Local obituaries for Hyden, KY & Leslie County

Jan 8, 2022

Brenda Stubblefield was born May 15, 1948 in Harlan, Kentucky to the union of the late Otis Young and Eula Aurelia Young.  She was united in marriage to Dewey Stubblefield, Jr. on February 25, 1967 in New Carlisle, OH.  She spent most of her life in London, KY, employed by the Laurel County Board of Education where she worked...

Jan 6, 2022

Connie Baker Napier was born February 06, 1960 in Hazard, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Edford and Elsie Maggard Baker.  Connie was a life-long resident of Leslie County and was residing at Thousandsticks, Kentucky.  She was united in marriage to David Sheridan Napier on December 02, 1983.  She was of the Baptist faith and a member of the...

Dec 27, 2021

William McAllister was born May 22, 1985 to David McAllister and Wilma Fields Bowling.  William had spent most of his life in Leslie County and was residing at Hyden, KY at the time of his death.  He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, riding four-wheelers and camping.

He departed this walk of life on Monday, December...

Dec 27, 2021

Mr. Eugene Mills was born on February 19, 1944 in Knox Co., KY, to the late Edward and Christine Bingham Mills.  Eugene was of the Baptist faith and was residing at Saul, KY.  He was united in marriage to Cassie Woods on May 13, 1965 in Saul, KY.  By occupation he was a former carpenter and a former office...

Dec 25, 2021

Deanna Baker, born on May 28, 1973 in Harlan County, the daughter of Doug and Betty Williams Madden.  Deanna was united in marriage to Larry Baker on July 03, 1991, in Casey County.  By occupation, she was a cook, employed by the Hyden Health and Rehab.  She loved being outdoors and all outdoor activities, especially, 4-wheeler rides, camping, and...

Dec 21, 2021

Dwayne Logan Harris, age 37, of Slemp, Kentucky, the son of Margaret Blair Harris and the late Logan Harris.  He passed away December 21, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.  Dwayne was an avid fisherman and hunter.  He was a member of the Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Perry County.  Before his illness, he...

Dec 17, 2021

Daryl Johnson, age 47 of Hyden, Kentucky husband of Jennifer Taylor Johnson  passed away December 17th, 2021 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center.  He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Joseph and Carolyn Simms Johnson on June 13, 1974.  Daryl is survived by his loving wife Jennifer Johnson of Hyden, Kentucky.  Also surviving are, five sons. Derek,...

Dec 16, 2021

Mary Sams Lewis, age 70, widow of the late Lorenzie "Rennie" Lewis of Wooton, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, December 16th, 2021 at the Continued Care Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky.  She was born July 07, 1951, a daughter of the late Willard and Rachel Wells Sams in Hazard, Kentucky.  Mary was a member of the Wooton First Baptist Church, and...

Dec 11, 2021

Vanda Jean Bowling was born January 06, 1961 in Hyden, KY to the union of the late Mitchell Eugene Howard and the late Dallie Fields Howard.  She was of the Church of Christ faith and by occupation, Vanda was a retired EMT and 911 Dispatcher.  She was united in marriage to Douglas Lee Bowling on November 17,...

Dec 7, 2021

Judy Ann Hill, 72, of Palms Springs, CA departed this life on December 07, 2021 after a long illness.  Judy was born September 04, 1949 to the union of the late Thorn Hill, Sr. and the late Irene Hill.  She was a member of the Main Street Baptist Church in Williamsburg, KY.

In addition to her parents,...

Dec 6, 2021

Peggy Sue Howard, born November 13, 1958.  She was born at home in Hyden, Kentucky to the union of the late Edward and Christine Bingham Mills.  She lived most of her life in Hyden with the exception of having lived in Newport, KY for a period of time.  By occupation, Peggy was a former Captain - Deputy...

Dec 4, 2021

Mr. Lowell Cornett was born June 05, 1950 in Perry County, Kentucky to the union of the late Marlin Cornett, Sr. and Ruby Halcomb Cornett.  By occupation, Lowell was a retired coal miner.  Lowell departed this life on Saturday, December 04, 2021 at his residence where he resided with his beloved wife Alma Jean Coots Cornett and two special...

Dec 3, 2021

Jesse Gary Pennington was born July 16, 1951 in Leslie County, a son of the late Isaac Pennington and Katherine Fields Pennington Wells.  He had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and was residing at Smilax, Kentucky at the time of his passing.  He was united in marriage to Virginia “Ginny” Adams, on December 19, 1969.  He was...

Dec 1, 2021

Jordyn Doylen Maher, born January 08, 1994, departed this life on December 01, 2021 at the residence.  Jordyn was born in Hazard, Kentucky to Tonya Collett Lewis and Clyde Conway Vance.  Jordyn had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and enjoyed writing, reading, socializing and spending time with family and friends.

Preceding Jordyn in death is,...

Nov 24, 2021

Teretha Brock, age 48 of Hyden, Kentucky daughter of Ray Brock and the late Nannie Short Brock passed away Wednesday November 24, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky. She was affiliated with the New Hope Community Church, enjoyed music and watching song birds.  Teretha is survived by her loving father Ray Brock of Helton, Kentucky. ...

Nov 24, 2021

Nathan Andrew “NTG” Sullivan, born July 18, 1996 in Charleston, WV, son of Joseph Allan Sullivan, Jr. and Tonya Leota Roberts.  Nathan was united in marriage to Megan Wright on April 04, 2021 in London, Kentucky.  He was an engineer with the United States Army, actively serving.  He was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Lone...

Nov 24, 2021

Mr. Curtis Derek Melton, born September 8, 1960 in Hazard, Kentucky, the son of the late Irene Melton & Curtis M. Melton, and grandson of the late Rebecca and Felix Melton, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at the age of 61. Derek enjoyed going for his morning rides and stopping by Hardee’s for his...

Nov 15, 2021

Viola Wells Pollard was born on November 28, 1923 at Daley, KY, a daughter of the late Floyd Wells and the late Alpha Browning Wells.  She was united in marriage to William O. Pollard on October 10, 1944.  She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Wooton Baptist Church.  Viola was always ready for a...

Nov 12, 2021

Eunice Lewis, 64, of Camp Creek Road, Hyden, KY departed this life on November 10, 2021, at her residence.  Eunice was born June 24, 1957, in Hyden, KY, a daughter of the late Ted and Edith Cornett Patterson.  She was a homemaker and member of the Camp Creek Church of Christ.  She was a lover of animals...

Oct 21, 2021

Eddie Osborne, born October 13, 1960 in Hyden, KY to Golden Osborne and the late Dallie Osborne.  Eddie had been a life-long resident of Leslie Co. and by occupation he was a logger.  Eddie enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Above all, Eddie enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Eddie departed this life on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at his...