Local obituaries for Hyden, KY & Leslie County

Oct 26, 2023

 

Mr. Clyde Edward Brock of Stinnett, KY was born July 06, 1957 in Leslie County, KY.  Clyde was a carpenter by trade.  He was also a timber cutter in the logging industry. 

Clyde was united in marriage to Rita Hacker in July of 2012.  He enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping and being outdoors, especially in the mountains.  Clyde loved cookouts...

Oct 26, 2023

John L. Hamilton (of Hazard Kentucky) was born April 03, 1975.  He was born in Perry County, Kentucky to the union of Robert (Bob) Hamilton and Edith Eversole Hamilton.

John was a graduate of the M.C. Napier High School where he played football during his high school career.  Upon graduating, John attended Alice Lloyd College.  He later...

Oct 16, 2023

Dora L. Allen, 72, of Hyden, Kentucky, formerly of Hector, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at the Continue Care Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky.

Dora was born February 02, 1951 in Manchester, KY to the union of the late Brack and Laura Reid Allen.

Dora loved attending church and going to “Sonshine Camp” in...

Oct 11, 2023

Gary Howard was born August 10th, 1962, in Hyden, Ky to the late Mitchell Eugene Howard and Dallie Howard. Gary was a lifelong resident of Leslie County. As his occupation, Gary worked as a self-employed mechanic.

He departed this life on Wednesday, October 11th, 2023, at the Hazard ARH Medical Center at the age of 61.

Oct 8, 2023

Beulah Pace Asher, 96, passed away peacefully at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center, Hazard, Ky on October 8, 2023. Beulah was the youngest of ten children born to Leonard Lloyd “Bud” Pace and Sally (Lewis) Pace on March 14, 1927, in Hyden, Ky.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Oct 1, 2023

Henrietta Burton (of Hyden, Kentucky) was born December 31, 1965 in Hyden, Kentucky to the union of the late Dudley & Ruth Lewis Burton.

Henrietta worked for 27 years as a social worker for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.  She had a kind and loving soul that was shown to others throughout her life.  Henrietta cherished her family,...

Sep 21, 2023

Cammie R. Sizemore, was born April 21, 1969 in Perry County, KY.  She was the daughter of Bonnie Lewis Wilder and Bradley Sizemore.

Cammie graduated from Alice Lloyd College with a master’s degree.  She also attended the University of Kentucky.  Cammie spent her former years in Leslie County and was currently residing in Louisville, KY where she...

Sep 15, 2023

Irene Simpson, a beloved resident of Hyden, Kentucky, passed away on September 16, 2023, at the age of 68. She breathed her last breath at Mary Breckinridge ARH Hospital in Hyden, KY. Born on July 10, 1955, in Hyden to Elbert and Sylvania Turner Griffith, Irene's life was one filled with love and compassion. Known for her caring nature...

Sep 13, 2023

Viola Adams was born January 08, 1942, in Hyden, KY to the union of the late Alonzo and Orpha Young Howard.

Viola was a homemaker and had been a life-long resident of Leslie County.  Viola loved the Lord and enjoyed going to church.  She also enjoyed her dog, “Buddy”, watching television, going on drives, and listening to...

Sep 5, 2023

Robert E. Turner was born September 29, 1958, in Leslie County, KY to the late Arthur and Lula Mae Wells Turner.

Robert had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and was currently residing in Hyden, KY.  By occupation, Robert was a coal miner, employed by Shamrock Coal Co. for more than 15 years.  He later went...

Aug 20, 2023

Golden Harold Spurlock (Goldie), born September 18, 1946, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2023, at Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, MI. Golden was born in Hyden, Kentucky to the late Jesse & Rachel (Helton) Spurlock. Golden was a longtime businessman of Lapeer County, Michigan and made his dream come true of owning a car dealership. Golden was a family...

Aug 16, 2023

Dixie Gibson, 53, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at the Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY.

Dixie was born September 28, 1969 to the union of the late Virgil and Francis Gibson.

Dixie loved everything, “Hello Kitty”.

She is survived by two brothers, Andy & Harry Gibson, special sister, Marilyn Eastridge,...

Jul 29, 2023

Hettie S. Langdon was born February 07, 1943 in Cinda, Kentucky, the 6th child of the late Elhannon and Flora Boggs Pennington.

Hettie was united in marriage to Hale Langdon on March 01, 1962 in Leslie County.  She was a homemaker and was a member of the Hurts Creek Church of Christ.

Hettie enjoyed going...

Jul 28, 2023

Ernestine Sizemore was born August 19, 1934 in Confluence, Kentucky to the union of the late Herbert and Nora Huff Colwell.

Ernestine was united in marriage to Howard N. Sizemore on November 23, 1955 in Pennington Gap, VA.  She was of the Baptist faith and was a faithful member of the Hyden Baptist Church, along with her...

Jul 18, 2023

Eddie Kent Gayhart (Ed) of Ormond Beach, FL departed this life unexpectedly on Tuesday July 18th, 2023, at Halifax Hospital in Daytona, FL as a result of injuries he sustained Sunday, July 16th.  He was 71 years old.  Thanks to the staff at Halifax Hospital, he was surrounded by loved ones at his passing.  Ed was born in Hyden,...

Jun 24, 2023

The obituary for

Vilas Maggard, Jr.

Vilas Maggard, Jr., 91, passed away June 24, 2023. Vilas was born February 04, 1932 in Keokee Virginia to the late Vilas Maggard, Sr. and the late Clotee Spears Maggard.

Vilas moved to Leslie County in the 1950’s.  By...

Jun 23, 2023

Kimberly Denee Melton was born in Beverly, Kentucky on March 22, 1967, the oldest child of Wanda Couch Begley and the late Kenneth Begley.

Kimberly was a homemaker and had been a life-long resident of Leslie and Clay Counties.  She was a bike enthusiast, along with her husband, Samuel.

She loved life and the people...

Jun 22, 2023

Margaret Blatt, 69, of Wooton, KY departed this life on June 22, 2023 at the Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY.  Margaret was born July 05, 1953 in Hyden, KY to the union of the late Joe and Sallie Lewis Williams.

Margaret was a United States Army Veteran, having served honorably from 1978 until 1982.  By occupation,...

Jun 21, 2023

The Obituary for

Tony Nelson Woods

Tony Nelson Woods was born In Beverly, Kentucky on June 06, 1965 to the union of the late George and Kathleen Johnson Woods.

Tony had worked as a coal miner in the coal industry before becoming disabled.  He was of the...

Jun 21, 2023

The Obituary for

James Paul Howard

James Paul Howard was born June 09, 1945 in Hyden, Kentucky, the second child of the late Robert and Mary Farler Howard.

Paul spent his childhood and early teenage years in Hyden, KY until moving to Ohio in 1961 at the...