OBITUARIES

Collected and submitted by

Denise Hall Boyd

Bates, Celeste Hall, B: 1-14-1914  D: 2-7-1981, d/o Van & Nannie Vance Hall w/o BATES, William Columbus "Dib"   6-10-1933, bro-sis: Daisy, Ruth, Kathleen, Ellis C., Willie & Maggie, children: Charles Dean, James, John Ellis, Shannon, Eddie, Charlsia, Joy, Nancy, Aileen, Sharon & Patty Jean Bates, Cora Sue  age 79 of Nicholasville KY., died on Friday, December 6, 2002 at U.K. Medical Center, Lexington, Ky.  She was born on January 9, 1923, a daughter of the late Hobart Combs and Manda Adams Combs Walters.  Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, December 10, at 11:00 a.. with Elwood Cornett officiating.  Burial followed in Bates Family Cemetery, Blackey, Ky under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home Whitesburg, KY.  Source:  The Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, December 11, 2002-

Bates, Charles- age 77  was born on Oct.11 1921 at Kite and died on Nov.10 1998 at Highlands Regional Med. Center Floyd Co. Ky. s/o Jim Bates & Melissa Gibson Bates h/o-Alpha Meade Bates Bur: Davidson Mem. Gardens, Ivel, Floyd Co. Ky. Dau: Melinda Lyons & Sandra Newsome.   

Bates, Curtis H. - was born in Knott County, Kentucky on May 23, 1906 to Lum and Lizza Thornsberry and died on March 19, 1999, at the Medical Center of Southern Indiana in Charlestown, making his stay here on earth 92 years, 9 months and 24 days. He married Lettie Franklin on August 8, 1931. To this union were born four children. His wife, Lettie, and two daughters, Joyce and Wilma, preceded him in death. Later in life he met and married Leona Wright Bates. Surviving are his wife, Leona Wright Bates of Letcher Co., Ky.; three sons: Elwood Bates of British Columbia, Canada; Arthur Bates of South Carolina; Edward Bates of Michigan; daughter, Mary Bates Harbin of Hibernia, Indiana; two brothers, Everett Bates and Isadore Bates; two sisters, Sadie King and Augie Slone; twenty-five grandchildren; his stepchildren and many friends. Curtis taught school in Knott County, Kentucky. He came to Indiana in 1940 and worked at the Government Plant in Charlestown and other plants in Indiana as well. He also liked hunting for ginseng. Later in life, Brother Curtis found the need of a Savior and cried for mercy. He joined the Chester Hogg Memorial Old Regular Baptist Church, and was baptized on May 9, 1981. He always filled his seat and will be sadly missed by his family and brothers and sisters in the Lord. 

Bates, Elizabeth "Liss"  By the request of Dingus Bates and with much sadness I will write an obituary of sister Liss Bates. She was the daughter of Brother Sherman Gibson and sister Margaret Gibson. Sister Liss was born May 12, 1890 and deceased June 12, 1963. She lived here on earth 73 years, and one month. Sister Liss was married to Jim Bates in the year of 1916. To this union was born six children, four boys and two girls all living. Sister Liss joined the old Regular Baptist Church April 20, 1963 and was baptized April 28, 1963 by Elder Joe Burke and Oliver Meade. Sister Liss has left a good example before her children and grandchildren and one brother and three sisters and we believe many friends to mourn the loss. So I want to say to Sister Liss children: I believe if you ever see Sister Liss anymore you will have to be as humble as Mary was when she came down to the feet of Jesus and washed his feet with tears and dried them with her hair. So children I think your mother can sing the songs of Angels together with the saints forever.  Written by a brother in hope of Eternal life. Dingus Bates, her son says the funeral of Sister Liss is set the first Saturday and Sunday in July of1964 at the Linza King Graveyard on Right Beaver. Preachers chosen are Elders Eppy Holbrooks, Joe Burke, Oliver Meade, and Ervin Breeding and all preaching brothers are invited to come. 

Bates, Ellis  entered eternal rest March 4, 1985 at his residence in Kite, Ky. Ellis was born November 2, 1914 being 70 years, 4 months and two days of age at the time of his passing. Ellis was the son of the late Columbus "Lum" Bates and Eliza Thornsberry. He was preceded in death by a son, Marvin Douglas. He is survived by his wife, Mionia Hall Bates of Kite, Ky.; two daughters Jacquline Caudill and Arlene Bates, both of Kite, Ky.,; two sons, Ellis Bates Jr. of Pinetop, Ky. and Bill Bates of Hindman, Ky.; two sisters Sadie King of Mt. Sterling, Ky. and Olga Slone of Kite, Ky.; four brothers, Curtis of Charleston, Indiana, Isadore of Waverly, Ohio, Everett of Dayton, Ohio and Roscoe of Kite, Ky. He is also survived by four grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends who mourn his passing. Funeral for Ellis Bates will be Thursday March 7, 1985 at 10:00 a..m  at the Providence Old Regular Baptist Church, at Topmost, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will be in the Bates Cemetery Cemetery, at Kite, under the direction of Knott County Funeral Home, in Hindman.   

Bates, Jesse-I take up my pen this the 23rd day of December, 1943, attempt, with a feeble hand, to give a brief sketch of the life of an endured and departed father. Ten children, a great number of grandchildren, and the many friends and relatives of Jesse Bates now reflect with sadness on the cold memories of that sad day on November 30, 1943, at a time which seemed immature to those who could not understand the rapid approach of death, he closed his eyes in a silent sleep and breathed in the air of a spiritual soul. This beloved father, whom we all highly revere, was born February 25, 1856, and died November 30, 1943, being eighty-seven years, nine months, and five days old. He was born to the union of John and Betty Bates. As a child and a young man he spent his earlier days near the mouth of Bates Creek, at the old home place. When he was twenty years of age, was married to Hannah Caudill, the daughter of William and Nancy Caudill. To this union were born 13 children, nine boys and four girls; five of this number preceded him in death. He also was bereft of this loving wife after forty-six years of companionship. To this union my father remained a true and faithful husband to my mother until death did the two separate.   Submitted by Denise Boyd

Bates, Landis Douglas, 56, formerly of Knott County , died Monday, September 10, 2001 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Judith Marie Bates. Funeral services were conducted Friday, September 14, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.   Submitted by Denise Boyd

Bates, Nebraska-age 90, of Kite, died Nov, 14, 1998. at her residence. Born January 18, 1908, in Kite, d/o the late Miles and Angelina Halls Bates.

Bates, William Columbus "Dib" , B: 13 Sep 1913  D: 21 Nov 1954, s/o Joe & Mary Alice Vanover Bates, bro-sis: Mary Ann, Lillie, Rosie, Flora, Clarence, Andy, Landis, Ernest, Tilden & R.B. h/o Celeste Hall  6-10-1933   

Bentley, Bruce  Age 83, of Topmost, Ky., husband of Velma Truman Bentley, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2001, at the McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital, McDowell, Ky. He was born October 21, 1918, in Letcher County, Ky., the son of the late Irvin Bentley and Curl Vance Bentley. He was a retired merchant and coal miner, a World War II, Army veteran, and a member of the Rebecca Old Regular Baptist Church. Survivors, other than his wife, include one son, Russell O. Bentley, (Cessie), Topmost, Ky.; three daughters, Karen Caldwell, (Tom), Florence, Ky., Denise Martin, (Jack), San Antonio, Tx., Vivian Blair, (Mitch), Topmost, Ky.; eight grandchildren, Bruce Russell Bentley, (Kelly), Jarrod Owen Bentley, Travis Caldwell, (Phebe), Susan Petray, (Bryce), Shana Blair, Jana Martin, Matt Blair, and Jeff Martin, and two great-grandchildren, Austen and Kaleigh Petray. Funeral services for Bruce Bentley were conducted Wednesday, December 26, 2001, at 11:00 a.m., at the Providence Old Regular Baptist Church, Topmost, Ky., with the Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial followed in the family cemetery, Dry Creek, Topmost, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky. Visitation was at the church. Pallbearers: Travis Caldwell, Jarrod Owen Bentley, Matt Blair, Jeff Martin, Todd Duff, Randy King and Clint Webb.  

Bentley, Margie Caudill  Age, 56, of Topmost, died Sunday, January 9, 2000, at Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital, following an extended illness. Born on September 2, 1943, in Melvin, she was the daughter of Mae Vance Caudill of Topmost and the late William Caudill. She was a member of Topmost Baptist Church . She was survived by her husband, Walter Bentley. Other survivors include one son, Patrick Todd Bentley of Topmost; one daughter, Amanda Bentley Wroe of Baltimore, Maryland; two brothers, Marcus Caudill and Cledis Caudill, both of Topmost; two sisters, Barbara Crisp and Kathryn Caudill both of Topmost Burial was in the Farris Moore Cemetery, Topmost, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.    

Boyd, Jessica Noel, infant daughter of Terry and Charlotte Denise Hall Boyd, entered eternal rest on Friday, November 23, 1984 at Our Lady of the Way Hospital in martin, Ky. Jessica is survived by her parents, Terry and Charlotte Denise Boyd, both of Topmost, Kentucky; three brothers, Jason Wayne, Joshua Allen and Justin Lee all at home; also surviving are her maternal grandparents Virgil and Inis Lawson Hall; her paternal grandparents, Ernest and Veaneda McPeek Boyd of Halo, Kentucky and many friends and relatives who mourn her passing. Services for Jessica Noel Boyd will be on Sunday November 25, 1984 at 10:00 AM at the Providence Old regular Baptist Church at Topmost, Kentucky with burial to follow in the Joe Hall Cemetery at Topmost, Ky  

Breeding, Charlie-passed away Oct. 17, at the Our Lady Of The Way Hospital, Martin , Ky. , after a long and continuing illness. He was the son of the late W. G. and Menerva Jane King Breeding. He was born Jan. 17, 1890, being 81 years, 9 months and l day old.Charlie was married Dec. 12, 1912 to Jossie Hall Breeding who survives. Unto this union were born 4 children, also surviving, one son Dalton of Kite, Ky., three daughters, Flora Reynolds of Pippa Passes, Ky., Dorothy Baker of Madison, North Carolina and Elsie Burdsal of Pikeville, Ky. Also surviving are one sister, Virgie King of Hall, Ky., ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was a retired school teacher having taught school for 35 years. Charlie was of the Old Regular Baptist belief and attended church faithfully until his death. He often made the statement that he was ready to die, that he had been washed, cleaned and dressed in the white garment. We believe from the life he lived and the testimony he gave, that our loss is Heaven's gain.    

Breeding, Dalton, Age, 85, of Kite, died Thursday, December 23; 1999, at the University of Kentucky Hospital . He was born November 22. 1914, the son of the late Charles and Josie Hall Breeding. He was a retired teacher in the Knott County School System. He is survived by his wife, Edith Breeding. Other survivors include one son, Delbert Maurice Breeding of Carleton, Michigan; one daughter, Faye Nunnelly of Crittenden; two sisters, Dorothy Baker of Madison, North Carolina, and Elsie Burdsal of Pikeville; four grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, December 26, 11 a.m., at the Rebecca Regular Baptist Church at Kite, with Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in the King Cemetery, Kite, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Serving as pallbearers were Jason Nunnelly, Dalton M. Breeding, James W. Reynolds, James Gayheart, Darrell Hall, Carl Douglas Little and Stewart Nunnelly.

Breeding,  Manervie Jane-With much sadness we will try to write a short obituary of a dear mother, Manervie Jane Breeding. She was born August 6, 1865 and departed this life January 8, 1949, being 83 years, 5 months and 2 days old. When the death angel visited our home and took away a loving mother. She was married to William G. Breeding April 7, 1887 at Bilva, Ky. Unto this union was born five children three boys and two girls, one boy proceeded her in death while the other four, Leeman, Charles, Aggie and Virgie are left to mourn the loss of a dear mother, whom we cared for so long. She had been afflicted in bed for eight years with a broken leg. She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church about the year of 1891, and was a faithful member until death. She enjoyed going to church as long as she was able. She was a good mother. She worked and toiled with her hands to support her children, but we feel loss is there eternally a gain. We feel that she is sleeping until the morning of sweet resurrection until all shall arise. We believe she will be a shining angel around the Throne of God, where trouble never comes. There are plenty of good things we could say about mother, but it is making the obituary too long, so dear children, don't forget mother's council.    

