Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.
LaVerne Wilson Harrison
September 6, 2023
LaVerne Wilson, 72 of Palestine, Texas, passed away on September 6, 2023 after a short illness. She was born on March 8, 1951 to Lena Shepherd Wilson and Eli Wilson in Hyden, Ky.
LaVerne left the local area at a young age moving to Chicago, IL where she would spend most of her life. She graduated from Kelly High School...
Matthew Daniels
September 2, 2023
Matthew Daniels, 59 of Pathfork, passed away on September 2, 2023 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born to the late Hiram and Lillie Mae Daniels on November 8, 1963. He was a retired Custodian in the Bell County School System.
Mr. Daniels is preceded in death by his Parents and Brothers, Cleon Daniels, Hiram Daniels Jr., Phillip...
Jeroney Smith
September 1, 2023
Jeroney Smith, 73 of Smith, went to be with his Lord on September 1, 2023 at the Hospice Care Center in Hazard. He was born on February 7, 1950 to Curtis and Frances Smith. He was a disabled coal miner and member of Faith Holiness Church.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Dwain, Curt, Monroe,...
Pete Dean
August 26, 2023
Pete Dean, a beloved member of the Harlan community, passed away on August 26, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion. Pete was born in Harlan, Kentucky, the place that held a special place in his heart throughout his life.Pete's dedication to service began during his time...
John B. Scott Jr.
August 25, 2023
John B. Scott Jr., passed away on August 25, 2023, in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. He was born on September 9, 1941, in Harlan County, Kentucky. John will be remembered for loving spirit and warm personality.John was preceded in death by his parents, John B. Scott Sr., and Vira Ellen Goode Scott; his loving wife Mary Ann Hicks Scott; and his siblings...
Mary Rose Huff Bailey
August 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
August 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
August 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.
August 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
June 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
June 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
June 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...
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