Levi “Junebug” Barger, Jr. was born December 05, 1967 in Hyden, Kentucky, a son of the late Levi & Juanita Couch Barger. Levi was a member of the Mount Paran Baptist Church at Saul, Kentucky and formerly served as a Sunday school teacher. By occupation, Levi was a carpenter and coal miner. He enjoyed whittling and making walking canes. In his former years, Levi enjoyed hunting. Levi departed this life on Saturday, December 05, 2020 at this residence on his 53rd birthday.
Claude Wayne Wagers, 64, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away Tuesday, November 24th, at his home. Claude was born in Clay County, KY on March 11, 1956, a son of the late Juanita and Claude Wagers.
Josh Lyons, 39, of Hyden, Kentucky passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Josh was born in Hyden on February 10, 1981, the son of Larry and Colleen Lyons. In December 1983 Josh received his lifesaving diagnosis and treatment for a pediatric brain tumor at Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati. The doctors said they could buy Josh some time.
Mr. Vestil Minton, age 86 departed this life on Monday, November 30, 2020 at the Advent Health of Manchester. He was born on Thursday, August 23, 1934 in Manchester, Kentucky to William and Mary (Cheek) Minton. He was a farmer.
Tempia Fields, 70, of Manchester, KY, passed away Sunday, November 29th, at her home. Tempia was born in Oneida, KY on September 27, 1950, a daughter of the late Frank and Telitha Eagle Hensley.
Wendy Kay Baker of Hoskinston, passed away Sat. November 28, 2020. She was 47 years old. Wendy was born November 11, 1973 at Jackson County, KY., the daughter of the late, Roy Welch & Peggy Coots. She had been a life-long resident of Leslie County. By occupation Wendy was a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Eddie Benjamin "Ben" Hoskins passed away Sat. November 28, 2020. He was 25 years old. Ben was born June 24, 1995 in Manchester, KY., the son of Misty Sizemore & the late Mitchell Dean Hoskins. Ben had been a life-long resident of Leslie Co. He enjoyed fishing, riding four wheelers, working on cars & spending time with his son.