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ROGERS
Rudolph Brock Rogers, age 89, of Mt. Orab, OH died on April 30, 2013. Born in Harlan County, KY. He served in the US Army during WWII. He is survived by his Son, Ronald D. (Glenda “Sherry”) Rogers; Grandchildren, Chris (Laura) Rogers, Brett (Julie) Rogers; Great-Granddaughter, Ashley Rogers; Sister, Vivian Tyson; Sister-in-Law, Marie Rogers. Preceded in death by his Wife, Margaret Rogers; Mother, Suda Brock; Father, HT Brock; Step-Father, Cla...
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VANOVER
Pauline Stewart Card Vanover, 96, of Proctorville, formerly of Liberty, Ky and was a long time resident of Yancey, Ky in Harlan Co. passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. She was born July 12, 1916 in Alta, Fayette county, Alabama, the daughter of William Richard Stewart and Queen Esther Utley Stewart, She was a homemaker and much loved by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildre...
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FORESTER
William R. Forester, age 85, of Lexington, Ky., passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Friday, May 3, 2013. Bill was born March 9, 1928, in Harlan, Ky., to Taylor and Della Forester. He was a graduate of Harlan Independent Schools, the University of Kentucky and the University of Kentucky College of Law. He spent 33 years in the practice of law, predominately in Harlan, and was an active member of the Harlan County Bar Associat...
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CORNETT
Acey Cornett, Jr., age 59, of Teetersville, KY passed away Monday, April 29, 2013 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long illness. He was born November 15, 1953 in Harlan, KY to Acey Cornett, Sr. and Opal Louise Johnson Cornett. He was retired from the Harlan County Board of Education after spending 30 years teaching and being a principal. He was a deacon and a youth group director/leader with the Teetersville Baptist Chur...
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ESTEP
David R. Estep, age 60, of Cumberland, KY passed away on Wednesday, May 01, 2013, at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Healthcare. He was born May 05, 1952 in Cumberland to Oakie Eversole Estep and the late Jess Estep. David worked 27 years as a coal miner before retiring with Blue Diamond Coal Company. He served in the United States Army and believed in the Pentecostal faith. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by a brother, Ran...
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CORNETT
Acey Cornett, Jr., age 59, of Teetersville, KY passed away Monday, April 29, 2013 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long illness. He was born November 15, 1953 in Harlan, KY to Acey Cornett, Sr. and Opal Louise Johnson Cornett. He was retired from the Harlan County Board of Education after spending 30 years teaching and being a principal. He was a deacon and a youth group director/leader with the Teetersville Baptist Chur...
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FARMER
Charles David Farmer, 65 of Watts Creek went to be with the Lord on Tuesday April 30, 2013 at the Harlan ARH with his wife and family at his side. David was born February 1, 1948 in Harlan, KY to the late Tip and Glinice Farmer. He was a retired coal miner with over 35 years of service. He was last employed by Black Mountain Resources, before becoming disabled. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by a sister, Betty Franks, and nephew...
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SERGENT
Minton Vernon Sergent, 61, passed to his heavenly reward Monday, April 29, 2013 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital in Whitesburg, Kentucky. Vernon was born March 20, 1952 and grew up in Totz, but spent most of his life in Cumberland, Kentucky. He served his country as a United States Marine in the 3rd Platoon, BCO 1st ITR in Paris Island, South Carolina. He was a retired coal miner having worked 32 years for US Steel and Arch of ...
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JONES
Lucy Mae Jones, 78, of Baxter, KY, died at her home this past week. She was born in June 27, 1934 in Stanford, KY. A graveside service was given on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Olive Cemetery in Waynesburg, KY.
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CORNETT
Acey Cornett, Jr., age 59, of Teetersville, KY passed away April 29, 2013 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long illness. Visitation will be Thursday, May 2, 2013 from 5 to 9 PM at the Teetersville Baptist Church, Teetersville, KY. Funeral will be at 1PM Friday, May 3, 2013 at the Teetersville Baptist Church. Online condolences can be left at www.harlanobits.net. Mount Pleasant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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WINSTEAD
James Winstead, 86, of Louisville, Ky., born April 28, 1927, in Mount Vernon, Ky., passed away Monday afternoon at his home after a long illness. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was an MP. He was a retired machinist from General Electric. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Pauline; two sons, Phillip Mark and Kenzie; one granddaughter, Jennifer Whobrey (Kenneth Sr. ); and two great-grandsons, Kenneth Whobrey Jr....
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FARMER
Charles David Farmer, 65 of Watts Creek passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at the Harlan ARH. He is the husband of Jeanette Farmer. Arrangements are pending at Anderson-Laws & Jones Funeral Home.
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POPE
Betty Pope, 88 of Cawood passed away Saturday April 27, 2014 at the Lee Regional Medical Center, Pennington Gap, VA following a brief illness. Mrs. Pope was born Friday May 2, 1924 at Threepoint, KY to the late Mark and Brunetta Massingill Hatmaker. She was a homemaker and member of The Bible Church, Grays Knob. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. James Willard Pope and 12 brothers and sisters. She is survived...
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LLOYD
Retired US Marine Staff Sergeant (E-6) Arthur Bascom Lloyd JR., 89 of Teetersville, was born on February 17, 1924 in Dayhoit, KY to the late, Bascom Lloyd SR and Cora Collins Lloyd and died Friday, April 26, 2013 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He served his country proudly in The United States Marine Corps from 1942 thru 1962. He served in World War II with the 4th Marine Division Machine Gun Platoon in the South Pacific from 1944 th...
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FOSTER
Janice Foster, 62 of Harlan, passed away at UK Hospital on April 15, 2013. She was born Oct. 17, 1951. Her daughter, Recita Foster, will be having a memorial service from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday at Turner’s Church, located across from Harlan Elementary School.
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