OBITUARIES
Hyden, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Hyden and Leslie County, KY areas
Ray Sizemore
Jun 29, 2024
SIZEMORE, Ray age 91 of Lebanon, Ohio passed peacefully June 29, 2024 at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. Born February 28, 1933 in Hyden, Kentucky, Ray was the son of William and Georgia (neeBegley) Sizemore and was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him. Ray was the last of twelve children and...
Helen Roberts Madden
Jun 28, 2024
Helen Madden passed away at Mary Breckenridge ARH on Friday, June 28, 2024 at the age of 92. Helen was born at Owls Nest, Leslie County, Kentucky on July 1, 1931, the middle daughter of Otis and Lottie Spurlock Roberts. Helen graduated with honors from Leslie County High School, Class of 1949. With the support of her parents Helen attended...
Jane Muncy
Jun 26, 2024
COURTESY OBITUARY FROM NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME IN DAYTON, OHIO
The world lost a beloved soul with the passing of Jane Muncy on June 26, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio. Jane was born on May 13, 1934 in Hyden, Kentucky to her loving parents Oakley and Sally Begley.She attended Leslie County High School in Kentucky and led a fulfilling life as a Dietary...
Karen Louise Estridge Asher
Jun 26, 2024
Mrs. Karen Louise Asher was born September 26, 1975 in Hyden, KY. Karen is the daughter of Elaine Duff and James Estridge. She passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024. She passed away at the Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Indiana. Karen was 48 years old. Karen had been a resident of Corydon for the past 10 years previously living in...
Brenda Gail Collett
Jun 25, 2024
Brenda Gail Collett, 67 of Warbranch, KY. was born at Hyden, KY., June 14, 1957, the daughter of the late Bobbie Collett and Rushie Fee She departed this life on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at St. Joseph Hospital London. Brenda was a life long resident of Lesile County. She was a faithful member of Kelly Rock Church. Brenda had a...
George David Couch
Jun 24, 2024
George David Couch, beloved husband, father, grandfather, educator, and creative soul, passed away peacefully at The Cottages of the VA Hospital in Lexington, KY on Monday, June 24, 2024, at the age of 96. Born in Leslie Co., KY on August 12, 1927, George had a lasting impact on the lives of those he encountered throughout his distinguished career and...
Bessie Engle Baker
Jun 16, 2024
Mrs. Bessie Engle Baker was born September 4, 1940 in Leslie County, Kentucky. Bessie is the daughter of the late Lillie Engle and the late Vycie Roberts Engle. Bessie passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center, Hazard, Kentucky. She was 83 years old. Bessie had been a life long resident of Leslie County with exception...
Caleb Holland
Jun 12, 2024
COURTESY OBITUARY
Caleb Holland passed away June 12th, 2024 in Harlan Ky.
Born on May 4th, 1967.
He usually had a smile on his face.
He had a big personality that caused him to never meet a stranger.
He worked as a logger and owned several trucks over the years.
He loved to cook and was really good at it.
He loved country music.
He struggled with his...
Pearl Short, Jr.
Jun 12, 2024
Pearl Short, Jr. was born June 7, 1944 at Saylor, Kentucky the son of the late, Pearl Short, Sr. and the late Hazel Caldwell Short. He passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at his residence at Warbranch, Kentucky. Pearl was 80 years old. Pearl had been a life long resident of Leslie County. By occupation he was a retired Environmentalist...
Venita Carol Morgan Caldwell
Jun 10, 2024
Venita Carol Morgan Caldwell, a devoted educator and beloved member of the Hyden community, passed away on June 10, 2024 Venita was born on August 29, 1953, in Hyden, KY, She was the daughter of the late Brophy Morgan & Ellen Coots. Venita dedicated her life to teaching and impacting the lives of those around her.
Venita's passion for education was...
Ricky Fields
Jun 6, 2024
Ricky was born July 30, 1964, passed away June 6, 2024. Ricky is preceded in death by his father, Daniel Fields; his mother, Frances "Jackie" Langdon Fields; his brother, Denver Lee Fields; his maternal grandparents, Brown and Lola Morris Langdon; and his paternal grandparents, Anderson "Ance" and Edith Begley Fields. He is survived by his sister, Brenda K. Fields-Baker(Jon); his...
Paldon Paul Caldwell
Jun 2, 2024
Paldon Paul Caldwell was born March 29, 1983 in Hyden, Kentucky. He is the son of Darlene Feltner Caldwell and the late, Anthony Paul Caldwell. Paldon passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Paldon was 41 years old. Paldon had been a lifelong resident of Leslie County. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, being outdoors...
William Doug "Bulldog" Madden
May 29, 2024
Mr. William Doug "Bulldog" Madden was born July 12, 1953 at Hyden, Kentucky. Doug is the son of the late, Wilmer Madden and Edith Joseph Madden. Doug passed away Tues. May 29, 2024 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Doug was a life long resident of Leslie County. By occupation he was a retired truck driver. He...
Louise N. Smith
May 24, 2024
In Loving memory, we celebrate the life of our beloved mother, Louise N. Smith. Louise went to her eternal home, Friday, May 24, 2024, at U.K. Hospice Medical Center. Louise was born at the old Frontier Nursing service Mary Breckinridge Hospital on July 30, 1940 the daughter of Willie Napier & Miley Roark Napier and was very proud of her...
Robert "Bobby" Ray Shell
May 18, 2024
Robert "Bobby" Ray Shell, a retired coal miner dedicated 40 years of hard work to Shamrock and Leeco Coal Company, peacefully passed away at his residence Hoskinston, KY. at the age of 69. Born in Hyden, KY, on June 26, 1954, Bobby was known for his intelligence, good sense of humor, and love of fishing.Bobby's career as a coal miner...
Janice Ruth Bowling
May 16, 2024
Janice Ruth Bowling
Janice was a loving mother and granny to all her children and grandchildren. Her occupation was a homemaker. Her hobbies include spending time with her family, especially having get togethers with all her kids and grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and she loved to garden. Janice always tried to make everyone she met feel welcome to her house...
Katherine "Kat" Morgan Mullins
May 15, 2024
Obituary:Katherine "Kat" Morgan Mullins, a dedicated educator who spent over 27 years working and teaching in the Leslie County Board of Education, passed away on May 15, 2024 in Greenville, SC at the age of 72.. She was a cherished life-long resident of Leslie County, KY, born on November 7, 1951, in Wendover, KY.Katherine was known for her loving and...
Rachel Collins Gilbert
May 14, 2024
Ms. Rachel Collins Gilbert passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at the Laurel Creek Health Care Center. She was 67 years old. Rachel was born February 28, 1957 in Hyden, KY, the daughter of the late Charlie Collins and Nellie Young Collins. By occupation Rachel was a homemaker. She was affiliated with the Baptist Faith and had been a lifelong...
Paul Gale Rice
May 11, 2024
Obituary:Paul Gale Rice, a retired coal miner with over 40 years of service at Consol Energy, Shamrock and Leeco Coal Companies, bid farewell to this world on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the University of KY. Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Born April 7, 1954, in Confluence KY, Paul was a dedicated husband to his late wife, Roberta. His humble...
John Floyd Craft
May 11, 2024
John Floyd Craft was born November 30, 1956 in Whitesburg, Kentucky. John is the son the late Lewis Craft and Hennie Ritter Hall Craft. John passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the Mary Breckinridge-ARH Hospital in Hyden, Kentucky. John is 67 years old. By occupation John was a retired electrician. His hobbies were playing music, gardening, carpentry and spending...
