OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.

Leoma Thomas

Leoma Thomas

April 28, 2020

Leoma Thomas age 72 of Harlan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 28, 2020 at her residence. She was born on January 26, 1948 to the late Pleas and Minnie Dean. She was an insurance agent for American General. She is preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Thomas, sons Wes Thomas and Robert Thomas, siblings: Elmer Dean and wife...

Charlotte "Lottie" Boggs

Charlotte "Lottie" Boggs

April 20, 2020

Charlotte “Lottie” Boggs, age 94 of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on Monday April 20, 2020 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born on March 21, 1926 at pine mountain settlement school. She is preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Betty Eads, Brothers Willie and Clyde Fields, Sisters Carol Kendrick and Wynonna Fields. Lottie leaves to cherish her...

Theda Hensley

Theda Hensley

April 20, 2020

With much sadness, our hearts break to announce that Theda Fuson Hensley, age 90, of Atlanta, GA, formerly of Harlan, KY passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at her residence. Ms. Hensley was born on October 31, 1929 to the late Richard and Nannie Fuson. Ms. Hensley was a devoted, loving mother, a wonderful homemaker, fabulous cook, and very...

David Osborne

David Osborne

April 17, 2020

David Mitchell Osborne, 41, of Bledsoe, KY, passed away peacefully late on the evening of April 17, 2020 at the Bluegrass Hospice facility in Lexington, KY from complications due to an infection of the heart. David was a Christmas gift, born in Harlan, KY on December 25, 1978. He is the son of Mitchell and Theresa Osborne of Bledsoe. David...

Virgil Lee Napier

Virgil Lee Napier

April 15, 2020

Virgil Lee Napier, 91 of Gulston, passed away on April 15, 2020 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. Virgil was a retired welder, a Veteran of The United States Army and a member of the Pansy Missionary Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Gilbert and Judy Scott Napier; His Wife, Vernice Miller Napier; Brothers, Columbus Napier and...

Edith Brown

Edith Brown

April 13, 2020

Edith Brown, 90, of Helton, passed away April 13, 2020 at Harlan Health and Rehab. She was born to the late Kelly and Zelphia Nantz on November 27, 1929. Ms. Brown is preceded in death by her Parents; Sister, Cecelia Nantz; Brother, Julius Nantz. Edith is survived by her Daughter, Cosondra Joseph of Helton; Granddaughters, Stephanie Whitehead of Richmond, Indiana...

Helen Louise Morris

Helen Louise Morris

March 31, 2020

Helen Louise Morris, 76, of Evarts, passed away March 31, 2020 at Harlan ARH. She was born to the late Arthur Rains and Violet Jackson Rains on July 21, 1943. Ms. Morris is preceded in death by her Parents; First Husband, Kas Jackson Rouse; Second Husband, Robert Lee Morris; Sons, Jack Rouse and Tracy Rouse; Sisters, Betty Sams and Phyllis...

Jack Bailey

Jack Bailey

March 29, 2020

Jack Bailey, age 72 of Pine Mountain, KY, passed away March 29th 2020 at Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital. Jack was born February 25, 1948 in Harlan, KY. He is preceded in death by his Father Elihu Bailey Sr; Mother Martha Simpson Bailey; Son Arthur Harris; Sister, Wilma Jean Bailey. He is survived by his wife Joann Lewis Bailey, son Greg...

Robin Lechelle Johnson Peck

Robin Lechelle Johnson Peck

March 28, 2020

Robin Lechelle Johnson Peck, 25, of Harlan, passed away March 28, 2020. She was born to Robbie Johnson and Pamela Gregory on May 31, 1994. Ms. Peck is preceded in death by her Father, Robbie Gene Johnson; Maternal Grandfather, Paul Haywood; Paternal Grandparents, Bob and Lucille Johnson; Boyfriend, Nic Colinger. Robin is survived by her Children, Jayden Peck, Kieran Colinger,...

Dewey Lee Peggs

Dewey Lee Peggs

March 28, 2020

Dewey Lee Peggs, 45 of Cawood, passed away March 28, 2020. He was born September 26, 1974 to the late George Dewey and Georgia Faye Peggs. Mr. Peggs is preceded in death by his Parents; Sister, Melissa Faye Peggs; Brother, Jimmy Wayne Peggs. Dewey is survived by his Brother, Phillip Peggs and Wife Jackie; Fiancé, Lori Bright; Stepdaughter, Kristie Middleton;...

