Obituaries in Hazard, KY

Gloria Kaye Toler Runyon, age 59, of Hardburly, KY, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Gloria was a devoted employee of ARH Medical Center. She enjoyed antiques and homesteading. Cooking meals and spending time with her family was the most enjoyable...

Frederick Smith, age 74, of Bronston, KY, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY. Frederick was a retired roofer. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, yard maintenance and four wheeling. He had a huge heart for his animals.He was the son of the late Don...

Patricia J. Fugate, age 61, of Ary, KY, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY. Patricia attended New Hope Church. She was a retired Registered Nurse. In her spare time, she had many hobbies such as crafting, quilting, and reading....

Anita Gambill, age 71, of Hazard, KY, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at The Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center. Anita dedicated her life to the care and well being of others. She worked as an LPN at many medical facilities including Hazard ARH, Hazard Health and Rehab. Primary ...

Donna Renee Duff, age 75, of Lotts Creek, KY, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY. Donna was a retired cook for Cordia School where she worked for 30 years. She enjoyed cooking, word puzzle books and most of all spending time with her family.She wa...

James Stephen Perkins, age 71, of Hallie, KY, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Whitesburg ARH in Whitesburg, KY. James was a retired Police Officer for the Hazard Police Department. He was a loving Father and Grandfather. James was the true definition of being an outdoorsman. He enjoye...

Dan McVey Sr., age 78, of Hazard, KY, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Hazard, KY. He was a United States Marine Corps Veteran.  Dan was a retired long-haul trucker. He enjoyed riding his Harley. He loved being outdoors working with bees.He was the son of the late Richard D. McVe...

Marie Allen, age 81, of Ary, KY, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY. Marie once attended Rowdy Brethren Church. She worked many years at Hazard ARH. Marie enjoyed sewing, quilting and working in her flower garden. Most of all, Mari...

Brenda Akemon, age 79, of Hazard, KY, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY. Brenda was a retired Claims Representative for the Social Security Administration. She was a former Director for Red Cross. Brenda enjoyed reading and tra...

Linda Lou Coots, age 65, of Hazard, KY, passed Monday, December 1, 2025, at Hazard ARH. Linda enjoyed watching tv, especially scary movies. She was a people person who enjoyed talking with people. Linda especially enjoyed her dog Peanut.She was the Daughter of the late Isom Couch & Mary Halcom...

Jeanette Bowling Whitaker, age 85, of Cornettsville, KY, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the Hazard ARH Medical Center. Jeanette was a member of Big Leatherwood Old Regular Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, quilting, embroidery and working crossword puzzles.Jeanette was born on Feb...

Lillian Hill was born on January 19, 1953, in Blue Diamond, Kentucky, to Pleas and Mary Campbell. From the very beginning, her life was rooted in faith, service, and family.She graduated from Hazard Vocational School as a Licensed Practical Nurse, a calling that reflected her natural compassion and ...