Fair, Ruthie Smith-age 85 of Leburn, passed away July 8, 2006 at the Hazard Nursing Home. She was born in Leburn, Kentucky on May 7, 1921 to Grover Smith and Rosanna Smith. She was preceded in death by her Husband, John Fair, Brothers: John and Hillard Smith. She is survived by her Son-Bill Fiar, Daughter, Doris Ratliff, 2 Brothes: Bethel Smith and Earnest Smith; 7 Sisters: Verna Fraley, Phyllis Slone, Eva B. Smith, Elsie Ritchie, Gladys Williams, Louise Webb and Vonda Lee Hall; 4 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Monday after 6 pm. Funeral Services will be at Hindman Funeral Home Services Chapel, Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at 11 a.m. with Bethel Bolen officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain Memory Gardens, Hindman, Kentucky.    Source: Hindman Funeral Home

Fairchild, Lloyd -age 79, of Whitesburg, Kentucky, died on Sunday, September 5, 2004, at Letcher Manor Nursing Home, Whitesburg, Kentucky. He was born on February 4, 1926, the son of the late S. Kenton and Dixie Whiteaker Fairchild.  Funeral services were conducted on Wed., Sept. 8, at 11:00 a.m., with Dock Frazier officiating.  Burial followed in American Legion Cemetery, Whitesburg, Ky., under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Ky. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times on Wednesday, September 15, 2004

Fannin, Harry Franklin -age 67, of Martin, Ky., died on Wed., April 20, 2005, at the Veterans Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia.   He was born on Oct. 1, 1937, the son of the late Otto Fannin and Alma Halbert Fannin.   He was a member of the Amvets.   Funeral services were conducted on Sun., April 24, at 3:00 p.m., at Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with Mark Tackett officiating.  Burial followed in Mayo Cemetery, Prestonsburg, Ky., under the direction of Hall Funeral Home. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, April 27, 2005

Farley, Harold "Buddy"  age 64, of Pippa Passes, Ky., died on Thursday, November 28, 2002 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital, Hazard, Ky.  He was born on February 2, 1938, in Knott County, Ky., the son of the late James Farley and Minnie Hicks Farley.  He was a disabled miner.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Farrell "Sonny" Farley, Elmer (Milt) Farley, and Larry Farley, and sister, Dorothy Spurlock.  He is survived by his wife, Anna Lee Slone Farley, daughter, Brenda Partin (husband) Mac Partin) of {Pineville, Ky; grandchildren, Deedra Short (husband Danny Short) of Pippa Passes, Ky. and Jeremy Partin (wife-Shawna Partin) of Pineville Ky., great-grandchildren, Dakota Short and Destiny Short of Pippa Passes Ky., brothers, James "Jim" Farley of Hollybush, Ky., Tommy Farley of Hollybush, Ky., Jack Farley of Decoy,. Ky; sisters, Jean Orick of Edgerton, Ohio, Sylvia Patton of Garrett, Ky., Mavis Hicks of Corounna, Indiana, Alice Triplett of Plymouth, Ohio, Lillie Slone of Hollybush, Ky., Billie Snyder of Angola, Indiana and Christine Hutchinson of Montpelier, Ohio.  Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, December 1, at 11L00 a.m. at Hollybush Old Regular Baptist Church, Pippa Passes, Ky., with Burton Ratliff and Kerry Ratliff officiating.  Burial followed in Benton Slone Cemetery, Hollybush, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky.    Source:  Troublesome Creek Times,  Wednesday, December 4, 2002

Farler, Theodore Jr. Age 77 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospice Unit on Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 7:25 PM. He was born in Hazard, Kentucky on June 7, 1929 the son of Theodore Sr. and Florence (Kilburn) Farler. Theodore was a United States Army veteran during the Korean Conflict and was employed as a project manager with Bushman Conveyor, retiring in 1992. In January, 1953 in Tokyo, Japan, he married Masai Shibuya. He is survived by his wife, Masai Farler of Hamilton; two sons, Kelland Farler and his wife Melanie of Hamilton and Kenneth Farler and his wife Diane of Franklin; one daughter, Karen Rethlake and Ed Turner of Liberty Township; six grandchildren, Melissa, Michelle, David, Craig, Evan and Allison; two great-grandchildren, Noah and Christian; two step-grandchildren, Thomas Harp and Kelly Harp; and one brother, Rex Farler and his wife Iris of Liberty Township. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore Farler Sr. and Florence Burns. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Brown-Dawson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Published in the Hamilton Journal-News on 7/22/2006. -Posted by Connie Spurlock

Farmer, Golda (Goldie) Slone - passed away on April 5th 2008.  She was born Oct. 7, 1918 on Steer Fork in Pine Top, and raised on Smith Branch in Mallie, Knott County Ky. She moved to Arlington in Northern Va. in the early 40's made her home there and raised her children.  In 1955 she moved to Clearwater Fl. and lived there until her death. She was known for her feisty personality, hard work, honesty, loyalty to family and friends and her wonderful southern cooking.   Her mountain roots remained a constant part of her character all of her life.  She loved the mountains, the music and people.  She made many trips back home thru the years, to visit beloved family and friends.  She is survived by her 5 children, Creva J. Haugen, Chantilly Va., Sarah R. Phillips, Clearwater, Fl., Patricia Shockey, Leesburg Va., James H. Moore, Clearwater, Fl, Larry Moore, Front Royal, Va., 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.  Sisters Gail Taylor, Sacramento, Ca., Delta J. Sizemore, Lexington, KY. and Ethel Lewis, Clearwater, Fl.    A Memorial Service will be held at Moss Feaster Funeral Home located at 693 So. Belcher Rd., Clearwater, Fl. on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 3 pm.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times--Thursday, April 17, 2008-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Farmer, Laurie Marie -age 45, of Hamilton, Ohio, formerly of Knott County, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, October 20, 2004, at Jewish Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born on November 3, 1958, in Perry County, Kentucky, the daughter of Iva and Agnus Patrick Mullins. She was preceded in death by her mother and a brother, Lester Mullins. She is survived by her father; stepmother, Lauretta Mullins; one son, Jammie (wife Heather) Mullins of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky; one daughter, Desirae (husband Josh) Hertel of Cincinnati, Ohio; three sisters, Sharon Mullins of Hindman, Kentucky, Maxine (husband Lawrence) of Covington, Ky., Denise (husband Steven Wayne) Slone of Litt Carr, Kentucky; two stepbrothers, Denzil Watson and Chris Watson of Pippa Passes, Kentucky; two granddaughters; Ashley and Alex Mullins of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, October 25, at Swindler and Currin Funeral Home, Latonia, Ky.  Burial followed in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Kentucky. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, November 3, 2004

Feltner, James 89 of Round Lake Park passed away in Libertyville Oct 12002 . Born Oct 28, 1912 to May (Nee Stacey) and Garret Feltner in Hazard. He was a coal miner, and also worked for the railroad, and Foulds Inc, in Libertyville, IL. He was the father of 12 children. He is survived by his children   Eugene (Amy) Feltner of Dayton, Ohio, Bonnie (Ernest) Brandenburg of   Winchester, Vernon (Carol) Feltner of Las Vegas, NV, Bobbie (Emily) Feltner   of Waukegan, Morma (Gray) Willis of Round Lake, Berneace (Wally) Rentz   of Scottsdale, AZ, Joanne Mullins of Antioch, Patricia (Tony) Donile of  Zion, Randy (Laurie) Feltner of Wauconda. He leaves to cherish his memory 38 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren and 17 great great grandchildren  and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded in death by   his Wives, Hazel (Nee Sexton) who died in 1967, and  Matilda (Nee Roberts)  who died in 1997, by his sons, Willie, James and Howard Feltner. and by  his parents Garret and Mary Jane Feltner. Friends of the family visited at  Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, LTD, Grayslake, Illinois on Thursday Oct 3.  Burial was in the Evans Crossing Cemetery, Campton through the Porter & Son Funeral Home, Campton.    Source:  Hazard Herald  submitted by Donald Givens

Feltner, Patricia Combs -age 57, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Knott County, died Friday, April 8, 2005, at her residence. She was born March 3, 1948, the daughter of Earl Wilson Combs and Emma Jean Patrick Combs.  She is survived by her mother: Emma Jean Combs, Lotts Creek, Kentucky; 2 daughters: Renae (Nick) Parrish, Richmond, Kentucky, Angie (Chris) Swann, Lexington, Kentucky, 2 grandsons: Hudson and Shelby Swann.   Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 12, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with Bob Combs and Howard Owens officiating.  Burial followed at the Combs Cemetery at Lotts Creek, Kentucky, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services. 
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, April 13, 2005

Fields, Alger Barton-  age 60, of Sassafras, passed away April 19, 2006 at his home. He was born in Knott County, Kentucky on April 8, 1946 to Davis Fields and Nancy Fields. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Una; brothers: Ben, Ova and James. He is survived by 2 sons: James and Junior; 1 daughter: Linda; 4 brothers: Troy, Daniel, Thomas and Clarence (Veronica) Fields; 3 sisters: Sylvania Everidge, Marie (James) Almond and Mary Burchett; 6 grandchildren. Vistitation will be held at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Friday from 6pm to 9pm with services at 7pm.  Funeral Service will be held at Little Bethlehem Church Saturday, April 22, 2006 at 1pm with Don Pratt and Bill Kirby officiating.  Burial will follow in Mountain Memory Gardens, Hindman, Kentucky     Source: Hindman Funeral Home Obits

