OBITUARIES

May 16, 2020

Violet J. Burkhart, 89 of Loyall, Ky passed away peacefully on Saturday morning of May 16, 2020 at the Harlan Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on March 28, 1931 in Kitts, KY to the late Dempsey & Lelia Cornett Hicks. Violet spent 50 years of her life working in Chicago, IL, but moved back to Loyall, KY to...

May 6, 2020

Flora Blanton Strange, Williamsburg, KY formerly of Harlan, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on December 11, 1920 in Cawood, Ky. to the late Robert Blanton and Martha Ellen Lewis Blanton. She was a member of the Harlan Baptist Church, having participated in the church’s Glory Singers Choir,...

Apr 27, 2020

Edna L. (Noe) Harp, 87 of Bobs Creek, Ky passed away on the morning of Monday April 27, 2020 at her home following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Edna was born July 9, 1932, in Harlan, KY to the late John Henry Noe and Clara Smith Noe. She was a homemaker and believed in the Pentecostal faith. A loving...

Apr 14, 2020

Jimmy “Buck” Douglas Gambrel, 69 of Catrons Creek passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at the Harlan ARH. “Buck” was born September 27, 1950 in Harlan Co., KY. He was a lifelong resident and retired coal truck driver. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, great grandchildren, listening to music and working in his garage. He is preceded in...

Apr 13, 2020

Bobby Gene Williams, 65 of Jones Creek passed away Monday morning of April 13, 2020 at his residence following a brief illness. Bob was born March 16, 1955 in Harlan, KY to the late Andrew Jackson and Jean Williams. He was a Disabled Veteran having served his country honorably during the Vietnam War as a member of the United...

Apr 12, 2020

Minnie Sue Earls, 60 of Cawood, KY passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at her home in Cawood. She was born November 15, 1959 in Harlan to the late William Sonny Goldesberry, Sr and Mary Rose Hurley Goldesberry. She was a homemaker. Besides her parents she is preceded her husband George Milford Earls; her brother, William Sonny Goldesberry,...

Apr 11, 2020

Mrs. Stephanie Renee Krahenbuhl Roub, age 47, wife of Toby Roub of General Smith Drive, Richmond, Kentucky passed away on Saturday evening at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was the daughter of Shirley Lovins of Lexington, Kentucky. She was the sister of George Krahenbuhl and wife, Nedrah of Cumberland, Kentucky, Denzil Krahenbuhl, Jr....

Mar 27, 2020

Ocie Marie Caldwell Coldiron Nicholson, 89 of Bledsoe passed away on Friday March 27, 2020 at the Harlan Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Ocie was born July 5, 1930 in Harlan Co., KY to the late Lige and Dorcas Caldwell. She was retired from the Harlan ARH and Harlan County Health Department. She was a member of the...

Mar 27, 2020

Terra Rea`Chelle Tuggle, 31 of Harlan passed away on Friday morning of March 27, 2020 in Lexington, KY.

Terra was born November 11, 1988 in Harlan to Ernest Couch and Mary Tuggle. She had worked for McDonalds.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, A`Mary Tuggle; brothers, Jeffry and Johnathan Shoemaker.

Besides...

Mar 23, 2020

Bobby Ray Muncy, 73 of Clovertown passed away Monday afternoon of March 23, 2020 at the Claiborne Co. Hospital in Tazewell, TN.

Bobby was born May 8, 1946 to the late Henry Muncy and Helen Laws Dickey. He was a retired coal miner and painter. He was a Veteran of the United States Army.

Besides...

Mar 23, 2020

James William “Bill” Jones, 79 of Loyall passed away on Monday afternoon of March 23, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Bill was born on March 24, 1940 to the late Joe & Estelle Venable Jones. He was a Graduate of Loyall High School, Veteran of the United States Army and a retired Machinist....

Mar 20, 2020

Evelyn Patricia Haywood, 86 of Wallins passed away on Friday afternoon of March 20, 2020 at the Harlan ARH.

Evelyn was born January 5, 1934 in Wallins to the late Fred & Mellie Hensley Martin.

Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Oscar Haywood, Sr., sons, Jerry Haywood and Oscar...

Mar 19, 2020

John Goddard –Miracle, 42 passed away on Thursday afternoon, March 19, 2020 at home.

He was born on July 31, 1977 in Harlan, KY to John Goddard and Patsy Jones. John was a loving father, and former coal miner, who loved to paint.

He is preceded in death, by his wife Jennifer Burgess Goddard; his...

Mar 15, 2020

Johnnie Lou “Granny” Mefford of Evarts gained her heavenly wings at the age of 88 in her home on the evening of March 15, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

She believed in the Baptist Faith and was a dedicated homemaker. She shared her love of cooking with everyone she met.

Preceded in death by...

Mar 12, 2020

Joyce Peck, 72 of Keith, KY passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, March 12, 2020 at her home.

Joyce was born June 24, 1947 in Harlan, KY to the late Harvey and Pearlie Vance Gooden; Joyce was a former employee of the ARH Clinic in Harlan, and was a retired clerk at Don’s Supersaver in...

Feb 29, 2020

Rufus S. White, 81 of Cawood passed away on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at his home.

Rufus was born September 24, 1938 in Anderson Co., TN to the late David and Teeokle White. He was a retired from the coal mines having worked as a welder. He believed in the Baptist faith, loved to ginseng, and loved...

Feb 28, 2020

Robert Middleton, 91 of Harlan passed away on Friday evening of February 28, 2020 at the Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, VA.

Robert was born September 8, 1928 in Harlan, KY to the late Beckham and Eula Gilbert Middleton. He was lifelong resident of Harlan, a retired coal miner of 15 years with Harlan-Wallins Coal...

Feb 22, 2020

George Darryl Hall, 63 of Totz passed away on Saturday morning of February 22, 2020 at the Harlan ARH. George Darryl was born March 9, 1956 in Cincinnati, OH to Arnie and Vicella Litras Hall. He was a graduate of Cumberland High School and had attended Southeast Community College. He was a former coal miner, former owner of the...

Feb 20, 2020

Mary Virginia Hopper, 93 of Knoxville, TN formerly of Harlan passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon of February 20, 2020.

A native of Harlan, KY she was the daughter of the late W.J. “Jess” and Gilla Dean Silvers.  She was a proud 1948 graduate of the University of Kentucky. Mary Virginia loved her family, singing and was...

Feb 10, 2020

Bonnie Wilson Ford, 92 of Harlan went home to be with her Lord & Savior on Monday, February 10, 2020.

She  was born November  29, 1927  in Granstboro, TN to the late McKinley & Bessie Hatmaker Wilson. She was a longtime member of Elcomb Baptist Church.

Besides her parents she is preceded in death by...