Waddell, Blaine Richard "Ricky" age 47, of Sassafras, Kentucky, passed away July 27, 2004 at Carrie, Kentucky. He was born in McDowell, Kentucky on November 21, 1957 to Blaine Waddell and Zella Slone Waddell. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother: Charles David Waddell. He is survived by 3 brothers: Roy (Maxine) Waddell of Carrie, Kentucky, Marvin Ray (Susie) Waddell of Sassafras, Kentucky and Glenn Warren Waddell of Larkslane, Kentucky; 3 sisters: Brenda (Randy) Lovelace of Sassafras, Kentucky, Carol (Tim) Amburgey of Vest, Kentucky and Ida Katherine Calhoun of Larkslane, Kentucky; host of nieces and nephews. Visitation: Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Wednesday, after 6pm.  Funeral Service: Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 1:00pm with Clyde "Bud" Wicker Jr. officiating.   Interment:  Hays Cemetery - Hindman, Kentucky   Submitted by Lynda Combs Gipson

Waddell, Blaine Richard "Ricky' --age 47, of Sassafras, Kentucky, died on July 27, 2004, at Carrie, Kentucky.   He was born on November 21, 1957, at McDowell, Kentucky, the son of Blain Waddell and Zella Slone Waddell. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Charles David Waddell. He is survived by three brothers, Roy (Maxine) Waddell of Carrie, Kentucky, Marvin Ray (Susie) Waddell of Sassafras, Kentucky and Glenn Warren Waddell of Larkslane, Kentucky; three sisters, Brenda (Randy) Lovelace of Sassafras, Kentucky, Carol (Tim) Amburgey of Vest, Kentucky and Ida Katherine Calhoun of Larkslane, Kentucky; and a host of nieces and nephews.    Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, July 29, at 1:00 p.m., at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with Clyde "Bud" Wicker, Jr. officiating.  Burial followed in Hays Cemetery, Hindman, Kentucky.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times on Wednesday, August 4, 2004

Waddle, Brenda J.- age 59, of Kettering (OH) formerly of Fairborn (OH), passed away January 18, 2005 in Heartland of Kettering. She was born May 10, 1945 in Ligon KY, the daughter of the late Henry Wayne and Maudie May (Reynolds) Meade. Brenda retired from Delco Products where she worked in assembly. Preceded in death by her father. Survivors include a daughter, Lynda Gail Collier of Cincinnati; her mother, Maudie May Meade of Riverside OH; four brothers, Harry Meade of Grove City OH, Wendell Meade of Columbus OH, Jerry Meade of Erlanger KY, and Danny Meade of Riverside; as well as numerous other family members and friends. Funeral services will he held Jan. 21, 2005 at noon in the Belton Funeral Home, Fairborn, with Rev. Wendell Meade officiating. The family will receive friends from 11am until time of services. Burial will follow in the Byron Cemetery, Fairborn. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to SISCA, PO Box 292463, Kettering OH 45429, in memory of Brenda.  Source: Xenia, Ohio Daily Gazette

Waddles, Dallie Slone 81, of Hindman, died Friday, December 13, at the Knott County Nursing Home at Hindman.  Funeral services were conducted Monday, December 16, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.

Waddell, George -age 86, of Garner, Kentucky, died Thursday March 31, 2005, at the Hazard ARH, Hazard, Kentucky.   He was born in Knott County, Kentucky on September 29, 1918, the son of Cleve and Catherine Hays Waddell.   He is survived by his daughter: Mary Catherine Scott of Sheridan, In.; brother: J.C. (Christine) Waddell; sister: Mrs. Gordon (Ruth) Sparkman; 4 grandchildren; host of great grandchildren.    Funeral services were conducted Sunday, April 3, at 2 p.m., Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with Clyde Wicker, Jr. officiating. Burial followed at Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Kentucky, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, April 6, 2005
Note from Debbie Tamborski--George Waddell's father Cleveland Waddell was the son of Thomas Waddell. George Waddell's mother Catherine Hays was the daughter of Sarah/Sally Everage and George Hays

Waddle, Marie Rowe -age 81 of Weber City, Virginia, formerly of Knott County, passed away on February 13, 2006, in the Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, Tennessee, following an extended illness. She was born February 16, 1924, in Pike County, the daughter of the late Charlie and Frona Rowe. She previosuly resided in Wise County, Virginia, before moving to Weber City, Virginia. She was a retired sales clerk with Cas Walkers Grocery Store in Appalachia, Virginia, and salvage broker in Weber City, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Waddle; her parents, Charlie and Frona Rowe; brother, William Russell Rowe; and an infant sister, Patricia Rose. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Miles of Johnson City, Tennessee; two Sons: Danny Waddle and wife Andrea, of Jefferson City, Tennessee, and James Darrell Waddle of Weber City, Virginia; a sister, Colleen Hall of Wheelwright; four grandchildren: Christi Miles-Poole and husband, Donald of Hollywood, California, Luke Waddle and wife, Jennie of Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, AZ3 Skye A. Waddle, USA Navy, in Norfolk, Virginia, and Josie Waddle of Weber City, Virginia; great-grandchildren, Ryan and Harley Waddle of Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, Holli Schnicke and husband, Richard of Knoxville, Tennessee; three step-grandchildren: Summer, Lauren, and Myranda.Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 16, at 7:00 p.m., in the Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church, with Louie Ferrari officiating. Burial will follow in the Waddles and Hall Cemetery in Kite, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home in Martin. The family would like to extend a special thank-you to their mother's care givers: D'lynn Lawson, MEOC, and Barbara, Pam and Kim, Amedisys Health Care Service.Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Source:  The Floyd County Times   Feb. 18, 2006

Waddles, Millie -83, of Kite died Saturday, April 3, at Pikeville Methodist Hospital following an extended illness.  Born August 234, 1909 in Halo, she was the daughter of the late Thomas B. (Buddy) and Melvina Hopkins Hall.  She was a member of the Rebecca Old Regular Baptist Church at Kite.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Diamond Waddles.  Survivors include two daughters, Doria King Waddles and Juanita Caudill King, both of Kite; four brothers, Harold Hall of Jonancy, Conard Hall of Virgie, Herbie Hall of Lincoln Park, Michigan, and Thomas Hall of Grundy, Virginia; three sisters, Parcie Miller of Logan, West Virginia, Grethel Tackett of Virgie and Cleatha (Kitty) Sturgill of Stambaugh; two grandchildren and three great0grandchildren.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 7, at 11 a.m. at the Rebecca Regular Baptist Church with the ministers of the Regular Baptist Church officiating.  Burial will be in the Arville Hall Cemetery at Kite under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Source: The Floyd County Times, Prestonsburg, Kentucky, 7 April 1993, A8.-Posted by Jim Spencer

Waddell, Thelma -age 92, of Garner, Kentucky, died on October 17, 2004, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Kentucky.  She was born on September 22, 1912, in Knott County, Kentucky, a daughter of William "Dutch" Bailey and Laura Belle Coburn Bailey. She is survived by her husband, George Waddell; stepdaughter, Mary K. Scott; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, October 19, at 1:00 p.m., at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with Clyde "Bud" Wicker, Jr. officiating.  Burial followed in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Kentucky, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services. 
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, October 27, 2004

Waddell, Tommy  Jr.,- age 62, of Hindman, Kentucky, died on Friday, May 27, 2005, at his home.  He was born on March 10, 1943, in Knott County, Kentucky, the son of the late Tommy and Phyllis Gibson Waddell.  He was self-employed.  He was preceded in death by his parents.He is survived by his wife, Nadine Combs Waddell; three daughters, Karen Lynne (Derek) Watts of Leburn, Kentucky, Pollyanna (Kenny) Napier of Hindman, Kentucky and Allison Ruth (Brent) Hoover of Dema, Kentucky; one brother, Joe (Genny) Waddell of Larkslane, Kentucky;   One uncle, J.C. Waddell of Larkslane, Kentucky; three aunts, Ruth Sparkman of Larkslane, Kentucky, Mildred Campbell of Hazard, Kentucky, and Helen Campbell of North Carolina; two grandchildren, Dillon Watts and Lacey Hoover; five nieces and nephews, Shauna Waddell Smith, Nicholas Waddell, Chastity Hope Gayheart, Chris Gayheart, and Missy Mullins Huff; and a host of friends and relatives.  Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, May 29, at 2:00 p.m., at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman, Kentucky, with Mike Caudill officiating.  Burial followed in Adam Combs Cemetery, Owens Branch Road, Hindman, Kentukcy, under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.    Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, June 1, 2005

Wagner, Bill -age 38 of Lexington, formerly of Wheelwright, passed away September 21, 2007, at St. Joe's Hospital in Lexington. He was born May 27, 1969, the son of Bill Wagner and the late Mary Little Wagner. Funeral services were held Monday, September 24, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the Wheelwright United Methodist Church. Burial followed in the Hall & Little Cemetery at Wheelwright under the direction of the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home at Martin. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, September 26, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*OTHER SURVIVORS: Daughter: Britini Wagner of Mt. Sterling, Ky. Brother and sister in law: Tim and Diana Eads of Bypro, Ky.; Nephews and Nieces: Justin, Ryan, Parker and Autumn; Aunt and Uncles: Mike & Pam Krecji, Homer Osborne: Cousins: Teresa Bowling, children Olivia and Darrell; Kevin & Carla Smith, children: Caleb and Colin; Sandy & Donnie Daniels, children: Breanna, Allison and Bret: Sue Biglow and Gerald (Big G) Osborne; Companion: Victoria

Wakeland, Anna Ruth age 71, of Peebles, Ohio, formerly of Pike Co., Ky., died on August 5, 2004, at Eagle Creek Nursing Home, West Union, Ohio.  She was born on May 15, 1933, the daughter of the late John Edward and Dulcinda Roberts Wakeland. Funeral services were conducted on Mon., August 9, at 11:00 a.m., at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with Jay B. Hall officiating.  Burial followed in Hall Cemetery, at Prater Creek, Banner, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times on Wednesday, August 11, 2004

Wallen, Audrey Lee ~  age 73, of Kendallville, died on Tuesday, October 27,  2009 at Kendallville Manor Health Care Center in Kendallville. 
Mrs. Wallen was born in Mousie, Kentucky on February 15, 1936 to the late  Clint and Ellen (Conley) Goodman.  She married Cledis Wallen on June 13, 1955 in Kendallville and he preceded  her death August 7, 2005. Mrs. Wallen was employed with Flint & Walling in Kendallville and retired from there after 25 years of service. She was a member of the Community Baptist Church in Wolcottville. Audrey  enjoyed watching her favorite soap operas, making crafts, playing bingo,  shopping and going to garage sales. She loved family gatherings and getting  together for the holidays with her family.  Survivors include: Son, Vernon and Brenda Wallen of Wanaka. Daughter, Lisa  Wallen of Kendallville. Son, Gregory and Michelle Wallen of Fort Wayne. 10  grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.  Sister, Jean and Clester Coburn of Corunna. Sister, Ella Dean Mitchell of  Kendallville. Sister, Betty Goodman of Kendallville. Brother, Bill and Carolyn  Goodman of Mongo. Brother, Claude "Bird" and Kim Goodman of Wolcottville.  Brother, Harold Goodman of Texas. Brother, David and Joann Goodman of Stroh.  Brother, James "Bud" and Deb Goodman of Stroh.  She was also preceded in death by brother, Elmer "Red" Goodman  Visitation will be Thursday, October 29, 2009, from 6:00-9:00pm at Hite  Funeral Home in Kendallville.  Funeral Services will be Friday, October 30, 2009 at 10:00am at Hite Funeral  Home, Kendallville. Officiating the funeral service will be Rev. Lee Combs.  Burial will be at Orange Cemetery near Rome City.  Posted by Loren Calhoun

Wallen, Glen ~ age 60 of Mousie, passed away November 28, 2008, at home.  He was born November 17, 1948 in Knott County, the son of the late Virgil & Dessie Thornsberry Wallen.  He was a retired Gas company employee and the ex-husband of Olive Cox Wallen Mosley. He is survived by 3 daughters: Melissa (Curtis) Campbell of Mousie, Missy (Michael) Sizemore of Prestonsburg, & Sabrina (Jason) Short of Pippa Passes; 2 brothers: Earl Wallen of Mousie, & Clyde Virgil Wallen of Topmost; 5 sisters: Erma Campbell of Mousie, Hazel Wallen of South Carolina, Pearlie Slone of Lexington, Virginia Ramey of Mousie, & Edith Campbell of Indiana; 5 grandchildren: Sonya, Tonya, Selena, Braden & Emmanuel; step-grandchildren: Cody Sizemore, Jordan Nicole Short & TJ Short; a special friend: Charles Sizemore; a host of nieces, nephews, family & friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers: Wootis Wallen & Clyde Wallen; 2 sisters: Shannon Slone & Ethel Marie McCrimmings. Funeral services were held Monday, December 1, 2008, at 1 p.m. at Ball Branch Old Regular Baptist Church at Mousie.  Burial followed at the Cox Hicks Wallen Cemetery at Mousie, under the direction of the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home Hindman.    Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, December 4, 2008 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Wallen, Irvin "Bud" -age 67 of Mousie, Kentucky, died Monday, September 5, 2005, at the Hazard ARMC, Hazard, Kentucky.  He was born June 4, 1938, the son of the late Willie and Josephine Watson Wallen.  He is survived by two sisters: Martha Hicks of Mousie and Sina Fugate of Florida; and a host of other relatives.  Funeral services were conducted Friday, September 9, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with Roger Hicks and Ralph Howard officiating.   Burial followed in the Mountain Memory Gardens at Hindman, Kentucky, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, September 14, 2005-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Wallen, Paul Edward -age 58, of Hueysville, Kentucky, died Wednesday, August 9, 2006, at Hueysville, Kentucky.   He was born July 12, 1948, the son of Russell Wallen of Garrett, Kentucky and the late Lexie Hicks Wallen.   He was preceded in death by his mother; one brother: Arnold Wallen.   He is survived by his wife: Sandra Gail Prater Wallen; two daughters: Stephanie (Scott) Akers of Pikeville, Kentucky and Karen (Rory) Patton of Pikeville, Kentucky; one brother: Roger Wallen of Mousie, Kentucky; two sisters: Peggy Rowe and Ellizabeth Reed both of Nicholasville, Kentucky; two grandchildren: Zachary Scott Wallen Akers and Reece Kathryn Patton; Father: Russell Wallen and step-mother: Nova Wallen of Garrett, Kentucky. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, August 13, at 2 p.m, at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Kentucky, with Roy Harlow officiating.  Burial followed in the Press Shepherd Cemetery, Hueysville, Kentucky, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, August 16, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Wallen, Wayne (Mule) -age 42, of East Point, Ky., died on Sat., Oct. 30, 2004, at his home.  He was born on Oct. 3, 1962, the son of Beth Lee Holbrook Wallen of Prestonsburg, Ky. and the late Otis Lee (Jam Up) Wallen.  Funeral services were conducted on Wed., Nov. 3, at 12:00 p.m., at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with Hubert Slone, Little Bill Campbell and Big Bill Campbell officiating.  Burial followed in Wallen Cemetery, at Right Fork of Bull Creek, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, November 10, 2004

