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The following obituaries were collected by a former site supervisor. These obituaries appear in no particular order but started Dec 2008 and end March 2015. Some of these obituaries included photos and link is provided.

Abbreviations indicatd the source: (FCT) = Floyd County Times (HFH) = Hall Funeral Home (ANE) = Appalachian News Express (JWCALL) = J. W. Call Funeral Home (NFF) = Nelson Frazier Funeral Home

BURCHETT, Sam Stevie (Bird Dog) Age, 36, of Prestonsburg, died Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Born April 17, 1972, in Prestonsburg, he was the son of the late Samuel and Audrey Jarrell Burchett. He was a general laborer. He is survived by his wife, Linda Bradley Burchett. Other survivors include a daughter, Meagan Collett of Prestonsburg; three stepsons: Ronnie Knox of Paintsville; and Ricky Knox and James Knox, both of Menifee County; two stepdaughters: Kimberly Houston of Prestonsburg; and Kelly Knox of Flemingsburg; five brothers: Jack Burchett, Lonzo Jervis, Richmond Jervis, Cecil Jervis and Oscar Jervis, all of Prestonsburg; four sisters: Della Burchett of Dwale; Berna Collins of Wayland; Kathy Hale of Gunlock; and Geneva Jervis of Prestonsburg; and two grandchildren: Adrian Osborne and Cadience Osborne. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 20, at 1 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Hershell Baldridge officiating. Burial will be in the Burchett Cemetery, Ousley Branch, Prestonsburg. Visitation is at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Russell Reed, Clinton Jervis, Kevin Burchett, William Frazier, Ronnie Knox, Ricky Knox, Lonnie Jervis and Virgil Jervis. (Published: Friday, September 19, 2008 FCT)

MARTIN, Charles Jr. Age, 60, of Vinton, Ohio, formerly of Floyd County, died Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at his residence. Born July 21, 1948, in East McDowell, he was the son of the late Charlie and Arizona Reynolds Martin. He was a disabled coal miner; a member of Pattonsville Community Church in Ohio; and a Master Mason. He is survived by his wife, Chaddie Halbert Martin. Other survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Clennon (Bo) and Patty Martin of Collins, Ohio; daughters and son-in-law: Charlotte and Bruce Sparks of Prestonsburg; and Christal Martin of Vinton, Ohio; two brothers: William (Bill) Martin of Craynor; and Lonnie Martin of Blaine; and five sisters: Dinah Martin of Craynor; Shelby Hamilton of Lorain, Ohio; Iva Compton of Garrett, Indiana; Verlie Hall of Grethel; and Geneva Martin of Indiana; eight grandchildren: John, B.J., Randy, Katie, Nicole, Nicky, David, and Jessica. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Dingus Martin and Harold Martin; and two sisters: Polly Akers and Fronia Hall. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 19, at noon, at Little Rosa Old Regular Baptist Church, of the New Salem Association, at McDowell, with ministers of the Old Regular Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Jack Hall Cemetery, Neds Fork, McDowell, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin. Visitation is at the church. (Published: Friday, September 19, 2008 FCT)

COX, Juanita Age 90, of Garrett, widow of Wayne Cox, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at her residence. She was born August 1, 1918, in Bryson City, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Vernon Edward Quiett and Lillian Almond Quiett. She was a graduate of Morehead State Univeristy. She worked in shipyards in Newport, Virginia, and was a retired teacher. She was employed by the Floyd County School System for 31 years. She was a member of the Montgomery Baptist Church; a member of the KEA, NEA, Floyd County Teacher�s Association, and the Heritage Society. Survivors include a son, Blaine Cox and his wife, Patricia of Corbin; and a granddaughter, Jennie Calhoun of Garrett. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, September 21, at 2:00 p.m,, at the Hall Funeral Home, in Martin, with Clergyman Randy Osborne officiating. Burial will follow in the Martin Cemetery, in Eastern, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home. Visitation is after 6:00 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home. (Published: Friday, September 19, 2008 FCT)

BURCHETT, Kenis Sanford Age, 71, of Cow Creek, Prestonsburg, died Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at his residence. Born August 22, 1937, in Cow Creek, he was the son of the late Lewis and Dicy Kendrick Burchett. He was a retired coal miner, and a member and former deacon of the Benedict Baptist Church at Slick Rock, in Prestonsburg. He is survived by Reka Joe George Burchett, his wife of 51 years. Other survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law: Carol Jean and John Marsillett, Sandra Jo and Rick McDavid, Mary Margaret and Jim Marsillett, Charolett Rae and Homer Snodgrass, all of Prestonsburg; and Dicy Elizabeth and Marc Bolling of Nashville, Tennessee; his grandchildren: Keith Edward (Stephanie) Marsillett of Winchester; Amber Marsillett and Reka (Clark) Bradford, Kimberley Beth Snodgrass and Kevin Dwayne Snodgrass, all of Prestonsburg; Kayla Melissa Snodgrass of Richmond, Kennis Franklin (Melanie) Burchett of David, Sara Elizabeth Bolling and John Marc Bolling, both of Nashville, Tennessee; and Misty Dawn Marsillett of Pikeville; great-grandchildren: Hannah and Dalton Bradford, and Brennan McDavid, all of Prestonsburg; Will and Madison Marsillett of Winchester; and Katelyn and Abby Burchett of David. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Burchett; and a sister, Geneva Leake. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 19, at 1 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Gordon Fitch and Bill Collins officiating. Burial will be in the Burchett Cemetery, Cow Creek, Prestonsburg. Visitation is at the funeral home. (Published: Friday, September 19, 2008 FCT)

WEST, Sue West Age, 61, of Clyde, Ohio, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008, at her residence. She was born on December 26, 1946, in Prestonsburg, the daughter of the late Oliver and Elsie (Music) Pinion. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Sandusky; and the North Shore Animal League. She is survived by her husband, Joseph West, whom she married July 9, 1982, in Winchester. Other survivors include two brothers: Ray (Mary) Pinion of Tram; and Teddy Joe (Phoebe) Pinion of Green Springs, Ohio; five sisters: Lillie (Larry) Stapleton of Lincoln Park, Michigan; Emma (Don) Stanley of Clyde, Ohio; Peggy (Ric) Pierson of Fairfield, Ohio; Debbie Bryant of Tram; and Brandy (Chris) Roberts of Ivel; and her dog, Oreo. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 18, at 11 a.m., in the Foos and Foos Funeral Service, 151 Yorkshire Place, Bellevue, Ohio, with Pastor Don Spurlock of First Christian Church officiating. Visitation was at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to the North Shore Animal League, or First Christian Church, 3410 Hayes Avenue, Sandusky, Ohio. Online condolences can be made at: www.foosfuneral.com (Published: Friday, September 19, 2008 FCT)

GRAY, Emma Lou Goble Age 70, of Prestonsburg, passed away Friday, September 12, 2008, at her residence. Born October 2, 1937, in Prestonsburg, she was the daughter of the late James Andrew and Mable Hall Goble. She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Freewill Baptist Church, at Bonanza. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Roland Jr., and Tammy Gray of Prestonsburg; one daughter and son-in-law: Nova and Joe Hammonds of Prestonsburg; one brother: James Merrill Goble of Prestonsburg; one sister: Billie Harris of Prestonsburg; four grandchildren: Stephanie, Heather, Joseph, and Christopher; and two great-grandchildren: Madison and Macie. Deceased relatives, in addition to her parents, include two sisters: Elizabeth Conley and Betty Hunter. Funeral services were conducted Monday, September 15, at 1 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Shawn Blair officiating. Visitation was on Saturday, September 13, at 6 p.m., at the funeral Home, with additional services each night at 7 p.m. Burial was in the family cemetery, Morning Glory Lane, Prestonsburg. (Published: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 FCT)

JOHNSON, Gardner Sr. [View Image] Age, 64, of Elizabethtown, died Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at Hardin Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Floyd County, and retired as a maintenance supervisor at Boatwright for 11 years. He served in the U.S. Army for 20 years as a CW2. He was a member of Little Nancy Baptist Church in Price, the Kentucky VFW and DAV, American Legion Post 113, and was a Kentucky Colonel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Nora Hall Johnson; two brothers: Garland �Buddy� Johnson and Claude Johnson; and one sister, Lora �Sissy Doll� Craft. He is survived by his wife, Grethel Mae Johnson. Other survivors include three sons: Dewey Johnson and Libby of Elizabethtown; Darrin Johnson of Elizabethtown; and Gardner Johnson Jr., of Leitchfield; one daughter, Donna Buckley and Greg of Elizabethtown; three brothers: Clarence Johnson and Ronnie Johnson, both of Prestonsburg; and Russell Johnson of Paintsville; four sisters: Birdie Spears of Hi Hat; Rosalie Craft of Paintsville; Peggy Case of Prestonsburg; and Myrtle Johnson of Richmond; 10 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. The funeral was Monday, September 15, at 10 a.m., at Brown Funeral Home. Burial followed at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff. Visitation was Sunday, from 2 to 8 p.m. Condolences may be expressed online at brownfuneral.com (Published: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 FCT)

WELLS, Mary Evelyn Goble Age 79, of Paintsville, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2008, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville. Born June 6, 1929, in Prestonsburg, she was the daughter of the late Otis and Carmack Skeens Goble. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Corn Fork Freewill Baptist Church, Prestonsburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Wells. Survivors include her sons and daughters in law: Danny and Donna Wells of Paintsville; James and Aaronda Wells of Stanville; a sister: Janet Ratliff of Prestonsburg; her grandchildren: Danny, Jamie, Meredith, and Morgan; and great-grandchildren: Haley, Ashley, and Lakin. Deceased relatives, in addition to her parents and husband, include two brothers: Howard Goble and Landon Charles; and one sister, Joan Whitaker. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 16, at 11 a.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with Bill Campell and Dave Garrett officiating. Visitation was after 6 p.m., on Sunday, at the funeral home. Burial was in the Harris Cemetery, Corn Fork, Prestonsburg. (Published: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 FCT) STUMBO, Nora Age 87, of McDowell, widow of Curtis Stumbo, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008, at the Lexington Country Place, in Lexington. She was born February 11, 1921, in Printer, a daughter of the late Adam and Jenny Halbert Sizemore. She was a homemaker. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Gwendolyn Clee Bates; three brothers: Hubert, Herbert and John Sizemore; a sister, Artie Moore; two half brothers: Henry and Holbert Spurlock; and three half sisters: Servia Akers, Ann Tackett, and Lutie Stumbo. She is survived by a grandson; Mark Bates; special nieces: Comelia (Ken) Hunt, Glenda (Andy) Chrcek, Glo Root, and Janice (Ray) Wilson; and special nephews: Ronnie (Ann) Moore and Hubie Sizemore. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 17, at 1:00 p.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Clergyman Gene Bracken officiating. Burial will follow in the Lucy Hall Cemetery, in McDowell, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home. (Published: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 FCT)

CRUM, Jacob (Jake) Age , 78, of Martin, died Sunday, September 14, 2008, at the Hazard Nursing Home. Born March 26, 1930, in Printer, he was the son of the late Kinner and Vida Yates Crum. He was a retired coal miner, and a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Delta Berniece Newsome Crum. Survivors include a son, James Lionel Crum of New York; a brother, Sterlin Crum of California; three sisters: Ruth Borgo of Gary, Indiana; and Verlie Ortman and Nova Lee Crum, both of Norwalk, Ohio. Deceased relatives in addition to his parents and wife, include six brothers: Joseph Crum, Elisha Crum, Tommy Crum, George Crum, Willie Crum, and Fonzo Crum; and five sisters: Hessy Crum, Wildi Cox, Grethal Cox, Naomi Crum, and Wynda Crum. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, September 17, at noon, at Adkins Crum Cemetery, in Martin, with Bud Crum officiating. Military services will be conducted by DAV Chapter 128, Garrett. Burial will be in the Adkins Crum Cemetery, Arkansas Creek, in Martin. Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, of Martin, is in charge of arrangements. Visitation was at the funeral home. (Published: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 FCT)

WILLIAMS, Nora Poe Age 60, of Hilliard, OH passed away June 18, 2008 at OSU Medical Center. She attended Darby Creek Community Church, Hilliard (OH). Preceded in death by her mother Kathryn Poe. Survived by loving husband of 42 years, Paul Williams; father, Isom Poe of Prestonsburg, KY; son, Paul Jr.(Tammy) Williams of Galloway, OH; grandson, Seth Williams of Galloway; brothers, Benny (Brenda) Poe and Tom (Susie) Poe of Prestonsburg, KY; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. Friends may call June 21, 2008 from 1-4 p.m. at THE TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard, where a funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Additional services will be held at Carter Funeral Home in Prestonsburg, KY. Memorial contributions may be made to the M.D.A. c/o Fifth Third bank 2500 E. Dublin-Granville Rd. Columbus, OH 43231. www.tiddfuneralservice.com Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

HOWELL, Earmon Age 80, formerly of Tivision Place, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at the Ashtabula County Medical Center, due to complications from a recent surgery. Born Aug. 27, 1927, in Dony, Ky., he was the son of John D. and Martha (Orsborne) Howell and had been an Ashtabula resident since 1965. Prior to his retirement in 1981, he worked for the Construction Laborers' Union, Local #245, and he previously worked in the Kentucky coal mines and for the Kentucky and West Virginia Gas Company. A Veteran of the U.S. Army, he earned his honorable discharge after serving from January of 1946 to July of 1947. A member of the Pentecostal Church of God and an avid sportsman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and the outdoors. He also loved to work on repairing and rebuilding lawnmowers. His survivors include his wife, Stella (Smith), whom he married on Aug. 30, 1947; his daughter, Teresa (Jerry) Valentine of Ashtabula; three grandchildren, Stephanie Valentine, and John and Jimmie Stiles; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Clara Stiles; four brothers, Pearly, Grandville, Everett, and Thurman Howell; six sisters, Virgie Orsborne, Louisa Bartley, Mellie Orsborne, Sylvia Akers, Tanie Jones, and Margie Howell; his parents; and his beloved dog, Bullet. A service will be held 1 p.m., Friday, June 27, at the DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 4524 Elm Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio, with the Rev. Kenneth Roberts, Pastor of the Pentecostal Church of God, officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, N. Kingsville with full military honors. Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, June 26, at the Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the family.

GRIFFITH, Ruth Gunnells Age, 76, of Langley, died Saturday, May 3, 1997, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, following a long illness. Born July 1, 1920 at Risner, she was the daughter of the late Ben and Betty Shepherd Ousley. She was a member of the Bethel Old Regular Baptist Church at Langley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Griffith, and by her first husband, Bill Gunnells. Survivors include five sons, James Gunnells of Rochester, Indiana, Jessie Gunnells and Sherman Gunnells of Tippecanoe, Indiana, Charles Gunnells of Salyersville, and Ivan Gunnells of Eastern; three daughters, Lillie Blizzard of Langley, Magalene Stevens of Frost, Texas, and Ellen Slone of Langley; three brothers, Hiram and Aruther Ousley, both of Perve, Indiana, and Alex Ousley of Columbus, Ohio; 27 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, May 6, at noon, at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, with Jimmy Hall, Bill Tackett, Clifford Williams and Buck Tuttle officiating. Burial was in the P.D. Allen Cemetery at Langley, under the direction of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Serving as pallbearers were Sherman Gunnells, Danny Slone, Jessie Gunnels, Jessie Taylor Gunnels, Danny Brian Slone, Charles Gunnels, Ivan Gunnels, Ivan Gunnels and Karlas Brown. Submitted by Linda Gunnels

MILLER, Cathy Age, 45, of Kalida, formerly of Delphos, died at 11:20 a.m. Wednesday February 9, 2005 at St. Rita's Medical Center. She was born February 13, 1959, in Dayton, to Paul and Ruby (Jewel) Lumpkins. Her father survives in Delphos. On November 28, 1986, she married Ronald Miller, who survives in Kalida. Other survivors include three sons: Kevin (Mary Ann) Gibson of Kalida, Donald (Miranda) Miller of Findlay and Doug Miller of Lima; two daughters, Olivia "Libby" Gibson and Danielle (Tim) Thompson of Lima; three sister, Pauline (Rocky) Shaffer of Delphos, Linda (Charles) Gunnels of Kentucky and Donna Marie Lumpkins ; two brothers, Harold (Rhonda) Lumpkins of Lima and Joe Lumpkins of Delphos; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Glen, Danny, and David Lumpkins. Mrs. Miller worked at Aeroquip, now Eaton Aeroquip, in Van Wert. She loved family time and friends and enjoyed camping, fishing and bowling. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home, the Rev. Derick Wallace officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today, 2-8 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.mm Sunday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to the American Cancer Society. Submitted by Linda Gunnels

Glenn Edward Lumpkins Age, 51, of Prestonsburg, died Sunday, July 8, following an extended illness. Born April 23, 1950, at Martin, he was a son of Paul E. Lumpkins and the late Jewell Cooper Lumpkins. He was a disabled factory worker. Survivors include two sons, Paul Lumpkins and Steven Lumpkins, both of Prestonsburg; three daughters, Amy Painter and Angie Painter, both of Ohio, and Kimberly Lumpkins, of Mississippi; three sisters, Linda Sue Gunnings, of Salyersville, Kathy Gibson, and Pauline Shaffer, both of Delphos, Ohio; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 12, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home at Martin. Burial will be at the Family Cemetery, at Stephens Branch. Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Linda Gunnels

LUMPKINS, Ruby Age, 34, of Manton, died Sunday at a Lima, Ohio hospital, the victum of a heart attack. Mrs. Lumpkins had gone to Lima to attend the wedding of her son, Glenn. Born in Kentucky, March 24, 1934, she was a daughter of Glenn and Mary Ellen Stephens Cooper of Manton. Additional survivors are three other sons and three daughters; Danny, Harold, Joseph, Pauline, Linda, and Kathy Lumpkins, all at home, and two brothers, Rayburn Cooper, of Lima, and Ira Cooper, of Delphos, Ohio. Funeral rites were held Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the home of the victims's parents. Ministers of the Church of Christ officiating. Burial was made in the family cemetery at Manton, the Hall Brothers Funeral Home directing. Submitted by Linda Gunnels

COOPER, Glenn Cooper Age, 61, of Manton, died October 13 at Our Lady of the Way Hospital, Martin, victim of an apparent heart attack. Mr. Cooper had been employed as a miner and was a veteran of World War II. A son of the late Henry and Emma Hogan Cooper, he was a native of Alabama. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary Ellen Stephen Cooper, two sons, Raburn Cooper, Lima, Ohio, and Ira Thomas Cooper, Delphos, Ohio; five half-brothers and one half sister, Arnold Cooper, Orlando, Fla, Frank and Truman Cooper, Sunbury, Ohio, Roy Cooper, Centerburg, Ohio, Kelly Cooper, Lima, Ohio, and Mrs. Bertha Conley, of Sunbury, Ohio. He also leaves 19 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. The funeral was conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday from the Hall Brothers Funeral Home chapel, and burial was made in the family cemetery at Manton. Submitted by Linda Gunnels

COOPER, Mary Ellen Stephens Age, 68, of Jackson Center, Ohio, formerly of Floyd County, died Tuesday, February 5, at her home following a long illness. She was born March 12, 1916 in Wheelwright, a daughter of the late Ike and Sadie Stephens. Her husband, Glen Cooper, preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons, Ira Cooper of Lima, Ohio, and Rayburn Cooper of DeGraff, Ohio; one brother, Herbert Stephens, of Manton; three sisters, Phyllis Brown, of Langley, Johnnie B. Milburn, of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, Mary Lou Johnson, of Salyersville; 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 11a.m. at the Hall Funeral Home chapel with Ted Shannon officiating. Burial was made in the family cemetery at Manton. Submitted by Linda Gunnels

BRYANT, Bert T. [ View Image ] Age: 86 OF: Wheelwright, Ky, Facts of Importance: Mechanic Parents: the late Buddy and Viola Bryant..Other Survivors: Brother: Frank Bryant, Sisters: Arinda Collins, Betty Slone, all of Wheelwright, Ky., A host of nieces and nephews. Deceased Relatives: Parents, Brother: Willie Bryant, Sisters: Bonnie Bryant, Gertrude Burke, Octavia Johnson, Goldie Perkins, Leonia Bryant ,one neice Alpha jean johnson,one nephew Willie Franklin(buddy boy) Burks 2 great nephews Charles Adams.Brandon Bryant

PRATER, Dwight Brandon [ View Image ] Age 29, of Hueysville, son of Dwight Prater and Nancy Hicks Sparkman, Hueysville, died Saturday, Septmber 6 at his residence. He was born November 16, 1978 in Prestonsburg. Dwight worked for Cheyenne Drilling Inc. In addition to his parents he is survived by his paternal grandparents, Nelson and Clara Prater, Hueysville, his maternal grandmother, Madge Hicks, and one sister Carrie (Cheyenne) Prater, Paintsville. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Rex Hicks. Funeral service for Dwight Brandon Prater will be conducted Monday, September 8, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Carlos Beverly officiating. Burial will follow in the Prater Cemetery, Hueysville, with the Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements. (HFH)

REID, RoseMary Age 73 of Hi Hat, KY., wife of the late Sherrill Dean Reid, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2008 at her residence. She was born October 2, 1934 in Dema, KY., the daughter of the late Oliver Little and Dorothy Little Warrens. Mrs. Reid was a member of the Pilgrim Rest Regular Baptist Church and a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Robert Reid of Drift, KY Steven Reid of Lowmansville, KY., one daughter, Pam Reid of Hi Hat, two brothers, Jack Little of Flatwoods, KY., and Junior Little of Mt.Vernon, Ill., three sisters, Aileen Luxmore of Hi Hat, KY., Myrtle Dorton of Paintsville, KY. and Helen Turner of Lexington, KY., four grandchildren, Sabrina Nicole Duncan, Ashley Nicole Reid, Adam Reid and Michael Gene Rowe, one great grandchild, Aiden Christopher Dean Reid Preceding her in death was her husband, parents, her step Father Hauley Warrens, four brothers Carlos Little Paul Little, Mike Little, Willie Little and two sisters Elsie King and Gracie Louise Little. Funeral services for RoseMary Reid will be conducted, Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 10:00 A.M., at the Pilgrim Rest Regular Baptist Church, Hi Hat, Ky., with the Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Boyd Cemetery, Hi Hat, Ky., with the Hall Funeral Home, caring for those arrangements. Visitation is after 5:00 p.m. Friday here at Funeral Home. (HFH)

PATTON, Donald Age 88, of Langley, Ky., husband of Earleen May Patton, passed away Monday, September 01, 2008, at his residence. He was born February 28, 1920, in Auxier, Ky., the son of the Alec and Mary Goble Patton. Mr. Patton was a retired Auto Parts Store Manger. He was an U.S. Army, World War II Veteran, and a member of the Martin Masonic Lodge, # 950. Survivors include his wife, Earlene, a daughter, Kim (David) Trimble, Paintsville, Ky., and two grandchildren, Ben (Hayley) Trimble and Lauren Trimble. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, September 04, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel with the Clergyman Roy Harlow officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Visitation is from 11:00 a.m., to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday at Hall Funeral Home. (HFH)

OUSLEY, Edith Age, 81, of Goggins Lane, widow of Jimmie Ousley, passed away Friday August 29, 2008 at the Terrace in Berea, KY. She was a native of Risner, KY in Floyd County, a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Richmond, KY. Edith is survived by one son Delbert (Carolyn) Ousley, and one daughter, Dianna Ackerman both of Richmond, KY, two sisters Lucille (Willie) Wright of Indianapolis, IN, and Evalee (Stuart) Cambell of Safety Harbor, FL. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Janet Ranaldi, Renee Williams, Pamela Smith, Andrea Bowman, Angela Rosanbalm, Billy Ackerman and Terry Ackerman. 13 great grandchildren. And one faithful caregiver Sue Owens. Other than her husband Jimmie, Edith is preceded in death by her parents Leonard and Nancy Jane Sammons Ousley, one daughter Delta Faye Ousley, one son-in-law Bill Ackerman and one great grandchild. Visitation will be held Sunday at the Hall Brothers Funeral Home in Martin, KY, from 3:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M., Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday at the Hall Brothers Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Fort officiating. Burial will immediately follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 697 Richmond, KY 40476 or to the American Cancer Society , 1504 College Way, Lexington, KY 40502 (HFH)

SAMMONS, Bessie Conn [ View Image ] Age 92, of Banner, widow of Hezzie Samons, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2008, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. She was born March 11, 1916, in Dana, the daughter of the late Ike Conn and Geneva Boyd Conn. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Little Salem Old Regular Baptist Church. Survivors include seven sons: Lowell (Mary) Samons, Troy B. Samons, Coy (Linda) Samons, Dan (Marge) Samons, and Wilburn Ray (Claudette) Samons, all of Banner; Hezzie Samons Jr., (Donette) of Sharps Chapel, Tennessee; and Bert Samons of Ashland; two daughters: Wanda (Gilbert) Marcum and Dovie Damron, both of Banner; 21 grandchildren: Lowell Samons Jr., Jacqueline, Janelle, Troy Jr., Craig, Michelle, Hugh David, Coy David, Jody, Patsy, Tina, York, Anzie, Amy, Jenny, Kevin, Brandon, Wesley, Brenda, Robin and Sean; 20 great-grandchildren: Lowell Curtis, Chad, Lindsey, Nicole, Lowell Thomas Samons III, Rocky, Tiffany, Donovan, David Lee, Brooklyn, Kerrigan, Sydney, Scottie, Ashley, Bryon, Kayla, Jason, Jacob Dylan, Kennedi, and Kent; and two great-great- grandchildren: Andrew and Grant. In addition to her husband, and parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers: Willie B. Conn, Bert Conn, and Johnnie Conn; four sisters: Mona Boyd, Mary Ellen Nelson, Virginia Ratliff, and Eulavene Ratliff; and two grandchildren: Misty Samons and Dow Hezzie Samons. Funeral services for Bessie Conn Samons will be conducted Saturday, September 6, at 11:00 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will follow in Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home. Visitation is after 6:00 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home, with nightly services at 7:00 p.m. Pallbearers: Lowell Thomas Samons Jr., Craig Samons, Coy David Samons, Jody Samons, Wes Samons, Sean Damron, Bandon Samons, Kevin Samons, Chad Allen Webb, and Lowell Curtis Webb. (Published: Friday, September 5, 2008 (FCT)

BRASHER, William Byron Age 70, of Ballground, Georgia, formerly of Manton, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2008, at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia. He is survived by his wife, Lena; a son, Carl of Lexington; a brother, Richard Brashear of Ponce Inlet, Florida; and stepchildren: Toni Harms of Ballground, Georgia; Pam Coppage of Marietta, Georgia; Joe Scofield of Deltona, Florida; and Shell Edwards of Orlando, Florida; along with grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel, on Wednesday, September 10, at 11:00 a.m. In memory of William, the family suggests donations to Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church, 1908 Waleska Highway 108, Jasper, GA 30143; or The American Stroke Association, P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693. (Published: Friday, September 5, 2008 (FCT)

STIDHAM, Genevieve M. Age 77, of Eaton, Ohio, and formerly of Camden, Ohio, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2008, at Kettering Memorial Hospital, Kettering, Ohio, following a brief illness. She was born August 5, 1931, in McDowell, (Floyd County) to the late Sam T. and Vada (Gibson) Meade. She was a longtime active member of the First Southern Baptist church, Camden, Ohio, where she was also a member of the Faithful Workers Sunday School class. She retired from housekeeping at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, in 1993. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert B. Stidham, who passed away February 20, 1975; her brothers: Rex, Raymond, and Edgar A. Meade; and sisters-in-law: Ida Meade, Peggy Meade, and Georgia Tucker. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Betty Sue and Keith Ballinger of Eaton, Ohio; and daughter, Margaret A. Stidham of Eaton, Ohio; her grandson and his spouse, Brent and Jenny Ballinger; and her great-grandson, Brayden Ballinger, all of Eaton, Ohio; her sister and brother-in-law, Betty R. and Lester Breeding of London; her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: John and Jean Stidham of Goodlettsville, Tennessee; Betty and Bill Couch of Cincinnati, Ohio; Billie Smith of Hazard; Mattie and Dennis Smith of Hazard; Patty Ruth Meade of McDowell; and Bonnie Meade of McDowell; and numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, September 1, at the First Southern Baptist Church, 35 North Liberty Street, Camden, Ohio, with Rev. Greg Jackson officiating. Burial was in Fairmount Cemetery, Camden, Ohio. Visitation was Sunday, August 31, from 4 to 8 p.m., and also at the First Southern Baptist Church, Camden, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be sent to the church, or the American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206. Girton-Schmidt-Boucher Funeral Home, Eaton, Ohio, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family, by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com. (Published: Friday, September 5, 2008 (FCT)

PRESLEY, Ethel Dudley [ View Image ] Age, 97, of Langley, died Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at her residence. Born January 11, 1911, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Lena Hoover Dudley. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bethel Old Regular Baptist Church, in Langley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tolby Presley. Survivors include two daughters: Lois Martin and Zeda Martin, both of Langley; five grandchildren: Wanda Brown, Merita Vanderpool, Randy Martin, Delano Hagans and Tammy Martin; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Helen Hagans; two brothers: Clyde Dudley and Angelo Dudley; and a sister, Edith Gayheart. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 5, at 1 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will be in the Hayes Cemetery, in Langley, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home. (Published: Friday, September 5, 2008 (FCT)

BRANHAM, Roy Lee Age 74, of Hueysville, widower of Grace Newsome Branham, died Saturday, August 30, in the Parkview Nursing Home, Pikeville. He was born October 12, 1933, in Wheelwright, a son of the late Silas and Fannie Trustly Branham. He owned and operated Branham Car Lot. He is survived by one son, Terry Branham of Paintsville; one granddaughter, Tina Osborne of Hueysville; three great-grandchildren: Kayla Rederick, Brook Osborne, and Reagan Osborne; nephews: Gary (Darcus) Faine of Shelbyville; and Ronnie (Kathy) Faine of Raven; great-nephews: Keith Faine and Aron Faine; and great-nieces: Amanda Faine, Kodi Faine, and Kori Faine. Funeral service for Roy Lee Branham will be conducted Wednesday, September 3, at 11 a.m., in the Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church, with Louie Ferrari officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel, with the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, caring for those arrangements. (Published: Wednesday, September 3, 2008 FCT)

BRADFORD, Burlin [ View Image ] Age, 83, of Blue River, died Sunday, August 31, 2008, at his residence. Born December 13, 1924, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Winston and Lizzie Slone Bradford. He was a disabled coal miner, and a member of the Blue River Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Mae Hackworth Bradford. Survivors include two sons: Kenneth Clay Bradford and Dennis Day Bradford, both of Blue River; seven daughters: Shirley Faye Slone, Eula Mae Meadows, Ruby Ilene Owens, Joyce Poe, and Princess Carol Owens, all of Blue River; Eunice Jean Thornsbury of Pyramid; and Elizabeth Wright of Paintsville; 36 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren, and 16 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Burlin J. Bradford; a grandson, Charles Lee Slone; a brother, Johnny Bradford; four sisters: Bessie Hackworth, Mary Bentley, Pearlie Prater, and Goldie Bradford. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 3, at 2 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Billy Ray Marsillett and Johnny Kilgore officiating. Burial will be in the Bradford Cemetery, in Blue River, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home. (Published: Wednesday, September 3, 2008 FCT)

