Local obituaries for Hyden, KY & Leslie County

Aug 26, 2020

Della Sizemore, was born March 23, 1933 in Whick, Kentucky, the fourth born to the late Nathan (Abe) Kilburn and the late Mary Adams Kilburn.  Della had been a long-time resident of Hyden, Kentucky.  Della served as Dietician for more than 27 years at Mary Breckinridge Hospital in Hyden.  She was a long-time and faithful member of the Hyden...

Aug 20, 2020

Glenn Douglas Baker, 61 of Yeaddiss, died Thursday, August 20, 2020 at his residence.  Glenn was born February 24, 1959 in Leslie County to the union of Emily Mae Lewis Ratliff and the late Leonard Baker. By occupation, Glenn was a welder.

Glenn leaves behind, his beloved mother, Emily Mae Lewis Ratliff of Yeaddiss, KY, one son,...

Aug 13, 2020

Eugene Roberts was born April 01, 1939 in Leslie County to the union of the late Bradley Roberts and the late Anna Lee Morgan Roberts.  Eugene had been a life-long resident of Leslie County.  He was of the Baptist faith and by occupation, Eugene was a self-employed electrician with a great reputation for his meticulous work.  Eugene enjoyed talking...

Aug 11, 2020

David Mitchell was born February 6th, 1951. He went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at the age of 69. He resided in Yeaddiss, Ky and was a life- long resident of Leslie county other than residing in Ohio and Indiana for a brief period for work.  He was a faithful member of The...

Aug 8, 2020

Mr. Henry L. Kilburn, born Leslie County to the union of the late George and Birtha Kilburn.  Henry had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and by occupation, he was retired from Whitaker Coal Company, where he worked as a coal miner.  Henry passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Mary Breckinridge A.R.H. Hospital.  Henry...

Aug 5, 2020

Mae F. Hurt, was born April 14, 1960 in Hyden, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Harrison Kilburn, Sr. and the late Zella Woods Kilburn.  Mae had been a long-time resident of Hazard and by occupation, she was a retired beautician and a former CNA.  She was affiliated with the Full Gospel Church of Jesus Christ at Smilax, KY. ...

Jul 28, 2020

Kenneth Nelson, 68, of Wendover Road, Hyden, KY, departed this walk of life on July 28, 2020 at the Rockcastle Co. Hospital.  Kenneth was born in Laurel County, Kentucky, the son of the late Chester and Inez Nelson..  Kenneth was retired from ICG Mines Inc. where he worked as a heavy equipment operator.

In addition to his...

Jul 27, 2020

In memory of our long-time friend & fellow funeral director

GERVIS CRAIG SINGLETON

Born January 2, 1941 – Date of Death July 27, 2020

A loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away at the age of 79 at The Heritage in Corbin, KY after...

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...