Dalton, Cortney Renee Smith  ~ age 24, of Amburgey, passed away February 11, 2009 at the Hazard ARMC. She was born in Hazard on August 13, 1984, to Phillip Smith and Tammy Renee Fields. She was preceded in death by her mother: Tammy Renee Fields Cornett. She is survived by her husband: Michael Dalton; father: Phillip Smith; stepmother: Connie Smith; grandmother: Ollie Smith; son: Michael Anthony Dalton Jr.; daughter: Kadrien Alyssa Smith Dalton; stepfather: Marvin Cornett; sisters and brothers: Brittany Cornett, Caitlin Cornett, Christina Sergent, Zachary Cornett, Michael Damron and Matthew Johnson; host of other relatives. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 13, 2009, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Glenn Noe officiating. Burial followed at the Franklin Cemetery at Amburgey under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, February 19, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Dalton, Eddie Ray -age 29, of Wayland, Kentucky, died Sunday, January 29, 2006, at the ER McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital, McDowell, Kentucky.  He was born February 18, 1976, the son of John and Georgia Shannon Patton Dalton, Wayland, Kentucky. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, February 1, at 1 p.m., at the Zion Deliverance Church, Wayland, Kentucky, with Clabe Mosley officiating.   Burial will follow in the Dalton Family Cemetery, Wayland, Kentucky.   Under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky.   Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, February 1, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Dalton, Steve Critindon -87, of London, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2005, at Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin, Kentucky. Born October 16, 1917, in Laurel County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late John and Etta Combs Dalton. He was a member of the Annville Baptist Church and a retired heavy equipment operator for Bizzack Brothers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Billy Joe Dalton; two brothers, Calvin Dalton and Frank Dalton; and three sisters, Mary Edwards, Mayme Dalton and Reba Dalton. He is survived by his wife, Geneva Moore Dalton; a son Franklin D. Dalton and wife Judy; a daughter, Kathy Marie Dalton Brown; a daughter-in-law, Eula Mae Dalton; a sister, Geneva Dalton of Corbin; two grandchildren, Raleigh Stephen Dalton and wife Patti, and Stephanie Marie Brown Morgan and husband Scott; six great-grandchildren, Dalton Seth Morgan, Stephen Kendall Lee Dalton, Sage Marie Morgan, Stone Critindon Morgan, Kandice Reams and Jordan Johnson. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at House-Rawlings Funeral Home in London, with Jerry Brown officiating. Burial was at Cumberland Memorial Gardens in Lily, Kentucky. Pallbearers were Doug Moore, Raleigh Dalton, Scott Morgan, Mike Payne, Doug Hurst and Gary Jones. Honorary pallbearers were Tommy Larkey and Steve Brown.  Submitted by Wynema Earley

Damron, Darrell Short  II  ~  20, of McDowell, died December 14, 2008, at Richmond Hill, Georgia.  he was born August 13, 1988. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at 1 p.m. at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home Chapel at Martin.  Burial followed at the Howell Cemetery at Orkney under the direction of the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home of Martin.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, December 11, 2008 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*Parents: Son of Darrell Scott Damron of McDowell, Kentucky and Patty Herrington Howell of McDowell, Kentucky, Step son of Tim Howell of McDowell, Kentucky Other Survivors: 1 Brother and 1 Sister:Taylor O'Neal Damron and Nikita Lasha Damron both of McDowell, Kentucky, Grandmothers: Donna Hall and Diana Herrington, 2 Double first cousins: Ellery "Bubby" Herrington and Tracy Lynn Herrington; 9 aunts, 5 uncles and 16 cousins eceased Relatives: Grandfathers: Clinton Damron and Lloyd Herrington

Daniels, Bill  age 72, Greenwich, Ohio died Sunday, August 4, 2002 at Gaymont Nursing Home, Norwalk, Ohio after a short illness.  He was born January 4, 1930 in Garrett, Ky., the son of the late Charlie and Hazel Slone Daniels.  he had lived in Greenwich, Ohio for more than 40 years.  He served in the Army during the Korean War.  he attended Alice Lloyd College in Pippa Passes, Ky., and received his elementary education degree from Eastern Univ. Richmond, Ky.  He was employed for many years at the former Akron Standard Mold in Greenwich. He was a member of the Greenwich VFW Memorial Post 7492 and the Greenwich American Legion Mil Bow Mar Post 280.  He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ruby Craft Daniels; a sister, Ruth Honeycutt, Harlan, Ky., and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Allen L. Daniels, Doug Daniels and Raymond Daniels.  Visitation was held on Tuesday August 6, 2002 at Eastman Funeral Home, Greenwich, Ohio. Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 7, at the Little Memory Cemetery, Sunman, Ind under the direction of Eastman Funeral Home.  Military rites were observed    Source:  Troublesome Creek Times  Wednesday, September 11, 2002

Daniels, Hazel  Mullins --79, died  Saturday, February 25, 2006 at the Hazard  Medical Center. She was the daughter  of the late Joseph and Allie  Campbell Mullins Amburgy of Breathitt County. She  is survived by her  husband, Hearshel Daniels of Krypton; 3 sons, Ed Daniels and  wife  Betty of Bulan; Hershel Daniels, Jr. and wife Kathy of Cincinnatti,  OH;  Larry Daniels and wife Tabitha of Barwick; 8 daughters, Bernice  Campbell and  husband Duddy of McHenry, IL; Janice Brock and husband  Lawrence of Meadowbranch;  Carol Gibson and husband Roy of Middletown,  OH; Elma Hamblin and husband Chuck  of Busy; Patsy Turner and husband  Freddy of Busy; Eunice Mancuso and husband  Nick of Dickson, TN; Lois Spangler and husband Rick of Krypton; Sandra Feltner  and husband Kelly  of Krypton; 3 brothers, Clarence Mullins of Lost Creek; Bill  Amburgy  of Cincinnati, OH; Bobby Amburgy of Airport Gardens; 6 sisters,  Cassie  Howard and Jackie Miller, both of IN; Jackie Miller of Dry  Ridge; Phyllis  Thacker of Dunraven; Jane Vires of Grapevine; Wanda  Faye Fugate of Lexington; 32  grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, 6  great-great-grandchildren, host of  relatives and friends. Funeral was  conducted Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at the  Krypton Pentecostal Church  with Rev. Carl Wayne Johnson, Rev. Minor Feltner and  Rev. Dean DeMaris  officiating, burial in the Dunraven Cemetery in Dunraven.  Engle-Walker  Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
Hazard Herald Obits from Mar 1, 2006-Submitted by Lynda Combs Gipson

Daniels, Ruby -73 years old of Greenwich, Ohio, passed away on November 6, 2003.  She married Bill Daniels in 1951.  Bill died on Aug 4, 2002.  She was a retired school teacher and taught several years at Wayland in Floyd County Kentucky. She was the daughter of Kendall and Eva Reynolds Craft. She leaves her mother Eva, two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be Monday at 1 p.m. at the Little Memory Church, Sunman Indiana. Burial will be in the church cemetery.   Submitted by Loren Calhoun

Daniels, Ruthie A. -68, of Martin, died Tuesday, September 5, 2006, at the McDowell Appalachian Regional Healthcare. Born February 25, 1938, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Maxie Cooley Allen.  She was a librarian for the Floyd County Library Board, and a member of the United Methodist Church at Wheelwright.  Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law;  Donnie and Sandy Daniels of Melvin; a sister and brother-in-law, Eloise A. and Homer Lee Hall of Hueysville; and three grandchildren:  BreAnna, Allison, and Brett. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 8, at noon at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Bobby Isaac and Bruce Coleman officiating.  Burial will be in the Cooley Family Cemetery, in Eastern.  Visitation is at the funeral home, where services were held at 7 p.m.
Source: The Floyd County Times, Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Friday, 8 September 2006, A2.-Posted by Jim Spencer

