All Obituaries

Jared Sizemore, born June 07, 1957, in Clay Co., Kentucky to the union of the late Estill and Mahalia Sizemore.   He was the youngest of seven children.  By occupation, Jared retired from the coal industry.  Jared’s greatest joy came from his spending time with his family who he loved wholeheartedly.   Jared enjoyed car repair, caring for his pets and hunting, especially coon hunting.    He departed this walk of life on January 28, 2023, at his...

John Jacob Blatt, 72 of Coon Creek Road, Wooton, KY departed this life on Friday, January 27, 2023 at his residence.  John was born December 10, 1950, in Rice Lake City, WI to the union of the late John and Sylvia Stoffle Blatt. By occupation, John was a self-employed plant nursery operator.  He enjoyed his job of working with all types of plants.  He was an avid reader and had an extensive collection of books.   John was a United States Army veteran, having...

Bonnie Jean Morgan was born July 12, 1942, in Caliopi, KY to the union of the late Elbert Jones and Dora Griffie.  She was of the Church of God faith and was a member of the Stinnett Gap Church of God at Stinnett, KY.  Bonnie was united in marriage to Johnny James Morgan, Jr. on January 17, 1958, at Bear Branch, KY.  By occupation, Bonnie was a self-employed business owner and a homemaker.  She enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening and collecting dolls.  Above all,...

Teresa Dunham was born May 17, 1957 in Renfro Valley, Kentucky to the union of the late Harry and Cletis Cummins.  She was a 1975 graduate of Lee County High School and was the high school homecoming queen.  She was united in marriage to Ernest Dunham on September 09, 1994, in Somerset, KY.  Teresa was kind-hearted, she had an outgoing personality and was a friend to everyone.  She was a University of Kentucky basketball fan.  Teresa enjoyed reading and owned a...

Sophia “Sophie” Combs was born February 07, 1950 in Hyden, KY to the union of the late Woodrow and Lily Cohen Bentley.  Sophie was affiliated with the Anna C. Brush Memorial Church at Dryhill.  She had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and was a homemaker.   She enjoyed fishing, attending bluegrass festivals and going to yard sales.  Most importantly, Sophie cherished the time spent with family and friends. Sophie departed this walk of...

Rhonda Sue Baker was born January 02, 1956, to the union of the late Hurstle Morgan and  Ida Mae Browning Morgan.   She was united in marriage to Bobby R. Baker on December 06, 1971, in Tazwell, TN. Rhonda received a bachelor's degree in social work.  She went on to make a career as a social worker and retired from the commonwealth of Kentucky. She was of the Church of God faith and was affiliated with the Church of God in Christ Jesus at Wooton, KY.  Rhonda...

Mr. John L. Lewis was born September 25, 1945, to the union of the late James H. Lewis and the late Minnie Joseph Lewis.  John had been a lifelong resident of Leslie County and was currently residing at Smilax, Kentucky.  By occupation, John was a retired coal miner.  He worked as a continuous mine operator for more than 33 years with the Whitaker Coal Company.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting and taking his morning trips to the post office.  He also appreciated a good...

Mary Christine Henderson was born December 23, 1933 in Hyden, KY to the union of the late Ted and Samantha Huff Wooton.  Mary spent much of her adult life in Michigan and California before returning to KY.  She was a dedicated member of the Hyden Baptist Church, where she attended regularly until her health began to decline.  By occupation, Mary was a former factory worker, employed by Nabisco. She loved many things, feeding the birds, playing solitaire, bowling, telling all...

Earl Dewyane Collins was born August 27, 1978 in Harlan, Kentucky to the union of Edna Johnson Collins and the late Earl Collins. By occupation, Earl was a former coal miner.  He had a strong work ethic and enjoyed staying busy.  His love for his family was fierce, especially for his mother and daughter.   Earl enjoyed fishing, riding dirt bikes and four wheelers, as well as reading his Bible.  He also had a love for classic cars. Earl departed this walk of...

Evert L. Smith was born October 17, 1938 in Stinnett, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Pearl Smith and Leoma Morgan Smith. He was married to the love of his life for over 55 years to Annette Morgan Smith who preceded him in death. He is survived by his two children, Randy Smith and wife Leslie of East Bernstadt and Michael Smith and wife Becky of Somerset; five siblings, Faye Napier of Lake City, Florida, Norma Shirley Simpson of Helton, Kentucky, Jacqueline Gilbert of Stinnett,...