Norman Lee "Devin" Long, 32, of Evarts, departed this life suddenly on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from injuries sustained during a motor vehicle accident. Born July 18, 1993 in Harlan County, he had lived here all of his life. Devin enjoyed playing video games and going to the gym.

He is preceded in death by his father, Jerry Lee Long; step-mother, Ruby Long; a niece, Tori Long; and a nephew, Trenton Long.

Survivors include his wife, Chasity Absher; four children, Tucker Long, Brodey Long, Amelia Long and Jasmyn Long; a brother, Jeremy Long and Shantel; two sisters, Amber Long; Cassie Simpson and husband, Scottie; and his grandmother, Alice Napier Long. Also surviving are his mother, Zola Farley; nieces and nephews, Kaylee Long and companion, Chloe Browning, Tanner Long, Maylee Long, Ashton Long, Lacey Farley, Chelsey Farley, Chase Farley, Riley Farley and Rylan Simpson; and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday after 5 pm at the Verda First Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Verda First Baptist Church with Pastor Danny McCreary officiating.

Burial will follow in the Long Family Cemetery at Jones Creek with his family and friends serving as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Evarts Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Norman Lee "Devin" Long.