Darragh, Catherine Mae -Graveside service for Catherine Mae Darragh was conducted Saturday, May 6, 2006 from Adams Cemetery, Colson, Kentucky with Bill Craft and Joe Banks officiating. Everidge Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Catherine Mae Darragh, daughter of Arlene Sexton Darragh McCullough and the late Thomas James Darragh was born in Detroit, Michigan, May 1, 1962. She entered eternal life Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at the Garden City Hospital in Garden City, Michigan being 44 years and 2 days of age at her passing. Catherine had worked in retail sales and was a loving daughter and sister. She is survived by her mother, Arlene McCullough of Colson; one brother, Thomas Darragh and wife, Teresa of Crawfordsville, Florida; and a niece, Rebecca Arnold of Tallahassee, Florida. Also surviving are a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing.
Posted in the Letcher County Community, News-Press, May 10, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Davidson, Allie -age 69, of Clear Creek, Fisty, Kentucky, died on Monday, December 6, 2004, at Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on April 29, 1935, in Knott County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late William and Sallie Engle Miller.  She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Jefferson Miller, Wilbur Miller and Oscar Miller; and one sister, Eva Cornett.   She is survived by her husband, Autry Davidson of Fisty, Ky.; one son, Autry Dean Davidson, Jr. of Fisty, Kentucky; four daughters, Cheryl Davidson and Sharon Kay Davidson, both of Lexington, Kentucky, Joanne Davidson Sizemore of Winchester, Kentucky and Joan Sturgill of Red Fox, Kentucky; four sisters, Ina Prusinski of California, Reva LaFountain of Rochester, Michigan, Treva Howard of Dayton, Ohio and Margorie Combs of Franklin, Ohio; twelve grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Joyce Stacy.  Funeral services were conducted on Friday, December 10, at 12:00 p.m., at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman, Kentucky, with Johnny Hurt and Tommy Howard officiating.  Burial followed in Davidson Singleton Cemetery, at Clear Creek, Fisty, Kentucky, under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Davidson, Opal Mae Parks -age 90, of Happy, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at Hazard ARMC. She was born in Knott County on February 9, 1918,  to Floyd Parks and Betty Adams Parks. She was preceded in death by father: Floyd Parks; mother: Ollie Adams Parks; biological mother: Betty Adams Parks; brothers: Raymond and Dewey Parks. She is survived by ex-husband: Richmond Davidson; daughter: Betty (Eddie) Jent; son: Jack (Carolyn) Davidson; 6 sisters: Marina Fields, Nila Jean Mullins, Rose Mary Campbell, Sandra Knox, Dorothy Justice and Phyllis Embry; 2 brothers: Bob and H.B. Parks; 7 grandchildren: Allison Jett, Jonathan Jett, Martha Willis, Randy Davidson, Lori Scarborough, Christy Paris and Little Jack Davidson; 15 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 29, 2008, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Randy Davidson and Chrisley Sale officiating. Burial followed at the Cornett Hill Cemetery at Sassafras. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, September 4, 2008-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Davidson,  Randy Grigsby -age 54, formerly of Fisty, Ky., passed away June 29, 2007, at El Cajon, California. He was born in Wolf Lake In., on January 6, 1953, to Lee Davidson and Herma Grigsby. He was raised in Clerk Creek by his Aunt Zola Grigsby and his grandparents, Betsy and Goodlow Grigsby. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, Aunt Zola, and his grandparents. He is also preceded in death by his "adopted in love" mother, Allie Davidson of Fisty. He is survived by Aunt Polly Collins of Indiana, 7 first cousins: Zola Bennett, Mike Collins, Kay Collins Condict, James Collins, Jr., Dana Slone, Deborah Smith, Donna Becker, Teddy & General Hardigree, Dean Branam, and David Branam, and a host of other cousins. He was also survived by "adopted in love family" Joanne Davidson Holland, Kay Davidson Payne, Cheryl Davidson, Joan Davidson Sturgill, and Dean Davidson. Special caregivers in El Cajon are Bob and Sue Jordan, Kenny, Gina, and Jazz Bagley. A memorial for Randy will be held at Hindman Baptist church on July 7th, 2007, at 5:00 p.m. with Mike Caudill and other testimonials. ADVD of Randy's testimony will be shown. Any God led donations in Randy's memory should be made to Clear Creek Free Church Bus ministry. Randy as well as the rest of his family were bus kids. Thanks to two missionaries: Helga and Verna, who came to Knott County to spread the Gospel.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, July 4, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Davidson, Richmond ~ age 92, of Solsberry, Indiana, formerly of Knott County, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2009, at his home in Solsberry. He was born in Knott County on November 2, 1917 to Newton Davidson and Rachel Everage Davidson. Richmond was a retired coal miner and construction worker. He is survived by his ex-wife- Thelma Carter; 2 Sons- Jack (Carolyn) Davidson and Dustin (Starla) Covey; 1 Daughter- Betty (Eddie) Jett; 1 Sister- Elaine Ashley; 7 Grandchildren- Allison Jett, Jonathan Jett, Martha Willis, Randy Davidson, Lor Scarborough, Christy Paris and Little Jack Davidson; 15 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild; Special Friends- Gene and Thelma Carter, Phyllis and Danny Everett, Jim and Roxie Mathis.  Funeral services for Richmond Davidson were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 28, 2009, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Randy Davidson and Terry Joseph officiating. Burial followed in the Robert S. Cornett Cemetery at Sassafras under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, December 31, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Davidson, Sarah Louise -age 41, of Nicholasville, Kentucky, formerly of Hindman, died Monday, July 25, 2005 at her residence. She was born September 9, 1963, the daughter of James and Lona Faye Huff Slone. She was preceded in death by her mother: Lona Faye Smith and one sister: Tammy Smith. She is survived by her husband: Autry Davidson; adopted father: Robert H. Smith; biological father: James Slone; three brothers: Gene, Robert Marty, Morgan; two sisters: Sandra Martin, Ruby Combs; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 29, at 10 a.m. at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with Darrell Short officiating. Burial followed in the Huff Cemetery, Hindman, Kentucky, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services, Hindman, Kentucky.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, August 3, 2005-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Davidson, Zola -86, of Hazard, died Sunday, April 30, 2006 at the Hazard Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Austin Godsey Combs and Anna Stacy Combs. She is survived by 1 sister, Nell McIntosh; 1 brother, Marshall Combs; host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral will be conducted  Thursday at 12pm, May 4, 2006 at Maggard's Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Johnny  Sexton and Rev. James Caudill officiating, burial in the Riverside Cemetery.  Maggard Brothers Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
Source: Hazard Herald Obituaries Wed April 26, 2006 -Posted by Lynda Combs Gipson

Davidson, Franklin D.-age 72, of Pikeville, Kentucky, died on Sunday, July 3, 2005, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee.  He was born on November 13, 1932, in Hindman, Kentucky, the son of William Sanders and Wynema Pratt Davidson.  He was preceded in death by five brothers.  He is survived by his wife: Yvonne Justice; one son: William T. Davidson of Pikeville, Kentucky; two daughters: Angela Davidson and Pamela Harris of Pikeville; sisters: Beulah Maggard of W. Alexandrea, Ohio; four grandchildren: Justin, Olivia and Christian Harris and Jacob Padgett; host of neices and nephews. Funeral services were conducted on Thurs., July 7, at 1:00 p.m., at the Hindman Funeral Service Chapel, with Paul Badgett officiating.  Burial followed at the Pratt Cemetery, Garner, Ky., under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services, Hindman, Kentucky.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, July 13, 2005-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Davidson, Kathleen Combs -age 82, of Columbus, Indiana, formerly of Knott County, passed away January 18, 2008, in Columbus, IN. She was born in Knott County, Ky., on November 8, 1925 to D.S. Combs and Vida Cornett Combs. She was preceded in death her husband: Guy Davidson. She is survived by 3 sons: Larry Davidson, Jack Davidson and Dennis (Coetta) Davidson; 2 daughters: Cheryl Davidson and Theresa Davidson; Host of Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Ollie James Watts officiating. Burial followed at the Robert S. Cornett Cemetery at Sassafras, Ky. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, January 24, 2008-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Davidson, William R. "Bob" Age 79, of Dayton, passed away in his home Thursday evening March 30, 2006. He was preceded in death by his son Ronnie Davidson. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Lelia (Combs), daughters Patricia Agnitsch (Norbert) of Phoenix, AZ, and Theresia Davidson of Dayton, son Robert Michael Davidson of Dayton, 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Mr. Davidson retired from NCR as a supervisor and later retired from the Ft. McKinley/Harrison Twp. Fire Department as Fire Chief. He was a member of Englewood Lodge # 743 F.&A.M. and American Legion Post #613. Masonic services for Mr. Davidson will be held 7:00 PM Wednesday at Baker-Hazel & Snider Funeral Home, 5555 Philadelphia Dr. at N. Main St. The family will be receiving friends from 5-7 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Shriners Burn Hospital.   Published in the Dayton Daily News on 4/4/2006-Submitted by Connie Spurlock

Davis, Dickie - (Paul Richard Wallace), age 55, of Prestonsburg, Ky., died on Fri., March 18, 2005, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Ky.  He was born Dec., 13, 1949, the son of the Donna Jean Bolen Moore and the late Bert Davis.  Funeral services were conducted Mon., March 21, 2005 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with Sterlin Bolen, Randy Osborn, Jerry Manns, Vick Ray Davis & Kevin Davis officiating.  Burial followed in Hicks Family Cemetery, Hippo, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.
Posted in Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, March 23, 2005

Davis, Edna Mae Castle -age 80, of David, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2007 in the Highlands Regional Medical Center. She was born November 13, 1926 in Pyramid, Ky.Funeral Services were conducted Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Clergyman Larry Adams officiating. Burial followed in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, July 11, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*Widow of Floyd Davis; Daughter of the late Windfield and Tealie Reffitt Castle. Survived by one son, Floyd Davis, David, and one daughter Judith Hamm, David. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren Elizabeth Carol Hamm Hawse, Anita Camille Hamm Taylor, Rachel Nicole Davis, and Floyd Patrick Davis, and 6 great grandchildren, Michael Anthony Hawse, Thomas Alan Hawse, Katherine Davis Hawse, Savannah Rae Taylor, Anna Claire Taylor, and Cooper Allen Taylor.

