OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.

Lorraine Browning

Lorraine Browning

December 7, 2018

Lorraine Browning, age 81 of Bledsoe, KY was ushered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her loving husband of 61 years Asbel Browning Friday morning December 7, 2018 at the Tri-City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Cumberland, KY where she had been a resident for several months. Lorraine was a retired cook and cafeteria manager...

Paul Jackson

Paul Jackson

November 30, 2018

Paul Jackson, 67, of Harlan, passed away November 30, 2018 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard with family by his side. He was born to the late Earl and Martha Jackson on February 22, 1951. He loved to travel, enjoyed everything about his son Chaten, Coca -Cola, Fishing, Four wheeling, and he very much enjoyed when...

Willie Bob Irvin Sr.

Willie Bob Irvin Sr.

November 29, 2018

Willie Bob Irvin Sr., 85, of Harlan, passed away November 29, 2018 at Hazard ARH hospital. He was born to the late Grant and Dealie Pace Irvin on December 28, 1932. He was a Army Veteran and Coal Miner for many years. Mr. Irvin is preceded in death by his Parents; A Daughter, Bobbie Williamson and a Brother, Donald Irvin....

Casey Donavon Farmer

Casey Donavon Farmer

November 25, 2018

Casey Donavon Farmer, 29 of Harlan, KY went home to be with the Lord on Sunday November 25, 2018. He is preceded in death by his Father, Samuel Short, grandparents Offie Farmer, Loretta Robbins and Earl Farmer, two uncles Toby Short and Mark Farmer, and an aunt Kathy Farmer. Left to cherish his memory are his mother Vickie Farmer of...

Loretta Day Bailey

Loretta Day Bailey

November 23, 2018

Loretta Day Bailey, age 94 of Putney, KY, went home to be with the Lord on Friday November 23, 2018. She was born February 23, 1924 to the late Stokley Day and Stella McCoy. Loretta was a devoted wife and mother and a member of Coxton Full Gospel Church of God. She is preceded in death by her husband Ellison...

Mr. Danny Ray Dean

Mr. Danny Ray Dean

November 19, 2018

Mr. Danny Dean, age 55, of Verda, KY passed away Monday November 19, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born December 19, 1962 to the late Curtis Dean Sr. and Deloris Barton Dean. He is preceded in death by his parents, his son Timothy Dean, brother Adam Dean, sister’s Teresa Dean and Karen Jones. Survivors...

Violet Gross

Violet Gross

November 15, 2018

Mrs. Violet Gross, age 92, of Harlan passed away peacefully Thursday November 15, 2018 at the Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center. Violet was born Greek Orthodox on January 9, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Charlie and Genevieve Commonos. She was a member of the Church of God in Sunshine. She worked for General Electric and she was a...

Carlos Osborne

Carlos Osborne

November 14, 2018

Carlos Osborne, 79, of Coldiron, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 with his wife by his side. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Smith Osborne; Parents, Dawson White Osborne and Maggie Cornett Osborne; Four Brother, Walter, Dallas, Jackie and James Osborne. Survivors include his Wife, Linda Osborne; Three Step Children, Pamela Massingale and Husband Tommy of...

Murph Howard

Murph Howard

November 13, 2018

Murph Howard, 88, of Rosspoint, passed away November 13, 2018 at Tri Cities Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born on June 9, 1930 to the late Grant and Grace Wilder Howard. Mr. Howard is preceded in death by his parents; Wife of 64 years, Carrie Lou Howard; Brother, John Howard; Cousins, Don Wilder and Merle Wilder. Murph is survived by...

Frances Scott

Frances Scott

November 11, 2018

Frances Kelly Scott, 96, of Harlan, passed away Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 at the Tri-State Health & Rehabilitation Center in Harrogate, TN. She was born July 30, 1922 in Evarts, KY to the late Dan and Dora (Jones) Kelly. She graduated from Eastern Kentucky University and spent 32 years teaching at Mary Helen School, Black Mountain School, North Evarts Elementary...

