OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.

Vincent Edward McComb

Vincent Edward McComb

Feb 6, 2020

Vincent Edward McComb, age 54, of Cawood passed away peacefully on Thursday February 6, 2020 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital after a long illness. He was born December 19, 1965 and believes in the Baptist Faith and was a loyal UK fan. Vincent was a coal miner for several years and General Manager for Long John Silvers for several years....

Randy Lee Owens

Randy Lee Owens

Feb 1, 2020

Randy Lee Owens was born to Donald and Brenda Jo (Good) Owens on June 14th, 1969 in Cleveland, OH. Randy passed from this life on February 1, 2020 at the age of 50 at Harlan ARH. Randy was preceded in death by the love of his life, Sonya Owens; his older sister Deanna Gonzalez, stepmother Ada Owens; a brother in...

Betty Jo Burns

Betty Jo Burns

Feb 1, 2020

Betty Jo Burns, 79 of Harlan, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at University of Kentucky Medical Center. She was born to the late Alonzo York, Sr. and Opal Sandlin York on October 24, 1940. Ms. Burns is preceded in death by her Parents and a Brother, Larry York. Betty Jo is survived by her loving Son, Robbie Burns and...

Henry Clay Napier

Henry Clay Napier

Jan 27, 2020

Henry Clay Napier, 85, of Ewing, VA. Went home to be with the Lord on Monday January 27th, 2020 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his Mother Sally Napier and his Father Jerry Napier, sisters Ada Lankford, Connie June Osborne and brothers Burley Napier, Charlie Napier and Lloyd Napier. He leaves behind to mourn his passing...

Flossie Marie Brown

Flossie Marie Brown

Jan 22, 2020

Flossie Marie Brown, 89 of Cranks, KY, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2020. She was a believer in the Pentecostal Faith. Ms. Brown is preceded in death by her parents, Sherman and Rachel Cloud; Husband, John Brown; Daughter, Wanda Brown – Allen; Three Grandsons. Flossie is survived by 7 Kids, Clarence Brown and Wife Mia of Jenkins, Ky, Reed Brown...

Sherry Smith

Sherry Smith

Jan 19, 2020

Sherry Smith, 59 of Smith, Ky, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020. She was a member of the Smith Full Gospel Pentecostal Church of God. Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by her Parents, Byrd and Cindy Blanton; Father in Law, Kelly Smith; Brother, Harry Blanton; Two Sisters, Lena Hensley and Mary Mulligan. Sherry is survived by her loving Husband...

Martha Louise Shoemaker

Martha Louise Shoemaker

Jan 12, 2020

Martha Louise Shoemaker, age 73 of Benham, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday January 12, 2020 at Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born May 7, 1946 in Silver Springs, Maryland. She was a faithful member of the Benham United Methodist Church and an active member of the Methodist Women. Martha is preceded in death by her mother Janet Cross,...

Avery Cole

Avery Cole

Jan 4, 2020

Avery Cole, age 88, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, January 4, 2020 at his home. He was born November 20, 1931 in Harlan, KY, a son of the late Leander and Lizzy Collins Cole. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jane Cole, brothers, Malon, Bill, and Lowell Cole, sisters, Agnes Carroll, Neila Stewart, Geneva...

Lige Knuckles

Lige Knuckles

Jan 1, 2020

Lige Knuckles, 91 of Evensville, TN formerly of Harlan, passed away January 1, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born to the late Lige Knuckles Sr and Betty Perkins Knuckles on December 13, 1928. He is a US Army Veteran. Mr. Knuckles is preceded in death by his Parents; Loving Wife, Dessie Knuckles; Sons, Johnny Wayne Knuckles...

Clyde Daniels JR.

Clyde Daniels JR.

Dec 31, 2019

Clyde Daniels Jr., 48, of Smith passed away December 31, 2019 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born to Clyde Daniels Sr. and the Late Mildred Jane Daniels on September 30, 1971. Clyde is preceded in death by his Mother, Mildred Jane Daniels; Grandparents, Hamp and Cleo Daniels and Fred and Martha Napier. He is survived by his loving...

