OBITUARIES
Hyden, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Hyden and Leslie County, KY areas
Rev. Dan Edwin Griffiths
Jan 22, 2026
Rev. Dan Edwin Griffiths, Jr. retired Elder in Full Connection in the Central Appalachian Missionary Conference of the United Methodist Church and a Vietnam Veteran with the US Army entered into his eternal rest with His Heavenly Father on December 28th at the Hazard ARH Hospital in Hazard, KY at the age of 75. Dan’s life was a life of...
Eugene "Dudley" Hacker
Jan 23, 2026
Eugene "Dudley" Hacker, born on December 12, 1955, in Hyden, Kentucky, the son of the late Carl Hacker & Carolyn Hoskins Hacker passed away on January 23, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Eugene "Dudley" was 70 years old. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend, remembered for his strong character, humility, and unwavering devotion to family.
Dudley...
Mrs. Easter Sizemore Hensley
Jan 22, 2026
Mrs. Easter Sizemore Hensley, of Corbin, Kentucky, and formerly of Leslie County, was born on March 13, 1931, the daughter of the late Bige Sizemore and the late Alice Bowling Sizemore. She departed this life on January 22, 2026, at the Beech Tree Nursing Home in Jellico, Tennessee, at the age of 94 years and 10 months.
Originally from Leslie County,...
Fannie Whitehead Roberts
Jan 17, 2026
Fannie Whitehead Roberts, a cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Advent Hospital in Manchester, Kentucky. She was 87 years old. Born on August 19, 1938, in Chappell, Kentucky, she lived a life marked by hard work, love, and devotion.
Fannie devoted her career to being a housekeeper and employee at the Appalachian Motel...
Margaret Hoskins Bowling
Jan 15, 2026
Margaret Hoskins Bowling, a cherished educator and beloved member of her community, peacefully passed away on January 15, 2026, at the Hyden Health & Rehabilitation Center at the age of 93. Margaret was born on July 29, 1932, in Stinnett, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Walter Hoskins and Laura Morgan Hoskins, She dedicated her life to teaching and nurturing...
Shawn Scott Wilson
Jan 13, 2026
Shawn Scott Wilson, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the St. Joseph of London Hospital in London, Kentucky. He was 39 years old. He was born on July 9, 1986, in Harlan, Kentucky. Throughout his life, Shawn brought joy to those around him with his warm spirit and infectious smile.
Shawn dedicated...
Lonnie James Begley
Jan 13, 2026
Lonnie James Begley, a beloved member of the Hyden community, passed away peacefully at his residence in Hyden, KY on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the age of 63. Born on May 5, 1962, in Hyden, Lonnie was a proud graduate of Leslie County High School and went on to carve a commendable career as a coal miner. In addition,...
Taylor Wagers
Jan 10, 2026
*Courtesy Obituary*
Taylor Wagers, aged 69, departed his earthly life on January 10th, 2026 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Taylor was born on December 22nd, 1956 and grew up in the Double Creek area of Redbird, Kentucky. Taylor resided in London, Kentucky for many years before moving to Indianapolis in 2000.Taylor was preceded in death by his parents, Willie...
Kenneth Couch
Jan 9, 2026
Kenneth Couch, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 9, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. He was 75 years old. Born on March 26, 1950, in Hyden, Kentucky, Kenneth lived a life full of passion and dedication, both in his personal pursuits and his professional career as a heavy equipment operator.
Throughout his life,...
Audrey Mae Smith Morgan
Jan 9, 2026
Audrey Mae Smith Morgan, a beloved figure in the Leslie County community, passed away on January 9, 2026, at the Mary Breckinridge-ARH Hospital in Hyden, Kentucky. She was 89 years old. Born on August 18, 1936, in Leslie County, Kentucky, she dedicated her life to serving others, notably through her career as a cook for the Leslie County School System....
Stanley Roark
Jan 7, 2026
Stanley Roark, a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on January 7, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky, at the age of 86. Born on September 11, 1939, in Roark, Kentucky, Stanley lived a life marked by hard work, love for family, and resilient spirit.
A proud U.S. Navy veteran, Stanley served his country faithfully before embarking on a successful career as...
Lynn Stewart
Jan 5, 2026
Lynn Stewart, a beloved family man and retired truck driver, passed away peacefully at his residence in Mozelle, Kentucky, on January 5, 2026. He was 73 years old. Born on August 17, 1952, in Manchester, Kentucky, he led a life rich with memories, laughter, and love.
Lynn dedicated many years to his career as a truck driver, embodying the spirit of...
Dwayne Collett
Jan 2, 2026
Dwayne Collett died Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 in London, Kentucky. He was 71.
Dwayne was born December 16, 1954 in Hyden, Kentucky to the late Troy Collett and Opsie (Fields) Collett. He was one of seven children.
Dwayne worked for many years at the Kentucky Department of Transportation, where he retired in 2017.
Dwayne was shy, stubborn, and immeasurably kind. His giving nature...
Dwight Eddie Morgan
Jan 2, 2026
Dwight Eddie Morgan was born December 24, 1968 in Hyden, KY. He died January 2, 2026 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, KY surrounded by his family. He was 57 years old.
Dwight was the son of Murile Morgan and Sarah Howard Hoskins. In addition to his parents, he leaves behind the following surviving relatives to mourn...
Christopher Mark Collett
Dec 31, 2025
Christopher Mark Collett, born on June 7, 1972, in Clarksville, Indiana, peacefully departed from this world on December 31, 2025, in Hyden, Kentucky. He was 53 years old. Known for his gentle spirit and unwavering dedication to his family and friends, Christopher led a life characterized by warmth and creativity.
Christopher devoted many years of his professional life to serving as...
Evelyn Hacker
Dec 27, 2025
Evelyn Hacker, a beloved member of her community and church, peacefully passed away on December 27, 2025, in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on November 1, 1949, in Warbranch, Kentucky and leaves behind a legacy of warmth and love that touched the lives of many.
Evelyn was known for her friendly, outgoing, and loving personality. A high school graduate, she embraced...
Margie Smith
Dec 25, 2025
Margie Smith, a cherished homemaker and beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, at her residence in Nancy, Kentucky. She was 80 years old. She was born on September 10, 1945, in Leslie County, Kentucky, to Matt and Lucy Morgan, who predeceased her along with her brothers, Lonzo, Tinsley, and Roscoe Morgan, her sister, Ella Jane Hatfield, and...
Sherry Ann Lowe Burg
Dec 25, 2025
***COURTESY OBITUARY***
Sherry Ann Burg age 54 of Fairfield Township, Ohio passed away Thursday December 25,2025. She was born in Lesley County, KY to her parents, the late Thomas Lowe and Shirley(Lewis) Lowe. Sherry loved scrap booking, arts and crafts, the Cincinnati Bengals, and especially Snoopy and the Peanuts gang. Sherry is survived by her husband of 20 years Don Burg; her...
Colleen Feltner
Dec 23, 2025
Colleen Feltner was born on February 2, 1945, in Hyden, Kentucky. She passed away on December 23, 2025, at the Hazard ARH Medical Center in Hazard, Kentucky, She was 80 years old. Leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and faith.Colleen was a dedicated homemaker who devoted her life to caring for her family and nurturing her home. She was...
Elizabeth Smallwood
Dec 23, 2025
Elizabeth Smallwood, a cherished lifelong resident of Leslie County, left this world peacefully on December 23, 2025, in Hazard, Kentucky, at the age of 91. Born on January 8, 1934, Elizabeth was a loving wife and devoted homemaker whose kindness and warmth enveloped all those fortunate enough to know her. She is remembered for the special moments she created with...
