OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.

Ollie Sue Moore

Ollie Sue Moore

Oct 24, 2016

Ollie Sue Moore joined the love of her life, David L. Moore, in the arms of Jesus on October 24, 2016, in Winchester, Kentucky, where she lived. She was a true child of God and a believer in the Pentecostal Faith. She had worked for High Q Electric and Donnelly Mirrors in Holland, Michigan, for many years. She was born...

Scarlett Victoria Sykes

Scarlett Victoria Sykes

Oct 16, 2016

Scarlett Victoria Bryant Purcell Sykes, age 30, of Lejunior, KY entered her Heavenly Home on Sunday, October 16, 2016. Born April 4, 1986 to Michael Bryant and Sabra Purcell. Ms. Sykes was very active in the Higher Ground theater at Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College. She is preceded in death by a sister Ashley Leigh Bryant. Left to mourn...

Mr. James Troy Curtis

Mr. James Troy Curtis

Oct 5, 2016

Mr. James Troy Curtis, age 52, of Ages, KY entered his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Born December 13, 1963 to Frellin and Flary Curtis. Mr. Curtis was a retired coal miner. He is preceded in death by his father Frellin Curtis and a brother Ron Curtis. Left to mourn his passing he leaves his wife Sheena Curtis,...

Harry King Buttermore JR.

Harry King Buttermore JR.

Oct 4, 2016

Harry King Buttermore, Jr. of Charlotte and Atlanta, died on October 4, 2016 at the age of 97. He was born on July 15, 1919 in Connellsville, Pa., the third of seven children of Harry King Buttermore, Sr., M.D. and Nell Kathryn Martin Buttermore. In 1921, the family moved from Pennsylvania to Liggett, Harlan County, Ky. where Dr. Buttermore became...

Mr. Michael Matthew Saylor

Mr. Michael Matthew Saylor

Sep 25, 2016

Michael Matthew Saylor, age 34, of Harlan, KY passed away September 25, 2016 of a long illness at his home “Matthew” was born December 27, 1981 to Kimberly Goodin. He was preceded in death by his maternal Grandparents Charles and Edith Goodin. He is survived by his Mother Kimberly Goodin, Step-father Michael Stephens, sisters Denesa Saylor, Tonya Shuler, his nieces...

Mr. Rickie Johnson

Mr. Rickie Johnson

Sep 23, 2016

Mr. Ricky Johnson, age 58, of Baxter, KY entered his Heavenly Home on Friday, September 23, 2016. Born June 17, 1958 to the late Harold and Peggy Johnson. Mr. Johnson retired from Harlan ARH after serving 30 years and he believed in the Holiness Faith. As well as his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers Dennis Lonzo...

Mr Terry Taylor

Mr Terry Taylor

Sep 5, 2016

Mr. Terry Taylor, age 67, of Wallins, KY, entered his Heavenly Home on Monday, September 5, 2016. Born October 14, 1948 to the late George and Jeannie Taylor, Mr. Taylor was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp having served in the Vietnam Conflict. He was a Kentucky Colonel, an ordained Minister for 20 years, a retired coal miner...

Mr. Johnny Cloud

Mr. Johnny Cloud

Sep 3, 2016

Mr. Johnny Cloud, age 47, of Lily, KY, formerly of Grays Knob, passed away on Saturday, September 03, 2016 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital with his wife by his side. Johnny was born on February 26. 1969 to Robert Cloud and the late Gladys Laws Cloud. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors and enjoyed going...

Linda Brewer

Linda Brewer

Aug 31, 2016

Linda Brewer, age 66, of Grays Knob, KY passed away August 31, 2016 at the UK Medical Center, Lexington, KY. She was born September 25, 1949 in Omaha, NE to the late William and Loraine Holloway. She was employed by the Harlan Co. Board of Education. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by daughter Michelle Westcott and brother...

Loretta Saylor

Loretta Saylor

Aug 30, 2016

Loretta “Teddy” Coldiron Saylor, age 69, of Bledsoe, KY passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at the UK Medical Center, Lexington, KY. She was born in Harlan, KY on May 9, 1947 to the late Theodore and Helen Coldiron. She was a homemaker. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by sister, Roberta Lawson. Survivors include her husband, AD...

