Maggard Funeral Homes

04/05/2026

03/31/2026

Lloyd Brewer, age 86, of Hazard, KY, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026. Lloyd was a driver for East Ky. Beverage in Hazard for over 30 years. He also refereed sports and coached football at A.B. Combs Elementary. Lloyd enjoyed going to church; he was a current member of Happy Freewill Baptist Church and a former member of Big Creek Baptist Church. Lloyd loved being involved with kids, especially his grandkids.

He was the Son of the late Willie Brewer and the late Nora Hensley Brewer. He was also preceded in death by his Wife: Faye Muncy Brewer; Brothers: Cecil, J.W., Arnold & Jerry Brewer; Sister: Myrtle Jones.

Lloyd is survived by: Two Sons: Terry Brewer (Bridget) & William Edward Brewer; Five Sisters: Sandra Brewer, Sue Goins, Peggy Drennan, Vera Green & Mary Mullins (Dean); Five Brothers: Lawrence Brewer, Hager Brewer (Judy), George Brewer (Patty), Willie Brewer Jr. & James Brewer (Lisa); Three Grandchildren: Zachary Brewer, Madison Stepp (Brad) & Tytus Lloyd Brewer, as well as A Host of Nieces, Nephews, Family & Friends.

Visitation will be held at the Happy Freewill Baptist Church where the family will receive friends after 5:00 PM, Friday, April 3, 2026. Funeral service will be at Happy Freewill Baptist Church at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 4, 2026, Rev. Rodney Smith officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Bluegrass Care Navigators

03/26/2026

Michele Renee Franks Baker gained her angel wings on March 25, 2026, at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY, after a fierce health battle.

She was born on November 30, 1967, in Hazard, KY, to the late John Foster (Johnny) Franks and Barbara Sue Franks. Michele graduated from Hazard Community College in 1987, from Eastern Kentucky University in 1990 and retired as a teacher from the Perry County School System achieving Rank II status.

Michele's greatest joy were her two sons, Derrick & Noah, and her beloved Ragdoll cats Izzy & Nora as well as Sparky, who gained his angel wings in 2021. Michele loved her family more than anything else.

Michele is survived by her Husband, Ricky Baker; Mother: Barbara Sue Franks; Two Sons: Derrick Ethan Baker (Taylor) & Jonathan Noah Baker; her Sister: Stephanie Franks Ritchie; Sisters-In-Law: Beverly Turner (William) & Imogene Bowling (Kenneth); Brother-In-Law: Larry Baker (Maryann); Father-In-Law: Lewis Baker (Connie); Nephews: Cody, Jonathan, Dakota & Buddy; Nieces: Kaeley, Lillie & Teresa as well as A Host of other Family & Friends.

Michele will be dearly missed by all those left behind.

Arrangements are being handled by Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel where the family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Saturday, March 28, 2026. Funeral service will be at Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel at 1:00 PM, Saturday, March 28, 2026, Rev. Buddy Turner officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Hazard, KY.

In lieu of flowers, family request donations to Bluegrass Care Navigators.

03/24/2026

Larry David Baker, age 81, of Chavies, KY, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hazard Medical Center. Dave was a United States Army Veteran. He worked over 30 years for the Corps of Engineer. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, wine making and gardening.

He was the son of the late George Carl Baker and Ethel Rader Baker. He is also preceded in death by Two Sisters: Lois & Rita and Four Brothers: Raymond, Donald, Alex & Clarence.

He is survived by his Wife of 60 years: Helen Baker; One Daughter: Malinda Charlene Wilson; One Son: John David Baker; One Sister: Carolyn Griffie; One Brother: Fletch Baker; Three Grandchildren: Danielle Baker, Nicholas Miller & DJ Baker; Two Great Grandchildren: John David Baker III & Kyleigh Jo Baker as well as A Host of Family & Friends

Arrangements are being handled by Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel. Visitation will be at the Chavies First Church of God where the family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Friday, April 3, 2026. Memorial service will be at Chavies First Church of God at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 3, 2026, Brother Brian Bridges officiating.

