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...
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...
Leroy Howard Mays
Jun 12, 2026
Leroy Howard Mays, a cherished father, grandfather, and beloved member of his family and community, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026. His life was marked by a steadfast dedication to his loved ones and an enduring spirit that touched all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Born to Albert Mays and Sylvia Roberts Mays, Leroy carried forward the legacy...
Clara Etta Baker
Jun 11, 2026
*Courtesy Obituary*
Clara Etta Baker, 94, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026. She was born on Oct. 21, 1931, in Leslie County, Ky., to Myrtle and Bradley Baker.Raised in the mountains of Appalachia, she carried with her a quiet strength, resilience and deep-rooted values that shaped her entire life. Those Appalachian roots – grounded in hard work, family and perseverance...
Isaac Scott Combs
Jun 8, 2026
Isaac Scott Combs, a gifted computer technician and a man of profound intelligence and analytical skill, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, in Thousandsticks, Kentucky. He was born on November 22, 1992, in Somerset, Kentucky. He was 33 years old. Scott's life was marked by his multifaceted talents and his deep connections with family and community.
A proud graduate of...
Lisa Jane Taylor
Jun 8, 2026
Lisa Jane Taylor born September 7th, 1976 in Hyden Ky, passed away peacefully at Riverview Healthcare Center in Prestonsburg Ky on June 8, 2026 at 49 years of age. Lisa is proceeded in death by her Mother Opal Nantz Taylor and Father Isaac Brock. One Maternal sister Barbara Sue Taylor Garcia, and one paternal brother Russell Brock.
Lisa is also proceeded...
Elizabeth Joseph
Jun 6, 2026
Elizabeth Joseph, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away on June 6, 2026, at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. She was 90 years old. Elizabeth was born on May 6, 1936 in Leslie County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Elhannon Pennington & Flora Boggs Pennington. Elizabeth lived a...
Pearlie Turner
May 29, 2026
Pearlie Simpson Turner, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, at her residence in Yeaddiss, Kentucky. She was 76 years old. Born on January 2, 1950, in Warbranch, Kentucky, Pearlie lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and a deep connection to her family and community.
Throughout her valued career, Pearlie devoted herself to serving others as a Certified Nursing Assistant...
Lois Ann Coots
May 28, 2026
Lois Ann Coots, a cherished member of the Leslie County community, passed away on May 28, 2026, at Wells Hospice Care in Hazard, Kentucky at the age of 59. Lois Ann was born on August 4, 1966, in Leslie County, Kentucky, Lois lived a life marked by warmth, dedication, and a vibrant spirit that touched everyone she encountered.
Lois embraced education...
