Obituaries in Hazard, KY

Jerry Lee Shepherd, age 71, of Slemp, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Harlan ARH. He was a United States Navy Veteran. Jerry was a retired truck driver for the coal mines. Jerry lived a simple life.He was the son of the late Shelby Shepherd and the late Virginia Lykins Creech. ...

Mary Anne Halcomb, age 93 of Hazard, KY, wife of the late William B. Halcomb, passed away on January 16, 2026, at her residence.She was born in Vicco, Kentucky on September 30, 1932, to Oma and Thomas Mullins. Along with sister Stella Rice, she lived in coal camps throughout her childhood and gradu...

Robert Meade "Bobby" Cox, age 72, of Viper, KY, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at his residence. Bobby was a retired heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Vicco Church of God. He took pride in spending time with his family especially with his grandchildren. He was an avid ...

Franklin Cornett, age 71, of Delphia, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at his residence. He liked to ginseng in the mountains. Franklin enjoyed watching television and tinkering with his lawnmowers.Franklin was born on June 26, 1954, in Hazard, KY, to the late Boyd Cornett and the la...

Elizabeth "Toots" Fields, age 90, of Viper, KY, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at her residence. Toots was a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother. She worked for years as a bus driver with the Perry County School Board. She was a member of Community Baptist Church. Toots was an avid U.K....

John Gregory Childers, age 65, of Greensburg, KY, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, KY. He was a Foral Designer and a Millwright for the Corps of Engineers.John was born on May 24, 1960, in Hazard, KY, to Wanda Messer Jones and the late R.C. Childers....

Tonia Renea Richie, age 53, of Hazard, KY, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Hazard Medical Center. Tonia was a former Teacher for the Perry County School System.She is preceded in death by her Father: W.H. Neal Combs and Husband: James Richie.She is survived by her Mother: Pansy Brashe...

Kenneth “Gerald” Luttrell, age 83, of Frankfort, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Ashton Grove in Georgetown, Kentucky.He was born on July 6, 1942, in Hazard, Kentucky, to the late George and Edna Luttrell.In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by his brothers...

Charlene Asher, age 85, of Hazard, KY, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Hazard Medical Center. Charlene was a retired Insurance Agent. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friends. Her loving nature and kindness did not go unnoticed. She enjoyed gardening and yard work. T...

With love and gratitude for his remarkable life, we share that David Ross (Likins) Reese, 82, peacefully entered eternal rest on Friday, November 14, surrounded by his family.He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of 33 years, the Rev. Ellen Peach; his son, Dr. Jeremy Reese (Tamara); and his f...

Ricky Eugene Branson (Bubba) of Viper, KY, passed away, November 16,2025, at Bluegrass Care Navigators Center in Hazard KY.Rick was born on October 26, 1963, to James and Trena (Caudill) Branson in Hazard. He married Debbie Banks on March 06, 1983, in Viper, Ky. Rick was a devoted son, husband, fath...

Earl Don Hudson, age 80, of Bulan, KY, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at his residence. Don was a member of Willow Fern Baptist Church. He was a retired truck driver. Don was known for tinkering. He loved being outside and working in his garden.Don was born on December 02, 1945, in Hazar...