OBITUARIES

Matthew Coots

Jul 25, 2014

Matthew James Coots, infant son of Joshua and Martha Coots of Ages, became an Angel on July 25, 2014 at the St. Joseph Hospital, London.

Besides his parents he is survived by his grandparents, Carl and Sheba Coots of Ages, KY and Rita Penny and boyfriend, Donnie Blevins of Kenvir; great grandparents, Bill and Geraldine King of...

Donna Smith

Jul 23, 2014

Donna Sue Hunter Smith, 50 of Baxter, Kentucky died Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at her residence.  Born in Pineville, Kentucky, Donna was a retired RN having worked 25 years in the Lifecare Center in Elizabethton, TN.  Donna believed in the Baptist faith, she was an avid gardener, and animal lover as...

Willie Storey, Jr

Jul 20, 2014

Willie L. Storey, Jr., 88, of Chillicothe, OH died at 5:35pm Sunday, July 20, 2014, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chillicothe.

He was born October 15, 1925, in Middletown, OH, to the late Willie L., Sr. and Nannie (Turner) Storey. He was the widower of Edith F. (Younker) Storey.

Willie worked as a supervisor...

Vickie Arthur

Jul 12, 2014

Vickie S. Arthur, 56, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014, at St. Joseph East Hospital in Lexington.  Vickie was born March 3, 1958, in Harlan, KY to Euna Lawson Sharp and William Henry Sharp.

Vickie was retired and enjoyed spending time with her daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren and...

Harold Howard

Jul 7, 2014

Harold Edward Howard, 91 of Harlan passed away at his home on Monday July 7, 2014.

Mr. Howard was born Jan. 25, 1923 in Harlan, KY to the late Daunt and Una Coldiron Howard. He was the retired owner and operator of the...

Earl Ball, Sr.

Jul 2, 2014

Earl Dale Ball, Sr., 90 of Brookside, Kentucky died Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at his residence following a brief illness.

The son of the late Rufus and Myrtle Stewart Ball he was born March 14, 1924 at...

Lloyd Wilson

Jun 28, 2014

Lloyd Wilson, 86 of the Straight Creek Community in Bledsoe passed away Saturday June 28, 2014 at the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard.

Mr. Wilson was born April 6, 1928 in Harlan Co., KY to the late Chester and Addie Howard Wilson. He believed in the Baptist Faith...

Burma Blanton

Jun 22, 2014

Burma Gail (Simpson) Blanton, 65 of Wallins passed away Sunday June 22, 2014 at the Knox Co. Hospital.

Burma was born Jan. 25, 1949 in Harlan, KY to the late Denver Simpson and Louise Russell Simpson Sullivan. She was a caregiver for the elderly and attended the Coldiron Church of God Mountain Assembly.

Besides her...

Noble Hobbs

Jun 21, 2014

Noble Lee Hobbs, 37 of Gulston passed away Saturday June 21, 2014 at the Harlan ARH, following a brief illness with Cancer.

He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Dillman and a brother, Tracy Collins.

He is survived by his mother, Fonda Hobbs; 2 brothers, Ricky Hobbs and Carl Collins all...

Edna Hall

Jun 20, 2014

Edna Gayle Hall, 79 of Keith, Kentucky died Friday, June 20, 2014 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital.  Edna was a faithful and active member of the Kelly Street Baptist Church and loved helping others.  She was born on December 23, 1934 a native of Harlan County, Kentucky the daughter of...

Ronnie "Pig" Brewer

Jun 17, 2014

Ronald “Pig” Brewer, 59 of Harlan, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2014 following a brief battle with cancer.  He was born December 16, 1954 to the Late James “Boone” and Lorene Gaines Brewer.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Samuel Brewer.

Surviving are two brothers,...

Mildred Fernsel

Jun 7, 2014

Mildred Sizemore Fernsel, 88 of Harlan passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014 at her home.

Mrs. Fernsel was born June 24, 1925 in Nolansburg, KY to the late Irvin Howard Sizemore and Annie Elizabeth Woods Sizemore. She was a retired LPN and a faithful Christian. She was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, where...

Robert "C-Cat" Hensley

Jun 4, 2014

Robert Lee ”C-Cat”  Hensley, Jr., 61 of Dayhoit, Kentucky died Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital.  He was a lifelong resident of Harlan County, a Coal Truck Drive, and believed in the Pentecostal faith.

He was preceded...

Jerry Fultz

Jun 3, 2014

Jerry Paul Fultz, 83 of Loyall, Kentucky died June 3, 2014 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital.  He had served his country in the U.S. Air force and had worked at Manalapan Mining for several years.  He was a former member of the Loyall Masonic Lodge.

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Frances Ball

Jun 2, 2014

Frances Howard Ball, 96, of Harlan (Sunshine), Kentucky died peacefully at her home Monday, June 2, 2014.  Frances was a Lifelong resident of the Harlan Area, She loved going to church, traveling and doing cross word puzzles.  She was a retired school teacher with the Harlan Independent School System; she was...

Arrabell Ariana Helton

May 25, 2014

Arabella Ariana Nicole Helton, stillborn infant daughter of Justin Kyle Helton and Kayla Marie Woodard passed away Saturday, May 25, 2014 at the Harlan ARH.

Memorial services will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the Anderson-Laws & Jones Funeral Home.

All other services will be private.

Avery Helton

May 17, 2014

Avery Helton, 82 of Kitts passed away Saturday May 17, 2014 at the Harlan Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Avery was born April 23, 1932 to the late Hiram H. and Maggie Irene Farley Helton. He served his country during the Korean War as a Veteran of the United States Marines.

Besides his parents...

James Carson Shepherd

May 17, 2014

James Carson Shepherd, 54 of Gulston passed away Saturday May 17, 2014 at his home.

He was born April 28, 1960 in Harlan, KY and believed in the Church of God faith.

He is preceded in death by his father, Carson Shepherd; his step father, Don King.

Survivors include his significant other, Jerusha...

Almond Shackleford

May 16, 2014

Almond Shackleford, 79 of Fresh Meadows passed away Friday, May 16, 2014 at his home. He was born April 13, 1935 in Harlan Co., KY. He had lived in Shelbyville, KY, Tazewell, TN and Harlan, KY.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Geneva Thomas Shackleford; a brother, Donald...

Charlotte Nolan

May 15, 2014

Charlotte Nolan, 85, of Harlan, Kentucky, passed away May 15, 2014.

Miss Nolan was born November 29, 1928 in Harlan, the daughter of Dr. Joseph Wynne and Bertha Whitehead Nolan.  She graduated from Harlan High School in 1946 where she was a charter member of the Musettes, a cheerleader,...