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EVANS
It is with great sadness that we share with you the death of our mother, Ardelia Evans. Mom died on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at the age of 92, after a well lived life. The changes not just technical, but social and historical, in her lifetime are staggering. She was aware of them and provided a continuing commentary to her children and friends that we must embrace change and accept it as a gift from God. She was born in a farmhouse without wate...
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SENTERS
Ernest L. Senters, 84, of Richwood, WV, passed away Friday, May 17th, 2013 at his home following an extended illness. Ernest was born September 14th, 1928 in Barbourville, KY, to the late Nathan and Addie Senters and formerly resided in Cawood, KY. In addition to his parents, Ernest was preceded in death by his first wife, Jona Senters and second wife, Betty Shephard Senters of Richwood, his brother, Jack Senters of Hamilton, OH and sister, C...
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DAY
Wilma Jean Day 59 of Corbin formerly of Harlan passed away Monday May 20, 2013 at her home in Corbin. Wilma was born March 7, 1954 in Harlan, KY to the late Eugene and Emma Elizabeth Bray Freeman. She was a homemaker and believed in the Holiness Faith. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Mary Kay Whitaker. She is survived by 3 sons, Eugene Joseph of Corbin, Rufus (Sherry) Joseph of Louisville, and Hubert (Anita) Jos...
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SMITH
Donald Roscoe “Duck” Smith, age 45, of Cawood, KY passed away May 18, 2013 at the Harlan ARH, Harlan, KY. He was born May 31, 1967 in Harlan, KY to Sally Morrison and the late Roscoe Smith. He believed in the Church of God faith. Besides his father, he is preceded in death by his step-mother, Mary Smith. Left to mourn his passing is his wife, Beverly C. Smith, of Columbia, KY, his mother and stepfather, Sally and Doug Morrison of Alcoa, TN, ...
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CHAPMAN
Penola Chapman was a life-long resident of Lynch, Kentucky, where she was born unto the union of the late John & Dora Ackon Chapman on May 3, 1929. She was a devout Christian and believer in the Faith of God. She is preceded in death by her son, Fred Bussey. She is survived by two sons, Richard (Bo) Chapman & Larry “Dobie” Chapman both of Lynch, three daughters, Audrey Jackson of Bel Air, Maryland, Elaine “Angie” (Patrick) Higgins of Red Fox...
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DAY
Elza Day Jr., age 43, of Harlan, KY. passed away on May 11, 2013, at the Hazard ARH. He was born on September 26, 1969 to the late Elza and Anna Day. He was a lifelong resident of Harlan County and believed in the Baptist faith. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Ricky Leion Day. He is survived by son Elza Day III; brothers Robert Day, Roy Day, Larry Day, Rufus Day, Jerry Day, Donnie Day, and Eddie Day; sister Vondetta...
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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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