Local obituaries for Hyden, KY & Leslie County

Mar 10, 2023

Harold W. Kemper was born December 07, 1937 in St. David, IL.  He was the oldest of nine children.  Harold was born to the union of the late Eldon L. and Dorothy Gibson Kemper.  On January 28, 1956, Harold married the love of his life, Edna Baker in Liberty, IN.

After school, Harold moved to California and...

Feb 24, 2023

Arthur Mosley, born May 22, 1936, in Letcher County, KY to the union of the late Bige and Mary Napier Mosley.

Arthur had been a life-long resident of Clay and Leslie Counties.  By occupation, Arthur was a retired surface miner after working more than 50 years.  He was respectfully known by his co-workers as “Poss” and “Strip...

Feb 22, 2023

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Billy Allen King, age 43, of Dry Ridge passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, KY.

Born December 8, 1979, in Madison, IN, Billy was the son of Donnie King, Sr. and the late Barbara King Carpenter. He was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Dry Ridge...

Feb 22, 2023

Arvella D. Lewis, born May 08, 1950, in Mercer, WV to the union of the late Kermit Blane White and Arvella L. Thomas.  Arvella had been a resident of Leslie County for many years.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed going to flea markets, fishing and going to races.  Above all, she loved to be pampered with...

Feb 20, 2023

Buffie D. Noe, 55, of Corbin, KY departed this life on Monday, February 20, 2023 at the Baptist Health in Corbin, KY.  Buffie was born November 21, 1967 in Michigan to the late Irvin Wilson Barrand and the late Deloris Ann Zimmerman Barrand.   Buffie was a homemaker and enjoyed babysitting.

In addition to her parents, Buffie was...

Feb 11, 2023

Thelma Gail Lawson, 49, of Big Creek, KY, departed this life on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the St. Joseph Hospital, London, KY. Thelma was born February 14, 1973, in Hyden, KY to the union of the late Doris and Sadie Woods Holland.

Thelma was a homemaker and was affiliated with the East London Holiness Church.  She...

Feb 7, 2023

Dale Whitehead, 60, of Stinnett, KY, departed this life on Tuesday, February 07, 2023, at Advent Health in Manchester, KY.  Dale was born June 19, 1962 in Leslie County, KY to the union of Barbara Baker Brock and the late John Whitehead.

By occupation, Dale was a former coal miner.  He was united in marriage...

Feb 3, 2023

Deanna Douglas, 70 of Hyden, Kentucky departed this life on Friday, February 03, 2023, at her residence.  Deanna was born June 28, 1952 in Hyden, Kentucky to the union of the late Harrell and Anna Lee Mosley Hoskins.

Deanna was a graduate of Leslie Co. High School and went on to obtain a bachelor's degree at Cumberland...

Feb 2, 2023

John Morgan Smith, born September 14, 1935, in Cincinnati, OH to the union of the late Hobert and Gladys Morgan Smith.  By occupation, John retired from the heating & cooling industry. Not only did he take great pride in the work that he did, but rather enjoyed it as well.  He was a member of the Kingdom Hall Jehovah...

Feb 1, 2023

Vanda Rose Howard Sawyers  was born April 04, 1953 in Hyden, KY, a daughter of the late Robert and Mary Farler Howard.  Vanda was of the Church of Christ faith and was a current resident of Wooton, KY.

By occupation, Vanda was a factory worker, retired from Cyclone.  Vanda loved flowers, watching animal shows and traveling to...

Jan 28, 2023

Jared Sizemore, born June 07, 1957, in Clay Co., Kentucky to the union of the late Estill and Mahalia Sizemore.   He was the youngest of seven children.  By occupation, Jared retired from the coal industry.

Jared’s greatest joy came from his spending time with his family who he loved wholeheartedly.   Jared enjoyed car repair, caring for his...

Jan 27, 2023

John Jacob Blatt, 72 of Coon Creek Road, Wooton, KY departed this life on Friday, January 27, 2023 at his residence.  John was born December 10, 1950, in Rice Lake City, WI to the union of the late John and Sylvia Stoffle Blatt.

By occupation, John was a self-employed plant nursery operator.  He enjoyed his job of...

Jan 15, 2023

Bonnie Jean Morgan was born July 12, 1942, in Caliopi, KY to the union of the late Elbert Jones and Dora Griffie.  She was of the Church of God faith and was a member of the Stinnett Gap Church of God at Stinnett, KY.

Bonnie was united in marriage to Johnny James Morgan, Jr. on January 17,...

Jan 12, 2023

Teresa Dunham was born May 17, 1957 in Renfro Valley, Kentucky to the union of the late Harry and Cletis Cummins.  She was a 1975 graduate of Lee County High School and was the high school homecoming queen.  She was united in marriage to Ernest Dunham on September 09, 1994, in Somerset, KY.

Teresa was kind-hearted, she...

Jan 10, 2023

Sophia “Sophie” Combs was born February 07, 1950 in Hyden, KY to the union of the late Woodrow and Lily Cohen Bentley.

Sophie was affiliated with the Anna C. Brush Memorial Church at Dryhill.  She had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and was a homemaker.   She enjoyed fishing, attending bluegrass festivals and going to yard...

Jan 7, 2023

Rhonda Sue Baker was born January 02, 1956, to the union of the late Hurstle Morgan and  Ida Mae Browning Morgan.   She was united in marriage to Bobby R. Baker on December 06, 1971, in Tazwell, TN.

Rhonda received a bachelor's degree in social work.  She went on to make a career as a social worker and...

Jan 3, 2023

Mr. John L. Lewis was born September 25, 1945, to the union of the late James H. Lewis and the late Minnie Joseph Lewis.

John had been a lifelong resident of Leslie County and was currently residing at Smilax, Kentucky.  By occupation, John was a retired coal miner.  He worked as a continuous mine operator for more...

Dec 22, 2022

Mary Christine Henderson was born December 23, 1933 in Hyden, KY to the union of the late Ted and Samantha Huff Wooton.

Mary spent much of her adult life in Michigan and California before returning to KY.  She was a dedicated member of the Hyden Baptist Church, where she attended regularly until her health began to decline.  ...

Dec 20, 2022

Earl Dewyane Collins was born August 27, 1978 in Harlan, Kentucky to the union of Edna Johnson Collins and the late Earl Collins.

By occupation, Earl was a former coal miner.  He had a strong work ethic and enjoyed staying busy.  His love for his family was fierce, especially for his mother and daughter.   Earl enjoyed fishing,...

Dec 17, 2022

Evert L. Smith was born October 17, 1938 in Stinnett, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Pearl Smith and Leoma Morgan Smith. He was married to the love of his life for over 55 years to Annette Morgan Smith who preceded him in death. He is survived by his two children, Randy Smith and wife Leslie of...