Calhoun, Clovia Tuttle, Age 59, of Kite, died June 9, 1998. Born February 3, 1939 in Knott Co., the daughter of Lillie Thornsberry Tuttle and the late Henry Tuttle. She was preceded in death by husband, Martin Calhoun. Survivors include three sons, Martin Dwayne, James Greg and Vincent Scott Calhoun; three dau. Karen Sue Ford, Stephanie Parks, Laurie Jean McPeaks, three brothers, Hargus, Hager and Harold Tuttle; four sisters, Afo Jean Jacobs, Selinda Hammm, Sharon Walters, Hester Gregory. Burial is in the Tuttle Cemetery on Mullins Branch, Kite

Caudill, Amanda Renea  Age, 25, of Topmost, died Friday, January 28, 2005, at St. Joseph Hospital East, in Lexington. Born July 25, 1979, in Hazard, she was the daughter of Terry and Wilma Slone Caudill of Topmost. She was a graduate of Knott Central; and a member of Montgomery Southern Baptist Church, in Emmalena. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandmother and step-grandfather: Esta Johnson Reynolds and Acie Reynolds of Prestonsburg; a sister and brother-in-law, Tera and Kevin Collins of Topmost; uncles: Ricky Caudill, Jerry Caudill and Crit Caudill; aunts: Loretta Blanton, Henrietta Conley, and Edith Ritchie; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Johnny Caudill, and Vertist and Monnie Slone. Funeral services were conducted Monday, January 31, at 11 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Curtie Hall, and others, officiating. Burial was in the Elmo (Eck) Thornsberry Cemetery, at Mullins Branch, in Kite, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home, with nightly services at 7 p.m

Caudill, Ellen Slone, 63, of Rogersville, Tennessee, formerly of Knott County, died Thursday, May 18, 2000at her home. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 21, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.

Caudill Lauren Renee , Infant, of Topmost, KY, died June 24, 1997. d/o James Brandon and Christel Gail Sexton Caudill. Survivors include paternal grandparents, Eddie and Russell Collins Caudill of Wayland; Maternal grandparents, Robert and Connie Martin Sexton of Lackey; paternal great-grandparents, James and Opal Caudill of Topmost, John and Avonell Tew of Pittsburge; Maternal great-grandparents, Junior and Mildred Martin of Estill, Dennis and Betty Sexton of Lackey; paternal great-great-grandmother, Edna Span of Michigan. Burial at Reynolds Cemetery, Water Gap.

Caudill, Mearl, 68, of Rogersville, Tennessee, formerly of Knott County, died Monday, April 3, 2000 at the Hawkins County Hospital, in Rogersville. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Slone Caudill. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 6, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.

Combs, Canton-It is with a sad and broken heart, that I will try by the help of the Lord to write an obituary of my dear husband and companion, Canton Combs. He was born Jan. 23, 1905, and departed this life March 17, 1972, making his stay on earth 67 years, 1 month and 25 days. He was the youngest son of the late K.F. and Nancy Gibson Combs. Canton and I had four children, 2 boys and 2 girls. They are: Herman of Raven, Ky., Clinas of Warsaw, Ind., Bertha Ousley of Sidney, Ind. and Beth Stevens of Warsaw, Indiana. Canton always gave our children good counsel. I can say that I never did hear him tell them anything that was wrong. I believe with all my heart that he is resting around the throne of God, and in that great morning when God calls for his children that he will be in that number. About 8 months before he passed away, while talking to his brother Mont and sister-in-law, Luna Combs, he told them at that time if he died he be1ieved that there was nothing in his way. Three days before he died while in the McDowell hospital he was talking with our son Herman. He asked Herman if he saw the two Angels on the roof top of the hospital. Oh, how lonely it is in the old home without him. I want to say to all of the children and to the rest of the family, if you want to see Daddy again you must turn to God and ask Him for forgiveness before it is too late.

Combs, Clinas Age 67 Of: Raven, Kentucky Died On Sunday, August 6, 2006 At Home. He Was Born On May 19, 1939 At Raven, Kentucky. He Was The Son Of The Late Canton & Susanna Jacobs Combs. Other Survivors: One Brother: Herman Combs Of Raven, Kentucky; One Sister: Beth Stephens Of Menton, Indiana; Ex-Wife: Margaret Stephens. Deceased Relatives: Parents; One Sister: Bertha Ousley. Time And Place Of Funeral: Wednesday, August 9, 2006 At 1 P.M. At Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman, Kentucky. Burial: Combs Cemetery, Raven, Kentucky

Combs, Luna J. Hopkins, age 99, of Topmost, Ky., passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at the Riverview Health Care Center, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. She was born September 25, 1908 in Dema, Ky., the daughter of the late Miles and Ollie Slone Jones. She was a homemaker and a member of the Providence Regular Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Eddie (Virignia) Hopkins, Prestonsburg, Ky., Carson (Betty) Hopkins, Goose Creek, Sc.,Jimmy (Patty) Hopkins, Grayson, Ky., four step-sons, Hershell (Jean) Combs, Topmost, Ky., Russell (Greta) Combs, Lexington, Ky., and Clifford (Mae) Combs, Topmost, Ky., Norman (Teresa) Combs, Toledo, Oh., two brothers, Herbert Jones, Wayne, Mi., Curt Jones, Detroit, Mi., and one sister, Verna Hall, Warren, Mi., 6 grandchildren, 16 step-grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, and 13 great-great grandchildren. Preceding her in death was her parents, her first husband, Ishmael Hopkins, her second husband, Mont Combs, two step-sons, Arnold Combs and Normal Combs, one daughter, Yvonne Schuster, one step-daughter, Bertie Combs, a brother, Claude Jones, six sisters, Dina Nickels, Lena Allen, Lima Sumba, Verdi Sniffled, Versa Addis, and Loan Jones, and a grandson, Ronnie Hopkins. Funeral services for Mrs. Combs will be conducted, Friday, November 02, 2007, at 11:00 at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the Clergyman Culet Hall and Roger Hicks officiating. Burial will follow in the Joe Hall Cemetery, Dry Creek, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Visitation is after 5:00 p.m., Wednesday here at the Funeral Home.  

Combs, Norman Lawrence, 73, of South Toledo, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at UT Medical Center. Norman was born in Topmost, KY to Mont and Canzella Combs. He moved to Michigan and worked for the Ford Motor Co for 33 years. He worked various jobs retiring in 1988 as a Mask Maker. He was an Old Regular Baptist and attended several Churches. Norman was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman, fishing most of the lakes from Michigan to Kentucky. He was a former member of the Dundee Sportsman Club and had participated in many Bass Fishing Tournaments. Norman was preceded in death by his parents; step-mom, Luna Combs; sisters, Yvonne and Bertha; son-in-law, Barry; brothers, Normal and Arnold. Surviving are his children, Karen Stump, Katrina Cain, Jody (Rob) Majerowski, Dawn (Rick) Zimmerman, Jeff (Dawn) Stall and Norman (Ann) Combs II. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren ; brothers, Herschel (Jean), Russell "Chad" (Greta), and Clifford (Mae) Combs; stepbrothers, Jimmy (Patty), Carson (Betty) and Eddie (Virginia) Hopkins and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Walter Funeral Home, 4653 Glendale Avenue, on Friday, November 20th from 2 until 8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park.

Conley Catherine Hall  AGE: 72 OF: Ft. Wayne, Indiana-----formerly of Kite, Kentucky died on Monday (July 31, 2006) at the Parkview Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She was born on September 2, 1933 PLACE: Knott County, Kentucky to The late Homer and Norma Martin Hall. She was the wife of the late Earl Conley. OTHER SURVIVORS: Three sons: Earl David Conley, Timothy Ray Conley and Homer Douglas Conley, all of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; two daughters: Sheri Million (Andy) of San Diego, California and Rachel Teague (Jeff) of Fort Worth, Texas; five brothers: Elmond Hall and Wendall Hall, both of Topmost, Lowell Hall of Paintsville, Honer Hall of Columbus, Ohio and Donnie Hall of Estill; three sisters: Ruth Hall of Mt. Sterling, Pauline Honeycutt and Loretta Hall, both of Kite; 7 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. DECEASED RELATIVES: Parents; Husband; a daughter: Linda Conley; two brothers: Darrell Hall and Eugene Hall; and a sister: Irene Hall
BURIAL: Homer Hall Cemetery at Topmost, Kentucky

Cook, Albert Lee--Albert Lee Cook born August 14, 1895 at Dry Creek, Kentucky, died August 5, 1989 at age 93 years, eleven months and twenty-two days old. He was the son of Elder Franklin Pierce Cook and Florence Vance Cook. He married Cora Osborne September 3, 1914. Unto this union were born twelve children, Four preceded him in death: Edward, Nesmer, James and Mavis. His wife Cora also preceded him in death December 2, 1980.Left to mourn his passing are eight children: three sons Raymond Cook, of Tucson, Arizona, Elgin Cook and Jellin Cook of Topmost, Kentucky; five daughters; Lillie E. Jones of Topmost, Ollie Lee Ladig of North Ridgeville, Ohio; Emma Lou Martin of Coeburn Virginia; Emmarine Moore of Litchfield. Ohio and Aster Berthold of Medina, Ohio. He also leaves twenty-four grandchildren 43 great-grand children and six great-great-grandchildren; and a host of  relatives and friends. Dad had two  brothers and seven sisters, all preceded him in death. He was baptized August 28, 1982 and became a member of Providence Regular Baptist Church, which his grandfather, Elder William Cook helped establish in 1875. His father Elder Franklin Pierce Cook, his mother and six sisters all belonged to this church. He had one sister that died at age twelve. He was a hard worker and was the first to start work, keeping the cemetery mowed and cleaned. He took pride in a job well done. It amazed people to see him  mow his lawn unlit he was near 90 years old. He loved his family, relatives  and friends and we all miss him so much.

Cook, Basel Dean, Age 48, of Topmost, died February 5, 1998. Born April 14, 1949 at lackey, son of Willie Cook and the late Ranie Isaac Cook. Survivors include wife, Carolyn Sue Thornsberry Cook; one daughter, Marie Lynn Cook; five brothers, Danny, Glennis, Ricky, Doyle, Lowell; three sisters, Brenda Thornsberry, Linda Patton, Priscilla Hall. Burial is in the Cook Family Cemetery at Topmost.

Cook, Don, Age, 80, of Topmost, died Sunday, December 24, 2000, at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital, following an extended illness. He was born June 4, 1920, in Knott County, a son of the late Frank W. Cook and Anna Jones Cook. He was a retired coal miner, a veteran of World War II, a lifetime member of the DAV Chapter 128, Garrett, and a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dola Hall Cook; his second wife, Lucy Collins Gayheart Cook; two sons, Von Cook and Estill Cook, and one daughter, Marcella Keane. Survivors include two sons, Don Cook Jr. of Mallie, and Mark Cook of Topmost; five daughters, Norma Schmitz of Mt. Washington, Janice Collins of Greenville, Ohio, Sue Jones of Banner, Shelley Bryant of Kingsport, Tennessee, and Kathy Stamper of Redfox; two brothers, J.D. Cook of Topmost and Bobby Cook of Charleston, South Carolina; two sisters, Ruby Stanfield of Topmost and Mary Rydner of Michigan; 18 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 27, at 11 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home in Martin, with Roger Hicks and other Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial is to be in the Joe Hall Cemetery at Topmost.

Cook, George,   June 12, 1971, was another day to the world of mankind but for Brother George his hope came to reality.In the year of 1897, a son was born to Lewis and Margarett Cook. In his early life, 1916, he married Hulda Johnson, and to this union was born 15 children. 3 preceded him in death: William, Ethel and Newgene, 12 survive: Sillie and Johnee of Columbus, Ohio, Lewgene, Mt. Sterling, Ohio, Ettie Spencer, Willard, Ohio, Nettie, Linda, Bobby Gene, and Willie, Dry Creek, Ky., Joe, Virginia, Sarah Jane Tuttle, Grofton, Ohio, and Betty Branham, Plymouth, Ohio. The 4th Sat. in Oct., 1938, Bro. George went home to his friends, told what great things the Lord had done for him. Being found a faithful witness soon afterwards he was called to the ministery. Then he was sent forth to preach and comfort those that were in need, which we fell he did to the utmost of his ability. Bro. George was never too busy or tired to go when he was called upon. There was never a home too poor, no night too dark, no mountain too rough. Bro. George didn't ask to be served, but he was ready to serve.He leaves 51 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, his dear companion, many other relatives, brothers and sisters in the church, and many others he had gone to in the time of need, to mourn his loss. Space wouldn't permit the good things that could be said of Br. George Cook. His life stands as a monument and the life he lived stands as a shining light to all of those who have the courage, as he did, to face the future. Bro. George never bragged of things he knew, but he cherished the things he felt about his rough journey through life, that had now come to an end.We truly believe that in the paradise of Heaven, a white robe was given to one deserving it. Bro. George loved this song "I've Started for the Kingdom." I feel he is drinking from that fountain that never runs dry.

