OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.

Michael Payne

Michael Payne

Jul 2, 2016

Michael Payne, 62, of Wallins, passed away at his residence, July 2, 2016. He was born to the late Kess and Carol Payne in the year 1954. He was a devoted family man. Michael is preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Payne is survived by his loving Wife of 42 years, Sherry Payne; Children, Tracy (Miron) Southerland of Surgoinsville,...

Dillard Rigney, Sr.

Dillard Rigney, Sr.

Jun 30, 2016

Dillard Rigney, Sr., age 83, of Ages, KY went home to be with the Lord June 30, 2016 at the Harlan ARH. He was born December 18, 1932 in Gatliff, KY to the late Harris “Jack” and Ethel Brooks Rigney. He was a retired machine shop repairman and was a member of the Ages Mountain Assembly Church of God. Besides...

Chase Madison Brock

Chase Madison Brock

Jun 25, 2016

Chase Madison Brock, 7, of Bledsoe, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016. Madison is preceded in death by his grandfather, Samps Brock. He is survived by his parents, Henry Brock and Alexis Marie Brock; Brother, Dustin Donovan Brock; Grandparents, Beatrice Brock and Phillip and Lyda Duzan. Aunts and Uncles, Opsie (Ruban) Whitehead of Bledsoe, Danny (Regina) Brock of Putney, Glenda...

Mr. Donald Lewis

Mr. Donald Lewis

Jun 19, 2016

Mr. Donald Lewis, age 71 of Totz, KY entered his heavenly home on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at the Pineville Community Hospital. Mr. Lewis was a Board Member, Deacon and Elder of the Putney Bible Church and an avid Kentucky Wildcats Fan. He was preceded in death by his parents Dewey and Mellie Lewis, brother; Berry Lewis and sister, Ophie...

Mercedes Chadwick

Mercedes Chadwick

Jun 17, 2016

Mercedes Daniel Durham Chadwick, age 83 went to her heavenly home early Friday, June 17, 2016. Mercedes was loved by many and will be sorely missed. She belonged to the Wallins Baptist Church for many years and worked at the James A. Cawood High School Cafeteria for more than 20 years. Mercedes was born, December 10, 1932 to the late...

Charles Craig

Charles Craig

Jun 16, 2016

Charles W. Craig went to be with the Lord and take his eternal rest on June 16, 2016. A loving father, grandfather, faithful friend and a minister of the Gospel. He was known for his love for the Gospel and his love for people. He was known to many as “Big Charlie” because his heart was bigger than himself. He...

Ella Middleton

Ella Middleton

Jun 13, 2016

Ella Middleton, 79, of Baxter, passed away June 13,2016. She was born to the late Oscar and Avis Elliot in the year of 1937. Mrs. Middleton is preceded in death by her parents; Husband, Foyal Middleton; Children, Tina and Timothy Middleton; Brothers, Oscar Elliot Jr., Earl Elliot; Sisters, Ruby Beaver, Lois Whitney, Faye Bailey, Dorothy Sharp and Jean Strunk. Ella...

Viola Collins

Viola Collins

Jun 11, 2016

Mrs. Viola Collins, 94, formerly of Little Creek, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, June 11, 2016. She was born to the late Will and Mary Jane Mitchell in the year of 1921. She was a true believer in the Pentecostal faith and a member of the Cawood Pentecostal Church. Mrs. Collins is preceded in death by her...

Abraham Smith

Abraham Smith

Jun 10, 2016

Abraham Smith, 64, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016 at Hospice Care Center in Lexington. Mr. Smith is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Martha Smith; A host of brothers and sisters. Abraham is survived by his Children, Gary Smith of Louisville, KY, Michael Smith of California, Abraham Smith JR. of Georgia, Steven (Shonda) Smith of Tennessee, Richard...

Garry Howard

Garry Howard

Jun 6, 2016

Garry Howard, 65 of Cumberland, formerly of Rosspoint, passed away June 6, 2016 at St. Joseph Medical Center. He was born to the late Junavee Howard in the year of 1951 and was a retired coal miner. Mr. Howard is preceded in death by his mother; Brother, Clayton Johnson; Sister, Roberta Howard Napier. Garry is survived by his loving wife...

