OBITUARIES

Aug 3, 2021

Alice Gibbs Hurst, 85 of Harlan passed away on Tuesday morning of August 3, 2021 at the Harlan ARH after spending her final days surrounded by the family she loved with all her heart. Alice was born March 18, 1936 in Kenvir, KY. She graduated from Rothenberg High School in Cincinnati, OH in 1952. In 1954 she married Wako...

Aug 1, 2021

Harvey Jack Osborne Sr, 81, of Cawood, KY passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at his home following a brief illness. Known by "Pap", by most who knew him, Harvey was always equipped with "beef sticks" for all of the kids. Harvey was a US Navy veteran having served aboard the USS Hermitage from 1956-1962. He loved traveling...

Jul 19, 2021

Vicki Mae Hall Roland, age 63, of Owenton, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on July 19, 2021.  Vicki fought hard to battle several health crises, with grit and faith, for over seven long years.

She was born August 22, 1957, in Harlan County, to the late Hubert and Sylvia Larkey Hall.  She was...

Jul 12, 2021

Boyd Robert "Bobby" Brown, 49 of Harlan passed away on Monday July 12, 2021 at his home. Bobby was born May 8, 1972 in Jacksonville, FL to Martha Poole Brown and the late T. Boyd Brown. He was a 1990 graduate of Harlan High School where he served as class president his senior year. He believed in the Baptist faith...

Jul 5, 2021

Carolyn Howard Slusher, 73 of Wallins passed away Monday evening of July 5, 2021 at the Harlan ARH. Carolyn was born Friday July 18, 1947 in Detroit, MI to the late Charles and Ruby Wilkes Slusher. She was the retired Front Desk Manager for The Comfort Inn of Harlan. She enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandchildren, and...

Jul 4, 2021

Sidney Albert Helton, 60 of Wallins, KY passed away on Sunday morning of July 4, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Sidney was born in Dayton, OH to Sidney and Rebecca Arvin Helton. He was a Veteran of the United States Airforce having served during the Iran/Iraq conflict. For several years he was the Manager for...

Jul 2, 2021

Alice Faye Lundy, 66 of Wallins, KY beloved mother, wife, and grandmother passed away suddenly Friday afternoon of July 2, 2021 at Cranks, KY. Alice was born February 22, 1955 in Harlan, KY to the late Roxie Branham and Carlo Jones. She attended Holy Trinity School, and was a homemaker. She believed in the Church of God faith. She loved...

Jul 2, 2021

Lewis Green 96 of Smith, KY went peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday afternoon of July 2, 2021 with family by his side. Lewis was born February 7, 1925 to the late Jonathan and Mary Neff Green. He was a retired Coal Truck driver. He was a gentle and kind man that always enjoyed talking about old...

Jun 28, 2021

Phyllis Deaton, 77 of Sunshine, KY wife of Morris Deaton passed away Monday morning of June 28, 2021 at her home following a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Byrd Hensley and Jewell Taylor Hensley. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Morris Deaton of Sunshine; sisters, Pat (Joe) Junkins of Northport, AL,...

Jun 22, 2021

Guy Phillip Howard, 70 of Loyall, KY, beloved husband, father, and son passed away peacefully Tuesday evening of June 22, 2021 following a battle with cancer with his family and friends by his side. Phillip was born October 8, 1950  in Harlan, KY to Beatrice Willis Howard and the late Guy Howard. He attended Loyall Elementary School, and then...

Jun 14, 2021

Adrian "Abe" G. Fields, II, 55 of Harlan entered Heaven on Monday June 14, 2021 at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY following a courageous battle with cancer. Abe was born October 23, 1965 in Harlan, KY to Adrian and Arizona Fields. He worked for the Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family...

Jun 13, 2021

Chester Allen Hubbard, 65 of Baxter, KY entered Heaven on Sunday June 13, 2021 at his home. Chester was born September 7, 1955 in Harlan to the late Reece and Sadie Hubbard. He was a general laborer and member of The Church of God of the Union Assembly at Keith, KY. Besides his parents he is preceded in death...

Jun 1, 2021

Jerlean J. Jones, 80 of Wallins, Ky passed away Tuesday morning of June 1, 2021 at the Harlan Health & Rehabilitation Center. Jeri was born October 28, 1940 to the late George and Betty North Jackson. She was retired from the Daniel Boone Clinic after 42 years of service. She was a faithful member of the Loyall Church of...

May 28, 2021

John Goins, Jr, 79 of Wallins passed away Friday afternoon of May 28, 2021 at the Harlan ARH. John was born June 22, 1941 in Wallins to the late John E. and Hazel E. Satterfield Goins. He was a retired coal miner. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his sons, Tommy and John Charles Goins; his...

May 26, 2021

Madison Vanburn “Van” Blanton, age 83, of Kingsport, TN, passed away Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

The son of John Gilbert and Eva Ball Blanton, Van was born in Wallins Creek, Kentucky on October 14th, 1937. He graduated from Loyall High School in 1956 where he played football (Captain), basketball,...

May 25, 2021

Mae Cain-Manasco, age 94, of Brandon, Florida, formerly of Harlan, Kentucky went peacefully to be with the Lord on May 25, 2021 at 10:05 PM at her home. She was born October 30, 1926 in Harlan Co., KY. She believed in the Baptist faith. Visitation will be held after 12:00 pm on Monday, June 7, 2021 until the funeral...

May 25, 2021

Jenine "Ninnie" Howard, 79 of Harlan passed away in the early morning hours on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at the Harlan ARH. Jenine was born November 29, 1941 in Pineville, KY to the late Vernon and Juanita Castle Howard. She was a retired Teacher from the Harlan Independent School system. After retiring she ran the family business, V &...

May 17, 2021

Donahue Long, 75 of Loyall passed away on Monday morning of May 17, 2021 at the LaFollette Medical Center in LaFollette, TN following a long illness. Donahue was born December 2, 1945 in Harlan to the late Cody and Elsie Cornett Long. He was a retired mechanic and a Veteran of the United States Army. He had a love...

May 7, 2021

David Earl Estes, 64 of Fresh Meadows, Ky passed away on May 7, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. David was born October 28, 1956 in Harlan to the late Buddy and Helen Osborne Estes. He was a retired coal miner with 25 years of service, having last worked for Harlan-Cumberland Coal Co. He is survived by...

May 4, 2021

Carlos Leon "Howie" Sturgill, 58 of Cumberland, KY passed away peacefully after a long illness at the Harlan ARH, surrounded by his loving family. Howie was born July 22, 1962 in Fleming Neon, KY to Monetta Lorene Brown Sturgill and the late Wayne Sturgill. He was a coal miner for over 32 years. He enjoyed fishing, and any kind...