Cook, James, Age 68, of Topmost, died Tuesday, August 19, 1997, at McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born May 3, 1929 at Dry Creek, he was the son of the late Dewey and Martha Fouls Cook. He was a disabled U.S. World War II veteran and a member of the D.A.V. No. 128 at Garrett. Survivors include two sons, Ronald James Cook of Topmost and James Cook Jr. of Paintsville; one daughter, Linda Lou Cook of Paintsville; three brothers, Daniel Cook of Gray, Georgia, David Cook of Shelby, Ohio, and Henry Phillip Cook of Gallipolis, Ohio; five sisters, Edith Breeding of Kite, Mary C. Little of Topmost, Lula Birchfield and Leslie Cook, both of Elizabethton, Tennessee, and Loretta Springer of Gallipolis, Ohio; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will he Saturday, August 23, at 1 p.m., at the Providence Old Regular Baptist Church at Dry Creek, with the Old Regular Baptist Church ministers officiating. Burial will be in the Cook Family Cemetery at Dry Creek

Cook, Jay D., Age 79, of Topmost, Ky., husband of Nola Hall Cook, passed away Monday, October 22, 2001, at the McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital, McDowell, Ky. He was born December 16, 1921, at Topmost, Ky., the son of the late Frank W. Cook and Georgiana Jones Cook. He was a retired coal miner and a World War II Army veteran. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Jerry Cook of Richmond, Ky., Michael G. Cook of London, Ky., Ted Cook of Jacksonville, Fl.; two daughters, Sharon Walstrom of Los Alamos, N.M., Bunny Baldwin of Bowling Green, Ky.; one brother, Bobby Cook of Charleston, S.C.; two sisters, Ruby Cook of Dry Creek, Ky., Mary Lee Ridner of Detroit, Mi., and eight grandchildren. Funeral services for Jay D. Cook will be conducted, Thursday, October 25, 2001, at 11:00 a.m., at the Providence Old Regular Baptist Church, Topmost, Ky., with the Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Dry Creek Cemetery, Topmost, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky. Visitation is being held at the funeral home, and will be held after 10:00 a.m., Thursday, at the church.

Cook, Martha "Hun"  With the help of the good Lord, I will try to write the obituary of our dear mother, Martha "Hun" Cook. She was born October 3, 1896 and deceased April 1o, 1989 after a long illness, making her stay here on earth 92 years, six months and seven days. She was the daughter of the later Nathaniel and Wren Hall Fouts. She had two brothers: Frank and Floyd Fouts, both deceased and three sisters: Jane (deceased), Annie Cook of Colton, Ohio and Cordelia Johnson of Kite Kentucky. Martha met and married Dewey Cook in the year 1917, and unto this union were born ten children, five boys and five girls. She is preceded in death by her husband Dewey Cook, and one son, Jerry Cook. She is survived by Edith Breeding of Kite, Ky, Dan Cook of Gray, Georgia, David Cook of London, Kentucky, Leslie Cook of Gallipolis, Ohio, Mary Little of Topmost. Kentucky, James Cook, also of Topmost, Lula Birchfield of Elizabethton, Tenn., Loretta Springer of Gallipolis, Ohio, and Henry Phillip Cook, also of Gallipolis. She also leaves thirty-eight grandchildren and forty-two great-grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Martha joined the Providence Old Regular Baptist Church at Dry Creek, Kentucky on the fourth Saturday of October, 1946. She remained a faithful member for forty-two years until her death. She always loved to hear the Old Regular Baptist songs. When she was no longer able to attend church, she would often ask Edith, Loretta and David to sing to her. Elder Roger Hicks, her grandson-in-law, taped some old Regular Baptist songs and she received much joy and comfort from hearing them. We feel by the life that she lived that she is resting in Paradise. We will miss her very much but we feel our loss is heaven's gain. Mother and Dad's memorial will be the first weekend of July, 1990 at the Providence Old Regular Baptist Church at Dry Creek, Kentucky.

Cook, Nancy Jane.- Nancy Jane Cook was born May 1, 1865 and deceased March 3, 1933, age 68 years. She was he daughter of William R. Hopkins and Rosa Hopkins and was married to Morgan Turner in 1881.  Unto his union were born seven children.  Two preceded her in death, leaving four girls and one boy living.  Her husband also preceded her in death in the year of 1912.  She was then married to Jerry Cook, December 25, 1915. She joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in 1892 and remained a true and faithful member until death.  She was blessed to live to see four of her children profess a hope in Christ and baptized into the fellowship of the same old church to which she belonged. Her conversation was always of a Godly sort and it always did her good to go to meeting and fill her seat with her brethren and sisters.  We can all remember well how she would rejoice and shout praises to God.  After she became afflicted until she could not go to meeting it was one of the choicest blessings to her for her brethren and sisters to visit her and sing praises to the Lord and hold worship in her home. Mother was blessed to live to a very ripe old age.  She was blessed to look into the faces of all her children who are still living except one daughter who didn’t reach her bedside until after mother had passed away. It was her greatest joy to think of four of her children who confessed Christ and were showing her by their footsteps that they were seeking the same home to which mother went.  She would often say that her main worry was over her two daughters who had never confessed a hope in Christ and that, if she could only see them turn to the Lord and confess a hope, that she could then died much happier. But it happened with her like it has with many other mothers.  She wasn’t blessed to live to see the two daughters come to Christ.  But we trust that they will fully consider that mother is gone to that sweet home on high and that, by the grace of God, they can meet mother again.  She said just about two days before she died that she was going to that big meeting where she could meet her dear ones who had left her one by one and where they would never again have to part. Her funeral is to be preached at the mouth of Clear Creek, the second Saturday and Sunday in June, 1934.

Cook Pearl, 71, of Topmost, died June 11, 1998. Born May 20, 1927 in Knott co., the son of the late Andy Cook and Elowezia Hall Cook. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elma Cook. Survivors include his wife, Hamie Isaac Cook; three sons, Donis Ray, Jonathan, and Larry David; one daughter, Barbara Ann Tate; 10 stepchildren; and three grandchildren. Burial was in the Joe Hall Cemetery at Topmost.

Gibson, Alpha Vance -age 85, of Pinetop, Kentucky, died Wednesday July 29, 2005, at her residence. She was born September 15, 1919, the daughter of Tom and Elizabeth Vance. She was preceded in death by two sosns: Bennett and Joseph; one grandson: Shane Everidge. She is survived by her husband: Tandy "Bud" Gibson; 5 sons; David (Elva), Jerry (Deborah), Lowell Douglas (JoAnn), Birten Gene (Emma) James Dairl (Anna); two daughters: Sally (Gerald) Everidge and Virginia Sue Amburgey; 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were conducted Saturday July 30, at 1 p.m. at Mallett Fork Regular Baptist Church, with Ivan J. Amburgey and Don Pratt officiating.  Burial followed in the Tandy Gibson Cemetery, Pinetop, Kentucky, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services

Gibson, Gladys Hall, age 75, of Sassafras, Ky., died on December 14, 2003, at the Hazard ARMC.  She was born on February 6, 1928, in Knott County, Ky., the daughter of Martin Hall and Delilah Cook Hall. She was preceded in death by her husband, Denver. She is survived by two sons David A. (Pam) Gibson of Sassafras, Ky., and mason Daniel (Tammy) Gibson of Enon, Ohio; four daughters, May (Earl) Combs of Chicago, Illinois. Loretta (Donald) Givens of Fairborn, Ohio, Anna (Billy) Gayheart of Vicco, Ky., and Terea Gibson of Sassafras, Ky.; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at 11L00 a.m. at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Ky. Burial followed at the Hale Cemetery at Mallie, Ky., under the direction of the Hindman Funeral Services

Gibson, Elder Willis Age 87 Of Kite, Kentucky Was Born On April 21, 1920 In Knott County. He Died On Thursday, May 10, 2007 At Our Lady Of The Way Hospital, Martin, Kentucky. He Was The  Son Of The Late Pal & Maggie Strange Gibson And Husband Of The Late Allie Hall Gibson. Other Survivors: Two Sons: Marvin (Margaret) Gibson Of Cleveland, Ohio& Randy (Deann) Gibson Of Pinetop, Kentucky; Four Daughters: Ann (Buford) Layne Of Carlisle, Kentucky, Emily (Clyde) Keeton Of Somerset, Kentucky, Novella Ford Of Nicholasville, Kentucky, Lois Gibson Of Kite, Kentucky; Two Brothers: Bobby Gibson & Carl Gibson Both Cleveland, Ohio; One Sister: Verna Moore Of Cleveland, Ohio; 14 Grandchildren & A Host Of Great Grandchildren; A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Family & Friends. Deceased Relatives: Parents; Wife; Two Sons: Darvin Gibson & Darrell Gibson; One Daughter: Jackie Lee Gibson; One Brother: Paul Gibson Two Sisters: Evedith Cook & Melvina Isaac. Burial: Strange Cemetery, Kite, Kentucky

Hall Atlas Dean, 1948 - 2006 Full Name: Atlas Dean Hall Age: 58 Address: 4265 Rockie River St., Ramseur Date, Place Of Death: Died Saturday, November 11, 2006, At Randolph Hospital In Asheboro Funeral Time & Day: 11 Am, Wednesday Place: Loflin Funeral Hhome Chapel Burial: Oaklawn Cemetery Conducted By: Rev. Charles Trout, Background Information: He Was A Floyd County, Ky. Native, Had Been Employed As A Prison Counselor And Was An Ordained Minister Of The Baptist Faith. He Was Also President Of The Clan Hall Scottish Society, And Was A Chaplain For The Sons Of Confederate Veterans, Reece Clark Craven Camp #1966 Survivors Are: Wife: Judy Stevens Hall, Of The Home Sons: Christopher Hall, Of Lexington, Ky.; Jamie Robinette, Of Dana, Ky. Daughters: Melissa North, Of Isom, Ky.; Tricha M. Gibson, Of Asheboro; Jessica D. Collins, Of Pleasant Garden Mother: Goshen H. Hall Of Kite, Ky Brothers: Riley Hall, Bobby Hall And Avery Hall, All Of Freemont, Oh. Sisters: Joy Hall Of Ohio Grandchildren: 11 Great Grandchildren: 1 Visitation: The Family Will Receive Friends From 6-8 Pm, Tuesday Evening At The Loflin Funeral Home In Ramseur, Other Times At The Residence. Memorials: May Be Made To The Sons Of Confederate Veterans Reece Clark Craven Camp #1966, C/O Jackson Ellison, 1809 Spoon Chapel Ch. Rd., Asheboro, NC 27205

Hall, Arnold, B: 2-22-1956 @ Lackey, D: 7-23-1995 @ Raven, buried: Slone Cemetery @ Raven, s/o Sherman & Derona Triplett Hall, h/o Beatrice Thornsberry  m/d 7-1-1990 child: Jennifer Deann, sis: Juanita, Bethel & Lois Ann

Hall, Elder Bert  Age, 70, of Topmost, died Sunday, July 20, 1986. He was born March 25, 1916, in Knott County. He was the son of Della Wise Mullins Hall and Pharoah Hall. He was proceeded in death by his parents and sisters and brothers, Samantha, Canzella, Tilden, Tivis and Orbin. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Layne Hall of Topmost, daughter Rexine Campbell, step-daughter Inis Hall Sons- Daniel, Charles David, Cluett, Bert Jr. and Arnold Ray, Sisters and brothers Minta Wray, Loretta James, Mionia Bates, and Virgil Hall, 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral for Elder Bert Hall will be Wednesday July 25, 1986 at 10:00 A.M. t the Providence Old Regular Baptist Church, at Topmost, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will be in the Joe Hall Cemetery, at Topmost, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Home, in Hindman.

Hall, Cannie  B: 3-10-1884  D: 9-29-1974, h/o (1)  Lily Mae Vance, children: Carnie, Johnnie, Fred, Cordie. Ella, Della, Gladys, Velvie, Audry and Laudy.  1 son and 1 daughter preceded him in death, h/o (2) Soffie Bates children: Margie, Orbin and Jr.   brother: Joe Hall

Hall, Clive Gordon -It's with a sad and broken heart that I will try to write this obituary of my dearest husband. Clive Gordon Hall was born February 28, 1936 and departed from life on April 11, 2002, making his stay here on earth 66 years one month and fourteen days.Clive was the son of the late Dennis Hall and Ivy Gale Hall. He had one daughter from a previous marriage. He later met Ethel Johnson Isaac and they were married on August 3, 1985. To this union no children were born.  Left to mourn their loss are: his wife Ethel Hall; one daughter Deidra Cox of Mousie, Ky; six stepchildren: Joan Mullins of London, Ky; Bulah Pigman of Garner, Ky; Teresa Isaac of Whitesburg, Ky; Vurnis Isaac of Paintsville, Ky; Ivan and Joine Isaac, both of Kite, Ky. He also leaves one son-in-law Sheldon Cox; and two grandchildren Arron and Laura Cox; eleven step-grandchildren; and one step-great-granddaughter. Clive had four brothers: Dexter, Cledith, Darrell and Gary, and two sisters Laura Evelyn Taylor and Lavern Caudill. He also had many nieces nephews friends and neighbors and his brethren and sisters of the Old Regular Baptist Church.Clive joined the Caney Fork Old Regular Baptist Church on May 16, 1965 and was baptized by Elder Troy Nickles and ElderBert Hall. So Clive has been blessed for many years going from place to place to be with his brethren and sisters in church. He has served 36 years with the Old Regular Baptist Church. Clive served four years in the Navy and he worked as a state  inspector for quite awhile, until he became disabled and wasn't able to work anymore. His health became so bad these last few months. We tried so hard to ease his pain and suffering these last few weeks. But God stopped all his pain and suffering April 11 when he came to take Clive home with him

Hall, Cordell 60, of Kite, died Monday, July 17, 2000 at his home. He was born on May 7, 1940 to Herald Hall and the late Elberta Caudill Hall. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Ann Vance Hall and one son, Cordell Keith hall both of Kite, Ky. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, July 20, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.

