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BOWLING
Forester Bowling, Jr., age 41, of Harlan KY, passed away May 16, 2013. He was born February 17, 1972 in Hyden, KY to mother, Bobby Bowling and father, the late Forester Bowling Sr. He was a coal miner and believed in the Pentecostal Holiness Faith. Besides his father, he is preceded in death by his brother, Randy Sizemore. Left to mourn his passing is his mother Bobby Bowling of Harlan, KY, his wife, Amy Michelle Bowling of Harlan, KY, his c...
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KING
Offie “Jim” King, Jr., 84, of Jonesville, Virginia went home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 16, 2013, at the Lee Regional Medical Center following a long illness. Born February 15, 1929 at Kenvir, he was a retired coal truck driver. Jim remained a loyal U.K. Wildcat fan. He loved God and his family more than anything and was always showing his gratitude to everyone. He sponsored and helped numerous people in AA. He was preceded in death by...
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MOORE
Beverly Ann Moore, age 57 of 257 West Main Street in Lynch, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013, at the Harlan ARH. She was born on June 23, 1955, to the union of the late Hence Halcomb & Martha Baker Halcomb in Lynch, KY. She is survived by her mother Martha Halcomb of Lynch, KY, husband, Richard Moore of Lynch, KY, two brothers, Carmen Hence Halcomb of Crossville, Tennessee & Dallas Texas Halcomb of Cumberland, KY, four sisters, Regina Halcom...
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HENSLEY
Elbert Hensley, age 74, of Wauconda, Illinois, previously of Harlan County, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Northern Illinois Medical Center in McHenry, Illinois. He was a long time resident of Wauconda. He was born March 9, 1939 at Martins Fork, KY to Mary Scott and the late King Hensley. Elbert just reached his 50th year in the Chicago Carpenters Union Local #839 and was a member of the McHenry Full Gospel Church. He is preceded in ...
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MINIARD
Ralph Miniard, age 81, of Oak Ridge, TN formerly of Harlan, KY, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Mr. Miniard was of the Baptist faith and read his Bible daily. He was a United States Navy Veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Miniard was known for his terrific sense of humor and great personality. He also had a strong work ethic having received recognition for the most overtime hours worked during his 39 year career with the Southeas...
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GREEN
Don Green, 66 of Smith went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday May 14, 2013 at the Harlan Health & Rehabilitation Center. Don was born Feb. 14, 1947 in Smith, KY to the late Hobert J. and Bessie Ely Green. He was a disabled Coal miner who didn’t mind the task of working for his family. He loved doing the activities of his mountain home which included, fishing gardening, and canning. He loved and cherished all of his children, grandchildren, and...
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TURNER
David D. Turner, age 56 of Cumberland, KY passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013, at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY. He was born August 03, 1956 to Johnny Turner and the late Ethel Eldridge Turner in Benham. David had worked as an assistant manager and janitor. He served in the United States Navy and believed in the Pentecostal faith. He is survived by his wife, Dorcas Brock Turner; children, Lisa Shepherd (Enoch) of W...
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WYNN
Helen Louise Wynn, 68 of Jones Creek passed away Tuesday May 7, 2013 at the Harlan ARH. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Haley Cook; her husband, Lige Wynn; brother, Carl Cook; sister, Hazel Mullins; grandson, Brian Wynn; special friend, Betty Clay. She is survived by 3 daughters, Linda (David) Weedman of Jones Creek, Melody Middleton of Lejuinor, and Deloris Wynn and friend, Charles Helton of Verda; 4 grandchildren, inclu...
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HAMMONS
Vestia Juanita McHargue Hammons, 89 of Rio Vista, passed on to her heavenly home Friday, May 10, 2013, at the Harlan App. Reg. Hospital. Born June 16, 1923 in Harlan County, Vestia enjoyed her early years of life at Tway. She was a graduate of Hall High School and worked at the coal tipple in Tway, the bakery in Harlan and Pennington Grocery. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Baxter United Methodist Church. She was pre...
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HOWARD
Ruth Lovina Howard, 81 of Fresh Meadows, KY passed away Saturday May 11, 2013 at the Harlan ARH. She was born September 9, 1931 in Harlan to the late Napolean and Clara Josephine Lisenbee Johnson. She believed in the Holiness faith. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her son, Chester Howard; a daughter, Shirley Howard; 2 brothers, Otis and Stanley Johnson; 4 sisters, Zelma Cooper, Estel Farley, Pearl Sharp, and Elsey Hill. She ...
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ROARK
Terry Roark, 50 of Verda passed away Saturday May 11, 2013 at his home following a brief illness. Terry was preceded in death by his mother, Clara “Tiney” Roark; his brothers, Stevie Lee Roark and Randy Osborne. He is survived by his brother, Rodale “Petie” Osborne of Evarts; half brother, Chris Cargle of Verda; half sister, Priscilla Cargle of Evarts; his uncle, Roy Worthington of Ages; 2 aunts, Glenda Phillips of Harlan and Pauline Stieben...
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Vestia Hammons
Vestia Juanita McHargue Hammons, 89 of Rio Vista, passed on to her heavenly home Friday, May 10, 2013, at the Harlan App. Reg. Hospital. Born June 16, 1923 in Harlan County, Vestia enjoyed her early years of life at Tway. She was a graduate of Hall High School and worked at the coal tipple in Tway, the bakery in Harlan and Pennington Grocery. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Baxter United Methodist Church. She was p...
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SPARKS
Clayton Wright Sparks (Paw), 75, of Evarts passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013. Clayton is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Redia Mae (Williams) Sparks, Evarts; daughter Linda Blevins and her husband, Jim of Ages: daughter Vickie Blevins and her husband, Gralin of Elizabethtown; son Eddie Sparks and his wife, Carol of Evarts; his grandson Shaun Blevins and wife. Crystal and his great-granddaughter Maci Olivia Blevins; his granddaught...
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MADREY
Shirley Baldwin Madrey, 61, of Cranks, KY went home to be with the Lord on April 26, 2013. She was born April 10, 1952 in Appalachia, Virginia. Shirley was a Community Health Worker for the UK-Kentucky Home Place office in Harlan. She enjoyed helping others through her job, and she loved spending time with her family and friends. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, George W. Baldwin and Lenar Malone Baldwin; her husband, Millard Row...
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LEWIS
Danny Ray Lewis, 54 of Harlan passed away Monday May 6, 2013 at the Harlan ARH. Danny was born June 24, 1958 in Leslie Co. to the late Arthur Lewis and Tilda Turner Lewis. He worked most of his life as a Coal Miner. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Joseph. He is survived by his fiancée, Katherine Bailey of Harlan; 3 children, Brent Lewis of Hazard, Nikki Lewis of Leslie Co., and Gary Lewis of Loyall; 4 grandchi...
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