Local obituaries for Hyden, KY & Leslie County

Dec 22, 2023

Vanessa Smith, born on October 31, 1961, in Cincinnati, Ohio, peacefully passed away on December 22, 2023, at the Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. She was 62 years old. Vanessa was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.After graduating high school, Vanessa pursued further education by attending three...

Dec 21, 2023

 Charles Edward Collett, of Hazard, KY (Formerly of Leslie County) passed away on December 21, 2023, at KY River Medical Center in Jackson, KY. He was born on April 8, 1951, in Leslie County, KY. Charles was 72 years old at the time of his passing.Throughout his life, Charles had a career in the coal industry before retiring as a...

Dec 19, 2023

Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Jones, known to his loved ones as Kenny, age 58, passed away on December 19, 2023, at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center in Hazard, KY. He was born on March 28, 1965, in Hyden, KY. Kenny was living at Thousandsticks, KY at the time of his death.

Kenny dedicated his life to hard work and craftsmanship....

Dec 12, 2023

Opal Asher was born May 10, 1934 in Beverly, Kentucky.  She was a daughter of the late Wilk and Emma Taylor Brock.

Opal had been a life-long resident of Beverly, Kentucky and was currently residing there at the time of her passing.  She was a long-time and devoted member of the Riverside Baptist Church where she led the singing for...

Nov 30, 2023

Harold G. Mosley, of Hyden, KY, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at his residence at the age of 91. He was born on August 11, 1932, in Asher, Kentucky to Marion and Sally Sizemore Mosley.Harold's life was marked by dedication and service. After his time spent...

Nov 4, 2023

 

Connie Faye Napier Burlew, 60, of Manchester, Kentucky (Formerly of Leslie Co) departed this life on Saturday, November 4th, 2023 at Advent Health in Manchester, Kentucky.  Connie was born January 4th, 1963 in Elkhorn of Leslie County to the union of the late Frank Napier and the late Pauline Napier Watkins.   She was a homemaker and in her former years, Connie worked...

Oct 28, 2023

 

Mr. Thomas Benton Lewis was born April 23, 1932 in Hyden, KY.  A son of the late James Burchell Lewis and Dora Lee Parson Lewis Woods.

Thomas was raised in Hyden and went to the military where he served honorably in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954.  He served in the 101st Airborne. 

After being discharged from...

Oct 28, 2023

 

Alma Jean Napier, 85, of Essie, Ky, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at St. Joseph Hospital in London, Ky. Alma was born April 23, 1938, in Hyden, Ky to the union of the late Omus Smith and Virgie Morgan Smith.

In her former years, Alma enjoyed gardening, and loved flowers. Alma really loved to go shopping...

Oct 26, 2023

 

Mr. Clyde Edward Brock of Stinnett, KY was born July 06, 1957 in Leslie County, KY.  Clyde was a carpenter by trade.  He was also a timber cutter in the logging industry. 

Clyde was united in marriage to Rita Hacker in July of 2012.  He enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping and being outdoors, especially in the mountains.  Clyde loved cookouts...

Oct 26, 2023

John L. Hamilton (of Hazard Kentucky) was born April 03, 1975.  He was born in Perry County, Kentucky to the union of Robert (Bob) Hamilton and Edith Eversole Hamilton.

John was a graduate of the M.C. Napier High School where he played football during his high school career.  Upon graduating, John attended Alice Lloyd College.  He later...

Oct 16, 2023

Dora L. Allen, 72, of Hyden, Kentucky, formerly of Hector, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at the Continue Care Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky.

Dora was born February 02, 1951 in Manchester, KY to the union of the late Brack and Laura Reid Allen.

Dora loved attending church and going to “Sonshine Camp” in...

Oct 11, 2023

Gary Howard was born August 10th, 1962, in Hyden, Ky to the late Mitchell Eugene Howard and Dallie Howard. Gary was a lifelong resident of Leslie County. As his occupation, Gary worked as a self-employed mechanic.

He departed this life on Wednesday, October 11th, 2023, at the Hazard ARH Medical Center at the age of 61.

Oct 8, 2023

Beulah Pace Asher, 96, passed away peacefully at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center, Hazard, Ky on October 8, 2023. Beulah was the youngest of ten children born to Leonard Lloyd “Bud” Pace and Sally (Lewis) Pace on March 14, 1927, in Hyden, Ky.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Oct 1, 2023

Henrietta Burton (of Hyden, Kentucky) was born December 31, 1965 in Hyden, Kentucky to the union of the late Dudley & Ruth Lewis Burton.

Henrietta worked for 27 years as a social worker for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.  She had a kind and loving soul that was shown to others throughout her life.  Henrietta cherished her family,...

Sep 21, 2023

Cammie R. Sizemore, was born April 21, 1969 in Perry County, KY.  She was the daughter of Bonnie Lewis Wilder and Bradley Sizemore.

Cammie graduated from Alice Lloyd College with a master’s degree.  She also attended the University of Kentucky.  Cammie spent her former years in Leslie County and was currently residing in Louisville, KY where she...

Sep 15, 2023

Irene Simpson, a beloved resident of Hyden, Kentucky, passed away on September 16, 2023, at the age of 68. She breathed her last breath at Mary Breckinridge ARH Hospital in Hyden, KY. Born on July 10, 1955, in Hyden to Elbert and Sylvania Turner Griffith, Irene's life was one filled with love and compassion. Known for her caring nature...

Sep 13, 2023

Viola Adams was born January 08, 1942, in Hyden, KY to the union of the late Alonzo and Orpha Young Howard.

Viola was a homemaker and had been a life-long resident of Leslie County.  Viola loved the Lord and enjoyed going to church.  She also enjoyed her dog, “Buddy”, watching television, going on drives, and listening to...

Sep 5, 2023

Robert E. Turner was born September 29, 1958, in Leslie County, KY to the late Arthur and Lula Mae Wells Turner.

Robert had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and was currently residing in Hyden, KY.  By occupation, Robert was a coal miner, employed by Shamrock Coal Co. for more than 15 years.  He later went...

Aug 20, 2023

Golden Harold Spurlock (Goldie), born September 18, 1946, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2023, at Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, MI. Golden was born in Hyden, Kentucky to the late Jesse & Rachel (Helton) Spurlock. Golden was a longtime businessman of Lapeer County, Michigan and made his dream come true of owning a car dealership. Golden was a family...

Aug 16, 2023

Dixie Gibson, 53, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at the Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY.

Dixie was born September 28, 1969 to the union of the late Virgil and Francis Gibson.

Dixie loved everything, “Hello Kitty”.

She is survived by two brothers, Andy & Harry Gibson, special sister, Marilyn Eastridge,...