Local obituaries for Hyden, KY & Leslie County
Daniel Napier
Nov 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of Daniel Napier
May 10, 1947 – November 5, 2026
A Life of Faith, Family, Hard Work, and Love
Daniel Napier, born May 10, 1947, in Hyden, Kentucky, to the late Pearl and Ella Sizemore Napier, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, at the age of 79.
A devoted husband, loving...
Virginia Morgan Asher
Oct 31, 2026
Courtesy Obituary
Virginia Morgan Asher; 99, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026. She was born on September 8, 1927, at Rockhouse, Hyden, Kentucky to Elva Mosley Morgan and Robert Morgan.
Mrs. Asher was a passionate reader who became a 5th grade teacher in the 1940s. During the school segregation of the 1950s, she was a strong advocate for equality in education...
Ora "Blue" John Sizemore
Oct 29, 2026
Ora "Blue" John Sizemore, 75, of Wooton, Kentucky departed this life on Thursday, October 29,2026 at the hospice care center in Hazard, KY. Ora "Blue" was born September 01, 1951 in Perry County to the late George and Georgia Campbell Sizemore.
Ora "Blue" retired from the board of education, and earlier in his life, he worked in rodeos. He was an...
Della Mae Asher
Oct 27, 2026
November 22, 1953 – October 27, 2026
Some lives are lived like sweet music, leaving joy in every heart that listens-and Della Mae’s song is one we’ll be thanking God for always.
On Tuesday morning, October 27, 2026, Della Mae Asher, age 72, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, beautiful memories, and...
Eugene Napier
Oct 20, 2026
Eugene Napier of Stinnett, Kentucky was born May 15, 1934 in Beverly, Kentucky, one of ten children, to the late William "Willie" and Miley Roark Napier.
Eugene lived a full life, a life of love, hard work, and dedication to those he loved. He knew what hard work was all about, starting at a young age. Freshly out of school, Eugene...
Mae Parker
Oct 19, 2026
Mae Parker, 95, of Hyden, Kentucky departed this walk of life on Monday, October 19, 2026 at her residence in Hyden, KY.
Mae was born February 26, 1931 in Cinda, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Allen and Maude Maggard Howard. Mae lived a long life built on love and dedication to others. She worked many years as a nurse aid,...
Harrison "Smokey" Kilburn, Jr.
Oct 4, 2026
Harrison Kilburn, Jr., life-long resident of Leslie County, born November 02, 1962 to the union of the late Harrison Kilburn and the late Zella Woods Kilburn.
A man respected for his hard work and grit, Harrison took pride in providing for his family. He worked for more than 15 years as a coal miner at Blue Diamond Coal Company and...
Joyce B. Roberts
Oct 3, 2026
Joyce Morgan Roberts, born November 27, 1947, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, Tina, in the early morning hours of October 3, 2026.Joyce was an accomplished hairstylist whose career gave her the opportunity to touch the lives of countless people over the years. To many of her clients, she became much more than the person who styled...
John “Smilie” Fee
Oct 2, 2026
John Fee, lovingly known as “Smilie” was born December 03, 1960 in Beverly, Kentucky, a son of the late Arlee and Daisy Woods Fee. John passed from this life at his home on the morning of October 02, 2026.
John's life was marked by hard work, and dedication to his family. He retired from working many years as a mechanical rigger. He...
Lewis Shepherd
Sep 20, 2026
Lewis Shepherd, 70, of Roark, Ky departed this walk of life on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Manchester, Ky. Lewis was born January 18, 1956, to the union of the late Donley and Helen Chappell Shepherd.
Lewis worked as a gunsmith, carpenter, and was a go-to handyman. Known as a jokester who loved a good laugh, his favorite days were spent...
Patsy Lemons
Sep 15, 2026
Patsy Lemons, aged 73, of Manchester, Kentucky departed this walk of life on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at her residence. Patsy was born August 07, 1953 in Corpus Christi, TX to the late Max Lewis Fullingim, and the late Pauline Watkins.
Patsy was a waitress by occupation, working a longtime at the Front Porch. She was a kind and caring person,...
Tim Young
Sep 6, 2026
Timothy Young, born July 02, 1959 in Pulaski County, Ky to the late Joseph Arthur Young and Shirley Ashbrook Young. Tim had been a long-time resident of Saul, Ky, with the exception of living in Ohio for a few years.
Tim's life was spend on the roads around America, driving a truck for more than 20 years. After his career in...
Nancy Wooton
Aug 21, 2026
Nancy Jane Wooton, resident of Hyden, Kentucky, born September 24, 1943. She was born to the union of the late Henry and Cassie Sizemore Stacy.
Nancy lived a life characterized with love, devotion, hard work, and dedication to her family. Nancy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, mother-in-law, and cherished friend.
Nancy found joy in the serenity of...
Judy Conner
Aug 19, 2026
Judy Conner, a resident of Yeaddiss, Kentucky was born November 07, 1956 in Leslie County, Kentucky to Alice Pennington Turner and the late Winfred Turner.
As a long-time educator, Judy had a distinguished teaching career with the Leslie County Board of Education. She touched many lives through the years, instilling the joy of learning in so many children. Her genuine concern...
Billy Ray Coots
Aug 17, 2026
Billy Coots Obituary
Billy Ray Coots, 63, of Westmoreland, TN passed away Monday, August 17, 2026 at Westmoreland Care & Rehab. The Hyden, KY native was a former employee of Thomas and Betts and son of the late Bill Coots and Pauline Marie Baker Coots. He is survived by 1 son: Jaron Coots and wife, Taylor, Pleasant Shade, TN;2 daughters: Victoria...
Ronald Wayne Rice
Aug 15, 2026
Ronald Wayne Rice, 77, of Saul, Kentucky departed this walk of life on Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Columbus, IN. Ronald was born December 09, 1948 in Austin, IN to the late Luther and Opal Gay Rice.
Ronald worked the majority of his life in the construction industry. He built many homes during his career as a carpenter. Lastly, he was...
David Allen Caudill
Aug 15, 2026
David Allen Caudill, of Berry, Alabama, former life-long resident of Leslie County, was born February 23, 1989 in Whitesburg, Kentucky. He was the son of P.J. Pennington and the late Sherazon "Sherry" Stamper Pennington.
David was united in marriage to Kayla Bentley on September 04, 2010. Together they built a life of love, traveling, hard work, and parenthood. To their union,...
Billie Roberts
Jul 27, 2026
Billie "Bill" Roberts, of Essie, Ky was born January 23, 1939 in Leslie County to the late Henry and Essie Bowling Roberts. Bill lived a life marked with adventure, hard work and dedication to his family.
Bill was a retired coal miner by occupation. In his time away from work he enjoyed all things outdoors. He engaged in riding four wheelers...
Taegan Mosley
Jul 25, 2026
Taegan Mosley, born December 2, 2008, in Hyden, Kentucky, departed this walk of life on July 25, 2026, in Bear Branch, Kentucky, at the young age of seventeen. Though his time among us was brief, Taegan’s presence was a source of light, joy, and kindness that touched the lives of all who knew him.
From his first days, Taegan stood out...
Chester Wayne Asher
Jul 22, 2026
Chester Wayne Asher was born December 09, 1956 in Leslie County, KY to the union of the late Omer and Fannie Osborne Asher.
Chester had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and by occupation he was a coal miner. His dedication to the coal industry lead him to a distinguished career as a Mine Forman. A tenure that span for...
