OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.

Anthony Brown

Anthony Brown

Aug 22, 2020

Anthony Brown, age 26 of Baxter passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 22, 2020. He was born in Clay county to Donald Brown and Regina Allen on July 22, 1994. He is preceded in death by a brother Dennis Dewayne Brown, Uncle Donnie Ray Lawson, Grandfathers: Toby Gregory and William Red Lawson. He leaves to cherish his memory his father:...

Christopher Holbrook

Christopher Holbrook

Aug 22, 2020

Christopher Holbrook, age 45 passed away suddenly at his residence on Saturday August 22, 2020. He was born in Harlan on March 6, 1975 to Harmie Holbrook and Alice Lively. He is preceded in death by his father Harmie Holbrook, Grandparents: Henson and Ethel Holbrook and Feby Branman. He leaves to mourn his passing his girlfriend Stephanie Hubbard, sons Varick...

Douglas McArthur Middleton

Douglas McArthur Middleton

Aug 18, 2020

Mr. Douglas M Middleton, age 50 passed away suddenly on Tuesday August 18, 2020 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital surrounded by family. He was born to McArthur and Janice Middleton on February 24, 1970. Doug is preceded in death by his Mother Janice Middleton and brother Matthew Middleton He leaves to cherish his memory his loving Fiance Joanne Joseph,...

Wanda Sue Allen

Wanda Sue Allen

Aug 14, 2020

Mrs. Wanda Sue Allen, age 75 of Baxter, Kentucky, passed away on August 14, 2020. The daughter of Edgar Allen and Lucille Osborne Crawford, Mrs. Allen, was born on September 8, 1944, in Alva, Kentucky and was a life-long believer of the Holiness faith and she was a member of the Cawood Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death...

Lola Napier

Lola Napier

Aug 5, 2020

Lola Napier, age 88 passed away peacefully at her home on August 5, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born November 28, 1931 to the late Jarvis and Elizabeth Taylor. She is preceded in death by her Parents, her Husband, Floyd C. Napier; Brothers, Jarvis Taylor Jr. and Will Taylor; Sister, Delia Brock; Son in law, Terry Wells. Lola...

Mary Smith

Mary Smith

Aug 2, 2020

Mary Smith, 84 of Smith, passed away August 2, 2020 at her home. She was born to the late Daniel and Maudie Roark Wilson on March 12, 1936. Ms. Smith is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Kelly Smith; Daughter, Willa Smith; Brother, Oscar Wilson; Daughter In Law, Sherry Smith. Mary is survived by her loving Children, Stanley Smith,...

Robin Marie Laynette Dean

Robin Marie Laynette Dean

Jul 30, 2020

Robin Marie Laynette Dean, Infant daughter of Rachel Wynn passed away July 30, 2020. She was preceded in death by her Grandparents; Robin Dean, Judy Blevins, Elvie Dean, Elmer Dean and Mary Dean and Uncle Tony Dean. She is survived by her mother, Rachel Wynn, Four brothers; Gage Wynn, Gabriel Wynn, Memphis Wynn and Timothy Dean, her grandfathers; Timothy Dean...

Patricia Griffey

Patricia Griffey

Jul 29, 2020

Patricia Griffey, 72 of Wallins, passed away July 29, 2020 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born to the late Whitfield and Bertha Gross Farley on May 22, 1948. Ms. Griffey is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Dewey Griffey; Several Brothers and Six Sisters. Patricia is survived by her loving Children, James Allen Dove and Wife Rebecca...

Lois Goforth

Lois Goforth

Jul 25, 2020

Lois Goforth, 74 of Watts Creek passed away peacefully in her home on July 25, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband John Goforth Sr and by her parents Georgia and Pearl Baumgardner. She is survived by 3 children: John Goforth Jr of Watts Creek, Sheryl Bentley and husband Jody of Big Stone Gap, VA and by Regina...

James Walter Thomas

James Walter Thomas

Jul 17, 2020

James Walter Thomas, 63 of Harlan, KY departed this life Friday July 17, 2020. He was born to Cas and Etta Thomas on October 21, 1956. He was a life-long resident of the Fairview Community. He was the youngest of eight children. He is preceded in death by his parents Cas and Etta Thomas, Three brothers: Andy, Paul Ed, and...

