Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.
Martha Louise Shoemaker
January 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
January 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
January 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.
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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...
Wilma Haley
December 2, 2019
Wilma Haley, age 89 of Teetersville passed away peacefully Monday December 2nd, 2019 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born on May 28th, 1930 to the late Jack and Thelma Coburn of Harlan. She was a member of the Teetersville Baptist Church for many years. She volunteered at ARH hospital, and at the Christ’s Hands. She retired from the...
Betty Arvin
December 1, 2019
Betty Arvin, age 82 of Harlan passed away peacefully on Sunday December 1, 2019 at Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born January 14, 1937 to Robert and Maude Seals. She was a member of the Liggett Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents: Robert and Maude Nolan Seals, brothers; Grant, Glenn, Jess, Frank, Jim and Bobby...
Marie Scott
November 25, 2019
Marie Scott, 66, of Dayhoit, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2019. She was born to the late Albert and Bernice Kent on July 18, 1953. Mrs. Scott is survived by her loving Husband, Ward Scott; Children, Rocky Scott and Angela Templeton; Grandchildren, Ashley Shope, Emily Turner, Elina Turner, Danny Templeton, John Scott and Rocky Scott; Great Grandchildren, Macie Shope...
Janice Middleton
November 24, 2019
Janice Sue Middleton age 68, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday November 24, 2019 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital after a long illness. She was born on August 28, 1951 to Lige and Dessie Parker Knuckles. Janice is preceded in death by her mother Dessie Parker Knuckles, a son Matthew Wayne Middleton, brothers; Johnny Knuckles and Ronnie...
Barbara Alred
November 20, 2019
Barbara Estridge Alred went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 20, 2019. Barbara was born November 2, 1946 in Leslie County to the late Arthur Estridge and Ann Estridge. Barbara was a proud graduate of Loyall High School where she was a cheerleader and Key Club Sweetheart. Barbara married her high school sweetheart Damon and...
Edith Engle
November 18, 2019
Edith Engle, 96, of Grays Knob, passed away November 18, 2019 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born to the late Charlie and Abbie Middleton Mitchell on June 15, 1923. Mrs. Engle is preceded in death by her Parents; Son, Ott Engle; Sisters, Jenny, Chloe, Ima Jean, Elaine, Margie and Myrtle; Brothers, Walter, Tom and Oscar. Edith is survived...
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