OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.

Josie Marie Laws

Josie Marie Laws

Jan 11, 2016

Josie Marie Laws, age 72, of Middlesboro, KY passed away January 11, 2016 at the Middlesboro ARH. She was born January 15, 1943 in Virginia to the late Willie B. Vaughn and Violet Jack Vanzant. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by Husband, Terry Laws; Brothers, Lester “Chub” Vaughn and David Vaughn; Sister, Sherry Vaughn. Survivors include Sons,...

Mrs. Wanda Lou Daniel

Mrs. Wanda Lou Daniel

Jan 8, 2016

Mrs. Wanda Lou Daniel, age 65 of Wallins, passed away Friday, January 8, 2016 at her residence following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Daniel was born September 29, 1950 in Harlan, KY to the late Milton and Virginia Graham. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles Daniel, sister, Barbara Lay and grandchildren, Dustin Daniel and Chelsea...

America Eldridge

America Eldridge

Jan 4, 2016

America Eldridge, 92, of Harlan, Ky passed away January 4,2016 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She is preceded in death by her Husband, Carl Eldridge; Parents, Patton and Nancy Long; Son, Eddie Eldridge; Brothers, Henry Long, Aaron Long, Joe Long, James Long, Daniel Long, Alfred Long; Sisters, Fannie Bowman, Lucy Hamlin.; Grandson, Larry Ray Eldridge. She is survived by...

Timothy Wayne Hawks

Timothy Wayne Hawks

Dec 24, 2015

Timothy Hawks, age 53, of Grays Knob, KY passed away December 24, 2015 at the Harlan ARH. He was born April 21, 1962 in Harlan, KY to the late Charles and Nora McKinney Hawks. He was owner and operator of Hawks Mining Parts for over 25 years. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by brother, Charles Edward Hawks....

Larry Allen Barker

Larry Allen Barker

Dec 21, 2015

Larry Allen Barker, age 67, of Baxter, KY passed away December 21, 2015 at the Harlan ARH. He was born December 26, 1947 in Harlan, KY to the late Lilburn and Georgia Barker. He was a carpenter and a member of the Loyall Church of Christ. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Lilburn Barker, Jr. and...

Ray Roark

Ray Roark

Dec 19, 2015

Ray Roark, 68, of Hulen, KY, passed away December 19, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Virgie Roark. Grandparents, Annie and Enos Hensley; Florence and Haskel Roark. He is survived by his Brother, Terry Roark of Hulen, Ky; Sisters, Sherri (Jay Dee) Daniels of Hulen, Ky; Mary (Kenny) Terrell of Somerset, Ky; and Carolyn Vires...

Kathleen Potts

Kathleen Potts

Dec 18, 2015

Kathleen Potts, 71, of Cawood, KY, passed away Friday, December 18, 2015 at home with her loved ones. Mrs. Potts was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Ball Sr. and Viola Scalf Ball, Son, Obie Middleton, Brothers, Tony Ball, Roscoe Ball, Lloyd Ball, Sisters, Thelma Middleton and Margett Barrios. She is survived by her loving husband Orman Potts of...

Jim Bill Bull

Jim Bill Bull

Dec 16, 2015

Jim Bill Bull, 71, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital with his family members gathered around him. A great loss will be detected. He is preceded in death by his Parents, William David and Lola Bull, nephew, Floyd Elex Ball Jr., and his In-Laws, Edward and Nancy Wilburn. He is Survived by his wife...

Charles Turner

Charles Turner

Dec 13, 2015

Charles Turner, 77, of Harlan, Ky passed away Sunday December, 13, 2015 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was a Retired U.S. Army Veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Minter and Blanche Turner, Sister, Betty Turner and Brothers, Jack Turner and John L. Turner. He is survived by his Children, Kimberly Sue (Clarence) Jenkins of Maryville,...

Susie Saylor

Susie Saylor

Dec 10, 2015

Susie Saylor, 84, of Wallins,Ky passed away at home with family by her side. She was born February 22, 1931 to the late James and Pauline Caldwell. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her Husband, Onzie Saylor, Brothers, Walter Caldwell, Woodford Caldwell, Sisters, Betty Wilson, Mary Caldwell and Bessie Lorene Fultz. She is survived by Children, Woodford...

