OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.

Reed Belcher

Reed Belcher

Jan 5, 2023

Reed Belcher, 91 of Bledsoe, passed away on January 5, 2023 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born to the late Garfield and Elizabeth Caldwell Belcher on October 16, 1931. Mr. Belcher is preceded in death by his Parents; Wife of 60+ years, Lucy Ann Belcher; Son, Donny Belcher; Brothers, Dave Belcher, Vernon Belcher and John Henry Belcher; Sisters,...

Andy Lively

Andy Lively

Jan 3, 2023

Andy Lively, 77 of Harlan, passed away on January 3, 2023 at his home. He was born to the late Luther Lesco Lively and Linnie Maples Lively Jenkins on August 23, 1945. He loved to Hunt, Fish and enjoyed attending services at the Church of the Living God in Baxter. Mr. Lively is preceded in death by his Parents; Sister,...

Nancy Louise Brown

Nancy Louise Brown

Jan 2, 2023

Nancy Louise Brown, 88, of Centralia, went to be with Jesus on Monday, January 2nd, 2023 in the presence of family. Nancy was born on September 2nd, 1934, in Harlan County, Kentucky, the daughter of George and Laura Beatrice (Crawford) Cloud. She married Arthur M. Brown in 1976 and he preceded her in death. Nancy is survived by 2 daughters:...

Mr. Clarence "Popeye" Reed

Mr. Clarence "Popeye" Reed

Jan 1, 2023

Mr. Clarence “Popeye” Harrison Reed, age 82, of Totz, KY, Passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Born in Rosehill, VA, on May 3, 1940, to the late Raymond Reed and Ruby Marie McCurry, Mr. Reed was a truck driver for RC Cola, a veteran of the United States Army, and believed in the Church of God Faith. Besides his...

Mr. William Wayne Ellis

Mr. William Wayne Ellis

Dec 30, 2022

William Wayne Ellis, age 77, of Harlan, KY, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on December 30, 2022. Born in Harlan, Kentucky, on January 23, 1945, to the late Paul Ellis and Eva Sergent Ellis, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Carol Ellis, and son, Jeffrey Ellis. Bill earned his master’s degree in Vocational Education from the University...

Amanda Young Delagarza

Amanda Young Delagarza

Dec 24, 2022

Amanda Young Delagarza, age 35, passed away on December 24, 2022. She leaves behind four children Jose L Varguez JR, Mariana Partin, Isabella Bowlin, and Kassandra (Kassi) Delagarza. Her mother, Lisa Fox Streetman, and step-father Rick Streetman. Two step-brothers Ricky Streetman JR and Joey Streetman. Amanda was born on May 8, 1987, in Harlan, KY, where she grew up until...

Wanda King

Wanda King

Dec 18, 2022

Wanda King, age 83 formerly of Smith, KY, passed away on December 18, 2022 in Fruitland, FL surrounded by family following a brief illness. She was born to the late Ruben and Nannie Lee Britton Saylor on April 7, 1939 in Smith, KY. Wanda was converted to Christ on November 27, 1952 at the age of 13 at a revival...

Mr. Scotty Freeman

Mr. Scotty Freeman

Dec 15, 2022

Mr. Scotty Dwayne Freeman, age 33 of Coldiron, passed away on December 15, 2022. On June 27, 1989, Scotty was born in Harlan County, KY. Scotty loved skateboarding, collecting guns and ammo, and making ammunition for his guns. Left to mourn his passing are his parents, Harry Freeman and Linda Osborne; Sisters, Amanda Middleton and Pamela Massingale; Nieces, Kirsten Massingale...

Mr. Danny Woodard

Mr. Danny Woodard

Dec 15, 2022

Mr. Danny Hubert Woodard, age 58 of Browning Acres, passed away on December 15, 2022, at the Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center with his family by his side. Born on July 4, 1964, to the late Hubert Woodard and Bonnie Cloud. Danny was a construction worker who enjoyed fishing flowers and loved to ginseng. Besides his father, Danny was preceded...

James Bailey

James Bailey

Dec 10, 2022

James Bailey, 72 of Dayhoit, passed away on December 10, 2022 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital, He was born to the late Elihu and Mary Fultz Bailey on January 26, 1950. Mr. Bailey is preceded in death by his Parents; Brother, Clarence Riley Bailey; Sisters, Wanda Jean Cooper, Dorothy Faye Couch, Anna Sue Blevins and Hetti Mae Sargent. James is...

