OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.

Ray Roark

Ray Roark

Dec 19, 2015

Ray Roark, 68, of Hulen, KY, passed away December 19, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Virgie Roark. Grandparents, Annie and Enos Hensley; Florence and Haskel Roark. He is survived by his Brother, Terry Roark of Hulen, Ky; Sisters, Sherri (Jay Dee) Daniels of Hulen, Ky; Mary (Kenny) Terrell of Somerset, Ky; and Carolyn Vires...

Kathleen Potts

Kathleen Potts

Dec 18, 2015

Kathleen Potts, 71, of Cawood, KY, passed away Friday, December 18, 2015 at home with her loved ones. Mrs. Potts was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Ball Sr. and Viola Scalf Ball, Son, Obie Middleton, Brothers, Tony Ball, Roscoe Ball, Lloyd Ball, Sisters, Thelma Middleton and Margett Barrios. She is survived by her loving husband Orman Potts of...

Jim Bill Bull

Jim Bill Bull

Dec 16, 2015

Jim Bill Bull, 71, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital with his family members gathered around him. A great loss will be detected. He is preceded in death by his Parents, William David and Lola Bull, nephew, Floyd Elex Ball Jr., and his In-Laws, Edward and Nancy Wilburn. He is Survived by his wife...

Charles Turner

Charles Turner

Dec 13, 2015

Charles Turner, 77, of Harlan, Ky passed away Sunday December, 13, 2015 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was a Retired U.S. Army Veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Minter and Blanche Turner, Sister, Betty Turner and Brothers, Jack Turner and John L. Turner. He is survived by his Children, Kimberly Sue (Clarence) Jenkins of Maryville,...

Susie Saylor

Susie Saylor

Dec 10, 2015

Susie Saylor, 84, of Wallins,Ky passed away at home with family by her side. She was born February 22, 1931 to the late James and Pauline Caldwell. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her Husband, Onzie Saylor, Brothers, Walter Caldwell, Woodford Caldwell, Sisters, Betty Wilson, Mary Caldwell and Bessie Lorene Fultz. She is survived by Children, Woodford...

Ann Cornett

Ann Cornett

Dec 6, 2015

Ann Cornett,71 of Wallins Creek,passed through Heaven's gates Sunday,December 5th to meet her Lord and Savior,and to reunite with her loved ones,who were awaiting her arrival. Born to the late Joe and Addie Hensley,she was preceded in death by brothers Mark,Britt, Hamp,Lawrence,Paul and Joe Jr. Her sisters Verla,Viola,Ruby,Myrtle,and Ila Jean. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years...

Edred Buddy Dabney

Edred Buddy Dabney

Dec 3, 2015

Eldred “Buddy” Dabney Jr., 82, of Harlan, KY, passed away December 3, 2015 at the Harlan Nursing Home. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Eldred T. Dabney and Leatha Isaacs Dabney. Wife, Doris Ann Dabney. Sons, Thearn Alan Dabney and Travis Lee Dabney and Sister Elizabeth McKnight and grandson Luke Allen Stallard He is survived by his Wife,...

Richard Lee Huff

Richard Lee Huff

Dec 3, 2015

Richard Lee Huff, age 71, of Bledsoe, KY, passed away December 3, 2015 at the Corbin Baptist Regional Hospital following a long illness. He was born July 4, 1944 at Pine Mountain, KY to the late James Walter and Elizabeth Napier Huff. He was a retired butcher and belonged to the F&AM Baxter Masonic Lodge 806. Besides his parents, he...

Stella Lawson

Stella Lawson

Dec 3, 2015

Stella Lawson, age 85, of Cranks, KY passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, KY. She was born July 14, 1930 in Harlan, KY to the late David and Nannie Hall. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers Kurt Hall and Conrad Hall and Sister Vinnie Smedley....

Clifford "Red" Farmer

Clifford "Red" Farmer

Dec 2, 2015

Clifford "Red" Farmer Sr. entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 2nd, 2015 with his loving family by his side. Red believed in the Pentecostal faith. He served his family as a loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather. He worked underground to support his young family as a Coal Miner for 14 years. He later worked and retired from the Harlan County...

