Local obituaries for Hyden, KY & Leslie County

Nov 26, 2022

James Ray Hoskins, 67, of Hyden, KY departed this life at his residence on Saturday, November 26, 2022.  James was born January 23, 1955 in Leslie County, KY to the union of the late Monroe and Mossie Bowling Hoskins.

James had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and enjoyed woodwork, making knives and crafts....

Nov 25, 2022

June Wilder was born March 09, 1948, in Leslie County, KY, a daughter of the late Monroe and Mossie Bowling Hoskins.  She was a homemaker and had been a life-long resident of Leslie County.

June had a great personality; she was the center of attention at any gathering or event.  She loved to quilt, laugh...

Nov 24, 2022

Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Lowe of Hyden, Kentucky was born September 08, 1937 in Perry County, KY to the union of the late Benjamin & Georgia Neace Lowe.  He was united in marriage to Shirley Lewis on May 26, 1960 in Hyden, KY.

Tommy had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and by occupation, he...

Nov 20, 2022

Deidre Morgan May was born December 03, 1964, in Hyden, KY to the union of Helen Garrison Morgan and the late Randy Morgan.

She was married to Marvin May on April 23, 2016, in London, KY.  By occupation, Deidre was currently working as a Medicare Specialist, employed by Maximus. In past years, she worked as...

Nov 19, 2022

Hobert Morgan was born July 16, 1943 in Chappell, Kentucky to the union of the late Caleb and Laura Howard Morgan.  He was united in marriage to Dora Jean White on July 06, 1966 in Virginia.

Hobert worked as a coal miner and retired from the Leeco Coal Company.  After retirement, he and his wife, Dora moved...

Nov 13, 2022

Donnie Ray Vickers was born November 11, 1948 in Corbin, KY to the union of the late George and Ethel Elliott Vickers.

He spent his early years in Harlan, KY.  Donnie was united in marriage to Wanda Lewis on October 14, 1967.  They made Leslie County their home until moving to East Bernstadt, KY where...

Nov 12, 2022

June Fouts, 70, of Smilax, KY departed this life on Saturday, November 12, 2022 in Whitesburg, KY.  June was born June 21, 1952 at Hyden, KY to the union of the late Elbert and Sylvania Turner Griffith.

June had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and was a homemaker.  She enjoyed attending yard sales and spending...

Nov 7, 2022

Evelyn Collett Hoskins was born April 27, 1955, in Beverly, Kentucky to the union of the late Henry and Rosie Roark Collett.  She was united in marriage to Frederick W. Hoskins on June 02, 1971, in Jonesville, VA.

Evelyn spent most of her life in Leslie County.  She was employed by the Leslie County Board of Education...

Nov 6, 2022

Norman “Buddy” Couch, of Stinnett, Kentucky, formerly of Bear Branch, KY was born in Leslie County on April 16, 1945, to the late Pleasie “Anna Babe” Couch and the late Gracie Collins Couch.

Norman was united in marriage to Belvia Jean Adams on December 06, 1963, in Tennessee.  By occupation, Norman worked as a crane operator. Later...

Oct 31, 2022

Faron Wade Dehart, 67, of Wooton, KY, departed this life on October 31, 2022 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY.  Faron was born March 25, 1955 in Hyden, KY to the union of the late Ellis and Sylvania Skeens Dehart.

Faron was a self-employed painter and took great pride in the...

Oct 29, 2022

Clinton Lewis was born on April 22, 1937, in Leslie County to the union of the late Juder and Helen Couch Lewis. Clinton was of the Pentecostal faith. By occupation, he was a retired coal miner and carpenter. He was a talented craftsman; especially in a musical instrument such as dulcimers. He was a talented musician, enjoying playing the...

Oct 17, 2022

Angeline Campbell, better known as Angie, was born in Detroit, MI on December 07, 1953.  She was born to the union of the late Henry Douglas Meeks and Violet Irene Meeks.  She had been a resident of Leslie County for the past 30 plus years and was a current resident of Hyden, Kentucky.  Angie worked all her life in...

Oct 16, 2022

Teresa Sue Adams was born December 19, 1969 in Leslie County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Paul Day and the late Ruby Ann Vernon.  Teresa was a loving person, she loved everyone, especially her grandchildren.  She was respectively known by them as Nana.  She enjoyed being outdoors and ATV riding with her husband, Leon.  She especially enjoyed riding...

Oct 16, 2022

Bonnie Christine Osborne, 88, of Ypsilanti, MI, formerly of Hyden, KY, departed this walk of life on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at home with her loving family at her side.

Bonnie was born April 22, 1934, in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of Madison M. and Ruth C. Clark Hudson.  On October 27, 1950, she married Clarence...

Oct 8, 2022

Deloris Nantz was born May 05, 1957 in Bell County, KY to the union of the late Frank and Polly Ann Brock Nantz.

She had been a life-long resident of Leslie County until moving to Somerset, KY just a few years ago.  Deloris began working at a young age.  She was employed by the Mary...

Oct 4, 2022

Betty Lou Bray of Big Creek, KY departed this life on Tuesday, October 04, 2022 in Lexington, KY at the age of 72.  Betty was born January 20, 1950 in Leslie Co., KY to the union of the late Howard and Ethel Couch Wilder.

Betty was a simple person; she was down to earth and loved her...

Sep 24, 2022

Robert Henry Wells, age 54 passed away Saturday September 24 at his residence in Stinnett, Kentucky.  He was the son of Henry Begley and the late Mary Wells, born December 04, 1967 in Leslie County, Kentucky.

Survivors include,  his father, Henry Begley of Avawam, KY, the mother of his children, Tracy Banks Wells, four cherished daughters, Sabrina...

Sep 15, 2022

Karen Gilbert, 64, of Stinnett, KY departed this walk of life on Thursday, September 15, 2022.  Karen was born November 20, 1957, in Leslie Co., KY to the union of the late Early and Margaret Whitehead Bray.

Karen had been a life-long resident of Leslie Co.  She was raised on Greasy Creek at Chappell, KY and was...

Sep 10, 2022

Michelle Renee Vickers was born March 01, 1980, to Donnie Ray Vickers and Wanda Lewis Vickers.

Michelle spent her former years in Leslie County before moving to London, Kentucky.  She was a graduate of the Leslie Co. High School and was a homemaker.

Michelle could be described as a loving, kind, caring and giving person. ...

Sep 6, 2022

Fern Wells Adams, 73, of Hyden, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, September 06, 2022, at her residence after a brief battle with cancer. Fern was born on November 16, 1948, to the late Felix Kelton Wells and Ada Hensley Wells in Polls Creek Kentucky.

On April 30, 1967, Fern married Danny W. Adams. Fern and Danny went...