OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.

Wanda King

Wanda King

December 18, 2022

Wanda King, age 83 formerly of Smith, KY, passed away on December 18, 2022 in Fruitland, FL surrounded by family following a brief illness. She was born to the late Ruben and Nannie Lee Britton Saylor on April 7, 1939 in Smith, KY. Wanda was converted to Christ on November 27, 1952 at the age of 13 at a revival...

Mr. Danny Woodard

Mr. Danny Woodard

December 15, 2022

Mr. Danny Hubert Woodard, age 58 of Browning Acres, passed away on December 15, 2022, at the Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center with his family by his side. Born on July 4, 1964, to the late Hubert Woodard and Bonnie Cloud. Danny was a construction worker who enjoyed fishing flowers and loved to ginseng. Besides his father, Danny was preceded...

Mr. Scotty Freeman

Mr. Scotty Freeman

December 15, 2022

Mr. Scotty Dwayne Freeman, age 33 of Coldiron, passed away on December 15, 2022. On June 27, 1989, Scotty was born in Harlan County, KY. Scotty loved skateboarding, collecting guns and ammo, and making ammunition for his guns. Left to mourn his passing are his parents, Harry Freeman and Linda Osborne; Sisters, Amanda Middleton and Pamela Massingale; Nieces, Kirsten Massingale...

James Bailey

James Bailey

December 10, 2022

James Bailey, 72 of Dayhoit, passed away on December 10, 2022 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital, He was born to the late Elihu and Mary Fultz Bailey on January 26, 1950. Mr. Bailey is preceded in death by his Parents; Brother, Clarence Riley Bailey; Sisters, Wanda Jean Cooper, Dorothy Faye Couch, Anna Sue Blevins and Hetti Mae Sargent. James is...

Helen Weaver

Helen Weaver

December 10, 2022

Helen Weaver, 86 of Wallins, passed away on December 10, 2022 surrounded by family. She was born to the late Charles and Nelly Glacken Spegal on March 26, 1936. Ms. Weaver is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Clarence Weaver; Sons, Kevin Weaver and Keith Weaver; Brothers, Larry Spegal, Bud Spegal and Marvin Spegal; Sister, Mildred Woodrum. Helen is...

Dorothy Hatmaker

Dorothy Hatmaker

December 8, 2022

Dorothy Hatmaker, 82 of Wallins, passed away on December 8, 2022 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born to the late William Augustus Lee and Clarissa Simpson Lee Brigmon on September 8, 1940. Dorothy was an employee of Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital for 28 years, working in the cafeteria and then housekeeping. She loved her job and all the...

Jessie Noe

Jessie Noe

December 5, 2022

Jessie Wayne Noe, 75 of Harlan, passed away on December 5, 2022 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was born to the late Eull and Dola Simpson Noe on January 17, 1947. Mr. Noe is preceded in death by his Parents; Brother, Freddie Noe; Sister, Mary Lou. Jessie is Survived by his Daughters, Shauna Amaro and Husband Luis and...

Natasha Beaman

Natasha Beaman

December 5, 2022

Natasha Beaman, 29 of Wallins Creek, passed away on December 5, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Richard and Denise Brock Beaman on July 23, 1993. Mrs. Beaman is preceded in death by her Children, Skye, Ariel and Daniel; Grandparents, Randall Grant Beaman-US Army, Geneva Moore and Nancy Brock. Natasha is survived by her loving children,...

Mrs. Melissa Jo Blanton

Mrs. Melissa Jo Blanton

November 18, 2022

Melissa Jo Blanton, age 54 of Baxter, KY, passed away on November 18, 2022 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. Mrs. Blanton was born December 26, 1967 in Harlan County to Marvin Shepherd and Evelyn Gale West Shepherd. Mrs. Blanton was the world's best Rammie, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, world's best Sister, and was a jack of all trades. She is...

Larry "Bumper" Stamper

Larry "Bumper" Stamper

November 14, 2022

Larry "Bumper" Stamper, 47 of Dayhoit, passed away on November 14, 2022. He was born to Charles Stamper and Manilla Howard Saylor on July 16, 1975. He is preceded in death by his Father, Charles Stamper and a Sister Margaret Saylor. Larry is survived by his Loving Mother, Manilla Saylor and Husband Tracy; Children, Charles Travis, Jonathan Waylon, Mercedes and...

