OBITUARIES
Hyden, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Hyden and Leslie County, KY areas
Bridgette Howard Nantz
Jun 26, 2021
Bridgette Howard Nantz, born January 10, 1975 at Beverly, KY., the daughter of Kenneth Howard & the late, Ada Faye Morgan Howard. She passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021 at her residence at Warbranch, KY. Bridgette was 46 years old. She had been a life-long resident of Leslie Co. She was a member of the Roark Pentecostal Church at Roark,...
James "Jimbo" Edward Sawyers
Jun 23, 2021
James “Jimbo” Edward Sawyers, 59, of Fisherville, KY passed on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Baptist Health Hospital.He is preceded in death by his father Charles Sawyers Jr.He leaves behind his mother Louise Sawyers; his children Kameron Orms, David Sawyers, and Kelsey Sawyers; sister Theresa Johnson (Jon); brother Charles Sawyers III (Debby); and 6 grandchildren.Jimbo was well-known and liked in...
James Arthur Wells Sr.
Jun 19, 2021
***Courtesy Obituary*** Mr. James Arthur Wells, Sr., age 72, formerly of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at University of Louisville Medical Center South in Brooks, KY. Mr. Wells was a veteran of the United States Army serving his country in Vietnam. He was also a member of the VFW Post #1181. James loved fishing and boating,...
Kathy Ann Wilder Asher
Jun 14, 2021
Mrs. Kathy Ann Wilder Asher passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at the UK Medical Center, Lexington, KY. She was 64 years old. Kathy was born February 19, 1957 in Hyden, KY., the daughter of the late, William "Billie" Wilder & Wanda Lee Morgan Wilder. Kathy had been a life-long resident of Leslie Co. with the exception of living in...
Evelyn Hoskins Roark
Jun 12, 2021
Mrs. Evelyn Hoskins Roark was born May 30, 1950 in Asher, KY. She was born to the late Alvin and Nancy Bowling Hoskins. She was a life long devoted member of the Stinnett Gap Church of God. She had strong faith and loved attending her church. She enjoyed working in the community, helping others, and never meeting a stranger. Her...
Seldon Sizemore
Jun 12, 2021
*Courtesy Obit*
Seldon Sizemore, 73, of Corydon, died Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, Indiana. He was born November 29, 1947, in Hyden, Kentucky, to the late Charlie and Alice Wilder Sizemore. He was a retired tire technician and was a member of Mt. Zion Community Church near Mauckport. Seldon loved bluegrass music, watching cartoons...
Von Barger
Jun 8, 2021
Von Barger, age 82 of Oxford, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Von was born in Sizerock, Kentucky on September 30, 1938 to Frank and Polly Hamblin Barger. He served in the United States Army for 15 years. On October 23, 1978, he married Carol Barger. After his time in the military, Von was a deputy sheriff for Leslie...
Curtiss Wooton, Jr.
Jun 7, 2021
Mr. Curtiss Wooton, Jr. passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at the Highlands ARH Medical Center in Prestonburg, KY. He was 87 years old. Curtiss was born November 23, 1933 in Harlan, KY., the son of the late, Tom Cat Wooton and Nola Vanover Wooton. He had been a life-long resident of Leslie Co. By occupation he was a retired...
Wayne Caldwell
Jun 5, 2021
Wayne Caldwell passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at the Mary Breckinridge-ARH Hospital. He was 63 years old. Wayne was born June 5, 1958 in Hyden, KY., the son of Willie Caldwell and the late, Evelyn Adams Caldwell. Wayne had been a life-long resident of Leslie Co. By occupation he was a former coal miner and owner of Wayne's heating...
Melissa Lynn Wilder Holland
Jun 3, 2021
Melissa Lynn Wilder Holland passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the Well's Hospice Center, Hazard, KY. She was 49 years old. Melissa was born March 26, 1972 in Hyden, KY., the daughter of Anna C. Abbott Wilder and the late, Bruce Wilder. Melissa had been a life-long resident of Leslie Co. By occupation she had worked as a CNA...
Linda Harris France
Jun 3, 2021
Linda Harris France passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the Well's Hospice Center, Hazard, KY. She was 71 years old. Linda was born September 8, 1949 at Hazard, KY., the daughter of the late, Denver & Thelma Singleton Harris. She had been a life-long resident of Leslie Co. where she was a loving homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother. Linda...
Anthony Paul Caldwell
Jun 3, 2021
The Obituary of Mr. Anthony Paul Caldwell
Mr. Anthony Paul Caldwell born March 4, 1961 departed this life on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Anthony Paul was born in Hyden, Ky., the son of the late Essie Caldwell and Imogene Couch. Anthony Paul was affiliated with the Hurts Creek Church of Christ, Hyden, Ky and was a life-long...
Martha Raye Mosley
May 27, 2021
Martha Raye Couch Mosley, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at the Well's Hospice Center, Hazard, KY. She was 80 years old. Raye was born December 3, 1940 in Jackson, KY., the daughter of the late, Astor Couch and Nette Melton Couch. Raye had been a resident of Hyden since 1957. She lived in Hazard until she was 15. Raye...
Rick D. Welch
May 24, 2021
Rick D. Welch passed away Monday May 24, 2021 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center, Hazard, KY. He was 63 years old. Rick was born at Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late, Raleigh Welch and Nancy Lewis Welch. He had been a resident of Leslie Co. for the past 5 years. By occupation he was a construction worker. Rick...
James Dean Smallwood
May 24, 2021
James Dean Smallwood passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 at St. Joseph London, London, KY. He was 64 years old. James Dean was born September 17, 1956 in Leslie Co., KY., the son of the late, Haywood Smallwood and Ethel Couch Smallwood. James Dean had been a life-long resident of Leslie and Clay Co. By occupation he was a retired...
Robert Pratt, Sr.
May 24, 2021
Robert Pratt, Sr. passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 at his residence. He was 60 years old. Robert was born February 10, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late, Robert Lee Stoker and Velma Burns. Robert had been a resident of Hyden for the past 12 years. By occupation he had been a truck driver. He was a...
Charlene Wilson
May 24, 2021
Charlene Wilson, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 at her residence. She was 67 years old. Charlene was born September 11, 1953 at Smilax, KY., the daughter of the late, John Bowling & Sancie Williams Bowling. Charlene had been a life-long resident of Leslie Co. By occupation she was a former store owner and operator of S&K Foods at Smilax,...
Mollie Kilburn Couch
May 23, 2021
Mrs. Mollie Kilburn Couch passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the Well's Hospice Center. She was 87 years old. Mollie was born January 23, 1934 at Yeaddiss, KY. the daughter of the late, Gordon Kilburn and Lola Collins Kilburn. She had been a life-long resident of Leslie Co. Mollie was a member of the Full Gospel Church of Jesus...
Troy Lynn Asher
May 23, 2021
Troy Lynn Asher, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at his residence at Helton, KY. He was 54 years old. Troy was born July 18, 1966 in Gleason, Tennessee, the son of Stella Short Asher and the late, Eugene Asher. Troy was a life-long resident of Leslie Co. By occupation he was a former strip miner. He was affliated with...
