OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.

Wretha Schoch

Wretha Schoch

Sep 4, 2018

Wretha D. Schoch, 78, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Born in Harlan County, KY, she was a resident of Newport News for over 50 years. She retired from Siemens Automotive after 30 years and loyally dedicated her time to volunteering and supporting military veterans. Wretha was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leo...

Sylvia Fee

Sylvia Fee

Sep 2, 2018

Sylvia Fee, age 78 of Indian Mound, TN, formerly of Harlan passed away peacefully at Select Specialty Hospital in Nashville TN on Sunday September 2, 2018. She was born April 22, 1940 to the late Flex and Ethel Turner. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Thomas Jake Fee Sr. and a sister Ella Ruth Turner. Sylvia...

Mary Ledie Lee

Mary Ledie Lee

Aug 26, 2018

MARY LEDIE LEE of Keego Harbor, Michigan; passed away August 26, 2018 age 88; born January 14, 1930 in Harlan KY. ; Daughter of the late Carlo Brittian Lee and Stella (Hensley) Lee. Wife of Robert Lee; mother of Christene (Everett) Middleton, Clifford (Lovaleen) Lee, Brenda (the late Cliff) Seegraves, America Graves, Robert (Carolyn) Lee, Jr., Carl Lee, Francine (Tony)...

Mary Qualls

Mary Qualls

Aug 21, 2018

Mary Qualls, 79, of Cawood, passed away August 21, 2018 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born to the late Frank and Hannah Mills Young on August 27, 1938. Ms. Qualls is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Howard Qualls; 7 Brothers and Sisters. Mary is survived by her loving Children, Lora Southard and Husband Rodney of Cawood,...

Carlo "JC" Burns Jr.

Carlo "JC" Burns Jr.

Aug 18, 2018

Carlo “JC” Burns Jr., 68, of Bledsoe, passed away August 18, 2018 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born to the Late Carlo Jr. and Flora Bailey Burns on April 26, 1950. He was a Coal Miner for over 23 years. Mr. Burns is preceded in death by his Parents; Former Wife and Mother of his Children, Polly...

Wilma Perkins

Wilma Perkins

Aug 15, 2018

Wilma Perkins, 88 of Harrodsburg, formerly of Harlan, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2018 at her home. She was born to the late Dave and Bessie Hale Shepherd on May 20, 1930. Ms. Perkins is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Claude Perkins; Infant Son, Michael Claude Perkins; Brothers, Jack Shepherd and Ollie Shepherd; Sister, Bertha Shackelford. Wilma...

Mrs. Paula Renee Creech

Mrs. Paula Renee Creech

Aug 10, 2018

Mrs. Paula Renee Creech, age 49, of Bledsoe, KY passed away on August 10, 2018 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital after a long illness. She was born on May 23, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Paul Sutton and late Cindy Bird Sutton. Paula is preceded in death by her parents and also her father and mother in law;...

Catherine Hensley Collins

Catherine Hensley Collins

Aug 6, 2018

Catherine Hensley Collins went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 6, 2018. She was born to the union of the late Ephie and Margie Brock Hensley at Red Bird, KY on February 7, 1945. She was 73 years old. Above all, Kat was dedicated to her Christian faith and enjoyed reading her Bible and watching Christian television....

Lavonne Bonnie Helton

Lavonne Bonnie Helton

Aug 5, 2018

Lavonne “Bonnie” Helton, age 63 of Elizabethtown, formerly of Harlan passed away Sunday August 5, 2018 at her residence. She was born to the late Luther and Anna Helton on April 7, 1955. She attended the House of Prayer Church of Jesus Christ in Lejunior, KY. Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents Luther and Anna Helton, brothers Bobby,...

Francis Williams

Francis Williams

Jul 31, 2018

Francis Williams, age 89 of Rio Vista passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 31, 2018 at home. She was born October 16, 1928 to the late George and Florence Kelly. She was a homemaker and a member of the Sunshine Church of God. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Elbert Williams; Sons, Ronald and Donald Williams;...

