OBITUARIES
Hyden, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Hyden and Leslie County, KY areas
Debra Rinker
Apr 24, 2024
COURTESY OBITUARYDebra RinkerJune 8, 1956 - April 24, 2024
Share this obituary RINKER, DEBRA – Of Burton, age 67, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Ascension Genesys Hospital.
Funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Mac Smith officiating.
Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Visitation 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, April...
Virginia Shepherd
Apr 23, 2024
Mrs. Virginia Shepherd lovingly known as “Virgie” was born May 3, 1947, to the late Adam and Cody Baker in Cinda, Kentucky. Virgie received her angel wings on April 23, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, proving she was tough as nails! Virgie was a true angel on Earth, devoting her love and life to her family....
Mamie Young Woods
Apr 23, 2024
Mrs. Mamie Young Woods was born March 2, 1935 in Leslie County Kentucky. Mamie is the daughter of the late John Young and Rachel Gibson Young. Mamie passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at her residence. Mamie was a life long resident of Leslie County. Mamie was a loving & devoted homemaker. She loved to cook and take care of...
David Brock
Apr 22, 2024
Mr. David Brock was born July 25, 1940 at Beverly, Kentucky. David is the son of the late Caudle Brock and the late Cynthia Belcher Brock. David passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 at his residence. He was 83 years old. David had been a life long resident of Leslie County. By occupation David was a retired coal miner and...
Irene Collins Melton
Apr 21, 2024
Mrs. Irene Collins Melton was born September 11, 1952 in Leslie Co., KY the daughter of the late, Melvin Collins and Essie Coots Collins. Irene passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 at the Mary Breckinridge Hospital in Hyden, KY. Irene was 71 years old. Irene was a life long resident of Leslie County. She was a loving homemaker. Irene was...
Paula Nantz Roberts
Apr 21, 2024
Paula Nantz Roberts was born, October 19, 1973 in Hyden, KY. Paula is the daughter of Paul Nantz and the late, Nina Simpson Nantz. Paula passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 at her residence. Paula was a life long resident of Leslie County. By occupation she had worked for the State Dept. in Social Services for 17 years. Paula was preceded...
Molly Ruth Barger
Apr 16, 2024
Molly Ruth Barger, a beloved soul who graced this world with her presence, has peacefully passed away at the Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 80. She was a devoted homemaker whose life centered around love, family, and faith. Born on June 6, 1943, in Hyden, KY, Molly was the daughter of the late Doyle Woods and...
Daisy Bowling Mattingly
Apr 14, 2024
*Courtesy Obituary*Daisy was born on October 16, 1931, to Ella Sizemore and Gillie Bowling in Jason, Ky, in Leslie County. She attended elementary school in Hyden, Ky. She graduated from Hazard High School and attended the University of Kentucky for 2 years in the school of nursing. She married Edward Allen Mattingly on July 16, 1951. She and Eddie raised...
Robert "Bobby" Woods
Apr 12, 2024
Mr. Robert "Bobby" Woods was born, June 30, 1954 in Kaliopi, Kentucky the son of Ruby Lee Sandlin Woods and the late, Dan Woods. He passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY. He was 69 years old. Bobby had been a life long resident of Leslie County. By occupation he was a mason...
Danny Michael Wilson
Apr 10, 2024
Mr. Danny Michael Wilson was born May 17, 1954 at (Dixon Branch), Wooton, Kentucky the son of the late, Matt Wilson and the late, Nellie Dixon Wilson. Danny passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center, Hazard, Kentucky. He was 69 years old. Danny was a life long resident of Leslie County. By occupation Danny was...
Bonnell Bentley
Apr 9, 2024
Mr. Bonnell Bentley was born September 4, 1936 in Hyden, Kentucky, the son of the late Bige Bentley and the late Sophia Morgan Bentley. Bonnell passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, Kentucky. He was 87 years old. Bonnell was a life long resident of Leslie County. By occupation he was owner & operator...
James Darian "Jim" Campbell
Apr 8, 2024
James Darian "Jim" Campbell was born May 23, 1971 in Hyden, Kentucky the son of Violet Howard Feltner and the late, David Feltner. Jim passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 at his residence, in Hyden, Ky. He was 52 years old. Jim had been a life long resident of Leslie County. Jim loved his Jack Russell dog "Eeyore," fishing, being...
Douglas Neal Caldwell
Apr 6, 2024
Mr. Douglas Neal Caldwell passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Well's Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky. He was 67 years old. Doug was born July 29, 1956 at the Red Bird Hospital, Beverly, Kentucky the son of the late, Edward Caldwell and the late, Ida Caldwell. Doug was a life long resident of Leslie Co. He enjoyed watching...
Shirley Ramey
Apr 5, 2024
In loving memory of Shirley Ramey, a Certified Kentucky Social Worker as a senior case worker specialist for the Department of Social Insurance, who graced this world on December 28, 1945, in Hyden, KY. She departed from this life on April 5, 2024, at Wells Hospice Care Center-Hazard, KY at the age of 78.Shirley's journey was one characterized by compassion...
Edith Morgan
Apr 5, 2024
Edith Morgan, a beloved soul who touched the hearts of many, passed away on April 5, 2024, at Wells Hospice Care Center-Hazard, KY. She was born on June 22, 1932, in Roark, KY to her loving parents Willie Napier and Miley Roark Napier.Edith dedicated her life to caring for others as she worked in the maternity unit at Mary Breckinridge...
Johnny Ray Bailey
Apr 4, 2024
Johnny Ray Bailey passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Kentucky. He was 60 years old. Johnny was born August 14, 1963 in Hyden, Kentucky the son of the late, Price Bailey and the late, Lucille Johnson Bailey. Johnny Ray had been a life long resident of Leslie County. He enjoyed playing guitar, working on...
Elmer Madden
Apr 3, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elmer Madden, a retired Coal Miner who touched the lives of many with his kindness and strength. Elmer was born on March 22, 1959, in Yeaddiss, KY, to his loving parents Noah Madden and Jenny Clark Madden. On April 3, 2024, he peacefully departed from this world at Hazard...
Freddie Lee Colwell
Apr 2, 2024
Freddie Lee Colwell was born, May 20, 1968 in Hyden, Kentucky the son of the late, Elihu Colwell, Jr. and the late, Freda Huff Colwell. Fred passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in Lexington, Kentucky. He was 55 years old. Fred had been a life long resident of Leslie Co. By occupation he was a mechanic. Fred enjoyed working &...
James Ray Smith
Mar 31, 2024
James Ray Smith, a life-long resident of Leslie County and beloved member of the Essie community, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital at the age of 71. James was born in Essie on December 5, 1952, the son of the late Omus Smith and Virgie Morgan. James was an experienced truck driver and...
Leslie Couch
Mar 30, 2024
Leslie Couch was born on April 2, 1940 to Frank and Ophia Couch. He grew up inLeslie County with his brothers, Leroy and Logan, and sister, Beulah. Early in hisadult life, he worked as a truck driver. He moved to Dayton, Ohio in the mid 60s,where he worked as a mechanic and was eventually owner/operator of Couch’sSohio on North Main...
