Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Mary Evelyn Hensley
February 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
February 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.
Left...
Jack Ward
February 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
February 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
February 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.
January 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.
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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...
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