Mr. Donald Cox

Mr. Donald Cox

Jul 30, 2018

Donald Ray Cox, 79, of Dayhoit, passed away on July 30, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born to the late Eli and Ruth Smith Cox on February 24, 1939. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a faithful member of the Riverside Baptist Church. Mr. Cox is Preceded in death by his Parents; Loving...

Luster Helton

Luster Helton

Jul 29, 2018

Luster Helton, 74, of Tremont, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2018 at his residence. He was born to the late James and Nellie Fletcher Helton on May 16, 1944. He was in The United States Army and completed Two Tours in Vietnam. He worked for the State Highway Department in Engineering. Mr. Helton is preceded in death by his...

Judy Cooper

Judy Cooper

Jul 24, 2018

Judy G. Cooper, 72, born on December 23, 1945, went home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2018 after a long illness. Ms. Cooper is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband of 43 years, Henry W. Cooper; Son, William Cooper; Sister, Barbara Burmeister and Best Friend, Bennie Napier. Judy leaves behind Five Children, Barbie Curran and Husband...

Laura Lee

Laura Lee

Jul 14, 2018

Laura Lee, of Clyde Ohio, went home to be with the Lord Saturday July 14 2018. Laura was born March 27, 1932 in Martin’s Fork Kentucky to Burton and Betsy Ann Hensley. She married Glen Lee on November 27,1953 and he preceded her in death on August 9, 2006. Laura was a homemaker most of her life where she enjoyed...

Michael Collett

Michael Collett

Jul 8, 2018

Michael Collett, 75, of Harlan, passed away July 8, 2018 at Harlan Appalachian Hospital with Family by his side. He was born to the late Ralph and Virginia Pilatos Collett on July 24, 1942. He was a Retired Security Guard. Mr. Collett is preceded in death by his Parents; Brothers, Delbert Collett and Allen Collett; Sister, Thelma Goodman. Michael is...

Karen Nolan

Karen Nolan

Jul 4, 2018

Ms. Karen Nolan, age 61 of Foley Road, Corbin, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday evening at the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky. She was the mother of Beth Steele and husband, Shane of Corbin, Kentucky. She was the sister of Kenneth Nolan of London, Kentucky , Larry Nolan and wife, Zola of Corbin, Kentucky, Bill Nolan, III and wife,...

Betty Saylor

Betty Saylor

Jul 4, 2018

Betty Saylor, 92, of Orange, Virginia, Formerly of Harlan, passed away July 4, 2018. She was born to the late Richard and Lizzie Brock on July 1, 1926. She was a member of Laymon Pentecostal Church. Mrs. Saylor is preceded in death by her Husband, Sillus Saylor; Sisters, Bernice Tucker and Ellen Brock; Brothers, Arlan Brock, Silas Brock, Gillus Brock,...

Grace Smith

Grace Smith

Jul 1, 2018

Grace Smith, age 63 of Coldiron passed away peacefully on Sunday July 1, 2018. She was born August 9, 1954 to the late John and Ethel Perkins, she was a homemaker and was a member of The Church of God of the Free People. Grace is preceded in death by her parents John and Ethel Lawson Perkins, her husband Leon...

Mr. Alvis Couch Jr.

Mr. Alvis Couch Jr.

Jun 30, 2018

Mr. Alvis "Weasel" Couch Jr. age 55 of Harlan passed away Saturday June 30, 2018 at the UK Medical Center. He was born December 16, 1962 to Alvis Couch Sr and Algrobia “Carol” Couch. He is preceded in death by his father Alvis Couch Sr. Alvis leaves to mourn his passing his mother, Algrobia “Carol” Couch, children Brandon Stroud and...

Donald Wilder

Donald Wilder

Jun 30, 2018

Mr. Donald Wilder, age 73 of Baxter, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday June 30, 2018. Don was born March 21, 1945 to the late Joe H and Berniece Shell Wilder. Don was a loving husband, a faithful member of the Poor Fork Church of Christ, an avid UK fan, who loved to go fishing and gardening. Prior...

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