Local obituaries for Hyden, KY & Leslie County

Apr 1, 2021

Cecil “Dood” Pace, a resident of Bledsoe, Kentucky was born December 31, 1934 in Harlan, Kentucky to the union of the late William “Bill” and Sarah Griffith Pace.  By occupation, Cecil “Dood” was a truck driver, and had served as a bus driver for the Harlan County School System.

He was a United States Veteran, having served...

Mar 28, 2021

Roy Howard of Hyden, Kentucky was born February 08, 1940 in Hyden, KY.  He was born to the union of the late Manuel and Mary Morgan Howard.  Roy was united in marriage to Jackie Keen on April 09, 1962 at Stinnett, KY.  Roy served as magistrate for the Leslie County Fiscal Court for 12 years and by...

Mar 27, 2021

John Hacker was born February 07, 1947 in Leslie County, Kentucky to the union of the late Henry and Emily Collett Hacker. He was a life-long resident of Leslie County and by occupation he worked as a coal miner on a strip job.  John was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He also enjoyed riding four-wheelers.  Above all, John cherished...

Mar 22, 2021

Makayla Diseree Venise Collett, 21, of Helton, KY was born in Hyden, Kentucky on August 16, 1999.  She was a daughter of Ricky Collett and Jennifer Marissa Nantz.  She was a former employee of Walmart.  She was a loving mother.  Makayla enjoyed drawing, painting and the outdoors.  Above all, she took great pride in being a mother to her...

Mar 18, 2021

Donny Harold Morgan was born September 08, 1943 in Hyden, Kentucky to the late Floice Morgan.  He was a life-long resident of Leslie County and was residing at Hoskinston, Kentucky at the time of his passing.  He was affiliated with the Central Presbyterian Church and by occupation, Donny was a retired computer factory worker.  Donny enjoyed art and especially...

Mar 15, 2021

On Monday, March 15, 2021 Thomas Callahan aka “Popeye” passed away at the age of 48 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  He was born October 04, 1972 to the late Ray & Bessie Elkins Callahan.

Tommy had a passion for cars and motorcycles.  He was a self-employed mechanic.

Survivors include his...

Mar 11, 2021

Patricia Ann Couch, a resident of Oneida, KY was born January 15, 1962 in Hyden, Kentucky to the union of the late Eugene & Debbie Barger Martin.  She was united to marriage shortly after graduating high school to George Couch on May 30, 1980.

She was a beloved homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.  She was...

Mar 8, 2021

Joyce Ann Turner Minard was born in Hyden, Kentucky July 19, 1946 to the union of the late Marcus & Belva Fox Turner. She was united in marriage to Benton Paul Miniard on May 15, 1964 in Hazard, Kentucky. She was a life-long resident of Leslie County and was member of the Cutshin Church of Christ. She...

Feb 21, 2021

Alpha Jane Adams, a daughter of the late James “Jim” and Cinda Pennington Turner, was born March 26, 1942 in Hyden, Kentucky.  She was united in marriage to Willard Adams on October 09, 1965 in Baker Fork.

She was the co-owner and operator of the Adams Gift Shop & Music and the A&S Value Tree in Hyden. ...

Feb 20, 2021

Pauline Conley was born August 18, 1957 in Leslie County to the union of the late Edgar and Jane Collins Combs.  She departed this life on February 20, 2021 at the age of 63.  She was a homemaker and had been a resident of Leslie County for much of her life.  She enjoyed riding All Terrain Vehicles and spending...

Feb 19, 2021

Daisy Sizemore Howard was born in Hyden, Kentucky on December 10, 1918. She was born to the union of the late Jimmy & Georgiana Sizemore.  She was united in marriage to Estill Howard in 1935.

Daisy worked as a cook in the Leslie County School System and was a beloved homemaker.  Daisy  was a member of the...

Feb 17, 2021

Roxanne Mosley was born November 10, 1967 in Hyden, Kentucky to the union of the late James and Cassie Bowling Mosley.  She departed this life on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the age 53 in Manchester, Ky.

Roxanne had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and was residing at Oneida, KY at the time...

Feb 9, 2021

Beatrice Couch, better known as Bea to most was born in Hazard, Kentucky on November 08, 1936.  She was born to the union of the late Burtis and Annie Howard Couch.  Bea met the love of her life, Cornelouis "Carl" Couch, married him on September 26, 1953 in Lawrenceburg, IN and began a family.  She began working for the...

Feb 1, 2021

Hazel Barger Rickman was born January 17, 1940 in Clay County, Kentucky to the union of the late William Barger and Ida Feltner Green. Hazel was a former resident of Sizerock, KY and was residing in Franklin, NC at the time of her passing.  Hazel was a member of Cowee Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting and gardening.  She will...

Jan 31, 2021

Judy Collett Smith was born November 23, 1959 in Essie, Kentucky to the union of the late Charlie & Lena Mae Bowling Collett.  Judy was a life-long resident of Leslie County and was residing at Stinnett, KY at the time of her passing.  Judy enjoyed life, especially traveling.  Anytime a trip was mentioned, Judy was packing and ready to...

Jan 30, 2021

Betty Mae Helton was born in Beverly, Kentucky on December 01, 1959 to the union of the late Ernest and Seretta Lawson Helton.  Betty was a homemaker and had been a life-long resident of Leslie County.  She was residing at Stinnett, Kentucky at the time of her passing. Betty was of the Pentecostal faith and was affiliated with the...

Jan 27, 2021

Jeffrey Allen Childers was born in Covington, KY on December 18, 1965.  He was born to the union of Eldon Childers and the late Mackey Coots Childers.  Jeffrey enjoyed going to church and was a member of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ at Yeaddiss, KY.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family,...

Jan 22, 2021

Lillie Carol Begely was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 27, 1969, a daughter of Boyd Junior Asher and the late Virgie Sizemore Asher. She was a homemaker and was affiliated with the Hyden Church of God.  She enjoyed fishing, caring for her cats and crafting.  Lillie departed this walk of life on Friday, January 22, 2021 at the...

Jan 14, 2021

Melda G. Adams was born May 12, 1958 in Hyden, Kentucky to the union of the late Elbert and Sylvania Turner Griffith.  She was a life-long resident of Hyden, KY and was residing at Wendover Road at the time of her death.  She was affiliated with the Church of God.  Melda was a retired CNA where she had been...

Jan 7, 2021

Martha Faye Deaton Asher Combs was born October 13, 1951 in Clay County, a daughter of the late James Burkey Deaton and the late Etta Barger Deaton.  She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Brutus Baptist Church.  She was a homemaker and a former truck driver.  Martha had a love for flowers and enjoyed...