Hall, Dallie Sue Isaacs, b. June 6, 1929. Dry Creek, Knott Co , d/o Richard and Florencie Bates Issacs. Died May 8, 1995. Attended Wheelwright High School , then attended Caney Creek Jr. College and Morehead State Teachers College. She was a teacher iin Knott Co School system for several years and was asst Postmaster at Topmost , Ky. Dallie married Harold Hall on Sept 1, 1949, Three children: Harold Jr.,  Bill David, and Jeffrey Hall

Hall, Dennis-  I'll try to write the obituary of my dear and loving husband who passed away on Oct. 18 1970. He was the son of Monroe and Ortha Hall, born on Dec. 7, 1904. He married Ivadell Caudill on Aug. 8, 1923. Unto this union was born 8 boys and 3 girls; two died as infants. So he leaves nine children to mourn his loss, 2 girls and 7 boys: Leroy Hall, Elizabethton,Tenn., Dexter Hall, of Fort Bragg, N.C., James Ray Hall, of Homestead, Florida, Clive Hall, Gary, and Cledith Hall, Dema, Ky., Darrell Hall of Brunswick, Ohio, Laura Taylor, Portsmouth, Ohio, and Lavern Caudill of Detroit, Mich. He leaves 19 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 6 brothers and one sister to mourn his loss.Daddy joined the Old Regular Baptist Church at Caney Fork on April 20, 1952. He was baptized at Providence Church on April 27th where he took his fellowship and lived and loved till he died. He went to church as long as he was able and lots of times when he was hardly able to sit up. Daddy liked to talk about the Bible to his children and friends. When they came with problems, he was ready to explain and help them. He was always giving the children good counsel. Children, don't forget it. He treated the sons-in-law and daughters-in-law as his own sons and daughters. He was a retired and disabled miner. We have two sons who belong to the Old Regular Baptist Church: Leroy and Clive, both are ministers.I miss him so much. The home is empty without him. He was a poor man and worked so hard. He loved his home and his family. To me he was one of the best. I believe he died with Heaven in view. He said, ''I see Apostle Paul, the most beautiful sight I ever saw.'' Thank God, I believe he was a Christian. Pretty soon, I too will be crossing the chilly tide. This is getting lengthy so I will close.His Memorial will be the 4th Saturday and Sunday in June 1972, at the Providence Church

Hall, Donna Gaye  Age, 67, of Kite, died Wednesday, February 21, 2001, at the residence of her granddaughter in Hindman. She was born January 20, 1934, in Wheelwright, she was the daughter of the late Harry Benner and Shirley Benner. She was a retired school teacher, formerly employed at the Knott County School System. She is survived by her husband, Claude Hall Sr. Other survivors include one son, Claude Hall Jr. of Kite; three daughters, Quindore Elizabeth Hall of Cullman, Alabama, Transy Lee Hall of Kite, Jami Lynn Hall of Cincinnati, Ohio, 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, February 25, at 10 a.m., at the Rebecca Regular Baptist Church at Kite, with the clergymen, Roger Dale Hicks and Curtie Hall, officiating. Burial will be in the Bob Strange Cemetery, at Kite, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin.

Hall, Dow --It is with a sad and aching heart that I will try to write an obituary of my loving husband Dow Hall. He was born July 7, 1913. He passed from this life May 4, 1989,making his stay on earth 75 years, nine months and 27days. He was the son of the late Banks and Mary Hall. He was married to Flora Isaacs Hall November 5, 1931and to us were born six children; three preceded him in death. He left three on earth to mourn his passing. They are: Rabel Martin, Carlos Gene Hall, and Joy Hall, all of Dry Creek, Kentucky. He had thirteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. He had three sisters Susie Retherford of Franklin, Ohio, Mae Moore and Ida Hunter, both of Garrett, Kentucky and many relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Dow joined the  Old Regular Baptist Church and was baptized December 24, 1988. Dow was in bad health for many years. He was a devoted husband and father. He loved his family dearly. He also loved his friends and neighbors. A place is vacant in our homes and hearts that never can be filled. As time goes by we miss you more. Your loving smile, your gentle face, no one can fill your vacant space.

 Hall, Effie Martin, Age 85, of Deane, died July 4, 1997. Born Dec. 16, 1911 At Hall, d/o Perry Bruce and Josephine Hall Martin. She was preceded in death by husband Luther Hall. Surveyors include two sons, Wallace Hall, Jimmy Hall; three daughters, Georgene Johnson, Geronda Hall, Coleen Duncil; five sisters, Anna Mullins, Julia Akers, Lucy Smilth, Inez Osborne Ogal Martin. Burial is a the Hall Cemetery at Kite, KY HALL, Elberta Caudill, Age,  81, of Lackey, died Saturday, February 5, 2000, at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center. She was born in Knott County, on January I, 1919, the daughter of the late Floyd Caudill and Louise Caudill. She is survived by her husband, Herald Hall. Other survivors include five sons, Cordell Hall, Ettis Ray Hall and Phillip Hall, all of Kite, Alfred Hall of Mousie, and Orlando Hall of Lackey; two daughters, Marcella Martin of Estill, and Judy Collins of Pinetop; two brothers, Bruce Caudill of Ohio and Clivan Caudill of Hollybush; two sisters, Marietta Hall of Detroit, Michigan, and Addie B. Slone, of Indiana; 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild Burial was in the Herald Hall Family Cemetery, at Hollybush

Hall, Ellis, B: 10-16-1914  Knott Co.  D: ?, s/o Robert & Evaline Hall h/o (1)  Mary, children: Ellis & Raygene  (2) Lela Octave Henson children: Margaret Ann, Tommie Lee, Ellis R., 3 infants deceased,. step-children: Buster & Mary bro-sis: Lee, Tivis, Sonny, Tanie, 2 bro. & 4 sis, deceased 

Hall, Essie Leedy, AGE: 86 OF Topmost, KY died on Friday June 8, 2007 at Our Lady of the Way Hospital in Martin, KY . She was born on August 20, 1920 in Knott Co. KY. She was the daughter of  the late Kelly and Susie Johnson Leedy and wife of  the late Ellis Hall. OTHER SURVIVORS: son and daughter in law: Orbin and Tammy Hall of Topmost, KY; 3 daughters and son in laws: Pauline and Berlin Isaac, Doris and Mark Johnson and Donna and Luckie Johnson all of Topmost, KY; brother and sister in law: Clarence and Della Leedy of Athens, Ohio; sister: Alice Cheatman of Athens, Ohio ; Special Sister in law: Dolly Leedy; 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. DECEASED RELATIVES: parents, 2 brothers: Bufford and Roy Leedy; daughter: Josephine Bates; sister: Virgie Johnson. TIME AND PLACE OF SERVICES: Monday (June 11, 2007) 11am at Little Rock Old Regular Baptist Church in Bevinsville, KY. OFFICIATING: Old Regular Baptist Ministers. BURIAL: Dry Creek Cemetery

Hall, Glenn Darrell  Age 63, of Topmost, husband of Janet Sublett Hall, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2002, at his residence. He was born February 17, 1939, in Lackey, the son of the late Miles Hall and Alta Layne Hall. He was a retired general motors employee, Ontario, Ohio. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Abby Schlereth of Mansfield, Ohio, and her husband, Troy; six brothers, William Edgar Hall, Maynard Hall, James Vernon Hall, Charles M. Hall, and Jerry Michael Hall, all of Dema, and Garnis Ray Hall of Shelby, Ohio; five sisters, Eleanor Bettac and Janice Bowman, both of Shelby, Ohio, Christine Nickles, Priscilla Huff, and Fonda Kaye Sparkman, all of Dema, and two grandchildren, Molly and Chad. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Larry Dale Hall, and one sister, Imogene Hall. Funeral services for Glenn Darrell Hall will be conducted Saturday, October 5, at 11 a.m., at the Providence Regular Baptist Church, Dry Creek, with Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Turner Cemetery, Dema, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation is at the funeral home.

Hall, Jesse  It is with loving memories, and a sad, broken heart, we will write the obituary of my husband and our dad. Jesse was the son of the late Seland and Cora Hall. He was born February 26, 1921 and deceased this earth July 29, 1990 of a long and extended illness, making his stay here 69 years, five months and three days. Jesse married Pina Mae Little June 14, 1943.   Jesse is survived by his wife, Pina Mae Hall; two sons, Jimmy Ray Hall of Slemp, KY; and Jesse Hall Jr. of Martin, KY; five daughters: Wilma Faye Smith of Detroit, Mich; Doris Ann Patton of Garrett, KY; Cora Deloris Duncan of Prestonsburg, KY; Wanda Joyce Case of Garrett, KY; and Mary Ann Davis of David, KY.; fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild; also five brothers and three sisters, and a host of relatives and friends who mourn his passing.  Jesse worked many hard years in the coal mines to raise and provide for his family. Jesse never joined the church but the last week he lived he told me not to worry over his soul, that he was alright. He had made peace with God. We feel deeply that our loss is Heaven's gain; but oh how we miss and love daddy. Dad, we love and miss you. We're sure that you know. God, we need to thank you for the memories of our Dad that we have here below.

Hall, Joe 78, of Topmost, died Wednesday, March 13, 2002 following an extended illness. He is survived by his wife, Lydia Slone Hall. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 15, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home Hall Kenneth S., 62, of Topmost, died Thursday, June 7, 2001at Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Hall. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, June 10

Hall, Lizza Mae Gibson Age 87 Of Raven, Kentucky Died On Sunday, August 5, 2007. She Was Born On  May 13, 1920 Place: Knott County. She Was The Daughter Of The Late Bill & Lydia Thornsberry Gibson. Husband Or Wife: Wife Of The Late Daniel Hall. Other Survivors: Seven Sons: Devenis (Linda) Hall Of Marion, Ohio, Vernis (Theresa) Hall Of Marion, Ohio, Burnis “Burnie” (Patty) Hall Of Raven, Dwayne Ecial (Deborah) Hall Of Raven, Kentucky, Edward (Evelyn) Hall Of Raven, Kentucky, Earl Gordan “Gordie” (Lynni) Hall Of Raven, Kentucky And Haden (Pam) Hall Of Somerset, Kentucky; Three Daughters: Patricia “Sissy” (Don) Amburgey Of Irishman, Kentucky, Arlene (Barry) Watts Of Pinetop, Kentucky And Shirlene “Sherry” (Ronald) Johnson Of Raven, Kentucky; One Sister-In-Law: Della Hoover Of Lagrange, Ohio; 15 Grandchildren & 12 Great Grandchildren; A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Family & Friends; A Host Of Church Family. Deceased Relatives: Parents; Husband; One Son: Adrian Hall; Five Brothers: Hiarm Gibson, Dale Gibson, Vernis Gibson, Kay Gibson & George Gibson; One Sister: Margaret Hall. Time And Place Of Funeral: Wednesday, August 8, 2007 At 11 A.M. At Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman, Kentucky. Burial: Ruben Slone Cemetery, Raven, Kentucky

Hall, Nannie Belle Fouts, B: 4-7-1894  Hall,Ky.  D: 11-22-1980  Pikeville, Ky., d/o Nathan Campbell & Mary Ann Hall Fouts, w/o Thomas Buddy Hall, children: Vernie, Earl, Elvern, Harold, Herbie, Conrad, Thomas, Parsie,, Grathel, Leatha, Cleatha, 1 infant deceased step-children: Homer, Millie & Ethel, sis: Jane

Hall, Nokomis, age 80, of Mayfield, KY, died Wednesday, September 12, 2007, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. He Served in the Army during World War II. He was the son of the late Garnie Hall and the late Bessie (Bentley) Hall. He is also survived by his two daughters,
Sherry (Hall) Johnson of Cordova, Tenn. and Brenda (Hall) Oakley of Bowling Green, Ky. two sons, Gary Hall of Mayfield, Ky. and Ricky Hall of Dublin, Ky. Eight grandchildren Eleven great-grandchildren

Hall, Norma  Mother's love will never be forgotten. She was born December 27, 1910 and died February 7, 1989. She was the daughter of Ben David Martin and Lizzie Jane Cook. She was married to Homer Hall who is deceased. She also has one son Eugene Hall who is deceased. She had one brother Earl Martin, two sisters Augie Hall and Alma King, all deceased. She has eleven children living, Ruth Hall, Elmond Hall, Lowell Hall, Wendell Hall, Donnie Hall and Darrell Hall.  She joined the Old Regular Baptist in July 1966 at Providence Church and in June 1979 she took her letter to the Rebecca Church. Mother took her illness well and never complained. She always had a smile. Mother told me the morning she died about a dream she had that night. She dreamed she talked to Homer and he told her she wasn't going to be sick anymore. When she told me about the dream, I thought she was going to get better, but now I believe that the dream was the Lord telling her she wasn't going to be sick anymore. I feel our mother's death is our loss and Heavens gain

Hall, Ortha-It is with much sadness that I will try to write a short obituary of my dear sister, Ortha Hall. She was the daughter of Reuben Slone and Elizabeth Slone. She was born June 17, 1886 and died April 2, 1948. She was married to Monroe Hall and unto this union was born 12 children, 10 boys and 2 girls. One girl proceeded her in death. She leaves behind her 11 children and a very pitiful husband and many friends to mourn her loss. She belonged to the Regular Baptist Church for many years before she died. She was in poor health several years. She was taken to the hospital and stayed about two weeks. On the morning she was to come home, she died suddenly. I feel she surely went to a better home than she had on this earth. She lived a very quiet and humble life. Always loved to fill her seat in the church. Sometimes she would become very happy and shout and praise the Lord and talk of the beautiful home. She expected to enjoy after she left this world. I could write many things about her but I don't feel it necessary. I believe I will meet her again.