Walterman, Mary C.   80, of Batesville, died Saturday, December 6, 2003 at Decatur County Hospital in Greensburg. She was born May 26, 1923 in Wayland, KY the daughter of James Charles Sr. and Mary Bryant Charles, both deceased. She married Robert R. Walterman Sr. on April 17, 1943 in Covington, KY and he preceded her in death on March 24, 1999. Survivors include one daughter, Marilee Jones of Batesville, one son, Robert R. Walterman Jr. of Batesville, seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Victoria White, three brothers, James Charles Jr., Nicholas Charles, Theodore Charles and one grandson. Mrs. Walterman worked for 18 years at Batesville Casket Company and 7 years at the Genesco Company in Greensburg before retiring. A celebration of life will be held at the family's convenience. Weigel Funeral Home, Batesville, is in charge of the arrangements.  Source:  Ripley Publishing

Walters, Michala Michelle -age 21, of Prestonsburg, Ky., died on Sun., Sept. 19, 2004, at Appalachian Regional Hospital, Hazard, Ky. She was born on Feb. 24, 1983, the daughter of John Walters of Chillicothe, Ohio and Jennifer Lynn Laferty Walters of Prestonsburg, Ky.  Funeral services were conducted on Fri., Sept. 24, at 1:00 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, Prestonsburg, Ky., with Reverend George Love officiating.  Burial followed in Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.    Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times on Wednesday, September 29, 2004

Ward, Daisy -age 82 of Dema, passed away September 20, 2007, at home. She was born March 20, 1925, the daughter of the late Leck & Della Blackburn Keene. She was a homemaker and a member of the Providence Old Regular Baptist Church at Topmost. She was the wife of Brownloe Ward. She is survived by 5 sons: Leck (Patricia) Ward, Jethro (Georgia) Ward, both of Columbus, Ohio, Homer (Brandy) Ward of Dema, Gary (Loretta) Ward of Price, Chester Ward of Topmost; 3 daughters; Elizabeth Hall, Brenda (Graden) Hunter and Sherry (Jerry) Hunter, all of Topmost; 1 sister: Gladys Tackett of Hilliard, Oh,; 16 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 23, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the Providence Old Regular Baptist Church at Topmost. Burial followed in the Buckingham Cemetery at Bevinsville under the direction of the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.    Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, September 26, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*DECEASED RELATIVES: parents, brother: Melvin Keene; 4 sisters: Azie Justice Dixie Howell, Meva Keene & Gracie Ward; 2 grandchildren

Ward, Gracie Keene -age 82, of Flatwoods, Ky., died Tue., April 5, 2005, at the Woodland Oaks Nursing Home. She was born Nov. 2, 1922, the daughter of the late Leck and Della Blackburn Keene.   She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Andy; 1 brother: Melvin Keene; 3 sister: Azzie Justice, Mary Johnson, Dixie Howell.   She is survived by 4 sons: Andy, Ashland, Kentucky, Rand (Margaret), South Shore, Kentucky, Donald (Doris), Flatwoods, Kentucky, Jimmie (Annette), Allen, Kentucky; 3 daughters: Bernice (David) Chaffins, Greenup, Kentucky, Sandra (Richard) Blair, Flatwoods, Kentucky, Wanda Collier, Flatwoods, Kentucky; 2 sisters: Daisy Ward, Topmost, Kentucky, Gladys Tackett, Hillard, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren.   Funeral services were conducted Sat., April 9 at 11 a.m. at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial followed in the Buckingham Cemetery, Bevinsville, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, April 13, 2005

Ward, Jennie Lee Isaac -age 68, of Flint, Michigan, formerly of Floyd County, Kentucky, died Monday, February 27, 2006, at Genesys Regional Medical Center, Grand Blane, Michigan.She was born September 30, 1937, the daughter of the late Oscar and Opal Hall Isaac.  Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 4, at 1 p.m., at the Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church, Wheelwright, Kentucky, with Louis Ferrari officiating.   Burial followed in the WR Hall Cemetery.   Under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky.    Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, March 8, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Ward, Louise S. -25, 3049W-543S, died at 3:58 a.m. Friday (Oct. 10, 2003) at her home. Mrs. Ward was born May 30, 1978, in Huntington, to Cecil and Sandy Williams Isaac. Her parents survive in Roann. Her mar­riage was June 3, 2003, to Mike Ward; her husband survives. Additional survivors include a son, Anthony Isaac, and a daughter, Nikita Fulton, both at home; and a sister, Karen Mann, Huntington. She was preceded in death by a brother, Cecil Isaac Jr. Calling is from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Preferred memorials are gifts in the name of Mrs. Ward's chil­dren, in care of McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home. Services for Louise S. Ward were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the McElhaney-Hart Fu­neral Home with Rev. Doug Sharrard offi­ciating. Burial was in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Pallbearers were Travis Wintrode, Maka Mann, Mitch Parker, Dana Asher, Danny Parker, Rodger Parker, and Mike Wade. Submitted by Karen Mann 

Warlick, Seth ~ age 2 months + 1 day, died Saturday, April 26, 2009, at the Whitesburg ARH.  He was born February 25, 2009, the son of Lee Warlick & Samantha Cornett. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at the Lighthouse Church.  Burial followed at the Evergreen Cemetery at Whitesburg under the direction of the Letcher Funeral Home.    Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, April 30, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*Surviving other than his parents are his paternal grandparents: Anthony Warlick and step grandmother Regina Warlick; maternal grandparents: Vonda Cornett of Isom and Samuel Cornett of Colson; maternal great grandparents: Linda Humphrey of Colson and Edward Logan of Colson; aunts: Crystal Warlick of McRoberts and Lynna Warlick of Jenkins.

Warren, Louis Patterson -age 83, of Lexington, Ky., formerly of Knott County, passed away at St. Joseph Hospital on Sunday, July 24, 2005. Louis was born in Springfield, Tenn., on June 11, 1922, the son of Overton S. and Martha Patterson Warren.  The Warren family moved to Hazard, Ky., when Louis was a small boy, where O.S. Warren worked as editor of the Hazard newspaper.  After graduating from Hazard High School, Louis enrolled in Lees College.  He enlisted in the Army Air Corps the day after the bombing of Pearl Harbor and trained as a pilot, flying the P40 and P47.  Louis was injured during training and granted a month's leave to recuperate.  Coming home on a Greyhound bus, he met a girl named Fern Smith from Smithsboro in Knott County.  Their conversation became a courtship that lasted through the rest of World War II, and the couple married when the war was over, on July 27, 1946.  Louis retured to college at the University of Kentucky and graduated with a degree in civil engineering.   He and Fern eventually settled in Lexington, where he worked as an engineer for IBM.  The couple lived in Lexington for 30 years.  Louis and Fern retired in 1978 and built a home overlooking Carr Creek Lake on what remained of Fern's family homeplace.  The couple spent many happy days there until her death 10 years later.  In 1994, Louis moved back to Lexington.  In his new home at Center City Condominiums, he was close to his doctors and many old friends. He immediately began adding new friends to his circle.  Although Louis and Fern never had children of their own, they were wonderful surrogate parents who shared their love with children of relatives and friends.  Louis was a vital member of Fern's family and, in later years, became the leader and the rock to whom everyone looked for direction and comfort.  Louis Warren loved God, his family, and his many friends.  He was above all things an honorable man, strong and compassionate.  He loved his life and everything in it.  He enjoyed good books, animals, little children, and laughing with people he loved.  He was active until the very end of his life and was always interested and involved, ready to go places and experience new things.    Louis made friends everywhere he went, and they were touched by his kindness, his generosity, and his courage.  Throughout his life, he faced illnesses with incredible bravery.  At the end, he faced death with certainty that the love of God and his friends and family would carry him through.  After a very brief illness, Louis passed away peacefully in his sleep -- just as he said he would want to go.  Louis Patterson Warren was preceded in death by his wife, Fern Smith Warren, his parents, two brothers, Ralph and Shelby, and one sister, Elizabeth.  He is survived by his niece, Karen J. Jones, sisters-in-law Joyce Blair and Ruth Smith, brother-in-law Manon Blair, and a host of friends who became his extended family.  Memorial services were held Sunday, July 31, at 3 p.m. at Meadowthorpe Presbyterian Church in Lexington, and Wednesday, Aug. 3, 11 a.m., at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel in Knott County.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Meadowthorpe Presbyterian Church or the Knott County Public Library. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, August 3, 2005-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Warrens, Peacie -age 97, of Garrett, Ky., widow of Dewey Warrens, passed away Monday, May 08, 2006, at The Riverview Health Care Center, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. She was born May 14, 1908 in Drift, Ky., the daughter of the late Martin Spencer and Maudie Moore Spencer. Mrs. Warrens was a homemaker and a member of the Stone Coal Regular Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Glennis Warrens, Wayland, Ky., Garland Warrens, Munith, Mi., five daughters, Sharon Turner, Langley, Ky., Christine Kosman, Florida, Catherine Whitaker, Ocala, Fl., Litta Hicks, Shelby, Oh., Phyllis Lambert, Ranger, Wv., one brother, Lee Spencer, Shiloh, Oh., 25 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren and 17 great-great grandchildren. Her husband, parents, two sons, Farlen Warrens and Marlen Warrens, and four brothers, Jay Spencer, Malcolm Spencer, Archie Spencer, and William Spencer preceded her in death. Funeral services for Peacie Warrens will be conducted Thursday, May 11, 2006, at 11:00 a.m., at the Stone Coal Regular Baptist Church, Garrett, Ky., with the Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Harry Lee Moore Cemetery, Turkey Creek, Langley, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Visitation is after 11:00 a.m., Tuesday at the Church with nightly services at 7:00 p.m..   Source: Hall Funeral Home

Warrix, Charles Clay -age 69, of Roanoke, Indiana, died on Sun., April 17, 2005, at the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Center, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on May 22, 1935, the son of Charlie Warrix of Prestonsburg, and the late Opal Buchanan Warrix.  He was a U.S. Army veteran.  Funeral services were conducted on Thurs., April 21, at 3:00 p.m., at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with Arnold Turner, Jr. officiating.  Burial followed in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.    Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, April 27, 2005

Warrix, Sylvia Crager -age 84, of Hueysville, the widow of Clyde Warrix, departed this life on Sunday morning, February 12, 2006, in Highlands Regional Medical Center. She was born in Floyd County on June 24, 1921, the daughter of the late Kendall and Dovie Shepherd Crager. She was a homemaker and a member of the Stonecoal Regular Baptist Church in Garrett. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two sons: William and Dayton Warrix; one grandchild, Vanessa Bilyeau, and one great-grandchild, Jennifer Warrix. She married Clyde Warrix on March 1, 1939. Surviving children from this union are two sons: Johnny Warrix of Hueysville, and Bobby Warrix of Wayland; ten Daughters: Betty Ousley of Branford, Florida, Barbara Schimdt of West Milton, Ohio, Bonnie Vanderpool of Hueysville, Margie Reed of Hippo, Velma Shepherd of Prestonsburg, Audrey Whitaker and Kathy Neeley, both of Waterloo, Indiana, Clydia Heintzelman of Hueysville, and Shirley Boyd and Kim Slone, both of Hueysville; one Brother, Ralph Crager of Hueysville; two sisters: Alice Ousley of Willard, Ohio, and Gracie of Indiana, 31 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral will be held Wednesday, February 15, at 1:00 p.m., in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel in Martin, with Lee Combs, Jerry Manns, and Chester Ray Varney officiating.Burial will follow in the Warrix Family Cemetery at Hueysville, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home.    Source:  Floyd County Times   Feb. 18, 2006

Waters, Hazel B. -age 84, of Prestonsburg, Ky., died on Mon., August 23, 2004, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Ky. She was born on July 31, 1920, the daughter of the late Hastings W. and Lynn J. Walker Beasley.  Funeral services were conducted on Thurs., August 26, at 1:00 p.m., at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with Gordon Fitch officiating.  Burial followed in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.    Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times on Wednesday, September 1, 2004

Watkins, Babe (Glen Harold) -age 72, of Garrett, Kentucky, died on Sunday, November 21, 2004, at his home.  He was born n April 13, 1932, in Floyd County, Kentucky, the son of the late James (Jim) and Beulah Hall Watkins.  He was a retired coal miner and was baptized on October 13, at Lackey Freewill Baptist Church, Lackey, Kentucky.  He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Helen Webb Watkins; infant daughter; a brother, Okie Watkins; and a sister Norma Pitts.  He is survived by his wife, Kathy Jacobs Watkins; a son, Anthony Wade Watkins of Topmost, Kentucky; his best friend, Puppy Girl; two sisters, Janie Wallin of Richmond, Kentucky and Georgia Huston of Crystal Beach, Texas; grandchildren, Chasity, Melissa, Jennifer, Anthony. Logan David and James Charles; great-grandchildren, Alexandria Paige and Austin Todd.  Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, November 24, at 11:00 a.m., at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky, with Jim Watkins, Ollie Watts and Johnny Collins officiating.  Burial followed in Webb Cemetery, Lackey, Kentucky, under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky.    Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, November 24, 2004

Watkins, Carlos -age 81, of Hindman, Kentucky, died December 26, 2005, at the Hazard ARMC, Hazard, Kentucky. He is survived by three sons: Jim Watkins of Hindman, Danny Watkins of Maine and Mike (Janet) Watkins of Louisville, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Graveside services were conducted on Friday, December 30, at 11 a.m., at the Carr Fork Memorial Cemetery, Litt Carr, Kentucky. Under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services, Hindman, Kentucky.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, January 4, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Watkins, Christine- age 58, of Prestonsburg, Ky., died on Sat., Nov. 20, 2004, at her home.  She was born on Jan. 3, 1946, the daughter of the late Robie and Eukie Slone Johnson.  Funeral services were conducted on Mon., Nov. 22, at 11:00 a.m., at Big Lick Pentecostal Church of God, Ivyton, Ky., with Malcom Slone and Adam Marshall officiating.  Burial followed in Johnson Cemetery, at Ruff and Tuff, Prestonsburg, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky.    Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, November 24, 2004

Watkins, Claude -age 80, of Hueysville, Kentucky, died Tuesday, February 28, 2006, at the Hazard Nursing Home, Hazard, Kentucky. He was born October 22, 1925, the son of the late Troy and Frankie Jane Smith Watkins. He is survived by his wife: Phyllis Watkins, one son: Earl Ray (Tracey) Watkins; one stepbrother: Virgil Dock Green; one stepsister: Anna Mae Hicks; two step-grandchildren: Dakota Slone and Susan Slone; two special friends: Carlos Beverly and Dolvin Ratliff; host of family and friends.  Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 4, at 11 a.m., at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky with Carlos Beverly and Dolvin Ratliff officiating.   Burial followed in the Compton Cemetery, Elmrock, Kentucky.   Under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, March 8, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Watkins, Martha Margaret Wallace,  passed into the arms of her Lord and  Savior Jesus Christ on June 8, 2004.  She was born in Hazard, Kentucky in 1925 as  a child of the Combs family, the youngest of 6 children.  In 1945, she  married William Wallace Watkins.  Together they made a wonderful life in Fresno,  California raising their three children, John Stewart, Carol Ann and William  David.  Several years after her husband of 45 years passed into his heavenly  reward in 1990, she married Orville Wallace.  Together they made their home in  Yucaipa, California, living out the rest of their days on this side of  heaven.  Margaret's life was marked by her deep, sacrificial love for her family,  friends, and especially her Lord.  She is survived by her three children, as  well as by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. On Monday, June 14, at 2 p.m., a memorial service will be held at graveside  at Olivewood Cemetery, Riverside (CA).  There family and friends will honor  the woman they loved and cherished and will one day see again.

