Back, Elder Carl -Funeral service for Elder Carl Back was conducted Thursday, May 11, 2006 from Dixon Memorial Cemetery with Elwood Cornett, Allen Whitaker, David Jent and others officiating. Concluding Service at Dixon Cemetery, Jeremiah, Kentucky. Funeral arrangements cared for by Letcher Funeral Home, Inc.Elder Carl Back was born into the home of Green Back and Ella Hampton Back on May 30, 1912 and passed from this life at his home at Jeremiah on May 9, 2006, making his stay here on earth 93 years, 11 months and 10 days.Early in life, he met and married Lucy Back on October 3, 1938, and to this union was born 2 sons: Ronnie G. (Maggie Mae Hampton) Back and Donnie Q. Back, both of Jeremiah. Besides his wife Lucy, he was preceded in death by his parents: Green and Ella Hampton Back; his step mother, Celia Blair Back; five sisters: Carrie Adams, Eva Profitt, Opal Bryant, Martha Adams and Effie Back; one brother, Lester Back; daughter-in-law, Deanna Blair Back.He is survived by his sons: Ronnie G. and Donnie Q.; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren; one sister, Evalena Adams of Jeremiah; one brother, Steve Back of London; along with a host of family and friends. He had been a Minister of the old Regular Baptist Faith since 1949 and was a charter member of the Dixon Memorial Church where he was Moderator at the time of his death.     Posted in the Letcher County Community, News-Press, May 17, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Back, Florine S. -age 74 years of  Batesville, IN passed away Monday, June 16, 2008 in Cincinnati, OH. Born  October 9, 1933 in Jeremiah, KY she was the daughter of the late Madison &  Sarah (Back) Smith. She married Marion Back Jr. on November 25, 1955 in West  Virginia. She retired from Batesville Casket Company. Mrs. Back is  survived by her husband Marion Back Jr., children Lana (Martin) Harmeyer of  Batesville, IN; James Michael (Nina) Back of Indianapolis, IN & Tracy Back  of Batesville, IN; brother Homer Smith of Jeremiah, KY; 8 grandchildren & 4  great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by  her daughter Barbara (Dave) Stirn & 7 brothers and sisters.  Visitation will be Thursday, June 19, 2008 from 5-8pm at Meyers Funeral  Home in Batesville, IN. Funeral Services will be Friday, June 20, 2008 at 11:00  AM at the funeral home with Pastor Todd Poynter officiating. Burial will be in Rossburg Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family      Submitted by Loren Calhoun

Back, Jason Ike -age 33, of Blackey, Ky., died on Wed., April 20, 2005, at the Univ. of Tenn Medical Center, Knoxville, Tenn. He was born on Oct. 29, 1971, the son of Ronnie and Hester Blair Back of Blackey, Ky.  Funeral services were conducted on Fri., April 22, at 1:00 p.m., at Mt. Olivet Old Regular Bapt. Church, with Elwood Cornett, Toby Breeding and James Caudill and others officiating.  Burial followed in the Whitaker-Back Cemetery, Blackey, Ky., under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Ky.   Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, April 27, 2005

Back, Marion -age 77 years of  Batesville, IN passed away Saturday, July 19, 2008 in Dillsboro, IN.  Born February 28, 1931 in Jeremiah, KY he was the son of the late James  & Cindy Back. He was a US Army Veteran of Korea and a retired meat cutter.  He married Florine Smith in West Virginia on November 25, 1955. He was preceded  in death by his wife Florine Back on June 16, 2008. Mr. Back is survived  by his daughters Lana (Martin) Harmeyer & Tracy Back both of Batesville, IN  & son James Michael (Nina) Back of Indianapolis, IN. He will also be missed  by 8 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren; brothers Doug & Henry Back  both of Milltown, OH & Bill Back of Jeremiah, KY. In addition to his wife  & parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Barbara (Dave) Stirn and  six brothers and sisters. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 22, 2008 from  5-8pm at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville, IN. Funeral Services will be  Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with Pastor Todd  Poynter officiating. Burial will be in Rossburg Cemetery in New Point, IN with  military graveside rites. Memorials may be given to the family through the  funeral home.  Posted by Loren Calhoun

Back, Nola -Funeral services for Nola Back were conducted Friday, April 14, 2006 from Mount Olivet Old Regular Baptist Church with Elwood Cornett and Emory Caudill officiating. Concluding Service at Dixon Cemetery, Elk Creek, Kentucky. Letcher Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Nola Back, of Blackey, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at the Cedar Ridge Nursing Home in Cynthiana, Kentucky. Nola was the daughter of the late Wilson and Catherine Dixon Hampton. She was born November 4, 1919 being 86 years, 5 months, and 8 days of age at the time of her passing. Nola was the widow of Wayne Back. Surviving are one son, J.W. Back of Louisville; one daughter, Hilda Kruegar of Cynthiana; one brother, Gobel Hampton of Indianapolis; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, along with a host of other relatives.      Posted in the Letcher County Community, News-Press, April 19, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Back, Vyron -age 85, of Liberty, Kentucky, died Thursday, February 16, 2006, at the Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs, Kentucky. He was born February 17, 1920, the son of the late William Riley and Polly Ann Dixon Back.  Funeral services were conducted Sunday, February 19, at 11 a.m., at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel, Whitesburg, Kentucky, with Ellis Adams and Damon Sexton and others officiating.   Burial followed in the Pearl Dixon Cemetery, Blackey, Kentucky.   Under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, February 22, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Back, Willie ~ age 62, of Premium, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital after a long illness. Born in Letcher County, he was the son of John Back and Eva Eldridge Back. He served in the U.S. Army and was a retired carpenter. He was member of the Kingdom Come Old Regular Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by 5 Brothers- Hobert Back, Joe Back, Everett Back, Earl Back and Howard Back. Willie leaves to mourn his passing his wife- Hazel Caudill Back; 1 Son- Tony Back of Bulan, KY; 3 Daughters- Connie Back, Teresa (Doug) Niece and Samantha Back, all of Premium; 2 Brothers- Custer Back of Rhineyville, and Lee Back of Cincinnati, Ohio; 2 Sisters- Elma Eldridge of Somerset, and Laura Caudill of Cincinnati; 3 Grandchildren- Douglas Niece, Autumn Niece and Shelby Niece.  Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2010, at the Kingdom Come Old Regular Baptist Church with Allen Whitaker, Dean Mullins, Greg Mullins, Wallace Bolling and Marvin Sparkman officiating. Entombment followed in the Bethel Memorial Mausoleum at Hindman under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services of Hindman.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, June 24 2010 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Baier, Carol Ann Age 50 of Germantown, died Friday morning, June 16, 2006 at her residence. She was born September 1, 1955 in Germany, the daughter of Astor Patrick and Katherine (Combs) Patrick. Mrs. Baier was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She worked as an Assembler at Delphi. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Ronald T. Baier; two daughters, Lisa Arndts of Germantown, Ohio and Terri Emerick of Germantown, Ohio; four grandchildren; her father, Astor Patrick of Hazard, Kentucky; two sisters, Janet Moore of Middletown and Katherine Patrick of Middletown; and a brother, David Patrick of Germantown, Ohio. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Tuesday at the Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home with Bishop Mike Gassaway and Bishop Gregory Rolph officiating. Visitation will be 5-8:00 PM Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Woodside Cemetery.  Published in The Middletown Journal on 6/17/2006.

Bailey, Andy ~ age 38 of Isom, passed away April 4, 2009, at Mallie, Ky.  He was born February 8, 1971. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial followed at the Bailey Cemetery at Isom under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home of Whitesburg.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, April 16, 2009 ` Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*Son of Vernon Bailey of Isom and the late Oma Fields Bailey. Surviving other than his father are 1 son: Andrew Jordan Bailey and his mother: Misty Reynolds of Whitesburg; 5 brothers: Rocky Bailey of Bean Station, Tennessee, Ricky Bailey of Premium, Craig Bailey of Isom, David Bailey of Kite, and Joshua Bailey of Little Colley; 6 sisters: Verna Kay Combs of Isom, Brenda Adams of Little Dry Fork, Shirley Cook of Whitesburg, Ivealou Collins of Isom, Cathy Adams of Whitesburg, and Alisha Gail Brock of Little Dry Fork

Bailey, Christopher Lee-  age 34, of Newcomerstown, Ohio, died Saturday, August 12, 2006, at Newcomerstown, Ohio. He was born January 8, 1972, the son of Elaine Grace (James) Bailey-Torres of Benson, North Carolina and the late Jackie Ray Bailey.  He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Clyde and Ethel Bailey.  He is survived by two sons: Billy Jack Bailey and Christopher Lee Bailey of the home; one step-daughter: Tequilla Maria Rakes of Robinette, West Virginia; one sister: Melissa Grace Bailey of Kinston, North Carolina; maternal grandparents: Robert and Maggie Gambill of Wooster, Ohio; two nieces: Amy and Samatha Elkins; one nephew: Jimmy Ray Elkins; several aunts, uncles and cousins.  Memorial services will be conducted Friday, August 18, at 12 noon, with Neil Bowling officiating.   Addy Funeral Home of Newcomerstown, Ohio is in charge of arrangements.  Provided courtesy of Hindman Funeral Services. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, August 16, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bailey, David Doyle -age 69, of Litt Carr, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2008, at the Whitesburg ARH. Born at Sassafras, he was the son of Troy Bailey and Kermit Boggs Bailey. He was retired from the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife- Ada Combs Bailey; 3 Sons- Ricky (Marita) Bailey, Donald (Dina) Bailey and David Bailey Jr.; 1 Daughter- Lisa Bailey; Sister-Nadine (Glenn) Johnson; Brothers- Troy (Malvery) Bailey Jr. and Lowell Ray Bailey; 12 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by her parents- Troy and Kermit Bailey; 2 Brothers-Burke Bailey and Roscoe Bailey; Sister- Jean Blair; Sister-in-law- Phyllis Bailey. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Robby Haynes and Kevin Collins officiating. Military graveside services were conducted Hindman Chapter 171 of the DAV. Services were conducted by the Hindman Funeral Services.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times--Thursday, June 5, 2008-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bailey, Diane Shepherd age 79, of Kendallville, Ind., formerly of Hueysville, passed away November 17, 2008.   Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2008, at the Hall Funeral Home chapel with Roger Bolen and Bill Tussey, Jr., officiating.  Burial will follow in the Rube Bailey Cemetery at Hueysville under the direction of the Hall Funeral  Home of Martin.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, November 20, 2008-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*Diana (Gyeannie) Bailey, age 79 of Kendallville and formerly of Hueysville, Ky. died November 17, 2008 at 3:10 pm at Parkview Noble Hospital. She had resided at the Shepherd of the Hill. Mrs. Bailey was born Hueysville, Kentucky on March 2, 1929 to Tilden and Effie (Coburn) Shepherd. Her parents preceded her death. Diana came from a family of 14 brothers and sisters. Diana married Lloyd Bailey on June 24, 1947 in Paintsville, Kentucky. They lived most of their lives in the Kendallville area. She was a homemaker and was a devoted mother to her three sons. Diana enjoyed spending her life taking care of her family. She was a wonderful southern cook and took so much pride in what she prepared and served. Survivors include: 3 sons and daughter in laws. Wes and Laura Bailey, Kendallville, Marvin and Rosie Bailey, Avilla, and Keith Bailey and companion Mary Hicks of Albion. Nine Grandchildren-Brian and Melissa Bailey-Albion, Eric and Jen Bailey-Kokomo, Jaime Bailey-Glendale, AZ, Jenni Bailey and companion Jeff Duzan of La Grange, Tiffany Bailey and fiancé Jeremy Knecht-Fort Wayne, Tarah and Josh Robinson-San Diego, CA, Layne Bailey and companion Travis Burns-Millersburg, Wesley Bailey-Kendallville and Shay Dickinson of South Bend. And 3 Great Grandchildren and a very special niece Judy Sexton of Kendallville. 5 Sisters-June Kopp-OH, Margaret Bailey-OH, Luna Martin-OK, Fonda Salyer-Ky, Lola Sexton, IN and 1 brother Kirk Shepherd-TN. She was preceded in death by her husband on Lloyd April 22, 1994. 4 Brothers and 3 sisters: Mark Shepherd, Luke Shepherd, Burt Shepherd, Goldie Conley all of KY and Shirley Stevens and Dana Neeley of IN.

Bailey, Edna Mae (Adkins)  was born June 10, 1920 to the late Robert Adkins and Gracie (Ratliff) Adkins. Three sisters all preceded me in death. Ocie Ratliff, Effie Adkins, Thelma Frasure. I married Lacy Bailey Jan 18, 1940. To this union one child was born. Effie Lois (Bailey) Bond; two grandchildren, Angelia Diann Scott, and Derek Vincent Click, five grandchildren: William Brandon Click, Corey Matthew Click, Chelsea Breann Click, Hueysville, Ky. Logan Reed Scott and Mackinzie Paige Scott, Garrett; one step-grandson Peter Bond of Atlanta, Ga; two step great-grandsons Christopher and Michael Bond of Ft. Myers, Florida.   I joined Bethel Old Regular Baptist Church Jan 4th, Sunday 1967. I was baptized the same day by Bro Burton Howard. While I was going to the stand a warm breeze was lifting me and carrying me. I felt so light. The spirit of the Lord was helping me to the stand. I have never saw a day I would make a change. I never saw a time I wanted to turn back. I just wanted to march on in the good old fashion way.   I've been completely satisfied. I love the old Regular Baptist Church and all my brothers and sisters. I also love people in general. I lovechildren. I've taken care of a bunch of children. There sometimes were20 0r 30 at one time playing in my yard when I lived at Maytown. I'd take care of them as if they were my own. I would feed them popcorn by the dish pan full. The happiest days of my life are the days I spent in this old church. What a wonderful church family to be part of. I am an old Regular Baptist from the top of my head, to the sole of my feet. Thank God forever! I lived a full life. I've also had troubles and sorrows but with the help of God, I overcame the hurt and disappointment. Thank God, He gave me a forgiving heart. I am so thankful I forgave them all.  Written by mother before she died. Submitted by daughter Effie Lois (Bailey) Bond

Bailey, Elden -81, of Hueysville, died Saturday, April 15, 2006, at the McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital emergency room.Born February 6, 1925, in Handshoe, he was the son of the late Green and Roxie Colburn Bailey. He was a retired coal miner, a veteran of World War II, a member of the Upper Salt Lick United Baptist Church, and a member of DAV Chapter 128 at Garrett. He is survived by his wife, Norman Lee Beverly Bailey.Other survivors include a son, Elvin Ray Bailey of Angier, North Carolina; two daughters: Sharon Kay Bailey of Houston, Texas, and Enola Gay Kennedy; one step-daughter, Beverly Bolen of Hueysville; one brother, Gardner Bailey of Crossville, Tennessee; one sister, Dorothy Kolvet of Indianapolis, Indiana; his grandchildren: Ilyn Lon Kreckman, Sabrina Kreckman, Donald Kennedy Jr., and Bryan Ray Bailey; step-grandchildren: Eric Conley, Ethan Conley, Jamie Merrick, and Emily Merrick; step-great-grandchildren: Katelyn Paige Conley and Matthew Malone.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Beatrice Bailey; his brothers: Norman Bailey, Claude Bailey (his twin), Denver Bailey, and Seldon Bailey; and his sisters: Curtis Patrick, Dixie Gayheart, and Mildred Uselton.Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 19, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Clinton Buddy Jones and Donnie Patrick officiating. Burial will be in the Bailey Cemetery, in Hueysville, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.Visitation is at the funeral home, where services were held on Tuesday evening   Source:  Floyd County Times- April 29, 2006

Bailey, Goldie -age 83, of Louisville, Kentucky, formerly of Garrett, Kentucky, died on Sunday, November 28, 2004, at Nazareth Home, Louisville, Kentucky.  She was born on February 26, 1921, in Floyd County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late French Bolen and Mattie Sizemore Bolen.  She was a retired General Electric Corporation employee and a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Bailey; parents; one brother, Edward Bolen; and three sisters, Olga Richmond, Ethel Coburn and Mac Turner: She is survived by two brothers, Earl Bolen of Garrett, Kentucky and Coyet Bolen of Greensboro, North Carolina and three sisters, Sophie Vanderpool, of Garrett, Kentucky, and Kathleen Hofelich and Evelean Caudill, both of Louisville, Kentucky. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, December 3, 2004, at 11:00 a.m., at Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Kentucky, with Reverend Ryan Fullerton officiating.  Burial followed in French and Mattie Bolen Cemetery, Garrett, Kentucky, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, December 8, 2004

Bailey, Lillie Martin -47, of Busy died Saturday, May 6, 2006 at the Hazard Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late James Matt Martin and Virginia  Roark. She is survived by her husband, Paulis Bailey; 1 daughter, Nicki Pflum; 4  step-daughters, Hazel Campbell, Dena Hoskins, Paula Goald, Alice Day; 1 son,  Johnny Lee Johnson; 2 step-sons, Joey and Dale Bailey; 2 sisters, Louise Estep,  Martha Lou Butler; 1 brother, James B. Martin; 12 grandchildren, 6  great-grandchildren, host of neces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral will be  conducted today, Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at Maggard's Mountain View Chapel with  Larry Gross and Teddy Bailey officiating, burial in the Fugate Cemetery in  Campbells Creek. Maggard's Mountain View Chapel in charge of arrangements.  Source: Hazard Herald   May 17, 2006

Bailey, Mae -age 84, of Hippo, Ky., died on Tues., Nov. 30, at her home.  She was born on July 24, 1920, the daughter of the late Ruben Bailey and Mertis Hicks Reed.  Funeral services were conducted on Fri., Dec. 3, at 1:00 p.m., at Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with Regular Baptist ministers officiating.  Burial followed in Reed Cemetery, Hippo., Ky., under the direction of Hall Funeral Home. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, December 8, 2004

Bailey, Mary Ann -age 48, of Hallie, Ky., died Monday, July 17, 2006, at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Health Care Center, Whitesburg, Ky.  She was born July 20, 1956, the daughter of Caroline Eldridge Crase David of Nicholasville and the late Lilly Crase.  Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, July 19, at 2 p.m., at Cedar Grove Old Regular Baptist Church, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating.   Burial followed in the James Griffith Cemetery, Hallie, Ky., under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Ky.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, July 26, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bakay, Sadie  85 of Weeksbury, died Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at Highlands Regional Medical Center.  Born February 24, 1917 in Floyd County, She was the daughter of the late Millard and Lillie Tackett Hall. She was a retired grocery store owner at Weeksbury, and a member of Joppa Old Regular Baptist Church at Melvin.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Bakay.  Survivors include three brothers, Haskell Hall and Homer Hall, both of Weeksbury and Guy Hall of Buford, Georgia; and one sister, Liza Jane Wells of Weeksbury, and a host of nieces and nephews, and great nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her parents, and husband, she was preceded in death by and one sister, Sarah Branham.  Funeral services will be conducted Friday, December 20, at 1 p.m.. at Joppa Old Regular Baptist Church at Melvin, with ministers of the Old Regular Baptist Church officiating.  Visitation was at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home in Martin.   Burial was in the Wash Hall Cemetery at Weeksbury, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.  Source:  The Floyd County Times  Friday, December 20, 2002

Baker, Aaron R. Age 63, of Franklin, OH died Monday, June 12, 2006 at Kettering Hospital. Aaron was born in Bonnyman, KY on December 29, 1942 to Raymond and Jean (Fields) Baker. He served in the U.S. Army and was employed by Daimler Chrysler for 30 years and retired in 1996. He was a lifetime member of the AMVETS, VFW, American Legion, and the Franklin Eagles. Aaron was preceded in death by his parents, a son Kenneth McFarland, and a brother Matt Baker. He is survived by his wife Stella (Gay) Baker; 4 sons Aaron Baker Jr of Franklin, Brian (Stephanie) McFarland of Middletown, Jim McFarland of Franklin, and John (Shelly) McFarland of Chillicothe; 2 daughters Denise Baker of Franklin and Lora (Steve) Creager of Carlisle; 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; 2 brothers Henry (Ruth) Baker of Lebanon and Raymond (Virgie) Baker of Bonnyman, KY; 3 sisters Carol (Mick) George of Atwater, OH, Brenda (Mike) Wike of Vader, WA, Kay (Wayne) Raichel of Bonnyman, KY; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services are Friday June 16, 2006 at 1pm at Anderson Funeral Home 1357 E. 2nd St Franklin, OH with Rev James Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Woodhill Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 11am until time of the service.  Published in The Middletown Journal on 6/15/2006

Baker, Earl age 72, a resident of Miamisburg, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2006 at his residence. Earl was born in Hazard, KY on May 1, 1934 to the late Gilbert & Mahalia (Allen) Baker. He is survived by his wife, Mossie; 2 sons, Anthony (Angel) Baker & Tim (Lisa) Baker both of Miamisburg; 2 brothers, Virgil & Roy Baker; 1 sister, Opal Howard all of Knoxville, TN; a special friend, Damon Scearce of Miamisburg; 6 grandchildren. Earl was retired from the Dayton Walther Corporation after 27 years of service. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Tuesday, July 18, 2006 from the GEBHART-SCHMIDT-PARRAMORE FUNERAL HOME, 508 E. Linden Ave., Miamisburg. Pastor Tim Baker officiating. Friends may call from 6-8 PM Monday at the funeral home. If desired, contributions may be made in Earl's memory to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420. Published in the Dayton Daily News from 7/15/2006 - 7/16/2006

Baker, Floyd Sr., age 75, of Yerkes, Kentucky, died Tuesday August 2, 2005 at the Hazard ARMC, Hazard, Kentucky. He was born April 5, 1930, the son of the  late Farmer and Martha Oliver Baker.  He is survived by four sons: Carl Douglas Baker, Kenny Dewayne (Dulcenia) Baker, David Baker and Floyd Baker, Jr., three daughters: Eva Nancy Morgan, Brenda Kaye Adams and Gypsy Carol Gibson; four brothers: Birtchell Baker, E. C. Baker, James Baker and Sam Baker; three sisters: Nancy Taylor, Imogene Wilson and Polly Hall; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were conducted August 5, at 1 p.m. at the Yerkes Baptist Church with Steve Fugate officiating.  Burial followed at the Bakers Fork Cemetery at Yerkes, Kentucky, under the direction of the Hindman Funeral Services, Hindman, Kentucky.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, August 10, 2005-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Baker, Herman -88, of  the Hazard Nursing Home, died Friday, March 31, 2006 at the Hazard Nursing Home.  He was the son of the late Chester and Fannie Baker. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.  He is survived by 1 sister, Myrtle Vance of Pine Top; host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral was conducted Sunday, April 2, 2006 at  Engle-Walker Funeral Home with Big Willard Church of Christ Ministers  officiating, burial in the Riverside Cemetery. Engle-Walker Funeral Home in  charge of arrangements.  Source: Hazard Herald  March 29, 2006

Baker, Jennie Dorlisse -age 81, of Lackey, Ky., wife of the late D.C. Baker, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2004, at the Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg.  She was born on July 13, 1923, in Lackey, Ky., the daughter of the late Isadore Horne and Alice Saunders Horne.  She was a member of the Faith Independent Freewill Baptist Church in Prestonsburg.  Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, September 22, 2004, at noon at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel in Martin with the clergyman Clinton "Buddy" Jones officiating.    Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., under the direction of the Hall Funeral Home in Martin, Ky.   Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times on Wednesday, September 22, 2004

Baker, Kenneth- Age 77 of Trenton, died Saturday, March 18, 2006 at the Garden Manor Extended Care Center. He was born April 4, 1928 in Buckhorn, Kentucky the son of Will and Mary Baker. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Baker worked as a shift foreman at Middletown Paper Board before his retirement. He was a member of the Faith Hill Mission in Ricetown, Kentucky. He is survived by his brothers, Kelly Baker of Moores Hill, Indiana, Fred Baker of Lexington, Kentucky, and John Baker of Dayton, Ohio; a sister, Nanna Belle McCoy of Dayton; a special niece, Vickie Norman of Middletown and numerous other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Della (McIntosh) Baker in 1993; his wife, Sara Baker in 2000; his parents; two sisters, Mary Rose Sanford and Louise Mahafey; and two brothers, Andrew Baker and Leroy Baker. Funeral services will be Noon Monday at the Breitenbach- McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home with the Reverend Roger Green officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 10:00 A.M. until Noon. Burial will be at the Butler County Memorial Park with military honors by the American Legion Post 218 Color Guard.   Published in The Middletown Journal on 3/19/2006.

Baker, Levon ~  age 61 of Kite, passed away April 18, 2009, at home.  He was born December 5, 1947, at Hall, the son of the late Jesse & Ollie Hall Baker.  He was a retired Mining Engineer and a member of the Wheelwright Masonic Lodge #889 and Martin Masonic Lodge #950.  He was the husband of Charolette Thornsberry Baker. He is survived by 1 son: Casey Levon (Jessica) Baker of Kite; 3 daughters: Levonna Gwen (Tim) Patrick of Vest, Candetta (Glenn) Tussey of Middleton, Michigan & Kelly Charlene (Dallas) Anderson of Kite; 1 brother: Walter Jesse Baker of Kite; 3 sisters: Carol Sue Hall of Deane, Yanna Rose Caudill of Isom, & Desta Slone of Kite; grandchildren: Joshua, Jeremy, Ashleigh, Makyla, Wyatt, Sylar & Piper on the Way. He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 granddaughter: Channonontime.  Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home in Hindman.  Burial followed at Mountain Memory Gardens at Hindman under the direction of the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home at Hindman. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, April 23, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Baker, Lois A. ~ age 79, of Whitesburg, passed away on June 27, 2010, at the Letcher Manor Nursing Home. She was born on September 13, 1930, to the late William R. "Big Bill" Adams & Janie Wright Adams.  She was the founder and past CEO of the Mountain Comprehensive Health Care Corporation.   She is survived by her husband: Nathan Baker; 3 sons: Mike Caudill, Wade Baker, and Rick Caudill all of Whitesburg; 1 daughter; Lisa Adams of Whitesburg; 1 brother: Doug Adams of Morehead; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren, 3 nieces and host of other family & friends. She was preceded in death by; 1 son; Robert Scott Baker; 1 brother; Dr. James A. Adams.  Funeral services were held June 30, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Whitesburg First Baptist Church, with Graham Abbott, Elwood Cornett, Jerry Utt, and Dock Frazier officiating.  Burial followed at the Green Acres Cemetery in Ermine, Ky. under the direction of the Letcher Funeral Home Inc. of Whitesburg, Ky.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times--Thursday, July 8, 2010 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Baker, Mary Katherine -age 58, of Neon, Kentucky died Wednesday, October 12, 2005, at her residence. She was born November 14, 1946, the daughter of the late John and Pauline Smith Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother: Thomas Alford (Anna Joe) Brown.  She is survived by two sons: Charles Michael (Kimberly) Baker of Jackhorn, Kentucky and John Dewayne (Cynthia) Baker of Neon, Kentucky; one daughter: Geneva Ann (Charlie) Sandlin of Pinetop, Kentucky; three brothers: Joe Martin (Linda) Brown and Larry Dean (Donna) Brown both of Neon, Kentucky, and John Allen Watkins of Jackhorn, Kentucky; one sister: Virginia (Brack) Meade of Mayking, Kentucky; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild.  Funeral services were conducted Saturday, October 15, at 11 a.m., at the Millstone Methodist Church, Millstone, Kentucky, with Lewis Sandlin, Charles Sandlin and Brack Meade officiating.   Burial followed in the Neon Community Cemetery, Neon, Kentucky, under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman, Kentucky.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, October 19, 2005-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Baker, Roy Clark Age 73, of Hamilton, passed away at his home on Friday, October 27, 2006 at 1:45 P.M. He was born in Tuttle, Kentucky on April 6, 1933 the son of Matt and Jane (Gilbert) Baker. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict serving from 1952 to 1956. An Electrician for 40 years, Roy was a member of IBEW Local 648. For the last several years he was employed as a security officer. Roy was a member of the Baptist faith, a Kentucky Colonel, and enjoyed gardening and his grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter, Sharla Bowie and her husband John of Hamilton; five grandchildren, Brenden, Christian, Alex, Alesha, and Cameron; his good friend, Evelyn Baker of Hamilton; two brothers, Claude Baker and his wife Gerri, and Clayton Baker and his wife Janet all of London, Kentucky; his aunt Vada; and several nieces, nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and several aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held at Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Ave., on Wednesday, November 1 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Jacob Flannery officiating. IBEW service will also be held at the funeral home on Wednesday. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M.    Published in the Hamilton Journal-News on 10/30/2006.