Davis, Elizabeth Jett -66 of of Kettering was healed of Pancreatic cancer on Saturday, April 29, 2006 as she stepped into the arms of Jesus her Lord and Savior. Elizabeth was born on January 25, 1940 in Perry County, Kentucky to the late Ford and Teabitha Jett of Indianapolis, IN. She was preceded in death by siblings, Christine Barger, Ray Jett and June Jett. Remaining to mourn her is her husband, Jack C. Davis; three daughters: Phyllis (Oliver) Perry of Xenia, Tabitha (Raul) Orellana of Las Vegas, and Lisa (Steve) Kelly of Dayton; three stepchildren: Gretchen (Dave) Neff of S.C., Scott (Barb) Davis and Michael (Laura) Davis of Dayton; five grandchildren: Randy (Christy) Carver of Albuquerque, Brandi Brewer of Huber Heights, Angelica and Samantha Orellana of Las Vegas, and Tyler Schmalstig of Dayton; five great grandchildren: Geary Randall, Layla, Sheyla, Mackensie, and Brody with another expected this fall; 3 brothers: Pierce Jett of Gay's Creek, KY, Paul Jett of Madison, IN, Sim Jett of Indianapolis, IN; 7 sisters: Sophia Spicer of Lexington, IN, Nancy Deaton of Altro, KY, Wanda Martin of Dry Ridge, KY, Marie Maggard of Krypton, KY, Virgie Baker of Bonnyman, KY, Janet Jett and Faye Jett, both of Indianapolis, IN; plus a host of step-grandchildren, step-great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Elizabeth was a member of the Airway Baptist Church and a Kentucky Colonel. She had been employed at the Golden Nugget Pancake House for thirty years exercising her gift of service. Anyone who met her would know her by "How may I help you?" Elizabeth's life verse was Romans 14:8: "For whether we live, we live unto the Lord and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore or die, we are the Lord's." Funeral service will be held 11 AM Thursday at the McColaugh Funeral Home, Inc., 826 N. Detroit Street, Xenia with Pastor Eugene Helton officiating. Burial in the Woodland Cemetery, Xenia. Friends may call from 6-8 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Published in the Dayton Daily News on 5/1/2006. -Submitted by Connie Spurlock

Davis, Floyd- age 69 of Kite, formerly of Mallie, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2007, at home.  He was born August 27, 1937 in Knott County. He was a retired carpenter and the son of the late Green Russell & Edna Martha Jane Bunch Davis. He was the husband of Margaret Johnson Davis.    He is survived by 5 sons: Russell Davis of Kite, Andy Davis of Russell Springs, Toney Davis of Kuwait, Mike Davis of Kite & Parice Davis of Mallie; 6 daughters: Sue Davis of Dean, Carol Mullins of Litt Carr, Linda Hall of Mallie, Shelly Bailey of Greenville, Tn., Crystal Davis of Pine Gap, KY., Peggy Davis of Russell Springs; 1 brother: Parice Davis of Mallie; 1 sister: Mabel Tipton of Irvine; 20 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, family & friends.He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 daughter: Stella "Cricket" Wilson; 2 brothers: Roosevelt Davis & Howard Davis; 2 grandsons: Danny Wilson and Kevin Sexton.Funeral services were held Saturday, August 27, 2007 at 11 a.m. at  Nelson Frazier Funeral Home in Hindman with Ivan Smith officiating.  Burial followed in the Hall Davis Family Cemetery at Litt Carr under the direction of the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home of Hindman. Posted in Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, August 29, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Davis, Floyd -age 90, of David, Ky., died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006, at the Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville, KY.  He was born May 16, 1916, the son of Alamander (Alka) and Arena Hicks Davis.  Funeral services were conducted Friday, Aug. 11 at 5 p.m., at Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with Larry Adams officiating.   Burial followed in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., under the direction of Hall Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, August 16, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Davis, Gary McClellan ~ age 57, of Pikeville, KY., formerly of Knott Co., passed away June 25, 2009, at the Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, after a long illness.  He was born May 5, 1952, the son of Beech and Madesta Sutton Davis. He is survived by his wife- Deborah and a daughter- Allison Davis; Aunts- Pat Bradley, Thora (Jack) Parker, Rita Holowka, Jewell Cornett and Barbara Smith.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 29, 2009, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Jim Watkins officiating.  Burial followed in the John S. Combs Cemetery at Vest under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services of Hindman.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, July 2, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Davis, June -- age 83, of Topmost, wife of the late Walton Davis, passed away, Saturday, November 1, 2003, in the McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital.  She was born June 5, 1920, in Raven, the daughter of the late Dewey Gibson and Pearlie Patton Gibson. She was a member of the Topmost Baptist Church. Survivors include one brother, Cantrel Gibson of Topmost; four sisters, Ora Sawyers, Bonnie Harris, and Elva Blankenship all of Topmost, And Shelby Tessier of Newport, North Caroline; one grandchild, Tammy Tower of Flint, Michigan; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Meredith Davis. Funeral services for June Davis were conducted Tuesday, November 4, 1 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, at Martin, with Clergymen bob Wireman, Eddie Paige and Carl Mullins officiating. Burial was in the Wayne Harris Cemetery, at Topmost, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation was at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Ernie Alsop, Eugene Tessier, Shannon Gibson, Shane Sawyers, Steven Erdman and Michael Erdman.
Source:  The Floyd County Times, Wednesday, November 5, 2003

Day, Lillie -age 100 of Germantown, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, April 11 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born February 4, 1906 in Hyden, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Elige & Cora (Begley) Wooten. She was a member of the Moraine Heights Baptist Church, Moraine, Ohio. Preceded in death by a son Alfred B. Langdon in 1982, and numerous brothers and sisters. Survivors include her son Willie Langdon and wife June of London, KY, 2 daughters Mary Rose Wagers of Germantown, Ohio, Tennie Smith and husband Carl of Fairfield, Ohio, her brother Dan Wooten of Hyden, KY, 2 sisters Zola Roberts of London, KY, and Tennie Bishop and husband Bill of FL, 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 12 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, April 14, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. from the House-Rawlings Funeral Home, 510 E. Fourth St., London, KY. Rev. Charles Williams officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until the time of service at the funeral home on Friday. Burial will follow at the Lickliter Cemetery in London, KY.  Published in the Dayton Daily News on 4/16/2006. -Submitted by Connie Spurlock

Day, Lloyd "June Bug" -age 62, of Kingscreek, Kentucky, died Monday, March 13, 2006, at the Samaritan Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky. He was born June 22, 1941, the son of Nora S. Day and the late Lloyd Day. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, March 16, at 11 a.m., at the Kingscreek Community Church, Kingscreek, Kentucky, with Harold Dean Kincer, Darrell Sturgill, John Conn and others officiating.   Burial followed in the Green Acres Cemetery, Ermine, Kentucky, under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Kentucky.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, March 22, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Day, Ralph Sr. age 70 of Crafts Colley, passed away September 13, 2007, at Morristown, Tn. He was born May 5, 1937. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 15, 2007, at 2 p.m. at the Letcher Funeral Home at Whitesburg. Burial followed at the Evergreen Cemetery at Whitesburg under the direction of the Letcher Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, September 19, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Day, Sewell S. ,54, of 1008 Harvard Ave., Fairborn, died Friday in Miami Valley Hospital wher e he was a four-day patient. He resided in this area 24 years and was born in Hazard, ky., Jan. 2, 1928, the son of Nathan and Martha Combs Day. In 1978, he retired from Delco Air after 32 years of service. Surviving are his widow, Louise; four daughters, Mrs. Lorraine Herald of Lake Station, Ind., Mrs. Dianna Fyffe of Fairborn, and Mrs. Donna Lowe and Mrs. Sandy Back both of Neon; his mother, Mrs. Martha Day of Hazard, Ky.; and Mrs. May Worley of Tipp City and two brothers, Fred of Hazard, Ky., and Ollie J. of New Carlisle.  Visitation will be held at the Burcham Funeral Home, Fairborn, Sunday, from 2 to 4 p.m. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Valley Street United Baptist Church, 4355 Valley St., Dayton. Burial will be in Fairfield Cemetery.  The body will lie in state one hour prior to services at the church. Posted in the Xenia Daily Gazette on May 15, 1982

Day, Verna -age 83, of Kingscreek, Ky., died on Mon., Nov. 8, 2004, at her home. She was born on April 18, 1921, the daughter of R. H. and Ella Roark Fields.  Funeral services were conducted on Thurs., Nov. 11, at 11:00 a.m., at Tolson Creek Old Regular Baptist Church with Toby Breeding, Emory Caudill, Vergle Caudill, Luther Combs and other Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating.  Burial followed in Kingdom Come Cemetery, Kingdom Come, Ky., under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Ky. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, November 17, 2004

