Isabelle Merida
Jan 7, 2025
Isabelle Merida was born a proud coal miner’s daughter in the hills of Southeast Kentucky. She came into this world at her childhood home in Smith, Kentucky, on July 17, 1943, to her loving parents, Curt and Francis Smith. She passed away on Tuesday evening of January 7, 2025 at the Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY.
As one of 11 children,...
Nevaeh Faith Harrell
Jan 6, 2025
Nevaeh Faith Harrell, of Rutledge Tennessee was born on February 23, 2006, and passed away on January 6, 2025, at the tender age of eighteen.
Nevaeh was the cherished daughter of Bradley and Stephanie Harrell and the mother of her beloved daughter, Blakelee Nova Jean.
Her presence brought light and love to those around her, and she will be deeply missed by...
Clarence Turner
Jan 5, 2025
Clarence Turner, 84 of Baxter passed away Sunday morning of January 5, 2025 at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, KY.
Clarence was born on July 18, 1940 in Leslie County, KY to the late Covie and Polly Jane (Lewis) Turner.
Besides his parents, he is also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Shirley Turner;...
Winston Hollace Wilson, Sr
Jan 4, 2025
Winston Hollace Wilson, Sr., 71, of Harlan, KY departed this life on Saturday evening of January 4, 2025 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care in Hazard after a brief illness.
Winston was born on September 13, 1953 to the late Virgil Wilson Sr and Mrs. Rosie Wilson Moss of Harlan, KY. He was a tough yet loving and generous...
Norma Mink
Dec 30, 2024
On Monday, December 30, 2024, God called one of his most precious, servant hearted earth angels to join him in Heaven. Norma Mink age 89 of Lexington KY formerly of Loyall, KY was a faithful Christ follower, devoted Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and friend to many. She left her mark with every path she walked. To know her was to...
Joyce Long Simpson
Dec 18, 2024
Joyce Long Simpson, 86 of Coldiron, Kentucky went home to be with the Lord at 9:29 pm on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at the Harlan ARH surrounded by family and friends, after fighting a long battle with Addison Disease.
She was born on December 2, 1938 to the late Virgil and Geneva Long of Coldiron, Kentucky. She was a...
Leroy Jones
Dec 17, 2024
Leroy Jones, 78 of Harlan passed away on Tuesday afternoon of December 17, 2024 at his home following a long illness.
Leroy was born October 22, 1946 in Cawood to the late Joe and Estelle Venable Jones. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Longtime care giver of the Cloverfork Coal Company at Kitts, KY for which he took...
Lyndon Keith Ringstaff
Dec 14, 2024
Lyndon Keith Ringstaff, 75 of Harlan passed away peacefully on Saturday morning of December 14, 2024 at his residence.
Lyndon was born to the late Travis Layne and Mildred Sizemore Ringstaff on June 3, 1949 in Bluefield, WV. He was a retired Registered Nurse, He enjoyed photography, woodworking, and Bible studies. He was a member of the Harlan Seventh-Day Adventist Church,...
Julia Louise Cain
Dec 10, 2024
Julia Louise Cain, 64 of Sharps Chapel, Tennessee formerly life long resident of Harlan, Kentucky passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 surrounded by her loving husband and children.
Julia was born August 28, 1960 in Harlan, Kentucky to Delores Hickey and the late Clark Hickey. She was a retired elementary school teacher. She enjoyed singing, dancing, playing...
Bernice Goins Buchanan
Dec 6, 2024
Bernice Goins Buchanan, 73 of Wallins, KY passed away Friday, December 6, 2024 at the home of her daughter in Murfreesboro, TN.
Bernice was born October 10, 1951 in Wallins to the late George and Ethel Nolan Goins. She was retired from the printing industry and was a member of the Coldiron Church of God. She enjoyed singing, dancing and doing...
Roger Dale Mitchell
Dec 3, 2024
Roger Dale Mitchell, 72 of New Tazewell, TN formerly of Cawood, KY passed away peacefully Tuesday evening of December 3, 2024 at the home of his sister following a brief illness. Roger was born June 22, 1952 in Cawood, KY to the late McKinley and Emma Osborne Mitchell. He was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in...
Robert "Bobby" W. McGuire
Nov 24, 2024
Robert W. “Bobby” McGuire, 63, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024. Born in Harlan County, KY, he was the son of the late Grady and Sarah Ellen Thomas McGuire.Bobby loved the outdoors which led him to working as a farm hand at various horse farms or odd jobs throughout the community. He enjoyed fishing, visiting Harlan County and time with...
Hollie Jeanne Carr Trigg
Nov 21, 2024
Hollie Jeanne Carr Trigg, 68 of Harlan passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, November 21, 2024 at her home following a two year battle with cancer.
Hollie was born in Harlan on December 12, 1955 and was raised in Closplint, KY by her parents, James Carr, Sr and Sarah Louise Moore (Worthington).
She loved exploring the outdoors with...
Shirley McKeehan
Nov 21, 2024
Shirley Ann McKeehan, 82 of Harlan, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Shirley was born on October 15, 1942 in Cranks, Kentucky to the late Jim and Bessie Boles. She was lifelong resident of Harlan, Kentucky and attended the Grays Knob Bible Church. She worked at Ackley's Cafe and Denny...
Diana Sue Fultz Helton
Nov 17, 2024
Diana Sue Fultz Helton, 75 of Baxter, KY passed away suddenly at the Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville in the early morning hours of Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Born in Harlan KY on December 19, 1948 to the late Luther L. and Dorothy Sargent Fultz. Diane worked for over 20 years as a waitress at the Western Sizzler Steak House where...
Margaret Sergent
Nov 13, 2024
Margaret Sergent, 86 of Cawood, KY passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at the Barbourville ARH in Barbourville, KY.
Margaret was born November 21, 1937 to the late Taft and Beulah Lee Fields Sergent. She was a homemaker and member of the Cawood Presbyterian Church.
Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her sisters...
Jimmy Bailey
Nov 11, 2024
Jimmy Bailey, 61 of Evarts passed away Monday evening of November 11, 2024 at the Harlan ARH following a battle with cancer.
Jimmy was born January 3, 1963 in Harlan to the late Nathan and Inez Bailey. He was a sawmill worker, who enjoyed riding 4-wheelers and spending time with his family and friends.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death...
Rosemary Miller Cantrell
Nov 4, 2024
Rosemary Miller Cantrell, Harlan County's longtime bookmobile lady entered Paradise on Monday morning, November 4, 2024 while at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard following a long illness.
Rosemary was born October 14, 1942 in Harlan to the late Hoss and Lucille Miller. She graduated from Hall High School in 1960 as class Salutatorian. Over...
W. Jay Murphy
Oct 31, 2024
W. Jay Murphy, 63 of Rosspoint passed away Thursday evening, October 31, 2024 at the Tri Cities Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Jay was born November 3, 1960 in Harlan Co. to the late Lewis J. and Sylvania Lewis Murphy. He was retired from the Kentucky State Highway Department. He had been a member of Poorfork Church of Christ at Rosspoint...
State Senator Johnnie L. Turner, Sr.
Oct 22, 2024
Johnnie Lloyd Turner, 76, of Baxter, Harlan County, Kentucky, entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. At the time of his death, Johnnie was surrounded by his wife, Maritza, and his three children, Yazmin, Susan and Johnnie Turner, Jr. He was an extraordinary man who lived his life to the fullest. At the time of his accident,...
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