OBITUARIES

Hona Jean Gray

Hona Jean Gray

Dec 5, 2023

   Hona Jean Gray, 67, passed away December 5, 2023 at her home in Harlan, Kentucky.

   Hona was born on January 4, 1956 in Clarlksburg, West Virginia to the late Robert and Hona Gray.

   She was orginally from West Union, West Virginia but moved to Harlan, Kentucky a month ago to spend her final days with...

Patsy Lee Wynn

Patsy Lee Wynn

Dec 5, 2023

   Patsy Lee Wynn of Loyall, KY passed away peacefully at her home on December 5, 2023.

   She was born December 4, 1948 in Harlan, KY.

   She was a devoted wife and mother. She spent many years as a pastors wife and doing church ministry. She loved working with kids. She also loved working outside and gardening.

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Judy Gail Peace

Judy Gail Peace

Dec 3, 2023

  Judy Gail (Cain) Peace, 61 of Harlan, Kentucky passed away on the morning of Sunday December 3, 2023 after a long illness.        

  Judy was born December 12, 1961, to the late Clarence and Mae Cain. She loved spending time with her family, especially her kids and Grandkids any chance she got. She had a...

Harold Jr Freeman

Harold Jr Freeman

Nov 30, 2023

Harold Jr Freeman, 57 of Harlan passed away at the home of his brother in Corbin while surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.  Harold was born June 23, 1966 to the late Eugene and Emma Elizabeth Bray Freeman. Harold was well know for his work with concrete, when not working he enjoyed country music, fishing...

Myrna Muse Kelly

Myrna Muse Kelly

Nov 29, 2023

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Myrna Muse Kelly on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at the age of 79. Heaven's choir gained an angel, and the earth lost a radiant spirit. Born on September 27, 1944, in Harlan County, Kentucky, Myrna wove a life rich in love, music, and an unwavering commitment to family.

A cheerleader and majorette during her...

Tammie Louise Stallard Farmer

Tammie Louise Stallard Farmer

Nov 29, 2023

  Tammie Louise Stallard Farmer, 62 passed away suddenly at her home on Wednesday afternoon of November 29, 2023.

   Tammie was born July 24, 1961 to the late Francis Grant and Audrey Lavonne Stallard. She had previously worked for the Harlan Co. School Board as a Teachers Aide.

   Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her...

Donald Ray Belcher

Donald Ray Belcher

Nov 25, 2023

Donald Ray Belcher, age 67, of Pennington Gap, Virginia, passed away Saturday evening (November 25, 2023) at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer with his family by his side.

A native of Lee County, VA, he was born March 14, 1956 a son of the late Herbert Belcher and Ellen Isom Belcher Lemar (Sammy).

He was a member...

Marylou Williams Yaden

Marylou Williams Yaden

Nov 22, 2023

  Marylou Williams Yaden, 93, of Cumberland, KY was born on April 27, 1930, and left this world to be with her Lord and Savior on November 22, 2023. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.   She was a life-long resident of Cumberland, Kentucky. She was a strong woman of faith and a devoted member of...

Barbara Napier Allen

Barbara Napier Allen

Nov 18, 2023

Barbara Napier Allen, 73 of Cranks, KY passed away November 18, 2023 at her home.

Barbara was born February 19, 1950 in Harlan, KY to the late Carl and Manella Napier. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed spending time with her family.

Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Roger Allen.

She is...

Terry Fannin

Terry Fannin

Nov 17, 2023

Terry Leon Fannin, 64 of Harlan, KY passed away suddenly November 17, 2023 at Harlan ARH.

Terry was born May 3, 1959 in Cleveland, TN to the late Leon and Geraldine Fannin. He believed in the Holiness faith. He served in the United States Army for 10 years, then worked at T.L. Bayne Factory for 13 years in upholstery....

William Noble Dillman

William Noble Dillman

Nov 17, 2023

William Noble Dillman, 69 of Harlan, KY lost his battle to cancer on Friday, November 17, 2023 at his home, with his family by his side.

