OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.

Loretta Saylor

Loretta Saylor

August 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

August 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

August 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

August 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

July 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

July 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

July 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

July 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

July 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

July 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

July 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...

Michael Payne

Michael Payne

July 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.

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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...

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