Hall, Patricia Lynn Hall Age: 44 Of Kite, Kentucky Died On Thursday, October 26, 2006 At Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, Ky. She Was Born On October 31, 1962 In Knott County. She Was The Daughter Of Altie Hall Of Kite, Kentucky & The Late Bernie Hall. Other Survivors: Four Brothers: Ronnie Gene Hall Of Hazard, Kentucky, Bernie Jr. Hall Of Ohio, Elvis Dean Hall Of Lackey, Kentucky & Rodrick Hall Of Kite, Kentucky; Three Sisters: Joyce Marie Vincent Of Lexington, Kentucky, Charlotte Cloud Of West Liberty, Kentucky & Thelma Hall Of Paintsville, Kentucky; A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Family & Friends; She Will Be Greatly Missed. Deceased Relatives: Father. Burial: Strange Cemetery, Kite, Kentucky

Hall, Sena Mae --It is with much sadness I will try to write an obituary of a dear and loving wife, Sena Mae Hall. Sena was born July 4, 1928 the daughter of Mark and Cordelia Caudill Mullins. She departed this earth August 19, 1989, making her stay here on earth 61 years one month and fifteen days. In early life she  met and married Joe Hall and to this union were born three sons: one son Joseph preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband Joe Hall, two sons Billy Ray Hall, and Bobby Hall of Topmost, Ky, one sister Lena Little, and one brother Roy Mullins, two grandchildren and three step-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends who loved her dearly. Sena died of a dreadful disease cancer. I know she suffered greatly, but she was a strong person and never complained to those who loved her so. I'm sure she is better off now that her suffering and pain are over. Our home is empty without her, but I'm looking forward to the day when we will meet again. 

Hall, Troy, Age 68, of Kite, died December 2, 1997. Born May 22, 1929, the son of the late Jonah and Anna Slone Hall. Survivors include wife: Roxie Thornsberry Hall. Two daughters; Jonelle Anderson, Michella Perkins. One brother; Buddy Hall. Nine sisters; Fern Foust, Betty Fouts, Joyce Amburgy, Faye Thornsberry, Wilma Atwood, Hasselene Hall, Hassie Thornsberry, Stells Thornsberry, Joetta Johnson. Burial is at the Jonah Hall Cemetery, Kite, KY.

Hall, Troy "Pee-Wee":  It is with much sadness, but yet with the most precious memories ever that I will try to write this obituary of my brother Troy "Pee-Wee" Hall. He was born November 18, 1962 and departed from this life February 18, 1989. God blessed us 26 years and three months with Pee-Wee's specialness.   He was the son of Mabel  Irene Hall of Dearborn Heights, Michigan and Jonah Hall Jr of Kite, Kentucky. He has one sister Wanda Slone, and two nieces: Chrissy and Ashleigh Slone, all of Kite, Kentucky. He is also survived by his wife, Kimberly Ann Hall of Dearborn Height, Michigan, to whom he was married June12, 1987. Also surviving are a host of relatives and many friends who mourn his passing.    Pee-Wee was so special that he touched the lives of everyone who knew him in some way or another. You never met Pee-Wee that he didn't have a smile or laugh on his face. He was the light of our lives and especially Mommy's. She misses him more than one could possibly imagine. There is never  a day that passes that our hearts and eyes aren't filled with tears, for we long to see his sweet face again.  One day the tears and pain will have left us, for we will have our  precious Pee-Wee back. For God will bring us all together again some day. So for the time being, all we have are the memories that we cherish so deeply and hold so close to our hearts (I Love You, Bubby). 

Hall, Wallace   Age, 70, of Topmost, died Monday, March 12, 2001, at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center. He was born May 10, 1930, in Knott County, the son of the late Luther and Effie Martin Hall. He was a retired coal miner, formerly employed by Island Creek Coal Company. He is survived by one son, Wallace Hall Jr. of Finchville; two daughters, Sandra Kaye Isaac of Louisville, Walletta Gail of Lexington; one brother, Jimmy Hall of Akron, Ohio; three sisters, Geronda Hall, Georgene Johnson and Coleen Duncil, all of Kite; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, March 15, at 11 a.m., at the Rebecca Regular Baptist Church at Kite, with Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in the Hall Cemetery, at Kite, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin.

 Hall, Willie -- With many precious and loving memories, I will by the help of our Lord attempt to write a short obituary of my beloved husband Willie Hall. Willie was born February 3, 1917 at Pinetop, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Van Hall and Nannie Vance Hall. In 1945 Willie was united in marriage to Cornelia "Neal" Thornsberry, daughter of Miles and Ellen Caudill Thornsberry of Hollybush, Kentucky. Willie died January 15,1989 at 71 years old, and was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; Celeste Bates and Maggie Vance; and two sons Rondall and Harold. He is survived by his wife of forty-three years, four months and thirteen days; Neil Hall of Fairborn, Ohio, daughter and son-in-law Debbie and Eddie Slone of Wayland, Kentucky daughters; Blanche Hall, Wilma Hall, and Sandy Shearer of Fairborn, Ohio, sons; ands daughters-in-law, Danny Debbie, Donald and Judy, all of three sisters; Ruth Little and Daisy Berger of Melvin Kentucky, Kathleen Giberson, Adrian Michigan; one brother Ellis C. Hall of Kite, Kentucky; daughter-in-law Linda Hall, Tuscarawas, Ohio; sixteen grandchildren six great-grandchildren; an aunt and uncle Lizzie Holbrook and Joe Hall; A host of nieces and nephews, cousins and many many friends. He retired from Irving Supply Company, Dayton, and served in thee 5thArmy Division during world

Hamilton, Agnes Aileen Age 61, of McDowell, wife of Curti s Hamilton, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2003, at her re sidence. She was born November 25, 1941, in Price, the daug hter of Henry Shannon Bailey of Pikeville, and the late Vio la Tackett Bailey. She was a homemaker, and was baptized in to the Regular Baptist Church in 1974. Survivors include on e son, Eric Shane Hamilton of Garrett; two daughters, Kimbe rly Dawn Potter of Wilson Creek, Langley, and Kristy Shanno n Conn of McDowell; three brothers, Henry Douglas Bailey o f Louisville, and Benny Ray Bailey and Earl Shannon Bailey , both of Hindman; one sister, Emogene Smith of Michigan; a nd seven grandchildren. Funeral services for Agnes Aileen H amilton will be conducted Wednesday, January 15, at 11 a.m. , at the Rockfork Regular Baptist Church, at Garrett, wit h Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will follo w in the Curt Hamilton Cemetery, at McDowell, under the pro fessional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Visitatio n is after 10 a.m., Wednesday, at the church. (FCT'S)

Harris, Palmer,  Age: 74 Of: Topmost, Kentucky Died On Saturday, May 12, 2007 At The St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky. He Was Born On  October 28, 1932 In Knott County. He Was The Son Of The Late Johnny & Susie Shepherd Harris And Husband Of  Rosetta Anderson Harris. Other Survivors: Four Sons: Dallas Ray Harris, Dimont Lee Harris, Johnny Delmo (Debbie) Harris & Elmer Dale (Karrie) Harris All Of Topmost, Kentucky; Three Daughters: Marsha L. (Rodney) Hall, Ann (Glennis) Cook Both Of Topmost, Kentucky & Janie L. Harris (Jack) Of Morehead, Kentucky; One Brother: Halmer Harris Of Bevinsville, Kentucky; Two Sisters: Miona Hall & Leona Hall Both Of Topmost, Kentucky; 11 Grandchildren & 7 Great Grandchildren. Deceased Relatives: Parents; One Grandson: Jamie Glenn Cook; One Great Grandson: Conner Miles Hall. Burial: Harris Cemetery, Hall Branch, Topmost, Kentucky

Hicks, Tina Marie Slone Age: 41 Of Fisty, Kentucky, Died Tuesday, September 4, 2007 At Her Residence. She Was Born On  January 24, 1966 In Ohio. She Was The Daughter Of Doffie Slone And The Late Rosetta Tuttle Slone And Wife Of Aaron Hicks. Other Survivors: One Daughter: Robyn Dawn (Sherman) Stacy Of Dwarf, Kentucky; Three Brothers: Theodore Slone Of Fisty, Kentucky, Douglas Slone Of Pippa Passes, Kentucky, Dewayne Slone Of Hollybush, Kentucky; One Sister: Melissa Ann Combs Of Fisty, Kentucky; One Granddaughter: Kaitlyn Rose Stacy; A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Family & Friends. Deceased Relatives: Mother; One Brother: Terry Slone; One Sister: Deborah Lynn Slone. Burial: Green Slone Cemetery, Hollybush, Kentucky.

Hoover, Woodrow, Age 75, of Topmost, died Monday, July 26, 1999, at Our Lady of the Way Hospital, Martin, following an extended illness. Born on May 8, 1924, in Langley, he was the son of the late Melvin and Louise Wireman Hoover. He was a retired strip miner. He is survived by his wife, Ima Lee Hall Hoover. Other survivors include two sons, Johnny Lee Hall and Woodrow Charles Hoover, both of Topmost; one daughter, Brenda Lee Turner of Garrett; one sister, Thelma Martin of Michigan and one grandchild. Funeral services will be con- ducted Thursday, July 29, at 2 p.m., at the Stone Coal Regular Baptist Church at Garrett, with regular Baptist ministers officiating. Visitation will be at the church. Burial will be in the Joe Hall Cemetery at Topmost

Isaacs, Bill, Age, of Topmost, died Friday, February 11, 2000, at his home. ? He was born in Letcher County, on October 3, 1.929, the son of the late Richard Isaacs and Rinda Yonts Isaacs. He is survived by his wife, Jean Green Isaacs. Other survivors include three sons, Michael Isaacs, William Timothy Isaacs, both of Topmost, and Keith Isaacs of Kite; three daughters, Diane Sekic and Marilyn Little, both of Kite and Patricia Hall of Topmost; three brothers, Conard Isaacs of Paintsville. Lonzo Isaacs of Dry Creek, and George Jr. Isaacs; two sisters, Juanita Hall of Vermillion, Ohio and Geneva Nadaski of Ohio; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, February 1.4, 11 a.m., at the Providence Regular Baptist Church with Curtie Hall and Cluett Hall officiating. Burial was in the Isaacs Cemetery at Dry Creek

Isaac, Dove Hall, daughter of the late Peggy Isaacs Hall and Jeff Hall, was  born at Hall, Ky. on June 6, 1920. She passed from this life at the  Whitesburg Hospital on July 21, 1985, making her stay here on earth 65  years, 1 month, and 15 days.  Dove was married to Riley Isaacs at Little Creek, Ky. on April 4, 1935. She  was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Riley Isaacs, several other  brothers and sisters and 2 grandchildren.  She is survived by her husband, Riley of Deane, Ky.; daughters: Ruby  Hutchinson of Fairfield, Calif.; Janice Baker of Colson, Ky.; sons: Charles  Isaacs of Bristol, West Virginia; Chester Isaacs, Dannie Isaacs, and George  Mikel Isaacs, all of Deane, Ky.; sisters: Ifella Halcomb of Lenoir City,  Tenn.; Bessie Bentley of Deane, Ky.; brothers: Barris Hall of Arnold Fork,  Ky.; Talmage Tolliver of Louisville, Ky.; Rev. Paul R. Tolliver of  Harrodsburg, Ky.  Also surviving are grandchildren: Teresa Hall, Scott Isaacs, Kathy Adams,  Sharon Holbrook, Denise Fields, Randall Isaacs, Ricky Hutchinson, Katina  Baker, Diana Isaacs, Steven Isaacs, Christopher and Jonathan Isaacs; Great
 grandchildren: Jason Holbrook, Tiffany Hall, Nikkia Adams, Tera Hall and a  number of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing

