OBITUARIES
Hyden, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Hyden and Leslie County, KY areas
Audrey Mae Smith Morgan
Jan 9, 2026
Audrey Mae Smith Morgan, a beloved figure in the Leslie County community, passed away on January 9, 2026, at the Mary Breckinridge-ARH Hospital in Hyden, Kentucky. She was 89 years old. Born on August 18, 1936, in Leslie County, Kentucky, she dedicated her life to serving others, notably through her career as a cook for the Leslie County School System....
Stanley Roark
Jan 7, 2026
Stanley Roark, a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on January 7, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky, at the age of 86. Born on September 11, 1939, in Roark, Kentucky, Stanley lived a life marked by hard work, love for family, and resilient spirit.
A proud U.S. Navy veteran, Stanley served his country faithfully before embarking on a successful career as...
Lynn Stewart
Jan 5, 2026
Lynn Stewart, a beloved family man and retired truck driver, passed away peacefully at his residence in Mozelle, Kentucky, on January 5, 2026. He was 73 years old. Born on August 17, 1952, in Manchester, Kentucky, he led a life rich with memories, laughter, and love.
Lynn dedicated many years to his career as a truck driver, embodying the spirit of...
Dwayne Collett
Jan 2, 2026
Dwayne Collett died Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 in London, Kentucky. He was 71.
Dwayne was born December 16, 1954 in Hyden, Kentucky to the late Troy Collett and Opsie (Fields) Collett. He was one of seven children.
Dwayne worked for many years at the Kentucky Department of Transportation, where he retired in 2017.
Dwayne was shy, stubborn, and immeasurably kind. His giving nature...
Dwight Eddie Morgan
Jan 2, 2026
Dwight Eddie Morgan was born December 24, 1968 in Hyden, KY. He died January 2, 2026 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, KY surrounded by his family. He was 57 years old.
Dwight was the son of Murile Morgan and Sarah Howard Hoskins. In addition to his parents, he leaves behind the following surviving relatives to mourn...
Christopher Mark Collett
Dec 31, 2025
Christopher Mark Collett, born on June 7, 1972, in Clarksville, Indiana, peacefully departed from this world on December 31, 2025, in Hyden, Kentucky. He was 53 years old. Known for his gentle spirit and unwavering dedication to his family and friends, Christopher led a life characterized by warmth and creativity.
Christopher devoted many years of his professional life to serving as...
Evelyn Hacker
Dec 27, 2025
Evelyn Hacker, a beloved member of her community and church, peacefully passed away on December 27, 2025, in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on November 1, 1949, in Warbranch, Kentucky and leaves behind a legacy of warmth and love that touched the lives of many.
Evelyn was known for her friendly, outgoing, and loving personality. A high school graduate, she embraced...
Margie Smith
Dec 25, 2025
Margie Smith, a cherished homemaker and beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, at her residence in Nancy, Kentucky. She was 80 years old. She was born on September 10, 1945, in Leslie County, Kentucky, to Matt and Lucy Morgan, who predeceased her along with her brothers, Lonzo, Tinsley, and Roscoe Morgan, her sister, Ella Jane Hatfield, and...
Sherry Ann Lowe Burg
Dec 25, 2025
***COURTESY OBITUARY***
Sherry Ann Burg age 54 of Fairfield Township, Ohio passed away Thursday December 25,2025. She was born in Lesley County, KY to her parents, the late Thomas Lowe and Shirley(Lewis) Lowe. Sherry loved scrap booking, arts and crafts, the Cincinnati Bengals, and especially Snoopy and the Peanuts gang. Sherry is survived by her husband of 20 years Don Burg; her...
Colleen Feltner
Dec 23, 2025
Colleen Feltner was born on February 2, 1945, in Hyden, Kentucky. She passed away on December 23, 2025, at the Hazard ARH Medical Center in Hazard, Kentucky, She was 80 years old. Leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and faith.Colleen was a dedicated homemaker who devoted her life to caring for her family and nurturing her home. She was...
Elizabeth Smallwood
Dec 23, 2025
Elizabeth Smallwood, a cherished lifelong resident of Leslie County, left this world peacefully on December 23, 2025, in Hazard, Kentucky, at the age of 91. Born on January 8, 1934, Elizabeth was a loving wife and devoted homemaker whose kindness and warmth enveloped all those fortunate enough to know her. She is remembered for the special moments she created with...
Oma 'Syb' Morgan
Dec 22, 2025
Oma 'Syb' Morgan, a loving homemaker and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, in Stinnett, Kentucky. Born on December 10, 1940, in Leslie County, Kentucky, she lived a life characterized by her nurturing spirit and deep love for her family, friends, and strangers alike.
Syb’s early education culminated in her graduation from the 8th grade,...
David Adams
Dec 21, 2025
David Adams, a dedicated coal miner and construction worker, passed away on December 21, 2025, at his residence on Wendover Road in Hyden, Kentucky. He was a69 years old. Born on April 21, 1956, in Hyden, David lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to his family, and a love for the great outdoors.
David's professional journey in the coal...
Lula Sizemore Napier
Dec 21, 2025
Lula Sizemore Napier, a beloved figure in her community and a devoted matriarch, passed away on December 21, 2025, at the Hyden Health and Rehab Center in Hyden, Kentucky. She was 105 years old. Born on September 24, 1920, in Clay County, Kentucky, Lula lived a life marked by love, faith, and devotion to her family.
Throughout her years, Lula embraced...
Jack Conley Morgan
Dec 19, 2025
Jack Conley Morgan, a dedicated member of his community and a hardworking industrious individual, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, at his home in Hoskinston, Kentucky. He was 74 years old. Jack was born on July 20, 1951, in Hoskinston, Ky., the son of the late Sam and Ethel Morgan. Jack lived a life characterized by a strong...
Danny Ray Stidham
Dec 18, 2025
Danny Ray Stidham, a cherished member of the community and a beloved family man, passed away on December 18, 2025, at his residence in Yeaddiss, Kentucky. He was 67 years old. He was born on March 11, 1958, in Hyden, Kentucky, to Felix Stidham and Mary Smallwood Stidham, who preceded him in death.
Danny dedicated a significant part of his life...
Drucilla Sizemore Combs
Dec 13, 2025
Drucilla Sizemore Combs, born on June 18, 1933, in Hyden, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, at the Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky. She leaves behind a legacy of love and warmth that will forever be cherished by her family and friends.
Drucilla, a dedicated beautician at Drucilla's Beauty Shop, was known for her intelligence, inquisitiveness, and friendly...
Shirley Ann Morgan
Dec 13, 2025
Shirley Ann Morgan, a beloved member of the community and a devoted public servant, passed away on December 13, 2025, at Baptist Health in New Albany, Indiana. She was born on November 21, 1942, in Columbia, where her journey began. Shirley dedicated a significant portion of her life to serving as the Chief Deputy Leslie County Circuit Clerk from 1981...
Keleigh Janelle Bronson
Dec 12, 2025
Keleigh Janelle Bronson was born April 29, 1989 in Hyden, Kentucky the daughter of Robin Howard Boggs and the late Lige Sizemore. She passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 at the age of 36. Keleigh had been a life long resident of Leslie County. She enjoyed knife collecting and doing crafts.
Keleigh was preceded in death by father, Lige Sizemore,...
David Muncy
Dec 12, 2025
*Courtesy Obituary*
David Muncy, a resident of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Hyden, Kentucky passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on August 9, 1958, in Dayton, he remained a lifelong member of the community that shaped his character and values.
David was the son of Edgar Allen and Jane (Begley) Muncy, both of whom predeceased him....
