Obituaries in Hazard, KY

Lon Caudill, age 89, of Hazard, KY, passed Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Hazard ARH. Lon was a retired Salesman of Nabisco and former Deacon of Mount Olivet Baptist Church at Cornettsville. He, along with his wife Nadine McIntyre Caudill, ran McIntyre's Grocery. Lon was a kind & humble man. H...

Edward Dean Noble, age 76, of Bulan, KY, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Baptist Health in Lexington, KY. Dean was a retired coal miner. He was always known for being a hard worker. He enjoyed fishing but most of all he loved to spend time with his grandchildren.He was the son of the...

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...

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...

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. ...

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....

William Leslie Moore, age 69, of Hazard, KY, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at his residence. He was avid outdoorsman who enjoyed camping and fishing. One of his favorite hobbies was being a history buff.He was the son of the late Ralph Moore and the late Patricia Begley Moore.He leave...

Tony Gayle Fugate, age 74, of Happy, KY, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at The Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center. Tony was a retired coal executive. He enjoyed writing blogs, reading and travelling.He was the son of the late Tony Fugate and the late Shirley Reedy Fugate. He is a...

Rommel Napier passed peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 6th, 2025, at NHC Rehabilitation Center in Summerville, SC, surrounded by the love he so rightfully deserved. He was born on June 29th, 1934, in Rowdy, Kentucky, to Barter and Bertha Napier. He grew up in Rowdy and later made his way...

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...

Freddie Richard Sandlin born July 7 1952 departed this life on Saturday January 10 2026 at the Hazard A.R.H. being 73years old. Freddie was born in Breathitt County the son of the late Charlie Mattie Sandlin. Other than his parents Freddie was also preceded in death by Three Brothers Three Sister...

Nancy Jane Johnson born September 3 1956 departed this life on Saturday January 10 2026 at her residence in Hazard Kentucky being 69years old. Nancy was born in Letcher County Kentucky the daughter of the late Joe Johnson and the late Vina Johnson. Other than her parents Nancy was also preceded in ...