Isaac, Jonie, B: 12-4-1941  D: ?, s/o Mitchell & Arizonia Thornsberry Isaac h/o Ethel Johnson, children: Vernis, Ivan, Jonie Jr., Joan, Beulah, Teresa, 1 deceased bro-sis: Lizzie, Lucy, Maizona, Homer, Cecil & Eddie

Isaacs, Keith Wayne, 42, of Kite, died Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Lilly Turner Isaacs. Funeral services were conducted Friday, March 5, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services

Isaacs, Michael Allen, 45, of Topmost, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center at Hazard. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 14, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services

Isaac, Pearlie Age 73, of Thelma, d, July 11, 1999, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Paintsville, Born on September 16, 1925, in Hall, Knott County, d/o Perry and Lina Johnson Isaac. Survivors include two sons, Johnny Isaac of North Webster, Indiana, Junior Issac of Pierceton, Indiana; two daughters, Hattie Hamilton of Paintsville, Irene Wilcox of Ohio; four brothers, Sylvester Isaac, Alien Isaac, Harm Isaac, and Roosevelt Isaac, all of Ohio; four sisters, Anna Howard, Nannie Ewing, Gloria Jean Korn, all of Ohio, and Virginia Horsley, of Georgia;. Burial will be in the Dave Burke Cemetery in Bevinsville,

Isaacs, Timothy Wayne Age 37, of Connelly Springs, North Carolina, formerly of Knott County, died Sunday, May 7, 2000, at Morganton, North Carolina. Born on March 4, 1963, in McDowell, he was the son of George Isaacs Jr., of La Grange, and the late Julia Childers Isaacs. Other survivors include one son, Timothy Daniel Isaacs of Hi Hat; one daughter, Katrina Rashael Isaacs of Hi Hat; three brothers, Kenith Isaacs of Topmost, Rick Isaacs of Drift, and Clay Edward Isaacs of Phoenix City, Alabama. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, May 11, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Curtie Hall, Roger Hicks and Mennifee Huff officiating. Burial was in the Isaacs Cemetery at Dry Creek

Jacobs, Burnis "Buster", 49, of Topmost, died Friday, May 25, at McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mollie Hall Jacobs. Funeral services were conducted Monday, May 28, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.

Jacobs, Estelean H.  Age 62, of Pippa Passes, wife of Gayland Jacobs, passed away, Sunday, August 25, 2002, in the Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center, Hazard. She was born July 15, 1940, in Raven, the daughter of the late Ruben Hall and Sarah Lee Thomas Hall. She was a retired school teacher. She earned a BA in education from Caney Junior College and Berea College, and worked to attain her Masters and Rank I at Morehead State University. She taught for more than 25 years in the Knott County School Systems. She was a member of the Ancient of Arizona Old Regular Baptist Church in Phoenix, Arizona. She was an outstanding young women finalist in 1978, based on excellence in the classroom. Surviving, an addition to her loving husband, include one son, Eric Erwin Jacobs, and his wife, Anna Margaret of Pippa Passes; two daughters, Tonia “Toni” Gaye Jacobs-Henry, and her husband, Bruce Dean; and Kristalean Rasanda Phillips, and her husband, Christopher Britton; seven brothers, Lawrence Hall of Dema, Russell Hall, Haskle Hall, and Roger Hall, all of Raven, Gleva Hall of Lafayette, Indiana, Harold Hall of Quincy, and Bobby Doyle Hall of Topmost; four sisters, Opal Harris of Winchester, Glenna Fern Vance and Sharon Kay Hicks, both of Paynesville, West Virginia, and Delois Hagerman of Ligonier, Indiana; two grandchildren, Hannah Olivia Henry and Edwin “Tyler” Henry; two step-grandchildren, Charity Ailene Henry, and Elizabeth Nicole Henry. She was preceded in death by two infant brothers, James Marvin Hall and Hershel Hall. Funeral services for Estelean H. Jacobs will be conducted, Thursday, August 29, at 11 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Cluett Hall, Curtis Hall, and Deffort “Honeybun” Thornsberry officiating. Burial will follow in the Joe Hall Cemetery, Dry Creek, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home. Visitation is after 5 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. The family requests that donations be made to June Buchanan School Scholarship Fund in memory of Mrs. Jacobs, 100 Purpose Rd., Pippa Passes, KY 41844. 

King, Cratie, Age, 74, of Taylor, Michigan, formerly of Knott County, died Monday, January 24, 2000, at his residence in Taylor, Michigan, following a extended illness. Born on May 28, 1925, in Hall, he was the son of the late Clarence and Virgie Breeding King. He was retired from Chrysler. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Noble King. Survivors include one son, Arvil Gene King of Belleville, Michigan; four brothers, Smiley King, Vernon King, and Hauley King all of Kite; and Alvin King of Nashville, Tennessee; two sisters, Audrey Morrison of Louisville; Maxine Flooden of Louisville and 5 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, January 28, at 11 a.m., at the Rebecca Old Regular Baptist Church, at Kite, with ministers of Old Regular Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in the King Cemetery, at Kite, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.

King, Dina Johnson, Age 95, of Kite, died Saturday, January 3, 1998, at the residence of her daughter, Aileen Bates. Born February 20, 1902 in Knott County, she was the daughter of the late Steve and Diane Hall Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mashell King. Survivors include two sons, Douglas King of Hippo and David King of Kite; four daughters, Aileen Bates and Minnie Hall, both of Kite, Azil Hall of Topmost, and Juniv Holbrook of Kendallville, Indiana; one brother, Talt Johnson of Bevinsville; three sisters, Connie Mullins and Eliza Johnson, both of Melvin, and Eva "Good" Thornsberry of Plymouth, Ohio; 18 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, January 6, at 11 a.m., at the Rebecca Regular Baptist Church at Kite, with the Regular Baptist Church ministers officiating. Burial was in the King Cemetery at Kite.

King, Griggs, Age 90, of Kite, died January 13,1998. Born July 16, 1907 in Knott County, son of the late Wilson and Pat Anna Bates King. Survivors include two sons, Ollie James King, Jimmy King; four daughters, Carolyn Sue Gayheart, Doris Waddles, Phyllis Hall, Lois Shockey; one brothers, Albro King. Burial is in the King Family Cemetery at Kite, KY.

LaBresh, Minnie Meade Age 54, of Gwinn, Michigan, formerly of Dema, died Friday, July 30, at her residence. She was born June 28, 1945, in Dema, the daughter of the late Muncie Meade and Lizzie Jones Meade. She had lived in Michigan for the past 25 years. She is survived by her husband, Joseph LaBmsh; three daughters, Tammy Jackson of San Antonio, Texas, Levon Shook of Rochester, Michigan, Renee Kayser of Gwinn, Michigan; two stepdaughters, Tammy LaBresh Roy of Hudson, Florida, Renee LaBresh of Gmenbay, Wisconsin; one stepson, Randy LaBresh Hammond, Indiana; five brothers, Muncie Meade of Dema, Earl Eugene Meade of Waterloo, Michigan, Ned Meade of Bevinsville, Randy Meade of St. Petersburg, Florida, Eddie Meade of Coranna, Indiana; ten sisters, Barbara Nolan of Buffalo, New York, Zetta Kitch of Crittenden, Mary Waukechon of Raven, Louise King of Kite, Ogie Slone of Ligon, Dottie Meade, Sonja Holbrook, Janet Meade, Melodie Spink, all of Dema, Debra Slone of Raven; and four grand- children. Funeral services will be con- ducted Tuesday, August 3, at I1 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Clergyman George Kestel officiating. Burial will be in the Meade family cemetery at Dema

Lawson, Henry (Hob) age 67 of Hi Hat, Kentucky died Saturday February 25, 1978 at McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long illness. He was born on February 1, 1911 in Price, Ky. to the late John P. Lawson and Vina Patton Lawson and was married to Julie Mae Gearheart Lawson who proceeded him in death in 1940. He was a retired miner and member of the United Mine Workers of America, District 30. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Minnie Newman of Hi Hat, Mrs. Katherine Cook and Mrs. Ruby Wells of Columbus, Ohio and Mrs. Inis Hall of Topmost, Kentucky; one brother Jack Lawson of Drift and four sisters, Mrs. Becky Osborne and Mrs. Eva Jean Hall, both of McDowell, Kentucky, Mrs. Maudie Luxmore of Price and Mrs. Rozellia Lalich of Lebanon, Ohio; 19 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 10 AM Tuesday at the Little Nancy Regular Baptist Church at Hi Hat by regular Baptist ministers. Burial was made in the Lawson Cemetery at Price under the direction of Hall brothers Funeral Home

Layne, Aileen Williams Tackett, Age 71, of Dema, died Wednesday, November 10, 1999, at the Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville, following a long illness. She was born November 27, 1927, in Honaker, the daughter of the late Felix Tan Williams and Tona Moore Williams. She was a member of the Old Beaver Regular Baptist Church, Minnie, a member of the McDowell Senior Citizens, and the Breast Cancer Support Group. She was twice married; first to Harry Allen Tackett, and later to Delmer Layne. Both preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, Dannis Allen Tackett of Huntington, West Virginia; one step-son, Bufford Layne of Cave Run; three daughters, Patricia Lorraine Diamond of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Betty Gail Owens of Lacy, Washington, Alenna Mosley of Dema; two brothers, Clifford Williams of McDowell, Edward Williams of Dickerson, Texas; three sisters, Oma Warrens of Wayland, Mona Hughes of Albany, Emma Lee Storie of Cleveland, Ohio; nine grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, November 12, at 11 a.m., at the Old Beaver Regular Baptist Church, Minnie, with the Regular Baptist ministers officiating Burial will be in the Lucy Hall Cemetery, McDowell.

Layne, Elsie,  Sister Elsie Layne was the daughter of Dennis and Dona Little. In early life she married Delmar Layne, and to this union was born 5 children: One girl named Gladis and one boy named Charles preceded her in death. Nathanial Buck Layne, Wayland, Ky., Bufford Layne, Dema, Ky., Jewaline Allen, Martin, Ky. Sister Elsie joined the Steel's Creek Church Sept., 1950.But on Sept. 3, 1970, we feel she took her flight homeward. She was 59 years old. She leaves husband, children, mother, brothers, and sisters to mourn her loss and many friends and relations. She was afflicted with diabetes and had to have both feet removed, but she bore her sickness, always smiling when things seemed to be rough. Sister Elsie and Delmar would often call brothers and sisters to come and have a little metting. She loved the church and the old songs of Zion, rejoicing in Christ her Savior, shouting praises to the High God of Heaven for the things she felt He did for her. The life she lived will stand as a memorial to all who knew her, for action is greater than pretend and life is greater than words.

Layne, Lonnie   Sister Lonnie Layne the daughter of John and Ardie Huff, born April 18, 72 years ago. In early life she married Silvester Robinson and to this union was born 12 children: 5 preceded her in death, Edward, Janice, Artie, Lou, and a baby not named. 7 surviving; Fred, John, Luther, Robert, Ray, Melvin and Coleen. Her husband, Silvester preceded her in death. She later married Buck Layne; they had no children. Sister Lonnie's health began to fail her, but she still went to church as often as she could. She had her foot removed, because of sugar diabetes. Then her heart began to trouble her. She was in the hospital when the sound came in the early hours of the morning Feb. 18, 1970. We feel an angel was dispatched with the honorable discharge from Heaven saying, "Enter into the joys of the Lord thy good and faithful servant." She leaves 25 grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives to mourn her loss. Sister Lonnie was a good singer, but her voice will be more clear in that morning when the angels begin to sing, ''I've been redeemed.'' To all the relation that has not made peace with God, today is the day, tomorrow may be too late.