Jedadiah Russell "J.R" Caldwell

Jedadiah Russell "J.R" Caldwell

November 10, 2018

Jedadiah Russell “J.R” Caldwell, 40, of Harlan, passed away November 10, 2018 at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born on June 29, 1978 to Robert Caldwell and the late Mollie Sue Ledford. Mr. Caldwell is preceded in death by his Mother, Mollie Sue. J.R. is survived by his Father, Robert Caldwell; Brothers, Robert Anthony Caldwell and Wife Kathy, Malcolm...

Steven Wesley Reed

Steven Wesley Reed

November 9, 2018

Steven Wesley Reed, 50, of Totz, passed away November 9, 2018 at his residence. He was born on January 21, 1968 to Clarence and Brenda Reed. Mr. Reed is preceded in death by a Sister, Tina Lynn Reed. Steven is survived by his Parents, Clarence and Brenda Reed; Children, Sasha Reed, Clarence James “CJ” Reed and Wife Amanda , Steve...

Vestina Saylor

Vestina Saylor

November 4, 2018

Vestina Saylor, 97, of Stoney Fork, passed away November 4, 2018 with her family by her side. She was born on February 10, 1921 to the late Eli Wilson and Mellie Helton. She believed in the Pentecostal Faith. Most important was her Faith and then her Family. She was a woman of great integrity, always being careful for nothing, even...

Charles Edward McMillen

Charles Edward McMillen

October 30, 2018

Mr. Charles Edward McMillen, age 57 of Harlan, passed away suddenly Tuesday October 30, 2018 at Pikeville Medical Center. Charles was born March 5, 1961 to the late Charles Richard McMillen and Esther Marie Franks McMillen. Charles has been a school bus driver for the Harlan County Board of Education for the past 18 years. Charles is preceded in death...

Henrietta "Etta" Bennett

Henrietta "Etta" Bennett

October 26, 2018

“In Loving Memory” Henrietta “Etta” Bennett Etta Bennett, 71, of Cawood, Kentucky, peacefully went home to be with Jesus on Friday, October 26, 2018 at Corbin Baptist Regional Hospital after a long illness. She was born in Smith, Kentucky on November 2, 1946. She married Chester M. Bennett, Sr. on March 14, 1966 in Jonesville, Virginia and they were married...

Verda Ellen Calhoun

Verda Ellen Calhoun

October 24, 2018

Verda Ellen Calhoun, age 86, of Michigan, formerly of Harlan, passed away October 24, 2018. She was born in Pathfork, Kentucky on May 18, 1932. Verda was married to Claude Calhoun on December 24, 1947. She always had a passion for her family, watching thunderstorms, and fishing. Verda is survived by her children, Jean (Gerald) Jenks, Claudette (Danny) Craig, Donita...

Frandora Bargo

Frandora Bargo

October 21, 2018

Frandora Bargo, High School Sweetheart of Mark Bargo, passed away with her family by her side on October 21, 2018. She loved Dolphins, Carnations, The Beach and Angels. She was born to the late Erman and Gladys Hicks on December 27, 1958. She married the love of her life, Mark, on January 27, 1977. Mrs. Bargo is preceded in death...

Evelyn Rouse

Evelyn Rouse

October 19, 2018

Evelyn Rouse, 88, of Harlan, passed away Friday, October 19, 2018 at Claiborne County Medical Center. She was born to the late Grover and Mary Frances Hill on January 14, 1930. Evelyn loved singing, quilting, playing piano, she volunteered at Hospitals and was a school teacher at Holy Trinity. Ms. Rouse is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Orville...

Alice Fay Broyles

Alice Fay Broyles

October 18, 2018

Alice Fay Broyles, 78, of Grays Knob passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Hazard ARH Hospital. She was born to the late John and Maude Hensley Smith on August 23, 1940. She was a member of the Gulston Church of God. Ms. Broyles is preceded in death by her Parents; Step-Children, Willy Broyles, Naomi Broyles, Ruth Broyles and Earlene...

Steven Sexton

Steven Sexton

October 7, 2018

Steven Sexton, age 35, of Artemus, passed away Sunday October 7, 2018 at Specialty Select Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was born March 13, 1983 to Robin Clem Sexton and Terry Sexton. He is preceded in death by his grandmother Oma Irvin and uncles Tommy Clem Jr. and Roger Dale Clem, Great Grandma Daisy Lawson, Violet and Theodore Sexton, Richard...

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