OBITUARIES
Hyden, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Hyden and Leslie County, KY areas
Mae Hensley Woods
Mar 4, 2025
Mae Hensley Woods, a beloved matriarch, passed away on March 4, 2025, at Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky. She was 89 years old. Born on May 26, 1935, in Leslie County, Kentucky, Mae was a dedicated owner and operator of J.H. Hensley store, where she served her community with commitment and passion.
Throughout her life, Mae was known for her...
Ronnie Eugene Folmsbee
Mar 2, 2025
Ronnie Eugene Folmsbee, a beloved coal truck driver and dedicated family man, passed away on March 2, 2025, at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky. Born on October 1, 1959, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, Ronnie lived a life filled with passion for his work and love for his family.
As a coal truck driver, Ronnie embraced the rigors of the job with...
Lena Day Engle
Feb 23, 2025
*Courtesy Obituary*
Lena (Day) Engle, daughter of the late Henry and Edith (Lewis) Day, was born July 31st, 1940 in Leslie County, Kentucky. She was united in marriage to Harold Engle who preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Sherri Anderson and husband Robert of London, Kentucky; by her siblings, Elmer Day and wife Bonnie of East Bernstadt,...
David Norman Bowling
Feb 17, 2025
David Norman Bowling, born on February 19, 1956, in Hyden, KY, son of the late Paul Bowling and the late Lillian Fields Bowling. He passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, in Thousandsticks, Kentucky. He was a dedicated employee at Recycling Fields of Dayton, Ohio, where his commitment to work was only matched by his devotion to family and community.
David...
Donnie Wade Rice
Feb 17, 2025
Donnie Wade Rice was born in Hazard, Kentucky on July 31st, 1953, the son of the late John Henry Rice & Zola (Begley) Rice. Donnie departed this life on Monday, February 17th, 2025 at 71 years of age, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Janie (Begley) Rice, of London, Ky. He was the father of his daughter,...
Rose Baker
Feb 1, 2025
Rose Baker of Mozelle, KY passed away on February 1, 2025 at her residence in Leslie County. Rose was born on October 1, 1960 in Hyden the daughter of the late, Lige Baker and Mary Lewis Baker. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with family and reading.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents, Lige and Mary Baker,...
Jearlene Coots Feltner
Feb 1, 2025
Jearlene Coots Feltner, a beloved homemaker and cherished member of her community, was born on June 12, 1946, in Hyden, Kentucky. She passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, at the Mary Breckinridge Hospital in her hometown, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. She was 78 years old.
Jearlene dedicated her life to her family, finding immense joy in...
Raleigh 'Frog' Couch
Jan 31, 2025
Raleigh 'Frog' Couch of Bear Branch, Kentucky, passed away on January 31, 2025 at his home in Leslie County. Frog was born on April 13, 1942 in Hyden, the son of the late, Hargis and Mae Couch. Frog had been a lifelong resident of Leslie County. By occupation he was a retired state employee having retired after 27 years of...
Donnie Lee Baker
Jan 29, 2025
Donnie Lee Baker, a cherished father, brother, and friend, passed away on January 29, 2025, at the Mary Breckinridge ARH Hospital in Hyden, Kentucky. He was 65 years old. Born on July 20, 1959, in Manchester, Kentucky, he lived a life marked by dedication to his work and a deep commitment to his family and friends.
Throughout his career, Donnie was...
Mrs. Zona Mae Osborne Turner
Jan 29, 2025
Mrs. Zona Mae Osborne Turner, a beloved member of her community, was born on January 12, 1953, in Leslie County, Kentucky. She passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. She was 72 years old.
Zona dedicated numerous years of her life to her career at the Mary Breckinridge Hospital in the housekeeping department,...
Wilma Jean Collett Roberts
Jan 29, 2025
Mrs. Wilma Jean Collett Roberts born in Hyden, KY on May 8th, 1942 passed peacefully on Jan. 29, 2025. She was a retired nurse of 40 years, working at Mary Breckinridge and Laurel Creek nursing home, where she loved her residents. Her family was her whole world, she loved cooking, crocheting and traveling.
Wilma was preceded in death by her loving...
Mickie Sizemore King
Jan 28, 2025
The obituary for Mrs. Mickie Sizemore King
Mickie passed away January 28, 2025, in Tyler. She was born July 16, 1958, in Hyden, KY, to Carroll and Alpha Lewis Sizemore. On July 21, 2006, she married Mark King in Las Vegas, NV. She lived in Yantis for 24 years and was a member of Lake Fork Baptist Church, Alba. Mickie enjoyed...
Christopher Harvey Begley
Jan 27, 2025
Christopher Harvey Begley, a cherished soul who enlivened every room he entered with his warmth and good humor, passed away peacefully at his home in Confluence, Kentucky, on January 27, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on January 11, 1941, in Leslie County, Kentucky, he was the beloved son of the late Alfred and Creola Sizemore Begley.
A proud and...
Charles E. Rice
Jan 26, 2025
Charles E. Rice, a beloved member of the community, passed away on January 26, 2025, at Well's Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky. He was 80 years old. He was born on April 29, 1944, in Glomar, Perry County, Kentucky, to Willie Rice and Willie Mae Wright Rice.
Charles dedicated 18 years of his life to working for Fayette County waste water...
David Hoskins, Jr.
Jan 25, 2025
David Hoskins, Jr., affectionately known as Jr., passed away on January 25, 2025, at his residence in Stinnett, Kentucky. He was 57 years old. He was born on July 16, 1967, in Beverly, Kentucky, and lived a life full of passion and adventure.
Jr. was a man deeply connected to the outdoors. He loved spending time in the mountains, where he...
Judy Keen
Jan 22, 2025
Courtesy Obituary
Judy Lynn (Rowe) Keen was born in Pikeville, KY on October 31st , 1948. She died in Somerset, KY on January 22nd, 2025. Judy is a native of Pike County, Kentucky. She married Kenneth Wayne Keen in 1969 while they were both attending Eastern Kentucky University. Judy was a Registered Nurse by occupation. She worked at Mary Breckenridge Hospital...
Jack Turner
Jan 20, 2025
Jack Turner, a beloved figure in his community, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, at the age of 93 in Flemingsburg, Kentucky. Born on August 4, 1931, Jack lived a life rich with kindness and an outgoing spirit, leaving a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Jack proudly served his country as a Marine, dedicating...
Mrs. Bula Burton Morris
Jan 20, 2025
Mrs. Bula Burton Morris, born on April 2, 1936, in Hyden, Kentucky, gracefully transitioned from this life on January 20, 2025, at her residence. She was 88 years old. A respected retired bank teller, Bula dedicated her professional life to serving her community with integrity and warmth.
Bula’s legacy is deeply rooted in her family. She is survived by her two...
Timothy Randall Combs
Jan 15, 2025
Timothy Randall Combs, a cherished member of his community and a beloved friend to many, passed away on January 15, 2025, at Well's Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky. He was 61 years old. Born on September 16, 1963, in Hazard, Kentucky, Timothy was known for his unwavering spirit and dedication to his family and friends.
Throughout his life, Timothy worked as...
Jerry Leon Sickles, Jr.
Jan 13, 2025
Jerry Leon Sickles, Jr., a beloved member of his community and a dedicated professional, passed away on January 13 2025, at the Hyden Health & Rehab Center in Hyden, Kentucky. He was 42 years old. Born on December 11, 1982, in Hyden, Jerry lived a life filled with passion and purpose, driven by his love for cooking and his desire...