PATTON, Anna Lou Age 84, of Prestonsburg, died Sunday, August 31, 2008, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born June 16, 1924, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Ballard and Alice Goble Setser. She was a homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, and a member of the Prestonsburg Church of Christ. She is survived by Palmer Patton, her husband of 65 years. They were married November 27, 1942. Other survivors include a daughter and son-in-law: Pamela Sue and Butch Dutton of Beckley, West Virginia; sons and daughters-in-law: Stephen Lee and Mary Patton of Lexington; and Gregory Duane and Karen Patton of Mentone, Indiana; six grandchildren: Donna Ann Robinson, Stephen Duane Calhoun, Andrea Lee Patton, Heather Marie Patton, Christopher Gregory Patton, and Cameron Blake Patton; two great-grandchildren: Justin Tyler and McKenzie Taylor Calhoun; sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and several other family members and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Donald Ray Patton; a sister, Mamie Setser Leslie; and two brothers: Henry Setser and Cleetis Setser. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 3, at 1 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Jerry Scott officiating. Burial will be in Richmond Cemetery, in Prestonsburg, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. (Published: Wednesday, September 3, 2008 FCT)

MOORE, Tiffany Leann [View Image] Age21, of Minnie, died Sunday, August 31, 2008, at St. Joseph Hospital, Martin. Born October 25, 1986, in Prestonsburg, she was the daughter of Stanley O�Dell Moore of Obetz, Ohio; and Ronda Lee Johnson Moore of Minnie. She was a graduate of South Floyd High School, and a student at Prestonsburg Community College. In addition to her parents, other survivors include her sisters: Laken Lynn Moore of Minnie; and Katherine Delana (Katie) Moore of Columbus, Ohio; her maternal grandparents: Levi Johnson Jr., of Weeksbury; and Virginia �Jean� Rollins Johnson of Langley; her paternal grandparents: Phillip Dale Moore of Lexington; and Linda Wright Moore of Huntsville, Alabama; special aunts and uncle, Peggy Lynn Moore, Amanda Jo Johnson, and Garnis Caudill Jr.; cousins: Derrick M. Moore and Dylan T. Caudill; several aunts, uncles, great-aunts, and uncles; and lots of special friends. She was preceded in death by like a grandfather, Michael Dearing. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 4, at 1 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Blaine DePoy officiating. Burial will be in Tom Johnson Cemetery, in Bevinsville, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home. (Published: Wednesday, September 3, 2008 FCT)

LAWSON, Thomas Delano [View Image ] Age 66, of Drift, husband of Brenda Hurst Lawson, died Sunday August 31, 2008, in the McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born April 26, 1942, in Drift, a son of the late Willie D. �Bill� and Elsie Sue McCown Lawson. He was a retired miner, and member of the Drift Pentecostal Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, William E. Lawson of Drift; four brothers: Teddy (Carol) Lawson, Nancy, Eddie (Sandi) Lawson of Dana; and John (Charlotte) Lawson all of Dobson, North Carolina; and Alan Lawson of Chapin, South Carolina; three sisters: Billie M. (Willis) Newsome of Ivel, and Janet Lawson of Minnie; six nephews; and two nieces. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Thomasina Lawson; and a sister Nola Karen Lawson. Funeral services for Thomas Delano Lawson will be conducted Wednesday, September 3, at 11 a.m., in the Drift Pentecostal Church, with Ted Shannon and Jimmy Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the Lucy Hall Cemetery in McDowell, with Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements. Pallbearers: Neal May, Curry Lawson, Jonathan Lawson, Eric Lawson, Danny Lawson, Jackie Ray Lawson, and Lydon Hall. Honorary: Freddie Hall, Albert Lawson, Robert Salisbury, Jimmy Stumbo, Rocky Adams, Dwayne Youmans, Bud Gayheart, Ricky Green, Dwayne Hurst, and Charlie Hall. (Published: Wednesday, September 3, 2008 FCT)

GEORGE, Clyde Eugene Age 87, of Prestonsburg, died Thursday, August 28, 2008, at his residence. Born February 12, 1921, in Prestonsburg, he was the son of the late Malcomb T. George and Virginia Conley George. He was a former engineer for Bell South Systems; a U.S. Army World War II veteran; and a member of the First Christian Church in Prestonsburg. He is survived by his wife, Lois Adams George. Other survivors include a son, Ted George (Leann) of Prestonsburg; four grandchildren: Jessica S. Walls (Scott), Michael Begley Stephens, Emma Elaine George; and Lucas George; two step-grandchildren: Beth Walker and Christopher Lee Walker; and one great-grandchild, Ethan Scott Walls. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy George Walker, on June 3, 2007; and four brothers. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 31, at 1 p.m., at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. James Sherman and Rev. Jim Adams officiating. Interment was at Highland Memorial Park, in Staffordsville. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to: The First Christian Church, 652 N. Arnold Ave., Prestonsburg, Ky. 41653. Pallbearers: Dougie Adams, Tom Brown, Chuck Johnson, Tommy Poe, Neil Bolden, Jack Goodman, Dickie Ousley, and Steve Slone. Honorary: Tom O. McGuire, Leon Gullett, Willie May, Reginald �Rags� Rice, Bill Donovan, Kimber McGuire, Rick Hale, and Paul Campbell. The family has entrusted arrangements to Carter Funeral Home. (Published: Wednesday, September 3, 2008 FCT)

Wilburn (Bud) Hall Age, 58, of Wayland, died Friday, August 29, 2008, at Topmost. Born May 21, 1950, in Steeles Creek, Wayland, he was the son of Ruby Matilda Young Hall of Greenville, Tennessee; and the late Billie Joe Hall. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Moore Hall. Survivors, in addition to his mother and wife, include a son, Ricky James Hall; and a daughter, Tiffany Ruth Hall, both of Wayland; his grandchildren at home: Corey Teresa Hall, Haley T. Hall, and Terry James Jewell; a brother, Billy James Hall of Greenville, Tennessee; a sister, Hilda Mynes of Hurricane, West Virginia; and his grandchildren: Kevin O�Dell Hall and Gail Nicole Hall. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Corey Lee Hall; and a daughter, Etta Denise Hall Eubanks. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 2, at 1 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Claude Allen officiating. Burial was in the Collins Family Cemetery, in Steeles Creek, Wayland, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home. (Published: Wednesday, September 3, 2008 FCT)

HUNTER, Chester Age, 85, of Nicholasville, a native of Martin, died Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at Central Baptist Hospital, in Lexington. Born February 9, 1923, in Martin, he was the son of the late Craig and Mary Jane Marshall Hunter. He was a disabled coal miner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Newsome Hunter. Survivors include his sons: Freddie Harold Hunter of Melvin; Chester Hunter of Pikeville; Freddie Hunter and Roger Hunter, both of Nicholasville; a daughter, Linda McCarty of Melvin; a brother, B.J. Hunter of Ashley, Ohio; his sisters: Sue Kidd of Grethel; and Virgie Hunter of Pensacola, Florida; 23 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his sons: Larry Hunter and Terry Hunter; a daughter, Deborah Damron; a brother, Marvin Hunter; and his sisters: Mertie Hunter, Pearl Carroll, Verlie Hunter, and Gervie Material. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 30, at 11 a.m., at the Little Rosa Old Regular Baptist Church of the New Salem Association at McDowell, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will be in the Mayo Cemetery, in Prestonsburg, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation is at the church. (Published: Friday, August 29, 2008 FCT)

MCKINNEY, Morgan [View Image] Age, 50, of Honaker, died Sunday, August 24, 2008, at St. Joseph, Martin. Born March 18, 1958, in New London, Ohio, he was the son of Phyllis Hunter McKinney of Martin, and the late Eugene McKinney. He was a retired coal miner. He is survived by Nadine Watson McKinney, his wife, of 32 years. Survivors, in addition to his wife and mother, include his daughters and son-in-law: Anita McKinney of Honaker; and Merita and Lonnie Forst of Oak Grove; his brothers and sisters-in-law: Johnny and Charla McKinney, of Prestonsburg; Mark McKinney of Martin, and Gina McKinney; sisters and brothers-in-law: Arti Lou and Andrew Baca of Printer; and Cathy Jean and Shane Kretzer of Lancaster; granddaughters: Adrienne Howell, Madison Collins, and MaKayla Stewart; grandsons: Aaron Brett Howell, Payton Ryan Collins, and Jordan Ray Stewart; special nieces and nephews: Summer McKinney, Limikia Prater, Eula Bias, Kami Baca, Kari Collis, Corey McKinney, Zack McKinney, Austin McKinney, and Kris Baca; a special cousin, Gerald Harvey; and a special friend: Nora Martin. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Allen McKinney; a grandson, Shawn Dalton Collins; and a granddaughter, Shawna Gail Collins. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 27, at 2 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Rev. Ted Shannon officiating. Burial was in Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel. Visitation was at the funeral home. Active pallbearers: Danny Conn, Elvis Ray Hunter, Gerald Harvey, Shane Kretzer, Andrew Baca, George Boyd, John Thompson, Zack McKinney, Austin McKinney, and Danny Ray Conn. Honorary pallbearers: Kris Baca, Johnny McKinney, Caner Hunter, Mark McKinney, Aaron Brett Howell, and Jordan Ray Howell. (Published: Friday, August 29, 2008 FCT)

ALLEN, Bethel Moore Age, 82, of Huntersville, North Carolina, formerly of Floyd County, died Monday, August 18, at Northeast Medical Center, in Concord, North Carolina. Born April 6, 1926, in Garrett, she was the daughter of the late Arlin and Julia Bradley Moore. She was a retired schoolteacher from the Middletown (Ohio) Board of Education. She taught fourth-grade students for nearly 28 years at Mayfield Elementary School, after earning a teaching degree from Pikeville College in 1959. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Wilson Allen; a stepdaughter, Susan Allen Richardson; her sisters: Ocie Moore Jacobs and Ova Mae Moore Bates; and brothers: Otmar Gee and Talmadge Neilas Moore. Survivors include her sons: Charles Bradley Jr., of Middletown, Ohio; and Kenneth D. Allen of Gastonia, North Carolina; two daughters: Diana L. Allen of Huntersville, North Carolina; and Debra A. Reedy of Davidson, North Carolina; a sister; Swedia Faye Moore Jones of Michigan; a brother, Gary Randall Moore of Somerset; 10 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 23, at 11 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin. Burial will take place at the Allen Family Cemetery, in Pyramid, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 22, beginning at 6 p.m., at the funeral home. (Published: Monday, August 25, 2008 FCT)

HUNTER, Amma Mae Blackburn Age, 92, of Prestonsburg, died Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, in Prestonsburg. Born April 2, 1916, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Bertha Burchett Blackburn. She was a homemaker and a member of the Cow Creek Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aster Hunter. Survivors include her sons: Tony Hunter of Ivel; and Aster Hunter Jr., of Prestonsburg; her daughters: Norma Hampton, Ollie Collins, Shirley Blair, Loretta Hunter, Esther Blair, and Brenda Auxier, all of Prestonsburg; a sister, Eunice Blankenship of Ohio; and eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sons: David Arnold Hunter and Marvin Thoms Hunter; her brothers: Otto Blackburn, Ollie Blackburn, and Wallace Blackburn; her sisters: Lora McIntosh and Lenor Sutter. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 23, at noon, at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Nathan Lafferty and John Kenneth Burchett officiating. Burial was in the Hunter Cemetery, Cow Creek, Prestonsburg, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.Visitation was at the funeral home. (Published: Monday, August 25, 2008 FCT)

Duff, Wade Age 72 of Garrett, Kentucky passed away on Friday at St. Joseph Hospital-East in Lexington, Ky. he was born June 15, 1932 at Garrett, Ky. the son of the late Green and Birchie Chaffins Duff. He was a retired Mechanic with Lima Electric and Garrett Gulf. A member of the Martin Branch Freewill Baptist Church and a member of the James W. Ally Masonic Lodge # 869 of Wayland, Ky. He was preceded in death by: The parents, Two Brothers, Irlan Duff and Bewel Duff and a Sister, Geraldine Duff. Surviving Family: Wife, Sturnel Moore Duff of Garrett, Ky. Son, Clinton Duff of Garrett, Ky. Daughter, Melody Ann Raines of Garrett, Ky. Brothers, Willie Duff of langley, Kentucky and Sidney Duff of Ft. Deposit, Md. Sisters, Pauline Cotter of Waynesville, Ohio, Vernia Rowe of Lima, Ohio, Helen Lowery of Roundhead, Ohio and olive Martin of Langley, Ky. 3 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren. Funeral Services: Sunday, August 24,2008 at 11:00 A.M. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Willie Duff and others officiating. Burial in the Chaffins Cemetery at Garrett, Ky. Under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky.

HALL, Cecil Age 72, of Galveston, Ky., husband of the late Shelby Jean Hall, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2008, at the Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Kentucky. He was born September 17, 1935 in Galveston, Ky., the son of the late Fred Hall, Jr., and Myrtle Keathley Hall. Mr. Hall was retired from U. S. Steel. He was a member of the Main Street Church of Christ, Pikeville, Ky., the YMCA and the U. S. Steel Workers Organization. Survivors include a son, Scottie (Diana) Hall, Versailles, Ky., two daughters, Catherine (Emmit) Hamilton, Harold, Ky., Rita Hall (Philip) Casingal, Charleston, Wv., two brothers, Ned Hall and Dewey Lee Hall, both of Galveston, Ky., four sisters, Lucrissie Keathley and Magaline Hall both of Galveston, Ky., Pearl Keathley, Betsy Layne, Ky., Delcie Tarson, Lorain, Oh., five grandchildren, Dustin Heath Hamilton, Christian Casingal, Nicholas Casingal, Ethan Casingal and Jonathan Scott Hall. He was preceded in death by his wife, and two sisters, Alma Lee Griffin and Sara Ann Jones. Funeral services for Cecil Hall will be conducted Sunday, August 24, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., at the Main Street Church of Christ, Pikeville, Ky., with the Clergyman Keith Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky.

CAMPBELL, Tessie Slater [ View Image ], age 94, of Garrett, Ky., widow of Bob Campbell, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at her residence. She was born February 17, 1914 at Clintwood, VA., the daughter of the late Ike and Vertie Mullins Slater. She was a Retired Businesswoman, housewife, loving mother and a member of the Stone Coal Regular Baptist Church for 58 years. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Survivors include, one son; Michael (Patricia) Fitzpatrick, Garrett, KY., one niece; Peggy (Frankie) Francis, Garrett, KY., five grandchildren; Crystal Collins, Kelli Coleman, Robert Fitzpatrick, Jamie Martin and LeAnn Prater. 7 great - grandchildren. Funeral service for Tessie Slater Campbell will be conducted Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, with the Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Mullins Cemetery, Caney Ridge, Clintwood, VA., visitation is after 5:00 p.m. Thursday, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky.

ADKINS, John Edward "Tad" Age 65, of Martin, Ky., passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at the St. Joseph Martin, Martin, Kentucky. He was born October 04, 1942 in Martin, Ky., the son of Garner Adkins and Marie Maggard Adkins. Mr. Adkins was a Retired Coal Miner. Survivors include his wife, Glenda Lee Adkins, Martin, Ky., son, Johnny Daryl Adkins and daughter, Kimberly Lyn Adkins both of Martin, Ky., brother, Jimmie Dale Adkins, Martin, Ky., sister, Wanda Gay Webb, Martin, Ky., and three grandchildren, David Slone, Justin Adkins and Chelsea Adkins. Preceding him in death were his parents and brother, Donald "Duck" Adkins. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 23, 2008, at 1:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with Ronnie Samons officiating. Burial will follow in the Adkins Cemetery, Martin, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Visitation is after 5:00 p.m., Thursday here at the Funeral Home

OUSLEY, Josie Age 81, of Martin, KY., widow of Leonard Ousley, died Friday August 15, 2008 in N. Ft. Myers, Fl. She was born August 25, 1926 at Risner, KY., a daughter of the late Lee and Mousie Bradley Risner. She is survived by one son, Johnnie (Karen) Ousley, Berne, In., a daughter, Millie (Jim) Rose, of Martin, Ky., on sister Lorraine Fickert, Celina, Oh., 4 grandchildren, Laura (Tom) Pahnke, Mark (Shannon) Ousley, Matthew Ousley, Tracy (Dave) O'Dell, 2 step grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a daughter Leona "Judy" Schaadt. Funeral Service for Josie Ousley will be conducted Thursday August 21, at 1 p.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, KY., with the Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, KY., with the Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements.

SALISBURY, James H. Age 85, resident of Parkman, OH and formerly of Floyd Co. died Friday, August 15, 2008 at his home. Born June 24, 1923 in Langley, KY to George and Mae (Moore) Salisbury he had been a resident of Parkman since 1959. A graduate of Garrett High School in Kentucky he obtained his masters degree in education from Eastern Kentucky State College. Jim was a staff sergeant in the US Army serving during WWII. Mr. Salisbury was employed with the Cardinal local school district where he retired in 1983 as an elementary school supervisor. During his lifetime, he enjoyed playing the guitar, card games, being outdoors, hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Alice (Martin) Salisbury, whom he wed May 27, 1949; two daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah Salisbury-Captain and Emile Captain of Phoenixville, PA; Danice and John Denito of Hackensack, NJ; his sisters-in-law; Joyce Salisbury of Langley, KY and Christine Hicks of Shelby; his brothers-in-law, Robert (Carol) Martin of Crestline and Bernie (Wonnie) Martin of Shelby; nieces, nephews and other relatives. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by six siblings, Hazel Ison, Ashland Salisbury, Tava Terry, Harriet Lawson, George "Dempsy" Salisbury, and Anna Mae Taylor. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, August 19 from the Barkdull Funeral Home in Shelby. Reverend Rick Lewis, of the Church of God, will officiate with interment in Maple Grove Cemetery, New Haven. Military honors will be conducted by the Richland County Joint Veterans Burial Detail. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.

BURCHETT, Virgie Patton Age 96 of McDowell Ky. passed from this life on Thursday, August 14, 2008 at the Mountain Manor Nursing Home of Paintsville, Ky. She was born on December 15, 1911 at Patton, Ky. the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson "A.J." and Elizabeth Reynolds Patton. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by, her husband, Leander "Jack" Burchett, three brothers, Pete Patton, Frank Patton and Charlie Patton, and four sisters, Sarah Margaret Slone, Ida Mae Patton, Martha Mosley, and Mary Bentley. Surviving Family: Two Sons, Herbert (Angie) Bentley of McDowell, Ky and Jack (Vaughn) Bentley of Willougby, Ohio and One Daughter, Patricia (Tom) Terry of Onieda, N.Y. Host of Grand, Great Grand and Great - Great Grandchildren and Numerous Nieces and Nephews. Funeral Services: Sunday, August 17, 2008 at 1:30 P.M. in the Old Beaver Regular Baptist Church at Minnie, Ky. with Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial in the Lucy Hall Cemetery at McDowell, Ky. Visitation at the church after 1:00 P.M. Friday. (HFH)

HOWELL, Eugene [View Image] Age 72 of Martin, Ky. passed away on Friday, August 15, 2008 in St. Joseph Hospital-Martin after a long illness. He was born September 12, 1935 at McDowell, Ky. the son of the late Dee and Polly Mosely Howell. He was a retired coal miner and of the Regular Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by, The parents,Dee and Polly Howell, Six Brothers, Donald Ray, Claude, Estill, Abe, Earl, and James. Two Sisters, Hettie Hall and Ruth Howell and One Grandchild, Devon Jean Howell. Surviving Family Members, Wife, Sylvia Tackett Howell, Four Sons,Turlan Eugene (Nina) Howell of Bevinsville, Ky., Timothy Dee (Dora) Howell of Willard, Ohio, William Scott (Linda) Howell of Lenore, N.C. and Christopher Shawn (Nikki) Howell of Betsy Layne, Kentucky. Three Daughters, Emmaretta H. noble of Martin, Ky., Engela Renee (Raymond)Parsons of Allen, Ky. and Tana Maylene (Shane) Maggard of Hippo, Ky. Four Brothers, Homer Howell, Dallas Howell, Olvin Howell and Junior Howell all of McDowell, Ky. Two Sisters, Julie Elliott of Portsmouth, Ohio and Olive Rose Howell of McDowell, Ky., 20 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren. Graveside Funeral Services: Monday, August 18, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. in the Howell Cemetery at McDowell, Ky. with Homer Howell and others officiating. Burial in the Howell Cemetery. under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky. (HFH)

DERMONT, Robert E. "Bob" Age 83, of Nicholasville, formerly of Martin, husband of Joyce Dermont died Monday, August 11 at his residence. He was born January 29, 1925 in Beauty, Ky. a son of the late Stephen Daniel and Mary Kish Dermont. Bob was a retired businessman and Navy Veteran. In addition to his wife he is survived by one son Joe Dermont, his wife Connie, Lancaster, two daughters, Theresa Howard, her husband Rolland, Lancaster, Mary Ellen Maggard, Nicholasville, 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Robert Dermont, a son, also preceded him in death. Funeral service for Robert E. "Bob" Dermont will be conducted Wednesday, August 13 at 1 p.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Father Bob Damron officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, with the Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements. In lieu of flowers family request donations to Hospice.

HUNT, Norma Faye Spears [View Image ] Age 70, of Stanville, Ky., widow of Carada Hunt, passed away Monday, August 11, 2008, at the Signature Health Care of Pikevlle, Pikeville, Kentucky. She was born April 18, 1938, in Betsy Layne, Ky., the daughter of the late Evan Spears and Julia Justice Spears. Survivors include four sons, Freddie (Debbie) Hunt, John (Debbie) Hunt, Donald Hunt, and William Douglas (Althea) Hunt all of Stanville, Ky., two daughters, Betsy Brown, Stanville, Ky., Crystal (Ray) Nichols, Grethel, Ky., a brother, James Spears, Trenton, Mi., a sister, Phyllis Senters, Stanville, Ky., 11 granchildren, Freddie Jr., John Jr., Kevin, Josh, Ryan, Christopher, Robert, Rebecca, Heather, Carolyn, Andrea, 5 great grandchildren, Laura, Emily, Sarah, Madison, Savannah, and 2 step great grandchildren, Brittany and Bo Hamilton. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Leo Spears, and Evan Spears, and a sister, Sylvia Allen and one great grandchild, Shandra. Funeral services for Norma Faye Spears Hunt will be conducted Thursday, August 14,2008, at 11:00 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with the Clergymen Willis Adkins, Virgil, Jack and Mark Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in the Scalf Cemetery, Stanville, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall (HFH)

SALISBURY, Herbert Gene Age 83 of Wheelwright, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2008 in the Pikeville Health Care Center. He was born April 23, 1925 at Hunter, Ky. the son of the late Robert and Arminia Conn Allen and Step Father Johnnie Allen. He was a retired coal miner, a Veteran of WW II serving in the U.S. Army and was in COB Para Inf. 82nd Aborn Division, and was in the CCC as a young boy. He was of the Baptist Faith. He is survived by his Wife: Martha Pearl Salisbury of Wheelwright, Ky.,Sons: Herbert Gene Salisbury of Eddyville, Ky., Johnny Ray Salisbury of Prestonsburg, Ky. and John (Alyssa) Salisbury of Ivel, Ky. Daughters: Tammy Vance of Ivel, Ky., Loretta Ferrell of Martin, Ky. and Diane Hall of McDowell. Ky. Brothers: James Allen of Oregon, Lonnie �Bud� (Lillian) Allen of Betsy Layne, Ky., Johnnie Allen Jr. of Texas, Ronald �Dave� (Brenda) Allen of McDowell, Ky. and Ken (Mavis) Allen of Ohio. Sisters: Barbara Halbert of Lexington, Ky., Bessie Yates of Corbin, Ky., Annette Miller of Michigan and Myrtle Lambert of West Virginia and Irene Horner of Virginia. 11 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren. Step Children: Larry (Miko) Little of Michigan, Wm. Buford (Janice) Little of Wheelwright, Ky., Sylvester (Patty) Little of Michigan, Glen Little of Micgigan, Charles (Sue) Little of Michigan, Virginia (Willis) Little of Michigan and Jeanette (Clayton) Farmer of Michigan and a Brother-In-Law, Eugene Thomson of Prestonsburg, Ky. Beside his parents he was preceded in death by three sons, Morris, James and Thomas Salisbury, two daughter, Betty Salisbury and Fanny Salisbury, one brother, Curt Salisbury and one sister Betty Thompson. Funeral Services: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel at Martin, Ky. with Willis Little and others officiating. Burial in Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel, Ky. Under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky.

JOHNSON, Martin Eli Johnson Age 56, of Prestonsburg, KY., husband of Patricia Spears Johnson, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2008 at the King's Daughters Medical Center, Ashland, Ky. He was born March 19, 1952 in Myra, Ky., a son of the late Wille Johnson and Anna B. Caudill Johnson. He was a retired factory worker and attended the Weeksbury Community House of God. He was preceded in death by his parents. In addition to his wife survivors include, one son; Martin Eli Johnson Jr., Coldwater, MI., one daughter; Suzanne Troxler, Coldwater, MI., one step-daughter, Patricia Warters, of Akron, OH.,five brothers; Virgil Ray Johnson, Johnny Johnson and Dennis Johnson all of Prestonsburg, Ky., Ronald C. Johnson, Claremont, NC., and Willie Johnson Jr., Weeksbury, Ky., two sisters; Jeanette Shepherd, Blue River, Ky., and Angela Helton, East Point, Ky., and three grandchildren and 0n step-grandchild Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the Clergyman Vernon Johnson and Tom Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow in the Buckingham Cemetery, Bevinsville, Ky. Visitation is after 6:00 p.m. Sunday, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky. (HFH)

COLLINS, Edward Age, 77, of Prestonsburg, died Tuesday, August 12, 2008, at the UK Medical Center, in Lexington. Born February 16, 1931, in Endicott, he was the son of the late Dewey and Daisy Maynard Collins. He was a retired Kentucky West Virginia Gas Company employee; and a U.S. Army Korean veteran. He is survived by his wife, Ollie Mae Clay Collins. Other survivors include three sons: Donald (Carol) Collins, Larry (Sue) Collins, and Jeffery Collins, all of Prestonsburg; a daughter, Linda (Kenneth) Gibson of Prestonsburg; a daughter-in-law, Betsy Collins of Prestonsburg; eight grandchldren: Michael, Ronald (Pete), Kimberly (Kimmi), Matthew (Matt), Nicholas (Nick) Holly, Natasha and Amber. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Edward Collins; and a brother, Elzie Collins. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 15, at 11 a.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Bill Collins officiating. Burial will be in the Collins Family Cemetery, Cow Creek, Prestonsburg, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Lonzo Stephens, Matt Collins, Pete Collins, Michael Collins, Joe Ed Goble, and Ron Goble. Honorary pallbearers: Don Collins, Larry Collins, Jeff Collins, Ken Gibson, and Roger Collins. (Published: Friday, August 15, 2008 )

COLLINS, Berniece Age 69. of Garrett, wife of Raymond Collins, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center. She was born August 23, 1938, in Garrett, the daughter of the late Rebel Conley and Fannie Shepherd Conley. She was a former supervisor for Keyes-Davis Machine Shop, in Battle Creek, Michigan. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Sherry Lynn Collins of Garrett; a sister, Eva Huff of Garrett; a special niece and nephews: Jackie Hufford, Richard Hufford, and Steven (Shannon) Hufford; and their children: Christine and Tyler, whom she loves as her own children; and numerous other nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; two brothers: David Conley and Kendall Conley; and a sister, Treva Hufford. Funeral services for Berniece Collins will be conducted Saturday, August 16, at 1:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Roger Hicks and Curtis Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the W. F. Conley Family Cemetery, in Garrett, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home. Visitation is from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home. (Published: Friday, August 15, 2008 )

Music, Russell Jefferson Sr. Age , 66, of Prestonsburg, died Monday, August 11, 2008, at the UK Medical Center, Lexington. Born August 17, 1941, in Prestonsburg, he was the son of the late Henry Harmon and Hazel Ruby Martin Music. He was a retired water treatment operator for Prestonsburg City Utilities, and a member of First Christian Church of Prestonsburg. He is survived by his wife, Dolla Crum Music. Other survivors include one son, Russell Jefferson Music Jr., of Lexington; two daughters: Rhonda Carol (Austin) Denyer of Prestonsburg; and Brenda Kay (Robert) McCool of Richmond; a sister, Sylvia Sparks of Arizona; his grandchildren: Russell Jefferson Music III, Shaun Michael (Crystal) Bozick, Joshua Jeremiah Bozick, and Marcus Alexander Bozick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Opal Jarvis and Oma Blackburn. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 14, at 2 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with James Sherman officiating. Burial was in Gethsemane Gardens, in Prestonsburg, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. (Published: Friday, August 15, 2008 )

MCGUIRE, Virginia Delores McFarland Age, 77, of Mt. Sterling, died Monday, August 11, 2008, at Compassionate Care Center, Richmond. Born March 1, 1931, in Montgomery County, she was the daughter of the late Ollie McFarland and Geneve Sponcil McFarland. She was retired from the Bank Josephine in Prestonsburg. She was a member of the Sugar Grove Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde McGuire. Survivors include two sons: Clyde Jeffrey (Deloris) McGuire and Mark Anthony (Yvette) McGuire, all of Prestonsburg; two grandchildren: Jeffery Scott McGuire of Lexington; and Lori Maggard of Georgetown; a great-grandson, John Weston Maggard of Georgetown; a sister, Faye Hoskins of North Carolina; a brother, Kenneth McFarland of N. Middletown; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 14, at 1 p.m., at the Herald & Stewart Chapel, in Mt. Sterling, with Hammer McGuire officiating. Burial was in the Machpelah Cemetery. Visitation was at the funeral home. (Published: Friday, August 15, 2008)

SMITH, Martin Luther 57, of Prestonsburg, died Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, in Prestonsburg. Born March 28, 1951, in Martin, he was the son of the late William (Bill) Smith and Josephine Sturgill Smith Ramey; a stepson of the late Willie Ramey. Survivors include a brother, John R. (Carolyn) Ramey of Prestonsburg; a sister, Sharon (Bobby) Page of McDowell; a special caretaker, Bertha Cline; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, and stepfather, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Danny Lee Smith and two infant siblings. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 16, at 1 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin. Burial will be in the Auxier Relocation Cemetery, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home. (Published: Friday, August 15, 2008)

MCKEE, Charles David Age 63 of South Lebanon, OH passed peacefully July 20, 2008 at Hospice of Cincinnati. Born January 5, 1945 in Garrett, KY, Charles was the son of Glenn and Dollie (Frasure) McKee and was a retired truck driver from the SRI Company in Mason, OH. Charles was a proud U.S. Army Veteran and a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Charles was a family-oriented man who enjoyed fishing, camping and watching the New York Yankees and U.K. Basketball. Preceded in death by his parents; Charles is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 41 years, Wilma (Stephens) McKee of South Lebanon, OH; two daughters, Melissa Renea (Greg) Spears of Blanchester, OH and Tanya Dawn (Thomas) Wilson of Bellevue, KY; one brother, James E. McKee of Waynesville, OH; one sister, Betty (Donald) Nichols of Stearns, KY; six grandchildren, Brittney, Alan, Cody and Amberly Spears and Season and Dakota Wilson and many other family members and close friends. Funeral services were held July 23, 2008 at Stine Kilburn Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Saunders officiating. Burial was in the Spring Valley Township Cemetery in Spring Valley, OH. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stinekilburnfuneralhome.com (THE LEBANON (OH) WESTERN STAR 7/24/08)

