Local obituaries for Hyden, KY & Leslie County

Jun 27, 2022

Ralph Lewis, born November 28, 1946 at Leslie County, Ky, to the union of the late Jack and Bessie Kilburn Lewis.  He departed this life on Monday, June 27, 2022 at his residence.

Ralph had been a life-long resident of Leslie Co.  By occupation, Ralph worked as a coal miner and farmer.  He was united in marriage...

Jun 25, 2022

Sallie Couch of Bear Branch, Kentucky was born August 19, 1939 at home in Leslie County, Ky to the union of the late Casey and Mary Begley Jones.  She had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and by occupation she worked many years as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Upon gaining her education, Sallie worked for some...

Jun 20, 2022

Norman Roberts, 83, of Stinnett, Ky departed this life on Monday, June 20, 2022.  He was born June 15, 1939, in Leslie County, Ky, a son of the late Dennis and Jettie Mae Woods Roberts.   He was united in marriage to Jessie Bowling on August 20, 1962.

Norman had been a life-long resident of Leslie County.  He...

Jun 18, 2022

Mr. Charlie Napier, Jr. age 68 of Lily, Kentucky passed away on Saturday morning at the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky.

He was the father of Charlie Edward Napier and Kayla Seagle and husband, Chris of Corbin, Kentucky, Amy Lewis and husband, Craig of Nashville, Tennessee, Jamie Parker of Milton, Kentucky and Sarah Messer of Danville,...

Jun 10, 2022

Carolyn Sue Asher, 74, of Nicholasville, KY departed this life on Friday, June 10, 2022 at the Baptist Health in Lexington, KY.

Carolyn was born April 07, 1948 in Pontotac, MS, a daughter of the late J.D. and Ruby Raines Hughes.  She was a homemaker and was the wife of the late Joe Edward Asher.   Carolyn enjoyed...

Jun 5, 2022

Mr. Russell Dodson, 75, of Stinnett, KY, passed away on Sunday, June 05, 2022 at the Mary Breckinridge A.R.H. Hospital in Hyden, KY.  Russell was born February 18, 1947, in Leslie County, KY to the union of the late Clay and Opha Sizemore Dodson.  He was of the Pentecostal faith.  Russell was a life-long resident of Leslie...

Jun 3, 2022

Cassie Lynn Smith was born June 04, 2009 in Hazard, KY.  She was the daughter of the late Amanda Fields Smith and Josh Smith.  Cassie was a student at W.B. Muncy Elementary, where she just completed the 6th grade.  Cassie was a loving soul, she loved fiercely with everything in her.  She liked music and wearing her band shirts. ...

Jun 3, 2022

Amanda Nicole Smith was born, April 27, 1988 in Hazard, Kentucky.  She was the daughter of Tommy Fields and Melissa Joseph Fee.  She was united in marriage to Josh Smith on July 03, 2010.  She had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and by occupation, she was employed by the S & D Marathon at Wooton, KY.  Amanda...

Jun 3, 2022

Kimberly Ann Bockoven was born August 11, 1967.  She had been a resident of Hyden, KY for a short time.  Kim was one of a kind.  Her smiles brought joy to the room and she always knew how to make light of any situation.  Kim had a contagious laugh and heart of gold.  She had a large effect on...

May 25, 2022

Clara Wilma Chandler, 69 of Thousandsticks, Kentucky departed this life on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at the Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY.  Clara was born February 19, 1953 in Leslie County, a daughter of the late Willy and Lucy Osborne Jones.  She was united in marriage to Abner “Red” Chandler on September 05, 1968 in Jonesville, VA.  She...

May 21, 2022

Mary E. Couch was born January 27, 1952, in Hyden, KY to the union of the late Hawk Farmer and Juanita Burns.  She was a homemaker and in her former years, she worked as a licensed beautician.  Mary was united in marriage to Ronald Couch on December 09, 1971, at Saul, Kentucky.  She was a loving wife and mother. ...

May 20, 2022

On Friday, May 20th 2022, the Sizemore family lost the leader of their pack when Johnnie Sizemore of Hyden, Kentucky passed away at the age of 82. Johnnie was born in Hyden on March 21, 1940, to his late father Keen Sizemore of Hyden, Kentucky and late mother Madge (Begley) Sizemore of Dryhill, Kentucky. Johnnie was the 7th of...

May 18, 2022

Mortan Gibson, 80, of Lincoln County, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born Thursday, May 22, 1941 in Leslie County, Kentucky. He was a son of the late Merida & Zilpha Collins Gibson. He was a tool department manager for Ace Hardware in Richmond and a member of Community Worship Church...

May 6, 2022

Sue Smith-Rittenhouse was born December 04, 1949 in Leslie County, Kentucky to the union of the late Thomas and Viola Lewis Day.  Sue was a homemaker and by occupation, she was a nurse aid, employed by the Hazard Nursing Home.  Sue was united in marriage to Allen Rittenhouse on April 15, 2014.  She was a member of the New...

May 3, 2022

Eugene Bailey was born in Perry County on October 10, 1945 to the union of the late Bill and Judy Bailey.  Eugene had been a life-long resident of Delphia, KY and by occupation, he was a retired coal miner, employed by Harlan Cumberland Coal Company.  He was united in marriage to Donna M. Fields Baley on July 13, 1995. ...

May 1, 2022

Robert Hicks was born October 29, 1947 in St. Louis, MO, a son of the late Harry and Pauline Omega Hicks.   By occupation he was an Ad associate.  He enjoyed four-wheeling and being outdoors.  He departed this life on Sunday, May 01, 2022 at his residence at Saul, KY at the age of 74.

He leaves surviving...

May 1, 2022

Angela Michelle Asher was born in Clay County, KY to the union of Della Asher and the late Hobert Asher.  By occupation, Angela was a self-employed beautician.  She had been a life-long resident of Warbranch, Kentucky.  She enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and working in her flower garden.  She enjoyed listening to music and spending time with her family....

Apr 30, 2022

Earl Don Gilbert, born June 22, 1941 in Perry County to the union of Kennard and Alberta Gilbert.  He was a life-long resident of Oneida, KY.  He enjoyed auto repair and was a Volkswagen expert and old car enthusiast.  He departed this life on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at his residence.  He was 80 years old.

In...

Apr 30, 2022

R ose Mitchell was born in Hyden, KY on March 21, 1932, a daughter of the late Matt and Mallie Maggard Wells.  Rose was a homemaker and had been a life-long resident of Leslie County.  Rose was a devout Christian and steadfast in her faith.  She was a beloved and faithful member of the Full Gospel Church of Jesus...

Apr 28, 2022

Howard Shannon Middleton, born August 03, 1942, in Harlan County, to the union of the late Howard and Alice Mae Harris Middleton.  He was retired from Bizack and Nellie Hayden Companies.  He had been a resident of Leslie County for over 30 years.   He had been a resident of Leslie County for over 30 years.  He enjoyed ...