OBITUARIES
Hyden, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Hyden and Leslie County, KY areas
Pearl "Coalfoot" Sizemore
Jul 15, 2026
Pearl "Coalfoot" Sizemore, born on December 11, 1937, in Hyden, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his residence in Hyden on July 15, 2026. He was 88 years old. Pearl’s life spanned nearly nine decades, marked by dedication, resilience, and a deep love for his family and friends.
Pearl was born to Will and Mollie Sizemore, both of whom preceded him in...
Paul Washburn
Jul 28, 2026
Paul Washburn, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his residence in Hyden, Kentucky, on July 28, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on July 16, 1946, in Hyden, Kentucky, Paul called this cherished community his home.
Throughout his life, Paul was known for his friendly and talkative nature—a man who never met a stranger. His approachable demeanor,...
James Callahan
Jul 25, 2026
James Callahan was born November 25, 1977 in Hyden, Kentucky the son of the late, James Ford Callahan and Vivian Bernice Hendrix Callahan. He passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Yeaddiss, Kentucky. He was 48 years old. James had been a life-long resident of Leslie County. By occupation he was a Supervisor at Boyd Cat. He was carrying on...
Dale Langdon
Jul 25, 2026
Dale Langdon, age 79, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, at the Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Born on June 23, 1947, in Confluence, Kentucky, Dale leaves behind a legacy of devotion to his family, his faith, and his country as a decorated Vietnam veteran, whose service was recognized with two Bronze Stars. For much of his career,...
Rebecca L. Morgan
Jul 18, 2026
Rebecca L. Morgan, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Well's Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky. She was 90 years old. Born on December 23, 1935, in Smilax, Kentucky, Rebecca cultivated a life marked by resilience, warmth, and an unwavering commitment to her family and loved ones.
Rebecca was the cherished...
Jerry Clinton Pennington
Jul 16, 2026
COURTESY OBITUARY
Jerry Clinton Pennington, 78, of Clermont, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026. He was born on December 8, 1947, in Hyden, Leslie County, Kentucky, to Arthur Pennington and Grace Bowling Pennington.
Jerry began his career at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, OH, where he worked as a Radiology Technician specializing in CAT scan and MRI technology. He also...
Joseph “Joey” Morgan
Jul 15, 2026
Joseph Lee "Joey" Morgan was born March 31, 1981 in Hyden Kentucky. Joey is the son of Lesley Horton and Roger Morgan. He passed away in Chesapeake, Virginia on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at the age of 45. Joey had been a resident of Chesapeake, Virginia for the past 7 years. Before that he had lived in San Diego for...
Roger Lee Trent
Jul 14, 2026
Roger Lee Trent, born November 2, 1988, in Dayton, Ohio, was the beloved son of Roger Dean Trent and Annette Combs. He passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Panco, Kentucky, at the age of 37.
Roger Lee was a lifelong resident of Leslie County. He was employed at Gay's Sawmill in Saul, Kentucky, where he was valued as a...
Ronald Stidham
Jul 12, 2026
*Courtesy Obituary*
Ronald Stidham, born on February 26, 1952, in Hyden, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, in Centerville, Ohio. Ronald's life was one marked by hard work, deep devotion to family, and an infectious joy that touched everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Ronald was a proud graduate of West Carrolton High School, Class of 1970....
Roger Witt
Jul 9, 2026
Roger Witt, born on December 25, 1958 in Hyden, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard, Kentucky. He was 67 years old. Roger was a devoted brother, cherished uncle, and beloved member of his extended family, who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Roger’s journey began in the hills of...
Effie Mae Wilder
Jul 8, 2026
Effie Mae Wilder, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, in Manchester, Kentucky. She was born on September 29, 1963, in Hyden, Kentucky, the beloved daughter of Boyd and Sally Stidham.
Known for her kindness, steadfast love for family, and unwavering faith, Effie’s life was a testament to compassion and devotion. Throughout her years,...
Margaret Jane Slusher Hendrix
Jul 7, 2026
Margaret Jane Slusher Hendrix, 93, of Hyden, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at her residence. Margaret was born October 21, 1932 in Bell County, Kentucky to Victor and Lucy Brock Slusher. She grew up in Warbranch, Kentucky and spent a great deal of time with her beloved grandmother, Sarah Slusher, affectionately referred to as “Maw”. They often harvested...
Mr. Loren Deaton
Jul 6, 2026
Mr. Loren Deaton of Dryhill, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026 at the Bluegrass Care Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky. He was 91 years old. Loren was born February 7, 1935 on Grassy Branch in Leslie County. The son of the late Rufus Deaton & Ollie Spicer Deaton. Loren retired from Family Home Care. He loved fishing and...
JoAnne Farmer Morris
Jun 30, 2026
JoAnne Farmer Morris, 70, of Stinnett, KY., passed away suddenly, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. She passed away at the Mary Breckinridge-ARH Hospital in Hyden, KY. JoAnne was born October 8, 1955 at Stinnett, KY. She is the daughter of the late, Clen and Barbara Wheatley Farmer. JoAnne is preceded in death by her loving parents, Clen and Barbara Farmer...
Angela A. Whitaker
Jun 23, 2026
Angela A. Whitaker, born on September 1, 1938, in Hyden, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Well's Hospice Center in Hazard, KY. She was 87 years old.
Angela's life began and flourished in Hyden, a community that remained close to her heart throughout the years. Through decades of loving devotion to her family and kindness to all...
Randy Collett
Jun 21, 2026
Randy Collett, a cherished father, husband, and beloved member of the community, left this earth peacefully to be with the Lord on June 21, 2026. He passed comfortably in the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, KY at the age of 62.
Randy was born in Stinnett, Kentucky on October 28, 1963 where he lived his entire life.
Randy loved...
Belinda Dean Sizemore
Jun 17, 2026
Belinda Dean Sizemore, passed away peacefully in Somerset, Kentucky, on June 17, 2026, at the age of 69. She was born on September 19, 1956 in Hyden, KY., the daughter of the late Elbert Sizemore and Carrie Crawford. Her life was marked by quiet strength, enduring kindness, and a deep sense of community.& family. Belinda was a 1974 graduate of...
Lorrine Asher Shepherd Bailey
Jun 13, 2026
Lorrine Asher Shepherd Bailey, a woman whose life was defined by unwavering devotion to her family and faith, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, at Mary Breckinridge ARH Hospital in Hyden, Kentucky at the age of 78. Lorrine was born on December 10, 1947, in Beverly, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Kelly Asher & Lois Brummett Asher. Lorrine’s...
Lona Wilder
Jun 12, 2026
Courtesy Obituary
Lona (Luster) Wilder, 83, of Charlestown, IN. passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Baptist Health Floyd, surrounded by a multitude of her loving family. She was born on May 19, 1943, in Helton, KY, the daughter of George Luster and Dellia Sullivan Luster. She was the widow of Estill Wilder, whom she shared her life with for...
Wanda Faye "Mommy" Joseph Baker
Jun 12, 2026
Wanda Faye "Mommy' Joseph Baker passed away Friday, June 12,2026 at ARH Hospital in Hazard, Kentucky. She was 85 years, 8 months & 15 days old. Mommy was born September 28, 1940 to the late, Phillip & Sally Dixon Joseph. She was the 7th of their 8 children. She has been a life long resident of Leslie co. She was...
