Local obituaries for Hyden, KY & Leslie County
Joann Herring
Feb 14, 2025
Joann Herring, 65 of Burnside, KY, formerly of Leslie County, passed away on February 14, 2025, at the Lake Cumberland Medical Center in Somerset, Kentucky. Born on February 14, 1960, in Leslie County, Kentucky to the union of the late Ford and Faye Hacker Bowling.
Joann lived a life marked by deep love for her family and a humble, quiet spirit...
Casey Travis Smith
Feb 9, 2025
Casey Travis Smith, 39, of Essie, Ky departed this walk of life on February 9th, 2025, at Hazard Appalachian Regional Healthcare. Casey was born January 15th, 1986, in Clay County, Ky.
By occupation, Casey worked for Queen City Railroad. However, in his free time, you could find him deer hunting, ginsenging, riding 4-wheelers, or fishing.
Casey was preceded in death by his...
Harold Collett
Feb 6, 2025
Mr. Harold Collett of Essie, KY was born on August 30th, 1953, in Leslie County, KY to the union of the late Willie and Loshia Collett. Harold departed this life peacefully on Thursday, February 6th, 2025, at the age of 71.
He enjoyed going to church, sitting on the porch with his dogs listening to the radio, watching westerns and most...
Martha Joseph
Feb 2, 2025
Martha Joseph was born March 15th, 1946, in Hyden, Ky to the union of the late Will and Matilda Griffith Joseph. Martha departed this walk of life February 2nd, 2025 at Hyden Health and Rehabilitation, Hyden, Ky at the age of 78.
Martha was a beloved homemaker, caregiver, sister, and friend. Martha enjoyed spending quality time with her loved ones. Martha...
Jim Osborne
Feb 2, 2025
Jim Osborne was born on September 1, 1938, in Perry County, Kentucky, to the late Joseph Calvin "Joe" Osborne and Josephine Smith Osborne.
Jim had a distinguished career as a histologist, retiring in 2003 from the Appalachian Regional Hospital in Hazard, KY. A longtime prominent businessman in Perry County, he owned and operated Joe's Superette at Bulan, KY, for more than...
Leila Adams
Jan 30, 2025
Leila Adams, a beloved matriarch, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Born to the late Burley and Maggie Pennington Williams on November 30, 1931, in Viper, Kentucky, she lived a full and rich life, marked by her deep devotion to her family and her unwavering faith.
Leila was a dedicated homemaker who embraced...
Judy Lynn Keen
Jan 22, 2025
Judy Lynn (Rowe) Keen was born in Pikeville, KY on October 31st, 1948. She died in Somerset, KY on January 22nd, 2025.
Judy is a native of Pike County, Kentucky. She married Kenneth Wayne Keen in 1969 while they were both attending Eastern Kentucky University. Judy was a Registered Nurse by occupation. She worked at Mary Breckenridge Hospital in medical surgery...
Evyonne Brock
Jan 16, 2025
Evyonne Collett Brock was born January 05, 1960 in Hyden, Kentucky to the union of the late Ray and Dorothy Vanover Collett. She had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and was currently residing at Asher, Kentucky.
A beloved homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Evyonne, always put her family at the forefront of her life; spending quality time...
Homer Lee Turner
Jan 7, 2025
Homer Lee Turner, 61, of Cumberland, Kentucky departed this life on Tuesday, January 07, 2025 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Healthcare. Born November 07, 1963 in Leslie County, KY to the union of the late Hiram and Sophia Day Turner.
Homer was a retired coal miner. He was hardworking and dedicated to his industry until becoming disabled from an accident.
In his...
Allen Shepherd
Jan 2, 2025
Mr. Allen Shepherd, 58, of Traphill, NC departed this life on January 02, 2025 at the Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin, NC. Born June 18, 1966 in Hazard, KY, he was the son of the late Arnold and Ivacean Shepherd.
Allen spent the majority of his life in Letcher County. He was an easy-going man who loved all things...
Johnie Morgan Jr.
Dec 29, 2024
Johnie Morgan, Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, was born on June 6, 1937, in Leslie County, Kentucky to the union of the late Johnny Morgan and the late America Napier Morgan, the youngest of ten children. He departed this life peacefully at his home in Stinnett, Kentucky, on Sunday, December 29, 2024.
Johnie was a dedicated business owner and...
Recia Adams
Dec 27, 2024
Recia Marie Adams, of Yeaddiss, KY, passed away peacefully at her home in Yeaddiss, Kentucky, on December 27, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on April 12, 1931, in the Farler community of Perry County, Recia was the daughter of the late William R. Bailey and Dahlia Fields Bailey.
Throughout her life, Recia was known for her kindness, great sense...
Leola Napier
Dec 20, 2024
Leola Napier, born on July 29, 1943, in Hyden, Kentucky, peacefully passed away on December 20, 2024, at the Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness and unwavering faith touched the lives of many.
A devoted homemaker, Leola was well-known for her deep commitment to her family and the Pentecostal faith....
Mossie Verlin Baker
Dec 10, 2024
Mossie Verlin Baker, born on October 27, 1939, in Leslie County, Kentucky, peacefully passed away at her home in Miamisburg, Ohio, on December 10, 2024. Mossie was lovingly surrounded by cherished memories and the warmth of family during her life, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and devotion. She left Leslie County at the age of 17 to set out...
Gifford Eugene Gayhart
Dec 4, 2024
Gifford Eugene Gayhart, 67, former resident of Leslie County was born on November 8, 1957, in Ashland, Kentucky, passed away at his home in Pierson, Florida, on December 4, 2024. He was the son of the late William Edward Gayhart and the late Helen Hoskins Gayhart.
He was a dedicated professional, having honed his skills as a talented carpenter throughout his...
Dorothy (Sizemore) Riley
Nov 30, 2024
Dorothy Riley, 89, former resident of Leslie County, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, in Melbourne, Florida. Born on March 1, 1935, in Hyden, Kentucky to the union of the late Bige and Alice Bowling Sizemore. Dorothy spent the majority of her life in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she built a legacy of love and devotion to her family.
After dedicating...
Fred Roberts
Nov 29, 2024
Fred Roberts, a lifelong resident of Hyden, Kentucky, passed away with his daughters Helen and Tonya at his side, peacefully in Harlan County Kentucky on November 29, 2024, at the age of 83. Born to union of Golden and Flora Sizemore Roberts on July 8, 1941, in Hyden, KY. Fred exemplified what it meant to live a full life. His...
Jacqueline (Jackie) Roberts
Nov 24, 2024
Jacqueline Jackie Roberts, 67 of Smilax, KY was born February 23, 1957 in Leslie County, KY to the union of the late Caleb and Lizzie Smith Morgan. She had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and was a devoted member of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ at Yeaddiss, Kentucky. She was united in marriage to Elmer Roberts on...
Stephen L. Sizemore
Nov 22, 2024
Stephen Langdon Sizemore age 76, was born on March 19, 1948 in Clay County, Kentucky and departed this life at his home in Barbourville, Kentucky on November 22, 2024 after a long and hard- fought battle with cancer.
Stephen was preceded in death by his father, Chester Sizemore, infant son, Chester Jake ( CJ) Sizemore and brother, Clyde Sizemore.
He is survived...
William O. Enos Pollard
Nov 7, 2024
William O. Enos Pollard, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024, at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY. Born on August 25, 1945, in Polls Creek in Leslie County, he lived a life full of dedication to his family, community, and personal pursuits.
After honorably serving in the United...
