OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.

Betty Jean Smith

Betty Jean Smith

August 11, 2019

Betty Jean Smith, 87, of Harlan, passed away August 11, 2019 at her Daughters home with her family by her side. She was born to the late Oakley and Nannie Smith on June 26, 1932. Ms. Smith is preceded in death by her parents; a Brother, J.C. Smith and Daughter, Suzanne Smith. Betty Jean is survived by her loving Children,...

Kay Francis Begley

Kay Francis Begley

August 1, 2019

Kay Francis Begley, age 67 of Harlan passed away peacefully on August 1, 2019 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Kay was born on January 22, 1952 to Glen and Lois Manning. She believed in the Christian Faith. Kay’s greatest blessing in life was being called Mom and Mamaw. Kay is preceded in death by her loving husband James...

Glenna Sue Anderson

Glenna Sue Anderson

July 29, 2019

Glenna Sue Anderson, age 70, of Evarts, passed peacefully into her heavenly home on Monday July 29, 2019. She was born on April 2, 1949 to the late Coburn and Hazel Anderson. Glenna is preceded in death by her parents and a grandson Jeffery Richards. She leaves to cherish her memory her children: Jeffery Russell of Ohio, Rita Douglas of...

Kenneth Mack Shepherd

Kenneth Mack Shepherd

July 28, 2019

Kenneth Mack Shepherd, age 67 of Grays Knob, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 28, 2019. He was born January 14, 1952 to the late Mack and Geneva Shepherd. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents Mack McKinley Shepherd and Geneva Adkins Shepherd, siblings: Denzil Shepherd, Glennis Shepherd and Elaine Sargent. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving...

Ernie Lee Jackson

Ernie Lee Jackson

July 26, 2019

Ernie Lee Jackson, age 65 of Harlan, passed away peacefully on Friday July 26, 2019 at his residence. He was born January 23, 1954 to the late William C. Jackson Sr. and Tavia Mable Smith Jackson. Ernie is preceded in death by his parents, brother Kenneth L. Jackson, sisters Mary Sue Dean, Betty G. Jackson, Nieces and nephews Linda Dean,...

Teddy Gene Thompson

Teddy Gene Thompson

July 23, 2019

Teddy Gene Thompson Sr., 55, of Harlan passed away peacefully from this life on July 23rd, 2019. Teddy believed in the Baptist faith and attended Ages Baptist Church. Teddy Sr. was born December 3, 1963 in Harlan to the late Clarence and Margie (Miller) Thompson. Aside from his parents Teddy is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Alvin and...

Paul Stacey Howard

Paul Stacey Howard

July 22, 2019

Paul Stacey Howard age 44, passed away on Monday July 22, 2019. Stacey was born May 4, 1975 in Wyandotte, Michigan. Beloved husband of Denise Lynn Howard. Loving father of Alex James Howard. Dear son of Paul Donnie Howard, Roberta Francis Howard. Brother of Floyd Wayne (Tammy Goodin) Howard, James Peyton (Stephanie) Howard. Son In-law of Debra Belmont, Thomas (Kathy...

George Peace

George Peace

July 20, 2019

Mr. George Peace, age 56, passed away on Saturday July 20, 2019 in London, KY. He was born in Pineville, KY on June 6, 1963 to Leonard “Jr” Peace and Loretta Marcum Lemar. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Michael Peace, and sister Muriel Peace. He leaves to mourn his passing his brothers: Randy Peace and wife...

Margaret Johnson

Margaret Johnson

July 18, 2019

Margaret Johnson, 86, of Harlan, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born to the late Clelton and Pearl Martin Ferrell on April 12, 1933 in Knox County. She was a member of Elcomb Baptist Church. Ms. Johnson is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Carl Johnson; Daughter, Vicki Currie; Sisters, Vivian Hamilton...

Mr. Harold "Gene" Crawford

Mr. Harold "Gene" Crawford

July 12, 2019

Harold “Gene” Crawford, age 81, passed away peacefully Friday July 12, 2019 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born July 6, 1938 to the late Edgar Allen and Lucille Crawford. “Papaw Gene” was loved by everyone that knew him. His quick wit and sense of humor never wavered, even in his sickest days during these past few months....

