Local obituaries for Hyden, KY & Leslie County
Pauline Lewis Smead
Jul 20, 2016
Pauline Lewis Smead, age 60 of Hyden, wife of Alan Smead, passed away Wednesday at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Henry Lewis who survives, and the late Thelma Lewis. She was born March 10, 1956 in Perry County, Kentucky. Pauline was a dedicated employee of the Dairy Queen in...
Kelci Lieleeana Geswein
Jul 9, 2016
Kelci Leileeana Geswein was born a perfect sleeping angel on July 9th, 2016 in Whitesburg, KY... And to think when her little eyes opened, the first thing she saw was the face of Jesus... Kelci will always be remembered by her family. Surviving are her wonderful and loving parents: Timothy Geswein Jr. & Brittany Whitt; Big Brother, Kayson Gesweinof Chavies,...
Stanley Hoskins
Jul 7, 2016
Stanley Hoskins, age 59, of Hyden, Kentucky, passed away Thursday at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, Ky. He was born September 18, 1956 to the union of the late Edwin Pearl Hoskins and Margaret Sizemore Hoskins in Leslie County, Kentucky. By occupation, Stanley was a retired truck driver. Stanley is preceded in death by, his parents, Edwin and Margaret...
Delbert "Stick" Asher
Jun 30, 2016
Delbert "Stick" Asher, of Mozelle, Kentucky, departed this walk of life on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at the age of 57. Born October 02, 1958 in Hazard, Kentucky to the union of the late George and Rebecca Muncy Asher. Delbert was a life-long resident of Leslie County with the exception of living in Ohio for a short time. He was...
Dr. Richard Daniel Hunley
Jun 26, 2016
Dr. Richard Daniel Hunley, age 36 of Somerset, Kentucky, formerly of Leslie County, husband of Kesha McClure, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 26th, 2016 in Grassaway, West Virginia. He was the son of Eugene and Joyce Collett Hunley of Essie, Kentucky. He was born August 20th, 1979. Richard was presently employed at Berea College and...
Jess Willard Feltner
Jun 23, 2016
Mr. Jess Willard Feltner, 77 of Hyden, Kentucky, departed this walk of life on June 23, 2016. Born December 31, 1938 in Hyden, Kentucky to the union of the late Emanuel and Laura Lewis Feltner. Jess had been a life-long resident of Leslie County. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the Full Gospel Church of Jesus...
Charles Richard Hoskins
Jun 19, 2016
Charles Richard Hoskins, of Reed Valley Estates - London, Kentucky was welcomed into the arms of his loving Savior and Lord on Sunday morning, June 19, 2016. He was 73 years, 5 months and 11 days of age at the time of his departure. Charles was born, January 08, 1943 in Leslie County, Kentucky to the union of the late...
Rev. Orphas Smith
Jun 18, 2016
Rev. Orphas Smith, 69 of Indianapolis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 18, 2016. He was born September 27, 1946 to the union of the late Roy and Rose Smith in Stinnett, Kentucky. He came to Indianapolis at the age of 18 and resided there until his death. He loved the Lord and sharing His word. He...
Roger Dale Smallwood
Jun 7, 2016
Roger Dale Smallwood, 62, died Tuesday, June 07, 2016 in Hyden, KY. He was born August 14, 1953 in Leslie County, Kentucky to the union of the late Junior Smallwood and Gertrude Dodson Walker. Roger resided primarily in Louisville and Hyden, KY. He is preceded in death by his parents, step-father, J.C. Walker, two sisters, Deborah Walker and Lisa Walker....
Brenda Begley
May 31, 2016
The Obituary of Brenda Gail Begley BRENDA GAIL BEGLEY of Brandenburg, Kentucky, passed surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at the age of 69 years, 06 months and 09 days. Born November 22, 1946 in Middlesboro, Kentucky to the union of the late John and Grace Hoskins Henrichs. Brenda spent her formative years in Hyden and was...
Johnny Fouts
May 12, 2016
Johnny Fouts Visitation 6:00 P.M. Sunday May 15, 2016 at Lakes Funeral Home in McKee, Ky. 12 :00 Noon Monday May 16, 2016 untill the funeral hr. at the Full Gospel Church of Jesus Christ in Similax, Ky.l Funeral 2:00 P.M. Monday May 16, 2016 at the Full Gospel Church of Jesus Christ in Similax, Ky. Interment Similax, Ky. next...
Florence Morgan
May 3, 2016
FLORENCE L. MORGAN, of Hyden, Kentucky, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 03, 2016 surrounded by her family. Florence was blessed in age, being, 100 years, 05 months and 21 days. Born November 13, 1915 in Hyden, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Boyd and Martha Adams Lewis. Florence was a life-long resident...
Orpah Collett
May 2, 2016
Orpah Collett, age 88, departed this life on Monday, May 02, 2016 at the Manchester Memorial Hospital. Orpah was born December 11, 1927 in Leslie County, Kentucky to the union of the late Remine and Nancy Griffith Munsey. Orpah was a beloved mother, grandmother and friend. She was a homemaker and had been a life-long resident of Leslie County. She...
Taylor Pete Shell
Apr 29, 2016
Taylor Pete Shell, of Owls Nest Road, Hyden, Kentucky, departed this life Friday, April 29, 2016, aged 80 years. Born August 23, 1935, the son the late Albert Shell and Georgia Morgan. He was a life-long resident of Leslie County. A former strip miner and owner and operator of Shell Trucking. He was a United States Army Veteran, having served...
Marylin Hoskins
Apr 24, 2016
Marylin Hoskins, of Camp Creek Road, departed this walk of life on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at the age of 75 years. She was born May 01, 1940 in Leslie County, Kentucky to the union of the late Nicholas and Flora Howard Feltner. Marylin was a life long resident of Leslie County and retired from the Frontier Nursing Service, where...
Lizzie Sawyers
Apr 23, 2016
Lizzie Sawyers, of Hyden, Kentucky, departed this life Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the age of 77 years, 10 months and 21 days. Lizzie was born, June 02, 1938 in Clay County, Kentucky to the union of the late Miller and Sylvania Davidson Hacker. Lizzie was a homemaker and a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Lizzie had a deep...
Colston Sawyers
Apr 23, 2016
Colston Sawyers, of Hyden, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the age of 90 years and 20 days. Colston was born in April 03, 1926 in Tennessee to the union of the late Charlie and Mary Sawyers. He was a retired coal miner of 38 years by occupation. Colston was known for his hard work ethic...
Martha Alice Lewis
Apr 12, 2016
MARTHA ALICE WELLS LEWIS, of Hyden, Kentucky, departed this life on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the age of 88 years and 11 months. Born May 12, 1927 in Smilax, Kentucky to the union of the late Lue and Maudie Bailey Wells. Martha was a homemaker and life-long resident of Leslie County. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and...
Marvin E. Begley
Apr 8, 2016
MARVIN E. BEGLEY, of Church Hill, TN, (formerly of Hyden, KY) departed this life on Friday, April 08, 2016 at the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN at the age of 51. Born January 21, 1965 in Hyden, Kentucky, the son of the late Arnold and Hannah Bailey Begley. Marvin spent his formative years in Leslie County until becoming...
Lula Baker Wells
Apr 7, 2016
LULA BAKER WELLS, of Granny Fork Road, Smilax, Kentucky was welcomed into the arms of her loving savior on Thursday, April 07, 2016. She was 73 years, 04 months and 11 days of age. She was born December 27, 1942 in Leslie County, Kentucky to the union of the late John D. and Della Fouts Baker. Lula was a life-long...
