OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.

Merle "Bud" Middleton

Merle "Bud" Middleton

October 17, 2025

Merle "Bud" Middleton, a beloved father, grandfather, husband, and friend, passed away on October 17, 2025, in Kingsport, TN, at the age of 89. Born on September 21, 1936, in Harlan, KY, Bud spent most of his adult life working as a coal miner, a testament to his hardworking spirit and dedication to providing for his family.

A devoted family man,...

Gary Cloud

Gary Cloud

October 14, 2025

Gary Wayne Cloud 70 formerly of Grays Knob, KY passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday October 14, 2025, at the Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center in Harlan, KY. Gary was born May 05, 1955, in Harlan, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Fulston Cloud and Sarah Emiline Thacker Cloud. Sister Patsy Cloud Doan, and brother...

Elvis Collins

Elvis Collins

October 12, 2025

Elvis Collins, 67 of Loyall, passed away on October 12, 2025 at the Continue Care Center at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born on December 7, 1957 to the late Elhannon and Polly Simpson Collins. He enjoyed Hunting, Fishing, Gardening and watching Basketball and Football. Elvis was an amazing Dad and Grandpa.

Mr. Collins is preceded in death by his Parents;...

Rachel Richardson

Rachel Richardson

October 7, 2025

Rachel Richardson, 87 of Mozelle, KY, passed away on October 7, 2025 at Beech Tree Rehab in Jellico, TN. She was born on September 6, 1938 to the late Silus and China Sizemore Brown. Rachel was a retired elementary school teacher, having taught in the state of Ohio for 30 years. She enjoyed gardening and nature.

Ms. Richardson is preceded in...

Grant Howard

Grant Howard

October 1, 2025

Grant Howard, 89 of Baxter, passed away on October 1, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. He was born to the late Lloyd and Rose Howard on February 20, 1936.

Mr. Howard is preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Beulah Howard; Son, Timothy Grant Howard; Brother, Elmer Howard and a Sister, Irene Lewis.

Grant...

Cora Hunley

Cora Hunley

September 30, 2025

Cora Hunley, 75 of Miracle, passed away at her home on September 30, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born to the late Mirld and Delilah Childers Stewart on November 7, 1949. Cora loved the Lord, took joy in quoting scripture and loved her family whole heartedly.

Ms. Hunley is preceded in death by her Parents; Son, Charles...

Ronald W. Hughes Jr.

Ronald W. Hughes Jr.

September 16, 2025

Ronald W. Hughes Jr., 59 of Evarts, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. He was born to the late Ronald Hughes and Mary Blevins Hughes on May 23, 1966. He believed in the Baptist faith.

He is proceeded in death by his Parents; Sisters, Rosemary Williams, Minnie Smith, Elizabeth Ann Hughes; Brother, Johnny Hughes; Nephew, Joshua Hughes;...

Avon Ann Hensley

Avon Ann Hensley

September 4, 2025

Avon Ann Hensley, born on February 13, 1955, in Mount Orab, Ohio, passed away on September 4, 2025, at Baptist Health Corbin in Kentucky. A dedicated machine operator for Levi Strauss, she brought her strong work ethic and commitment to her job, embodying the spirit of resilience throughout her career.

Avon was a woman who embraced life with open arms. She...

Frances Cornett Amily Joseph

Frances Cornett Amily Joseph

August 9, 2025

Frances Cornett Amily Joseph 83 of Corbin, Kentucky born May 25, 1942, went to be with our Lord August 9, 2025. She was the daughter of Frank and Fern Cornett of Pine Mountain in Bledsoe, Kentucky and lived most of her life in Harlan County, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Edward Amily Sr.; her son,...

Clark WIlliams

Clark WIlliams

August 8, 2025

Clark Williams, born on September 6, 1954, in Harlan, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his residence in Evarts, Kentucky, on August 8, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy shaped by his unwavering dedication to his family and his profession.

Mr. Williams was a distinguished coal miner, dedicating over 20 years of his life to his work with Arch Coal. His commitment...

