OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.

Catherine Hensley Collins

Catherine Hensley Collins

August 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

August 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

July 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

July 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

July 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

July 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

July 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

July 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

July 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

July 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

July 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...

Patricia Duncan

Patricia Duncan

June 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...

Donald Wilder

Donald Wilder

June 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...

Mr. Alvis Couch Jr.

Mr. Alvis Couch Jr.

June 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...

Albert Saylor

Albert Saylor

June 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

June 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.

June 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

June 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

June 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.

June 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...

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