OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.

Mr. Delbert Stallard Saylor

Mr. Delbert Stallard Saylor

March 21, 2016

Delbert Stallard Saylor, 79 of Coldiron, KY entered through Heaven’s Gates on March 21, 2016. He was born May 16, 1936 at Molus KY. He is preceded in death by his father, John D. Saylor and his mother, Nancy Jane (Nannie) Stallard Saylor, brothers; Daniel Saylor and Freeman Saylor and his sisters; Elva Mae Baker, Lorene Blanton and Reba Saylor....

Delbert Saylor

Delbert Saylor

March 21, 2016

Delbert Saylor of Wallins Creek, KY passed away Monday, March 21, 2016 at the Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center, Harlan, KY. Visitation will be Thursday, March 24 from 5 to 9 at Mount Pleasant Funeral Home. Funeral will be Friday at the House of Mercy, Wallins Creek, KY with burial following at Resthaven. Complete obituary will be posted tomorrow, March...

Tony Lee Thomas

Tony Lee Thomas

March 20, 2016

Tony Lee Thomas, age 59, formerly of Chevrolet, KY, passed away March 20, 2016 in Tazewell, TN following a long illness. He was born November 18, 1956 in Harlan, KY to the late James and Katie Brock Thomas. He was a disabled coal miner. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, A.M. Brock and Ricky Thomas and...

Mr. Tony Lee Thomas

Mr. Tony Lee Thomas

March 20, 2016

Tony Lee Thomas, age 59, formerly of Chevrolet, KY, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 in Tazwell, TN after a long illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

William (Bill) Goshen

William (Bill) Goshen

March 10, 2016

William (Bill) Goshen Jr., 41 formerly of Harlan, passed away March 10, 2016 at Louisville Medical Center, Louisville, KY following a sudden illness. He was born March 15, 1974 in Harlan, KY to Bill and Gracie Goshen. He was a graduate of James A. Cawood High School. He was employed by Lowe’s Home Improvement. William is survived by his parents...

Wanda Farmer

Wanda Farmer

March 8, 2016

Wanda Farmer, 81, of Cranks, KY, passed away March 8, 2016 at the Harlan Nursing Home. She is Preceded in death by her parents, Lon and Lilly Middleton; Brothers, Raligh Middleton, Joe Middleton and Louie Middleton. Wanda is survived by her Husband LJ Farmer; Children, Connie Miracle, Patricia Ledster, Lincoln J. Farmer Jr., Henry (Charlotte) Farmer, Annette (Scott) Rouse, Macarthur...

Mr. Randy Turner

Mr. Randy Turner

March 6, 2016

Randy Turner, 48, of Harlan, KY passed away at UK Hospital in Lexington, March 6, 2016. He is preceded in death by his Father Stanley Turner and Sister Lana Turner Hawkins. Randy is survived by his Mother, Myrtle Turner; Sisters, Ann Epperson (Jesse Witt), Abby (David) Turner Walker; Nieces and Nephews, Melody, Kyle, Robbie, Sarah, David, Megan, T.J., Lana, Hayden,...

Frank Linster

Frank Linster

March 6, 2016

Ltc. Frank J. Linster (Ret.) passed away on March 6, 2016. He spent 52 years serving our country in uniform, 31 years on active duty and 21 years teaching high school students what it means to serve our country as a JROTC instructor. He was a decorated Vietnam helicopter pilot, who during his two tours in Vietnam was shot down...

Mr. David Hughes

Mr. David Hughes

March 6, 2016

David Hughes, 55, of Harlan, KY, passed away with family by his side on March 6, 2016. He was a member of the Grays Knob Church of God. David is preceded in death by his parents John and Eva Chaffin Hughes. He is survived by his wife Eva “Dee” Hughes; Son, David (Jennifer) Hughes; Step Children, Brandon Jackson and Meiah...

