All Obituaries

Barbara Ellen Napier, 58, of Coxton, KY went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at her residence. She was born August 28, 1964, in Harlan, KY. Barbara was a homemaker, a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She also was a member of the Coxton Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Columbus and Sarah Pennington; her husband, Bruce Edward Napier; her brother, Chris Pennington; her sister Martha Sue Coots. Left to mourn her passing is her son,...

Clark “Sparky” Middleton, 56, of Baxter, KY passed away on Tuesday January 24, 2023 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was born on February 14, 1966 in Harlan, KY to the late Sylvan Middleton and Marie Lewis Middleton. Sparky was a family man and loved serving his community as a Magistrate for District 1 in Harlan County. Some of his greatest treasures were fishing, hunting, 4-wheeling, and watching his grandson play sports. Sparky was a former Coal Mine Foreman, a member...

Samuel David Smith, 77, of Cranks, KY died on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the Harlan Health and Rehabilitation. He was born April 18, 1945 in Harlan, KY. Samuel was a retired auto mechanic and believed in the Christian Faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore Roosevelt “Velty” Smith and Annie Ruth Smith Cadle; two brothers, Stanley Smith and Paul Junior Smith; two sisters, Betty Jean Osborne and Lillie Mae Saylor. Survivors include three children, Kathy Ann...

Consuela Marie Napier, 26, of Lansing, MI. Formerly of Harlan, KY passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at her residence. She was born March 13, 1996 in Harlan, KY. Miss Napier was a former employee of Wal-Mart and believed in the Church of God Faith. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Kenneth E. Casteel I and Fairlene Lewis Casteel. Survivors include her loving mother, Connie Casteel; her sister, Amy Rebecca Napier; her niece, Destiny Rose Myles-Casteel and a host of...

Eula Jean Felosi met her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 6, 2023, following a brief illness. Eula grew up in Whitesburg. She moved to Harlan to attend Jenny Lea Academy of Cosmetology. While working in Harlan as a beautician, she met her husband of 56 years, Jerry Felosi. Her greatest love though was for the Lord, faithfully serving Him all her life. She enjoyed Bible studies, church, and revivals. She attended Immanuel Baptist Church. She loved her husband, children, and grandchildren...

Calvin Lewis Branson, 58, of Loyall, KY passed away on Friday January 06, 2023 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born on August 26, 1964 in Harlan, KY. Calvin’s wishes were no services to be planned. On behalf of the staff of the Henson & Rich Funeral Home we would like to offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family during their time of bereavement.

Samuel Bradley Brewer II, 45, of Harlan, KY passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 in Louisville, KY. He was born February 7, 1977 in Harlan. Sam done factory work most of his life. He was a graduate of Cawood High School where he graduated with Honors from excelling in JROTC. Sam liked playing games with his son, fishing, and believed in the Pentecostal Faith. He is preceded in death by his father, Samuel Brewer and is grandparents, the Rev. Denver & Goldie Short and James &...

Rick McWhirter, age 47 of Belleville, MI passed away Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born on February 5th, 1975 to Nowanna (Clem) McWhirter and Richard Garland McWhirter, Sr. He is survived by his wife Jodi McWhirter, three children: Kaitlynn, Ricky, and Jacob McWhirter; his parents Nowanna (Clem) McWhirter, Rick McWhirter Sr., his brothers Steve Carpenter and Kris McWhirter, his mother-in-law Debbie, and his sister and brother-in-laws, as well as his nieces and...

Rick Smith, 65 of Baxter, was born on September 20, 1957, in Gulston, KY and entered Heaven on January 1, 2023 at his home.  Rick was a retired Coal Miner and believed in the Holiness Faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ambries Smith, and Cora Long Smith and one brother, Monroe Smith. He is survived by his son, Ricky Smith. Three sisters, Claudetta and husband JR Cavins, Shirley and husband Darrell Hansel, Beulah and husband Ken Griffith. Five brothers, Ambries Jr and wife...

Kathy Lynn Shepherd, 69, of Teetersville, KY entered Heaven on away Friday, December 30, 2022. She was born August 5, 1953, in Harlan, KY. She was a retired Registered Nurse having been employed by Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital, labor and delivery department, Dr. Dahhan’s office, former Director of Nursing at the Harlan Nursing Home, but more importantly being involved in the first Home Health Services of Harlan. Kathy was also a member of the Cawood Church of God. She is...