Baldridge, Alice Goble -age 90, of Langley, Kentucky, died on Thursday, January 6, 2005, at her home, at Prestonsburg, Ky. She was born on September 2, 1914, at Prestonsburg, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Henry Lafayette (H.L.) Goble, and Erma Huff Goble. She was a homemaker, a charter member of the Maytown First Baptist Church, at Langley, Kentucky, and a member of the Eastern Star Adah Chapter #24, at Prestonsburg, Kentucky.  She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Baldridge; parents; brothers, John H. Goble and Charles A. Goble; and sister, Louise E. Goble.  Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, January 9, at 2:00 p.m., at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky, with Robert Varney officiating.  Active pallbearers included John Preston, Steve Clark, Mike Murphy, John H. Gray, Johnny Ison, Danny Flannery, Allen James, Nick Halbert, Warren Halbert, Connley McCray, and Clifford Schornak.  Honorary pallberers included Earl Warren, Charles Goble, Willie "Red" Clark, Bill Robinson, Paul Hagans, Ray Prater, Ermel Hicks, and Edward Goble.  Burial followed in the family cemetery, at Warco, Langley, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.    Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, January 12, 2005

Baldridge, Bee age 48, of Eastern, husband of Doris Shepherd Baldridge, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2003, in the Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. He was born January 1, 1955, in Lackey, the son of the late Adam Bald ridge and Clara Mae Moore Dooley. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include one daughter, Lisa Dawn Terry of Eastern; one stepdaughter, Sarah Thomas of Dema; two sisters, Rosetta Hall of Fisty, and Ethel Green of Indianapolis, Indiana; one grandchild, Kimberly Bald ridge; and one step-grandson, Austin Thomas. Funeral services for Bee Bald ridge will be conducted Friday, May 30, at 11 a.m. at the Ball Branch Regular Baptist Church, at Mousie, with Sterlin Bolen and Mitchell Shepherd officiating. Burial will follow in the Moore-Bolen Cemetery, at Ball Branch, Mousie, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Visitation is at the church.   Source:  The Floyd County Times, Friday, May 30, 2003

Baldridge, Joshua Blake -age 21, of West Prestonsburg, Ky., died on Tues., April 19, 1984, in an auto accident, at Prestonsburg, Ky. He was born on April 19, 1984, the son of Luther Baldridge of Blue River and Lisa Tussey Fuller of West Prestonsburg, Ky.  Funeral services were conducted on Fri., April 22, at 2:00 p.m., at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with Jim Smith and Hobert Meek officiating.  Burial followed in the Tussey Family Cemetery, at Trimble Branch, Prestonsburg, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, April 27, 2005
*date of death is as it appears in the Troublesome Creek Times

Baldwin, Ethel  February 20, 1917-October 3, 2001--My beautiful and loving grandmother Ethel (Newsome) Baldwin was born February 20, 1917 to Noah and Rebecca (Kiser) Newsome at Caney Creek, Pike County, Kentucky. She was the oldest daughter and the second eldest child born to this union. During her years growing up in her parent's home, she helped in the raising of her younger siblings, as well as working in the fields, cooking and cleaning at the home place. As a young woman she meet Hamilton of Mud Creek Floyd County, Ky at a church revival, and in 1934they married and she moved to Mud Creek with her new husband. To this union five children were born. Thomas Eugene in 1935,Beckie Jane in 1937, Jewel Dean in 1942, Pauline in 1945, and Alpha Jean in 1947. Unfortunately for this young family, the Lord had his own plan for Harold and in 1947 Mamaw Ethel was left a young widow forced to raise her five young ones along. She moved back to Booker Fork, Pike Co, Ky, to be closer to her family and in 1949 tragedy once again struck this young family with the passing of the youngest child Alpha Jean at just 18 months of age. Mamaw was a strong woman, but she struggled to raise her surviving four children during hard and trying times. I know this was difficult for her at times, but she had a strong will and a love of God, so she continued to move ahead. In 1956 she married Phinnes Smallwood and moved with him near Paintsville, Ky. From this marriage she acquired four wonderful stepchildren, but again found herself a widow in 1960 with the passing of Phinnes. Thankfully this period of widowhood was relatively short, for in 1962 she was introduced to a kindly, gentle Widower and in September of that year she became the bride of Mr. Worley Baldwin. From this marriage Mamaw gained four additional stepdaughters. As time went on Mamaw was gifted with thirteen grandchildren and numerous step grandchildren. All of these grandchildren and most of the step-grandchildren have special memories of times spent at the loving home of these grandparents sharing stories, soft hugs, warm kisses and the delicious smells and tastes of the wonderful foods made by both grandparents. These grandchildren in turn presented Mamaw with twenty-three great-grandchildren a number of step great-grandchildren and the great-great-grandchildren. Mamaw Ethel and Papaw Worley shared a warm and loving union until his death in 1981. She said she could never replace his love or him, so she remained a widow the remainder of her life. They both shared a deep faith and love for the Lord and in 1979 Mamaw was baptized at the Caney Creek Old Regular Baptist Church. She deeply loved attending services and sharing fellowship with her brothers and sisters in the church. Although in recent years her health had kept her from attending services regularly, she continued to hold strong faith and firm belief in the Almighty. Tragedy was yet again to strike Mamaw's soul in 1994 with the passing of her middle daughter, Jewel Dean Slone. Mamaw never quite recovered from her passing and often stated that she hoped the Lord would spare her from such a loss again in her lifetime. And this in fact was his plan for on October 3, 2001 at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, Mamaw quietly slipped away to join His Kingdom after a battle with cancer and heart problems was too strong for her now frail body. She left to mourn her passing her son Thomas Hamilton and his wife Irene of Springport, Michigan; two daughters. Beckie Jane Sawyers and her Husband, Eugene of Rising Sun, Maryland; Pauline Hamilton and her husband Hassel of Booker Fork, Pike Co, KY; son's-in-law, Lawrence Slone of Gainesville, Florida; jour step-daughters Bethel Stafford of Staffordsville, Ky, Mary Tackett of Dorton, Ky, Marie Amadio of Jackson, Mi, and Virginia Kilgore of Jackson, Mi; five brothers Edward, Luther, and Vernon Newsome of Ohio, James Newsome of Booker Fork, Pike Co, Ky and Jesse Newsome of Penny Rd, Pike Co, Ky, two sisters Edna Hamilton of Teaberry, Ky, and Ruth White of Fremont Ohio; thirteen grandchildren; Michael, Marcus, Sandra, Sheila, Danny, Patti, Gene, Roger, Greg, Jennifer, Thomas, Bonnie and Timothy; numerous step-grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren a number of step-great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren ,Dakodah and Baileigh Proteau of Michigan.  Mamaw was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Susan, one brother Lonzo Newsome and two sisters Dixie Hamilton and Hazel Collier. Since Mamaw's passing her son-in-law Eugene Sawyers lost his battle with cancer and she was once again given the gift of an additional great-granddaughter Michaela. She often stated that I and my cousin Jennie were her "Angels" but we all know that the truth was that Mamaw was all of our Guardian Angel and she continues to watch over us in our daily lives. We all loved her so much and miss her presence in our midst. Until we meet again Mamaw I love you and you are never far from my thoughts and always in my heart. Written with much love and deep grief by her  granddaughter Sheila Hamilton.  Submitted by   Donald Givens  

Banks, Bennett Bee -age 64, of Whitesburg, Ky., died Mon., Aug. 14, 2006, at his residence.  He was born June 12, 1942, the son of the late Wesley and Hester Day Banks.  Funeral services were conducted Thur., Aug 17, at 11 a.m., at Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Ky., with Dock Frazier officiating.   Burial followed in the Wesley Banks Cemetery, Uz, Ky, under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home.   Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, August 23, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Banks, Blanch -age 80, of Whitesburg, Kentucky, died Monday, January 2, 2006, at her residence. She was born June 29, 1925, the daughter of the late Boney and Nancy Jones Ison. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, January 5, at 1 p.m., at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel, Whitesburg, Kentucky, with Danny Hurst officiating.   Burial followed in the Evergreen Cemetery, Whitesburg, Kentucky, under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, January 11, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Banks, Hazel -age 59, of Jeremiah, Kentucky, died Tuesday, May 16, 2006, at her residence. She was born November 10, 1946, the daughter of Lucy Blair of Jeremiah, Kentucky and the late Clarence Blair. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, May 20, at 12 noon, at the Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Kentucky, with Shawn Henderson and Allen Whitaker officiating.   Burial followed in the Blair Family Cemetery, Jeremiah, Kentucky, under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, May 24, 2006-Posted by Debbie Tamborski

Banks, Jack -age 76, died Sunday, June 4, 2006, at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center, Hazard, Ky. He was born May 11, 1930, the son of the late John and Vada Bowens Banks.  Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, June 7, at 1 p.m, at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel, Whitesburg, Ky., with Merle Caudill officiating.   Burial followed in the Webb Cemetery, Mayking, Ky., under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, June 14, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Banks, Mrs. Lillian Hawks-30, former Wayland teacher, died Monday at Prestonsburg General hospital after a six-month illness. Born January 6, 1933, at Garrett, she was the daughter of Mrs. Polly Jacobs Blankenship, of Wayland, and the late Frank Hawks.  She was the step-daughter of Ralph Blankenship, of Wayland.  A graduate of Pikeville College, she had taught in the Garrett, Wayland and Prestonsburg schools.  She was a member of the Church of Christ for 10 years. Surviving, other than her mother and stepfather, are four sons, Ralph S. Banks, George R. Banks and Joe L. Banks, all at home, and Paul Elwood Banks, of Blankenship, of Melvindale, Michigan. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Wayland United Methodist Church with the Revs. Floyd Tackett and Jessee Blankenship officiating.  Burial was made in the Jacobs cemetery at Holly Bush under the direction of the Hall Brothers Funeral Home. Source: The Floyd County Times, Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Wednesday, 20 September 1972, section 2, page 7.-Transcribed by Jim Spencer

Banks, Scarlett Avery - died on Tuesday in the neonatal intensive care unit of Riley Childrens Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. She was the beloved daughter of Dr. Seth and Crystal Clapp Banks. Survivors include her parents, maternal grandmother, Wanda Greathouse, Greenwood, IN, paternal Grandparents, Ben and Anita Cash Banks, Marion, IN, paternal great grandfather, Foyster Banks, Marion, IN, and the late Matilda Gayheart Banks, maternal great grandmother, Mary Lou Clapp, New Castle, IN paternal great grandparents, Max and Roberts Cash, Mentone, AL, many other family members and good friends. A private celebration of her short life will be held in the home of her parents for family and friends.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Scarlett Avery Banks Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 555, Mentone, AL 35984.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, September 26, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Barger, Eric Wayne age 18 of Availla, Indiana, formerly of Knott County, died Tuesday, July 16, at Dekalb County Indiana.  Funeral services were conducted Saturday, July 20 under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.  Source: The Floyd County Times, Sunday August 4, 2002

Barker, Clella Hays -age 88, of Hillsboro, Ohio, formerly of Hindman, Kentucky, died on Saturday, February 12, 2005, at Highland District Hospital, Hillsboro, Ohio.  She was born on Feburary 3, 1917, the daughter of J. D. Hays and Martha Sizemore Hays.  She was preceded in death by her grandson, Jim Brewer; sisters, Kathlyn and Wanda; and brother, Newell. She is survived by two daughters, Phyllis (Carl) Huff of Hillsboro, Ohio and Martha Ann (Skip) Rendall of St. Augustine, Florida; brother, Harmon Hays of Barnwell, South Carolina; three sisters, Madeline Hall of Charleston, South Carolina, Elisie Black of Orlando, Florida and Nedra Judy of Riverdale, Georgia; four grandchildren, Carla Kelley, Deanna Nowling, and Gary and Michael Huff; and seven great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, February 16, at 10:00 a.m., at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with Reverend Mike Caudill officiating.  Burial followed in Hays Cemetery, Hindman, Kentucky, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.   Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, February 16, 2005

Barker, Virginia Lee "Jenny" Cornett -age 93, of Christina Street, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2007, at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky.Born June 14, 1914, in Knott County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Sam S. and Rachel Hudson Cornett. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Kern Cornett, George Cornett, and James Cornett, and three sisters, Elmo Justice, May Patrick, and Minnie Newland.Her husband, Elva C. "Curley" Barker, whom she married on December 26, 1945, passed away August 2, 1991.Mrs. Barker is survived by two sons and daughters-in- law, Jim and Karen Barker and Jeff and Carol Barker, and one daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Tom Bishop, all of Morehead, Kentucky; one brother, E.J. Cornett of Hindman, Kentucky; two sisters, Hope Mullins of Wurtland, Kentucky and Dale Lyons of Hindman, Kentucky; six grandchildren, Kim (and Mike) Tabor, Kipp (and Lisa) Barker, Paul Bishop III, Kelly Bishop, Rachel Barker, and Sara Barker; and four great-grandchildren , Reilly Barker, Ramsey McCoy, Kellen Tabor, and Madison Barker.Jenny was a graduate of Hindman Settlement School and Morehead State Teachers College. She taught at Haldeman and Morehead Grade before retiring from the Rowan County school system. Form many years, she and her husband "Curley" owned and operated the Big Store Furniture. She was a member of the Morehead Order of the Eastern Star for over 50 years and was a member of the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association.Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Rev. Michael Blankenship officiating. Burial followed in the Lee Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Shriners Hospitals for Children/Lexington, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, Ky 40502; From the Heat, 195 Dusty Road, Morehead, Ky 40351; or St. Claire Hospice, 222 Medical Circle, Morehead, Ky 40351.  
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, June 27, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Barnard, Iva Gay Age 69, of Franklin, OH went to be with the Lord, on Thursday June 1, 2006 at Garden Manor Extended Care Center after a long illness. Iva was born on November 25, 1936 to Kelly and Esther (Combs) Howard. Along with her husband, they owned and operated Barnard Drywall for 45 years and retired in 1998. She donated her time to charitable organizations in the Franklin community. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Glenna Gay Swigart; a son, David Kelly Barnard; a granddaughter, Nicole Barnard. Surviving is her husband of 54 years Glen; a daughter, Deborah Lynn Greer of PA; a son, Glen Barnard Jr. of Monroe; 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Doug and Larry Howard; 1 sister, Alfreda Sharp. Funeral services are 10am Monday, June 5, 2006 at Anderson Funeral Home, 1357 E. 2nd St., Franklin, OH with Rev Don Clarkson officiating. Burial will be in Woodhill Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-5pm at the funeral home. Published in The Middletown Journal on 6/3/2006.

Barnett, Gwendolyn Martin -age 59, of Cape Coral Florida, formerly of Wayland, Kentucky, died on Sunday, June 12, 2005, in Cape Coral, Florida.She was born on November 2, 1945, in Wayland, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Reb Martin and Lucy Sherman Martin. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Forrest Martin.  She is survived by her husband, James Barnett; two sons, Patrick (Terri) Barnett of Tampa, Florida and Stephen (Amy) Barnett of Atlanta, Georgia; three brothers, Charles Ray Martin of Topmost, Kentucky, Paul Martin of Ohio, and Wade Martin of Dema, Kentucky; and two sisters, Joyce Ratliff of Pikeville, Kentucky and Doris Welch of Maryland. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, June 17, at 11:00 a.m., at Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Kentucky, with the Reverend Gene Strange officiating.   Burial followed in Whitt Martin Cemetery, Dema, Kentucky, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, June 22, 2005

Barnett, Leslie -age 78, of Portland, Oregon, formerly of Hindman, passed away October 27, 2008, in Oregon. He was born in Kentucky on September 3, 1930, to Willy and Loretta Richie Barnett. He is survived by his wife: Mavis Hudson Barnett; children: Janet Spencer, Leslie Barnett and Kenneth Barnett; sisters: Reva and Marie; 7 grandchildren and step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Riley Grigsby officiating. Burial followed at the Mountain Memory Gardens at Hindman.    Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, November 6, 2008-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Barnett, Robert J. -age 67, of Prestonsburg, Ky., died on Mon., Nov. 15, 2004, at King's Daughters Medical Center, Ashland, Ky.  He was born on Jan. 1, 1937, the son of the late James Barnett and the late Mary Alka Buckley Robinson. Funeral services were conducted on Thurs., Nov. 18, at 10:00 a.m., at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with William Canterbury officiating.  Burial followed in Keel Cemetery, at Spurlock, Prestonsburg, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, November 24, 2004

Barnett, Sam -age 39, of Hindman, Kentucky, died Monday, May 15, 2006, at the Hazard ARH ER, Hazard, Kentucky.  He was born July 23, 1966, the son of Donald Barnett and Charlotte Jones (Jesse) Goble.  He is survived by his parents; wife: Joanie Slone Barnett; two sons: Sammy Joe Barnett and Michael Barnett both of Hindman, Kentucky; three brothers: Scott Barnett of Bladenboro, North Carolina, Steve Barnett of Prestonsburg, Kentucky and Sheldon Barnett of Lexington, Kentucky; two sisters: Sheri Jervis of Prestonsburg, Kentucky and Shonda Adkins of Pinetop, Kentucky; special friend: Commodore Jacobs.  Funeral services were conducted Friday, May 19, at 2 p.m., at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman, Kentucky, with Buddy Jones and others officiating.  Burial followed in the Mountain Memory Gardens, Hindman, Kentucky, under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, May 24, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Barnham, Henry  age 76 of Lackey, Kentucky passed away Aug 31,1997 at Garrett, Kentucky. He was born in Knott County, Kentucky on Jan 21, 1921, to Joe Barnham and Laura Dudley Branham,   He is survived by his wife Gracie Nickles Barnham; three sons;  Wendell Barnham of Millersport, Ohio, Charles Branham of Garrett, Kentucky, and Jackie Branham of Pickerington, Ohio; 3 daughters-in-law Gloria, Delores, and Brenda; 1 brother Oakley Barnham of Ashland, Kentucky; 1 sister Nova Chaffins of Lima, Ohio; 7 grand-children and 9 great grandchildren.   Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, Sept 3, 1997,at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Roger Hicks, Ralph Howard, and Jimmy Hall officiating. Burial followed at the Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel, Kentucky. Arrangements were handled by the Hindman Funeral Services at Hindman, Kentucky. Source:  Troublesome Creek Times,  1997  Submitted by Donald Givens

Barnhart, Arelne Caudill -age 76 of Hindman, passed away October 1, 2008, at Riverview Health Care Center, Prestonsburg.  She was born November 23, 1931, at Hollybush, the daughter of the late Henry C. & Madge Huff Caudill.  She was a retired teacher and a member of the Assembly of God.  She was the wife of the late George Barnhart. She is survived by 1 step-son & step-daughter: Patrick Barnhart & Rebecca Barnhart both of Denver, Colorado; 3 sisters: Priscilla Combs of Clinton Township, Michigan, Ellora Lockhart of Epheata, Penn & Christine Crisp of Martin, Kentucky; a step-grandchild & step great grandchild: Kim & Alarain. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 1 brother: Chad R. Caudill; 2 sisters: Ivallean Brooks & Stella Slone.  Funeral services were held Friday, October 3, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home of Hindman, with Don Crisp officiating.  Burial followed at the G.C. Huff Cemetery at Pippa Passes, under the direction of the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home of Hindman, Kentucky. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, October 9, 2008-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Barrett, Jackie Lynn -age 49, of Booneville, Kentucky, died Saturday, October 29, 2005, at Vincent, Kentucky. He was born in Owsley County, Kentucky on April 12, 1956, the son of Ray and Muriel Morgan Barrett. He is survived by one son: Woody (Patricia) Barrett of Booneville, Kentucky; two daughters: Dorothy Birch and Shirley (Brian) Rogers of Booneville, Kentucky; two brothers: Wayne (Daisy) Barrett and Larry (Judith) Barrett; five sisters: Shirley Barrett, Pauline Barrett, Margie Mabry, Betty (Earl) Nyland and Sherri (Mike) Hale; three grandchildren and one grandchild on the way; host of nieces, nephews and loving friends. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, November 2, at 2 p.m., at the Lee County Church of Christ, with Gary Marshall officiating.   Burial followed at the Barrett Family Cemetery, Booneville, Kentucky, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services, Hindman, Kentucky.   Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, November 9, 2005-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bartley, Melvina Johnson -age 93 of Rock House, Ky., died June 18, 2007, at Mountain View Health Care, Elkhorn, City, Ky.Funeral services were held Thursday June 21, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, KY., with Ellis Holbrook, Larry Puckett & others officiating. Burial followed at the Honey Camp Cemetery at Bevinsville, Ky., under the direction of the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home at Martin.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, June 27, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*Date of Birth: July 12, 1913 PLACE: Melvin, KY ; Parents: the late William Bigie & Roxie Collins Caudill; Husband: Ombra Bartley ; Other Survivors: 2 brothers: Cecil Caudill of Auburn Hills, MO & Truman Caudill of Newcomb, TN ; 7 sisters: Lola Douglas of Belleville, MO , Wanda Caudill of Ypsilanti, MI , Reva Orr of Hazel Green, KY , Vicky Stodor of Atworth, GA & Flossie Singleton of Oak Ridge, TN, Maggie Johnson of Hi Hat, KY & Dina Mullins of McDowell ; raised as a daughter: Betty Little.

Bartley, William R. (Toby) -age 62, husband of the late Pearl Nadine Newman Bartley, passed away on Thursday (April 6, 2006) at the Prestonsburg Health Care Center following an extended illness. He was born on May 9, 1943 in Wheelwright, Kentucky. He was the son of James Ellis & Lillian Ruth Daniels Bartley of Lowmansville, Kentucky. He was a disabled coal miner. In addition to his parents he is survived by a son: Ronald Glen Bartley of Hi Hat; three brothers: James Ellis (Jack) Bartley, Jr. of Melvin, Ky, Hobart Bartley of Martin County, Ky and James Robert Bartley of Lowmansville, Ky; three grandchildren: Owen, Serina, & Savannah; In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter: Rona (Sissy)Triplett; a sister: Lillian Bartley and a grandchild: Rachel. Funeral services will be Sunday, April 9, 2006 at 1 p.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy at Hi Hat with Don Fraley, Jr. officiating. Visitation will be Friday, April 7 at 6 p.m. at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home in Martin and Saturday at 2 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Newman Cemetery at Hi Hat.

Barton, Boyd  age 63, of Cornettsville, Ky., died Monday, September 9, 2002 at hazard Appalachia Regional health Care Center, Hazard, Ky.  He was born August 20, 1939, the son of the late John and Betty Coots Barton.  Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, September 11, 2002, at 1:00 p.m. at Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Ky., with Elwood Cornett and Berdell Gilley officiating.  Burial will follow in the Barton Cemetery, Blackey, Ky., under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Ky. 
Source:  Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, September 11, 2002

Barton, Mary Margaret -age 63, of Isom, Ky., died on Sun., Sept. 26, 2004, at Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center, Hazard, Ky. She was born on May 30, 1941, the daughter of the late Charles and Bertha Cornett Whitaker.  Funeral services were conducted on Wed., Sept. 29, at 1:00 a.m., at Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Ky., with Elwood Cornett and others officiating.  Burial followed in Whitaker Cemetery, Linefork, Ky., under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home.   Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times on Wednesday, September 29, 2004

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-Submitted by Denise Boyd

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.    Submitted by Denise Boyd

Bates, Cordia Hall ~ age 106 of Pinetop, passed away August 6, 2009, at home. She was born September 9, 1902, in Knott County, the daughter of the late Cannie & Lillie Mae Vance Hall. She was a homemaker and the wife of the late Joe Bates. She is survived by 4 sons: Alonzo Bates of Ohio. Homer Bates of Michigan, Franklin D. Bates of Pinetop, & Denver Bates of Pinetop; 5 daughters: Opal Fontanilla of California, Monnie Pratt of Virginia, Millie Rose Yonts of Pinetop, Mazie Bentley of Virginia & Victoria Nickles of Pinetop; 2 sisters: Lody Slone of Indiana & Margie Dials of Kite; 3 brothers: Johnny Hall of Pinetop, Ben "Ford" Hall of Texas Formerly of Michigan & Orbean Hall of Indiana ; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren & several great great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents & husband: 3 sons: Winford Bates. Roscoe "Brownie" Bates & Walker Bates; Two Daughters: Louise Picardel & Katherine Bates; brothers & sisters: Bill Hall, Garnie "Hawk" Hall, Delia Vance, Velva Johnson, Audrey Moore. Gladys Hall & Ellie Proffitt. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 8, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman with LC Slone & Jamie Hughes officiating. Burial followed at the Bates Family Cemetery a£ Pinetop, under the direction of the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home of Hindman.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, August 13, 2009

Bates, Cornealous "Cack" -age 84, of Roxanna, Kentucky, died Wednesday, October 12, 2005, at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center, Whitesburg, Kentucky. He was born October 1, 1920, the son of the late Andy and Zette Johnson Bates.Funeral services were conducted Saturday, October 15, at 10 a.m., at Thornton Gap Old Regular Baptist Church, Thornton, Kentucky, with Bill Hall and Zee Holbrook officiating.   Burial followed in the Thornton Cemetery, Thornton, Kentucky, under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Kentucky.    Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, October 19, 2005-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

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.  Submitted by Denise Boyd

Bates, Della Hall  age 94 of Kite passed away Thursday, Oct 17 at Hazard ARMC. Preceded in death by her husband Roscoe Bates, parents, Cannie Hall and Lille May Vance Hall, 3 sons O. C. Bates, Alvin Bates, Rebel Bates1 daughter Mildred Holbrook, 2 brothers Garnie Hall, Bill Hall, 4 sisters Gladys Hall, Audrey Childress, Elia Proffit, Edna Hall. She leaves surviving   3 sons Verner Bates of Garner, Buford Bates of Kite, Afton Bates of Antwerp   Ohio. 3 daughters, Janice Henson, Joann Lange both of Detroit, Michigan,   Betty Sue Watson of Auburn, Indiana, 2 brothers Johnny Hall of Pinetop,  Ford Hall of Detroit, Mich, 3 sisters; Cordia Bates of Pinetop, Velva Johnson of Jacks Creek, Laudie Slone of Huntington, Indiana 21 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Sunday Oct 20 at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home with Cutie Hall and others officiating. Burial in the Bates Cemetery, Kite. Nelson Frazier Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.  Source:  Hazard Herald   submitted by Donald Givens

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.  Submitted by Denise Boyd

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 am. 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.    Submitted by Denise Boyd