Watson, Carolyn Sue -age 50 of Dana, Ky., passed away August 27, 2007, at home.  She was born December 5, 1956, in Floyd County, the daughter of Jimmy Rose of Mt. Sterling & the late Elizabeth Hamilton Rose.  Funeral services were held Thursday, August 30, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Little Salem Old Regular Baptist Church with Ronnie Samons, Roy Robinson & Sunny Boyd officiating.  Burial followed at the Boyd Cemetery at Dana under the direction of the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home at Martin, Kentucky.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, September 5, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*HUSBAND OR WIFE: Jesse Watson; OTHER SURVIVORS: daughter: Brandi (Michael) Murriell of Lawrence, KY; 3 brothers: Jimmy Joe Rose & Charlie Rose both of Betsy Layne, KY &  Eddie Rose of Garrett, KY; 4 sisters: Stella Watson of Dana, KY, Barb Kidd of Harold, KY, Violet Tackett of Harold & Arlene Brown of Tennessee. ; DECEASED RELATIVES: mother & 2 sons: Brandon Watson & Bryan Watson

Watts, Clarence -age 67, of Kingsport, Tenn., died Sat., Oct. 7, 2006, at his residence.  He was born Nov. 2, 1938, the son of the late Squire, Jr. and Goldie Watts.   Funeral services were conducted Wed., Oct. 11, at 11 a.m, at Cedar Grove Old Regular Baptist Church, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating.   Burial followed in the Watts Family Cemetery, Tolby Creek, Ky., under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Ky. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, October 18, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Watts, Elmer Ray -age 73, of Leburn, passed away October 22, 2007 at his home. He was born in Knott County on March 29, 1934 to Hager Watts and Alafair Conley Watts. He was preceded in death by 1st wife: Betty Sue Watts. He is survived by Wife - Betty Jo Watts; 2 Sons - Tommy (Jessie) Watts and Tony (Jeanne) Watts; 3 Stepsons - James Watts, Bobby (Tonya) Jacobs and Kenny (Jill) Watts; 2 Stepdaughters - Wanda Watts and Linda(Mike) Morris; 3 Brothers - William H., Jerry and Dennis Watts; 4 Sisters- Minnie Faye Ison, Goldie Conley, Thelma Venters and Reba Triplett; 3 Grandchildren Tonyua (John) Reed, Andrea Watts and Tia Dobson; 2Great Grandchildren - Jonnua Reed and Anthony Slone; Stepgrandchildren -Emaleigh, Sarah, Kelsey, Kenneth, David, Larry, Marshall, Amy, Joey, Kaley and Cody. Funeral services will be held at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel on Thursday, October 25, 2007, at 11 a.m. with Mike Caudill officiating. Burial will follow at the Erb Maggard Cemetery at Leburn under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.    Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, October 24, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Watts, Evaline S. -age 81, of Hindman, Kentucky, died Sunday, August 28, 2005, at her residence.  She was born October 2, 1923, the daughter of the late Andrew and Isabell Slone. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Raymond Watts; one step-son Harm Watts; two brother: Burnis Slone & Burton Slone; two sisters: Lona Slone & Tona Slone. She is survived by three sons: Clyde (Angela) Jr. Smith and Everett Randall Smith both of Hindman, Kentucky, Timmy Wesley (Janice) Smith of Beckley, West Virginia; one daughter: Rebecca Shannon (Phillip) Slone of Hindman, Kentucky; one step-son; Leon Watts of Hindman, Kentucky; one step-daughter: Innis Watts of Hindman, Kentucky; one brother: Daniel Slone of Garner, Kentucky; one sister: Lydia Slone of Garner, Kentucky; 4 grandchildren & 19 great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, September 1 at 1 p.m. at Nelson Frazier Funeral Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with Ricky Smith, Randall Short, Clyde Jacobs & Darrell Short officiating.   Burial will follow in the Watts-Slone Cemetery, Slone Fork, Garner, Kentucky, under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.    Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, August 31, 2005-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Watts, Harold Clinton -age 74, of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, formerly of Knott County, died Sunday, January 22, 2006, at his residence.  He was born August 8, 1931, the son of the late R. B. and Myrtle Mullins Watts.  He was a consultant and former president of Central Rock Mineral Company, under his guidance, much of the road systems in Kentucky were developed, including I-75 in Northern Kentucky, I-64 and I-75 in Central Kentucky, New Circle Road, Man O War Blvd., Paris Pike, Watterson Expressway in Louisville and numerous subdivisions in the Lexington area.  He was a director of Hindman Settlement School, past Chairman of the Kentucky Association of Highway Contractors and was the founding Chairman of Kentuckians for Better Transportation.  Inducted into the Kentucky Transportation Hall of Fame, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of Kentucky Department of Civil Engineering, Lifetime member of the Kentucky Association of Highway Contractors, and a University of Kentucky Fellow.  Harold was also a member of the Hindman United Methodist Church and an affiliate member of the Lawrenceburg United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents: wife: Peggy Jean Watts.  He is survived by his stepmother: Maude Smith of Hindman, Kentucky; three sons: Robert (Susie) Watts of Lexington, Kentucky, Michael (Darlys) Watts of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky and Greg (Vinita) Watts of Columbus, Indiana; four grandchildren: Robert "R.B." Watts of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, Shaleni Watts of Columbus, Indiana, Luke Watts of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky and Keith Watts of Lexington, Kentucky.  Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 26, at 11 a.m. at the Hindman United Methodist Church, Hindman, Kentucky, with Weyman McGuire officiating.   Burial will follow in the Smith Family Cemetery, Hindman, Kentucky.   Active pallbearers: R.B. Watts, Cordell Gayheart, Grady Stumbo, Mike Mullins, Clark Nowland and Harry Burchett, Honorary pallbearers: Dr. Carey Blaydes, Butch Hart, Tommy Gayheart, Tom Proffitt, David Curry, Wibby Pratt and Jack Cornett.  Under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman, Kentucky.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, January 25, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Watts, Henry, age 69 of Hindman, Ky. passed away Tuesday, August 19, 1980 at the June Buchanan Primary Care Center of a sudden illness.  He was the son of the late John Watts and Rosie Short Watts.  Surviving are his wife Mandie Watts. 3 sons: Shelby Watts of Wabash, Indiana; Grayson Watts, at home; Darrell Watts, of Carrie, Ky. 2 daughters: Herma Sopher, of Warsaw, Indiana and Lois Scheffer of Wabash, Indiana.  2 brothers: Elmine (wife Ada Combs) Watts of Colons, Ky. and Ova Watts of Pinetop, Ky. 6 sisters: Lizzie Pigman of Hindman, Ky. Dixie Johnson of Garrett, Ky. Lovella Johnson & Violet Carlson both of Milan, Indiana; Darcus Reynolds of Garner, Ky. and Cordelia Combs of Prestonsburg, Ky. Also 8 grandchildren survive. Funeral services were conducted at the New Home Regular Baptist Church, Leburn, Ky. August 22, 1980 at 11:00 a.m. with Regular Baptist Ministers officiating.  Burial followed in the Short Cemetery, Garner, Ky. with Hindman Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.    Submitted by Pat Horne

Watts, Herma Taylor -age 88, of Jacksonville, Florida, formerly of Knott County, died Friday, March 18, 2005 at St. Luke Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida. She was born September 3, 1916, the daughter of the late Floyd and Martha Pigman Taylor.  She is survived by her daughter: Mrs. Donald (Martha) Beavan; grandson: Terry Beavan; granddaughter: Lisa Collins.  Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, with Glenn Noe and Jerry Workman officiating.  Burial followed at Carr Fork Memorial Cemetery, Litt Carr, Kentucky, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services, Hindman, Kentucky. 
Posted in Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, March 23, 2005

Watts, Homer Glenn "Reno" -age 72, of Litt Carr, Kentucky, died Monday, January 2,  2006, at the Hazard ARMC, Hazard, Kentucky. He was born in Kona, Kentucky on May 15, 1933, the son of the late Wade Watts and Maggie Amburgey Watts.  He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters  and two brothers.   He is survived by his wife: Patricia Watts; mother-in-law: Versie  Reynolds; three daughters: Debra Sparkman, Durhonda (David) Johnson and Susan Watts; three  grandsons: Jonathan Sparkman, Seth Little and Heath Johnson; one granddaughter:  Jessica (Kenneth) Childers; two great-granddaughters: Jaiden Sparkman and Kamryn Childers.  Funeral services were conducted Friday, January 7 at 11 a.m., at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with Emory Caudill and Toby Breeding officiating.   Burial followed at the Amburgey Cemetery, Brinkley, Kentucky.   Under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.   
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, January 11, 2006-  Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Watts, Ivalene Jacobs -age 81, of Hindman, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2008. at her home after a long illness. Born at Berea on March 13, 1927, she was the daughter of Taulbee Jacobs and Hazel Hall Jacobs. She was a retired school teacher. She was preceded in death by her parents; Brother- Eugene "Buck" Jacobs; Sister- Lenora Williamson. Ivalene is survived by her husband- Merdia Watts; Daughters- Lynn Terry and Pat Cook; Sons-in-law- Don Cook and Danny Terry; Sister- Katherine (Harless) Johnson; Brothers- Daniel (Ruby) Jacobs and Eddie Jacobs, 5 Grandchildren- Mardy Terry, Terry (Karen) Cook, Brandon (Amy) Cook, Travis (Dorothy) Cook, Stacy Terry; 6 Great Grandchildren- Presley Terry-Fletcher, Heather Ratliff, Kelsey Waggoner, Brayden Waggoner, Devan Cook and Carter Cook; 2 Great Great Grandchildren- Jaiden Barnett and Madison Barnett. Funeral services will be 3 pm. Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Kenny Salmons and Mike Caudill officiating. Burial followed in the Mountain Memory Gardens at Hindman under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, May 29, 2008-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Watts, Elder James D.- age 68, of Mt. Sterling, Ky., formerly of Knott County, passed away August 3, 2008, at home.  He was born February 20, 1940, at Garner, the son of the late Jerome & Hester Combs Watts.  He was a maintenance worker for Bourbon Co. Board of Education and Assistant Moderator of Little Family Old Regular Baptist Church in Jacksonburg, Ohio.  He is survived by 1 son: Danny James Watts of Oakland, Ky.; 2 stepsons: Charlie Byrd and Roger Byrd both of Mt. Sterling; 4 grandchildren: Charlie, Albert, JT and Christopher; 4 brothers: John Harland Watts of Dayton, Ohio, Jerome Jr. Watts of Battle Creek, Michigan, Chester Watts of Pippa Passes, Ky. & Leroy Watts of Wiley Fork, Kentucky; 1 sister: Beulah Sturgill of Hindman. He was preceded in death by his parents; 1st wife: Aurita "Rita" Slone Watts: Daughter: Mia Delane Watts.    Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 7, 2008, at 1 p.m. at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman, with Roy Caudill, Murl Caudill & Ralph Howard officiating.  Burial will follow in the Jerome Watts Family Cemetery, Watts Fork, Garner, under the direction of the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home of Hindman, Kentucky. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, August 7, 2008- Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*HUSBAND OR WIFE: HUSBAND OF ANNA FAYE HALL WATTS

Watts, Leon ~ age 74 of Hazard, passed away December 27, 2009 at the V.A. Medical Center in Lexington.  He was born at Allock, the son of the late Marion Watts and the late Eva Mae Feltner Watts.  He was a former school teacher and was residing at Airport Gardens. He is survived by 2 sons: Gerald Watts of Lower Mcintosh and David Leon Watts of Hazard; 1 daughter -- Missy Eversole of Avawam; 3 brothers: Ronald Gary Watts of Airport Gardens, Thomas Edward Watts of Airport Gardens and Marion Jr. Watts of Lexington; 4 sisters --Mary Lena Badger of New Albany, Indiana; Margaret Eversole of Big Creek, Glenna Sue Gayheart of Lott's Creek, and Rose Dale Ross of Winchester, 7 Grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, family & friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. at the Airport Gardens Baptist Church with Rev. Adam Feltner officiating.  Arrangements were under the direction of the Engle-Walker Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, January 7, 2010   ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*BORN MARCH 5, 1935

Watts, Lucy -78, of Hallie, passed away October 11, 2007, in Heath, Ohio.  She was born on September 8, 1929. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Sunday, October 14, 2007, at the Cedar Grove Old Regular Baptist Church.  Burial followed at the Watts Cemetery at Hallie under the direction of the Letcher Funeral Home.   Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, October 17, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Watts, Merdia -87, of Hindman, died Sunday, October 26, 2008, at UK Medical Center in Lexington. He was born in Knott County on October 6, 1921, to Stella Inez Braham Smith Watts and Woolery Watts. Merdia was preceded in death by wife: Ivalene Watts; brother: Raymond Watts; sisters: Cora Sparkman, Hila Ashley and Loraine Paige. He is survived by 2 daughters: Lynn Terry and Pat (Don) Cook; grandchildren: Mardy Terry, Terry (Karen) Cook, Brandon (Amy) Cook, Stacy Terry and Travis Cook; great grandchildren: Presley, Devan, Carter, Heather, Kelsey and Brayden; great great grandchildren: Jaiden and Madison. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Kenny Salmons and Mike Caudill officiating. Burial followed at the Mountain Memory Gardens at Hindman under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, October 30, 2008-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Watts, Nettie ~ age 86, of Pine Top, passed away December 3, 2008, at the Central Baptist Hospital at Lexington, Ky. She was born in Leburn on January 13, 1922, to Fair Slone and Winnie Combs Slone. She was preceded in death by her husband: Ova Watts; son: Danny; daughter-in-law: Ann; grandson: John Elmine Watts; son-in-law: Charles Honeycutt. She is survived by sons: Johnny (Jessie) Watts, Bill (Kim) Watts; daughters: Wilda Honeycutt, Madge (Woody) Sturgill and Rose (Larry) Trout; daughter-in-law: Soung Watts; grandchildren: Sherry Gayheart, Greg Honeycutt, Katrina Gayheart, Phillip Dewayne Watts. Carl Keith Gibson and Billy K. Watts; great grandchildren: Josh, Whitney, Callie Ann, Brandi and Jeremy.  Funeral services were 11 a.m. on Sunday, December 7, 2008, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Roger Hicks officiating. Burial followed at the Short Cemetery at Garner. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, December 11, 2008 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Watts, Oakley -79, of Lancaster, former resident of Pleasantville, died Saturday, June 3, 2006, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was retired from Rockwell International and a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jean Watts; four sons, Jim (Nancy) Watts of Alexandria, Danny (Lois) Watts of Centerburg, Gary (Lori) Watts Oswego, Ill., and John (Kimberly) Watts of Pleasantville; daughter, Patricia (George) Nanes of Alexandria; nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren; brother, Charles Ray Watts of Millersport; two sisters, Anne Thornsberry and Inez Wheeler, both of Ft. Pierce, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Lancaster, with Pastor John Little officiating. Burial to follow in Hampson Cemetery with the Lancaster Veterans Burial Detail conducting military rites at the cemetery. Friends may visit from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. 
Source:  Lancaster Eagle Gazette Lancaster, Ohio - Article published Jun 5, 2006-Posted by Keith Short
Keith's Note: Oakley Watts was the son of the late Talton Watts and Rita Pigman Watts. Talton Watts was the son of the late John Watts and Rosa Short Watts. Rita Pigman Watts was the daughter of the late Mallie Pigman and Mary Elizabeth Slone Pigman