Lawerence Logan

Lawerence Logan

November 9, 2022

Lawerence Logan, 65 of Elcomb, passed away on November 9, 2022 at his home. He was born to the late William and Thelma Trosper Logan on November 14, 1956. Mr. Logan is preceded in death by his Parents; Brother, Billy Logan; Sisters, Donna Ball and Peggy Sue Davenport. Lawerence is survived by his loving Wife, Geneva Logan; Sisters, Allie Davis,...

Mr. Eldon Bledsoe

Mr. Eldon Bledsoe

November 4, 2022

On Friday, November 4, 2022, Eldon Bledsoe of Evarts, KY, passed from this life to the next. Eldon died of natural causes after suffering for several years from black lung and heart disease. Eldon was born in 1940 to Coy and Nettie Bledsoe of Rosspoint and was a lifelong resident of Harlan, KY. He was a former coal miner and...

James Coy Barlow Jr.

James Coy Barlow Jr.

October 29, 2022

James Coy Barlow Jr., 79 of Knoxville, TN, passed away on October 29, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born to the late James Coy Barlow Sr. and Ethelyn Stoop Barlow on September 9, 1943. He was a Veteran. Mr. Barlow is preceded in death by his Parents. Mr. Barlow is survived by his loving Wife, Connie...

Hazel Jean Rapier

Hazel Jean Rapier

October 28, 2022

Hazel Jean Smith Rapier, 81 of Smith, passed away peacefully on Friday October 28, 2022. The daughter of Steve and LouAnna Blanton Smith, born on August 15,1941. Hazel was a member of Full Gospel Pentecostal Church in Smith, KY. Besides loving and caring for her family, Hazel spent her life caring for others. If you left Hazel’s house hungry it...

Talton Belcher

Talton Belcher

October 25, 2022

Talton Belcher, 55 of Helton, KY, passed away on October 25, 2022 after a brief period of illness. He fell just short of his birthday, having been born on November 17, 1966 in Pineville, Ky. He was the youngest of three sons born to the late John Belcher Sr. and Kathleen Hensley leaving him to always be known as his...

Carter Dre Jackson

Carter Dre Jackson

October 11, 2022

Carter Dre Jackson was born into the arms of Jesus on October 11, 2022 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. Carter is preceded in death by his Brother, Baby Angel. He is survived by His loving Mother and Father, Shania and Derick Jackson; Sisters, Peyton and Lainey Jackson; Grandparents, Tammy Hensley, Donna Jackson and Otis Smith; Aunts and Uncles, Otis Smith,...

Lillie Daniels

Lillie Daniels

October 10, 2022

Lillie Daniels, 79 of Smith, passed away after a long battle with cancer on October 10, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Rev. Patton and Nancy Hensley Long on August 8, 1943. She believed in the Holiness Faith. Lillie was the Matriarch of her family. A Mother and “Mamaw” to many. She loved preparing...

Lena Howe

Lena Howe

October 9, 2022

Lena Mae Shepherd Wilson Howe, 90, born and raised in Bledsoe and resident of IL, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2022. She was born to the late Charley and Lucy Burns Shepherd on February 26th, 1932. Lena enjoyed spending time with her family, the beauty of flowers and the beautiful mountains where she was born and raised. Lena is...

Mrs. Georgette Baker

Mrs. Georgette Baker

October 7, 2022

Georgette Baker, age 64, of Cumberland, KY, passed away on October 7, 2022, at Chandler Hospital- UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Born on October 9, 1957, in Fort Walton Beach, FL, Mrs. Baker was preceded in death by her father, George Nedella. Georgette loved cooking and baking, enjoyed music and riding her side-by-side in the mountains, and loved her...

Linda Sue Stewart

Linda Sue Stewart

October 3, 2022

Linda Sue Stewart, 76 of Harlan, passed away on October 3, 2022 with her loving family by her side. She was born to the late James and Beulah Galloway King on July 30, 1946. Mrs. Stewart is preceded in death by her Biological Parents; Adoptive Parents, Sam Ratliff and Leiza Lou Ratliff Caudill; Sisters, Pricilla Muncy and Mary Lee Richardson....

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