Fields, Bruce -age 62, of Sassafras, Kentucky, died Sunday, November 6, 2005, at the Hazard ARMC, Hazard, Kentucky.  He was born in Amburgey, Kentucky on September 3, 1943, the son of Edward Fields and Rachel Sizemore Fields. He is survived by his wife: Joyce Fields; one son Berlin (Melissa) Fields of Sassafras, Kentucky; three daughters: Angie Fields of Lexington, Kentucky, Rachel (Willie) Reynolds of Sassafras, Kentucky, and Reena Fields of Lexington, Kentucky; grandchildren: Miata Fields, Shanda Fields, Heath Randall Waugh II, Alex Thomas Fields; one grandchild he helped raise: Edward Eugene Fields: nephews: Jason, Mike, Bruce E. and Otis Fields Jr.; niece Rachel Park. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, November 9, at 12 noon, at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with Don Pratt officiating.   Burial followed at the Amburgey Cemetery, Hindman, Kentucky, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, November 9, 2005-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Fields, Christeana H. ~ age 80, of Pinetop, passed away July 21, 2009, at her home. She was born in Knott County on November 12, 1928, to Kit Honeycutt and Lydia Slone Honeycutt. She was preceded in death by her husband: Elmer Fields; 2 daughters: Francecilia and Marcella. She is survived by 3 sons: Don Fields, John (Linda) Fields, Keenan (Sondra) Fields; 1 daughter: Tracey (William) Reedy; 2 brothers: Ford (Peggy) Honeycutt and Chalmer (Flora) Honeycutt; 1 sister: Lorraine Collins; 13 grandchildren: Tyrone, Todd, Matthew, Amanda, Tabatha, Kendra, Cortney, John, Austin, Stewart, Cody, Kerry and Jeremy; 13 great grandchildren: Kirstie, Caleb, Jordan, Corey, Zachary, Kasey, Collin, Leah, Wyatt, Tyston, Mason, Aaron and Landon; host of nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 24, 2009, at the Mallett Fork Regular Baptist Church with Ronnie Combs, Jesse Hagans and Kelly Slone officiating. Burial followed at the Vance Honeycutt Cemetery at Pinetop, Kentucky under the direction of the Hindman Funeral Services.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, July 23, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Fields, Ethel age 92, of Jeremiah, Kentucky, died on Fri. Sept. 17, 2004.  She was born on October 15, 1911, the daughter of the late John and Larrena Roark Adams.  Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, September 19, 2004, at 2:00 p.m. at the Mount Olivet Old Regular Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in the Horsemill Point Cemetery in Jeremiah, Ky.  Arrangements are being handled by Letcher Funeral Home, Inc., Whitesburg, Ky.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times on Wednesday, September 22, 2004

Fields, Guy C. -age 69, of Amburgey, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at his home. He was born in Knott County, Kentucky on January 12, 1938 to Nick Fields and Louisa Mullins Fields. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters: Polly Franklin and Ada B. Calhoun; great-granddaughter : Kira Sky Mullins. He is survived by his wife: Judy Fields; 4 step children: Russell (Sandra) Mullins, Donna Kay Galloway, Gene R. (Anna) Mullins and Brookie Mullins; brothers: John M. (Opal) Fields, Nick Jr. (Elna) Fields, Jasper Fields and Rudell (Marie) Fields; sister: Lizzie (Archie) Combs; 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews.Funeral services were held at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Friday, June 22, 2007 at 2 p.m. with Don Pratt, Alger Mullins and Carlos Craft officiating. Interment followed at Mountain Memory Gardens in Hindman, Ky., under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, June 27, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Fields, James Albert, Sr. ~ was born.3/17/1928 Knott Co. Kentucky He passed from this life at his residence at Colson, Kentucky on Tuesday July 26. 1988 Being 60 years, 4 months and 9 days of age at his passing. he was the Son of Samuel Fields and Sally (Mullins) Fields James Albert was a member of   Jehovah Witnesses - the Kingdom Hall at Isom Kentucky James is Survived by his wife Delma (Seals) Fields of Colson, Ky. one son James Albert Fields Jr. of Sullivan, Ohio Three daughter Linda Gail (Fields) Marcum of Sullivan, Ohio Meda Carol (Fields) Gamel and Joyce Ann (Fields) Rikard of Florence, Alabama Four sisters Vesta (Fields) Trent of Caretta, West Virginia, Effie (Fields) Caudill of Chesapeake Bay Virginia, Loretta (Fields) Nease of Richlands, Virginia, Janetta (Fields) Evans of Virginia Beach Virginia, Six Grandsons: Samuel Marcum Jr., Jody Marcum, Adam Marcum, James Roy Gamel, Joseph T. Gamel, two granddaughters: Shandy G. Rikard, Randi Rikard also surviving is number of relatives and friends to mourn his passing
Funeral services will be conducted from the Everidge Funeral Home Chapel Whitesburg, Kentucky on Friday July 29.1988. Officiating minister: Gary D. Jesse. Pallbearers: Friends and family. Burial will follow in the Fields Cemetery Colson, Ky. Everidge Funeral Home in Charge
Submitted by Della Seals Amburgey

Fields, Jewell Owens ~ age 78, of Hamilton, OH went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 6, 2009 at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born in Knott County, KY on February 12, 1930, the daughter of the late Denny and Elizabeth (Watts) Owens. Jewell graduated from Carr Creek High School in Knott County, KY. On October 1, 1947, in Knott County, she married her husband of over 50 years, Nando Fields, and he preceded her in death on September 26, 1998. She was a member of Fairfield West Baptist Church. Jewell is survived by her son, Curtis (Gale) Fields; daughter, Karen Fields, both of Hamilton, OH; two brothers, Curtis (Pat) Owens of Oliver Springs, TN and Guy C. Owens (the late Teenie) of Ft. Wright, KY; and many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. The family expresses their appreciation to Dr. Richards and the staff of Hospice of Cincinnati and Hospice of Hamilton. Funeral services will be held at Webb Noonan Funeral Home, Ross Avenue at South "D" Street, Hamilton, at 11am on January 9, 2009, with Pastor Rob Rosenbalm officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Family and friends will be received prior to the service from 10-11am at the funeral home.  Source: Hamilton Ohio Journal-News 08 Jan 2009 ~ Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Fields, Rachel, age 82, of Sassafras, Ky., died on Friday, May 2, 2003,. at her home.  She was born on January 9, 1921, in Knott County Kentucky., a daughter of William Sizemore and Mary Noble Sizemore.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Fields; a son, Otis  (Carol) Fields of Sassafras, Ky.; one brother, Arthur Sizemore of Ohio; two9 sisters, Alvirta Hardin of Phoenix, Arizona, and Roberta Mullins of Belleville, Mich; ten grandchildren,  Otis (Penny) Fields, Jr., Rachel Sue (Joey) Parks, Tammy (Wayne) Cornett, Bruce Edward Fields, Jason Matthew (Angie) Fields, Rachel Healaine Fields, Berlin Edward Fields, Angie Waugh, and Cassandra Fields; and nineteen great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, May 4, at 11:30 a.m. at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Ky., with Don Pratt officiating.  Burial followed in Amburgey Cemetery, Hindman, Ky., under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.   Source:  Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, May 7, 2003

Fields, Robert H. "Bob" -Funeral service for Robert H. "Bob' Fields was conducted Saturday, May 13, 2006 from Everidge Funeral Home Chapel with Rusell Hall and Willie Lamb officiating. Burial followed in Green Acres Cemetery, Ermine, Kentucky. Robert H. "Bob" Fields, son of the late Dewey and Bessie Hall Fields Engle was born in Perry County, Kentucky, March 3, 1936. He entered eternal life Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at Haymond, Kentucky, being 70 years, 2 months and 7 days of age at the time of his passing. Bob was the widower of Nella Faye Boggs Fields. She passed away December 17, 2001. Bob was a heavy equipment mechanic and had been attending Millstone Methodist Church. He was a loving and caring father, grandfather and friend. Surviving are five sons: Everett Fields and wife Teresa of Viper, Glen Fields and wife Peggy of Viper, James Fields and wife Leslie of Gray, Tennessee, Brad Fields and wife Angela of Haymond and Mike Fields and wife Vonda of Payne Gap; daughter Sandy Fields of McRoberts; and a very special friend, Anna Lee Goins. Also surviving are eight grandchildren: April Fields, Holly Fields, Robert Fields, Misty Fields, Taylor Fields, Clayson Fields, Colton Fields, Gavin Fields and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Bob was preceded in death by his step-father, Buford Engle.  Posted in the Letcher County Community, News-Press, May 17, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Fields, Ruby Ann -age 76, of Kite, Kentucky, died Saturday, August 19, 2006, at the Hazard ARMC, Hazard, Kentucky.
She was born in Cumberland, Kentucky on June 17, 1930, the daughter of John and Dora Dixon Creech.  She was preceded in death by her husband: Elmer Fields.   She is survived by one son: James David Fields of Kite; two grandchildren: Britney Nicole Fields and Zachary Tyler Fields.  Funeral services were conducted Monday, August 21, at 2 p.m., at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with Carlos Craft officiating. Burial followed in the Carr Fork Memorial Cemetery, Litt Carr, Kentucky, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, August 23, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Fields, Sally Mae ~ age 83 of Partridge, passed away Feb. 19.  She was born May 5, 1925.  Funeral services were  held Sun., Feb. 22, at Letcher Funeral Home. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, February 26, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*Daughter of the late Granville and Nannie Marie Hall Elkins. She was the widow of Willie Fields. Surviving are 1 son: Willie Eugene (Anna) Fields of Sandlick; 2 daughters: Patsy Carol (Lewis) Boggs of Partridge and Barbara Alene (John) Maggard of Eolia; 1 brother: Albert Elkins of Abington, Virginia; 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren with 1 on the way. Burial in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine, Kentucky.