Patricia "Cricket" Thompson

Patricia "Cricket" Thompson

August 7, 2025

Patricia "Cricket" Thompson, born on May 6, 1957, in Harlan, Kentucky, departed this life on August 7, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky. She was a beloved member of her community and cherished by all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Cricket was a dedicated professional, having graduated with a Licensed Practical Nursing degree. She proudly served as...

John Cecil Hobbs

John Cecil Hobbs

July 18, 2025

A proud Marine, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Miner, John Cecil Hobbs, lovingly known as Jay Hobbs by family and friends, passed away peacefully yesterday, July 18, 2025, at approximately 3 p.m. at his home in Wallins, Kentucky. His two daughters, Heather Hobbs and Amber Lawson, were by his side.

74 years old, Jay sadly lost his fight with cancer.

Born in Harlan,...

Deborah Bledsoe

Deborah Bledsoe

July 15, 2025

Deborah Bledsoe, 64 of Harlan, passed away after a short illness on July 15, 2025 at Continue Care Hospital in Corbin. She was born to Carrol Whitaker Bledsoe and the Late Doyle Bledsoe on October 9, 1960.

Deborah started her career in mining at the young age of 18 at Eastover Mines, then she was one of the first women to...

Robert Davis

Robert Davis

July 14, 2025

Robert Eugene Davis (Known as Littleman), 68 of Harlan, passed away on July 14, 2025 at UK Hospital in Lexington. He was born to the late Cicero and Myrtle Davis on July 31, 1956.

Robert is preceded in death by his Parents, Cicero and Myrtle Davis; Siblings, Worley Davis, Bonnie Stanley and Johnny Davis; Mother In Law, Sharon Sturgill and his...

Helen Saylor

Helen Saylor

July 12, 2025

Helen Saylor, born June 27, 1952, in Harlan, Kentucky, left this world on July 12, 2025 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She lived her life defined by her fierce independence and love of family and will truly be missed.

Helen’s curiosity and desire to learn about the world led her to immerse herself in reading, genealogy, and history. She sometimes...

Carrie Lyn Howard

Carrie Lyn Howard

July 9, 2025

Carrie Lyn Howard, 54, passed on July 9th, 2025, comforted by her husband of 34 years.

Carrie was a loving wife and homemaker, believed in the Pentecostal faith and loved being outdoors riding motorcycles and 4 wheelers and spending time with her fur baby Tippy.

Carrie was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Brock, mother, Nancy Perline Hopper Brock, niece, Tasha...

Rose Marie Watkins

Rose Marie Watkins

July 8, 2025

Rose Marie Watkins, 84 of Wallins, formerly of Pennington Gap, Virginia passed away on July 8, 2025. She was born on August 17, 1940, to the late Ernest Banks and Alberta Ison Banks.

Mrs. Watkins was preceded in death by her husband of 23 years Roy Lee Watkins and grandson, Donald Gregory Watkins.

Left to mourn her passing are her stepchildren, Roy...

James Darrell "J.D." Napier

James Darrell "J.D." Napier

July 6, 2025

James Darrell Napier (J.D.), 75 of Bledsoe, KY, passed away in his home with his loving family by his side on July 6, 2025. He was born to the late James E. Napier and Opal Lee Napier on August 20, 1949.

J.D. was of the Pentecostal faith and a faithful member of the Mozelle Church of God and Bledsoe Pentecostal. J.D....

Sudie Rodriguez

Sudie Rodriguez

June 26, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Sudie Loretta Rodriguez, who departed this life on June 26, 2025, at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky.

Born on August 10, 1946, in Harlan, KY. Sudie was a shining example of grace, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family. She dedicated...

Scott Bailey

Scott Bailey

June 23, 2025

Scott Bailey, 71 of Bledsoe, passed away on June 23, 2025. He was born to the late Elihu and Martha Simpson Bailey on March 3, 1954. He married the love of his life, Barbara Bailey on November 1, 1975. He loved to fish, dig for roots, was always a hard worker and more than anything loved his family and spending...

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