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Local obituaries for Hyden, KY & Leslie County

Jimmy Lynn Adams

Jimmy Lynn Adams

Mar 13, 2024

Jimmy Lynn Adams (of Yeaddiss, KY) was born in Leslie County on September 15, 1965.  He was the son of the late Jimmie and Judy Coots Adams.

Jimmy had been a life-long resident of Leslie County, living in the Yeaddiss community for the most of his life.  Jimmy was a graduate of Leslie County High School, where played football.  His jersey...

Thelma Hubbard

Thelma Hubbard

Mar 7, 2024

Thelma Hubbard of Asher, Kentucky was born November 30, 1942 in Leslie County. She was the daughter of the late Wilson Chappell and the late Lucy Collett. Thelma had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and was of the Pentecostal faith. Thelma was a homemaker, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Thelma loved nature; the mountains were her favorite...

Aaron Wendell Hoskins

Aaron Wendell Hoskins

Feb 29, 2024

Aaron Wendell Hoskins of Asher, KY was born May 15, 1984 in Leslie County to the late Wendell Brock and the late Linda Faye Hoskins.

Aaron was an avid sports fan; he enjoyed all sports, but basketball was his favorite.  His real passion was riding and repairing four-wheelers and dirt bikes.  These things gave him joy and a thrill.  He has...

Danny Wendell Adams

Danny Wendell Adams

Feb 29, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Danny Wendell Adams, 75 who left us on the rare date of February 29, 2024, at the Red Bird Mission in Beverly, Kentucky, surrounded by family. Born to Calfee Adams and Mae Begley Adams on August 7, 1948, in Camp Creek, Kentucky, Danny's journey of 75 years was marked by...

Ryan Kyle Nantz

Ryan Kyle Nantz

Feb 26, 2024

Ryan Kyle Nantz- Givens, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, OH.  Ryan was only 20 years old.  Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on December 24, 2003, to Kyle Nantz and Crystal Goin Manning.  Ryan lived a life filled with love, passion, and creativity.  Ryan worked as a clerk at a sporting store. Ryan was artistic...

Brenda Kay Shenabarger

Brenda Kay Shenabarger

Feb 25, 2024

Brenda Kay Madden Shenabarger of Hyden, Kentucky was born October 22, 1960 in London, Kentucky to the late Wilmer and Edith Joseph Madden.

Brenda served honorably for 15 years in the United States National Guard.  She had a love for her country and respected the freedoms we hold dear.  By occupation, Brenda worked as a nurse in the veteran's hospital.  With...

Eugenia Matheney

Eugenia Matheney

Feb 19, 2024

Eugenia Holland Matheney, aged 56 years, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at the Mary Breckinridge A.R.H. Hospital.  

Born March 20, 1967, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Doris Bowling Holland.  By occupation, Eugenia work as a medical assistant with more than 25 years of dedicated service to healthcare.

Eugenia was a loving and giving person;  she had...

Elzie Brock

Elzie Brock

Feb 15, 2024

Elzie Brock, 52, of Warbranch, Kentucky passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, KY.  Elzie was born on October 27, 1971, in Clinton County, IN to the union of Mike Brock and the late Florence "Mable" Caldwell Brock.   By occupation, Elzie was a dedicated Forestry Worker employed by the Kentucky Division of...

Lee Abner

Lee Abner

Feb 8, 2024

 Lee Abner, age 79, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024, in Beattyville, Kentucky. Lee was born on April 28, 1944. He had a passion for life and left a lasting impression on all who knew him. Born to John and Frances Barger Abner, Lee valued family above all else. 

Lee's hobbies and interests were talking on the CB radio, which...

Addie Feltner

Addie Feltner

Feb 4, 2024

Addie Feltner, 91, of Stinnett, KY passed away on February 4, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Addie was born on July 27, 1932, in Leslie County, KY. Addie was the oldest child of the late Robert and Dorothy Baker Bowling. Throughout her life, Addie embraced various roles, working for a nursing home in Charlestown, IN...