Loretta Bright

Loretta Bright

Jul 12, 2020

Loretta Bright, age 79 of Cawood, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 12, 2020 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born on March 1, 1941 to the late Henry and Lottie Osborne. Loretta is preceded in death by her parents; Henry and Lottie Pace Osborne, husband Carlous Bright, children Janice McCune, Tommy Bright, Carmen Marie Bright, brothers; James and...

Justin Napier

Justin Napier

Jul 9, 2020

Justin Napier, 25 of Elizabethtown, passed away July 9, 2020. He was born to Bobby Napier and Elizabeth Napier on September 19, 1994. He loved everyone and will be deeply missed. Justin is preceded in death by his Maternal Grandfather, Willis Jones. Justin is survived by his Father, Bobby Napier and Wife Cathy; Mother, Elizabeth Napier; Maternal Grandmother, Cindy Jones;...

HD Osborne

HD Osborne

Jul 9, 2020

HD Osborne, 85 of Harlan, passed away July 9, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. He was born to the late Robert and Emma Fee Osborne on February 6, 1935. HD is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Rosalind Osborne and his Daughter, Valerie Arnold and Husband Mike of White Pine, TN. Services for...

Helen Howard Bennett

Helen Howard Bennett

Jul 8, 2020

Helen Howard Bennett, 64 of Cawood, passed away at her home with family by her side on July 8, 2020. Born on October 25, 1955 to the late Victor and Ruby Boles Howard. She is also preceded in death by her sister Christine Howard Johnson. Survivors include her Husband of 46 years, Allen Bennett of Cawood; Son, Christopher Bennett of...

James Brewer

James Brewer

Jul 4, 2020

James Brewer, 76 of Harlan, passed away July 4, 2020. He was born to the late Hiram and Bessie Stepp Brewer on July 6, 1943. Mr. Brewer is preceded in death by his Parents; Wife, Linda Brewer; Daughter, Michelle Westcott; Brothers, Frank, John and Ed Brewer; Sister, Georgie; Brother in Laws, Hubert and Raymond. James is survived by his Son,...

Michael Frances Distefano

Michael Frances Distefano

Jul 4, 2020

Michael Distefano Sr. age 69 of Harlan passed away peacefully Saturday July 4, 2020 at his home. He was born June 25, 1951 to the late Lewis and Loretta Distefano. Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Loretta Distefano. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Janet, son Michael Frances Distefano Jr. of Harlan, a...

Verna Messer

Verna Messer

Jun 28, 2020

Verna Messer age 65 of Harlan, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 28, 2020 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born on April 24, 1955 to Henry and Ruby Baker. She is preceded in death by her father Henry Baker Sr. Verna leaves to cherish her memory her Mother Ruby Baker, Son Mark Messer and wife Cindy, Daughter...

George Michael Ball

George Michael Ball

Jun 27, 2020

George Michael Ball, 70, of Rosspoint passed from this life on Saturday June 27, 2020 at the Markey Cancer Center after a courageous battle with Leukemia. He was born February 25, 1950 in Harlan, KY. Mike was a graduate of JACHS, a disabled coal miner and a Veteran of the United States Air force where he served as a crew...

Frances Couch

Frances Couch

Jun 26, 2020

Frances Adams Couch, 77 of Rio Vista, passed away June 26, 2020 at her residence. She was born on Feb 1st of 1943 in Bell Craft, Letcher Co., Kentucky. Frances was the Daughter of the late Gilbert Adams of Whitesburg KY, and Maggie Richardson of Breathitt Co KY. She was the wife to the late Paul Junior Couch of Harlan,...

Robert Chadwick

Robert Chadwick

Jun 25, 2020

Robert Lee Chadwick, 93 of Loyall, passed away June 25, 2020 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital with family by his side. He was born to the late Tom and Mary Chadwick on July 3, 1926. Mr. Chadwick is preceded in death by his Parents; Wife, Nani Lee Chadwick; Sons, James Chadwick and Robert Lee Chadwick Jr.; Daughters, Nicey Chadwick Wilson;...

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