Bates, Everett ~ age 92 of Kettering, Ohio, passed away March 2, 2010. He was born on March 20, 1917, to Columbus and Eliza Bates in Kite, Ky.  He served in the Army Air Corp. during World War II in the Pacific Theatre flying 63 missions. He retired from Frigidaire in 1976 after thirty years of service. He is survived by his wife of 65, Nora and 2 sons, Mike of Beavercreek and Kevin (Ollie) of Washington Township. He dearly loved his two grandchildren: Kim (Aaron) Garrity of Erie, PA and Kyle Bates of Washington Township, Ohio, and three great-grandchildren: Hope, Addie, and Paige Garrity of Erie, PA. He is also survived by his sister Olga Sloane of Pine Top Ky. He will be greatly missed by his many loving nieces, nephews, friends and loving daughter-law. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. at the McColaugh Funeral Home in Xenia, Ohio.  Burial will be at Davids Cemetery Kettering, Ohio.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, March 4, 2010 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bates, Frankie Jane -age 86, of Kite, Ky., died February 26, 2005, at UK Medical Center. Born December 20, 1918 to the late Henry and Liza Jane Bates Johnson. She is preceded in death by her husband, the late Miles Bates; brothers, Chester Johnson, Delzie Johnson, Vester Johnson, and Tom Johnson; sisters, Marie Hall and Geraldine Burke. Survivors include: sons, Bobby Bates of Morehead, Ky., Jimmie D. Bates of Flint, Michigan; brothers, Henry Johnson of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, Lester Johnson of Bevinsville, Ky., Jimmy Ray Johnson of Prestonsburg; also surviving are grandchildren, Terry Bates, Timothy Bates, and Krystal Bates. Funeral services were held March 2, 2005 at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home in Martin, Ky. with burial at the Jonah Hall Cemetery at Kite, Ky. Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements/    Source:  Hazard Herald

Bates, Hazel Anderson ~ age 83, of Hi Hat, KY., widow of Joe Bates, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2009, at the McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born March 29, 1926, in Knott County, a daughter of the late Hillard and Mary Slone Anderson. She was a homemaker. She is survived by 1 son; Damon Hall, Bevinsville, 3 daughters; Imogene Akers, Sterling, Va., Mary Sue Thomas, Wayland, MaDonna Bates, Hi Hat, 6 brothers; Hobert Anderson, Bevinsville, Claude Anderson, Bevinsville, Paul Anderson, Eaton Rapids, Mich., Bobby Anderson, Bevinsville, Buddy Anderson, Bevinsville, Glen Anderson, Winchester, 3 sisters; Ollene Stapleton, Harold, Betty Sue Anderson, Bevinsville, Edith Smallwood, Jonancy, 6 grandchildren; Jason Hall, Eric Thomas, Kimberly Akers, Joshua Thomas, Brian Hall, Bethany Akers and 4 great grandchildren; Cameron Hall, Madison Hall, Olivia McMichael and Joshua McMichael. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by 1 brother; Hillard Anderson Jr., and 1 sister Sessie Gatzke. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at 1 p.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel at Martin, with Jeemes Akers officiating. Burial followed in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, under the kind and professional care of the Hall Funeral Home at Martin.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, October 8, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bates, James Donald ~ age 81 of Jeremiah, passed away February 8, 2010, at the Whitesburg ARH.  He was born March 29, 1928.  Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel at Whitesburg with Elwood Cornett & Bill Jones officiating.  Burial followed at Bates Cemetery at Blackey under the direction of the Letcher Funeral Home of Whitesburg. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, February 18, 2010 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*Don was preceded in death by his parents: W.R. and Annie Dixon Bates. Surviving are his wife: Jeannette Lottie Bates; 3 sons: James E. Bates of Somerset, Alan Bates of Blackey, and Chris Bates of Jeremiah; 2 brothers: Ed Bates of Lexington and Tom Bates of Indianapolis, Indiana; 2 sisters: Draxie Banks of Michigan and Helen Bentley of Whitesburg; 4 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren.   Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, February 18, 2010 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bates, James Lloyd -age 31 of Red Fox, passed away October 28, 2007, at the Knott County Nursing Home.  He was born December 2, 1975, in Benton, Washington, the son of William B. Bates and Patricia Ann Osborne.He is survived by 1 brother: Tom Bertelson of Hawaii; 1 sister: Toney Bertelson of Montana, and a host of family & special friends at the Knott County Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 3, 2007, at 5 p.m. at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home of Hindman.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, November 7, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

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,  Lenville "Babe" Sr., age 55 of Thornton, Ky., died Thurs., July 28, 2005, at the St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, Ky. He was born June 5, 1950, the son of the Late Martin Van Buren and Agnes Halcomb Bates.  Funeral services were conducted Sun., July 30 at 9:30 a.m. at Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Ky., with Rennie McCall officiating.  Burial followed in the Thornton Cemetery, Thornton, Ky., under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, August 3, 2005-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bates, Lula Little, 89, of Indian Creek, Virgie, died Wednesday, June 16, 1999, at Pikeville Methodist Hospital. She was born in Knott County, Jan. 10, 1910, a daughter of the late Elbert and Betty Johnson Little. She was a homemaker and a member of the Calvary Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Bates; two sons, Bufford Bates and Fred Bates Jr.; and one daughter, Beulah Jean Bates. She is survived by six sons, Roger Q. Bates of Jacksonville, Fla., Jimmie D. Bates of Louisville, S.J. Bates, Bobby Bates, and Walter Hall, all of Virgie, Cletus Bates of Southgate, Mich.; two daughters, Eula Mae Kovacs of Jacksonville, Fla., Mary Louise Jernigan of Louisville; 24 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and a host of great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 19, in the Calvary Freewill Baptist Church, Indian Creek, with James Hobson and Robert Hampton officiating. Burial will follow in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel. Arrangements are under direction of R.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home-Virgie Chapel of Virgie. Special  services will be held Friday night at 7 with Monroe Jones and Dewey Roberts officiating.  Source:  Appalachian News-Express, Pike Co. Ky

Bates, Mary  Lee Bates, the former Mary Lee Jenkins, 67, passed away at her home in Rancho Murrieta, Calif on Jan. 14, 2002, after a long illness.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul J. Jenkins of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Emma Buckley Jenkins Anderson of Ashland, Ky.  Survivors are her spouse, Albert Bates; her sister, Joe Anne Jenkins Fraser of Louisville, Ky., and her half brothers, Robert Jenkins of Palm Harbor, Fla and Paul Jenkins, Jr.  Mary's children are Steven B. Eggleston, Karen Lee Olson and Michael Bates and her stepchildren are Leslie Bates, Bonnie Bates and Mary C. Bate, as well as nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.  A memorial ceremony is planned in the spring at her favorite vacation place in Monterey, Calif.  The family has requested those who wish toe remember Mary to send a gift to the Cancer Fund of King's Daughters Health Foundation, 2201 Lexington Ave., Ashland, Ky., 41101 
Source:  The Daily Independent, Ashland, Ky., Friday, January 17, 2003

Bates, McKinley - 84, of Hindman, passed away April 4, 2006 at the Hazard ARMC. He was born in Knott County, Kentucky on May 4, 1921 to R.B. Bates and Ida Bentley Bates. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers and sisters: Ray, Glen and Estil Bates and Effie Isaacs. He is survived by his wife: Louise Hibbard Bates; 4 sons: Jerry McKinley Bates, Charles Wayne Bates, Roger Dale Bates and David Allen Bates; 3 daughters: Linda Bates Mullins, Vicki Vaughn Bates Cook and Tammie J. Bates; 3 brothers: Dean Bates, Claude Bates and Colbert Bates; 3 sisters: Delma Vaughn, Delta Armstrong and Elsie Lee Jones; 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren Visitation at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Wednesday after 6 pm and all day Thursday with services Thursday evening at 7 pm. Funeral Service will be held at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Friday, April 7, 2006 at 2 pm with Roger Hicks and Ralph Howard officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain Memory Gardens-Hindman, Kentucky       Source:  Hindman Funeral Home Obits

Bates, Miona -age 86 of Kite, Ky., died May 15, 2007 at McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was a homemaker, and attended Providence Old Regular Baptist Church at Topmost, Ky. She was the daughter of the late Pharoah and Della Mullins Hall and wife of the late Ellis Bates.She is survived by two daughters: Jacqueline Caudill, of Hampton, Virginia; and Arlene Bartrum, of Kite, Kentucky; four grandchildren: Marty, Kendra, Cody, and Logan; two great grandchildren: Kearya and Kenna  She was preceded in death by her husband and parents; Son: Marvin Douglas Bates; five brothers: Tilden, Tivis, Orbin, Bert, and Virgil Hall; four sisters: Samantha Waddles, Canzella Combs, Loretta James, and Minta Wray Funeral services were held Friday, May 18, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Providence Old Regular Baptist Church at Topmost, Ky., with Old Regular Baptist Ministers. Burial followed in the Bates Cemetery, Kite, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, May 23, 2007-Submitted  by Debbie Tamborski

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. Submitted by Denise Boyd

Bates,  Peggy Ann Isaac -age 63, of Kite, Kentucky, died Monday, December 11, 2006, at her residence.    She was born October 9, 1943, the daughter of Lawnie Hall of Deane, Kentucky and the late Oscar Isaac.  She was preceded in death by her father; one sister.   She is survived by one son: Randy Buddy (Lisa) Bates of Kite, Kentucky; one daughter: Tammie Lynn (David) Combs of Whitesburg, Kentucky; three brothers: Hatler Isaac of Texas, Oscar Isaac of North Carolina and Tex Isaac of Jenkins; one sister: Pauline Elkins of Pikeville, Kentucky; five grandchildren: Justin Bates, Randi Bates, Carli Combs, Meghan Combs and Lyndsey Bates.  Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, December 13, at noon, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman, Kentucky, with Curtis Hall and others officiating.   Burial followed in the Bates Family Cemetery, Kite, Kentucky, under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, December 20, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bates, Peggy Jo -67, of Melvin, died Tuesday, Dec. 6, at King's Daughters Hospital, Ashland.  Born April 22, 1938, at Martin, she was a daughter of the late Levi and Clara Waddles Johnson.  She was a homemaker and member of Jacks Creek First Baptist Church.   She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Bates; four brothers, Hobert, Clyde, Claude and Roy Gene Johnson; and two sisters, Gladys Johnson and Charlos Fern Akers. Survivors include two daughters, Janet Clara Tufts and Tammy Mullins, both of Melvin; two brothers, Jack C. Johnson of Dema and Levi Johnson Jr. of Weeksbury; two sisters, Bobbie June Hoover of Dema and Judy Rose Parham of White, Ga.; and three grandchildren.  Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with Louis Ferrari and Bobby Isaac officiating.  Burial will be in Buckingham Cemetery, Bevinsville, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Peggy Jo Bates obituary, The Big Sandy News, Louisa, Kentucky, Friday, 9 December 2005, page A7. 

Bates, Teddy age 27, of Wayland, died Saturday, November 9, 2002, at Wayland, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  born may 29, 1975, in McDowell, he was the son of Charles and Myrtle Johnson Bates of Wayland.  He was a coal miner.  In Addition to his parents, he is survived by one daughter, Kaley Marie Bates of Wayland; one brother, Dean Bates of Garrett, and two sisters, Patty Perkins and Sheila Maynard, both of Wayland.  Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, November 12, at 11 a.m. at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home in Martin, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating.  burial was in the Bates Family Cemetery at Wayland.  Visitation was at the funeral home.
Source:  The Floyd County Times, Wednesday, November 13, 2002

Bates, Walker age 63 of Pinetop, KY died Tuesday, August 13, 2002, of a sudden illness at the Knott county Kentucky Nursing Home in Hindman, KY  He was a retired truck driver.  He was born December 14, 1939 in Knott County KY, the son of Cordia Hall Bates and Joe Bates.  He is survived by five brothers: Alonzo Bates of Portsmouth, OH., Rosco (Helen) Bates of Dearborn, MI., Homer (Betty) Bates of Warren, MI., Franklin D. Bates and Denver Bates both of Pinetop, KY., five sisters: Opal Fontanilla of Minnesota, Monnie Pratt of Yorktown, VA., Millie Rose (Doug) Yonts of Pinetop, KY., Mazie (Jackie) Bentley of Virginia and Victoria (Harold) Nickles of Pinetop, KY.  He was preceded in death by his father, one brother: Winford Bates, and two sisters: Louise Picardel and Katherine Bates.  Funeral services were conducted Friday, August 16, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Mallet Fork Old Regular Baptist Church in Pinetop, KY., officiating ministers were Ivan J. Amburgey and Lonnie Sexton.  Burial followed in the bates Family Cemetery, Pinetop, KY., under the direction of Nelson-Frazier funeral Home, Martin, KY.Source: Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, August 21, 2002 

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      Submitted by Denise Boyd

Bates, William McKinley -age 84, of Hindman, Kentucky, died Tuesday, April 4, 2006, at the Hazard ARMC, Hazard, Kentucky.  He was born May 4, 1921, the son of R. B and Ida Bentley Bates. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Ray, Glen and Estil Bates; one sister: Effie Isaacs. He is survived by his wife: Louise Hibbard Bates; four sons: Jerry McKinley Bates of Lexington, Kentucky, Charles Wayne Bates of Brinkley, Kentucky, Roger Dales Bates of Hindman, Kentucky; three daughters: Linda Bates Mullins of Brinkley, Kentucky, Vicki Vaughn Bates of Brinkley, Kentucky and Tammi J. Bates of Hindman, Kentucky; three brothers: Dean Bates of Mallie, Kentucky, Claude Bates of Carrie, Kentucky, and Cobert Bates of Hindman, Kentucky; three sisters: Delma Vaughn, Elta Armstrong and Elsie Lee Jones; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 7, at 2 p.m., at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, with Roger Hicks and Ralph Howard officiating.   Burial followed in the Mountain Memory Gardens, Hindman, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.    Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, April 12, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Baum, Mary Ann Smith -age 65 of Carrie passed away Thursday, August 9, 2007, at Kings Daughter Medical Center, Ashland. She was born in Knott County on June 6, 1942.She was a homemaker and the daughter of the late Dan & May Grubbs Smith. She is survived by 3 sons: Junior (Lynn) Baum of Emmalena, Ricky (Nancy) Baum of Fisty, & Rodney Baum of Carrie; 2 daughters: Ella Ree (Vadis Ritchie) Calhoun & Michelle (Marshall Shepherd) Baum; 3 Brothers: Gabe Smith of Cary, Ohio, John D. Smith of Hindman, & Bert T. Smith of Hindman; 3 sisters: Stella Stacy of Talcum, Susan Wooten of Springfield, Ohio & Ruby Ritchie of Florida; Grandchildren: Katlyn, Kirstin, Amanda, Julie, Brendon, Joshua, Justin & Jonathan; Great Grandchild: Athena Shaylee Calhoun and a host of nieces, nephews, family & friends. Deceased Relatives: Parents; 1 son: Darrell Baum Watts; 2daughters: Katherine Baum & Patty Lynn Watts; 1 Brother: Elwood Smith. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 12, 2007 at 1 p.m. at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home at Hindman with Bethel Bolen & others officiating. Burial followed at the Smith Family Cemetery at Carrie.   Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, August 15, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bays, Bill F. August 10, 1929 - January 26, 2000 Bill F. Bays, 70, of 410 Topaz Ave. died Wednesday morning January 26, 2000 at Med Central Mansfield Hospital following an extended illness.  Mr. Bays was born August10, 1929 in Hindman, Kentucky living in the Mansfield area since 1949.  He was retired from Empire Reeves Steel Corporation.  Mr. Bays was a member of Bowman Street Church of God and served in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Dorothy A. Elliott Bays; three sons and daughters-in-law, Billy L. & Teresa Bays, Chris Bays, and Timothy & Rhonda Bays, all of Mansfield; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Zula Irene “Dunnie” Sword of McRoberts, Kentucky; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Christopher C. & Azzie Stamper Bays; a son, Johnny; two brothers, Earl and John Bays; and three sisters, Opal Howard, Edna Taylor, and Mary Vaughn. Friends may call at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors Friday from2-4 & 7-9 p.m.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 29, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home conducted by Pastor Wayne Castle.  Burial will be at Mansfield Cemetery.-Submitted by:  Donna Hardin Bourne  Mansfield Ohio

Beaver, Bobby Lee ~ age 60, of Dwarf, died December 22, 2008 at the Hazard ARMC. He was born in Perry County on April 6, 1948, to James M. Beaver and Rachel Couch Beaver. He was preceded in death by mother: Rachel; 1 brother: Robert Beaver. He is survived by wife: Betty Beaver; father: James Beaver; sons: Bobby Lee Beaver Jr. (Sharon), Christopher Lee Combs (Melanie); daughters: Tracey Ann Bowling (Arthur Ritchie) and Patricia LeAnne Combs (Bert Wayne); brothers: Danny Ray Beaver (Loretta) and Gary Glenn Beaver; sisters: Katherine Jean Beaver and Carol Mille (James); grandchildren: Tracey Danielle Lee Beaver, David Patrick Cleveland Beaver, Jesse James Combs, Cody Lee Thompson, Cole Joseph Thompson, Matthew LeeRay Ritchie, Alyssa Rhae Lynn Combs; host of nieces and nephews; special friends: LeRoy Fugate, Terry Hurley, EJ Cornett and Donald Fugate.  Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, 2008, at the Dwarf Baptist Church with Randy Combs officiating. Burial followed at the Engle Cemetery at Dwarf under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.    Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, January 1, 2009

Beaver, Danny Ray ~ age 56, of Dwarf, passed away September 11, 2009, at the Hazard ARMC. He was born in Perry County on June 29, 1953, to James Beaver and Rachel Couch Beaver. He was preceded in death by mother: Rachel Beaver; and 2 brothers: Robert June Beaver and Bobby Lee Beaver Sr. He is survived by his wife: Loretta Jane Beaver; father: James Beaver; daughter: Danielle Renee (James) Baker and Carolyn Sue (Harold) Baker; brother: Gary Beaver; sisters: Carol Miller and Jean Beaver; brother-in-law: James Miller; sister-in-law: Betty Beaver; grandchildren: Selena Renae and Zachary Jacob; nephews: Christopher (Melanie) Combs, Jessie James Combs, Bobby Lee (Sharon) Beaver Jr., Matthew Ritchie, David Beaver, Cole Thompson, Cody Thompson, Robert Jr. Beaver and James Beaver; nieces: Patricia (Bert) Combs, Tracy (Big A) Ritchie, Patsy (Larry) Neice, Ashley Miller and Lil Tracy Beaver. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at Dwarf Baptist Church with Randy Combs officiating. Burial followed at the Engle Cemetery at Dwarf under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, September 17, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Beaver, Rachel -age 76, of Dwarf, Kentucky, died on Saturday, April 23, 2005, at Appalachian Regional Medical Center, Hazard, Kentucky.She was born on August 28, 1929, in Perry County, Kentucky, the daughter of Charlie Couch and Leanner Miller Couch. She was preceded in death by one son, Robert Beaver. She is survived by her husband, James Beaver; three sons, Bobby (Betty) Beaver, Danny (Loretta) Beaver and Gary Beaver; two daughters, Carol (James) Miller and Katherine Beaver; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.  Funeral services were conducted on Monday, April 25, at 12:00 p.m., at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with Cova Perkins and Cullen Caudill officiating.  Burial followed in Engle Cemetery, Dwarf, Kentucky, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.    Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, April 27, 2005

Bedwell, Spencer Jr. age 53, of Mallie, Kentucky, formerly of Knott County, died Sunday, January 1, 2006, at the Hazard ARMC, Hazard, Kentucky. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 28, 1952, the son of Spencer and Mildred Caudill Bedwell. He was preceded in death by his mother; wife: Ruby, three brothers: Robert, Roger and James; one granddaughter: Jada.He is survived by his father; one son: Robert Lee Bedwell; two daughters: Mildred Slone and Rosetta Bedwell; two brothers: Edwin Dean Bedwell and John P. Bedwell; three sisters: Patricia Ann Mullins, Jennie Mae Taylor and Doreen Noble; three grandchildren: Judy Ellen Slone, Shawn Slone and Eric Matthew Slone.  Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, January 4, at 10 a.m., at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with Ted Collins officiating.   Burial followed in the Peaceful Hill Cemetery, Mallie, Kentucky.   Under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, January 4, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Beecroft, Leve J. (Brooks) (Sutton) -81, died at 11:30 a.m., Monday, December 29, 2003, at Manor Care Kingston Court. She was the wife of the late Paul C. Sutton who died in 1965 and the late Melvin F. Beecroft who died in 1974.  Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, January 2, 2004 at The Diehl Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc. 87 South Main St., Mt. Wolf. Viewing will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Richard Godfrey from Madison Avenue Church of The Brethren. Mrs. Beecroft was born April 28, 1922, in Wilkes County, NC. She was one of 15 children of Thomas and Laura (Caudill) Brooks. She was a retired seamstress from Bern Haven Sewing Factory in Mt. Wolf. She loved children, cooking, reading, traveling and playing the slots. She was a member of the Madison Avenue Church of The Brethren in York. Mrs. Beecroft is survived by three daughters, Betty Altland of Spring Grove, Nancy Knouse of Santa Fe, NM and Ruth Hoffmaster of Wrightsville; one son, John Sutton of Coloma, Mich.; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild; two stepdaughters, Barbara Elliott of Yorklyn, Marie Hoffman of North York; two stepsons, Melvin Beecroft of Millsboro, Del. and Thomas Beecroft of Hagerstown, Md.; nine step-grandchildren; 14 step great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews across the country. Mrs. Beecroft was preceded in death by a son, David P. Sutton, who died in 1968. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Home Healthcare & Hospice, 2600 Eastern Blvd., Suite 209, York, PA 17402; or to the American Diabetes Association, 3544 North Progress Ave., Suite 202, Harrisburg, PA 17110.  Published in the York Daily Record, York Dispatch & York Sunday News 12/30/2003.

Begley, Reverend Chester ~ age 75, of Sharps Chapel, formerly of Whitesburg, KY, passed away early Friday morning, August 28, 2009 at his home. Chester was founder and pastor of The Little Brown Church. Preceded in death by: wife, Lettie Sexton Begley; parents, Gillis and Belle Begley; grandson, Jamie Kiser; daughter-in-law, Michelle Williams Begley; brothers, Marion and Cecil Begley. Survivors: sons, Chester Wayne and wife Rena, Jeffrey Allen; daughters, Delana Kay and husband Ronnie Kiser all of Sharps Chapel, Devona and husband Tom Buckner of Halls; grandchildren, Tommy, Tyler, and Todd Begley, Daniel Buckner, Tammy Amburgey, Jessica Mason, Brandy Osborne; eight great grandchildren; brothers, Thurman, Ray, Leonard all of Whitesburg, KY; sisters, Wilma Fields, Athalene Parker, Edith White, Phyllis Combs, Kathy Parker, Shirley Fleming all of Whitesburg, KY, Lilly Mae Garrison of Sharps Chapel, Frances Honeycutt of Lexington, KY; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family will receive friend's 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday with funeral service to follow at 7:00 p.m. in Cooke Chapel. Reverend Ray Begley and Tommy Begley officiating. Interment 11:00 a.m. Sunday at Pleasant View Cemetery.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, September 3, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Begley, Cora Cornett -was born  in Leslie County on March 6,1904 and lived there her entire life. She passed  away on January 28, 2006 - just weeks before her 102nd birthday. She was  preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Martha Baker Cornett, husband, Noah  Begley, daughter Edna, five brothers and three sisters. Survivors include three  sons, Rex Begley (Coleen) of Franklin, Ohio, Raymond Begley of Richmond, Indiana  and Elmer Begley (Faye) of Wooton, Kentucky. Mrs. Begley is also survived by  four daughters, Opal Fields of Hazard, Ruby McNew of Blountville, Tennessee,  Ruth (Clyde) Hunt of Livonia, Michigan and Geraldine Elrod of Loveland, Ohio.  Additional survivors include one sister, Mae Tucker, Howell, Michigan; eleven  grandchildren, Sharon Catlin, Gwynda Sorrell, Dana Combopiano, Sonya Edelman,  Eddie Begley, James Begley, Vorice McNew, Royce McNew and Bruce McNew, Gwendolyn  Hunt and Fred Elrod. Also survived by fourteen great-grandchildren, 4  great-great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends including her  extended family at the Hyden Nursing Home. Services were conducted by Rev. Billy  Joe Lewis at the Duane Walker Funeral Home in Hyden.
Source: Hazard Herald Obituaries Thursday, April 13,  2006 -Submitted by Lynda Combs Gipson

Belcher, Eulah-MANSFIELD -- Eulah Belcher, 86, of Mansfield, died Thursday, April 3, 2008, at home. Born Feb. 22, 1922, in Elkhorn City, Ky., she was one of 11 children born to Willie and Louemma Spears. She was formerly employed as a L.P.N. at People's Hospital. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ and enjoyed reading her Bible. Eulah loved spending time with her family and gardening. She is survived by three daughters, Joan (Jim) Short of Grundy, Va., Georgia Dowell of Mesa, Ariz., and Mary (Richard) Pittenger of Mansfield; two sons, Jesse (Marti) Belcher of Merced, Calif., and Jim (Bobbi) Belcher of Mansfield; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great- great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband, James W. Belcher in 1987; daughter, Carol L. Belcher in 2006; parents; and 10 brothers and sisters. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 4, at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors. Additional visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at Bailey's Funeral Home, Elkhorn City, Ky. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Mountain Valley Cemetery, Virginia, immediately following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Women's Ministries of Ridgeway First Church of God, 1380 Park Ave. East, Mansfield, OH 44905.
Note: James W. Belcher Parents George Belcher & Alpha Clevinger; Eulah Spears Parents William M. 'Willie' Spears & Luemma L Mullins
Source: Mansfield News Journal, Mansfield, Richland Co OH.; Originally published April 4, 2008  Submitted by Sarah Ann Roepke

Belcher, Frances Ritchie -age 85, of Hindman, Kentucky, died Sunday, September 4, 2005 at Hazard ARMC, Hazard, Kentucky.  She was born February 13, 1920, the daughter of the late Peyton and Hannah "C.B." Johnson Ritchie.  She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers and sisters: Dora Dobson, Lena Ritchie, Jake Ritchie, Farris Ritchie and Devert Ritchie.  She was survived by one niece: Phyllis Smith.  Funeral services were conducted Monday, September 5, at 2 p.m., at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with Cova Perkins officiating.   Burial followed in the Carr Fork Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services. 
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, September 7, 2005-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Belcher, Jennie (Dot) Martin -87, of Drift, died Monday, August 21, 2006, at her residence.  Born May 3, 1919, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Beulah Hayes Martin. She was a homemaker.  She is survived by her husband, Asa Belcher. Other survivors include four brothers:  Wendell Martin, Tandy Martin, and Creed martin, all of Printer, and J.D. Martin of Peebles, Ohio; two sisters:  Bonnie Martin of Columbus, Ohio, and Nora Martin of Printer; two grandchildren: Stevie Belcher and Jennie O'Brien; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Claude Douglas Belcher; a brother, Crit Martin; and three sisters:  Sadie Martin Halbert, Pet Martin Conn, and Grace Martin. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 24, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home in Martin, with Ted Shannon officiating.  Burial will be in Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel. Visitation is at the funeral home.   Source: The Floyd County Times, Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Wednesday, 23 August 2006, A2.-Posted by Jim Spencer

