All Obituaries

  Jimmy Ray Whitehead, 73, of Springport, Michigan passed away after a courageous battle with illness. He was born October 18, 1949, in Kenvir, Kentucky to the late Silas and Trula (Saylor) Whitehead. For many years Jimmy worked for Harvard Industries. He married the love of his life Marilyn, and the two shared 47 years of marriage. Jimmy loved his family beyond measure and cherished spending time with them. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially playing a round of golf or going...

James E. Bonham, 62 of Knoxville, TN formerly of Harlan County, passed away on Saturday evening, May 6, 2023, at the University of Tennessee Hospital due to an extended illness. He was born on April 22, 1960, in Fort Knox, KY and was a retired Restaurant Manager.   He is preceded in death by his mother, Betty Bonham, his brother, Wesley Ray Bonham and his niece, Tiffany Lewis. He is survived by his father James H. Bonham and wife Bertha; his children, Jason Bonham, and Sarah Thompson;...

Luther Jerome Cottrell III, 43, of Coxton, KY entered his Heavenly home on Friday May 5, 2023, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY after battling an extended illness. He was born January 3, 1980, unto the Union of Luther J. Cottrell II and Deborah Fields. Jerome had been a factory worker, and he was baptized at an early age at Verda Baptist Church. His contagious smile and infectious personality will be missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, LJ and...

Janice Sturgill, 81, of Wallins Creek, KY went home to be with the Lord on Thursday May 04, 2023 at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born July 22, 1941, to the late Willard & Katherine Hall. Janice had been employed by the Harlan Independent School System as a Cafeteria worker for more than 20 years and believed in the Pentecostal Faith. Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Keston “Bud” Sturgill, her son, Fred Sturgill, and...

Vencil Wayne Morgan, age 82, passed away peacefully at Pikeville Medical Center on Monday May 01, 2023. Born September 21, 1940, in Three Point, KY. He attended Hall High School and served in the US Army. Vencil loved his family and was an avid UK fan. He was retired from Olentangy Commons in Columbus, OH where he lived for 46 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elige & Ella Morgan. Those left to cherish his memories are his beloved wife of 62 years, Mary Emma (Lowe) Morgan....

James E. Baker, 63, of Bobs Creek, KY passed away on Friday April 28, 2023, at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born January 13, 1955, to the late Arthur & Virginia Baker in Harlan, Ky. James was a retired truck driver, heavy equipment operator, and believed in the Baptist Faith. Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers, Pleas Rob Baker, O’Neal Baker, & Ronnie Baker, and one sister, Shelby Baker Engle. Those left to cherish his...

Geraldine Harris Turner, 86, of Harlan, KY. Passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born, January 8, 1936, in Harlan, KY. Ms. Turner was a homemaker and believed in the Christian faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward, and Ruby Harris; her husband, James Charles Turner; her brothers, Raymond, and Gene Harris; sister, Virginia Lee. Survivors include her daughter, Penelope McDade of Burlington, NC; her brothers, James Harris,...

Robert “Tony” Cole, 66, of Harlan, KY went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. He was born August 27, 1956, in Harlan. Tony was a retired coal miner and believed in the Holiness Faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, JC Cole Sr. and Thelma Pace Cole; his grandparents, Charles and Hester Cole and Daniel Boone and Pearl Pace; his brothers, JC “Butch” Cole Jr and Mike Cole. Left to cherish his memory are his two children, Angela Cole Craft of...

Hershel Daniels, 79, of Georgetown, KY, heard the Lord’s call on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Hershel is the son of the late Hamp and Cleo (Hensley) Daniels, and entered this life on May 13, 1943, at Smith, KY. Hershel retired from Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Georgetown, KY.  He was one of the original thirteen trainers and nine instructors who started Toyota training on July 20, 1987. Hershel is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 58 years, Lynda Gail (Shuler) Daniels;...

Levi Ingersoll Jr., 82, formerly of Harlan passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Buchanan Place in Tazewell, TN. He was born July 14, 1940, in Majestic, KY to the late Levi Ingersoll Sr. & Laurie Blackburn Ingersoll. Levi worked as a Manufacturer for an Automotive Factory for some time and believed in the Pentecostal Faith. Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Beatrice Ingersoll. His children, Tommy Ingersoll & Mary Lou Nantz. Two grandchildren,...