Fields, Thomas Glen -76, of Corbin, died Friday, April 28, 2006 at the Central Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Mullins Fields; 3 sisters, Sophia Back of Liberty; Maggie Rehahn of  South Gate, MI; Reda Adams of OH; 3 brothers, Mark Fields Jr., Lyndon Fields, both of OH; Eugene Fields of Lincoln Park, MI. Funeral was conducted Monday, May 1, 2006 at Brashear Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Mullins Cemetery in  Fort Branch. Brashear Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Source: Hazard Herald Obituaries Wed April 26, 2006 -Posted by Lynda Combs Gipson

Fields, Timothy Matthew -age 30 of Letcher, passed away January 14, 2008, at Hallie.  He was born September 22, 1977.    Funeral services were held Thursday, January 22, 2008, at 12 p.m. at Letcher Funeral Home.  Burial followed in the Fields Family Cemetery at Letcher under the direction of the Letcher Funeral Home of Whitesburg. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, January 24, 2008-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Fields, Vadis Jay "Cooley" -age 32, of Lotts Creek, Kentucky, died on Saturday, October 16, 2004, at his home.  He was born on January 12, 1972, in Perry County, Kentucky, the son of Vadis and Doris Loretta Neil Funderburk.  He was preceded in death by one brother, James Fields.  He is survived by his wife, Marie Herald Fields; parents; three sons, Jason Wade Fields and Jeremy Jay Fields, both of Lotts Creek, Kentucky, and Anthony Allen Banks of Fort Knox, Kentucky; three sisters, Anita Jane Cody of Morehead, Kentucky, Kimberly Jolyn Blackburn of McDowell, Kentucky and Rebecca Fields of Erie, Pensylvania.   Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, October 19, at 1:00 p.m., at Lotts Creek United Baptist Church, Lotts Creek, Kentucky, with Charles Ed Smith and others officiating.  Burial followed in Fields Family Cemetery, Lotts Creek, Kentucky, under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman, Kentucky. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, October 20, 2004

Fitch, Alka -age 85 of Martin, passed away December 9, 2007, at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg.  She was born April 20, 1922 in Johnson County.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 12, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel at Martin.  Burial will follow at the Martin Cemetery at Martin under the direction of the Hall Funeral Home of Martin.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, December 12, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*Wife of the late Phillip Fitch.  Daughter of the late Lewis Blevins and Dona McKenzie Blevins. Survivors include three sons, Ralph Fitch of Alrwill, IN., David Fitch of Martin, KY and Lenville Fitch of Marengo, OH., one daughter, Juanita Ousley of Martin, KY., two brothers, Lewis Blevins, Jr., and Orville Blevins both of Staffordsville, KY., three sisters, Alice Hale of Fairborn, OH., Sola Stevens of OH., Nancy Justice of Warsaw, IN., 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by two sons, Randell and Darrell Fitch, two sister, Almie O'Bryan and Gracie Preston.

Flanery, Orleen Castle -age 77, of Martin, Ky., died on Tues., March 15, 2005, at her residence.  She was born on March 23, 1927, the daughter of the late Ozz and Hazel Castle Puckett.  Funeral services were conducted on Sat., March 19, 2005 at 11 a.m., at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home at Martin, Ky., with Bobby Osborne officiating. Burial followed in the Martin Cemetery, Martin, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.
Posted in Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, March 23, 2005

Flannery, Vernon -age 77, of Martin, Kentucky, died on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2004, at Prestonsburg Health Care Center, Prestonsburg, Ky. He was born on Jan. 12, 1927, the son of the late Tavis and Bertha Click Flannery.  Funeral services were conducted on Mon., Nov. 19, at 11:00 a.m., at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with Bobby Neil Osborne and others officiating.  Burial followed in Flannery Family Cemetery, at Bucks Branch, Martin, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, November 24, 2004

Flannery, Virgil -age 81, of Martin, passed away Monday, October 23, 2006, at his residence.  He was born November 28, 1924, in Martin, the son of the late William Tavis Flannery and Bertha Click Flannery.  He was a retired coal miner, a U.S. Navy, World War II veteran, and a member of the UMWA.  Survivors include two sons, Darbin Flannery of Martin, Virgil Lance Flannery of Louisville, and a daughter, Priscilla Rose Flannery of Versailles.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Kirby Lee Flannery; and three brothers, Merlin Flannery, Vernon Flannery, and Burns Flannery.  Funeral services for Virgil Flannery will be conducted Thursday, October 26, at 11:00 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Clergyman Richard Greene officiating.  Burial will follow in the Martin Cemetery, in Martin, with the Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements.  Visitation is at the funeral home.
Source: The Floyd County Times, Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Wednesday, 25 October 2006, A2-Posted by Jim Spencer

Fletcher, Catherine Louise -age 90, of Hindman, passed away October 23, 2008 at the Hazard ARMC. She was born in Pineville, Ky., on October 1, 1918 to George Collett and Mae Howard Collett. She was preceded in death by Husband: Elliot Fletcher; Son: Jeff Fletcher; Parents and Raised by: Gladys and Silas Pope. She is survived by 1 Daughter: Sheila (Michael) Sloane; 2 Sons: Bruce (Judy) Fletcher and Jimmy Ronald (Christina) Fletcher; Several Half Brothers and Half Sisters; 7 Grandchildren: Jim Fletcher, Charles Fletcher, Derek Fletcher, Leighann Fletcher Schmidt, Jeff Akers, Michael Sloane and Misheala Sloane Hampton. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2008, at the Hindman First Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Caudill officiating. Burial followed at the Mountain View Memory Gardens at Belfrey under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, October 30, 2008-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Floyd, Rose Anderson -age 80, of Jeffersonville, Ky., formerly of McDowell, Ky., died on Mon., Jan 17, 2005, at the U. K. Medical Center, Lexington, Ky. She was born on Dec. 17, 1924, the daughter of the late Melvin C. Anderson and Mary Jane Sizemore Anderson.  Funeral services were conducted on Fri., Jan. 21, at 1:00 a.m., at First Baptist Church, McDowell, Ky., with Gene Bracken, officiating.  Burial followed in Anderson Family Cemetery, McDowell, Ky., under the direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, January 26, 2005

Ford, John William -age 62, of Nicholasville, Kentucky, formerly of Kite, Kentucky, died Tuesday August 2, 2005 at the U.K. Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky. He was born July 20, 1943, the son of the late James Marshal and Maude Taylor Ford. He is survived by two daughters: Gwen and Bob Fannin of Nicholasville, and Kirsta and Dr. Stan Hayes of Eastern, Kentucky; a brother: Ira Ford of Chicago, Illinois; two sisters: Gertrude Barry and Cathy Bergstrom, both of Chicago, Illinois; and five grandchildren; Jessica, Alison, and Tessa Fannin, and Rachael and Will Hayes. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, August 7, at 1 p.m. at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky, with George Kestel officiating.  Burial followed in the Strange Cemetery, Kite, Kentucky, under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, August 10, 2005-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Ford, Karen "Susie" Calhoun -age 40 of Blue Rock, Ohio, formerly of Knott County, passed away September 3, 2008, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Ohio.  She was born January 6, 1968, in Michigan.  She was employed by CPI International as a manager of Walmart North Portrait Studio.  Work and family were very important to Susie. She was the daughter of the late Martin & Clovia Tuttle Calhoun and the wife of Terry "Butch" Ford.
She is survived by 5 sons: Robert Ford, Marty Cain, Tyler Ford, Trey Ford & Christopher Ford all of Blue Rock, Ohio; 2 daughters: Annie Ford & Katie Ford of Blue Rock, Ohio; 3 brothers: Martin (Portia) Calhoun of Kite, Greg Calhoun of Hindman, & Scott (T.J.) Calhoun of Kite; 2 sisters: Stephanie (Darrel) Parks & Laurie (Larry) Johnson of Kite; 2 sisters-in-law: Christy (Ronnie) Newton of Philo, Ohio, & Misty Pierce of Medina, Ky.; 1 brother-in-law: Jamey (Coaline) Mcpheeters of Medina, Ohio; 19 nieces & nephews: Summer Calhoun, Megan Calhoun, Dusty Calhoun, Logan Calhoun, Nathan Calhoun, Joey Calhoun, Allen Parks, Tyler Parks, Weston Johnson, Laikyne Calhoun, April (Sam) Moses, Alex Childers, Dillon Byard, Taylor Mcpheeters, Anthonie Mcpheeters, Cameron Mcpheeters, Robbie Rittenour & Dakota Pierce; 2 special friends: Claudia Cornett & Mary Murphy.
Funeral services were held Sunday, September 7, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Providence Old Regular Baptist Church at Topmost, with Hargus Tuttle & Curtie Hall officiating.  Burial followed at the Henry Tuttle Cemetery at Kite, under the direction of the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home of Hindman.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, September 11, 2008-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Foster, Cleatha Handshoe -age 67, of Orrville, Ohio, formerly of Knott County, passed away Monday, June 18, 2007 at her home. She was born in Knott County on April 25, 1940 to Dennis Handshoe and Molly Combs Handshoe. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Chester Handshoe and Filmon Handshoe. She is survived by 1 daughter: Jerri Lee (Tim) Sanders; brothers: Ishamel (Earnestine) Handshoe, Darrell (Shirley) Handshoe, James L. (Delana) Handshoe and Taulbee (Francis) Handshoe; 2 sisters: Cynthia Ellen (Bill) Bennington and Verna (Albert) Wireman; 2 grandchildren: Ashlee and Matthew Sanders; host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Friday, June 22, 2007 at 11 a.m. with Robert Castle officiating. Interment followed in the Handshoe Cemetery at Elmrock, Ky., under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, June 27, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Fouts, Betty Jean -age 59, of Kite, Kentucky, died on Friday, January 14, 2005, at Appalachian Regional Hospital, Hazard, Kentucky.   She was born on September 4, 1945, in Floyd County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Jonah and Anna Slone Hall. She was a homemaker.   She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Troy Hall, Jonah Hall, Jr. and Bill Hall; two sisters, Hassie Thornsberry and Hestelene Rowe.  She is survived by her husband, Burnis Fouts; one son and daughter-in-law Randy and Pat Fouts of Kite, Kentucky; one brother, Buddy Hall of Kite, Kentucky, seven sisters, Fern Fouts of Kite, Kentucky, Faye Thornsberry, Joetta Johnson and Stella Thornsberry, Hasalene Hall and Wilma Atwood-Cullen, all of Michigan, Joyce Amburgey of Irishman, Kentucky; and two grandchildren, Brandon Tyler Fouts and Megan Paige Fouts.   Funeral services were conducted on Monday, January 17, at 11:00 a.m., at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman, Kentucky, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating.  Burial followed in Jonah Hall Cemetery, Kite, Kentucky, under the directon of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.      Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, January 19, 2005

