OBITUARIES

Nov 28, 2013

Reed Emerson Howard, 85 of Fresh Meadows passed away on Thursday Nov. 28 2013 at the Harlan ARH.

Mr. Howard was born April 17, 1928 in Saylor, KY to the late Miles and Nanny Wilson Howard. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Lovina Howard; son, Chester Howard; daughter,...

Nov 13, 2013

Douglas Earl Brock, 68 Ages passed away Wednesday Nov. 13, 2013 at the Harlan ARH.

Doug was born in Harlan, KY to the late Dewey and Minnie Stokes Brock. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Manalapan Mining Co. He was a member and deacon of Coxton Baptist Church.

Besides his parents he was...

Nov 13, 2013

Henry Monroe Calfee, 66 of London, KY formerly of Cumberland, KY went to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday Nov. 13, 2013 at his home, waiting on him was his beloved mother and father.

Henry was born September 13, 1947 in Cumberland, KY. He was a special needs person who was loved by all who knew...

Nov 7, 2013

Linda Ruth Hickson Poe, 67 of Harlan passed away Thursday Nov. 7, 2013 at the Harlan ARH.

Linda was born in Harlan Co., KY to the late Marvin and Carrie Juanita Ball Hickson.

She is survived by her husband, Carl R. Poe of Harlan; 2 sons, Billy Ball of Rio Vista, Jeffery Hickson of South...

Nov 5, 2013

Isabella C. Ellis, 84, of Loyall, Kentucky died Tuesday morning November 5, 2013 at her residence.  Mrs. Ellis was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Loyall, Kentucky.  She was a retired L.P.N. with the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital where she served for over 20 years.

Preceding her in death were her Husband Clarence E. Ellis...

Oct 25, 2013

William R. Forester, Jr., "Billy" passed away Friday, October 25, 2013, in Hollywood, Florida.  He was born September 14, 1957, to the late William R. Forester and Jacqueline Haynes Forester.  Billy was also preceded in death by this grandparents, Taylor and Della Forester. Immediate survivors include his stepmother, Carol Forester, Lexington; sister, Regan Forester, Houston, Texas; aunts, Jacqueline Alloway, Lexington and Waun Forester, Harlan and...

Oct 25, 2013

Eulias Theodore “Ted” Helton, Jr. 54 of Cawood passed away Friday October 25, 2013 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.

Ted was born February 26, 1959 in Harlan, KY. He started working in the mining industry while in high school and was employed by Nally & Hamilton for the past 16 years. He previously...

Oct 19, 2013

Bill Day, 68 of Harlan passed away Saturday Oct. 19, 2013 at his home.

Bill was born at Pine Mountain, KY to the late Abner and Zelphia Huff Day. He was retired employee of Blanton’s Texaco (20 years) and Alford’s Shell Station (6 years). He was a member of the Coxton Tabernacle Church.

Besides his...

Oct 19, 2013

Daman Parker Grubbs, new-born son of Buddy and Mandie Grubbs was called to be one of Gods Angels Saturday, October 19, 2013 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital.  He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents:  Mable and Leonard Moore.

In addition to his parents he is survived by grandparents:  Martha and Hubert Grubbs, Sandy and Tommy...

Oct 16, 2013

Lonnie Couch, Sr., 74 of Ages went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday Oct. 16, 2013 at the Hazard ARH.

Lonnie was born to the late Harrison and Eliza Jane Williams Couch in Letcher Co., KY. He was a retired coal miner with over 33 years of service, after retirement he worked for Securex...

Oct 11, 2013

Michael Allen Joseph, 52 of Piney Flats, TN formerly of Pansy passed away Friday October 11, 2013 at the Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport.

Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Elva Joseph; brothers, James and Dennis Joseph.

He is survived by his father, Arnold Joseph; his children, Holley Joseph, Mike Joseph, Jesse Joseph...

Oct 9, 2013

Eugene Kinder, 89 of Ages, KY was born November 13, 1923 in Appalachia, VA and died Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital.  He believed in the Holiness Faith and served as an Elder of the Ages Free Pentecostal Holiness Church;  a Veteran of the US Navy having served in WWII, and was a retired coal...

Oct 7, 2013

Jesse Jones, 71 of Wallins Creek, Kentucky passed away on October 7, 2013 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital.  Jesse was born June 30, 1942 in Elcomb, Kentucky the son of the late Rev. Ed and Willie Jones.

He worked at International Harvester for 20 years in Libertyville, IL before moving back to the Wallins area in...

Oct 1, 2013

Dawn Nunez, 72, of Woodland Hills, passed from this life into eternity on October 1, 2013 at her home, surrounded by family and friends. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and "Lola" to all. She was the wife of the late Dr. Albino Nunez. She is survived by her children, Laurie Hollins (Greg) and their children, Forrest, Zachary,...

Sep 25, 2013

Mrs. Willie (Stewart) Jordan, 76 passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at the Johnson City Medical Center.  Willie had lived most of her life in the community of Cawood, Kentucky.  She was a retired Cook from the Hall and Little Cawood Elementary Schools.  She attended the Mountain Assembly Church of God at Cawood, Kentucky and was a faithful servant...

Sep 20, 2013

Clarence Rowe, 85 of Harlan died peacefully on Friday September 20, 2013 at the Harlan Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Clarence was born January 14, 1928 in Bell Co., KY to the late Willie and Beulah Sharp Rowe and had resided in Harlan Co. for 80 years.

Besides his parents he is preceded in death by...

Sep 18, 2013

Virginia (Jenny) McGlamery Lequire Barton, 71 of Rosspoint passed away Wednesday September 18, 2013 at Baptist Health, Lexington.

Jenny was born in Harlan Co., KY to the late James and Dorothy McGlamery. She was a graduate of Loyall High School and had worked at National Electric Coil, Harlan Independent School and volunteered her time at the Harlan...

Sep 17, 2013

John Randall Shows, 73 of Putney passed away Tuesday September 17, 2013 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.

John was born in Rose Hill, VA to the late John Shows, Sr and Golden Dockery Shows. He was a retired truck driver for C.V. Bennett and was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He believed in...

Sep 16, 2013

Clint Moore 69 of Harlan KY passed away Monday September 16, 2013 after battling a long illness at the Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. He was born February 25, 1944 in Kentucky to Roy Moore and Beulah D. (Dyson) Moore. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Patricia McGlamery. He was well know for his...

Sep 13, 2013

Louis Takacs, Jr., 92 of Cumberland passed away Friday September 13, 2013 at the Harlan ARH.

Louie lived in the Tri City are for over 80 years. He and his wife Helen owned and operated “Louie & Helen’s Drive-In” in Cumberland for many years, after the close of the Drive-In, he opened “Louie’s Barber Shop” for over...