HALL, Carlos E. Sr. Age 72, of Trotwood, OH passed away August 4, 2008. Born February 21, 1936 in Price, KY to the late Millard & Alice (Tipton) Hall. He retired as a Supervisor from the Street Maintenance Department for the City of Dayton after 30 years, working from 1958-1988. He loved to play Bingo, take walks with his wife and spending time at the Vandalia VFW Post. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by grandson Ricky Zimmerman; step grandson Michael Jones. Survived by wife Edith C. (Ward) Hall whom he married August 30, 1976: children Janice Pelfrey & husband Bobby of Stanton, KY; Theresa Zimmerman & husband David of Vinegrove, KY; Belinda Gilmer of Moraine, OH; Carleen Engle; Carlos E. Hall, Jr.; and Millard Lee Hall all of Dayton, OH: step children Debra Strader & husband Keith of Brookville, OH, Wanda Anderson & husband Jeff of Dayton; Pamela Jones of Poplar Bluff, MO; and Lisa Nickell & Oscar Lopez of Centerville, OH: numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren: sister and brothers Dorothy Tipton of Carrollton, KY; Owen Hall of Clay City, KY; Venard Hall of Franklin, OH and Glyndon Hall of Newport, KY: special friends Retha Gooch of Cookville, TN and Lemie & John Fish of Englewood, OH: former wife Janetta Washburn of Dayton. The family extends special thanks to the Staff of the ICU Department at Miami Valley Hospital. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM August 7, 2008 at the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center at Preble Memory Gardens - 3377 US Rt. 35 - West Alexandria, OH. Pastor Alan D. Keesling presiding. Friends may call on the family from 12:00 until time of service at the funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton or a charity of the donor's choice. Interment Preble Memory Gardens Cemetery. (THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 8/6/08)

COOLEY. Doris Evelyn Age 62, of Martin, KY., passed away Tuesday, August 05, 2008, at the Mountain View Health Care Center, Elkhorn City, Kentucky. She was born June 23, 1946 in Martin, KY., the daughter of the late Walter Clyde Dingus Sr., and Winnie Calton Dingus. Mrs. Cooley was a former employee of the First Guaranty Bank, and a member of the Martin Methodist Church. Survivors include five brothers; Walter Clyde Dingus Jr., Wilton Everett Dingus, and Charles Wesley Dingus, all of Martin, KY., Mark H. Dingus, Payne, OH., Thomas O. Dingus, Clintwood, VA., three sisters; Dollie Wray Dingus, Danville, IL., Marlene Elizabeth Soard, New Virginia, IA., and Lenore Mae Swetnam, Pleasant Grove, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Chad Dingus. Funeral services for Doris Evelyn Cooley will be conducted, Friday, August 08, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, KY., with Don Crisp officiating. Burial will follow in the Dingus Cemetery, Martin, KY., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Visitation is after 5:00 p.m., Thursday at Hall Funeral Home. (HFH) WELLS, John Paul Jr., [View Image] Of Prestonsburg, KY., passed away Sunday, August 3, 2008 in the Riverview Healthcare Center, Prestonsburg, KY. He was born April 7, 1939 in Prestonsburg, KY., the son of the late John P. Wells and Birdie Griffith Wells. Survivors include his step-mother, Donna Wells. Funeral services for John Paul Wells, Jr. will be conducted Thursday, August 7. 2007 at 1:00 p.m. in the Hall Funeral Home with Richard Greene, Buddy Jones and Donnie Patrick officiating. Burial will follow in the Richmond Cemetery, Prestonsburg, KY. under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home. Visitation is after 6:00 p.m., Tuesday here at the Funeral Home. (HFH)

DYE, Maxine Stumbo Age 65 of Frankfort, Ky., formerly of Hi Hat, Ky., widow of Tilton Dye, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at Hospice Care Center, Lexington, Kentucky. She was born June 08, 1943 in Gearheart, Ky., the daughter of James "Bud" Stumbo, Hi Hat, Ky., and the late Violet Tuttle Stumbo. Survivors include two daughters, Shelly Stivers, Frankfort, Ky., Angela Spurlock, Manchester, Ky., two brothers, Herman C. Stumbo, Fairborn, Oh., Vernon "Pete" Stumbo, Vincennes, In., sister, Zannie Crager, Shiloh, Oh., and seven grandchildren. Funeral services for Maxine Stumbo Dye will be conducted Friday, August 01, 2008 at 1:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with Elders Kevin Spurlock and Barry Spurlock officiating. Burial will follow in the Little Cemetery, Hi Hat, Ky., with the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., caring for those arrangements. Visitation is after 5:00 Wednesday here at the Hall Funeral Home. (HFH)

CHAFIN, Martha O. [View Image] Age 84, of Martin, Ky., widow of David E. Chafin, passed away Monday, July 28, 2008, at the Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Kentucky. She was born November 20, 1923 in Hi Hat, Ky., the daughter of the late Milton Osborne and Rosa Hatfield Osborne. Mrs. Chafin was a former employee of Our Lady of The Way Hospital, and a member of Martin First Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, James E. Chafin, Martin, Ky., David M. Chafin, Prestonsburg, Ky., John T. Chafin, River, Ky., three daughters, Janice Hall, St. Louis, Mo., Rosa Lee Hall, Pippa Passes, Ky., Virginia Ann Manuel, Martin, Ky., brother, Edgel Osborne, McDowell, Ky., two sisters, Kathleen Calhoun and Decles Adkins both of Ft. Wayne, In., 14 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and a son, Eddie Chafin. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 31, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the Clergyman Russ Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the Newman Cemetery, Hi Hat, Ky., with the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., caring for those arrangements. Visitation is after 6:00 p.m., Tuesday here at Hall Funeral Home. (HFH)

CHILDERS, Glenna Levon H. [View Image ] Age 57 of Banner, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2008 at her residence. She was born July 17, 1951 at Paintsville, Ky. the daughter of the late Earl and Angie Hunt Hall. She was a retired school teacher and principal in the Floyd Co. School System and a member of the Allen Baptist Church. She is survived by: an Uncle, Arco (Hattie) Hunt of Prestonsburg, Ky. and an Aunt, Laura Lewis of Bellevue, Ohio. Niece, Brittany (Jeremy) Johnson and a great niece, Layla Johnson. And a host of other family and friends. Funeral Services: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel at Martin, Ky. with Arnold Turner, Jr. officiating. Burial in the Jones Cemetery at Allen, Kentucky. Under the direction of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky. (HFH)

BENTLEY, Larry V. Age 64, of Farmers, Ky. formerly of Garrett, died Friday, July 25 in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Huntington, WV. He was born March 1, 1944 in Garrett, a son of the late Edd and Thelma Blanton Bentley. Larry was a retired coal miner and Army Veteran. Survivors include one son, Bryon Bentley, Farmers, two daughters, Zelana Bentley, Cleveland, Oh., Susanne Freeman, East Point, two brothers, Jack Bentley, Laurelville, Oh., Ronnie Bentley, Chesapeake, Va., one sister Drusilla Jean Mayo, Chesapeake, Va., and six grandchildren. Funeral Service for Larry V. Bentley will be conducted Tuesday, July 29 at 1 p.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Bill Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in the Bentley Family Cemetery, Garrett, with the Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements (HFH)

HALL, Charlie Steven [ View Image ] Age 31 of Harold, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at his residence. He was born July 30, 1976 at Pikeville, Ky. the son of Charles and Betty Jean Hall. Surviving Family Members: Parents, Charles and Betty Jean hall of Galveston, Ky. the wife, Teresa Lynn Hall of Harold, Ky. Son, Travis Steven Hall of harold, Ky. Step Son, Brandon Smith of Harold, Ky. Step Daughter, Ashley Smith of Harold, Ky. Brother, Mason Hall of Galveston, Ky. Sisters, Tonya Jean Hall of Mouthcard, Ky., Erica LaDawn Hall and Tera Jean Hall both of Galveston, Kentucky. Preceded in death by: A daughter, Sabrina Jean Hall. Funeral Services: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. in the Little Rachel Regular Baptist Church at Galveston, Ky. with Regular baptist Ministers officiating. Burial in the Hall Family Cemetery at Galveston, Kentucky. Under the direction of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky. (HFH)

GEARHEART, Burnice J. [ View Image ] Age 83, of Ashland, Ky., died July 13, 2008 in King s Daughters Medical Center. He was born June 4, 1925, in Floyd County, Ky., a son of the late Benjamin and Frona Dyer Gearheart. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Gertrude Howard and Noma Irwin. He retired from the Floyd County Board of Education where he had worked as a teacher and principal. He was a WWII Army and Navy veteran and an avid reader and gardener.And was principal at Garrett Elementery and High School for several years. Surviving are his loving wife, Edna Martin Gearheart of Ashland; a son, Galen Gearheart and wife, Kathy of Ashland; sisters, Wilma Combs, Erma Prater, Loretta Parker, Eleanor Davis, Iola Little, and Sheila Derossett; and two grandchildren, Ryan Blake Gearheart and Alexis Kay Gearheart. Private services were held Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at the Steen Funeral Home-Marshall Steen Chapel in Ashland. Entombment followed in Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum. (HFH)

COLE, John Riley Age, 69, of Shelby, Ohio, died Saturday, July 19, 2008, in the Hospice House in Ashland, Ohio. Born December 6, 1938, in Betsy Layne, he was the son of the late Abram and Malta Bays Cole. He was of the Protestant faith; a veteran; and retired security guard for Plantation Patterns in Wadley, Alabama. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Reed Cole. Other survivors include three sons and a daughter-in-law: Johnny Cole of Shelby, Ohio; Jody (Linda) Cole of Mansfield, Ohio; and Brian Hawkins of Arizona; four daughters and sons-in-law: Thelma (Mark) Ball of Galion, Ohio; Ruby (Bill) Long of Plymouth, Ohio; Cathy (Allen) Feltner of Tiro, Ohio; and Nadene (Scott Phelps) Johnson of Shelby, Ohio; two brothers and seven sisters: James Cole of London; Jimmy Lee Cole and Imogene Hawkins, both of Shelby, Ohio; Leora Owens, Lucille Boyd, Judith Shepherd, Phyllis Jean Adkins, and Helen Mullins, all of Martin; and Sylvia Carter of Ashland, Kentucky; six stepchildren, 17 grandchildren, 12 stepgrandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and 15 stepgreat-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters: Monroe Cole, Woodrow Cole, Betty Jean Cole, and Ora Lee Cole. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 22, at 1 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Don Crisp officiating. Burial was in the Martin Cemetery, in Martin. Visitation was at the funeral home. (Published: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 FCT)

HAMILTON, Burnis Age, 59, of Galveston, died Sunday, July 20, 2008, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born December 21, 1948, in Martin, he was the son of Ethel and Sam Hollifield, and Lacy Henson and the late Hiram Hamilton. He was a disabled coal miner, and a member of Pilgrims Home Old Regular Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Sue Adkins Hamilton. Other survivors include two daughters: Pamela Johnson, (husband, Ronald) and Brittany Hamilton (boyfriend, Scott Little), all of Galveston; four brothers and four sisters: Billy Joe Hamilton and Hiram Hamilton Jr., both of Beaver; Benny Hollifield, Otis Hollifield, Ocie Huckins, Jeanette Bentley, and Jennifer McKinney, all of Teaberry; and Patty Justice of Robinson Creek; and two grandchildren: Katelyn Grace Johnson and Michaela Danielle Johnson. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son and daughter: John Henry Hamilton and Sabrina Hamilton. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 24, at 1 p.m., at Pilgrims Home Old Regular Baptist Church, in Grethel, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will be in the Adkins Cemetery, in Galveston, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin. Visitation is at the church. (Published: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 FCT)

JOHNSON, Charlene G. Ousley Age, 53, of Blue River, died Sunday, July 20, 2008, at her residence. Born December 9, 1954, in Prestonsburg, she was the daughter of Ima Jean McCoy Garrett of Lexington, and the late Chester Garrett. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Bobby Johnson. In addition to her mother, survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Michael (Crystal) Ousley of Prestonsburg; two daughters and sons-in-law: Jennifer (Richard) Wehrle of Nicholasville; and Vicky (Scott) Hadley of Carrollton; a sister, Tammy Garrett of Lexington; five grandchildren, five step grandchildren; and a grandchild on the way. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters: Luther (Luke) Garrett, Bryant Garrett, Linda Lee Curnutt, Glenda Ousley and Paulette White. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 24, at 11 a.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Bobby Joe Spencer officiating. Burial will be in the Garrett-Ousley Cemetery, in Prestonsburg. Visitation is at the funeral home. (Published: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 FCT) MAY, Edith Looney Age, 91, of Prestonsburg, died Sunday, July 20, 2008, at Riverview Health Care Center. Born December 25, 1916, in McVeigh, she was the daughter of the late Charles Looney and Victoria Turner Looney. She was a homemaker; a member of the Lancer Baptist Church for 16 years; and a member of South Prestonsburg Homemakers Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Les May, in December of 1991. Survivors include a daughter, Drema Osborne (Don) of Prestonsburg; two grandsons: Martin Lee Osborne (Julie) and Gavin Osborne, all of Prestonsburg; three great-grandchildren: Jackson Osborne, Clara Osborne, and Robert Osborne. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Jack Looney and Ellis Looney; and two sisters: Mayne Looney Banks and Ardath Looney Ratliff; a grandaughter, Julie Victoria Osborne Lester; and a great-grandson, Max Lester. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 22, at 11 a.m., at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, Prestonsburg, with Rev. Bobby Carpenter officiating. Interment was at Mountain View Memory Gardens, in Belfry. Contributions are suggested to the Julie Osborne Lester Scholarship Fund, BSCTC, c/o Jean Dorton, 1 Bert T. Combs Drive, Prestonsburg, KY 41653. The family has entrusted arrangements to the Carter Funeral Home. (Published: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 FCT)

WHITE, Stanley B. Age, 66, of Southgate, Michigan, died Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at his residence. Born April 30, 1942, in Newport, Arkansas, he was the son of the late William Isaac and Mary Elizabeth Wadley White. He was production superintendent for Ford Motors. He is survived by his wife, Karen Isaac White. Other survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law: William Isaac (Lisa) White and Timothy Scott (Renee) White, all of Southgate, Michigan; four grandchildren: Randy, Tyler, Kory and Kobe; and a sister, Barbara Hillis of Flint, Michigan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters: Jean Harris, Juanita White, Leah White, and Mildred Thompson. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 22, at 11 a.m., at the Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church, in Bypro, with Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in the Hall Cemetery, in Bevinsville, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin. Visitation was Monday after 6 p.m., at the funeral home, with 7 p.m. nightly services; and at the church, Tuesday, at 10 a.m. (Published: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 FCT)

ROBINSON, A. June Age, 80, of Harold, died Friday, July 8, 2008, at the Pikeville Medical Center. Born November 7, 1927, in Martin, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Rebecca Samons Robinson. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include a daughter, Rebecca Walters of Harold; a grandchild and a great-grandchild: Virginia A. (William Trent) Slone, and Rebecca Taylor Slone, both of Sidney; a sister, Goldie Sellards of Oceana, West Virginia; a special friend, Michael Horn; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother and three sisters: Wheeler Robinson, Katherine Crum, Helen Howell, and Effie Tackett. Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 20, at 2 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Roy Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel. Visitation is at the funeral home. (Published: Monday, July 21, 2008 FCT)

SPRADLIN, Floyd Paul Age, 73, of Prestonsburg, died Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born January 13, 1935, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late James E. Spradlin and Mary Adams Spradlin. He was employed by Mountain Comprehensive Care Center, in their greenhouse. Survivors include a sister, Shirley Rice of Prestonsburg; and three nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 18, at 1 p.m., at the Carter Funeral Home, Prestonsburg, with Rev. Jimmy Baker officiating. Interment at Rice Cemetery, Abbott Road, Prestonsburg. The family has entrusted arrangements to the Carter Funeral Home. (Published: Friday, July 18, 2008 FCT)

HUGHES, Hargus Preston �Press� Age, 85, of Prestonsburg, died Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at his residence. Born in Floyd County, on June 11, 1923, he was the son of the late Millard Franklin Hughes and Josie Wright Hughes. He was owner of Hughes Garage and was self-employed for 42 years. He was a member of the Long Fork United Baptist Church, in Riceville, for 50 years; and was a member of Zebulon Masonic Lodge No. 273, F&AM, Prestonsburg, for 60 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruth Conley Hughes, on February 11, 2005. Survivors include a son, Preston Keith Hughes of Prestonsburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 17, at 10 a.m., at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, with Elder John R. Pelphrey and Elder Eulas Adams officiating. Interment was in Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel. The family has entrusted arrangements to Carter Funeral Home. (Published: Friday, July 18, 2008 FCT)

GEARHEART, Terria Francis Age: 48 OF: Printer, KY Date of Birth: October 21, 1959 Place: Martin, KY Date of Death: (Saturday) July 5, 2008 Where: Prestonsburg Health Care- Prestonsburg, KY Facts of Importance: certified nurses aid Parents: the late Don & Etta Moore Gearheart Other Survivors: one brother: Don Gearheart of Brooklyn, MI; two sisters: Sandra Kay Gearheart of Martin & Lisa Gearheart of Minnie; five nephews: Brandon Tyler Gearheart, Donnie Gearheart, Steven Gearheart, Brandon McKaye Gearheart & Aaron Gearheart; two great-nephews: Caleb Gearheart & Jeremy Gearheart; one niece: Shasta Gearheart. Deceased Relatives: parentsl; sister: Deborah Gay Gearheart Time and Place of Services: Tuesday (July 8, 2008) 11 AM at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home- Martin, KY Officiating: Arnold Turner Visitation: Sunday after 1pm at the funeral home Burial: Halbert Cemetery- Printer, KY (HFH)

WOODROW, Marie Age: 86 OF: Prestonsburg, KY Date of Birth: June 16, 1922 Place: Floyd County, KY Date of Death: Thursday July 10, 2008 Where: Highlands Regional Medical Center Facts of Importance: homemaker & member of Little Rock Old Regular Baptist Church Parents: the late Riley & Pearlie Osborne Johnson Husband or Wife: the late Millard Woodrow Other Survivors: four daughters: Sharon K. Lawson & Cynthia A. Hernandez both of Prestonsburg, Glenda E. Suiter of Atlanta, MI & Januari A. Fitzpatrick of Louisville; two brothers: Riley Johnson of Ohio & Tommy Johnson of Kite; three sisters: Rose Annie Martin of Prestonsburg, Beulah June (Jane) Tackett of Michigan & Joyce Edge of Cleveland, OH; 11 grandchildren & 9 great-grandchildren Deceased Relatives: husband, parents, four sons: Aulden E. Woodrow, Jack Woodrow, Robert (Bobby) Woodrow & Jimmy Woodrow; two brothers & four sisters: Russell Johnson, Hershell Johnson, Lousie Elswick, Lona Childers, Leona Newsome & Juanita Caudill Time and Place of Services: Monday (July 14, 2008) 12 Noon at Little Rock Old Regular Baptist Church- Bevinsville, KY Officiating: Old Regular Baptist Ministers Visitation: Sat. 6pm at the funeral home Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens- Ivel, KY (HFH)

TACKETT, Gracie Jean Age: 73 OF: Betsy Layne, KY Date of Birth: June 9, 1935 Place: Lafayette, TN Date of Death: Friday July 11, 2008 Where: Highlands Regional Medical Center Facts of Importance: homemaker & member of Manuel Baptist Church Parents: the late Herman & Nan Goins Jones Husband or Wife: Elmer Tackett Other Survivors: son: Scott Tackett of Harold; daughter: Jeanie Meadows of Beaver Dam, sister: Mazie Meadows of Jacksboro, TN; 3 grandchildren Deceased Relatives: parents, three brothers & one sister: James Jones, Sterling Jones, Hobert Jones & Rachel Bridges Time and Place of Services: Monday (July 14, 2008) 2 PM at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home- Martin, KY Officiating: Junior Kidd Visitation: Saturday 6pm at the funeral home Burial: Tackett Cemetery- Honaker, KY (HFH)

MURPHY, Timothy Age: 39 OF: McDowell, KY Date of Birth: October 13, 1968 Place: Kenderville, IN Date of Death: Wednesday July 9, 2008 Where: McDowell ARH Facts of Importance: night watchman for MCI Parents: Avanell Sparkman Kidd of McDowell & the late Kermit Tyrome Murphy Other Survivors: two sons: Earl Combs Murphy & Matthew Combs Murphy both of Columbus, OH; daughter: Shelby Lynn Paige Murphy of Wayland; four brothers: Terry Glen Caudill of Hueysville, Mitchell Lewis Murphy of Garrett, Jeffery Murphy of McDowell & Kermit Murphy Jr of Columbus, OH; three sisters: Sherry Caudill of Printer, Melinda Hall of Ashland & Carolyn Clay of Columbus, OH; nieces: Pamela Niece & Jennifer Marcum, a host of other nieces and nephews. Deceased Relatives: father Time and Place of Services: Saturday (July 12, 2008) 1 PM at Little Rosa Old Regular Baptist Church of the New Salem Association Officiating: Old Regular Baptist Ministers Visitation: Thursday after 7pm at the church Burial: Union Cemetery- Eastern, KY (NFH)

HANDSHOE, Karen L. "Issie" Age 61 of Winchester, Ky. and formerly of Hueysville, Ky. passed away on Monday, July 7, 2008 at St.Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Ky. She was the daughter of the late Ronald and Irene Cast Hayes and the wife of Phil Handshoe. She retired after 30 years as a public school teacher in the Clark County School Systems. She was selected twice by former students to be listed in Who's Who among American Teachers, and was a member of the Calvary Christian Church where she was a former Sunday School Teacher. She is survived by: her husband, Phillip Handshoe of Winchester, Ky., Son, Ron (Amy) Handhsoe of Winchester, Ky. Two Grandchildren, Jake and Caroline Handshoe of Winchester, Ky. Sisters, Carol (Mrs. Lanny) Hiller of Taylor Mill, Kentucky, Sharon (Mrs. James) Claypool of Park Hills, Kentucky, and Ronda Stachia (Mrs. Marvin) Knorr of Lakeside Park, Kentucky, several nieces and nephews. Funerl Services: Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. in the Calvary Christian Church at Winchester, Ky. with Brian Walton and Verne Mohr officiating. Entombment at the Lexington Cemetery in Lexington, Ky. Visitation will be at the Calvary Christian Church 15 Redwing Drive Winchester, KY 5-8 P.M. Wednesday Evening. (HFH)

GEARHEART, Terria Francis Age, 48, of Printer, died Saturday, July 5, 2008, at the Prestonsburg Health Care. Born October 21, 1959, in Martin, she was the daughter of the late Don and Etta Moore Gearheart. She was a certified nurses aide. Survivors include a brother, Don Gearheart of Brooklyn, Michigan; two sisters: Sandra Kay Gearheart of Martin; and Lisa Gearheart of Minnie; five nephews: Brandon Tyler Gearheart, Donnie Gearheart, Steven Gearheart, Brandon McKaye Gearheart, and Aaron Gearheart; two great-nephews: Caleb Gearheart and Jeremy Gearheart; and a niece: Shasta Gearheart. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 8, at 11 a.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Arnold Turner officiating. Burial was in the Halbert Cemetery, in Printer. Visitation was at the funeral home. (Published: Friday, July 11, 2008 FCT)

ARTRIP, Lucy Ellen [ View Image ] Age, 78, of Drift, wife of Lawrence Artrip, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2008, in the McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born September 10, 1929, the daughter of the late John Milburn and Artie May Moore Cooper. She was a former supervisor at the shoe factory, and a member of Arkansas Church of Christ. Survivors, in addition to her husband, include a daughter-in-law, Linda Artrip of Hazard; four brothers: Arnold Cooper of Meringo, Ohio; Kelly Cooper of Cardington, Ohio; Roy Cooper of Utica, Ohio; and Truman Cooper of Martin; one sister, Bertha Conley of Richwood, Ohio; two grandchildren: Bridget, and her husband Jeff Castle, and Christopher, and his wife Cassandra Artrip; four great-grandchildren: Cayden Castle, Carter Castle, Kennedi Artrip and Kyleigh Artrip In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, David Lawrence Artrip and Tommy Dwight Artrip; four brothers, Oscar Milburn, Ernest Milburn, Frank Cooper and Jesse Cooper. Funeral services for Lucy Ellen Artrip will be conducted, Friday, July 11, at 1:30 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Clergymen Bruce Coleman, and other Church of Christ ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Drift Cemetery, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home. (Published: Friday, July 11, 2008 FCT)

MCGUIRE, James Darwin Age, 91, of Prestonsburg, died Saturday, June 21, 2008, at his home. He was born April 1, 1917, (on his mother�s birthday), in Prestonsburg. He was the son of the late William James McGuire and Lizzie Spears Collins and his step-mother, Mary Fraley McGuire. He was a member of the Community Freewill Baptist Church. He served his country on the USS Enterprise during World War II. He worked many different jobs in his life such as serving as Fire Chief from 1959 to 1960. He was also an auto mechanic for 10 years; and however, he retired from carpentry. Some of his hobbies included gardening and fishing. He had a love for life and never saw a stranger. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lizzie Mae Collins McGuire of 49 years and a grandson, David James Poe. He is survived by his three children: Darwin Edward McGuire (Judy McGuire), Loretta Hyden (Randall Hyden), and James Tracy McGuire (Shirley McGuire), all of Prestonsburg; 10 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 25, at 11 a.m., in the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, with the minister Paul Coleman officiating. Burial was in the B.B. Shepherd Cemetery on Middle Creek Road under the direction of Carter Funeral Home. Serving as active pallbearers were: William Poe, Michael McGuire, Brent McGuire, Cody Dudrick, Jeff Scott, and Paul Stocker. He was loved dearly by his family and will be greatly missed, but we take comfort in knowing he is now an angel watching over us. (Published: Friday, July 11, 2008 FCT)

MULLINS, Aileen Blackburn Collins Age 76, of Langley, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at her residence. She was born September 15, 1931, in Weeksbury, the daughter of the late Miles P. Blackburn and Ethel Lovins Blackburn Jackson. Survivors include her sons: Lewis Collins, Jr. of Grethel; Wayne Harold Collins of Garrett; Stanley Collins and John Anthony Mullins, both of Eastern; her daughters: Patricia Bailey of Beech Branch; Sandra Kay Tucker of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Judy Lynn Wright of Printer; Kimberly Renee Jones of Marysville, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Charles Jackson of Lewisburg, Tennessee; Earnest Jackson and Arlie Jackson, both of Garrett; Millard Jackson of West Liberty; Ruby Jean Marshall of Blufton, Indiana; Alma Anderson of Union City, Ohio; Pearl Potter of Sydney, Ohio; Shirley Kiser of Greenville, Ohio; Dingus Blackburn of Prestonsburg; Michael Blackburn and Adam Blackburn of Hindman; David Blackburn of Indiana, and Marie Dawson, Alma Martin, Kathy Taylor, and Shela Perkins, all of Hindman; Olive Frye of Michigan; and Brenda Gayle Wicker of Georgia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death her first husband, Lewis Collins, and her second husband, Johnny Mullins; brothers: James Blackburn, Don Blackburn, and Parker Jr., Blackburn; and a sister, Wilma Faye Adams. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 11, at 11:00 a.m., at the Rock Fork Regular Baptist Church, in Garrett, with Clergymen Bethel Bolen and Jerry Manns officiating. Burial will follow in the Jackson Cemetery, Rock Fork, Garrett, with the Hall Funeral Home, in Martin, caring for those arrangements. (Published: Friday, July 11, 2008 FCT)

YOUNCE, Gennis C. Age, 63, of East Point, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at his residence. Born December 25, 1944, in Martin, he was the son of the late Sylvester and Rebecca Garrett Younce. Survivors include his brothers and sisters-in-law: Cledith (Elsie) Younce of Greenville, Tennessee; Sylvester (Kathy) Younce of Silver Springs, Florida; Wendell Younce of Springfield, Virginia; his sisters and brothers-in-law: Dottie Hastings and Trena (Woody) Ratliff, both of East Point; and Vonda Ladd of Petersburg, Michigan; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Delmon Younce. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 11, at 2 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Manford Fannin and Phillip Ramey officiating. Burial will be in Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Pallbearers: Woody Ratliff, Thomas Hastings, Neile Osborne, Tommy Neile Osborne, Rodney Holbrook, Rudy Elbert Pennington, and Tommy Hastings. (Published: Friday, July 11, 2008 FCT)

MORRILL, Juanita Harvey Caldwell [ View Image ] Age 94, of Lexington, passed away Monday, July 7, 2008, at Hospice Care Center, in Lexington. She was born August 10, 1913, in Wyoming County, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Alfred Burnett Harvey and Goldia Leona Harvey. She was a former grocery store owner, postmaster, hostess, a librarian for Eastern State Hospital, and a member of the Southland Christian Church. In 1982 she began to volunteer at the Veterans Hospital, until the age of 87. Survivors include two daughters: Joyce Geraldine �Gerry� Clark of Ivel, and Yolanda Hohenecker of Lexington; a sister, Corrine McNeeley, of Man, West Virginia; seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Ollie Samuel Caldwell; her second husband, Frank Allen Morrill; and a brother, Herman Harvey. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 10, at 2:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home. (Published: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 FCT)

SLONE, Bonnie Irene [ View Image ] Age 73, of Whiskey Run Road, Chillicothe, Ohio, died at 5:00 a.m., Friday, July 4, 2008, at her residence. She was born December 18, 1934, in Wayland, a daughter of the late Charles and Harriet Waugh Lykins. She is survived by her nephews, Marty and Jim Slone of Columbus, Ohio; Larry Slone of Chillicothe, Ohio; Allen Lykins of Wapakoneta, Ohio; Steve Lykins of Cleveland, Ohio; Cory Lykins of St. Marys, Ohio; and Scott and Kevin Hole of Celina, Ohio; and nieces, Pam Slone of Willow Wood, Ohio; Donna Koesters and Lisa Lykins of Celina, Ohio; and Joelle Lykins of St. Marys, Ohio. Bonnie was retired from Material Service Corporation; was a senior companion with the Pike County Community Action Committee; and was active with the Pike County Senior Citizens Center. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers: Charles Lykins, Fred Lykins, Quentin Lykins, and Alvin Lykins; and two sisters, Shelby Slone and Jennie Hole. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 10, at the Botkin Funeral Home, in Waverly, with Pastor Marilyn Collins officiating. Burial will follow in Allen Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Services of Adena Health System, 111 W. Water Street, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601. www.botkinfuneralservice.com. (Published: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 FCT)

STUMBO, Stella Margaret [ View Image ] Age 92, of Harold, passed from this life on Sunday, July 6, 2008, at the Highlands Regional Medical Center. She was born March 6, 1916, in Craynor, the daughter of the late Charlie and Lindy Brown Jones. She was a homemaker; a member of the Betsy Layne D.A.V. Ladies Auxiliary; and the Betsy Layne Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, and husband, John W. Stumbo, she was preceded in death by her sons: Comes Stumbo, Ravin Stumbo, and Reaven Stumbo; brothers: Jessie, Oscar and Foster Jones; sisters: Octavia Jones Hall Branham, Golda Mae Jones Derossett, and Phinetta Jones Evans. Survivors include her sons: Johnny (Vicky Robinson) Stumbo of Harold; Tim (Joann) Stumbo of Grayson; Fred (Barbara Bates) Stumbo of Logan, Ohio; and Joel (Shirley Hall) Stumbo of Stanville; daughters: Helen Kathryn �Midge� Stumbo (Jerry) ImHoff of Crawfordsville, Iowa; Ruth Ann Stumbo of Harold; and Darlene (Blake) Walker of Banner; sisters: Elizabeth Jones Tackett of Allen; Verlie Jones Hall of Clyde, Ohio; Mary Alice Jones Newsome of Virgie; and Cosetta Jones Newsome of Grethel; 17 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 9, at 11:00 a.m., in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel in Martin, with Tracy Patton officiating. Burial will be in the Stumbo Family Cemetery at Harold, under the direction of the Hall Funeral Home. Pallbearers: Kevin Boyd, Tracy Stumbo, Markus Stumbo, Brandon ImHoff and Ray York. Honorary pallbearers: Jeff Stumbo, Timmy Stumbo, Greg Stumbo, Mike Stumbo, Joey Stumbo, and Freddie Stumbo. (Published: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 FCT)

