Local obituaries for Hyden, KY & Leslie County
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...
Lonis Baker
Jul 21, 2024
Lonis Baker was born in Hyden, Kentucky on June 23rd, 1940. A son of the late Lee and Elizabeth Couch Baker, he was the oldest of six children.
He was a graduate of the Leslie County High School, where he was an exceptional athlete. During his high school career, he played both basketball and baseball. He earned a full baseball...
Dakota Wayne Bowling
Jul 20, 2024
Dakota Wayne Bowling was born August 19, 1994 in Leslie County, the son of Hubert Wayne Bowling and Misty Feltner. Dakota spent his former years and much of his life in Leslie County and attended the Leslie County High School. He was currently residing in Science Hill, KY at the time of his death.
Dakota was a free spirit, he...
Tonda Lee Napier
Jul 13, 2024
Tonda Lee Napier was born in Hyden, KY on August 15, 1957 to the union of the late Sam and Lois Gibson Fugate. She had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and was currently residing at Wooton, Kentucky. She was united in marriage to Sam Napier in Hazard, Kentucky and remained a constant source of love and support until...
Rose Mary Harris
Jul 13, 2024
Rose Mary Harris was born at Pike County, Kentucky on February 18, 1939 to the union of the late Arnold Taylor and Sophia Stotridge. Rosemary had been a life-long resident of Leslie County, with the exception for spending her early years in Pike County, she was currently residing at Sizerock, KY. She was a homemaker, and a beloved wife, mother,...
Beulah Roberts Feltner
Jul 7, 2024
Beulah Feltner, 87, of Hyden, Kentucky departed this life at the Hyden Health and Rehab on Sunday, July 07, 2024. She was born March 17, 1937 in Hyden, Ky to the union of the late Steve and Lillie Roberts.
Beulah was a homemaker and beloved mother to her children. She had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and was a...
Ronald Couch
Jun 29, 2024
Ronald Couch, 73, of Saul, KY departed this life on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the Hazard A.R.H. Medical Center in Hazard, KY.
Ronald was born April 22, 1951 to the union of the late Joseph and Mary Arnett Couch. By occupation, Ronald was a self-employed plumber and mechanic.
Ronald was a member of the Mt. Paron Baptist Church where he attended...
Todd Aaron Simpson
Jun 25, 2024
Todd Aaron Simpson was born April 04, 1991 in Hyden, KY to Michael Simpson and Carol Roark Adams.
He was a former Sawmill Worker, employed by Begley’s Sawmill. He loved his job and took pride in his work. During his time at Begley’s, he established many long-time friendships with his co-workers. Todd had been a life-long resident of Leslie County except...
Camsie Couch
Jun 24, 2024
Camsie Couch, of Hyden, Kentucky was born on August 24, 1939, in Leslie County, Kentucky. Camsie was the oldest of seven children to Pearl & Ella Sizemore Napier.
Camsie dedicated many years of her life as a longtime former factory worker at Grote Manufacturing in Indiana. Her work ethic and commitment were commendable, leaving a lasting impact on those around...
Ruth Hamilton
Jun 17, 2024
Ruth Wooton Hamilton was born in Leslie County on July 17, 1926, to the union of the late Ted and Samantha Huff Wooton.
Ruth's journey in education began humbly, teaching in a one-room schoolhouse. Her commitment to teaching led to a remarkable career spanning 33 years with the Leslie County Board of Education. Throughout her tenure, Ruth witnessed numerous changes in...
Rocky Eversole
Jun 7, 2024
Rocky Eversole, 49, of Gays Creek, KY, passed away on June 7, 2024, at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center in Hazard, Kentucky. He was born on September 19, 1974, in Richmond Indiana to Roscoe Eversole and Anita Adams. By occupation, Rocky was a carpenter. His craftsmanship as a Carpenter was admired by many. He took pride in his work and...
Harlos Hacker
Jun 6, 2024
Harlos Hacker, 78, of Stinnett, Kentucky was born July 05, 1945, in Leslie County, a son of the late Henry and Emily Collett Hacker. He was united in marriage to Thelma Hoskins on September 29, 1965, in Leslie County. Harlos had been a life-long resident of Leslie County. By occupation, he worked as a heavy equipment operator at a strip...
Mary Collett
Jun 5, 2024
Mary Collett, born in Busy, Kentucky on April 23, 1946, to the late Albert Gamble and the late Dora Baker Gambill. Mary was a homemaker and had been a resident of Perry and Leslie Counties. She was a loving mother and loving wife.Mary departed this life on Wednesday, June 05, 2024, at the age of 78. She was residing in Stinnett, Kentucky...
Kindra Nicole Maggard - Cox
Jun 5, 2024
Kindra Nicole Maggard - Cox, born on May 19, 1989, in Corbin, Kentucky, departed from this world on June 05, 2024, in East Bernstadt, Kentucky.Kindra's was a former Factory worker, she found joy in the simple pleasures of life. - As a child, she enjoyed climbing trees, immersing herself in nature's embrace, feeling the wind in her hair as she...
Mack Lewis
May 29, 2024
Mack Lewis, age 70, of Hyden, Ky went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Hazard ARH Medical Center. Born in Leslie County, he was the son of McKinley Lewis and Mary Susan Hamblin.
Mack was a Preacher for Camp Creek Church of Christ part time, and preacher and elder for Hurts Creek Church of Christ....
