OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.

Frances Scott

Frances Scott

Nov 11, 2018

Frances Kelly Scott, 96, of Harlan, passed away Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 at the Tri-State Health & Rehabilitation Center in Harrogate, TN. She was born July 30, 1922 in Evarts, KY to the late Dan and Dora (Jones) Kelly. She graduated from Eastern Kentucky University and spent 32 years teaching at Mary Helen School, Black Mountain School, North Evarts Elementary...

Jedadiah Russell "J.R" Caldwell

Jedadiah Russell "J.R" Caldwell

Nov 10, 2018

Jedadiah Russell “J.R” Caldwell, 40, of Harlan, passed away November 10, 2018 at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born on June 29, 1978 to Robert Caldwell and the late Mollie Sue Ledford. Mr. Caldwell is preceded in death by his Mother, Mollie Sue. J.R. is survived by his Father, Robert Caldwell; Brothers, Robert Anthony Caldwell and Wife Kathy, Malcolm...

Steven Wesley Reed

Steven Wesley Reed

Nov 9, 2018

Steven Wesley Reed, 50, of Totz, passed away November 9, 2018 at his residence. He was born on January 21, 1968 to Clarence and Brenda Reed. Mr. Reed is preceded in death by a Sister, Tina Lynn Reed. Steven is survived by his Parents, Clarence and Brenda Reed; Children, Sasha Reed, Clarence James “CJ” Reed and Wife Amanda , Steve...

Vestina Saylor

Vestina Saylor

Nov 4, 2018

Vestina Saylor, 97, of Stoney Fork, passed away November 4, 2018 with her family by her side. She was born on February 10, 1921 to the late Eli Wilson and Mellie Helton. She believed in the Pentecostal Faith. Most important was her Faith and then her Family. She was a woman of great integrity, always being careful for nothing, even...

Charles Edward McMillen

Charles Edward McMillen

Oct 30, 2018

Mr. Charles Edward McMillen, age 57 of Harlan, passed away suddenly Tuesday October 30, 2018 at Pikeville Medical Center. Charles was born March 5, 1961 to the late Charles Richard McMillen and Esther Marie Franks McMillen. Charles has been a school bus driver for the Harlan County Board of Education for the past 18 years. Charles is preceded in death...

Henrietta "Etta" Bennett

Henrietta "Etta" Bennett

Oct 26, 2018

“In Loving Memory” Henrietta “Etta” Bennett Etta Bennett, 71, of Cawood, Kentucky, peacefully went home to be with Jesus on Friday, October 26, 2018 at Corbin Baptist Regional Hospital after a long illness. She was born in Smith, Kentucky on November 2, 1946. She married Chester M. Bennett, Sr. on March 14, 1966 in Jonesville, Virginia and they were married...

Verda Ellen Calhoun

Verda Ellen Calhoun

Oct 24, 2018

Verda Ellen Calhoun, age 86, of Michigan, formerly of Harlan, passed away October 24, 2018. She was born in Pathfork, Kentucky on May 18, 1932. Verda was married to Claude Calhoun on December 24, 1947. She always had a passion for her family, watching thunderstorms, and fishing. Verda is survived by her children, Jean (Gerald) Jenks, Claudette (Danny) Craig, Donita...

Frandora Bargo

Frandora Bargo

Oct 21, 2018

Frandora Bargo, High School Sweetheart of Mark Bargo, passed away with her family by her side on October 21, 2018. She loved Dolphins, Carnations, The Beach and Angels. She was born to the late Erman and Gladys Hicks on December 27, 1958. She married the love of her life, Mark, on January 27, 1977. Mrs. Bargo is preceded in death...

Evelyn Rouse

Evelyn Rouse

Oct 19, 2018

Evelyn Rouse, 88, of Harlan, passed away Friday, October 19, 2018 at Claiborne County Medical Center. She was born to the late Grover and Mary Frances Hill on January 14, 1930. Evelyn loved singing, quilting, playing piano, she volunteered at Hospitals and was a school teacher at Holy Trinity. Ms. Rouse is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Orville...