Bell, Beulah Threlkeld ~ age 97, of Hindman, passed away September 24, 2009, at Frankfort, Ky. She was born in Wheatley, Ky., on August 4, 1912, to Dr. Arthur Ellis Threlkeld and Pauline Garland Winston Threlkeld. She was preceded in death by her husband: Rev. J.S. Bell; 1 sister: Mary Elizabeth Threlkeld. She is survived by children: Mrs. Dorothy (Len) Hughes, Mrs. Mary Niswonger, Mrs. Charlene (Rich) Tosi and Mr. James E. (Ruth) Bell; grandchildren: Mr. Tony Tosi, Mr. David Tosi, Mr. David Bell and Mrs. Minda Huggins. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2009, at the Hindman First Baptist Church with Mike Caudill and Edmon Bolen officiating. Burial followed at the Hindman Baptist Church Cemetery at Hindman. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, October 1, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bell, Randy -age 51 of McDowell, passed away September 13, 2007, at home. He was born August 17, 1956, in Michigan.
Funeral services were held Sunday, September 16, 2007, at 1 p.m. at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home at Martin with Jimmy Hall & Bill Tackett officiating. Burial followed at the Meade Family Cemetery at McDowell under the direction of the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home at Martin.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, September 19, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*Randall Alan Bell ' PARENTS: Bonnie Henson Meade of McDowell, Ky. and the late George Vernon Bell. Step Father the late Rex Meade
OTHER SURVIVORS: Mother, Nephew: Kermit Eugene Bell, wife Amanda of McDowell, Ky. and two Great Nieces: Zoey Bell and Summer Bell both of McDowell, Ky. DECEASED RELATIVES: Father and sister Priscilla Bell Elliott

Belt, Ruby Kathryn (Johnson)  at age 83, she winged her way to heaven.  She was born Jan. 30, 1920.  She was ill for some time.  born in Hanging Rock, Ohio. One of 10 children born to Milford and Hazel (Klaibor) Johnson.  Her parents, three brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.  Also her husband Francis C. Belt.  She is survived by six children, one brother and one sister.  Norma and Chuck Hogan of Dayton; Carroll (Ike) and Pat Belt of Chandler, Arizona; Janet Lang of Dayton; Trisha and George Wiget of Wilmington, Ohio; Brenda and George Henry of Xenia; Pamela and Bill Woodson of Xenia. Sister Pearl Mohr of Marion, Ohio; and brother Milford Johnson of Dayton, Ohio.  Ruby was blessed with 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.  She was as super mom, grandmother, friend and was loved by all.  She retired from Dayton State Hospital after 25 years.   She loved dancing and was an avid euchre player.  She donated her body to Wright State Anatomical Department.  Donations may be given to Wright State Anatomical Department or the Alzheimer Foundation.  Memorial Services will be held at Neeld Funeral Home, 1276 North Detroit Street, Xenia, Ohio, July 10, 2003.  Friends may call from 4p.m. to 5 p.m. for visitation with services following.  Pastor Terry Hall will officiate.  Submitted by Donald Givens

Bentley, Betty F. -80, of Langley, died Wednesday, February 8, 2006, at her residence. Born May 22, 1925, in Terre Haute, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late David and Pearl Davis Sayre. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Maytown United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, John P. Bentley. Other survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law: John P. Bentley Jr., and his wife, Myrtle, of Langley, and David D. Bentley and his wife, Carol, of Palmyra, Indiana; daughters: Nyoka Robinson of Palmyra, Indiana, and Julia Bormes and her husband Chris, of Langley; one brother, Charles Sayre of Louisville; 13 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers: Everett Sayre, John Sayre, Paul Sayre and David Sayre; two sisters: Mary Cain and Prudence Muenchenhagen; and a son-in-law, Woodrow Robinson. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, February 11, at 1 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Tony McCutchen officiating. Burial was in the Bentley Family Cemetery, Dock Allen Branch, in Langley.
Source: Floyd County Times   Feb. 13, 2006

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.             Submitted by Denise Boyd

Bentley, Edd-age 97 of Garrett passed away December 26, 2007 at the St. Claire Hospital in Morehead, Ky. He was born August 10, 1910 to the late Sally Hughes Bentley & Brack W. Bentley. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 29, 2007 at the Hall Funeral Home in Martin with Pastor Bill Campbell officiating. Burial followed in the Bentley Cemetery at Garrett under the direction of the Hall Funeral Home. *He was the husband of Thelma Blanton Bentley before her passing. Mr. Bentley was predeceased by one daughter, Guina Sue, and two sons, Benny and Dennis. His survivors include one daughter, Drusilla Jean and her husband Bobby Mayo of Chesapeake, Virginia; three sons, Jack Bentley and his wife Victoria of Laurelville, Ohio; Ronnie Bentley and his wife Grace of Chesapeake, Virginia; Larry Bentley of Morehead, Kentucky. He also leaves many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great- great grandchildren, and a host of nephews and nieces.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, January 3, 2008-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bentley, Heida Slone -age 56 of Pinetop, passed away March 14, 2007, at Hazard ARH.  She was the wife of Howard Dean Bentley. She is survived by her husband & 1 son: Michael Lee (Angie) Hall of Garner; 1 daughter: Deana Michelle (Wayne) Williams of Berea; 1 brother: Hillard Slone of Garner; grandchildren: Courtney Hall, Travis Hall & Dillon Hall & a host of friends and family.  The funeral was held Friday, March 16, 2007, at 1 p.m. at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home at Hindman, Ky., with LC Slone officiating.  Burial was at the Profitt Cemetery at Pinetop, Ky., under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, March 21, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bentley, Jane Hammonds -age 82, of Mallie, Kentucky, died Monday, January 9, 2006, at the Hazard ARH, Hazard, Kentucky. She was born March 11, 1923, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Minnie Adams Hammonds.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Irvin Bentley; two daughters: Bonnie Hall and Vicky Bentley; five brothers: Lenard Hammonds, Hillard Hammonds, Denver Hammonds, Edward Hammonds, Noah Hammonds and Johnny Hammonds; three sisters: Lona McFall, Eva Hammonds and Ada Begley.  She is survived by three sons: W.M. (Jennifer) Bentley of Morgantown, Indiana, Alex (Janine) Bentley of Brookville, Indiana and Frank (Pamela) Bentley of Mallie, Kentucky; six daughters: Ila (Golden) Gayheart of Hindman, Kentucky, Gwendolyn Legere, Carolyn (Carl) Beverly, Louise (Ricky) Fields, Patricia (Bennie) Ratliff all of Mallie, Kentucky and Kimberly (Jeffery) Nease of Isom, Kentucky; 23 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; a special friend: Margueta Amburgey.   Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 12, at 11 a.m., at the Old Carr Old Regular Baptist Church, Litt Carr, Kentucky, with Bordis Slone, Jessie Hagans and Clarren Williams and others officiating.   Burial will follow in the Carr Fork Memorial Cemetery, Litt Carr, Kentucky. Under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman, Kentucky.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, January 11, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bentley, J. E. -age 57, of Teaberry, Ky., died on Wed., March 16, 2005, at his residence.   He was born December 24, 1947, the son of the late Troy and Hazel Hamilton Bentley.  Funeral services were conducted on Sun., March 20, 2005 at 12 noon at Samaria Old Regular Baptist Church, Teaberry, Ky., with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating.  Burial followed in Elliott Cemetery, Beaver, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky.   Posted in Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, March 23, 2005

Bentley, Jessie Irene -age 56, of Jackhorn, Ky., died on Tues., Jan. 18, 2005, at Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center, Whitesburg, Ky. She was born on Dec. 5, 1948, the daughter of the late Victoria Quillen Colter and stepdaughter of the late Joe Quillen. Funeral services were conducted on Sat., Jan. 22, at Hemphill Freewill Baptist Church, at 1:00 p.m., with Danny Hurst officiating.  Arrangements were handled by Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Ky.   Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, January 26, 2005

Bentley, John P. Sr.~ age 86 of Langley, passed away July 3, 2009, at home.  He was born November 9, 1922, at Maytown, the son of the late David Lawrence & Julia Layne Bentley.  He was a retired engineer for Kentucky West Virginian Gas Company, a U.S. Army Veteran, and a Lifetime Member of the D.A.V.  He was the husband of the late Betty F. Sayre Bentley. He is survived by 2 sons: John P. Bentley, Jr. (Myrtle) of Langley, and David D. Bentley (Carol) of Palmyra, Indiana; 2 daughters: Nyoka Robinson (Woodrow, deceased) of Palmyra, Indiana and Julia Bormes (Chris) of Langley; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and sister: Mildred Wiseheart. Funeral services were held Monday, July 6, 2008, at 1 p.m. at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home in Martin with Toney McCutcheon officiating.  Burial followed at the Bentley Family Cemetery in Langley, under the direction of the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home in Martin.   Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, July 9, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bentley, Joyce Jacobs -age 66 of London, Kentucky, died Thursday, October 27, 2005, at the Marymount Medical Center, London, Kentucky. She is the mother of: Beverly A. Jones and husband Roger, Donna S. Hodge and husband Darrell, Lorie J. Stines and husband, Joe, all of London; the sister of Levon Jacobs and MacArthur Jacobs of Martin, Kentucky, Gayland Jacobs of Hodgenville, Kentucky, Robert Lee Jacobs and Henry Clay Jacobs, Pippa Passes, Kentucky, Avonell Slone of Garner, Kentucky, Janis Lea Hall and Philippie Wicker, of Pippa Passes, Kentucky.  Funeral services were conducted Sunday, October 30, at 1 p.m., at House-Rawlings Funeral Home, with Terry Gabbard and Dallas Riggs officiating.   Burial followed in the Union Cemetery.  Under the direction of House-Rawling Funeral Home, London, Kentucky.   Announcement provided courtesy of Hindman Funeral Services. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, November 2, 2005-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bentley, Larry V. -age 64, of Farmers, Ky. formerly of Garrett, died Friday, July 25 in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Huntington, WV. He was born March 1, 1944 in Garrett, a son of the late Edd and Thelma Blanton Bentley. Larry was a retired coal miner and Army Veteran. Survivors include one son, Bryon Bentley, Farmers, two daughters, Zelana Bentley, Cleveland, Oh., Susanne Freeman, East Point, two brothers, Jack Bentley, Laurelville, Oh., Ronnie Bentley, Chesapeake, Va., one sister Drusilla Jean Mayo, Chesapeake, Va., and six grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, July 29 at 1 p.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Bill Campbell officiating. Burial followed in the Bentley Family Cemetery, Garrett, with the Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, July 31, 2008--Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

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.     Submitted by Denise Boyd

Bentley, Mark -age 40, of Kona, Ky., died Tue., April 5, 2005 at the Jenkins Clinic.   He was born October 25, 1964, the son of Harvey and Emma Jean Sergent Bentley.   Funeral services were conducted April 8, at 1 p.m. at Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Ky., with Kenneth Gooch and Bonnie McCall officiating.  Burial followed in the John Bentley Cemetery, Deane, Ky., under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home.Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, April 13, 2005

Bentley, Martha Jane Honeycutt -age 63, of Mallie, Kentucky, died Wednesday, August 16, 2006, at her residence.   She was born May 13, 1943, the daughter of Olive Cook Honeycutt of Letcher County and the late Willard Honeycutt.   She was preceded in death by her father; one sister: Agnes Mullins.   She is survived by her mother; husband; Devoist Bentley; three sons: Jeffrey D. (Dorothy) Bentley, Derek E. (Kristena) Bentley, Zackary T. (Natasha) Bentley all of Mallie, Kentucky; one daughter: Gina R. (Steven) Robinson of Florence, Kentucky; five brothers: Emery Honeycutt of Mallie, Kentucky, Justin Honeycutt of Letcher, Kentucky, Chesley Honeycutt of Litt Carr, Kentucky, Darrell Honeycutt of Lexington, Kentucky and Gary Neil Honeycutt of Litt Carr, Kentucky; two sisters: Cora Honeycutt of Mallie, Kentucky and Lottie Honeycutt of Lexington, Kentucky; four grandchildren: Tanner S. Robinson, Nicholas C. Bentley, Hannah R. Robinson and Aunaka N. Bentley; a host of nieces, nephews and several special friends.  Funeral services were conducted Friday, August 18, at 2 p.m., at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman, Kentucky, with Bobby Amburgey officiating. Burial followed in the Bentley Family Cemetery, Mallie, Kentucky, under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, August 23, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bentley, Mary Dealie -age 89, of Banner, Ky., died on Sun., Sept. 5, 2004, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville, Ky.She was born on Oct. 16, 1914, the daugher of the late Willie and Dorca Jarrell Boyd.  Funeral services were conducted on Wed., Sept. 8,at 12:00 p.m., at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating.  Burial followed in the family cemetery, at Banner, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.   Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times on Wednesday, September 8, 2004

Bentley, Matreva -age 89, of Litt Carr, passed away Monday, February 19, 2007 at her home.  She was born in Brinkley, Kentucky on September 23, 1917 to Nicklas Combs and Susan E. Combs.   She was preceded in death by her husband: Elcanie Bentley.  She is survived by 2 children: Lura Lee (James) Francis of Litt Carr and Noah (Nora) Bentley of Litt Carr; 1 brother: Harry (Sue) Combs of Hazard; sister-in-law: Seling White of Hindman; 4 grandchildren: Beverly Wilson, Debby Caudill, Brenda McPeeks and J.J. Bentley; 5 great-grandchildren: Steve Perkins, Rebecca Caudill, Caleb Caudill, Adam McPeeks and Alex McPeeks; host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services wee held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 21, 2007 with Jesse Hagans, Bordis Slone and Ronnie Combs officiating.  Burial followed at the Bentley Family Cemetery at Litt Carr, Kentucky.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, March 14, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bentley, Mavis Combs ~ 72, of Mallie, died December 29, 2008, at the Hazard ARMC. She was born in Bath, Kentucky on April 21, 1936, to Monroe Combs and Millie Amburgey Combs. She was preceded in death by her husband: JD Bentley. She is survived by 1 daughter: Carmelita Bentley; grandsons: Eric E. (Paige) Ashley and Adam Bryant Ashley; great grandson: Eric Connor Ashley; step great grandson: Shaun Evan Neace; brother Jack Combs; sisters: Maudie Caskey, Mary Banks Gibson and Marcia Steele; host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2009, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Don Pratt and Bobby Amburgey officiating. Burial followed at the Mountain Memory Gardens, Hindman under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, January 22, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bentley, May Pratt -age 96, of Garner, Kentucky, died Monday, December 19, 2005, at the St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky.  She was born in Knott County on August 10, 1909, the daughter of Doc Jasper and Maggie Parks Pratt. She is survived by one son: Bobby Bentley; five daughters: Shirley (Johnny) Turnington, Juanita Range, Maggie Hutchinson, Gladys (Jim) Beavers and Erma (Wendel) Slone; one sister: Lucy Rodman; 36 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, December 22, at 11 a.m., at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with Don Pratt and Jimmy Hall officiating.   Burial followed at the Pratt Cemetery, Garner, Kentucky.  Under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.  
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, January 4, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bentley, Megan Nicole -age 21, of Hallie, Ky., died Saturday, July 15, 2006, at Letcher, Ky. She was born January 2, 1985, the daughter of Ronnie Bentley and wife Catherine of Hazard and Tonya Carlinn Whitaker Maynard and husband Dwayne of Louisa.  Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, July 18, at 1 p.m, at Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Ky., with Jim Fields and Bob Caudill officiating. Burial followed in the Whitaker Cemetery, Hallie, Ky., under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, July 19, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bentley, Melvina of Nicholasville- 74, wife of John D. Bentley, died June 3, 2009. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and was a retired employee of Sergeant & Greenleaf. Additional survivors include a daughter and her husband, Karen and Larry Roberts, a son and his wife, Philip and Debbie Bentley, a grandson and his fiancée, Philip Owen Bentley and Lindsey Martin and a great grandchild, Taegan Allene Bentley. Services will be 1:00pm Friday at Tabernacle Baptist Church with Dr. Lonnie Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8pm today at Betts & West Funeral Home. Bearers will be Philip Bentley, Philip Owen Bentley, Larry Roberts, Shawn Smith, James Logsdon and Tim Morrison. Honorary bearers will be Ken Owen and Bob Gillian. Submitted by Wilma Bates Thomas

Bentley, Nancy Lynn -age 71 of Langley, passed away on October 05, 2007, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. She was born November 15, 1935 at Langley. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 7, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home in Martin. Burial followed in the Bradley Cemetery at Martin. |
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, October 10, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bentley, Peggy Jo -age 52, of Wayland, Ky., died on Tues., Aug. 11, 2004, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Ky.  She was born on March 23, 1952, the daughter of the late Albert and Lakie Hamilton Stephens. Funeral services were conducted on Fri., August 13, at 1:00 p.m., at Martin Branch Freewill Baptist Church, Estill, Ky., with ministers of the Freewill Baptist Church officiating.  Burial followed in Hamilton Cemetery, Printer, Kentucky, under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky.Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times on Wednesday, August 18, 2004

Bentley, Rosie -age 67, of Wayland, Kentucky, died Mon., April 4, 2005, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. She was born Sept. 27, 1937, the daughter of the late Willie and Betty Caudill Isaac.   She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: George Herman Bentley; 2 sons: Jackie and Trent Bentley; 1 daughter: Georgie Bentley; 2 brothers: Herald and Dickie Isaac; 4 sisters: Diane Huff, Celese Isaac, Lula Prater and Hattie Bentley.   She is survived by 3 sons: Herman (Jane) Bentley, Garrett, Kentucky, Willie and Ross Bentley of Wayland, Kentucky, 2 daughters: Sandra Roe (Percy) Miller, of Warren Michigan, Pamela Ross (Ronnie) Ross, Martin, Kentucky; 1 sister: Braska Hamilton, Garrett Ky.: 9 grandchildren 3 great grandchildren.   Funeral services were conducted Wed., April 6 at 2 p.m., at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky, with Jerry Manns officiating.  Burial followed in the Isaac Cemetery, Topmost, Kentucky, under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.   Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, April 13, 2005

Bentley, Sally Jane Collins ~ age 66 of Jackhorn, Ky., passed away March 21, 2009, at home.  She was born February 15, 1943, at Cromona, the daughter of the late William "Bill" & Flora Laws Collins.  She was a retired Teacher for the Letcher County Board of Education where she worked for 28 years, as coach, where she won 3 county championships in basketball and 3 championships in Volleyball.  She was a gifted artist and a mentor to all the lives she touched. She is survived by 1 son: Denzil "Porky" Bentley Jr. of Jackhorn; 2 daughters: Billie Danna "Bill-bill" Bentley of Jackhorn & Tonya Land Kincaid of Blackey; 2 brothers: Hiram Collins of Neon & Ted Collins of Cromona; 2 sisters: Ida Balthis of Cromona & Sue Holbrook of Perryville; 5 grandsons: Austin Bentley, Justin Bentley, Lance Bentley, Jacob Kincaid & Casey Kincaid; 1 granddaughter: Haley Kincaid; a host of nieces, nephews & many loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents; 1 brother: Larry Collins; 1 sister: Billie Faye Grigsby. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the Fleming Church Of God in Fleming Neon with Larry Dean Holbrook, Larry Smith & Benny Mccall officiating.  Burial followed at the Haven Of Rest at Mayking under the direction of the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home of Hindman. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, April 2, 2009
*HUSBAND OR WIFE: WIFE OF DENZIL BENTLEY

Bentley, Tommy R. -age 46 of Prestonsburg, passed away on Mary 24, 2008, at home.  He was born on August 13, 1961.  Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home chapel at Martin.  Burial followed at the Greenbury Hall Cemetery at McDowell under the direction of the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home of Martin.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, May 29, 2008-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*Parents: Tommy Dawson & Wilma Bentley; step-father: Kent Lambert; Other Survivors: son: Tommy Ray (T.J.) Bentley of McDowell

Benton, Deborah Dianne -of Prestonsburg, Ky., died on Wed., Dec. 1, 2004. She was born on Aug. 21, 1957, at Cheverly, Maryland, the daughter of Katherine and Edsel Moore of Frankfort, Ky.  Funeral services were conducted at Sat., Dec. 4, at 11:00 a.m., at Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with Harold Dorsey and Mark Waltz officiating.  Burial followed in Moore Farm Family Cemetery, Prestonsburg, Ky., under the direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Big Sandy, P.O. Box 277, Hager Hill, Ky. 41222  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Bergman, James Robert -age 75, of Main Street, Irvine, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, December 14, 2004. He was born on August 7, 1929, in Irvine, the son of the late Robert M. and Frances Hay Bergman.  Jim was a graduate of Hazard High School and Centre Colege.  He earned his masters degree from the University of Kentucky and later received a Bachelor of Divinity degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky.  He was a member of the Irvine First Christian Church and was serving as interim pastor of the Paint Lick Christian Church.  Mr. Bergman had served as an administrator and educator at Alice Lloyd College, Berea College, Georgetown College and the University of Georgia.  Jim was a Board member of Bluegrass Mental Health and The Ruth and Billy Graham Childrens Health Center.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict and an active citizen of Irvine-Ravenna and Estill County. He is survived by his wife, Betty Swope Bergman; a daughter, Jennifer (Rodney) Thacker of Hazard, Kentucky; three sons, Brian R. (Carla) Bergman of Georgetown, Kentucky, Chris H. (Sonya) Bergman of Hindman, Kentucky and David S. (Lori) Bergman of Williamsburg, Kentucky; and seven grandchildren, Lauren, Logan, Brayden, Cooper, Ashley and Emma Bergman and Kaitlyn Thacker.  Pallbearers include Don McGuire, Chris Ekris, George Edmiston, Red Williams, Weston Bergman, Mike Sloane, Dr. Jerry Davis, Bill Owen, Dr. John Parks and Dr. Gerry Walford. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, December 18, at 10:00 a.m., at Irvine First Christian Church, with Reverends Joe Altman, Tom Henderson and A. E. Lacy, officiating.  Burial followed in Frankfort, Kentucky later that day under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Irvine, Kentucky.  Family request in lieu of flowers, memorials be made ot the Irvine First Christian Church, 270 Main Street, Irvine, Kentucky 40336.   Courtesy of Hindman Funeral Home.Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, December 22, 2004

Berry, Cleo 75, died at 2:04 p.m. Dec. 8, 2004, at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born Dec. 5, 1929, in Mousie, Ky., to Tom and Cassie Whitt Wicker, who preceded her in death. In September 1947, she married John Berry, who survives. Mrs. Berry was a homemaker. Survivors also include two children, Jack (Bonnie) Berry of Wapakoneta and Charlene (Steve) Kilgore of Gomer; six grandchildren, Jackie, Craig, Jason, Cindy, Chance, and Jacob; three who called her Grandma, David, Tracy, and Tiffany; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Elmer Wicker and Sonny Wicker, both of Lima; and two sisters, Jean Combs and Lucille McGuinn, both of Lima. She was preceded in death by five siblings, Arnold Sizemore, Buck Wicker, Pauline Gibson, Ruby Chaffins, and Tooly Wicker. Services will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at Siferd Funeral Homes, Westwood Chapel. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Source: The Lima News, Lima, Allen County, Ohio  Submitted by: Charlotte Miller

Beverly, Bobbie Jean -age 68 of Hueysville, passed away January 17, 2008, at home. She was born January 10, 1939 in Magoffin County, the daughter of Harlan Howard and Rosetta Conley Howard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kirby Beverly, her parents,  and 1 stepdaughter: Teresa Drummond. She is survived by 2 sons: Carlos (Stella) Beverly and Carter (Diane) Beverly; 1 daughter: Retha (Junebug) Stacy; 1 brother: Melvin Howard; 2 sisters: Essie Lovely and Dovie Baldridge; grandsons: Gary, Arnold and Amos; granddaughters: Regina (Jerry) Combs and Maretha Stacy; great grandson: Noah Slone; great granddaughter: Kaydence Paige Combs; special great niece: Elisha Smith. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 20, 2008, at 1 p.m. at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Joe Ratliff and Dolvin Ratliff officiating. Burial followed in the Beverly Cemetery at Elmrock under the direction of the Hindman Funeral Services.  
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, January 24, 2008-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Beverly, Geneva Hobson -age 93, of Garrett, wife of the late Miles Beverly, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2006 at the Knott County Nursing Home in Hindman following an extended illness. She was born on March 17, 1913 in Floyd County. She was the daughter of the late George Douglas and Mary Catherine Fife Hobson. She was a homemaker, a former clerk for Hi Hat Coal Company, former cashier at Triangle Market, ran a country store in Hueysville; and a member of the Salt Lick United Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons: Joe Edwin Beverly of Hopewell, Virginia and Gary Douglas Beverly (wife Vicki) of Prestonsburg; two daughters: Norma Moore Bailey (husband Elden) of Hueysville and Carolyn Biliter (husband, Robert) of Winchester; a brother: Homer Hobson of Florida; two sisters: Rebecca Elliott of McDowell and Viola Sexton of Bowling Green; 10 Grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 5 brothers: Charlie, Leonard, Earl, Henry & Freddie; 8 sisters: Alice, Sarah, Pearlie, Wanda, Hazel, Virginia, Susanna & Narcie; a grandchild; and a son-in-law: Glenn Moore. Funeral services will be Friday, March 24th 1 pm at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home with Buddy Jones officiating; visitation will be Wednesday, March 22nd at the funeral home, and burial will be in the Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel.