Ann Cornett

Ann Cornett

Dec 6, 2015

Ann Cornett,71 of Wallins Creek,passed through Heaven's gates Sunday,December 5th to meet her Lord and Savior,and to reunite with her loved ones,who were awaiting her arrival. Born to the late Joe and Addie Hensley,she was preceded in death by brothers Mark,Britt, Hamp,Lawrence,Paul and Joe Jr. Her sisters Verla,Viola,Ruby,Myrtle,and Ila Jean. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years...

Edred Buddy Dabney

Edred Buddy Dabney

Dec 3, 2015

Eldred “Buddy” Dabney Jr., 82, of Harlan, KY, passed away December 3, 2015 at the Harlan Nursing Home. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Eldred T. Dabney and Leatha Isaacs Dabney. Wife, Doris Ann Dabney. Sons, Thearn Alan Dabney and Travis Lee Dabney and Sister Elizabeth McKnight and grandson Luke Allen Stallard He is survived by his Wife,...

Richard Lee Huff

Richard Lee Huff

Dec 3, 2015

Richard Lee Huff, age 71, of Bledsoe, KY, passed away December 3, 2015 at the Corbin Baptist Regional Hospital following a long illness. He was born July 4, 1944 at Pine Mountain, KY to the late James Walter and Elizabeth Napier Huff. He was a retired butcher and belonged to the F&AM Baxter Masonic Lodge 806. Besides his parents, he...

Stella Lawson

Stella Lawson

Dec 3, 2015

Stella Lawson, age 85, of Cranks, KY passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, KY. She was born July 14, 1930 in Harlan, KY to the late David and Nannie Hall. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers Kurt Hall and Conrad Hall and Sister Vinnie Smedley....

Clifford "Red" Farmer

Clifford "Red" Farmer

Dec 2, 2015

Clifford "Red" Farmer Sr. entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 2nd, 2015 with his loving family by his side. Red believed in the Pentecostal faith. He served his family as a loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather. He worked underground to support his young family as a Coal Miner for 14 years. He later worked and retired from the Harlan County...

Ella Mae Couch

Ella Mae Couch

Nov 30, 2015

Ella Mae Couch, age 82, of Harlan, KY, passed away at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital on November 30, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hiram Couch and Bertha Williams Couch. Ms. Couch is survived by her two daughters, Debbie (Rob) Couch of Harlan, Brenda (Perry) White of Harlan, Brother, Bill (Ramona) Couch of Harlan, Three Grandchildren, Chris...

Kathleen Petersen

Kathleen Petersen

Nov 29, 2015

Kathleen Petersen, 84, formerly of Gulston, KY, passed away November 29, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Estil Pate and Daisy Fee Pate. Brothers, Pat Pate and Harry Pate. Step Brothers, Otto Sheperd, Odell Sheperd and William Shepherd Jr.. Ms. Petersen is survived by her children, Eric (Jill) Petersen of Portland, OR and Peter IV (Carla) Petersen...

Mr Gerald R Somers

Mr Gerald R Somers

Nov 25, 2015

Gerald R. Somers, age 78, of Kenvir, KY passed away at UK Hospital on November 25, 2015. He was a retired Master Sargent with 23 years of service in the United States Airforce as a jet mechanic and was assigned to the Thunderbirds as a Crew Chief. During the Vietnam War he served his tours of duty in the Philippines,...

Mr. James Wilder

Mr. James Wilder

Nov 20, 2015

Mr. James Wilder, age 55, of Louisville, formerly of Bledsoe, KY passed away Friday, November 20, 2015 at Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital. Mr. Wilder was born May 11, 1960 to the late William Kenneth Wilder and Gladys Marie Creech. In addition to his parents Mr. Wilder was preceded in death by his brothers, David Wilder, William Wilder and Clark Wilder;...

Mrs Debra Jackson

Mrs Debra Jackson

Nov 1, 2015

Mrs. Debra Jackson, age 57, of Cranks, KY passed away November 01, 2015 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital with her husband by her side. She was born February 28, 1958 in Harlan, KY. Mrs. Jackson was preceded in death by her father, Sydney Couch and sister, Sandra Jane Couch. Left to mourn her passing is her Husband, Jeffrey Allan...

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