Lloyd Sizemore

Lloyd Sizemore

Dec 30, 2019

Lloyd Sizemore, 82, of Bledsoe, passed away December 30, 2019 at UK Bluegrass Hospice Center in Lexington. He was born to the late Doyle and Margaret Shell Sizemore on April 10, 1937. He is a US Army Veteran and a Retired Federal Mine Inspector. He was also a Minister and believed in the Church of God Faith. Mr. Sizemore is...

Francis Bernice Hensley

Francis Bernice Hensley

Dec 21, 2019

Mrs. Francis Bernice Hensley, age 73 of Smith, passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2019. She was born on June 26, 1946 to the late Robert Goforth Sr and Evelyn Mason Goforth. She worked 20 years as a nurse’s aide from Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Esco Hensley and...

Esco Hensley

Esco Hensley

Dec 19, 2019

Esco Hensley, 75 of Smith, passed away December 19, 2019. He was born to the late Liddie Twinam and John Hensley on August 12, 1944. He was a retired employee of Harlan County Board of Education Transportation Department. He believed in the Baptist faith. Mr. Hensley is preceded in death by his parents; Special Aunt and Uncle, Ruthie and Henry...

Dorothy Howard

Dorothy Howard

Dec 18, 2019

Dorothy Wilder Howard, 87 of Harlan, passed away December 18, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospice in Lexington. She was born to the late Joseph and Cumile Holmes Wilder on August 6, 1932. Ms. Howard is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband R. Smith Howard MD and Brother, Don Wilder. Dorothy is survived by her loving Children, Robert Smith Howard...

Hester Caldwell

Hester Caldwell

Dec 16, 2019

Hester Caldwell, age 89, of Baxter passed away peacefully on Monday December 16, 2019 at Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 27, 1930 to the late Harrison and Sarah Mosley. She is preceded in death by her husband Will Caldwell, brothers Jimmy Mosley and Boyd Mosley, sisters Tisha Brock, Mossie Saylor, Hazel Hubbard, Gathel Caldwell and Minnie...

Billie Smith

Billie Smith

Dec 14, 2019

Billie Smith, age 89 of Dayhoit, passed away Saturday December 14, 2019 at Continue Care Hospital in Corbin. She was born May 14, 1930 to the late Denver and Louise Simpson. She is preceded in death by her parents, children Gary Shaffer, David Shaffer, Michael Sysko, Karen Shaffer, Misty Sysko, brother Robert Simpson, sisters Bobbie Stephens, Wanda Hunt, Georgia Simpson,...

Harold Bray

Harold Bray

Dec 14, 2019

Harold Kenneth Bray, 75 of Harlan, passed away December 14, 2019 at Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born to the late Floyd and Maxine Leslie Bray on September 3, 1944. He is preceded in death by his parents; Daughters, Gale Bailey and Pamela Garrett; Brother, Larry Bray; Sister, Jewell Hampton; Great Grandchildren, Pamela Gail Brock and Christian Bray. Harold...

Wilma Maggard

Wilma Maggard

Dec 11, 2019

Wilma Maggard, 83, of Putney, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2019 at Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital. Ms. Maggard is preceded in death by her husband Frank Maggard; Parents, Lumas Lundy and Betty Branam Lundy; Siblings, Jimmy Lundy, Mary Farmer, Shirley Darmohray and Denny Lundy. Wilma leaves to cherish her memory her children, Glen Perkins and Wife Oaklee of Dayhoit,...

Lydia Margaret Blanton Smith

Lydia Margaret Blanton Smith

Dec 7, 2019

Lydia Margaret Blanton Smith, 79, of Wallins, passed away December 7, 2019. She was born to the late Jake and Centhia Hensley Delph on June 19, 1940. Lydia is preceded in death by her loving Husband Estil Smith and Daughter in law, Frances Smith. Mrs. Smith is survived by her Children, Rev. Bobby G Smith and Wife Pamela, Calvin Smith...

Georgia Ann Blaylock

Georgia Ann Blaylock

Dec 5, 2019

Georgia Ann Blaylock of Wallins Creek, KY entered her Heavenly home on December 5th, 2019. She was 89 years young. She was born on March 29, 1930. She was co-owner of Blaylock’s Grocery for many years until she retired. She was a lifelong member of the Wallins Church of God. Georgia was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Blaylock...

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