Ella Mae Couch

Ella Mae Couch

Nov 30, 2015

Ella Mae Couch, age 82, of Harlan, KY, passed away at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital on November 30, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hiram Couch and Bertha Williams Couch. Ms. Couch is survived by her two daughters, Debbie (Rob) Couch of Harlan, Brenda (Perry) White of Harlan, Brother, Bill (Ramona) Couch of Harlan, Three Grandchildren, Chris...

Kathleen Petersen

Kathleen Petersen

Nov 29, 2015

Kathleen Petersen, 84, formerly of Gulston, KY, passed away November 29, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Estil Pate and Daisy Fee Pate. Brothers, Pat Pate and Harry Pate. Step Brothers, Otto Sheperd, Odell Sheperd and William Shepherd Jr.. Ms. Petersen is survived by her children, Eric (Jill) Petersen of Portland, OR and Peter IV (Carla) Petersen...

Mr Gerald R Somers

Mr Gerald R Somers

Nov 25, 2015

Gerald R. Somers, age 78, of Kenvir, KY passed away at UK Hospital on November 25, 2015. He was a retired Master Sargent with 23 years of service in the United States Airforce as a jet mechanic and was assigned to the Thunderbirds as a Crew Chief. During the Vietnam War he served his tours of duty in the Philippines,...

Mr. James Wilder

Mr. James Wilder

Nov 20, 2015

Mr. James Wilder, age 55, of Louisville, formerly of Bledsoe, KY passed away Friday, November 20, 2015 at Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital. Mr. Wilder was born May 11, 1960 to the late William Kenneth Wilder and Gladys Marie Creech. In addition to his parents Mr. Wilder was preceded in death by his brothers, David Wilder, William Wilder and Clark Wilder;...

Mrs Debra Jackson

Mrs Debra Jackson

Nov 1, 2015

Mrs. Debra Jackson, age 57, of Cranks, KY passed away November 01, 2015 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital with her husband by her side. She was born February 28, 1958 in Harlan, KY. Mrs. Jackson was preceded in death by her father, Sydney Couch and sister, Sandra Jane Couch. Left to mourn her passing is her Husband, Jeffrey Allan...

Ms. Barbara Ann Brock

Ms. Barbara Ann Brock

Oct 26, 2015

Ms. Barbara Ann Brock, age 75, formerly of Wallins, KY passed away Monday, October 26, 2015 at Middlesboro Healthcare Facility. She was born March 25, 1940 to the late Riley and Lily (Booth) Brock and believed in the Baptist faith. Survivors include her brother, Charles “Buck” Brock (Jody) of Wilmore, KY and sister, Phyllis Belcher of Middlesboro, KY. Nieces and...

Elihu Bailey

Elihu Bailey

Oct 23, 2015

Elihu Bailey, age 88, of Bledsoe, KY passed away October 23, 2015 at the Harlan ARH. He was born February 19, 1927 at Bledsoe, KY to the late Abraham and Nancy Ann Huff Bailey. He was a construction worker and believed in the Pentecostal faith. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Besides his parents, he is...

Allan Brock

Allan Brock

Oct 8, 2015

Allan Brock, 69, of Knoxville, TN, passed away October 8, 2015 at his home following a long illness. He was born October 27, 1946 to Dockie Brock of Wallins, Ky and the late Vennie Carter Brock. He was a retired Air Force Vietnam Veteran. He is preceded in death by Mother, Vennie Carter Brock and Son, Skip Haynes. Survivors include...

Mouvereen Rowlett

Mouvereen Rowlett

Oct 8, 2015

Mouvereen Rowlett, 88, of Harlan, KY passed away at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital on October 8, 2015. She was born on March 14, 1927 and was a Beautician in the Harlan area for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lilburn Barker and Georgie Gowens and her son, Beecher Rowlett. Survivors include her son Brett Rowlett of...

Tony Skidmore

Tony Skidmore

Oct 4, 2015

Tony Skidmore, 57, of Louisville, KY passed away October 4, 2015 at his home. He was born November 20, 1957 to Walter Skidmore of Baxter, KY and the late Irene Morrow Skidmore. He was a Certified Public Accountant. He is preceded in death by mother, Irene Morrow Skidmore and brother, Thomas Skidmore. Survivors include his father, Walter Skidmore of Baxter,...

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