All Obituaries

Gail Pack, 85, of Wallins, KY went home to be with the Lord on Monday September 26, 2022. She was born on April 8, 1937, in Wallins to the late Denver and Sabra Long Howard. Gail was a retired teacher having been employed by the Harlan County Board of Education and worked at Belks Department store. She was a lifelong member of the Wallins Christian Church where she served as the pianist. Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Scott Irvin Pack, and two granddaughters,...

Frank Twinam, age 83, was a resident of Wauconda, IL for 63 years. Frank was the beloved husband for 62 years of Ruby (nee Daniels); loving dad of Donna; cherished “Papaw” of Sarah Pacelt, Aaron Gerhardt, Samantha Burger and T.J. Gerhardt; proud great “Papaw” of Leander and Ferryn Pacelt, Alexzander, Levi and Chloe Rhodenbaugh; dear brother of Willard Hensley, Pauline Harber and Willahmenia Ginter; fond uncle of many. Frank was born January 14, 1939, in Liggett, KY...

Frances Wright Haley, 82, of Elcomb, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 19, 2022. She was born on October 18, 1939, in Teetersville, KY to the late Ray and Norma Wright. Frances was a retired CNA, having been employed by the Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center for 33 years. She was also a member of the Elcomb Baptist Church. Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Haley. Her son, Raymond Cole, and her stepchildren, Emmy Hickey, Roger...

Ronald Andrew "Andy" Petty of Jonesboro, Indiana passed away on September 16, 2022. Andy was born June 22, 1973, in Anderson, Indiana, to the late Ronald L. Petty and Joan (Roger) Turner.   Andy was a Certified HVAC Technician for Custom Comfort for 30 years. He graduated from Madison Grant High School in 1991. Andy enjoyed cruising on his motorcycle, grilling/ cooking dinners for his family, and spending time with his dogs Tobi and Delilah. Andy was a hardworking man with a...

Terry Lynn Goodin Sr. 66, of Smith, KY passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born November 15, 1955, to the late Charles and Edith Goodin. Terry loved to hunt and be outdoors. He was a retired coal miner having worked for 27 years and believed in the Pentecostal Faith. He was the best family man and will be missed by all who knew him. Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Shelby Helton. His two...

Larry Vick, 65, of Eastbrook passed away peacefully with his wife and friends by his bedside on Tuesday September 6, 2022, at his home. He was born on May 8, 1957, in Harlan, KY. Mr. Vick was a retired Masonry worker, having worked in construction, and he believed in the Protestant Faith. He is preceded in death by his mother, Johnnie Bell Vick. Those left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Nannette Day-Vick. Five children, Lawrence Stevenson, Lasondra Kelly & husband,...

James Luther Hobbs III, 63, of Loyall, passed away on Saturday September 3, 2022, at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born on February 23, 1959, in Cincinnati, OH. Jim was a retired Healthcare Administrator and believed in the Baptist Faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Luther Hobbs JR., and Bertha Mae Hobbs. His sister, Cathy Hobbs Roberts, and his mother-in-law, Myra Pace. Survivors include his wife, Kim Nolan Hobbs of Loyall, KY. His two children, James...

Bill Moore, 73, of Baxter, KY passed away Friday, Sept. 2nd, 2022, at UK Medical Center following a long illness. He was born and raised in Baxter but had called many places home over the years. He was a former business owner, long-haul trucker, and was an employee for Smok’n Joe’s. He loved to crack jokes and cook amazing meals for the people he loved. He is preceded in death by his parents, Calvin, and Frankie Moore. Those left to mourn his passing include his love of 13...

Billie Ray Howard (aka Billy Ray), 82 of Harlan, KY, departed this life on Wednesday August 31, 2022, at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital due to long-term health issues. Billy Ray was born in Wallins Creek, KY, on April 8, 1940, to the late James L. Howard and Aretha Hensley Howard Caldwell (Sparks). He had a carefree spirit, nomadic demeanor, enjoyed trips to the casino, watching western movies, singing, and playing the guitar. Besides his biological parents, Billy Ray was preceded in...

Freda Howard Parker, 90, of Coxton, was born on April 1, 1932, in Harlan, KY to the late Gillis Howard and Mallie Cooper Howard. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. Freda loved her family deeply, but most of all, Freda loved the Lord Jesus Christ, her church, and her church family. She was a member of the Coxton Baptist Church. In her younger years, she taught one of the largest Sunday School classes. Freda spent her life...