OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.

Bernice Thompson

Bernice Thompson

October 6, 2018

Bernice Mae Thompson, age 58, of Stoney Fork passed away peacefully Saturday October 6, 2018. She was born June 19, 1960 to Milton and Patricia Lorens. She was a member of the Laurel Branch Pentecostal Church. She is preceded in death by her parents Rice and Laura Thompson and her husband Theo Thompson. She leaves to mourn her passing her...

Jerold Turner

Jerold Turner

October 3, 2018

Jerold Turner, 62, of Baxter, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at his home. He was born to the late Clayton and Mary Adams Turner on December 14, 1955. Mr. Turner is preceded in death by his Parents and a Son, James Russell Turner. Jerold is survived by his Wife, Violet Turner; Children, Jennifer Young and Husband Eddie of Cumberland,...

Buffy Helton-Blevins

Buffy Helton-Blevins

September 29, 2018

Buffy Helton-Blevins, 43, of Harlan departed from this life at her residence September 29, 2018 after a short illness. Buffy was a one of a kind person and never failed to take the attention of everyone in the room. She will be deeply missed by her friends and family. She was a member of The House of Prayer in Jesus...

Wilma Jean Garrett

Wilma Jean Garrett

September 28, 2018

Wilma Jean Garrett, 83, passed away on September 28, 2018 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born April 4, 1935. She was a native Cranks and a member of the Holiness Faith. Wilma was kind, loving and selfless. She was a loving and devoted Wife, Mother, Aunt, Sister, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. She will be sorely missed by...

Clara Mildred Hensley

Clara Mildred Hensley

September 21, 2018

Clara Mildred "Sissy" Hensley, age 80, peacefully went to her heavenly home on September 21, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. She was a resident of Rockwood, TN, formerly of Wallins Creek, KY. Clara attended the Church of God in Wallins Creek. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She loved flowers and was an...

Mrs. Eula Bray

Mrs. Eula Bray

September 19, 2018

Eula Bray, age 65, of Cawood, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2018 at University of Kentucky hospital. She was born April 28, 1953 to the late Harmon and Virginia Grubbs. She is preceded in death by her parents and a son Trey Bray. She leaves to mourn her passing her children Marie Burkhart and husband Rick of Smith, Alicia...

Mrs. JanRose Perkins

Mrs. JanRose Perkins

September 18, 2018

Mrs. JanRose Perkins, age 57, passed away suddenly following a long illness on Tuesday September 18, 2018. She was born in Harlan, KY on June 5, 1961. She has been married to the love of her life Harry Perkins for 29 years, she loved her children and grandchildren more than anything in this world. JanRose is preceded in death by...

Juanita Johnson

Juanita Johnson

September 17, 2018

Juanita Johnson, age 64, of Harlan passed away peacefully Monday September 17, 2018 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. Juanita was born July 18, 1954 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Eugene and Imogene Johnson. She is preceded in death by her parents Eugene and Imogene Gambrel Johnson and her husband Donald Ray Williams. She leaves to cherish her memory her...

Michael Poppy Stidham

Michael Poppy Stidham

September 7, 2018

Michael “Poppy” Stidham, age 62, of Lenarue, Kentucky passed away September 7, 2018. He was born July 1, 1956 in Leslie County. He loved his family, fishing and hunting. Michael is preceded in death by his parents Hobert and Gracie Hoskins Stidham and brothers Richard Stidham, Jim Stidham and a sister Nell Stidham. He leaves to mourn his passing his...

Wretha Schoch

Wretha Schoch

September 4, 2018

Wretha D. Schoch, 78, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Born in Harlan County, KY, she was a resident of Newport News for over 50 years. She retired from Siemens Automotive after 30 years and loyally dedicated her time to volunteering and supporting military veterans. Wretha was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leo...