Layne, Nathaniel "Buck", b. 7-1-1935, Wayland, F. C., s/o Delmer (Red) and Elsie Little Layne, d. Oct 30, 1988, F. C., bur: Turner Cem at Dema

Layne, Ray , Age 80, Of Dema, Ky, Husband Of Mary Slone Layne, Passed Away Monday, March 21, 2005, At The Mcdowell Appalachian Regional Hospital, Mcdowell, Kentucky. He Was Born June 09, 1924 In Dema, Ky, The Son Of The Late Ben Layne And Elizabeth Terry Layne. Mr. Layne Was A Retired Coal Miner, A Member Of The Umwa Local # 1741, The James W. Alley Masonic Lodge, # 869, Wayland, Ky, And Scottish Rite Freemasonary Of Lexington, Ky, And A Kentucky Colonel. Survivors Include His Wife, Mary, One Daughter, Veronica Layne (Bill) Hall, Dema, Ky, Two Step-Daughters, Margaret S. (Cecil) Edwards, Middletown, Oh, Carroll C. O’kelley, Panama Beach City, Fl, One Step-Daughter-In-Law, Mary Alice Casebolt, Mt. Hope, Wv, One Step-Son, Lowell T. (Edna) Casebolt, Somerset, Ky, Six Sisters, Verna Mae (E. H.) Lax, Murray, Ky, Sue Eastridge, Lebanon, Ky, Hassie Hall, Winchester, Ky, Lucille (Earl) Haywood, Benton, Ky, Norma Jean Odgen, Taylor, Mi Leslie Martin, Morehead, Ky, One Granddaughter, Rebecca Tuttle (David) Lester, Mt Sterling, Ky, 6 Step-Grandchildren, 14 Step-Great Grandchildren And A Host Of Friends And Relatives. He Was Preceded In Death By His Parents, His First Wife, Olive Martin Layne And One Step-Son, James R. Casebolt. Funeral Services For Ray Layne Will Be Conducted Friday, March 25, 2005, At 11:00 A.M., At The Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky, With The Regular Baptist Ministers Officiating. Burial Will Follow In The Turner Cemetery, Dema, Ky, Under The Professional Care Of The Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Visitation Is After 6:00 P.M., Wednesday Here At The Funeral Home. Masonic Services Will Be Thursday Evening At 6:00 P.M.

Layne, W. M. Bidge  The son of Benjamine and Mary Strong Layne. He was born about the year of 1875, passed away on June 5, 1963, making his stay on earth about 88 years. He was married to Elizabeth Sturgell about the year of1898. To this union was born 12 children, 3 preceded him in death, his dear wife preceded him in death in 1939, leaving 9 children to mourn his loss. The boys are Buck, Ben, Delmer, Okley, and Milt. The girls are Alta, May, Margarett, and Hazel to mourn his loss. Also 66 grandchildren 92 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren besides a host of friends and neighbors. He joined the Old Regular Baptist Church and baptized by Elder Ellis Hopkins and Elder Hauley Warrens. He lived a good humble life until Wednesday June 5, 1963, when the death angel said come. He had been bothered with failing eye sight, but as this world began to grow dimmer believe yonder world began to seem much brighter. We would often go and sing songs to him., he would seem to look far off and say that song just fits my case. As dawn brightened upon his beloved countryside, his tired heart began to fail. He raised up in bed then layed back on his pillow, as if to say tarry with me oh my savior.

Little, Buena Gail, age 40, of Kite, died Jan. 18, 1999, at McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born Mar. 30, 1958, in McDowell, d/o the late Elmo and Mary Slone Thornsberry. Survivors include husband, Stanley Little; two sons, Kevin Little and Justin Little; one dau. Tina Marie Little; four brother, Adron, Stanley, Randell and Earl Dana Thornsberry; two sisters, Flo Reed and Zalie Combs. Burial was in the Thornsberry Family Cemetery at Kite.

Little, Harlin -age 81, of Ivel, Kentucky, died, Sunday, September 25, 2005, at Highlands Regional Hospital, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. He was born April 13, 1924, the son of the late Perry and Martha Hall Little. He was a retired coal miner, carpenter, and gardener.  He loved hunting and fishing, when he was able to go.  He joined the Joppa Old Regular Baptist Church and was baptized November 5, 1974. He is survived by his wife of 61 years:  Mary Cook Little; four sons: Jerry Wayne (Grace) Little of St. Cloud, Florida, Terry Lee Little of Ypsilanti, Michigan, Richard Ray (Lynn) of Eolia, Missouri, Carl Douglas (Mischelle) Little of Topmost, Kentucky; one daughter: Martha Ann (Roger) Hicks of Topmost, Kentucky; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; step-mother: Lillie Ward Little of Bypro, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister: Mary Francis Bently; 1/2 brother: Charles Edward Little; one son: Donald Gene Little; his best friend: Roy Hall. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, September 28, at 11 a.m., at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with Curtis Hall and Ralph Howard officiating.   Pallbearers were his grandsons and honorable grandsons: Bobby Little, Wayne Little, David Little, Dale Hicks, John Hicks, Carl Everett Little, Jason Little, Bryan Little, Jeffery Little, Darrell Sparkman, Jonathan Bradford, under the direction of Nelson Frazier Home, Hindman, Kentucky

Meade, Dottie 56, of Dema, died Sunday, January 23, 2000, at the St. Joseph Medical Center at Lexington. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, January 27, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services

Meade, Elizabeth (Lizzie) Jane Age 80, of Dema, died Friday, April 30, 1999, at Our Lady of the Way Hospital at Martin. She was bom in Knott County, on February 19, 1919, the daughter of the late James Jones and Margaret Newsome Jones. She was preceded in death by her husband, Muncie Meade. She is survived by five sons, Muncie Meade Jr. of Dema, Eugene Meade of Indiana, Eddie Meade of Michigan, Randy Meade of Florida and Ned Meade of Bevinsville; 11 daughters, Barbara Nolan of New York, Zetta Kitch of Crittenden, Mary Waukchen of Raven, Louise King of Kite, Ogie Slone of Ligon, Dottie Meade of Dema, Minnie LaBresh of Michigan, Debbie Slone of Raven, Sonja Holbrook of Dema, Janet Meade of Dema, and MeloDee Spink of Dema; Arlene Meade Tackett(deceased) and Ludie Marie Meade (deceased,) one sister, Martha Freno of Florida Burial was in the Meade Cemetery at Dema

Mullins, Cordelia  She Was Born December 15, 1889 Making Her Stay On Earth 74 Years 3 Months And 5 Days. Deceased This Life March 19, 1963. She Married Mack Mullins And To This Union Was Born 12 Children. Four Girls And One Boy Preceded Her In Death. One Brother Still Living. Seven Children Still Living, Two Boys And Five Girls. Five Brothers And One Sister Two Half Brothers Preceded Her In Death. She Joined The Old Regular Baptist Church About 20 Years Ago, Living A Good And Faithful Life. She Was A Good Mother And Neighbor To All, We Believe As This World Began To Grow Dim Her Future Home Began To Brighten

Mullins, Mack, was born October 31, 1882 making his stay on earth 85 years nine months and two weeks, deceased this life July 12, 1968. He was married to Cordelia Caudill Mullins and to this union was born 12 children, four boys and one girl preceded him in death. His wife also preceded him in death in the year 1963. Surviving him are one sister, Virgie Cook of Topmost, Ky. one brother Willard Mullins of Hi Hat, Ky. Also five daughters Mrs. Mary Honeycutt Mrs. Edna Caudill, Miss. Lora Mullins, Mrs. Sena Mae Hall, and Mrs. Lena Little all of Topmost, Kite, Kentucky. He joined the Old Regular Baptist Church six years ago and lived a good and faithful life. He was a good father and neighbor to all. We believe as this world began to grow dim his future home began to brighten. Daddy was lonely after mother's death and was a sick man but he bore his sickness with patience looking forward to the promise that someday sorrow and trouble and pain would be over and joy would begin. Written by his daughters, Miss Lora Mullins and Mrs. Mary Honeycutt

Mullins, Elder W. B. - The subject of this sketch, Elder W. B. Mullins, was born March 20, 1860; deceased September 30, 1936 aged 76 years, 6 months, and 10 days.  He was married to Alva Mullins in the year of 1883 and unto this union were born four children, three girls and one boy.  Alva died in the year of 1895 and Brother Mullins was then married to Nancy Caudill in the year of 1896; and unto this union was born ten children; three girls and seven boys. Brother Wall joined the Old Regular Baptist Church about the year of 1890 and began exercising a public gift and was ordained a minister in the year of 1892.  The greater portion of his ministry was here in the mountain section of Kentucky.  But some several years ago he moved into Lincoln or Pulaski County and spent the last years of his pilgrimage in that section of the country.   After moving into that section of the country he began preaching the Old Baptist doctrine and very soon an Old Baptist Church was organized in the vicinity where he lived.  He then lifted his letter and took it from the Providence Church down to where he lived and took up fellowship with the church which he helped to organize. But as Brother Mullins was so well known and as he had his fellowship with us in the New Salem Association for so long, we think it our duty to have a short obituary of him in our Minutes. So far as the writer of this sketch was able to find out, Brother Mullins remained steadfast and unmovable in the good old way and was just upon all occasions and in all places, “Plain Old-Fashioned” Wall.  So as he has left a large family of children and grandchildren and a dear, lonesome wife and many other relatives and a host of Old Regular Baptist brethren and sisters, her in this world of sin and sorrow, we are glad to believe that Brother Mullins’ soul is in the sweet regions of glory and that his body will be resurrected from the grave in that final day and be purified and fashioned like Christ’s glorious body and both soul and body will be together around the throne of God forever.

Mullins, Robert G. "Fly", 50 of Litt Carr, died Monday, April 17 2000, at his home. He was born in Seco, on January 4, 1950 the son of Eskie Vance Mullins of Kite and the late Odis Mullins. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Mullins. Other survivors include one daughter, Robin Nacole Mullins of Topmost; one stepson, Byron Slone of Topmost; one brother, Carl Mullins of Litt Carr; four sisters, Wanda Kilgore of Dayton, Ohio, Wilma Green of Church Hill, Tennessee, Almettie Colston of Louisville, and Olive Mullins of Brinkley. Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 21, at 11 a.m., at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Dale Slone, Darrell Short and Bordis Slone officiating. Burial was in the Holbrook Cemetery, at Topmost, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.

Mullins, Roy , It is with much sadness, I will try to write an obituary of my beloved husband Roy Mullins. Roy was born on October 25, 1924, the son of the late Mack and Cordillia Caudill Mullins. He departed this earth May 9, 1992, making his stay here on earth 67 years. On June 30, 1947, he married June Thornsberry Mullins and to this union, the Lord blessed us with 10 children; 4 sons- Rondale, Garrett and Roy Edward all of Kite; 6 daughters-Lola Faye Patrick, willard, Ohio; Hester Picklesimer, Pauline Mullins, Ollie Layne and Mable Collins all of Prestonsburg; and Jacquline Mullins of Kite. We also have been blessed to help raise one of our grandchildren, Amber Nicole Mullins, who Roy Nicknamed "Baby Mullins". We have seven grandchildren; Roy David Patrick of Willard, Ohio, Amber Mullins of Kite, Lisa Layne, Margaret Ann and Martha Francis Picklesimer; April Violet and Haskel Collins all of Prestonsburg. Roy loved all of his grandchildren and drew strength from each if them to fight his dreadful disease. Roy was from a big family but they all preceded him in death except his beloved sister Lena Little of Dry Creek. Cancer took Roy's body but the Lord took his soul. He told me before his death that he believed with all his heart that he was ready to go Home and there was nothing against him. While he was in the hospital fighting so hard for his life he reached his hand upward and asked me if I saw the Angels that had come for him. So children, if you ever want to see Daddy again, you must seek the Lord and repent; for he can't come home to us but we can meet him in heaven where there is no more cancer and no more pain. Sleep on my beloved, I am going to meet you soon. Written with a broken heart, his beloved wife, June and his broken hearted children.

Murrell,  Nora Lee “Doll”, AGE: 78 OF: Hindman, KY  was born on June 13, 1929 at  Lackey, KY to the late Bill & Bessie Whitt Bentley. She passed away on October 28, 2007 at her Residence. She was the wife of Johnny Murrell. OTHER SURVIVORS: sons & daughters in law: Jimmy & Ona Murriel of Indianapolis, IN, Danny & Nita Murriell of Goshen, KY, James & Gail Murriell of Dema, KY , Vonda Murriell of Garrett, KY; daughter: Carolyn Sue Craft of Hindman, KY; brothers & sisters in law: Roger & Lois Bentley of Topmost, KY, Dean & Ida Bentley of Marion, OH, Bobby & Virginia Bentley of Indianapolis, IN; sisters & brothers in law: Ann & Doug Gibson of Marion, OH, Lola Faye & Ray Griffith of Indianapolis, IN; 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren & 1 Great-Grandchild on the way; a host of nieces & nephews DECEASED RELATIVES: parents, husband, son: Robert Murriell; brothers: Harold Bentley, Paul Bentley, James Bentley, Charles Bentley, Herschel Bentley & George Bentley; sister: Sylvia Wicker
BURIAL: June Slone Family Cemetery  Garrett, KY

Slone, Dewey, Age 77, of Topmost, died Saturday, July 17, 1999, at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, following an extended illness. Born on March 19, 1922, in Pippa Passes, he was the son of the late Noah and Cora Slone.  Survivors include six sons, James Robert Slone of Harrodsburg, Clinton Slone of Topmost, Arnold Slone of New London, Ohio, Dewey Allen Slone of Kite, Daniel Goble of Topmost, Raymond Caudill of Willard, Ohio; three daughters, Hazel Hall of Lexington, Hattie Counts of Strongsville, Ohio, Phyllis Neace of Nicholasville; two sisters, Luna Slone of Lexington, Ellen Caudill of Rogersville, Tennessee; 20 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, July 20, at 11 a.m., at the Mt. Olive Old Regular Baptist Church in Pippa Passes, with Kelly Slone, Butt Ratliff and Buck Turtle officiating. Burial was in the Jimmy Slone Cemetery in Pippa Passes

Slone, Gene Autry, Age, 56, of Pippa Passes, died Saturday, October 30, 1999, at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital following an extended illness. Born on May 14, 1943, in Knott County, he was the son of the late Carew and Margarett Slone. He was a retired merchant. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Gibson Slone; two sons, Randy Gene Slone and Phillip Dion Slone, both of Pippa Passes; two daughters, Robin Hylton of Hindman and Melinda Handshoe of Leburn; two brothers, Brady Slone and Ronnie Slone, both of Pippa Passes; five sisters, Norma Sparkman, Girdell Watts, Ruby Jacobs, Glenna Short and Joyce Slone, all of Pippa Passes; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be con- ducted on Monday, November 1, at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Olive Old Regular Baptist Church in Pippa Passes with ministers of the old Regular Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be made in the Slone Cemetery at Pippa Passes.

