Local obituaries for Hyden, KY & Leslie County
Shawn Napier
Apr 10, 2024
Obituary:Shawn Napier, 47, of Left Wilder Road, Hyden, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, April 10 2024, at Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center in Hazard, Kentucky. He was born on January 2, 1977, in Hyden, Kentucky, the son of Roger Napier and Gustena Watts Napier. Shawn was known for his love of life and his passion for the outdoors. As an...
Mary Amanda Jones
Apr 8, 2024
Mary Amanda Jones, 40, of Oneida, Kentucky departed this walk of life on Monday, April 08, 2024 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center.
She was born January 26, 1984 in Leslie County, Kentucky to the union of Darlene Gipson Jones and the late Emmitt Jones. She was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend.
Mary had a bright personality and was...
Johnnie Wayne Lewis
Apr 2, 2024
Johnnie Wayne Lewis, born on August 18, 1956, in Dayton, OH to the union of the late Cleon and Rosie Lewis, bid farewell to the world on April 2, 2024, in Hazard, KY. He was a self-employed carpenter known for his exceptional craftsmanship in carpentry and drywall installation. Johnnie's dedication to his work was unmatched, evident in the many homes...
Fred Collett
Mar 24, 2024
Fred Collett was born on May 3, 1929, in Leslie County, Kentucky, to the union of the late Charlie and Laura Napier Collett. Fred was welcomed into his Heavenly home on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Fred had been a lifelong resident of Leslie County. He married the love of his life, Pauline Collett, on April 26, 1948. By occupation, Fred was...
Robert Lee Hacker
Mar 19, 2024
Robert Lee Hacker, 73, reached his eternal heavenly home on March 19, 2024 at his residence in Stinnett. He was born on May 25, 1950, in Leslie County, Kentucky where he resided his entire life. Robert married his loving and devoted wife of 54 years, Wanda Faye Hacker on April 11th, 1969.
Robert dedicated his life to the Lord. He was the...
Jimmy Lynn Adams
Mar 13, 2024
Jimmy Lynn Adams (of Yeaddiss, KY) was born in Leslie County on September 15, 1965. He was the son of the late Jimmie and Judy Coots Adams.
Jimmy had been a life-long resident of Leslie County, living in the Yeaddiss community for the most of his life. Jimmy was a graduate of Leslie County High School, where played football. His jersey...
Thelma Hubbard
Mar 7, 2024
Thelma Hubbard of Asher, Kentucky was born November 30, 1942 in Leslie County. She was the daughter of the late Wilson Chappell and the late Lucy Collett. Thelma had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and was of the Pentecostal faith. Thelma was a homemaker, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Thelma loved nature; the mountains were her favorite...
Aaron Wendell Hoskins
Feb 29, 2024
Aaron Wendell Hoskins of Asher, KY was born May 15, 1984 in Leslie County to the late Wendell Brock and the late Linda Faye Hoskins.
Aaron was an avid sports fan; he enjoyed all sports, but basketball was his favorite. His real passion was riding and repairing four-wheelers and dirt bikes. These things gave him joy and a thrill. He has...
Danny Wendell Adams
Feb 29, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Danny Wendell Adams, 75 who left us on the rare date of February 29, 2024, at the Red Bird Mission in Beverly, Kentucky, surrounded by family. Born to Calfee Adams and Mae Begley Adams on August 7, 1948, in Camp Creek, Kentucky, Danny's journey of 75 years was marked by...
Ryan Kyle Nantz
Feb 26, 2024
Ryan Kyle Nantz- Givens, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. Ryan was only 20 years old. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on December 24, 2003, to Kyle Nantz and Crystal Goin Manning. Ryan lived a life filled with love, passion, and creativity. Ryan worked as a clerk at a sporting store. Ryan was artistic...
Brenda Kay Shenabarger
Feb 25, 2024
Brenda Kay Madden Shenabarger of Hyden, Kentucky was born October 22, 1960 in London, Kentucky to the late Wilmer and Edith Joseph Madden.
Brenda served honorably for 15 years in the United States National Guard. She had a love for her country and respected the freedoms we hold dear. By occupation, Brenda worked as a nurse in the veteran's hospital. With...
Eugenia Matheney
Feb 19, 2024
Eugenia Holland Matheney, aged 56 years, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at the Mary Breckinridge A.R.H. Hospital.
Born March 20, 1967, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Doris Bowling Holland. By occupation, Eugenia work as a medical assistant with more than 25 years of dedicated service to healthcare.
Eugenia was a loving and giving person; she had...
Elzie Brock
Feb 15, 2024
Elzie Brock, 52, of Warbranch, Kentucky passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, KY. Elzie was born on October 27, 1971, in Clinton County, IN to the union of Mike Brock and the late Florence "Mable" Caldwell Brock. By occupation, Elzie was a dedicated Forestry Worker employed by the Kentucky Division of...
Lee Abner
Feb 8, 2024
Lee Abner, age 79, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024, in Beattyville, Kentucky. Lee was born on April 28, 1944. He had a passion for life and left a lasting impression on all who knew him. Born to John and Frances Barger Abner, Lee valued family above all else.
Lee's hobbies and interests were talking on the CB radio, which...
Addie Feltner
Feb 4, 2024
Addie Feltner, 91, of Stinnett, KY passed away on February 4, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Addie was born on July 27, 1932, in Leslie County, KY. Addie was the oldest child of the late Robert and Dorothy Baker Bowling. Throughout her life, Addie embraced various roles, working for a nursing home in Charlestown, IN...
Kimberly Jean Jones
Feb 3, 2024
Kimberly Jean Jones was born June 15, 1958 in Lynch, Kentucky to the union late James Gilbert and the late Betty Jean Jones Gilbert. Kim had been a life-long resident of Hyden and Leslie County.
On June 15, 1977, Kimberly married Abijah “Junior” Jones, Jr. To their union was born two children, Abijah Jim Jones and Chelsea Lynn Jones.
Kim was...
Russell Morgan
Jan 24, 2024
Russell Morgan, 86, of Hoskinston, Kentucky departed this walk of life on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
Russell was born January 07, 1938, in Leslie County to the union of the late Elisha and Dallie Smith Morgan.
Russell had been a life-long resident of Leslie County. By occupation, Russell was a retired coal miner with more than 34 years of experience. ...
Herman Brock
Jan 12, 2024
Herman Brock, 61, of Warbranch, KY departed this life on January 12, 2024 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center in Hazard, KY. He was born on June 9, 1962, in Leslie County, KY to the union of Bertha Mae Roark Randolph & the late Theo Brock. Herman was known for his exceptional problem-solving skills, despite not having a degree...
Tinsley Maggard
Jan 11, 2024
Tinsley David Maggard, of Hyden, KY went home to be with the Lord on January 11, 2024, in Breathitt County, KY at the age of 62 He was born on February 16, 1961, in Hyden, Kentucky to the union of the late Bige Maggard and the late Betty Jean Caldwell Maggard Masters. Tinsley lived a fulfilling life and will be...
Chesnie Carol Baker
Jan 8, 2024
Chesnie Carol Baker, a retired school teacher who dedicated her life educating and nurturing the minds of countless students, passed away on January 8, 2024 at the age of 83. Born on December 25, 1940, in Confluence, Kentucky, Chesnie Carol was the daughter of the late Earl and Wanda Fisher Sizemore.Carol's passion for teaching led her to a fulfilling career...
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