Local obituaries for Hyden, KY & Leslie County

Feb 1, 2023

Vanda Rose Howard Sawyers  was born April 04, 1953 in Hyden, KY, a daughter of the late Robert and Mary Farler Howard.  Vanda was of the Church of Christ faith and was a current resident of Wooton, KY.

By occupation, Vanda was a factory worker, retired from Cyclone.  Vanda loved flowers, watching animal shows and traveling to...

Jan 28, 2023

Jared Sizemore, born June 07, 1957, in Clay Co., Kentucky to the union of the late Estill and Mahalia Sizemore.   He was the youngest of seven children.  By occupation, Jared retired from the coal industry.

Jared’s greatest joy came from his spending time with his family who he loved wholeheartedly.   Jared enjoyed car repair, caring for his...

Jan 27, 2023

John Jacob Blatt, 72 of Coon Creek Road, Wooton, KY departed this life on Friday, January 27, 2023 at his residence.  John was born December 10, 1950, in Rice Lake City, WI to the union of the late John and Sylvia Stoffle Blatt.

By occupation, John was a self-employed plant nursery operator.  He enjoyed his job of...

Jan 15, 2023

Bonnie Jean Morgan was born July 12, 1942, in Caliopi, KY to the union of the late Elbert Jones and Dora Griffie.  She was of the Church of God faith and was a member of the Stinnett Gap Church of God at Stinnett, KY.

Bonnie was united in marriage to Johnny James Morgan, Jr. on January 17,...

Jan 12, 2023

Teresa Dunham was born May 17, 1957 in Renfro Valley, Kentucky to the union of the late Harry and Cletis Cummins.  She was a 1975 graduate of Lee County High School and was the high school homecoming queen.  She was united in marriage to Ernest Dunham on September 09, 1994, in Somerset, KY.

Teresa was kind-hearted, she...

Jan 10, 2023

Sophia “Sophie” Combs was born February 07, 1950 in Hyden, KY to the union of the late Woodrow and Lily Cohen Bentley.

Sophie was affiliated with the Anna C. Brush Memorial Church at Dryhill.  She had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and was a homemaker.   She enjoyed fishing, attending bluegrass festivals and going to yard...

Jan 7, 2023

Rhonda Sue Baker was born January 02, 1956, to the union of the late Hurstle Morgan and  Ida Mae Browning Morgan.   She was united in marriage to Bobby R. Baker on December 06, 1971, in Tazwell, TN.

Rhonda received a bachelor's degree in social work.  She went on to make a career as a social worker and...

Jan 3, 2023

Mr. John L. Lewis was born September 25, 1945, to the union of the late James H. Lewis and the late Minnie Joseph Lewis.

John had been a lifelong resident of Leslie County and was currently residing at Smilax, Kentucky.  By occupation, John was a retired coal miner.  He worked as a continuous mine operator for more...

Dec 22, 2022

Mary Christine Henderson was born December 23, 1933 in Hyden, KY to the union of the late Ted and Samantha Huff Wooton.

Mary spent much of her adult life in Michigan and California before returning to KY.  She was a dedicated member of the Hyden Baptist Church, where she attended regularly until her health began to decline.  ...

Dec 20, 2022

Earl Dewyane Collins was born August 27, 1978 in Harlan, Kentucky to the union of Edna Johnson Collins and the late Earl Collins.

By occupation, Earl was a former coal miner.  He had a strong work ethic and enjoyed staying busy.  His love for his family was fierce, especially for his mother and daughter.   Earl enjoyed fishing,...

Dec 17, 2022

Evert L. Smith was born October 17, 1938 in Stinnett, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Pearl Smith and Leoma Morgan Smith. He was married to the love of his life for over 55 years to Annette Morgan Smith who preceded him in death. He is survived by his two children, Randy Smith and wife Leslie of...

Dec 16, 2022

Marlena Simpson, age 44, daughter of George Simpson and the late Donna Gail Howard Simpson, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022, at the Hazard ARH Medical Center.  She was affiliated with the Church of God.  She enjoyed 4-wheeling and being with family.

Marlena is survived by her father George Simpson and wife, Doris of London, Kentucky, two...

Dec 11, 2022

Charles E. Woods, respectfully known as Chuck, was born September 22, 1963, in Dearborn, MI, the middle child born to Olga Minjares Woods and the late John Woods.

Chuck was community minded and took pride in being involved.  He attended leadership conferences so he could learn to better his role as a community leader. He served as...

Dec 4, 2022

Carla Banegas, born December 08, 1971 in Beaverdam, KY to Ruby Margaret Widner Smith and the late Carlos Wayne Smith.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her cats and watching television.  Carla departed this walk of life on Sunday, December 04, 2022 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center at the age of 50.

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Dec 2, 2022

Eugene Coots of Wooton, Kentucky was born March 11, 1946 in Leslie County to the union of the late Ray and Mary Smith Coots.  He was united in marriage to Mary Bashen in Bowling Green, Kentucky on October 02, 1993.

By occupation, Eugene was a self-employed contractor.  Eugene was a former deputy sheriff for the...

Nov 27, 2022

On Sunday, November 27th, 2022, Sally (Woods) Sizemore of Hyden, Kentucky passed away peacefully at the age of 80. She was a beacon of love and stability for her family.

Sally was born the second of 9 siblings in Hyden on January 11, 1942, to her late father Gus Woods and late mother Nora (Collins) Woods of...

Nov 27, 2022

Patsy Collins was born August 20, 1951 in Hyden, KY to the late Clen and Alpha Sizemore.

After graduating high school, Patsy attended Lee’s Junior College. She later went on to obtain her master’s degree at Eastern Kentucky University.  Upon graduating, she began her teaching career that would last for more than 30 years until...

Nov 26, 2022

Jennie Roberts Turner was born May 20, 1961 in Leslie County, KY to the union of the late Earl and Rowena Baker Roberts.  Jennie was a life-long resident of Leslie County was currently residing at Thousandsticks, KY.   She was a homemaker and enjoyed fishing, riding four-wheelers, camping and going to the lake.  Above all, she cherished the time spent...

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...