Slone Herman, Age 55, of Kite, died June 9, 1998. Born March 18 1943, in Knott Co, he was the son of the late Tivous and Lanie Tuttle Slone. Survivors include wife, Rebbel Tuttle Slone; two sons, Anthony Jason and Nathan Chad Slone; two brothers, Tivous Slone Jr., Bartley Slone; four sisters, Monnie Slone, Lydia Anderson, Edna Johnson, Opal Patton. Burial is at the Tuttle Cemetery, Mullins Branch, Kite, KY.

Monnie Slone, 74, of Kite, died Saturday, June 8, 2002 at the McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, June 11, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home

Sparkman, Norma Lee Slone, Age: 74 Of Pippa Passes, Kentucky Died On Saturday, June 16, 2007 At Her Residence. She Was Born On  August 23, 1932 In Knott County. She Was The Daughter Of The Late Carew & Margaret Slone And Wife Of Marcus Sparkman. Ther Survivors: Two Sons: Phillip Darrell (Maylynn) Sparkman Of Pippa Passes, Kentucky & Keith Randall (Maria) Sparkman Of Mousie, Kentucky; Two Daughters: Vicki Lynn (Gary) Smith Of Pippa Passes, Kentucky & Tammy Jo (Ricky) Ashley Of Pippa Passes, Kentucky; Two Brothers:Ronnie Slone & Brady Slone Both Of Pippa Passes, Kentucky; Four Sisters: Girdell Watts, Ruby Jacobs, Glenna Faye Short & Joyce Elaine Slone All Of Pippa Passes, Kentucky; Grandchildren: Stuart (Heather) Smith, Dustin (Angie) Smith, Mark Joseph Sparkman, Katie (Adam) Bentley, Tiffany Sparkman, Sam Sparkman, Britani Sparkman, Miranda Sparkman & Jordan Sparkman; Great Grandchildren: Logan Smith, Landon Smith, Cainan Smith & Megan Shaw; A Host Of Nieces & Nephews.Deceased Relatives: Parents; Two Brothers: Gene Autry Slone & Phillip Slone; One Sister: Rita Watts. Ime And Place Of Funeral: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 At 1 P.M. At Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman, Kentucky .Officiating: Old Regular Baptist Ministers & Lawrence Baldridge.Visitation: Sunday, June 17, 2007 At 6 P.M. At The Funeral Home With Additional Services Each Night At 7 P.M. Burial: Slone Cemetery, Mouth Of Trace Br., Pippa Passes, Kentucky. Nelson Frazier Funeral Home In Hindman, Kentucky In Charge If Arrangements

Thornsberry, Ishmael (Poppy)  Age, 76, of Kite, died Friday, February 16, 2001, at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital following a brief illness. Born on March 2, 1924, in Knott County, he was the son of the late Alamander and Lucy Mullins Thornsberry. He was a retired coal miner. He is survived by his wife, Stella Slone Thornsberry. Other survivors include two sons, Ershel Thornsberry and Danny Thornsberry, both of Kite; two daughters, Leslie Sparkman of Kite, Crevia Gibson of Raven; three sisters, Clara Slone and Bertha Watson, both of Kite, Dona Thornsberry of Massachusetts, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, February 19, at 11 a.m., at the Providence Old Regular Baptist Church at Topmost, with ministers of the Old Regular Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in the Bates Cemetery, at Kite, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.

Thornsberry, Miles “Buck”  Age, 82, of Empire, Alabama, formerly of Knott County, died Tuesday, January 23, 2001, at his residence, following an extended illness. Born on August 8, 1918, in Knott County, he was the son of the late Webb and Alice Hall Thornsberry. He was a retired machine operator for Rollex Industries. He was preceded in  death by his wife, Mattie Perry Thornsberry. Survivors include two sons, Larry Thornsberry of Elmore, Mississippi, Edison Thornsberry of Kite; five daughters, Louise Racliff of Empire, Alabama, Shirley Carlson of Melrose Park, Illinois, Ruby Thornsberry of Litt Carr, Emogene Montaigne of Hindman, Becky Mason of Elk Grove, Illinois; five brothers, Ed Thornsberry of Elizabethtown, Coleman Thornsberry of Topmost, Johnny Thornsberry of Prestonsburg, Freeman Thornsberry and Charlie Thornsberry, both of Detroit, Michigan; one sister, Verlin Thornsberry of Kite, 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, January 28, at 11 a.m., at the Rebecca Old Regular Baptist Church, at Kite, with ministers of the Old Regular Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the King Cemetery, at Kite, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin

Thornsbury, Roach-Date of Birth Saturday, March 5, 1927 Date of Death Tuesday, November 13, 2001 in Mallie, Kentucky-Knott CountyParents-William & Sarah Johnson Thornsbury, Survivors Daughters-Karinda (Jackie) Slone, Maglenda (Roy) Conley, Belinda (Mike) Siler, Brothers-Junior Thornsbury, Frank (Poley) Thornsbury, Jerry Thornsbury, Sisters-Annie Collins, Aileen Cordial, Zelda Hamilton, Ada Wicker 10 Grandchildren & 2 Great-Grandchildren,  Burial-Keen Family Cemetery--Wayland, Kentucky

Tuttle, Hobert, Age, 78, of Topmost, died Thursday, April 27, 2000, at his home. He was born on November 1, 1921, in Knott County, the son of the late Andrew Tuttle and Angelina Thornsberry Tuttle. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fairy Bell Tuttle. Survivors include one son, Jackie Tuttle of Topmost; six daughters, Doris Waddles of Convoy, Ohio, Juanita Patton and Marlene Hall, both of Topmost, Anna Jean Hall and Mabeline Caudill, both of Rogersville, Tennessee, and Louilla Thornsberry of Pikeville; three brothers, Ronnie and Charles Tuttle, both of Ohio and Billy Ray Tuttle of Tennessee; three sisters, Ollie Gean Johnson of Wayland, Emogene Short and Faye Green, both of Tennessee; two stepdaughters, Nannie Rose Johnson and Judy Short, both of Kendallville ' Indiana; 23 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 28, at the Martin Branch Freewill Baptist Church at Wayland, with Wayne Stephens, Red Morris and Willie Duff officiating. Burial was in the Waddles Cemetery at Kite, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.

Tuttle, Lillie (Mamp), Age 84, of Kite, died Wednesday, June 17. 1998, at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital following a extended illness. Born on March 27, 1914, in Knott County, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Melissa Slone Thornsberry. She was a member of Providence Old Regular Baptist Church at Topmost. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, Turtle. Survivors include: Three sons, Hargus Tuttle of Wakeman, Ohio; Hager Turtle of Canton, Michigan and Harold Tuttle of Kite; four daughters, Afo Jean Jacobs of Pippa Passes; Selinda Hamm of Paintsville; Sharon Walters and Hester Gregory, both of Morehead; one brother. Robert Reedy Thornsberry of Hindman: one sister, Magnolia Turtle of Kite; 20 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, June 19, 10 a.m.; at the Providence Old Regular Baptist Church at Topmost with ministers of Old Regular Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Turtle Cemetery in Mullins Branch at Kite

Tuttle, Mable Thornsberry -Age 78, of McDowell, wife of the late L.C. Tuttle, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2003, in the McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born May 6, 1924, in Knott County, the daughter of the late Kanhawah Thornsberry and Dona Slone Thornsberry. She was a member of the Little Rosa Regular Baptist Church, at McDowell. Survivors include three daughters, Judith (Jim) Dennett of Jackson, Ohio, Bonnie Horvath and Linda (Willie) Elliott both of McDowell; two sons, Jackie (Judy) Thornsberry of McDowell, and Sammie (Theresa) Thornsberry of Garden City, Michigan; step-daughter, May Zada Hall of Georgia; five step-sons, Odis Lee (Brenda) Tuttle of Bucyrus, Ohio, Donald (Alice) Tuttle of Monroe, Michigan, Ronnie (Ethel) Tuttle of Mansfield, Ohio, Garnett (Loretta) Tuttle of Wayne, Michigan, and Gary Tuttle of Michigan; two brothers, Louis Thornsberry of Hollybush, Earl Thornsberry of Garner; 25 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Jeff Thornsberry; one step-son, Odell Tuttle; one daughter, Kathy Lee Thorns-bury; six brothers, Ernie, Elmo, Ellis, Kanhawah Jr., Bert and Ed Thornsberry. Funeral services for Mable Thornsberry Tuttle were conducted Tuesday, February 25, at 11 a.m., at the Little Rosa Regular Baptist Church, at McDowell, with elders Clinton Moore, Jimmy Hall, and others, officiating. Burial followed in the Thornsberry Cemetery, Mullins Branch, at Kite, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation was at the Little Rosa Regular Baptist Church. Pallbearers: Ryan Elliott, Tim Tuttle, Charles Hall, Shaun Tuttle, Gary Tuttle, and Jeff Thornsberry.

Waddles, Gracie  Age, 86, of Topmost, died Sunday, February 6, 2005, at the McDowell Appalachian Regional Healthcare. Born December 30, 1918, in Knott County, she was the daughter of the late Monroe and Josie Gibson Slone. She was a homemaker and a member of the Caney Fork Old Regular Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Tom Waddles. Other survivors include a son, James A. Waddles of Prestonsburg; two daughters: Joyce Campbell of Fairborn, Ohio, and Georgia Hall of Topmost; 12 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons: Diamond Ray Waddles and Ronald Gene Waddles; two brothers: Julius Slone and Eulis Slone; and two sisters: Eunice Akers and Verble Gardner. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, February 10, at 11 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in the Buckingham Cemetery, at Bevinsville, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home, with nightly services at 6:30 p.m.

Workman, Lela Octave Hall age 97 of Danville, Kentucky, formerly of Topmost, Ky passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2007 at the Ephraim Mcdowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, Ky. She was born on April 19, 1910 in Sevierville, Tennessee to the late James Thomas & Minnie Hampton Henson. She was the wife of the late Ellis Hall & the late Blaine Workman. Other Survivors include two sons: Ellis R. (Gertrude) Hall Of Somerset, Kentucky & Tommie L. (Pat) Hall Of Topmost, Kentucky; two daughters: Margaret Moore Of Harrodsburg, Kentucky & Mary Middleton Of Auxier, Kentucky; 17 Grandchildren, 22 Great Grandchildren & 4 Great Great Grandchildren. Deceased relatives: parents; two husbands; one son: Floyd Ervin “Buster” Henson; one daughter: Lillian Sue Hall; one brother: James Thomas Henson; Son-In-Law: Garry Moore; 3 Grandchildren: Carlos, Chalmer & Brandy; One Great Grandchild: Rebekah Lynn Wylie; 1 Great Great Grandchild. Time And Place Of Funeral: Saturday, June 9, 2007 At 1 P.M. At The Providence Old Regular Baptist Church, Topmost, Kentucky. Burial: Joe Hall Cemetery, Topmost, Kentucky

Wray, Minta Hall, age 79 of Kite, Ky passed away on Wednesday. She was born on February 29, 1908 and entered eternal rest on November 29, 1987. She was the daughte rof the late Pharoah and Della Mullins Hall. Minta is survived by her husband, Dallas Wray; one brother, Virgil Hall of Topmost, Ky.; two sisters, Mionia Bates of Kite, Ky. and Loretta James of W. Va. She married Dallas Wray in 1930; they had a good marriage for 57 years. Although they had no children of their own, they treated their neices and nephews as their own. When we visited them in their later days, she would always want us to sing her some songs and hold prayer. In 1948 she joined the Providence Old Regular Baptist Church and she filled her seat as long as her health would permit. Her sister, Mionia helped Uncle Dallas take care of her the last few years. She was a good Christian soldier and I believe our loss is Heaven's gain. Written with love by her nephew, Bro, Cluett Hall