OBITUARIES

Apr 12, 2015

Jeffrey Allen Pittman, 51 of Lejunior, KY passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at the Harlan ARH.

Jeffrey was born Feb. 2, 1964 in Harlan, KY. He was a retired coal miner with 26 years of service. He attended Victory Baptist Church. He was UK’s # 1 fan and loved spending time with his grandchildren....

Apr 9, 2015

Clyde Junior Dixon, 83 of Sawbriar, KY passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015 at the Harlan ARH.

He was born July 3, 1931 in Keokee, VA to the late Grant and Lydia Clark Dixon. He was a retired Coal...

Mar 25, 2015

Ruth Neely Jones Manning, 87, of Kettle Island, KY, Passed from this life on March 25, 2015.  Born to Basil and Lona Neely on May 23, 1927 in Virginia she was a native of Harlan, KY.  Ruth moved to Knoxville, TN in 1968 where she lived until 2006.  Ruth believed in...

Mar 23, 2015

Billy Ray Bates, 71, of New Camp Lane in Evarts, KY passed away.  He is the son of the late Manyard and Flora Tolliver Bates.

In keeping with his wishes,

A private committal service will be held in the #30 Cemetery in Kenvir, KY.

Mar 14, 2015

Rio Vista-Mary Lou Coldiron, 75 of Rio Vista passed away Saturday March 14, 2015 at the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN.

A lifelong resident of Harlan, KY she was born September 7, 1939 to the late Harold and Reba Truitt Hurst. She was a member of the Harlan Christian Church and best known...

Mar 8, 2015

Jayne Carr Fulton Brock of Harlan, Kentucky, died peacefully at her home, Sunday, March 8, 2015, following a short illness.  She was 96.

Born April 1, 1918 in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, she was a lifetime resident of Harlan.  She was a...

Mar 5, 2015

Aretta Inez Lay Whitaker, 97, passed from her earthly life on Thursday morning, March 5, 2015, after a long illness.  She was born November 22, 1917, in Jellico, Kentucky, the second of eight children to Albert and Estella (Rose) Lay.  She moved to Harlan County, Kentucky, as a young girl and lived there until the...

Mar 4, 2015

Bertha Mary Elliott, 92, of Wallins, Kentucky born October 5, 1922, died Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at the Harlan Heath and Rehabilitation Center.  She attended the Wallins Church of God.

Preceding her in death are her father:  George Elliott;  mother:  Mary...

Mar 3, 2015

Gary Wayne Hughett, 61 of Maynardville, Tennessee, formerly of Harlan, KY died Tuesday, March 3, 2015 in the Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center.  He was a native of Harlan, Kentucky; he believed in the Holiness faith and he was a self-employed contractor.

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Mar 3, 2015

Joseph Allen Pollitte, 34 of Versailles, KY formerly of Harlan passed away suddenly on March 3, 2015.

He was born November 14, 1980 and served his country  in the United States Army earning the rank of Sgt. and served two tours in Afghanistan. He was a devoted Christian and...

Feb 22, 2015

Irene Lee, Age 86 passed away peacefully into everlasting life on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, following a rapid decline in health. Irene was born on December 18, 1928 in Rose Hill, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morgan and Carrie Hensley. She married J.R. Lee in...

Feb 15, 2015

HARLAN-Howard Estil Ward of Knoxville, TN formerly of Harlan passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015 at University of Tennessee Hospital.  Mr. Ward was born Dec. 16, 1927 to the late James Mack and Delphia Ward.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by, two brothers, Robert and Edward Ward; one sister:  Geneva Noe;...

Feb 15, 2015

BAXTER-Robert Asher, 45 of Baxter passed away Sunday Feb. 15, 2015 at his home.

Robert was born Oct. 3, 1969 in Chicago, ILL to Charles Asher and the late Charlene Brock Asher. He was the Manager of the A Plus Rent to Own in Harlan, member of the First Assembly of God in Baxter and...

Feb 14, 2015

Rebekah L. (Senters) Caldwell, a loving wife and mother passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015 in Georgetown, Kentucky. Born in Columbus, Ohio was raised in Harlan Kentucky. She is the daughter of Shelby Bragg Senters, Cohutta, GA and the late Steve H. Senters SR. Wife of Scott Caldwell. A member of Highland Baptist church, she enjoyed scrapbooking, quilting and...

Feb 14, 2015

Georgetown - F. Scott Caldwell, 40 of Georgetown, KY formerly of Harlan passed away Sat. Feb. 14, 2015 at his home.

Scott was born Oct. 22, 1974 in Harlan, KY to the late Gary and Patricia Fox Caldwell. He was an assistant football coach at Scott Co. High School, Proud Season ticket holder...

Feb 10, 2015

Anna M. Bailey, 85 of Wallins passed away Wednesday Feb. 10, 2015 at the Ft. Sanders Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.

Mrs. Bailey was born July 17, 1929 in Bell County, KY to the late Russell and Myrtle Carnes Mullins. She was the retired owner and operator of Merle Normans in...

Feb 9, 2015

Patsy Thomas “Gran” Gailey 79 (29) of Stonecreek, Pennington Gap, Virginia, formerly of Harlan passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 at the Johnson City Medical Center.  She was born June 27, 1935 to the Late Aaron and Ellen “Sis” Thomas. Also preceding her in death were siblings, Bill Austin, Frankie Garrett,...

Feb 8, 2015

Larry Edward Bowman, 65 of Baxter, Kentucky passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015 at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center.  Larry was retired from the mine supply service having worked at McCombs Supply, Mountain Supply, Virginia Electric, and Mine Service.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid fan...

Jan 27, 2015

Jack F. Shephard, 77 of Harlan, Kentucky left this world January 27, 2015 at the Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Bessie and Dave Shepherd; his wife, Maggie Shephard; brothers and sisters; and two great-grandsons.

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Jan 27, 2015

Volena Hawkins Craft, 87 of Harlan, KY died Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital.   Mrs. Craft was born in Jellico, Tennessee to the Late Ben and Susan Hawkins.   She was the widow of the Late Dr. J. W. Craft.

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