Local obituaries for Hyden, KY & Leslie County
Marc Jones
May 5, 2026
Marc Jones, 28, of Wooton, KY departed this life on May 5, 2026, in Thousandsticks, Kentucky. He was born on July 01, 1997, in Hyden, Kentucky.
Marc was laid back and kind in nature. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying the beauty and surroundings of nature. He enjoyed fishing, and hunting ginseng. Above all, he cherished the time spent with...
Laurena Duff
Apr 13, 2026
Laurena Duff, 70, of Lexington, KY, departed this life on April 13, 2026, in Lexington, KY. Laurena was born December 11, 1955, in Hyden, KY to the union of the late Odell and Millie Caudill Wells.
Laurena was a dedicated clerk at London City Drug before retiring. In her free time, Laurena enjoyed yard selling, browsing thrift shops, and fishing.
Laurena is...
James C. Hensley
Apr 13, 2026
James C. Hensley, 70, was born on February 23, 1956, in Hyden, Ky, to the union of the late Edgar and Lucy Hensley. James departed this walk of life on April 13, 2026, in Hazard, KY.
James worked as a contractor before his retirement. He found joy in the simple pleasures of life, yard work, gardening, fishing, and tinkering. James also...
Lora Ann Eversole
Apr 6, 2026
Lora Ann Eversole, born on July 3, 1961, in Leslie County, Kentucky, passed away on April 6, 2026, at Mary Breckinridge ARH Hospital in Hyden, KY. She was a devoted daughter of Ruth Fields and the late Carl Caudill .
Lora was a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant, serving in the healthcare field with unwavering care until she became disabled....
Doyle Collett
Apr 6, 2026
Doyle Collett was born on December 6th, 1948 in Asher, KY, and departed this life on Monday, April 6th, 2026, at his home in Zionsville, Indiana, formerly of Essie, KY. He was 77 years of age.
Doyle was the son of the late Reverend Elmer Collett and the late Delora Mosley Collett. He taught at Leslie County High School, worked as...
Jackie D. Davidson
Apr 5, 2026
Jackie D. Davidson of Thousandsticks, KY was born on December 11, 1945, in Williamsburg, Kentucky, she was the beloved daughter of the late Thorn and Irene Gibson Hill.
She was united in marriage Fred Davidson on December 18, 1965.
Jackie led a life marked by dedicated service and heartfelt devotion to her community and family. She served with distinction as the Leslie...
Geraldine “Jerry” Osborne
Mar 28, 2026
Geraldine “ Jerry” Osborne of Hyden, Ky, aged 80, passed away peacefully from this life at her home on March 28, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on September 11, 1945, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Renny and Nelly Couch Asher, Geraldine’s life was marked by love, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to her family and community. She was...
Edna Marie Hamilton
Mar 28, 2026
Edna Stacy Hamilton, the daughter of Laura Melton Stacy and Preston Stacy, was born January 24, 1938 in Perry County, Kentucky. On March 28, 2026, Edna, at the age of 88, passed from this life to her eternal home leaving a family and community to cherish her memory.
Edna was preceded in death by her husband Carl Hamilton, her siblings: Harriet...
Carolyn Shepherd
Mar 10, 2026
Carolyn Shepherd, 79, of Smilax, KY, departed this life on March 10, 2026, in Wooton, KY. Carolyn was born on April 26, 1946, to the union of the late Emry and Cindy Burns Hacker.
Carolyn took great pride in maintaining a pristine yard and garden. While gardening was a hobby she enjoyed, it carried on with her nurturing spirt as a...
Earnest R. (Big E) Collett
Mar 5, 2026
Earnest R. Collett, lovingly known by his friends and family as "Big E", of Roark, Kentucky, passed away on March 5, 2026, at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on May 17, 1945, in Roark, Kentucky to the late Charlie and Laura Napier Collett.
Earnest's career began at a young age when he started driving a truck, initially for...
Kathryn E. Madden
Mar 2, 2026
Kathryn E. Madden, 59, of Wooton, KY, departed this life on March 2, 2026, in Hazard, KY. Kathryn was born August 2, 1966, to the union of the late Harrison and Zella Woods Kilburn.
Kathryn was a loving wife and mother and cherished her time spent with family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and sewing in her free time. Kathryn...
Theadore "Teddy" Scott Barber
Feb 26, 2026
Theadore "Teddy" Scott Barber, 46, of Hazard, Kentucky born on December 6, 1979 to the late Clayton & Diane Barber. Teddy passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
Teddy possessed a great sense of humor and was known as a people person, always bringing joy and laughter to those around him. He had a...
Betty Jean Melton
Feb 25, 2026
Betty Jean Melton, born on April 16, 1962, in Leslie County, Kentucky, to the late Charles and Corsie Lewis Mullins, entered into the presence of the Lord on February 25, 2026, at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky at the age of 63.
Jean was a loving and devoted wife to her husband Mike Melton, whom...
Bernadine Morgan
Feb 23, 2026
Bernadine (Smith) Morgan, 83, of London, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly.
Born on September 19, 1942 in Leslie County, Kentucky, Bernadine was the daughter of the late Pearl and Susie (Hacker) Smith. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was centered around her family and...
Mallie Cress
Feb 19, 2026
Mallie Turner Cress, a devoted wife, treasured mother, and loving Mamaw was born October 15, 1958 to the union of George Turner and Cora Boggs Turner. She was a life-long resident of Leslie County and resided in Yeaddiss, KY. She retired after 38 years of working in the cafeteria for the Leslie County school system. She fed generations of families...
Ronald Keith Braden
Jan 10, 2026
Ronald Keith Braden, 62, passed away at his residence in Hyden, Kentucky, on January 10, 2026. Born on October 14, 1963, in Lake City, Tennessee, he led a life characterized by hard work, passion, and a deep love for his family and friends.
A graduate of Walter E. Stebbins High School in Riverside, Ohio, Ronald embarked on a career as a...
Donna Lynn Jackson
Jan 2, 2026
Donna Lynn Jackson, 51, of Manchester, KY, departed this life on January 02, 2026 at her residence. Donna was born January 12, 1974 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the union of the late Wayne Liford and Connie Burton.
A loving homemaker, mother, and partner, Donna's life was marked with a great love for her family. Cherishing the time spent with her...
Justin Reed Nance
Dec 29, 2025
Justin Reed Nance, 42, of Hardinsburg, KY, former resident of Leslie County departed this life on December 29, 2025 in McDaniels, KY after injuries sustained in an accident. Justin was born January 28, 1983 to the late Gary Reed "Sparky" Nance and the late Donna Pace Nance.
Justin enjoyed music, playing guitar, and fishing. Above all, Justin enjoyed spending time with...
Roscoe Eversole
Dec 19, 2025
Roscoe Eversole, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on December 19, 2025, at the Hazard A.R.H. Medical Center in Hazard, Kentucky, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 21, 1953, in Hyden, Kentucky, the middle child of the late McGrew and Laura Rose Eversole.
Roscoe was a talented carpenter with a hard work ethic. He...
Jerry Eversole
Dec 18, 2025
Jerry Eversole, of Metamora, IN, former longtime resident of Hyden, KY, was born on June 29, 1956, in Confluence, Kentucky, the loving son of McGrew and Laura Rose Eversole. He married Joyce Anna Harris on June 29, 1975, in Richmond, Indiana, and together they raised three wonderful sons.
Their love story began at a young age, starting as pen pals after...