Watts, Olus -age 84, of Leburn, Kentucky passed away September 17, 2004 at the Knott County Nursing Home at Hindman, Kentucky. He was born in Knott County, Kentucky on January 27, 1920 to Floyd Watts and Rettie Draughn Watts. He is survived by 3 sons: Manford (Wilma) Watts, Mike (Sally) Watts and Thurl Watts; 2 daughters: Jenny (Gene) Jacob and Barbara Ann (Darrell) Short; 2 brothers: Alonzo Watts and Harold Watts; 2 sisters: Pauline Sexton and Maxine Watts; 10 grandchildren: Ashley, Megan, Wayne, John, Jenny, David, Brandi, Sherry, Bonnie and Richard; 9 great grand children. Visitation:   Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Saturday after 6pm and all day Sunday with services Sunday evening at 7pm.  Funeral Service:    Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Monday, September 20, 2004 at 11:00am with Darrell Short and others officiating.     Interment:  Watts Cemetery - Garner, Kentucky  

Watts, Ruby Wicker Scheurich -age 73, of Avilla, Indiana, died Wednesday, December 6, 2006, at her residence.   She was born November 30, 1933, in Mousie, Kentucky, the daughter of the late John and Flossie (Hicks) Wicker.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Marion Scheurich, Jr.; one grandchild: Brandy Watts; two brothers:L Leo Wicker and Philip Wicker.   She is survived by one daughter: Pamela White of Kendallville, Indiana; two sons: Larry Watts, Avilla, Indiana and Terry (DurInda) Scheurich of Wolcottville, Indiana; one sister: Nellie Conley of Ohio; four brothers: Clyde (Shirley) Wicker of Kentucky; Randolph (Mable) Wicker of South Carolina, Robert (Norma) Wicker of Oklahoma and Bobbie Wicker of Oklahoma; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.   Funeral services were conducted Saturday, December 9, at 1 p.m., at Little Flossie Old Regular Baptist, Kendallville, Indiana, with Elders Russell Hicks, Morris Wicker and Larry Dixon officiating.   Burial followed in the Orange Cemetery, Rome City, Indiana, under the direction of Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville, Indiana.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, January 3, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Watts, Simeon Kit, age 58, of Oklahoma, died on April 28, 2003 in Oklahoma city, Oklahoma.  He was born on  April 22, 1945, in Pinetop, Ky., a son of the late Lawrence Watts and Velma Honeycutt Watts. He  had retired from the Air Force after twenty years and was currently a Budget Manager for Maintenance at Vance Air Force Base.  He is survived by his wife, Susan "Suz" Watts; sons, Sean Watts, Simeon Michael Watts; five sisters, Sue Carol (Don) Miller of Lexington, Ky. Jacqueline May (Don) Kelly of Middletown, Ky., Imogene Fran Frances (Wayne) Tyler of Louisville, Ky., Sharon Dale Watts Longacre of Eustis, Fla., Mona Melissa Lynn Watts of Louisville, Ky.; two brothers Alonzo Laird (Karen) Watts of Roswell, Ga., Barry Lawrence (Arlene)_ Watts, Jr., of Pinetop, Ky; thirteen nieces and nephews, Kim Miller (Doug) Bybee, Melody Tyler (Alan) Lewis, Emily Watts, Megan Watts, Donnie (sherry) Miler, Terry Michael (Karen) Miller, Keith (Laura) Kelly, Brian Kelly, Kristopher (Lori) Kelly, Wayne Paul (Cathy) Tyler III, Barry Lawrence Watts, III Dustin Watts, Brian Watts; eight great-nieces and three great-nephews; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service was conducted on Wednesday, April 30, at Smith Kernke Chapel, Oklahoma City, A Burial service will be conducted on Monday, May 26, Memorial Day, at 11:00 a.m. at Watts Park Cemetery, at Nealy, Pinetop Ky with Edmond Bolen officiating.  Family and friends will gather in Mallett Fork Old Regular Baptist Church in remembrance of Simeon Kit at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., immediately following burial.  Hindman Funeral Services, Hindman, Ky. in charge of arrangements.
Source:  Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, May 21, 2003

Watts, Woodie -age 78, died Wednesday, April 36*, 2006, at his residence. He was born in Leburn, Kentucky.  He was an Army Air Force Veteran of WWII. He is survived by three sons: Ronald, David Wayne and Bobby E. Watts, one sister Dezetta Bradshaw and five grandchildren: Angela, Melody, Bobby E., Jr., Christopher H., Misty A. Watts. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 29, at 11 a.m, at the Howe Valley United Methodist Church, Hardin County, Kentucky.   Burial followed in the church cemetery, under the direction of Owen Funeral Home.  Provided courtesy of Hindman Funeral Services, Hindman, Kentucky.     *date is as it appears in newspaper
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, May 3, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Weatherby, Sarah Ann-Services for Mrs. Sarah Ann Weatherby, 87, 721 West Third Street, Meridian, who died Friday in Meridian, will be Tuesday, 2 p.m. Summers Chapel; Rev. Richard Dalzell, Church of Christ, Nampa, officiating.  Interment, Kuna.  Born April 9, 1877, Dutton, Ark.  Married Henry C. Weatherby March, 1906, in Arkansas. Came to Idaho  1934; resided in Meridian, Kuna, and Atlanta.  Husband operated Weatherby Lumber Company.  He preceded her in death in 1946.  Member, Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors: Daughter, Mrs. Chloe Johnson, Boise; Sons: Ermal Weatherby, Meridian; William Weatherby, Boise; Brother: Zed Ritchie, Kuna; sister, Mrs. Martha Harris, Boise, Nine grandchildren.   Submitted by Susan Fahnstrom     Note:  Daughter of Miles Ritchie & Vicy Jane Acord

Webb, Kansee Lee -Funeral services for Kansee Lee Webb were conducted Tuesday, April 4, 2006 from Letcher Funeral Home with Dock Frazier and Harold Dean Kincer officiating. Concluding Service at Thornton Cemetery. Kansee Lee Webb of Sergent passed away Saturday, April 1, 2006 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Kansee was a daughter of the late Albert and Nancy Margaret Fields Rawlings. She was born January 31, 1935 being 71 years, 2 months, and 1 day of age at the time of her passing. Kansee was the widow of Miles "Pipe" Webb. Surviving are two sons: James Webb of Mt. Sterling and Wayne Webb of Sergent; four daughters: Betty Adams of Eolia, Carolyn Ballou of Xenia, Ohio, Felicia Bates of Little Cowan, and Tina Webb of Sergent; thirteen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren along with a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing. Kansee was preceded in death by a grandson, Jason Miles Bates.
Posted in the Letcher County Community, News-Press, April 5, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Webb, Carol Fraley - age 79, of Prestonsburg, Ky., passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2004, in the Riverview Health Care Center in Prestonsburg.  She was born on April 14, 1925, in Wayne, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Cleveland Fraley and Pearl Toney Fraley.  Ms. Webb was the wife of the late James Webb, Jr. and a member of the Rising Son Ministries of Allen, Ky.  The funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, September 22, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky with the clergyman Danny Curry officiating.  Burial will be in the Grace Allen Webb Cemetery at Allen, Ky., under the direction of the Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky. 
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times on Wednesday, September 22, 2004

Webb, Florene -73, of Mesa, AZ passed away March 17, 2006.  She was born on February 20, 1933 in Joseph City, AZ to Loran and Eliza Webb.Florene is survived by her sisters:  Elaine Brooks and Betty Faye Bostick; and her brothers: Russ Webb and Lyle Webb.Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at 10:00 AM with a visitation one hour prior at Meldrum Mortuary, 52 N. Macdonald in Mesa.  Interment to follow at the City of Mesa Cemetery.  Published in The East Valley Tribune, Tuesday, March 21, 2006.-Transcribed by Phyllis Reynolds Goelz

Webb, June G. -64, of Wayland, died Sunday, April 7, at the Highlands Regional Medical Center following a long illness.She was born July 25, 1926, at Wayland, the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Turner Gibson.  She was a member of the Wayland United Methodist Church for 13 years. Survivors include her husband, Hobert Webb of Wayland; one son, Hobert Webb Jr. of Wayland; one daughter, Sandra Turner of Wayland; four brothers, Ray Gibson of Eastlake, Ohio, Roy Gibson of Makanda, Ill., Joe Gibson Jr. of Northport, Fla., James R. Gibson of New Haven, Ind.; five sisters, Carrie Banks of Ecorse, Mich., Nell Hagewood of Prestonsburg, Mattie Gibson of Lackey, Ethel Krueger of Mundelein, Ill., Audrey Marshall of Decatur, Ga.; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, April 10, at 11 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Clergymen Weyman McGuire and Albert C. Savage Jr. officiating.  Burial was made in the Mayo Cemetery in Prestonsburg with the Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements.
Source:   The Floyd County Times, Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Wednesday, 10 April 1991, page A6.-Transcribed by Jim Spencer

Webb, Lina -age 94, of Lexington, Ky., formerly Mayking, Ky., died on Fri., Nov. 26, 2004, in Lexington, Ky. She was born on Sept. 2, 1910, the daughter of the late Riley and Frances Holbrook Sparks.  Funeral services were conducted on Mon., Nov. 29, at Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Ky.  Burial followed in Webb Cemetery, Mayking, Ky., under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, December 8, 2004

Weiss, Sandra (Smith) -age 61, resident of Willard, Ohio was born on March 8, 1947 to the late Sam and Ida (Slone) Smith Hall in Knott County, Kentucky was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 1, 2008 in the Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky after a long illness. She was a homemaker and once been employed by Pioneer Rubber Company. She loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren, doing crafts, sewing and going to church. She was a member of the Willard United Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, William "Bill" R. Weiss whom she married on December 7, 1968; two sons and daughters-in-law, William Jr. (Carrie) Weiss of Reynoldsburg, OH, Steven (Alisa) Weiss of Willard; four grandchildren, Weston, Kaiten, Cole and Leah; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Ray Smith of Willard, Edd (Connie) Smith of Willard; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Wanda Yenni of Willard, Clella (John) Vanichek of Willard, Mabel (John) Weiss of Willard; a step sister, Edith Crabtree of Jackson, KY; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents; she is preceded in death by three sisters, Monnie Ousley, Lissie Motl and infant sister, Inagene Smith; two brothers, Howard and Nick Smith; a nephew, Jerry Smith; a niece, Tiffiany Marie Weiss; and all her aunts and uncles. Friends may call at the Secor Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 A.M. at the Willard United Baptist Church with Reverend Danny Hamilton and Reverend James Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven. Memorial contributions can be made to the family.
Source: Mansfield News Journal, Mansfield, Richland Co OH.; November 3, 2008 -Submitted by Sarah Ann Roepke

Wells, Dallie -94, of Dillsboro, died Wednesday, December 8, 2004 at the Waters of Dillsboro Manor. She was born August 11, 1910 in Smithsboro, Kentucky, the daughter of Samuel Franklin and Matilda Watts. She married Joe Wells and he preceded her in death. Survivors include three daughters, Mildred "Midge" (Wells) Hylton of Dillsboro, Hilda (Wells) Brashears of Milan, Mary Jo (Wells) Disney of Sunman; three sons, Samuel John Wells of Lake Havasu City, AZ, Norman Allen Wells of Brewton, AL, Billy Ray Wells of Crab Orchard, TN; 21 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; and 44 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Elizabeth (Franklin) Buchanan, Callie (Franklin) Gibson, Agnes (Franklin) Franklin; and two brothers, Lawrence Franklin, and Forrest Franklin. Mrs. Wells was a homemaker, and a member of the Dillsboro Senior Citizens Club. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 11, at 10:30 a.m. at the Ulrich-Filter Funeral Home, Dillsboro. Burial was in the Oakdale Cemetery, Dillsboro.    Ripley Publishing Co.. Inc. December 14, 2004

Wells, William Riley Jr. -age 79, of Auxier, Ky., died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, Paintsville, Ky.  He was born Aug. 22, 19026, the son of the late Jay Sterling and Ada Goble Wells.  Funeral services were conducted Sat., Aug. 12, at 12 noon, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with Chris Waugh officiating.   Burial followed in the Auxier Relocation Cemetery Auxier, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, August 16, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

West, Homer H. - 64, 156 Morgan Boulevard died at 6 a.m. today in Porter Memorial Hospital. A resident of the community for 29 years, coming from New Orleans, in 1936, he was born Dec. 26, 1901 in Hindman, Ky., the son of Fielden and Elizabeth (Fuller) West. He was employed as a ironworker at American Bridge Division of United States Steel Corporation Gary. On September 22, 1928, in Jeffersonville, Ind. he married Ruby K. Arturburn, who survives. Also surviving are four sons, William of Hobart, Gene, Jerry and Stephen all of Valparaiso; two daughters, Mrs. George (Elizabeth) Beach, Valparaiso, and Mrs. William (Katherine) Hackensmith, LaPorte; 12 grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Donald Whitman, and 10 other brothers and sisters. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday in Bartholomew Funeral Home with the Rev. Roger Matthews officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday.   Note: Grave stone date is Born: December 26, 1900
Source: Vidette-Messenger, Valparaiso, Ind. Thursday Feb. 3, 1966-Transcribed by Jenny Combs-February 10, 2005

West, Sr., Lloyd -62 of Hazzard, KY passed away Saturday, April 8, 2006 in Huber Heights, OH. He was a member of the Coneva Church of God, Perry Co., KY. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie West, Sr., and Ethyl Smith; and brother, Paul Eversole. He is survived by three daughters: Debra (Jeff) Watts of Riverside, Loretta (Barry) Landy of Davis, CA, Carletta (Jim) Rose of Huber Heights; two sons: Lloyd (Vivian) West, Jr. of Fairborn, Lawrence (Adna) West of Chavies, KY; 5 grandsons and 4 granddaughters; and a host of family and friends. Visitation will be from 5-8:00PM Thursday, April 13th at the Newcomer Funeral Home (3940 Kettering Blvd.), where funeral services will be held 2:00PM Friday, April 14th. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery, Miamisburg. If desired, donations may be made in Lloyd's memory to Hospice of Dayton. Published in the Dayton Daily News on 4/9/2006. -Submitted by Connie Spurlock

