OBITUARIES
Hyden, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Hyden and Leslie County, KY areas
Harlan Wayne Turner
Mar 26, 2024
Harlan Wayne Turner, a beloved member of the community known for his dedication to his work as a coal miner at Tri Energy, his service as a Chief at Coon Creek Fire Dept., and as the proud Owner of Turner & Sons Garage, passed away on March 26, 2024, at UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY. at the age of...
John Bart Sizemore
Mar 25, 2024
John Bart Sizemore, known affectionately as JB. Born on June 25, 1940, in Stinnett, KY. John’s journey ended peacefully on March 25, 2024, at the Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Nursing Home in Hyden, KY. He was 83 years old. He served his country honorably as a United States Army Veteran. He worked at Chrysler Motor Company in Ohio for many...
Wilma Jean Couch Roberts
Mar 24, 2024
Wilma Jean Couch Roberts, a beloved member of the community known for her open-mindedness and dedication to serving others, passed away at the Wells Hospice in Hazard, KY. on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at the age of 71. She was born November 21, 1952 in Thousandsticks, KY to her parents Bige Couch, Jr. and Bessie Jones Couch, Jr., and is...
Gloria Fields
Mar 21, 2024
Gloria Fields, a woman known for her unwavering dedication as a homemaker and a pillar of love and strength for her family, passed away in Corbin, KY on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at the age of 97 years old. She was born in Farler, KY, on May 6,1926, the daughter of the late Dulcena Cornett Caudill and Lyttle Caudill. Throughout...
Wilma Jean Couch
Mar 19, 2024
Wilma Jean Couch, a beloved figure in the community of Hyden, Kentucky, passed away at Lake Cumberland Medical Center in Somerset, KY. at the age of 72. She was born on March 11, 1952, in Hyden, KY., the daughter of the late Jim Jones & Martha Gibson,where she spent her fulfilling life creating lasting memories and touching the hearts...
Bobby Sizemore
Mar 14, 2024
Bobby Sizemore, a beloved member of the community, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2024 at the Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky at the age of 84. Bobby was born in Leslie County, Kentucky on June 27, 1939, the son of the late Oscar Sizemore and Flora Miller Couch. Bobby led an exceptional career as a strip-miner in...
Hilda Carol Baker Asher
Mar 9, 2024
Hilda Carol Asher, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, devout Christian, and friend was called to her heavenly home on March 9, 2024 at 8:50 am at Hospice Care Plus in Richmond, KY at the age of 67. Hilda was born on September 23, 1956 in Hazard, KY, the daughter of the late Bruce Baker and the late Zilpha Morgan Baker. Hilda’s...
Lois Feltner Begley
Mar 9, 2024
In loving memory of Lois Feltner Begley, a beloved member of the Hyden community, who passed away at Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY. at the age of 86. Born in Brownsfork, KY on August 9, 1937, Lois's journey came to an end on March 9, 2024.Lois will forever be remembered for her unwavering dedication to her family and...
Elias "Fiddler" Collett
Feb 25, 2024
Elias Collett, 89, of Essie, KY, passed away on February 25, 2024. He was born on June 13, 1934 at his home in Essie, KY from Parents; Reverend John L. Collett and Phronia Morgan Collett.
He was proceeded in death by his Wife of 61 years, Virgie Collett, Brothers: Sheldon, Vernon, and Eugene Collett, Sisters: Mary Collett Napier and Gladys Collett...
John "Booger" Bowling
Feb 25, 2024
John H. Bowling departed from a full and meaningful life on Sunday February 25, 2024 at the age of 83- surrounded by power and prayer, at home with his family. John was born on September 29, 1940 in Leslie County KY as the seventh son to Reynold Bowling and Nora Napier Bowling who resided and raised a family of 16...
Bruce Smallwood
Feb 25, 2024
Mr. Bruce Smallwood was born February 23, 1953 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of the late, Parilee Sizemore Gibson & Amel Smallwood. Bruce passed away Sun. Feb. 25, 2024 at the St. Joseph London Hospital, London, KY. He was 71 years old. Bruce had been a resident of London, KY. for the past 30 plus years. He had previously lived...
Evelyn Couch Cobb
Feb 20, 2024
Evelyn Cobb, a beloved soul who graced this world with her wisdom and kindness, has peacefully passed away at her residence in London, KY on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. She was 82 years old. Born in Hyden, KY, on August 17, 1941, the daughter of the late, Doyle Couch and the late, Opha Couch. She spent her life dedicated to...
Farmer Hoskins
Feb 20, 2024
Farmer Hoskins passed away on February 20, 2024 at the age of 78 years old. He was born on December 6, 1945 in Leslie County, Kentucky to Charley and Nancy Roberts Hoskins. Farmer served honorably in the U.S. Army Veteran. He was retired from Cargill Syrup Company as a loader operator and was also employed as a roofer. Farmer enjoyed...
David Hoskins
Feb 19, 2024
David Hoskins was born April 16, 1963 in Hyden, KY the son of Louise Nolan Warford & the late, Langford Hoskins. David passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at the UK Medical Center, Lexington, KY. He was 60 years old. By occupation David was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed fishing, race cars and spending time with his family, especially...
Oria Adams
Feb 18, 2024
Mr. Oria Adams was born June 29, 1933 in Wendover, Kentucky. Oria was the son of the late, Marion Adams and the late, Alabama Coots Adams. Oria passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 at the Mary Breckinridge-ARH Hospital, Hyden, Kentucky. He was 90 years old. Oria had been a life long resident of Leslie County. By occupation he was a...
John Northern II
Feb 15, 2024
John Northern II was born December 25, 1955 in Springfield Kentucky the son of the late, John Northern. John passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Manchester Advent Health, Manchester, Kentucky. John was 68 years old. John enjoyed catching snakes, being in the mountains and visiting people. John was well known in Leslie County, especially Bob Fork as "Snake Man"
John...
Winnie Louise Asher
Feb 6, 2024
Winnie Louise Asher, a dedicated worker and beloved member of her community, passed away on February 6, 2024, leaving behind cherished memories and a lasting impact on those who knew her. She was born on February 10, 1949, in Hyden, KY to her parents Hiram and Ollie Asher.
Winnie's professional journey was marked by her strong work ethic and passion for...
Charlie Estep
Jan 30, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Charlie Estep, a beloved individual who will be remembered for his significant contributions and the impact he made during his lifetime. Charlie was born on March 17, 1923, in Bobtown, KY, to James Harvey Estep and Damie Phelps Estep. He peacefully passed away on January 30, 2024, in Somerset, KY.
Charlie's career...
Mary Lou Napier Gibson
Jan 28, 2024
Mrs. Mary Lou Napier Gibson was born, December 20, 1952 in Hyden, Kentucky. Mary Lou is the daughter of the late, Frank Woods and the late, Pauline Napier. She passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center, Hazard, Kentucky. Mary Lou was 71 years old. Mary Lou was a life long resident of Hyden, Kentucky. By...
Dwight Darwin Osborne
Jan 28, 2024
Dwight Darwin Osborne, a hardworking coal miner with a strong work ethic, passed away on January 28, 2024, at Baptist Health - Lexington, KY. He was born on February 20, 1969, in Beaver Dam, KY. Dwight dedicated many years of his life to working as a coal miner at Whitaker Coal Co. He approached his work with diligence and determination,...