Wilma Jean Smith

Wilma Jean Smith

Jun 5, 2016

Wilma Jean Smith, passed away June 5, 2016, at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born to the late Virgil and Bonnie Nantz in the year of 1939. Wilma is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Alva Smith. Children, Linda Hamlin Pace, Virgil Hamlin, Nadine (Roger) Hamlin Hafemeister; 2 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren. Step Children, Ernest Smith,...

Betty Grubbs

Betty Grubbs

Jun 4, 2016

Betty Grubbs, age 62, of Wallins, passed away at University of Kentucky Medical Center on June 4, 2016. Betty was born to the late Henry and Lillian Greene on February 21, 1954 in Pennington Va. Betty was a homemaker. Ms. Grubbs is preceded in death by her parents; Henry and Lillian Greene; Daughter, Angel Grubbs; her love Joe E. Howard...

Dora Wright

Dora Wright

Jun 3, 2016

Dora “Layne” Wright age 70 of Rosspoint, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 3, 2016 at her residence. She was born to the late Ronald and Ora Shell in the year of 1945, was a graduate of Loyall High School and was married to the love of her life for 53 years. Mrs. Wright was preceded...

Edith Smith

Edith Smith

Jun 3, 2016

Mrs. Edith Smith passed away Friday, June 3, 2016. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 7, 2016, from 4PM to 8PM in the Chapel of Mount Pleasant Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 10AM in the chapel. Burial will follow at Britton Cemetery. All other arrangements are pending. Mount Pleasant Funeral Home is Honored to serve...

Carlos "Pudge" Wilder, Sr.

Carlos "Pudge" Wilder, Sr.

May 31, 2016

Carlos “Pudge” Wilder Sr. passed away May 31, 2016 at the UT Medical Center. He was born to the late Harold and Crecey Wilder in Pineville in the year of 1951. He was a Vietnam Veteran and believed in the Pentecostal Faith. Mr. Wilder is preceded in death by his Parents; Brother, Allan Wilder and Sister, Loretta Wilder. Carlos is...

Joshua Milwee

Joshua Milwee

May 31, 2016

Joshua Milwee, age 29 of Harlan, KY passed away to be with Jesus with his family by his side on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 from multiple complications that he sustained in a motor vehicle accident on March 7, 2015. Joshua was born on December 10, 1986 in Harlan, KY where he lived his entire life and was a graduate of...

Carl Saylor

Carl Saylor

May 29, 2016

Mr. Carl Jay Saylor, age 59 of Molus, KY passed away on May 29, 2016 following a long illness at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born, February 5, 1957 in Pineville, KY and believed in the Holiness Faith. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Helen Marie Saylor; parents, Otto and Helen Ward Saylor; sisters, Ada Lou...

Mrs. Nancy Wilkinson

Mrs. Nancy Wilkinson

May 23, 2016

Mrs. Nancy Wilkinson, age 62, of Ages, KY, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Wilkinson was preceded in death by her parents; Lawrence and Margaret McElroy, sister; Shirley McElroy, Brother; Curtis McElroy and grandson; Ezekiel Wilkinson. Left to mourn her passing is her husband; Glen Wilkinson, children; Marlene Burke, Sonya McKnight, Victoria Peterson and William...

Mrs. Janice Nolan

Mrs. Janice Nolan

May 22, 2016

Mrs. Janice Nolan, age 77, of Bledsoe, KY, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents; Charles and Dora Dean and husband Leonard Nolan. Left to mourn her passing are her children; Raysha Craig, Karen Tolliver, Michael Nolan and Jeff Smith. Sisters;...

William E Baumgardner

William E Baumgardner

May 19, 2016

William E. Baumgardner, 74, of Harlan, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. Burial will be at Day-Jackson Cemtery. Mount Pleasant Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Baumgardner.

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