Fouts, Mrs. Leona Violet Owens, seventh child of Joseph and Louhettie Owens, passed away Sun, May 28, 2006 at Autumn Health Care in Zanesville, OH. She was 85 years old. Preceding Leona in death were her parents; husband, Arnold Fouts; three brothers, Devert Owens, Miles Owens, Curtis Owens and grandson Thomas Fouts. Survivors include her son, Arnold "Mick" Fouts and his wife, Nancy, five grandchildren, Arnold, Valerie, Leona Elizabeth, Cassondra, Katherine; two great-grandchildren, Abigail and Brandon; four sisters, Virginia Fite, Voneda Wicker, both of Dayton, OH, Pollyanna Wiley of Prestonsburg, KY, Alice O. martin of Godwin, NC and one brother, Marcus Owens of Bevensville, KY. Leona was born Nov. 8, 1920 in Holly bush, KY. She spent her early childhood years on a farm her parents owned. Leona became a loving mother and a dedicated teacher. She was a graduate of Caney Jr. College, now Alice Lloyd College. She also earned her B.A. degree in education at the University of Kentucky, Master's Degree and Rank One Certification at Morehead State University. Leona taught school in the Floyd County school system for many years, both at the elementary school level and the high school level. she was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and the Stone Coal Old Regular Baptist Church. Upon her retirement from teaching, Leona moved from her longtime home at Garrett, KY to Prestonsburg, KY where she lived several years before moving to her son's home in Ohio. Funeral services were held in Dayton, OH and interment was at the Rosehill Mausoleum in Ashland,, KY.    Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 6/27/2006.   -Posted by Connie Spurlock

Fouts, Vina Johnson-age 94, of Kite, Kentucky, died Monday, December 19, 2005, at her residence. She was born March 6, 1911, the daughter of the late Eli and Becca Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents: two sons: Harold Fouts and Homer Fouts; two daughters: Sue E. Thornsberry and Gertrude Fouts; three brothers: Has Johnson, Albert Johnson and Martin Johnson; four sisters: Rosetta Hall, Lou Johnson, Lina Isaac and Rodina Wells. She is survived by four sons: Gomer Fouts, Burnis Fouts, Herman Fouts all of Kite, Kentucky and Vernon Fouts of Topmost, Kentucky, five daughters: Parrot Johnson of Kite, Kentucky, Parcie Davis of Berea, Kentucky, Juanita Thornsberry of Michigan, Mollie Back of Liberty, Kentucky and Lorrina Spears of Wyandotte, Michigan; two sisters: Corie Isaac of Howard, Pennsylvania, Dallie Little of Virgie, Kentucky; 40 grandchildren; 67 plus great-grandchildren; 17 great-great grandchildren; a very special grandson: Michael Johnson.  Funeral services were conducted Friday, December 23, at 11 a.m., at the Rebecca Old Regular Baptist Church, Kite, Kentucky, with Roger Hicks, Curtie Hall and others officiating.   Burial followed in the Ben Hall Cemetery, Arnold Branch, Kite, Kentucky.  Under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman, Kentucky.    Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, January 4, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Frady, Dr. Claude P.  Jr., 81, of Bowling Green died at 12:40 p.m. March 27, 2001, at Greenview Regional Hospital. The Wilder, Tenn., native was a retired Western Kentucky University professor; worked with University of Kentucky's Bureau of School Services; was a teacher, principal and basketball coach for Floyd and Knott counties' schools; and taught English at Caney Junior College, now known as Alice Lloyd College. He attended Wayland High School and Caney Junior College, where he was one of the "Caney Crusaders;" graduated from University of Kentucky with a doctoral degree in education; and was a World War II veteran and Purple Heart recipient. He was a member of First Christian Church, The Kentucky Association of Secondary School Principals, Kentucky Association of School Administrators, Lions Club, Kiwanis Club, American Cancer Society and The Salvation Army. He was inducted into Knott County Hall of Fame in 1998 and, in 2000, was Alice Lloyd College's Alumnus of the Year. He was a son of the late Claude P. Frady Sr. and Fannie Hall Frady. Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home, Lovers Lane chapel, with private graveside service Monday in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Alice Lloyd College, Western's College Heights Foundation or First Christian Church Building Fund. Survivors include his wife, Eloise Hall Frady; a daughter, Cathy Ann Hays of Lexington; two sisters, Dorothy Anderson of Hamilton, Ohio, and Kathryn Whitten of Allen Park, Mich.; a brother, Samuel W. Frady of Wayland; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Source:  Paper: Daily News (Bowling Green, KY)-Date: March 30, 2001-Section: Obituaries
Copyright, 2001, News Publishing LLC (Bowling Green, KY)

Fraley, Don Sr., age 81, of Hi Hat, Ky., died on Wed., Nov. 24, 2004, at his home.  He was born on Feb. 6, 1923, at Ligon, Ky., the son of the late John D. and Virgie M. Reynolds Fraley.  He was a retired coal miner and a WWII veteran.  Funeral services were conducted on Sun., Nov. 28, at 1:00 p.m., at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with Bobby Lawson, Louis Ferrari and Dr. Denver Tackett officiating.  Burial followed in Newman Cemetery, Hi Hat, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, December 1, 2004

Fraley, Eunice Martin age 98, of Wayland, Ky., widow of Ray Fraley, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2004, at the Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, Ky.  She was born June 29, 1906 in Wayland, Ky., the daughter of the late Elbert S. Martin and Sarah Webb Martin.  Ms. Fraley was the owner of Fraley's Restaurant in Wayland and a member of Wayland United Methodist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband and one daughter, Billie Louise Johnson.  Funeral services were held Friday, September 17, 2004, at 1 p.m. at the Wayland United Methodist Church with the clergyman Brad Tackett officiating. Burial took place at the Davidson Memorial Gardens in Ivel, Ky., under the direction of Hall Funeral Home in Martin, Ky. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times on Wednesday, September 22, 2004

Fraley, Terry Douglas ~ age 44, of Lexington, formerly of Hazard, passed away February 7, 2009, at his home. He was born in Perry County on December 11, 1964, to William General Fraley and Eva Moore Fraley. He is survived by his parents: William and Eva Fraley; daughter: Katron Amanda Kathleen Fraley; brother: Rick (Jean) Fraley; sister: Hope (Doug) Bolen; nephews: Grant Fraley, Ryan Bolen and Connor Fraley; niece: Rebecca Fraley. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Terry Joseph and Grant Fraley officiating.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, February 12, 2009 !~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Francis, Anna B. -age 87, of Brinkley, Kentucky, died Saturday, August 19, 2006, at her residence.   She was born in Mallie, Kentucky on November 24, 1918, the daughter of Marson and Minnie Jones Moore.  She was a former owner of Francis Family Drug in Hindman, Kentucky.  She was a Knott County Retired Teacher, where she taught for 27 years. Anna was a lifetime member of the Ivis Bible Church and taught Sunday School there for 46 years.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years: Clarence Francis; three brothers: John Chris Cornett, Earl Moore, Dempsey Moore; and one sister: Mattie E. Martin.   She is survived by two sons: Clarence A. (Jacqueline) Francis of Maysville, Kentucky and Thomas G. (Susan E.) Francis DMD of Chapel Hill, N.C.; three brothers: Mason Moore of Mallie, Duran Moore of Lexington and Rudolph Moore of Arizona; one sister: Janice Parke of Brinkley; three grandchildren: Mary Allison Francis, Cullen Thomas Francis and Kathryn Elisabeth Francis.  Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, August 22, at  p.m., at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with Rudolph Moore and Jim Watkins officiating.   Entombment followed at the Evergreen Cemetery, Whitesburg, Kentucky, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, August 23, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Francis, Elizabeth Caudill-Our beloved Elizabeth "Bessie" (Caudill) Francis, born February 4, 1907 in Letcher County, Kentucky to Margaret and James Wesley Caudill, passed way peacefully April 4, 1997 in Hazard, Perry County, Kentucky. Bessie is survived by her son Dr. Charles Elbert Francis of San Francisco, California, her daughter, Patricia Ruth Francis Thrash and son-in-law John Curtis Thrash, Jr. of Houston, Texas. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Michael Charles Francs, Sean Bruce Francis, Michael Bryan Francis, Lisa Francis Heideman, Denise Suzette Thrash, J. D., Dr. John Francis Thrash, MD, Allison Elizabeth Thrash Gadbouis and nine great-grandchildren, Alexandra Francis, twins Derk Gannon and Zachary Gannon Francis, Andrew Heideman, Meghan Patricia Thrash, Christina Michelle Francis, Cassandra Elizabeth Francis, Jordon Thomas Francis and Nicholas Edwards, all of California, Texas and Virginia. Born the seventh of thirteen children she leaves behind two loving sisters, Martha Bailey and Lena Adams, both of Letcher County, Kentucky; and her devoted brother and sister-in-law, Clarence and Ann Francis, of Brinkley, Kentucky; and two dear sisters-in-law, Ruby Caudill of Ohio and Jessie Francis Follick of Winchester, Kentucky. She also leaves behind many beloved family members., cherished friends and  in particular their dear children. Bessie was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Talmadge Francis, and her three sons, William Cullen Francis II, Marrill Max Francis and Thomas Lawrence Francis.  She was known all her life for her great beauty and for her zest for living. Bessie celebrated life and so going leaves behind a living legacy that will forever keep the essence of her spirit alive and precious within us. She will always be dearly loved and dearly remembered by her family and friends. Source: Hindman Funeral Home--Submitted by Billie Ruth Gayheart

