OBITUARIES
Hyden, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Hyden and Leslie County, KY areas
Brenda Sue Collett
Aug 23, 2024
Mrs. Brenda Sue Batey Collett was born, November 23, 1956 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Brenda is the daughter of the late, Earl Batey, Jr and June Hunley Batey. Brenda passed away at her residence, Friday, August 23, 2024. She was 67 years old. Brenda was a loving homemaker. She was affiliated with the Church of Christ. Brenda enjoyed spending time with...
Rhonda Melton Reid
Aug 23, 2024
The Obituary for Mrs. Rhonda Melton Reid
On Friday, August 23, 2024, at the age of 73 , Mrs. Rhonda Melton Reid entered her heavenly home where she reunited with her husband and sister. Rhonda was born in Wooton, Kentucky, on September 5, 1950, to Edgar Paul and Mabel Bowling Melton.
Rhonda was a former resident of Wooton, Kentucky and lived the...
Willie Caldwell
Aug 17, 2024
Willie Caldwell, a beloved figure of the community, passed away on Saturday - August 17, 2024 at the Mary Breckinridge ARH Hospital in Hyden, KY, at the age of 84. Born on October 28, 1939, in Bad Creek, Hoskinston, KY, he was a lifelong resident of Leslie County and a steadfast member of the Church of Christ. His faith grounded...
Caleb Napier
Aug 15, 2024
Caleb Napier, a beloved member of his community and a dedicated man, passed away on August 15, 2024 in his residence in Somerset, Kentucky. Born on April 7, 1940, in Warbranch, Kentucky, Caleb lived a life full of hard work, love, and cherished moments with his family.
As a retired coal miner, Caleb devoted much of his career to supporting his...
Tanya "Tonya" Lee Asher Irvin
Aug 12, 2024
In loving memory of Tanya "Tonya" Lee Asher Irvin,
Tanya "Tonya" Lee Asher Irvin, bid farewell to this world on August 12, 2024, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY. A former dedicated employee of ARH Hospital in the dietary and supply departments, and the Leslie County Board of Education. She was born on December 31, 1975, in Harlan, KY,...
Carolyn Sizemore Asher
Aug 8, 2024
Carolyn Sizemore Asher, born on December 21, 1936, peacefully passed away on August 8 2024, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. She was years old. She was a beloved daughter of Keen and Madge Sizemore, who greet her in the afterlife along with her loving & devoted husband, Darrell Asher, cherished son, Thomas Asher, paternal grandparents, James and...
Betty Smith Morgan
Aug 8, 2024
Betty Smith Morgan, a compassionate and dedicated registered nurse, passed away on August 8, 2024, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on November 11 1976, in Beverly, Kentucky, to her loving parents, Arnold and Annie Smith.
In her fulfilling career, Betty touched the lives of many through her work as a nurse. Graduating from nursing school,...
Joanne Williams
Jul 31, 2024
Mrs. Joanne Williams was born October 25, 1956 in Hyden, Kentucky. She is the daughter of the late, Henry Caldwell and the late, Helen Simpson Caldwell. Joanne passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at the Mary Breckinridge Hospital in Hyden, KY. Joanne was 67 years old. Joanne was a life long resident of Leslie co. She was a loving homemaker....
John Wayne Garrison
Jul 30, 2024
Mr. John Wayne Garrison was born January 16, 1941. He was born at the Hyden Hospital in Hyden, Kentucky. John Wayne is the son of the late, Marcus Garrison and the late, Oultia Napier Garrison. He passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. He was 83 years old. John Wayne was a life...
Edgar Lee Lovett, Jr.
Jul 30, 2024
Edgar Lee Lovett, Jr. was born March 11, 1955, the son of the late Edgar Lovett and Hazel Maggard Lovett. He passed away on July 30th, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY. He was 69 years old. Ed was a 1973 graduate of Leslie Co. High School and attended Eastern Kentucky University and Cumberland College.
Ed, as...
Doyle Wesley Jackson
Jul 28, 2024
Doyle Wesley Jackson was born August 2, 1974 at Beverly, Kentucky. Doyle Wesley is the son of Charles Jackson and Frances Caldwell Jackson. He passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at the UK Medical Center, Lexington, KY. He was 49 years old. Doyle Wesley was a life long resident of Clay County, KY. He enjoyed listening to music, fishing and...
Roy Pitts, Jr.
Jul 28, 2024
Roy Pitts, Jr., of Smilax, KY, passed away on July 28, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 21, 1967 in Hazard, KY, to his parents Roy Pitts and Mollie Maggard Pitts. Roy was a beloved father and friend known for his vibrant personality and passion for life. He had a wide range of hobbies and...
Dennis Shepherd
Jul 25, 2024
Dennis Shepherd, a beloved Pastor of the Wooton Church of Christ and dedicated Sunday School Teacher, passed away on July 25, 2024 at Mary Breckinridge ARH Hospital in Hyden, KY. at the age of 74. Dennis was born on October 19, 1949, the son of the late Kelly Shepherd and Oma Baker Shepherd, Dennis spent his entire life in Leslie...
Stella Turner Adams
Jul 23, 2024
Stella Turner Adams, a retired florist who was widely known for her passion for floral arrangements, passed away on July 23, 2024 She was born on March 20, 1946, in Leslie County, Kentucky, to her beloved parents, James & Sinda Pennington Turner. Stella dedicated her life to providing beautiful blooms for special occasions through her own successful business.
In addition to...
Shannon Napier
Jul 22, 2024
Shannon Napier was born November 3, 1974 in Hyden, Kentucky the son of Della Gray Napier & the late, Clayton Napier. Shannon passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 at the Well's Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. He was 49 years old. Shannon was a life long resident of Leslie County. Shannon enjoyed riding 4-wheelers & being outdoors.
Shannon is preceded...
Virginia Gail Baker McDaniel
Jul 19, 2024
I am pleased to present the obituary for Virginia Gail Baker McDaniel, whose life was a testament to love, family, and cherished moments.Virginia Gail Baker McDaniel, known affectionately as Gail, was born on June 2, 1954, in Hazard Kentucky. She peacefully passed away on July 19, 2024 at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Gail's life was...
Mrs. Terry Lynn Hoskins Barrett
Jul 11, 2024
Mrs. Terry Lynn Barrett was born, January 19, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio. Terry is the daughter of the late, Zack Caldwell and the late, Carol Hoskins. Terry passed away at her residence Thursday, July 11, 2024. She was 66 years old. Terry was a loving homemaker, mother, grandmother & aunt. She was of the Pentecostal Faith. Terry enjoyed watching "Little...
Dorothy Keen Williams
Jul 8, 2024
Dorothy Keen Williams, a beloved homemaker who touched the lives of many with her kindness and warmth, passed away on July 8, 2024, at the Greg & Noreen Well's Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky. She was surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully departed this world. Dorothy was a faithful and devoted . life-long ,member of the Ann C....
Douglas "Doug" McKinley Turner
Jul 2, 2024
Douglas (Doug) “Bad Eye” McKinley Turner, a beloved member of the community, passed away on July 2, 2024, at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, KY. He was born on October 29, 1956, in Hazard, KY, to his loving parents Marcus and Georgia Asher Turner. Doug led a fulfilling life that revolved around hard work and dedication....
Therman Blake Davidson
Jun 30, 2024
Therman Blake Davidson was born October 29, 1981 in Hyden, Kentucky. He is the son of Therman Davidson and the late, Connie Maggard Davidson. Therman Blake passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center, Hazard, Kentucky. Blake had been a life long resident of Leslie County. Blake enjoyed collecting coins, star wars and was a big...