Donald Owens

Donald Owens

March 24, 2020

Donald R Owens, 69, was born in Harlan, KY on December 6th, 1950 to Loland and Elizabeth Owens. He made his peaceful journey from this life on March 24th, 2020, surrounded by his children at Harlan ARH. “It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him.” -2 Timothy 2:11. To be...

Mount Pleasant Funeral Home

Mount Pleasant Funeral Home

March 20, 2020

Mount Pleasant Funeral Home is announcing that we will be adhering to the mandated guidelines that the Center for Disease Control and the KY Governor Andy Beshear has set forth regarding funerals. All funeral Services will be limited to the closest of family members and private burials. Our Funeral Directors will be available 24/7 as always to answer any questions...

Robert Baker

Robert Baker

March 13, 2020

Robert Baker, 68, of Grays Knob, passed away March 13, 2020 at Lonesome Pine Hospital with his Wife by his side. Robert was Barbara’s Best friend, her heart and her hero. Robert was a good Christian Man and He is now walking the streets of Gold and singing with the Angels. He had attended the Grays Knob Church of God...

Glenda Williams

Glenda Williams

March 9, 2020

Glenda Kaye Williams, 60 of Dayhoit, passed away March 9, 2020. She was born to the late Ira Helton and Lucille Griffey on October 27, 1959. Mrs. Williams is preceded in death by her Parents; Daughter, April Williams; Brothers, Charley Lee Griffey and Gene Griffey; Sister in law, Carrie Griffey. Glenda is survived by her loving Husband, Earl Williams Sr.;...

Barbara Robinson

Barbara Robinson

March 5, 2020

Barbara Robinson, 85, of Middlesboro, passed away March 5, 2020 at Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born to the late Carlos and Elizabeth Watkins on June 20, 1934. Ms. Robison is preceded in death by her Parents; Son, David Good; Daughter, Bonnie Dobbs; Three Brothers; Two Sisters; Four Grandchildren and 3 Great Granddaughters. Barbara is survived by her children,...

Owen Callahan

Owen Callahan

March 5, 2020

Owen Callahan, 90 of Bledsoe, passed away at home on Thursday March 5, 2020. He was born February 28, 1930 in Jackson County, Ky. He was a loving and faithful Husband for 57 years. He was a wonderful Father and Grandfather. He loved his family and was always telling others how proud he was of his family. He was a...

Lena Burkhart

Lena Burkhart

March 1, 2020

Lena Burkhart, 74, of Baxter, passed away March 1, 2020 at Claiborne County Medical Center. She was born to the late Charles and Etta Marie Thomas on March 25, 1945. Lena is survived by her loving Son, Eddie Burkhart and Wife Brooke; Husband, Willis Burkhart; Brothers, Walter Thomas; Sisters, Nadine Maggard and Husband Arnold and Irene Saylor; Nieces, Tammy Hensley...

Burma Saylor

Burma Saylor

February 28, 2020

Mrs. Burma Saylor age 53 of Wallins, passed away Friday February 28, 2020 at her residence. She was born May 1, 1966 to Carl Noe Sr and Patricia Jones Noe. She is preceded in death by her father Carl Noe Sr., Mother Patricia Jones Noe, a sister Tina Noe. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband Charlie Saylor...

Gary Alan Pace

Gary Alan Pace

February 27, 2020

Mr. Gary Pace, age 53 of Cranks, passed away on Thursday February 27, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Hospital. He was born December 7, 1966 to Byrd and Nellie Pace. He loved to fish, hunt and ride his four wheeler, he loved being outside. Gary is preceded in death by his parents Byrd and Nellie Johnson Pace and brother...

Mr. Orville Shepherd

Mr. Orville Shepherd

February 26, 2020

Mr. Orville Shepherd, age 87 of Harlan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 26, 2020 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. Orville was a Korean War Veteran, an avid Marksman having shot down the enemy Flag. He loved the outdoors, he loved buying and trading knives. He loved to garden out of the back of his truck. He is preceded in...

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