Local obituaries for Hyden, KY & Leslie County

Jun 3, 2020

Andy Barger was born February 22, 1946 in Clay County, KY to the union of the late Andy and Mallie Gibson Barger.  Andy had been a life-long resident of Clay County, and by occupation he was a retired factory worker, employed by Natico.  He was preceded in death by his parents. Andy departed this life on Wednesday, June 03,...

Jun 3, 2020

FUNERAL: 1:00 P.M.  - Sunday, June 07, 2020 at Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home Chapel with Teddy Bailey and Larry Bailey officiating. INTERMENT: Arnold & Hannah Begley Cemetery - Confluence, Kentucky VISITATION: 6:00 -9:00 P.M. - Saturday, June 06, 2020 at the funeral home chapel

Mr. Wade Begley was born September...

May 8, 2020

Jimmy Todd Langdon, age 29 of Clay City, Kentucky and formerly of Leslie County, passed away at his residence on Friday, May 08, 2020.  He was the son of Jimmy Elisha Langdon and the late Mona Bundy.  He was affiliated with the Church of Christ.  Jimmy enjoyed 4-wheeling, working on vehicles and spending time with family and friends.

May 8, 2020

Kathy Hensley Carpenter, age 58 of Manchester, Kentucky went home to be with the Lord on Friday May 08, 2020 at her residence.  She was the daughter of the late Kelly Hensley and the late America Barger Hensley.  She worked as a nurse aid for Hyden Health and Rehab until she became disabled.  Kathy enjoyed fishing, spending time with...

Apr 26, 2020

Henry Clayton Smith was born July 06, 1957 in Hyden, Kentucky to the union of the late Arnold and Polly Pennington Smith. He had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and by occuption, he was a former employee of the Leslie Co. Telephone Co.  Henry enjoyed four-wheeler riding and being outdoors.  Henry departed this life on Sunday, April...

Apr 22, 2020

Mr. Harold E. Skeens of Wooton, Kentucky was born August 06, 1943 in Leslie County, Kentucky to the union of the late Raymond and Mollie Marie Vanover Skeens.  Harold was a United States Veteran, he served honorably in the United States Army.  Harold was united in marriage to Bonnie Fields on January 21, 1965 in Hyden, Kentucky.  By occupation,...

Apr 12, 2020

Mr. Felix Lewis was born March 06, 1940 in Leslie County, Kentucky to the union of the late Jack & Bessie Kilburn Lewis.  He was a Leslie County native and by occupation he was a coal miner.  He was affilated with the Full Gospel Church of Jesus Christ at Smilax.  Felix departed this walk of life on April 12,...

Apr 10, 2020

Mr. Kenneth Dean Weaver, Jr. was born August 25, 1969 in Oklahoma to the union of Eva Shell Weaver and the late Kenneth Dean Weaver, Sr.  Kenneth was a United States Veteran, honorably serving in the United States Air Force. He began his military career on July 27, 1989 and served until his retirement in November of 2011.  Kenneth...

Apr 8, 2020

Mr. Bobby Asher of Asher, Kentucky was born In Leslie County to the union of the late Robert Boyd Asher and the late Elizabeth Begley Asher on April 06, 1937.  Bobby was a Leslie County native and by occupation, Bobby was a log truck driver and well rounded mechanic. He was affiliated with the New Hope Community Church at...

Apr 4, 2020

Richard Joe Meadows of Yeaddiss, KY was born November 02, 1954.  By occupation, Joe was a retired coal miner and former police officer for Hazard Police Department where he served from 1991 - 1997.  He had a love for people and was an avid outdoorsman.  He enjoyed walking and riding ATVs.  Joe departed this life on Saturday,...

Apr 1, 2020

Timothy "Tim" Shawn Pennington was born January 12, 1964 in Hyden, Kentucky, the only son of Mary Morris Pennington and the late Chrisley "Chris" Pennington.  Tim graduated from KDS in Danville, Kentucky.  While attending KDS, Tim was involved with athletics, playing basketball and football.  After graduating, he came back home to work with his parents in the family business,...

Mar 29, 2020

Stanley Begley was born January 04, 1952 in Hyden, Kentucky, a son of the late Harvey and Lillian Morgan Begley.  Stanley was a self-employed carpenter and had been a life-long resident of Leslie County with the exception of having lived in Corbin for a short time.   He had a personality that would light up the room and enjoyed people. ...

Mar 19, 2020

Roy Gene Morgan was born July 07, 1952 in Leslie County, Kentucky to the union of the late Kermit R. Morgan and the late Elsie Sizemore Morgan.  Roy was a life-long resident of Leslie County with the exception of living in Boone County for a short time. He was a member of the Stinnett Pentecostal Church and the Essie...

Mar 18, 2020

John “JC” Lewis of Wooton, Kentucky was born on September 17, 1955 in Wooton, Kentucky to the union of the late Felix Lewis and Martha Alice Wells. He was a life-long resident of Leslie County and by occupation, he was a retired coal miner.  JC enjoyed four-wheeler riding, especially off road riding in his tracker and watching the horses...

Mar 15, 2020

Funeral: 12 Noon- Wednesday at Full Gospel Church of Jesus Christ at Smilax with Rev. Billy Joe Lewis and Rev. Donald Kilburn officiating. Interment: Rock Branch Cemetery - Yeaddiss, KY Visitation: 11 A.M. until the service hour at noon - Wednesday at the church.

Charles Ray Clark of Cutshin Road, Smilax,...

Mar 13, 2020

Kathleen Jean Couch Dills, 57, of Franklin, NC, formerly of Oneida, KY died Friday, March 13, 2020.

Born in Hyden, Ky, she is the daughter of Hazel Barger Rickman and the late Elzie Couch. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by a sister, Gracie Dean Jackson; and her stepfather, William Roger...

Feb 22, 2020

Ronald "Ronnie" Lewis was born March 14, 1949 at Smilax, Kentucky to the union of the late Arnie and Lelia Lewis.  He was united in marriage to Sharon Stamper on January 08, 1977 at Hyden, Kentucky.  Ronnie was a life-long resident of Leslie County and was residing at Smilax, Kentucky at the time of his death.  He was a...

Feb 17, 2020

Funeral: 1 p.m.  - Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Wolfe officiating. Interment: Grassy Gap Cemetery - Wooton, KY Visitation: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Saturday at the chapel

David Rex Lewis was born August 25, 1940 in Leslie County, Kentucky to the...

Feb 16, 2020

Tom Carlo Collins, age 75, husband of Lena Collins of Big Creek, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky.  He was the son of the late Henry and Viney Smith Collins, born April 14, 1944 in Clay County, Kentucky.  He was a retired  employee of the United States Government. He enjoyed going...

Feb 10, 2020

Funeral: 1:00  P.M. - Friday, February 14, 2020 at Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home Chapel with Harold Turner, Danny Day and Brian Overbee officiating.

Entombment: Whitaker Family Cemetery - Wooton, KY

Visitation: 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the funeral home chapel.

Connie...