03/23/2026

John Michael "Carbide" Collett, age 74, of Hazard, KY, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at his residence. Michael worked for over 40 years in the coal industry, He started out as a Belt Man moving his way up Section Foreman then to Mine Manager working his way to being a Superintendent. Throughout his career, he received numerous awards for his work ethic and safety. Michael was a devoted Husband, Father and Grandfather. Many would describe him as quiet, kind and humble. He walked each day guided by the Lord's word. Michael enjoyed attending Summit Church. Over the years he and his wife, Carolyn have travelled all over the US and other countries. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, the lake house and his beach home.

He was the son of the late John Collett Jr. and the late Mavis Barker Collett. He is also preceded in death by One Sister: Pamela Collett and One Brother: Robbie Collett.

He is survived by his Wife: Carolyn Collett; Two Daughters: Tonya Collett Collins (Ronnie) & Cindy Lindon (John); Two Sisters: Lana Dean & Patty Minks; Two Brothers: Marshall Collett (Norma) & Marvin Collett; Five Grandchildren: Griffin Fields (Olivia), Cailin Lindon, Rayce Lindon, Grace Collins & Luke Lindon; One Great Grandchild: Henley Boone Fields and A Host of Family & Friends

Arrangements are being handled by Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel where the family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 26, 2026. Life Celebration Service will be at Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 26, 2026, Bob Schaeffer officiating. Entombment will be at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Hazard, KY

03/21/2026

Gary Eugene Jones, age 71, of Hazard, KY, passed Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Hazard ARH. Gary enjoyed life of the outdoors including going four-wheeling.

He was the Son of the late Eugene Jones & Edna Mae Engle Jones. He was also preceded in death by One Niece: Nikara Noel Jones.

Gary is survived by One Son: Kevin Dunn (Glinda), Lexington, KY; One Sister: Deb Hatton, Hazard, KY; One Brother: Ray Jones (Anita), Lost Creek, KY; Two Grandchildren: Emily & Ethan; Nieces & Nephews: Jamie Combs (Ethan), Josh Hatton, Nicholas Jones (Megan), Morgan Sizemore, Jordan Combs (Hayley), Saul Jones, Ethan Grisham, Cloie Combs & Henry Combs; Special Cousin: Tim Jones and A Host of Family & Friends.

Arrangements are being handled by Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel in Hazard where the family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Monday, March 23, 2026. Funeral service will be at Blair Memorial Baptist Church at 1:00 PM, Monday, March 23, 2026, Joe Engle officiating. Interment will be at Jones Cemetery, Lost Creek, KY

03/21/2026

Bobby Ray Brewer, age 68, of Bulan, KY, passed Friday, March 20, 2026, at ARH Ky. River Advanced Care in Hazard.. Bobby was a former factory worker. He was a simple man, who enjoyed sitting on his front porch and being outdoors.

He was the Son of the late Bayles Brewer & Goldie Smith Brewer. He was also preceded in death by Three Brothers: Bayles Jr., Troy Lee & Gary Wayne Brewer; Three Sisters: Reba Combs, Gevena Jones & Linda Ritchie.

He leaves surviving One Daughter:Hope Buschmann; Five Sisters: Sharon Campbell, Annie Stacy (Johnny), Vickie Brewer, Virginia Combs & Nancy Khun; Five Grandchildren and A Host of Family & Friends.

03/18/2026

Latonya Renee Mullins-Langdon, age 53, formerly of Perry County, KY, passed Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Westminster Village North in Indianapolis, IN. Latonya was a devoted daughter, wife, mother and veterinarian. She enjoyed coming back to the mountains to visit. Family was very important to Latonya, and her life was her children.

Latonya was the Daughter of Brenda Mullins and the late Sol Mullins. She was also preceded in death by Maternal Grandparents: Claude & Reble Johnson; Paternal Grandparents: Jasper & Terry Mullins and Father-In-Law: Kerry Langdon.

She is survived by her husband; Mark Langdon; Mother: Brenda Mullins; One Daughter: Briley Rose Langdon; One Son: Brody Liam Langdon; Two Brothers: William Mullins & Jeffrey Mullins; Mother-In-Law: Louann Cherry (Robert); Brothers-In-Law: Matt Langdon (Sarah) & Mike Langdon (Janet) and A Host of Nieces, Nephews, Family & Friends.

