OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.

Herbert Howard

Herbert Howard

Jun 1, 2021

Herbert Howard, age 75 of Ruttledge TN, passed away Tuesday June 1, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital in Knoxville, TN. He was born August 7, 1945 to the late Elmer and Emma Howard in Beverly, KY. He was a Vietnam Veteran, and a great asset to his local community. He is preceded in death by his parents, a son,...

Timothy Isiah Southerland

Timothy Isiah Southerland

Jun 1, 2021

Timothy Isiah Southerland passed away peacefully at his home on June 1st, 2021. Tim was a great husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, great uncle.. He was so many things to so many people. Tim worked for Flavorich/Borden’s Dairy (milkman) for over 24 years. He was loved by all that knew him. He went out of his way to help anyone...

Sharon Ollie Truitt

Sharon Ollie Truitt

May 30, 2021

Sharon Ollie Truitt, age 59 of Wallins, passed away Sunday May 30, 2021 at Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born May 26, 1962 to the late Carlo and Roxie Jones. Ollie retired from Harlan Health and Rehabilitation after working 25 years in the Housekeeping Department. She also attended the Church of God. Ollie is preceded in death by her...

Harold "Hal" Haynes

Harold "Hal" Haynes

May 30, 2021

Harold “Hal” Haynes, age 71 of Lawrenceburg, passed away Sunday May 30, 2021 at Frankfort Regional Hospital. He was born March 3, 1950 to the late Harold Sylvester and Addre Mae Haynes. He is preceded in death by his parents: Harold Sylvester Haynes and Addre Mae Jackson Haines. He leaves to mourn his passing his children; Amanda Haynes Dobey and...

Anna Lee Brock

Anna Lee Brock

May 23, 2021

Anna Lee Brock, 88 of Putney, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at her residence. She was Born to the late Henry and Linda Simpson on November 17, 1932. Ms. Brock is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Henry Brock; Her children, Sue Helton, Henrietta Brock, Bill Brock and Amon Brock. She is survived by her Children, Greg...

Arnold Mitchell

Arnold Mitchell

May 18, 2021

Arnold Mitchell, 75 of Totz, passed away on May 18, 2021 at Britthaven of Tri-Cities following a long illness. He was the Son of Coy and Edna Mitchell of Corbin, Ky. He was a Auto Body Repairman and a avid outdoorsman. He believed in the Church of God Faith. Mr. Mitchell is preceded in death by his Daughter, Edna Mae...

Charles E. Hensley

Charles E. Hensley

May 17, 2021

Mr. Charles E. "BO" Hensley, age 87, of Grays Knob, Kentucky passed away May 17, 2021 at the Barbourville ARH Hospital. He was born to the late Cam and Bertha Sizemore Hensley on March 27, 1934. He is survived by his Step-Children, Earl Clayton Lee, James Edward Lee and Brenda Kay Pierce. Burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery. Mount Pleasant...

Claudine Hale

Claudine Hale

May 15, 2021

Claudine Hale, age 59 of Harlan, passed away Saturday May 15, 2021 at her home. She was born October 30, 1961 to the late Burton Hensley and Adeline Middleton Napier. She was a retired Teacher from the Harlan County Board of Education. She is preceded in death by her father Burton Hensley, Mother Adeline Napier, Step-Father CF Napier, and brother...

James "Jimmy" Nantz

James "Jimmy" Nantz

May 7, 2021

James “Jimmy” Robert Nantz, passed away on May 7, 2021 at the age of 65. He was born on December 26, 1955. He was a long time timber cutter and loved coon hunting. Mr. Nantz is preceded in death by his Daughter, Jennifer Sue Nantz Lumpkins and a Brother, Randall Nantz. Jimmy is survived by his wife of 38 years,...

Cora Creech

Cora Creech

Apr 15, 2021

Cora Creech, age 93 of Bledsoe, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born May 14, 1927 to the late Ardill and Mary Napier Caldwell. She is preceded in death by her Parents; Ardill Caldwell and Mary Napier Caldwell; Husband, James Creech: Siblings, Matt, Edd, J.B. and Ray Caldwell, Mossie Andrew and...

