Local Obituaries-Tuesday August 5, 2025

Glenn Logan

Glenn Logan, age 68, of Kingscreek, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Hazard ARH. 

He is survived by 1 daughter: Glenda Polly of Hallie; 6 grandchildren: Jade Dollarhide, Ethan Dollarhide, Faith Thomas, Jadin Polly, Jazlyn Polly, and Shawney Polly; 3 great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life for Glenn Logan will be held at a later date at the Kingscreek Community Church.

The Letcher Funeral Home of Whitesburg is in charge of the arrangements.

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Windell Ray Austin

Windell Ray Austin, age 77, of Cromona, passed away on Saturday August 2, 2025 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife:  Darcas Austin of Cromona; 3 daughters: Kim Sturgill of Haymond, Wendy Johnson of Haymond and Tabitha Austin of Isom; 3 sisters: Patricia Baker of Clintwood, VA, Joyce Holbrook of Payne Gap and Sandy Davis of Haymond; 1 brother: Jimmy Austin of Haymond; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Windell Ray Austin will be held at 1:00pm this afternoon, Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at the Hemphill Freewill Baptist Church with Danny Mullins and Jimmy (Tweet) Johnson officiating.

Burial will follow in the Haven of Rest Cemetery at Mayking.

The Everidge Funeral Home of Whitesburg is in charge of the arrangements.  

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Clarence Edward Yeary Jr.

Clarence Edward Yeary Jr., age 46, of Jenkins, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in La Grange, Kentucky. 

He is survived by his parents: Clarence Sr. and Kathy Polly Yeary of Jenkins; his fiance: Ollie Caldwell; 1 daughter: Leah Marie Yeary of Jenkins; 1 sister: Tina Lois Ann Yeary of Barbourville, Kentucky; 2 grandchildren: Nathan Benjamin Yeary and Kaden Yeary and maternal grandfather: Billy Polly.

Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 10:00pm this evening, Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. 

Funeral Services for Clarence Edward Yeary Jr. will be held at 12:00 noon Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel. 

Burial will follow in the Yeary Family Cemetery at Mayking.

In lieu of flowers donations are suggested to Letcher Funeral Home to help with the funeral expenses.

The Letcher Funeral Home of Whitesburg is in charge of the arrangements.

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Rosemary Ruth Halcomb Osborne

Rosemary Ruth Halcomb Osborne, age 55, of Lynch passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at her residence.

She is survived by her husband: Stewart Osborne; four children: Wendy Osborne, Heather Osborne, James Brandon Osborne, and Brittany Osborne; eleven grandchildren; one great-grandson on the way; three sisters: Geri Rae Ison, Denise Sexton, and April Dinsmore and one brother, David Gilliam.

Visitation will be after 1:00pm Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the Tri City Funeral Home at Benham. 

Funeral services for Rosemary Ruth Halcomb Osborne will follow at 3:00pm with Ted Collins officiating. 

Burial will follow at the Smith Family Cemetery.

Donations can be made directly to the funeral home to help offset funeral costs. 

The Tri-City Funeral Home of Benham is in charge of the arrangements.