Beverly, Rose Mary Grubbs -28, of Gray, died Saturday, February  11, 2006 at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington. She was the daughter of the  late Wiley Gubbs and Gail Hickman Grubbs. She is survived by 5 sisters, Virginia  Colwell, Pauline Combs, Teresa Young, Charlene Napier and Elizabeth Grubbs; 8  brothers, Danny Ray Grubbs, Harold Grubbs, Ed Grubbs, Sam Grubbs, Teddy Grubbs,  Freddy Grubbs, Wiley Grubbs,Jr., and Paul Anthony Grubbs. Funeral was conducted  Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at Lotts Creek United Baptist Church with Bill Combs  and Johnny Ambrose officiating, burial in the Youngs Fork Cemetery in Lotts  Creek. Maggard Brothers Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.    Hazard Herald Obits  Feb. 15, 2006-Submitted by Lynda Combs Gipson

Bingham, Thelma Holliday-71 retired school teacher and social worker, departed on Friday, December 17 1993 at the University Of Kentucky Medical Center. Thelma is preceded in death by her partner and husband; Ralph Bingham. She is survived by two sons; Robert Barry Bingham of Lexington, and Ralph Lee Bingham of Winter Park, Florida; two daughters-in law; Judi Sparks Bingham and Ruth Osborne, four brothers; Arvil Buddy Holliday of Knoxville, Tennessee, Elmer Holliday and Elson Holliday both of Hazard and Samuel Holliday of Lexington, one sister; Sophia Holliday of Hazard, one half-sister; Dale Hamilton of Louisville, two stepsisters; Ethel Mae Barrickman of Louisville and Helen Wassum of Orlando, Florida, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 19th, at Engle Funeral Home Chapel in Hazard, with Rev. John Savage of Hindman United Methodist Church and Rev. Orlo Fisher of Talcum, Mennonite Church officiating. Special music was provided by Ellen Browder and Rev. and Mrs. Ronald Sholar. Pallbearers were Robert Barry Bingham, Ralph Lee Bingham, Samuel Holliday, Elson Holliday, Brian Palito, Larry Landry, Don Martin and Chester Keeton. Burial followed at the Englewood Cemetery, Christopher, Kentucky. Donations may be made in Memory of Thelma Holliday Bingham to your favorite charity or Hindman Settlement School, Box 844, Hindman, Ky. 41822. Engle Funeral Home of Hazard in charge of arrangements.  Submitted by Margaret Nickles Farler

Birchfield, Lester Lewis  age 80, of Linefork, Ky., died Saturday, January 4, 2003, at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Health Care Center.  He was Born December 3, 1922, the son of the late Jim and Ellen Chapman Birchfield. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, January 7, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cedar Grove Old Regular Baptist Church, with Charles Shepherd, Roger Fields and Jim Bailey officiating.  Burial followed at the Ishmael-Baker community Cemetery, Big Rock, Ly., under the direction of the Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Ky.
Source:  Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, January 8, 2003

Blackburn, Anna -80, of Cow Creek, Prestonsburg, died Friday, February 10, 2006, at King's Daughters Medical Center, in Ashland.Born January 7, 1926, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Sonny and Stella Salyer Blevins. She was a homemaker and a member of Endicott Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Blackburn. Other survivors include two sons: James Ermond Blackburn of Prestonsburg, and Jerry Elwood Blackburn of Roann, Indiana; three daughters: Linda Ann Griffey of East Point, Debra Watkins of Wabash, Indiana, and Vanessa Jarvis of Blue River; one brother, Walter Blevins of West Van Lear; two sisters: Alice Pitts of Kingsington, Ohio, and Mabel Pitts of Salineville, Ohio; 14 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Raymond Blackburn Jr.; one brother, Leslie Blevins; and two sisters: Virgie Colvin and Alta Roberts.Funeral services were conducted Monday, February 13, at 1 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Bill Campbell and Hobert Meek officiating. Burial was in the Mayo Cemetery, in Prestonsburg, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Visitation was at the funeral home. Source:  Floyd County Times   Feb. 15, 2006

Blackburn, Gladys Reva  age 74, of Hindman, ky., died on Tuesday, July 8, 2003.  She was born in Hindman, Ky on Jan 2, 1929, a daughter of Will Perkins and Canzalie Napier Perkins. She was precede in death by her husband, Miles P. Blackburn; one daughter, Wilma Faye Adams; two sons, Don Blackburn and parker Jr. Blackburn; and one stepson, James Blackburn. She is survived by six daughters Sheila (James) Perkins and alma Blackburn both of Hindman, Ky., Brenda (Hoss) Wicker of Marietta, Gar., Cathy (Woody) Taylor of Wolfpen, Ky., Marie (Fred) Grayson of Mousie, Ky., and Olive (Leon) Frye of Constantine, Mich; four sons, Adam Blackburn of Kendallville, Ind., David (Michelle) Blackburn of Goshen, Ind., Michael Blackburn of Wolfpen, Ky. and Dingus (Joanna) Blackburn of Wewoka, Ind.; two stepdaughters; Aileen Mullins and Ruby Jean Turner; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, July 11, at 2:00 p.m. at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Ku., with Darrell Short and Jim Watkins officiating. Burial followed in Blackburn Cemetery, Hindman, Ky., under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.  Source:  Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, July 16, 2003

Blackburn, Jack  73, of Ashland, Ky., passed away Thursday, Jan 16, 2002, at his home after an extended illness.  He was born Aug 7, 1929, in Rockcastle County Kentucky a son of the late Charles and Bessie Nicely Blackburn. Mr. Blackburn was a retired truck driver for Durham Trucking co., was a Kentucky colonel, and was of the Protestant faith. He was a Korean War Veteran.  He was also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.  He is survived by his wife, Sharon Kersey Blackburn of Ashland; one son, Mark Blackburn and his wife, Deanna, of Ashland; two daughters, Jackie Blackburn of Ashland and Melissa Porritt and her husband, John, of Orlando, Fla.; three sisters, Mae McQueen and her husband, Jay, of Hamilton, Ohio; Zana Childers of Mr. Vernon, Ky., and Flora Hopkins of Mr. Vernon; five grandchildren, Devin Hale, Mark and Madison Blackburn, and Stephen and Justin Porritt; and two step-grandchildren, Jeri Sue and Trey Adams.  Graveside services will be Monday, Jan 20, 2003 at 2 p.m. at Rose Hill Mausoleum with the Rev. James Webster officiating.  Military graveside rites will be by Kenova American Legion Post # 93.  Burial will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park.  There is no visitation.  Miller Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of arrangements.    Source:  The Daily Independent,  Ashland, Kentucky, Saturday, January 18, 2003

Blackburn, Ronnie Gene -age 65, of Salem, Ohio, formerly of Pikeville, Ky., died on Sat., April 23, 2005, at his home. He was born on May 24, 1939, in Pikeville, Ky., the son of the late George P. and Nora Justice Blackburn.  Funeral services were conducted on Thurs., April 28, at 1:00 p.m., at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with Hobert Meek, Jim Smith and Gordon Fitch officiating.  Burial followed in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, May 4, 2005

Blair, Arnold -age 79, of Jeremiah, Kentucky, died Sunday, December 25, 2005, at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center, Whitesburg, Kentucky. He was born June 5, 1926, the son of the late Grant and Sarah Blair.    Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, December 28, at 11 a.m., at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel, Whitesburg, Kentucky.   Burial followed in the Hampton Cemetery, Letcher, Kentucky.   Under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, January 4, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Blair, Billy ~ age 71 of Cowan, passed away January 8, 2010, at the Hazard ARH. He was born December 4, 1938, the son of the late Melvin & Crissie Hampton Blair. He is survived by his wife: Donna Blair; 1 daughter: Christie Blair of Sharps Chapel, Tenn.; 1 son: Thomas Blair of Cowan; 3 brothers: Robert Blair of Florida, Ray Blair of Indiana, and Bobby Blair of Cowan; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at 1 p.m. at the Millstone Missionary Baptist Church with Bill Craft and Orville Slone officiating.  Burial followed at the Blair Cemetery at Cowan under the direction of the Letcher Funeral Home at Whitesburg. 
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, January 14, 2010 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Blair, Bobby Gene age 70 of Letcher, Kentucky, died on Wed. September 29, 2004 at the Hazard ARMC.  He was born on May 5, 1934, the son of Frank and Nannie Wooton Blair. He is survived by 1 son; Robert P. (Susan) Blair of Florida; 1 daughter; Janine (Bill) Arrowsmith of Apopka, Florida; brothers; Don, Curt, Frankie and George Blair, sisters; Ruby Asher, Ernestine Copeland, Pat Eubank, Mary Fields, Randae Filds, Collene Straulser and Sally Leught; 2 grandchildren; Kristen Blair and Kourtney Blair.  He was preceded in death by brothers; Elvin, Pete, Bailus, Brady, Bruce and Russell.  Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 2, 2004 at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Tobie Breeding officiating.  Burial followed at the Blair Cemetery at Letcher, Kentucky.  Arrangements were handled by the Hindman Funeral Services in Hindman, Kentucky.Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times on Wednesday, October 6, 2004

Blair, Ezzie Francis -age 86, of Redfox, Kentucky, died on Saturday, May 14, 2005, at the Appalachian Regional Hospital, Whitesburg, Kentucky.  She was born on June 20, 1918, in Knott County, Kentucky, a daughter of Grover Francis and Serena Fugate Francis. She was preceded in death by her husband, William McKinley Blair; two sons, Astor and Roger Harrison Blair; and three brothers and three sisters. She is survived by fours sons, Marion Blair of Redfox, Kentucky, Michael Ray Blair of Winchester, Kentucky, Mitchell Blair of Blackey, Kentucky and J. P. Blair of Strunk, Kentucky; daughter, Patricia Ann Smith of Greenville, South Carolina; two brothers, Sam Francis and Pearl Francis; sisters, Essie Fugate. Bessie Lawson, Winnie Noble, Bethel Campbell and Vina Ritchie; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, May 17, at 11:00 a.m., at Little Home Regular Baptist Church, with Clarren Williams and others officiating.  Burial followed in Noah Jeant Cemetery, Redfox, Kentucky, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services, Hindman, Kentucky. 
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, May 18, 2005

Blair, Hattie ~ age 85, of Jeremiah, passed away December 13, 2008, at the Whitesburg ARH. She was born in Letcher County on August 21, 1923, to Harlan and Mary Witt Caudill. She was preceded in death by husband: Lillie Blair; parents; infant daughter; sisters: Madge Caudill and Nancy Bailey; brothers: James and Tommy Caudill; grandson: Jason "Ikey" Back.     She is survived by children: Herman (Judy), Comman (Martha Sue), Truman (Sharon), Hester (Ronnie) and Lester (June); sisters: Mattie Blair, Martha Fields and Judy Collins; grandchildren: Robin (Keith) Rutledge, Christy (Rob) Donnellon, Shane (Marty) Blair, Byron (Christy) Back and Shanda (Tommy) Williams; 12 great grandchildren.     Funeral services were held at 12 noon on Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at the Blair Branch Regular Baptist Church with Elwood Cornett, Danny Dixon and James Caudill officiating. Burial followed at the Blair Cemetery at Jeremiah under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services of Hindman.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, December 18, 2008 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Blair, Henry -age 57 of Louisville, Kentucky, formerly of Knott County, died on Sat. October 30, 2004 at Louisville, Ky.  He was born on July 27, 1947, the son of William Marion and Cinda Hemphill Blair. He is preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother; Jack Blair; nephew; Danny Ryan.  He is survived by 2 daughters: Tiffany Blair of Louisville, Kentucky and Tammy Blair of North Carolina; grandchildren:  Josh, Cody, Matthew, Selena, Hannah and Gracie; 1 sister-in-law; Mary Jane Ryan.  Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2004 at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with Cova Perkins officiating.  Burial followed at the Francis Cemetery at Redfox, Kentucky, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services in Hindman, Kentucky.   Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, November 10, 2004

Blair,   Mrs. LaReve "Tina" ~ Age:  88  Visitation:  6:00 PM Wednesday, Hindman Funeral Services Chapel 
Funeral Service:  1:00 PM Thursday, Hindman Funeral Services Chapel  Interment:  Carr Fork Memorial Cemetery, Litt Carr, KY 
Mrs. LaReve "Tina" Blair, age 88, Sassafras, KY, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at the Hazard ARMC after a long illness. Born at Daisy, KY on April 18, 1920 she was the daughter of John G. Pratt and Orpha Campbell Pratt. She was preceded in death by her husband- Claude Blair; 1 Brother- Obreen Pratt; 2 Sisters- LaRedith Pratt and LaComa Pratt. She is survived by 2 Daughters- Yvette Blair and Yvonne Blair of Sassafras, KY; 1 Son- Mark Mitchell (Vivian) Blair of Topmost, KY.; 1 Sister- LaAudith Pratt of Vicco, KY; 2 Grandchildren- Matt Justin Blair and Shana Elaine (Sam Clinton Webb II) Webb; 1 Great Grandchild- Sam Clinton Webb III; Sisters-in-law- Opal Blair Halcomb, Irene Ross Blair, Geraldine Blair Ely, Dorothy Blair Amburgey and Sue Blair. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, August 21, 2008 at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Roger Hicks and Ralph Howard officiating. Burial will follow in the Carr Fork Memorial Cemetery at Litt Carr, KY. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 20, 2008 beginning at 6:00 PM with singing services at 7:00 PM.
Submitted by JB Francis

Blair, Lincoln "Lank" -age 73, of Jeremiah, Kentucky, died Friday, September 23, 2005, at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center, Whitesburg, Kentucky. He was born November 7, 1931, the son of the late Ben F. and Belvia Watts Blair. Funeral services were conducted Monday, September 26, at Blair Branch Old Regular Baptist Church, with Ellis Adams and Don Pratt officiating.   Burial followed in the Blair Family Cemetery, Jeremiah, Kentucky, under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Kentucky.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, September 28, 2005-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Blair, Melanie Dawn -age 39 of Blackey, passed away September 22, 2007, at home. She was born February 19, 1968, the daughter of Doreen Fields Calhoun and the late Claude Bernard Blair. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 25, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the Montgomery Baptist Church with Ricky Smith officiating. Burial followed at the Whitaker Cemetery at Letcher under the direction of the Letcher Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, September 26, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Blair, Polly Ann -80, of Mallie, passed away Monday, September 3, 2007 at her home.  She was born in Pinetop, Kentucky on November 22, 1926 to Alex Hale and Dosha Honeycutt Hale.She is survived by 3 children: Fern Taylor, Golden Glen Hale and Carolyn (Mark) Wright; 9 grandchildren: Tony (Andrea) Taylor, Mick (Jackie) Taylor, Deronda (Shane) Roper, Shari (Kevin) Smith, Glen (Kim) Hale, Heather (Sean) Brashear, Amber Wright, Renae (Wesoka) Estep and Britt Rollins; 13 great grandchildren: Kelln, Ross, Tyler, Alec, Taylor, Bryton, Ryann, Hayden, Kinnadi, Dustin, Eric, Ashlei and Sharmane (Erica);  3 great grandchildren: Giovanni, Demarie and Cayden. She was preceded in death by brothers and sisters: Havana, Golden,  Bertie, Matilda, Lavinia, Sarah and Bristol; son-in-law: Bristol Taylor. Funeral services were held at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 1 p.m. with Mike Caudill officiating.  Interment followed Honeycutt and Hale Cemetery at Pinetop under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, September 12, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Blair, Steveson Lee -age 47, of Crafts Colley, Ky., died on Thurs., Aug. 12, 2004, at Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center, Whitesburg, Ky.  He was born on Nov. 19, 1956, the son of the late Robert and Margie Viola Stallard Blair.  Funeral services were conducted on Sun., Aug. 15, at 2:00 p.m., with Bill Craft officiating.  Burial followed in Stallard Cemetery, Crafts Colley, Ky., under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Ky.   Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times on Wednesday, August 18, 2004

Blankenship, Lucy -77 -July 16, 1928 - Aug. 25, 2005-of Port Clinton died Thursday, at H. B. Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton. Lucy was born in Jamboree, Ky., to Harless and Rosie (Blankenship) Whitt. On May 28, 1946, in Pikeville, Ky., she married Garland Blankenship, and he survives. Lucy was a homemaker. She loved her family, gardening and garage sales. Lucy was a very "loving MAMO" to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include: Her husband, Garland Blankenship of Port Clinton her daughter, Edna (Kenneth) VanHoose of Port Clinton her son, Danny Blankenship of Port Clinton three grandchildren, Michael R. (Dawn) VanHoose, Michelle R. VanHoose and Danny R. Blankenship II all of Port Clinton three great-grandchildren, Seth, Michaella and Mileena two sisters, Orpha (Roosevelt) Yates and Julia (Glenn) Wiswell and a brother, Lloyd Whitt. She was preceded in death by her parents six brothers, Arsen, Troy, Vallas, Asie, Archie and Jerry Whitt and a sister, Lucille Whitt. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home, Port Clinton.Funeral services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Interment: Riverview Cemetery, Port Clinton. Memorial contributions: St. Jude Children's Hospital, Hospice of the donor's choice or a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements were handled by the Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home, Port Clinton.
Source:  News Herald, The (Port Clinton, OH)  Date: August 26, 2005 Page: 2A-Submitted by Jean Hounshell Peppers

Blankenship, Reba "Mamaw" -age 82, of Marshall, Michigan, formerly of Kite, Kentucky, died Tuesday, August 30, 2005, at the University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan. She was born Aug.12, 1923, the daughter of the late Wid and Dina Johnson Vance. She is survived by her daughter: Wilma (James) Coleman of Marshall, one son Rev. Lester (Barbara) Blankenship of Lake Orion; daughters: Carol Wyatt and Brenda (Al) Pace all of Marshall; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. A service of Remembrance was conducted Thursday at Kempf Funeral Home in Michigan.  Funeral services were conducted Monday, Sept. 5, at 11 a.m., at Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Kentucky.  Burial followed in Greasy Graveyard next to her husband, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, September 7, 2005-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Blanton, Andrea Lynn -age 61, of Oil Springs, passed away July 11, 2007 at her home.Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 13, 2007, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home at Martin with Garfield Potter officiating. Burial followed in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, July 11, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*DATE OF BIRTH: May 17, 1946 PLACE: Floyd County, Ky; PARENTS: the late Andrew & Elworth Wells Crum; HUSBAND OR WIFE: Payne Blanton Jr. ; OTHER SURVIVORS: son & daughter in law: Michael & Wendy Blanton of Oil Springs, KY; daughter & son in law: Dawn & Jason Blanton Hartman of Columbus, Oh; brother: Charles K. Crum of Columbus, OH; sister: Carol Ann DeRossett of Prestonsburg, KY
DECEASED RELATIVES: brothers: Gary E. Crum & George Roy Crum

Blevins, Danny -age 46, of Tram, Kentucky, died on Oct. 26, 2004, at Pikeville Methodist Hospital, Pikeville, Kentucky. He was born on Sept. 10, 1958, the son of Dollie Hatfield Blevins of Tram, Ky. and the late Clyde Blevins. Funeral services were conducted on Fri., Oct. 29, at 1:00 p.m., at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with Atha Johnson officiating.  Burial followed in Tackett Cemetery, Tram, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, November 3, 2004

Blevins, Kenneth Glen -age 69, of Langley, Ky., died on Fri. November 5, 2004.  He was born on November 14, 1934, the son of the late Delmar Blevins and Webble Francisco Blevins.  Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, November 7, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky.  Burial will follow in the Blevins Family Cemetery, Wilson Creek, Langley, Ky., under the direction of Hall Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, November 10, 2004

Blevins, Larcie -age 80, of Weeksbury, wife of the late Charles Edward Blevins, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2006 at the McDowell ARH following an extended illness. She was born November 25, 1925 in Weeksbury. She was the daughter of the late Warfield and Rene Little Johnson. she was a homemaker and a member of the Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by a son & daughter-in-law: Vince & Yvonne Blevins of Weeksbury; a daughter: Sherry Blocker of Ivel, Kentucky; a brother: Carl Johnson of Weeksbury; 3 grandchildren: Steven, Brandy, & Chrissy; and 4 great-grandchildren: Josh, Emily Renee, Beth & Emily. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sons: Paul Edward Blevins and Jerry Lee Blevins; 4 brothers: Millard Johnson, Eddie Johnson, Estill Johnson & Wid Johnson; and 3 sisters: Myrtle Pack, Lexie Tackett and Glossie Hall. Funeral services will be Thursday (April 6, 2006) at 12 noon at the Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church with Louis Ferrari officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday (April 4, 2006) at 6 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Johnson Cemetery at Weeksbury.

Blevins,  Mary -age 74 of Printer, Ky., died Wednesday, May 23, 2007, at Our Lady Of the Way Hospital in Martin, Ky.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 26, 2007, at 2 p.m. Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, KY., with Tommy Bush & others officiating. Burial followed at the Ratliff Cemetery, Honaker, Ky. Arrangements by the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. *DATE OF BIRTH: December 9, 1932 PLACE: Ivel, Ky.PARENTS: the late Floyd and Laura Dillion Ratliff HUSBAND OR WIFE: the late Jay Blevins OTHER SURVIVORS: Sons: Robert (Randy) Ratliff, Tony Ratliff, Honaker, Ky, Joey Blevins, Galloway, Ohio, Kenneth Blevins, Paul Patrick Blevins, Columbus, Ohio, Step Sons: Larry Blevins, Darrell Blevins, Fairborn, Ohio, Daughters: Linda Goodman, Columbus, Ohio, Margaret Tackett, Printer, Ky., 40 Grandchildren, numerous Great and Great Great Grandchildren.DECEASED RELATIVES: parents, Husband, Sons: David Ratliff, Jeffery Blevins, Brother: Andrew( Buddy) Ratliff. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, May 30, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bloom, Delta -of Griffith, Indiana, formerly of Kentucky, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2008. She was born on March 16, 1933, to Virgil and Louise Hicks. She is survived by 1 son: Calvin Saylor; 2 daughters: Colleen (Glenn) Kuss and Mary Anna Bloom; 3 grandchildren: Jason Kuss, Kenneth Kuss and Mark Saylor; 1 great granddaughter: Lydia Kuss and dear family friend: Sharon Harbert; brothers: William Hicks and Buster (Bobbie) Hicks; sisters: Lucinda (Tom) Willis, Patricia Breeding and Evalee (Barry) Shelton; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband: Ben Bloom; brother: Sonny Hicks; parents: Virgil and Louise Hicks. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, November 3, 2008, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Darrell Short officiating. Burial followed at the Mountain Memory Gardens at Hindman, Kentucky.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, November 6, 2008-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Boggs, Danny -age 46, of Clear Creek, Kentucky, died Friday, June 23, 2006, at the Hazard ARMC, Hazard, Kentucky.  He was born in Knott County, Kentucky on December 30, 1959, the son of Eugene and Dora Ritchie Boggs. He is survived by his wife: Carol Boggs; three sons: Kristopher Boggs, Daniel Boggs and Sam Daniel Boggs; two daughters: Ruby (Jerry) Miller and Dora (David) Miller; two stepsons: D.J. Williams and Robbie Williams; one brother: Douglas (Mary) Boggs; three sisters: Danette (Eddie) Gamble, Edna Jean Boggs and Nancy (Vic) Clemons; one grandson: Tyler Boggs; one granddaughter: Tera Michelle Williams; one aunt: Rosa Feltner; one niece: Michelle Clemons; two nephews Joshua Gamble and Scott Clemons. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, June 24, at 2 p.m., at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with Chris Sale officiating.   Burial followed in the Boggs Family Cemetery, Carrie, Kentucky, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, June 28, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Boggs, Larry Steven -age 55, of Hatfield, Kentucky, died Tuesday, February 28, 2006, at his residence. He was born September 27, 1950, the son of the late Elmer and Eva Boggs.  Funeral services were conducted Friday, March 3, at 1 p.m., at Letcher Funeral Home Chapel, Whitesburg, Kentucky, with Andy Lands and Hargis Cornett officiating.   Burial followed in the Cornett Cemetery, Gordon, Kentucky, under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, March 15, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Boggs, Michael ~ age 49, of Cowan, passed away march 28, 2009 at home.  He was born in Chicago, Il., on January 1, 1963. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 2009, at the Letcher Funeral Home of Whitesburg with Bobby Howard & Caleb Howard officiating.  Burial followed at the Family Cemetery at Cowan under the direction of the Letcher Funeral Home of Whitesburg.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, April 2, 2009
*Michael was the son of Less and Carolyn Wyatt Boggs of Cowan. Surviving other than his parents are his wife: Sussie Hogg Boggs; 1 son: Jonah (Kristy) Boggs of Harlan; 1 brother: Cyrus (Dewana) Boggs of Cowan; 2 sisters: Sybil (Ronnie) Shell and Deleena (Ralph) Miller all of Cowan.

Bolen, Beatrice ~ age 78, of Mousie, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2008, at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center after a short illness. She was the daughter of Kendall Bolen and Bessie Wooten Bolen. She is survived by 1 brother- Delmas (Vinetta) Bolen of Mousie, KY and Burnece (Delmas) Watson of Kite, KY; 1 Nephew- David Bolen; 2 Great Nieces- Kelsey and Karlie; Host of cousins. Funeral services were Tuesday December 9, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the Hindman Funeral Services with Edmond Bolen officiating. Burial followed at the Tivis Bolen Cemetery at Rockfork.   Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, December 11, 2008 ! Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bolen, Cora Roberts Conley, age 80, of Vest, Ky., died on Monday, June 9, 2003 at home. She was born on October 10, 1922, at Bearville, Ky., a daughter of Sam Roberts and Susan Creech Roberts. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Raymond Conley and Dingus Bolen; brothers, Hershel, Farris and Arthur; and her sister, Lydia Combs. She is survived by three sons, Robert Conley of Talcum, Ky., and Harold Conley and Gary (Nancy) Conley, both of Vest, Ky., one daughter Susan Dobson of Best, Ky.; one brother, Sherman Roberts of Ligonier, Indiana; two sisters, Nellie Ritchie and Lucinda Amburgey of Bearville Ky.; a special friend. Stella Clover; eight grandchildren; and seventeen great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, June 12 at 11:00 a.m. at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, ky., with Ricky Smith and Cova Perkins officiating. Burial followed at Troy Martin Cemetery, Vest, Ky., under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.
Source:  Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, June 18, 2003

Bolen, Daniel -- 71  Daniel Bolen, 71, of Pleasantville, RD 1, died at 7:39 p.m. Saturday,  March 29, 2003, at Titusville Area Hospital shortly after his arrival. Bolen formerly lived in the Aliquippa area. He was born Sept. 1, 1931, in Knott County, Ky., a son of E. L. and Mattie Collins Bolen. He married the former M. Alice Muntz April 9, 1955, in New Albany, Ind. Bolen was formerly employed 28 years for J. & L. Steel Corporation in  Aliquippa, having retired in 1984. He was a member of Full Gospel Church. He attended Titusville Senior Citizens Center. Bolen enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and playing bingo. Survivors include his wife of almost 48 years; four children, Stanley Bolen of Columbia City, Ind., Danney L. Bolen of Natick, Mass., Louise Leverenz of Dunkirk, N.Y., and Marlene Bolen of Dade City, Fla.;  numerous grandchildren; two great-grandsons; two sisters, Ida Williams  of Jeffersonville, Ind., and Bess Sturgeon of English, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews. A daughter, Norma Jean Bolen, a sister and three brothers, all died previously. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Leo N. Hennes Funeral Home, Inc., 203 E. Main St., where the funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday by Rev. Robert I.Rossman, pastor of  Full Gospel Church. Interment will be in Neilltown Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, Western Pennsylvania District, 823 Filmore Ave., Erie 16505.  Submitted by Sherie Corbet

Bolen, Earl ~ age 80 of Garrett, passed away June 9, 2009, at home.  He was born August 11, 1928, in Floyd Co. the son of the late French & Mattie Sizemore Bolen.  He was a retired carpenter/mine foreman and a member of the Irene Cole Baptist Church, Prestonsburg.  He was the husband of Nancy Martin Bolen (wife of 62 years). He is survived by his wife; 2 daughters: Edna Bolen & Lema (Kenny) Lyon both of Garrett; 1 brother: Coyet Bolen of Greensbourgh, NC; 3 sisters: Sophie Vanderpool, Kathleen Hoflich and Evelyn Caudill all of Louisville, and 2 grandchildren: Anthony Patton & Sherry Watson. He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 brother: Edward Bolen and 4 sisters: Ethel Colburn, Mae Turner, Goldie Bailey and Olga Richmond. Funeral services were held on Friday, June 12, 2009, at 10 a.m. at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home at Martin with Randy Osborne officiating.  Burial followed at Gethsemane Gardens at Prestonsburg under the direction of the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home at Martin.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, June 18, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bolen, Elijah was the son of Noah Bolen and Margaret Mullins husband of Mattie Collins and widower of Cora Collins He was the great-grandson of John Rance Bolen & Levicy Collins Gibson, he died 10-29-1959 E.L. "Lige Bolen, 73 of 1229 Vinceness St, died at 1:05 p.m. Wednesday in St. Edwards Hospital. Bolen Leaves 71 Direct descendants He was a Native of Knott Co Kentucky and a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife Mrs. Mattie Bolen, six sons, Columbus Bolen, New Albany; Gardner Bolen, Depauw; Straudie Bolen, Pinetop; Princess Bolen, Corydon; Roosevelt And Daniel Bolen both of Aliquippi Pa; three daughters Mrs. Claude Williams (Ida Bolen Williams), and Mrs. Elmer Sturgeon (Bessie Bolen Sturgeon) both of New Albany Mrs. William Conrad (Vestie Bolen Conrad), Kendallville, IN; two brothers S.B. Bolen (Sebastion "Babe") Bolen Kendallville, 51 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren Body will be at Seabrook Funeral home after noon Thursday  Source:  New Albany Tribune

