Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.
Donald Duff
January 29, 2025
Donald Glenn Duff, age 69, of Hord, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 29, 2025, at St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. He was born on January 16, 1956 in Harlan, Kentucky, son of the late Roscoe and Mollie (Sizemore) Duff. He is also preceded in passing by his brothers, Lowell Roscoe Duff, Lester Duff, James Farmer Duff,...
Billy Ray Burns
January 29, 2025
Billy Ray Burns, 68 of Bledsoe, Ky, passed away January 29, 2025 at ARH Hazard Hospital. He was born on December 5, 1956 to the late Carlo Burns Sr. and Flora Bailey Burns.
He was a servant of his community and county, working for the county of Harlan for 14 years. He was a well-known man and did his best to...
Brenda Hall
January 29, 2025
Brenda Hall, 69 of Harlan, passed away on January 29, 2025 with her loving family by her side. She was born to the late Berry and Dorothy Foster Jones on September 6, 1955.
Ms. Hall is preceded in death by her Husband, Charley Hall; Parents, Berry and Dorothy Jones; Brothers, Homer Lee Jones, Dennis Jones, Edward Jones, Charles Jones, Berry Jones...
JC Maiden
January 23, 2025
JC Maiden, a beloved coal miner and devoted family man, left this world on January 23, 2025, at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital at the age of 83. He was born on April 25, 1941, in Bell County, Kentucky.
A man of quiet strength and gentle spirit, JC was known for his unwavering faith in Jesus and his generous nature. He...
Ronnie Clayborn
January 18, 2025
Ronnie Clayborn, 65 of Cranks, passed away on January 18, 2025 at the Lee County Community Hospital in Pennington Gap, Va. He was born to the late Ralph and Pauline Woodard Clayborn on August 5, 1959. He was a retired coal miner.
Mr. Clayborn is preceded in death by his Parents; Brothers, Marvin Clayborn, James Clayborn and Jerry Clayborn.
Ronnie is survived...
Patricia Ann Burns
January 16, 2025
Patricia Ann Burns, 84, of Bledsoe, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at her home. She was born to the late David and Dallie Vanover Patterson on February 14, 1940.
Mrs. Burns is preceded in death by her Parents; Children, Bobby Dale Burns, Daniel Burns and Linda Gail Lankford; Granddaughter, Rachel Burns; Brothers, Don Patterson and Delmer Patterson.
Pat is survived...
Danny "Poppy" Helton
January 9, 2025
Danny "Poppy" Helton, born on June 29, 1958, in Harlan, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his residence on January 9, 2025. He was a devoted family man, known for his unwavering love and dedication to those closest to him. Professionally, Mr. Helton was a skilled welder, contributing his talents to Lee Steel throughout his career. Danny was not only a...
Earl Edward Fultz
January 7, 2025
Earl Edward Fultz, SR., 95 of Wallins, passed away peacefully at ARH Harlan Hospital on January 7, 2025, from pneumonia.
Mr. Fultz was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Bessie Lorene Fultz; his two sons, Patrick and Earl Fultz, JR., a granddaughter, Rachel Burns and sons-in-law, Daniel Burns and Chandler James.
Earl is survived by his two daughters, Pamela Burns...
Henrietta "Retta" Hensley
December 22, 2024
Henrietta “Retta” Hensley, age 76, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024 at her home in Fayetteville, NC. She was a loving wife, Devoted Mother, Cherished Grandmother and her most recent title of “GiGi’ to her only great grandson. She was a dear friend to many.
Born in Harlan, KY Retta lived a life filled with love, laughter, kindness and happiness....
Gill Smith Jr.
December 20, 2024
Gill Smith Jr., 54 of Loyall, passed away on December 20, 2024, at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center. He was born to Mary Hoskins Smith and the Late Gill Smith Sr. on April 20, 1970. Gill enjoyed spending time with his friends and family who he loved and held dear.
He is preceded in death by his Father, Gill...
