OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.

Teresa Carter

Teresa Carter

March 20, 2025

Teresa Carter, of Harlan, passed away on March 20, 2025, at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born on July 5, 1966, in Versailles, Kentucky, 

Teresa had a passion for reading which opened doors to countless worlds and experiences, enriching her life and those around her. An avid traveler, Teresa embraced the joy of exploring new places, always eager to share stories...

Jack Arthur Blanton

Jack Arthur Blanton

March 12, 2025

Jack Arthur Blanton, 74 of Middletown, Indiana, formerly of Harlan, passed away at his home on March 12, 2025. He was born to the late Byrd and Lucinda Blanton on August 19, 1950.

Mr. Blanton is preceded in death by his Parents; Brother, Harry Blanton; Sisters, Mary Mullagin, Lena Hensley, Berdina Hensley, Gail Schrader, Brenda Rouse and Sherry Smith.

Jack is survived...

Brenda Perkins

Brenda Perkins

March 6, 2025

Brenda Jo Carr Perkins, 58, born January 27, 1967, to Bernice and Obie in Harlan Kentucky.

She was received in the arms of Jesus on March 06, 2025, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset Kentucky after a long battle of illness.

Brenda was proceeded in death by her daughter, Alisha Marie Allen Middleton.

She is survived by her parents: Mother Bernice Carr...

Marvin "Memory Maker" Brock

Marvin "Memory Maker" Brock

March 3, 2025

Marvin "Memory Maker" Brock, 78 of Helton, passed away on March 3, 2025 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard with his family by his side. He was born to the late Theo and Stella Short Brock on March 5, 1946. He was a US Army Veteran, Truck Driver, member of the Bledsoe Fire Department, Ham Radio...

Daniel Pace

Daniel Pace

March 2, 2025

Daniel Pace, 71 of Smith, passed from this life on March 2, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. He was born to the late Clarence and Patsy McArthur Pace on November 8, 1953. 

Mr. Pace is preceded in death by his Parents and a Brother, Clarence "Bug" Pace.

Daniel is survived by his loving Wife, Naomi Collins Pace; Daughter, Tina and...

Tracy Lynn Reynolds

Tracy Lynn Reynolds

February 28, 2025

Tracy Lynn Reynolds, 44 of Harlan, passed away on February 28, 2025 at her home. She was born to the late Roy and Loretta Wilder Gabbard on August 16, 1980. 

Ms. Reynolds is preceded in death by her Grandparents, Lucrecey and Harold Wilder, Paul Gabbard and Berta Travillion; Her Parents, Roy and Loretta Gabbard.

Tracy is survived by her Half Brother, Roy...

Jonnie Faye Thompson

Jonnie Faye Thompson

February 25, 2025

Jonnie Faye Thompson, a devoted LPN and cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, in Hazard, KY. She graced this world with her presence on September 9, 1956, bringing joy and warmth to everyone who knew her.

From the very beginning, Jonnie Faye dedicated her life to caring for others, both in her professional role as a licensed practical...

William "Buster" Rowland

William "Buster" Rowland

February 24, 2025

William Lawrence “Buster” Rowland, 54 of Middlesboro, passed away on February 24, 2025 at his home. He was born to Mildred Cornett Rowland and the late Jerry D. Rowland Sr. on March 23, 1970. Buster loved fishing, collecting knives, canes and swords.

 Mr. Rowland is preceded in death by his Father, Jerry D. Rowland Sr..

Buster is survived by his Mother, Mildred...

Judy Gail Perkins Foley

Judy Gail Perkins Foley

February 23, 2025

Judy Gail Perkins Foley, 71 of Cawood, passed away at her home on February 23, 2025. Born January 2, 1954, Judy was the Daughter of the Late Ovie and Mary Perkins and William “Bill” and Josephine Holt. She was a homemaker and loved her family dearly.

Judy is survived by her five Children, Tammy and Husband Timmy Engle of Cawood, Robert...

Clarice Adams Cole

Clarice Adams Cole

February 14, 2025

Clarice Inez Adams Cole, age 94, of Carrollton, passed away on February 14, 2025, at a local healthcare facility. She was born in Carrollton on July 19, 1930, the daughter of the late Lewis Adams and Lois Johnson Adams. She was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...

