Stephen Douglas Miles, 77, of Cumberland passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the UK Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born on July 4, 1948, to the late Jonah and Matilda Fields Miles. He is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he proudly served in the Vietnam War. Stephen is a lifetime member of the 5131 VFW of Cumberland, a member of the Fields Masonic Lodge #831 and the Nolan Lodge #806. He was a faithful member of the Central Baptist Church, where he attended every time he was able.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Evalene Davidson Miles; his children, Stephen Douglas Miles Jr., Gregory Coots, and Leslie Cox; brothers, Robert Calton, Bud Calton, Melvin Calton, Melvin Miniard, Cecil Miles, David Miles, Arthur Miles, Charlie Miles, and Thomas Miles; sisters, Wilma Jones, Lorene Strunk, Nell Frazier, Jane Dobson, and Betty Ann Roark.

He leaves to mourn his passing a brother, James Miles; a sister, Janice Sue Tyree; special nephews, Greg Miles and wife, Payton; and Charles Edward Davidson and wife, Carolyn; a special lady in his life, Dallas Smith; a special niece who called him dad, Michelle Smith; nephew, Larry Wayne Calton;  niece, Jenny Hammons; special grandsons, Jase Gregory Miles; Jasper Brock and Brayden Brock; a son-in-law, Chad Cox;  his special friends, Pete Craig, Gary Wagner, Ruby Partin, Margaret Chafin; two very special friends, that were more like brothers, Bob Shoemaker and David Lewis; Katina Saylor and Candace Brock; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

His visitation will be held at the Central Baptist Church on Friday, February 20, 2026, from 5 pm to 8 pm. His funeral service will also be at the church on Saturday at 1 pm with Brother Roger Colinger officiating. Masonic Rites will be performed at the church and military honors will be performed at the cemetery by the Harlan Honor Guard. He will be entombed at the Miles Mausoleum Garden in Cumberland with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

Tri City Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Stephen Miles.