Bolen, Gardner - Retired Farmer GARDNER BOLEN dies at age 65 Garnder Bolen, 65,Depauw Indiana died Last Wednesday at 7:55 a.m at Harrison Co Hospital  A Native of Knott Co Ky, he had lived in Harrison Co, In for 34 years, and was a World War II Veteran. A Retired farmer, he was a member of Harrison Floyd Farm Bureau. He was the son Of E.L. Bolen (Elijah) and Cora Collins Bolen. Survivors include his wife, the former Jane Boleyn: five sons, Worley Bolen, Seattle, Wash., Winford Bolen, New Salisbury, In., Theodore Bolen, New Albany, In, Carl Bolen, LaGrange,In., David Bolen, DePauw, In.: Two daughters Mrs. Joyce Bolen Mills, New Salisbury, In. and Mrs. Loice Bolen Love, Middletown, In. One Step Daughter, Mrs. Chelcie Bolen Miller, Rochester, Ind,  four Half Brothers, and three Half Sisters. 10grandchildren Funeral services were held Saturday.10 a.m. at Beanblossom-Steenbergen Funeral Home, Corydon Ind, with the Rev. Robert Stark officiating, Pallbearers were Lee Harmon, Ernest Howell, Howard Johnson, Donny Whittaker, Francis Brown, and Albert Lang. Burial was in Cedar hill Cemetery, Corydon In.
Source: Corydon Democrat Newspaper, Corydon Indiana    Submitted by Sherie Corbett

Bolen, Gethie -age 91, of Berwind, West Virginia, formerly of Knott County, died Tuesday, November 29, 2005, at his residence.  He was born August 6, 2005, at Garrett, Kentucky, the son of the late Sebastian (S.B.) and Tempie Mills Bolen. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife: Rose McCoy Bolen; second wife: Marie Ross Bolen; two sons: Randy Bolen and James Bolen; four daughters: Lisa Darlene Taylor, Reda Bolen, Mildred Bolen and Gerline Taylor; four brothers: Paul Bolen, Granville Bolen, Mexico Bolen and Will Bolen; three sisters: Topsy Gibson, Dorothy Bruster, and Gathie Bolen. He is survived by one son: Bobby Bolen of War, West Virginia; five daughters: Susie Bolen of Indiana, Brankie May Bolen of Crouse, North Carolina, Laura Mitchell of Berwind, West Virginia, Theda Thompson of Mt. Holly, North Carolina and Venetsi Reed of Goshen, Indiana; one brother: Richard Bolen of Lagrange, Indiana; two sisters: Helen Bolen of Hindman and Thursday Signs of Demoines, Iowa; 51 grandchildren; 78 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, December 3, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Kentucky, with Randy Campbell, Randy Kennedy and Juanita Perkins officiating.  Burial followed in the Bolen Cemetery at Rock Fork, Garrett, Kentucky, under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, December 7, 2005-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bolen, Jacqueline -age 64, of Hueysville, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, November 24, 2004, at Mt. View Health Care, Elkhorn City, Kentucky. She was born on December 22, 1939, at Garrett, Kentucky, formerly Bolyn, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Lewis Bolen, Jr. and Unia Bolen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Colonel Bolen; parents; brother, Claude Amon Bolen; sister, Stella May Bolen; and half-sister, Edna Dean Combs.  She is survived by her sons, Colonel Lewis Bolen, Jeff Gordon Bolen, both of Hueysville, Kentucky; daughter, Tamara K. (Jerry) Howard of Garrett, Kentucky; brothers, Garth Dalmon Bolen, Earnest Gordon Bolen, both of Garrett, Kentucky, Phillip Garry Bolen of Whitewood, Virginia; half-brother, Reecie Jay Combs of Manchester, Kentucky; sister, Lois Davis of Stroh, Indiana; and grandchildren, Jonathan Brandon Shepherd, and Starla Rene Sexton.  Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, November 27, at 11:00 a.m., at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky, with Sterlin Bolen and Ollie Watts officiating.  Burial followed in Lewis Bolen Cemetery, at Rock Fork, Garrett, Kentucky, under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, December 1, 2004

Bolen, Dr. James V. ~ age 89, of Mousie, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2009. at the St. Joseph Hospital in Martin, KY. He was the son of Green Bolen and Alifair Gayheart Bolen. He is survived by his wife- Pauline Collins Bolen; Daughter- Patricia Hogan of Prestonsburg; Granddaughter- Dr. Ali Janell Hogan Jessee of Lebanon, Va.; Special Nephew- Edwin K. Collins. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2009, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Lawrence Baldridge officiating. Burial followed in the Bolen Cemetery at Softshell under the direction of the Hindman Funeral Services.   Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, August 27, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bolen, Jane   89, DePauw Indiana Died last Wednesday at Indian Creek Convalescent Home. She was Born a Native of Knott Co Ky.  Born Jan. 17,1906, the daughter of the late Columbus Bolen & Margaret Sparkman Bolen. She was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church. Survivors Include five sons: Worley Bolen of Seattle Wash; Theordore Bolen of new Albany Indiana, Carl E. Bolen of Winamac  Indiana; David Bolen of Alburn Indiana Three Daughters, Chelcie Bolen Miller of Jackson Ky; Joyce Bolen Mills Of DePauw Indiana; Louice Bolen Woods of Stone Mountain Georiga. A brother Oscar Boleyn of Topmost Ky: Two sisters: Adith Bolen of Topmost, Ky. Genedith Bolen Triplett of Newport News Va.15 grandchildren, and 7 great Grandchildren. burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery Corydon Indiana
Source: Corydon Democrat Newspaper, Corydon Indiana-Submitted by Sherie Corbett

Bolen, Jeffery Gordon - age 37 of  Hueysville, Kentucky passed away Thursday, November 2, 2006 at Hueysville, Kentucky.  He was born in Martin, Kentucky January 20, 1969 to the late Colonel & Jacqueline Bolen.  He was a disabled Construction Worker.  He is survived by a daughter Starla Renee Sexton of Kite; a brother Colonel Lewis Bolen of Hueysville; a sister Tamara Howard (Jerry) of Garrett, a granddaughter: Cheyene Whitney, half sisters: Imelda Wright of Prestonsburg, Guian Lake of Sunbury, Ohio, Nora Degenhard of Orient, Ohio and Vivian Lauterbach of Columbus, Ohio; a nephew: Jonathan B. Shepherd and a host of loving Uncles, Aunts and Cousins. Visitation will be Saturday, November 4, 2006 at 6 pm at the funeral home.  Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 5, 2006 at 1 pm at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home in Martin, Kentucky with Roger Bolen officiating.  Burial will follow in the Lewis Bolen Cemetery at Rock Fork in Garrett, Kentucky.
Source: Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home

Bolen, Kendall -age 95, of Mousie, died August 7, at his home.  He was born in Knott County, on May 29, 1911, the son of Tivis Bolen and Jane Conley Bolen.  He was preceded in death by his wife Bessie.  He is survived by 1 son: Delmas (Vinetta) Bolen; 2 daughters: Burnece (Delmas) Watson and Beatrice Bolen; grandson: David (Lori) Bolen; 2 great-granddaughters: Kelsey Danielle Bolen and Karlie Lauren Bolen.  Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 9, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Edmon Bolen and Bobby Jo Spencer officiating.   Burial followed at the Tivis Bolen Cemetery, in Rock Fork, Kentucky.  Arrangements by Hindman Funeral Services at Hindman, Kentucky.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Bolen, Manis -83, of Fremont, died Monday, Nov. 29,1999, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Mr. Bolen was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired as a laborer with Dana Weatherhead in Angola in 1981. He was a member of the Fremont post of the American Legion. He was born Aug. 1, 1916, in Knott County, Ky., to Bennie and Evaline (Sparkman) Bolen. On Dec. 31, 1984, he married Barbara A. (Borton) Bolen, who survives at home. Also surviving are three daughters, Pauline Neely of Fremont, Doris Crawford of Fremont, and Nadine Steele of Lakeland, Fla.; two stepsons, David Bobilya of Ocala, Fla., and Danny Bobilya of Comstock, Mich.; a sister, Carrie Handshoe of Plymouth, Ohio; a brother, Hubert Bolen of Eolia, Mo.; 20 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucy (Gibson) Bolen in 1977; three sons, Billy Ray Bolen, Sam Jay Bolen and Charles E. Bolen; two grandsons, four brothers, and four sisters. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, with the Rev. Greg Rittenhouse officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Fremont. Calling is from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.    Source: The News Sun Newspaper-Submitted by Sherie Corbett

Bolen, Mr. Mark Graham -Age: 48 Visitation: Hindman Funeral Services Chapel after 6:00 PM Monday-Funeral Service: Hindman Funeral Services Chapel 1:00 PM Tuesday Interment: Carr Fork Memorial Cemetery, Litt Carr, KY Mark Graham Bolen, 48, of Winchester, Ky., passed away Friday, April 25, 2008 at the Clark Co. Regional Medical Center in Winchester after an apparent heart attack. Born May 29, 1959 in Berea, Ohio he was the son of Edmon Bolen and Eleanor Watts Bolen. He is survived by his parents- Edmon and Eleanor Bolen of Pinetop, Ky.; Daughter- Ruby Aurianna Bolen of Letcher County, Kentucky; Sister- Myra Michelle (Dr. Greg) Baker of Hazard, KY; Brothers- Micah Edwin Bolen of South Carolina and Matthew Mitchell Bolen of Pinetop, KY; a host of Nephews and Nieces. He was preceded in death by his Maternal Grandparents- Ruby and Effie Watts; Paternal Grandparents- Bee and Dovie Bolen. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Rev. Glenn Noe officiating. Burial will follow in the Carr Fork Memorial Cemetery at Litt Carr, KY. Visitation will be held Monday, April 28, 2008 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Fleming Baptist
Source: Hindman Funeral Services, Inc

Bolen, Olgia Short -age 62, of Bolen Branch, Garrett, Kentucky, died Saturday, February 18, 2006, at her residence. She was born May 27, 1943, the daughter of Fulton and Merthie Thornsbury Short. She was preceded in death by father; sister: Shirley Bolen; brothers: Bobby James Short and Dennis Short. She is survived by her mother; four sisters: Alvanell Coburn, Vonda Jewel Martin, Anna Faye Slone and Bonnie Sue Ramey; a host of nieces and nephews.Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, February 21, at 1 p.m. at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with Jerry Manns officiating.  Burial followed in the Ramey-Short Cemetery, Garrett, Kentucky.  Under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, February 22, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bolen, Opal Huff -age 87, mother of Ray, Sterlin, MacArthur and Bethel Bolen, died on Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Kentucky.She was born on April 3, 1917, at Mousie, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Lewis Huff and Dovie Nickles Huff. She was a homemaker and a member of the Rock Fork United Christian Baptist Church, at Rock Fork, Garrett, Kentucky, for twenty-two years.  She was a Christian for approximately fifty-three years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bolen; parents; daughter-in-law, Glenna Bolen; son-in-law, Coet Shepherd; brothers, Carlos "Jake" Huff, Curtis Huff and Cullen Huff; sister, Herma Smith, and one infant sister, Tita Conley; and one great-grandchild, Austin Shepherd. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy Shepherd (husband, Arthur Shepherd) and Annis Shepherd; sons, MacArthur Bolen (wife, Margie Bolen), Ray Edward Bolen (wife, Dorothy Bolen) and Sterlin Bolen (wife, Phyllis Bolen); fourteen grandchildren, Marvin, Mavis, Michelle, Sherrel, Shelia, Keith, Robert, Marcia, Sherry, Jennifer, Lisa, Valerie, Jeff and Sterlin Jr.; twenty-four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, August 14, at 11:00 a.m., at Rock Fork United Christian Baptist Church, Rock Fork, Garrett, Kentucky, with Reverend Willie Collins officiating. Pallbearers included Sherrel Shepherd, Marvin Shepherd, Jeffrey Ray Bolen, Sterlin Bolen, Jr., Robie Bolen, Deon Howard, Lawrence Patton, Tony Minor and Rich Reed.  Burial followed in the Robert and Opal Bolen Cemetery, at Rock Fork, Garrett, Kentucky, under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times on Wednesday, August 18, 2004

Bolen, Robert "Bob" age 90, of Rock Fork, Garrett, died Sunday, September 22, 2002.  Born March 8, 1912, in rock Fork, Garrett, he was the son of the late Reece and Nancy Conley Bolen.  He was a disabled coal miner and railroad employee.  He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Opal Huff bolen, whom he married September 7, 1934.  Other survivors include his children, Nancy Faye Shepherd, wife of Arthur Shepherd of Willard, Ohio; Annis Mae Shepherd, wife of the late Coet Shepherd of Garrett, Mac Arthur Bolen, husband of Margie Bolen of Garrett, Ray Edward Bolen, husband of Ollie Howard Bolen of Garrett, Bethel Bolen, husband of Dorothy Bolen of Garrett, Sterlin Bolen, husband of Phyllis Bradley Bolen of Garrett; 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter-in-law, Glenna bolen, one son-in-law, Coet Shepherd; one great-grandchild, Austin Shepherd; four brothers and two sisters.  Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 25, at 11 a.m. at the Rock Fork United Christian Church at Garrett, with Rev. Willie Collins officiating.  Burial will be in the Robert and Opal Bolen Cemetery, Rock Fork, Garrett, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.  Visitation is at the funeral home.  Active pallbearers: Sherrel Shepherd, Marvin Shepherd, Jeff Bolen, Sterlin Bolen Jr., Robie Bolen, Deon Howard, Tony Miller, Gradon Howard, Jason Short, and Lawrence Patton. Source:  The Floyd County Times, Wednesday, September 25, 2002

Bolen, Robert "Bob" age 90, of Rockfork, Garrett, Ky., died Sunday, September 22, 2002.  He was born March 8, 1912, at Rockfork, Garrett, Ky., son of the late Reece and Nancy Conley bolen.  He was a disabled coal miner and railroad employee.  He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter-in-law, Glenna Bolen; one son-in-law, Coet Shepherd, one great-grandchild, Austin Shepherd; four brothers and two sisters.  He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Opal Huff Bolen (married September 7, 1934); two daughters, Nancy Faye Shepherd (wife of Arthur Shepherd) of Willard, Ohio and Annis Mae shepherd of Garrett, Ky; four sons, Mac Arthur Bolen (husband of Margie Bolen) of Garrett, Ky., Ray Edward Bolen (husband of Ollie Howard Bolen) of Garrett, Ky., Bethel Bolen (husband of Dorothy Bolen) of Garrett, Ky., and Sterling Bolen (husband of Phyllis Bradley Bolen) of Garrett, Ky., fourteen grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters. Funeral services wren conducted Wednesday, September 25, at 11 a.m. at Rockfork United Christian Church, Garrett, Ky., with Willie Collins officiating. Sherrell Shepherd, Marvin Shepherd, Jeff Bolen, Sterling Bolen, Jr., Robie Bolen, Deon Howard, Tony Miller, Gradon Howard, and Jason Short served as pallbearers.  Burial followed in the Robert and Opal Bolen Cemetery, Rockfork Garrett, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky.,  Source:  Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, September 25, 2002

Bolen, Sarah Elsie ~ age 88, of Wayland, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2009, at the McDowell Appalachian Regional Medical Center. She was born in Knott County on September 23, 1920, to Fletcher Slone and Lorinda Slone. She is survived by 8 children- Bertha Hicks, Joyce Jacobs, Donna (Sid) Minor, Farrell Smith, Jerry Lee (Diana) Smith, Orris "Cotton" Smith, Natalie (Taulbee) Thacker and Sarah Lou Thomas; 7 brothers and sisters- Vernon Slone, Lizzie Jacobs, Sylvia Hall, Mavis Coleman, Louvinious Gibson, Miles Slone and Devon Slone; a very special great grandchild- Austin Michael Thomas; 16 grandchildren, a host of great and great great Grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Theodore Slone and Marion Huff officiating. Burial followed in the Huff Cemetery at Pippa Passes.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, March 12, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*She was preceded in death by Husbands: Elisha Smith and Enoch Bolen; sons: Christus Smith and Jimmy Darrell Smith; sister: Delonia; and grandsons: Timothy Jacobs and Tommy Minor.

Bolen, Shelton   70, of Kendallville, died Friday, Jan. 24, 2003, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Mr. Bolen was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. He was a Purple Heart recipient and received a variety of other medals of honor. He was employed at Dalton Foundry in Kendallville for more than 20 years and was a member of New Freedom Baptist Church in LaGrange. He was born May 10, 1932, to Joseph and Alonzo (Bolen) Bolen at Salt Lick, Knott County, Ky. He married Gertrude Tackett on Dec. 24, 1953, in Drift, Ky. She survives. Also surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, David and Theresa Bolen of Wolcottville, Earl and Jewel Bolen of Kendallville and Sheridan and Joyce Hall of Butler; one daughter, Betty Slone of Kendallville; three brothers, Jim Bolen of Genesee, Ill., Joe Bolen Jr. of Kendallville and Garland Gibson of Ypsilanti, Mich.; three sisters, Marie VanBlarken of Pearl, Ill., Cora Barker of South Milford and Bonnie Johnson of Kankakee, Ill.; 21 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.  Preceding him in death are his parents and four brothers, Burnis Bolen, Milford and Milton Handshoe and Monroe Gibson. Burial will be at Corunna Cemetery Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Community Baptist Church on C.R. 700S near South Milford with Wade Sturdivant officiating  Source: The News Sun Newspaper-Submitted by Sherie Corbett

Bolen, Sterlin (Pastor) age 56, died December 26, 2005, at the Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. He was born October 2, 1949, in Knott County, Kentucky, the son of the late Robert and Opal Huff Bolen. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother-in-law: Law Coett Shepherd.  He is survived by two sons: Jeffrey Ray (Polly Anna) Bolen of Garrett, Kentucky, Sterlin Jr. (Lisa Ann) Bolen of Hindman, Kentucky; three brothers: MacArthur (Marjorie) Bolen, Ray E. (Ollie) Bolen, Bethel (Dorothy) Bolen all of Garrett, Kentucky; two sisters Nancy (Arthur) Shepherd of Willard, Ohio, Annis Mae Shepherd, Garrett, Kentucky; five grandchildren: Zackary Nathaniel, Austin Tyler, Sterlin Christopher, Jacob Stanley, Natasha Larae; special nieces: Lisa Howard and Valerie Minor; a host of nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were conducted on Friday December 30, at 11 a.m., at the Rock Fork United Christian Baptist Church, Garrett, Kentucky, with Elijah Gross, James Kelly Caudill, Willie Collins officiating.   Burial followed in the Robert and Opal Bolen Cemetery, Garrett, Kentucky.   Under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, January 4, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bolen,  Tempie Mills -- April 1974 -- Tempie Bolen, 82 105 Sergant St. was found dead in her home Thursday.  Born in Boleyn Ky, she was the daughter of Henry and Ester Bolen Mills wife of Sebastion "Babe" Bolen.  Surviving are three daughters Topsie Gibson, Garrett Ky; Helen Bolen, Garrett Ky; Thursday Chaffins Des Moines Iowa six sons: Gethie Bolen South Milford; Granville Bolen Route 3 Lagrange In; Madge Bolen, Willard Ohio; Mexico Bolen Lackey Ky; Richard Bolen, Rt. 3 Lagrange In; Paul Bolen Kendallville; two half sisters; Martha Click, Brimsfield In Hazel Collins Rt 3 Kendallville In; one half brother Richard Hicks, Kendallville In; 41 grandchildren and one great-great grandchild Funeral services will be conducted by Hite Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Sunday in True Church of God in Jesus Christ Name near Lisbon with Reverend Leslie Click officiating. Friends may call at the church after 2 p.m. Saturday.  Source: Titusville Herald, Titusville, PA-Submitted by Sherie Corbet

Boleyn, Estelle -age 86, of Hindman, Kentucky, died Sunday, October 16, 2005, at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born January 14, 1919, the daughter of the late Andrew and Pearlee Combs.She was preceded in death by her parents; one son: Hilbert Boleyn; four brothers: Chalmer Combs, Woodrow Combs, Burnis Combs and Wilburn Combs; two sisters: Matilda Day and Fayma Combs. She is survived by two sons: Kermit Boleyn of Garrett and Chillion Boleyn of Ligonier, Indiana; one daughter: Freda Ann Slone of Mt. Sterling; two sisters: Lowell Baker of Middletown, Ohio and Winifred Fugate of Carey; 10 grandchildren: 22 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, October 19, at 11 a.m., at the Rock Fork Old Regular Baptist Church, Garrett, Kentucky, with Bethel Bolen and Jerry Manns officiating.  Burial followed in the Boleyn Cemetery, Garrett, Kentucky, under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, October 19, 2005-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Boling, Annis  Age, 92, of Garrett, Ky., died Tuesday, July 10, 2001, at her residence, following an extended illness. Born on June 15, 1909, in Knott County, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Ballard Hunter and Amanda Cox Hunter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Boling. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one brother, Luther Hunter of Garrett, Ky.; one sister, Elsie Thornsbury of Garrett, Ky. She was preceded in death by two brothers, French Hunter and Bert Hunter; and two sisters, Violet Cox and Mable Martin. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 12, 2001, at 10 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with Sterlin and Bethel Bolen officiating. Burial will be in the Hop Cox Cemetery, Knott County, Garrett, Ky., under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky. Visitation will be at the Funeral Home, after noon on Wednesday, and after 9 a.m., Thursday, where friends may call.  Submitted by Jean Hounshell Peppers

Boling, Joey, age 55, of Lackey, passed away, Monday, June 9, 2003, at the University of Kentucky Medical center, Lexington. He was born May 18, 1948, in Lackey, the son of Gladys Robertson Boling of Lackey, and the late Paul Boling.  He was a general secretary for the Floyd County Fiscal Court.  Survivors include his mother, Gladys;  one son, Brandon Boling of Prestonsburg; one sister, Paula Gayheart of Winchester; and one grandson, Trenton Paul Boling.  funeral services for Joey Boling will be conducted Thursday, June 12, at noon at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Clergymen Arnold Turner Jr., and Robert Marshall officiating.  Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, at Ivel, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin.  Source:  The Floyd County Times, Wednesday, June 11, 2003

Borders, Virginia Dye -age 68, of Louisa, Ky., formerly of Jenkins, Ky., died on Wed., March 16, 2005 at the Three Rivers Medical Center ER. She was born Sept., 24, 1936, the daughter of the late Fred Dye and Carsie Hughes Dye. Funeral services were conducted on Sun., March 20, 2005 at 2 p.m., at Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky., with Francis Rice officiating. Burial followed in Kirk Cemetery, Ulysses, Ky., under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home.  Posted in Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, March 23, 2005

Bowens, Tilda Mae "Granny" ~ age 93, of Hazard, passed away July 19, 2009 at the Hazard ARMC. She was born in Letcher County, Kentucky on July 28, 1915 to Randal Adams and Pheobe Janie Proffitt Adams. She is survived by 2 daughters: Patty Parks and Freda (Bill) Fannin; 2 stepdaughters: Peggy Fannin and Dean Seals; grandchildren: Starla Slone, Candi Fannin, Jeffrey Parks and Penny Parks; great grandchildren: Brittani Slone, Corey Slone, Cameron Parks and Mia Parks; brother: Edward Adams; sister: Malva Kiser.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Jesse Hagans and Ronnie Combs officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain Memory Gardens at Hindman under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, July 23, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bowling, Beulah -age 97, of Goodview, Va., formerly of Knott Co., passed away Friday, June 22, 2007 in Goodview, Va. after an extended illness. Born in Knott Co., Ky. on February 20, 1910, she was the daughter of John W. Mullins and Matilda Smith Mullins.She was preceded in death by her husband: Monk Bowling; 3 Sisters and 2 Brothers; Sons-in-Law: Roy Cornett, Michael Anderson and Bill Arrington; Daughter-in- law: Leanna Bowling; Grandson: Joey Mullins; Great Grandchild: Chase Sally.She is survived by 6 children: Mae (Doc) Nickles, Phyllis Arrington, Ancilene (Otis) Mullins, Dannilee Anderson, Ray Bowling and Paul (Mary) Bowling; 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren , 20 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Sunday, June 24, 2007 at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel. Officiating ministers were Don Pratt, Hillis Reedy Jr. and David Smith. Burial followed in the Rest Haven Cemetery at Jeff, Ky. Arrangements were handled by Hindman Funeral Services of HIndman, Ky.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, June 27, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bowling, Hazel Kennedy -age 92, of Hindman, Kentucky, died Tuesday, February 21, 2006, at her residence. She was born June 19, 1913, the daughter of Emory P. and Cora Davis Kennedy. She was preceded in death by her husband: Tandy Bowling; three brothers: Joseph Kennedy, Arnold Kennedy and Pat Kennedy; sister-in-law: Virgie Kennedy. She is survived by special caregivers and close friends: Zelma Hesson and Linda Jacobs, stepsister: Audrey Parkey; sisters-in-law: Margaret Kennedy and Ouida Kennedy; host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, February 23, at 1 p.m., at the Hindman First Baptist Church, with Mike Caudill, Edmond Bolen and Steven Bell officiating.   Burial followed in the Hindman First Baptist Church Cemetery, Hindman, Kentucky.  Under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services, Hindman, Kentucky.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, March 1, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bowling, Hubert -age 66, of Lewisburg, Ohio, died on Sun., Sept. 19, 2004.  He was the son of the late Beve and Esther Bowling. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Salem Church of God, Clayton.  Burial will follow in the Royal Oak Memorial Gardens.  Arrangements are being handled by Gilbert-Fellers Funeral Home Brookville, Ohio.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times on Wednesday, September 22, 2004

Bowling, Jack ~ 82, of Chillicothe, died 6:40 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2009, in Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born April 4, 1926, in Hazard, Kentucky, to the late Granville and Mollie Couch Bowling. On May 7, 1966, he married the former Verna M. Neeley Grimes, who survives.    Also surviving are children, Jackie B. Bowling of Waverly and her fiancé, Bruce Harlow, Matthew Brent Bowling of Dayton, Denise Boone of Dayton and Elizabeth (John) Cox of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Bill (Ginger) Kuhn, Jack (Kris) Kuhn, Brandon (Robin) Kuhn, Amy Hoskins and Jeff Hoskins; great-grandchildren, Sarah, Rebecca, Wilson, Nathanael, Ashlyn and Landon; brothers, Alister (Neil) Bowling, of Franklin, Ohio, Oneal Bowling of Dayton, Rettig (Patty) Bowling of Hillsboro and Zollie (Brenda) Bowling of Georgia and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by brothers Max and Barjean; a grandson: David; and a great-granddaughter: Shelby. Jack served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He lived in Knott Co. and worked at Knott Coal Co. until 1957 and then moved to Dayton, Ohio.  He was a member of the Trinity Lighthouse Church and retired in 1982 from McCall Magazine, where he had worked for 35 years. Funeral services were held at 12 noon on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 in the Ware Funeral Home with Rev. Willard McCray officiating. Burial followed at the New Antioch Cemetery.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, April 16, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bowling, Pauline M. Pigman -age 80, of Louisville, Ky., formerly of Eastern Kentucky, died on Tuesday, August 10, 2004. She was educated at Alice Lloyd College, Berea and the University of Kentucky, with her M.A., Ed. from Catherine Spaulding. She was married for forty-nine years and made her home in Louisville, Kentucky.  She formed life-long friendships in services to her family and church community.  She was a much loved teacher and delighted in teaching students to read and to learn to love learning.  She enjoyed reading, study, writing and traveling.  She was an active member of Buechel Presbyterian Church, an avid U.K. fan, rockhound and former editor of the Kyana Gemscoop.  Her curiosity about the world, generous love in teaching and her sacrificial service to her family and friends characterized her, and that is what will make her missed.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Teamus Bowling.  She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Carolyn (husband, Jack) Smith and Janet (husband, Thomas) Webster; her grandchildren, Joshua, Carah Megan, Jacob and Eli Smith and Tim, Sarah and Rebekah Webster.  Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, August 14, at 1:00 p.m., at Buechel Presbyterian Church, Louisville, Kentucky.  Burial followed in Cave Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Pauline P. Bowling Endowed Scholarship Fund, Alice Lloyd College, 100 Purpose Rd., Pippa Passes, Kentucky 41844.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times on Wednesday, August 18, 2004

