All Obituaries

Elmer “EJ” Brock, 66 of Mary Alice, KY passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020. He was born November 3, 1954 in Leslie County KY. EJ was a retired coal miner and believed in the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Dora Brock; his brothers, Sam Brock, Hiram Brock and Orville Brock and his sisters, Birdie Brock and Florence Brock. He is survived by his wife, Judy Brock of Mary Alice, KY; his...

Cleda Boggs, 75 of Mary Alice, KY went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 8, 2020. She was born September 14, 1945 to the late Sam and Thelma Sellers. Cleda believed in the Baptist faith and was a longtime member of the Liggett Baptist Church. Beside her parents she is preceded in death by her sisters, Barbara Napier and Charlotte Cornett; her brothers-in-law, Ralph Napier and Allen Brock; the father of her children, Thomas Mitchell Jr and her son-in-law, Ronald L. Fee. She is...

Dennis “Cotton” Vanover, 63 of Baxter, was born on October 27, 1957 and died October 30, 2020 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was retired from Howard Heating & Air Conditioning. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Elsie Vanover; his brothers, David Vanover and Tommy Vanover; his father and mother in law, Homer and Euna Nolan and his brother in law Bill Lewis. He is survived by his wife, Pam Vanover; his son, Charles “Scooter” Vanover; his...

Larry Saylor, 76, of Wallins, KY passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 14, 1944 in Harlan, KY. Larry was a former employee of the city of Harlan and believed in the Pentecostal faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill Davis Saylor and Jane Saylor; his wife, Clara Saylor and several brothers and sisters precede him in death. Survivors include his brother, Donnie Saylor of Wallins, KY. His sisters, Snobia Saylor Elmore of Wallins, KY and Stella...

Ernie Lee Miracle, 72, of Rosspoint, KY formerly of Ages, KY died Friday, October 23, 2020. He was born April 25, 1948 in Augusta County VA. Ernie was a retired mechanic having been employed by the Harlan County Board of Education and believed in the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ewing Miracle and Dora Ellis Miracle. Survivors include his wife, Janice Miracle of Rosspoint, KY; his daughter, Janet Belcher and husband Mike of Rosspoint, KY; his grandchildren,...

Malcolm Wesley Stout, 49, of Mooresburg, formerly of Evarts, KY passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020, at his home. He worked at Lear Siegler for many years and was currently employed by ICONEX. He was an avid University of Kentucky sports fan and enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Malcolm R. and Dorothy Stout and Earl and Azalee Holbrook. He is survived by his daughter, Alexis Stout (Dylan Webb); former...

Johnny Lee Pace, 71, of Dizney, Ky passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at the UK Medical Center due to injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born October 17, 1948 in Harlan, KY. Johnny was a graduate of Evarts High School, Eastern Kentucky University and Lincoln Memorial University where he received his Rank 1 in Education. He was a retired schoolteacher, vice principal and principal at Evarts Jr and Sr High School. Johnny was also a coal miner having last been employed by...

Jimmy Lee Whitaker Sr. 64, of Kitts, Ky passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at his residence. He was born November 15, 1955 in Harlan, Ky. Jimmy was a retired coal miner. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Alta Hatmaker Whitaker, his brothers, Roy Burnette and Gene Burnette. He is survived by his children, Nannie Michelle Cherry, and husband Gary of Loudon, TN, Jimmy Whitaker, and wife Lisa of Bledsoe, Jason Whitaker, and wife Christy of Coxton, Stacey Madon, and...

Daniel Eric Nantz, 38, of Lexington, KY passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at the UK Medical Center. He was born July 15, 1982 in Harlan, KY. Daniel was a painting contractor and believed in the Protestant faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Nantz and his brother, Mark Nantz. He is survived by his mother, Brenda Moore and husband Jerry; his children, Alexander Collett, Caitlyn Collett, Daniel Nantz, Cameron Nantz and Dean Nantz. His sister, Jennifer Nantz...

Mr. Terrell Lee Derry, 61 of Harlan, was bron on March 11, 1959 in Louisville, KY and died on September 28, 2020 at his home in Harlan. He was a former HVAC service technician.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard Derry and Barbara Thornhill derry. No services are scheduled at this time.