OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.

Mitchell Osborne

Mitchell Osborne

May 17, 2022

Mitchell Osborne, 66 of Bledsoe, passed away at his Home on May 17, 2022. He was born to the late Riley Lee “Crowder” Osborne and Mary Notra Hicks Osborne on June 15, 1955. He was a missionary for HOPE Mission for 22 years in Belize Central America and worked with SWAP for 12 years. He was also a Coal Miner...

Lowell Roscoe Duff

Lowell Roscoe Duff

May 16, 2022

Lowell Roscoe Duff, 77 of Illinois, passed away on May 16, 2022. He was born to the late Roscoe and Mollie Sizemore Duff on March 25, 1945 in Harlan. He was a Vietnam Veteran. Mr. Duff is survived by his Loving Wife, Devorah Duff; Son, Jason Thomas; Brothers, Lawrence Duff, Rex Duff and Don Duff; Sisters, Lorraine Burkhart and Roxie...

Alvin Fee

Alvin Fee

May 16, 2022

Alvin Fee, 72, husband of Edith June Fee, passed away peacefully, Monday, May 16, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease at Laurel Heights Nursing Home in London, KY. He was born on February 11, 1950 to the late Denver and Cledith Fee in Harlan, KY. He was a Vietnam veteran and retired from Fuller's Furniture and Medi-Home Care. He...

Genevieve Aker

Genevieve Aker

May 13, 2022

Genevieve Aker, 77 of Coldiron, passed away on May 13, 2022 at Baptist Heath Hospital in Corbin. She was born to the late Charlie and Clara Blanton Saylor on March 3, 1945. Mrs. Aker is preceded in death by her Parents; Brothers, JC Saylor, Dorsel Saylor and Jerry Saylor and a Sister, Shelby Jean Roy. Genevieve is Survived by her...

David Cooper

David Cooper

May 13, 2022

David Cooper, 53 of Cranks, passed away at his home on May 13, 2022. He was born to the late Edward Mack Cooper and Wanda Jean Bailey Cooper on March 16, 1969. Mr. Cooper is preceded in death by his Parents; Brother, Tommy Cooper and a Granddaughter, Jade Cooper. David is survived by his loving Wife, Patricia Cooper; Daughters, Skyler...

Betty Swanson

Betty Swanson

May 9, 2022

Betty Swanson, 72, of Sharps Chapel, TN, passed away on May 9, 2022 at her home. She was born to the late Wilson and Mary Jones Mclain on January 29, 1950 in Harlan County. She was a Social Worker for Union County Tennessee for several years. She also was able to shake John F. Kennedys hand while he was running...

Gil Kelsey Meadows

Gil Kelsey Meadows

May 7, 2022

Gil Kelsey Meadows, age 59, of Gulston, KY, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022. He was born in Harlan County to the late Kelsey Meadows and Mildred Ruby Meadows. He was a construction worker specializing in drywall installation, loved the Lord, and believed in the Holiness Faith, and was avid hunter and fisherman, Besides his parents, Mr. Meadows was also...

Jakie Daniels

Jakie Daniels

Apr 30, 2022

Jakie Daniels, 76, passed away on April 30,2022 at Mountain View Nursing Home in Pineville. He was born to the late Archie and Florence Saylor Daniels on June 29,1945. Mr. Daniels is preceded in death by his Parents and a Niece, Lisa Ann Roark. Jakie is survived by his Wife, Barbara Hensley Daniels and a Sister, Edna Roark and Husband...

Henry Johnson

Henry Johnson

Apr 27, 2022

Henry Edward Johnson, 58 of Baxter, passed away April 27, 2022 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born to the late Henry Johnson Jr. and Imogene Spurlock Johnson Horvat on December 18, 1963. He enjoyed fishing and fourwheeling. Mr. Johnson is preceded in death by his Parents; Grandparents, Henry Johnson Sr. and Wife Lilly and Chester Vanover and Wife...

Devoria Forrester

Devoria Forrester

Apr 17, 2022

Devoria Forrester, April 1, 1952 to April 17, 2022. Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother Sister and Friend. She was a member of the Mount Olive Baptist Church. She enjoyed being at home with her family and friends. She loved gardening, dancing, playing music and enjoying her great grandchildren and fishing. She was always willing to help others that were in...