Bowling, Raymond -age 84, of Jeremiah, Ky., died on Friday, October 29, 2004, at Norton Community Hospital, Norton, Virginia. He was born on August 4, 1920, the son of the late Gilbert and Betty Hampton Bowling. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Bonnie Lou Bowling.  He is survived by his wife, Margaret Caudill Bowling; a son and daughter, James Bowling and Hazel Bowling, both of Doty Creek, Kentucky, a stepson, Darrell Brown of Indianapolis, Indiana; a brother, Elmer Bowling of Ohio; two half brothers, Leburn Bowling of Knott County, Kentucky and Hubert Bowling of Tennessee; four grandchildren, Mark, Margaret, Tony, and Trudi; five great-grandchildren, Avi, Aishu, Ashley, Damon, and J.T.; and a host of relatives and friends.  Funeral servies were conducted on Sunday, October 31, 2004, at 11:00 a.m., at Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Kentucky, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating.  Burial followed in Pearl Dixon Cemetery, Blackey, Kentucky, under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home.   Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, November 3, 2004

Bowling, Samuel ''Sam'' Age 87 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospice Unit on Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 1:42 AM. He was born in Hazard, Kentucky on January 9, 1919 the son of Robert and Sally (Barger) Bowling. Sam was employed as a finisher and painter at United Tool Company for twenty years, retiring in 1987; then as a security guard for several companies for nineteen years, retiring from First Choice in June, 2006. Sam enjoyed fishing, hunting and his family. He is survived by one daughter, Sandra Thompson of Hamilton; six grandsons, Robert, Richard, and Ronald Lee, Johnny and Donny Hampton, and Christopher Thompson; sixteen great-grandchildren ; five great-great- grandchildren; two sisters, Alta Madden of Lexington, Kentucky and Allie Stacey of Hazard, Kentucky; a host of other relatives in Kentucky and Tennessee; and many friends in Hamilton. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Blanche (Campbell) Bowling; a daughter, Brenda Lee; and four brothers, Irving Bowling, Oscar Bowling, Clay Bowling, and Little Ed. Funeral Service will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on Monday, October 30, 2006 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Rick Witt officiating. Burial will follow in Millville Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The family extends a heartfelt thank you to the staffs of Vitas Hospice, Butler County Care Facility, and Ft. Hamilton Hospital.  Published in the Hamilton Journal-News from 10/27/2006 - 10/28/2006. -Posted by Connie Spurlock

Bowling, Woodrow -age 83, of Sassafras, Ky., passed away Friday, June 2, 2006 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center after a short illness.   He was born in Knott County, Kentucky on January 2, 1923, the son of Bev Bowling and Esther Hensley Bowling.   He was preceded in death by 6 brothers and 5 sisters.   He is survived by his wife: Charity Mae Kelly Bowling; three sons: Oscar Bowling, Jerry Bowling and James Bowling of Sassafras, Ky.; two daughters: Marcia (Morris) Hylton of Banner, Ky. and Debbie (Gary) Goodson of Sassafras, Ky.; one brother: Bev (Ravena) Bowling Jr.; one sister: Janice (Don) Caudill; ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; host of nieces and nephews.   Funeral services were conducted Sunday, June 4, at 1:00 p.m., at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, with Clayburn Johnson, Larry Smith and Densmore Goodson officiating.   Burial followed in the Cornett Hill Cemetery at Sassafras, Kentucky, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services, Hindman, Kentucky. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, June 7, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bowling, Woodrow, Jr.  age 59, of Combs, Ky., died on Saturday, May 17, 2003, at Hazard Medical Center, Hazard, Ky.,   He was born a son of the late Woodrow Bowling, Sr. and Edna Bowling of Walkertown, Ku.  He was preceded in death by is father and a brother Edgar Bowling. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Combs Bowling, his mother; a son James Bowling; a daughter, Zola Mae Quillon, of Wooton, Ky.; a brother, Billy Ray Bowling of Lexington, Ky.; three sisters, Donna Robinson and Darlene Holland of Upper Second Creek, and Ida Dehart of Walkertown, Ky.; two grandchildren, Selena and Christopher Quillon; and a host of nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at 1:00 p.m. at Combs Church of God, at Combs, Ky., with Roy Johnson officiating.  Burial followed in Martin Cemetery, Carrie, Ky., under the direction of Engle-Walker Funeral Home, Hazard, Ky.  Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, May 21, 2003

Bowman, Barbara Mae -age 65, of Pert Creek, Kentucky, died Monday, December 26, 2005, at the Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Kentucky. She was born February 23, 1940, the daughter of the late Arthur and Laxeline Condlin Sturgill. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, December 29, at 11 a.m., at the Calvary Temple Church, with Conrad Profitt and John Conn officiating.   Burial followed in the Green Acres Cemetery, Ermine, Kentucky.   Under the direction of the Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Kentucky.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, January 4, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bowser, Bertha E. "Bert"-88, formerly of Grasmere Avenue, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004, at Lexington Court Care Center after a long illness. Mrs. Bowser was born December 16, 1915, in Garret, Kentucky, to the late Jeff and Cora Ramey Hunter. Bert had been a resident of Mansfield for 70 years and was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Mansfield. She was employed by Hattery and Chatland Nursery and retired from Martin Hardware.  Bert enjoyed working crossword puzzles, gardening, canning and making beautiful quilts which she gave to family and friends. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Joy and Larry Sheppard of Mansfield; grandson, Michael D. Stoffer of Jasper, Indiana; three sisters, Imogene Tackett of Galion, Pearl Cox of Mansfield & Ruby Donahue of Millersburg, a brother, Willis Hunter of Kentucky; nieces, nephews and many friends. In addition to her parents, Bert was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin A. Bowser, two brothers, Frank and Willard Hunter; and her stepmother, Spicie Hunter. Funeral services will be Saturday, 11 a.m. at Finefrock-Williams Funeral Home, 350 Marion Ave. with the Reverend George Lambert officiating. Burial will be at Olivesburg Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of the service.

Boyd, Bobby - age 69, of Dema, passed away November 13, 2007, at Whitesburg ARH.  He was born January 25, 1938 in Floyd County, the some of the late Weax & Margie Akers Boyd.    He was a retired machine foreman operator & member of Faith Freewill Baptist Church and the husband of Dora Hunter Boyd of Dema.  He is survived by 1 son: Ronnie Boyd of Wayland; 2 daughters: Annette Burgess of Wakeman, Oh., & Bobbie Ann McClelland of Sanford Mim, Fl., 1 brother: Jessie Boyd; 2 sisters: Irene Mashburn of Fl., & Magline Young of TN.; 7 grandchildren & 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother: Eugene Boyd; 2 sisters: Rosetta Kimler & infant sister.    Funeral services were held Saturday, November 17, 2007, at 1 p.m. at Faith Freewill Baptist in Prestonsburg with Buddy Jones & Donnie Patrick officiating.  Burial followed in the Hunter Cemetery at Dema under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home of Martin.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, November 21, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Boyd, Brenda K. Tackett -age 53, of Betsy Layne, Kentucky, died Wednesday, December 21, 2005, at the Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Kentucky. She was born June 18, 1952, the daughter of the late Jobie and Wanda Osborne Tackett.  Funeral services were conducted Saturday, December 24, at 12 noon, at the Mothers Home Old Regular Baptist Church, Harold, Kentucky, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating.   Burial followed in the Justice Cemetery, Harold, Kentucky.  Under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, January 4, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Boyd, Charles Wesley -age 45, of Harold, Kentucky, died Sunday, September 25, 2005, at Harold, Kentucky.  He was born December 9, 1939, the son of Wesley and Beulah Hamilton Boyd.  Funeral services were conducted Thursday, September 29, at 12 noon, at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Kentucky, with Gary Mitchell officiating.   Burial followed in the Conn Cemetery, Dana, Kentucky, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, October 5, 2005

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   Submitted by Denise Boyd

Boyd, Julia Ann -age 71, of Banner, Ky., died on Sun., March 20, 2005, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Ky.  She was born July 31, 1933, the daughter of the late John and Anna Slone Boyd.  Funeral services were conducted Tue., March 22, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with Richard Kelly officiating.  Burial followed in Boyd Cemetery, Banner, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Posted in Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, March 23, 2005

Boyd, Mona Conn age 98, of Dana, died Saturday, November 17, 2007,  in the Prestonsburg Health Care Center.  She was born November 16, 1909, in Dana. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, November 21, 2007, at 11 a.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel at Martin with J.B. Hall officiating. Burial followed in the A. A. Boyd Cemetery, at Dana, with the Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, November 21, 2007
*Daughter of the late Isaac and Geneva Boyd Conn. Survivors include three sons, Montis G, Boyd, his wife Destaphine, and Juan Boyd, all of Dana, Stephen Boyd, his wife Lynn, Prestonsburg, one daughter, Gail Taylor, her husband Joe, Dana, one sister, Bessie Samons, Banner, 9 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by one daughter, Shelby Jean Campbell, one son-in-law, Curt Campbell, one daughter-in-law, Maxine Boyd, three brothers, Willie L Conn, Bert T. Conn, Johnnie Conn and three sisters, Mary Ellen Nelson, Virginia Ratliff,  and Eulavene Ratliff.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wed, November 21, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Boyd, Ray -age 59, of Wakeman, OH., formerly of Banner, Ky., passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2007 in the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, OH. He was born April 25, 1948 in Banner, KY.  Funeral services were conducted Sunday, September 2, 2007, at 11:00 a.m., at the Little Salem Regular Baptist Church, Dana, KY.  Burial will then follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, KY., under the care of Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, September 5, 2007 *Son of the late Cora Lee Akers Boyd and Luther Boyd of Banner, KY. Survivors include one son, Michael Ray Boyd his wife Tammy of Wakeman,  OH., three brothers, Dewey Lee Boyd of Chattanooga, TN., Ray Boyd of  Lockbourne, OH., Curt Boyd of Monroe, North Carolina, two sisters, Bonnie Sue Boyd of Banner, KY. and Evelene McNeely of Lorain, OH. five grandchildren, Phillip, Brandon, Samantha, Sabrina and Karli. Preceding her in death was his Mother and two brother, Kermit Boyd and Jay Boyd.

Boyer, Anna -age 62, of Martin, Kentucky, died Friday, November 27, 2005, at Our Lady of the Way Hospital, Martin, Kentucky. She was born September 27, 1943, the daughter of the late Elbert and Rosie Nolan Griffith. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband: Edgel Moore; second husband: David Boyer; one daughter: Rosie Moore; three brothers: Melvin Griffith, Lee Griffith and James Griffith. She is survived by two sons: David Moore of Betsy Layne and Daniel Moore of Prestonsburg; one daughter: Kathy Boyd of Ivel; four brothers: Woodrow Griffith of Martin, Arnold Griffith, and Doug Griffith, both of Louisa, and Jerry Griffith of Knott County; six sisters: Sally Griffith of Somerset, Carrie Mullins of Clay City, Marcella Clemons of Breathitt County, Magalene Little of Lincoln Park, Michigan, Nancy Jones and Anglea Slone, both of Knott County and step-mother: Christina Griffith of Louisa.  Funeral services were conducted Monday, November 21, at 12 noon at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Kentucky, with Jerry Manns and Willie Crace officiating.   Burial followed in the Jack Moore Cemetery on Middle Creek, Prestonsburg, Kentucky, under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wed, Nov 23, 2005-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bradford, Haley -age 21 days, died Sunday September 25, 2005, at U. K. Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky.  She was born September 4, 2005, the daughter of Adam and Stephanie Guy Sturgill Bradford.  Funeral services will be conducted, Wednesday, September 28, at 1 p.m. at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating.  Burial will follow in the Bradford and Slone Cemetery, David, Kentucky, under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bradley, Clyde ~ 81, of Sunman , Indiana died Saturday, August 28, 2010 at University Hospital in Cincinnati , Ohio . He was born April 29, 1929 in Dema , Kentucky to Alonzo and Goldie (Pigman) Bradley. He was married to Lillian Avenelle Craft, his wife of 51 years, who survives. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. After the military he did commercial construction work as a member of a road crew where he traveled a lot and was a member of the Labors Union Local #741 in Lawrenceburg. He attended Little Memory Old Regular Baptist Church in Sunman , Indiana . Survivors include his Wife, Avenelle Bradley; Son and Daughter-in-law, Ken and Connie Bradley and Son, Rod Bradley, all of Sunman; Grandson, Chad (Lisa) Bradley of Osgood, Indiana; Great-Grandsons, Jonathon and Josh Bradley of Greensburg, Indiana; Brothers, Dangus Bradley of Kentucky and Clifford Bradley of Marion, Ohio; and Sister, Joyce Bradley of Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Alonzo and Goldie, his Brother, Butler Bradley, and his dear Sister, whom he was especially close to, Clarinda Lucas. The visitation will be Wednesday, September 1, 2010 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Cook Funeral Home, 107 Vine Street , Sunman , Indiana . The funeral service will be Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Little Memory Old Regular Baptist Church, County Road 1150 North, Sunman , Indiana . Ministers Robert Haney and Charlie Combs will officiate. Buril will follow in Little Memory Church Cemetery with Graveside Military Honors. Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Memorial donations may be directed to the family to assist with expenses.

Bradley, Emma Jean -age 70, of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, died Wednesday, December 28, 2005, at the Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Kentucky.  She was born January 8, 1935, the daughter of the late Homer and Gracie Stephens Owsley. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, January 1, at 11 a.m., at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky, with Malcolm Slone, Glen Slone, James Stephens and Adam Marshall officiating.   Burial followed the Stephens Family Cemetery, Mays Branch, Prestonsburg, Kentucky.   Under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, January 4, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bradley,  James Daniel -age 70, of Grethel, Ky., passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2007 in the Riverview Healthcare Center, Prestonsburg, Ky. Funeral services were Friday, June 29, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. with graveside services at the Bradley Cemetery, at Wayland, Ky. under the direction of Hall Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, July 4, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*He was born December 9, 1936 in Wayland, Ky., the son of the late Green Bradley and Hattie Stewart Bradley. Mr. Bradley was retired Columbia Gas employee, a member of U.S. Army. Survivors include his two sons, Adam Bradley, of Lexington, Ky. and David Bradley of Tampa, Fl., one daughter, Ellen Bias of Ashland, Ky., one sister, Avonell Blondell if McDowell, Ky., 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Preceding him in death were beside his parents, one brother, Rudolph Bradley.

Bradley, Mary Edith- Age 77 of Hamilton passed away at Butler County Care Facility on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 8:10 PM. She was born in Hyden, Kentucky on September 13, 1928 the daughter of Nicholas and Flora (Howard) Feltner. She is survived by one son, Thompson Blackwell and his wife Tonya of Hamilton; three brothers, Pearl Feltner, Carl Feltner, and David Feltner, all of Hyden, Ky; four sisters, Pauline Young of South Lebanon, Ohio, Louise Butters of Independence, Kentucky, Helen Lewis and Marilyn Hoskins, both of Hyden, Ky; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and close friend Joe Lewis and all her friends at Butler County Care Facility. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Donald Campbell and Edward Blackwell; and a brother, Ralph Feltner. Funeral service will be held at Butler County Memorial Park Chapel on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Jacob Flannery officiating. Burial will follow. Visitation will be held at the chapel on Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.  Published in the Hamilton Journal-News on 5/27/2006.-Posted by Connie Spurlock

Bradley, Milgia  of Old Town FL, passed away January 26, 2005 at her home. She was 95. Milgia was born in Floyd County KY on December 2, 1909. Mrs. Bradley spent every winter in Old Town FL for 30 years before moving there permanently in 2004 from Xenia (OH). She was a homemaker, a mother, and a member of the Rock Sink Baptist Church. Milgia is survived by her sons; Keith Bradley and Gary Dean Bradley, both of Old Town FL and Ernest Bradley Jr of Xenia OH; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Bradley; sons, Aaron Eugene Bradley and Paul Orin Bradley and daughter Rose Ann Bradley. Rick Gooding Funeral Home, PO Box 1208, Cross City FL 32628 were entrusted with arrangements. There was a graveside service at the Rock Sink Baptist Church, Old Town FL, on January 30, 2005. XENIA(OH) GAZETTE.

Brandon, Dr. Robert Charles -age 52, of Hindman, Kentucky, died Tuesday, January 10, 2006, at Our Lady of the Way Hospital, Martin, Kentucky. He was born January 29, 1953, the son of the late Woodrow and Elene Welsh. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by one sister: Kay (Bob) Caccia; two nephews: Michael and John (Chan) Caccia; uncle and cousins. Graveside services were conducted Saturday, January 14, at 1 p.m, at the Mountain Memory Gardens, Hindman, Kentucky, with Garnett Slone officiating. Burial followed in the Mountain Memory Gardens, Hindman, Kentucky.  Under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman, Kentucky.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, January 18, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Branham, Donna Jean (Shimp) -age 69, of Dwale, Ky., died Sunday, July 23, 2006, at her residence.  She was born July 16, 1937, the daughter of the late William and Bertha Hesson Shimp.  Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 26, at 1 p.m., at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with Gary Mitchell officiating.   Burial will followed in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, July 26, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Branham, Freeman -80, of Honaker, Ky., husband of Josephine Clark Branham, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2007 at his residence. He was born April 22, 1927 in Grethel, Ky. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, September 2, 2007, at 1:00 p.m., at the Clark Field, Honaker, Ky., weather permitting, otherwise, 1:00 p.m., Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with Ed Hurley officiating. Burial followed in the Kenis and Martha Clark Cemetery, Honaker, Ky. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, September 5, 2007 *Son of the late Oliver Branham and Mary Frances Sword Branham. Survivors include two sons, Randall Scott Branham, Harpers Ferry, WV., Daniel Branham, Fed Creek, Ky., a daughter, Darlene Branham Conway, Abdington, Va., a sister, Betty Rosso, Sheffield Lake, Oh., four grandchildren, Alissa Branham, Aaron Branham, John Conway, and Nicole Conway. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Jerry Branham, Clyde Branham, Shadrick Hall, five brothers, Draxie England, Lexie Akers, Delphia Carroll, Ethel Falbo, and Ollie King.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, September 5, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Branham, Grace, age 73 of Wheelwright, wife of Roy Branham, passed away Friday, January 24, 2003, at the McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital, following an extended illness.  She was born June 2, 1929, in Melvin, the daughter of the late Dove Newsome and Vangie McCray Newsome.  In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Terry Lee Branham of Paintsville, and Ralph Gilliam of Florida; two brothers Ballard Newsome of Winchester, and Raymond Newsome of Florida; five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia Collins, Blocker.  Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, January 26, at 1 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Clergyman Louie Ferrari officiating.  Burial followed in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home.  Visitation was the funeral home.  Pallbearers:  John Osborne, Ronnie Faine, Keith Faine, Martin  Lafferty, Gene Mosley and Ashley Reynolds.  Source:  The Floyd County Times,  Wednesday,  January 29, 2003

Branham, Loraine  age 62, of Wheelwright, Ky., died on Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at Appalachian Regional Hospital, McDowell, Ky.  She was born on May 1, 1940 in Knott county Ky., the daughter of the late Wilburn and Lonie Conley Triplett.  She was preceded in death by her parents; three sons, Ronald Clemons, Ricky Clemons, and Billy Clemons; one sister, Ellen Robinson, and one grandchild,  Misty Clemons.  She is survived by her husband John (M.C.) Branham of Wheelwright, Ky., one son and his wife, Larry and Elizabeth Clemons of Minnie, Ky., one daughter and her husband, Teresa and Ronnie Blevins of Prestonsburg, Ky., one brother, Franklin Triplett of Lexington, Ky., two sisters, Launia Caudill and Hollie Dickerson, both of Lexington, Ky., four grandchildren, Heather Clemons, Renea Bradley, Tina Blevins and Ronnie Blevins, Jr., and seven great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were conducted on Friday, December 13, at 12:00 p.m. at Hollybush Old Regular Baptist church, With ministers of the Old Regular Baptist Church officiating. Burial followed in Triplett Cemetery, Hollybush, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky  Source:  Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, December 18, 2002

Branham, Sol Douglas -age 27, of Weaverville, N.C., formerly of Floyd Co., Ky., died on Tues., Jan. 18, 2005, at the residence of his brother, in Marshall, N. C.  He was born on May 26, 1977, the son of Burnis and Sheila Johnson Branham of Burnsville, N.C.  Funeral services were conducted on Sat., Jan. 22, at 11:00 a.m., at Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church, Bypro, Ky., with Louis Ferrari and Freddie Rambow officiating.  Burial followed in Hall-Little Cemetery, Wheelwright, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, January 26, 2005

Branson, Bennett Ray ~ age 57 of Belleville, Mich., passed away Feb. 20, 2009.  He was born Oct. 18, 1951.  He worked at General Motors, Hydramatic Plant for 33 years, and attended the Ypsilanti Freewill Baptist Church. Funeral Services were held Tues., Feb. 24, at Letcher Funeral Home. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, February 26, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*Son of Joseph Everett and Hael Marie Stallard Branson of Belleville, Michigan. Surviving other than his parents are 1 son: Billy Ray Branson of Belleville, Michigan; 2 brothers: Billy Branson of Fennville, Michigan and Windis (Pam) Branson of Belleville, Michigan; 1 granddaughter: Kaylynn Dowell of Wayne, Indiana. Burial in the Stallard Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

Branson, Viola age 82, of Franklin passed away on Friday, July 14, 2006 at Southview Hospital. She was born on October 12, 1923 in Mayking, Kentucky the daughter of Jesse and Sadie Holbrook. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Crawford Branson; 2 brothers, Woodrow Holbrook and Floyd (Pug) Holbrook; 4 sisters, Alpha Adams, Belvy Gilliam, Ella Slone, and Oda Spond. She is survived by two sons, Crawford Jr. (Marilyn) and Dewey (Lisa); and one daughter, Betty (Elmer) Evans all of Franklin; seven grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; one sister, Inis Holbrook of Franklin; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at the Anderson Funeral Home, 1357 E. 2nd Street, Franklin, with the Reverend Mike Hubbard officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-8 pm on Monday. Burial will be at Springboro Cemetery.
Published in the Dayton Daily News on 7/15/2006. -Posted by Connie Spurlock

Branson, Wanda Thomas -74, of Vicco, died Friday, March 10, 2006 at Mary Breckinridge Hospital in Hyden. She was the daughter of the late Dan and Mary  Belle Taulbee Thomas. She is survived by 2 daughters, Rhonda Branson of Hazard; Patty Waddell of Shephersville; 1 son, Claude Branson Jr., of Vicco; 11  grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. No service was conducted, burial in the  Pratt Family Cemetery in Red Oak. Maggard Brothers Funeral Home in charge of  arrangements.
Source: Hazard Herald -March 22, 2006-Submitted by Lynda Combs Gipson

Brashear, Fred Age 66 of Trenton was called home on Monday, May 8, 2006 at 3:25 PM at his home. He was born in Hazard, Kentucky on May 21, 1939 the son of Oakley and Gladys (Parker) Brashear. On January 24, 1959 in Hamilton he married Kathy Moore. Fred was retired from Ford Motor Company in Sharonville after 34 years. He was a member of Ben Franklin Lodge #719 F&AM, and enjoyed camping with his family and bluegrass music. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kathy Brashear; son, Tom Brashear; daughter, Kim Brashear, all of Trenton; six grandchildren, Justin, Chelsea, Whitney, Megan, Amanda, and Loryn; three brothers, Vurdis, Adrian, and Oakley Brashear Jr.; three sisters, Margaret Mann, Pearl Ferguson, and Ietta Crouch; and many nieces and nephews, all whom loved Fred very much. He was preceded in death in by his parents; son, Tim Brashear; and three brothers, Swanson, Harlan, and Olan. Funeral service will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 330 Pershing Avenue, on Friday, May 12, 2006 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Jacob Flannery officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The family requests memorials to Hospice Care of Middletown, 2709 McGee Avenue, Middletown 45044.
Published in The Middletown Journal on 5/10/2006.-Posted by Connie Spurlock

Brashear, Leon age 76 of Hazard passed away Tuesday, October 29 at Lake Cumberland.  Retired owner of Brashear Florist.  He leaves surviving his wife:  Lois Jean Johnson Brashear of Hazard; 2 sons: Samuel Richard Brashear of Hazard, Robert Leon (Susan) Brashear of London; 1 daughter: Eva Gail (Russell H.) Felix of Lexington; 1 brother; Col Eugene (Dr. Blanca) Brashear of Lexington; 7 grandchildren: Emily, Jennifer, Sam, Robert, George, Barrett, Spencer; 2 step-grandchildren:  Abigail and Samuel; 1 niece: Deanna Katko of Lexington; 1 nephew: Thomas Brashear of Amhearst, Massachusetts.  Burial in the W. C. Brashear Cemetery, Viper.
Source:   The Hazard Herald Wednesday, November 6, 2002-Submitted by Garnard Martin

Brashear, Marvin C. "Smokie" 83, of West Carrollton, died Thursday, August 19, 2004 at the USAF Medical Center, Wright Patterson AFB, OH. He was born June 7, 1921 in Viper, KY, to the late G. Lee & Maggie (Hall) Brashear.  He was a retired Senior MSGT with the U.S. Air Force, serving his country during WWII.  He was also a former car salesman for Dixie Dodge and Jeff Walther Dodge.  He was preceded in death by his brother Astor Brashear, and by a sister Alma York.  He is survived by his son Daniel Brashear of Kettering, and fiancee Dr. Sandra Herrington, daughter Colleen Brashear of Dayton, brother Ivon "Cotton" Brashear of GA, 4 sisters Sallie Granlund of KY, Mary Lee Hoffman of TX, Jinny Budacki of IL, and Peggy Bright of Columbus, OH, grandaughter Danielle Brashear, former wife Carolyn Brashear and numerous other family and friends. Funeral servies will be at 12 p.m. Friday, August 27, 2004 at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home in Hazard, KY.  Burial John Hall Cemetery, Viper, KY.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Posted in the Kettering-Oakwood Times, Wednesday, August 25, 2004

Breeding, Afton ~  age 76, of Fisty, passed away July 3, 2010, at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center. He was born in Fisty on July 24, 1933, to Vineyard Breeding and Laura Combs Breeding.  He is survived by his wife: Celia Breeding; sons: Afton Michael (Anna) Breeding and Billy V. (Teresa) Breeding; daughter: Marla (Harold) Bryant; brother: Willard Breeding; sisters: Mary Ellen Lovelace, Martha Jene Combs and Ruby Dean Cornett; grandchildren: Chris Breeding, Laura Grimes, Joshua Bryant, Nichole White, Rebecca Breeding and Christina Breeding; great grandchild: Reghan Hill.  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Jerry Hall, Danny Ritchie and Gary White officiating. Burial followed at the Fisty Cemetery under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times--Thursday, July 8, 2010 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Breeding, Bertha McDaniel age 85, of Redfox, Kentucky passed away Saturday, May 1, 2004 at the UKMC at Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in Perry County, Kentucky on March 14, 1919 to George McDaniel and Elsie Deaton McDaniel. She was preceded in death by her Husband - Horace; brothers: Roy and Troy McDaniel; Sister - Mae Adkins. She is survived by 1 daughter: Imajean McIntosh of Redfox, Kentucky; 1 son-in-law: Gary McIntosh; 1 brother: Claude McDaniel of Indianapolis, Indiana; 1 sister: Ruby Mullins of Brinkley, Kentucky; 3 grandchildren: Denise Tayler, Gwyn Carlson and Greg McIntosh; 4 great grandchildren: Jason Tayler, Melissa Tayler, Jessica McIntosh and Julie McIntosh; 3 great great grandchildren: Brianna Tayler, Alexandra Tayler and Hannah Poore. Visitation: Hindman Funeral Services Chapel from 3pm to 9pm with prayer service at 7pm.   Funeral Service: Smithsboro Baptist Church, Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at 11:00am, with Jerry Workman and Glenn Noe officiating. Interment:  McDaniel Cemetery-Christopher, Kentucky    Submitted by Lynda Combs Gipson  
   
