OBITUARIES
Hyden, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Hyden and Leslie County, KY areas
Dennis Shepherd
Jul 25, 2024
Dennis Shepherd, a beloved Pastor of the Wooton Church of Christ and dedicated Sunday School Teacher, passed away on July 25, 2024 at Mary Breckinridge ARH Hospital in Hyden, KY. at the age of 74. Dennis was born on October 19, 1949, the son of the late Kelly Shepherd and Oma Baker Shepherd, Dennis spent his entire life in Leslie...
Stella Turner Adams
Jul 23, 2024
Stella Turner Adams, a retired florist who was widely known for her passion for floral arrangements, passed away on July 23, 2024 She was born on March 20, 1946, in Leslie County, Kentucky, to her beloved parents, James & Sinda Pennington Turner. Stella dedicated her life to providing beautiful blooms for special occasions through her own successful business.
In addition to...
Shannon Napier
Jul 22, 2024
Shannon Napier was born November 3, 1974 in Hyden, Kentucky the son of Della Gray Napier & the late, Clayton Napier. Shannon passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 at the Well's Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. He was 49 years old. Shannon was a life long resident of Leslie County. Shannon enjoyed riding 4-wheelers & being outdoors.
Shannon is preceded...
Virginia Gail Baker McDaniel
Jul 19, 2024
I am pleased to present the obituary for Virginia Gail Baker McDaniel, whose life was a testament to love, family, and cherished moments.Virginia Gail Baker McDaniel, known affectionately as Gail, was born on June 2, 1954, in Hazard Kentucky. She peacefully passed away on July 19, 2024 at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Gail's life was...
Mrs. Terry Lynn Hoskins Barrett
Jul 11, 2024
Mrs. Terry Lynn Barrett was born, January 19, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio. Terry is the daughter of the late, Zack Caldwell and the late, Carol Hoskins. Terry passed away at her residence Thursday, July 11, 2024. She was 66 years old. Terry was a loving homemaker, mother, grandmother & aunt. She was of the Pentecostal Faith. Terry enjoyed watching "Little...
Dorothy Keen Williams
Jul 8, 2024
Dorothy Keen Williams, a beloved homemaker who touched the lives of many with her kindness and warmth, passed away on July 8, 2024, at the Greg & Noreen Well's Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky. She was surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully departed this world. Dorothy was a faithful and devoted . life-long ,member of the Ann C....
Douglas "Doug" McKinley Turner
Jul 2, 2024
Douglas (Doug) “Bad Eye” McKinley Turner, a beloved member of the community, passed away on July 2, 2024, at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, KY. He was born on October 29, 1956, in Hazard, KY, to his loving parents Marcus and Georgia Asher Turner. Doug led a fulfilling life that revolved around hard work and dedication....
Therman Blake Davidson
Jun 30, 2024
Therman Blake Davidson was born October 29, 1981 in Hyden, Kentucky. He is the son of Therman Davidson and the late, Connie Maggard Davidson. Therman Blake passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center, Hazard, Kentucky. Blake had been a life long resident of Leslie County. Blake enjoyed collecting coins, star wars and was a big...
Ray Sizemore
Jun 29, 2024
SIZEMORE, Ray age 91 of Lebanon, Ohio passed peacefully June 29, 2024 at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. Born February 28, 1933 in Hyden, Kentucky, Ray was the son of William and Georgia (neeBegley) Sizemore and was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him. Ray was the last of twelve children and...
Helen Roberts Madden
Jun 28, 2024
Helen Madden passed away at Mary Breckenridge ARH on Friday, June 28, 2024 at the age of 92. Helen was born at Owls Nest, Leslie County, Kentucky on July 1, 1931, the middle daughter of Otis and Lottie Spurlock Roberts. Helen graduated with honors from Leslie County High School, Class of 1949. With the support of her parents Helen attended...
Jane Muncy
Jun 26, 2024
COURTESY OBITUARY FROM NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME IN DAYTON, OHIO
The world lost a beloved soul with the passing of Jane Muncy on June 26, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio. Jane was born on May 13, 1934 in Hyden, Kentucky to her loving parents Oakley and Sally Begley.She attended Leslie County High School in Kentucky and led a fulfilling life as a Dietary...
Karen Louise Estridge Asher
Jun 26, 2024
Mrs. Karen Louise Asher was born September 26, 1975 in Hyden, KY. Karen is the daughter of Elaine Duff and James Estridge. She passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024. She passed away at the Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Indiana. Karen was 48 years old. Karen had been a resident of Corydon for the past 10 years previously living in...
Brenda Gail Collett
Jun 25, 2024
Brenda Gail Collett, 67 of Warbranch, KY. was born at Hyden, KY., June 14, 1957, the daughter of the late Bobbie Collett and Rushie Fee She departed this life on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at St. Joseph Hospital London. Brenda was a life long resident of Lesile County. She was a faithful member of Kelly Rock Church. Brenda had a...
George David Couch
Jun 24, 2024
George David Couch, beloved husband, father, grandfather, educator, and creative soul, passed away peacefully at The Cottages of the VA Hospital in Lexington, KY on Monday, June 24, 2024, at the age of 96. Born in Leslie Co., KY on August 12, 1927, George had a lasting impact on the lives of those he encountered throughout his distinguished career and...
Bessie Engle Baker
Jun 16, 2024
Mrs. Bessie Engle Baker was born September 4, 1940 in Leslie County, Kentucky. Bessie is the daughter of the late Lillie Engle and the late Vycie Roberts Engle. Bessie passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center, Hazard, Kentucky. She was 83 years old. Bessie had been a life long resident of Leslie County with exception...
Caleb Holland
Jun 12, 2024
COURTESY OBITUARY
Caleb Holland passed away June 12th, 2024 in Harlan Ky.
Born on May 4th, 1967.
He usually had a smile on his face.
He had a big personality that caused him to never meet a stranger.
He worked as a logger and owned several trucks over the years.
He loved to cook and was really good at it.
He loved country music.
He struggled with his...
Pearl Short, Jr.
Jun 12, 2024
Pearl Short, Jr. was born June 7, 1944 at Saylor, Kentucky the son of the late, Pearl Short, Sr. and the late Hazel Caldwell Short. He passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at his residence at Warbranch, Kentucky. Pearl was 80 years old. Pearl had been a life long resident of Leslie County. By occupation he was a retired Environmentalist...
Venita Carol Morgan Caldwell
Jun 10, 2024
Venita Carol Morgan Caldwell, a devoted educator and beloved member of the Hyden community, passed away on June 10, 2024 Venita was born on August 29, 1953, in Hyden, KY, She was the daughter of the late Brophy Morgan & Ellen Coots. Venita dedicated her life to teaching and impacting the lives of those around her.
Venita's passion for education was...
Ricky Fields
Jun 6, 2024
Ricky was born July 30, 1964, passed away June 6, 2024. Ricky is preceded in death by his father, Daniel Fields; his mother, Frances "Jackie" Langdon Fields; his brother, Denver Lee Fields; his maternal grandparents, Brown and Lola Morris Langdon; and his paternal grandparents, Anderson "Ance" and Edith Begley Fields. He is survived by his sister, Brenda K. Fields-Baker(Jon); his...
Paldon Paul Caldwell
Jun 2, 2024
Paldon Paul Caldwell was born March 29, 1983 in Hyden, Kentucky. He is the son of Darlene Feltner Caldwell and the late, Anthony Paul Caldwell. Paldon passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Paldon was 41 years old. Paldon had been a lifelong resident of Leslie County. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, being outdoors...