ALLEY, Rosena Age 78, of McDowell, died Thursday, June 26, 2008, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. Born February 28, 1930, in Dony, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Rebecca Stumbo Moore. Widow of the late Joseph Alley; she was a homemaker. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Brenda Alley, of Brownstown, Mich.; one daughter and son-in-law, Zettie and German Stumbo, of McDowell; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren: John Joseph, Nicholas, Kerrie, Carley, Jonathan and Jade; two brothers and three sisters: Willie C. Moore, Richard Moore, Freda Goines and Mary Anis Hamilton, all of McDowell, and Ethel Sue Brillhart, of Columbus, Ohio. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Lewis Moore, Johnnie Moore, and three infants; and one sister, Pricilla Collins. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 29, at 11 a.m., at Little Rosa Old Regular Baptist Church of the Indian Bottom Association, in McDowell, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in the Greenberry Hall Cemetery, in McDowell. Visitation was at the church. Arrangements were provided by Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, of Martin. www.nelsonfrazierfuneralhome.com (Published: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 FCT)

BURCHETT, Bobby Gene (Bob) Age, 75, of Bays Branch Road, East Point, died Saturday, June 28, 2008, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. He was born October 30, 1932, in Auxier, the son of trhe late Lonnie Burchett and Myrtle Baldridge Burchett. He was a retired coal supervisor, and a member of the Highland Avenue Freewill Baptist Church. He was a Korean veteran of the U.S. Army He is survived by his wife, Carlene Wiley Burchett. Other survivors include two sons: Tony (Venda) Burchett, of Winchester; and John Burchett of Nashville, Tennessee; a daughter Pam (Harold) Ratliff of Prestonsburg; a brother, Gary (Deanna) Burchett of Galion Ohio; three sisters, Loretta (Lloyd) Blackburn of East Point; Phyllis (Barney) Walker of Prestonsburg; and Bernadette (Norman) Conn of Prestonsburg; one special niece: Beverly Blackburn of East Point; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald Ray Burchett and Dennis Gordon Burchett. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, July 1, at noon, at the Carter Funeral Home, Prestonsburg, with Dave Garrett officiating. Burial was in the George Baldridge Cemetery, Bays Branch, East Point. Visitation was at the funeral home. Active pallbearers: grandsons, Anthony Burchett, Nick Ratliff, Kenneth Webb and Mike Carcione; nephews, Mike Dixon, and Scott Walker. Donations may be made to the Highland Avenue Freewill Baptist Church. The family has entrusted arrangements to the Carter Funeral Home. (Published: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 FCT)

JOSEPH, Betty Ruth Age 79, of Woodhaven, Mich., formerly of Floyd County, died Friday, June 27, 2008, at the Oakwood South Shore Medical Center, in Trenton, Mich. Born June 5, 1929, in Betsy Layne, she was the daughter of the late T.P. and Mary Elizabeth Goble Cecil. Widow of the late Raymond Joseph, she was a mother, grandmother and homemaker. She is survived by four sons: Raymond Edwin (Butch) Joseph, of Lexington, Thomas Morgan Joseph, of Woodhaven, Mich., Chester Lee Joseph, of Ecorse, Mich., and Ricky (Dokey) Joseph, of Prestonsburg; three daughters: Flora Jane Morey, of Taylor, Mich., Claudette Mihm, of Trenton, Mich., and Julia Joyce Joseph, of Woodhaven, Mich.; four brothers: Millard (Buddy) Cecil, of Florida, Rex Donald Cecil, of Paris, James Larry Cecil, of Romulus, Mich., and Claude Cecil, of West Virginia; four sisters: Corinne Blevins, of Brownstown, Mich., Mary Sue Covington and Roseanna Dowdle, of Milwaukee, Wis., and Bonnie Jean Paster, of Colorado; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Carl Phillip Joseph; two brothers: Oliver Lee Cecil and Carl Cecil; and one sister, Glenna Faye Tackett. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 2, at 2 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Bob Carpenter officiating. Burial will be in the Joseph Family Cemetery, in Prestonsburg. Visitation was at the funeral home. Arrangements were provided by Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, of Martin. www.nelsonfrazierfuneralhome.com (Published: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 FCT)

RATLIFF, Bertha Age 84, of Minnie, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2008, in the McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born October 4, 1923, in Langley, the daughter of the late Allen and Mary Ann Lafferty Ratliff. She was a retired schoolteacher having taught for 35 years in the Floyd County School System. She was a graduate of the Maytown High School; she obtained an AB degree and a BA degree at the Morehead State University. She was president of the Kentucky Council of International Reading Association 1980-1981. She was a member of the Maytown Methodist Church from 1974 � 1990, and the Allen Christ United Methodist Church from 1990, to the present. She won the Harry Denman Award in Evangelism in the Kentucky Conference of United Methodist Churches. She was past resource secretary of the Prestonsburg District of United Methodist Women, and currently was serving as secretary of this organization, as well as the local chapter of her church. She served as lay leader of both Maytown and Christ United Methodist Church. She was a member of the McDowell Senior Citizens. She is survived by a brother, Edgel (Joan) Ratliff of Ypsilanti, Michigan; her sisters, Goldia Francis of Russells Point, Ohio; Myrtle Ratliff of Minnie; Lula Bradley of Drift; Shirley Amburgey of Louisa; and Sydney Ratliff of Drift. Also surviving are 19 nephews and 25 nieces and many great-nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 10 brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 2, at 1:00 p.m. at the Christ United Methodist Church at Allen, with Rev. Kenneth LeMaster officiating. Burial will be in the Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home of Martin. Visitation was at the funeral home after 7:00 p.m. Monday; the body will lie in state after noon, Wednesday, at the Church. Pallbearers: Allen Ratliff, Dwayne Ratliff, William A. Ratliff, Harlen G. Ratliff, Gene Francis, Gorman Bradley Jr., Brian Ratliff, Wendell Bailey, Kenneth Ratliff, Jody Samons, Dean Ratliff and Zack Ratliff. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Wesley Christian School, 103 Methodist Lane, Allen, Kentucky, 41601, or McDowell Senior Citizens, P.O. Box 835, McDowell, Kentucky, 41647. (Published: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 FCT)

JOSEPH, Betty Ruth Age: 79 OF: Woodhaven, Michigan formerly of Floyd County. Date of Birth: June 5, 1929 Place: Betsy Layne, Kentucky Date of Death: Friday, June 27, 2008 Where: Oakwood South Shore Medical Center, Trenton, Michigan Facts of Importance: Mother, Grandmother and homemaker Parents: Daughter of the late T.P. and Mary Elizabeth Goble Cecil Husband or Wife: Wife of the late Raymond Joseph Other Survivors: Sons: Raymond Edwin (Butch) Joseph of Lexington, KY., Thomas Morgan Joseph of Woodhaven, Michigan, Chester Lee Joseph of Ecorse, Michigan, Ricky (Dokey) Joseph of Prestonsburg, Ky.; Daughters: Flora Jane Morey of Taylor, Michigan; Claudette Mihm of Trenton, Michigan and Julia Joyce Joseph of Woodhaven, Michigan; Brothers: Millard (Buddy) Cecil of Florida, Rex Donald Cecil of Paris, Ky., James Larry Cecil of Romulus, Michigan, Claude Cecil of West Virginia; Sisters: Corinne Blevins of Brownstown, Michigan, Mary Sue Covington and Roseanna Dowdle of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Bonnie Jean Paster of Colorado; 13 Grandchildren; 23 Great- Grandchildren and 1 Great- Great- Grandchild. Deceased Relatives: son: Carl Phillip Joseph Husband, Parents, Brothers and sister: Oliver Lee Cecil, Carl Cecil and Glenna Faye Tackett. Time and Place of Services: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 2 PM at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home in Martin, Ky. Officiating: Bob Carpenter Visitation: After 1 PM Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home in Martin, Ky. Burial: Joseph Family Cemetery, Prestonsburg, Ky (NFF)

ALLEY, Rosena Age: 78 OF: McDowell, KY Date of Birth: February 28, 1930 Place: Doney, KY Date of Death: (Thursday) June 26, 2008 Where: UK Medical Center- Lexington, KY Facts of Importance: homemaker Parents: the late Willard & Rebecca Stumbo Moore Husband or Wife: the late Joseph Alley Other Survivors: one son & daughter in law: Johnny (Brenda) Alley of Brownstown, MI; one daughter & son in law: Zettie (German) Stumbo of McDowell; three grandchildren & three great-grandchildren: John Joseph, Nicholas, Kerrie, Carley, Jonathan & Jade; two brothers & three sisters: Willie C. Moore, Richard Moore, Freda Goines & Mary Anis Hamilton all of McDowell & Ethel Sue Brillhart of Columbus, OH Deceased Relatives: husband, parents, five brothers: Lewis Moore, Johnnie Moore & 3 infants; one sister: Pricilla Collins Time and Place of Services: Sunday (June 29, 2008) 11AM at Little Rosa Old Regular Baptist Church of the Indian Bottom Association, McDowell, KY Officiating: Old Regular Baptist Ministers Visitation: Friday after 1pm at the church Burial: Greenberry Hall Cemetery- McDowell, KY (NFF)

WEAVER, Mary Valencia Age: 48 OF: Grethel, KY Date of Birth: June 7, 1960 Place: Baltimore, Maryland Date of Death: Wednesday June 25, 2008 Where: Cabell Huntington Hospital- Huntington, WV Facts of Importance: disabled homemaker Parents: Wanda Elvanelle Reed Elste of Prestonsburg & the late George Kenneth Elste Sr. Other Survivors: two daughters & son in law: Wanda (Claude) Samons of Grethel & Janel Mullins (Fiancee Jerry Evans) of Norton, OH; one brother & one sister: George Elste Jr. of Prestonsburg & Martha Jones of Delbarton, WV; 5 grandchildren: Katlin, Kenneth, Kobe, Curtis & Ashley Deceased Relatives: father, brother: James Sidney Elste Time and Place of Services: Saturday (June 28, 2008) 2pm at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home- Martin, KY Officiating: Paul Aiken Visitation: Thursday after 6pm at the funeral home Burial: Sellards Cemetery (Endicott) Prestonsburg, KY (NFF) Pallbearers: N EACE, GREGORY SCOTT AGE: 19 OF: SASSAFRAS, KENTUCKY DATE OF BIRTH: SEPTEMBER 5, 1988 PLACE: HAZARD, KENTUCKY DATE OF DEATH: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2008 WHERE: LITT CARR, KENTUCKY FACTS OF IMPORTANCE: 2007 GRADUATE OF HAZARD HIGH SCHOOL & A STUDENT AT HAZARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE PARENTS: SON OF LEON & DORIS SLONE NEACE BREWER & JAMES NEACE, JR. OTHER SURVIVORS: ONE BROTHER: STEVEN AARON NEACE OF SASSAFRAS, KENTUCKY; MATERNAL GRANDMOTHER:CLARA THORNSBERRY SLONE; A HOST OF AUNTS, UNCLES, FAMILY & FRIENDS DECEASED RELATIVES: MATERNAL GRANDFATHER: RALPH SLONE; PATERNAL GRANDPARENTS: JAMES NEACE, SR. & OPAL DAVIDSON NEACE TIME AND PLACE OF FUNERAL: SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2008 AT 12 NOON AT NELSON FRAZIER FUNERAL HOME, HINDMAN, KENTUCKY OFFICIATING: OLD REGULAR BAPTIST MINISTERS VISITATION: FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2008 AT 6 P.M. AT THE FUNERAL HOME WITH ADDITIONAL SERVICES EACH NIGHT AT 7 P.M. BURIAL: GREEN SLONE CEMETERY, HOLLYBUSH, KENTUCKY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE: NELSON FRAZIER FUNERAL HOME HINDMAN, KENTUCKY (NFF)

CRUM, Kameron Keith Age: 1 Month 25 days OF: Martin, Kentucky Date of Birth: April 22, 2008 Place: Prestonsburg, Kentucky Date of Death: Monday, June 16, 2008 Where: St. Joseph Hospital Martin, Ky. Son of Amanda and Keith Crum Other Survivors: 2 brothers: Aiden Thacker and Kolten Crum both of Martin, Ky. Paternal Grandparents: Larry and Sherry Horn Crum of Martin, Kentucky; Maternal Grandparents: Johnny and Patricia Boyd Johnson of Prestonsburg, Kentucky and Ronald Bostic of Pikeville, Kentucky Time and Place of Services: Friday, June 20, 2008 at 1 PM at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home in Martin, Kentucky Officiating: Roy Robinson and Ronnie Samons Visitation: After 6 PM Wednesday at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home Burial: Samons-Crum Cemetery, Arkansas Creek, Martin, Kentucky (NFF)

FIFE, Bobby Ray Age, 69, of Dutton Alabama, formerly of McDowell, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2008, after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife, Brenda (Mosley) Fife; two sons: Michael (Yvette) of Dutton, Alabama; and Robert (Kyndahl) of Henegar, Alabama; and one daughter, Carol (Chris) Robertson of Dutton, Alabama. He has six sisters: Anna Flonta (John) of Inverness, Florida; Barbara Johnson (John) of Tavares, Florida, Mary Joseph of Section, Alabama; Lucy Harper (Bobby) Canyon of Lake, Texas; Sandi Lawson (Eddie) of Dana; and Brenda Stackhouse (Steve) of Floral City, Florida; he has two brothers: Clyde Fife of Dana, and Randy Fife of West Liberty. He has seven grandchildren: Jesse Fife, Amanda Fife, Samantha Robertson, Mickey Fife, Tim Smith, Casey Smith, and Sean Lebeau. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Nannie Fife; two brothers: Franklin and Charles Ray Fife; two sisters: Gloria Fay and Lois Jean (Fife) Stepp, all of Kentucky. A memorial service was held on Saturday, June 21, at 5 p.m., at Assembly of Faith, Highway 71, in Pisgah, Alabama. Brother Waylon Miller will be officiating. (Published: Friday, June 27, 2008 FCT)

GEARHEART, Quintin [View Image] Age 57, of Martin, died Saturday, June 21, 2008, at St. Joseph, Martin. Born February 25, 1951, in Lackey, he was the son of the late Raymond and Dovie Handshoe Gearheart. He was a disabled coal miner, and a member of the Arkansas Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Luci Crum Gearheart. Other survivors include a son and daughter in law: Thomas (Nikki) Gearheart of McDowell; a daughter: Patricia Hall of Martin; two grandchildren: Zachary Hall and Lauren Gearheart; two brothers and two sisters: Glen Gayheart of Shelby, Ohio; Douglas Gearheart of Willard, Ohio; Deborah Howell of Hueysville; and Wanda Jones of Prestonsburg. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and a sister: Randall Gearheart and Geneva Baldridge. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 25, at 2 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Ronnie Samons and Roy Robinson officiating. Burial will be in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel. Visitation is at the funeral home. (Published: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 FCT)

HICKS, Audra Mae Wallen Age 83, of Garrett, widow of John Hicks, passed away Monday, June 23, 2008, at the McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born January 11, 1925, in Garrett, the daughter of the late Lee Wallen and Elizabeth Ratliff Wallen. Survivors include a son, Donald Ray Hicks of Garrett; a daughter, Luecreca Hicks of Garrett; and a brother, Russell Wallen of Garrett. Funeral services for Mrs. Hicks will be conducted Friday, June 27, at 11:00 a.m., at the Stone Coal Regular Baptist Church, in Garrett, with Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Wallen Cemetery, in Garrett, with Hall Funeral Home, in Martin, caring for those arrangements. Visitation is after 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 25, at the Church. (Published: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 FCT)

ROBERTS, Beulah Ann [ View Image ] Age 63, of Harold, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2008,i n the Vanderbilt University Hospital North, in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born December 9, 1944, the daughter of the late Samuel and Pearl Mitchell Roberts. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, Jeffrey Newman of Harold; a daughter, Rhonda Gail Newman of Harold; four brothers: Clyde Roberts of Bethpage, Tennessee; and Clinton Roberts, Doug Roberts and Paul Roberts, all of Harold; and a grandchild, Waylon Newman. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 25, at 1:00 p.m., in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Tracy Patton officiating. Burial will be in the Roberts Cemetery, in Harold, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home. (Published: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 FCT)

JUSTICE, Angie Bell [ View Image ] Age 85, of Prestonsburg, died Saturday, June 21, 2008, at St. Mary�s Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. Born December 15, 1922, in Dock, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Julie Haywood Tussey. She was a homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, and a member of the Spurlock Old Regular Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Justice. Survivors include a son and daughters-in-law: Billy Joe (Goldie) Justice, and Ida B. Justice, all of Prestonsburg; a daughter, Rose Mary Frazier of Prestonsburg; a brother, Donald Tussey of Prestonsburg; 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Claude Justice; four brothers and two sisters: L.P. Tussey, Curtis Tussey, Calvin Tussey, Bill Tussey, LeniMae Hall, and Darcus Fannin. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 24, at 11 a.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in the Bill Justice Cemetery, (Holly Bush), in Prestonsburg. Visitation was at the funeral home. (Published: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 FCT)

PRATER, Cynthia Ann [View Image] Age 79, of Prestonsburg, died Sunday, June 22, 2008, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born March 31, 1929, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Maudie Dixon Elliott. She was a homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernie Prater. Survivors include three sons and three daughters: Vernie Prater Jr., Gary L. Prater and Belinda Burchett, all of Prestonsburg; Terry D. Prater of Auxier; Betty Handcock of Betsy Layne; and Bonnie Swisher of Mooresville, North Carolina; a brother and two sisters: Keith Shannon (Bucky) Elliott of Dwale; Lucy Burns of Hopewell, Ohio; and Peggy S. Shepherd of Blue Ridge, Georgia; 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers and six sisters: Russell Lee Elliott, Bobby Gene Elliott, Eugene Elliott, Robert Elliott, Magalene Calhoun, Dacy E. Hall, Artie E. Meade, Sada Mae Stevens, Minnie Bell Elliott, and Kathalene Elliott. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 26, at 11 a.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Bill Collins, Russ Taylor, and Gordon Fitch officiating. Burial will be in the Prater-Wright Cemetery, (Big Branch), Prestonsburg, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home. (Published: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 FCT)

JARRELL, Ambers [ View Image ] Age 88, of Banner, husband of Virginia B. �Jenny� Jarrell, passed away Monday, June 23, 2008, in the VA Medical Center, in Lexington. He was born November 3, 1919, in Dana, the son of the late Sam Jarrell and Dollie Conn Jarrell. He was an Army veteran of WWII, and a member of the Little Salem Regular Baptist Church, in Dana. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include his boys, Charles Ray Boyd, Larry Dean Boyd, and Jeffrey Todd Boyd; a sister, Ellie Loftis of Lexington; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by eight brothers: Bert Jarrell Jr., Bruce Jarrell, Fred Jarrell, Ben Jarrell, Willie Jarrell, Charlie Jarrell, Crit Jarrell, and Ernest Jarrell. Funeral services for Ambers Jarrell will be conducted Thursday, June 26, at 11:00 a.m., in the Little Salem Regular Baptist Church, in Dana, with Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Jarrell Cemetery, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home. Visitation is at the church. (Published: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 FCT)

CONN, Bufford [View Image] Age 61, of Martin, died Saturday, June 21, 2008, at his residence. Born February 16, 1947, in Martin, he was the son of Mary Conn of Martin, and the late Lonnie Conn. He was a disabled coal miner. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Janet Faye Adkins Conn. Other survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Travis Conn and Jennifer Mullins of Martin; a daughter, Tanda Lakeea Conn of Martin; a brother and two sisters: Millard Ray Conn and Judy Faye Newman, both of Martin, and Brenda Sue Pack of Paintsville; four grandchildren: Gabrielle, Drake, Bradey, and Caiden. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Burl Randall Conn. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 24, at 1 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Arkansas Church of Christ minister, Roy Robinson, officiating. Burial was in the Adkins Crum Cemetery, in Martin. Visitation was at the funeral home. (Published: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 FCT)

BERGER, Eddie Dean Age, 51, of Bevinsville, died Friday, June 20, 2008, at the Pikeville Medical Center. Born October 7, 1956, in Pennsylvania, he was the son of Pearl Hall and the late Joe Berger. He was an employee of the Floyd County Board of Education, and a member of the Pentecostal Church. He is survived by his wife, Kris Berger. Survivors, in addition to his wife and mother, include two daughters: Tabitha Ann Berger and Taylor Ann Berger; four brothers: Charles Berger of Prestonsburg; Donald Berger of Bevinsville; Jimmy Berger of Union; and Joe Berger of Virgie; and a sister, Linda Reed of Little Creek, Pikeville. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Karen Caudill. Funeral services were held Monday, June 23, at 1 p.m., at the Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church, with Louis Ferrari, John Allen, and others, officiating. Burial was in the Johnson Cemetery, Arnold Fork of Jacks Creek, Knott County. Visitation was at the church. Arrangements were under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home, Robinson Creek. (Published: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 FCT)

ADDIS, James R. �Buster� Age 81, of McDowell, husband of the late Versa Jones Addis, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at the McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born July 24, 1926, in Bevinsville, the son of the late Grover Addis and Nellie Green Addis. He was a retired coal miner and a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of the First United Christian Baptist Church, in Garrett; a member of the UMWA; and a member of the Disabled American Veterans, chapter 128, at Garrett,. Survivors include a son, Larry (Rolanda) Addis of McDowell; a daughter, Vonda Kendrick of McDowell; two sisters: Dolly Eden of Columbus, Ohio; and Helen Prater of Norwalk, Ohio; and four grandchildren: Brian Addis, Tony Kendrick, Dustin Addis, and Tera Addis. Funeral services for Mr. Addis will be conducted Friday, June 27, at 11:00 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Clergyman Bethel Bolen officiating. Burial will follow in the Lucy Hall Cemetery, in McDowell, with the Hall Funeral Home, caring for those arrangements. Visitation is after 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home. (Published: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 FCT)

SCHRADER, Pauline Shepherd Age 66, of Plymouth, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2008, at the Ashland, Ohio, Hospice House. Born June 10, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Raleigh Shepherd and Virgie Hale Shepherd of Gunlock (Hueysville). She was retired from Midwest Industry in Willard Ohio, and was a member of the United Baptist Church in Willard. She is survived by her husband, Billy Paul Schrader; one son, Timothy Schrader; two daughters, Debbie Hawkins and Robin Trimmer; four sisters, Joyce Aileen Hale of Canton, Michigan; Jewel Dean Joseph of McGuffey, Ohio; Wanda Fay Bailey of Garrett, Indiana; and Janet Gay Conley of East Point; six brothers, Eugene Shepherd of Greenwich, Ohio; Kenneth Shepherd of Claypool, Indiana; Edward Lee Shepherd of Pierceton, Indiana; Kermit Shepherd of Wabash, Indiana; James Gordon Shepherd of Barryton, Michigan; and Haskel Shepherd of Auburn, Indiana; and nine grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters: Gertrude Pattee, Ethel Vanderpool, and Maxine Shepherd; and three brothers: Buell Shepherd, Raleigh Shepherd Jr., and John Clayton Shepherd. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, June 17, at 11:00 a.m., at the United Baptist Church in Willard, with the Rev. Danny Hamilton and Rev. Monty Perry officiating. Burial was in the Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven, Ohio, under the direction of Secor Funeral Home of Willard Ohio. Visitation was at the church. (Published: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 FCT) WILLIAMS, Nora Lou (Poe) Age, 60, of Hilliard, Ohio, died Tues-day, June 18, 2008, at the OSU Medical Center. Born June 3, 1948, in Prestonsburg, she was the daughter of Isom Poe and Kathryn H. Parker Poe. She was a homemaker and a member of the Darby Creek Community Church. She is survived by her husband, Paul Thurman Williams. Other survivors include a son, Paul Thomas (Tammy) Williams of Hillard, Ohio; a grandson, Seth Thomas Williams of Hillard, Ohio; two brothers: Benny (Brenda) Poe, and Tom (Susie) Poe, both of Prestonsburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 21, at 4 p.m., at the Tidd Funeral Home, with clergyman Charlie officiating. Burial will be in the Poe Family Cemetery, Route 114, Prestonsburg. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, June 24, at 11 a.m., with Bill Campbell officiating. Visitation, Monday, June 23, 4-8 p.m.; and Tuesday, June 24, from 9:30-10:30, with procession following. Donations may be made to MDA, c/o Fifth Third Bank, 2500 E. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio, 43231. (Published: Monday, June 23, 2008 FCT)

WARD, Sara Beth Age 22, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2008. She is survived by her parents, Stanley Mitchell and Anita Thornsberry Ward of Lawrenceville, Georgia, (formerly of McDowell); a brother, Stanley Mitchell Ward Jr., of Lawrenceville; sisters: Amy Elizabeth Ward of Lawrenceville, and Rebecca Lynn Ward of Athens, Georgia; her paternal grandmother, Adeline Ward of Prestonsburg; and her maternal grandmother, Mildred Sexton, of Illinois. A memorial service was held Monday, June 16, 2008, at Watson Mill Bridge State Park in Comer, Georgia. Friends and family can sign the guest book at www.legacy.com. (Published: Friday, June 20, 2008 FCT)

STOVER, Dorothy Conley Age 72, completed her journey on this planet and left for her heavenly reward this 16th day of June, in the year of our Lord 2008. She was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church in Prestonsburg. Dorothy Ann was born on December 6th, 1935, in Williamson, West Virginia. She was known to all as a kind and gentle soul with just a dash of mischievous humor. She could always be counted for a kind word or helping hand to anyone, whether it be friend, family member, or even a stranger. Her greatest love in life was her husband, Jess; together they have set a loving example of what a life lived in love, and with a love of Christ should be. She graduated from West Virginia Tech in 1958, with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. In her time on this earth she was an educator, entrepreneur, and homemaker. Dorothy was a former president of the Highlands Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, and served willingly in other church, civic and social organizations. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents: George Thomas and Lola Davis Conley. We are bereaved, but we are comforted in knowing that Dorothy is with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven. We cannot help but praise him for the precious gift that was her life. She is survived by her beloved husband, Jess; a daughter, Leann (Robert) Rodgers; a son, Tommy; and three grandchildren: Sarah, Katie, and Thomas Rodgers of Frankfort, Kentucky. She is also survived by her sister, Betty Conley Campbell of Yadkinville, North Carolina; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are: Clark Allison, Tom Blackburn, James Butcher, Dave Calhoun, Eddie Clark, Romeo Delrosario, Kent Dingus, Danny Hamilton, Doug Herman, John Hill, Jay Matheny, Raffy Piedad, Tom Smith, Tony Tramber, Gary Wright, and Ron Wright. Visitation was Wednesday, at the Carter Funeral Home, with a celebration of life held on Thursday, June 19, at the First United Methodist Church in Prestonsburg, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Mark Watz officiating. Burial was in the Vaughn Cemetery, in Louisa. Carter Funeral Home was in charge of services. (Published: Friday, June 20, 2008 FCT)

RATLIFF, Ethel May Age,101, of Lexington, formerly of Floyd County, died Monday, June 16, 2008, at St. Joseph Hospital, in Lexington. Born January 23, 1907, in Langley, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Susan Stephens May. She was a retired teacher for the Floyd County School System. She taught 44 years, and was a member of the Maytown Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Ratliff. Survivors include a daughter, Phyllis Lenox of Lexington; three grandchildren: Kean Lenox, Linda Lenox, and Wayne Ratliff; and five great-grandchildren: Darby, Cameron, Emily, Zach, and Vanessa. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Wayne Wendell Ratliff; a grandson, Christopher Ratliff; her brothers: Claude May, John May, and Willard May; her sisters: Minnie Allen, Lula Webb, Lillie May, Viola Stewart, Ida Moore, and an infant.Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 21, at 1:30 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Danny Branson and Mike Halfhill officiating. Burial will be in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel. Visitation is 4 p.m., to 9 p.m., Friday, June 20, at the funeral home. (Published: Friday, June 20, 2008 FCT)

KOESTER, Dollie [ View Image ] Age 70, of Adrian Michigan. passed away June 22, 2008 in The Toledo Hospital, Toledo Ohio. She was born November 25, 1937 the daughter of the late Tan and Betty (Howell) Howell and Beloved Step-Mother Ester (Hamilton) Howell. She is survived by one daughter Kathleen (Tim) Hamilton; One granddaughter Elizabeth (Scott) Kurowicki; One grandson Timothy C. Hamilton, two great grandsons Tyler & Jacob, all of Clinton, Mich. She was preceded in death by husband; Bernard (Barney) Frank Koester; brothers; Sterling Howelll, Emmitt Howell, Lee Howell, Estle Howell, sisters; Myrtle Keathley, Bertha Frasure, Joann & Margretetta Howell. Funeral services were held June 25, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Howe- Peterson Funeral Taylor, MI. Burial was in Our Lady of Hope Cemetery Brownstown Township, MI. ( This was my Mother)

SALYER, Glenn E. Age 70, resident of Willard, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at the Stein Hospice in Sandusky, OH. He was born on March 10, 1938 in Salyersville, KY to the late Harmon and Lona (Honaker) Salyer and had been a resident of the Willard area most of his life. He was employee of the Whirpool Corporation in Clyde, Ohio He is survived by his wife, Lacella Salyer; his son, Doyle Salyer of Willard; two stepsons, Charles and Chad Rowe of Willard; seven children; and three step grandchildren, brother, Wilbur Salyer of Norwalk and a sister Mae Patton of Indiana. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia Salyer,; his daughter, Denise Jones; his grandson, Chris Salyer; and a stepdaughter, Regina Hicks, great grandson, Adyn Salyer and his parents, Harmon & Lona (Honaker) Salyer. Friends may call at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard on Monday from 5-8 P.M.. Funeral services will be held at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard on Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Fred Rowe, Jr. officiaitng. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Willard. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.secorfuneralhomes.com.