West, Wayne -age 99, of Pikeville, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2006 at the Pikeville Medical Center. He was a Farmer and a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army. He was born in Pike County, Kentucky on April 8, 1907 the son of the late Arthur and Fannie Irick West. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lilly Marie Sword Irick and three brothers, Paul West, Ira West and Fon West and two sisters, Fern Sword and Laurel Boyd. Wayne is survived by one son, Phillip West of Trenton, MI and one daughter, Betty (Bruce Miller) Justice of Charleston, WV, one brother, Carl West of Island Creek and one sister, Iva Compton of Pikeville. He is also survived by four grandchildren. Serving as active pallbearers will be Chris Clera, Micahel Fields, Roy Fields, Billy Dean Akers, Frank Justice, Mike West, Larry Sword and Kenneth Johnson. Serving as Honorary pallbearers will be, Paul Ray, Marvin Sword, Lowell Justice, Bruce Fields, Dan Luster, David Fields and Joe Slone. Visitation: In the chapel Tuesday from 4pm until 9pm with evening services at 7pm Funeral Service: 1:30pm Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at the J.W. Call Funeral Home Interment: Sword Family Cemetery - Island Creek -Posted by Connie Spurlock

Whitaker, Arlie B. -77,  of Lexington, Kentucky, died Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at the Thomson-Hood  Veterans Center in Kentucky. He was born on March 14, 1931 in Letcher County,  Kentucky the son of James and Cannie Ison Whitaker, both of whom preceded him in  death. He married Sara Lee "Sally" Roberts on December 22, 1960 in Osgood and  she survives. Other survivors include: sons: Tony Whitaker (Julie) of French  Lick, Todd Whitaker (Michelle) of Florida, Tim Whitaker (Amy) of Madison;  grandchildren: Morgan, Hunter, Braden, Nicholas, Tucker and Ellie Sara; sisters:  Gladys Hogg, Florida, Renavae "Peg" Adams of Madison, Pauline "Pod" Frazier of  DuPont; brothers: Jim Whitaker (Wanda) of Scottsburg, Glen "Poss" Whitaker  (Eileen) of North Vernon, Tom Whitaker (Marion) of Georgia; many brothers-in-law  and sisters-in-law; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many close  friends. He was preceded in death by his brothers: Venon, Vernon, Ira and  Steve Whitaker; his sisters: Chelsea Hogg, Evelee "Auntie" Morris, and Kate  King; brothers- in-law: Isaac Hogg, Ellis Adams, Andy Frazier, Delbert O. King,  and Nacy Morris and his sister-in-law: Sadie Whitaker; and his niece: Mickie  Adams Nethery. He was inducted into the United States Army on December 3,  1952 in Kentucky
rising to the rank of Corporal during the Korean War. He  received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He  served in the Army Reserves until he was honorably discharged on December 1,  1960. He began his long career as an educator at the age of 18. He taught a  total of 42 years in various school corporations including Milan, and as  principal at Sunman. Mr. Whitaker was initiated into the DuPont Masonic  Lodge #419, the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, the Murat  Shrine and invited into the 33rd degree. He also held membership in the Madison  Lions Club and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Funeral services will  be held Saturday, October 25, at 11 a.m. at Morgan &
Nay Funeral Centre in  Madison. Burial will follow in the DuPont Cemetery, with full military honors  conducted by the Fort Knox Ceremonial Unit and
Jefferson Post 9, of the American  Legion. Friends may call Friday from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until  time of the service at the funeral home. Masonic services will be conducted by  DuPont Masonic Lodge #419 F & AM on Friday at 8 p.m. at the funeral  home.
Posted by Loren Calhoun

Whitaker, Auda "Audrey", 81,  of Lotts Creek, Hazard, died Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital Medical Center, following an extended illness.  Born March 3, 1922, in Knott County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Matilda Martin Singleton.  She was a homemaker, and a member of the Acup Creek Baptist Church in Vicco.  She is survived by her husband, Floyd W. Whitaker.  Other survivors include sons, J. B. Whitaker of Carrie, R.D. Whitaker of Lotts Creek, Floyd Jr. Whitaker of Ermine, and Boyd Whitaker of Sassafras; daughters, Alga Lois Ivey of Greenville, Indiana, Ella Robinson of East Bernstadt, Nella Young of Waynesville, NC, Lola Caudill of Lotts Creek, Chloteen Vaughn of Greensville, Indiana, Betty Whitaker of Dwarf, and Bonnie Thompson of Greenville, SC, 20 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathleen Whitaker; two brothers, Roy Singleton, and Willie singleton; one half brother, Walter Martin; and one sister, Lona Whitaker.  Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 17, at 1 p.m. at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman, with Charles Ed smith, Floyd Whitaker Jr., Delbert Ivey, and Cullen Caudill officiating.  Burial will be in the Young's Fork Cemetery, at Lotts Creek.  Visitation is at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman, with 7 p.m. services nightly.  Active pallbearers: Doyle Whitaker, Wayne Stallard, Kyle Caudill, Lee Ray Ivey, Wendell Whitaker, Brian Smith, and Grey Whitaker.    Source:  The Floyd County Times, Friday, May 16, 2003

Whitaker,  Bessie Caudill -of Premium, Ky., age 81, died on Thurs., May 5, 2005, at Appalachian Regional Hospital, Hazard, Ky.  She was born on April 18, 1924, the daughter of the late Alvah H. and Maggie Caudill.  Funeral services were conducted on Sat., May 7, at 11:00 a.m., at Doty Creek Old Regular Bapt. Church, with Haston Whitaker and Merle Caudill officiating.  Burial followed in Whitaker Cemetery, Premium, Ky., under direction of Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Ky.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, May 11, 2005

Whitaker, Charlie Lee ~ age 80 of Blackey, passed away October 18, 2009, at the Hazard ARH.  He was born October 14, 1929, in Winchester, Ky., the son of the late William B. and Maudie Ison Whitaker.  He was a retired school teacher and a Korean War Army Veteran.  He was the husband of Joyce Fields Whitaker. He is survived by 2 daughters: Suzy Whitaker (Paxton) Madden of Blackey, Kentucky & Patty Whitaker (Brent) Boggs of Big Laurel; 2 brothers: Harlin Whitaker of Millville & Ivan Whitaker of Winchester, 2 sisters: Francis Whitaker of Blackey & Roxie Fields of Hendersonville, North Carolina; 5 grandchildren: Autumn Madden, Lee (Brittany Cornett) Madden, Rachel Boggs (Jerry) Lewis, James (Beth) Boggs & David Boggs; 2 great grandchildren: Sarah Boggs & Grayson Lewis; and a host of family & friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers: Hiram Whitaker and Jerry Whitaker.Funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at 12 Noon at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home at Hindman with Military Services performed by the Knott County Dav Chapter 17 and Greg Whitaker & Merle Caudill officiating.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, October 22, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Whitaker, Emily -87, died Wednesday,  May 17, 2006 at the Hazard Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Bill  and Awilda Campbell Colwell of Leslie County. She is survived by 1 son, Joel and  Darlene Brooks of Sandusky, OH; host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and  nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral was conducted Friday, May 19, 2006  at the Yerkes Baptist Church with Paul Couch officiating, burial in the Estes  Colwell Cemetery in Forked Mouth. Engle-Walker Funeral Home in charge of  arrangements
Source: Hazard Herald (24 May  2006)  Posted by Lynda Combs Gipson

Whitaker, Ethan "Tucker" -age 70, of Amburgey, Kentucky, died Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at his residence.  He was born in Amburgey, Kentucky on April 30, 1936, the son of Same and Bertie Mullins Whitaker.  He was preceded in death by one sister: Lillie Mae Mullins.  He is survived by his wife: Lorene Whitaker; one  son: Ethan (Sandra) Whitaker, Jr. of Charlotte, NC; one daughter: Charlene (Jim) Slone of Hindman, Kentucky; one brother: Ronnie (Judy) Whitaker of Amburgey, Kentucky; one grandson: Britt Samuel Whitaker; host of nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held Friday, June 23, at 1 p.m, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with Ivan J. Amburgey, Johnny Patrick and Phillip Hicks officiating.   Burial followed in the Franklin Cemetery, Amburgey, Kentucky, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, June 28, 2006--Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Whitaker, Mildred Louise ~ 81, of High Point, NC, formerly of Premium, died November 14, 2008, at home.  She was born February 14, 1927.
Funeral services were held Thursday, November 19, 2008, at 1 p.m. at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel at Whitesburg.  Burial followed at the Banks & Whitaker Cemetery at Premium under the direction of the Letcher Funeral Home of Whitesburg.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, December 11, 2008 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*A daughter of the late Brownie and Susie Swayze Noblitt, she was the widow of Troy Whitaker. She died November 14 at her home in High Point, N.C. She is survived by three sons, Kennon Whitaker and Orell Whitaker, both of Indiana, and Alvin Whitaker, Missouri; three daughters, Susan Wojhoski, Arkansas, and Brenda Markham and Cheryl Deton, both of North Carolina; a brother, Bill Noblitt, Indiana; and 22 grandchildren.

Whitaker, Nella Blair -age 87, of Jeremiah, Ky., died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, at Letcher Manor Nursing Home, Whitesburg, Ky.  She was born August 6, 1919, the daughter of the late Johnny Riley and Polly Ann Watts Blair.  Funeral services were conducted Wed., Aug. 23, at 11:00 a.m., at Dixon Memorial Church, with her sons, Howard Owens, Wallace Bowling, David Jent and others officiating.   Burial followed in the Whitaker Cemetery, Johnson Fork, under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, August 23, 2006--Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

White, Geneva -age 73, of Lavonia, Georgia, formerly of Hindman, Kentucky, died Saturday, March 4, 2006, at Hart County Hospital. She was born April 21, 1932, the daughter of the late French Martin and Fern Martin Cornett.  She was preceded in death by her husband: James R. White; two brothers: Jack Cornett and Darrell Mullins; an infant sister: Donna Gail Cornett. She is survived by one son: Chuck White of Lavonia; one daughter: Jamie (Morris) Partain of Elberton; two sisters: Helen Reed and Pauline Vickery of Lavonia; three step-children and six step-great grandchildren.  Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 6, at 11 a.m., at the Hamby-Weldon Memorial Chapel of Strickland Funeral Home, Lavonia, Georgia, with Richard Bielski and Mike Smith officiating.   Interment followed in the Franklin Memorial Gardens-North, under the direction of Strickland Funeral Home, Lavonia, Georgia.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, March 22, 2006--Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Wicker, Aillen Conley -age 60, of Mousie, Kentucky, died Monday, August 21, 2006, at her residence.  She was born September 12, 1945, the daughter of the late Ballard and Alice Campbell Conley.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Joe Wicker; two sons: Jamie Wicker and Gregory Wicker; one brother: Davie "Dooger" Conley. She is survived by one son: Gerald Wicker of Mousie, Kentucky; one daughter: Wendy Jo Higgins of Colorado; five brothers: Martin Conley of Alabama, Wayne Conley of Softshell, Kentucky, Clarence Conley of Ohio, Claude Conley of Mousie, Kentucky, and Bill Conley of Tennessee; one sister: Wanda Louise Owens of Mousie, Kentucky; two grandchildren: James Wicker and Tyler Wicker.  Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, August 24, at 11 a.m., at Mousie First Baptist Church, Mousie, Kentucky, with Clyde "Bud" Wicker officiating.   Burial will follow in the Wicker Cemetery, Mousie, Kentucky, under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman, Kentucky.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, August 23, 2006--Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Wicker, Delbert -age 60, died Wednesday, 12-27-06, at Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne. Mr. Wicker who lived 30 years in Ligonier was born in Floyd County, Kentucky on September 15, 1946 to Joe and Viola (Bolen) Wicker. His parents are deceased. Mr. Wicker, who never married, graduated in 1965 from Garrett High School, Garrett, Kentucky and was employed with Silgan Plastics in Ligonier for 30 years. He recently retired April 2006. His survivors include two sisters, Rhoda Mosley of Ligonier and Irene Watkins of Lackey, Kentucky. Also surviving is a nephew, Paul and Diane Mosley of Albion; nephew, Randy and Denise Watkins of Moorhead, Kentucky; niece, Lisa and Paul Thornsbury of Richmond, Kentucky; nephew, Terry Wicker of Rome City; Tina Wicker of Rome City; and a great nephew, Zachary Mosley of Albion. One brother, Mart Wicker, preceded him in death in 1974. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00AM at Rock Fork Regular Baptist Church in Garrett, Kentucky with Rev. Willie Collins officiating. Calling will be at the church after 4:00pm on Friday. Burial will be at the G.W. Bolen Cemetery near Rock Fork, Kentucky. Local arrangements were made by Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville, Indiana.
Posted by Debbie Tamborski

Wicker, Jamie -age 31, of Topmost, Kentucky, died Monday, March 28, 2005, at Prestonsburg, Kentucky.   He was born February 21, 1974, the son of Aileen Conley Wicker.   He was preceded in death by his father: Joe Wendell Wicker; 1 brother: Gregory Wicker. He is survived by 1 brother: Gerald Wicker of Mousie, Kentucky; 1 sister: Wendy Joe (Tony) Higgins, New Port Coast, California; Bob and Geraldine Roberts, Topmost, Kentucky, Bobby and Marie Roberts, Topmost, Kentucky, Benny Jacobs of Topmost, Kentucky, Earl and Pam Roberts, Jedde, Michigan, April and Donny Roberts of Mousie, Kentucky, Celeste and Harold Morgan, Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Betty and James and Tyler Smith of Russell Springs, Tennessee, A host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and 5 Special Friends.   Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 1, at 2 p.m. at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky, with Bud Wicker and Donnie Francis officiating.  Burial followed in the Wicker Family Cemetery, Jones Fork, Mousie, Ky, under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, April 13, 2005

