All Obituaries

Ricky Allen Harris of Hyden, Kentucky was born June 29, 1966 in Perry County to the union of the late Jewels & Bonnie Harris.  Ricky had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and by occupation, he was a logger, having logged for over 30 years.  Ricky loved his job and being in the mountains.  He served honorably in the National Guard for 18 years.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.  He was also an avid UK Basketball fan.  Above all, Ricky...

Janina Tiernan, age 38 of Corbin, Kentucky passed away Tuesday December 03, 2019 at the Jean Waddle Care Center Hospice of Lake Cumberland in Somerset, Kentucky. Janina is the wife of Joe Tiernan of Corbin, Kentucky and formerly of Leslie County. She is the daughter of the late  Scott Randy Smith and Kathy Bowling Napier of Burnside, Kentucky formerly of Leslie County. Born January 02, 1981 in Leslie County.  She was married to Joe Tiernan on September 14, 2001 in Hyden,...

Linda Gail Nantz of Mozelle, Kentucky was born November 19, 1952 at Mozelle, Kentucky to the union of the late Rufus and Pearl Sizemore Mosley.  Linda was united in marriage to Alvin Nantz in 1977 in Jonesville, VA.  Linda attended the Berea College her freshman year and received her undergrad from the Cumberland College and later received her master’s degree from Union College.  Linda was a beloved educator, teaching kindergarten throughout her career.  She retired...

Connie Wooton Caldwell, age 56 of Confluence, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday November 28, 2019.  She was the daughter of the late Jackson Jr. Wooton, and Nancy Jane Stacy Wooton who survives, born June 09, 1963 in Leslie County, Kentucky.  She worked with the postal service at the Thousandsticks Post office and was a clerk at Save-A-Lot in Hyden, Kentucky.  She enjoyed working in her flowers, talking to her grandchildren on snap chat, and spending...

Leola Garrison Feltner of Hyden, Kentucky was born April 05, 1923 in Leslie County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Maynard and Martha Garrison.  She was united in marriage to Jim Feltner on February 22, 1945.  Leola was a life-long resident of Hyden, Kentucky.  Leola was the clerk and co-owner of Feltner Shoe Store in Hyden.  She worked along side her husband in the store for more than 60 years, providing the people of Hyden with quality footwear.  She was an avid...

  Joshua Logan Nantz of Bledsoe, KY was born October 06, 1994 in Leslie County.  He departed this life on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at his residence at Bledsoe, Kentucky at the age of 25.  Josh lived his formative years in Leslie County and had been a resident of Bledsoe since 2010.  Josh was an avid fisherman and enjoyed digging roots, hickory chickens, and hunting ginseng.  He was an amazing and talented artist.  His greatest love was the love he had for...

Jimmy Ray Cornett, 74, died Novmber 18, 2019 at his home in Hyden.  Jimmy was born September 11, 1945 in Hyden, Kentucky, a son of the late Oscar and Hannah Earls Cornett.  He had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and by occupation, he was a former coal miner. In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Cornett, brother, William Gordon Cornett and two sisters, Shirley Mae Cornett and Rose Cornett. Jimmy leaves behind, three sons, Jim Cornett...

[U.S. Veteran]    Lonnie Begley of Newport, Michigan passed away on November 17, 2019 at the age of 67. Beloved husband of Patricia Begley. Loving father of Lornea Begley, Steven (Rachel) Begley, Subrina (Suzi) Begley, and Mary (David) Griffith. He is survived by his three brothers, John (Jeanette) Begley of Dearborn Heights, Michigan, Wade (Cathy) Begley, and Arnold (Kathy) Begley, Jr. of Taylor, Michigan.  Also survived by his three sisters, Lois Wantje of Punta Gorda,...

Ronald “Whitey” Browning of Hyden, Kentucky was born January 08, 1942 in Leslie County, Kentucky, a son of the late Green and Geneva Fagues Browning.  He was a life-long resident of Leslie County and by occupation he was a truck driver, retiring in 2003.  Whitey was an avid Atlanta Braves baseball fan.  He enjoyed bird watching, deer hunting and wrestling.  Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  Ronald “Whitey”...

Melba Joyce Reynolds Wolfe was born November 29, 1941 to the union of the late Hughes and Ora Mae Arthur Reynolds.  Melba was welcomed into the arms of her loving Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 07, 2019 at her home in Longwood, Fl surrounded by her loved ones.  Melba became a Christian at an early age and was affiliated with the Baptist Church.  Her life was an example for all who knew her.  She always saw the good in people and judged no one.  Her kindness...