OBITUARIES
Hyden, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Hyden and Leslie County, KY areas
Julie Fazel
Aug 7, 2020
Julie Fazel of Yeaddiss, KY. passed away Friday, August 7, 2020. She was 84 years old. Julie passed away at the Well's Hospice Center in Hazard, KY. She was born, February 19, 1936 in West Liberty, KY. the daughter of the late, Tom Henry Smith & Oma Parks Smith. She had been a resident of Leslie Co. for the past...
Melvin Campbell
Aug 5, 2020
Mr. Melvin Campbell of Busy, passed away at his residence, Wednesday, August 5, 2020. He was 86 years old. Melvin was born December 20, 1933 at Busy, KY., the son of the late, John Campbell & Sarah Wooton Campbell. He had been a life-long resident of Busy, KY. Melvin was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. By occupation he was...
Lola Napier
Aug 5, 2020
**Courtesy Obituary**
Lola Napier, age 88 passed away peacefully at her home on August 5, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born November 28, 1931 to the late Jarvis and Elizabeth Taylor.She is preceded in death by her Parents, her Husband, Floyd C. Napier; Brothers, Jarvis Taylor Jr. and Will Taylor; Sister, Delia Brock; Son in law, Terry Wells.Lola...
Thomas Edgar Prater
Aug 4, 2020
**Courtesy Obituary**
Thomas Edgar Prater, age 84, of Somerset, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at his residence.
Tom was born on September 27, 1935, in Hyden, Kentucky, son of the late Hiram and Ruth Stidham Prater. He married Carol Osborne on December 15, 1962, in Hyden. Tom earned his Master’s Degree in education at Eastern Kentucky University and did post...
Thelma Rae Morgan
Aug 4, 2020
Mrs. Thelma Rae Morgan, 91 passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at the Hyden Health & Rehab Center, Hyden, KY. Thelma was born June 15, 1929 at Confluence, KY., the daughter of the late, Lute Colwell & Martha Fields Colwell. She had been a life-long resident of Leslie Co. with the exception of living at East Bernstadt for the past...
Adam James "A.D." Baker
Aug 3, 2020
Adam James "A.D." Baker, 56 passed away Monday, August 3,2020 at the Baptist Health in Corbin, KY. He was born January 10, 1964 at Hyden, KY., the son of the late, Eugene Wooton & Marcella Baker. Adam had been a life-long resident of Leslie Co. By occupation he was a carpenter & former coal miner. Adam was a member of...
Scott Asher
Jul 30, 2020
The obituary of Mr. Scott Asher
Mr. Scott Asher born July 9, 1971 departed this life on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at the Mary Breckinridge ARH Hospital in Hyden, Ky. He was 49 years old. Scott was born in Louisville, Ky., the son of Larry Gene Asher & Linda Adams Barrett. He was a certified electrician &...
Johnny Ray Keen
Jul 25, 2020
The Obituary of Mr. Johnny Ray Keen
Mr. Johnny Ray Keen born February 14, 1947 departed this life of Saturday, July 25, 2020 in Hyden, Ky. Johnny Ray was born at Manchester, Ky., the son of the late Wiley Keen, Jr. & Lelia Mae Turner. Johnny Ray attended and graduated from Eastern Ky. University, Richmond, Ky., and...
Zelphia Howard
Jul 20, 2020
Mrs. Zelphia Harris Howard, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 at the Well's Hospice Center in Hazard, KY. She was 89 years old. Zelphia was born in Putney, (Harlan Co.) KY., the daughter of the late, Tom Harris & Addie Begley Harris. She had been a life-long resident of Leslie Co. She was a loving, wife, mother & grandmother. She...
Harry Lee Schaeffer
Jul 9, 2020
Harry Lee Schaeffer, 55 of Ashland, peacefully passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at his residence. Harry was born August 30, 1964 in Hazard, KY, a son of the late Harry Mac and Elizabeth Anita Sizemore Schaeffer. In addition to his parents, Harry was also preceded in death by his brother Jeff Schaeffer. Harry was an active member of Centenary...