Wicker, Jeanette Short -age 75, of Mousie, KY, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2007, at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. Born in Knott Co. on April 8, 1932, she was the daughter of Wilts Short and Ella Slone Short. She was preceded in death by 2 infant children and 1 Granddaughter-Alisha Wicker. She is survived by her husband- Clyde Wicker; 7 Children- Carolyn (Jerry) Wicker, Clyde (Donna) Wicker Jr., Nadine (Jerry Terry, Rocky Wicker, John Wicker, Jerry (Sheila) Wicker and Drinda Wicker; 4 Sisters- Marie Sparkman, Thelma Faye Whitt, Joyce Bentley and Loretta Price; Brother- Roy Short; 7 Grandchildren- Rocky Warren Wicker, Angel Wicker, Tyler Gayheart, Dr. Sonja Webb, Travis Terry, Brett Wicker and Yvette Shepherd. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at the First Baptist Church of Mousie. Officiating ministers were Glenn Noe, Randall Short and Milburn Slone. Burial followed in the Mountain Memory Gardens at Hindman under the direction of the Hindman Funeral.   Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, November 7, 2007 --Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Wicker, Noel -age 39, of Leburn, Kentucky, died Thursday, January 5, 2006, in an auto accident. He was born June 28, 1966, in Letcher County, the son of the late Lloyd Pervis and Ruby Jacobs Wicker. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Mart Wicker and Joel Wicker. He is survived by one son: Steven Wicker of Mousie, Kentucky; one daughter: Delanna Noel Wicker of Mousie, Kentucky; four brothers: Pervis "Bear" Wicker of Hindman, Kentucky, Irvin Wicker of Brinkley, Kentucky, Rima "Hoss" Wicker of Altama, Georgia, Foley Wicker of Decoy, Kentucky; three sisters: Hassie Gibson of Pippa Passes, Kentucky, Eria "Susie" Whitaker of Madison, Indiana and Elaine Wicker Slone of Leburn, Kentucky.  Funeral services were conducted Sunday, January 8, at 2 p.m., at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with Ricky Smith and Carlos Craft officiating.  Burial followed in the Wicker Cemetery, Brinkley, Kentucky.   Under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, January 11, 2006--Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Wicker, Sarah L. LEXINGTON -- Sarah L. Wicker, 74, of Essex Road, died Thursday, April 3, 2008, at her home, after a long illness. She was born December 1, 1933, in Pineville, Ky., to James and Myrtle (Lee) Gamble. On September 15, 1951, she married Elmer Ray Wicker and shortly after, the couple moved from Huntington, Ind., to the Shelby-Tiro area. Elmer preceded her in death on Nov. 6, 1997. Sarah worked more than 13 years for the former Ballanoff Metal Products in Shelby. She was a true wiz at numbers, which could explain her love for and her success at gambling. She enjoyed visits to Atlantic City and Windsor to try her luck at the slots. Locally, Sarah loved to go to Bingo. She is survived by three sons and three daughters-in-law, Ray and Phyllis Wicker of Lexington, James and Vicki Wicker of Shelby, and Robert and Debra Wicker of Mansfield; four grandchildren, Kris and Kristalle Depue, Cory Wicker and Jennifer Boyce, Ashley Wicker, and Emily Wicker; eight great-grandchildren; a special niece, Phyllis Wynn of Indiana; cherished friends, Jim and Roberta Kriner and Jim and Audrey McGinnis, and many nieces and nephews and extended family. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Danny, Jimmy, and William Gamble; and three sisters, Maxine Brice, Vivian Elliott, and Brenda Kinnett. The family will receive friends Sunday, April 6, 2008, from 2 to 5 pm in the Lexington Avenue Snyder Funeral Home, where the funeral service will be held Monday at 10:30 am. Pastor Chuck Carrier will officiate, and burial will follow in Lexington Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society may be made at the funeral home.
Note: Sarah L. Wicker's husband Elmer R Wicker parents Robert Wicker and Virgie Wicker. Robert Wicker's parents John Wicker & Elizabeth 'Betty' Hunter.; Elizabeth Hunter daughter of Robert 'Role' Hunter & Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sizemore; John Wicker son of Jesse Wicker & Elizabeth 'Eliza' Hays  Source: Mansfield News Journal, Mansfield, Richland Co OH-Originally published April 5, 2008--Submitted by Sarah Ann Roepke

Wicker, Steven-Friday, April 09, 2004-FREMONT — Steven Craig Wicker, 43, of Fremont, died Friday, April 2, 2004, in Monterrey, Mexico, while on vacation. Mr. Wicker was a self-employed truck driver and an avid golfer. He attended the Fremont Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness. He was born July 24, 1960, in Lima, Ohio, to Melvin and Oma (Handshoe) Wicker. He married Peggy Shirely on May 16, 1998, in Butler. She survives. He is also survived by two daughters, Melissa Anthony, Amy and Kristen Wicker, both of Fremont; a son, Steven Michael Wicker of Fremont; three stepchildren, Daniel and Donald Dennis of Butler and Alyssa Dennis of Fremont; four brothers, Franklin Nester of Fremont, Woodrow Wicker and Babe Wicker, both of Houston, Texas, and Cloyd Wicker of Butler; two sisters, Judy Stark of Lima and Teresa Kay Waterman of Angola; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Melvin Darrell and Bobby Gene Wicker, and a sister, Frieda Joyce Wicker. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Krill Funeral Home, Edon, Ohio. Calling is today from 3 to 7 p.m. Burial will be in Powers Cemetery, Steuben County.  Memorials are to the family.   Source:  KPCN News.com--Submitted by Grethel Ritchie

Wiley, Audrey Slone age 80 of Estill, died Tuesday, Nov.12, 2002, at Highlands Regional Medical Center.  Born January 4, 1922, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Garfield and Addie Dyer Slone.  She was a homemaker and member of the Martin Branch Freewill Baptist Church at Estill.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy r. Wiley.  survivors include three sons, Roy E. Wiley (wife, Dannette) of Columbus, Ohio; Marvin D. Wiley (wife, Judy) of Estill, and Rodney Wiley (wife, Pamela) of Hippo; one daughter, Brenda Joyce Owsley (husband, James) of Estill; one brother, Charles Ray Slone of Estill; one sister, Josephine Martin of Estill; ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-grandchild.  In addition to her husband, and parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Bennie Garfield Slone; and two great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, November 14, at 1 p.m. at the Martin Branch Freewill Baptist Church at Estill, with Buddy Jones and others officiating.  burial will be in the Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, martin.  Visitation is at the funeral home.Source:  The Floyd County Times, Wednesday, November 13, 2002

Williams, Carew Age 76 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 12:10 PM. He was born in Hazard, Kentucky on July 10, 1929 the son of Henry and Mary (Clemmons) Williams. Carew was a veteran of the Korean Conflict with the United States Army from 1948 to 1952. He was employed as a production worker at Armco Steel for 35 years, retiring in 1992. Carew was a member of Victory Pentecostal Tabernacle. On December 21, 1953 in Hazard, Kentucky he married Louise Combs. Carew was a dedicated veteran, provider for his family, and a devoted Christian who will be sorely missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Louise Williams of Hamilton; a daughter, Karen Fallone and her husband Carl of Hamilton; four sons, Billy Williams and his wife Kathy of Hamilton, Kerry Williams and his wife Sue of Fairfield, Carew Williams Jr. and his wife Kelly of Hamilton, and Dean Williams of Hamilton; two sisters, Edna Feltner and Ida Williams and her husband Thomas, both of Hazard, Kentucky; a stepbrother, Bill Fugate and his wife Helen of Knot County, Kentucky; seventeen grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Minnie Marlow, Sytha Williams, and Eva Williams; and one stepbrother, Lonnie Fugate. Funeral Service will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on Monday, May 22, 2006 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Donald Pierce, Pastor of Victory Pentecostal Tabernacle officiating. Burial will follow in Butler County Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the funeral home. Published in the Hamilton Journal-News on 5/19/2006. --Posted by Connie Spurlock

Williams, Charlene -age 51, of Whitesburg, Kentucky, died Sunday, March 12, 2006, at the UK Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky.    She was born July 29, 1954, the daughter of Bernice Williams and the late Dr. Charles Williams.  Funeral services were conducted Thursday, March 16, at 3 p.m., at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel, Whitesburg, Kentucky, with Jerry Utt officiating.   Burial followed in the Green Acres Cemetery, Ermine, Kentucky, under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, March 22, 2006--Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Williams, Clarence "Hubert"  Jr., -age 70, of Morrow, Indiana, formerly of Knott County, passed away September 15, 2004. He was born in Knott County, Kentucky on December 9, 1933 to Clarence Williams and Alice Feltner Williams. He was preceded in death by 1 son: Hubert Lee Williams and nephew: Dr. Gary Dwight Williams. He is survived by his wife: Sharon Williams; children: Teresa (Todd) Whitaker, Clarence Barry Williams, Noreen (Mark) Clemmons, Steve (Alexis) Childers, Angie Childers, John Childers, Mike (Cheryl) Childers; brothers: Delmer (Brenda) Williams and Elmer (Dean) Williams; sister: Bonnie (JR) Hurt; grandchildren: Treston, Tessa, Jacob, Jessica, Emily, Rebecca, Danielle, David, Brittany, Chandler, Sondra, Suzie, Mike and Amanda; nephews and nieces: Paul, Melissa, Ladonya, Keith and Scott.Visitation:  Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Friday after 6pm.  Funeral Service:    Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 2:00pm with Don Pratt and H.B. Reedy Jr. officiating.  Interment:  Williams Family Cemetery - Lotts Creek, Kentucky   Lynda's note: I believe that Clarence (m. Alice Feltner) was the s/o Green Berry Williams and Annie Combs. And I believe that Alice Farler was the d/o Martin Jacob Jake Feltner and Rhoda Jane Stacy.

Williams, Cornia Cornett Taylor- age 90, widow of Colson Williams, died August 15, at Hospice Care Center.  She retired as a nurse from St. Joseph’s Hospital and then did private duty nursing at Mayfair Manor.  She was born in Sassafras, KY., the daughter of Simon Kenton and Katheryn Campbell Cornett.  Surviving family include daughters: Thelma (Ruben) Roberts of Lexington, KY., Brookie Telford, of Dry Ridge, KY. and Kathleen (Roy) Murr, of Crittenden, KY., stepchildren: Juanita Stidham, of Jackson, KY., and Ruth Couch of Garrett, KY., sister: Loucinda (Ishmael) Richie of More Hill, IN., seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two step grandchildren and five step great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lawrence Taylor, son Rupert S. Taylor; three brothers and six sisters.  Services were held Monday, at 11:30 a.m. at W.R. Mildward Mortuary Southland with James M. McGee officiating.  Burial was in Blue Grass Memorial Gardens, Jessamine County.    Source: Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, August 21, 2002

Williams, Della--  80, of Fairborn, died Sunday, May 22, 1994, in Miami Valley Hospital. She was born Jan. 16, 1914, in Ary, Ky., the daughter of Calloway and Betty (Blair) Conway.  Mrs. Williams attended General Baptist Church.  She is survived by five daughters and sons-in-law, Sophia and Dan Fugate, Reva and Roger Walters and Rita and David Thompson, all of Fairborn, Florann and Roger Brown of Texas City, Texas, and Carol and Dennis Sparks of Newton, Iowa; six sons and five daughters-in-law, Ivan and Billie Williams of New Carlisle,, Eugene Williams of Dayton, Charles and Phyliss Williams and Ted and Carol Williams, all of Xenia, Tim and Karen Williams of Fairborn, and Steve and Cindy Williams of Springfield; five sisters, Hazel Williams of Fairborn, Effie Stacy of Dwarf, Ky., Martha Hall of Huron, Ohio, Lula Mae Carder of Walkertown, Ky., and Alvida Hardin of Clayhole, Ky.; three brothers, Curtis Conway and Sam Conway, both of Ary, Ky., and Junior Conway of Fairborn; 33 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carson Williams in 1987; two daughters, Jerldine Williams and Geneva Williams; a sister and a brother.   Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m. Thursday in the Burcham Funeral Home, 119 E. Main St., Fairborn. Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday in the General Baptist Church, 155 Vine St., Fairborn, with Rev. Marcum Williams officiating. Burial will be in Byron Cemetery.  Posted in the Fairborn Daily Herald on Tuesday, May 24, 1994

Williams, Elmer 79, of Ft. White, FL, died Tuesday, April 1, 2003 at his residence. Mr. Williams was born in Knott County Kentucky and moved to Florida in 1976.  He was the son of Shafter Williams and Sarah (Calhoun) Williams.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Homer Williams.  He served overseas in the Marine Corps during WWII. Upon his return home he married Zelda Miller (now deceased) and settled in Sunman. After moving to Florida he worked as a security guard until his retirement.  He is survived by one son, David Williams of North Carolina, one daughter, Lynn Davidson of Ohio and husband Dennis, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.--Submitted by Loren Calhoun

Williams, Ersey -age 74, of Bevinsville, Ky., died on Sun., March 20, 2005 at McDowell ARH.   She was born April 12, 1930, the daughter of the late Ballard and Clearcy Hall.  Funeral services will be conducted Thur., March 24, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Little Rock Old Regular Baptist Church, Jacks Creek, Ky., with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating.  Burial will follow at Cook Cemetery, Jacks Creek, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky.  Posted in Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, March 23, 2005

Williams, Evelyn Martin  age 87, of Redfox, Ky., died Friday, December 13, 2002, at her residence.  She was born October 31, 1915, in Kingston, Tenn. the daughter of the late Samuel Martin and Maudell Braxton Martin.  She was preceded in death by her husband Augustus Williams; three sons, Elvin, Joseph and Fredrick Williams; one daughter, Barbara Thomas; two sisters, Rosetta Martin and Lady Florence Floyd.  She is survived by one son, Kenneth Williams of Redfox, Ky., four daughters, Maudell Sowell of Brooklyn, N.Y. Gloria Waters of Williamton, Del.  Carolyn Williams of Brooklyn N.Y. and Maxine Judge of Queens, N.Y.; one brother Gerald Martin of Pittsburg, Penn., one sister, Ethel Jones of Pittsburg, Penn., 32 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren; two sons-in-law and three daughters-in-law, host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Funeral services were conducted Friday, December 20, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hindman Services Chapel with Rev. Jeff Hawkins and Rev. John Barfield officiating.  Burial followed at the Carr Fork Memorial at Litt Carr, Ky., under the direction of the Hindman Funeral Services , Hindman, Ky.   Source:  Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, January 1, 2003

Williams, Erma Gene Green -age 61 of Hippo, formerly of Knott County, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2007, at home.  She was born July 5, 1946, at Martin.  She was a retired nurses aide at Riverview Manor Nursing Home and the daughter of Odis & Lona Terry Green, and the wife of Manford Kelly Williams.    She is survived by 1 son & daughter-in-law: Kelly & Kathy Williams of Hippo; 1 daughter & son-in-law: Karen & Billy Hall of Drift; 1 brother: Larry Green of Hippo; 3 sisters: Mage Feltner of Garrett, Linda Thornsbury of Hippo, & Gloria Shannon of North Carolina; 8 grandchildren: Megan Leann Williams, Roger Seth Williams, Charles Christopher Hall, Kelly Joe Cook, Clabe Hall, Billy Hall, Braxton Hall & Katlyn Hall; 4 great grandchildren: Riley Faith Hall, Kylie Hall, Loren Hall & James Hall.  She was preceded in death by 1 grand-daughter: Candice Erin Hicks.    Funeral services were held Sunday, December 16, 2007 at 10 a.m. at the Hindman United Baptist Church at Hindman with Bill Kirby, Jerry Kirby and Escanova Jackson officiating.  Burial followed at the Green Gayheart Family Cemetery at Hindman under the direction of the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home of Hindman.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, December 19, 2007--Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Williams, Fannie -78, died in Ridgewood Care Center at 10:50 a.m. Monday, December 17, 1990, following three years failing health. She was born July 19, 1912, in Hazard, Kentucky, the daughter of Levi and Nancy Ann (Napier) Jones and had been a Clark County resident since 1949. Mrs. Williams was a member of the Full Gospel Pentecostal Church. She is survived by one son, Noah Williams of Enon; four daughters, Rachel Combs of Springfield, Verna Combs of LaGrange, Indiana, Lorraine Terry of New Carlisle, and Sandra Isaac of Huntington, Indiana; two sisters, Bessie Rit­chie of Dayton and Ollie Smith of Winterhaven, California; 21 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchil­dren; four great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fernando Williams in 1983. Her body will be taken to the Full Gospel Pentecostal Church on Fowler Road, where friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral ser­vices will be held in the church at 11 a.m. Thursday, with Rev. Deannie Manns officiating. Burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. The family is being served by the Austin Rich­ards and Raff Memorial Home.  Submitted by Karen Manns