Tammy Sheppard

Tammy Sheppard

February 13, 2025

Tammy Sheppard, 58, of Harlan, passed away on February 13, 2025, at Saint Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky. She was born to Jerry Young and Cathy Birchfield on August 13, 1966. 

Mrs. Sheppard is preceded in death by her father Jerry Young; loving husband Phillip Sheppard; and her son Phillip Sheppard Jr.. 

She is survived by her two Sons, Chris (Kayla) Sheppard...

Sylvia Brock

Sylvia Brock

February 13, 2025

Sylvia Brock, 78 of Coldiron, passed away on February 13, 2025 at Buchanan Place in Tazewell, TN. She was born to the late Ed and Debbie Hobbs Burchett on October 4, 1946. 

Ms. Brock is preceded in death by her Parents; Loving Husband, Euguene “Bud” Brock; Brother, Durrel Burchett; Sisters, Opal Fugate, Ida Griffin and Faye Burchette.

Sylvia is survived by her...

Dean Allen Harmon

Dean Allen Harmon

February 10, 2025

Dean Allen Harmon, age 60 of Arlington passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 the at Bridge Hospice Care Center. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 5, 1964 to David and Bonnie (Creech) Harmon, his father is deceased and his mother survives in Arlington. He is also survived by a son, David (Haley) Stuart, four grandchildren and two...

Joyce Duff

Joyce Duff

February 2, 2025

Joyce Duff, 68 of Corbin, passed away on February 2, 2025. She was born to the late Boyd and Effie Brock on February 17, 1956. She was a devoted Christian who loved everyone and to know her was to love her back. 

Mrs. Duff is preceded in death by her Parents; Her loving Husband, Larry Duff; Brothers, Manuel Boyd Brock and...

Bobbie Gordon

Bobbie Gordon

January 31, 2025

Bobbie Ethel Powell Gordon, age 91, of Benton, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025 at Murray- Calloway County Hospital.

She was born on November 12, 1933 in Cranks, Kentucky to the late Roy and Edna Powell. Bobbie was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church and was the plant manager of the Mayfield Cap Factory. She was a devout Christian and...

Donald Duff

Donald Duff

January 29, 2025

Donald Glenn Duff, age 69, of Hord, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 29, 2025, at St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. He was born on January 16, 1956 in Harlan, Kentucky, son of the late Roscoe and Mollie (Sizemore) Duff. He is also preceded in passing by his brothers, Lowell Roscoe Duff, Lester Duff, James Farmer Duff,...

Billy Ray Burns

Billy Ray Burns

January 29, 2025

Billy Ray Burns, 68 of Bledsoe, Ky, passed away January 29, 2025 at ARH Hazard Hospital. He was born on December 5, 1956 to the late Carlo Burns Sr. and Flora Bailey Burns. 

He was a servant of his community and county, working for the county of Harlan for 14 years. He was a well-known man and did his best to...

Brenda Hall

Brenda Hall

January 29, 2025

Brenda Hall, 69 of Harlan, passed away on January 29, 2025 with her loving family by her side. She was born to the late Berry and Dorothy Foster Jones on September 6, 1955.

Ms. Hall is preceded in death by her Husband, Charley Hall; Parents, Berry and Dorothy Jones; Brothers, Homer Lee Jones, Dennis Jones, Edward Jones, Charles Jones, Berry Jones...

JC Maiden

JC Maiden

January 23, 2025

JC Maiden, a beloved coal miner and devoted family man, left this world on January 23, 2025, at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital at the age of 83. He was born on April 25, 1941, in Bell County, Kentucky.

A man of quiet strength and gentle spirit, JC was known for his unwavering faith in Jesus and his generous nature. He...

Ronnie Clayborn

Ronnie Clayborn

January 18, 2025

Ronnie Clayborn, 65 of Cranks, passed away on January 18, 2025 at the Lee County Community Hospital in Pennington Gap, Va. He was born to the late Ralph and Pauline Woodard Clayborn on August 5, 1959. He was a retired coal miner. 

Mr. Clayborn is preceded in death by his Parents; Brothers, Marvin Clayborn, James Clayborn and Jerry Clayborn.

Ronnie is survived...

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