Milton Caldwell
December 15, 2024
Milton Caldwell, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, peacefully passed away on December 15, 2024, at the age of 77 in Bledsoe, Kentucky. Born on April 4, 1947, in Leslie County, KY, Milton lived a life full of love, faith, and adventure.
In May 1968, Milton married his devoted wife, Delora. Together, they cherished 57 years of marriage, filled with...
Ruby Harris Fisher
December 12, 2024
Mrs. Ruby Jean Asher Harris Fisher, Baxter, KY, born January 19, 1933, in Leslie County, passed away December 12, 2024, with her son Terry and daughter-in-law Tina and Sam Cat by her side. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Cecil Harris; son, Doran Harris; mother, Ethel Asher; father, Joe Asher; sister, Louise Poupard, and brother-in-law, Bob Poupard;...
Willa Ruth Long Lawson
December 5, 2024
Willa Ruth Long Lawson, 83 of Dayhoit, received her eternal reward, surrounded by family on December 5, 2024. Willa Ruth leaves behind a legacy of steadfast faith in her Savior Jesus Christ. The type of faith that moves mountains, creates miracles, opens the eyes of the blind, heals the sick, delivers the oppressed and brings salvation to the lost. The...
James Buchannan Howard
December 5, 2024
James Buchannan Howard, 58 of Baxter, passed away on December 5, 2024 at his home. He was Born to the late Loren Elmer Howard and Anna Hall Howard on November 5, 1966.
Mr. Howard is preceded in death by his Parents and a Grandson, Jaxn Howard.
James is survived by his Children, Jeremy Howard, Wayne Miracle and Wife Courtney, Candace Lewis and...
David "Junebug" Gregory Jr.
December 3, 2024
David “Junebug” Gregory Jr., 51 of Wallins, passed away at his home on December 3, 2024. He was born to David Gregory Sr. and the late Anita Simpson Gregory on October 28, 1973. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding his four wheeler whenever he could and he always loved spending time with his friends and family.
Mr. Gregory is preceded in...
Millard Taylor
November 25, 2024
Millard Taylor, 76 of Harlan, passed away on November 25, 2024 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born to the late Zanuel and Emily Smith Taylor on April 5, 1948. He was a US Army Veteran and loved to hunt and fish.
He is Preceded in death by his Parents and several brothers.
Mr. Taylor is survived by his loving...
Oakland James Downey
November 20, 2024
Oakland James Downey was born into the loving arms of Jesus on November 20, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his Grandparents, Marie Lewis, Billie Adams, Marilyn Downey and Marilyn Downey.
Left to cherish his short time here are his Parents, Billie Adams and Kacey Downey; Brother, Lucas James Downey; Grandparents, Sue Lewis, Jeremy Adams, Glenda Adams and Lisa Vickrey; Great...
Lucas James Downey
November 20, 2024
Lucas James Downey was born into the loving arms of Jesus on November 20, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his Grandparents, Marie Lewis, Billie Adams, Marilyn Downey and Marilyn Downey.
Left to cherish his short time here are his Parents, Billie Adams and Kacey Downey; Brother, Oakland James Downey; Grandparents, Sue Lewis, Jeremy Adams, Glenda Adams and Lisa Vickrey; Great...
Ronald Boggs
November 20, 2024
Ronald “Eddie” Boggs went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his Parents, Hobe and Lottie Boggs; Betty Eads, and his Son, Jason Boggs.
Eddie is survived by his Wife, Gladys; Sons, Hobie and Jamie; Daughter-in-laws, Jennifer and Angie; Grandchildren, Gavin, Avery, Luke, Grace, Amber, Justin, Logan, Kaleb and his wife Lexy; Great...
Alice Miniard
November 12, 2024
Alice Miniard, a beloved matriarch, friend, and a cherished member of Evarts, passed away on November 12, 2024, at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital in Harlan, KY. Born on September 15, 1946, in Harlan, KY, Alice filled the world around her with warmth, laughter, and an unwavering devotion to her family and faith.
Alice dedicated a significant portion of her life to...
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