OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.

Mary Rose Huff Bailey

Mary Rose Huff Bailey

Aug 25, 2023

 

Mary Rose (Huff) Bailey was born August 27, 1945. She passed away on August 25, 2023.

 

Mary Rose was born to the late Martin and Dorothy Huff. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Hargis and Millas Huff and a nephew, Michael Huff.

 

She is survived by her husband, Lonnie Bailey. Two sisters, Dottie (Matthew) Hollon...

Orvil "Mac" Shackleford

Orvil "Mac" Shackleford

Aug 21, 2023

Orvil "Mac" Shackleford, a beloved family man and skilled professional in the field of Injection Molding, passed away on August 21, 2023, in Ontario, California. Born on February 21, 1942, in Harlan, Kentucky, Mac's life was marked by his dedication to his work and his unwavering love for his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett H....

Carol Howard

Carol Howard

Aug 21, 2023

 

Carol Howard, 75 of Bardstown, formerly of Harlan, passed away on August 21, 2023. She was born to the late Cecil Loyd “C.L.” and Nellie Varney Miller on January 15, 1948 in Pike County.

Ms. Howard is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Harold Wayne Howard and Brothers, Leon Miller and Paul David Miller.

Carol is survived by...

Gill Smith Sr.

Gill Smith Sr.

Aug 13, 2023

 

Gill Smith Sr., 82 of Loyall, passed away on August 13, 2023 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born to the late Ira and Elizabeth Brock Smith on July 17, 1941. 

Mr. Smith is preceded in death by his Parents.

Gill is survived by his Wife, Mary Turner Smith; Children, William Smith and Wife Annett, Gill Smith and...

Don Grubbs

Don Grubbs

Jul 22, 2023

 

Don Grubbs, 84 of Cranks, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born on July 15, 1939 to the late Lewis and Joann Stewart Grubbs in Cawood. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. He loved working in his garden. 

 

Mr. Grubbs is preceded in death by his Parents;...

Phillip Dennis Sheppard

Phillip Dennis Sheppard

Jul 19, 2023

 

Phillip Dennis Sheppard, 70 of Harlan, passed away on Wednesday July 19, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in Bridgeton, New Jersey on June 10, 1953 to the late Melvin Westcott Sheppard and Alberta Shafer Sheppard.

Mr. Sheppard is preceded in death by his Parents; Son, Phillip Dennis Sheppard...

David Mack Howard

David Mack Howard

Jul 15, 2023

 

David Mack Howard of Watts Creek, Kentucky, age 65, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 15th, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Born May 14, 1958, David resided in Harlan County all his life. He had been a coal miner.

Mr. Howard is preceded in death by his parents Mack and Mary Jewel Howard and his...

Mary Magdlene Morgan

Mary Magdlene Morgan

Jul 15, 2023

Mary Magdlene Morgan, a beloved housewife and cherished member of her community, passed away on July 15, 2023, at Hyden Health and Rehab in Hyden, KY. She was born on September 24, 1940, in Pathfork, KY, to the late Ray W. Baker and Virla Daniels Baker.A loving wife, she was preceded in death by her husband Cephas Morgan and sister,...

Lloyd Edens

Lloyd Edens

Jul 13, 2023

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Lloyd Edens, of Harlan, KY, a skilled and dedicated mechanic who specialized in working on semi-trucks, has passed away at the age of 55. Born on August 14, 1967, in LaGrange, KY, Lloyd was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend.

Lloyd's passion for all things mechanical started at an early age. He had an innate ability to understand...

Stratton "Toy" Saylor

Stratton "Toy" Saylor

Jul 8, 2023

 

Stratton “Toy” Saylor, 81 of Straight Creek, passed away on July 8, 2023 at Corbin Baptist Health surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Kale Saylor Sr. and Jean Helton Saylor on December 24, 1941. He was a Wonderful Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend to many.

Mr. Saylor is preceded in death by his Parents;...