Kimberly Jean Jones

Kimberly Jean Jones

Feb 3, 2024

Kimberly Jean Jones was born June 15, 1958 in Lynch, Kentucky to the union late James Gilbert and the late Betty Jean Jones Gilbert.  Kim had been a life-long resident of Hyden and Leslie County.  

On June 15, 1977, Kimberly married Abijah “Junior” Jones, Jr.  To their union was born two children, Abijah Jim Jones and Chelsea Lynn Jones.

Kim was...

Russell Morgan

Russell Morgan

Jan 24, 2024

Russell Morgan, 86, of Hoskinston, Kentucky departed this walk of life on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.

Russell was born January 07, 1938, in Leslie County to the union of the late Elisha and Dallie Smith Morgan.  

Russell had been a life-long resident of Leslie County.  By occupation, Russell was a retired coal miner with more than 34 years of experience.  ...

Herman Brock

Herman Brock

Jan 12, 2024

Herman Brock, 61, of Warbranch, KY departed this life on January 12, 2024 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center in Hazard, KY.  He was born on June 9, 1962, in Leslie County, KY to the union of Bertha Mae Roark Randolph & the late Theo Brock. Herman was known for his exceptional problem-solving skills, despite not having a degree...

Tinsley Maggard

Tinsley Maggard

Jan 11, 2024

Tinsley David Maggard, of Hyden, KY went home to be with the Lord on January 11, 2024, in Breathitt County, KY at the age of 62 He was born on February 16, 1961, in Hyden, Kentucky to the union of the late Bige Maggard and the late Betty Jean Caldwell Maggard Masters. Tinsley lived a fulfilling life and will be...

Chesnie Carol Baker

Chesnie Carol Baker

Jan 8, 2024

Chesnie Carol Baker, a retired school teacher who dedicated her life educating and nurturing the minds of countless students, passed away on January 8, 2024 at the age of 83. Born on December 25, 1940, in Confluence, Kentucky, Chesnie Carol was the daughter of the late  Earl and Wanda Fisher Sizemore.Carol's passion for teaching led her to a fulfilling career...

Wanda Faye Vickers

Wanda Faye Vickers

Jan 6, 2024

Wanda Faye Vickers, was born on June 12, 1952, in Leslie County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Willie J. Lewis and the late Nannie Fields Lewis.  She departed this walk of life on Saturday, January 06, 2024 in London, Kentucky at the age of 70.  She had been a longtime resident of Leslie County until moving to London, where...

Tony E. Lewis

Tony E. Lewis

Jan 4, 2024

Tony E. Lewis, known by many of his friends and acquaintances as “T.L.” Tony was born June 07, 1969 in Perry County to the union of late Lorenzie & Mary Sams Lewis.  

Tony was united in marriage to Viola Baker on July 10, 1993 at Wooton, Kentucky and to their union were born two sons, Zachary and Casey.

For 38 years,...

Darrell Melvin Asher

Darrell Melvin Asher

Jan 2, 2024

Darrell Melvin Asher (of Big Creek, Kentucky)  was born on November 9, 1959, in Beverly, Kentucky to the union of the late Farmer and Opal Brock Asher.  He had been a life-long resident of the area by occupation he worked as a coal miner for more that 17 years.  Darrell was known for growing huge pumpkins. Darrell was also known for his...

Bessie Carol Collins Mitchell

Bessie Carol Collins Mitchell

Dec 25, 2023

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Bessie Collins Mitchell Obituary Bessie Carol Collins Mitchell, 76, of Manchester, KY, passed away Monday, December 25th, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY.

Bessie Carol was born in Manchester, KY on December 25, 1947, a daughter of the late Robert "Bob" and Dorcas Bowling Collins. She was a member of the Holiness Church.

Bessie...

Vanessa Smith

Vanessa Smith

Dec 22, 2023

Vanessa Smith, born on October 31, 1961, in Cincinnati, Ohio, peacefully passed away on December 22, 2023, at the Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. She was 62 years old. Vanessa was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.After graduating high school, Vanessa pursued further education by attending three...

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