Local obituaries for Hyden, KY & Leslie County
Homer Lee Turner
Jan 7, 2025
Homer Lee Turner, 61, of Cumberland, Kentucky departed this life on Tuesday, January 07, 2025 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Healthcare. Born November 07, 1963 in Leslie County, KY to the union of the late Hiram and Sophia Day Turner.
Homer was a retired coal miner. He was hardworking and dedicated to his industry until becoming disabled from an accident.
In his...
Allen Shepherd
Jan 2, 2025
Mr. Allen Shepherd, 58, of Traphill, NC departed this life on January 02, 2025 at the Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin, NC. Born June 18, 1966 in Hazard, KY, he was the son of the late Arnold and Ivacean Shepherd.
Allen spent the majority of his life in Letcher County. He was an easy-going man who loved all things...
Johnie Morgan Jr.
Dec 29, 2024
Johnie Morgan, Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, was born on June 6, 1937, in Leslie County, Kentucky to the union of the late Johnny Morgan and the late America Napier Morgan, the youngest of ten children. He departed this life peacefully at his home in Stinnett, Kentucky, on Sunday, December 29, 2024.
Johnie was a dedicated business owner and...
Recia Adams
Dec 27, 2024
Recia Marie Adams, of Yeaddiss, KY, passed away peacefully at her home in Yeaddiss, Kentucky, on December 27, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on April 12, 1931, in the Farler community of Perry County, Recia was the daughter of the late William R. Bailey and Dahlia Fields Bailey.
Throughout her life, Recia was known for her kindness, great sense...
Leola Napier
Dec 20, 2024
Leola Napier, born on July 29, 1943, in Hyden, Kentucky, peacefully passed away on December 20, 2024, at the Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness and unwavering faith touched the lives of many.
A devoted homemaker, Leola was well-known for her deep commitment to her family and the Pentecostal faith....
Mossie Verlin Baker
Dec 10, 2024
Mossie Verlin Baker, born on October 27, 1939, in Leslie County, Kentucky, peacefully passed away at her home in Miamisburg, Ohio, on December 10, 2024. Mossie was lovingly surrounded by cherished memories and the warmth of family during her life, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and devotion. She left Leslie County at the age of 17 to set out...
Gifford Eugene Gayhart
Dec 4, 2024
Gifford Eugene Gayhart, 67, former resident of Leslie County was born on November 8, 1957, in Ashland, Kentucky, passed away at his home in Pierson, Florida, on December 4, 2024. He was the son of the late William Edward Gayhart and the late Helen Hoskins Gayhart.
He was a dedicated professional, having honed his skills as a talented carpenter throughout his...
Dorothy (Sizemore) Riley
Nov 30, 2024
Dorothy Riley, 89, former resident of Leslie County, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, in Melbourne, Florida. Born on March 1, 1935, in Hyden, Kentucky to the union of the late Bige and Alice Bowling Sizemore. Dorothy spent the majority of her life in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she built a legacy of love and devotion to her family.
After dedicating...
Fred Roberts
Nov 29, 2024
Fred Roberts, a lifelong resident of Hyden, Kentucky, passed away with his daughters Helen and Tonya at his side, peacefully in Harlan County Kentucky on November 29, 2024, at the age of 83. Born to union of Golden and Flora Sizemore Roberts on July 8, 1941, in Hyden, KY. Fred exemplified what it meant to live a full life. His...
Jacqueline (Jackie) Roberts
Nov 24, 2024
Jacqueline Jackie Roberts, 67 of Smilax, KY was born February 23, 1957 in Leslie County, KY to the union of the late Caleb and Lizzie Smith Morgan. She had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and was a devoted member of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ at Yeaddiss, Kentucky. She was united in marriage to Elmer Roberts on...
Stephen L. Sizemore
Nov 22, 2024
Stephen Langdon Sizemore age 76, was born on March 19, 1948 in Clay County, Kentucky and departed this life at his home in Barbourville, Kentucky on November 22, 2024 after a long and hard- fought battle with cancer.
Stephen was preceded in death by his father, Chester Sizemore, infant son, Chester Jake ( CJ) Sizemore and brother, Clyde Sizemore.
He is survived...
William O. Enos Pollard
Nov 7, 2024
William O. Enos Pollard, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024, at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY. Born on August 25, 1945, in Polls Creek in Leslie County, he lived a life full of dedication to his family, community, and personal pursuits.
After honorably serving in the United...
Evelyn Bowling
Nov 2, 2024
Evelyn Fouts Bowling was born May 26, 1952, in Hyden, KY, the youngest child of the late Jim and Mavis Cornett Fouts. Evelyn spent her younger years in Leslie County. She married Mike Bowling on December 13, 2013, and they made Tyner their home.
Being a beloved homemaker, Evelyn was meticulous in all that she did. She took great pride in...
Garrie Morgan
Oct 28, 2024
Garrie Morgan, 60, of Stinnett, KY, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Care in Hazard, Kentucky, on October 28, 2024, after a long illness. Born on July 17, 1964, in Shelbyville, Kentucky,
Garrie was known for his devotion to his family and meticulous care he took in his home. Garrie cherished the time he spent with his family, always prioritizing their...
Alson Collett
Oct 26, 2024
Alson Collett, born on November 7, 1941, to the late Boyd & Bernice Hoskins Collett. He passed away peacefully at the Noreen & Greg Wells Hospice Center, Hazard KY on October 26, 2024, at the age of 82. He was A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Alson lived a life full of love, dedication, and passion.
Alson was known for...
Lori Ann Combs
Oct 21, 2024
Lori Ann Combs, born August 12, 1965 in Pennsylvania to the union of Nancy Combs and the late Ed Combs. Lori was a long-time teacher's aid at the Hyden Elementary School. She was a loving homemaker and provided home care for the elderly.
Reading brought peace to Lori, as well as being a beloved animal lover, especially cats. Above all, Lori...
Henry Hoskins
Oct 13, 2024
Henry Hoskins, born September 07, 1941 in Leslie County to the union of the late Spencer and Snovia Stidham Hoskins. Henry had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and was residing at Wooton, KY.
Henry was a skilled auto repair mechanic and a former coal miner. Whatever he did, it was with his whole heart. You could say Henry was...
Willie Causey
Oct 6, 2024
Willie Causey of Bear Branch, Kentucky was born November 07, 1954 at Cinda, KY to the union of the late John D. and Cindy Turner Causey.
A longtime coal miner, Willie started his career directly after high school. He dedicated more than 22 years to the coal industry before his retirement. During his tenure he worked for Eastover Coal, Sandy Fork...
Susie Graham
Oct 6, 2024
Susie Lee Jones Graham, a resident of Bear Branch, KY was born May 27,1945 in Kaliopi, Kentucky to the union of the late Floyd Jones and the late Martha Griffith Jones.
A former teacher, for the Hope House, Susie spent much of her former years educating and caring for those enrolled. Her care and concern for the students was genuine. She...
Eugene "Gene" Hoskins
Sep 21, 2024
Eugene Hoskins, affectionately known as Gene to family and friends was born June 04, 1935 in Hoskinston, KY, a son of the late Dewey and Onie Morgan Hoskins.
Gene was a veteran of the United States Airforce. He served honorably for twenty years of service in England, Germany, and Alaska; as well as assignments in Little Rock AR, Rapid City,...
