All Obituaries

Betty Lou Bray of Big Creek, KY departed this life on Tuesday, October 04, 2022 in Lexington, KY at the age of 72.  Betty was born January 20, 1950 in Leslie Co., KY to the union of the late Howard and Ethel Couch Wilder. Betty was a simple person; she was down to earth and loved her family and friends.  She was an avid farmer and everything that went along with it; gardening, canning and taking care of her chickens, which she loved.  She enjoyed sewing and quilting, as well...

Robert Henry Wells, age 54 passed away Saturday September 24 at his residence in Stinnett, Kentucky.  He was the son of Henry Begley and the late Mary Wells, born December 04, 1967 in Leslie County, Kentucky. Survivors include,  his father, Henry Begley of Avawam, KY, the mother of his children, Tracy Banks Wells, four cherished daughters, Sabrina Wells and Kayla Wells of London, Kentucky, Whitney Wells of Corbin, Kentucky, and Amber Wells of Stinnett, Kentucky.  He also...

Karen Gilbert, 64, of Stinnett, KY departed this walk of life on Thursday, September 15, 2022.  Karen was born November 20, 1957, in Leslie Co., KY to the union of the late Early and Margaret Whitehead Bray.  Karen had been a life-long resident of Leslie Co.  She was raised on Greasy Creek at Chappell, KY and was residing at Stinnett, KY at the time of her passing.  Karen was united in marriage to Roger Gilbert on September 12, 1982.  She raised three sons and loved...

Michelle Renee Vickers was born March 01, 1980, to Donnie Ray Vickers and Wanda Lewis Vickers.  Michelle spent her former years in Leslie County before moving to London, Kentucky.  She was a graduate of the Leslie Co. High School and was a homemaker.   Michelle could be described as a loving, kind, caring and giving person.  If she saw someone in need, she was always willing to lend a helping hand.  Before Michelle became sick, she enjoyed traveling and going to...

Fern Wells Adams, 73, of Hyden, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, September 06, 2022, at her residence after a brief battle with cancer. Fern was born on November 16, 1948, to the late Felix Kelton Wells and Ada Hensley Wells in Polls Creek Kentucky.  On April 30, 1967, Fern married Danny W. Adams. Fern and Danny went on to have four children Danny Kelton Adams Patrick Kevin Adams, Kylon Tate Adams, & Kerry Lael Adams. Fern was a former employee at Columbian Rope Company in...

Harold Allen, age 76 of Essie, Kentucky husband of Norma Morgan Allen passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday August 26, 2022.  He was the son of the late Brack and Laura Reid Allen born May 30, 1946 in Clay County, Kentucky.  Harold was a retired coal miner, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.  He was a member of the Marcum Baptist Church, a member of Hyden Masonic Lodge #664, a Shiriner, and was commissioned a Kentucky Colonel. Harold...

Felsie Couch was born September 01, 1942, in Oneida, KY to the union of the late Burley and Maggie Burns Sizemore.  She attended and graduated from the Oneida Baptist Institute, Oneida, KY.  In her former years, she worked in the housekeeping department at the Mary Breckinridge Hospital in Hyden.  She was a member of the Rockhouse Pentecostal Church and was a beloved homemaker. Felsie loved flowers and raising tomato plants.  Every year she looked forward to putting out...

  Virginia Couch, born December 22, 1952 in Leslie County, KY to the union of the late Estill and Rhoda Collins Wilder.  She departed this life on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at her residence at the age of 69.  Virginia was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, flowers and spending time with her family and friends.  In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her husband McKinley Couch,  one beloved daughter, Diann Couch, brothers, Frank Wilder,...

  Sybil Hoskins was born March 07, 1941 in Leslie County, KY to the union of the late Farmer and Mae Mosley Howard.  She was a former resident of Hyden, KY, and was residing in London, KY at the time of her passing.   She was a homemaker and she enjoyed caring for her cats.  She was proud of her grandchildren and their accomplishments, Natasha, 19, attending Centre College and grandson, Allen Ryan, 24, attending University of Louisville School of Medicine. ...

Marie Morgan Deaton was born December 3, 1940 in Hyden, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Shafter Morgan Sr. and Alma Cornett Morgan. She was united in marriage to Earl Ray Deaton who preceded her in death. She is survived by her three children, Jewell Fugate and boy friend Earl Philpot of London, Kentucky, Elaine Pollard of Hyden, Edna Lewis and husband Anthony of Hebron, Kentucky; two siblings, Effie Muncy and Carlos Morgan both of Hyden; seven grandchildren, Brandon Wilson and...