OBITUARIES

Shelia Howard Curry

Shelia Howard Curry

Oct 11, 2024

  Shelia Howard Curry, 63, of Baxter, KY entered the pearly gates of Heaven at Bluegrass Hospice Care in Lexington, KY on October 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. 

 She was born November 1, 1960, in Harlan, KY to the late Robert and Dovie Williams.

 Shelia was preceded in death by her husband, James Curry. She supported her late husband’s time...

Ronnie "Lonnie" Fields

Ronnie "Lonnie" Fields

Oct 10, 2024

   Ronnie 'Lonnie' Fields, a resident of Verda, Kentucky, passed away on October 10, 2024, at the age of 64, following a brief illness. He was born on January 31, 1960, to Winslow and Lula Fields. 

   Ronnie graduated from Evarts High School and was an enthusiastic fan of Kentucky Basketball. He also enjoyed working on word puzzles and doing odd...

Patricia Ann Sellers

Patricia Ann Sellers

Oct 8, 2024

  Pat Sellers passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Pat was a life -long resident of Harlan. She retired early from the Bank of Harlan in order to become a full- time grandmother. Pat had a servant’s heart. She loved her Lord, her family, her church and her friends. 

   Pat is survived by her...

Kenneth Leroy Webb

Kenneth Leroy Webb

Oct 5, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Leroy Webb, formerly of Cranks. A devoted father, brother, papaw, and friend, Kenny left this world on October 5, 2024, at the age of 59. Known for his unyielding work ethic and ability to master any task, Kenny was a true jack-of-all-trades who touched the lives of many...

Chloe Anna Johnson Lewis

Chloe Anna Johnson Lewis

Oct 3, 2024

Chloe Anna (Johnson) Lewis of Kingsport, TN died Thursday, October 3, 2024 at The Blake at Kingsport, after a period of declining health.  

She was born February 27, 1939 in Black Mountain, KY. She attended Evarts High School, where she met her husband of 68 years and the love of her life, Elmer Lewis, Sr. As Elmer’s career advanced, they...

Terry Henderson

Terry Henderson

Sep 28, 2024

   Terry Henderson, 74 of Harlan passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday evening of September 28, 2024.

   Terry was born March 28, 1950 in Harlan, KY. He was a retired Stone Mason and Carpenter. He was a 1968 graduate of Harlan High School and a believer in Christ of the Church of God faith.  

   He is preceded...

Rita F. McMillian

Rita F. McMillian

Sep 24, 2024

    On the morning of the 24th Rita (NANA) left this realm in the arms of her only child, Pamela Lankford. She was surrounded bedside by her grandchildren Alexa,her boyfriend Anthony, Lillian, Gabriel and Davey and son in law David. 

    She was an ethereal soul. Words of love were spoken. She was surrounded with love. The weather was...

Garrett "Pat" Patrick Grubbs

Garrett "Pat" Patrick Grubbs

Sep 23, 2024

   Garrett Patrick "Pat" Grubbs, 61 of Smith, KY passed away peacefully on Monday morning of September 23, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.

    Pat was born March 2, 1963 in Harlan, KY. He was a retired coal miner and member of the Church of God of the Free People in Harlan. He enjoyed gardening and spending...

Teresa "Terry" Ellen Fee

Teresa "Terry" Ellen Fee

Sep 22, 2024

Teresa (Terry) Ellen Murray Fee went home to be with our Lord and into the arms of her loving husband, Jerry on September 22, 2024.Terry was born the third daughter to Glenn Phillip and Ouida McGlamery Murray who she will also join. Her sisters Sally Hood and Patricia Anderson welcome her to her heavenly home. She was born in Baltimore,...

Eula Gray (Browning) York

Eula Gray (Browning) York

Sep 19, 2024

Eula Gray (Browning) York, 93 passed away peacefully on Thursday morning of September 19, 2024 at the Harlan Health & Rehabilitation Center with family by her side.

Born October 2, 1930, she passed just shy of her 94th year Birthday. Eula was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Jerusha Browning; her husband of 60 years, Howard D. "Denny" York,...