Greta Adkins

Greta Adkins

Aug 19, 2016

Greta Roberts Adkins, age 72 of Richmond, Ky, passed away Friday, August 19,2016. Greta was a lifelong member of Harlan Baptist Church. She was born to the late Cecil and Geneva Tackett Roberts. Greta is preceded in death by her Parents, her Husband, Victor Dean Adkins, Son, Andy Adkins and Sister, Patricia Roberts Lawson. She is survived by her Children,...

Mr. William "Bill" Goshen

Mr. William "Bill" Goshen

Aug 10, 2016

William “Bill” Goshen entered his eternal rest on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Goshen was a longtime volunteer with the Sunshine Fire Department, mechanic, truck driver and greatly loved by his family and all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents; Robert and Nancy Goshen, son; William Goshen Jr, brother; Charles Jeff Goshen...

Howard Qualls

Howard Qualls

Aug 6, 2016

Howard Qualls, 84, of Cawood went home to be with the Lord on August 6th, 2016. He was born January 11, 1932 at Crummies, KY to the late Tom and Lora Moore Qualls. He proudly served in the U. S. Army. He is preceded in death by his siblings, Tillman Qualls, Elmer Qualls, Thurman Qualls, James Qualls, Don Qualls, Harvey...

Deloris Dean

Deloris Dean

Jul 29, 2016

Deloris Dean, 71, of Evarts, passed away July 29, 2016 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She dedicated her life to her family. Deloris loved to fish, loved nature, flowers, to garden and her cockatiel Pete. Mrs. Dean is preceded in death by her Parents, Charles and Bessie Barton; Husband, Curtis Dean Sr.; Children, Teresa Dean and Adam Dean; Grandson, Timothy...

Betty Sue (Farmer) Scott

Betty Sue (Farmer) Scott

Jul 24, 2016

Betty Sue Farmer Scott, 75 of Hickory, NC, passed away Sunday, July 24,2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born October 17, 1940 in Harlan Co., KY, she was the daughter of the late Robert Farmer and Mary Catherine Gambrel Farmer. Mrs. Scott was a member of the Church of God and was employed by Shuford Mills. Mrs. Scott is survived...

Laura Ridenour

Laura Ridenour

Jul 24, 2016

Laura “Sis” (Farmer) Ridenour, beloved sister of Audrey Stanton, Una Brock, Evelyn Posey, Richard Farmer, and the late Buster, James, Carlo Jr., and Gene Farmer; daughter of the late Carlo and Della Farmer. Mrs. Laura passed away on July 24, 2016 at age 84. Visitation will be from 1PM – 2PM in the Chapel of Mount Pleasant Funeral Home, Friday,...

Tina Howard

Tina Howard

Jul 21, 2016

Tina Howard, age 52 of Tazewell, TN, passed away July 21, 2016. She was born to the late Carl Noe Sr. and Patricia Noe. Mrs. Howard is survived by her husband Johnny Howard; Children, Rebecca (Paul) Carmack, Jonathan (Brittany) Howard; Brother, Carl Michael (Carla) Noe; Sister, Burma (Charles) Saylor; Grandchildren, Payton, Rylan, Bryce and Jayce Carmack, Paytin, Presli, Paige and...

Mr. Crit Howard

Mr. Crit Howard

Jul 12, 2016

Mr. Crit Howard Jr., age 77 of Bledsoe, KY passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Howard was a Veteran, serving in the United States Marine Corp, an avid hunter, fisherman, loved his family and was a member of the Big Laurel Church of Christ. Born on August 3, 1938 Mr. Howard was preceded in death...

Mr. Lee Maggard

Mr. Lee Maggard

Jul 11, 2016

Mr. Lee Maggard, age 88 of Speedwell, TN, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016. Born on April 23, 1928 to the late Ruben and Rebecca Maggard he was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Dell Nantz Maggard; children, Jeffrey Lee Maggard, Katrina Maggard and Linda Kay Dalrymple. Left to mourn his passing are his children, Carlos Maggard...

Mr. Charles Haley

Mr. Charles Haley

Jul 10, 2016

Mr. Charles Haley, age 89, of Harlan, KY entered his Heavenly home Sunday, July 10, 2016 at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Mr. Haley was a longstanding member of the Elcomb Baptist Church and retired from L&N, which later became CSX after 49 years of employment. He was a WWII Army Veteran where he served from 1944-1946...

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