OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.

Brenda Owens

Brenda Owens

November 7, 2020

Brenda Jo Good Owens, 67, of Harlan, was born in Kenton County, KY on November 10th, 1952 to Woodrow Good and Barbara Robinson. Brenda was a homemaker most of her life and believed in the Baptist faith. She left this life on Saturday, November 7th, 2020 at the Harlan ARH. Brenda was preceded in death by her beloved parents; her...

James "J.B." Engle

James "J.B." Engle

November 5, 2020

James “J.B.” Beckham Engle age 70 of Grays Knob was born November 21, 1949 at home Woodbine, Ky and passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Harlan ARH. He was a retired coal miner. He had an infectious laugh and the biggest smile. He will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his Father, Chester Engle; Mother, Edith...

Emma Murphy

Emma Murphy

November 4, 2020

Mrs. Emma Boggs Murphy, age 83, of Sunshine passed away November 4, 2020 at her residence with her family by her side. Mrs. Murphy was born April 4, 1937 in Pathfork, Kentucky to Ray Boggs and Cindy Turner Boggs. She was a LPN and retired from Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital and worked in the Labor and Delivery unit. She is...

Rocky Charles Gilbert

Rocky Charles Gilbert

November 1, 2020

Rocky Charles Gilbert, age 41 formerly of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away Sunday November 1, 2020 at his residence in Baxter, KY. He was born May 3, 1979 to Charles Gilbert and Evelyn Holbrook. He is preceded in death by his mother Evelyn Holbrook and sister Diane Gilbert. Rocky leaves to mourn his passing his father Charles Gilbert, a sister Destiny...

Sheila K Boring

Sheila K Boring

October 31, 2020

Sheila K Boring, age 62 passed away Saturday October 31, 2020. She was born September 20, 1958 to Carlos and Roxie Jones. She is preceded in death by her parents Carlos Jones and Roxie Farmer Jones, daughter Katherine Squeaky Bailey, brothers: Danny, Hobert and Cheetah Jones, Sisters Novella Irvin, Patricia Noe, Marcella Southerland. She leaves to mourn her passing her...

Dillard Bray

Dillard Bray

October 24, 2020

Dillard Bray, 66 of Crummies, passed away October 24, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. He was born to the late Floyd and Maxine Lasley Bray on July 17, 1954. He was a coal miner. Mr. Bray is preceded in death by his Parents and Several Brothers and Sisters. Dillard is survived by his Loving Wife...

Timothy Dean

Timothy Dean

October 21, 2020

Timothy Dean, Infant Son of Rachel Wynn and Thomas Holden passed into the arms of Jesus on October 21, 2020. He was born on July 30, 2020. He is preceded in death by his Sister, Robin Marie Lynette Dean; Grandparents, Robin Dean, Judy Blevins, Elvie Dean, Elmer Dean and Mary Dean and Uncle Tony Dean. Timothy is survived by his...

Stevie Wayne Saylor

Stevie Wayne Saylor

October 11, 2020

Stevie Wayne Saylor, age 61 of Stoney Fork, passed away on Sunday October 11, 2020 at his residence. He was born to the late Kale Saylor Sr. and wife Jean on May 9, 1959. He is preceded in death by his parents Kale Saylor Sr. and Jean Helton Saylor, siblings: Wanda Lance, Arnold Ray Saylor (Unkie), Marie Elliott, Albert Saylor...

Alice Crawford

Alice Crawford

October 10, 2020

Alice Crawford, 81, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Tri Cities Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born September 18, 1939 to the late Robert and Grace Graves. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert Pearl and Grace Elliott Graves, her husband Gene Crawford, son Charles Allen Crawford, Siblings R.P. Graves and wife Jean, Samuel Vernon Graves, Clyde...

Charles Bynaker SR

Charles Bynaker SR

October 2, 2020

Charles Bynaker SR., 61 of Lexington, passed away October 2, 2020 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born to the late Charles Richard Bynaker and Virginia Smith Bynaker on May 30, 1959. He was a Navy Veteran. Charles is survived by his Children, Charles Bynaker Jr. and Wife Heather and Matthew Bynaker; Thanh Helton; Brother, Michael Bynaker; Sisters, Regina...