Dean, April Lynn age 31 of Jupiter, Florida, formerly of Topmost, KY died on Saturday, November 23, 2002 in Florida.  She was born on Aug.15, 1971, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Virgil Jr. and Rosa Lee Hall Mullins.  She was a Library Assistant for Florida Atlantic University. She is survived by hr husband, Christopher T. Dean; her parents; son, Patrick Drew Dean of Jupiter, Florida; sister, Jessica Nicole Slone of Martin, Ky. and her grandmother Hamie Mullins.  Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov.29, at Providence Old Regular Baptist Church, Topmost, Ky.  Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, Nov. 30, at 10:00 a.m. at Providence Old Regular Baptist Church, with ministers of the Old Regular Baptist Church officiating.  Burial will follow in Denver Hall Cemetery, Topmost, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky.
Source:  Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, November 27, 2002

Deaton, Alfred --73, of Hazard, died  Tuesday, February 21,  2006 at the Hazard Medical Center. He was the son of the  late Mack and  Sarah Herald Deaton. He is survived by his wife, Mary Deaton of   Hazard; 1 daughter, Barbara Jones of Bulan; 3 sisters, Virginia Southwood  of  Combs; Shelby Jean Deaton of Hazard; Lucy West of IN; 2  grandchildren, Leslie  Campbell and Michael Jones, 4  great-grandchildren, Chelsea Morgan, Haley Jo  Campbell, Makayla Jones  and Chase Jones. Funeral was conducted Friday, February  24, 2006 at  the Engle-Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Alfred Deaton officiating,   burial in the Deaton Cemetery in Combs. Engle-Walker Funeral Home in charge  of  arrangements.
Hazard Herald Obits from Mar 1, 2006-Submitted by Lynda Combs Gipson

Deaton, Bertha L. -July 1, 1915-Aug. 6, 1998-Bertha Dean, 83 of Salem died Thursday. Born in Raleigh, VA., she moved to Oregon 42 years ago, living in Aumsville are before moving to Salem. She enjoyed flowers. Her husband Glen died in 1987. Survivors include her daughters, Martha Jones, Linda Hammer, Sheila Cunningham and Sue Hannon; sisters Laura Whitman of Indiana and Mary Gillespie of West Virginia; broths Watson Combs of West Virginia; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Visiting will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Mount View Wesleyan Church, Aumsville, where she was a member. Interment will be at Aumsville Cemetery.
Source: Statesman Journal., Salem, OR pg 5c, Saturday, August 8, 1998-Transcribed by Jenny Combs  07 Sept. 2004

Deaton, Charles Age 78, of Franklin, OH; passed away Friday March 31, 2006 following a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born August 3, 1927 in Breathitt County, KY to Whick and Reva Deaton. He was known by many, loved by all. He retired from General Motors following 30 years of service. He was a pastor to many, with churches in Germantown, OH and Franklin, OH. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a Kentucky Colonel. He is survived by his wife Marie Deaton, daughter Reva Hoskins of Franklin, OH; son Tom Deaton of Sugar Hill, GA; son-in-law Rick Hoskins, daughter-in-law Kimberly Deaton; grandchildren Angie Aldridge, Jessica Deaton, and Brett Deaton; great grandchildren Abby, Chad, and Aidan, sisters Oma Shaw, Opal Turner, Malta Phelps, Alice Gross, Stella Jean Robinson, and Glenna Turner; brothers Ray Deaton and Allie Deaton; numerous in-laws; nieces; and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Vinnie Turner and an infant brother Edgar Deaton. Funeral services will be held Tuesday April 4, 2006 at 1pm at Victory Tabernacle 5419 Glendell Drive Franklin, OH with Rev James Lewis officiating. He will be laid to rest in Highland Memorial Cemetery in Miamisburg, OH. Visitation will be Monday from 5-9pm at the church.
Published in the Dayton Daily News on 4/2/2006-Submitted by Connie Spurlock

Deaton, Gene V. ''Johnny'' Age 53, of Hamilton, died Monday, March 27, 2006 at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born December 23, 1952 in Middletown, the son of Catherine (Burton) Deaton and Gene Deaton. Mr. Deaton worked at AK Steel for 34 years. He was a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation and enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Diana (Taylor) Deaton; a daughter, Amanda (Dayton) Johnson of Middletown; a son, Micah Deaton of Trenton; a stepdaughter, Christen (Allen) Henley of West Memphis, Arkansas; his mother, Catherine Deaton of Middletown; his father, Gene (Dee) Deaton of Cincinnati; three grandchildren, Torrance, Joseph, and Brittany; three sisters, Linda (Gary) Yates of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Debbie (Chris) Eddy of Hamilton, Jennifer Deaton of Middletown; one brother, Rob Deaton of Middletown; and numerous loving aunts, co-workers, and friends. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday at the Breitenbach McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home with Mr. Tom Murphy officiating. Visitation will be 6-8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Hickory Flat Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Indiana Blood and Marrow Transplantation Center, Attn: Amy Fredericks, 6th Tower, 1600 Albany Street, Beech Grove, IN 46107.
Published in the Hamilton Journal-News on 3/29/2006-Submitted by Connie Spurlock

DeCoursey, Ernest Eugene ~ age 93, of Wayland, the husband of the late June Martin DeCoursey, passed away Friday, April 24, 2009, in the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard. He was born April 3, 1916, in Auxier, the son of the late Charles Vincent DeCoursey and Pauline Hester DeCoursey. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII, a retired Machinist, a member of the Hueysville Church of Christ, a member of the John W. Hall Masonic Lodge #950 for 50 plus years. Survivors include, daughter, Eugenia Martin DeCoursey Hall of Wayland; 2 grandchildren, Brett and Eric Hall, one sister, Grace Dixon of Bucyrus, OH. and 1 brother, Edgar J. DeCoursey of Hindman. In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Charles Vincent DeCoursey, Jr. and Amerda G. DeCoursey. Funeral Services for Ernest Eugene DeCoursey were conducted on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Wayland United Methodist Church, Wayland, KY. with Jack Howard officiating.  Burial will follow in the Martin Family Cemetery at Wayland under the direction of the Hall Funeral Home of Martin.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, April 30, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

DeLong, Erik Sean -age 25, of Vest, Kentucky, died Tuesday, January 10, 2006, at the Hazard ARMC, Hazard, Kentucky.    He was born in Martin, Kentucky, on August 12, 1980 to Damon and Dotty Jenkins Delong. He is survived by his wife: Aylssa Fugate DeLong; one son: Dalton Erik DeLong: mother: Dotty DeLong; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Thelman Jr. and Rita Fugate; maternal grandmother: Ruth Jenkins; one sister: Stacy Renae Maggard; two brother-in-law: Tinsley Maggard and Chester Fugate: two nephews: Alex and Cameron: host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Friday, January 13, at 11 a.m., at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with William Ritchie, Don Ritchie and Gary White officiating. Burial followed in the Chester Ritchie Cemetery, Vest, Kentucky. Under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, January 18, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Denny, Fred Age 66 of Georgetown, Ohio died Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at the Villa Georgetown in Georgetown, Ohio. Mr. Denny was retired after twenty-seven years ill assembly with Cincinnati Milacron. He was a United States Marine Viet Nam War veteran, a member of the Carey Bavis American Legion Post #180, a Right Worshipful Brother of the Masonic Lodge F & AM #72, the District Deputy Grand Master of the Sixth Masonic District and a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Cincinnati. He was born on May 12, 1939 in Hazard, Kentucky the son of the late Forest and Sarah (King) Denny. As a child he was raised by Fred Tipton of Middletown, Ohio and the late Leona Tipton. Mr. Denny is survived by his wife - Mattie (Keith) Denny, they were married on September 3, 1959; two sons, Brian Denny of Miamisburg, Ohio and Stacey Denny of Georgetown, Ohio; one daughter, Deborah Edmisten of Georgetown, Ohio; six grandchildren; one brother, Jim Denny of Ft. Myers, Florida and one sister, Mary Blankenship of Crossville, Tennessee. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, May 7, 2006 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio. Rev. Tom Claibourne will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 P.M. Saturday with Masonic and Scottish Rite Services at 7:45 P.M. Interment will be in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio. Published in The Middletown Journal on 5/4/2006-Posted by Connie Spurlock

Deskins, Annis Mae, age 71, of Shiloh, Ohio, died Saturday, February 15, 2003, at the home of her son, in Shiloh, following a lengthy illness.  She was born January 5, 1932, in Glo, Floyd County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late William McKinley and Venious Mae (Ratliff) Music.  She had lived in the Greenwich and Shiloh areas most of her life.  She enjoyed caring for her family and others, quilting, home decorating, gardening and cooking.  She is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Joe and Debbie Deskins, Tim and Donna Deskins, and Jerry Deskins, all of Shiloh; two daughters, Tami West of Shiloh, and Phyllis Evans of Shelby; one sister, Zora Inmon of Greenwich; five brothers, William Eugene "Bud" Music of Cincinnati, Ivan Music, R. Darrell Music and Ronnie Music, all of Greenwich, Gary R. Music of Plymouth; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles V. Deskins; five sisters, Barbara Music, twins, Dora and Dortha Music, Yvonne Slone and Billie Jean Deskins; a brother, John Edward Music; and a grand daughter, Tonia Schaeffer.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 20, at the Mt. Hope Lutheran Church, 29 W. Main St., Shiloh, with Pastor Diana Seaman officiating.  Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Shiloh.  Source:  The Floyd County Times, Wednesday, February 19, 2003