Sylvia Fee

Sylvia Fee

September 2, 2018

Sylvia Fee, age 78 of Indian Mound, TN, formerly of Harlan passed away peacefully at Select Specialty Hospital in Nashville TN on Sunday September 2, 2018. She was born April 22, 1940 to the late Flex and Ethel Turner. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Thomas Jake Fee Sr. and a sister Ella Ruth Turner. Sylvia...

Mary Ledie Lee

Mary Ledie Lee

August 26, 2018

MARY LEDIE LEE of Keego Harbor, Michigan; passed away August 26, 2018 age 88; born January 14, 1930 in Harlan KY. ; Daughter of the late Carlo Brittian Lee and Stella (Hensley) Lee. Wife of Robert Lee; mother of Christene (Everett) Middleton, Clifford (Lovaleen) Lee, Brenda (the late Cliff) Seegraves, America Graves, Robert (Carolyn) Lee, Jr., Carl Lee, Francine (Tony)...

Mary Qualls

Mary Qualls

August 21, 2018

Mary Qualls, 79, of Cawood, passed away August 21, 2018 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born to the late Frank and Hannah Mills Young on August 27, 1938. Ms. Qualls is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Howard Qualls; 7 Brothers and Sisters. Mary is survived by her loving Children, Lora Southard and Husband Rodney of Cawood,...

Carlo "JC" Burns Jr.

Carlo "JC" Burns Jr.

August 18, 2018

Carlo “JC” Burns Jr., 68, of Bledsoe, passed away August 18, 2018 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born to the Late Carlo Jr. and Flora Bailey Burns on April 26, 1950. He was a Coal Miner for over 23 years. Mr. Burns is preceded in death by his Parents; Former Wife and Mother of his Children, Polly...

Wilma Perkins

Wilma Perkins

August 15, 2018

Wilma Perkins, 88 of Harrodsburg, formerly of Harlan, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2018 at her home. She was born to the late Dave and Bessie Hale Shepherd on May 20, 1930. Ms. Perkins is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Claude Perkins; Infant Son, Michael Claude Perkins; Brothers, Jack Shepherd and Ollie Shepherd; Sister, Bertha Shackelford. Wilma...

Mrs. Paula Renee Creech

Mrs. Paula Renee Creech

August 10, 2018

Mrs. Paula Renee Creech, age 49, of Bledsoe, KY passed away on August 10, 2018 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital after a long illness. She was born on May 23, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Paul Sutton and late Cindy Bird Sutton. Paula is preceded in death by her parents and also her father and mother in law;...

Catherine Hensley Collins

Catherine Hensley Collins

August 6, 2018

Catherine Hensley Collins went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 6, 2018. She was born to the union of the late Ephie and Margie Brock Hensley at Red Bird, KY on February 7, 1945. She was 73 years old. Above all, Kat was dedicated to her Christian faith and enjoyed reading her Bible and watching Christian television....

Lavonne Bonnie Helton

Lavonne Bonnie Helton

August 5, 2018

Lavonne “Bonnie” Helton, age 63 of Elizabethtown, formerly of Harlan passed away Sunday August 5, 2018 at her residence. She was born to the late Luther and Anna Helton on April 7, 1955. She attended the House of Prayer Church of Jesus Christ in Lejunior, KY. Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents Luther and Anna Helton, brothers Bobby,...

Francis Williams

Francis Williams

July 31, 2018

Francis Williams, age 89 of Rio Vista passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 31, 2018 at home. She was born October 16, 1928 to the late George and Florence Kelly. She was a homemaker and a member of the Sunshine Church of God. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Elbert Williams; Sons, Ronald and Donald Williams;...

Mr. Donald Cox

Mr. Donald Cox

July 30, 2018

Donald Ray Cox, 79, of Dayhoit, passed away on July 30, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born to the late Eli and Ruth Smith Cox on February 24, 1939. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a faithful member of the Riverside Baptist Church. Mr. Cox is Preceded in death by his Parents; Loving...

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