Sandra Gail Engle

Sandra Gail Engle

Sep 11, 2024

Sandra Gail Engle, 71 of Grays Knob, KY passed away Wednesday September 11, 2024 at her home.

Sandra was born December 5, 1952 in Grays Knob to the late George and Ethel Sargent Clark. She was a homemaker who enjoyed having kids around and visiting with friends and family.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Wayne...

Rose Marie Graunke

Rose Marie Graunke

Sep 4, 2024

Rose Marie Graunke, 83 passed away on the evening of Wednesday, September 4th at Tri-Cities Rehab in Cumberland. 

Rose was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 9, 1940. She was preceded in death by her parents Mary Louise Maloney and Ervin and Charlotte Graunke.Rose, or Rosie as she was often referred to, took great pride in the fact that she worked...

Hank Jarett Ford

Hank Jarett Ford

Aug 14, 2024

Hank Jarett Ford son of Jarett and Emily Boggs Ford was Born Monday August 5th, 2024 passed away peacefully while his mom and dad was holding him on Wednesday evening of August 14, 2024 at University of Kentucky Children's Hospital in Lexington, he was welcomed home by his big brother Marty Brooks and is now in the arms of God.

Besides...

James Stacey Reynolds

James Stacey Reynolds

Aug 14, 2024

James Stacey Reynolds, 47 of Harlan departed this life August 14, 2024 at his home.

Stacey was born in Harlan, KY to Elmer and Bernice Lewis Reynolds and was a life long resident of Harlan.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Wilburn and Elsie Reynolds; maternal grandparents, Fred and Lorene Lewis.

Stacey is survived by his parents, Elmer and Bernice...

Faye E. Craig

Faye E. Craig

Aug 12, 2024

Faye E. Craig, 82 of Grays Knob, KY passed away Monday August 12, 2024 at her home.

Faye was born March 29, 1942 In Chevrolet, KY to the late Harley Lee and Virginia Stubblefield Craig. Along with her mother she was a Tax Preparer for H & R Block in Harlan for many years. She believed in the Baptist Faith.

She is...

Blake Edward Gross

Blake Edward Gross

Aug 7, 2024

Blake Edward Gross, 55 of Dayhoit passed away suddenly on Wednesday morning of August 7, 2024 at the Harlan ARH.

Blake was born February 8th, 1969 to Monetta Burkhart Gross. He was a bridge carpenter by trade, and was currently employed by Central Bridge. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and telling jokes. But most of all, he loved being a Dad. 

He was...

Jimmie Ray Simpson

Jimmie Ray Simpson

Aug 1, 2024

Jimmie Ray Simpson, 56 of Bledsoe, KY departed this life suddenly on Thursday morning of August 1, 2024 at his home.

Jimmie Ray was born September 25, 1967 in Harlan to Linda Pennington Harris and the late Stanley Simpson. He was coal miner in his younger years but had a true love of logging.

Besides his father he is preceded in death...

Gary Wayne Maddy

Gary Wayne Maddy

Jul 27, 2024

   Gary Wayne Maddy was born on June 16, 1945, in the small coal mining town of Pemberton, WV, to Ora (nee Cannady) and Wilbur Maddy. He was the youngest of 12 siblings. 

   At the age of 17, Gary enlisted in the US Army, and in 1965, he sustained permanent injuries during his service in Vietnam. Following this, he spent...

Deanna "Dee Dee" Lynn Davidson Leal

Deanna "Dee Dee" Lynn Davidson Leal

Jul 27, 2024

   Deanna "Dee Dee" Lynn Leal, 63, of Harlan, Kentucky passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2024. 

   Dee Dee was born on December 21, 1960 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Dan and Glessie "Bobbie" Scearse Davidson. She believed in the Christian faith. She enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandbabies.

   Besides her parents, she is also preceded...

Matthew Edmon Warren

Matthew Edmon Warren

Jul 24, 2024

   Matthew Edmon Warren, 54 of Wallins, Kentucky passed away on July 24, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital in London, Kentucky.

   Matthew was born on November 11, 1969 in Harlan, Kentucky to Herman Warren and the late Vesta Davis Warren. He believed in the Holiness Pentecostal faith and was a lifelong resident of Harlan County. He enjoyed going to the...

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