Dials, Danny Dwight "Dang' -35 of Kite, died Sunday, August 29, 2004 of an auto accident in Letcher county. He was the son of Margie Hall Dials and the late Dennis Dials. He is survived by his wife Lisa Dials; 2 sons, Daniel Larry Dials, Trevor Dwight Dials, both of Kite; 5 brothers, Stanley Hall of Kite; Hargus Dials of Willard, Ohio; Alvin D. Dials, Bobby Dials, and Ray Dials, all of Wallbash,, Indiana; 2 sisters, Kathy Ward of Wallbash, Indiana; Stacy Sparkman of Kite; special nephew, Jason Dwight Sparkman; host of nieces and nephews. Funeral will take place today, Wedneday, September 1, 2004 at The Rebecca Old Regular Baptist Church at Kite, with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial in the Bates Family Cemetery on Bates Branch at Kite. Nelson Frazier Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Hazard Herald 3 Sept 2004-Submitted by Lynda Combs Gipson

Dials, Lizzie 87, 441 Miner St., Wabash, died Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at 10:50am at the Wabash County Hospital, Wabash. She was born December 16, 1914 in Floyd County, KY to Roach and Nancy (Bates) Thornsbury. She was a homemaker and loved to garden. She was affiliated with the Old Regular Baptist Church in Wabash. She is survived by 3 daughters: Mrs. Harold (Lora) McCleese, Wabash, Mrs. Max (Edna Louise) Parson, Wabash, Mrs. David (Amy) Feighner, Roanoke, IN; 2 sons: Kenneth ''Ken'' (Beth) Dials, Logansport, Billy Ray (Joyce) Dials, Wabash; 18 grandchildren, and 37 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 6 sisters. Funeral Services will be Saturday, August 24, 2002 at 10:00am at the Grandstaff-Hentgen Manchester Ave. Chapel, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash, IN. Rev. Ralph Johnson will officiate and burial will be in the Memorial Lawns Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8pm Friday at the Funeral Home. Submitted by Billie Marie Smith

Diehls, George Francis 83, of New Mexico, formerly of Indiana, died Sunday, August 22, 2004 at the Heritage House. He was born May 2, 1921 in Janesville, Wisconsin the son of George Charles and Frances Anastacia (Burke) Diehls. Survivors include two daughters, Linda (Phil) Howell of Shelbyville, Debbie (Bruce) Stephens of Milan; one sister, Helen Ames of Janesville, WI; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Diehls and one sister, Ann Hudson. He attended Alice Lloyd College in Pippa Pass, KY. He was employed for 20 years by General Electric as a purchasing agent and retired as a machinist in Cleveland, OH. He was a veteran of the US Army having served in WWII. Burial will be in the Cravens Cemetery, Milan. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Dills, Marie -age 73, of Happy, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 27, 2007 at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, Ky. after a short illness. Born in Perry County, Kentucky on October 3, 1933 she was the daughter of Joe Trent and Bertha Wells Trent. She was preceded in death 2Brothers- Mack Trent and Boyd Trent; 2 Sisters- Mae Amburgey and Minnie Trent. Marie is survived by her husband-James E. Dills; 4 Children-Alice Shortridge, Anita (Joe) Evans, James E. Dills Jr. and Helen (Milton) Jenkins; 2 Brothers- Lloyd (Joyce) Trent and Corsie Trent; 2 Sisters-Ollie (Gene) Pratt and Callie (Jimmy) Pence; Sister-in-law- Marie (Harold) Radabaugh; 9 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren and a host of Nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 9:00 a.m. Sunday, July 29, 2007 at the Hindman Funeral Services. Officiating minister will be Lindon Barger. Burial will follow in the Trent Cemetery at Happy under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, August 1, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Dingus,  Bonnie Beatrice Turner -age 97 of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, passed away, Thursday, May 22, 2008.  She was born in Ivel, Ky. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2008, at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at the Davidson Memorial Gardens, at Ivel under the direction of the Hall Funeral Home of Martin.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times--Thursday, June 5, 2008-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*Mrs. Dingus was preceded in death by her husband, Olvo Preston Dingus and a daughter, Lois Dingus.
She is survived by her son and daughter in law,Doyle and Helen Dingus of Fort Walton Beach, Fl., Grandson and Granddaughter in law, Jonathan and Nancy Dingus of Panama City, Great Granddaughters, Abigail and Jillian Dingus of Panama City, many nieces and nephews also survive.

Dingus, Winnie C.  age 86, of Martin, widow of Walter Clyde Dingus Sr., passed away, Sunday, June 8, 2003, at the Pikeville Methodist Hospital.  She was born April 5, 1917, in Carr Creek, the daughter of he late Chad Calton and Ada Taylor Calton. She was a homemaker and a member of the Salisbury United Methodist Church at Printer.  Survivors include five sons: Walter Clyde Dingus Jr., Wilton Everett Dingus and Charles Wesley Dingus, all of Martin, Mark H. (Sally) Dingus of Payne, Ohio, and Thomas O. (Cathy) Dingus of Clintwood, Virginia; four daughters: Doris Evelyn Dingus of Martin, Lenora Mae (Zion) Swetnam of Birmingham, Alabama, Marlene Elizabeth (Jerry) Soard of Des Moines, Iowa and Dollie Wray Dingus of Danville, Illinois; one brother Hargis Calton of Indian River, Florida; one sister, Lilly Blevins of  Hot Springs, Colorado; 14 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Chad Dingus, and one grandchild, Donna Dingus.  Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 11, at 11 a.m. at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Clergyman Bobby Lawson officiating. burial will follow in the Dingus Cemetery, at Martin, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home.  Visitation is at the funeral home.
Source:  The Floyd County Times, Wednesday, June 11, 2003

Dingus, Z.C. -age 74 of McDowell, passed away September 21, 207, at Highlands Regional Hospital at Prestonsburg. He was born August 2, 1933, the son of the late Zotto & Lena Pack Dingus. Funeral services were held Monday, September 24, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home at Martin. Burial followed in the Dingus Cemetery at Martin under the direction of the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, September 26, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*HUSBAND OR WIFE: Husband of Lydia Bentley Dingus. OTHER SURVIVORS: Sons and Daughter in law: Eugene & Kim McKinney of Honaker, Kentucky, Henry McKinney of Magoffin County, Kentucky. Daughters and Sons in Law: Elizabeth and Gary Blankenship of McDowell, Kentucky, Cheryl and Randall Evans of McDowell, Ky. Two sisters: Anita Music and Marquita Hillard both of Frankfort, Kentucky. 8 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren. DECEASED RELATIVES: Parents and one granddaughter

Disney, Donna M. 74, of Milan, died Monday, March 3, 2003 at Ripley Crossing Care Center in Milan. She was born March 4, 1928 in Smithboro, KY the daughter of Harrison Samuel and Raney (Blair) Frances, both deceased. She married Damon James Disney on October 11, 1947 and he preceded her in death on August 23, 1995. Survivors include one son, Robert (wife Michele) Disney of Milan, one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Cathy) Elliott of Aurora, two brothers, Hubert "Huck" (Gertrude) Francis of Osgood, Harrison Sam (Alice) Francis of Swayzee, one sister, Mrs. Robert (Dale) Bell of Versailles, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Hobert, Coy and Hastel Francis and one sister, Betty Francis. Mrs. Disney was a retired employee of Seagram's in Lawrenceburg. She was a member of the St. Paul Methodist Church in Sunman.  Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, March 6, 11 a.m. at St. Paul Methodist Church, Sunman, with Pastor Duane Loos officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may go to the Ripley Crossing Alzheimer's Unit. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan, is in charge of the arrangements.  Source:  The Versailles Republican - March 6, 2003

Dixon, Jake O. 68 of Spring Valley, Ohio passed away on Saturday Sept, 13, 2003 at Mercy Anderson Hospital, Cincinnati, Oh. He was born in Dayton, Ohio Oct 25, 1934, the son of Arthur and Mary (Jacobs) Dixon. Jake was a Army veteran and had retired from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base after 17, years, where he was a visual aid specialist in both the graphic and display departments.  He was an active member of the Ledbetter Road Church of God. He has many hobbies, including lettering signs and Indy race cars for more than 25, years. Jake never met a stranger and was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed.    He was preceded in death by his parents and his twin brother Jack Dixon. Survivors included his wife of 46 years Jane (Weaver) Dixon; three sons and their wives, Bill (Ruth) Dixon of Bellbrook, Oh, Ken (Sally) Dixon of Kettering, Oh, and David Dixon (Beth Rogers) of New Carlisle, Oh; a brother Kenneth (Alma) Dixon of Kentucky, a sister Mildred (Bob) Weaver of West Carrollton; a sister-in-law Bonnie Dixon of San Jose, Calif; nine grandchildren Jimmy Manning, Ryan Sean, Jonathan Carilyn, Corey Chloe, Jordan and Phoebe Dixon and nieces and nephews and other family members and many special friends including the "Dippy Dozen".    Funeral services will be held Wed, Sept 17, 2003 at 10A.M. at the Ledbetter Road Church of God, 325 Ledbetter, Road, Xenia, Ohio. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m on Tue, Sept 16, 2003,at the church. Burial will be in the Valley View Memorial Garden, Xenia. The family is being served by McColaugh Funeral Home, 826 n. Detroit  Street Xenia. Memorial contributions may be made in Jake's name to the Ledbetter Road Church of God building fund.   
Source:  Fairborn Daily Herald -- Submitted by Donald Givens

