OBITUARIES

Nov 23, 2021

Thomas Mitchell Stephens, 74 of Wallins, KY passed away Tuesday evening of November 23, 2021 at the Harlan ARH. Thomas was born May 11, 1947 in Harlan to the late Marion "Bonnie" and Allie Stephens. He was a member of Laymon Pentecostal Church at Laymon, KY. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by infant son, Brandon Scott...

Nov 20, 2021

Stacy Noe Grubbs, 48 of Cranks, KY passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday afternoon of November 20, 2021 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. Stacy was born May 6th, 1973 to Virgie Woodard Noe and the late Billy Wayne Noe. Besides her father she is preceded in death by her brother Donald Noe and stepfather...

Nov 19, 2021

Edward Warren Black, 68 of Gulston, passed away on Friday November 19th, 2021. Ed was born in Detroit Michigan on December 9th, 1952 to Gladys and Ross Black. Edward was employed by KCEOC, was former owner and operator of Ed's Auto Body, and former Chief of the Loyall Fire Department, and had served as assistant Fire Chief of Harlan Fire Department...

Nov 10, 2021

Marvel Ayn (Woodburn) Creech, age 63, of Bledsoe left this world Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at the Owsley County Health Care Center. She was born in Chicago, IL on June 7, 1958, to the late Alvin and Helen Woodburn. In 1990 Marvel moved to Kentucky where she lived with her husband the late Gary Creech and his five children....

Nov 7, 2021

John Shepherd, 50 of Pansy, passed away peacefully, Sunday November 7th, 2021. John was born December 28, 1970 to Billy Dan & Jean Shepherd. John was a coal miner, a proud roof bolter to be exact. He had coal in his veins & loved being underground. John was 18 when he first started mining. For over 2 decades he...

Nov 3, 2021

Harley Sturdivant, 46 of Bell County, KY passed away Wednesday November 3, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY. Harley was born October 20, 1975 to the late Jimmy Sturdivant and June Jump Sturdivant. He retired from Coca Cola Bottling Company. Harley believed in the Baptist faith and attended First Blackmont Baptist Church. Besides his mother, he...

Oct 21, 2021

John Day, 80 of Bledsoe, KY passed away on Thursday afternoon of October 21, 2021 at the Harlan ARH. John was born June 7, 1941 in Bledsoe, KY to the late Abner and Zelphia Huff Day. He was a retired equipment operator with Nally & Haydon. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Ray...

Oct 16, 2021

Oneda McKinney Spurlock 73 of Loyall passed away Saturday morning of October 16, 2021 at the Harlan ARH. Oneda was born June 11, 1948 in Harlan to the late Tommy and Lura Raines McKinney. She was retired from Kmart. She believed in the Pentecostal Faith and attended Cornerstone Community Church. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by...

Oct 16, 2021

Donald Wayne Bargo, 61 of Gulston, KY passed away Saturday morning of October, 16, 2021 at the Harlan ARH. Donald was born January 31, 1960 in Harlan to the late Sam and Bessie Sizemore Bargo. He was a retired coal miner with Arch Minerals. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his twin brother, Harold Bargo and...

Oct 10, 2021

Donna Y. Caldwell, 43 of Harlan passed away Sunday evening of October 10, 2021 at the Harlan ARH. Donna was born June 26, 1978 in Harlan, KY and was a Respiratory Therapist for Hazard ARH. She enjoyed collecting knives and zippo lighters, but her most enjoyment come from being with her children. She had attended Sunday School at Bledsoe...

Oct 4, 2021

Earlene "Pat" Green Osborne, 80 of Wallins passed away Monday morning of Oct. 4, 2021 at the Harlan ARH. Earlene was born May 9, 1941 in Smith, KY to the late Roscoe and Lizzie Osborne Green. She was a homemaker who enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, sewing. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers, Charles and Hubert...

Oct 2, 2021

June Lamb Farmer, 89 of Cawood, KY passed away Saturday morning of October 2, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center after a brief illness. June was born January 24, 1932 in Cawood to the late John and Bessie Green Lamb. She was a lifelong resident of Cawood and believed in the Church of God faith. She was...

Oct 1, 2021

 Jerry Lynn Hatmaker, 72 of Baxter, KY passed away peacefully on Friday evening of Oct. 1, 2021 while surrounded by his family. Jerry was born November 3, 1948 in Harlan to the late Charlie and Ola Mae Maggard Hatmaker. He was a retired coal miner after 27 years and proud member of the Yocum Lodge 897 F & AM. Over the...

Sep 26, 2021

James “Tom” Bowers age 67 of Brookside entered into eternal life on Sunday, September 26, 2021. He was born on March 11, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan to parents Mack "Duke" and Dorothy Bowers.  Tom was a graduate of Evarts High School where he excelled on both the basketball court and the baseball field. He was retired from the coal industry...

Sep 26, 2021

David A. "Caveman" Laws, 43 of Harrogate, TN formerly of Harlan passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at his home. David was born November 27, 1977 in Toledo, OH to Fred Rufus Laws and the late Gracie Gosnell Laws. He graduated from James A. Cawood High School, and most of his life he was a truck driver...

Sep 25, 2021

Jami Elizabeth Cooper, 43 of Wallins passed away Saturday afternoon, September 25, 2021 at the UK Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington following a brief illness. Jami was born July 31, 1978 in Harlan to Jimmy and Cathy Vaughn Cooper. She was a homemaker, enjoyed watching wrestling and was a huge Tennessee Vols fan. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Sep 2, 2021

Kayla Maxine Massingale, 31 of Harlan passed away Thursday September 2, 2021 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center. Kayla was born April 26, 1990 in Harlan. She was a 2008 graduate of Harlan High School and had been a CNA at the Harlan Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was a talented artist and loved music. She believed in the...

Aug 27, 2021

Winston Hubert Stanton, 79 of Kildav, KY passed away on Friday morning of August 27, 2021 at his home following a brief illness. Winston was born June 16, 1942 to the late Jess and Rebecca Sergent Stanton; besides his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Marvin and Omar Stanton; his sister, Ruby Young. He is survived...

Aug 27, 2021

Susan Gail Saylor, of Harlan, Kentucky, passed away with family by her side on Friday morning of August 27th in Lexington, KY.

Susan was born on August 7th, 1946 to the late Bernelle (Taylor) and Paul Saylor in Harlan and was the oldest of three daughters. She was a graduate of Harlan High School (class of ’64)...

Aug 23, 2021

Kimberly D. Bailey, 58 of Harlan passed away Monday morning of August 23, 2021 at her home. Kim was born July 22, 1963 in Harlan, KY to the late Charles and Bernice Dean King. She was a former employee of Western Sizzler Steakhouse, and was a housekeeper, and believed in the Church of God Faith. Besides her parents, she...