Essie Joseph, born September 21,1928 departed this life on Monday-July 14th, 2025 at her residence in Hazard, Kentucky being 96-years old. Essie was born in Maces Creek, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Anderson Fields and the late Siller Fields.

Essie Joseph leaves the following relatives to cherish her memory: husband, Everett Joseph; son, Everett Scott Joseph; also, other friends and relatives survive.

Visitation will be on Friday -July 18th, 2025, from 9:00 A.M.to 11:00 A.M. at the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home. Funeral Services on Friday-July 18th, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. with Karl Baker Officiating.  Interment will follow at Fields Family Cemetery in Right Fork Maces Creek Viper, Kentucky.