Breeding, Bobbie Ray -age 76, of Hindman, Kentucky, died Tuesday, February 21, 2006, at the Hazard ARMC, Hazard, Kentucky. He was born January 20, 1930, the son of the late Clyde and Elizabeth Little Breeding. He was preceded in death by his first wife Dorris Janelle Breeding who passed away  10 Nov 2002. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Breeding; one son: Stephen Breeding; one daughter-in-law: Cathie Breeding; four stepsons: Terry Calhoun, Jerry Calhoun, Rickey (Jennie) Calhoun and James Ed (Marti) Calhoun; three stepdaughters: Becky (Lynn) Compton, Sheila Calhoun and Perry (Greg) Smith; one grandson: Stephen Taylor Breeding; one granddaughter: Patricia Lynn; five step-grandchildren: Sherry Bourne, Lisa Kirby, Bradley Compton, Stacy Joseph and Cheyenne Calhoun; host of cousins. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, February 22, at 7 p.m., at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with Darrell Short officiating.   Burial was held Thursday, February 23, at the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, Nashville, Tn., under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services, Hindman, Kentucky. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, March 1, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

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.     Submitted by Denise Boyd

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.  Submitted by Denise Boyd

Breeding, Irvin was born August 1, 1916 in Hall, Ky Knott County to John Madden and Martha Ann Hall Breeding. He left us at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 1992 in Vance- burg, Ky. On April 20, 1935 he was married to Julia Ann Burke daughter of King David and Sophia Isaac Burke Julia died March 28, 1984. To this union was born eight children: seven sons and one daughter. Three sons died in infancy. They also adopted a grandson and reared him as their own. Those surviving are Estes of Ashland, Ky; Wesley of South Shore, Ky; Donald Ray of Charlotte , N.C; Carolyn "Jewell" Pennington and Carl Edward of Lima , Ohio and Kyle Chad of Dayton , Oh. He also has fourteen grandchildren and five step grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. He has four brothers and three sisters living and one sister and three brothers who preceded him in death. Those living are Esrom of Lincoln Park, Mi; Almon of New Marshfield, Oh; Lester of Lexington, Ky; John of Silver Springs, MD, Manervia Johnson and Shelby Jean Jones of Garrison, Ky and Juanita Mitchell of Wyandotte, Mi. Those who are gone are Paul, Daniel, Vester and Lona. Dad was a member of the U.M.W.A Local Union, Wheelwright, Ky for approximately 60 years and he was a coal miner for 36 years. Dad joined Pilgrim's Rest Church on March 9, 1957 and was baptized March 10, 1957 by Elders Troy Nichols and... Woodrow Dye. He was ordained as a minister March 12, 1962. He served as both moderator and assistant moderator of that church. He later took his letter to Providence and served as an assistant to Elder E.V. Hopkins. Dad and Mom moved to..... Greenup County in 1979 and took their letters to the New Mount Olive Church. Dad took his letter back to Providence in 1991. Dad worked very hard all of his life to provide a living for his family. He gave freely to the church and those in need. Dad was strict on us, but we never went cold or hungry and we knew he loved us and wanted all of us to prepared to meet our Lord. He built a firm foundation for us in our youth, one that any child of God could be proud of and I believe with all of my heart that Dad will be in that first resurrection. My parents were my best friends and the best role models I've ever seen. I shall miss them deeply but I hope to meet them in Glory. May God Bless each and everyone of you. We shall all miss Dad, but I believe his troubles are all over. My love goes with you , Dad throughout all of Eternity. Written by: his daughter Carolyn.      Submitted by Denise Boyd

Breeding, Lula Collins age 100 of Redfox, died Saturday, July 20 at the Hazard Nursing Home.  Funeral Services were conducted Wednesday, July 24, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.   Source: The Floyd County Times, Sunday August 4, 2002
 
Breeding, Mary Elizabeth Powers -age 84, of Marion, Ohio, formerly of Floyd County, Kentucky, died on Tues., August 31, 2004, at Marion General Hospital, Marion, Ohio.  She was born on July 10, 1920, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Joann Powers. Funeral services were conducted on Sat., Sept. 4, at 1:000 p.m., at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky.  Burial followed in Buckingham Cemetery, Bevinsville, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.   Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times on Wednesday, September 8, 2004

Breeding, Norma Gibson -age 69, of Pinetop, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, September 8, 2004, at Calhoun, Georgia. She was born on October 26, 1934, the daughter of the late Willie and Mae Gibson. She was a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Jessie Gibson, Brownlow Gibson, Ray Gibson, Richard Gibson and Arlie Gibson; four sisters, Lonnie Goins, Bonnie Amburgey, Ollie Gibson and Katie Gibson.  She is survived by her husband, James Breeding, five sons, Jake Castle Amburgey of Sevierville, Tennessee, Jessie James Breeding, Paschael Leon Breeding and Richard Breeding, all of Calhoun, Georgia, and Israel Breeding of Summerville, Georgia; five daughters, Betty Jo Murray and April Leanne Breeding, both of Calhoun, Georgia, Faye Dean Pierce of Sevierville, Tennessee, Mickey Lee Hill of Adairsville, Georgia, and Elizabeth Mae Millican of Summerville, Georgia; one brother, Danny Gibson of Isom, Kentucky; two sisters, Jackleen Gibson and Josephine Gibson, both of Letcher County, Kentucky; thirty-two grandchildren; and nineteen great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, September 23, at 11:00 a.m., at Mallet Fork Old Regular Baptist Church, Pinetop, Kentucky, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating.  Burial followed in the Breeding and Amburgey Family Cemetery, at Neeley Creek, Pinetop, Kentucky, under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman, Kentucky.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times on Wednesday, September 15, 2004

Brewer, Claude -age 64, of Hindman, Kentucky, died on natural causes, on Monday, January 17, 2005, at A.R.H. June Buchanan Primary Care Center, Hindman, Kentucky. He was born on May 3, 1940, in Knott County, Kentucky, the son of the late Pearl and Martha Ritchie Brewer.  He was a retired factory worker for Cooper Tire and Rubber Company, Auburn, Indiana and a member of Jehovah Witness of Kingdom Hall, Isom Congregation.  He was also a Vietnam veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Lisa Watson; three brothers; and one sister, Juanita Prater.  He is survived by two daughters, Engia Wilson and Paula Teegardin, both of Butler, Indiana; two brothers, James Brewer of Bowling Green, Kentucky and Ray Brewer of Mount Sterling, Kentucky; four sisters, Ann Brown of Hindman, Kentucky, Ilint Noble of Emmalena, Kentucky, Hazel Bender of London, Kentucky, and Clyda Childers of Tampa, Florida; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, January 20, at 11:00 a.m., at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman, Kentucky, with Terry Thompson officiating.  Burial followed in Indiana, under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral home.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, January 26, 2005

Brewer, Connor Paul -died on Thursday, October 7, 2004, at the Appalachian Regional Hospital, Whitesburg, Kentucky.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Paul Baker.  He is survived by his mother, Shawn Brewer; father, John Brewer; maternal grandparent, Judy Baker; paternal grandparents, Troy and Irene Brewer; two brothers, Jordan Baker and Cody Brewer; aunt and uncles, Greg and Rayetta Patrick and Brian Baker.  Graveside services were conducted on Thursday, October 14, at 12:00 p.m., at Riverside Cemetery, Hazard, Kentucky, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services, Hindman, Kentucky, and with Clifford Pence officiating.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, October 20, 2004

Brewer, Darwin -57, of Hazard, died Thursday, April 27, 2006. He was the son of the late Adam and Sarah Stacy Brewer. He is survived by his wife, Nevada Brewer; 2 sons, Keith and Kevin Brewer of Hazard; 2 sisters, Ella Adcock of TN;  Hazel Sumner of Hazard; 1 brother, David Brewer of Hazard; 2 grandchildren.  Funeral was conducted Saturday, April 29, 2006 at Maggard Brothers Funeral Home  Chapel with Rev. Billy Whitehead and Rev. Buddy Turner officiating, burial in  the Grigsby Cemetery in Lotts Creek. Maggard Brothers Funeral Home in charge of  arrangements  Source: Hazard Herald Obituaries Wed April 26, 2006-Posted by Lynda Combs Gipson

Brock, Geria Shavon -formerly of Tiffin, entered eternal life Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001, in Whitesburg, Ky. She was 20 years, 9 months and 1 day of age at the time of her passing. She was born Jan. 24, 1981, in Letcher County, Ky. to Bill and Carol Sue Brock Cole. She is survived by: her father, Bill Brock and stepmother, Donna of Jeremiah, Ky., her mother, Carol Sue and stepfather Wayne Cole of Sergent, Ky., two sisters, Katherine Brock of Sergent, Ky. and Ciarra Brock of Jeremiah, Ky., maternal grandparents, Bobby and Katherine Brock of Deane, Ky., paternal grandfather, James Brock of Mayking, Ky., and paternal grandmother, Froney McPeeks of Jenkins, Ky. Linda "Nin" Taulbee from Tiffin was her aunt. Geria's bright smile will forever be a comfort when we think of her. It will be missed, but always remembered. Services took place on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2001, at the House of Prayer in Deane, Ky. Burial was in Green Acres Cemetery in Ermine, Ky. The Everidge Funeral Home in Whitesburg, Ky. was in charge of arrangements.

Brown, Berley -age 78, of Langley, Ky., died on Wed., June 15, 2005, at his home.  He was born on April 23, 1927, the son of the late Tommy and Lula Ousley Brown.  Funeral services were conducted on Fri., June 17, at 10:00 a.m., at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with Chuck Hall, Ronnie Halbert and others officiating.   Burial followed in P.D. Allen Cemetery, at Warco, Langley, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, June 22, 2005

Brown, Lavennia Rea Smith -age 88, of Whitesburg, Ky., died Fri., Sept. 29, 2006, at Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center, Whitesburg, Ky.  She was born June 10, 1918, the daughter of the late Fitzhugh Lee and Martha Emalin Cook Smith.  Funeral services were conducted Mon., Oct. 2, at 2 p.m., at Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Ky., with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating.  Burial followed in the Evergreen Cemetery, Whitesburg, Ky., under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, October 11, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Brown, Raymond Ellis -age 74, of Mayking, Kentucky, died Monday, May 22, 2006, at the Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tennessee. He was born April 18, 1932, the son of the late Gid and Lorie Smith Brown. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, May 25, at 1 p.m., at the Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Kentucky, with Conard Profitt officiating. Burial followed in the Haven of Rest Cemetery, Mayking, Kentucky, under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, May 31, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Brown, Vicky Lynn ~ age 51 of Pippa Passes, passed away December 16, 2009, at the Hazard ARH. She was born November 10, 1958, in Hindman, the daughter of the late RG "Arie" & Jeanette Williams Sparkman.  She was a Beautician. She is survived by 1 son: Greg Miniard of Hazard; 1 daughter: Vanessa (Stephen) Mullins of Hazard; 7 brothers: Miles (Earletta) Sparkman of London, Kennith (Margo) Sparkman of Raven, Harold (Paula) Sparkman of Wayland, Charlie (Debbie) Sparkman of Nicholasville, Arie Jr. (Debbie) Sparkman of Warsaw, Indiana, Johnny (Anna Sparkman of Pippa Passes, & Paul (Carolyn) Sparkman of Mousie; 4 sisters: Vivian (Kenny) Earnest of Iowa, Vonda (James) Brashear of Florence, Valerie Kay (Jimmy) Lockhart of Florida & Veronica Jane (Kevin) Castle of Pippa Passes; 2 Grandchildren: Brittany Miniard & Preston Mullins; Special Friend: Ray Rice; a host of nieces, nephews, family & friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents & 1 brother: Jackie (Sandy) Sparkman.  Funeral; services were held Saturday, December 19, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home at Hindman with Lawrence Baldridge & others officiating.  Burial followed at the Isom Slone Cemetery at Pippa Passes under the direction of the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home at Hindman.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, December 24, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bryant, Bethel -70, of Wheelwright, died Wednesday, September 6, 2006, at McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born August 23, 1936, in Melvin, she was the daughter of the late Cleveland and Dorothie Johnson Caudill Hall; she was the stepdaughter of the late Brack Hall.  She was a homemaker, and a member of the Joppa Old Regular Baptist Church in Melvin. She is survived by her husband, Frank Bryant.  Other survivors include her children:  Mary Ann (husband, Charles) Adams of Clay City; Larry (wife, Carolyn) Bryant of Wheelwright; Chris (wife, Crystal) Bryant, of Wheelwright; Christy (husband, Kelly) Lackey of Mt. Sterling; brothers:  Arthur (wife, Shirlene) Caudill of Attica, Ohio; Kenny (wife, Sue) Caudill of Willard, Ohio; sisters:  Ethel (husband, Art) Tuttle of Plymouth, Ohio; and Geraldine Morgan of Norwalk, Ohio; 10 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one grandchild; and brothers:  Everett, Forrest, and Cornelius Caudill; and one sister, Grethel Pittsenberger. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 9, at 11 a.m., at the Joppa Old Regular Baptist Church, in Melvin, with ministers of the Old Regular Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Little-Hall Cemetery, in Wheelwright, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin. Source: The Floyd County, Times, Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Friday, 8 September 2006, A2-Posted by Jim Spencer

Bryant, Sollie -age 85, of Betsy Layne, Ky., died Monday, July 17, 2006, at his residence.  He was born June 30, 1921, the son of the late Wess and Liddie Bentley Bryant. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, July 20, at 12 noon, at Samaria Old Regular Baptist Church, Teaberry, Ky., with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating.  Burial followed in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, July 26, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Bryant,  Stella Faye (Givens) 56 of Fairborn, Oh passed away Tuesday, Feb 24, 2004 in Hospice of Dayton. She was born Sept 14, 1947, in Knott Co, Kentucky the daughter of Ernest and Verdie (Amburgey) Givens.   Stella was the manger of the toy department at Wal-mart. She is survived by her husband of 33 years Ronald L. Bryant three daughters and sons-in-law, Windy Joanne and Ron Brant of Latrobe, Pa; Shawn Irene and Colin Coggin of El Mirage, Ariz. and Marie and Matt Haines of Spring Valley, Oh; five sons and daughters-in-law, William Jeff and Ann Bryant of Fairborn, Oh. Mark Anthony Bryant of Dayton, Oh; Eric Lee Bryant of Fairborn, Oh., Christopher and Crystal Bryant of Kettering, Oh and Nathan Bryant of Fairborn, Oh.    Two sisters Bobbie Bryant of Fairborn and Flossie Donaldson of Jamestown. Oh; nine grandchildren Michael Coggin, Samantha Coggin, Amanda Coggin, Kati Bryant, Stephanie Bryant, Lindsey Bryant, Dustin Brant, Tre Bryant, and Syndey Bryant; two great-grandchildren, Hailey and Dayton Coggin, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday Feb 26, 2004 at the Burcham Funeral Home 119 E. Main St. Fairborn, Oh, where services will be held Fri. at 10 a.m.  burial will be in the Byron Cemetery, Fairborn, Oh.   Submitted by Donald Givens

Burch, Idola Cecil Age 83, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2006 at Westover Retirement Community in Hamilton. Idola was born in Owsley County, Kentucky, the youngest of eleven children of John and Lucinda Cecil. She came to Hamilton at age 17 to work in the Champion paper mills. After her marriage to Emery "Jack" Burch, he served in the U.S. Navy Pacific fleet during World War II while she worked as a civilian supporting the naval base at Port Hueneme. After the war, the couple returned to Kentucky, started a family, and then came back to Hamilton where Jack took a job at Fisher Body and Idola set about raising their growing family while working a series of part-time jobs. Determining to make a career in real estate, Idola took college business courses at night and passed the state exam. She worked until retirement for several real estate agencies, making a strong reputation and many friends. Idola made many sacrifices to make sure her children had musical instruments, Boy Scout gear, trips to unfamiliar places, or anything else she saw as promoting learning and growth. She was a helper at Park Avenue United Methodist Church, collected for the American Heart Association, and was a generous donor to many causes from her limited means. For herself, Idola sang with the Champion Chorus, danced with the Hamilton Senior Steppers, traveled with Hamilton Senior Citizens, learned the arts of oil painting and gardening, and decorated her neighborhood by beautifying her home and grounds. Her children remember her most of all as a tough survivor, overcoming many challenges and giving her children and grandchildren a high example to meet. Idola is survived by her sons Kenneth Burch of San Francisco, California, Philip Burch of Middletown, David Burch and wife Joy Rose of Hamilton, Stephen Burch and wife Mary Jo of Marion, Indiana, eleven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday, 10AM-12PM at Park Avenue United Methodist Church, 801 Park Avenue, Hamilton. A funeral service at the church will immediately follow the visitation at 12PM, with the Rev. John Eshelman officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hill Burial Park. Arrangements completed with Kowalk Funeral Home, 2565 Princeton Road, Hamilton, Ohio.
Published in the Hamilton Journal-News on 4/1/2006-Submitted by Connie Spurlock

Burcham,  Alfred Eugene  age 43 of Hazard passed away Monday, October 28 at the Hazard Medical Center.  Preceded in death by his father James William Burcham.  He leaves surviving his mother: Otha White; 2 sons: William Burcham of Combs, Samuel Burcham of Hazard; 1 daughter: Danielle Burcham of Hazard; 2 brothers: Ernest Burcham of Hazard, Gary Burcham of Shelbyville; 1 sister: Tracie Grubbs of Hazard; 1 step-brother: Jim; 1 step-sister: Barbara.  Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, October 30 at the Maggard Brothers Chapel with Rev. Dana Feltner officiating.  Burial in the Rest Haven Cemetery, Jeff.  Maggard Brothers Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Hazard Herald, Wed. Nov. 6, 2002 -Submitted by Garnard Martin

Burchett, John Archer  62, of Ivel, died Tuesday, January 21, 2003, at King's Daughters Hospital in Ashland.  Born September 11, 1940, in Prestonsburg, he was the son of the late Belvard and opal Martin Burchett.  He was a diesel mechanic, and a member of the Emma Methodist Church.  He is survived by his wife, Joann Hammons Burchett.  Other survivors include one son, John Michael Burchett of Ivel; a daughter, Emily Michelle Hannah of South Point, Ohio; two brothers, Ernest Graham Burchett of Emma, and Martin Belvard Burchett of Ridge Crest, California; and give grandchildren, Benjamin Cody Burchett, Jonathan Taylor Burchett, Elizabeth Danielle Justice, Abigail Cirria Hannah and Paul Brian Hannah.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Bert Quinton Burchett and two sisters, Doris Faye Burchett and Ann Burchett.  Funeral services will be conducted Saturday January 25, at 11 a.m. at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Paul Stilton and Jack Howard officiating.  Burial will be in the Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel.  Visitation is at the funeral home.  Pallbearers:  Steven Graham Chafin, Timothy Carr, Ernest Keith Burchett, Breck Hammonds, Tracy Kendrick, Steven  Kendrick, Gary Lee Wright, Kevin Wright, and Brian Wright.
Source:  The Floyd County Times,  Friday,  January 24, 2003

Burchett, Lakie Duncan -age 94, of Ivel, Ky., died on Wed., August 25, 2004, at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Kentucky. She was born on March 21, 1910, the daughter of the late John Duncan and Sally Trimble Duncan.  Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, August 29, at 1:00 p.m., at Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist Church, Ivel, Ky., with Rev. James Harmon and Rev. Chuck Ferguson officiating.  Burial followed in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., under the direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times on Wednesday, September 1, 2004

Burchett, Samuel -age 61, of Spurlock, of Middlecreek, Prestonsburg, Kentucky, died on Sun., August 15, 2004, at his home.  He was born on June 4, 1943, the son of the late Dick Burchett and Edna Faye Lewis Burchett.  Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, August 18, at 2:00 p.m., at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with Hershelle Baldridge officiating.  Burial followed in Burchett Family Cemetery, at Spurlock, of Middlecreek, Prestonsburg, Kentucky under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times on Wednesday, August 18, 2004

Burger, Mildred T. -87, formerly of Hindman, died Thursday morning at Autumn Woods Health Campus. Mrs. Burger received her teaching degree from Alice Lloyd College and taught school for many years. She then went to work and retired from Phillip Morris after 32 years in quality control. She was founding member of Parkway Baptist Church. Mrs. Burger enjoyed reading and traveling with her husband. They enjoyed camping and were members of the Red Jacket Campers Club. She spent wonderful winters in Florida for many years. Her final years were most enjoyed when spending time with family. She is preceded in death by her husband James F. Burger, Parents Hiram and Lucinda Taylor, and sister Frances Newland. Survivors include 2 sons: James T. (Theresa) Burger, Cookeville, Tenn., and John F. (Sherri) Burger, New Albany, Ind.; 1 daughter: Myrta J. (Jim) Rose, New Albany, Ind.; 2 sisters: Donice Turner, Hindman, Ky., and June Davidson, Kendelville, Ind.; 4 grandchildren: Sherry Staves, Vincent Rose, Sarah M. Rose, and Corby Burger; and 1 great grandson: Austin Staves. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 22, 2007, at 1 p.m. at the Market Street Chapel of Seabrook Dieckmann & Naville. Interment: SCI Graceland Memorial Park.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, January 3, 2008-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Burke, Bessie Ann Goble Burkette -age 101, of Marting, Ky., died on Fri., Sept. 24, 2004, at Riverview Healthcare Center, Prestonsburg, Ky. She was born on Sept. 11, 1903, the daughter of the late Isaac and Mary Rice Goble. Funeral services were conducted on Mon., Sept. 27, at 1:00 p.m., at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with Robert Hampton officiating.  Burial followed in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times on Wednesday, September 29, 2004

Burke, Bonnie Mae -age 74, of Mousie, Kentucky, died on Friday, May 6, 2005, at the Appalachian Regional Medical Center, Hazard, Kentucky. She was born on June 4, 1931, in Kenott County, Kentucky, the daughter of Willie Wallen and Josephine Watson Wallen. She is survived by her brother, Irvin Wallen of Mousie, Kentucky; sisters, Martha Hicks of Mousie, Kentucky and Sina Fugate of Florida; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, May 9, 2005, at 1:00 p.m., at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with Roger Dale Hicks and Ralph Howard officiating.  Burial followed in Wallen Cemetery, Mousie, Kentucky, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.   Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, May 11, 2005

Burke Lois Ethel (Lady Bug) age 70 of Weeksbury, passed away November 15, 2008 at the McDowell ARH.  She was born November 15, 1938 at Weeksbury, the daughter of the late Charles Lundy and Mary Elizabeth Wheeler Shrewsberry.  She was the wife of the late James Burke.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Weeksbury Free Pentecostal Church of God at Weeksbury, Kentucky since 1989. She is survived by: 1 son and 2 daughters:  Don Burke, Diane Burke and Rhonda Shrewsberry all of Weeksbury; 5 brothers: Charles Lundy Berry of Grove City, Ohio; Paul (Shirley) Shrewsberry of Mooresville, NC, Ray (Loretta) Shrewsberry of Columbus, Ohio and Ronnie Shrewsberry of Weeksbury; 3 sisters: Joann Burke of Weeksbury; Levaunn (Tenny) Bowling of Danville, Virginia and Rosie (Merrill) Whipkey of Wayne West Virginia, 1 granddaughter: Lauren Alexus "LaLa" Carroll.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and 1 sister: Lenore Isabelle Shrewsberry. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at 12 noon at Weeksbury Free Pentecostal Church of God at Weeksbury, with Vernon Johnson officiating.  Burial followed at the Burke Family Cemetery at Weeksbury under the direction of the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home of Hindman.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, November 20, 2008-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Burke, Russell -age 79, of Bevinsville, Ky., died on Mon., Dec. 6, 2004, at Our Lady of the Way Hospital, Martin, Ky. He was born on June 1, 1925, the son of the late King David (Dave) Burke and Sophia Isaac Burke.Funeral services were conducted on Wed., Dec. 8, at 1:00 p.m., at Little Rock Old Regular Baptist Church, Bevinsville, Ky., with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating.  Burial followed in Burke Cemetery, at Frozen Creek, Bevinsville, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, December 8, 2004

Burkett, Wanda Rose -age 45, of Prestonsburg, Ky., died on Wed. Nov. 3, 2004.  She was the daughter of Sherman Hunt of Prestonsburg and the late Lillian Robinson Hunt. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, November 6, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home in Martin, Ky.  Burial will follow in the Banner Cemetery, Banner, Ky., under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, November 10, 2004

Burnett, Hollie "Dick" ~age 72, of Martin, died November 29, 2008, at the Pikeville Medical Center.  He was born November 2, 1936. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at the Hall Funeral Services Chapel with Jim Stephens and Jerry Manns officiating.  Burial followed at the Barnett Cemetery at Martin under the direction of Hall Funeral Service.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, December 18, 2008 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*Son of the late Will "WJ" Barnett and Ella Mae Stephens Barnett.  Survivors include one sister; Alka Mae Barnett, Canton, OH., three nieces; Virginia Barnett, Shirley Wright and Keesha Barnett, seven nephews; Nelce Barnett, Steven Wright, Frank Barnett, Donald Barnett, Byron Staton, Edgar "Bucky" Wright and Billy Barnett.

Burns, Beulah Combs -was born February 10, 1928 in  Jackson County, Ky, and departed this life on April 8, 2006, at her  residence in Annville, being 78 years of age. She was the daughter of the late  Clint Combs and Martha Johnson Combs. She was united in marriage on February 21, 1947 to Herman Burns, who preceded her in death on November 26, 1989.  She is survived by the following children:  Michael Burns and his wife Audrey of Springfield, Ky; Tim Burns and wife Cyndy of  Cincinnati, OH; Sylvia Chambers of Jellico, TN and Patricia Burns of  Annville, Ky; nine grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Robert  Combs of East Bernstadt, Ky. and by two sisters, Ruth Claus and husband David of  Crystal Falls, MI and Mary Ann Flippo and husband Eugene of Mt. Airy, MD and by  several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter,  Kimberly Chambers; a brother, David Combs and two sisters, Gertrude Peters and  Verna Medlock. She was a member of the New Haven Baptist Church  in Cincinnati, OH and we feel our loss is truly Heaven's gain. Funeral services were held on Wed., April  12, 2006 at the Justice Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Burchette officiating.  Burial followed in the Combs Family Cemetery in Annville, under the direction of  Justice Funeral Home. Pallbearers were: Edwin Chambers, Steve Chambers,  Travis Burns, Anthony Burns, Danny Ray Combs, Jimmy Peters and Robert David  Combs-Posted by Lynda Combs Gipson

Burns,  Pearl -92, of Hazard, died Thursday, March 30, 2006. He was the son of the late James  and Millie Hignite Burns. He is survived by 4 sons, Gary Alden Burns, Clifton  Roger Burns, Roland Burns and Ronald Burns; 1 daughter, Sammie Lane Burns of  Perry Co.; 3 brothers, Sidney, Bob and John Burns; 3 sisters, Priscilla  Gayheart, Dorothy Smith and Margaret Smith; 14 grandchildren, 17  great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, host of relatives and friends. Funeral was conducted Sunday, April 2, 2006 at Engle-Walker Funeral Home with  Rev. James Hamblin officiating, burial n the Burns Family Cemetery in Upper Second Creek. Engle-Walker Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
Source: Hazard Herald   March 29, 2006-Submitted by Lynda Combs Gipson