All Obituaries

Ernest Hensley, aged 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 16, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Ernest leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 66 years, Mershel Woods Hensley of East Bernstadt, KY, three beloved children, Yvonne Tudor (John) of East Bernstadt, KY, Calvin Hensley of Dayton, OH, and Elaine Hensley of Dayton, OH, and one grandson, Brandon Tudor (Faith) of Carmel, IN. Other survivors include, one brother, Eldren Hensley (Martha) of Lexington, IN, and one...

Linda M. Fields was born July 11, 1955 in Richmond, Kentucky to the union of the late Pearl & Leona Howard Fields.  She loved dolls, as well as teddy bears and had a large collection.   Linda was a strong- willed person and stood steadfast in her faith.  She departed this walk of life on Friday, April 16, 2021 at the age of 65. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her brothers, Matt, Bobby, Pearl, Jr. and Gerald Fields, and two sisters, Patty...

Wilburn Partin, former long-time resident of Leslie County was born in Bell County on March 05, 1944 to the union of the late Leslie and Mable Partin.  He was united in marriage to Linda Collett on August 09, 1985.  By occupation, Wilburn was a retired truck driver, employed by Walmart.  He was of the Baptist faith and was residing in Middlesboro, Kentucky at the time of his passing.  Wilburn was a veteran, he served honorably in the United States Navy where he was a...

Laureen A. Kanyan – Reimer of Hyden, Kentucky was born My 26, 1955 in Ypsilanti, MI to the late Doris Aloma Jenkins.  Laureen had been a resident of Hyden, Kentucky for the past six years.  She was a United States Veteran and was of the Baptist faith. She departed this walk of life on Wednesday, April 07, 2021 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Medical Center at the age of 55. She leaves surviving one son, W. Allen Godlove of Somerset, Ky and her significant other,...

Cecil “Dood” Pace, a resident of Bledsoe, Kentucky was born December 31, 1934 in Harlan, Kentucky to the union of the late William “Bill” and Sarah Griffith Pace.  By occupation, Cecil “Dood” was a truck driver, and had served as a bus driver for the Harlan County School System. He was a United States Veteran, having served honorably in Army.  Cecil “Dood” was of the Pentecostal faith and was a member of the Grassy Branch...

  Roy Howard of Hyden, Kentucky was born February 08, 1940 in Hyden, KY.  He was born to the union of the late Manuel and Mary Morgan Howard.  Roy was united in marriage to Jackie Keen on April 09, 1962 at Stinnett, KY.  Roy served as magistrate for the Leslie County Fiscal Court for 12 years and by occupation was a barber with more than 42 years of experience.  Roy also ran and operated Roy's Odds & Ins, an auction house that was popular in town from 1988...

John Hacker was born February 07, 1947 in Leslie County, Kentucky to the union of the late Henry and Emily Collett Hacker. He was a life-long resident of Leslie County and by occupation he worked as a coal miner on a strip job.  John was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He also enjoyed riding four-wheelers.  Above all, John cherished the time spent with his grandchildren. John departed this life on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the age 74. In addition to his parents, John was...

Donny Harold Morgan was born September 08, 1943 in Hyden, Kentucky to the late Floice Morgan.  He was a life-long resident of Leslie County and was residing at Hoskinston, Kentucky at the time of his passing.  He was affiliated with the Central Presbyterian Church and by occupation, Donny was a retired computer factory worker.  Donny enjoyed art and especially wood- work.   Donny departed this walk of life on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at the age of...

  On Monday, March 15, 2021 Thomas Callahan aka “Popeye” passed away at the age of 48 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  He was born October 04, 1972 to the late Ray & Bessie Elkins Callahan. Tommy had a passion for cars and motorcycles.  He was a self-employed mechanic.  Survivors include his daughter, Haley Callahan, sister, Strawbari Yalonda Callahan, his nieces and Nephew, Corninthians, Danielle, Dakoda, Davonna and Mykael; his...

Patricia Ann Couch, a resident of Oneida, KY was born January 15, 1962 in Hyden, Kentucky to the union of the late Eugene & Debbie Barger Martin.  She was united to marriage shortly after graduating high school to George Couch on May 30, 1980. She was a beloved homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.  She was a faithful member of the Panco Community Church where she was dedicated in actively helping with the youth group.  She was also a faithful church...