OBITUARIES
Hyden, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Hyden and Leslie County, KY areas
Ida Mullins Asher
Apr 14, 2026
Ida was born on January 18, 1930, in Beverly, Kentucky, to Walter and Ollie Mullins. After graduating from Redbird High School, she was awarded a full scholarship to Indiana University by Flat Creek Church of Beverly, Kentucky. She attended Indiana University for one year before returning home for summer break, where she met and married the love of her life...
J.G. Morgan
Apr 13, 2026
J.G. Morgan, a dedicated veteran and a cherished member of the Wendover community, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the Well's Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky. He was 93 years old. Born on November 13, 1932, in Wendover, Kentucky, he lived a life marked by service, commitment, and a profound connection to his roots.
J.G. proudly served his...
Shonda Lavon Kunstman
Apr 11, 2026
Shonda Lavon Kunstman was born, August 18, 1972 in Leslie County, Kentucky. She is the daughter of the late, Jimmy Gibson and Donna Nantz. Shonda passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Laurel Creek Health & Rehab Center in Manchester, Kentucky. She was 53 years old. Shonda was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her...
Susan Nolan
Apr 6, 2026
*Courtesy Obituary*
Susan Nolan, a longtime member of the Bledsoe community, born on October 17, 1954, in Leslie County, Kentucky, passed away on April 6, 2026, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY. A devoted homemaker, Susan was the heart and soul of her family, known for her unwavering dedication, hard work, and boundless love.
Susan’s life was a beautiful tapestry...
'Pee Wee' Clarence Couch
Apr 3, 2026
'Pee Wee' Clarence Couch, a beloved member of the Hyden, Kentucky community and a former butcher at Save-A-Lot Food Stores, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sizerock on April 3, 2026. Born on August 15, 1976, in Hyden, KY, Clarence was known for his friendly and outgoing nature.
Throughout his life, Clarence embraced his passions with enthusiasm. He delighted in...
Loma Jean Rookard
Apr 1, 2026
Courtesy Obituary
Loma Jean Rookard, 81, was born November 15, 1944, in Shelbyville, Kentucky, and passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky. A long-time resident of Hyden, Kentucky, Loma moved to Florida eight years ago and returned to Corbin a few months ago to live with her daughter.
Loma was preceded in death by her first...
Barbara Ann Fee
Mar 26, 2026
Barbara Ann Fee, born December 14th 1962 in Beverly, Ky passed away peacefully on March 26th, 2026. Preceding Barbara in death include her parents Elmer and Sarah Fee, sister Phyllis Fee Alsip and husband Raleigh, sister Nancy Jane Fee, brother Melvin and wife Amanda and brother Donnie and wife Sylvia. She is survived by her husband Don McConnell, beloved children...
Kenneth Eugene Howard
Mar 23, 2026
Kenneth Eugene Howard, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and cherished member of his community, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, at his residence in Bledsoe, Kentucky. He was 79 years old. Born on March 26, 1946, in Beverly, Kentucky, Kenneth's life was marked by dedication, hard work, and a deep love for family and faith.
A proud graduate of Leslie...
Gillis Burns
Mar 21, 2026
Gillis Burns, a retired coal miner and dedicated former employee of the City of Dayton, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, at his residence in Sizerock, Kentucky. Born on March 4, 1947, in Sizerock, he lived a life marked by steadfast commitment to his family, community, and the simpler joys of outdoor life.
Gillis embarked on a lifelong career in...
Imogene Morgan
Mar 11, 2026
Imogene Morgan, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at her residence in Hoskinston Kentucky. She was 84 years old. Born in Stinnett, Kentucky, on August 23, 1941, she lived a life marked by warmth, kindness, and a deep appreciation for simple pleasures.
Throughout her years, Imogene found joy in watching classic television shows and movies, a pastime that brought comfort...
Grace Sizemore Quinones
Mar 10, 2026
Grace was born in Roark Kentucky, on May 22, 1940. Her parents were Thomas J. and Lola Begley Sizemore. Grace was a surgical nurse who worked at Mercy Hospital for over 36 years in New York. She enjoyed the beach and being with her family. She was an avid reader.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. Quinones...
Ruth Turner Wells
Mar 10, 2026
Ruth Turner Wells, cherished homemaker and beloved community member, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Hazard ARH Medical Center in Hazard, Kentucky. She was 64 years old. Born on March 23, 1961, in Leslie County, Kentucky, Ruth filled her life with love and service to her family and friends, embodying the spirit of a devoted mother, grandmother,...
Alpha Simpson
Mar 7, 2026
Alpha Simpson, born on March 29, 1940, in Leslie County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Wilson Lewis and Sarah Day Lewis. She passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026 in Hyden, KY at the age of 85. Alpha lived a life characterized by her deep commitment to family and her unwavering work ethic, qualities that earned her respect among...
Charles Walter Dixon
Mar 6, 2026
Charles Walter Dixon, a beloved member of the community, passed away on March 6, 2026, at the age of 67 in Louisville, Kentucky. Born on August 30, 1958, in Hyden, Kentucky, Charles was known for his friendly and reserved personality, which endeared him to many throughout his life.
Charles enjoyed a variety of hobbies that brought him joy, including coon hunting,...
Paul Dean Day
Mar 5, 2026
Paul Dean Day, a devoted husband and father, passed away peacefully at his residence in Hyden, Kentucky, on March 5, 2026, at the age of 60. Born on October 25, 1965, in Hyden, Paul dedicated 25 years of his life to the coal mining industry, contributing significantly to the strength and resilience of his community.
For many, Paul will be remembered...
Oma Miniard Brown
Mar 4, 2026
Oma Miniard Brown, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the University of Tennessee Hospice Center. She was 72 years old. Born on November 15, 1953, in Hyden, Kentucky, she will be remembered for her love and kindness to all who met her. She grew up with the love...
Betty Frances Tweed Mosley
Mar 3, 2026
Betty Frances Tweed Mosley, age 93, passed away on March 3, 2026, at the Well's Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Born on January 11, 1933, in Whiterock, North Carolina, she was a beloved figure in her community and a cherished member of her family.
Betty's journey led her to Lexington, Kentucky, where she made a significant impact through her work as...
Mary Helen Maggard Hensley
Mar 2, 2026
Mary Helen Maggard Hensley, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Well's Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky. She was 67 years old. Born on July 26, 1958, in Hazard, Kentucky, she leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories that will resonate in the hearts of those who knew her.
Mary...
Polly Jean Napier Hacker
Feb 25, 2026
Polly Jean Napier Hacker, a devoted homemaker and cherished member of her family, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, at her residence in Hyden, Kentucky. She was 75 years old. Born on October 19, 1950, in Perry County, Kentucky, Polly filled her life with love, joy, and dedication to her family and friends.
Throughout her life, Polly was known for...
Patsy H. Lash
Feb 19, 2026
Patsy Howard Lash born on January 1, 1951, in Leslie County, KY, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, in Lexington, KY. Patsy was 75 years old. She lived a life that was marked by service, love, and devotion to her family and community. She was born in Leslie County, the daughter of the late Jake Howard and Pauline Caldwell...
