OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for the Harlan, Kentucky area.

Karolyn Sue Fee Owens

Karolyn Sue Fee Owens

Apr 13, 2024

Karolyn Sue Fee Owens, 75 of Cawood, passed away on April 13, 2024 at UK Hospital in Lexington, KY with her family by her side. She was born to the late Stanley and Martha Fee on July 23, 1948 in Yancy. She enjoyed collecting cookbooks, shopping, reading, traveling to festivals and anything and everything to do with cats. She was...

Stephanie Westfelt

Stephanie Westfelt

Apr 2, 2024

Stephanie Ann Hubbard Westfelt, 49 of Loyall, passed away on April 2, 2024 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born on September 30, 1974 to the late Mac and Laura Hubbard. 

She is preceded in death by her Parents; Common Law Husband, Christopher Holbrook; Brother, Macy Hubbard; Sister, Bobby Jean Reavis and a Brother in Law, Homer Sullivan.

Stephanie is...

Michael "Bear" Honeycutt

Michael "Bear" Honeycutt

Apr 1, 2024

Michael “Bear” Honeycutt, 64 of Coldiron, took to the sky on April 1st, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Bear was born on April 8th, 1959 in Harlan, Ky, the son of Don and Pollyanna Honeycutt.

Bear was one of the best loader men across the area. He and Chief loved to brag about all the times he...

Danny Ray Garrett

Danny Ray Garrett

Mar 30, 2024

Danny Ray Garrett, age 62, of Cranks, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born February 2, 1962, a native of Cranks, KY. Ray believed in the Christian faith. Ray had a genuine heart, was nice to everyone he encountered, and was always willing to lend a...

Madge Haynes

Madge Haynes

Mar 26, 2024

Madge (Napier) Haynes, 89 of Cawood, KY, was born on Saturday, May 5, 1934 and passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

Madge was a certified nursing assistant at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital for over 20 years. She worked on the 4th floor and in the psychiatric department for most of her career. She attended Grays Knob Bible Church. After retirement...

Ada Lee Coldiron

Ada Lee Coldiron

Mar 24, 2024

Ada Lee Coldiron, 86 of Bledsoe, Ky, passed away March 24, 2024 at her home. She was born September 18, 1937 to the late Jimmy and Rachel Mosley.

She served the Lord for 61 years. She played guitar and sang in church. She enjoyed fishing, spending time with family, especially her grandchildren who she loved dearly.

Ada Lee is preceded in death...

Girtha Curry

Girtha Curry

Mar 24, 2024

Girtha Lee Curry, 91, passed away on March 24, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born September 17th, 1932, in Chevrolet, Kentucky to Cecil Miracle and Margaret Elizabeth Rhymer.

Girtha was so very in love with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ. She wrote a song that God had given her she titled " We Give You the...

Lois Faye Broughton

Lois Faye Broughton

Mar 17, 2024

Lois Faye Broughton, 78 of Baxter, passed away on March 17, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on June 3, 1945 to the late Hobert and Bessie Vanover Creech. She loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, searching for hickory chickens, hunting for Elk sheds and wondering through her daughters garden enjoying the day. 

Ms. Broughton is preceded...

Taylor Alyssa Baltimore

Taylor Alyssa Baltimore

Mar 5, 2024

Taylor Alyssa Baltimore, 23, passed away on March 5, 2024 at UK Chandler Hospital. She was born on February 4, 2001 in Corbin, KY to Melissa Miniard and Joe Baltimore. She was a Nursing student at the Southeast Community & Technical College. 

She is preceded in death by her Grandparents, Frank and Gail Baltimore, Jeannie and Mike Taylor and Homer Tucker;...

Norlan Hensley Belcher

Norlan Hensley Belcher

Mar 3, 2024

Norlan Hensley Belcher, 71 of Bledsoe, Ky passed away on March 3, 2024 at Barbourville ARH. She was born to the late Robert and Noralee Ward Hensley on March 30, 1952. 

Ms. Belcher is preceded in death by her parents and a Sister, Martha Hensley. 