Francis, Fred Granville, 87 retired attorney, formerly of Prestonsburg, and Lexington, died June 12, 2003, in Sarasota, Florida.  He was born in Hindman, Ky, on February 14, 1916, to Hubbard C. and Malissa Pigman Francis. Mr. Francis graduated from Kentucky Military Institute in 1934, attended Pikeville College, and graduated from Washington and Lee School of Law in 1939.  After passing the Kentucky Bar exam, he volunteered for the US Air Corps, serving from 1942 to 1946, and retiring with the rank of Major in the JAGD.  Fred practiced law in Prestonsburg from 1946 to 1985, where he served as a city councilman, Prestonsburg City Attorney, and Master Commissioner for the Floyd Circuit Court. He was appointed to the Kentucky Board of Bar Examiners. In 1971 he was awarded the Outstanding Service Award by the Kentucky Bar Association and also was elected chairman of the National Conference of Bar Examiners. The following year he was a delegate to the American Bar Association and was later elected a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. Other memberships include the University of Kentucky Fellows Society, Kappa Sigma fraternity, Scottish Rite Temple of Florida, Masonic Lodge of Kentucky, Shrine Temple of Sarasota, Pine Shores Presbyterian Church, and the Argali Society. In 1942 Fred married the former Marjorie Hopkins of Carlisle, Ky, and they had two children: William Gordon Francis, now Prestonsburg, and Malissa Allen Francis (deLafosse).  Both Marjorie and Malissa preceded him in death. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Linda and three granddaughters: Carrie Hamilton Francis of Boston, Malissa Thompson deLafosse and Lindsey Elizabeth deLafosse of Greensboro, North Carolina. In 1982, he married the former Joyce Craft of Hazard, who also preceded him in death. He is survived by step-children Browning Tinker of Denver,  Jina Craft of Denver, and Joseph Craft of Tulsa. The youngest and last remaining of eight children, Fred was a brother to R. Gordon Francis, Vertner Francis Clarke, Flo Francis Homes, Paul Brutus Francis, Lyda Mae Francis, Ruth Francis Isbell, and Robert Day Francis.  A younger brother, Jack, died in childhood. A memorial service was held in Sarasota, Florida, on June 14, and a second service will take place at the Maggard Chapel, Centenary Unite Methodist Church, Lexington, on Saturday, August 16, at 4 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to The Lighthouse for the Blind, 7318 Tamiami Trail N. , Sarasota, Fl, 34243; or to Alice Lloyd Alice College, 100  Purpose Road, Pippa Passes, Ky 41844.
Source:  The Floyd County Times, Friday, June 20, 2003

Francis, Hawett O'Neil -White, Ga. - Hawett O'Neil Francis, 65, of Macedonia Road, died Sunday, July 20, 2008, at home. Mr. Francis was born Aug. 10, 1942, in Smithsboro, Ky., son of the late Burl and Gertrude Francis of Shiloh. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 196l. He was a retired machinist with CSX Railroad. Mr. Francis was veteran of the Vietnam Era serving in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of Nelms Masonic Lodge No. 323 F&A. He was preceded in death by a brother, Eddie Francis. Survivors include his wife, Jean Francis of White; children, Kim Cheng of Tampa, Fla., Shoni Trammell of Canton, Ga., Greg Francis of Hendersonville, Tenn., Michele Francis of Roam, Ga., and Brice Searcy of Frederick, Md.; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Jennings Francis of Springfield, Ohio, Mavis Hammond of Bellville, Ohio, Garrell Francis of Osage Beach, Mo., Jim Francis of Columbus, Ohio, Doug Francis of Willard, Ohio, Roger Francis of Shelby, Ohio, Robin Colegrove of Mansfield, Ohio; brother and sister-in-law, Linda and Stan Gajdik of Acworth, Ga. Memorial services were conducted July 23 in the Owen Funeral Home Chapel, Cartersville, Ga. Interment followed in the Georgia National Cemetery with military honors and Masonic graveside rites.
Source: Mansfield News Journal,  Mansfield, Richland Co OH  August 3, 2008   Submitted by Sarah Ann Roepke

Francis, Hobert  J. following a prolonged rare illness passed away in King’s Daughters Medical Center at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2002.  Mr. Francis, known by his friends as “Hobe” was born may 1, 1918 at Carr Creek, KY. In 1928 he moved to Ashland Where he owned and operated the Ashland Dental Laboratory for 50 years until his retirement in 1988.  An avid outdoorsman, Mr. Francis liked to fish, hunt, play golf and garden.  Above all, he valued his family relationship.  He was a member of south Ashland United Methodist Church.  In earlier years, Mr. Francis taught Sunday School and served as a member of the Methodist Men’s Association.  He is blessed with a loving family; his wife Marjorie and three daughters, Sandy McCulloh and Patricia Crawford (Larry), both of Ashland, and Sonya Manley (Leonard) of Lexington, KY., two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  Visitation for friends and relatives will be Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 at Steen Funeral Home/Marshall Steen Chapel in Ashland.  Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at South Ashland United Methodist Church followed by interment at Rose Hill Mausoleum.  Donations may be made to the Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Inc., Woodholme Medical Building, Suite 515, 1838 Green Tree Road, Baltimore, MD 21208 or a charity of your choice.  We will miss him greatly.  The Francis Family    Source: The Daily Independent, Ashland, Kentucky Monday, April 22, 2002
 
Francis, Jesse, age 77, of Redfox, Ky. died on June 10, 2003, at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington Ky. He was born on August 6, 1925, at Redfox, Ky., a son of London Francis and Susie Williams Francis. He was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters. George Francis, Edgar Francis, Arizona Christian, Zola combs and Thelma Walker. He is survived by his wife, Acha Dimple Francis; six sons, Orville, (Linda) Francis of Hazard, Ku., Clem (Karlett) Jackson of Cleveland, Ohio, Edward (Marie) Francis of Hazard, Ky., Jesse B. Francis and David Laron Francis of  Detroit, Mich., and Desmond Scott (Christie) Francis of Lexington, Ky.; eleven daughters, Sheila Davidson of Detroit, Mich., Sharon Kay Francis, of Hazard, Ky., Susie Etta Francis of Hazard, Ku., Susie Etta Francis of Detroit, Mich. Portia Anita (Dirk) Combs of Hazard, Ky., Dorothy Ann (Larnell) Johnson and Cleo Venessa Francis of Detroit, Mich.., Josephine Eunice Hardesty and Ruth O. (Lacy) Smith of Indianapolis, Ind.., Constance Rosemary (Bennie) Houston of Solon, Ohio, Theresa (John-deceased) Tyus of Columbus, Ohio and Hulalor Currence of Berea, Ohio; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, June 13, at 10:00 a.m. at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Ky., with Johnny Bentley, Ray Hamilton, and Claren Williams officiating. Burial followed at Carr Fork Memorial Cemetery, Litt Carr, Ky., under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services. Source:  Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, June 18, 2003

Francis, Marna Joyce -age 59, of Pinetop, Kentucky, died on April 26, 2005, at Indian Path Medical Center, Kingsport, Tennessee.  She was born on February 4, 1946, in Floyd County, Kentucky, a daughter of John Landon Griffith and Fannie Mae Hale Griffith.  She is survived by one son, Michael Francis; five daughters, Kathy Slone, Kandy (Hershell) Jacobs, Sherry (Claude) Childers, Larissa (Ricky) Casebolt and Deseriee Jones; four brothers, Keith, Norman, Arnold and Michael Griffith; four sisters, Louise, Margie, Mary Hanse and Lena Sarkey; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Eldon Hicks.  Funeral services were conducted on Friday April 29, at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, at 1:00 p.m. with Willie Vernone Slone, Josh Slone and Darrell Slone officiating.  Burial followed in Mountain Memory Gardens, Hindman, Kentucky. 
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, May 4, 2005

Francis, Nannie Everage -age 76, of Bulan, Kentucky, died Thursday, August 18, 2005, at Hazard ARMC, Hazard, Kentucky. She was born in Knott County, June 7, 1929, the daughter of the late Bill and Ada Smith Everage.  She is survived by her husband: Alfred Francis; three sons: Alvin (Vana) Francis, Dale (Paula) Francis, Greg Francis; two daughter: Gloria Rowlette and Peggy (Sam) Roll; one brother: Lewis Everage; 9 grandchilren; 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, August 20, at 11 a.m., at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with Ricky Smith and Clell Miller; officiating.   Burial followed at Everage Cemetery, Emmalena, Kentucky, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.   Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, August 24, 2005-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Francis, Oshia Ritchie -age 82, of Saginaw, Michigan, formerly of Knott County, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, December 21, 2004, at her home.  She was born of May 14, 1922, in Knott County, Kentucky, a daughter of Samuel Ritchie and Ellen Fuller Ritchie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vinson Francis; two sisters, Sophia Richie and Doshia Everett; and two brothers, Monroe Ritchie and Corbett Ritchie.  She is survived by two sons, Larry Vinson (LaDonna) Francis of Moscow, Idaho and Garry Willard (Linda) Francis of Willis, Michigan; one daughter, Ellen Robin (Randy) Kreger of Saginaw, Michigan; three brothers, Willard Ritchie, Mart Ritchie and Hubert Ritchie; two sisters, Ora Maggard and Lorena (Duke) Mullins; six grandchildren, James Branson, Steven Francis, Garry Francis, Aaron Francis, Sarah Kreger and Joseph Kreger.  Funeral services were held on Thursday, December 22, at 3:00 p.m., at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky.  Burial followed in Sam Ritchie Cemetery, Fisty, Kentucky, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.    Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, January 5, 2005

Francis, Timothy Gene -age 50, of Garrett, the son of Winchester and Lucille Campbell Francis, died Monday, May 22, in the King's Daughters Medical Center, in Ashland. He was born September 5, 1955, in Martin. He was currently employed as a state auditor for the Kentucky Department of Revenue. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Gary Dean Francis of Garrett; three nieces: Deanna Jill Francis, Lucianna Gayle Roddy, and Tiffany Daniela Dunham; one nephew, Gary Nicholas Francis; four great-nephews: Jacob Logan Roddy, Chance Wesley Roddy, Jeffory (Trey) Aldrich III, and Drew Alton Dunham; and one great-niece, Danielle Brooke Dunham. Funeral services for Timothy Gene Francis will be conducted Friday, May 26, at 1 p.m., in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Randy Osborne and Larry Adams officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel, with the Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements. Visitation is after 6 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.  Source: Floyd County Times

