All Obituaries

Lillie Carol Begely was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 27, 1969, a daughter of Boyd Junior Asher and the late Virgie Sizemore Asher. She was a homemaker and was affiliated with the Hyden Church of God.  She enjoyed fishing, caring for her cats and crafting.  Lillie departed this walk of life on Friday, January 22, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Hospital at the age of 51. In addition to her mother, Lillie was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Easton and Baby...

Melda G. Adams was born May 12, 1958 in Hyden, Kentucky to the union of the late Elbert and Sylvania Turner Griffith.  She was a life-long resident of Hyden, KY and was residing at Wendover Road at the time of her death.  She was affiliated with the Church of God.  Melda was a retired CNA where she had been employed by the Hazard Nursing Home.  She was also the owner and operator of the former River Front Grocery, along with her husband, Dallas.  Melda enjoyed...

Martha Faye Deaton Asher Combs was born October 13, 1951 in Clay County, a daughter of the late James Burkey Deaton and the late Etta Barger Deaton.  She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Brutus Baptist Church.  She was a homemaker and a former truck driver.  Martha had a love for flowers and enjoyed working in her flower garden.  She departed this life on January 07, 2020.  She was 69 years old. In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in...

Ozella Romaine Smith was born at Asher, Kentucky on April 09, 1945.  She was born to the late Alvin and Nancy Bowling Hoskins.  Romaine was a Leslie County Native and was a homemaker.  She was a devoted member of the Stinnett Gap Church of God.  She had a strong faith in God and attended church faithfully.  She loved her family with all her heart and enjoyed the time spent with them, as well as visiting others.  She was selfless and enjoyed helping others. ...

Owen Jason Adams, better known as “Goofy” to most, was born at Wendover, Kentucky on January 13, 1938.  He was born to the late Reuben and Eva Hoskins Adams.  He was the third son of 15 children.  Owen was united in marriage to Shirley Bowling on October 29, 1957.  They were married at Wendover by the late Jim Hayes.  Owen was a beloved and well-known figure in the community as he was the owner and founder of the beloved Goofy’s Game Room, a local...

Robert Marvin "00" Mosley was born August 19, 1937 to the union of the late Wiley "Spiegel" Mosley and the late Mary Bowling Mosley.  Robert had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and by occupation, he was a retired coal truck driver, employed by Whitaker Coal Corp. He took great pride in his job and enjoyed his life-long career as a coal truck driver.  He was a gun enthusiast, and enjoyed shooting matches.  In his former years, he enjoyed fishing...

Shirley Fields was born at Smilax, Kentucky on August 13, 1944.  She was born to the union of the late Dewey and Stella Wells.  Shirley was united in marriage to Matt Fields on November 11, 1964.  She was a Leslie County native and was a homemaker.  She was a steadfast in her faith and was a devout Christian.  She was a long-time devoted member of the Full Gospel Church of Jesus Christ at Smilax.  Shirley loved the lord and let her light shine; this was evident...

Lloyd Collett was born in Beverly, Kentucky on September 09, 1956.  He was born to the union of the late William “Gun Smoke” Collett and the Loshia Collett.  Lloyd was a life-long resident of Leslie County and was residing at Essie, Kentucky at the time of his death.  Lloyd enjoyed walking and spending time with his great nieces and great nephews.  Lloyd passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at his home at the age of 64. In addition to his parents, Lloyd...

Marcella Green began her journey of life on January 27, 1930 in Leslie County, Kentucky.  She was born to the late Albert and Mallie Brock Templeton.  At the age of six, she moved from Leslie County to reside in Vicco, Kentucky. Marcella was a loving and devoted wife to the late Silas Slone and Kelly Green.  She was an exceptional mother to her thirteen children, three whom greeted her in Heaven; Junior Slone, Edith Slone and Jimmy Slone;  She leaves here on earth the...

Dolly C. Kilburn was born in Wooton, Kentucky on November 23, 1932.  She was of the Pentecostal faith and was a member of the Olive Branch Church in Renfro Valley.  Dolly had been a life-long resident of Leslie County, except for living in Mount Vernon, Kentucky for the past three years.  Dolly was a retired cook, employed by the Leslie County Fiscal Court where she cooked many years for the Leslie County Senior Citizens.   Dolly enjoyed gardening, cooking, and going...