Local obituaries for Hyden, KY & Leslie County

Sep 24, 2022

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...

Sep 15, 2022

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...

Sep 10, 2022

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. ...

Sep 6, 2022

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...

Aug 26, 2022

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...

Aug 21, 2022

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...

Aug 17, 2022

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...

Aug 17, 2022

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...

Aug 9, 2022

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...

Aug 6, 2022

Mr. Lester W. Morgan, born March 02, 1951 to the union of the late Daymon and Betty L. Britton Morgan, departed this life on Saturday, August 06, 2022 at Union City, OH.  He was raised in Leslie County and by occupation, he was a truck driver.  Lester served honorably in the United States Air Force.  In his former years,...

Aug 3, 2022

Eugene Barger, age 62 of Harlan, Kentucky formerly of Buckhorn, husband of Dawn Barger passed away on August 03, 2022 at his residence.  He was the son of the late Levi and Juanita Couch Barger and was of the christian faith.  He enjoyed sitting on the porch looking over the mountains and enjoying the outdoors.  Eugene was preceded in...

Jul 24, 2022

Paula Ann Joseph was born January 30, 1947, in Peru, IN to the union of the late Earl William Edwards and the late Bertha Mae Davis Ware.  She spent her younger years working in factories and care taking.  She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Herman Joseph on April 08, 1972.  She moved to Leslie...

Jul 9, 2022

Gearldine Collins was born November 05, 1940 at Essie, Ky to the union of the late Taylor and Eva Baker Morgan.  She had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and was residing at Essie, KY.  She was affiliated with the Grassy Branch Pentecostal Church and the Sheep Shelter Holiness Church.  Gearldine was united in marriage to...

Jul 4, 2022

James Franklin Lawson age 59 passed away Monday July 4, 2022 at the Hazard A.R.H. Medical Center.  He was born the son of the late Fletch Lawson and Geraldine Williams Lawson. He was a coal miner, and worked as a night watchman.  James enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being with family.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and...

Jul 3, 2022

Sandra Fields, age 52 of Wooton, Kentucky passed away at her residence on July 03, 2022.  She is the daughter of the late Matt and Shirley Wells Fields born in Hazard, Kentucky on July 09, 1969.  She was a shift manager for CVS Pharmacy.  Sandy enjoyed coloring, going to the lake, spending time with family and taking pictures.  She...

Jul 1, 2022

Hurlen Coots, Jr., of Yeaddiss, Kentucky was born August 1, 1958 to the union of Hurlen Coots and Cora Bailey Coots. Hurlen was a retired construction worker and backhoe operator. He was united in marriage to Maggie Coots on May 6, 1978. Hurlen enjoyed woodworking, coin collecting, hunting, fishing and collecting guns.

In addition to his parents,...

Jul 1, 2022

Lena Mae Collins age 75 of Fishtrap Road, Manchester, Kentucky passed away peacefully at her residence on July 01, 2022.  She is the widow of Tom Carlo Collins. She was born April 04, 1947, the daughter of Miller and Polly Sizemore Smith who preceded her in death. Lena was of the Holiness faith and attended the Hals Fork Pentecostal...

Jun 27, 2022

Ralph Lewis, born November 28, 1946 at Leslie County, Ky, to the union of the late Jack and Bessie Kilburn Lewis.  He departed this life on Monday, June 27, 2022 at his residence.

Ralph had been a life-long resident of Leslie Co.  By occupation, Ralph worked as a coal miner and farmer.  He was united in marriage...

Jun 25, 2022

Sallie Couch of Bear Branch, Kentucky was born August 19, 1939 at home in Leslie County, Ky to the union of the late Casey and Mary Begley Jones.  She had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and by occupation she worked many years as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Upon gaining her education, Sallie worked for some...

Jun 20, 2022

Norman Roberts, 83, of Stinnett, Ky departed this life on Monday, June 20, 2022.  He was born June 15, 1939, in Leslie County, Ky, a son of the late Dennis and Jettie Mae Woods Roberts.   He was united in marriage to Jessie Bowling on August 20, 1962.

Norman had been a life-long resident of Leslie County.  He...