Obituaries in Hazard, KY

Carl Akers born November 15 1949 departed this life on Friday January 23 2026 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center in Hazard Kentucky being 76years old. Carl was born in Hazard Kentucky the son of the late Melvin Akers and the late Amanda Dillon Akers. Other than his parents Carl was also preceded in de...

Clarence Henry Jones Buck age 83 formerly of Hazard KY died Saturday January 17 2026 at HartlandNorthpoint Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in Lexington KY. He lived 83 years 10 months and 15 days. His talents as a masonry extend from extravagant structures in Washington D.C. to small simple perf...

Luzetta Melton, age 82, of Hazard, KY, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center. Luzetta was a Old Regular Baptist Church member. She was a devoted family woman who cherished time spent with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandch...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kevin Haskell Oliver Jr. a man whose life was defined by his passions and, above all, his profound love for his family. Kevin passed away on January 24, 2026 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center.Kevin’s greatest joy and proudest ach...

Derrick Ryan Eversole, age 37, of Hazard, KY, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at his residence. Derrick was CEO of 56 Wine & Spirits. He was a man who never met a stranger with a contagious personality. He always enjoyed interacting with people who came into the liquor store. Derrick wa...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Margaret Faye Brashear, age 93, of Viper, KY, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center.Margaret always talked about having faith from an early age and her days were filled reading her Bible and praying for family and friends. She concluded every day...