OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.

Donna Sue Carter

Donna Sue Carter

May 16, 2023

Donna Sue Carter was born on April 28th, 1959 in Harlan, KY and passed away on May 16th, 2023 in Erlanger, KY. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother and friend to many during her life and will be dearly missed. Donna was always known for her kindness and optimistic outlook on life. Her compassion and empathy touched the lives...

Laura Elizabeth Harris

Laura Elizabeth Harris

May 1, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laura Elizabeth Harris, of Greenbelt, MD, on May 1, 2023. She was 39 years old.

Laura was born August 10th, 1983, in Harlan, KY to Deb and Paul Harris. She grew up in Harlan and Duffield, VA with her older sister Sarah Harris. A passionate lifelong learner, Laura attended...

Remington Hensley

Remington Hensley

April 29, 2023

 

Remington Hensley of Greenville, TN, formerly of Harlan, passed away on April 29, 2023.

Mr. Hensley is preceded in death by his Parents, Jesse and Brenda Sue Curry Hensley.

Remington is survived by Two Children and a host of Family and Friends.

No services will be held at this time.

Mount Pleasant Funeral Home is honored to serve the...

Charles Graham

Charles Graham

April 28, 2023

 

Charles Graham, 74 of Churchill, TN, a devoted family man, retired Navy veteran and follower of Jesus Christ, passed away peacefully at Holston Rehab and Care Center in Kingsport, TN, on April 28th, 2023.Born and raised in Dayton, OH on February 25th, 1949 to Harold and Thelma Gann Graham. He joined the United States Navy in early adulthood and...

Charles Pruitt Jr.

Charles Pruitt Jr.

April 26, 2023

 

Charles Pruitt Jr., 89 of Catrons Creek, made his journey home to the Lord on April 26, 2023 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Harlan County on March 8, 1934 to Charles Pruitt and Lillian Fultz Pruitt.  A lifelong resident of Harlan, He was proceeded in death by his Parents; An...

Henry Brock

Henry Brock

April 14, 2023

 

Henry Brock, 61 of Bledsoe, passed away on April 14, 2023 at Mountain View Nursing Home. He was born to the late Reverend Samps Brock and Beatrice Simpson Brock on August 10, 1961 in Beverly, KY. Henry enjoyed fishing, riding four wheelers, horses and loving on his grandbabies.

Mr. Brock is preceded in death by his Son, Madison Brock;...

Elsie Osborne

Elsie Osborne

April 7, 2023

 

Mrs. Elsie Osborne, 87, of Cawood, KY, passed to her Eternal Home on April 7, 2023, at the Harlan Health and Rehab Center. 

Elsie was born November 1, 1935, to the late Etta Gilliam Rogers and John Rogers in Kyles Ford, TN. She was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church in Cawood, KY, enjoyed gardening and cooking, and...

Betty Monkfield

Betty Monkfield

April 6, 2023

 

Mrs. Betty Monkfield, age 84, of Loyall, KY went to her Heavenly home on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at her residence. Born on July 11, 1938, to the late James and Anna Hunter, Betty loved flowers and gardening and retired from the Harlan County Senior Citizens Center at 65.

 

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by...

King David Leath

King David Leath

April 3, 2023

 

King David Leath, age 74 of Wallins, passed away on April 3, 2023 at Harlan ARH hospital surrounded by his loving Wife of 51 years and his family.

King was born March 22, 1949 and believed in the Christian Faith.

King was preceded in death by his Parents, Willie an Dalia Leath and a Brother, Willie Dixon Leath. 

Left...

Karen Rouse

Karen Rouse

April 1, 2023

 

 

Karen Rouse, 62 of Harlan, passed away on April 1, 2023 at the University of Louisville Hospital. She was born to the Late Oakley and Winnie Engle Causey on November 8, 1960.

Mrs. Rouse in Preceded in death by her Parents; Brothers, Raleigh Causey, Olen Causey and Sam Causey; Sister, Mary Hobbs.

Karen is survived by her loving...

Eugene Bray

Eugene Bray

March 29, 2023

 

Eugene Bray, 75 of Cranks, passed away on March 29, 2023 at Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born to the late Floyd and Maxine Lasley Bray on February 7, 1948.

Mr. Bray is preceded in death by his Parents; Mother of his Children, Pamela Garrett Bray; Grandchildren, Christian Bray and Pamela...

Harry Freeman

Harry Freeman

March 24, 2023

 

Mr. Harry Freeman, age 81, of Harlan, KY, passed away at the Pikeville Medical Center on Friday, March 24, 2023. Mr. Freeman was born in Harlan County on June 21, 1941, to the late Vass Freeman and Flora Freeman Rogers. He was a retired construction worker who loved spending time with his grandkids, fishing, hunting, and birdwatching.

 

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Jack Lankford

Jack Lankford

March 23, 2023

 

Jack Lankford, age 81, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

Celebration of Life will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home.

Burial with Full US Army Honors will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Monday, May 29, 2023, from 4 to 7 p.m. and...

Carl Lee Wilder

Carl Lee Wilder

March 16, 2023

 

Carl Lee Wilder, 89 of Baxter, passed away on March 16, 2023 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born to the late Joseph and Cumile Holmes Wilder on December 30, 1933. 

Mr. Wilder is preceded by his parents; Wife, Sarah Wilder, Sister, Dorothy Howard and her Husband, R. Smith Howard MD; Brothers, Don Wilder, Doug...

Connie Saylor

Connie Saylor

March 16, 2023

 

Connie Saylor, age 60 of Wallins, passed away on March 16, 2023 at Pikeville Medical Center. She was born to the late Onzie and Susie Caldwell Saylor on October 21, 1962.

Ms. Saylor is survived by her Brothers, Lester Saylor and Ray Saylor and Wife Patsy; Sister, Ester Bailey and Husband Rick; Sister In Law, Charlotte Thomas; Niece and...

John B. Langford III

John B. Langford III

March 11, 2023

John B. Langford III, age 57, of Cawood, KY, passed away on March 11, 2023, at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital after a long illness.

Johnny was born to the late John B Langford II and Stella Mae Fee on May 14, 1965, in Harlan County, KY, and was a retired coal miner.

 

Besides his parents, Johnny was...

Luverna "Pat" Napier

Luverna "Pat" Napier

March 7, 2023

 

 Luverna "Pat" Napier age 77, of Harlan, KY, passed away on March 7, 2023, at Baptist Health in Hardin, KY.

Mrs. Napier was born on July 16, 1945, to the late Frank and Lurvena "Bill" Branson. Pat was a prayer warrior and devout Christian who believed in the Church of God Faith.

Besides her parents, Pat was...

Vernon Powell

Vernon Powell

March 2, 2023

 

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. Vernon Barnom Powell, age 87 of Commerce, Georgia who entered rest Thursday, March 2, 2023.  Mr. Powell was born in Cranks, Kentucky, a son of the late Roy and Edna Patterson Powell.  Mr. Powell was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He enjoyed the outdoors and bird hunting with his dear friend...

Martha Hensley

Martha Hensley

March 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

February 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...

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