OBITUARIES
Hyden, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Hyden and Leslie County, KY areas
Watson F. Baker
Nov 2, 2023
*Courtesy Obituary*
Watson Baker (79) of Demossville passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Ft. Thomas. He was born in Leslie Co., Ky on October 19, 1944 son to the late Grant F. and Rittie Caudill Baker. In addition to his parents, Watson is preceded in death by his wife Nancy Baker, brothers Linz,...
Regina Marie Huffman
Oct 29, 2023
Regina Marie Huffman, was born January 5, 1984 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was the daughter of Teresa Stephenson. Regina passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023 at the age of 39. Regina had been a resident of Leslie County for the past 5 months. Regina was Lieutenant in Coon Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. Call #518. Regina was affiliated with the Baptist...
Timothy Wayne Lovett
Oct 26, 2023
Courtesy Obituary
Timothy Wayne Lovett, 2-2-56 to eternity, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on October 26, 2023.Tim was married to his surviving wife, Deborah, for 35 years. Also survived by: daughter, Cristahl (Josh) and son, Timothy (Moriah); and five grandchildren: Lyla Grace, Crew, Jean, Alice, and Harvey.Tim grew up in Hyden, KY. He attended Eastern Kentucky...
Charlie Simpson
Oct 25, 2023
Mr. Charlie Simpson age 73 passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at the Harlan ARH Hospital. He was born February 23, 1950 in Leslie County, Kentucky the son of the late, Joe Simpson & Hannah Brock Simpson. Charlie was a life long resident of Leslie County. By occupation he was a retired logger. Charlie enjoyed hunting, dog trading, watching wrestling...
Bonnie Jean Lewis
Oct 16, 2023
Bonnie Jean Lewis born June 16, 1945 departed this life on Monday October 16, 2023 at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky being 78-years old. Bonnie Jean was born in Hyden, Kentucky the daughter of the late Lillie Holley. Other than her mother, Bonnie was also preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Darrell Lewis;...
Shirley J. Campbell
Oct 16, 2023
Mrs. Shirley J. Campbell was born, October 4, 1935 in Clintwood, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late, Emerson Reedy & the late, Marie Ellington Reedy. Shirley passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 at her residence at Busy, Kentucky. She was 88 years old. By occupation Shirley was a retired school bus driver for the Leslie County School System....
Christine Caldwell
Oct 8, 2023
Mrs. Christine Caldwell was born April 2, 1946 in Roark, Kentucky the daughter of the late, Wiley Collett, Jr. and the late, Bertha Mae Hall Collett. She passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 at her residence. She was 77 years old. Christine had been a life long resident of Leslie County. She was a loving homemaker. She enjoyed being outdoors,...
Phyllis Kilburn
Oct 6, 2023
Phyllis Kilburn, a beloved daughter, sister & aunt passed away on October 6, 2023, in Hazard, KY. She spent her formative years at Wooton, KY and her adulthood in Hazard, KY She was born on April 15, 1946, in Frew, KY, to Carter Kilburn and Eliza Melton Kilburn. Phyllis dedicated an incredible 48 years of her life to her profession...
Elzie Wells
Oct 5, 2023
Mr. Elzie Wells, born June 4, 1937 in Leslie County, Kentucky, the son of the late, Matt J. Wells and the late, Betty Jane Shepherd Wells. He passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the Mary Breckinridge-ARH Hospital, Hyden, Kentucky. He was 86 years old. Elzie was a life long resident of Leslie County. By occupation he was a retired...
Michael Bowling
Oct 2, 2023
Michael Bowling, 38, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 at the Mary Breckinridge Hospital, Hyden, KY. Michael was born March 5, 1985 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of David Bowling & the late, Vickie Hudgel Bowling. Michael had been a resident of Leslie County for the past 8 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing & going to...
Edith Smith Collett
Oct 2, 2023
Mrs. Edith Smith Collett passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 at the Saint Joseph Hospital, London, KY. She was 71 years old. Edith was born September 19, 1952 at Essie, Kentucky the daughter of the late, Troy Smith and the late, Juanita Sizemore Smith. Edith had been a life long resident of Leslie County. By occupation Edith retired from the...
Josephine Lewis Engle
Sep 30, 2023
Josephine Lewis Engle, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky on September 30, 2023. She was born on March 15, 1938, in Smilax, Kentucky, where she established roots that would grow deep and touch the lives of many. Josephine was a former resident of Hyden, Kentucky and had...
Cleve Edgar Bowling
Sep 28, 2023
Cleve Edgar Bowling, lovingly known as Pastor Cleve Bowling, passed away on September 28, 2023, in Hazard, KY. He was born on August 26, 1953, in Hyden, KY. Cleve led a remarkable life as a long-haul truck driver and the beloved pastor of the Flat Creek Church of Brethren in Big Creek, KY.Throughout his career as a truck driver, Cleve...
Patrick O'Neil Washburn
Sep 26, 2023
Patrick O'Neil Washburn was born December 10, 1970 in Hyden, Kentucky. Patrick was the son of Paul Washburn & the late, Patsy Witt Washburn. He passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at the Well's Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky. He was 52 years old. Patrick was a life long resident of Leslie County. By occupation he was owner & founder...
Benny Ray Harris
Sep 26, 2023
Mr. Benny Ray Harris was born October 9, 1958 in Hyden, Kentucky. Benny Ray was the son of the late, William Harris & Bessie Sawyers Harris. Benny Ray passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at his residence. He was 64 years old. Benny Ray was a life long resident of Leslie County. By occupation Benny Ray was a certified electrician...
Jean Whitaker Maggard
Sep 23, 2023
The obituary of Mrs. Jean Whitaker Maggard
Mrs. Jean Whitaker Maggard born August 3, 1929 departed this life on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center, Hazard, KY. She was 94 years old. Jean was born at Thousandsticks, KY the daughter of the late Chester Bailey & Lucretia Napier. Jean...
Marcus Holland
Sep 19, 2023
Marcus Holland was born August 26, 1944 at Warbranch, Kentucky the son of the late, Caleb Holland & the late, Virgie Napier Holland. He passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at his residence. He was 79 years old. Marcus had been a life long resident of Leslie County. By occupation he was a retired logger & strip miner. He was...
Lisa Ann Roark
Sep 15, 2023
Lisa Ann Roark passed away Friday, September 15, 2023 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center, Hazard, Kentucky. She was 59 yeas old. Lisa was born September 5, 1964 in Hyden, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Wanda Brock Howard & the late, Thadeus Morgan. By occupation Lisa was a hairdresser. She was a member of the New Hope Community Church...
Covey Ray Lewis
Sep 14, 2023
Covey Ray Lewis was born October 20, 1971 and departed this life on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at his residence. Covey was 51 years old. He was born at Hyden, KY the son of Karen Estridge Lewis and the late Leonard Lewis. Covey was a heavy equipment operator and a life-long resident of Leslie Co. He was always mechanically gifted...
Annetta Earls
Sep 12, 2023
Annetta Earls passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the UK Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky. Annetta was 75 years old. Annetta was born November 8, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of the late, Elizabeth Earls. She was a loving homemaker & had been a life long resident of Leslie County. Annetta enjoyed watching tv & listening to music but...
