OBITUARIES
Hyden, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Hyden and Leslie County, KY areas
Shirley Ramey
Apr 5, 2024
In loving memory of Shirley Ramey, a Certified Kentucky Social Worker as a senior case worker specialist for the Department of Social Insurance, who graced this world on December 28, 1945, in Hyden, KY. She departed from this life on April 5, 2024, at Wells Hospice Care Center-Hazard, KY at the age of 78.Shirley's journey was one characterized by compassion...
Edith Morgan
Apr 5, 2024
Edith Morgan, a beloved soul who touched the hearts of many, passed away on April 5, 2024, at Wells Hospice Care Center-Hazard, KY. She was born on June 22, 1932, in Roark, KY to her loving parents Willie Napier and Miley Roark Napier.Edith dedicated her life to caring for others as she worked in the maternity unit at Mary Breckinridge...
Johnny Ray Bailey
Apr 4, 2024
Johnny Ray Bailey passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Kentucky. He was 60 years old. Johnny was born August 14, 1963 in Hyden, Kentucky the son of the late, Price Bailey and the late, Lucille Johnson Bailey. Johnny Ray had been a life long resident of Leslie County. He enjoyed playing guitar, working on...
Elmer Madden
Apr 3, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elmer Madden, a retired Coal Miner who touched the lives of many with his kindness and strength. Elmer was born on March 22, 1959, in Yeaddiss, KY, to his loving parents Noah Madden and Jenny Clark Madden. On April 3, 2024, he peacefully departed from this world at Hazard...
Freddie Lee Colwell
Apr 2, 2024
Freddie Lee Colwell was born, May 20, 1968 in Hyden, Kentucky the son of the late, Elihu Colwell, Jr. and the late, Freda Huff Colwell. Fred passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in Lexington, Kentucky. He was 55 years old. Fred had been a life long resident of Leslie Co. By occupation he was a mechanic. Fred enjoyed working &...
James Ray Smith
Mar 31, 2024
James Ray Smith, a life-long resident of Leslie County and beloved member of the Essie community, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital at the age of 71. James was born in Essie on December 5, 1952, the son of the late Omus Smith and Virgie Morgan. James was an experienced truck driver and...
Leslie Couch
Mar 30, 2024
Leslie Couch was born on April 2, 1940 to Frank and Ophia Couch. He grew up inLeslie County with his brothers, Leroy and Logan, and sister, Beulah. Early in hisadult life, he worked as a truck driver. He moved to Dayton, Ohio in the mid 60s,where he worked as a mechanic and was eventually owner/operator of Couch’sSohio on North Main...
Harvey Dean Muncy
Mar 29, 2024
Harvey Dean Muncy, beloved husband, son, and dedicated member of the community, passed away peacefully at his residence in Mozelle, KY. on Friday, March 29, 2024 at the age of 67. Born in Hyden, KY on June 14, 1956, to Irma Morgan Muncy and the late Harvey Muncy. Harvey led a remarkable life filled with love, compassion, and hard work.Harvey...
Harlan Wayne Turner
Mar 26, 2024
Harlan Wayne Turner, a beloved member of the community known for his dedication to his work as a coal miner at Tri Energy, his service as a Chief at Coon Creek Fire Dept., and as the proud Owner of Turner & Sons Garage, passed away on March 26, 2024, at UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY. at the age of...
John Bart Sizemore
Mar 25, 2024
John Bart Sizemore, known affectionately as JB. Born on June 25, 1940, in Stinnett, KY. John’s journey ended peacefully on March 25, 2024, at the Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Nursing Home in Hyden, KY. He was 83 years old. He served his country honorably as a United States Army Veteran. He worked at Chrysler Motor Company in Ohio for many...
Wilma Jean Couch Roberts
Mar 24, 2024
Wilma Jean Couch Roberts, a beloved member of the community known for her open-mindedness and dedication to serving others, passed away at the Wells Hospice in Hazard, KY. on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at the age of 71. She was born November 21, 1952 in Thousandsticks, KY to her parents Bige Couch, Jr. and Bessie Jones Couch, Jr., and is...
Gloria Fields
Mar 21, 2024
Gloria Fields, a woman known for her unwavering dedication as a homemaker and a pillar of love and strength for her family, passed away in Corbin, KY on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at the age of 97 years old. She was born in Farler, KY, on May 6,1926, the daughter of the late Dulcena Cornett Caudill and Lyttle Caudill. Throughout...
Wilma Jean Couch
Mar 19, 2024
Wilma Jean Couch, a beloved figure in the community of Hyden, Kentucky, passed away at Lake Cumberland Medical Center in Somerset, KY. at the age of 72. She was born on March 11, 1952, in Hyden, KY., the daughter of the late Jim Jones & Martha Gibson,where she spent her fulfilling life creating lasting memories and touching the hearts...
Bobby Sizemore
Mar 14, 2024
Bobby Sizemore, a beloved member of the community, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2024 at the Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky at the age of 84. Bobby was born in Leslie County, Kentucky on June 27, 1939, the son of the late Oscar Sizemore and Flora Miller Couch. Bobby led an exceptional career as a strip-miner in...
Hilda Carol Baker Asher
Mar 9, 2024
Hilda Carol Asher, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, devout Christian, and friend was called to her heavenly home on March 9, 2024 at 8:50 am at Hospice Care Plus in Richmond, KY at the age of 67. Hilda was born on September 23, 1956 in Hazard, KY, the daughter of the late Bruce Baker and the late Zilpha Morgan Baker. Hilda’s...
Lois Feltner Begley
Mar 9, 2024
In loving memory of Lois Feltner Begley, a beloved member of the Hyden community, who passed away at Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY. at the age of 86. Born in Brownsfork, KY on August 9, 1937, Lois's journey came to an end on March 9, 2024.Lois will forever be remembered for her unwavering dedication to her family and...
Elias "Fiddler" Collett
Feb 25, 2024
Elias Collett, 89, of Essie, KY, passed away on February 25, 2024. He was born on June 13, 1934 at his home in Essie, KY from Parents; Reverend John L. Collett and Phronia Morgan Collett.
He was proceeded in death by his Wife of 61 years, Virgie Collett, Brothers: Sheldon, Vernon, and Eugene Collett, Sisters: Mary Collett Napier and Gladys Collett...
John "Booger" Bowling
Feb 25, 2024
John H. Bowling departed from a full and meaningful life on Sunday February 25, 2024 at the age of 83- surrounded by power and prayer, at home with his family. John was born on September 29, 1940 in Leslie County KY as the seventh son to Reynold Bowling and Nora Napier Bowling who resided and raised a family of 16...
Bruce Smallwood
Feb 25, 2024
Mr. Bruce Smallwood was born February 23, 1953 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of the late, Parilee Sizemore Gibson & Amel Smallwood. Bruce passed away Sun. Feb. 25, 2024 at the St. Joseph London Hospital, London, KY. He was 71 years old. Bruce had been a resident of London, KY. for the past 30 plus years. He had previously lived...
Evelyn Couch Cobb
Feb 20, 2024
Evelyn Cobb, a beloved soul who graced this world with her wisdom and kindness, has peacefully passed away at her residence in London, KY on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. She was 82 years old. Born in Hyden, KY, on August 17, 1941, the daughter of the late, Doyle Couch and the late, Opha Couch. She spent her life dedicated to...
