All Obituaries

Brenda Stubblefield was born May 15, 1948 in Harlan, Kentucky to the union of the late Otis Young and Eula Aurelia Young.  She was united in marriage to Dewey Stubblefield, Jr. on February 25, 1967 in New Carlisle, OH.  She spent most of her life in London, KY, employed by the Laurel County Board of Education where she worked as a Bus driver.  She retired in 2010 with more than 17 years of dedicated service.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and...

Connie Baker Napier was born February 06, 1960 in Hazard, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Edford and Elsie Maggard Baker.  Connie was a life-long resident of Leslie County and was residing at Thousandsticks, Kentucky.  She was united in marriage to David Sheridan Napier on December 02, 1983.  She was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Muncy Creek Baptist Church.  By occupation, Connie worked for Leslie County Health Department for three years.  In 1997 she...

William McAllister was born May 22, 1985 to David McAllister and Wilma Fields Bowling.  William had spent most of his life in Leslie County and was residing at Hyden, KY at the time of his death.  He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, riding four-wheelers and camping. He departed this walk of life on Monday, December 27, 2021 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center in Hazard, KY after a long illness.  William was 36 years old. He was preceded in death by...

Mr. Eugene Mills was born on February 19, 1944 in Knox Co., KY, to the late Edward and Christine Bingham Mills.  Eugene was of the Baptist faith and was residing at Saul, KY.  He was united in marriage to Cassie Woods on May 13, 1965 in Saul, KY.  By occupation he was a former carpenter and a former office attendant at the Mary Breckinridge Hospital.  Eugene was a avid UK Basketball fan and an Avid outdoorsman.  He was an accomplished publisher of poems.  He...

Deanna Baker, born on May 28, 1973 in Harlan County, the daughter of Doug and Betty Williams Madden.  Deanna was united in marriage to Larry Baker on July 03, 1991, in Casey County.  By occupation, she was a cook, employed by the Hyden Health and Rehab.  She loved being outdoors and all outdoor activities, especially, 4-wheeler rides, camping, and fishing.  Deanna departed this life on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at the age of 48. She was preceded in death by her...

Dwayne Logan Harris, age 37, of Slemp, Kentucky, the son of Margaret Blair Harris and the late Logan Harris.  He passed away December 21, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.  Dwayne was an avid fisherman and hunter.  He was a member of the Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Perry County.  Before his illness, he worked as a surveyor. He is survived by his mother, Margaret Blair Harris, a host of other family and friends that...

Daryl Johnson, age 47 of Hyden, Kentucky husband of Jennifer Taylor Johnson  passed away December 17th, 2021 at the Hazard ARH Mediical Center.  He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Joseph and Carolyn Simms Johnson on June 13, 1974.  Daryl is survived by his loving wife Jennifer Johnson of Hyden, Kentucky. three sons Dereck Johnson of Indiana, Brandon Johnson of Ohio, and Cameron Johnson of Florida.  One daughter Alyssa Johnson of Ohio.  Also seven brothers,...

Mary Sams Lewis, age 70, widow of the late Lorenzie "Rennie" Lewis of Wooton, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, December 16th, 2021 at the Continued Care Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky.  She was born July 07, 1951, a daughter of the late Willard and Rachel Wells Sams in Hazard, Kentucky.  Mary was a member of the Wooton First Baptist Church, and a booster member of the Wooton Fire Department.  She enjoyed sewing, cooking and her stuffed animals.  Mary was...

  Vanda Jean Bowling was born January 06, 1961 in Hyden, KY to the union of the late Mitchell Eugene Howard and the late Dallie Fields Howard.  She was of the Church of Christ faith and by occupation, Vanda was a retired EMT and 911 Dispatcher.  She was united in marriage to Douglas Lee Bowling on November 17, 1979 in Hyden, KY.   She enjoyed flowers and plants and loved going to the lake.  Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her...

  Peggy Sue Howard, born November 13, 1958.  She was born at home in Hyden, Kentucky to the union of the late Edward and Christine Bingham Mills.  She lived most of her life in Hyden with the exception of having lived in Newport, KY for a period of time.  By occupation, Peggy was a former Captain - Deputy Jailer for the Leslie County Detention Center where she proudly served for many years. She cherished the time employed at the jail.  She loved her co-workers,...