OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.

Patricia Duncan

Patricia Duncan

Jun 30, 2018

Patricia Duncan, 66, of Harlan, passed away June 30, 2018 at UK Hospital in Lexington. She was the first Woman Police Officer sworn in in Harlan County. Mrs. Duncan is preceded in death by her Mother, Daisy Marlowe. Patricia is Survived Locally by her Son, Timothy Napier and Ex Husband, Donald Ray Napier. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July...

Albert Saylor

Albert Saylor

Jun 19, 2018

Albert Saylor, age 55 of Stoney Fork, passed away at his residence on June 19, 2018. He was born to the late Kale Saylor Sr. and Jean Helton Saylor on June 17, 1963. Mr. Saylor is preceded in death by his Parents; Brother, Arnold “Unkie” Saylor; Sisters, Wanda Lance and Marie Elliott. Albert is survived by his Wife, Nadine Saylor;...

Katherine Bailey

Katherine Bailey

Jun 13, 2018

Katherine Bailey, 44, of Tennessee, formerly of Harlan, passed away June 13, 2018 at Park West Hospital in Knoxville. She was born to Eugene and Sheila Jones Boring on May 9, 1974 She was a Truck Driver for many years. Mrs. Bailey is preceded in death by her Father, Eugene Boring. Katherine is survived by her Husband of 25 years,...

Arnold Whitehead JR.

Arnold Whitehead JR.

Jun 12, 2018

Arnold Whitehead Jr., 75, of Loyall, went to his heavenly home on June 12, 2018 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born to the late Arnold Whitehead Sr. and Dallie Fields Whitehead on December 6, 1942. He was a licensed Plumber and also worked for LP Gas for many years. Mr. Whitehead is preceded in death by his Parents;...

Gary Laws

Gary Laws

Jun 11, 2018

Gary Laws, 64, of Grays Knob, went to be with the Lord surrounded by family and friends on June 11, 2018 at Corbin Baptist Health Hospital. He was born to the late Floyd Pierce Laws and Gladys Engle Laws Cloud on February 3, 1954. Mr. Laws is preceded in death by his Parents and Brothers, Terry Laws, Jerry Laws, Timothy...

Vergena Saylor

Vergena Saylor

Jun 11, 2018

Vergena Saylor, 61, of Coldiron, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born to the late Frank and Nora Burkhart Blevins on July 26, 1956. Mrs. Saylor is preceded in death by her Parents. Vergena is Survived by her Loving Husband, Bruce Saylor; Sons, Brian Saylor and Jason Anthony Saylor; Sister, Genese Brewer; Nephew,...

George Gilbert Hensley Jr.

George Gilbert Hensley Jr.

Jun 7, 2018

George Gilbert Hensley Jr., age 56 of Harlan, passed away suddenly at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital on Thursday June 7, 2018. He was born February 15, 1962 to George Hensley Sr. and Berdina Blanton Hensley. He is preceded in death by his father George Hensley Sr. He leaves to mourn his passing his loving mother Berdina Hensley, children Georgetta...

Ronald Williams

Ronald Williams

Jun 3, 2018

Ronald Williams, age 68, of Harlan KY departed this life on Sunday June 3, 2018. He was born October 25, 1949. He was a Vietnam Veteran and worked many years in the coal mines. He is preceded in death by his father Elbert Williams, a brother Donald Williams, nieces April Williams and Carrie Williams. He is survived by his wife...

Homer Rowlett

Homer Rowlett

Jun 2, 2018

Homer Rowlett, age 80, Wallins Creek, KY. Lost his battle with Cancer on June 2, 2018. He was born in Swifton, Arkansas on September 28, 1937, he was a retired factory worker and loved to play Golf. He is preceded in death by his parents, August and Leona Tucker Rowlett, Two brothers Neal Rowlett and Austen Rowlett. He is survived...

Mrs. Mary Collett

Mrs. Mary Collett

May 23, 2018

Mrs. Mary Collett, 80, passed away May 23, 2018. Visitation will be Sunday May 27,2018 from 1PM to 3PM in the Chapel of Mount Pleasant Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 3PM also in the chapel with Darryl Turner officiating. Burial will follow at Harlan Memorial Gardens. Other arrangements are pending at Mount Pleasant Funeral Home. Mount Pleasant Funeral...

