OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.

Martha Hensley

Martha Hensley

Mar 2, 2023

 

Martha Morgan Hensley, 90 of Wallins Creek, finished her race here on Earth and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 2, 2023.

Martha lived most of her life in Wallins. She spent her life raising and caring for her family. When she found time, her and her husband went on several trips out west to hunt...

Daniel Lankford

Daniel Lankford

Feb 21, 2023

 

Daniel Lankford, 72 of Wallins, passed away on February 21, 2023 at Pikeville Medical Center. He was born to the late David and Carrie Harmon Lankford on April 28, 1950. He loved his daughter and grandchildren, listening to old music, politics and porch sitting while he drunk coffee

Mr. Lankford is preceded in death by his Parents; Brothers, Harold...

Mary Evelyn Hensley

Mary Evelyn Hensley

Feb 12, 2023

Mary Evelyn Hensley, age 82 of Totz, Kentucky passed away early Sunday morning, February 12, 2023.

Mary was born February 26, 1940 in Elkhorn, West Virginia in McDowell County. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Bruce D. Hensley. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Virgie Hazelwood Sparks, a sister, Dolly Williams, a...

Cheyenne Underwood

Cheyenne Underwood

Feb 10, 2023

Cheyenne Underwood, age 64, of Wallins, KY, passed away on February 10, 2023, at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. 

Born on October 1, 1958, to the late Millard Dean and Glenna Sue Evans and, stepfather, Nathan Perkins. Mrs. Underwood was a homemaker. Besides her parents, Mrs. Underwood is also preceded in death by her sisters, Penny Saylor and Nataline Pittman. 

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Jack Ward

Jack Ward

Feb 9, 2023

 

Mr. Jack Ward, age 88, of Baxter, KY, passed away on February 9, 2023, at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital.

Mr. Ward was born to the late Eulala Daniels on December 26, 1934. Mr. Ward was a schoolteacher with the Harlan County Board of Education, having taught at Loyall school until retirement. He served in the United States Marine...

Russell Swanson

Russell Swanson

Feb 7, 2023

Russell Swanson, 58 of Cawood, passed away on February 7, 2023 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born on August 21, 1964. Russell was a coal miner for 18 years.Mr. Swanson is preceded in death by his Parents, Franklin and Opal Swanson; a Brother, Franklin Swanson Jr.; His companion for 20 years, Minnie Sue Earls; and Nephews, Joshua David...

Robert Greene

Robert Greene

Feb 7, 2023

 

Robert Greene, 74 of Cawood, passed away on February 7, 2023 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital with his family by his side. Mr. Greene was born to the late Virgil and Hazel Johnson Greene on August 28, 1948.

He is preceded in death by his Parents; Wife, Vivian Greene and a Daughter, Samantha Greene.

Robert is survived by his...

Franklin Swanson Jr.

Franklin Swanson Jr.

Jan 31, 2023

 

Franklin Milburn Swanson Jr. , 70 of Gulston, left this life to join his Lord and Savior in Heaven on January 31, 2023. He was born on July 12,1952 to Franklin Milburn Swanson Sr. And Opal Lee McQueen Swanson of Harlan.Franklin was a dedicated worker and was a Coal Miner with 43 years of experience with the last 10...

Emery Greene Sr.

Emery Greene Sr.

Jan 24, 2023

 

Emery Greene Sr., 74 of Baxter, passed away on January 24, 2023 at Harlan Health and Rehabilitation. He was born on January 29, 1948.

Mr. Greene is preceded in death by his Father and Mother; Wife, Linda Greene; Daughter, Carolyn Greene and several Brothers and Sisters.

Emery is survived by his Son, Emery Greene Jr. and Wife Theresa; Grandchildren,...

Pollyanna Honeycutt

Pollyanna Honeycutt

Jan 20, 2023

 

Pollyanna Honeycutt, 84 of Wallins, passed from this temporary place on January 20, 2023 at Harlan ARH. Pollyanna was born on October 27, 1938 in Cawood, Ky, the Daughter of Denzel and Daisy Evans.

Pollyanna was well known around the area from her work with 4H at The Harlan County Extension Office. She loved life. Pollyanna loved to travel,...