Alice Fay Broyles

Alice Fay Broyles

Oct 18, 2018

Alice Fay Broyles, 78, of Grays Knob passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Hazard ARH Hospital. She was born to the late John and Maude Hensley Smith on August 23, 1940. She was a member of the Gulston Church of God. Ms. Broyles is preceded in death by her Parents; Step-Children, Willy Broyles, Naomi Broyles, Ruth Broyles and Earlene...

Steven Sexton

Steven Sexton

Oct 7, 2018

Steven Sexton, age 35, of Artemus, passed away Sunday October 7, 2018 at Specialty Select Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was born March 13, 1983 to Robin Clem Sexton and Terry Sexton. He is preceded in death by his grandmother Oma Irvin and uncles Tommy Clem Jr. and Roger Dale Clem, Great Grandma Daisy Lawson, Violet and Theodore Sexton, Richard...

Bernice Thompson

Bernice Thompson

Oct 6, 2018

Bernice Mae Thompson, age 58, of Stoney Fork passed away peacefully Saturday October 6, 2018. She was born June 19, 1960 to Milton and Patricia Lorens. She was a member of the Laurel Branch Pentecostal Church. She is preceded in death by her parents Rice and Laura Thompson and her husband Theo Thompson. She leaves to mourn her passing her...

Jerold Turner

Jerold Turner

Oct 3, 2018

Jerold Turner, 62, of Baxter, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at his home. He was born to the late Clayton and Mary Adams Turner on December 14, 1955. Mr. Turner is preceded in death by his Parents and a Son, James Russell Turner. Jerold is survived by his Wife, Violet Turner; Children, Jennifer Young and Husband Eddie of Cumberland,...

Buffy Helton-Blevins

Buffy Helton-Blevins

Sep 29, 2018

Buffy Helton-Blevins, 43, of Harlan departed from this life at her residence September 29, 2018 after a short illness. Buffy was a one of a kind person and never failed to take the attention of everyone in the room. She will be deeply missed by her friends and family. She was a member of The House of Prayer in Jesus...

Wilma Jean Garrett

Wilma Jean Garrett

Sep 28, 2018

Wilma Jean Garrett, 83, passed away on September 28, 2018 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born April 4, 1935. She was a native Cranks and a member of the Holiness Faith. Wilma was kind, loving and selfless. She was a loving and devoted Wife, Mother, Aunt, Sister, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. She will be sorely missed by...

Clara Mildred Hensley

Clara Mildred Hensley

Sep 21, 2018

Clara Mildred "Sissy" Hensley, age 80, peacefully went to her heavenly home on September 21, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. She was a resident of Rockwood, TN, formerly of Wallins Creek, KY. Clara attended the Church of God in Wallins Creek. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She loved flowers and was an...

Mrs. Eula Bray

Mrs. Eula Bray

Sep 19, 2018

Eula Bray, age 65, of Cawood, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2018 at University of Kentucky hospital. She was born April 28, 1953 to the late Harmon and Virginia Grubbs. She is preceded in death by her parents and a son Trey Bray. She leaves to mourn her passing her children Marie Burkhart and husband Rick of Smith, Alicia...

Mrs. JanRose Perkins

Mrs. JanRose Perkins

Sep 18, 2018

Mrs. JanRose Perkins, age 57, passed away suddenly following a long illness on Tuesday September 18, 2018. She was born in Harlan, KY on June 5, 1961. She has been married to the love of her life Harry Perkins for 29 years, she loved her children and grandchildren more than anything in this world. JanRose is preceded in death by...

Juanita Johnson

Juanita Johnson

Sep 17, 2018

Juanita Johnson, age 64, of Harlan passed away peacefully Monday September 17, 2018 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. Juanita was born July 18, 1954 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Eugene and Imogene Johnson. She is preceded in death by her parents Eugene and Imogene Gambrel Johnson and her husband Donald Ray Williams. She leaves to cherish her memory her...

Michael Poppy Stidham

Michael Poppy Stidham

Sep 7, 2018

Michael “Poppy” Stidham, age 62, of Lenarue, Kentucky passed away September 7, 2018. He was born July 1, 1956 in Leslie County. He loved his family, fishing and hunting. Michael is preceded in death by his parents Hobert and Gracie Hoskins Stidham and brothers Richard Stidham, Jim Stidham and a sister Nell Stidham. He leaves to mourn his passing his...

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