Shelby Jean Farley

Shelby Jean Farley

Jul 5, 2023

 

Shelby Jean Farley, 72 of Harlan, passed away on July 5, 2023 at the Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born to the late Shelby and Mossie Walden Edwards on November 4, 1950. She graduated from Cawood High School and went on to attend the Kentucky Junior College of Business and Pineville College of Nursing. She believed in...

Diane Ball

Diane Ball

Jul 3, 2023

 

Diane Ball, 66 of Baxter, passed away on July 3, 2023 at University of Kentucky Medical Center. She was born to the late Polly Hall on November 5, 1956.

Ms. Ball is preceded in death by her Mother, Polly Hall and Her Husband, Michael Ball.

Diane is survived by her Two Daughters, Stephanie Jones and Missy Harp; Grandson, Gavin...

Daniel Burns

Daniel Burns

Jun 28, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Wayne Burns, 65, from Sadieville, Kentucky; originally from Bledsoe, Kentucky. After a long, hard fought battle with colon cancer, Dan passed away at home with his family by his side on Wednesday June 28th.      He is survived by his wife and love of his life for...

Brenda Lou Blanton Rouse

Brenda Lou Blanton Rouse

Jun 26, 2023

 

Brenda Lou Blanton Rouse, 75, passed away on June 26, 2023 at Harlan ARH.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Byrd and Lucinda Blanton; Daughter, Tina Noe; Grandchildren, C.J. Noe and Hailey Noe; Brother, Harry Blanton; Sisters, Lena Hensley, Berdina Hensley, Mary Mulligan and Sherry Smith; Son In Law, Scott Powell.

Brenda is survived by her Daughters,...

David Smiddy

David Smiddy

Jun 24, 2023

Honorable David Franklin Smiddy, Sr., Kentucky Colonel

David Franklin Smiddy, Sr. 78 of Harlan KY, formerly of Cawood passed away Saturday June 24, 2023, peacefully in his sleep with his family by his side. Mr. Smiddy was born June 28, 1944, in Cawood, KY.

He is preceded in death by his father William David Smiddy and mother Addie Dean...

Timothy Thomas Skidmore

Timothy Thomas Skidmore

Jun 20, 2023

 

Timothy Thomas Skidmore, 64 of Cranks, passed away Tuesday June 20, 2023.

Timothy was born on November 11, 1958 in Harlan, KY to the Late Tilman and Pauline Skidmore. He was a faithful member of the Grays Knob Pentecostal Holiness Church. Tim was a coal miner for 18 years and was a coon hunter. He devoted his time to...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Godsey

Jacqueline "Jackie" Godsey

Jun 19, 2023

 

Jacqueline “Jackie” Godsey, 75 of Tremont, passed away on June 19, 2023 at her home. She was born to the late Willie and Dalia Jones Leath on July 28, 1947. She graduated from Loyall High School, Class of 1966. She then worked at the Harlan Nursing Home for 20 years. Jackie believed in the Baptist faith.

Preceding her in...

Timothy Hickson

Timothy Hickson

Jun 10, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Timothy Hickson, 14 of Harlan, a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. Timothy's life was brief, but it was filled with love and joy that will be remembered for a lifetime.Timothy was born on February 9, 2009, in Harlan. He grew up to be an avid athlete...

Ruth Ann Middleton

Ruth Ann Middleton

Jun 7, 2023

 

Ruth Ann Middleton, 82, of Cawood, passed away on June 7, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. She was born to the late Obie and Julie Mitchell Middleton on April 25, 1941.

Mrs. Middleton is preceded in death by her Parents; Son, Ricky Farmer; Brothers, Tom Rogers, Hobert Middleton, Obie Middleton Jr. and Silas Middleton;...

Renee Daniel

Renee Daniel

Jun 6, 2023

Renee Daniel, 55 of Nicholasville, passed from this world on June 6, 2023 at University of Kentucky Hospital with her family by her side. She was born in Lancaster, KY on December 25, 1967. Renee was a loving and dedicated mother, Naynay, stylist and friend who will be missed by all who knew her.Renee went to Cawood High School and...

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