Dixon, Margaret Louise -74 years of age was born on December 1, 1930 in Harlan, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late William and Edna Herrin Stanford. She departed this life on Thursday, May 4, 2006 at Riverview Health Care in Prestonsburg, Kentucky following an Extended illness. She was a homemaker, Wife, Mother and Grandmother and was a member of Praise Assembly Church of God at Water Gap in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. She was married to Harold W. Dixon who survives. She is also survived by three sons and one daughter: Harold Gene Dixon, wife Sherri of Garrett, Kentucky, Terry Lynn Dixon of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Gregory Keith Dixon, wife Kathy of Prestonsburg, Kentucky and Janet Louise Bingham, husband Jeff of Auxier, Kentucky. She is also survived by one brother Jackie Paul Stanford of Liberty, Kentucky and by ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one son Michael Ray Dixon and by eight brothers and two sisters: Ernest (Duke) Stanford, Floyd Stanford, William Stanford, Robert Stanford, Danny Stanford Gail Stanford, Howard Stanford, Eugene Stanford, Edna Hunter and Pauline Collins. There is a host of many other relatives and friends who will mourn her passing. Source: Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home

Dobson, Arlena -age 77, of Vest, Ky., passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at her home after a long illness.   She was born in Perry County, Kentucky on January 16, 1929, the daughter of Green Patrick and Vista Smith Patrick.   She was preceded in death by her husbands: Shelby Dobson and Seldon Dobson; daughter: Vesta Ann Messer; son: Cecil Dobson; brothers: Lee, Arnold and C.P. Patrick; sister: Ellen Creech.   She is survived by four sons: Paul (Rita) Dobson of Lexington, Ky., Billy (Karen) Dobson, Richard Dobson, and Beckham (Deb) Dobson of Vest, Ky.; four daughters: Peggy (Daniel) Ratliff, Anitra (Homer) Ratliff of Leburn, Ky., Pam (Larry) Sparks of Greenburg, In. and Pat (Mitch) Miller; one brother: Shiloh Patrick; one sister: Louise Messer; 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; special friends: L.C. and Wilma Dobson and Carolyn.   Funeral services were conducted Saturday, June 3, at 11:00 a.m., at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, with David Gamble officiating.   Burial followed in the Dobson Cemetery at Vest, Kentucky, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services, Hindman, Kentucky. 
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, June 7, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Dobson, Calloway "Jack" Jr., -age 79, of Sassafras, Kentucky, died Monday, February 20, 2006, at Kings Daughters Medical Center, Ashland, Kentucky.  He was born April 20, 1926, the son of the late Calloway and Sarah Ritchie Dobson, Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents; one step-daughter: Angie Haddix.  He is survived by two sons: Barry Neal Dobson, Richmond, Kentucky, Dewayne Dobson of Sassafras, Kentucky; four daughters: Sandy (Jerry) Combs, Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Jackie (Grover) Sparkman, Lexington, Kentucky, Jeanne (Tony) Watts, Hindman, Kentucky, Rhonda (Curt) Branham, Prestonsburg, Kentucky; one step-son: Stephen Haddix, Hamilton, Ohio; one step-daughter: Stephanie Caudill, Whitesburg, Kentucky; one half-brother: Buster Dobson of Tennessee, two sisters: Adline Short of Sassafras, Kentucky and Anna Blair of Pinetop, Kentucky; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild.  Funeral services were conducted Thursday, February 23, at 1 p.m., at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman, Kentucky, with Darrell Short and Jerry Workman officiating.   Burial followed in the Rest Haven Cemetery, Jeff, Kentucky, under the direction of Hall Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, March 1, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Dobson, Homer ~ age 71 of Raven, passed away January 19, 2010, at the Hazard ARH.  He was born September 23, 1938, in Raven, the son of the late Edgar & Laurie Slone Dobson. He is survived by 4 Aunts: Mae Gibson, Ollie Terry, Allie Barley & Ruie Sturgill; a host of family & friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Funeral services were held on Friday, January 22, 2010, at 12 noon at Caney Fork Old Regular Baptist Church at Raven.  Burial followed at the David Fair Slone Cemetery at Raven under the direction of the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home at Hindman.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, January 21, 2010 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Dobson, Julia Mary (Stoddard) -age 40, of Raven, Kentucky, formerly of Lake Station, Indiana, died on Sunday, October 24, 2004, at her home. She was born on July 20, 1964, at Tucson, Arizona, the daughter of John Stoddard and Mary Lou Hammock Stoddard.She was preceded in death by her father, John H. Stoddard, Sr. and her brother, Norman (Skeeter) Stoddard.  She is survived by her husband, Randy; mother, Mary Lou Stoddard of Winnemac, Indiana; one son, Matthew Dean of Indiana; two daughters, Angela and Jordan Dobson of Raven, Kentucky; three borthers, Barry (Reasha) Stoddard, John (Jodi) Stoddard, and Jack (Laura) Stoddard; one sister, Laura Stoddard; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was and always will be a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend.  She will be greatly missed.  Peace forever.    Memorial services will be announced at a later date, with Hindman Funeral Services, Hindman, Kentucky in charge of arrangements.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, November 3, 2004

Dobson, Maggie -102, of Vest, Kentucky passed away January 27, 2005 at her home. She was born in Knott County, Kentucky on October 9, 1902 to John Elliott Fugate and Polly Combs Fugate. She was preceded in death by 2 Sons - Shelby and J.B. Dobson; 2 Daughters - Janis Dobson and Rosa Dobson Holliday; brothers: Tom, Jim, David and Dan; sisters: Mallie and Anne. She is survived by 2 Sons - Chalmer (Eva) Dobson, L.D. (Wilma) Dobson; 3 Daughters - Goldie Kelly, Olga Jean (Richard) Belcher and Ogie (Dorlos) Moore; 2 Daughters-in-law: Arlena Dobson and Susan Dobson; Host of Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Great Great Grandchildren. Visitation:  Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Friday after 6pm and Saturday after 8am with services each evening at 7pm.  Funeral Service:  Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Sunday at 11:00am, with Riley Grigsby, David Gambill and Bruce Gullett officiating.  Interment:  Martin Cemetery - Vest, Kentucky . Hindman Funeral Home 

Dobson, Virgie Mae ~ age 76, of Talcum, passed away April 9, 2009 at the UK Medical Center at Lexington. She was born in Knott County on October 21, 1932 to Samuel Stacy and Vertie Smith Stacy. She is survived by 1 son: Gerald Dobson and wife: Teresa; grandchildren: Jeremy Dobson and Girlfriend - Kim and Stephanie Dobson and Boyfriend - Shawn; great grandchild: Kayleigh; brother: Billy Ray Stacy; host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2009, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Denzil Ratliff officiating. Burial followed at the Jink Ritchie Cemetery at Talcum under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, April 16, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Dollarhide, Lorene ~ age 54, of Cowan, passed away August 18, 2009, at home.  She was born August 2, 1955. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, August 22, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the Letcher Funeral Home in Whitesburg.  Letcher Funeral Home of Whitesburg was in charge of the arrangements. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, August 27, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*Daughter of the late Steve and Rena Fields Dollarhide. Surviving are 2 daughters: Ellen Renee Fletcher of Loveland, Ohio and Sarah Jean Fields of Cincinnati, Ohio; 1 son: Millard Fields Jr. of Cape Coral, Florida; 1 brother: Gillis Dollarhide of Cowan; 2 sisters: Linda Sexton of Cowan and Velda Fraley of Michigan; 1 grandson: David Wayne Fletcher Jr.