Norlan is survived by her Brothers, Stanley Hensley and Arthur Hensley; Sister, Ruth Hensley; Nieces and Nephews,...

Juanita Pennington

Juanita Pennington

Feb 16, 2024

Juanita Grubbs Pennington, 96 of Harlan, Ky, passed away February 16, 2024 at St. Joes Hospital at 9:12am after a long battle with cancer with her family by her side. Born January 9, 1928 to Lewis and Joann Grubbs. 

She was preceded in death by her Husband, Sam Pennington; Sons, Roger Pennington and Eddie Pennington; Grandson, Bobby “B Bob” Grubbs and...

Cleda Callahan

Cleda Callahan

Feb 12, 2024

Cleda Callahan, 81 of Harlan, passed away on February 12, 2024 at Harlan ARH with her family by her side. She was born to the late Albert and Hannah Couch Brown on February 14, 1942. She was a devoted Jehovah Witness and a strict loving mother. 

Ms. Callahan is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Coleman Callahan Sr. and a...

Louise Broughton

Louise Broughton

Feb 11, 2024

Louise Broughton, 76 of Baxter, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born to the late Allison and Pauline Brock on November 17, 1947. 

Ms. Broughton is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Alonzo Broughton; Daughter, Linda Lou Broughton; Great Grandson, Jaxton Blanton; Great Granddaughter, Armani Reece Massey;...

Karen Nolan Bell

Karen Nolan Bell

Feb 10, 2024

Karen Nolan Bell, 70, born on January 18, 1954, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

A devoted mother and friend, Karen always put the needs of others before her own.  With a soul full of JOY, Karen lead a life full of art, music, writing, and fellowship.

From coal-mining town Harlan, KY, to bustling New York...

Carla Simpson

Carla Simpson

Feb 8, 2024

Carla Simpson, beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on February 8, 2024, at the age of 53. She was born on November 22, 1970. Carla was an exceptional individual who touched the lives of those around her with her infectious personality and heart-warming laughter.

Carla had an unparalleled ability to bring joy to others. Her signature "Goat Face" was...

Jerry Foley

Jerry Foley

Jan 24, 2024

Jerry Foley, age 34, of Gulston, KY, passed away on January 24, 2024. Born in Harlan, KY on December 21, 1989, Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Foley, Sr. 

Jerry had a love for fishing, enjoyed working on electronics and he loved to make everyone laugh. 

Left to mourn his passing is his son, Jerry Foley; mother, Debra Foley...

Polly Emily Bailey Minton

Polly Emily Bailey Minton

Jan 22, 2024

Polly Emily Bailey Minton, a loving mother, devoted housewife, and vibrant member of the Holiness Faith community, passed away at 82. She was born on December 7, 1941, in Harlan, Kentucky, and peacefully departed on January 22, 2024, in her beloved hometown.

Polly's life was filled with joyous moments, and her warm personality touched the lives of all who knew her....

Debbie Saylor Caldwell

Debbie Saylor Caldwell

Jan 19, 2024

From part-time sports photographer to managing editor, Debbie Saylor Caldwell transformed herself into an award-winning journalist through perseverance and hard work . She is remembered by her friends and colleagues for her tireless dedication following news of her death after a long battle with illness.

Debbie was preceded in death by her late husband Harold Caldwell; parents, Maggie and Levi Saylor,...

Charles "Toby" Howard

Charles "Toby" Howard

Jan 17, 2024

Charles “Toby” Howard, 89 of Harlan, passed away on January 17, 2024 at the Harlan ARH with his family by his side. He was born to the late Burval and Nella Kellums Howard on April 16, 1934. He loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He worked for General Motors in Dayton, OH for several years until he retired. He...

Elizabeth Johnson

Elizabeth Johnson

Jan 15, 2024

 

Elizabeth Johnson, 47 of Harlan, passed away on January 15, 2024 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born to Florence King Bennett on November 13, 1976. She enjoyed shopping, going out to eat with her family and friends, she loved the lake and beach and especially loved her children and twin sister, Alicia.

Ms. Johnson is preceded in...

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