Franklin, Garlin age 91, of Clintwood, Va, formerly of Knott County, Ky.., passed away Sept. 9, 1997, at the VA Medical Center at Johnson City, Tenn. .He was born in Smithsboro, Ky., on Dec. 30, 1905, to Dave Franklin and Mary Watts Franklin. He was preceded in death by his wife: Dealy Franklin. He is survived by 1 sister, Ollie Smith of Amburgey, Ky., and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 11, 1997, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Jessie Hagans, Lovel Williams and Claren Williams officiating. Burial followed at the Franklin Cemetery at Amburgey, Ky. Arrangements were handled by the Hindman Funeral Services at Hindman, Kentucky."
Posted by Peggy M. Brock

Franklin, James Larry ~ age 52, of Mallie, died Sunday, May 3, 2009, at the Hazard ARMC.  He was born in Mallie on February 9, 1957, to Orbin Franklin and Verda Amburgey Franklin. He is survived by 1 brother: Bill (Elizabeth Joyce) Franklin; 5 sisters: Nadine (Clayton) Handshoe, Carolyn Campbell, Janet (B.J.) Nickles, Glenda (Teddy) White and Doris (Taulby) Johnson; nieces and nephews: Rhonda Eldridge, Bill Franklin Jr., Andrew Franklin, Vonda Renn, Brian Handshoe, Kenny Campbell, Debbie Thorley, Jeff Nickles, Tina Thevenin, Tammy White, Barry White, Warren Brady Johnson, Melissa Johnson, Timothy Johnson and Chrystal Johnson; host of great nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2009, with L.C. Slone, Bill Kirby, Ricky Smith and Darrell Short officiating. Burial followed at the Franklin Cemetery at Mallie under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, May 7, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Franklin, Rex F.  of Ermine, Ky., died on Thursday, July 29, 2004, at his home.  He was the son of the late John A. and Elsie Cunningham Franklin. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, July 30, at 1:00 p.m., at Evergreen Cemetery, Whitesburg, Ky., under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Ky.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times on Wednesday, August 11, 2004

Frasure, Don O. ~ age 72 of Hueysville, passed away April 28, 2009, at home.  He was born January 5, 1937, at Hueysville, the son of the late Earl & Eva Prater Frasure.  Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 2, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home Chapel at Martin.  Burial followed at the Frasure-Prater Cemetery at Hueysville under the direction of the Hall Funeral Home of Martin.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, May 7, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*Survivors include a son, Kevin Dean (Sandy) Frasure, Ft. Wayne, In., a daughter, Donna Kay "Fred" Burnes, Rensselaer, In., three brothers, Harlis "Eva" Frasure, Mesa, Az., Gene "Betty" Frasure, Langley, Ky., Aldo "Betty" Frasure, Martin, Ky., three grandchildren, Jacob D. Pritt, Joshua M. Pritt, and Matthew T. "Erin" Pritt, and two great grandchildren, Rylan M. Pritt and Noah M. Pritt.
Preceding him in death was his wife, Loretta, and a grandson, Michael T. Pritt.

Frasure, Glenn Stephen --age 55, of Galveston, Ky., died on Mon., August 9, 2004, at his home.  He was born on Nov. 17, 1948, at Galveston, Ky., the son of the late Troy Frasure and Verlie Hamilton Frasure.  Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, August 12, at 10:00 a.m., at Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with Rev. Greg Frasure officiating.  Burial followed in Greenbury Hall Cemetery, Galveston, Ky., under the direction of Hall Funeral Home. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times on Wednesday, August 11, 2004

Frasure, Ottis-Floyd County--Ottis Frasure, 66 of McDowell died Wednesday, Jan. 5, at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky.  Born March 24, 1938 at McDowell, he was a son of the late Earl and Edith Howell Frasure. He was a disabled coal miner, member of Pentecostal Church and member of UMWA.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, George Frasure. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Simpson Frasure; a son, Keith Frasure of McDowell; a daughter, Shirley Frasure of McDowell; seven brothers, Audi Frasure of Michigan City, Ind., Roy, Earl, Eugene, Vern, and Roger Frasure all of Ashtabula, Ohio and Danen Frasure of Paintsville, Ohio; five sisters, Hollie Patton, Earlean Maple, and Freda Frasure, all of Ashtabula, Betty Hungerford of Interlaken, FL., and Bonnie Stillwell of Paintsville; three grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.  Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, at Nelson-Frazier Home, Martin, with Rev. Ted Shannon officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery, Frasure's Creek, McDowell, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.  source:  The Big Sandy News, Friday, January 7, 2005

Frasure, Robert   Robert J. Frasure, 90, of Danleyton, Ky.   died Monday, May 19, 2003, at his residence.  Mr. Frasure was born April 8, 1913, in Floyd County Ky. a son of the late Reece and Susan Wright Frasure.  He was a retired carman's helper for C & O Railroad, was of the Baptist faith, was a Kentucky Admiral and Kentucky colonel, and was a member of Brotherhood of Railway Carmen.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Minnie L. Tackett Frasure, on Sept 30, 2000; a son, Howard Lee "Shorty" Frasure, in 1966; and a daughter, Wilma Jean Frasure, in 1937.  Survivors include two sons, Robert (Rosemary) Frasure Jr. of Raceland, Ku., and Farron E. (Helen) Frasure of Westwood, Ky.; Four daughters, Geneva (Kenneth) Winters of Flatwoods, Ky., Nancy Stephenson of Elizabethtown, Ky., Jewell (Bill) Hutson of Mayfield, Ky., and Mary Lou (Larry W. ) Colegrove of Danleyton, Ky., 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.  The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, may 22, 2003, at Wright's Funeral Home in Greenup with Elders Willis Tolliver and Ira Adkins Jr. Officiating.  Burial will be in Sexton Cemetery in Danleyton. Friends may call after 6 p.m. today, May 21, 2003, and after 9 a.m. and until time of the service Thursday, May 22, 2003 at the funeral home.   Source:  The Daily Independent, Ashland, Kentucky  Wednesday, May 21, 2003

Frazier, Carlene T. -age 74, of Whitesburg, Ky., died on Thurs., August 26, 2004, at Appalachian Regional Health Care Center, Whitesburg, Ky. She was born on March 23, 1930, the daughter of the late Carl and Bethel Morgan Trent. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, August 29, at 2:00 p.m., at Whitesburg First Baptist Church, Whitesburg, Ky., with Tony Brown officiating. Burial followed in Sandlick Cemetery, Whitesburg, Ky., under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Ky.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times on Wednesday, September 1, 2004

Frazier, Ethel, age, 89, of Martin, the widow of Thaoe Merrill Frazier, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2003. at her residence. Born in Knott County, she was the daughter of the late William Smith and Minnie Bell Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of the Martin United Methodist Church. Survivors include; one son, Dr. Donald T. Frazier, of Lexington; one daughter, Mary June Frazier Allen of Martin; one sister, Narcissus "Sissy" Dingus, of Allen; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren/  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one great -grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 3, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin. Clergyman Roy Harlow will officiate. Burial will follow in the Frazier Family Cemetery, in Martin, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home. Pallbearers: Stephen Allen, Tim Allen, John Frazier II, James Frazier, Frank Fitzpatrick, Carl Slone, Mike Pennington, Norman Napier, Tommy N. Hall, Bud Reynolds, Dewey Jamerson, Doug Derossett, George Frazier, and Charles Camp. Visitation is after 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home.      Source:  The Floyd County Times, Wednesday, July 2, 2003

Frazier, Jeffery Logan -age 64, of Whitesburg, Kentucky, died Friday, December 9, 2005, at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center, Whitesburg, Kentucky. He was born August 2, 1941, the son of the late Sol and Hattie Day Frazier. Funeral services were conducted Monday, December 12, at 11 a.m., at the Faith Tabernacle Church, with John Conn, Tony Brown, Ted Collins officiating.   Burial followed in the Dinah Blair Cemetery, Cowan, Kentucky.   Under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Kentucky.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, January 4, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Frazier, Shade Jr., age 81, of Whitesburg, Ky., died on Mon., June 13, 2005, at the Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center, Whitesburg, Ky. He was born on Nov. 15, 1923, the son of the late Shade and Mary Frazier.   Funeral services were conducted on Fri., June 17, at 1:00 p.m., at Whitesburg First Baptist Church, Whitesburg, Ky., with Tony Brown and Dock Frazier officiating.  Burial followed in the Frazier Cemetery, Premium, Ky., under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Ky. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, June 22, 2005

Frazier, Wallace Rudolph ~  age 83 of Live Oak, Florida, formerly of Price, passed away August 18, 2009, at home.  He was born November 14, 1925, at Gearheart, Ky., the son of the late Lowey G. & Bertha L. Moore Frazier.  He worked for the Dept. of Public & Safety in KY and the Floyd Co. Sheriff's Office, a member of the Masonic Order for 40+ years & the Oleika Shrine Temple and along with his wife, managed apartments in Lexington, Ky., and Jacksonville, Fl. He was the husband of Marie Little Frazier.He is survived by his wife, one daughter: Vicki (Dean) Stewart of Jacksonville, FL; five brothers: Glenn O. Frazier, Roy D. (Debbie) Frazier, Douglas (Pam) Frazier & Breck Frazier all of Price, KY and James I. (Irene) Frazier of Ramseur, NC; one sister: Roberta L. (Hugh) Fugate of Price, KY; two grandchildren: Wallace Dean (Laura) Stewart of Louisville, KY and Jodi-Marie Stewart of Jacksonville, FL; one great granddaughter: Eden and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother: John C. Frazier and two sister-in laws: Eula and Thelma. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 22, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating.  Burial followed at the Frazier Family Cemetery at Price under the direction of the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home at Martin.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, August 27, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Freimanis, Louise born 22 March 1930 at Ritchie,  Knott Co. Ky. to Robert Carson Ritchie and Dora Belle Campbell Ritchie died 9 Oct 2002 while enroute from I U Medical Center to Goshen, Ind of a long illness. Surviving are her husband Edsil Freimanis, one daughter, Donna of Ind. three sons Logan Clemons, Richard of Ind, and Steven of Ind.   Submitted by Grethel Ritchie