Helen Weaver

Helen Weaver

Dec 10, 2022

Helen Weaver, 86 of Wallins, passed away on December 10, 2022 surrounded by family. She was born to the late Charles and Nelly Glacken Spegal on March 26, 1936. Ms. Weaver is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Clarence Weaver; Sons, Kevin Weaver and Keith Weaver; Brothers, Larry Spegal, Bud Spegal and Marvin Spegal; Sister, Mildred Woodrum. Helen is...

Dorothy Hatmaker

Dorothy Hatmaker

Dec 8, 2022

Dorothy Hatmaker, 82 of Wallins, passed away on December 8, 2022 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born to the late William Augustus Lee and Clarissa Simpson Lee Brigmon on September 8, 1940. Dorothy was an employee of Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital for 28 years, working in the cafeteria and then housekeeping. She loved her job and all the...

Jessie Noe

Jessie Noe

Dec 5, 2022

Jessie Wayne Noe, 75 of Harlan, passed away on December 5, 2022 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was born to the late Eull and Dola Simpson Noe on January 17, 1947. Mr. Noe is preceded in death by his Parents; Brother, Freddie Noe; Sister, Mary Lou. Jessie is Survived by his Daughters, Shauna Amaro and Husband Luis and...

Natasha Beaman

Natasha Beaman

Dec 5, 2022

Natasha Beaman, 29 of Wallins Creek, passed away on December 5, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Richard and Denise Brock Beaman on July 23, 1993. Mrs. Beaman is preceded in death by her Children, Skye, Ariel and Daniel; Grandparents, Randall Grant Beaman-US Army, Geneva Moore and Nancy Brock. Natasha is survived by her loving children,...

Mrs. Melissa Jo Blanton

Mrs. Melissa Jo Blanton

Nov 18, 2022

Melissa Jo Blanton, age 54 of Baxter, KY, passed away on November 18, 2022 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. Mrs. Blanton was born December 26, 1967 in Harlan County to Marvin Shepherd and Evelyn Gale West Shepherd. Mrs. Blanton was the world's best Rammie, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, world's best Sister, and was a jack of all trades. She is...

Larry "Bumper" Stamper

Larry "Bumper" Stamper

Nov 14, 2022

Larry "Bumper" Stamper, 47 of Dayhoit, passed away on November 14, 2022. He was born to Charles Stamper and Manilla Howard Saylor on July 16, 1975. He is preceded in death by his Father, Charles Stamper and a Sister Margaret Saylor. Larry is survived by his Loving Mother, Manilla Saylor and Husband Tracy; Children, Charles Travis, Jonathan Waylon, Mercedes and...

Lawerence Logan

Lawerence Logan

Nov 9, 2022

Lawerence Logan, 65 of Elcomb, passed away on November 9, 2022 at his home. He was born to the late William and Thelma Trosper Logan on November 14, 1956. Mr. Logan is preceded in death by his Parents; Brother, Billy Logan; Sisters, Donna Ball and Peggy Sue Davenport. Lawerence is survived by his loving Wife, Geneva Logan; Sisters, Allie Davis,...

Mr. Eldon Bledsoe

Mr. Eldon Bledsoe

Nov 4, 2022

On Friday, November 4, 2022, Eldon Bledsoe of Evarts, KY, passed from this life to the next. Eldon died of natural causes after suffering for several years from black lung and heart disease. Eldon was born in 1940 to Coy and Nettie Bledsoe of Rosspoint and was a lifelong resident of Harlan, KY. He was a former coal miner and...

James Coy Barlow Jr.

James Coy Barlow Jr.

Oct 29, 2022

James Coy Barlow Jr., 79 of Knoxville, TN, passed away on October 29, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born to the late James Coy Barlow Sr. and Ethelyn Stoop Barlow on September 9, 1943. He was a Veteran. Mr. Barlow is preceded in death by his Parents. Mr. Barlow is survived by his loving Wife, Connie...

Hazel Jean Rapier

Hazel Jean Rapier

Oct 28, 2022

Hazel Jean Smith Rapier, 81 of Smith, passed away peacefully on Friday October 28, 2022. The daughter of Steve and LouAnna Blanton Smith, born on August 15,1941. Hazel was a member of Full Gospel Pentecostal Church in Smith, KY. Besides loving and caring for her family, Hazel spent her life caring for others. If you left Hazel’s house hungry it...

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