Local obituaries for Hyden, KY & Leslie County

Dec 4, 2021

Mr. Lowell Cornett was born June 05, 1950 in Perry County, Kentucky to the union of the late Marlin Cornett, Sr. and Ruby Halcomb Cornett.  By occupation, Lowell was a retired coal miner.  Lowell departed this life on Saturday, December 04, 2021 at his residence where he resided with his beloved wife Alma Jean Coots Cornett and two special...

Dec 3, 2021

Jesse Gary Pennington was born July 16, 1951 in Leslie County, a son of the late Isaac Pennington and Katherine Fields Pennington Wells.  He had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and was residing at Smilax, Kentucky at the time of his passing.  He was united in marriage to Virginia “Ginny” Adams, on December 19, 1969.  He was...

Dec 1, 2021

Jordyn Doylen Maher, born January 08, 1994, departed this life on December 01, 2021 at the residence.  Jordyn was born in Hazard, Kentucky to Tonya Collett Lewis and Clyde Conway Vance.  Jordyn had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and enjoyed writing, reading, socializing and spending time with family and friends.

Preceding Jordyn in death is,...

Nov 24, 2021

Teretha Brock, age 48 of Hyden, Kentucky daughter of Ray Brock and the late Nannie Short Brock passed away Wednesday November 24, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky. She was affiliated with the New Hope Community Church, enjoyed music and watching song birds.  Teretha is survived by her loving father Ray Brock of Helton, Kentucky. ...

Nov 24, 2021

Nathan Andrew “NTG” Sullivan, born July 18, 1996 in Charleston, WV, son of Joseph Allan Sullivan, Jr. and Tonya Leota Roberts.  Nathan was united in marriage to Megan Wright on April 04, 2021 in London, Kentucky.  He was an engineer with the United States Army, actively serving.  He was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Lone...

Nov 24, 2021

Mr. Curtis Derek Melton, born September 8, 1960 in Hazard, Kentucky, the son of the late Irene Melton & Curtis M. Melton, and grandson of the late Rebecca and Felix Melton, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at the age of 61. Derek enjoyed going for his morning rides and stopping by Hardee’s for his...

Nov 15, 2021

Viola Wells Pollard was born on November 28, 1923 at Daley, KY, a daughter of the late Floyd Wells and the late Alpha Browning Wells.  She was united in marriage to William O. Pollard on October 10, 1944.  She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Wooton Baptist Church.  Viola was always ready for a...

Nov 12, 2021

Eunice Lewis, 64, of Camp Creek Road, Hyden, KY departed this life on November 10, 2021, at her residence.  Eunice was born June 24, 1957, in Hyden, KY, a daughter of the late Ted and Edith Cornett Patterson.  She was a homemaker and member of the Camp Creek Church of Christ.  She was a lover of animals...

Oct 21, 2021

Eddie Osborne, born October 13, 1960 in Hyden, KY to Golden Osborne and the late Dallie Osborne.  Eddie had been a life-long resident of Leslie Co. and by occupation he was a logger.  Eddie enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Above all, Eddie enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Eddie departed this life on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at his...

Oct 21, 2021

Richard “Rick” Lewis was born in Hyden, KY, a son of the late Johnnie and Bernice Roberts Lewis.  He had been a life-long resident of Hyden, Kentucky.  He was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed riding bikes with his friends.  He enjoyed playing music and was a talented bass player.   He was involved with numerous bands, lastly with...

Oct 17, 2021

Jeffrey Lee Brock, September 22, 1960 in Beverly, Kentucky, a son of the late Laura Belle Barrett Collett.  Jeffrey had been a resident of Leslie and Clay Counties, as well as residing in Camden, Tn for a period of time.  Jeffrey enjoyed farming and by occupation, he was a long-time truck driver.  He departed this life on October 17,...

Oct 16, 2021

Alex Baker was born February 15, 1942, in Perry Co., KY.  By occupation, Alex was a self-employed carpet installer.  He was residing at Cutshin, KY at the time of his death.  Alex was an avid sports fan, especially football and basketball.  He also enjoyed fishing, wrestling, racing and music.  Alex departed this life on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at...

Oct 16, 2021

Anna Lee Smith, born January 10, 1939, in Perry County, KY, a daughter of the late Richard and Alice Fields Cornett.  Anna Lee had been a resident of Leslie & Perry Counties.  By occupation, Anna Lee was a nurse, retired from the Mary Breckinridge Hospital with more than 20 years of service.  Anna Lee was an avid reader and...

Oct 10, 2021

Sherry Darlene Cornett, age 51 of Yeaddiss, Kentucky passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021.  She was born August 08, 1970 in Leslie County, Kentucky the daughter of Lowell Cornett and the late Shirley Kilburn.  She was formerly employed at the Hyden Nursing Home.  She enjoyed 4-wheeler riding, fishing, watching t.v. and spending time with her family.

Sherry...

Oct 4, 2021

John B Collett of Hazard Ky passed away Monday October 4th, 2021, at Hazard ARH Hospital in Hazard, KY at the age of 74.  John was born in Beverly KY, to the late Carl and Hazel Collett.  He was a retired coal miner and carpenter.  John was a member of the 11th Hour Worship Center where he served as...

Oct 3, 2021

Mr. James “Jim” France, Jr., born November 05, 1931, in Knox County, Kentucky to the union of the late James France, Sr. and the late Martha Jane Reynolds France.   Jim was a United States Veteran, having served honorably and retired from the United States Air Force.    He loved his parents, loved Kentucky and he loved to help people.  Jim...

Oct 1, 2021

Johnny Adams, age 78, of Wooton, Kentucky,  passed away Friday, October 01, 2021 at the Mary Breckinridge A.R.H. Hospital.  He was born February 10, 1943 in Leslie County, KY, a son of the late Theo and Lula Baker Adams.  Johnny was a coal miner, retired from Blue Diamond Coal Company.  He enjoyed hunting ginseng and playing pool.

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Sep 29, 2021

Nancy Morgan was born May 05, 1948, in Hyden, Kentucky a daughter of the late Hiram and Mae Keen Woods.  She was united in marriage to George Kent Morgan on March 27, 1965.  She was a beloved homemaker and by occupation, she was a retired toll gate attendant.  She loved her grandchildren and cherished the time spent with them. ...

Sep 27, 2021

Jessica Marie Morgan was born September 16, 1981 in Louisville, Kentucky.  She was the daughter of Marie Begley.  She attended the Leslie County High School and was a caregiver and housekeeper.  Jessica had been a resident of Leslie County much of her life, except for living in Slemp, Kentucky for the past few years.  Jessica had a kind and...

Sep 27, 2021

Lois Adams, born November 21, 1933, in Hyden, Kentucky to the union of the late Roy and Mallie Hensley Bowling.  Lois was a former resident of Hyden, Ky.  She later moved to Ohio to be close to her daughters.  She was of the Church of Christ faith and was a beloved homemaker.  In her formative years, Lois worked with...