He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. To truly know him was to love him. Working was something he loved to do whether it be in the coal mines, construction,...

Clarence Hubert Fraley

Clarence Hubert Fraley

Nov 8, 2023

Clarence Hubert Fraley, 96, of Loyall, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, in his home with his daughters by his side.  He was born to the late Paul and Hazel Fraley on February 26, 1927.

Clarence was a lifelong resident of Harlan County and an active member of the Loyall Methodist Church.  After dedicating 30 years of service as...

Helen Mae Lindsay Bolton

Helen Mae Lindsay Bolton

Nov 3, 2023

  Helen Mae Lindsay Bolton, 70 of Lafollette, TN formerly of Cawood, KY passed away Friday morning of November 3, 2023 at her home.   Helen was born in Knoxville, TN to the late Clarence Lee and Marie Crow Lindsay. She was a homemaker, who enjoyed spending time with her family. She believed in the Baptist faith.   Besides her parents she...

Zola Mae Dean

Zola Mae Dean

Nov 2, 2023

Zola Mae Dean, 74 of Baxter, KY passed away on Thursday November 2, 2023 at her home.

Zola was born on July 24, 1949 in Blackmont, KY to the late Ed and Geneva Dye. She was a member of the Church of the Living God in Baxter, KY. She enjoyed fishing and spending time with her family.

Besides...

Junior Madewell

Junior Madewell

Oct 27, 2023

  Junior Madewell, 65 of Harlan passed away on Friday Evening of October 27, 2023 at the Pikeville Medical Center following a brief illness.  Junior was born April 30, 1958 in Bledsoe, KY to the late Ida Middleton. He enjoyed fishing and and spending time with family. He believed in the Holiness Faith.  Besides his mother he was preceded in...

Shirley Ruth Freels King

Shirley Ruth Freels King

Oct 26, 2023

Shirley Ruth Freels King, 87, of Nashville, TN, formerly of Harlan, was born March 29, 1936, in St. Charles, Virginia to Clarence Freels and Ethel Rosenbalm Freels. She stepped from this earthly life into her eternal life on October 26, 2023, four days short of the 26th home going anniversary of her husband Robert.

Shirley, who was known by most...

Janice Rae Mitchell

Janice Rae Mitchell

Oct 25, 2023

Janice Rae Mitchell, age 83 of Morristown, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of Wednesday, October 25, 2023.She was a faithful Christian; and a longtime member of Morristown Church of Christ. A veteran of the United States Air Force, she proudly served her country. As a member of the local community, she lovingly volunteered to help others...

George "Pine" Wesley Williams

George "Pine" Wesley Williams

Oct 24, 2023

   George "Pine" Wesley Williams, 81 of Harlan, KY passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at his home.   George was born October 23, 1942 to the late George Mckinley and Mabel Wilder Williams. He believed in the Baptist faith, and attended Teetersville Baptist Church. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. George was also a former coal...

Jeremy (Jay) Jason Smith

Jeremy (Jay) Jason Smith

Oct 21, 2023

   Jeremy Jason "Jay" Smith, 48 of Dayhoit, KY passed away October 21, 2023.   He was born November 23, 1974 in Ohio County, KY to Carlos and Margaret (Widner) Smith.    Jay is preceded in death by his parents, his sister; Carla Smith Banegas, grandparents; Olen and Irma Smith, Donnie and Wilma Smith Hurt, and Robert Widner, and uncle; Jerry Widner. He...

Margaret Irene Burkhart

Margaret Irene Burkhart

Oct 19, 2023

   Margaret Irene Burkhart, 77 of Keith, KY passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023 at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington, KY.   Margaret was born January 18, 1946 in Harlan, KY to the late Monroe and Marie (Payne) Saylor. Before her health began to decline, she attended Kentenia Full Gospel Church in Wallins, KY.   Besides her parents, she is...

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