OBITUARIES

Sep 15, 2020

Longtime Harlan attorney, John Crockett Carter, Jr,  80, passed away on Tuesday evening of September 15, 2020. Mr. Carter was born on December 10, 1939 in Cawood to the late John Crockett and Nancy Pope Carter.  He graduated from Hall High School in 1956 and attended Cumberland College, Union College, and Eastern Kentucky University Graduate School.  He taught English...

Sep 10, 2020

Ronald Clark Fields, 80 of Hamilton, OH formerly of Harlan passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at the VA Hospice Care in Dayton, OH. Ronnie was born December 18, 1939 in Harlan to the late Zettler and Elsie Lawson Fields. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and enjoyed metal detecting, hunting for Artifacts, and collecting...

Sep 7, 2020

Douglas McArthur Caldwell, 71 of Jacksonville, FL formerly of Harlan Co. passed away on Monday September 7, 2020 at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksoville, FL. Doug was born October 22, 1948 in Stinnett, KY to the late Henry and Loria Whitehead Caldwell. He was a Veteran of the United States Airforce having served during the Vietnam War. He is...

Aug 31, 2020

Polly B. Duncan, 82 of Bledsoe, KY passed away on Monday morning of August 31, 2020 at her home. Polly was born October 12, 1937 in Beverly, KY to the late James and Ameann Whitehead Brock. She was of the Pentecostal Faith. She was retired from Grandrapids Control and after retirement moved back to Bledsoe after having lived in...

Aug 27, 2020

Raymond "Denny" Denzil Blevins, 72 of Louellen, KY passed away on Thursday morning of August 27, 2020 at his residence.

Denny was born March 11, 1948 to the late William Gobel and Irene Houston Blevins. He believed in the Pentecostal Faith. He was a Retired Coal Miner/Truck Driver for Glennbrook Coal Co.

He is survived...

Aug 27, 2020

Etta Elizabeth Owens, 90 of Lenarue passed peaceful into  the arms of her Lord & Savior on Thursday morning of August 27, 2020.

Etta is remembered for her work at “The Grill” at Mary Helen Coal Company. She was a great cook and fed many miners a good meal. Likewise, she fed her family with meal fit...

Aug 18, 2020

Thelma Simpson, 84 of Sawbriar, KY passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center, Hazard, KY. Thelma was born Tuesday, December 24, 1935 in Harlan Co., KY to the late Charlie Saylor and Joyce Belcher. She was a homemaker. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Jack L. Simpson; siblings,...

Aug 17, 2020

Georgia Johnson, 61 of Loyall, KY passed away on early morning of Monday, August 17, 2020 at the Harlan ARH.

Georgia was born, April 02, 1959 in Harlan Co., KY to the late Ray Johnson and Margaret Young Johnson. She was a homemaker and believed in the Church of God faith.

Besides her parents she...

Aug 15, 2020

Delilah Rogers Foutch, 34 of Lynch was born October 16, 1985 passed away on Saturday morning of August 15, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family following a courageous battle with cancer. She was a devoted mother, wife, and a sweet and caring friend to all who knew her. She has a Masters Degree in Human Services and...

Aug 10, 2020

Kenneth Michael “Kenny” Badgett, 60, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020. He was born in Frankfurt, Germany on February 18, 1960 to Pat Badgett and the late Jack Badgett. He worked for the Department of Transportation and was a member of Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his siblings, Tommy...

Aug 8, 2020

Charles Orville Drew, 76 of Teetersville went to be with his Lord & Savior on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Harlan ARH following a long illness. Charles never met a stranger and made all who met him feel they had known him for years. He was a proud Veteran, who served his country during the Vietnam War. He...

Aug 7, 2020

James Todd Whitaker, age 48, entered the gates of Heaven and into the waiting arms of Jesus on August 7, 2020, after a long illness. Todd graduated from Harlan High School in 1990 where he was a member of the football team, the academic team, and the golf, tennis, and track and field teams. He attended Union College, graduating...

Jul 30, 2020

Laurawilla Thomas Herren of Loyall, KY went HOME and was greeted by the loving arms of Jesus, her family and friends on Thursday July 30, 2020 at her residence, after 90 years of life. Laurawilla's journey here began January 31, 1930, in Baxter, KY. Her parents were the late Willard "Buck" Thomas and Viola Muncy Thomas of Loyall. She was...

Jul 29, 2020

Harry B. Shepherd, Jr. 82 of Fairfield Glade, TN passed away at his home on July 29, 2020.

Having been born in Harlan, KY to the late Harry B. and Martha Wilson Shepherd, he attended Harlan High School where he lettered in Football. Sonny, as he was called by his mom and dad, or Red to his...

Jul 29, 2020

Sharon Gaile Hubbard, 56 of Coxton, KY passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Pineville Healthcare Center, Pineville, KY. Sharon was born February 16, 1964 to the late Harry (Pete) King Hensley and Virgie Napier Hensley. She retired from Walmart and was a member of Pansy Christian Church. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Jul 25, 2020

Lela Pauline Burgess, 89 of Coxton, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the Harlan ARH. Lela was born December 7, 1930 at Coxton, Ky to the late Jesse and Jerushia Crider Kinder. She was a homemaker and member of the Ages Pentecostal Holiness Church. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband...

Jul 24, 2020

Janice R. Saylor, 70 of Baxter, departed from this life to be with our Lord and Savior on July 24th, 2020 at her home. She was a beloved wife, nurturing mother to her children and grandchildren, and caregiver to many during her life. She had a kind and giving spirit to all she knew. Her love of crafting, cooking,...

Jul 23, 2020

Tommy Wayne Dean, 51 of Rio Vista passed away on Thursday July 23, 2020. Tommy Wayne was born in Pineville, KY on November 13, 1968 to Tommy and Zola Dye Dean. He was a lifelong resident of Harlan Co and graduated from Harlan High School, Class of 86. He was a coal miner and carpenter, who enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Jul 20, 2020

Viola Johnson, 79 of Teetersville passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon of July 20, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Viola was born January 16, 1941 in Middlefork, KY to the late Jack Bailey and Rosie Saylor Bailey Thomas. She was a homemaker and faithful member of the Jenson Pentecostal Holiness Church. She enjoyed cooking, working...

Jul 15, 2020

Shane T. Peck, 48 of Lexington, KY formerly of Keith, KY passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at his home.

Shane was the father of Caleb Peck of Louisville, KY son of Sherman Peck, Jr and the late Joyce L. Gooden Peck of Keith, KY; brother of Shawn Peck of Keith, KY; a host of aunts, uncles...