Frye, Haskel  Jr., age 80, of Lexington, Ky., formerly of Martin, Ky., died Saturday, June 6, 2006, at his residence.  He was born March 10, 1926, in Rawl, WV., the son of the late Haskel, Sr. and Minnie Runyon Frye.  Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 15, at 1 p.m, at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with Herman Roberts officiating.   Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., under the direction of Hall Funeral Home.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, June 14, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Fugate, Adam "Bug" Jr., age 68, of Hardburly, Kentucky, died Wednesday, December 29, 2006, at the Hazard ARH, Hazard, Ky.  He was born October 3, 1938, the son of the late Adam and Mae Pelfrey Fugate.  He was preceded in death by his parents.   He is survived by his wife: Helen Combs Fugate; two sons: Tony (Deana) Fugate of Helmer, Indiana and Jackie Lewis (Tonya) Fugate of Prestonsburg, Kentucky; two daughters: Teresa (Harry) Allen of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and Stella (Wayne) Davidson of Wolcottville, Indiana; one sister: Faye Begley of Bulan, Kentucky; seven grandchildren: Connor Fugate, Colby Fugate, Tony Fugate, Jr., Chris Fugate, Hope Davidson, Noah Allen and Leon Allen; one great-grandchild: Adry An Davidson.   Funeral services were conducted Saturday, December 23, at 12 noon, at Willow Fern Baptist Church, Bulan, Kentucky, with Clell Miller, Jr. officiating.   Burial followed in the Jim Grigsby Cemetery, Lotts Creek, Kentucky, under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman, Kentucky.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, January 3, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Fugate, David "Buster" - age 72, of Ary, Kentucky, died Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at Hazard ARH, Hazard, Kentucky.   He was born March 4, 1933, the son of the late Anderson "Pix" and Peggy Fugate.   He was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Amos and Pearl Fugate.   He is survived by 1 brother: Earl Fugate of Merrillville, Indiana; 1 sister: Mayo Fugate of Indianapolis, Indiana.   Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 7, at 1:30 p.m. at
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, April 13, 2005
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Fugate, Delbert Wallace -76 -CHURCH HILL - Delbert Wallace Fugate, 76, of Church Hill, passed away Friday (April 23, 2004) at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Fugate was a native of Hindman, Kentucky and lived several years in Ohio before moving to Church Hill in 1971. He was a member of the Rogersville Baptist Temple and was a retired employee of BFI Industries. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lizzie Trent Fugate, his parents, Guy and Maggie Collins Fugate, one brother, Brice Fugate, one sister, Jewell Nickels and son-in-law, Michael Anderson.He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Mickie and Dave Handa, Cleveland, Ohio; Tonia Anderson, Mount Carmel; Anne and George Hammonds, Jonesboro; two son and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Elaine Fugate, Donald and Gaynell Fugate, all of Cleveland, Ohio; 12 grandchildren, Catherine, Jessica, Lauren, David, Paul, Michael, Donnie, Jenifer, Tracie, Ronnie, Lisa and Joey; 7 great grandchildren; one brother, Lloyd Fugate, Cleveland, Ohio; four sisters, Charlotte Hudson, Florida; Joan Lewis, Cleveland, Ohio; Jervis Amburgey, Indiana; Lou Dotson, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Bill Dorton and Mary Housewright. Calling hours are from 12:30 to 1:30 P.M. Monday at Johnson Funeral Home. Services will be conducted Monday at 1:30 P. M. in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Barry Rackley will officiate and burial will follow in Church Hill Memory Gardens.  Source: Johnson Funeral Home

Fugate, Eliza Lou -age 64, of Cumberland, Kentucky, formerly of Knott County, died June 19, 2006, at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital, Harlan, Kentucky. She was born June 15, 1942, the daughter of Guy and Maggie Miller Fugate. She is survived by two sons: Greg Dotson of Ocklawaha, Florida and Larry Dotson of Cleveland, Ohio. Arrangements by Hindman Funeral Services, Hindman, Kentucky.    Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, July 5, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Fugate, Hazel ~ age 87, of Dillsboro, Indiana, formerly of Knott County, passed away March 27, 2009 at the Manderly Healthcare Center in Osgood, Indiana. She was born in Knott County, Kentucky on August 6, 1921 to Troy Terry and Sadie Ritchie Terry. She is survived by 4 grandchildren: Tom Lovins, Denise Roark, Joe Lovins and Wynona Lovins; great grandchildren: Amanda, Norman, Phillip, Tanner, Ann Marie and Dillon Lovins; brothers: Bill, Frank and Grady Terry; sisters: Elma Hawkins, Thelma Terry and Eva Napier. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 2009, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Mickey Amburgey officiating. Burial followed at the Little Jink Ritchie Cemetery at Talcum under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, April 9, 2009~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Fugate, Henry L. ~ age 44, of Vine Grove, Ky., passed away Saturday, September 19, 2009, at Meade County. He was born in Hazard on June 7, 1965, to Franklin J. and Trena F. Johnson Fugate. e is survived by his wife: Robin Settle Fugate; parents: Franklin and Trena Fugate; children: Henry Tyler and Shelby Lynn Fugate; brother: Dean Fugate; sister: Angelina (Gerald) Marksbury; maternal grandmother: Emmazel Johnson; host of other family members. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2009, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Charles Shepherd, Carl Slone and Jeffery Combs officiating. Burial will follow at the Fisty Cemetery under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, September 24, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Fugate, Herbert  68, of Osgood, died Friday, September 5, 2003 at his residence. He was born at Vest, Kentucky on December 1, 1938, the son of Jasper and Mary Compton Fugate. He was married to Jean Imel on March 20, 1964 and she survives. Other survivors include his mother, Mrs. Mary Fugate of Moores Hill, one son Paul Fugate and wife Diane of Morris, daughters, Betty Scamahorn of Niceville, FL, and Debbie Hackman of Milan, two step sons, Tom Stroud and wife Betty of Rochester and Steven Stroud of Osgood, two step daughters Debbie Stroud of Osgood and Brenda Messer and husband Jr. of Osgood, 15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers Jay and Sarah Fugate of Milan and William and Roberta Fugate of Holton, three sisters Lois and Harry Mockbee and Gail and Leonard Haase all of Milan, and Phyllis and Bob Crosswaithe of Moores Hill. He was preceded in death by his father, one son Vernon, one granddaughter, Chelsea Hackman, one brother, Granville Fugate and one sister Pauline Allen. Mr. Fugate was a 1954 graduate of Milan High School, he attended the Cedar Creek Community Church and was a member of the Holton Masonic Lodge. He was a former employee of Fernald, was a farmer and a self employed trucker. He was president of Milan CB Helping Hands Club. Funeral services were held Monday, September 8 at 10:30 a.m. at Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home, Versailles with Rev. Garland Rudd of the Cedar Creek Community Church officiating. Burial was in the Grandview Memorial Gardens near Madison. Memorials may be given to the Hospice of Margaret Mary Hospital or the Milan CB Helping Hands Club.  Source:  The Ripley Publishing Company   Submitted by Loren Calhoun

Fugate, Joseph Earl  Jr., age 44, of Talcum, Kentucky, died Saturday, December 17, 2005, at the Nim Henson Nursing Home, Jackson, Kentucky. He was born on October 26, 1961, the son of Joe Earl & Corina Caudill Fugate. He is survived by one son: Timothy Dale Reade of Talcum, Kentucky & Tara Reade of Lagrange, Indiana; Doffie (Jeannie) Fugate of Lagrange, Indiana & David Glen (Tonya Griffith) Fugate of Hyden, Kentucky; one sister: Melissa (Joe Miller) Ritchie of Talcum, Kentucky; nieces & nephews: Mishta, Chasity, Randy, Keith, Tyrus, King, Corie, Joe, Kenny.  Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, December 20, 2005, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman, Kentucky, with Donnie Patrick officiating.   Burial followed in the Jink Ritchie Cemetery at Talcum, Kentucky under the direction of the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, December 21, 2005-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Fugate, Lee ~  was born January 25, 1920, to Frank Fugate and Eva Ritchie Fugate. Lee passed away on Friday, March 13, 2009, at the Hazard ARMC from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was preceded in death by first wife Alta Owen, second wife Alpa Ritchie Fugate, Daughter- Carol Slone; Granddaughter-Amanda Lee Slone. Lee is survived by his wife- Florine: 1 son- Frank Fugate of Louisville, Ky., 1 daughter- Linda Sue Marlar of Somerset, Ky.; son-in-law - Glen Slone of Fisty; sisters- Mable Shepherd of Fisty and Ann Elizabeth Yonts of Louisville. Lee had six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2009, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel.     Officiating Ministers were Charles Shepherd, Carl Slone, Howard Owens, and Jeff Combs. Burial followed at the Fisty Cemetery in Fisty under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.     Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, March 19, 2009 ~ submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Fugate, Lillian Marie -75, of Viper, died Thursday, May 4, 2006 at the Hazard Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Lewis Fugate of Viper; 1  daughter, Anna Lois Arnold of Winchester; 1 son, Larry Fugate of Viper; 2  half-sisters, JoAnn Day and Martha Sparkman, both of Jeff; 1 half-brother,  Charlie Cole of Berea; 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral was conducted Monday, May 8, 2006 at Brashear Funeral Home Chapel with Clayburn  Johnson officiating, burial in the Callie Farler Cemetery in Viper. Brashear  Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.     Source: Hazard Herald   May 17, 2006  Posted by Lynda Combs Gipson

