OBITUARIES

Sep 11, 2013

Dora Lena (Whitehead) Couch, 39, of Barbourville, KY formerly of Kenvir,  died Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at the Middlesboro ARH.  Dora was born in Harlan County, Kentucky and was a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by: Grandparents:   Dora Miracle and Robert Collett, and Silas and Trula Whitehead; two brothers:  Michael Whitehead, Jr. and Johnathan Wayne Blevins.

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Sep 7, 2013

John Alden Williams, 77 died September 7, 2013 in Reno, NV.  Predeceased by his parents Roberta Hewlett Williams and John Edgar Williams and his younger brother David Hewlett Williams, grandparent Robert Lee Hewlett and John’s beloved grandmother Cordelia Marie Miller Hewlett, also his guardian aunt, Ruby Neil Hewlett Colley and uncle Arris Jack Colley.

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Sep 6, 2013

Betty Jo (Sutton) Wyatt passed away on Friday, September 6, 2013 at Nashville’s Alive Hospice after a lengthy illness at the age of 83.

She was born on May 4, 1930 in Jensen, KY to the late John and Rhoda Sutton. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers and sisters; Della (Sutton) Behen,...

Sep 5, 2013

Melanie “Peanut” Mullins, 39 of Delphia, KY formerly of Coldiron passed away Thursday at the Whitesburg ARH.

Melanie was born Oct. 5, 1973 in Pineville, KY and is preceded in death by her mother, Lillie Mae Smith Saylor.

She is survived by her father Johnny Saylor of Coldiron, her husband, William Mullins of Delphia, KY;...

Sep 2, 2013

Alonzo Edward Turner Jr. 69 of Bledsoe passed away Monday September 2, 2013 at his home.

Alonzo was born on November 12, 1943 Harlan, KY to the late Alonzo Turner Sr., and Gladys Mayre Hyde Turner. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy having served his country his country during the Vietnam War. He served on the...

Aug 27, 2013

“And God wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain:  for the former things are passed away” (Rev.21:4)

Gillis Lee Adams, born March 24, 1936, finished his life’s journey on Tuesday,  August 27, 2013.

Gil was born...

Aug 23, 2013

Mollie Walton McCarthy, 96 of Harlan formerly of Lynch passed away peacefully on Friday Aug. 23, 2013 at the Harlan Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Mollie was born on July 1, 1917 in Pineville, KY to the late Rice and Martha Walton. She lived most of her life in Lynch, KY and was a 1936 graduate of Lynch...

Aug 10, 2013

Connie Sue Johnson, 51 of Tazewell, TN formerly of Wallins passed away Saturday Aug. 10, 2013 at the Claiborne Co. Hospital.

Connie was born Feb. 2, 1962 in Ohio to the late Fred and Delphine Holland Westfelt, besides her parents she was also preceded by a brother, Mark Anthony Westfelt and a grandchild.

She is...

Aug 8, 2013

Thelma Ann Turner, 71 of Harlan passed away Thursday morning of Aug. 8, 2013 at the Harlan ARH.

Thelma was born July 11, 1942 in Teetersville, KY to the late Robert Lee and Ruby Branson Moore. She worked from 1975 to 1994 for the Harlan Co. Board of Education having worked at Cawood, Hall and Cranks Elementary...

Aug 6, 2013

Staff Sargent Ryan D. Austin, age 25, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 in Maidstone, United Kingdom. Ryan entered into this life on January 14, 1988 in Winston Salem, NC the son of Doug Austin and the late Karen Long. He was a 2006 graduate of South Laurel High School and was united in marriage on...

Aug 4, 2013

Jamie Lewis, 56 of Jones Creek passed away Sunday August 4, 2013 at the Harlan ARH.

Jamie was a disabled Coal Miner and enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. He especially loved children.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Browning Lewis; his maternal grandfather, Homer Browning; paternal grandparents, John...

Jul 31, 2013

Maggie Shephard of Harlan, born April 22, 1939 left this world on July 31, 2013 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital.  Maggie believed in the Baptist Faith.

Maggie is survived by her husband Jack Shephard, her son David Shephard, four daughters Theresa Witt-Sellers, Lisa Blevins, Kimberly Witt, and Rita Bell; 11 grandchildren; and multiple great-grandchildren.

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Jul 31, 2013

Ruby Ethel Sargent, 91 of Ages passed away Wednesday July 31, 2013 at her home with her family by her side.

Ruby was born December 6, 1921 in Exeter, VA to the late Charlie and Ernie Mullins; she had resided in Ages for 75 years. She was a Child of the King and member of the Coxton...

Jul 26, 2013

Danny Edward Estes, 62 of Norwood, OH formerly of Harlan passed away on Friday July 26, 2013 at the Ft. Thomas VA Community Living Center in Ft. Thomas, KY.

Danny was a Veteran of the United States Army and served his country during the Vietnam War.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy...

Jul 14, 2013

Jerry Wayne Collett, Sr., 60, passed away, Sunday July 14, 2013 in Coeburn, VA.  Mr. Collett was born on April 6,1953 in Harlan Co. KY to the late Mr. Robert Collett & Dora Turner Collett.  He was preceded in death by his brothers Robert Lee Collett, Chester Collett, Michael Collett; father, Robert Collett & mother, Dora Turner Collett.

Jul 12, 2013

Rebecca Day Simpson, 77 of Cranks went to be with the Lord on Friday July 12, 2013 due to a long illness at her home with her loving family by her side.

Rebecca was born January 6, 1936 in Cranks, KY to the late Johnny & Polly Day. She was born and raised in Cranks and married...

Jul 8, 2013

Stevie Johnson, 58 of Dayhoit passed away Monday July 8, 2013 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Stevie was born Nov. 13, 1955 in Bell Co., to the late Ray and Margaret Johnson. He believed in the Holiness Faith.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Ira Ray...

Jul 5, 2013

Charles Forester Stephenson, 76 of Harlan passed away peacefully at the Harlan Health & Rehabilitation Center on Friday July 5, 2013.

Charlie was born June 25, 1937 in Harlan to the late Charles J. and Nettie Forester Stephenson. He was the retired owner & operator of the Cumberland Barber Shop in Harlan for several years. He was...

Jun 29, 2013

Anna “Teetle” Wyatt, 79 of Baxter passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at her home, surrounded by her family, after a valiant fight with cancer.

She was born in Loyall, KY to the late Viola and Willard “Buck” Thomas. Anna worked at Bellsouth until becoming a full time mother. She also owned a business in Harlan....

Jun 28, 2013

George Richard Jackson Jr., age 56, of Lake in the Hills formerly of Wallins, KY, died Friday, June 28, 2013, at Centegra Hospital - Woodstock. He was born June 26, 1957 in Wallins Creek, Kentucky to George R. Sr. and Betty (North) Jackson. On November 18, 1989, he married Carol Gapinski in Crystal Lake. For the past 15 years,...