James "Jim" Halcomb

James "Jim" Halcomb

Jan 19, 2023

 

James “Jim” Halcomb, 75 of Coldiron, passed away on January 19, 2023 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born on February 23, 1947 to the late Monroe and Carrie Holbrook Halcomb. Jim was a Teacher, Guidance Counselor, Drug Coordinator and Principal at several schools for 27 years. He enjoyed spending time with his Friends and fellow Gun traders...

Beulah Howard

Beulah Howard

Jan 18, 2023



Beulah Duff Howard, 88 of Baxter, passed away on January 18, 2023 at her home. She was born to the late Charlie and Betty Sizemore Duff on June 28, 1934.

Mrs. Howard is preceded in death by her Son, Timothy Grant Howard; One Sister and Three Brothers.

Beulah is survived by her Husband of 69 years, Grant Howard; Son,...

Lissie Daniels

Lissie Daniels

Jan 14, 2023

 

Mrs. Lissie Daniels, age 96, of Cawood, KY, entered her Heavenly Home on January 14, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born on July 6, 1926, to the late Lloyd Smith and Gillie Fee, Mrs. Daniels was a homemaker and loved the Lord and reading her Bible. She was a strong-willed, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother who would do...

Jerry Dale Gilbert

Jerry Dale Gilbert

Jan 13, 2023

 

Mr. Jerry Dale Gilbert, age 42, of Wallins, KY, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at his residence. Born on May 4, 1980, Mr. Gilbert was a factory worker who loved family and cars, made people laugh, and always had a smile.

 

Mr. Gilbert was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dalia Johnson, Adrion Osborne, Louise...

Patricia Jean Bennett

Patricia Jean Bennett

Jan 11, 2023

 

On January 11, 2023, Mrs. Patricia Jean Bennett, "Mrs. Clyde", age 90, passed away at her home in Grays Knob, KY, surrounded by her loved ones and caregivers. 

Mrs. Bennett was preceded in death by her husband Clyde, son C.V. Bennett III and Jonathan Bennett, sister-in-law Eleanor Bennett and mother-in-law FairAnna H. Creech.

Surviving are her children, Eva Catherine...

Marcus Coots Jr.

Marcus Coots Jr.

Jan 6, 2023

Marcus Coots Jr., 61 of Loyall, passed away on January 6, 2023 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard. He was born to the late Marcus Coots Sr. and Jeanette Ollie Hall Coots on November 8, 1961. Mr. Coots is preceded in death by his Parents, His loving Wife, Lavonda Coots; Son, Lance Coots; Brothers, Mac Coots...

Reed Belcher

Reed Belcher

Jan 5, 2023

Reed Belcher, 91 of Bledsoe, passed away on January 5, 2023 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born to the late Garfield and Elizabeth Caldwell Belcher on October 16, 1931. Mr. Belcher is preceded in death by his Parents; Wife of 60+ years, Lucy Ann Belcher; Son, Donny Belcher; Brothers, Dave Belcher, Vernon Belcher and John Henry Belcher; Sisters,...

Andy Lively

Andy Lively

Jan 3, 2023

Andy Lively, 77 of Harlan, passed away on January 3, 2023 at his home. He was born to the late Luther Lesco Lively and Linnie Maples Lively Jenkins on August 23, 1945. He loved to Hunt, Fish and enjoyed attending services at the Church of the Living God in Baxter. Mr. Lively is preceded in death by his Parents; Sister,...

Nancy Louise Brown

Nancy Louise Brown

Jan 2, 2023

Nancy Louise Brown, 88, of Centralia, went to be with Jesus on Monday, January 2nd, 2023 in the presence of family. Nancy was born on September 2nd, 1934, in Harlan County, Kentucky, the daughter of George and Laura Beatrice (Crawford) Cloud. She married Arthur M. Brown in 1976 and he preceded her in death. Nancy is survived by 2 daughters:...

Mr. Clarence "Popeye" Reed

Mr. Clarence "Popeye" Reed

Jan 1, 2023

Mr. Clarence “Popeye” Harrison Reed, age 82, of Totz, KY, Passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Born in Rosehill, VA, on May 3, 1940, to the late Raymond Reed and Ruby Marie McCurry, Mr. Reed was a truck driver for RC Cola, a veteran of the United States Army, and believed in the Church of God Faith. Besides his...

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