Local obituaries for Hyden, KY & Leslie County
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...
Evelyn Bowling
Nov 2, 2024
Evelyn Fouts Bowling was born May 26, 1952, in Hyden, KY, the youngest child of the late Jim and Mavis Cornett Fouts. Evelyn spent her younger years in Leslie County. She married Mike Bowling on December 13, 2013, and they made Tyner their home.
Being a beloved homemaker, Evelyn was meticulous in all that she did. She took great pride in...
Garrie Morgan
Oct 28, 2024
Garrie Morgan, 60, of Stinnett, KY, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Care in Hazard, Kentucky, on October 28, 2024, after a long illness. Born on July 17, 1964, in Shelbyville, Kentucky,
Garrie was known for his devotion to his family and meticulous care he took in his home. Garrie cherished the time he spent with his family, always prioritizing their...
Alson Collett
Oct 26, 2024
Alson Collett, born on November 7, 1941, to the late Boyd & Bernice Hoskins Collett. He passed away peacefully at the Noreen & Greg Wells Hospice Center, Hazard KY on October 26, 2024, at the age of 82. He was A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Alson lived a life full of love, dedication, and passion.
Alson was known for...
Lori Ann Combs
Oct 21, 2024
Lori Ann Combs, born August 12, 1965 in Pennsylvania to the union of Nancy Combs and the late Ed Combs. Lori was a long-time teacher's aid at the Hyden Elementary School. She was a loving homemaker and provided home care for the elderly.
Reading brought peace to Lori, as well as being a beloved animal lover, especially cats. Above all, Lori...
Henry Hoskins
Oct 13, 2024
Henry Hoskins, born September 07, 1941 in Leslie County to the union of the late Spencer and Snovia Stidham Hoskins. Henry had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and was residing at Wooton, KY.
Henry was a skilled auto repair mechanic and a former coal miner. Whatever he did, it was with his whole heart. You could say Henry was...
Willie Causey
Oct 6, 2024
Willie Causey of Bear Branch, Kentucky was born November 07, 1954 at Cinda, KY to the union of the late John D. and Cindy Turner Causey.
A longtime coal miner, Willie started his career directly after high school. He dedicated more than 22 years to the coal industry before his retirement. During his tenure he worked for Eastover Coal, Sandy Fork...
Susie Graham
Oct 6, 2024
Susie Lee Jones Graham, a resident of Bear Branch, KY was born May 27,1945 in Kaliopi, Kentucky to the union of the late Floyd Jones and the late Martha Griffith Jones.
A former teacher, for the Hope House, Susie spent much of her former years educating and caring for those enrolled. Her care and concern for the students was genuine. She...
Eugene "Gene" Hoskins
Sep 21, 2024
Eugene Hoskins, affectionately known as Gene to family and friends was born June 04, 1935 in Hoskinston, KY, a son of the late Dewey and Onie Morgan Hoskins.
Gene was a veteran of the United States Airforce. He served honorably for twenty years of service in England, Germany, and Alaska; as well as assignments in Little Rock AR, Rapid City,...
John Roark
Sep 16, 2024
John Roark, 76, of Essie, KY was born on May 28, 1948, in Laurel County, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024, at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky.
By occupation, John was a coal miner, retiring from his long tenure at Shamrock Coal Company.
Throughout his life, John was known for his great sense...
Teresa Day
Sep 13, 2024
Teresa Day, of Wooton, KY was born on November 16, 1954, in Hyden, Kentucky, the third child born to the late Junior Gibson and Lois Campbell Fugate. Teresa passed away peacefully on September 13 2024, at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY at the age of 69.
Throughout Teresa's life, she had a deep love for people, a career in various...
Brown Sizemore
Sep 8, 2024
Brown Sizemore, born on May 9, 1938, in Oakley Cave at Jack's Creek to the union of the late Onzie and Stella Howard Sizemore, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024, at Hazard A.R.H. Medical Center in Hazard, Kentucky. He is remembered not only for his contributions to his community but also for the love and joy brought to his...
Ronnie Bowling
Sep 5, 2024
Ronnie Bowling, 71, of Big Creek departed this walk of life on September 05, 2024 at his home. Ronnie was born March 24, 1953 in Clay County, Kentucky to the union of the late Green and Sylvia Hoskins Bowling. He had been a life-long resident of Clay County.
By occupation, Ronnie was a licensed surveyor. He was employed by Shamrock...
Betty Whitaker
Aug 31, 2024
In Loving Memory of Betty Lou Sizemore Whitaker
On Sunday, February 23, 1941, Betty Lou Sizemore Whitaker was born in Coxton, Harlan County, Kentucky, to the late Stella Howard Sizemore and Onzie Sizemore. She grew up surrounded by love on Hurts Creek in Leslie County, sharing a lively home with her siblings—Dorothy, Maggie, John Henry, Howard, Carroll, Mildred, Brown, Orville, and...
Winnie Muncy
Aug 30, 2024
Winnie Muncy was born March 28, 1946 in Clay County, Kentucky. She was born to the union of the late Tinsley and Jemima Smith.
Winnie had been a life-long resident of Clay and Leslie Counties; she was currently residing at Stinnett, KY. She was a beloved homemaker to her family that she cherished so much. She was of the Church...
Willis Asher
Aug 9, 2024
Mr. Willis Asher, 94, of Asher, Kentucky, peacefully passed away on August 9th , 2024 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center in Hazard, Kentucky. He was born on March 07 1930, in Louellen, KY, a son of the late Hobert and Sophia Collett Asher.
Willis led a remarkable career in electronical engineering, starting as a dedicated educator at the Harlan...
Onzie Baker
Aug 9, 2024
Onzie Gibson Baker of Oneida, KY was born December 17, 1933 in Leslie Co. to the union of the late Estill and Mallie Buttree Gibson. She had been a life-long resident of Leslie and Clay Counties.
Onzie dedicated over seventeen years of her life to serving as a cook the Oneida Baptist Institute before eventually retiring. Following her retirement, she pursued...
Larry Dean Collett
Aug 8, 2024
Larry Dean Collett, born on April 16, 1953, in Leslie County, Kentucky to Gewandene Hoskins Collett and the late Homer Collett. Larry departed this earthly walk of life on Thursday, August 08, 2024 at the Hazard A.R.H. in Hazard, Kentucky. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, and friend to.
By occupation, Larry was a retired coal miner...
Leonard Clark
Aug 2, 2024
Leonard Clark, 73, of Yeaddiss, Kentucky, departed this life at his residence on Friday, August 02, 2024.
Born in Leslie County, Leonard was the son of the late Filmore and Cora Adams Clark. Leonard was born to a large family of nine sisters and one brother, all of which precede him in death.
By occupation, Leonard was a retired long-time self-employed...
Helen Bailey
Jul 22, 2024
Helen Bailey, 83, of Monticello, KY (Formerly of Hyden, KY), departed this walk of life on Monday, July 22, 2024 at the Wayne County Hospital in Monticello, KY. She was born on January 16, 1941, in Hyden, Kentucky, to her beloved late parents Caleb and Laura Howard Morgan.
She was united in marriage to Eugene Bailey on March 10, 1962 in...
