OBITUARIES
Hyden, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Hyden and Leslie County, KY areas
Fred Jones Jr.
Jan 12, 2024
Fred Jones Jr., age 64 passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024. He was born on January 19, 1959, to Fred and Nannie (Begley) Jones.
Fred was a graduate of Lakota High School, West Chester, Ohio and United Electronics Institute, Louisville, Kentucky. He worked at Armor Elevator Company, Louisville, Kentucky.
Surviving are his sisters, Lois Jones, Irene Mitchell, brother, Boyd Jones wife...
James Morgan
Jan 6, 2024
James Morgan was born October 23, 1974 in Hazard, Kentucky. James passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 in Seattle Washington. He was 49 years old. James had been a resident of Washington for the past 25 years. James was residing in Lacey, Washington at the time of his death. James had a very distinguished military and employed career. He served...
J.C. Muncy
Jan 6, 2024
THE OBITUARY OF MR. J.C. MUNCY
Mr. J.C. Muncy born on November 04, 1957 departed this life on Saturday, January 6, 2023 at Mozelle, KY. J.C. was born at Hyden, KY, the son of the late Isaac Muncy and Bessie Asher. He was 66 years old. J.C. was affiliated with the Stinnett Gap Church of God, Stinnett,...
Richard "Dickie" Paul Melton
Jan 6, 2024
Richard "Dickie" Paul Melton, a beloved figure in the auto sales industry, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024, at the Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY. Born on January 12, 1941, in Wooton KY. to the late Carl Melton and Marie Eversole Melton, Dickie led a remarkable life filled with professional achievements and cherished moments with his family...
Earl Lewis
Dec 27, 2023
Earl Lewis, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on December 27, 2023, at the Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY. He was born on July 2, 1951, in his hometown of Hyden, KY. Earl was known for his distinguished employment career as a miner for Whitaker Coal Company, where he worked tirelessly for 35 years.Throughout his life,...
Rondal Ray Collett
Dec 25, 2023
Rondal Ray Collett, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on December 25, 2023, at the Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY. Born on November 29, 1952, in Essie, KY, Rondal led a remarkable life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to his family and career.Rondal's journey began with his pursuit of education. He earned an Associate Degree...
Teresa Lewis Joseph
Dec 23, 2023
Teresa Lewis Joseph, a dedicated registered nurse and beloved member of the community, passed away December 23, 2023. She was born on February 10, 1957, in Harlan, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Ralph Lewis and Mary Rose Sizemore Lewis. Teresa dedicated 32 years of her life to the nursing profession, making a lasting impact on the lives she touched.Teresa...
Ryan Neal Bowling
Dec 19, 2023
Ryan Neal Bowling was born on April 8, 1995 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Ryan is the son of Curtis Leon Bowling and Michelle Leigh Rayner Brock. Ryan passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Baptist Health in Lexington, KY. Ryan was 28 years old. Ryan had spent most of his life in London but had also lived...
Harry Nelson Couch
Dec 19, 2023
Harry Nelson Couch, an avid outdoors-man, skilled mechanic, and the life of every room he wasin, died on December 19th, 2023. He was 65 years old.
Harry was born to Albert and Mary Ann Couch on March 8, 1958 in Hyden, KY. At the age of 4,Harry and his family suffered a tragedy when Albert was killed in a mining...
Chester Caldwell
Dec 18, 2023
Chester Caldwell passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at the Wells Hospice Center, Hazard, KY. He was 82 years old. Chester is the son of the late, Sampson Caldwell and the late, Nancy Roark Caldwell. Chester had been a life long resident of Leslie County. By occupation he was an employee for the State Highway Dept. and Leslie County LKLP....
Silas Adams
Dec 17, 2023
Silas Adams, a retired miner and M.S.H.A. Inspector, passed away on December 17, 2023, at Hazard ARH. Born on March 6, 1939, in Yeaddiss, Kentucky, Silas led a remarkable life filled with love, dedication, and service to others.Silas was a man of unwavering faith and spent countless hours reading his Bible. His spiritual devotion guided him throughout his life, offering...
Honorable Edmond Collett
Dec 15, 2023
Honorable Edmond Collett was born December 17, 1946 in Leslie County, KY. Edmond is the son of the late, Emanuel Collett and the late Edna Mosley Collett. Edmond passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. He was 76 years old. Edmond had been a life long resident of Leslie County.
Edmond graduated from...
William Terry Brock
Dec 13, 2023
William Terry Brock, a devoted member of the Stinnett Pentecostal Church for 30 years, passed away on December 13, 2023. Born on September 2, 1954, William lived a life filled with faith and compassion. Throughout his life, William remained committed to his church and its community. He found solace and strength in his religious beliefs, and his unwavering dedication was...
Blanche Barrett Collett
Dec 10, 2023
Mrs. Blanche Barrett Collett was born March 17, 1942 in Hyden, Kentucky. Blance is the daughter of the late, Alex Barrett and the late, Dorothy Shepherd Barrett. Blanche passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023 at her residence. She was 81 years old. Blanche was a life-long resident of Leslie County. By occupation Blanche had retired from the Hyden Health &...
Lee Roy Fields
Dec 6, 2023
Mr. Lee Roy Fields born May 17, 1941, in Smilax, Kentucky, a son of the late Bradley and Matilda Fields. He departed this life on December 6, 2023 at Akron City Hospital in Akron, Ohio at the age of 82. Lee Roy was a former resident of Leslie County and Somerset, Kentucky and resided in Mogadore, Ohio the last...
Jason Haze Bueter
Dec 5, 2023
Jason Haze Bueter, a dedicated restaurant cook, passed away on December 5, 2023, at the age of 45 in Riverdale, Georgia. Born on December 24, 1977, in Hyden, Kentucky, Jason lived a life filled with passion and love for his family and interests. Jason's career as a restaurant cook allowed him to showcase his culinary skills and bring joy to...
Jerry Lynn Morgan
Dec 5, 2023
Jerry Lynn Morgan, age 70, passed away on December 5, 2023, in Madisonville, KY. He was born on May 5, 1953, in Hazard, KY. Jerry was a simple and down-to-earth man who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He had a wide range of hobbies and interests that brought him happiness throughout his life. Jerry loved watching TV,...
James Douglas Sizemore
Dec 5, 2023
Mr. James Douglas Sizemore born on Nov. 24, 1964 departed this life on Dec. 5, 2023 at his residence. He was born at Lexington. KY the son of Pearl (Coal Foot) Sizemore and the late Anna Huff Sizemore. James was a life-long resident of Leslie County and was an avid flower gardener. He was preceded in death by his mother,...
Hiram Osborne
Dec 2, 2023
Hiram Osborne, age 76, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY. He was born June 7, 1947, the son of the late Julie Salyers Osborne & Dee Osborne. He was a life-long resident of Leslie County and a member of the Holiness faith. Hiram enjoyed reading his bible,...
Jean Begley Hoskins
Nov 23, 2023
Jean Begley Hoskins, a compassionate and dedicated registered nurse, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2023, at the Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY at the age of 69. Born on June 2, 1954, in Leslie County, KY, the daughter of the late Burgin Begley and Bertha Gibson Begley. Jean's life was filled with love, service, and devotion to...