Orville Perkins

Orville Perkins

February 28, 2016

Orville Perkins, 50, of Harlan, KY, passed away January 28, 2016 at his home surrounded by family. Orville is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Helena Perkins. He is survived by his Brothers, Jerome Perkins and Russell Perkins; Sisters, Norma (Ronnie) Salley and Patricia (Hermon) Muncy; Brother in Law, Emery Greene; Also a host of nieces and nephews....

Mr. Lonnie King

Mr. Lonnie King

February 27, 2016

Lonnie Ray King born on March 12, 1951 formerly of Harlan, Ky, passed away February 27, 2016 at Park West Medical Center after battling a short illness. He is preceded in death by his parents Ulysses Ralph King and Hettie Lee (Bailey) King; Infant sibling, Glen King; Two Step-Sons, Clayton Lemar and Richard Lemar, both of Knoxville, TN. Lonnie is...

Wendell "Tubby" Hensley

Wendell "Tubby" Hensley

February 20, 2016

Wendell “Tubby” Hensley, 75, of Wallins, Ky, passed away, February 20, 2016 at Hospice of the Bluegrass following a brief illness with family by his side. He was a retired Army Veteran and Coal Miner. He is preceded in death by his parents Moss and Rhinda Hensley; Brothers, Gilbert Hensley and John (Jay) Hensley; Sister, Della Mae Haywood. Mr. Hensley...

Wendell Hensley

Wendell Hensley

February 20, 2016

Wendell Hensley, age75, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the Hospice Center of the Bluegrass, Hazard, KY. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Full obituary and service annoucement will be posted tomorrow. Mount Pleasant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MR. Clayton McCoy

MR. Clayton McCoy

February 13, 2016

Mr. Clayton McCoy, age 83, of Wallins, KY passed away on February 13, 2016 at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, TN. Mr. McCoy was a retired truck driver for the coal industry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Bessie Walker McCoy; brothers, Dennis and Earl; sisters, Ernie, Jewel and Evelyn. Mr. McCoy is survived by his...

Clinton Richardson

Clinton Richardson

February 5, 2016

Clinton Richardson, age 42, of Trotwood, Ohio, passed away Feb. 5, 2016. Funeral Services will be in the Chapel of Mount Pleasant Funeral Home, Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 2PM. Burial will follow at StoneCoal Cemetery in Mozelle, KY. Other services are pending at this time. Mount Pleasant Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Leroy Bundy

Leroy Bundy

January 30, 2016

Leroy Bundy, 74, of Harlan, Ky, passed away January 30, 2016. He was a retired coal miner, U.S. Army Veteran and a racecar enthusiast. Mr. Bundy is preceded in death by his Parents, Oakley and Edith Bundy; Brother, Oakley Junior Bundy and Granddaughter, Crystal Bundy. Leroy is survived by his loving wife, Virginia Lawson Bundy; Children, Michael Lee (Donna) Bundy...

Willia Mae Day

Willia Mae Day

January 22, 2016

Willia Mae Day, 94 of Totz, KY passed away at her home January 22, 2016. A special Angel gained her wings. Family by her side singing Amazing Grace, she shed a tear and went home. Mae is preceded in death by her parents Ransom and Rena Turner; Stepfather, Ben Scearse; Husband of 62 years, Bill Day; Daughter, Shelia Jump; Grandson,...

Mary Hinkle

Mary Hinkle

January 21, 2016

Mary Elizabeth (Hoskins) Hinkle, age 89, passed away January 21,2016 at the home of her daughter, Teresa Haynes, in Rydal, Georgia, where she had lived for the past five years. She was a former resident of Loyall, KY. She was of the Baptist faith. She was born April 21, 1926 to William Hoskins and Lillie Mae Bailey Hoskins. She is...

Earl "Ish" Perkins

Earl "Ish" Perkins

January 12, 2016

Earl “Ish” Perkins passed away January 12th, 2016 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born to the late Jim Edward and Alice Perkins in July of 1931. He was a native of Harlan County and a retired mechanic of 50 years. He was an airplane hobbyist and a loving Father and Grandfather. Besides his parents he is preceded...

Josie Marie Laws

Josie Marie Laws

January 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,...

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