OBITUARIES
Hyden, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Hyden and Leslie County, KY areas
Sherry A. Jones
Oct 18, 2026
Sherry A. Jones was born December 19, 1967 at Hyden, Kentucky. She is the daughter of the late, Okey Joseph and Cinda Lewis Joseph. Sherry passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026 at the UK Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky. She was 58 years old. Sherry was a Respiratory Therapist having worked for the Mary Breckinridge Hospital for 32 years. She enjoyed...
Eddie Wayne Sizemore
Oct 24, 2026
Eddie Wayne Sizemore, 78, passed away on October 24, 2026, at the East Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard, Kentucky.
Born on April 2, 1948, Eddie was a man whose life was centered on family and the enduring bonds he shared with those closest to him. He will be remembered with love by all who knew him and by the family who...
Juneth Janutolo
Oct 21, 2026
Juneth Janutolo was born August 20, 1939 at Jack's Creek in Leslie County Kentucky. She was born to the late Manford Fee and Martha Collett Fee. Juneth passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Laurel Creek Health & Rehab located at Manchester, Kentucky. She was 87 years old. Juneth had been a life-long resident of Leslie County. She...
Wanda Faye Maggard
Oct 12, 2026
Wanda Faye Maggard, passed away on October 12, 2026, in Yeaddiss, Kentucky. She was born on December 23, 1940 to the late Adam and Cody Howard Baker, in Leslie County. She was a devoted member of the Solid Rock Bible Church and her life was marked by devotion to others, quiet strength, and deep love for family.
Mrs. Maggard spent her...
Marvin Baker
Oct 9, 2026
Marvin Baker passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Advent Health Hospital in Manchester, Kentucky. He was born on September 11, 1951, in Busy, Kentucky, to the late Beecher Baker and Mildred Campbell Baker. The youngest of nine children, Marvin grew up alongside his four brothers, Mark, Jerry, Don and Lowell and four sisters: Evelyn, Barbara, Phyllis and...
Bessie Short Caldwell
Oct 8, 2026
COURTESY OBITUARY
Bessie Short Caldwell, 95 of Helton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, October 8, 2026. She was born in Red Bird on February 23, 1931, a daughter of the late Charlie and Cordelia Caldwell Short. Bessie was a believer in the Holiness Faith and a member of Dry Fork Holiness Church. She had been a homemaker.
In addition...
Joyce Hoskins Mosley
Oct 7, 2026
Joyce Hoskins Mosley, of Asher, Kentucky, was born on December 15, 1937, in Asher and passed away at her residence on October 7, 2026. She will be remembered as a loving, friendly, and outgoing woman whose life was centered on her family, her work, and the many friendships she cherished.
Throughout her life, Joyce was known for her strong work ethic...
Della Gray Napier
Oct 4, 2026
Della Gray Napier was born June 30, 1957 in Clay County, Kentucky. She is the daughter of the late, Matthew Gray and the late, Edith Davidson Gray. Della passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at the Well's Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky. She was 69 years old. Della had been a lifelong resident of Leslie County. Della was a...
Sam 'Meal Sack' Morgan
Oct 4, 2026
Sam “Meal Sack” Morgan, of Hyden, Kentucky, passed away on October 4, 2026, at Hazard ARH Medical Center. He was born on November 18, 1935, in Hyden, Kentucky.
Mr. Morgan will be remembered with love by his family and all who knew him. He shared his life with his wife, Kathy Morgan, having been united in marriage on September 25, 1965.
He...
Maggie Wooton Campbell
Oct 2, 2026
Maggie Wooton Campbell, of Hyden, Kentucky passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026 at the Well's Hospice Center, Hazard, Ky. She was 86 years old. Maggie was born March 12, 1940 in Hyden Kentucky the daughter of the late, John F. Wooton and Martha Jane Campbell Wooton. She was a homemaker. Maggie was a member of the Camp Creek Church...
Jean Rezek
Sep 30, 2026
Jean Rezek, 96, a longtime and beloved resident of Hyden, Kentucky, passed away on September 30, 2026, at the home of her granddaughter, Kelly Eberth, in Midlothian, Virginia, where she had spent the last six years surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.
Jean was born October 10, 1929, in Hyden, Kentucky, and spent nearly all of her life in...
Ricky Lynn Sizemore
Sep 17, 2026
*Courtesy Obituary*
Ricky Lynn Sizemore, 69, of Elk Creek, Kentucky, passed away on September 17, 2026. He was born on September 7, 1957, in Hyden, Kentucky.He was a hardworking man who spent over 30 years working as an underground coal miner, taking pride in providing for his family and doing a job that demanded strength, determination, and dedication. His work was...
Johnnena Lovetta Napier
Sep 11, 2026
Ms. Johnnena Lovetta Napier, 49 years of age, passed away Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, KY. She was born April 8, 1977 in Hyden, Ky the daughter of Mary Rose Napier of London, Ky and Chester Caldwell of Warbranch, KY. Johnnena leaves surviving the following relatives: her loving parents, Mary Rose Napier and Chester Caldwell,...
Jeannie Christine Hoskins May
Sep 8, 2026
Jeannie Christine Hoskins May, 72, born August 11, 1954, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, in the comfort of her home.
Jeannie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a wonderful homemaker who cherished her family and friends dearly. Her love extended to everyone she met, but above all, Jeannie's love for the Lord was immeasurable....
Milda Pearl Estep
Sep 4, 2026
Milda Pearl Estep, age 72, of Saul, Kentucky passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026 at home. Born on June 2, 1954 in Saul, Kentucky, Pearl was the beloved daughter of L.C. and Helen Rice.
She spent her life serving God and caring for her family. Pearl will be remembered for the deep love she had for all her family and...
Henry Ricky Smith
Sep 3, 2026
Henry Ricky Smith born October 30, 1956 in Clay County Kentucky, the son of the late, Harlan Smith and Edith Pennington Smith. He passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026 in Hyden, Kentucky. He was 69 years old. Henry was a life-long resident of Clay & Leslie Counties. By occupation he was a former coal miner. He was a member...
Grace Asher Osborne
Aug 31, 2026
Grace Asher Osborne, was born November 9, 1942 in Hyden, Kentucky. She is the daughter of the late, Renny Asher and Nellie Couch Asher. Grace passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026 at the Well's Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky. She was 83 years old. Grace had been a life-long resident of Leslie County. Grace was a homemaker and years...
Josephine "Jo" Fern Acre Hudson
Aug 30, 2026
Josephine “Jo” Fern Acre Hudson, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at the Well’s Hospice Center in Hazard. She was 64 years old. She was born on May 3, 1962, in Lapeer, Michigan.
Jo had been a resident of Leslie County, Kentucky since 2014. She was a former employee for the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery South East in Hyden, Kentucky. Jo...
Kenneth Ray Fields
Aug 29, 2026
Kenneth Ray Fields, of Wooton, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, in Hazard at The Wells Hospice Center. He was born on March 23, 1959, in Hazard, Kentucky. He worked for over 30 years for Begley Lumber and enjoyed fishing, spending time with family, riding four wheelers and playing with his loyal companions; Diamond and Freya.
Kenneth will be...
Joyce Couch Sizemore
Aug 28, 2026
With hearts full of gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we celebrate the life of Joyce (Couch) Sizemore. Joyce peacefully entered the presence of Jesus on August 28th, 2026, at the age of 96. She leaves behind a legacy of unwavering faith, unconditional love, generous hospitality, and a family who was the greatest joy of her life.
Joyce was born on...