ALLEN, Alpha Layton [ View Image ] Age 80, of Printer, widow of Charlie Allen, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2008, in the St. Joseph Martin Hospital, Martin. She was born in Millstone, on June 29, 1927, a daughter of the late Ed and Lester Ellen Wright Layton. She was a homemaker, and attended the Old Time Baptist Church in Printer. She is survived by three daughters: Mickie (Denver) Meade of Printer; Lucy Allen (Curtis) Fowler, of Florida; and Margie (Gregory) Thomerson of Lexington; one sister, Sarah Chaffin of Allen; six grandchildren: Keith, Tim, Tracy, Leslie, Monica, and Summer; 13 great-grandchildren: Josh, Zach, Jessica, Amber, Jordan, Cheyenne, Nathan, Braxton, Conner, Brennon, Destiny, Treyton, and Kiara. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 18, at 1:00 p.m., in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Denver Meade and Josh Meade officiating. Burial will follow in the Sep Allen Cemetery, in Printer. Visitation is at the funeral home, with services nightly at 7:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be: Keith Meade, Tim Meade, Zachary Stanley, Joshua Meade, Jordan Meade, Freddy Collins, and Brennon Perkins. (Published: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 FCT)

BAILEY, Henry Shannon [ View Image ] Born May 24, 1918, the son of James Raleigh Bailey and Emma Eastering Bailey. He passed from this life on June 4, 2008. As a young man, he met and fell in love with, and married Viola Tackett. God blessed them with six children; one died at birth. This left Emogene Bailey Smith, Henry Douglas (Buddy) Bailey, Aileen Bailey Hamilton, Benny Ray Bailey, and Earl Shannon Bailey. Later he married Ida Akers. They had one daughter, Jackie Bailey Bowling. He had one stepdaughter, Gerry Akers Adkins. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Shannon; and a daughter, Aileen. Also a grandson, Malcolm Glen Bailey; a granddaughter, Rebecca Bailey; and a great-grandson, Jeremy Bailey. He is survived by his wife, Ida; his sons: Doug (Buddy) and Benny Ray; daughters: Emogene and Jackie; and stepdaughter, Gerry; 21 grandchildren, a step-grandson, 27 great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Being a WW II veteran, he was honored with military services. His final resting place is Buckingham Cemetery at Bevinsville. (Published: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 FCT)

COOK, Raymond Age, 78, of Georgetown, Indiana, formerly of Floyd County, died Sunday, May 18, 2008, at the VA Medical Center, in Louisville. Born August 11, 1929, in Buckingham, he was the son of the late Dave and Oka Hall Cook. He was a cabinet builder for National Homes; a United States Army, Korean War veteran; and a POW. Survivors include a daughter, Rita Cook of Indianapolis, Indiana; a son, Phillip Cook of Hudson, Michigan; two sisters: Aileen Green of Michigan City, Indiana; and Nebraska King of Cleveland, Ohio; three grandchildren: Andrea Nicole Cook, and Phillip Cook Jr., both of Ypsilanti, Michigan; and Tech Sgt. Raymond Cook of Valdosta, Georgia; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Minas Cook and Nelson Cook. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 22, at 2 p.m., at Gehlbach and Royce Georgetown Funeral Home, in Georgetown, Indiana. Burial was in the Wolfes Cemetery, in Georgetown, Indiana. Visitation was at the funeral home. (Obituary, information, courtesy of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin.) (Published: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 FCT)

ELKINS, Audie Age, 95, of McDowell, died Tuesday, June 10, 2008, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Born November 18, 1912, in Catlettsburg, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Louverna Coleman Elkins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Oma Perry Elkins. Survivors include a son, Julius Lynn Elkins of Virginia Beach, Virginia; two brothers: Douglas Elkins and Vernon Elkins; three grandchildren, and four great-grandchldren: Kimberly Elkins Andresen, Jeffrey Elkins, Michael Elkins, Cammie Jo, Evan, Winter, and Jeffrey Michael. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters: Clyde Elkins, Marie Frame, and Bessie Alley. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 15, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Gene Bracken officiating. Burial was in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home. (Published: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 FCT)

FRASURE, Loretta F. Age 70, of Hueysville, wife of Don Frasure, died Saturday, June 14, at her residence. She was born August 3, 1937, in Hueysville, a daughter of the late Temp and Helen Cooley Prater. She was a retired surgical supply technician for St. Anthony Medical Center, Crown Point, Indiana. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Kevin Dean Frasure of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; one daughter, Donna Kay Burnes of Rensselear, Indiana; two sisters: Erma Jackson of Eastern; and Diana Watts of Hueysville; two brothers: Gene R. Prater of Prestonsburg; and R. Darwin Prater of Inez, three grandchildren: Joshua M. Pritt, Matthew T. Pritt, and Jacob D. Pritt; and two great-grandchildren: Rylan M. Pritt and Noah M. Pritt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Walker Prater; and one grandchild, Michael T. Pritt. Funeral services for Loretta F. Frasure were conducted Tuesday, June 17 at 11 a.m., in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Willie Duff officiating. Entombment was in the Frasure-Prater Cemetery, in Hueysville, with the Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements Pallbearers: Josh Pritt, Jake Pritt, Keith Frasure, Justin Frasure, Keith Frasure, Harrison Horn, Bryan Hughes, Keith Frasure, Brandon Hicks, Kip Bell, Fred Burnes, and Steve Prater. (Published: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 FCT)

HICKS, Gladys Hayes Age, 92, of Langley, died Sunday, June 15, 2008, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born July 25, 1915, in Langley, she was the daughter of the late Kennel and Martha Hoover Hayes. She was a homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, and a member of Bethel Old Regular Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Hicks. Survivors include three sons: Doyle Chalmer Hicks of Flemingsburg; John Wayne Hicks of Langley; and Jerry Dean Hicks of Coaling, Alabama; two daughters: Linda Brown and Brenda Hicks, both of Langley; and five grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one grandchild; two brothers and three sisters: Edgel Hayes, Austin Hayes, Nora Hayes, Cledus Jarrell Lafferty, and Nebraska Hayes. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 17, at 11 a.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Rick Kelly officiating. Burial was in the Hicks Family Cemetery, in Hippo. Visitation was at the funeral home. (Published: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 FCT)

TAYLOR, Alvin Marshall , [View Image] Known to family and friends as �Butch,� resided in Olive Hill. On June 13, 2008, at the age of 51, he passed from this life, suddenly and unexpectedly. He was born in Prestonsburg, on November 15, 1956, the son of Roberta Marshall Taylor, and the late Alvin Taylor. As a child he played baseball and loved horses. He was a graduate of Prestonsburg High School. After graduation, he began his career as a mechanic at Ken Isaacs Auto Sales, and later became a heavy equipment operator for the Branham and Baker Coal Company. At the time of his death, he was employed by Joshua Enterprises Coal Company. He had a love for hunting, fishing, and working on race cars. He was fun loving, free spirited, and a very loyal friend, who had a smile and a laugh when you encountered him. He is survived by one daughter, Brittany Keela Taylor of Huntington, West Virginia; his mother, Roberta M. Taylor of Prestonsburg; three sisters: Patty Greer of Findlay, Ohio; Judith Childers of Allen; and Emma Lou Martin of Prestonsburg; nieces, nephews, and many family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Taylor of Prestonsburg. His funeral was conducted on Monday, June 16, at 2:00 p.m., at the Hall Brothers Funeral Home Chapel, under the direction of Dr. French B. Harmon, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Somerset. The place of burial is Gethsemane Gardens in Prestonsburg. Pallbearers include Randy Woods, Darrell Clark, Dwight Justice, Steve Greer, Ralph Frasure and Charles Palmer. Honorary pallbearers are Jeff McDonald and Jerry Greer. (Published: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 FCT)

CONN, Harlie [View Image] Age 89 of Printer, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. He was born in Martin, on February 28, 1919, the son of the late Johnny and Liddie Samons Conn. He was a retired coal miner, and a member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: Burlie Conn, Johnny Conn Jr., Willie Conn, and McArthur Conn; four sisters: Ticker Conn, Melster Maggard, May Manns, and Cracie Kilburn. He is survived by his sons: Johnny Conn, Marlin Oakie Conn, Harlie Conn Jr., and Clyde Vernon Conn, all of Printer;Howard Franklin Conn and Willard �Ike� Conn, both of Pikeville; three daughters, Theda Hackworth, of Martin, and Norcie Hall and Wanita Branham, both of Printer; three sisters: Pearl Samons of Langley; Mary Conn of Martin; and Verlie Samons of Wabash, Indiana; 23 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 14, at noon, in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Church of Christ ministers officiating. Burial will be in the Conn Cemetery in Printer, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home. (Published: Friday, June 13, 2008 FCT)

CONN, Margie Lee Case Age 79, of Dana, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at her residence. She was born March 5, 1929, in Honaker, the daughter of the late Andrew Jack Case and Marietta Akers Case. She was a homemaker, mother and member of the Little Salem Regular Baptist Church, in Dana. She is preceded in death by Eddie Estel Conn, her husband of 56 years. She is survived by one son, Philip Conn, Richmond, Michigan; four daughters: Vetta (Ronnie) Jones of Banner; Stella Louise (Karl) Herzer of St. Claire, Michigan; and Donna Kay (Andy) Head and Faye (Kermit) Hall, both of Dana; a brother, Thomas (Pricie) Case, of Cadillac, Michigan; a sister Mae (Hubert) Conn of Banner; 11 grandchildren: Philip E. Conn, Kristie (Phil) Ritter, Anthony (Christi) Jones, Scott (Mary) Jones, Rebecca (Andy) Cremeans, Jason (Shelley) Carpenter, Jarod Carpenter, Justin Carpenter, Eric Ryan Kromer, Lindsay Lee Miller, Allie Louise Head, and Diane Case Kubbe; 15 great-grandchildren: Kai, Tona, Talon Jones, Ethan Jones, Dakota Conn, Kaylie, Quade and Carson Ritter, Marissa, Emma and Avery Carpenter, Joel and Hallie Kromer and Kate and Seth Miller; and many very much loved nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 14, at 11:00 a.m., at the Little Salem Regular Baptist Church, in Dana, with Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Conn-Case Cemetery, in Dana, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, in Martin. Visitation is after 11:00 Friday, at the church. Pallbearers: Larry Case, Jason Carpenter, Jarod Carpenter, Ryan Kromer, Andy Head, Philip E. Conn, Anthony Jones, Faye Hall, Ruby Conn, and Stella Herzer. Honorary: Justin Carpenter, Doug Boyd, and Kermit Hall. (Published: Friday, June 13, 2008 FCT)

PORTER, Ronald Lee [ View Image ] Of Prestonsburg, passed away suddenly at his residence on Thursday, June 12, 2008. He was a disabled truck driver, and a member of the Prestonsburg Church of Christ. He was born November 30, 1947, in Martin, a son of the late Gordon Lee and Rebecca Crisp Porter. He is survived by Deborah Cesco Porte his wife of 36 years; by three brothers: Billy Porter of Lexington, Jonathan Porter of Pippa Passes, and Christopher Porter of Prestonsburg; and by one sister, Palma Sue Porter of Prestonsburg. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, and by two brothers;: James Michael Porter and Roger Dean Porter, who died in infancy. He was also preceded in death by a half-brother, William Norris. Funeral services for Ronald Lee Porter will be conducted, Sunday, June 15, at 1:00 p.m., at Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with minister Rick Kelley officiating. Burial will follow in the Mayo Cemetery, Prestonsburg, with Hall Funeral Home, caring for those arrangements. Visitation is after 6:00 p.m., Friday, at the Funeral Home. (Published: Friday, June 13, 2008 FCT)

KIDD, Carmel Age 85, of Lake Station, Indiana, formerly of Floyd County, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at his residence. He was born February 13, 1923, in Floyd County, the son of the late Wilburn and Roxie Kidd. He proudly served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army. He was married to Draxie Elliott on May 24, 1948, in Pikeville, and she preceded him in death on May 12, 1997. He had worked as a coal miner for more than 25 years, and then in the water and sewer department of the City of Martin. He was a member to the Church of Christ; enjoyed Bible study; and loved working in his garden. He is survived by his loving family: his daughters, Dianne (James) Howell of Lake Station; and Krista Lynn Stewart of Harold; three sons: Vincent Kidd of Printer; Patrick Kidd of Harold; and Granvel (Connie) Kidd of Dana; a sister, Edith Huff of Drift; 28 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren; and other loving family members and dear friends. In addition to his parents and wife, Draxie Kidd, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Noreen Howell; and two sons: Arnell Kidd and Ricky Kidd. Funeral services for Carmel Kidd were conducted Monday, June 9, at 10:00 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Clergymen Bruce Coleman and Junior Kidd officiating. Burial was in the Yates Cemetery, in Printer, with the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, caring for those arrangements. Visitation was at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Tim Hall, Patrick Kidd, Bradley Kidd, Clifton Howell, Paul Howell, Tracy Howell, Marc Howell, and James Howell. (Published: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 FCT)

JOHNSON, Shirley Rae Age, 74, of Dwale, died Monday, June 9, 2008, at King�s Daughters Medical Center. Born April 20, 1934, in Beckley, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Mike and Effie Badger Miklos. She was a homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, and a member of Pleasant Home Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Ollie Johnson. Other survivors include a son, Tim Johnson of Prestonsburg; two daughters and sons-in-law: Michelle (Mick) Dunaye of Sharon Center, Ohio; and Debbie (Mike) Wesley of Snellville, Georgia; two sisters: Kay Bowman of Media, Ohio; and Paula Hauck of Jefferson, North Carolina; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren: Rachel, Allissa and Ryan Johnson, Shannon, Tyler, and Tylie Wesley, Olvia Johnson, and Jonathyn Vanderpool. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Adam Dunaye. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 12, at 11 a.m., at Pleasant Home Baptist Church, in Prestonsburg, with Mark Tackett officiating. Burial will be in the Hoot Shepherd Cemetery, in Dwale, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin. Vistation is at the funeral home. (Published: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 FCT)

HALL, Burns E. [ View Image ] Age, 80, of Virgie, formerly of Floyd County, passed away Monday, June 8, 2008, at the Prestonsburg Health Care. He was born May 1, 1928, in McDowell, the son of the late Andy Hall and Myrtle Burns Hall. He was a retired security supervisor for First American Bank Corporation, and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include three nephews: Ron Elswick, Kenny Ratliff, and Randall Ratliff; and four nieces: Denise Clark, Deborah Craft, Teresa Moore, and Stephanie Timmons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Burns Roger Hall; a brother, Blaine R. Hall; two sisters: Lillian Hall Ratliff and Marie Hall Reynolds; and a nephew, Donnie Elswick. Funeral services for Burns E. Hall will be conducted Wednesday, June 11, at 2:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home, in Martin, with Clergyman Gene Bracken officiating. Burial will follow in the Lucy Hall Cemetery, in McDowell, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home. Visitation is at the Funeral Home. (Published: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 FCT)

BRANHAM, John Andrew Age, 87, of Prestonsburg, died Saturday, June 7, 2008, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born December 18, 1920, in Emma, he was the son of the late Turner Branham and Janey Garrett Branham. He was a former employee of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a member of the Community United Methodist Church, in Prestonsburg; and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Coats Branham, who died June 2, 1998. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Othella Smith of Wetumpka, Alabama; several nieces and nephews; and a much beloved aunt, Anna Lee Garrett Alley of Prestonsburg. He was preceded in death by two sisters: Ruby A. Hopson and Edythe Cherry. Funeral services were held Monday, June 9, at the Community United Methodist Church, with Rev. Raymond Snyder officiating. Interment was at Mayo Cemetery, in Prestonsburg. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Community United Methodist Church, 147 Burke Ave., Prestonsburg, Ky. 41653. The family has entrusted arrangements to the Carter Funeral Home. (Published: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 FCT)

BURKE, Christopher Edward Age, 33, of Prestonsburg, died Sunday, June 8, 2008, at the UK Medical Center, in Lexington. Born March 16, 1975, in Pikeville, he was the son of Charles and Patricia A. Isaac Burke of Prestonsburg. He was a contractor, construction worker. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include two brothers and sisters-in-law: Charles Stephen Burke and Patrick Gerald (Elizabeth Deanne) Burke, all of Prestonsburg; and Selina Blanton; a niece and two nephews: Laken Alexis Burke, Stephen Isaiah Burke, and Payton Gerald Burke; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 12, at 1 p.m., at the Auxier Freewill Baptist Church, with Bobby Joe Spencer and Bill Campbell officiating. Burial will be in the Mayo Cemetery, in Prestonsburg, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation is at the church. Active pallbearers: Charles Stephen Burke, Patrick Gerald Burke, Jason Burke, Michael Campbell, Tony Isaac, Roger Powers, Eric Fritzer, Joe Whitt, Matt Good, Derrick Hatfield, and Jerry Wicker. Honorary: Stephen Isaiah Burke, and Payton Gerald Burke. (Published: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 FCT)

MULLINS, John Age, 49, of Hi Hat, died Sunday, June 8, 2008, at the U.K. Medical Center, in Lexington. Born January 23, 1959, in McDowell, he was the son of the late Dave and Rosie Bush Mullins. He was a retired oil rig operator. Survivors include a son, and three daughters: Johnathan Mullins and Lindsey Mullins, both of Hi Hat; Tracy Mullins of Somerset and Heather Mullins of Virginia; four brothers, and two sisters: Joe Johnson, James Mullins and Letty Moore, all of Hi Hat; Eugene Johnson of Grundy; Steve Mullins of Pikeville; and Myrtle Newsome of Springfield; and two grandchildren: Nathan Brewer and Brianna Tackett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ransom Mullins. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 11, at 11 a.m., at Little Nancy Old Regular Baptist Church, in Hi Hat, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will be in the Buckingham Cemetery, in Bevinsville, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation is at the church. (Published: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 FCT)

MEADOWS, Christopher Jordan Age, 24, of Weeksbury, died Thursday, June 5, 2008, at King�s Daughters Medical Center, in Ashland. Born March 24, 1984, in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of Linda and Ed Senig of Weeksbury. He was a gold medalist in the Special Olympics in Ohio and Kentucky; manager of football/basketball team, and mascot at South Floyd High School from 1999-2002. In addition to his parents, he is survived by Joe Skeans of Grethel, who was like a brother. Funeral services were held Monday, June 9, at 1 p.m., at the Weeksbury Community Church, with Vernon Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Minerva Lane Family Cemetery, in Weeksbury, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation was at the church. Pallbearers were the 2002 South Floyd High School basketball players. (Published: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 FCT)

CHILDERS, Lora Branham Age 92, a resident of Riverview Nursing Home, Hopewell, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2008. She was born in Wheelwright, the daughter of the late William and Margaret Hall Branham. She was a former member of the Freewill Baptist Church, in Bypro She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Childers. She is survived by her son, Charles K. Childers and his wife, Gail; a grandson, Sean F. Childers and his wife, Rhonda; and two great-grandchildren: Bryan and Ashley, all of Midlothian, Virginia. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 11 siblings. A private ceremony was held on her behalf on Sunday, June 1, in Chester, Virginia. A private interment of her remains was held on Tuesday, June 3, in the Rosehill Burial Park, in Ashland. Condolences to the family may be registered at: www.jtmorriss.com (Published: Thursday, June 12, 2008 FCT)

RANIER, Robert Mario �Bobby� Age, 72, of Daytona, Beach, Florida, formerly of Prestonsburg, died Sunday, June 1, 2008, at Halifax Medical Center, Port Orange, Florida. Born July 10, 1935, in Paintsville, he was the son of the late Tony and Regeina Echols Ranier. He was a retired Pikeville Post No. 9 State Trooper; a former 2-term city councilman and police commissioner for City of Prestonsburg; a former Prestonsburg city police officer; a gunsmith by trade; a US Army veteran; and a member of the American Legion and Amvets. He is survived by his wife, Harrietta Bowens Ranier. Other survivors include two daughters and son-in-law: Deborah Ann Ranier of Virginia; and Regina Michelle (Daniel) Sprague of Daytona Beach, Florida; two grandchildren: Ciara Elise Sprague and Maegan Leighann Sprague. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and three sisters: Harry Bruno Ranier, Blanche Hall, Rose Margaret Ranier, and Toodles Ranier. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 7, at noon, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Frank Jr. Kidd, Bruce Coleman, and others, officiating. Military funeral services will be conducted by the Betsy Layne DAV Chapter 169. Burial will be in the Lucy Hall Cemetery, in McDowell. Visitation is Friday, after 5 p.m., at the funeral home. (Published: Friday, June 6, 2008 FCT)

RAY, Macon A. Age, 81, died at his home in Corydon, Indiana, on Tuesday, June 3, 2008. He attended Western State University, and graduated from the University of Kentucky. He continued graduate work and received a masters degree from Indiana University. He served in the Merchant Marines during WWII, and continued to serve in the U.S. Army, and U.S. Army Reserves, where he retired as a Captain. As a high school art teacher for 30 years, he started his career at South Hopkins High School, continuing at Bardstown High, Nazreth College, and retiring from Corydon Central High. In addition to teaching, he performed at both Stephen Foster The Musical, and Young Abe Lincoln for twenty plus years. He was a proud member of the distinguished organizations: The Kentucky Colonels, as well as the State of Indiana Council of the Sagamores of the Wabash. He is survived by Linda Berry Ray, his wife of 51 years; two sons: Wyman A. Ray of Owensboro; and Warren B. Ray (Melissa) of Louisville. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Carol Johnson. Macon�s life will be celebrated on Sunday evening, June 8, at 7 p.m., at his church, The Corydon Presbyterian Church, 568 Hwy. 62 West, Corydon, Indiana. Arrangements are handled by Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Homes Inc., Corydon, Indiana. (Obituary information, courtesy of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin) (Published: Friday, June 6, 2008 FCT)

TERRY, Paula J. Age, 44, wife of J. Patrick Terry, died Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at her residence. Born in Pikeville, she was the daughter of Martha Kendrick Porter of Allen, and the late Paul Porter. She was a graduate of Prestonsburg High School and Lexington Community College. She was a registered dental hygienist, a longtime employee of Smith & Steckler, PSC, and a member of Porter Memorial Baptist Church. Paula was a loving mother to every child she ever met. Survivors in addition to her husband and mother, include a daughter, Emily Nicole Terry; a son, James Parker Terry; two brothers, James L. (Phyllis) Porter and Paul D. (Denise) Porter; a sister, Linda L. (Virgil) Conn; six nephews; three nieces; and numerous other relatives. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Mark Howard. Funeral services will be at 7 p,m., Friday, June 6, at Porter Memorial Baptist Church, 4300 Nicholasville Rd., Lexington. Visitation will be at 4 p.m., Friday, until the time of the service at the church. Burial will take place at 2 p.m., Saturday, in the Grace Allen Webb Cemetery, in Allen. An educational fund has been established for Paula�s children. Donations may be made payable to: Emily N. Terry and James P. Terry Educational Fund, c/o American Founders Bank, 3616 Walden Dr., Lexington, KY 40517. Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Rd., Lexington, is handling the arrangements. (Published: Friday, June 6, 2008 FCT)

DAVIS, Wanda Williams Age, 60, of Inez, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at King�s Daughters Medical Center, in Ashland. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Inez. She was a 1965 graduate of Betsy Layne High School, and a 1972 graduate of Morehead State University and was retired from the Office of Human Resources in Inez. She was born February 16, 1948, in Floyd County, the daughter of Pete Williams (deceased) and Lazelle Williams of Banner. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, William Ronnie �Bill Bo� Davis of Inez; a son, Brian Christopher Davis of Inez; a brother, Keith Williams of Banner; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Friday, June 6, at the First Baptist Church, in Inez, with Rev. Paul Schmidt officiating. Burial will be made in the Williams Family Cemetery, at Banner. The family will receive friends at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 5, at Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez. (Published: Friday, June 6, 2008 FCT)

BAILEY, Henry Shannon Age 90, of Pikeville, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 4, 2008, after a lengthy illness. He was born May 24, 1918, in Greenup County, the son of the late James Riley and Emma Cordelia Easterling Bailey. He was retired from the coal industry, having worked as a miner and operator for more than fifty years. He was a longtime member of Coal Operators and Associate, and a member of the Oleika Shrine Temple. He was a paratrooper during World War II, and made many jumps in the European Theatre. As a young man, he was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps. He is survived by his loving wife, Ida Mae (Hall) Bailey; his daughters: Jackie (Donny) Bowling and Gerry (Danny) Adkins, both of Pikeville; his grandchildren: Matthew (Pic) Adkins, Erica Pena, Jackson Howie, and Andrew Bowling; and his great-grandchildren: Anabelle and Alex Adkins. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 7, at 11:00 a.m., at Hall Funeral Home, Martin, with Tracy Patton officiating. Burial will be in the Buckingham Cemetery at Bevinsville, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home. Friends can call after 5:00 p.m., Thursday. (Published: Friday, June 6, 2008 FCT)

BAILEY, Henry Shannon Age 90 of Pikeville, Ky. passed from this life on Wednesday, June 4, 2009 at his residence. He was born May 24, 2008 in Greenup Co., Kentucky the son of the late James Riley and Emma Cordelia Easterling Bailey. He was a retired coal mine operator and a veteran of U.S. Army, W.W.II. He was retired from the coal industry having worked as a miner and operator for over 50 years. He was a long time member of Oleika Shrine Temple. He was a paratrooper during World War II and made many jumps in the European Theater. As a young man, he was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps. He is survived by: the wife, Ida Mae Hall Bailey, Daughters, Jackie (Donny) Bowling and Gerry (Danny) Adkins both of Pikeville, Ky. Grandchildren, Matthew (Pic) Adkins, Erica Pena, Jackson Howie and Andrew Bowling and Great-Grandchildren: Annabelle & Alex Adkins. Funeral Services: Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. Hall Funeral Home with Tracy Patton officiating. Burial at the Buckingham Cemetery at Bevinsville, Ky. Under the direction of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky. Friends can call after 5:00 P.M. Thursday. (HFH)

WALLEN, William T. "Buddy" [ View Image ] Age 59, of Prestonsburg, Ky., passed away Tuesday, June 03, 2008, at the Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. He was born October 03, 1948 in Floyd County, Ky., the son of the late Tavis Wallen and Emma Lee Pennington Wallen. Mr. Wallen was a Retired Carpenter and a member of the Allen Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Linda Kaye Lafferty Wallen, a son, John Alex Wallen, Prestonsburg, Ky., a daughter, Tammy Lee (Jamie) Mullins, Prestonsburg, Ky., and a grandchild, Kayanna Mullins. Funeral services for William T. Wallen will be conducted Friday, May 06, 2008, at 1:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the Clergyman Donnie Patrick officiating. Burial will follow in the Wallen Family Cemetery, Prestonsburg, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Visitation is after 2:00 p.m., Wednesday here at Hall Funeral Home. (HFH)

HALL, Angie Hunt [View Image] Age 78, of Banner, KY., widow of the late Earl Hall, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2008 in the Highlands Regional Medical Medical Center, Prestonsburg, KY. She was born January 19, 1930 in Banner, KY., the daughter of the late John Hunt and Rosie Jervis Hunt. Mrs. Hall was a member of the Cow Creek Freewill Baptist Church, retired postal service. She was preceded in death by, The parents, Husband, Earl Hall, a daughter Paula Hall Mitchell, seven brothers, Zeffer, Lace, Ade, Sherman, Jim, O.C. and Curt Hunt, one sister, Alice Endicott. Surviving are: one daughter Glenna Childers of Banner, KY., one brother, Arco Hunt his wife Hattie of Prestonsburg, KY., one sister, Laura Lewis of Bellevue, OH., one grandchild, Brittany her husband (Jeremy) Johnson and one great grandchild, Layla Johnson. Funeral Services for Angie Hunt Hall will be conducted Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. Hall Funeral Home Chapel in Martin, Ky. with Nathan Lafferty and Ronnie Samons officiating. Burial in Jones Cemetery at Banner, Ky. Arrangements by Hall Funeral Home. (HFH)

DINGUS, Bonnie Beatrice Turner Age 97, of Fort Walton Beach, passed away, Thursday, May 22, 2008, in Fort Walton Beach. Mrs. Dingus was a native of Ivel, Kentucky. Mrs. Dingus was preceded in death by her husband, Olvo Preston Dingus and a daughter, Lois Dingus. She is survived by her son and daughter in law,Doyle and Helen Dingus of Fort Walton Beach, Fl., Grandson and Granddaughter in law, Jonathan and Nancy Dingus of Panama City, Great Granddaughters, Abigail and Jillian Dingus of Panama City, many nieces and nephews also survive. Mrs Dingus loved her family and also loved to entertain, she also loved to sew and do needle work. Her family stated she would crochet afghans by the dozens. Funeral services for Bonnie Beatrice Turner Dingus will be conducted Saturday, May 31, 2008, at 10:30 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the Clergyman Jack Howard officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Visitation is after 9:30 a.m., Saturday here at the Hall Funeral Home. (HFH) CONN, Ann Age, 51, of Hueysville, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at her residence. Born February 12, 1957, in Martin, she was the daughter of the late Wanda Conn Ratliff. She was a homemaker and a member of the Martin House of Worship. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Perry Conn. Survivors include a son, Terry Conn (Tina) of Van Lear; a stepson, Michael Crum of Allen; a daughter, Debra Stewart (Scott) of Paintsville; a brother, James B. Ratliff of Dwale; a sister, Deborah Kilburn of Monticello; four grandchildren: Logan Conn, Megan Conn, Jenna Crum, and Johanna Crum. In addition to her mother and husband, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Brandi Kidd. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 31, at 1 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Johnny Patton and Sammy Hamilton officiating. Burial will be in the Harold Conn Cemetery, in Printer. Visitation is at the funeral home. (Published: Friday, May 30, 2008 FCT)

BENTLEY, Tommy R. Age, 46, of Prestonsburg, died Saturday, May 24, 2008, at his residence. Born August 13, 1961, in Pikeville, he was the son of Tommy Dawson and Wilma Bentley; his stepfather was Kent Lambert. He was a self-employed carpenter. Other survivors include a son, Tommy Ray (T.J.) Bentley of McDowell. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 27, at 11 a.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Eugene Haney officiating. Burial was in the Greenbury Hall Cemetery, in McDowell. Visitation was at the funeral home. (Published: Friday, May 30, 2008 FCT)

HUNT, Sherman Age, 82, of Allen, died Friday, May 23, 2008, at the Cabell-Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. Born September 19, 1925, in Banner, he was the son of the late John and Rosie Jervis Hunt. He was a block maker for May Concrete for 47 years, and was a member of the Auxier Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Virginia Robinson Hunt. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law: Shigg Edward (Tracy) Hunt of Ivel; Lanny Hunt of Prestonsburg; and Michael David (Misty) Hunt of Auxier; his daughters and sons-in-law: Patricia (Michael) McCormick of Allen; Mary (Ricky) Conn of Hager Hill; Lillian Virginia Munyon of New Lexington, Ohio; Imogene (Kennith) Jarrell of Prestonsburg; a brother and two sisters: Arco Hunt of Prestonsburg, Angelina Hall of Banner; and Laura Lewis of Belleview, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son and a daughter: Bobby Ray Rowe, and Wanda Rose Burkett; five brothers, and four sisters: Curtis Hunt, Zeffer Hunt, Ade Hunt, O.C. Hunt, Lucy Hunt, Jim Hunt, Alice Endicott, and infant twins. Funeral services were held Monday, May 26, at 1 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Shane Powers and Bobby Jo Spencer officiating. Burial was in the Hunt & Crum Cemetery, in Banner. Visitation was at the funeral home. (Published: Friday, May 30, 2008 FCT)

KILBURN, Jamie Lee Age, 30, of Martin, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008, on Rt. 550 and 850, at Eastern. Born June 14 1977, in Floyd County, he was the son of Arthur (JuneBug) Kilburn Jr. (Lesia Robinson) and Deborah K. Adkins Hall (Tommy). He was a contract worker. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandmother, Inez Yates Kilburn of Prestonsburg; two sons: Wesley Tyler Kilburn and Matthew Thomas Kilburn of Auxier; (mother of sons: Sandra Allen); a brother, Shawn Dale Kilburn of Martin; and his girlfriend, Alisha Stanley. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Arthur Kilburn, and John Lee and Joetta Crum Adkins. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 30, at 11 a.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Johnny Patton and Ronnie Samons officiating. Burial will be in the Crum Cemetery, (Arkansas Creek), in Martin. Visitation is at the funeral home. (Published: Friday, May 30, 2008 FCT)

MITCHELL, Daisy Mae Age, 82, of Beaver, died Friday, May 30, 2008, at the McDowell ARH. Born February 10, 1926, in Teaberry, she was the daughter of the late Georgie and Mary Hamilton Tackett. She was a wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Mitchell. Survivors include two sons: Terry Mitchell of Beaver; and Willie Michael Mitchell of Teaberry; a daughter, Shelia Akers of Dana; two sisters: Kelma Tackett of Grethel; and Wanda Hamilton of Teaberry; seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Sandy Mitchell; brothers and sisters: Tramble Tackett, Arnold Tackett; an infant brother, Arizona Bradford, Hilda Bishop, Lucretia Spencer, and two infant sisters. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 2, at noon, at the Betsy Layne Freewill Baptist Church, with Tracy Patton officiating. Burial will be in the Mitchell Cemetery, in Beaver, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation is at the funeral home; and moves to the church, Monday, at 10 a.m. (FCT Published: Monday, June 2, 2008)