Williams, Gladys S. ~ age 94, of Leburn, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at the Knott County Nursing Home. She was born in Knott County on September 13, 1914, to Grover Smith and Rosanah Combs Smith. She was a retired cafeteria worker for the Knott Co. Board of Education. She was preceded in death by her husband- Joe Williams. She is survived by 1 son- Shelby (Dean) Smith of Marango, Ohio; 1 Brother- Bethel Smith; 6 Sisters-Eva Smith, Louise Webb, Elsie Ritchie, Vonda Lee Hall, Verna Fraley and Phyllis Slone; 1 Granddaughter- Teresa Rinehart; 2 Great Grandsons- Matthew and Morgan; 1 Great Great Grandson- Reece. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Ricky Smith, Ronnie Robinson and Morgan Rinehart officiating. Burial followed in the Smith Cemetery at Leburn under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, March 19, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Williams, Louise -77, of Emmalena, passed away October 2, 2008 at the UK Medical Center at Lexington. She was born in Bearville on October 8, 1930, to Hargis Napier and Della Patrick Napier. She was preceded in death by her Husband: Aaron Williams She is survived by Son: Kenneth Williams; Daughter: Linda (John) Amburgey; Sisters: Lorain Creech, Jean Creech and Lucy Barnes; Grandchildren: Jonathan Amburgey (Tiffany), Jason Amburgey (Joy) and Erick Williams; Great Grandchildren: Jacob, Lindcie, Mason, ERicka, Chase and Rain. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 6, 2008, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Carl Slone, Howard Owens and Don Pratt officiating. Burial followed at the Jim Patrick Cemetery at Bearville.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, October 9, 2008-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Williams, Elder Lovel age 82, of Redfox, died Monday, September 1, 2008, at the Hazard ARMC. He was born in Knott County on March 2, 1926, to Andrew Williams and Bertha Hagans Williams. He was preceded in death by wife: Eders Ann Williams; daughter: Ann Williams. He is survived by 4 sons: Eric Williams, Noel Williams, Edward Williams and Butch Williams; daughter: Debra Lindon; 2 brothers: Clarren Williams and Joseph Williams; 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 7, 2008,  at 12 noon at the Little Home Regular Baptist Church with Mearl Caudill, Jessie Hagans and Clarren Williams officiating. Burial followed at the Hagans Cemetery at Redfox, Ky. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, September 11, 2008-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Williams, Martha ~ age 85 of Minnie, passed away March 1, 2009, at her home.  She was born March 23, 1923.  Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial followed at the Lucy Hall Cemetery at McDowell under the direction of Hall Funeral Services of Martin. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, March 5, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*She was born on March 13, 1923 at Breathitt Co. the daughter of the late Sidney and Nancy Miller Roberts. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Noah Williams, Brothers, Billo Roberts, Berlin Roberts and Hayden Roberts, Sister, Shirley Roberts. Surviving Are: Two Sisters, Laura Moore and June Allen both of Minnie, Ky.

Williams, Norma Smith -age 86 of Emmalena and wife of the late Silas Williams, passed away July 16, 2007, at Hazard ARH. She was born September 16, 1920, at Elmrock, the daughter of the late Simon and Equilla Prater Smith. She was a member of the Mallet Old Regular Baptist Church at Pinetop. She is survived by 1 son & daughter-in-law: Ishmael Williams, wife: Gillespie, of Emmalena; one daughter: Freda Young, of Emmalena; 3 sisters: Mary Combs, of Elmrock, Margaret Smith, of North Carolina, Lura Sawyers, of Lima, Ohio; 2 grandchildren: Patricia Hall and Bradley Williams; one great grandchildren: Kelsey Hall. Deceased relatives: Parents; husband; 2 brothers: Lonzo and Corbet Smith; 4 sisters: Orpha Nobel, Hattie Bowlen, Martha Sparkman and Dorthy Messer. Funeral services were held Friday, July 20, 2007, at 10 a.m. at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home at Hindman, with Randy Combs, Merl Caudill, Arnold Whitaker & others officiating. Burial followed at the Jim Patrick Cemetery at Emmalena under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home of Hindman.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, July 25, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Williams, Pina -age 80 of Harold, passed away September 18, 2007, at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg. She was born February 11, 1927, in Honaker.Funeral services will be held Friday, September 21, 2007, at 1 p.m. at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home at Martin with Ronnie Sammons officiating. Burial will follow at the Yates & Lawson Cemetery at Honaker under the direction of the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home at Martin.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, September 19, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*PARENTS: the late Winford & Evelyn Lawson Yates. HUSBAND OR WIFE: the late Rutherford Williams. Companion Earl Tackett. OTHER SURVIVORS: sons: Donnie Williams of Knott Co, KY, Tex Williams of Dorton, KY, Sam Williams of Printer, KY & Dwayne Williams of Pikeville, KY; daughters: Elenor Goble of Dwale, KY, Betty Stewart of Betsy Layne, KY, Bethel Yates of Printer, KY, Theresa Case of Dorton, KY, Connie Kidd of Honaker, KY, Vivien Forren of Marianna, FL & Melissa Williams of Betsy Layne, KY; 4 brothers: Wesley Yates & Okie Yates both of Honaker, KY, Denver Yates of Wheelwright, KY & Corbet Yates of Ohio; sister: Jacquelene Hill of Honaker, KY, 29 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren. DECEASED RELATIVES: parents, husband, son: Ronnie Williams, daughter: Lydia Williams, brothers: Kermit Yates & Ernie Yates, sister: Margie Kidd, 1 great grandchild

Williams, Rhonda age 19, of Vest, Kentucky, passed away Sept 1,1997, at Vest, Kentucky. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky on December 31, 1977, to Shelby C. Williams and Geneva Combs.   She is survived by her mother Geneva Combs of Vest, Kentucky; father Shelby Williams of Florida; 1 son Thomas Dylan Williams; maternal grandfather Thomas Combs step grandmother Evelyn Combs paternal grandmother Pauline Combs; stepfather, Bud Combs step-sister Patricia Combs, 1 stepbrother Ronnie Combs, step grandfather; Jerry Combs; 1 sister Gwen Terry, of Talcum, Ky, 1 brother Shelby Eugene Williams of Englewood, Tennessee; half-sister Tamara Williams; half-brother Darren Williams; brother-in-law, Levi Terry Jr.; sister-in-law Kimberly Ann Williams; host of other friends and relatives. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m Thursday, Sept 4, 1997at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Don Ritchie, David Slone and Donnie Patrick officiating. Burial followed at the Little Jink Ritchie Cemetery at Talcum, Kentucky.   Arrangements were handled by the Hindman Funeral Services at Hindman, Kentucky.
Source:  1997 Troublesome Creek Times--submitted by Donald Givens

Williams, Ruby age 49, of Lexington, Ky., died on Sunday, December 8, 2002 at UK Medical Center, Lexington, Ky.  She was born on June 13, 1954 in Harlan, Ky., a daughter of Sever couch and Lucinda Lewis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Williams, two brother and two sisters.  She is survived by her mother, Lucinda Lewis; six daughters: Cindy Fugate of Fisty, Ly., Judy Williams of Frankfort, Ky., Nancy Williams of Avawarm, Ky., Rhonda Warner of Lexington, Ky., Mary Williams of Williamsburg, Ky., and Billie Williams of Nicholasville, Ky.; one sister Sally O'Neal of Lexington, Ky., five brothers: Emmett Couch of Cincinnati, Ohio; David and Sever Couch, Jr. of Liberty, Ky., and John and Joe Couch of Lexington, Ky.; ten grandchildren: Billy Head, Christopher Head, Steven Fugate, Tanner Williams, Michael Ritchie, Dustin Feltner, Isaiah Williams Simon Cox, Destiny Ruby Warner and Sierra Feltner, and special friend, James Cox.  Funeral services were conducted on Wed. Dec. 11, at 1:00 p.m. at McIntosh Church of God, McIntosh, Ky., with Tommy Pittman officiating.  burial followed in Williams Couch Cemetery, Wooten, Ky., under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services, Hindman, Ky. Source:  Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, December 18, 2002

Williams, Thelma, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2006, at Masonic Homes Health Care Center. She was the former Thelma Roach, born in Manchester, KY, on March 24, 1913, to Judge Wm. and Vicie Deeds Roach. Growing up in Shelby Co. with 11 brothers and sisters, she graduated from Simpsonville High School and Spencerian College. She worked for Commonwealth Life Ins. Co. before moving to Frankfort, KY, where she worked for 24 years for the Kentucky State Police before retiring. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Frankfort. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter B. Williams; and her seven years old daughter, Mary Harvey Williams. She is survived by a daughter, Jane Fitzgerald; two grandsons, John Donald Fitzgerald (Melinda) and Michael Walter Fitzgerald (Traci); two great-grandchildren, Jonathan Michael and Staci Michele Fitzgerald. She had requested her body be donated to the University of Kentucky Dept. of Anatomy. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on March 31, 2006, at the Masonic Home, 3701 Frankfort Ave., Building 240 in the Chapel. Memorial gifts may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Kentucky, Inc. Published in The Courier-Journal on 3/23/2006. --Submitted by Connie Spurlock

Wilson, Beatrice Carole Age 88 of Seven Mile, passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Sunday, June 25, 2006 at 6:20 PM. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky on March 18, 1918 the daughter of Elbert Jr. and Almetta (Curl) Hale. Bea was a very social person with numerous hobbies and interests, including painting, reading, and dancing. In November, 1938 she married Joseph Woodrow Wilson, and he preceded her in death in 1997. She is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Buell of Somerville and Judy Bowling and her husband Gary of Seven Mile; six grandchildren, Billie Jo Free, James Bear, Lori Jo Huff, Kristofer Simpson, Binni Sims, and Shelley Couch; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Elbert Hale of Richmond, Indiana, Kenneth Hale of Camden, and Danny Hale of Kentucky; two sisters, Thelma Radovich of Hamilton and Bernice Willis of Camden; a much-loved son-in-law, Wayne Simpson of Hamilton; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Linda Simpson; grandson, David Bear; and two brothers, James Edward Hale and Nathan Hale. Funeral Service will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on Friday, June 30, at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation will be held on Friday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the funeral home.
Published in the Hamilton Journal-News on 6/28/2006. -Posted by Connie Spurlock

Wilson, Carlis B. -age 70, passed away Monday May 16, 2005 at his residence following a brief illness.He was born June 22, 1934 in Columbia, KY to the late Leslie and Blanche (Wheeler) Wilson.He was a retired minister of Church of God and pastured churches in Indianapolis, Noblesville, Veedersburg, South Bend, Shelbyville, Anderson, Kokomo, Seymore, and Muncie. He was a retired auto technician, Genealogist web master, and Authored several books He was a member of the Church of God (Cleveland Assembly),  Kentucky Colonel, Received his degree as Doctor of Divinity and Ordained bishop of Church of God. He was also ASE certified Technician, and Member of the Adair County, KY Genealogical Society.He is survived by his wife of 51 years: Lola (Kiser) Wilson of Muncie. 3 Daughters: Judy (husb Robert) Gault of Cleveland, TN, Debbie (husb Randy) Bertram of Yorktown, and Marcia (husb Kevin) Baker of Fishers. 2 Sisters: Marcine(husband,  John) Hamilton of Indianapolis, Ethel (husb David) Eck of Plainfield. Brother: David (wife Yolanda) Roe of Bedford. Grandchildren: Jeremy and Jonathan Gault, Christopher and Amanda Bertram, and Cassie and Collin Kelly. Also surviving are several  Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.He is preceded in death by his Parents, and Brother: Leslie Wilson Jr. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Thursday May 19, 2005 at Elm Ridge Funeral Home with Revs. Jerry Ballard, Danny Tompkins, and Gary McManus officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00pm on Wednesday May 18, 2005 at Elm Ridge Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Elm Ridge Memorial Park

Wilson, Lille -age 85, of Whitesburg, Ky., died on Sun., June 19, 2005, at her home.  She was born on March 11, 1920, the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Gletha Young Smith.  Funeral services were conducted on Tues., June 21, at 11:00 a.m., at Blair Branch Old Regular Baptist Church, with Jim Fields, Danny Dixon, and others officiating.  Burial followed in Englewood Cemetery, Christopher, Ky., under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Ky. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, June 22, 2005

Wilson, Mossie Lee -Age 75, of Germantown, OH, passed away Saturday May 20, 2006. Mossie Lee was born October 17, 1930 to the late Jimmy and Pearl (Field) Williams. She retired from the Inland Division of General Motors in 1990 after 26 years of service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Loyd "Whitey" M. Wilson in 1990; and her step-father, Lee Baker. She is survived by 2 daughters, Lynn (John) Lynch of Miamisburg, OH and Lois (Doug) Allmond of Hazard, KY; 4 sons, Stan Wilson of Germantown, OH, Billy (Mila) Wilson of Dayton, OH, Jim (Donna) Wilson of Hazard, KY and Jerry (Jenny) Wilson of Miamisburg, OH; 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Delores Branscomb of Miamisburg, OH, Jackie Deigle and Sally Baker both of Denver, CO; 3 brothers, Darrel (Fleda) Baker, Charles (Peggy) Baker all of Carlisle, OH, and Steve Baker of Franklin, OH; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call 5-9 p.m. Monday (tonight) at the Dalton Funeral Home, Corner of State Route 4 & Weaver Rd., Germantown, where the Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday with Pastor James F. Lewis, officiating. Burial Highland Cemetery. Published in the Dayton Daily News on 5/22/2006-Posted by Connie Spurlock

Winkle, Carl B. age 70 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday March 15, 2006 at his residence following an illness. He was born August 11, 1935 in Irvin, KY son of the late Jeff & Carlie (Fike) Winkle. Carl was the retired Director of Facilities from Maria Joseph Living Care Center where he worked for 25 years and was a member of the U.S. Naval Reserves. Carl loved fishing and spending time outdoors with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 1 sister. Carl is survived by his wife of 51 years Patricia (Garman) Winkle; one son Timothy & wife Pam Winkle of Vandalia; 2 daughters Karen Norman & dear friend Jerry Henry of Brookville, Christine & husband Tom Fromholt of Vandalia; 2 brothers Vern and Buell Winkle; 3 sisters Rachel Vickers, Lona Peters, and Violet Lane; 7 grandchildren Eric, Joshua, Sara & husband Dwight Plozay, Jacob, Jordan, Megan, Kyle and numerous other relatives and friends. It was Carl's wish that his body be cremated and a Memorial Service for family and friends will be held on Saturday March 18 at 3:00pm at the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home 139 S. Dixie Dr. Vandalia with Fr. Mike Holloran officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00pm until time of service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton in Carl's memory. Published in the Dayton Daily News on 3/17/2006.-Submitted by Connie Spurlock

