OBITUARIES
Hyden, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Hyden and Leslie County, KY areas
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...
Freddie Lee Colwell
Apr 8, 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 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...
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...
Harvey Dean Muncy
Mar 29, 2024
Harvey Dean Muncy, beloved husband, son, and dedicated member of the community, passed away peacefully at his residence in Mozelle, KY. on Friday, March 29, 2024 at the age of 67. Born in Hyden, KY on June 14, 1956, to Irma Morgan Muncy and the late Harvey Muncy. Harvey led a remarkable life filled with love, compassion, and hard work.Harvey...
Harlan Wayne Turner
Mar 26, 2024
Harlan Wayne Turner, a beloved member of the community known for his dedication to his work as a coal miner at Tri Energy, his service as a Chief at Coon Creek Fire Dept., and as the proud Owner of Turner & Sons Garage, passed away on March 26, 2024, at UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY. at the age of...
John Bart Sizemore
Mar 25, 2024
John Bart Sizemore, known affectionately as JB. Born on June 25, 1940, in Stinnett, KY. John’s journey ended peacefully on March 25, 2024, at the Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Nursing Home in Hyden, KY. He was 83 years old. He served his country honorably as a United States Army Veteran. He worked at Chrysler Motor Company in Ohio for many...
Wilma Jean Couch Roberts
Mar 24, 2024
Wilma Jean Couch Roberts, a beloved member of the community known for her open-mindedness and dedication to serving others, passed away at the Wells Hospice in Hazard, KY. on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at the age of 71. She was born November 21, 1952 in Thousandsticks, KY to her parents Bige Couch, Jr. and Bessie Jones Couch, Jr., and is...
Gloria Fields
Mar 21, 2024
Gloria Fields, a woman known for her unwavering dedication as a homemaker and a pillar of love and strength for her family, passed away in Corbin, KY on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at the age of 97 years old. She was born in Farler, KY, on May 6,1926, the daughter of the late Dulcena Cornett Caudill and Lyttle Caudill. Throughout...
Wilma Jean Couch
Mar 19, 2024
Wilma Jean Couch, a beloved figure in the community of Hyden, Kentucky, passed away at Lake Cumberland Medical Center in Somerset, KY. at the age of 72. She was born on March 11, 1952, in Hyden, KY., the daughter of the late Jim Jones & Martha Gibson,where she spent her fulfilling life creating lasting memories and touching the hearts...