Mr. Billy Broughton

Mr. Billy Broughton

Apr 14, 2021

Billy Broughton, age 56 of Bledsoe, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2021 at his home. He was born in Chicago, IL on September 28, 1963 to Leroy and Lois Broughton. He is preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Broughton; Grandchild, Seth Barrett; Grandparents, Jim L. and Vona Broughton, Hobert and Bessie Creech; Father in law, Weasel Couch. He...

Abby Turner-Walker

Abby Turner-Walker

Apr 13, 2021

Abby Turner-Walker, age 55 of Big Laurel, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 13, 2021 surrounded by family. She was born April 19, 1965 to Stanley Turner and Myrtle Shepherd Turner. She is preceded in death by her father Stanley Turner, brother Randy Turner and sister Lana Hawkins. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband David Walker, Mother...

Shirley Robbins

Shirley Robbins

Apr 13, 2021

Shirley Robbins, age 81 of Harlan, passed away Tuesday April 13, 2021 at the Harlan Health and Rehabilitation. She was born May 10, 1940 to the late Wallace and Nannie Griffin. She was a lifelong member of Friendship Baptist Church She is preceded in death by her parents; Wallace and Nannie Osborne Griffin, husband Harley Robbins, brother Jess Griffin, sisters;...

Dawn Huff-Fields

Dawn Huff-Fields

Apr 10, 2021

Dawn Huff-Fields, 49 of Cumberland, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born to the late Leonard and Eva Ann Stoddard Betts on November 17, 1971. She is preceded in death by her Parents; Daughter, Brandi Nix and Granddaughter, Ariana Nix. Dawn is survived by her loving Husband, Bradley Fields; Son, Caleb Rayan of...

Mr. Jerry Johnson

Mr. Jerry Johnson

Apr 1, 2021

Jerry Edward Johnson, age 77, passed away April 1, 2021 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. Jerry was born July 18, 1943 to the late Clarence and Maude Defevers Johnson. He believed in Jesus Christ. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers: Ed, Bud, Curt, Darrell and Joe Johnson, Sisters: Kathleen Layne, Ada Lee Price, Jewell Wooldridge, and...

Christine Roark Hensley

Christine Roark Hensley

Mar 30, 2021

Christine Roark Hensley, age 91 passed away peacefully on March 30, 2021 at Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born May 19, 1929 to the late Hiskel and Florence Slusher Roark. She was a member of the Blackstar Pentecostal Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Lawrence Hensley, siblings Gusie Roark, Mae Martin, Nancy Roark, Modie Roark,...

Verna Bailey

Verna Bailey

Mar 25, 2021

Verna Bailey, 76 of Wallins, passed away with her family by her side on March 25, 2021. She was born to the late Doc and Anna Hensley Thomas on February 21, 1945. Mrs. Bailey is preceded in death by her Parents; Son, Brian Brock and several brothers and sisters. Verna is survived by her loving Husband, Winston Bailey; Children, Shannon...

Dennis Browning

Dennis Browning

Mar 14, 2021

Dennis Browning, 53 of Cumberland, passed away March 14, 2021. He was born to the late Elbert and Claudine Shepherd Browning on November 25, 1967. He is preceded in death by his Parents; Brother, Phillip Browning; Sister, Debbie Browning. Dennis is survived by his Daughters, Jennifer Browning and Sarah Browning; Grandchildren, Malaki, Noah, Luke, Jay Allan and Terrance; Sisters, Charlotte...

Margaret Hamlin

Margaret Hamlin

Mar 12, 2021

Margaret Hamlin, age 84 of Somerset, KY passed away peacefully on Friday March 12, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born March 4, 1937 to the late Orville and Mimie Blanton. She was a member of the Lake Cumberland Nazarene Church. She is preceded in death by her husband Brady Hamlin and several siblings. Margaret leaves to cherish...

Mr. Joe Denver Childers

Mr. Joe Denver Childers

Mar 9, 2021

Joe Denver (Dink/Leggs) Childers SR, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife Mary by his side on Tuesday March 9, 2021. He was born September 2, 1943. He believed in the Holiness faith. He was a disabled coal miner who loved to ginseng, fish and hunt hickory chickens. He is preceded in death by his parents George and...

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