Local obituaries for Hyden, KY & Leslie County

Jul 23, 2020

Geraldine “Gerri” Reynolds Roark, age 91 of Corbin, KY, formerly of Hazard, passed away peacefully at her home on July 23, 2020.  Geraldine was born on August 31, 1928 to the late James and Alice Smith.  Geraldine was the widow of Fred Reynolds.

Gerri was of the Baptist faith and a member of Frankfort Baptist Church.  Gerri...

Jul 12, 2020

Sylvania Birchfield age 84 of Bear Branch, Kentucky passed away at her residence on Sunday July 12, 2020.  Sylvania was born on August 20, 1935 to the union of John Henry and Dorthy Pennington. She was the widow of Johnny Birchfield. By trade, Sylvania was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, flower gardening, sewing and spending time with her family....

Jul 8, 2020

Bonnie Skeens, age 75 widow of the late Harold Skeens of Wooton, Kentucky passed away Wednesday July 8th, 2020 at the University of Louisville Medical Center, Louisville, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Bradley and Matilda Fields born December 28, 1944 in Leslie County, Kentucky.  She was a former employee of Mary Breckinridge Hospital working in housekeeping.  Bonnie enjoyed...

Jul 5, 2020

Mark David “Sharky” Coots was born on July 5, 1965 and departed his life on July 5, 2020 at the age of 55. He was born at the Mary Breckinridge ARH Hospital and was the late son of Hurlen and Cora Coots.

By occupation he was a dozer operator for Black Hawk Mining at Hazard, KY. He...

Jul 3, 2020

Graveside Service: 12 Noon - Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Rye Cove Cemetery - Warbranch, Kentucky with Denver Brock officiating.

Interment: Rye Cove Cemetery - Warbranch, KY

Visitation: 11:30 - 12:00 Noon at the cemetery.

William "Bill" Holland, age 72 of Helton, Kentucky passed away Friday at...

Jun 19, 2020

Cassie Mosley, 75 of Hyden, Kentucky departed this walk of life on Friday, June 19, 2020.  Cassie was born April 15, 1945 in Bell County to the union of Bill Bowling and the late Goldie Barrett Hensley.   She grew up in Hyden, Kentucky and married the love of her life, James Mosley.  She went to work at the "old...

Jun 14, 2020

Funeral: 1:00 P.M. - Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home with Robert Hacker and Dondie Johnson officiating. Interment: Holbrook Cemetery - Leatherwood, KY Visitation: 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Wednesday evening at the funeral home chapel

Maggie Johnson was born May 12, 1939 in Leslie...

Jun 9, 2020

For Virgil Rice

Funeral: 11A.M. - Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Panco Community Church with Jerry Rice officiating and obituary by Ralph Bowling. Interment: Granville Rice Cemetery - Saul, KY Visitation: 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Friday evening at the funeral home chapel.

Virgil Rice was born...

Jun 7, 2020

For: Joe Edward Asher

FUNERAL: 12:30 P.M. - Friday, June 12, 2020 at Dry Fork Holiness Church with Jimmy Huff & Roscoe Asher officiating. INTERMENT: Dry Fork Cemetery - Helton, KY VISITATION: 10 A.M. until the funeral hour, Friday at the church

Joe Edward Asher of Nicholasville, Kentucky was...

Jun 4, 2020

FUNERAL: 2 P.M. - Tuesday, June 09, 2020 at Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kevin Napier and Rev. Ted Couch officiating. INTERMENT: Kentucky Veterans Cemetery - Southeast - Hyden, KY VISITATION : 12:00 - 2:00 - Tuesday, June 09, 2020 at the funeral home chapel.

Daisy Jimenez was...

Jun 3, 2020

Andy Barger was born February 22, 1946 in Clay County, KY to the union of the late Andy and Mallie Gibson Barger.  Andy had been a life-long resident of Clay County, and by occupation he was a retired factory worker, employed by Natico.  He was preceded in death by his parents. Andy departed this life on Wednesday, June 03,...

Jun 3, 2020

FUNERAL: 1:00 P.M.  - Sunday, June 07, 2020 at Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home Chapel with Teddy Bailey and Larry Bailey officiating. INTERMENT: Arnold & Hannah Begley Cemetery - Confluence, Kentucky VISITATION: 6:00 -9:00 P.M. - Saturday, June 06, 2020 at the funeral home chapel

Mr. Wade Begley was born September...

May 8, 2020

Jimmy Todd Langdon, age 29 of Clay City, Kentucky and formerly of Leslie County, passed away at his residence on Friday, May 08, 2020.  He was the son of Jimmy Elisha Langdon and the late Mona Bundy.  He was affiliated with the Church of Christ.  Jimmy enjoyed 4-wheeling, working on vehicles and spending time with family and friends.

May 8, 2020

Kathy Hensley Carpenter, age 58 of Manchester, Kentucky went home to be with the Lord on Friday May 08, 2020 at her residence.  She was the daughter of the late Kelly Hensley and the late America Barger Hensley.  She worked as a nurse aid for Hyden Health and Rehab until she became disabled.  Kathy enjoyed fishing, spending time with...

Apr 26, 2020

Henry Clayton Smith was born July 06, 1957 in Hyden, Kentucky to the union of the late Arnold and Polly Pennington Smith. He had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and by occuption, he was a former employee of the Leslie Co. Telephone Co.  Henry enjoyed four-wheeler riding and being outdoors.  Henry departed this life on Sunday, April...

Apr 22, 2020

Mr. Harold E. Skeens of Wooton, Kentucky was born August 06, 1943 in Leslie County, Kentucky to the union of the late Raymond and Mollie Marie Vanover Skeens.  Harold was a United States Veteran, he served honorably in the United States Army.  Harold was united in marriage to Bonnie Fields on January 21, 1965 in Hyden, Kentucky.  By occupation,...

Apr 12, 2020

Mr. Felix Lewis was born March 06, 1940 in Leslie County, Kentucky to the union of the late Jack & Bessie Kilburn Lewis.  He was a Leslie County native and by occupation he was a coal miner.  He was affilated with the Full Gospel Church of Jesus Christ at Smilax.  Felix departed this walk of life on April 12,...

Apr 10, 2020

Mr. Kenneth Dean Weaver, Jr. was born August 25, 1969 in Oklahoma to the union of Eva Shell Weaver and the late Kenneth Dean Weaver, Sr.  Kenneth was a United States Veteran, honorably serving in the United States Air Force. He began his military career on July 27, 1989 and served until his retirement in November of 2011.  Kenneth...

Apr 8, 2020

Mr. Bobby Asher of Asher, Kentucky was born In Leslie County to the union of the late Robert Boyd Asher and the late Elizabeth Begley Asher on April 06, 1937.  Bobby was a Leslie County native and by occupation, Bobby was a log truck driver and well rounded mechanic. He was affiliated with the New Hope Community Church at...

Apr 4, 2020

Richard Joe Meadows of Yeaddiss, KY was born November 02, 1954.  By occupation, Joe was a retired coal miner and former police officer for Hazard Police Department where he served from 1991 - 1997.  He had a love for people and was an avid outdoorsman.  He enjoyed walking and riding ATVs.  Joe departed this life on Saturday,...