All Obituaries

Wilma Jewell King, 72, of Harlan, KY went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 13, 2021. She was born March 8, 1949 in Harlan, KY to the late Laura and Famous Branson. Jewell was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She believed in the Christian Faith and was adored by all who knew her. Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry King; four brothers, Dallas Branson, Wallace Branson, Eugene Nolan Branson, and Dr. Daniel Clem-McKinley. Also, two sisters,...

Clay Tolliver 72, of Bledsoe, KY. Passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital of London, KY. He was born October 2, 1948 in Bledsoe, KY. Clay was the owner and operator of a heavy-duty truck towing and recovery business and also believed in the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Bessie Tolliver. Survivors include his loving wife, Sandra Tolliver of Bledsoe, his son, Jeffrey Clay Tolliver and wife Susan of London, KY. His grandchildren,...

George Saylor, 71, of Molus, KY went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. He was born December 4, 1949 in Harlan County KY. George was a retired coal miner, and superintendent with 47 years of service and he also believed in the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Helen Ward Saylor; his beloved wife, Lydia Sue Saylor; his brothers, Carl, Jack, Morris and Clark Saylor; his sisters, Ada Saylor, Minnie Saylor and Gladys Hatfield. Survivors include his...

Vera F. Arvin, 88, of Shelbyville, TN, formerly of Cawood, KY, left this world on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. She was born on April 16, 1933 in Cawood, KY to the late Daniel and Delta Mitchell Fields. Vera was a retired schoolteacher and loved by all who knew her. Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, August Virgil Arvin and her son, Danny Guy Sears; two brothers, Green Bailey Fields, and Charley Ben Fields and one sister, Jeanette Looney. Survivors include her loving...

Garry L. Henson Sr., 75 of Harlan, Kentucky, entered his Heavenly Home on May 9th, 2021. Brenda Henson, his wife of 55 years, was by his side, along with his children and grandchildren at his home in Catrons Valley when he passed. Garry was born to the late John and Fannie Henson on November 18th, 1945, at Ages, Kentucky. A lifetime resident of Harlan, Kentucky, Garry served his country in the United States Army in Vietnam and taught school for a short time, but his true joy was his...

Margie Alford, 92 of Harlan, was born on January 9, 1929 at Gate City, Virginia and entered Heaven on May 9, 2021. She and her late husband, Paul Alford was the former owners & operators of several business in Harlan: Alford Shell, Capital Cleaners and Jacks Drive-In and she believed in the Pentecostal Faith. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents, Theodore Moody and Lona Hammell Moody; her sisters, Betty Burnett and Pauline Ball and her brother, Ted...

Jerry Wilson York, 47, of London, KY. Formally of Harlan, gained his Heavenly angel wings on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Jerry was born June 9, 1973 in Harlan, KY. Jerry was a handyman who liked to keep busy when he was not spending time with his family. Family was so important to Jerry and he was always so proud of them. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Claudette Beach York, and Jerry York; his maternal grandparents, Claude and Gladys Beach; his paternal grandmother, Josephine York; his...

Mary Boggs, 66, of Cumberland, KY departed this life on Monday, April 26, 2021 at the UK Medical Center. She was born December 05, 1955 in Hazard, KY. Mary was a homemaker and believed in the Church of Christ faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Mazzie Cornett, along with several brothers and sisters. Mary is survived by her children, Brenda Shepherd of Gray, KY, Rodney Banks and wife Kellie, of Bledsoe, Barbara Sturgill, Adam Banks and wife Cindy, Brittany Colegrove and...

Florence Dean, 92, of Kenvir, KY departed this life on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 11, 1928 in Harlan County KY. Florence was a homemaker and believed in the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred Small and Liza Jane Miles; her husband, Cecil Dean and several brothers and sisters. Florence is survived by her son, Boyd Dean of Kenvir. Her half-brother, Fred Small of West Virginia and one grandson along...

Tommy Lee Holden, 64, of Verda, KY passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at his residence. He was born February 11, 1957 in Harlan County KY. Tommy was a retired brick mason, security guard and believed in the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his father, Leroy Holden and his brother, Johnny Holden. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Leta and Ronald Bowling. His girlfriend, Ruby Turner and the mother of his children, Pam Holden. His children, Thomas Holden, John Paul Lewis...