Scott Meade

Scott Meade

October 2, 2020

Scott Meade, 47 of Lily, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020. He was born to Benjamin Meade and Thelma Allen Gross on August 22, 1973. Mr. Meade is preceded in death by his Maternal Grandparents, James and Cora Allen and Paternal Grandparents Wilson and Laura Meade; Uncle, Rome Meade. Scott is survived by his Mother, Thelma Gross and Husband Joe;...

Leon Allen

Leon Allen

September 30, 2020

Leon Allen peacefully went home to be with our Lord on September 30, 2020. Leon was a lifelong resident of Cranks, Kentucky. He passionately loved this mountainous area and felt it was one of the most beautiful places on earth. Leon was married to Betty Allen for 54 happy years. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and...

Wade Slusher

Wade Slusher

September 25, 2020

Wade Slusher, age 77 of Harlan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday September 25, 2020 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born January 16, 1943 to the late Lee and Erma Slusher. He was a retired school teacher and principal from the Harlan County Board of Education, he also retired from Southern Wholesale in Harlan. He was a Kentucky Colonel...

Ricky Dean Osborne

Ricky Dean Osborne

September 18, 2020

Ricky Dean Osborne, age 28 of Lynch, KY, passed away suddenly from a motor vehicle accident on Friday September 18, 2020. He was a member of Cumberland United Methodist Church and helped with Vacation Bible School every year. He was born August 4, 1992 to Larry Glen and Irene Osboorne. He is preceded in death by his parents: Larry Glen...

Joann Stidham

Joann Stidham

September 18, 2020

Joann Stidham, 65 of Wallins, KY, entered Heaven on September 18, 2020. She was a devoted Christian and attended Solid Rock Church at Coldiron and also attended Mary Helen United Methodist Church at Coalgood for many years. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Michael Stidham, Her mother Katharine Hoskins, her sister Terrie Risen, brothers Ronnie Isaacs and...

Judy Ann Smith

Judy Ann Smith

September 16, 2020

Judy Ann Smith passed away September 16, 2020 after a long illness. She was born September 6,1953 to the late Dwain and Stella Smith. She is preceded in death by her dad; Dwain Smith, Mother; Stella Smith, and a son Dwain (Twurp) George Arnold Smith. Her grandparents who raised her as their own; Curtis and Frances Smith, her brothers Doyle,...

Johnny Pearl Madden

Johnny Pearl Madden

September 16, 2020

Johnny Pearl Madden, age 65 of Evarts passed away September 16, 2020 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born September 6, 1955 to the late Verlan and Ross Madden. He is preceded in death by his parents; Verlan Madden and Ross Cloud Madden. He leaves to mourn his passing his ex-wife Noreen Madden of Evarts, sons; Isaac Madden...

Loren Elmer Howard

Loren Elmer Howard

September 14, 2020

Loren “Elmer” Howard, age 82 of Baxter passed away peacefully on September 14, 2020 at his home, surrounded by family. He was born October 1, 1937 to the late Lloyd and Rosa Howard. He retired from Appalachian Regional Hospital after 23 years of service. He was a Godly man and attended Cornerstone Community Church in Baxter. He was well loved...

Betty Mitchell

Betty Mitchell

September 14, 2020

Betty Mitchell, 64 of Harlan, passed away at home with her loved ones by her side on September 14, 2020. She was born to the late Henry and Opal “Flo” Dean Southard on November 26, 1955. Mrs. Mitchell is preceded in death by her Parents; Granddaughter, Liberty Blevins; Brothers, Harry Southard, Daniel Southard and Jimmy Stapleton; Sisters, Cathy Southard and...

Mossie Edwards

Mossie Edwards

September 12, 2020

Mossie Edwards, 94 of Harlan, passed away September 12, 2020 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born to the late Clarence and Cleo Roe Walden on July 9, 1926. She was an emergency school teacher during World War II at Jessies Creek, KY. She has also taught at Molus and Cawood Elementary. Ms. Edward is preceded in death by...

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