Local obituaries for Hyden, KY & Leslie County

Dec 9, 2019

James Shelby “J.S.” Barrett of Corbin, Kentucky, former resident of Leslie County, was born February 19, 1938 in Essie, Kentucky to the union of the late Chester and Chelsea Collett Barrett.  J.S. was of the Baptist faith and by occupation he was a retired welder, employed by American Hoist.  J.S. was a talented musician and enjoyed playing the guitar. ...

Dec 3, 2019

Janina Tiernan, age 38 of Corbin, Kentucky passed away Tuesday December 03, 2019 at the Jean Waddle Care Center Hospice of Lake Cumberland in Somerset, Kentucky. Janina is the wife of Joe Tiernan of Corbin, Kentucky and formerly of Leslie County. She is the daughter of the late  Scott Randy Smith and Kathy Bowling Napier of Burnside, Kentucky formerly...

Dec 3, 2019

Ricky Allen Harris of Hyden, Kentucky was born June 29, 1966 in Perry County to the union of the late Jewels & Bonnie Harris.  Ricky had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and by occupation, he was a logger, having logged for over 30 years.  Ricky loved his job and being in the mountains.  He served honorably in...

Dec 3, 2019

Linda Gail Nantz of Mozelle, Kentucky was born November 19, 1952 at Mozelle, Kentucky to the union of the late Rufus and Pearl Sizemore Mosley.  Linda was united in marriage to Alvin Nantz in 1977 in Jonesville, VA.  Linda attended the Berea College her freshman year and received her undergrad from the Cumberland College and later received her master’s...

Nov 28, 2019

Connie Wooton Caldwell, age 56 of Confluence, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday November 28, 2019.  She was the daughter of the late Jackson Jr. Wooton, and Nancy Jane Stacy Wooton who survives, born June 09, 1963 in Leslie County, Kentucky.  She worked with the postal service at the Thousandsticks Post office and was a clerk...

Nov 21, 2019

Leola Garrison Feltner of Hyden, Kentucky was born April 05, 1923 in Leslie County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Maynard and Martha Garrison.  She was united in marriage to Jim Feltner on February 22, 1945.  Leola was a life-long resident of Hyden, Kentucky.  Leola was the clerk and co-owner of Feltner Shoe Store in Hyden.  She worked along...

Nov 20, 2019

Joshua Logan Nantz of Bledsoe, KY was born October 06, 1994 in Leslie County.  He departed this life on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at his residence at Bledsoe, Kentucky at the age of 25.  Josh lived his formative years in Leslie County and had been a resident of Bledsoe since 2010.  Josh was an avid fisherman and...

Nov 18, 2019

Jimmy Ray Cornett, 74, died Novmber 18, 2019 at his home in Hyden.  Jimmy was born September 11, 1945 in Hyden, Kentucky, a son of the late Oscar and Hannah Earls Cornett.  He had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and by occupation, he was a former coal miner.

In addition to his parents, Jimmy was...

Nov 17, 2019

[U.S. Veteran]

Lonnie Begley of Newport, Michigan passed away on November 17, 2019 at the age of 67.

Beloved husband of Patricia Begley.

Loving father of Lornea Begley, Steven (Rachel) Begley, Subrina (Suzi) Begley, and Mary (David) Griffith.

He is survived by his three brothers, John (Jeanette) Begley of Dearborn Heights,...

Nov 15, 2019

Ronald “Whitey” Browning of Hyden, Kentucky was born January 08, 1942 in Leslie County, Kentucky, a son of the late Green and Geneva Fagues Browning.  He was a life-long resident of Leslie County and by occupation he was a truck driver, retiring in 2003.  Whitey was an avid Atlanta Braves baseball fan.  He enjoyed bird watching, deer hunting and...

Nov 7, 2019

Melba Joyce Reynolds Wolfe was born November 29, 1941 to the union of the late Hughes and Ora Mae Arthur Reynolds.  Melba was welcomed into the arms of her loving Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 07, 2019 at her home in Longwood, Fl surrounded by her loved ones.

Melba became a Christian at an early age...

Nov 7, 2019

Funeral: 1:00 P.M. – Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home chapel with Danny Day and Troy Smith officiating.

Interment: Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Southeast. – Hyden, Kentucky.

Visitation: 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. – Monday evening at the Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home chapel.

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