Kentucky funeral director, embalmer and funeral home owner, died December 17, 2011, at age 73. Mahan was employed at Mount Pleasant Funeral Home, was former owner of Colonial Chapel Funeral Home (Harlan) and former co-owner of Reese Monument (Loyall). He also owned the former Redwood Steakhouse in Harlan. He was a U.S. Army veteran and former Harlan County coroner. He is survived by three nieces.