OBITUARIES

Jan 1, 2015

Ernest Stewart, 79, of Cawood, Kentucky passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital.  A lifelong resident of Cawood, Ernest was born April 16, 1935 son of the late Andrew and Rose Stewart.

In addition to his parents...

Dec 31, 2014

Thomas Randolph (Bud) Helton, 72 of Cawood, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at his home.

He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Charlie Helton; mother, Roxie Nolan Helton; sisters, Esta Mae Griffin, Mildred Chaney, and Peggy Harris;...

Dec 27, 2014

Nora Lee Johnson, 70 of Harlan, Kentucky died Saturday, December 27, 2014 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center.  A native of Harlan, she was the daughter of the Late Charles Edward and Myrtle Bennett Brock.  She was a homemaker and a very Christian and Spiritual Woman.

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Dec 24, 2014

LOYALL-Michael Hubert Hall, 59 of Loyall passed away suddenly on Wednesday Dec. 24, 2014 at the Harlan ARH.

Mike was born August 12, 1955 in Harlan, KY to the late Hubert and Sylvia Larkey Hall. He was a lifelong resident of Harlan Co., and by trade was a self employed carpenter. He believed...

Dec 22, 2014

Wanda J. Day, 72 of Harlan died Monday December 22, 2014 at her home. She was a retired Pharmacy Tech having worked several years at Creech Drug, Rite Aide and CVS. She was a member of Coxton Faith Tabernacle. She was preceded in death by parents George and Rhoda Sergent Elkins and her husband Bill Day and brother James...

Dec 22, 2014

HARLAN-Joanna Johnson Creech, 83 departed this world for her Heavenly home on Monday, December 22, 2014.

Joanna was born Joanna Pennington in Leslie Co., KY.

She was raised by the late Linda Neville of Lexington, KY and went on to be educated at the Kentucky School for the Blind and Louisville...

Dec 13, 2014

Kitts-Lee Arnold Laws, 80 of Kitts, KY went to his heavenly home on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014 at the Harlan ARH, after a brief illness.

Lee was a well known resident of Harlan Co.,  he was married to the Late Brenda Sue Laws on Aug. 29, 1957 and only preceded him in death earlier this year on...

Dec 11, 2014

HARLAN-Rebecca Shepherd, 83 of Harlan went to her Heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior on Dec. 11, 2014 from the Harlan ARH with family by her side.

Rebecca was born Oct. 27, 1931 in Leslie Co., KY to the late Elhannon and Emily North...

Dec 8, 2014

Florence Kaylor, 90 of Loyall passed away Monday Dec. 8, 2014 at the Harlan ARH.

Mrs. Kaylor was a retired LPN with the Harlan ARH after many years of service.

Private Graveside services was held at the Resthaven Cemetery at Keith, KY with her Grandson, Minister David Green officiating.

Anderson-Laws & Jones Funeral...

Nov 28, 2014

HARLAN-Casey Howard, 40 of Harlan passed away Friday Nov. 28, 2014 at the Harlan ARH following a long illness.

Casey was a former Wal Mart Employee having been a door greeter for 11 years. Casey had a heart of Love and Compassion for everyone and always met you with that friendly smile of...

Nov 26, 2014

WALLINS-Martha Lou Goins, 67 of Wallins passed away Wednesday Nov. 26, 2014 at her home with family by her side.

Martha Lou was born Feb. 2, 1947 in Harlan KY to the late Steve and Martha York Thomas. She was a homemaker and believed in the Pentecostal...

Nov 26, 2014

HARLAN-Jeanette Adams Martin, 79 of Louisville, KY formerly of Harlan passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014 in Louisville, KY surrounded by family.

Jeanette was a beautician and the owner of Main Attraction Hair Salon in Harlan before moving to Louisville in 1999. She was a member of the...

Nov 25, 2014

MARY ALICE-Judy Carol Keith, 55 went to her Eternal rest on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014 at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center.

Judy was born Friday, Feb. 2, 1959 to the late Lawrence and Edna Gilbert. She was a homemaker, loving wife and mother. She was a member of the Cornerstone Community Church at...

Nov 14, 2014

Betty Sue Thompson, 79 of Cranks departed this life for her heavenly home on November 14, 2014. She was born March 2, 1935 in Warren, KY to the late Joe S. and Elva Detherage.

Mrs. Thompson was proprietor of Mary Alice Cash Store on Catrons Creek for many years until her retirement. She...

Nov 11, 2014

Cathy Jean Collins 62 of Harlan was born February 12, 1951 and passed away Novemeber 11, 2014 at her home after a long illness.  She is preceded in death by her father, D. C. Collins; sister, Ann Collins and two brothers, Fred Collins and Jackie Collins.

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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