Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at the St. Joseph East Hospital, Lexington.

Shawn was a loving, devoted father, an avid tennis player and trained in jiu jitsu for over 20 years. He was a 1992...

Jan 19, 2015

Smith-Shirley Herron, 70 of Smith passed away Monday, Jan. 19, 2015 at the Harlan ARH.

Shirley was born April 3, 1944 in Smith, KY to the late Harold and Viola Taylor Green. She was a homemaker and member of Faith Holiness Church in Smith.

She is survived by her husband of...

Jan 19, 2015

Bledsoe-Nettie Mae Brock Saylor, 88 entered her heavenly promotion from this earthly life, a journey and spiritual adventure to find eternal rest at her home with family by her side on Jan. 19, 2015.

She was born Jan. 14, 1927 to a large family in Leslie Co, but lived all of her mature years in Harlan...

Jan 18, 2015

Gladys Anderson Richards, 88 of Loyall passed away Sunday Jan. 18, 2015 at Baptist Health, Lexington.

Mrs. Richards was the retired President of Richards Oil Company. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Harlan where she served as deacon and elder. She served her community in many capacities including, serving...

Jan 15, 2015

Johnny Turner, 61 of Cawood, Kentucky completed his earthly journey Thursday, January 15, 2015 at his home peacefully.  Johnny was a retired truck driver having driven cross-country as well as locally.  He was known to his fellow truck drivers as “Slim”.

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Jan 13, 2015

Reba Jean Hyde, 43 of Harlan passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital.  A native of Harlan, Kentucky she was daughter of Lillian and the Late A.M. Brock.

She was preceded in death by two brothers,...

Jan 10, 2015

Udel Richardson, Sr., age 78 of Kennesaw, GA went to be with the Lord January 10, 2015 with family by his side following an extended illness.

Udel was born in Harlan, Kentucky to the late William Richardson, Sr. and Anna A. Laws Richardson. Udel worked for many years with various government entities including the IRS, the National...

Jan 8, 2015

HARLAN-James Croushorn, 81 of Ivy Hill passed away Thursday Jan. 8, 2015 at his home.

Mr. Croushorn was born Sept. 26, 1933 in Harlan, KY to the late Earl and Louise Middleton Croushorn. He was the President of Croushorn Equipment Company of Harlan. He was longtime director at the Bank of Harlan and currently served...

Jan 3, 2015

HARLAN-Vance Leon Stewart, 79 of 423 East Mound St. passed away Saturday Jan. 3, 2015 at the Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN.

Vance was born Nov. 3, 1935 in Muhlenberg Co., KY to the late Thomas and Margaret Sorrells Stewart. He was a retired Mechanic with LG & E after 44 years of service...