Arrangements are being handled by Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel in Hazard where the family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 22, 2026. Funeral service will be at Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel at 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 22, 2026, Herrick Hacker officiating. Interment will be at Arch Halcomb Cemetery, Little Leatherwood, KY

03/18/2026

April Gwen Grubbs, age 54, of Hazard, KY, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center. April was a member of the G Bennett Adams Old Regular Baptist Church. She liked working in her garden and canning the garden food. Much of her life was spent enjoying time with her family especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her Husband of 38 years; Freddy Grubbs; Mother: Lillian Sturgill; One Son: Freddy D. Grubbs (Jasmine); Step Daughter: Kimberly R. Sexton; One Sister: Lisa Sturgill; One Brother: Jason Sturgill; Two Grandchildren: Samuel & Kensley and A Host of Family & Friends

She was preceded in death by her Grandparents: Bill & May Sturgill

Arrangements are being handled by Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel where the family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Friday, March 20, 2026. Funeral service will be at Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel at 1:00 PM, Friday, March 20, 2026, Cullen Caudill, Randy Newsome & Paul Kline officiating. Interment will be at Sturgill Cemetery, Georges Branch, KY

03/17/2026

Dana Eugene Feltner, age 73, of Chavies, KY, passed Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard. Dana was a United States Army Veteran. He was a former Insurance Agent, Boy Scout Leader & Member of Hazard Rotary Club. Dana was a Devoted Husband, Father Grandfather & Christian. In his 31 years of Ministry, Dana was a Pastor, a Chaplin at Hazard ARH and taught Bible study at Veterans Center.

Dana was the Son of the late Sherman Feltner & Laura Shepherd Feltner. He was also preceded in death by a host of Brothers & Sisters.

He leaves surviving his Wife of 55 years, Brenda Feltner; One Daughter: Cassandra Artrip (Chris); One Son: Scott Feltner (Charley Dawn); Three Brothers: Jack Feltner (Janice), Gary Feltner (Cindy) & Wayne Feltner (Lillian); Seven Grandchildren: Kennedi,
Kyleigh, Hayden, Jessie Nicole, LaDonna, Ashley & Eric; Great-Grandchildren: Noah, Lily, Madi, Ryan, Emma, Aevea, Olivia, Triss & Aiden and A Host of Nieces, Nephews, Family & Friends.

Arrangements are being handled by Maggard's Mtn.View Chapel in Hazard where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Funeral service will be at Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel at 12:00 PM, Thursday, March 19, 2026, Gary Feltner officiating. Interment will be at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery South East, Hyden, KY with military rites by Leslie County DAV Chapter 133.

03/16/2026

Eva LaMonne Bolen, age 83, of Hazard, KY, passed Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Hazard ARH. She was the Owner & Operator of Eva Bolen Court Reporting and a member of Alpha Xi Sorority. Eva enjoyed going out with friends and cherished family get-togethers; she especially loved Christmas. She was an avid Hazard & UK sports fan.

Eva was the Daughter of the late Ed Gabbard & Rose Napier Hacker. She was also preceded in death by her Husband: Cyle Bolen; Step Father: Cecil “JC” Hacker; Brother: Donald Gabbard and Nephew: Michael Gabbard.

She leaves surviving One Daughter: Karyn Fitzpatrick Franks (James); Two Sons: James Ryan "Jim" Fitzpatrick & Brad Kyle Bolen; Sister-In-Law: Gaye Gabbard; Five Grandchildren: Riley (Isaac), Reagan, Brenna (Luke), Brody & Braden; One Great-Grandchild: Miles; Special Friend: Joyce Napier and A Host of Nieces, Nephews, Family & Friends.

Arrangements are being handled by Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel in Hazard where the family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 21, 2026. Funeral service will be at Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 21, 2026, Jody Maggard officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Hazard, KY

In lieu of flowers the family request donations to KY River Regional Animal Shelter