Dominguez, Noah Francisco -infant son of Fayla Natasha Shepherd and Francisco Bradford Dominguez, Garrett, Ky., passed away Tuesday, June26, 2007 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky. Survivors include his Parents, Maternal Grandparents, Tim and Tammy Shepherd, Garrett, Ky., Paternal Grandparents, Kim Martin, Langley, Ky., and Hector Dominguez, Chillicothe, Oh., Maternal Great Grandparents, Danny and Carol Shepherd, Garrett, Ky., Paternal Great Grandmother, Jeanene Martin, Langley, Ky., a sister, Thalia Isabella Dominguez, Garrett, Ky., uncles, Wilfredo Dominguez and Rico Dominguez both of Langley,Ky., and Aunt, Lakesha Shepherd, Garrett, Kentucky. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, June 30, 2007, at 1:00p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with Bethel Bolen officiating. Burial followed in the Chaffins Cemetery, Garrett, Ky., under the direction of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, July 4, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Dooley, Clara Mae ~ Age 78, of Eastern, Ky., wife of the late Worley Dooley, passed away Friday, August 24, 2001, at Our Lady of the Way Hospital, Martin, Ky. She was born August 2, 1923, in Knott County, Ky., the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Patton Moore. She was a homemaker. She is survived by one son, Bee Baldridge of Eastern, Ky.; two daughters, Rosetta Hall of Jeff, Ky., and Ethel Green of In.; three brothers, John, Joe and Clarence Moore, all of Mousie, Ky.; one sister, Hester Patton of Hindman, Ky.; seven grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 27, 2001, at the Ball Branch Old Regular Baptist Church, with Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial followed in the Moore-Bolen Cemetery, Ball Branch, Ky., under the care of Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky. Visitation was at the church. Pallbearers: Bubby Hall, Ivan Gunnells, Tony Conley, Scott Smith, David Green, and Melissa Smith. 
Source: 29 Aug 2001 Floyd County Times ~ Submitted by Jeri Henderson

Dowell, Laura M.-GALION -- Laura M. Dowell, 79, of 7750 Ohio 309, died Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at MedCentral/Mansfield Hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Dowell was born May 14, 1928, in Big Stone, Va., to the late Reece D. and Allie R. Gamble Bowen. She married George Dowell on Dec.  8, 1949, in Harlan County, Ky., and he survives her.  Laura lived in Galion since 1974, having moved from Crestline. Mrs. Dowell was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy, Crestline. She worked at the former Geauga Plastics, Crestline, for 15 years, retiring in the late seventies. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, crocheting, camping and playing bingo. She loved to make fried bread and had a special friend in her dog "Pug."  Surviving are three sons and daughter, Duke and Sharon Quillen, Prospect, Kenny E. Dowell, Galion, Tom and Cindy Dowell, Lexington, Pat and Ron Roston, Galion; her special great-granddaughter, Brooke Ohler; 14 grandchildren; 22 great- grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Edith Cervenka and Ethna Robinette, both of Crestline. She was touched by an angel in her granddaughter, Christina. She was preceded in death by her four brothers, William, Joseph, Jim and Charles Bowen; and three sisters, Nannie Robinette, Mary Bowen and Hazel Dowell.  Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Mark A. Schneider Funeral Home, Crestline. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2008 at Mark A. Schneider Funeral Home, Crestline, conducted by the Rev. Gary Grant and the Rev. Ed Wilson. Burial will follow in Crawford County Memory Gardens, Crestline.Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of God of Prophecy in care of the funeral home.
Source: Mansfield News Journal, Mansfield, Richland Co OH; Originally published April 24, 2008-Submitted by Sarah Ann Roepke

Downs, Aggie Jane Fields -age 71, of Blue Ridge, Ga., and Zephyrhills, Fla., died in an auto accident in Zephyrhills on March 10, 2006.  She was born July 9, 1934, the daughter of John H. and Bertha Watts Fields.  Aggie was a loving caregiver and formerly had her own service, called Aggie and Friends.   She worked as a nurse for Pasco Packing Plant, as an ER Technician at a hospital and was a retired nurse.  She worked for Disney World as a costume coordinator, and was caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer's Disease at the time of her death.  Aggie's love in life was using the God-given gift of lovingly serving others.   She began a Red Hat group in Blue Ridge and became involved with several older ladies she came to love dearly.   She also started and named a group called the Teacup Society, because she saw many lonely old women around who needed friends.  They came to her home to make fudge and for "slumber parties."  She was dearly loved by all.   Aggie was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Austin Smith and Bill Downs, and by brothers Loren Fields, Bennie Fields, Leland Fields, Elmer Fields and James Fields, an a sister Nora Fields Honeycutt.    She is survived by eight children, Gary (Diane) Meyer, Larrie Meyer, James (Donna) Meyer, Joseph (Lori) Meyer, Sheila Meyer (Wayne) Hankins, Michele Meyer (Rodney) Ferguson, "Chip" Meyer, John Meyer; 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, and the father of her children, Wilbur Meyer.  Two sisters also survive her, Daisy Fields Nickles and Nettie Fields (Walt) Honshell; and three brothers, Ova Fields, Melvin Fields and Simeon (Cora) Fields.  A memorial service will be held the first Saturday of August at the Fields Homestead Cemetery at the head of Nealy Creek on Carr (formerly May, Ky.), after the Watts Reunion, which takes place in Hindman at the Human Services Center.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, April 19, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Doyle, April Lynn Fair Slone -age 27 of Pippa Passes, passed away November 25, 2007, at home.  She was born November 1, 1980, at Hazard, the daughter of Elbert (Lora) Fair and Glenda Jacobs (Stanley) Slone (stepfather: Harry Flaheart).  She was a homemaker. She is survived by 1 son: Tyler Ray Slone of Hindman; 2 daughters: Courtney Lynn Slone of Hindman and Whitney Renee Doyle of Flemingsburg; 1 stepson: Byron Slone of Pippa Passes; 2 brothers: Ike Slone of Pippa Passes and Sam Fair of Fort Wayne, In.; 3 sisters: Helen (Danny) Akers of Mud Creek, Ky., Charlotte Fair and Jennifer Fair, both of Indiana; a very special friend: Danny Slone of Pippa Passes, and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.Funeral services will be November 29, 2007 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Olive Old Regular Baptist Church at Pippa Passes with Marion Huff, Kelly Slone, and David Daniel Jacobs officiating.  Burial will follow in the Slone Cemetery at Raven under the direction of the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home of Hindman.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, November 28, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Draughn, Ralph ~ age 88 of Garner, passed away June 24, 2009, at the Hazard ARH.  He was born March 28, 1921, in Knott County, the son of the late Troy and Lula Dyer Draughn.  He was a retired highway state worker and a US Army WWII Veteran.  He was the husband of the later Gertrude Combs Draughn. He is survived by 4 sons: Tommy (Paula) Draughn of Garner, Troy Kent "TK" (Denise) Draughn of Garner, Danny Ray Draughn of Lexington, & Ralph Allyn of Leburn; 1 step-daughter: Bobbie Sue Jacobs of Pippa Passes; 1 brother: Kelly (Madeline) Draughn of Leburn; 2 sisters: Freda "Sucker" (Wilson) Penick of Leburn & Louise Greenia of Mt. Sterling; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family & friends.He was preceded in death by his parents & wife; 1 sister: Imalee Draughn Combs.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 27, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home at Hindman with Military Services performed by the Knott County DAV Chapter 1717 with Jimmy Hall officiating.  Burial followed at the Townsel Combs Cemetery on Upper Mill Creek at Leburn under the direction of the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home of Hindman.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, July 2, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Draughn, Roger Dale -age 58, of Jackson, Kentucky, died on Thursday, June 23, 2005, at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky.  He was born on November 4, 1946, the son of the late Olvin Jack Draughn and Darcus Ritche Draughn. He was a mechanic. He was preceded in death by one son, O'Neal Draughn and his parents.   He is survived by his wife, Pat Draughn of Jackson, Kentucky; one son, Ryan Draughn of Jackson, Kentucky; one daughter, Annette Draughn of Ary, Kentucky; a daughter-in-law, Etta Draughn; four grandchildren, Kayla Draughn, Matthew Smith, Emily Smith, Travis Fugate; and a host of aunts and uncles.  Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, June 28, at 1:00 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, Jackson, Kentucky, with Reverend Tammy Smith and Reverend Susan Elkow officiating.  Pallbearers included Spencer V. Johnston, Brian Johnston, Roger Pollard, Jimmy Doyle Combs, James Smith, Henry B. Combs, Dan Campbell, David Matthews, Everett Smith, and Harve Smith, Jr.  Burial followed in the Ben Owens Cemetery, Fisty, Kentucky, under the direction of Breathitt Funeral Home, Jackson, Kentucky.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, June 29, 2005

Duke, Raymond W. -age 83, of Blackey, Ky., died on Fri., June 4, 2004, at Letcher Manor Nursing Home, Whitesburg, Ky.  He was born on March 31, 1921, the son of John W. Duke and Elmira Mullins Duke. Funeral services were conducted on Sun., June 7, at 2:00 p.m. at Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Ky., with Tom Currie officiating.  Burial followed in Duke Cemetery, Blackey, Ky., under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times June 2004

