OBITUARIES
Hyden, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Hyden and Leslie County, KY areas
Billie Carol Sizemore Hoskins
Jul 9, 2025
Billie Carol Sizemore Hoskins, a beloved figure in her community, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, in her cherished hometown of Hyden, Kentucky. Born on October 8, 1959, Billie dedicated her life to nurturing the minds of future generations as a retired teacher with the Leslie County Board of Education. Her profound impact on the lives of her students...
Joe Morgan, Jr
Jul 9, 2025
Joe Morgan, Jr., a beloved family man and a dedicated worker, passed away on July 9, 2025, at Well's Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky. He was 76 years old. He was born on August 9, 1948, in Leslie County, Kentucky. Joe led a life marked by hard work and passion, exemplifying what it meant to be a devoted coal truck...
Lana Denise Blevins Roberts
Jul 7, 2025
COURTESY OBITUARY
Lana Denise Blevins Roberts born June 2, 1959 departed this life on Monday – July 7, 2025 at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky being 66-years old. Denise was born in Hazard, Kentucky the daughter Audrey Bowling Blevins and the late Leonard Blevins. Other than her father, Denise was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edwin...
Wilma Lee McDaniel Couch
Jul 7, 2025
Wilma Lee McDaniel Couch, age 82, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025. Born on October 3, 1942, she was a devoted homemaker whose life revolved around her cherished family and activities that brought her joy.
Throughout her life, Wilma demonstrated a deep commitment to her loved ones. She found great happiness in watching daytime soap operas, keeping her home clean,...
Rowena Morgan Barger
Jul 5, 2025
Rowena Morgan Barger, a beloved member of her community and cherished matriarch, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center, Hazard, KY. She was 85 years old. Born on May 27, 1940, in Hyden, Kentucky, Rowena dedicated her life to her family and her community, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion.
Rowena was a...
Carl Bruce “Buzz” Jones
Jul 3, 2025
Carl Bruce “Buzz” Jones, a beloved son, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at his residence in Hyden, Kentucky. He was 65 years old. Born on July 29, 1959, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Carl lived a life enriched with family, friendship, and cherished memories.
He is survived by his son, Nicholas Caldwell; daughters, Marie Reiff and Elizabeth...
Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Begley Baker
Jun 30, 2025
Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Begley Baker, who left this world on June 30, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on July 14, 1955, in Hyden, Kentucky, Debbie's life was a testament to her deep love for her family and her unwavering dedication to creating a warm and nurturing home.
Debbie was a proud homemaker, whose greatest accomplishments were the love and...
Dianna Lynn Harris Barger
Jun 25, 2025
Dianna Lynn Harris Barger, born on May 3, 1956, in Hyden, Kentucky, departed this life peacefully at her residence in Oneida, Kentucky, on June 25 2025. was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, whose spirit touched all who knew her.
Lynn dedicated many years of her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Laurel Creek Nursing Home, where her...
Leetha Williams Pace
Jun 25, 2025
Mrs. Leetha Williams Pace a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother and friend to so many passed away at her residence surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in the care of Hospice of Lake Cumberland. She was a member of the Polls Creek Church of Christ at Smilax, KY. She loved to garden, take long...
Frances Wooton Boggs
Jun 25, 2025
*Courtesy Obituary*
Frances Boggs, 107, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Christian Health Center in Corbin, Kentucky. Born October 31, 1917, in Leslie County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Burley and Eva Wooton.
In addition to her father and mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Boggs; three daughters: infant, Dinah Lovell Boggs, Rita...
Philip Clayton Asher
Jun 21, 2025
Philip Clayton Asher, a beloved member of the Hyden community, passed away peacefully at his residence in Hyden, Kentucky, on June 21, 2025. Born on July 14, 1967, in Hyden, Philip was known for his kind spirit and warm personality.
Philip dedicated a considerable part of his professional life to the Leslie County Detention Center, where he was valued as a...
Delsie Maggard Adams
Jun 21, 2025
Delsie Maggard Adams was born on February 14, 1928 on Wolf Creek in Cinda, KY to Gordon and Florence Lewis Maggard. She was the oldest of eight children. Her father died when she was young but, despite hardships, her mother provided a delightful childhood for them. Delsie shared many amusing tales of her youth.
Delsie attended Stinnett Settlement School and completed...
Eugene “Rusty” Gross
Jun 20, 2025
In Loving Memory of Eugene “Rusty” Gross
Eugene “Rusty” Gross passed peacefully from this life into eternal life on June 20, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and the promises of his faith.
Born on May 30, 1955, Rusty dedicated 25 years of his life working as a coal miner—a job he not only performed with great pride, but one he...
Virgil Roberts
Jun 18, 2025
Virgil Roberts, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio. He was 87. He was born on January 31, 1938, in Stinnett, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his work, and his passion of going to Church where he was a member of the Stinnett Pentecostal Church at Stinnett, KY. and the Spaulding...
Kerry Gayle Morgan
Jun 17, 2025
Kerry Gayle Morgan, a cherished member of the community and a retired state employee, passed away on June 17, 2025, at the Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky. He was born on February 16, 1949, in Hoskinston, Kentucky. Kerry was known for his fun-loving spirit, caring nature, and wonderful sense of humor that touched the lives of those around him.
As...
MSG - Clifford Arlen Taylor - Retired
Jun 17, 2025
MSG-Clifford Arlen Taylor-Retired, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and esteemed member of the community, passed away on June 17, 2025, in Richmond, Kentucky, at the age of 89. Born on October 29, 1935, in Hazard, Kentucky, Clifford lived a life marked by service, dedication, and a profound love for his family and friends.
Clifford was a proud United States Army Veteran,...
Gracie Morgan Sparks
Jun 16, 2025
Gracie Morgan Sparks, a beloved mother, wife, and friend, passed away on June 16, 2025, at Well's Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky. She was 68 years old. Born on February 6, 1957, in Hyden, Kentucky, Gracie was known for her vibrant personality and loving nature.
Throughout her life, Gracie was a devoted homemaker who brought joy to those around her. A...
James Russell Jones
Jun 11, 2025
James Russell Jones born October 28 1949 departed this life on June 11, 2025. Russell was preceded in death by many of his close and dear family, including has beloved mother Mary Hensley Jones, father Shelby Jones, son Wendell Jones, brothers; Robert "Bob" Jones, Marcus Jones, Emmitt Jones, Sisters: Ruby Jones, Louise Jones, Bernice Hudson, Marie Henegar
He is survived by...
Rev. John Logan Roberts
Jun 9, 2025
Rev. John Logan Roberts, affectionately known as "Logan", of Stinnett, Kentucky, passed away on June 9, 2025, at the Mary Breckinridge-ARH Hospital in Hyden, Kentucky. He was 88 years old. Born on March 26, 1937, he lived a life dedicated to his family, faith, and community.
Logan was a skilled self-employed carpenter whose craftsmanship and dedication to his work were admired...
Scottie Dean Miniard
Jun 8, 2025
Scottie Dean Miniard, a dedicated individual whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many, passed away on June 8, 2025, at the Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee. He was 49 years old. He was born February 3, 1976, in Beverly, Kentucky, and made his mark on the world through both his professional and personal endeavors.
A proud...