Myrtle Perkins

Myrtle Perkins

Apr 14, 2022

Myrtle Perkins, 83 of Baxter, passed away at Whitesburg ARH hospital on April 14, 2022. She was born to the late John and Grace Young Pace on December 15, 1938 in Rose Hill, VA. Ms. Perkins is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Buster Perkins; Son, Thomas Dale Perkins; Son in Law, Tim Creech; Daughter in Law, JanRose Perkins;...

Curtis Arvil Branson

Curtis Arvil Branson

Apr 5, 2022

Curtis Arvil Branson, 85 of Harlan, Ky passed away April 5th, 2022 after a long illness. He was a minister of the Christian faith for many years. He married the love of his life Maggie (Banks) Branson on June 8,,1963 and was married for 58 years. He has now been reunited with his loved ones that have gone before him....

Jeff Sergent

Jeff Sergent

Mar 29, 2022

Jeff Sergent, 56 of Baxter, passed away on March 29,2022 at his home. He was born to the late Chippy Sergent and Nancy Lena Adkins Sergent Blanton on August 29,1965. He is preceded in death by his Parents and his Stepdad, Earl “Leo” Blanton; Special Uncles, Bill Blanton and Jack Blanton. Jeff is survived by his “Baby Girl” Selena Maggard...

Mrs. Frankie Asher

Mrs. Frankie Asher

Mar 26, 2022

Mrs. Frankie Asher, age 75, of Bledsoe, Kentucky, entered Heaven's gates on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Born in Bledsoe, at the Pine Mountain Hospital on May 5, 1946, to the late Carlo and Flora Burns, Mrs. Asher believed in the Pentecostal Faith, was a hard-working woman, working as a cook Manager for over 32 years. She was a loving mother,...

Ernestine Gosnell

Ernestine Gosnell

Mar 26, 2022

Ernestine Gosnell, age 71, of Dayhoit, KY, passed away on March 26, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents; Roy and Alice Osborne; Her Husband, Robert Gosnell; Son, Michael Gosnell; Brothers, James Osborne, Ron Osborne, Johnny Osborne, Jack Osborne, and Wayne Osborne; Sisters, Denalda (Sis) Engle and Georgie Hubbs. Ernestine is survived by her Children, Amy Bledsoe and...

Jeanette Ollie Hall Coots

Jeanette Ollie Hall Coots

Mar 20, 2022

Jeanette Ollie Hall Coots, 83 of Baxter, passed away on March 20, 2022 with her loved ones by her side. She was born to the late Ted and Mary Brock Hall on December 30, 1938. Ms. Coots is preceded in death by her Parents; Her Husband of 45 years, Marcus Coots Sr.; Sons, Mac Coots and Matthew Coots; Brothers, Teddy...

Raymond Lynn "Pop" Day

Raymond Lynn "Pop" Day

Mar 17, 2022

Raymond Lynn “Pop” Day, 72 of Cranks, passed away after a long illness with his loving family by his side. He was born on August 22, 1949 to the late Raymond Day and Mary Bell Greene Day Hurd. He was born and raised in Harlan County. Pop graduated from the first Class of James A. Cawood High School in 1967...

John Louis Bobbit Brotherton

John Louis Bobbit Brotherton

Mar 14, 2022

John Louis Bobbitt Brotherton, 52 of Calvin, passed away on March 14, 2022 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born to Earl Brotherton and Judy Beasley on February 27, 1970 in Watseka, Illinois. Mr. Brotherton is preceded in death by his Grandparents, Louis Beasley and Bill and Elsie Brotherton. John Louis is survived by his Father, Earl (Pop)...

Judy Hoskins

Judy Hoskins

Mar 13, 2022

Ms. Judy Hoskins, age 62, of Harlan, KY, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022. A homemaker, she was born June 16, 1959 to the late Lonnie and Juanita Fleenor Hoskins. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by Brothers, Lavis Hoskins and Gary Hoskins; Sisters, Debra Hoskins and Ann Hoskins. Left to mourn her passing are her Daughters,...

Maggie Branson

Maggie Branson

Mar 13, 2022

Maggie (Banks) Branson, 76 of Harlan, KY, passed away after a long illness. She fought a good fight and kept her faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through it all. She is now in the presence of the God that she loved so much. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends and she was loved...

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