OBITUARIES
Hyden, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Hyden and Leslie County, KY areas
Martin Lewis
May 28, 2017
The Obituary of Mr. Martin Lewis Mr. Martin Lewis born June 21, 1952 departed this life on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center, Hazard, Ky. He was 64 years old. Martin was born in Hyden, Ky., the son of the late Jack Lewis & Bessie Kilburn Lewis. Martin was a life-long...
Jamie Karl Asher
May 26, 2017
Jamie Karl Asher, born May 31, 1950, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017 at the Baptist Health Lexington, Lexington, KY. at the age of 66. Jamie is survived by his mother, Flo Asher-Muncy.You may send your condolences to the family @dwaynewalkerfuneralhome.com
Rebecca Simpson Asher
May 26, 2017
Rebecca Simpson "Sissy" Asher, born September 24, 1952 in Clay County, Ky, the daughter of Howard Simpson & the late Ruth Strong Simpson. She passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center, Hazard, KY. at the age of 64. Rebecca had been a resident of Hyden for the last 9 years coming from Ohio. By...
Ruby Napier
May 22, 2017
COURTESY OBITUARYMrs. Ruby Victoria Napier, age 82, the wife of Charlie Napier of Strunk Road, Corbin, Kentucky passed away on Monday afternoon at her residence. She was the mother of Lou Helen Vanover and husband, Russell and Jimmy Darrell Napier all of London, Kentucky, Charlie Napier, Jr. and Teddy Wayne Napier and fiancé, Amy Smallwood all of Corbin, Kentucky, Debbie...
Cledia Brock Taylor
May 22, 2017
The obituary of Mrs. Cledia Brock Taylor Mrs. Cledia Brock Taylor born July 8, 1929 departed this life on Monday, May 22, 2017 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Ky. She was 87 years old. Cledia was born at Saylor, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Henry Brock & Tishia Mosley. Cledia was a former sales...
Hobart Morgan
May 21, 2017
The obituary of Hobart Morgan, Jr. Mr. Hobart Morgan, Jr. born May 30, 1959 departed this life on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center, Hazard, Ky. He was 57 years old. Horbart Jr., was born in Lebanon, Ohio, the son of the late Hobart Morgan, Sr. & Pearlie Adams Morgan. Hobart Jr., was a...
James Harold Baker
May 20, 2017
James H. Baker, age 81, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017. James was born April 9, 1936 at Cinda, Kentucky to the late Malcom and Mary Young Baker, Sr. He was a retired from Tyson Foods, Corydon, IN and J. D. Windall Line Company and a member of New Salisbury Church of Christ.Also, preceding him in death were a daughter,...
Lizzie Morgan
May 18, 2017
The obituary of Mrs. Lizzie MorganMrs. Lizzie Morgan, age 84, of Stinnett, Ky., was born June 12, 1932 and departed this life on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the Hyden Health & Rehab Center. Lizzie was the daughter of the late Bill & Mattie Smith. She was a life-long resident of Leslie County and was affiliated with the Stinnett Pentecostal...
Arthur Bowling
May 18, 2017
Mr. Arthur "Chigger" Bowling, age 74, of 2544 Leeco Rd., Wooton, KY., departed this life on May 18, 2017 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Arthur was the son of the late Mallie Hensley Bowling and Roy Bowling. He lived in Leslie County the majority of his life, moving here in 1945. He was a member...
Donald Sizemore
May 15, 2017
COURTESY OBITUARY Donald E. Sizemore, 78, of Austin, Indiana passed away Monday, May 15, 2017 at Hampton Oaks in Scottsburg, Indiana He was born March 1, 1939 in Vernal, Utah, he was the son of the late Earl Sizemore and Wanda Fisher (Sizemore). He married Peggy (Morris) Sizemore, his wife of 53 years who survives in Austin, Indiana. He was...
David Dwayne Nolan
May 15, 2017
The obituary of David Nolan Mr. David Nolan born November 07, 1968 departed this life on Monday, May 15, 2017 at Roark, Ky. He was born at Hyden, Ky., the son of Grace Hoskins and the late Preston Nolan. David was a life-long resident of Leslie & Clay Co., residing at Beverly, Ky at the time of his death....
Letha Almeda Nantz
May 12, 2017
Letha Almeda Marks Nantz, age 96 of Alvin, Texas passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at Winchester Lodge Nursing Facility in Alvin. Letha was born October 23, 1920 in Fleming, Colorado and was a resident of Alvin for the last 20 years. Letha grew up on the family farm in Logan County Colorado not far from the town of Sterling....
Sherry Sandra Wilder
May 9, 2017
Sherry Sandra Revis Wilder of Oneida, was born on November 16, 1948, in Jamestown, KY., the daughter of the late, Charles & Lorena Brummitt Revis. She passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at her residence at Oneida, KY. at the age of 68. Sandra had been a life-long resident of Clay County, KY. By occupation she was a retired...
Beverly Melton
May 9, 2017
Beverly Gail Melton, age 66, of 7131 HWY 80 East Wooton, KY., passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at the Wells Hospice Care Center, Hazard, KY. Beverly was born in Beckley, WV., the daughter of the late James Spurgeon and Octa Sizemore. Beverly was a former nurse aide and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was...
Blanche Colwell
May 9, 2017
Blanche Colwell of Wooton, KY. was born on December 16, 1944 in Leslie Co., KY., the daughter of the late, Arthur Melton & the late, Fannie Barger Melton. She passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at her residence at the age of 72. Blanche had been a life-long resident of Leslie County. By occupation she was a former Manager...
April Howard
May 9, 2017
April Howard of Hyden, KY., was born on December 17, 1990, the daughter of the late, Margaret Howard & Gary Lewis. She passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at the Pikeville Medical Center,Pikeville, KY. at the age of 26. April had been a life-long resident of Leslie County. She enjoyed spending time with her dogs, Macy & Elsie, 4-wheeling,...
Diana Melton
May 6, 2017
Diana Napier Melton born January 24, 1948 departed this life on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Ky. She was 69 years old. Diana was born at Thousandsticks, Ky., the daughter of the late Mack Napier & Bonnie Young Napier. Diana was employed as florist & floral designer at Flowers on Main, Hyden, Ky....
Elmer Griffie
May 3, 2017
Elmer Griffie was born on April 22, 1947 in Hazard, KY., the son of the late, Jack Griffie & Rosa Bolen Griffie. He passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at the UK Medical Center, Lexington, KY. at the age of 70. Elmer had been a life-long resident of Leslie Co. By occupation he was a self-employed brick mason and...
Carolene Coy
Apr 30, 2017
Carolene Morgan Coy went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 30, 2017, after many years of faithful service to him. She was born in Hoskinston, Kentucky on November 30, 1940 to Sam and Ethel Morgan. She is preceded in death by her parents, infant son, Matthew, and her husband of 57 years, Herman Hayworth...
Troy Lester Melton
Apr 29, 2017
Mr. Troy Lester Melton, age 89, of 160 Ben Riley Drive, Wooton, KY., was born Nov. 2, 1927 and departed this life on Saturday April 29, 2017 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center in Hazard, KY. Troy was born at Wooton, Ky., the son of Dotha Melton. Troy was a World War II Veteran having served honorably in the United...