Bradley Joseph Grant

Bradley Joseph Grant

May 20, 2018

Bradley Joseph Grant, 37, passed away May 20, 2018. He was born in Harlan on March 7, 1981 to Gary W. and Sheila Grant. He had worked as a Crew Leader at DTR. Bradley is preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents, A.C. and Mildred Grant; Aunts, Janet Grant and Kathy Grant Watson. Bradley is survived by his Parents, Gary...

Judy Ann Adkins

Judy Ann Adkins

May 11, 2018

Judy Ann Shook Adkins, 67 of Teetersville, KY passed away on May 11, 2018 at Harlan ARH from a long illness. Judy was born October 9, 1950 in Elcomb KY to the late Roy Shook and Pauline Click. She is preceded in death by her parents Roy Shook and Pauline Click, grandparents: Robert and Sarah Shook, Husband of 34 years...

Jerry Goldsberry SR.

Jerry Goldsberry SR.

May 4, 2018

Jerry Goldsberry, 56, of Kettle Island, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 at Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard. He was born in Harlan to Jess Goldsberry Jr. and Corrine Osbourne Goldsberry on June 9, 1961. He loved bird watching, fishing, hunting, flowers, gardening, canning, and his Dogs, Sadie and Bella. Mr. Goldsberry is preceded in death by...

Johnny Howard

Johnny Howard

May 3, 2018

Johnny D. Howard, 57, of Harlan, passed away May 3, 2018. He was born to the late Margaret Howard on February 18, 1961. He is preceded in death by his Mother, Margaret Howard; Wife, Tina Howard and Grandparents, Earnest and Rebecca Howard. Johnny is survived by his Daughter, Rebecca Carmack and Husband Paul; Sons, Jonathan Howard and Wife Brittany and...

Virginia Turner

Virginia Turner

May 2, 2018

Virginia Irene Turner, 78, of Stanfill, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at the Harlan Nursing Home. Virginia was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 16, 1940 to the late Amon North and Lucille North Baxter. She loved to sew, bake, garden, work on puzzles and spending time with her Friends in the Nursing...

Mr. Kenneth "Kenny" Haywood

Mr. Kenneth "Kenny" Haywood

Apr 30, 2018

Kenneth "Kenny" Haywood, 62, of Wallins, passed away with his family by his side on April 30, 2018 at Harlan Nursing Home. He was born to the late Robert and Dorothy Honeycutt Haywood on January 13, 1956. Mr. Haywood is preceded in death by his Parents and a Brother, Rocky Haywood. Kenny is survived by his Sisters, Bobbie Crider and...

Georgia Arnett

Georgia Arnett

Apr 30, 2018

Georgia Arnett, 64, of Barbourville, passed away with her family by her side on April 30, 2018 at Saint Joseph Hospital in London. She worked for many years at Ken & Paul’s Steakhouse in Harlan. She loved reading, puzzles and her Cat named Monkey. Georgia was born to the late John and Maude Price King on June 21, 1953 in...

Asbel Browning

Asbel Browning

Apr 29, 2018

Asbel Browning, 86, of Little Laurel, was ushered into his home in Glory on April 29, 2018 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born August 2, 1931 to Bertha Boggs Browning and Marsh Browning. He was a retired maintenance Man and garden caretaker at the Pine Mountain Settlement School. He was a born-again Christian who deeply loved his Lord...

Mrs. Carolyn Lewis

Mrs. Carolyn Lewis

Apr 27, 2018

Mrs. Carolyn Lewis, age 59 of Bledsoe, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday April 27, 2018. Carolyn was born October 11, 1958 to James and Callie Couch Gross. She was a member of the Pine Mountain Church of God. Carolyn is preceded in death by her mother Callie Couch Gross and infant daughter, Valerie. She leaves to...

Mr. Hewey Simpson

Mr. Hewey Simpson

Apr 25, 2018

Mr. Hewey Simpson, age 74 of Baxter, KY born in Warbranch, KY on October 11, 1943, passed away April 25, 2018 at his home surrounded by family and loved ones. He is preceded in death by his father and mother Henry Simpson and Linda Nolan Simpson, twin brother Dewey Simpson, brothers Aaron Simpson and Elhanon Simpson, Sisters Polly Collins and...

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