LITTLE, Willie (Bear) Age, 79, of Melvin, died Thursday, May 29, 2008, at the Pikeville Medical Center. Born November 14, 1928, in Melvin, he was the son of the late Andy and Sis Hall Little. He was a retired mechanic for the Floyd County Road Department and a member of the Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Helen Buchanan Little. Other survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Patricia Ann (Steven) Miller of Richmond; and Helen Louise (Paul) Crider of Prestonsburg; a sister, Maggie Hamilton of Teaberry; and a grandchild, Lora Ann Crider. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by eight brothers and one sister: Ott Little, Gomer Little, Wade Little, Arlet Little, Pete Little, Ercil Little, Bill Little, Johnny Little, and Virgie McCoart. Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 1, at 1 p.m., at the Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church, in Bypro, with Louis Ferrari and Robert Hamilton officiating. Burial will be in the Andy Little Cemetery, in Melvin, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation is at the church. (FCT Published: Monday, June 2, 2008)

OUSLEY, Carvel Age, 83, of Prestonsburg, died Wednes-day, May 28, 2008, at Riverview Health Care, Prestonsburg, Born March 23, 1925, in Dock, he was the son of the late Elzie and Tillie Pitts Ousley. He was a retired coal miner; a member of U.M.W.A.; a member of John W. Hall Masonic Lodge No. 950; and a member of the Bethel Old Regular Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elva Campbell Ousley. Survivors include two daughters: Janavee Hoffman of Walton; and Maggie Tackett of Prestonsburg; a brother, Hermal Ousley of Lancer; a sister, Betty Combs of Prestonsburg; three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Levi Ousley; a sister, Geneva O�Dell Spears; and a daughter, Wanda Ousley Justice. Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 1, at 11 a.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will be in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel. Visitation, at the funeral home, with Masonic services on Saturday evening, at 7 p.m. (FCT Published: Monday, June 2, 2008)

HALL, Bertt Age, 75 years, of Peebles, OH passed away April 15, 2008 at Eagle Creek Nursing Center. He was born in Amba, KY on June 16, 1932 the son of the late William and Mary (Frasure) Hall. He was the owner and operator of Hall's Grocery Store for over thirty years and a member of the Teamster's Union. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his son Jimmy Hall and daughter Sandra Hall. He is survived by his wife Darlene (Markland) Hall, whom he married on November 13, 1952, son and daughter-in-law Terry and Stephanie Hall of Peebles, OH, daughters Diana Miller, Jerri Huffman, and Kathy Walker all of Peebles, brothers O.C. Hall of Ivel, KY and Dean Hall of Blue Creek, OH, sisters Goldie Parsons of Peebles, Ruth Hall of White House, TN, and Janice Lou Browning of WV, thirteen grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on April 18, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Peebles with Kelly McIntosh officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call on April 17, 2008 from 6:00 till 8:00 P.M. at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Peebles. (THOMPSON-WALLACE FUNERAL HOMES OF SOUTHWEST OHIO 2008)

SPARKS, Della Newsome Age 79, Grove City, OH passed away at home, May 19, 2008. Preceded in death by parents Christopher and Elizabeth (Taylor) Newsome, son Kirby Flanery, brothers Christopher and Calvin Newsome, step-daughter Betty Loar. (NOTE: KY BIRTH INDEX LISTS BIRTHDATE AS SEPTEMBER 8, 1928 IN FLOYD COUNTY, KY). Survived by husband, Homer Sparks; daughter, Rose, Lexington, KY; sons, Lance, Louisville, KY, and Darbin Flanery, Martin, KY; sisters, Ella Atwell, Fontella Ireton; brothers, Conley, Millis, Lowell, Allard Newsome, all of Columbus, OH and Fred Newsome, Barrett, WV; sister, Opal Hunt, Pikeville, KY; sister, Helen Neibarger and brother, Luther Newsome of Graycourt, SC; step-daughters, Cherie Carpenter of Columbus, OH and Jane Catron of SC; numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Friends may call at O. R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St., Columbus on May 25, 2008 5-8pm, where funeral service will be held May 26, 2008 at 11am. Reverend Ed Maynard officiating. Interment Obetz Cemetery. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries (COLUMBUS (OH) DISPATCH 5/21/08

TORDIFF, Mona Lorene Music Age, 75, of Springfield, OH died May 23, 2008 in Mercy Medical Center. She was born February 25, 1933 in Betsy Layne, KY, the daughter of Ben and Birdie Inez (Reid) Music. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Richard "Pete" Tordiff; five daughters and spouses, Sharon and Dwane Hill, West Lawn, PA, Teresa and Chuck Fiske, NC, Kimberly and Jack Evans, Springfield, OH, Janet and Tim Gansheimer, Marysville, OH and Jill and Tim Parker, South Vienna, OH; grandchildren, Tara and Mark Whitaker, Steven and Jonathon Smith, Dustin Hill, Zack and Rick Fiske, Natalie and Carly Evans and Rachel, Leah and Lucy Parker; four brothers and spouses, Ben and Marlene, Ken and Jane, Charles and Patricia and Jerry and Nellie Music; two sisters and spouses, Ruth Ann and Gordon Scott and Ella Mae and Elder Goble and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest Dean and David Ray Music. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on May 27, 2008 in the CONROY FUNERAL HOME. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on May 28, 2008 in the funeral home with Pastor Glennyce Grindstaff officiating. Burial will be in Asbury Chapel Cemetery. (SPRINGFIELD (OH) NEWS-SUN 5/25/08)

TURNER, Georgene Little Age 71, of Hamilton, OH died May 25, 2008 at Sterling House in Fairfield (OH). She was born in Ted, KY on April 3, 1937, the daughter of Elbert and Katherine (Meade) Little. On September 8, 1956, she married Harry B. Turner in Wayland, KY. He preceded her in death on March 20, 2006. Georgene was employed as Auditing Manager for Sears in Hamilton retiring in 1991. She was a member of The Stahlheber Baptist Church. Georgene is survived by her three children; her daughters, Teresa Kay Turner and Elizabeth Hartford and her son, Greg Turner and wife, Kelly; four grandchildren; Ryan and Eric Schwitalski and Dylan and Brooke Hartford, all of Hamilton, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, Von Little and Ralph Martin and three sisters, Madge Manns, Glenda Fields and Olive Layne. Funeral services will be held May 28, 2008 at 11 am at the Weigel Funeral Home, 980 N. W. Washington Blvd., Hamilton with Rev. Harold Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Butler County Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 10 am to 11 am at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to The Stahlheber Baptist Church, 1800 Stahlheber Road, Hamilton, OH 45013 in her memory. On line condolences are available at www. weigelfuneralhome.com (HAMILTON (OH) JOURNAL-NEWS 5/26/08)

HALL, JoAnn Powell Age: 74 OF: Ivel, KY. Date of Birth: June 2, 1933 Place: Tram, KY. Date of Death: May 26, 2008. Where: Highlands Regional Medical Center. Facts of Importance: homemaker & member of Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Parents: the late Ballard & Anna (Freeman) Powell. Husband the late Dock Hall. Other Survivors: two sons & daughters in law: Johnny (Delores) Hall of Ivel & Gregory (Charlotte) Hall of Van Lear; one brother: George Howard Powell of Ypsilanti, MI; Betty Orsborne of Prestonsburg; Ruth Collins & Margie Bevins both of Ypsilanti, MI; Lorraine Miron of Lavonia, MI; Kay Justice of Green County, KY; grandchildren: John, Brandon, Robin, Amanda, Brandi, Rachel, Jamie & Daniel; great-grandchildren: Johnathon, Logan, April, Brady, Gracie, Mason, Matthew, Madison & Blake. Deceased Relatives: one brother & two sisters: Eugene Powell, Hermia Powell & Charlotte Blackburn; one great-grandson: Joshua. Time and Place of Services: Wednesday (May 28, 2008) 1 PM at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home- Martin, KY. Officiating: Belmont Johnson & Estill Reed. Visitation: Tuesday after 6pm at the funeral home; 7pm nightly services Burial: Stratton Cemetery- Ivel, KY

CONLEY, Buford [View Image] Age: 58 OF: Banner, KY. Date of Birth: May 29, 1949 Place: Floyd County, KY. Date of Death: May 24, 2008. Where: St. Mary's Hospital- Huntington, WV. Facts of Importance: Federal Mine Inspector & Lifetime member of Garrett DAV Chapter 128; Veteran of Vietnam. Parents: the late Hubert & Melvie Lawson Conley. Wife: Karla Hall Conley. Other Survivors: two daughters: Maleshea Dunning of Pikeville & Stephanie Collins of Salyersville; one brother: Charles Edward Conley of Kendallville, IN. Deceased Relatives: one brother & two sisters: Jimmy Conley, Linda Burke & Wanda Donovan. Time and Place of Services: Wednesday (May 28, 2008) 11 am at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home- Martin, KY. Military services conducted by Garrett DAV Chapter 128. officiating: Old Regular Baptist Ministers . Visitation: Monday after 6pm at the funeral home. Burial: Gethsemane Gardens- Prestonsburg, KY. Pallbearers: Active: John Roy Collins, David Short, Greg Warrix, Jeff Warrix, Rodney Conley & Jason Conley; Honorary: Charles Conley, Kenny Warrix, Bret Dunning, Michael Collins, Dale Jude, Roy Collins, Randis Hall & Robert Hunt

Spears, Corea Lee [ View Image ] Age: 61 OF: Allen, KY. Date of Birth: March 3, 1947 Place: Floyd County, KY. Date of Death: May 25, 2008. Where: Highlands Regional Medical Center. Facts of Importance: Retired saleswomen for Kirby Co. Parents: the late Italy & Mirary Boyd Spears. Husband or Wife: Ex-husband: the late Charles Yates. Other Survivors: son: Charles A. Yates of Allen; 6 grandchildren & 1 great-grandchildren: Courtney, Roger, Tiffany, Tommy, Beth, Chris & William Isaac Jarrell. Deceased Relatives: daughter: Angela Samons; one brother & one sister: Dee Spears & Ruth Baker. Time and Place of Services: Wednesday (May 28, 2008) 11 AM at Free Pentecostal Church of Dwale, Dwale, KY. Officiating: William Jarrell. Visitation: Monday after 6pm at the church. Burial: Spears Cemetery- (Orchard Branch) Banner, KY (NFF)

CASTLE, Brianna Leighayne Age 17, of Langley, KY., passed away Sunday, May 25, 2008 in the St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, WV. She was born January 19, 1991 in Martin, KY. the daughter of Brian Castle and Lisa Robinson Castle, of Langley, KY. Brianna was a student at Allen Central High School. Survivors include one brother, Braxton Chase Castle of Langley, KY., a half brother, Joby Blackburn of Drift, KY., a sister, Taylor Brooke Castle of Langley, KY., Special uncle, Steve Buckley. Special Aunt, Regina Castle Allen oof Langley, Ky. Maternal Grandfather, Donald Newsome of Prestonsburg, Ky., and the late Dollie Belle Robinson, Paternal Grandparents, Paul and Ruth Ann Castle of Langley, Ky. and Sondra Frasure of Martin, Ky. Funeral services for Brianna Leighayne Castle will be conducted, Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 11:00 a.m., at Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with Ronnie Samons officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Visitation after 6:00 p.m. Monday, here at Hall Funeral Home. (HFH)

FULLER, Clova Scott Age 62 of Hueysville, KY., wife of Larry Fuller, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at her residence. She was born December 2, 1945 in Floyd Co., KY the daughter of the late Elbert Scott and Mattie Hoover Scott. Mrs. Fuller was a homemaker, Beside her husband she is survived by two sons, Lowell Dean Castle of Hueysville, KY., and Larry David Castle of Madison, KY., one daughter: Kimberly Dawn Hynes of Hueysville, KY., two brothers, Verlie Scott of Lebanon, OH and Cecil Scott of Enon,OH. one sister, Dorian Scott Sears and grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by, seven brothers, Tony, Oney Cecil, Billy Jay, Odell, Hagar and Chester Scott, two sisters, Dallas Francis and Goldie Thompson. Funeral Service for Clova Scott Fuller will be conducted Friday, May 23, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Rock Fork Regular Baptist Church, Garrett, Ky., with Jerry Manns officiating. Visitation is after 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at the church (HFH)

SPEARS, Willis Age 75, of East Point, KY., husband of Wilma Hunter Spears, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2008 in the Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Ky. He was born October 19, 1932 a son of the late Arie and Pearl Sluss Spears. He was a former Janitor at Auxier and Prestonsburg Elementary Schools and a member of the Full Gospel Church of God. In addition to his wife Wilma, he is also survived by six sons; Bobby Ray Spears and James Ray Spears, both of Auxier, Ky., Willis Spears Jr. of Prestonsburg, Ky., Darrell G. Spears of Hueysville, Ky., and Anthony Dwayne Spears of Prestonsburg, Ky., and Brian Keith Spears of Hager Hill, Ky., four daughters; Linda Sue O'Brayn of Prestonsburg, Ky., Patricia Ann O'Brian of Wayland, Ky., Lori Jean Gollihue of Martha, Ky., Step Daughter, Rita Hunter of East Point, Ky. three stepsons; George Hunter of Butler, Ky., James Hunter, Wayland, Ky., seven brothers; Johnny, Jimmy, James E., Bill, Doug and Glen. Six Sisters, Irene, Janice, Maggie, Virgie, Goldie and Nevalee. Host Grand, Great Grand and Great-Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife Elma Honeycutt Spears, one son; Danny Ray Spears and two daughters; Cathy Marie Spears and Lois Jean Arms. Funeral Services: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel at Martin, Ky. with James Butler officiating. Burial in the Woods Cemetery at Calf Creek- Prestonsburg, Ky. Under the direction of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky. (HFH)

COLLINS, Dessie Age 82, of Craynor, Ky., widow of Jake Collins, passed away Wednesday, May 07, 2008 at the Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Kentucky. She was born July 12, 1925 in North Carolina, daughter of the late Joe White and Caroline Roxie Hendricks White. Mrs. Collins was a homemaker and a member of the Pilgrim Home Regular Baptist Church, Grethel, Kentucky. Survivors include a son, Raymond Collins, Grethel, Ky., a daughter, Mary Hall, Craynor, Ky., a brother, Johnnie White, North Carolina, four sisters, Mary Lou Greer, Viola Crane, Bertha Crane and Martha Watson all of North Carolina, and two grandchildren, Jason Collins and Brenda (Roy) Mullins and a great grandchild, Heather Mullins. Funeral services for Dessie Collins will be conducted Saturday, May 10, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., at the Pilgrim Home Regular Baptist Church, Grethel, Ky., with the Regular Baptist Church, Grethel, Ky., officiating. Burial will follow in the Hall Cemetery, Craynor, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. (HFH)

KEEN, Ernest E. Age 81, of Wayland, Ky., husband of Edith Creech Keen, passed away Monday, May 5, 2008 at the St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, Ky. He was born August 31, 1926 a son of the late Clayton Keen and Ella Parker Keen. He was a retired Coal Miner and a member of the United Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife Roxie Hicks Keen, two brothers, Louis P. Keen and Darb Clayton Keen, Jr., one step-granddaughter, two step-great grandchildren and a step-great-great granddaughter. In addition to his wife he is also survived by one son; Ernest Keen, Jr., of Columbus Grove, Ohio, two daughters; Loretta Tackett, Kenton, Ohio and Kathleen Webster, Wayland, Ky., and two sisters Stella Green, Wayland, Ky. and Sarah Ellen Hicks of McGuffey, Ohio., four step-sons, Ancil Bentley, Columbus, Oh., Kenneth Ray Bentley, Springport, Mi., Keith Ritchie, Talcum, Ky., Sam Ritchie, Talcum, Ky., and three step-daughters, Omalee Caudill, River, Ky.,Maryln Goble, David, Ky., Wilma Fydenkeuitz , 2 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, a host of step-grandchildren, and a host of great step-grandchildren. Funeral service will be conducted Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the Clergymen Jerry Manns and Bethel Bolen officiating. Burial will follow in the Keen Cemetery, Wayland, Ky., under the kind and professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. (HFH)

FRASURE, Betty Lou Allen Age 73, of Langley, Ky., wife of Eugene Frasure passed away Saturday, May 3, 2008 at her residence. She was born August 13, 1934 in Maytown a daughter of the late Leonard Allen and Beulah Stapleton Allen. She was a member of the Graceway United Methodist Church, Langley, Ky., and a retired Bank Teller from First Commonwealth Bank. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother; William Danny Allen, and one sister; Geraldine Allen. In addition to her husband she is also survived by her son; Allen Keith(Rita) Frasure, Martin, Ky., two daughters; Jeanie L.(Rodney) Hicks and Robyn Gail Frasure both of Langley, Ky., one brother; Joe E. Allen of Langley, Ky., one sister; Virginia Spears of Langley, Ky., four grandchildren Traci Renee (Rodney) Rose, Rodney Brandon (Sabrina) Hicks, Jessica Marie Frasure, and Justin Keith Frasure, also four great grandchildren; Kaytlyn Hicks, Riley Hicks, Karli Rose, and Addisyn Compton. Funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Graceway United Methodist Church, Langley, Ky., with the Rev. Roy Harlow officiating. Burial will follow in the Leonard Allen Cemetery, Langley, Ky., under the kind and professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky. (HFH)

MARTIN, Edith Frasure Age 93, of Minnie, Ky., widow of Charlie Martin, passed away Thursday, May 01, 2008, at the Riverview Health Care Center, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. She was born July 28, 1914 in Martin, Ky., the daughter of the late Elmon Frasure and Virgie Stumbo Frasure. Mrs. Martin was a homemaker and a member of the McDowell First Baptist Church, McDowell, Kentucky. Survivors include one son, Demoris Martin, Winchester, Ky., two daughters, Matifern Wright and Priscilla Henry both of Minnie, Ky., one sister, Edna Hamilton, Minnie, Ky., 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and a son, Gobel P. Martin. Funeral services for Edith Frasure Martin will be conducted Saturday, May 03, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the Clergyman Harry Hargis officiating. Burial will follow in the K. F. Martin Cemetery, Minnie, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home. Visitation is after 6:00 p.m., Friday here at the Funeral Home. (HFH)

SPURLOCK, Janice S. Conn Age, 64, of Printer, died Wednes-day, May 14, 2008, at King�s Daughters Medical Center, Ashland. Born June 4, 1943, in Printer, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Elsie Conn. She was a disabled nurse aide for Mt. Manor, and a member of the Drift Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her ex-husband, Denver Spurlock. Survivors include her brothers and sisters-in-law: Virgil Ray (Amarine) Conn of McDowell; and Freddie (Patricia) Conn, and Dale Conn, all of Printer; Eddie (Roxie) Conn of Drift, Susie Conn of Hueysville; two special nieces, and a special nephew: Melissa Conn, Bridget Burke, and Cartney Conn; a special great-nephew, Jay Isaacs; several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and one great-great-nephew. In addition to her ex-husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sons and a brother: Stevie Dwayne Spurlock, Brian Douglas Spurlock, and Terry Conn. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 18, at 1 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Jim Fields and Farley Howard, officiating. Burial will be in the Halbert Cemetery, in Printer, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home. (FCT) Published: Monday, May 19, 2008

ALLEN, Volney D. Age 85, of Langley, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2008, in Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center. He was born in Hueysville, on February 27, 1923, the son of the late Wayne and Mallie Craft Allen. He was retired maintenance supervisor for the Floyd County School System; a former employee of Inland Gas and Ashland Oil Companies; a master plumber; a former post master at Langley; veteran of World War II; a member of the Masonic Lodge; and a member of the Maytown First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Preston Allen. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Nelson, Thomas, Kenneth, Clarence and Alfred Allen; and a sister, Ioione Amelia Allen. He is survived by a son, Brent Allen of Eastern; two brothers: Harry Gordon Allen of Hueysville; and Maurice Allen of David; a sister, Lena Allen of Cincinnati, Ohio; two grandchildren: Bryan Todd Allen and Bennett Clark Allen; and a great-grandchild, Brady Allen. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 24, at 2:00 p.m., in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin. Burial will follow in the Allen Cemetery, in Eastern, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home, after 6:00 p.m., Friday evening. (FCT) Published: Thursday, May 23, 2008

SAMONS, Richard Jr. Age, 67, of Martin, died Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at the Pikeville Medical Center. Born July 25, 1940, in Martin, he was the son of the late Richard Samons Sr., and Shirley Crum Samons. He was a disabled welder for CSX Railroad, and a member of the Church of Christ at Arkansas Creek, in Martin. He is survived by his wife, Janet Bradley Samons. Other survivors include three sons: Matthew Samons, Mark Anthony Samons, and Chad Michael Prater, all of Martin; a daughter and son-in-law: Christal and Christopher Wright of Martin; three sisters: Nancy Amburgey and Betty Samons, both of Martin; and Louvina Samons of Warsaw, Indiana; a granddaughter, Kess Leighann Wright; several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters: Lori Samons, Evelyn Hall, and Annie Mae Miller. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 24, at 2 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Ronnie Samons and Roy Robinson officiating. Burial will be in the Samons and Bradley Cemetery, Cane Branch, Martin, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home. (FCT) Published: Thursday, May 23, 2008

CANTERBURY, Myrtle E. Burchett Age 87, of Woods Branch, Prestonsburg, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. She was born February 20, 1921, in Woods, the daughter of the late Melvin and Amy McKee Burchett. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Cow Creek Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Albert �Bill� Canterbury. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a grandchild. She is survived by a son, William Albert Canterbury Jr., of Prestonsburg; four daughters: Georgia Ramey of Warsaw, Indiana; Ellen Brown of McDowell; and Ella Goble and Eunice Jane Blackburn, both of Prestonsburg; a sister, Mary Ellen Goble of Prestonsburg; seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 24, at noon, in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel in Martin, with Manford Fannin, Nathan Lafferty, Virgil Hunt, and Dave Garrett officiating. Burial will be in the Davidson Memorial Gardens in Ivel, under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home. Acting as Pallbearers are: Dean Brown, Ryan Brown, Kenneth Blackburn, Mark Blackburn, John Goble II, and Mark Meadows. (FCT) Published: Thursday, May 23, 2008

SPENCER, Alex Age, 77, of Johns Creek, Van Lear, died Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at his home. Born January 12, 1931, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Alexander Spencer and Katherine Turner Spencer. He was an educator, and a U.S. veteran. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Price Spencer. Survivors include a son, Andre G. (Kathy) Spencer of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; a sister, Nancy Bailey of Prestonsburg; and two grandchildren: Trevor and Tyler Spencer. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 24, at 11 a.m., at the Phelps and Son Funeral Home, in Paintsville, with Pastor Charles Heater officiating. Burial will be in the Spencer Family Cemetery, in Eastern, under the direction of Phelps & Son Funeral Home. Visitation is Friday, 5-8 p.m., at the funeral home. (FCT) Published: Thursday, May 23, 2008

DEROSSETT, Sam N. Was born November 28, 1933, in Spurlock, the son of the late Sam and Anna (Tussey) DeRossett. He went to be with the lord on May 17, 2008, at his home in Camby, Indiana. Survivors include his wife, Jean (Stephens) DeRossett; and one son, J.R. DeRossett and his wife, Tara, of Lakeland, Florida. Also surviving are two stepchildren: Dusty Luking and his wife, Mischelle, and Amy McDonald and her husband, Mike; four stepgrandchildren: Gabrielle and Austin Luking, and Sarah and David McDonald. Other survivors include his brothers: John DeRossett and wife, Margaret, and Fred DeRossett and wife, Glenn; and sisters: Deloris Jean Campbell and husband, Leon, Bessie Mae Swartz and husband, David, Sandra Sue Bradley and husband, Jim. Also special to Sam is Lisa DeWitte, her husband Dale, and their children: Katie, Maggie, Luke, and Jake. He was preceeded in death by siblings David and Julia Ann DeRossett; his parents, Sam and Anna; and stepmother, Corine DeRossett. Sam was the owner of The Village Barber shop in Mooresville, Indiana, and was affectionately known by many, as �Sam the Barber.� Sam was a great husband and proud father. He lived life to the fullest and enjoyed the company of many friends. Sam loved the outdoors, golfing, and vacationing in Las Vegas. He served in both the United States Army and United States Air Force in the Korean conflict. He was awarded the Bronze Star. He was a longtime member of the Mooresville VFW, The American Legion, and the Waverly Masonic Lodge. A favorite saying of Sam�s was, �There will be only one of you for all time. Fearlessly be yourself!� (FCT) Published: Thursday, May 23, 2008

LORETO, Rosalie Leslie Was born November 18, 1910, to William Pharmer and Rosalie (Allen) Leslie. The family moved to Eastland in 1926, where her father served as the Chief Justice of the Court of Civil Appeals, Rosalie was graduated from Eastland High School. She received her degree from the University of Texas in 1931, where she was named a Bluebonnet Belle. Rosalie was a Phi Beta Kappa and a member of the Mortar Board. Later, she became a Section Director and National Secretary for that organization. She was a social director at Scottish Rites Dormitory at the University of Texas. Rosalie continued her education at West Texas State College in Canyon, and Columbia University in New York City. Rosalie taught school at Richards, Fort Stockton, and Highland Park Junior High School in Dallas, Texas, as well as the University of Maryland. She was a member of the Society of Women Geographers, International Garden Club, International Committee of the Girl Scouts, and was an observer at the United Nations. On July 15, 1950, Rosalie married Charles Loreto of New York City. They resided there, where he served as a Supreme Court justice. The couple later moved to Stonybrook, Long Island, New York. When Charles retired, they returned to Rosalie�s childhood home in Eastland. Rosalie was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Eastland for many years, and was instrumental in the restoration of the pipe organ and stained glass windows. She participated in many Bible study groups, including the Eastland Community Bible Study. Rosalie was a world traveler and graciously shared stories and mementos of her travels with many of the children and adults wherever she lived. Rosalie was preceded in death by her parents, William Pharmer Leslie and Rosalie (Allen) Leslie; and brothers, William Leslie and wife, Geraldine, and Charles Robert (Bob) Leslie. She is survived by a nephew, Allen Leslie of Eastland, and numerous cousins and friends. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Eastland (FCT) Published: Thursday, May 22, 2008

GIBSON, James Gordon Age, 78, died Wednesday, April 23, 2008, in Batavia, Ohio. He was born May 1, 1929, in Catlettsburg, the son of the late Bertha Hyden Gibson and James S. Gibson. He is survived by his wife, Noreta Gibson (nee Blackburn); sons: David (Cathy) Gibson, Jim (Deanna) Gibson; a sister, Betty Ousley; his brothers: Leonard Gibson, David S. Gibson; grandsons: Kip Gibson, Ross Gibson, and Cain Gibson; and granddaughters: MacKenzie Gibson, Sarah Gibson, and Alyssa Gibson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Jean Shelton; and a brother, Charles Labon Gibson. Funeral services were held Monday, April 28, 2008, at the Fairview Church, in Georgetown, Ohio, with Lee Shafer officiating. Burial was in Mt. Orab Cemetery, under the direction of Egbert Funeral Home, 101 Liming Farm Rd., Mt. Orab, Ohio. (FCT) Published: Thursday, May 22, 2008

WARRENS, Ova Mae Martin Age 91, of Eastern, wife of Earl Warrens, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2008, in the Sanctuary at the Crossing, Dublin, Ohio. She was born January 20, 1917, in Northern, a daughter of the late Sol D. Martin and Della Gayheart Martin. She was a homemaker and a member of the Little Rosa Regular Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, she is also survived by a daughter, Patricia Ann Terry, of Dublin, Ohio; three brothers: Willie Martin, of Printer, and Theodore Martin and Bernard Martin, both of Eastern; two sisters: Nancy Bolen, of Garrett, and Madge Moore, of Romolus, Michigan; two grandchildren: Crystal Kirkbride, of Dublin, Ohio; and Matthew Warren Terry, of Dublin, Ohio; and four great-grandchildren: Ben, Adam, Jack, and Mia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Boltin Martin. Funeral services were conducted Monday, May 19, at 11:00 a.m., in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Clergymen Clinton Moore and James Swiger officiating. Burial was in the Martin Cemetery, in Eastern, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home Pallbearers: Bo Martin, Matthew Terry, Mat Martin, Edmund Luxmore, Cecil Caudill, Larry Moore, Johnny Martin, and Lynn Parrish. (FCT) Published: Thursday, May 22, 2008

SCOTT, Debra (Debbie) Gaye Waddle Age, 56, of Lexington, formerly of Prestonsburg, died Friday, May 16, 2008, at the Central Baptist Hospital. Born December 6, 1951, in Prestonsburg, she was the daughter of Lucy Darby Waddle of Prestonsburg; and the late Erman Waddle. She had been a resident of Lexington since 1996. She was an account specialist for the Chase Bank, in Lexington. She was a member of the Master�s Church, in Lexington. In addition to her mother, survivors include two sons: Justin Biliter (Jennifer) and Brad Biliter (Jamie), both of Lexington; a sister, Myra Stamper of Pikeville; a granddaughter, Sarah Brooke Biliter; and a niece, Sonya Simpson of Pikeville. Funeral services were held Monday, May 19, at 1 p.m., at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, in Prestonsburg, with Rev. Jerry Workman officiating. Interment was in the Darby Family Cemetery. Pallbearers: John Stout, Jack Howard, Allen James, Phillip Hunt, Mark Hunt, and Kenan Darby. The family has entrusted arrangements to the Carter Funeral Home. (FCT) Published: Thursday, May 22, 2008

MAY, Edgar Ronald Age, 82, died Saturday May 10, 2008, in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born on November 10, 1925, in the community of Maytown, the son of the late Edgar Ruley May and Wilma Gunn May. His family was the greatest love of his life, and he leaves behind to mourn his loss, four children: Eric Ronald May, Gregory Stuart May, Cynthia Elaine Trupka, and Leah Kathryn May; two children-in-law, Dennis James Trupka, and Gigi Lozano; four grandchildren: Brittany Dawn Trupka, Andrew Tristan Trupka, Brennan James Trupka, and Rebecca Elena May; his sister Libby Ree Flanery; and beloved friend, Patti Post; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was loved dearly, and will be missed by all. He graduated from Maytown High School in 1943. He lettered in baseball at Georgetown College, where he played shortstop; and graduated from the University of Kentucky. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corps in World War II. He spent his life�s work as a Systems Analyst for many companies, including General Electric, Lukens Steel, Florida Steel, North American Phillips Corporation, Kansas City Power and Light, and in retirement he was a real estate agent. He loved to garden, and in earlier years he was an avid fisherman. He enjoyed sports, especially UK basketball, and he always rooted for the Kansas State Wildcats. More recently, he enjoyed reading, history, and watching old movies. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans. A memorial service will be held at Graceway United Methodist Church, in Langley, on May 25, at 2:00 p.m. His last plans were to go to the Maytown Community Homecoming over Memorial Day Weekend. His family will carry his ashes to his final homecoming, where they will be interred in the family cemetery at Warco. Published: Thursday, May 22, 2008

