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HOWARD
Thelma Maxine Howard, 78 of Pathfork, passed away on Tuesday at Pineville Community Hospital. She was born at Pathfork, KY on January 30, 1935, a daughter of the late George and Virginia Daniels Eads. She was of the Holiness faith and had worked in the cafeteria of the Harlan County School System. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J.P. Howard and her brother and sisters; Frank James Eads, Mary Jane Ondo, Sa...
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FARMER
June Orick Farmer, 74 of Wallins passed Tuesday June 7, 2013 at the Harlan ARH. June was born June 21, 1938 at Liggett, KY to the late Neal and Ruby Ellenburg Orick, but had resided in Wallins most of her life. She was retired from Belk’s Department Store after 18 years of service. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert and Flora Orick, Floyd and Grace Ellenburg; her son David Farmer; 2 sisters, Margaret Ori...
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GROSS
Orville Gross, Jr, age 61 of Jacksboro, TN and formerly of Cumberland, KY, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 01, 2013, at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center following a brief illness. He was a retired coal miner of 25 years. Orville loved spending time with his family, especially his 5 grandchildren, Cody Lewis of Somerset, KY, Dale Wiseman and Logan Gresham of LaFollette, TN, and Hannah and Alex Gross of...
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GAW
Lydia Joyce Simpson Gaw, was born May 7, 1945 to Vernon and Sudie Simpson in Beverly (Red Bird), Kentucky. Clarence Gaw and Joyce Simpson were married on August 11, 1967 in Loyall, Kentucky. To this union two children were born - Wendolyn and Troy. They raised their family in Four Mile, Kentucky. Joyce was employed by the Harlan County Board of Education for 27 years. During this tenure she taught at Loyall, Wallins and Rosspoint Elementary ...
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Caring neighbors in a time of need
Do you ever sit around and wish you could do stuff like the masters do or did? Write a novel like Ernest Hemmingway? Pick a flat top guitar like Doc Watson? Drive a race car like Dale Jr.? Hit a golf ball like Tiger Woods? Bake a loaf of sourdough bread like Charlie Gruen? At my age, and given my physical limitations, Charlie’s bread would top the list so, right now, you’re probably scratching your head saying to yourself, “But who on earth ...
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CARPENTER
Shirley Theresa Carpenter, 68, of Kenvir passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013, at the Johnson City Medical Center following a long illness. Born March 10, 1945 in Harlan County, Shirley had lived here most of her life. Shirley was a teacher’s aide at the Black Mountain Elementary School, a member of the Black Mountain Community Church for more than 41 years, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 512. She was preceded in death by ...
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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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