Marvin Baker
Jul 9, 2020
The obituary of Mr. Marvin Baker:
Mr. Marvin Baker born November 6, 1967 departed this life on Thursday, July 09, 2020 at his residence. He was 52 years old. Marvin was born at Hyden, Ky., the son of Mary Lewis and the late Lige Baker. Marvin was a former employee of Begley Lumber Co., working at the...
Jimmy Ray Gibson
Jul 2, 2020
Mr. Jimmy Ray Gibson of Hyden, passed away at his residence Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the age of 67 years old. He was born at Hyden, KY the son of the late Homer and Lunie Couch Gibson. By occupation Jimmy was a factory worker having worked at Curtis Enterprise (Video Production). He enjoyed ginsenging and spending time with his...
Judy L. Gilbert
Jun 29, 2020
Judy L. Gilbert of Hyden, Ky. passed away at her residence, Monday, June 29, 2020. She was 59 years old. Judy was born December 28, 1960 in Lake Charles, Louisiana the daughter of the late, Jim Gilbert & Betty Jones Gilbert. She had been a resident of Hyden since 1971. By occupation Judy had worked as a ward clerk for...
Gladys Nantz
Jun 28, 2020
Mrs. Gladys Nantz passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at her residence in Sharps Chapel, TN. She was 87 years old. Gladys was born April 25, 1933 in Leslie Co., KY., the daughter of the late, Shelby Hall & Minnie North Hall. She had been a life-long resident of Leslie Co. Gladys was a member of the Church of God....
Walter "Dennis" Sizemore
Jun 26, 2020
Walter "Dennis" Sizemore passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at the Heartland of Centerville, Centerville, Ohio. He was 85 years old. Dennis was born on July 4, 1934 in Leslie Co., KY., the son of the late, Pleasie Sizemore & Johanna Collins Sizemore. He had been a resident of Ohio for the past 25 years. By occupation he had worked...
Wanda Record
Jun 26, 2020
Mrs. Wanda Mosley Record passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center, Hazard, KY. She was 83 years old. Wanda was born March 24, 1937 in Leslie Co., KY., the daughter of the late, Henderson Mosley & Dealia Howard Mosley. Wanda had been a life-long resident of Leslie Co. She was a loving & devoted homemaker,...
Wayne "ZZ" Lawson
Jun 25, 2020
Mr. Wayne "ZZ" Lawson of 11621 Cutshin Rd, Yeaddiss, KY passed away Saturday, June 25, 2020 at his residence. He was born at Isom, Ky the son of the late George and Viola Fields Lawson. Wayne was Maintenance Worker and had been a life-long resident of Leslie County, KY. He enjoyed photography and bird watching, but he especially enjoyed spending...
Paul Allen Asher
Jun 22, 2020
***COURTESY OBITUARY*** Paul Allen Asher, age 58, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020. Born Saturday, January 20, 1962, at the Frontier Nursing Service in Hyden, Kentucky, he was the son of Christine Asher Howard and the late Carlo B. Asher. Paul lived in Hyden through his 2nd grade of elementary school. Paul graduated from Xavier University, where...
Ray Napier
Jun 15, 2020
The obituary of Mr. Ray Napier
Mr. Ray Napier born December 24, 1959 departed this life on Monday, June 15, 2020 at this residence in Hyden. He was 60 years old. Ray was born in Leslie Co., the son of the late Jim Napier & Isabelle Rice Napier. Ray was a retired coal miner, having been employed...
Eileen Thomas
Jun 14, 2020
The obituary of Mrs. Eileen Thomas
Mrs. Eileen Thomas born April 25, 1937 departed this life on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center, Hazard, Ky. She was 83 years old. Eileen was born in Perry Co., Ky., the daughter of the late Hargis Gay & Eva Rice. She was a...