Frank Daniels

Frank Daniels

July 6, 2019

Frank Daniels, 81 of Smith, passed away after a short illness at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital on July 6, 2019. He was born to the late John and Jane Roark Daniels on April 28, 1938. Mr. Daniels is preceded in death by his Parents; Brothers, Josephus Daniels and John Muncy Daniels; Sister, Phoebe Daniels. Frank is survived by his Loving...

William "Bill" Woodard

William "Bill" Woodard

July 1, 2019

Mr. William “Bill” Woodard, age 52 of Harlan, passed away suddenly at his residence on Monday July 1, 2019. Bill was born January 9, 1967 to Hubert Woodard and Bonnie Rowe Cloud. Bill is preceded in death by his Father, Hubert Woodard; Sister, Judy Hoskins and a Brother, Mark Woodard. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving mother, Bonnie...

Elizabeth Marion Cawood

Elizabeth Marion Cawood

June 22, 2019

Dr Elizabeth Marion Cawood, 77, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Marion was born in 1941 in Harlan, the younger of two daughters born to Lillian Greer Cawood and Dr James A. Cawood, who for 38 years was Superintendent of Schools in Harlan County. Prior to her retirement in 2006 Marion had been a Professor of...

Press Lee

Press Lee

June 16, 2019

Mr. Press Lee, age 64 of Wallins entered his heavenly home on Sunday June 16, 2019 at Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born on May 1, 1955 to the late James Manford Lee and Dora Ellen Lee. Press is preceded in death by his parents, brothers: John, Roger, Dennis and Manford Lee Jr. and sisters: Betty Jo Brannon, Shelby...

Sherri Brackett

Sherri Brackett

June 9, 2019

Sherri Brackett, 56, of Baxter, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born to Isom Gerald Smith and Phyllis Smith on May 22, 1963. Mrs. Brackett is preceded in death by her Father, Isom Gerald Smith. Sherri is survived by her loving Husband, Billy Brackett; Children, Jamie Brackett and Wife Jamie, Jessica Brackett...

Ronald Tolbert

Ronald Tolbert

June 3, 2019

Ronald Tipton Tolbert, 65, of Bledsoe, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born July 25, 1953 in Deep Water, West Virginia. He was a loving Father, Papaw and Great Papaw. He was a Retired Coalminer and his hobbies were old cars and working on them. He believed in the Pentecostal Faith. He was...

Bonnie Lewis

Bonnie Lewis

June 2, 2019

Bonnie Lewis, 55, of Bledsoe, passed away at her residence on June 2, 2019. She was born to the late Howard and Gracie Ray Brock on May 24, 1964. She was a believer in God and the Pentecostal faith. Ms. Lewis is preceded in death by her Parents; Daughter, Samantha Lewis; Grandson, Jaxn Howard; Sister, Teresa Griffith. Bonnie is survived...

Chester Hoskins

Chester Hoskins

May 27, 2019

Chester Hoskins, age 87 of Bledsoe, passed away peacefully on Monday May 27, 2019 at Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born August 1, 1931 to the late Onzie and Sarah Simpson Hoskins. He was a faithful member of the Lower Middlefork Pentecostal Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Eunice Hoskins, a son Chetty Dewayne...

Brenda Broughton

Brenda Broughton

May 27, 2019

Brenda Broughton, age 49 of Baxter, passed away suddenly on Monday May 27, 2019 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born August 30, 1969 to the late Ernest and Geneva Smith Broughton. She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Michael Broughton and Ernest Broughton Jr. and a sister Debbie Broughton. She leaves to cherish her memory her...

Lisa Smith Curnutt

Lisa Smith Curnutt

May 21, 2019

Lisa K. Smith Curnutt, age 53 passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family on Tuesday May 21, 2019. Lisa was born on May 31, 1965 to Dwain and Joyce Ann Smith. She is preceded in death by her father Dwain Smith, brothers: Doyle Smith, Ted Smith, Tim Smith, and a nephew Twirp Smith. She leaves to cherish...

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