Fugate, Lora  -84, of Charlestown, Indiana, died Wednesday June 24, 1998, at the  Medical Center of Southern Indiana in Charlestown. She was the former  Lora Cornett and was a native of Knott County, Ky.  She was the daughter  of John M. and Rhoda Madden Cornett.  She was a housewife and member of  the Old Regular Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons;  Billy  R. Fugate, New Albany, Ind., Bobby J. Fugate and John R. Fugate, Sr. of  Clarksville, Ind., Ronald Fugate, Hazard, Ind.;  one daughter, Virginia  L. Fugate, Charlestown, Ind;  six brothers;  Charlie Cornett, Albert  Cornett and Aaron Cornett  of Hindman, Ky., John M. Cornett, Lexington,  Ky., Sidney Cornett and Harlen Cornett of Gresham, Oreg.; one sister Sallie  Combs of Hindman, Ky., 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 27, 1998 at  1:00 p.m. at Grayson Funeral Home, 893 High Street, Charlestown, Ind.  47111.Burial followed in the Charlestown Cemetery.   Source; Courtesy of the  Hindman Funeral Home-newspaper clipping transcribed by Betty  Schimpf

Fugate, Robin Charlie ''RC'' Sr.,  age 77 of Middletown, Ohio, the beloved husband of Dorothy (Worthington) Fugate for fifty-two years; the devoted father of Julie (Greg) Caudell, the late Robin "Rob" Charlie Fugate, Jr., Martha "Marcie" Fugate, and Buck Fugate; the loyal brother of Oren (Ellen) Fugate and John Fugate; the brother-in-law of John (Joyce) Wulf, Dee Worthington, Shirley Harris, and Bill (Jane) Worthington and Grace Fugate; the loving grandfather "Poppie" of Brielle (Aaron) Caudell Polley, Brianne Caudell, Riley and Caitlin Fugate, Michael Rigney, Todd Miller and Colton Hembree; the special uncle of Tom, Robin, Blaine (Kay), Arlin Jr., Kenneth, and Johnny Fugate, Brenda Giles, Susan Chavis, Vivian (Owen) Barnett, Turah Ball, Sharon (Tom) Kleinfeld, John (Becky) Wulf, Jim Wulf, Tom (Dena) Worthington, Wendy Bradshaw, David & Charlie Harris, Linda Maxwell, Michelle (Bob) Houtrow and Lisa Worthington, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2007 after a brief stay at Hospice of Dayton. Known to most as "RC." he was born March 9, 1930 in Carrie, Kentucky (outside Hindman) in Knott County. The son of Thomas "Buck" and Martha (Cornett) Fugate, he spent most of his career in aerospace technology, retiring from Aeronca, Inc., in 1992 after thirty-eight years of service with perfect attendance. RC. also served the United States of America during the Korean War as part of the 19th Infantry Regiment Company "C", being awarded the Silver Star for Courageous Action, three Bronze Campaign Stars, and a Korean Service Medal engaging in: Operations Thunderbolt, Killer, Ripper, The Rugged and Dauntless, and The Chinese Spring Offensive and The Main Effort making him a true American hero. Though he moved across the Ohio River many years ago, he never left his Kentucky roots too far behind, bringing with him a true love of the land and animals. He was an avid and gifted farmer, a skillful hunter, and a talented breeder. He was also an ace mechanic; besides his other talents he loved spending free time repairing automobiles, motorcycles, boat engines, lawn mowers, bicycles, etc. "Master-of-all- trades" is an accurate description. R.C. was such a well-liked individual, in which little things like his smile, deep resonant voice, and welcoming personality are going to be greatly missed by those mentioned above, as well as many other friends, relatives, former coworkers, plus others too numerous to list. R.C. was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas "Buck" and Martha (Cornett) Fugate, his son Robin "Rob" Charlie Fugate, Jr., his brother Olvin Fugate and his brother Arlin Fugate. Visitation will be Sunday, November 11, 2007 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Herr-Riggs Funeral Home 210 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio. Funeral Services will be Monday, November 12, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with the Reverends Chris Tannreuther and Shawn Cadle officiating. Interment will be at Mound Cemetery, Monroe, Ohio. Arrangements by Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown. Memorial Donations can be made to any of the following charities: the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati 644 Linn Street, Suite 1026 Cincinnati, Ohio 45203 1-8OO-272-3900, the DAV (Disabled American Veteran) Memorial Program P.O. Box 14301 Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301 1- 877-426-2838 ex. 3302 or the Hospice of Dayton Foundation Memorial Program 324 Wilmington Ave. Dayton, Ohio. Source: Published in The Middletown Journal on 11/10/2007. -Submitted by Margaret Nickles Farler

Fugate, Roger Dale  age 57, of Vest, Ky., died Sunday, September 8, 2002 at Dwarf, Ky.  He was born December 27, 1946 in Knott Co. Ky, the son of the late Isaac Fugate and Gracie Fugate.  He is survived by three sons, Isaac Fugate of Shelbyville, Ky., Robert Blake (Robin) Fugate of Leburn, Ky., and Brandon Stacy; three daughters, Julia Ann (Donnie) Flannery of Dwarf, Ky., Jessica and Teresa Stacy; one brother, Clyde (Phyllis) Homister of Kendallville, Indiana; five grandchildren, Rhianna Pearl, Lyndsey Marie, Isaac Joseph, Tyler and Kyle.  Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Ky., with Richard Spencer officiating.  burial followed in Fugate Cemetery, Vest, Ky., under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.  Source:  Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, September 11, 2002

Fugate, Sina -age 67, of Ormond Beach, Fla., passed away Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 5, at 4 pm., in the chapel of Lohman Funeral Home, Ormond Beach, Fla.  The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m.  She moved here in 1987 from Ohio.   Sina loved spending time with her family and enjoyed watching cooking shows on television.  She was preceded in death by her sister: Bonnie Burke and her brothers: Ray, Irvin, Leroy and Earmel.  Survivors include her husband of 49 years: Donald of Ormond Beach, Florida; four sons: Jeffery, Seabring, Ohio, Donald, Alliance, Ohio, Jonathan, Seabring, Steven, Ormond Beach; two daughters: Rebecca Fugate, Ormond Beach and Susan Hilderbrand, Lisbon, Ohio; one sister: Martha Hicks of Mousie, Kentucky.  
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, October 25, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Fugate, Zelma Simpson ~ age 96, of Middletown, Ohio, passed away Friday, December 25, 2009 at the Atrium Medical Center in Middletown. She was born November 24, 1913, in Knott County to Nathaniel W. Simpson and Drucilla Hudson Simpson. She was preceded in death by her husband- Woodrow Fugate; 2 Brothers- Travis and Ora Simpson; 1 Sister- Berta Lee Smith. She is survived by 3 Children- Millie (Clay) Dennis, Lionel (Vicki) Fugate and Leila (Donald) Albert; 1 Brother- Truman (Matilda) Simpson; 7 Grandchildren-Jennie Saxena, Jeff (Lea) Dennis, Justin (Susan) Dennis, Jill (Bill) Quillen, Steve (April) Craft, Kim (Bruce) Murray and Laura Albert; 11 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at the Fugate Cemetery at Vest under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, December 31, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Fuller, Anna Louise, age 65 of Emmalena, Ky., died on Sunday, June 29, 2003 at Wellmont Lonesome Pine Hospital, Big Stone Gap, Va. She was born on April 27, 1939 at Vest, Ky., a daughter of the late Adrion and Cynthia Terry Williams. She is survived by her husband Fred Fuller; q son, Fred Fuller, Jr. of Denver, Colorado; daughters, Aileen Brickley of Bluffton, Ind., Arvilla Stiffler of Chapel Hill, North Caroline, Iona Bargar of Spring Lake, North Caroline, and Lisa White of Emmalena, Ky.; brothers, Douglas Williams of Bluffton, Ind., and Harrison Williams of Alexander, Ind; sisters, Maxine Ritchie of Emmalena, Ky., Catherine Amburgey of Bulan, Ky., Lois Jean Baker of Bluffton, Ind. and Daucie Napier of Bluffton, Ind.; a special friend, Glade Carter of Fisty, Ky.; fifteen grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, July 3, at 1:00 p.. at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman, Ky., with ministers of the old Regular Baptist Church officiating. Burial followed in Robert Fuller Cemetery, Emmalena, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.   Source:  Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, July 2, 1003

Fuller, Clova Scott -age 62 of Hueysville, wife of Larry Fuller, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at her residence.  She was born December 2, 1945 in Floyd Co., the daughter of the late Elbert Scott and Mattie Hoover Scott.  Mrs. Fuller was a homemaker. Funeral Services were conducted Friday, May 23, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the Rock Fork Regular Baptist Church, Garrett, Ky., with Jerry Manns officiating.   Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, May 29, 2008--Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Fuller, Ollie Mae -age 85, of Hazard, Kentucky, died on Friday, December 10, 2004, at Appalachian Regional Medical Center, Hazard, Kentucky. She was born on May 18, 1919, at daughter of Jim Owens and Betty Hall Owens. She is survived by her husband, Willie Fuller; one brother, James Owens of Clear Creek, Kentucky; and two sisters, Abbie Owens and Tina Hunt. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, December 12, at 12:00 p.m., at Clear Creek Old Regular Baptist Church, with John Smith, Clay Haynes and Jeff Roark officiating.  Burial followed in Fuller Cemetery, Clear Creek, Kentucky, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services, Hindman, Kentucky. 
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Fultz, Elix  1932-2002  age 70, of New Holland, Ohio, joined his heavenly father on Nov. 22, 2002.  He was born on Jan 3, 1932 in Carter county, Ky., to Charles and Bertha (Nolan) Fultz.  He served in the U.S. Marine corps in the Korean War.  He retired in 1992 from Norfolk-Southern Railroad.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters.  Mr. Fultz is survived by his wife, Helen (Stevens) Fultz of New Holland; two sons, Phillip (Regina) of Circleville, Ohio, Allen (Wanda) of New Holland; four grandchildren, Andrew, Alex, Stephanie and Carly; one brother, John Fultz of Flatwoods, Ky., and a host of friends and relatives to mourn his passing.  funeral services for Mr. Fultz will be held on Tuesday, Nov 26, 2002 at 11 a.m. in Wellman-Kinzer Funeral Home in Washington Court House, Ohio with pastor Barry Lovett officiating.  Burial will follow in New Holland Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8 tonight.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Fayette County or James Research Center.  Source:  The Daily Independent, Ashland, Ky., Monday, November 25, 2002