MARTIN, Nora [ View Image ] Age 94, of Prestonsburg, and formerly of McDowell, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2008, at Prestonsburg Health Care Center. She was born August, 25 1913, in Orkney, the daughter of the late Wilson �Wilse� Newsome and Henrietta Jane Hopkins. She was a member of the Left Beaver Regular Baptist church; a business person; and housewife. Survivors include a daughter, Phyllis E. Grigsby (Pete); a son, Julius C. Martin (Mary Rose); and a daughter-in-law, Marguriette Hall Martin; nine grandchildren: Malinda Gay Majakey; Elizabeth Lynn Barr of San Francisco, California; Nora Rich of Nashville, Tennessee; Sam Martin III; Violet Elizabeth �Beth� Rowe; Geri Grigsby of Lexington; J. Clint Martin; Pete Grigsby III, of Blue Springs, Missouri; and Virginia Davis; 18 great-grandchildren: Nora Barr, Sarah Barr, John Robert Rich, David Tate Rich, Grace Rich, Lucille Rich, Meredith Majakey Sleight, Lauren Majakey, Erin Majakey, Pete Grigsby IV, Kate Grigsby, Amanda Martin, Julius C. �Jay� Martin III, Elizabeth Davis, Alex Davis, April Martin Cornett, Celina Rowe, and Dustin Rowe; and one great-great-grandchild, Gabriella Sleight. In addition to her parents and husband, Sam Martin, Sr., she was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Wellman; son-in-law, Robert Wellman of Nashville, Tennessee; a son, Sam Martin Jr.; brothers and sisters: Milton Ramsey, James Ellis Ramsey, Levi Hall, Owen Hall, Andy Jack Hall, Dona Hall Newsome, Martisha Newsome, Melvina Newsome Berry, Phillip Newsome, Cora Newsom Fraley, and Ben Newsome. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 18, at 2:00 p.m., at Hall Funeral Home, in Martin, with Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in the Lucy Hall Cemetery at McDowell, under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home. Pallbearers: E. Pete Grigsby III, J. Clint Martin II, Brett Davis, Robert �Bobby� Rowe, and Lee Majakey. Active honorary: E. Pete Grigsby IV, Jay Martin III, Alex Davis, Dustin Rowe, and Justin Cornett. (FCT) Published: Thursday, May 22, 2008

LITTLE, William (&apos.Bill&apos.|&apos.Billy&apos.) R. Age 62 of Drift, passed from this life on Monday, May 19, 2008, in the McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born February 27, 1946, in Melvin, the son of the late Johnny and Ruby Hall Little. He was employed as a program planner for Big Sandy ADD, and was a member of the Spurlock Church of Christ in Printer. He is survived by his wife, Linda Howell Little; two sons: Christopher Tyler Little of Drift; and Kevin Scott Little of Versailles; a daughter, Jaime Susan Dudleson of Drift; two brothers: Larry Ray Jones of McDowell; and Ricky Alan Little of Prestonsburg; two sisters: Sandra J. Lidster of Beauford, South Carolina; and Teresa L. Little of Frenchburg; grandchildren: Ashlea, Jon-Christopher, Matthew, Emma, and Chase. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Little; a sister, Tammy Elkins; and a grandchild, Lynzi. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 22, at 1:00 p.m., in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Bruce Coleman and Richard Bowens officiating. Burial will be in the Lucy Hall Cemetery at McDowell, under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home. (FCT) Published: Thursday, May 22, 2008

ADKINS, Sadie Age, 88, of Mt. Washington, passed away, Monday, May 19, 2008, at Green Meadows Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milford Adkins. She is survived by a son, Gerald Adkins (Shirley); a daughter, Connie Vanderpool (Herman); her grandsons, Gregory Shannon Adkins, Tom and Jeff Black; a great-grandson, Joshua Shannon Adkins; and a great-great-grandson, Caleb Adkins; along with several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, at McFarland-Troutman-Proffitt Funeral Home. Interment was in the Adkins Family Cemetery in Rush. Visitation was at the funeral home. Memorial gifts may be made to Green Meadows Activity Fund. (FCT)

TOLSON, Azlee Age, 77, of Eastern, died Sunday, April 27, 2008, at Kings Daughters Medical Center, Ashland. Born June 4, 1930, in Perry County, she was the daughter of the late Henry F. Workman and Ollie Combs Workman. She was retired from customer service. She was a member of the Church of Christ, in Hueysville. She was preceded in by her husband, John Kelly Tolson. Survivors include three sons: Kenneth Ray Baldridge of Louisville, Clarence Baldridge of Lexington and Bobby Gene Baldridge of Eastern; a daughter, Anita Louise Recanati of New Jersey, New York; a brother, Charles R. Workman of Fords Branch; two sisters: Rosie Belle Saylor of Harold and Helen J. Hall of Shelbiana; and 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Jerry L. Workman and Henry F. Workman Jr.; and two sisters: Barbara A. Bond and Jackie Hampton. Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 3, at 1 p.m., at the Pikeville Funeral Home Chapel, with Chester Varney officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to memorial services. Burial will be in the Murphy Cemetery, in Wolfe County.(FCT)

MEADE, Mary Jo Meadows Age, 64, of Prestonsburg, died Thursday, April 17, 2008, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, in Prestonsburg. Born November 6, 1943, in Coleman, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Charles B. Meadows and Josephine Dickerson Meadows. She was a disabled assistant operator for Columbia Gas Transmission. She was a member of the Community United Methodist Church in Prestonsburg, and a member of the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union. Survivors include a son, David Meade of Prestonsburg; a daughter, Leslie Sharon Richie of Perry County; a sister, Patricia M. Halfhill of Prestonsburg; a brother, Charles Dudley Meadows of Monticello; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, April 21, at 1 p.m., at the Community United Methodist Church, with Rev. Steve Pescosolido officiating. Interment was at Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel. The family has entrusted arrangements to the Carter Funeral Home. (FCT)

HALL, Delphia Age, 78, of Printer, died Thursday, May 8, 2008, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born May 26, 1929, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Jay and Rebecca Spurlock Hunter. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, General Lee Hall. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Cleadus (Daisy) Hall of Printer; a sister, Dorothy Carpenter of Ohio; four grandchildren: Amanda, Donald, Katrina and Timothy; five great-grandchildren: Aminata, Mariama, Angel, Katelyn and Felicia. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Donald Hall; five brothers and two sisters: Earman Hunter, Oliver Hunter, Arnold Hunter, Clifford Hunter, Columbus Hunter, Tennessee Whitt and Ocie Hall. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 11, at 2 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Frank Kidd Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Hunter Cemetery, Honaker. Visitation is at the funeral home and nightly services were held. (FCT)

RUNNELS, William (Bill) Pierce Jr. Age, 74, of Prestonsburg, died Saturday, May 10, 2008, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Born May 31, 1933, in Pres-tonsburg, he was the son of the late William Pierce Runnels and Fannie Victoria Harris Runnels. He was a former lawyer. He was a graduate of Prestonsburg High School, a graduate of U.K. Law School, and a former member of the UK Marching Band. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, in Prestonsburg. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Joy Runnels of Prestonsburg; one son, William Pierce Runnels III (Cathy) of Albuquerque, New Mexico; one daughter, Vicky Lynn Bryan of Albuquerque, New Mexico; one stepson, Greg DeRossett (Angie) of Morehead; six grandchildren: Scott Bryan, Ed Bryan, Tyler Runnels, Juliana Runnels, Nicolas Runnels and Logan DeRossett. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 14, at 1 p.m., at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Mark Walz officiating. Interment at Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel. The family has entrusted arrangements to the Carter Funeral Home. (FCT)

BENTLEY, Pearl Wright (Shorty) Age, 67, of Langley, died Friday, May 9, 2008, at (Wilson Creek), in Langley. Born April 28, 1941, in Wheelwright, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Sylvania Johnson Wright. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Martin Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Elzie (Rube) Bentley Jr. Other survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law: Billy (Jessica) Bentley of Langley, and Joe (Amy) Jones of Martin; one daughter and son-in-law, April (Danny) Meadows of Langley; one sister, Jessie Bentley of Indiana; eight grandchildren: Jessica (Matthew) Bertrand, Melinda Meadows, Daniel Meadows, Damion Holle, Natalie Holle, AnnaLecia Bentley, Kenton Jones, and Kody Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother and 10 sisters: Billy Wright, Lillie Isaac, Dorsie Johnson, Millie Duke, Geneva Holbrook, Annie Wright, Gracie Shifflet, Mildred Burke, Gracie Gillman, Nina Wright, and Rosie McCall. Funeral services were held Monday, May 12, at 1 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Sonny Boyd and Calvin Setser officiating.Burial was in the family cemetery (Big Fork), Langley.Visitation was at the funeral home. (FCT)

HOWARD, Harold J. Age, 76, passed away, Sunday, May 4, 2008, at his home in Pilgrim. Harold, the son of the late Arthur and Alta Mae Music Howard, was born on April 24, 1932, on Little Paint Creek, at East Point. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 until 1955; spent his early life as a mechanic; and later retired from Wolf Creek Colleries. He was a member of the Lovely Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Helen Dawne Fields Howard; one daughter (by Ruby Jewell Rowe Howard), Lisa Howard Murrell and son-in-law, Charles K. Mollett of East Point; two grandsons: Gary Wayne Jr., and Derek Howard Murrell of East Point; two stepchildren: Darlene (Lee) Moore of Pilgrim, and Garry (Denise) Gauze of Inez; three stepgrandchildren: Karen (John) Rainwater, and Ryan and Valerie Gauze, all of Inez; and two stepgreat-grandchildren; one brother, Reuben Clay (Joann) Howard of East Point; a niece: Debbie (Danny) Howard Hall of East Point; a nephew, Tim (Lois) Howard of Prestonsburg; and a great-nephew, Danny Douglas II (Kristy) Hall of Lexington. Funeral services were held at the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, in Inez, on Wednesday, May 7, at 1:00 p.m., with Reverend Lonnie Smith officiating. Burial followed at the Howard-Combs Cemetery at East Point. (FCT)

SHEPHERD, Mortie Age, 97, of 636 W. 900 S., Claypool, Indiana, died Sunday, May 11, 2008, at 7:20 a.m., at his residence. Born July 26, 1910, in David, he was the son of the late Lewis Shepherd and Susan (Watson) Shepherd. He was married to Lola (Allen) Shepherd in January 1933. She preceded him in death on May 6, 1987. He was a coal miner in Kentucky. He had been a resident of Kosciusko County, Indiana, since 1985, and was a member of Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God, in Silver Lake, Indiana. He had been a member of the United Mine Workers for 67 years. Survivors include three sons: Edgal Shepherd of Prestonsburg; Lewis Wedstel (wife, Patty) Shepherd of Claypool, Indiana; and Columbus (wife, Janet) Shepherd of Warsaw, Indiana; four daughters: Irene Manns, Opal Arnett, and Madeline Hopkins, all of Claypool, Indiana; and Ruby (husband, Bill) Crothers of Paintsville; 19 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers: Richard (wife, Kathleen) Shepherd of Waddy, and Oakie (wife, Cassie) Shepherd of Maytown; and one sister, Bertha Prater of Inez. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Vina Mae Dotson; three brothers; and four sisters. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 15, at 10 a.m., at Hall Funeral Home, in Martin. Burial will be in the Richmond Cemetery, in Prestonsburg. Visitation was Monday, May 12, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana. and will be held on Wednesday, May 14, from 4:00 -8:00 p.m., at Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Memorials may be made to: Gospel Hill Silver Lake Community Food Pantry, 301 S. Jefferson Street, Silver Lake, Indiana 46982. Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home�s Website at: www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com (FCT)

DeROSSETT, Golda Mae Jones Age 79, of Grethel, passed from this life on Friday, May 9, 2008, in Pikeville. She was born April 7, 1929, in Pikeville, the daughter of the late Charley and Linda Brown Jones. She was a retired school teacher in the Floyd County School Systems, a member of the KEA, and the Floyd County Retired Teachers Association. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: Foster Jones and Jessie James Jones; two sisters: Octava Hall and Phinetta Evans; and a grandson, Nicholas Likens. Surviving are two sons: Dwayne Likens of Pikeville, and Barry DeRossett of Georgetown; one daughter, Gwinetta Anglin of Commerce, Georgia; five sisters: Mary Alice Newsome of Virgie; Gosetta Newome of Grethel; Stella Margaret Stumbo of Harold; Elizabeth Tackett of Allen; and Verlie Hall of Clyde, Ohio; and three grandchildren: Alex Likens, Charles DeRossett, and Andy DeRosssett. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 13, at noon, in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Clinton Moore officiating. Burial was in Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel, under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home. (FCT)

ALLEN, James Walter [ View Image ] was born December 17, 1939 in Pike County Kentucky the son of the late Edgar and Viola Boyd Allen. James is a retired coal miner, working as a foreman and cutting machine operater. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and traveling. James was a member of the Betsy Layne Freewill Baptist Church and had served this country in the Air Force. Along with the parents, James was preceded inf death by one brother, Rondal Allen. The survivors include: His wife-Madge E. Allen who married James on June 23, 1962. His son-james Walter Allen Jr. and his wife B.J. Of harold, Kentucky. His daughter-Jamie Kimmel and her husband Jeff of Betsy Layne, Kentucky. His grandchildren-Koty Newsome, Blake Newsome, Kasey Jewell, Keremy Jewell, Lawrence Kimmel, and Ryan Kimmel His brothers-willard Allen of Circleville, Ohio and Vernon Allen of Michigan. Sisters-Helena Edmonds of Michigan, and Mickie Thomas of Coeburn, Virginia. Half sisters; Lois, Brenda, and Diana. The pall bearers will be: Koty Newsome, Blake Newsome, Jeremy Jewell, Ryan Kimmel, Blake Childers, and Lawrence Kimmel. (JWCALL)

REFFETT, Carson "Red" Age 75 of David, Kentucky entered eternal rest Tuesday Evening April 29, 2008 at the Prestonsburg Healthcare Center. He was born June 26, 1932 at David, Kentucky being the son of the late Malcolm and Kathryn Miller Reffett. He was a retired coal miner having worked for National Mines Corp. He was preceded in death by: the parents, 2 sisters, Ruby Jean Reffett and Ruth Pitts. Surviving are: the wife, Laudy B. Prater Reffett and One brother, Taylor Reffett of Winchester, Ky. Funeral Services: Friday, May 2, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. Hall FUneral Home Chapel with Ted Shannon officiating. Burial in the Reffett Cemetery at Pitts Fork - David, Ky. Under the direction of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Kentucky. (HFH)

WATKINS, Antha Jean Conley Age 82 of Wayland, Kentucky passed away on Friday, April 25, 2008 in the Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center. She was born at Handshoe, Kentucky on May 10, 1925 the daughter of the late Willie and Lizzie Conley. She was homemaker and a member of the Martin Branch Freewill Baptist Church at Estill, Ky. She was preceded in death by: The parents, Husband, Charles Lee Watkins Three Sons, Jerry, Charles E. and David Watkins, Brother, Otis Conley, Grandson, Steven Eric Vanderpool. Surviving Family: Seven Sons, Carl Watkins, Roger Watkins, Danny Watkins and Shannon Watkins all of Wayland, Ky. James Watkins of Rochester, Mi., Teddy Watkins of Morehead, Ky., and Rodney Watkins of Prestonsburg, Ky. Four Daughters, Loretta Ward of West Liberty, Ky., Carolyn Brunson of Cleveland, Oh, Debbie Clark of Clay City, Kentucky and Mary Stacy of Wayland, Ky. 29 Grandchildren and 22 Great Grandchildren. Funeral Services: Monday, April 28, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. in the Martin Branch Freewill Baptist Church at Estill, Ky. with Ministers of the church officiating. Burial in the Keen Cemetery at Mill Creek Rd. Wayland, Ky. Under the direction of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Kentucky. PALLBEARERS: Marcus Stacy, Carl Watkins, Wayne Watkins, Teddy Watkins, Matthew Stacy, Shaun Watkins, Nathan Collins, Dale Watkins, Ronnie Boyd, and Bobby Slone.

FLANNERY, Deena Susan Holt Age 40, of McDowell, Ky., passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at her residence. She was born May 04, 1967 in Ypsilanti, Mi., the daughter of Willie Eugene Holt, McDowell, and Saundra Ruth Tackett Holt, Drift, Kentucky. Mrs. Flannery was a graduate of McDowell High School and grew up in the Drift Pentecostal Church. Survivors include a daughter, Brittney Michelle Flannery, Wayland, Ky., a sister, Shana Dawn Holt Mitchell and her husband, Orville,Jr., Drift, Ky., a nephew, Tyler and two nieces, Shayla and Casey. Funeral services for Deena Susan Holt Flannery will be conducted Saturday, April 26, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the Clergymen Ted Shannon and Dr. Dicky Tackett officiating. Burial will follow in the Drift Cemetery, Drift, Ky., under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Visitation is after 6:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday, with nightly services at 7:00 p.m., here at Hall Funeral Home. (HFH)

LAVEN, George M. Age 92, of Pigeon Forge, Tn., formerly of Allen, Ky., passed away Monday, April 21, 2008, at the Pigeon Forge Rehabilitation and Care Facility. Proceeding him in death was his wife, Euna Laven, a brother Russell Laven, and a sister-in-law Sarah Laven. He his survived by his daughter, Tommie Carol Hampton, Pigeon Forge, Tn., two grandchildren, Stephanie Whittinghill, Orlando, Fl., and Stephen L. Hampton, Chicago, Illinois. Graveside services will be conducted Monday, May 5, 2008, at 2:30 p.m., at the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., with the Clergyman Arnold Turner, Jr., officiating. Visitation is from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Monday at Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. (HFH)

CAUDILL Harry W. Age 78, of Allen, Ky., husband of Wanda Ratliff Caudill, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at Saint Joseph Martin, Martin, Ky. He was born February 15, 1930 in Allen, Ky., a son of the late Lloyd Caudill and Stella Branham Caudill. He was retired from CSX Railroad. Survivors include his wife Wanda Ratliff Caudill, Allen, Ky., a son Ronald Keith (Jeanne) Caudill, Prestonsburg, Ky., a daughter Kathy Caudill (Randy) Hayes, Stanville, Ky., a brother James Caudill, Hanover, In., four sisters; Justine Dingus, Riverview, MI., Pauline Crisp, Prestonsburg, Ky., Betty Rickman, Lackey, Ky., and Bonnie Hinton, Orange Park, Fla., four grandchildren, Jennifer McKinney, Ashla Samples, Heidi Caudill, and Lynsey Caudill, and four great grandchildren, Tyler McKinney, Taylor McKinney, Allie Samples, and Nickolas Samples. Funeral service will be conducted Friday, April 18, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel with the Clergyman Mark Tackett officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Pallbearers: Rob McKinney, Tod Samples, Joey Hyden, Tim Martin, Eddie Billips, Marcum Tackett, Randy Hayes, Jon Mark and Mark Tackett. (HFH)

WEBB, Walter Scott Age 65, of Ross, OH, passed away May 15, 2008 at Ft. Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton, OH. He was born on June 21, 1942 in Wayland, KY, the son of Clarence, Sr. and Jessie (Martin) Webb. He attended Ross Local Schools and graduated from Ross High School. He is survived by two brothers, Clarence, Jr. (Jean) Webb of Morgan Township, OH and Phillip (fiance Doris Depew) Webb of Ross, OH, three nephews, Greg (Susan) Webb and their children, Amanda, Kristi and Terra, Michael Webb and Rodney Webb, one niece Melissa Webb. He was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew Jeffrey Webb. Funeral service at Charles C. Young Funeral Home, 4032 Hamilton-Cleves Rd., Ross, OH May 17, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m until time of service. Burial will be at Millville Cemetery, Millville, OH. If desired, memorials may be made to a charity of ones choice in his memory. The family would like to thank the IMC Unit, 2nd floor at Ft. Hamilton Hospital and Dr. Madhu Chalasani for their care. www.charlesyoungfuneralhome.com

CECIL, Earl Leroy Sr. Services for Earl Leroy Cecil, Sr., 77, of Norman, OK will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at the Northgate Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday evening. Mr. Cecil was born March 17, 1931 in Harold, Floyd Co., KY to Harve and Avalia (Davis) Cecil. He died April 20, 2008 in Norman, OK. Mr.Cecil had lived in Norman, OK since moving from Garden City, MI in 1979. He was a long time member of the Crossland Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his son Earl "Leroy" Cecil, Jr.; parents; brothers: Willie, Tandy, Sam, Prichard, Jack, Estille, and McKinley Cecil; and sisters, Anna Laura Castle, Minnie Taylor, Mary Hall, and Edna Napier. He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise Cecil at home; daughter, Cindy Box and husband Rudy of Norman; sister, Bea Adkins of Harold, Ky.; grandchildren, Joseph Fleming and wife Kara, and Jay Fleming and wife Whitney, all of Norman; great-granddaughters, Hope and Abby Fleming; and numerous extended family and friends. Arrangements are under the direction of Primrose Funeral Service. Submitted by family Published in The Norman Transcript on 4/22/2008.

AKERS, Otis Eugene Age 61, 0f Harold, Ky., passed away Monday, April 14, 2008, at the Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. He was born July 20, 1946 in Prestonsburg, Ky., the son of the late Marion Akers and Zelma Mae Williams Akers. Mr. Akers was a retired mechanic for Childers and Venters, Pikeville, Kentucky. Survivors include his wife, Linda Thornsbury Akers, Harold, Ky., a son, Eddie Akers, Harold, Ky., two sisters, Ailene Kidd and Novia Clark both of Honaker, Ky., and two grandchildren, Andrea and Zachary Akers. Preceding him in death was his parents and a sister, Verleen Rae Kidd. Funeral services for Otis Eugene Akers will be conducted Thursday, April 17, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. (HFH)

MULKEY, Mary Ellen Age 90 of Banner, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at Prestonsburg Healthcare Center. She was born December 23, 1917 at Martin, Ky. the daughter of the late Albert and Cora Crum Spears. She was a homemaker and a member of the United Baptist Church. Other than the parents, she was preceded in death by, Her husband, Isaac Lee Mulkey, One Son, Jeff Mulkey, Two Daughters, Blanch Akers and Maxine Boyd. Four Brothers, Italy, Mexico, Oscar and Leict Spears. Four sisters, Della Lafferty, Nellie Goble, Ermma Crum and Aileen Crum and 1 Grandchild. She is survived by: One Son, Earl Mulkey of Banner, Kentucky, One Brother, Leonard Spears of Banner, Kentucky, 8 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great- Great Grandchild. Funeral Services: Friday, April 11, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial in the Akers Cemetery at Dana, Ky. Under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky. (HFH)

AKERS, Ida , [ View Image ] Age 83, of Dana, Kentucky, passed away Friday, April 4, 2008 at the Martin County Health Care Facility, Inez, Ky. She was born October 17, 1924 the daughter of the late Willie Akers and Hattie Conn Akers. Survivors include a brother-in-law: Luther Boyd, Banner, Ky., and three sister-in-laws: Pauline Akers and Evelyn Akers both of Dana, Ky., and Norma Jean Akers of Ivel, Ky., 10 nephews and 7 nieces. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Adren Akers. Funeral service for Ida Akers will be conducted Monday, April 7, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in the Hall Funeral Chapel, with Frank Kidd Jr. and Chris Kidd officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky. (HFH)

SMITH, Jerri Ellen Samons [ View Image ] Age 49, of Martin, Ky., passed away Wednesday, April 03, 2008, at her residence. She was born October 18, 1958 in McDowell, Ky., the daughter of Katy B. Crum Samons, Martin, Ky., and the late Rupert V. Samons. Mrs. Smith was a Sales Manager at Shirt Gallery, Martin, Ky., for 18 years. Survivors include her husband, James C. Smith, two sons, James E. Robinson, Jr., and his wife, Jessica L., Allen, Ky., Jesse E. Robinson, Prestonsburg, Ky., two daughters, Rebecca K. Bartrum and her husband, Nathan, Hueysville, Ky., Sara E. Smith, Morgantown, Wv., three sisters, Janis Newman ,Sandra Crisp, and Sari Slone all of Martin, Ky., and three grandchildren, Alyssa P. Robinson, Quinton S. Robinson, and Emery R. Bartrum. Other than the Father, she was preceded in death by: A brother, Rupert V. Samons, Jr. Funeral services for Jerri Smith will be conducted Saturday, April 5, 2008, at 3:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with Ronnie Samons officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Kentucky. Visitation is after 6:00 p.m., Friday here at the Funeral Home. In Lieu of Flowers Donations may be made to: ALS Research or ALS Patient Care. (HFH)

CAUDILL, Linda Sue Daniels [ View Image ] Age 57 of Ivel, Ky. passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2008 at her residence. She was born November 19, 1950 at Martin, Ky. the daughter of Arnold Daniels of Martin, Ky. and the late Genevie Jones Daniels. She was a homemaker. She is survived by: The Father, Arnold Daniels, Two Daughters, Sarah Geneva (Charles, Jr.) Jent of Allen, Ky. and Teresa Ann (Ricky) Ramey of Martin, Ky. One Brother, Arnold Dean Daniels of Eastern, Kentucky and One Sister, Brenda Gail Huffman of McDowell, Ky. Grandchildren: Rebecca Paige, Victoria Jent, Justin Jent, Cody Ramey and Casey Ramey. One Great Grandchild, Jada Johnson. Funeral Services: Sunday, April 6, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel in Martin, Ky. with Gary Compton and Jeffrey Crum officiating. Burial in the Marshall Cemetery at Martin, Ky. Under the direction of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky. (HFH)

DEAN, Myrtle "Patsy" Blevins Bentley [ View Image ] Age, 67 of Kansas City, KS, formerly of Langley, Ky., passed away Saturday, March 29, 2008. She was born May 14, 1940, the daughter of the Delmer and Webble Blevins. She was a graduate of Maytown High School in 1958 and attended Spencerian College of Louisville, Ky. She was formerly employed by General Motors Fairfax, Kansas City, KS. Patsy is survived by her husband, John Dean, daughters; Theresa Bentley of Excelsior Springs, MO, Pamela Ruis and Tina Wall of Kansas City, KS, grandchildren; April and Joshua Bentley, Geoffery and Jacob Ruis, and Daniel and Sean Wall, sisters; Jannice Sue Hinkle and Mary Joan Wallen of Langley, Ky., brothers; Johnny Blevins of Toledo, OH and Larry Blevins of Holt, MI and numerous neices , nephews, family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Judith Archer, and brothers, Kedrick Blevins and Kenneth Blevins. Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4 2008 at Hall Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 11:00 a.m., in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the Reverend Roy Harlow officiating. Burial will follow in the Blevins Cemetery, Langley, Ky. (HFH)

REYNOLDS, Mirtie Newsome Age 93, of Ligon, Ky., widow of Effort Reynolds, passed away Wednesday, April 02, 2008, at the Prestonsburg Health Care Center, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. She was born March 23, 1915 in Biscuit, Ky., the daughter of the late Jack Newsome and Fannie Stumbo Newsome. Survivors include a daughter, Freda Hayes, Harrodsburg, Ky., a sister, Mae Howell, Andrews, In., six grandchildren, Brigette Flannery, Belinda Hall, Breena Akers, Chris Kemp, Lesa Shepherd and Amy Faye Hayes, and four great grandchildren, Cortney, Brandon, Andrea and Cody. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sons, Billy Gene Reynolds and James Calvin "Bub" Reynolds, a daughter, Faye Reynolds Kemp, six brothers, Cassie Newsome, Crit Newsome, Ed Newsome, Frank Newsome, Homer Reynolds, and Harold Reynolds, six sisters, Dude Akers, Nell Cole, Ruth Hamilton, Mellie Holbrook, Doll Newsome, and Virdie Placktus. Funeral services for Mirtie Newsome Reynolds will be conducted Saturday, April 05, 2008, at 1:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the Clergyman Jerry Manns and Clinton Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Burton Cemetery, Ligon, Ky., with the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., caring for those arrangements. (HFH)

FRAZIER, Bertha "Bert" Fugate, Age 77, passed away March 13, 2008. She was born on January 22, 1931 in Garrett, KY. Bert is survived by her loving husband of 62 years Theodore; children Barb Ringo, Linda Pollock, Alice Frantz, Connie Warner; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great- grandchildren; 1 sister; 1 brother; and many other friends and relatives. The family will receive friends on March 17, 2008 from 10:00-11:00AM at Newcomer Funeral Home Beavercreek Chapel (3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd.) Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery in Dayton. Bert will be missed by all her family. To send the family a special message online visit, www.NewcomerFamily.com

PINION, Oliver of Clyde, Ohio, formerly of Tram, husband of late Elsie Music Pinion, Son of Birdie Pinion & stepson of Burl Thompson born 8-20-1918, died 3-11-2008 Survived by 2 sons; Ray (Mary) Pinion of Tram, Teddy Joe (Phoebe) Pinion of Greensprings, Ohio, 7 daughters: Lillie Mae (Larry) Stapleton of Lincoln Park, Mich., Emma Lee (Donald) Stanley, and Sue (Joseph) West both of Clyde, Ohio, Peggy Ann (Ric) Pierson ofFairfield, Ohio, Debbie Lynn (Dana) Bryantof Betsy Layne, Ky., Brandy Lynn (Chris) RobertsStanville, Ky15 Grandchildren 17 Great Grandchildren Funeral services were held Sat. Mar 15, 2008 at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.. Burial in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, KY

CREMEANS, Reverend Robert Sr. Age 78 of Hamilton, OH passed away at Fort Hamilton Hughes Hospital on March 25, 2008. He was born in Garrett, KY (Floyd County) on September 17, 1929, the son of Vernon and Glenna (McKee) Cremeans. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served from 1948 to 1952. Reverend Cremeans retired as honor pastorate in appreciatation of dedication and faithful service as a minister of the gospel in the Church of God of Cleveland, TN his tenure was from 1957 to 1991. He graciously pastored many churches in the Ohio area including: Eaton Church of God, Camden Church of God, Xenia Church of God, East Canton Church of God, Mt. Airy Church of God, Westside Church of God and also Ravenswood Church of God in WV. He is survived by his loving wife Sarah (Kennedy) Cremeans in which they would be celebrating 55 years of a wonderful marriage on March 28. They have five children who all loved their father greatly and held him at the highest respect, Glenda Cremeans of Dayton, OH, Robert Cremeans, Jr. of Hamilton, OH, Timothy (Charlene) Cremeans of Hamilton, OH, Rebekah (Steve) Mathis of Hamilton, OH and Jonathan (Kimberly) Cremeans of Monroe, OH. Ten grandchildren; Sarah Cabrera, Kerri Schaffer, Aaron Hoschar, Erik Cremeans, Melinda Cremeans, Tiffany Cremeans, Christian Marcum, Matthew Davenport, Courtney Cremeans, Katelyn Cremeans, and seven great grand children. He is also survived by two sisters Corrine Branham of Fairborn, OH and Faye Jenkins of West Liberty, KY. He is preceeded in death by his parents; four brothers, Roy, Ralph, Clyde and Tim Cremeans, one sister; Ollie Fyffe. Funeral Services will be held March 29, at the Hamilton Church of God 1760 Millville Ave. Hamilton, OH 45013 with Reverend David Garrett, pastor of New Haven Church of God officiating. Visitation will be held March 29, 2008 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the church. Weigel Funeral home will be assisting. Burial will follow at the Butler County Memorial Park in Trenton, OH. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the ICU nurses at Fort Hamilton Hughes Hospital that cared for him and the support that was received from the physicians and staff. Online condolences may be made to www.weigelfuneralhome.com

