Local obituaries for Hyden, KY & Leslie County

Aug 3, 2022

Eugene Barger, age 62 of Harlan, Kentucky formerly of Buckhorn, husband of Dawn Barger passed away on August 03, 2022 at his residence.  He was the son of the late Levi and Juanita Couch Barger and was of the christian faith.  He enjoyed sitting on the porch looking over the mountains and enjoying the outdoors.  Eugene was preceded in...

Jul 24, 2022

Paula Ann Joseph was born January 30, 1947, in Peru, IN to the union of the late Earl William Edwards and the late Bertha Mae Davis Ware.  She spent her younger years working in factories and care taking.  She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Herman Joseph on April 08, 1972.  She moved to Leslie...

Jul 9, 2022

Gearldine Collins was born November 05, 1940 at Essie, Ky to the union of the late Taylor and Eva Baker Morgan.  She had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and was residing at Essie, KY.  She was affiliated with the Grassy Branch Pentecostal Church and the Sheep Shelter Holiness Church.  Gearldine was united in marriage to...

Jul 4, 2022

James Franklin Lawson age 59 passed away Monday July 4, 2022 at the Hazard A.R.H. Medical Center.  He was born the son of the late Fletch Lawson and Geraldine Williams Lawson. He was a coal miner, and worked as a night watchman.  James enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being with family.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and...

Jul 3, 2022

Sandra Fields, age 52 of Wooton, Kentucky passed away at her residence on July 03, 2022.  She is the daughter of the late Matt and Shirley Wells Fields born in Hazard, Kentucky on July 09, 1969.  She was a shift manager for CVS Pharmacy.  Sandy enjoyed coloring, going to the lake, spending time with family and taking pictures.  She...

Jul 1, 2022

Hurlen Coots, Jr., of Yeaddiss, Kentucky was born August 1, 1958 to the union of Hurlen Coots and Cora Bailey Coots. Hurlen was a retired construction worker and backhoe operator. He was united in marriage to Maggie Coots on May 6, 1978. Hurlen enjoyed woodworking, coin collecting, hunting, fishing and collecting guns.

In addition to his parents,...

Jul 1, 2022

Lena Mae Collins age 75 of Fishtrap Road, Manchester, Kentucky passed away peacefully at her residence on July 01, 2022.  She is the widow of Tom Carlo Collins. She was born April 04, 1947, the daughter of Miller and Polly Sizemore Smith who preceded her in death. Lena was of the Holiness faith and attended the Hals Fork Pentecostal...

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...