Duff, Edmond -age 78, of Morrow, Oh., formerly of Garrett, Ky.,  passed away Saturday, January 14, 2006, at his residence. He was born August 11, 1927 in Garrett, Ky., the son of the late Ira Duff and Nancy Combs Duff. Mr. Duff was a Master Plumber and Pipe Fitter, member of The Church of God,  Greenfield, In., The VFW and was an U.S. Army, World War II Veteran. Survivors include one son, Phillip Duff, Berea, KY., two daughters,  Phyllis F. Huff, Hamilton, Oh., Georgia Meadows, Fairborn, Oh., two brothers,  Enoch Duff, Greenfield, In., Dewey Duff, Michigan City, In., six sisters,  Shirley Lewis, Arlene Mize, Gertrude Day and Christine Scott all of Greenfield,  In., Magaline Hughes, Clint, Mi., Martha Roberts Garrett, Ky., five  grandchildren, Gregory Huff, Jeffrey Huff, Shain Duff, Lacy Vance, and Courtney  Duff, and five great grandchildren, Haley Huff, Michael Huff, Derek Huff, Skyler  Vance, and Destiny Huff. Funeral services for Edmond Duff will be conducted Wednesday,  Jan.18, 2006, at 11:00 a.m., at the Garrett Church of God, Garrett, Ky.,  with the Clergymen Donnie Bragg and Ira Scott officiating. Burial will follow in  the Duff Cemetery, Hueysville, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall  Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Visitation:  After 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2006 here at  Hall Funeral Home.  Funeral Service:  11:00 a.m. Wednesday,  January 18, 2006 at the Garrett Church of God with Donnie Bragg and Ira Scott  officiating.  Interment:  Duff Cemetery, Hueysville, Ky   Submitted by Lynda Combs Gipson

Duff, Laura Margaret Goble -age 58, of Newdale School Road, Timberville, Virginia, died on Tues., April 19, 2005, at her home.  She was born on Dec. 31, 1946, at Garrett, Ky., the daughter of the late George Amos and Eda Hill Goble.  Visitation was held on Thursday, at Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., at 5 p.m.  Gravesite services were conducted on Friday, April 22, at 11:00 a.m., at Goble Cemetery, Prestonsburg, Ky.  Burial followed, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, April 27, 2005

Duff, Linda Sue, age 56, of Langley, wife of Willie Duff, passed away Friday, May 16, 2003 at the McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital.  She was born May 12, 1947, in Garrett, the daughter of the late Lacy Shepherd and Stella Hicks Shepherd.  She was a former employee of he First Commonwealth Bank, and a member of the Hueysville Church of Christ.  Survivors, in addition to her husband, include one daughter, Willa Anita Joan Lykens of Langley; three brothers, Don Shepherd of Allen, and Danny Wayne Shepherd and Jimmy Shepherd, both of Garrett; four sisters, Lola Clock of Langley, Wava Turner of Garrett, Bonnie smith of Hazard, and Brenda Martin of Hueysville; two grandchildren, Breanna Michelle Duff and Conner Wade Lykens.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Lloyd Ray Shepherd, and one sister, Clara Shepherd.  Funeral services for Linda Sue Duff were conducted Sunday, may 18, at 2 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Clergyman Chester Ray Varney officiating.  Burial was in the Shepherd Family Cemetery, (Rockfork) Garrett, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin.  Visitation was at the funeral home.  Pallbearers:  Mark Wedding, Tim Lykens, Kevin Thacker, Mark Wallace, Tim Shepherd, Wesley Moore, Harvey Martin, and William Smith.  Honorary:  Sterlin Turner, Danny Shepherd, Donald Shepherd, Cordis Smith, Jimmy Shepherd, and Teddy Click.
Source:  Floyd County Times , Wednesday, May 21, 2003

Duff, Lionel, 93, husband of Frankie Smith Duff, of Lexington, died Sat, Mar 10, 2007 at the Veterans Medical Center on Cooper Drive in Lexington. Born Dec 4, 1913 in Quicksand, KY, he was the son of the late Joe and Elizabeth Wooten Duff. He attended Morehead State College, Alice Lloyd College and was a graduate of the University of Kentucky where he received a degree in Elementary Education. In 1941 he and his wife, Frankie, started teaching in a two-room school in Decoy, KY, in Knott County, a community composed of 27 families, all related. As teachers their goal was to teach not only the three basic "R's" but also to include such things as pride of heritage, arts and crafts, music, and inspiration to do better. They shared a deep devotion to the cause of bringing light into darkness for children. They taught for thirty years. In 1944 he left teaching for two years to serve in World War II in the US Marine Corps. He participated in action against the enemy at Iwo Jima. After retiring from teaching, he was director of the Hindman Settlement School in Hindman, KY for several years. Other than his wife of 71 years, he is survived by one daughter, Carol Tucker and her husband Larry Tucker, Nicholasville, KY. He was a devoted grandfather to his three grandchildren Mike Maynard and his wife Patti, Hickory, NC, Tammy Campbell and husband Steve, Lexington, and David Duff and wife Kim, Inez, KY and seven great grandchildren, Casey, Stephanie, Brett Campbell, Chris Maynard, Lakean, Madison and Dray Duff. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Miriam and son Douglas; and six siblings. Visitation will be Mon, Mar 12 from 5-7pm at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Road. Funeral services will be held at 10:30am Tue, Mar 13 at the funeral home by Rev. Bob Justus with burial following in the Lexington Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Maynard, David Duff, Casey Campbell, Brett Campbell, Chris Maynard, Larry Tucker and Steve Campbell. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to the charity of ones choice.
Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 3/12/2007. -Posted by Connie Spurlock

Duff, Simpson "Toad" -age 79 of Chavies, KY., died Saturday, September 11, 2004, at Hazard A.R.H. Hospital in Hazard, KY. Mr. Simpson (Pat's Note) Duff was employed by Ken Coal Co. He is the son of the Logan and Molly Duff. He is survived by his wife Wanda Duff. He is also survived by three sons; Joe Duff wife Danna of Chavies, Ky., Don duff wife Angela of Chavies, KY., and Bill Duff wife Teresa of Chavies, KY. Four Sisters: Betsy Jane Blyth (husband Bobby-deceased) of Waynesville, Oh., Thelma Davidson Husband Floyd of Clarkston, MI., Edna Mae Pelfrey (husband Bill-deceased) of Middletown, OH., and Sue Dell Stidham husband Thomas of Chavies, KY. Visitation services were held Monday, September 13, 2004 from 6-9. Masonic rites at the Maggard Brothers Chapel were held at 7PM. Funeral Services were held at 11 AM on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at the Maggard Brothers Chapel. Rev. Norvell Gambill and Rev. Tommy Williams officiated. Note: this does not give the cemetery.

Dulcie, Lula Slone Hall -age 88 of Raven passed away July 10, 2007, at Hazard ARH. She was born June 6, 1919, at Garrett, the daughter of the late Jonas & Nora Ellen Bolyn Slone. She was a homemaker and wife of Ralph Dulcie. She is survived by 2 sons: James Ellis (Nada) Hall of Avon Lake, Ohio & Edwin Jardine Hall of Newton Falls, Ohio; step children: Charles Dulcie, Phoebe Dulcie & Elizabeth Dulcie; 1 sister: Marjorie Slone (Donel) Gibson of Elyria, Ohio; grandchildren: Donald (Barb) Hall, Chris Hall, Cathy Hall, Joan Hall & the late Sophia: 6 great grandchildren & 5 step grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, deceased brothers & sister: Elder Lawrence Slone, Raymond Slone, twin boys & Ruth Blackburn. Funeral services were held Friday, July 13, 2007, at 1 p.m. at Caney Fork Old Regular Baptist Church, Raven, with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial followed at the Jonas Slone Cemetery at Raven under the direction of the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home of Hindman.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, July 18, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Dunn, Jr. "Capin" Jim , age 31 of Honaker, passed away August 31, 2007, at his home.  He was born March 6, 1976 in Germany. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 5, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home at Martin with Shawn Jervis officiating.  Burial followed in the Kidd Cemetery at Honaker under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home at Martin.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, September 5, 2007
*PARENTS: Capin Jim & Linda Sue Kimbler Dunn HUSBAND OR WIFE: Kimberly Adkins Dunn; OTHER SURVIVORS: son: Brandon Dunn of Stayton, Or; daughter &  step-daughter: Elizabeth Dunn of McMinniville, Or & Megan Nicole Branham of  Ivel, KY; brother: Scott Kimbler of Ivel, KY & sister: Rosea Kreps of  Honaker, KY

Dye, Maxine Stumbo -age 65 of Frankfort, Ky., formerly of Hi Hat, Ky., widow of Tilton Dye, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at Hospice Care Center, Lexington, Ky. She was born June 08, 1943 in Gearheart, Ky., the daughter of James "Bud" Stumbo, Hi Hat, Ky., and the late Violet Tuttle Stumbo. Survivors include two daughters, Shelly Stivers, Frankfort, Ky., Angela Spurlock, Manchester, Ky., two brothers, Herman C. Stumbo, Fairborn, Oh., Vernon "Pete" Stumbo, Vincennes, In., sister, Zannie Crager, Shiloh, Oh., and seven grandchildren. Funeral services for Maxine Stumbo Dye will be conducted Friday, August 01, 2008 at 1:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with Elders Kevin Spurlock and Barry Spurlock officiating. Burial will follow in the Little Cemetery, Hi Hat, Ky., with the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., caring for those arrangements.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, July 31, 2008--Submitted by Debbie Tamborski