Winkler, Raleigh Myron ''Wink'' Age 69, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at the Ft. Hamilton Hospital. Born in Irvine, Kentucky, on March 10, 1937, he was the son of Raymond and Lena (Kerby) Winkler. He graduated with the Fairfield High School Class of 1955. On February 4, 1956, in Hamilton, Wink married his wife, Lola Turner. He was employed for over 21 years with Champion papers and was a salesman for Wal-Mart. He was a member of the Richmond Road Baptist Church. Wink is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Lola Winkler of Hamilton; his mother, Lena Winkler of Hamilton; daughter, Debbie Estes of Hamilton; two grandchildren, Dustin Estes and Billy DiSilvestro; two great-grandchildren, Jeordie Baker and Lola Estes; two brothers, Farrell Winkler, and Phil Winkler and his wife Terri all of Hamilton; nieces and nephews. Wink was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Winkler; and his son, Terry Winkler, on October 7, 1987. Funeral services will be held at Webb Noonan Funeral Home, Ross Avenue at South "D" Street, Hamilton, at 10am on Monday, April 3, 2006, with Rev. Paul Tillett, officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends and family will be received on Sunday from 2-4pm at the funeral home.
Published in the Hamilton Journal-News on 4/1/2006-Submitted by Connie Spurlock

Wireman, Ida Howard -age 76, wife of Clyde Wireman, of Gunlock, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born on October 11, 1929 in Magoffin County, Ky. She was the daughter of the late Sam and Sally Shepherd Howard. She was a homemaker and a member of the Living Word Pentecostal Church in Gunlock. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons & daughters-in-law: Clyde D. Jr. & Bridie Wireman and Ivon G. & Nervie Wireman, all of Gunlock; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 4 brothers: Ellis Howard, Bill Howard, Ivory Howard & Willis Howard; and five sisters:
Della Shepherd, Elizabeth Howard, Alma Hale, Noma Jean Ousley, and Martha Handshoe. Funeral services will be Saturday April 15, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the Living Word Pentecostal Church at Gunlock with Charlene Osborne officiating; visitation Thursday, April 13, 2006 at 3 pm at the church. Burial will be in the Howard Cemetery at Gunlock. Source: Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home Obituaries

Witt, Marie -74, of Frankfort (formerly of Leslie County), died Friday, May  5, 2006 at home. She was the daughter of the late A. B. and Ruth Hamblin Howard.  She is survived by her husband, John D. Witt of Frankfort; 2 sons, John Ernest  and Gregory Taylor, both of Frankfort; 2 grandchildren; 1 brother, Estill Howard  of Irvine; 1 sister, Fran Wells of Georgetown; host of brothers and  sisters-in-law, cousins, friends and neighbors. Funeral was conducted Tuesday,  May 9, 2006 at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Frankfort with Rev. Marcis Woodyard and Rev. Todd Lester officiating, burial in the Sunset Memorial  Gardens. Rogers Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Source: Hazard Herald    May 17, 2006-Posted by Lynda Combs Gipson

Wohlford, John Samuel ~ 18, of Martin, died December 5, 2008, at his home.  He was born September 25, at Martin. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 7, 2008, at 3 p.m. at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home Chapel at Martin.  Burial followed at the Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel 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
*Date of Birth: Sept. 25, 1927 Where: Martin, Ky. Facts of Importance; Retired Post Master for Martin, member of John W. Hall Lodge # 950, for 50 Years, member of National Association of Postmasters, a member of the Praise Assembly Church of God, Martin, Ky. A United States Navy Veteran during World War II. Parents: the late John Carl and Mae Osborne Wohlford. Wife: Rosa Patton Wohlford. Other Survivors: Son and daughter in Law: John Elick (Tara) Wohlford, Lexington, Ky., Brother: William Thomas Wohlford, Martin, Ky., Sister: Margarette Conn, Martin, Ky., Grandson: William Lijie Wohlford. Deceased Relatives: Parents, Son: William Everett Wohlford, Brothers: Warren Carl Wohlford, Robert Vernon Wohlford.

Wolfe Amanda Judith "Judy" , 61, of Grove City, passed away suddenly Monday, March 13, 2006 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. She was born June 23, 1944 in Eolia, Ky., the daughter of the late Cecil and Doris (Bach) Eason. In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her brother Kenny Eason. Judy was an extraordinary lady, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who led a loving and compassionate life. She was a successful real estate agent in the Grove City community with over 25 years of dedicated service with Caldwell Banker/King Thompson. She was a proud member of the $25 Million Club and she attained top 10% gross commission income nationwide for the company. Alongside her husband, Judy was the owner and operator of Wolfe Enterprizes. No matter what the task was, Judy always gave whole heartedly of her time, talents and wisdom. Judy was purely and unselfishly devoted to her family and their well being. Her dear grandsons were truly the light of her life and she will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Judy leaves behind a legacy of compassion and caring. Family who will miss her dearly include her beloved husband of 44 years, Ron Wolfe; loving sons, Doug (Debbie) Wolfe and Jamie Wolfe; precious grandchildren, Douglas Everett and Nickolas Patrick Wolfe; brothers, Ray (Connie) Eason and Sam Eason; sister, Lana Jo Grimes; mother-in-law, Dorothy Wolfe; and countless friends. Calling hours 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the SCHOEDINGER NORRIS CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, Grove City, where her funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2006 with Rev. Andrew Hoover officiating. Burial will follow at Concord Cemetery.
Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 3/14/2006. -Submitted by Connie Spurlock

Wood, Betty Jo Slone -age 74, of Trotwood, Ohio, formerly of Knott County, died Monday, September 18, 2006, at Hospice of Dayton.   She was the daughter of the late Dennis and Berta Slone.  She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister: Joyce Martin; one brother: Ralph Slone; one nephew: Joseph Wood.  She is survived by her husband: Joseph Wood; one daughter: Sharon Lane; one granddaughter; Amy Lane; two great grandchildren: Merrie and Gaia; one sister: Maxine Wilson; one brother: Lamar Slone.   Funeral services were conducted Saturday, September 23, at 11:30 a.m., at Rogers' Funeral Home, Trotwood, Ohio, with Gary Buck officiating.   Burial followed in the Cedar Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Rogers' Funeral Home.  Provided courtesy of Hindman Funeral Services.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, October 18, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Woods, Rosa Lee -age 85, of Prestonsburg, Ky., died on Wed. Nov. 3, 2004.  She was born on February 3, 1919, the daughter of the late Eli D. and Nanny May Fairchild. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, November 5, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky.  Burial will follow in the Gethsemane Gardens, in Prestonsburg, Ky., under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times Wednesday, November 10, 2004

Woods, Sabrina Ann "Brina" -age 35, of Sassafras, Kentucky, died Saturday, September 2, 2006, at Hazard, Kentucky.  She was born in Hazard, Kentucky on April 3, 1971, the daughter of Virgil and Carylnn Sumner Woods.  She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents: Frenchmon and Joelene Sumner; paternal grandparents: Jim and Luna Woods, aunts and uncles: Elsie, Brenda, Lenny, Lauzy and three infant uncles.   She is survived by her parents; maternal aunts and uncles: Otis and Penny Fields, Bill and Kim Sumner and Rick Sumner; paternal aunts and uncles: Charlie and Joy Woods, Gladys and Danny Mason and Joann Woods; host of cousins and friends; special friends: Sue-Sue and Jason, Tracie Combs Stacy and Lisa Barrett.  Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 6, at 1 p.m, at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with Dennsmore Goodson officiating. Burial followed in the Woods Family Cemetery, Vicco, Kentucky.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, September 6, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Wooten, Audrea Leemae -age 29, of Smilax, Kentucky, died Sunday, March 12, 2006, at her residence.  She was born April 25, 1976, the daughter of Rondell and Nora Miller Roark.  She is survived by her father: Rondell Roark; mother: Nora Miller Honeycutt; step-father: David Honeycutt; two brothers: William Dale Roark and John Elmer Roark.  Funeral services were conducted Thursday, March 16, at 1 p.m., at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Hindman, Kentucky, with Clifford Gilbert and other Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating.   Burial followed in the Cornett and Miller Cemetery, Dice, Kentucky, under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, March 22, 2006-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Wooton, Jimmy -age 62 of Pinetop, passed away October 12, 2008, at the Hazard ARH.  He was born March 21, 1946, and was a retired Heavy equipment operator.  He was the husband of Cleta Faye Combs Wooton.  He is survived by 2 sons: Raliegh Wooton of Jeff, & Donald Grace of Huntington, West Virginia; 5 grandsons & 2 granddaughters; 2 special friends: Jerry & Jessie Hall; a host of family & friends.  Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home of Hindman, with L C Slone & Jerry Hall officiating.  Burial followed Roosevelt Honeycutt Cemetery at Pinetop, under the direction of the nelson Frazier Funeral Home of Hindman.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, October 16, 2008-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski
*PARENTS: SON OF THE LATE HOBERT & NANCY WOOTON

Wooton, Phyllis -Age 70, of Viper, KY., died Sunday, September 12, 2004, at Hazard A.R.H. Hospital in Hazard, Kentucky. Survived by two Daughters, Deborah Williams of Hazard and Angela Wooton of Happy, KY. Three sons Darrell Lee Wooton, of Happy, KY., Billy "Pete" Wooton of Viper, KY, and Guy Ferrell Wooton of Viper, KY. Phyllis is also survived by one sister Faye Artis of Ohio and one brother Clifford Watts of Ohio, twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Arrangement were held at the Brashear funeral Home of Viper, KY., on Wednesday September 15, 2004 at 12:00 noon. Rev. Bill Jones and Chris sale officiated.  Callie Farler Cemetery place of Burial.
PAT'S NOTE: Phyllis was the daughter of Ova & Josephine Bates Watts.

Worley, Amanda Brooke -age 16, of Dwarf, passed away December 5, 2007 at Dwarf.  She was born on May 3, 1991 to Ronald Worley and Bonnie Whitaker (Scott) Thompson.  She is survived by 3 sisters:  Emily Kathleen Worley, Caylen Thompson and Carrie Thompson all of Dwarf; Maternal grandparents: Floyd Whitaker and the late Auda Whitaker; Paternal grandparents: Fred Worley and Alice Whitaker; Aunts: Elizabeth Ann Day, Adriana Worley, Betty, Chloteen, Lola, Nella, Ella, and Lois; Uncles: Jr. Whitaker, RD, Whitaker, JB Whitaker and Boyd Ray Whitaker; Special pet: Precious; Amanda will be greatly missed by her family, friends, classmates and all that knew her. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 8, 2007, at the  Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home Chapel at Hindman.  Burial followed at the Young's Fork Cemetery at Lotts Creek under the direction of the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Wright, Coleen -age 82, of Jenkins, Ky., passed away Tuesday, June27, 2007 at home. Funeral services were conducted, Friday, June 29, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel with burial at the Carr Fork Memorial Cemetery at Littcarr, Ky. under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, July 4, 2007-Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Wright, Elizabeth Wright, 78 of Whitesburg, Ky., widow of Creighton Wright, died Thursday, December 26, 2002, at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center.  she was born February 17, 1924, the daughter of the late Benjamin Martin and Carla Davis Adams.  Funeral services were conducted December 28, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel, with Dock Frazier and Donald Enfusse officiating. burial followed at the Haven of Rest at Mayking, Ky, under the direction of Letcher Funeral Home, Whitesburg, Ky.
Source:  The Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, January 8, 2003

Wright, Ford ~ 82 of Carlisle, OH went to be with the Lord on July 10, 2009 at Sycamore Hospital. He was born January 16, 1927 in Elem Rock, KY,  the son of Auburn and Miriam (Russell) Wright. Ford worked for over 34 years at General Motors in Dayton and he was a Veteran of WW II serving in the Army from 1945 to 1947. Ford was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Carl and Billy Wright and Clyde Day, sisters Arminda Gilbert, Leona Spencer and Mattie Eldridge. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Icy Mae Wright; sons James and his wife Mona and Johnny Wright; daughters Wanda and her husband Wayne Knapp and Jeannie and her husband Richard Thomas; grandchildren Michelle Brewer, Cory Thomas, Kristina Riggs, Ryan Thomas, Erica Hubler, Nikki Williams, Heather Carpenter and Barbette Gabbard; great grandchildren Ashley Knapp, Kain Hubler, Bailey and Clayton Brewer, Damien and Hailey Thomas, CJ Thomas, Cassandra Tanner, Corean and Michael Bird, Jaiden Carpenter, Brooke and Lauren Williams. He also leaves his brothers Luther and Virgil Wright and sisters Ruby Campbell and Imogene Wilder. Funeral services will be July 15, 2009 1:00 pm at the Anderson Funeral Home 1357 E. 2nd. St. Franklin, OH. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until time of service. Burial with Military Honors at Woodhill Cemetery.   Source: Dayton Ohio Daily News 112 July 2009 ~ Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Wright, Raymond Eugene Sr.,- age 56, of Woodlawn, Tenn., formerly of Floyd Co., Ky., died on Wed., May 4, 2005, at Blanchfield Army Hospital, Fort Campbell, Ky.  He was born on Dec. 3, 1948, in Drift, Ky., the son of the late Raymond and Hattie Howell Wright.  He was a retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant and a Vietnam veteran.  Funeral services were conducted on Mon., May 9, at 11:00 a.m., at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with William Jarrell officiating.  Burial followed in Lucy Hall Cemetery, McDowell, Ky., under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, May 11, 2005

Wright, Sharlee Danielle -age 20, Litt Carr, KY, passed away Friday, July 25, 2008 at the UK Medical Center after a short illness. She was born in Prestonsburg on June 12, 1988, to Debra Ilene Bentley and Timothy Wright. She was a student at Alice Lloyd College, member of the Letcher Independent Baptist Church, member of the ALC Campus Ministries, ALC Choir (Voices of Appalachia), ALC Theatre Group and a graduate of Bethel Christian Academy. She was preceded in death by her grandmother-Belvis Wright. She is survived by her Father- Timothy Dean Wright; Mother-Debra Ilene Combs; Step Father- Kenneth Combs; Paternal Grandfather- Mitchell Wright; Maternal Grandparents- Ralph and Dalma Bentley; Lifelong Special Friend- Megan Breeding; Very Special Cousin- Brittany Bentley; A host of Cousins who are all very special; A host of Aunts and Uncles who love her dearly; Special Yorkie- Sophia. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, 2008, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with William Jones, Steven Bell and Richard Spencer officiating. Burial followed in the Isom Cemetery at Isom under the direction of the Hindman Funeral Services.  Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, July 31, 2008--Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Wyland, Robert Coleman, Jr. -Robert Coleman Wyland Jr., age 58, of Veterans Drive, Hazard, Ky, passed away April 21, 2006. He was born in Richmond, VA on July 15, 1947 to Robert Coleman Wyland Sr. and Florrie Elizabeth Campbell Wyland. He is survived by 2 Sisters - Karen Wyland of Oakland, CA and Linda Kay Mansbarger of Tuscon, AZ. Funeral Service will be held at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West - Hopkinsville, Kentucky Monday, April 24, 2006 at 1PM with Full Military Honors. Interment: Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West - Hopkinsville, Kentucky