HALL, Christina Stewart Age 75, of Huber Heights, OH passed away March 26, 2008. Mrs. Hall was born in McDowell, KY on April 14, 1932 & was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Hall in 1993. Survived by 3 daughters & son-in-law, Susan & Thomas Barron, Sherry Hoskins & Sandra Hall; sons & daughters-in-law, Jack & Pamela Hall & James & Anna Hall; grandchildren, Lisa (Carl) Whitt, Jason & Emily Hall, Andrea, James, Jr., Jacob & Jared Hall; 3 great grandchildren, Grace & Jack Whitt & Jackson Hall; brothers & sisters-in-law, Henry & Doris Stewart, William & Patsy Stewart, Conrad & Phyllis Stewart & Douglas Stewart; close friend, Michael Helping & numerous nieces, nephews, family & friends. Funeral service 10:00 A.M. March 31, 2008 at the GEORGE C. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, "North Dayton Chapel", 5040 Frederick Pk. at Needmore Rd. Pastor Hank Chafin officiating. Interment Dayton National Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2-4 P.M. March 30, 2008 at the George C. Martin Funeral Home. Condolences may be left for the family at www.georgecmartinfuneralhome.com

HAYES, Sadie M. [View Image] Age 94, of Allen, Ky., widow of Mabry Hayes, passed away Friday, February 29, 2008, at the Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. She was born April 01, 1913 in Warco, Ky., the daughter of the late Phillip Hagans and Maude Crisp Hagans. Mrs. Hayes was a Retired Cook for the Floyd County School System and a member of the Allen First Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Reggie Hayes, Canton, Mi., a brother, Bill Hagans, Langley, Ky., a sister, Jewel Hagans, Allen, Ky., three grandchildren, Lynda Schilling, Steven R. Hayes, and Mark M. Hayes, two grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Funeral services for Sadie M. Hayes will be conducted Monday, March 03, 2008 at 1:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the Clergymen Earl Waugh and Arnold Turner, Jr., officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky (HFH)

MCCOWEN, Blanche Little Age 92, of Prestonsburg, Ky., widow of Lee McCown, passed away Friday, February 29, 2008, at the Prestonsburg Health Care Center, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. She was born May 08, 1915 in Pike County, Ky., the daughter of the late Sonny D. Little and Sarah Rowe Little. Mrs. McCown was a homemaker and was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include two daughters, Carol Tackett, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl., Glenda Fraley, Prestonsburg, Ky., seven grandchildren, Michael McCown, David, Ky., Christopher McCown, Auxier, Ky., Gina Tackett, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl., Heather Tackett Falduto, Chicago, Il., Sarah Fraley Lyon, Prestonsburg, Ky., Richard McCown, Frenchburg, Ky., and Susan McCown Francis, Eubank, Ky., and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, Son, Lowell McCown and a brother, Junius Little. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, March 03, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the Clergyman Sam Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home. Martin, Kentucky. Visitation is after 6:00 p.m., Saturday here at the Hall Funeral Home. (HFH)

KING, Etta Rose (Hopkins) Age 78 of West Chester, OH and formerly of McDowell, KY entered into eternal rest January 28, 2008 in the Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery, OH following an extended illness. Etta was born September 7, 1929 in McDowell, KY, the daughter of the late Wilbur J. and Lettie (Shannon) Hopkins. Etta will always be remembered by her family and friends as a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Etta was preceded in death by her parents, dear husband, Troy Otis King in 2004, one son - Jackie Calvin King, four grandchildren: Eric Todd Miller, George Anthony Miller, Michael David King and Daniel Corey Stanley; two brothers - Wilburn Jackson Hopkins and Charles Hopkins and three sisters: Blanche Gertrude Hopkins, Gladys Opal Hamilton and Helen Eddith Rhodes. She leaves to mourn her passing, her children: Carol Lynn Miller (Gordon Ray Stanley)of Wheelwright, KY, Stanley King (Brenda Joyce) of McDowell, KY, Shirley Ann King of Jackson, MI, Daniel Mark King of Hyatt, KY, Randy (Jacqueline) King of Oregonia, OH and Barbara Ella Belcher (Roy) of Eaton Rapids, MI;one sister - Ella Lenora Roberson of North Shore Hills, SC; fifteen grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and numerous step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. Friends may call on the family January 30, 2008 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm and again January 31,2008 from 10:00am to 8:00pm at the Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church in Wheelwright, KY. Funeral services will be held February 1, 2008 at the church at 12:00 noon with her grandson, Brother Ezra Troy Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Hopkins and Tackett Cemetery located in McDowell, KY. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stine Kilburn Funeral Home, Lebanon, Oh. 45036 and Hall Funeral Home, Martin, KY. (THE LEBANON (OH) WESTERN STAR 1/31/08)

DEMATO, Emma Jean Lewis Age, 80, Overland Park, KS, formerly of Columbus, OH, died February 4, 2008, at Shawnee Gardens Nursing Center. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. February 9, 2008, at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, 13720 Roe, Leawood, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Church of the Resurrection or to the Alzheimer's Foundation, 3846 W. 75th Street, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Emma Jean was born August 30, 1927, in Betsy Lane, KY. (NOTE: KY BIRTH INDEX LISTS AS PIKE COUNTY). She moved to Columbus, OH in 1955. She was a loving mother and a hard worker all of her life. Emma Jean was preceded in death by her husband Joe Demato in 1994. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Nancy Lewis; and grandchildren, Michelle and Bradley Lewis, Leawood, KS; and two sisters, Sonja Baer, OH and Sadie Hatfield, WV. (COLUMBUS (OH) DISPATCH 2/6/08)

HARRIS, Clifford Leo Age 59, passed away on February 12, 2008, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born on November 13, 1948, in Melvin, KY, to the late Isadore and Sarah (Howell) Harris. In addition to his parents, Leo was preceded in death by 1 brother and 2 sisters. He is survived by his wife, Donni Harris; daughters, Paula (Kris Klintz) Harris and Jennifer Bailey; 3 brothers, Ivan, Arnold, and Randall; 5 sisters, Dorothy, Christine, Nannie, Loretta, and Mickey; and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. February 15, 2008 at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Rd., where the funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. February 16, 2008. Interment to follow at Kingwood Memorial Park. " Sign the online guestbook at here. (THE COLUMBUS (OH) DISPATCH 2/14/08)

MULLINS, Grace Age, 89, of Dayton, OH passed away peacefully February 18, 2008 at Crestview Manor. She was born November 27, 1918 in Bosco, KY. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert B. and Leona B Mullins, sisters Madge Martin, Agnes Allrid, R. Joan Brewer, and 2 brothers Samuel Mullins, Ralph Mullins and a great-niece Theresa Brewer. Grace is survived by her sister Mildred Estridge, 2 brothers and a sister-in-law William and Mary Mullins and Robert Mullins, 3 great-nieces Patricia Brewer and Mary (Bruce) McGill, and Heather (Chad) Bonifield, a great- nephew David (Patty) Brewer, and great-great nieces Caitlin McGill, Brooke Brewer, Kayla Bonifield and great-great nephew Justin Bonifield. Grace had retired from WPAFB in 1981 after 38 years of service. Memorial services will be 2 PM, February 22, 2008 at Woodland Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, 118 Woodland Ave. Arrangements in care of TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME - BELMONT CHAPEL. Online condolences may be made at Tobias Funeral Home (THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 2/20/08)

DeBUSK, Pauline Hopson Age, 74 years, of Hillsboro, OH died December 13, 2007. She was born March 17, 1933 in Wayland, KY, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Simmons) Hopson. Pauline retired from General Motors in Dayton. On August 2, 1952 she was united in marriage to Bobby Vernon DeBusk who preceded her in death May 1993. She was also preceded in death by a son Gary Thomas DeBusk, two sisters and one brother. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Sandra DeBusk of Hillsboro, OH, James Ray and Donna DeBusk of Hillsboro, OH, two daughters and son-in-law, Sandra Kay Biskirk of Hillsboro, Patricia Lynn and Micki Thorman of Hillsboro, one sister and brother-in-law, Geraldine and Carl Woody of Dayton, OH, 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. December 17, 2007 at the Thompson Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Rev. Wylie Perkins will officiate with burial following in the Miami Valley Memory Gardens in Centerville, OH. Friends may call from 10:00 AM until service at 11:00 AM at the Thompson Funeral Home. Memorials: Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Boulevard., Mt. Orab, OH 45154. (THOMPSON-WALLACE FUNERAL HOMES OF SOUTHWEST OHIO 2008) COOLEY, George [ View Image ] Age: 56 OF: Banner, KY Date of Birth: March 27, 1951 Place: Prestonsburg, KY Date of Death: February 5, 2008 Facts of Importance: disabled carpenter & member of Betsy Layne Freewill Baptist Church- Betsy Layne, KY Parents: the late Raymond & Sara Elizabeth Adkins Cooley Husband or Wife: Teresa Spears Cooley Other Survivors: three daughters & sons in law: Sabrina (Darryl) Cooley Ritchie & Tabitha (Jody) Cecil all of Banner, KY & Samantha Cooley of Lackey, KY; four brothers: Harold Cooley of Prestonsburg, KY, Ernest Cooley of Banner, KY, Dean Cooley of Dwale & Kenneth Cooley of Jessup, GA; four sisters: Audrey Faye Minyard of Hamilton, OH, Janet Vjada of Arizona, Mary Garrison of Myrtle Beach, SC & Ethel Meyers of Anaheim, CA; 4 grandchildren: Jordan, Brandon, Megan & Gage; grandchildren at heart: Autumn & Christopher Deceased Relatives: parents, two brothers & one sister: James Wendall Cooley, Jackie Cooley & Deloris Stephens Time and Place of Services: Friday (February 8, 2008) 1 PM at Betsy Layne Freewill Baptist Church- Betsy Layne, KY Officiating: Tracy Patton & Tim McCoy Visitation: Wednesday 6pm at the church Burial: Mulkey Family Cemetery- Banner, KY (NFF)

JOHNSON, Pauline Sexton [ View Image ] Age: 72 OF: Melvin, KY Date of Birth: March 1, 1935 Place: Bell County, KY Date of Death: February 4, 2008 Where: Pikeville Medical Center- Pikeville, KY Facts of Importance: homemaker Parents: the late Luther & Verna Grace Sexton Husband or Wife: L.A. Johnson Other Survivors: son & daughter in law: Charles Blake & Lois Johnson of Melvin, KY; daughter & son in law: Colleen & Ronald Bradford of Prestonsburg; six brothers & sisters in law: Donald Gene & Ramona Sexton of Nicholasville, KY, Jerry & Eva Sexton, Virgil & Jeannie Sexton, Ronald Sexton all of Mt. Vernon, Ill, Kennith & Trina Sexton of Dayton, OH & Douglas & Judy Sexton of Lenoira City, TN; three sisters: Mildred Welch of Mt. Vernon, ILL, Gaynelle Williams of Houston, TX, Brenda & Lannie Boles of Dolphin, VA; two grandchildren: Amanda Blake Johnson, Felisha Dawn & Keith Ratliff Deceased Relatives: parents, four brothers and one sister: James Sexton, Denzil Sexton, Victor Sexton, Bobby Sexton & Mary Shields Time and Place of Services: Thursday (February 7, 2008) 12 Noon at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home- Martin, KY Officiating: Ralph Hall Visitation: Tuesday 6pm at the funeral home Burial: Johnson Cemetery- Melvin, KY (NFF)

PETRY, Willie D. Age: 76 OF: (Bullcreek) Prestonsburg, KY Date of Birth: March 3, 1931 Place: (Bullcreek) Prestonsburg, KY Date of Death: February 4, 2008 Facts of Importance: homemaker & member of Church of Christ, Martin, Ky., Eastern Star # 575, Martin, Kentucky Parents: the late Will & Lunata Crisp DeRossett Husband or Wife: the late William M. (Bosh) Petry Other Survivors: Son: William Edward (Sherry) Petry of Prestonsburg, KY; step daughter: Willa Karen Petry of St. Simon Island, Georgia; brother: Merlon (Ann) DeRossett of Prestonsburg; two sisters: Edna Hammons of Prestonsburg & Aileen (Robert) Hughes of Berea, KY; one grandson & one step-granddaughter: William Chase Petry & Courtney Thomas Branham ; a host of nieces & nephewsDeceased Relatives: parents, husband, two brothers: James Dee DeRossett & Edward DeRossett Time and Place of Services: Thursday (Feb. 7, 2008) 1 P.M. Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home- Martin, KY Officiating: Gary Mitchell Visitation: after 5pm on Wednesday at funeral home, 7pm services Eastern Star Services on Wednesday Burial: Gethsemane Gardens- Prestonsburg, KY Pallbearers: Active Pallbearers: Gregory Scott Nelson, Roger Nelson II, Michael Duty, William D. Duty, Jonathan B. Holbrook and Harold E. DeRossett. Honorary Pallbearers: Merlon DeRossett, Danny DeRossett, David A. DeRossett and Roger Nelson. (NFF)

SHEPHERD, Dillard (Snow Ball) Age: 65 OF: Hueysville, KY Date of Birth: August 7, 1942 Place: Hueysville, KY Date of Death: February 1, 2008 Where: St. Joseph Martin- Martin, KY Facts of Importance: disabled laborer Parents: the late Roy & Feobe Castle Shepherd Husband or Wife: Judy Cole Shepherd Other Survivors: two sons: Kevin Wayne Shepherd & John Wayne Shepherd both of Hueysville, KY; special sister in law: Lucille Boyd; one brother: Willard Shepherd of Hueysville, KY; five sisters: Judy Shepherd, Sindy Shepherd & Imogene Shepherd all of Hueysville, KY, Ilene Castle of Wayland, KY & Racene Miller of Prestonsburg, KY; 3 grandchildren: Summer Lynn, Autumn Cheyene & John Blake Deceased Relatives: parents, daughter: Pheobe Leann Shepherd, brother: Hillard Shepherd Time and Place of Services: Tuesday (February 5, 2008) 11 AM at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home- Martin, KY Officiating: David Bentley Visitation: Sunday 6pm at the funeral home Burial: Shepherd Cemetery- Hueysville, KY (NFF)

KISER, Margie Tackett [View Photo] Age 75, Beaver, KY Date of Birth: September 11, 1932 Place: Floyd County, KY Date of Death: January 31, 2008 Where: Residence Facts of Importance: homemaker & member of Little Rosa Regular Baptist Church Parents: the late Berry & Elva Hamilton Tackett Husband or Wife: the late Andy Kiser Jr. Other Survivors: three sons & daughters in law: Daylie & Patty Kiser of Howe, IN, Andy Jay & Cathy Kiser of Bronson, MI & Zachary Kiser of Teaberry, KY; daughter & son in law: Angela & Jeff Brown of Beaver, KY; two brothers & one sister: Sterling Tackett of Betsy Layne, KY, Jimmy Tackett of Pikeville, KY & Opal Reynolds of Beaver, KY; 8 grandchildren: Paul, Kent, Michelle, Heather, Anthony, Brandon, Shawn & Adam; 6 great-grandsons Deceased Relatives: parents, husband, two brothers & one sister: Paul Tackett, John B. Tackett & Olga Hamilton Time and Place of Services: Monday (February 4, 2008) 11 AM at Little Rosa Regular Baptist Church- McDowell, KY Officiating: Regular Baptist Ministers of Indian Bottom Association Visitation: Saturday 6pm at the funeral home Burial: Kiser Family Cemetery- Beaver, KY (NFF)

AMBURGEY, Juanita Vance Collins Age 73, Prestonsburg, KY Date of Birth: June 17, 1934 Place: Wayland, KY Date of Death: February 1, 2008 Where: Kings Daughters Medical Center- Ashland, KY Facts of Importance: retired care taker & member of Seventh Day Advanist Parents: the late Emmitt & Sarah Collins Vance Husband or Wife: Ezra Amburgey Other Survivors: sons & daughters: Jimmy Darrell Garten of Jacksonville, FL, William Charles Garten of Harold, KY, Cindy Denise Akers of Richmond, KY, Patricia Ann Vance of Martin, KY; two step-sons: Terry Lee Amburgey of Prestonsburg, KY, Bradwick Lawrence Amburgey of Dalton, AL; one brother & one sister: David Vance of Somerset, KY & Melida Szenre of California; 13 grandchildren & 8 Great-Grandchildren Deceased Relatives: parents, one infant son, two step sons: Donald Ronald Amburgey, Randall Gene Amburgey; daughter: Jeanette Lee Garten; three brothers: Albert Vance, Emmitt Vance Jr. & Frank Vance Time and Place of Services: Monday (February 4, 2008) 2pm at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home- Martin, KY Officiating: John Baker Visitation: Sunday 6pm at the funeral home Burial: Gethsemane Gardens- Prestonsburg, KY (NFF)

SLONE, Renda Age: 84 OF: Formerly of Estill, Kentucky Date of Birth: September 6, 1923 Place: Floyd County, Kentucky Date of Death: January 30, 2008 Where: Palm Garden of Gainesville Flordia Facts of Importance: She was a Homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith Parents: The late Buddy and Lona Tuttle Hall Husband or Wife: The late William Slone Other Survivors: Two Sons: Billy Fred Slone, of Trenton, Flordia; and John Slone, of Wayland, Kentucky; Three Daughters: Marcella Slone, of High Spring, Flordia; Jane Betts, of Dunnellon, Flordia, and Marie Laramore, of Trenton, Flordia; Three Sisters: Ruth Slone, Lottie Hall, and Brenda Carol Owens, all of Indiana; 12 Grandchildren and 10 Great GrandchildrenDeceased Relatives: Husband; Parents; One Daughter: Fredia Mae Chaffins; Four Brothers: Henry, Tommy, Spencer, and Ben Hall Time and Place of Services: Sunday at 1 p.m. at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, KentuckyOfficiating: Jerry Manns Visitation: After 12 noon Saturday at the funeral home Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Kentucky (NFF)

HALL, Glenda Faye [View Image] Age 69, of Dema, passed away at her home Friday, January 22, 2008. She was surrounded by her family and friends in her final hours. Faye is survived by her loving husband of nearly 51 years, Lawrence Hall. She leaves behind four sons, Kenny Hall, his wife Patricia Ann, Topmost, Jerry Hall, his wife Deloris, Raven, Ronnie Hall, his wife Andrea, Mt. Sterling, Byron Hall, his wife Pamela Michelle, Raven, three daughters, Tammy North, her husband Charles, Michelle Bush, her husband, Denver, Shonna Goble, her husband Ken, six brothers, Homer Mullins and Elmer Mullins, both of Mousie, Charles Mullins and Michael Mullins, both of Dema, Larry Mullins, Raven, Glenn Darrell Mullins, Topmost, four sisters, Willa Dean Willis, Dayton, Oh., Versa Mae Williams and Wanda Jean Broshmere, both of Huntington, In., Maxine Cox, Topmost, five grandsons, Brandon, Seth, Brent, Justin and Travis Hall, seven granddaughters, Cassie Johnson, Ashley Hall, Elisha Hall, Natasha North, Jill Hall, Brittany Hall, Jodi Hall, and three great grandchildren, Lexi, Natalie and Raegan. Faye was preceded in death by her parents, Troy and Nebraska Gibson Mullins, one sister, Opal Mullins, and two brothers, Lemon and Linville Mullins. Faye suffered from a chronic blood disorder for almost 20 years, Her strong will and determination to keep going is what we will remember most. She kept on going and was strong for all of us, because that's what we needed. She never wanted anyone to know how sick she really was or how much pain she was really in. She refused to give in to her illness, and she amazed us all with her strength. Faye was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Each day with her here was truly a blessing for us all. She was dedicated to her family and we always came first and she last. She loved to cook for her family, from every day meals to the most hectic holiday meals. She filled our hearts and our lives with love, joy, laughter, and filled our minds with endless sweet memories. Remember not her death, but her life and her strong will and determination to beat the odds. We will always love you and miss you. (HFH)

SAMONS, Gina Denise Age 47, of Banner, KY., wife of Wilburn Ray Samons passed away Monday, February 18, 2008 in the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY. She was born May 7, 1960 in McDowell, KY the of French and Willena Campbell of Banner, KY. Mrs. Samons was a member of Allen First Baptist Church and a assistant manager. In addition to her husband and parents she is survived by one son Wesley French Samons of Springfield, NJ., one sister, Kathy Williams of Banner, KY. Preceding her in death was her sister, Maletta Campbell. The funeral service for Gina Denise Samons will be conducted Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. in the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, KY., with Arnold Turner, Jr. officiating, Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, KY, with the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, caring for those arrangements. Visitation is after 6:00 p.m., Tuesday here at the Funeral Home. (HFH)

VANOVER, Sarah Estep Age 87 of Prestonsburg, Ky. widow of Clark H. Vanover, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2008 at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, Ky. She was born October 29, 1920 In Letcher Co., Kentucky the daughter of the late George and Josephine Meade Estep. She was a homemaker and member of the Left Beaver Regular Baptist Church. She is survived by, Three Sons, Clark Howard (Kay) Vanover of Dutton, Alabama, Jack (Janet) Vanover of Martin, Ky., Teddy Vanover of Prestonsburg, Ky. and Larry Vanover of Drift, Ky. Eight Daughters, Lutie (Mike) Kocik of Lady Lake, Florida, Bertha Griffith of Prestonsburg, Ky., Wanda (Don) Winters, Chelias, Wa., Barbara (Bob) Giuliani of Brooklyn, Michigan, Gayle Vanover of Prestonsburg, Ky., Louise Williams of Ypsilanti, Michigan, Mary (Joe) Gearheart of Prestonsburg, Ky. and Deborah Rice of Prestonsburg, Ky. 26 Grandchildren and 23 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: Her husband, Clark H. Vanover, One Son, George Vanover, Brothers, John Eddie, Frank, Wilburn, Elijah, George, Jody and William Estep, Sisters, Elizabeth Stone, Lutie Estep and Maggie Hall and 3 Grandchildren. Funeral Services for Sarah Estep Vanover will be conducted, Friday, February 22, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. Hall Funeral Home with John P. Church officiating. Burial in the Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel, Ky. Under the direction of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Kentucky. (HFH)

SULLIVAN, Elza "Lee " Age 65 of Hi Hat, Ky. passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2008 at St. Joseph East Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born August 14, 2008 at Bloomington, Indiana the son of the late Elza and Mary Margaret Pelfry Sullivan Sheets.He was a former security guard. He is survived by; His wife, Sherry P. Ballantine Sullivan, Three Sons, Justin Sullivan of Hi Hat, Ky., Tony Sullivan of Sullivan, Indiana and Greg Sullivan of Pakston, Indiana, Step Sons, Cory Huff of McDowell, Ky. and Chris Ballantine of Sturgis, Michigan Two Daughters, Darla Sullivan of Pakston, Indiana and Lisa Marie Sullivan of Pakston, Indiana. Step Daughter, Ashley Marie Hough of Galeen, Tenn. Daughters at heart, Linda hall Newsome and Kandy Moore. One Brother, Douglas Sullivan of Warsaw, Indiana, Three Sisters, Cindy Kellogg of Warsaw, Indiana, Linda Durham of Brennen, Ohio and Phyllis Workman of Bloomington, Indiana, 2 Grandchildren, 5 Step Grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. in the Pilgrim Rest Regular Baptist Church at Price, Ky. with Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial in the Greenbury Hall Cemetery at McDowell, Ky. Under the direction of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Kentucky. (HFH )

SHEPHERD, Cecil [View Image ] Age 60, of McDowell, Ky., husband of Deana Carroll Shepherd, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2008 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY. He was born March 14, 1947 in Martin, KY., the son of Lonzo Shepherd of Prestonsburg, KY., and the late Maddie Conn Shepherd. Mr. Shepherd was a member of the Drift Freewill Baptist Church and a retired coal Miner, In addition to his wife Deana he is survived by one son Cecil Lee Shepherd, Ohawa, OH., two daughters, Carla Mullins of Pandora, OH., and Melissa Shepherd of McDowell, KY., three brothers, Ray Shepherd of Rogersville, TN., Bobby Shepherd of Banner, KY., and Roy Shepherd of McDowell, KY., two half-brothers, William Conn of Martin, KY., and Elmore Kilbert of Conn., four sisters, Helen Vance of Drift, KY., Mary Patton and Myrtle Page both of McDowell, Ky., and Wanda Horton of Paintsville, KY., two grandchildren, Kristin Mullins and Kurt Michael Mullins. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Hall. Funeral Services for Cecil Shepherd will be conducted Tuesday, February 19, 2008 in the Free Pentecostal Church of Dwale, Dwale, Ky. with William Jarrell officiating. Burial will follow in the Slone Mountain Cemetery, Minnie, Ky. under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky. Visitation is after 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the church (HFH)

CHAFFINS, Phillip Russell "Rusty " Age 36 of Prestonsburg, Ky. passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at his residence. He was born August 7, 1971 at McDowell, Ky. the son of Phillip Lowell and Alice Delena Perry Chaffins of Prestonsburg, Ky. He wa a Fireman at the Prestonsburg Fire Department. Surviving other than the parents, are: Two Sons, Jacob Russell Chaffins and Jordan Christopher Chaffins both of Prestonsburg, Ky. One Daughter, Kimberly Dawn Chaffins of Prestonsburg, Ky. Two Brothers, Shawn Chaffins of Banner, Ky. and Norman Chaffins of Pikeville, Ky. He was preceded in death by, One Son, Phillip Gene Chaffins. Funeral Services: Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. in the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg, Ky. with Bobby Carpenter, Tommy Reed and Larry Adams officiating. Burial in the Setser Cemetery at Prestonsburg, Ky. Under the direction of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky. (HFH)

ROWLAND, Carol Ann Age: 61 OF: Blue River, Kentucky Date of Birth: January 4, 1947 Place: Floyd County, Kentucky Date of Death: Saturday, January 26, 2008 Where: Her residence Facts of Importance: Homemaker Parents: the late Millard and Gypsy Wicker Stephens Husband or Wife: Wife of Cleaties Rowland Other Survivors: 1 daughter: Anna Marie Robinson of Garrett, Kentucky; 1 Brother: Gorman Stephens of Lexington, Kentucky, 1 sister Dranna Sue Click of Martin, Kentucky; 4 Grandchildren: LaMikka, Charles, Savannah and John and 1 great grandchild: Natalie Deceased Relatives: Parents, 1 daughter: Melissa Ann Akers and 1 Brother: Danny Stephens. Time and Place of Services: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 10 am at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home in Martin, Ky. Officiating: David Reed Visitation: After 7 PM Sunday at the funeral home Burial: Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg, KY. (NFFH)

SHEPHERD, Timothy Wayne Age: 44 OF: Hueysville, KY Date of Birth: January 15, 1964 Place: McDowell, KY Date of Death: January 25, 2008 Where: Hazard Medical Center Facts of Importance: Disabled coal miner Parents: Marcella Kilburn Shepherd of Brimfield, IN & the late Hershel Shepherd Husband or Wife: Melva Shepherd Other Survivors: son & daughter in law: Durand & Sheila Shepherd of Hueysville, KY; daughter & son in law: Denice & Jerry Sizemore of McDowell, KY; two brothers: Kelvin Shepherd of Albion, Indiana & Bobby Shepherd of Hudson, IN; 7 grandchildren: Jerrian, Emily, Brianna, Dylan, T.J., Courtney & Chelsa; 1 special grandson: Cody Robinson Deceased Relatives: father, brother: David Shepherd Time and Place of Services: Sunday (January 27, 2008) 11 AM at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home- Martin, KY Officiating: Carlos Beverly, Joseph Ratliff, Purda Hicks Visitation: Friday 7pm at the funeral home Burial: Hale Shepherd Cemetery- Brushy Fork of Gunlock, KY (NFFH)

CAUDILL, Judy Mae [ View Image ] Age: 66 OF: Melvin, KY Date of Birth: August 30, 1941 Place: Melvin, KY Date of Death: January 22, 2008 Where: Central Baptist Hospital- Lexington, KY Facts of Importance: homemaker Parents: the late William & Frankie Hall Caudill Other Survivors: brother: Wilburn Caudill of Minnie, KY; two sisters: Shirley Caudill & Mallie Johnson both of Melvin, KY Deceased Relatives: parents, three brothers: Virgil Caudill, Burlin Caudill & James Edward Caudill; sister: Nancy Carol Caudill Time and Place of Services: Friday (January 25, 2008) 11 AM at Joppa Old Regular Baptist Church- Melvin, KY Officiating: Old Regular Baptist Church Visitation: Wednesday 6pm at the church Burial: Buckingham Cemetery- Bevinsville, KY (NFFH)

CAUDILL, Judy Mae Age: 66 OF: Melvin, KY Date of Birth: August 30, 1941 Place: Melvin, KY Date of Death: January 22, 2008 Where: Central Baptist Hospital- Lexington, KY Facts of Importance: homemaker Parents: the late William & Frankie Hall Caudill Other Survivors: brother: Wilburn Caudill of Minnie, KY; two sisters: Shirley Caudill & Mallie Johnson both of Melvin, KY Deceased Relatives: parents, three brothers: Virgil Caudill, Burlin Caudill & James Edward Caudill; sister: Nancy Carol Caudill Time and Place of Services: Friday (January 25, 2008) 11 AM at Joppa Old Regular Baptist Church- Melvin, KY Officiating: Old Regular Baptist Church Visitation: Wednesday 6pm at the church Burial: Buckingham Cemetery- Bevinsville, KY (NFFH)

SLONE, Alex Age: 83 OF: Sharpsburg, KY formerly of Floyd County Date of Birth: May 31, 1924 Place: Pike County, Kentucky Date of Death: Saturday, January 12, 2008 Where: St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, Ky. Facts of Importance: Former Coal Miner and Member of Old Regular Baptist Church Parents: the late Abram and Liddy Varney Slone Husband or Wife: Husband of Roberta Shepherd Slone Other Survivors: Six Sons: William Slone and Dean Slone both of Sharpsburg, KY. Kenneth Slone of Sadieville, Ky., Alex Slone of Mt. Sterling, Timothy Slone of Martin, Ky., Mickey Slone of Carlisle, Ky. Six Daughters: Lois Bond of Mansfield, Ohio, Linda Sue Halbert of Martin, Ky, Mary Bond of Soldier, KY., Jeanette Henderson of Morehead, Ky, Bonnie McKinney of Auxier, Ky and Donna Kay Williams of Union Bridge, Maryland; 1 brother: Plenty Slone of Virginia and 1 sister: Ethal Collins of Kimper, KY. 45 Grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren Deceased Relatives: Parents, 2 sons: Abram Slone and Tony Slone, and 1 brother: Johnny Slone Time and Place of Services: Tuesday (January 15, 2008) at 1 PM at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home at Martin, KY. Officiating: Bruce Coleman Visitation: After 6 PM Monday at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home Burial: Shepherd Cemetery, Printer, KY. (NFFH)

ISAAC, Mark Wayne Age: 45 OF: McDowell, KY Date of Birth: December 14, 1962 Place: McDowell, KY Date of Death: January 9, 2008 Where: UK Medical Center- Lexington, KY Facts of Importance: coal miner Parents: the late Howell & Lily Wright Isaac Husband or Wife: Billie (BJ) Isaac Other Survivors: son & daughter: Kevin Bartley & Samantha Jo Isaac both of McDowell, KY; brothers & sisters: Larry Hall, Michael, Merlin, Tommy, Floris, Marlene, Wilma, Libby & Flotine; 1 grandson: Cody Guy Bartley Deceased Relatives: parents Time and Place of Services: Saturday (January 12, 2008) 1 PM at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home- Martin, KY Officiating: Jimmy Hall & Others Visitation: Thursday 7pm at the funeral home Burial: Osborne Cemetery- McDowell, KY (MFFH) JOHNSON, Pauline Sexton Age, 72, of Melvin, died Monday, February 4, 2008, at the Pikeville Medical Center. Born March 1, 1935, in Bell County, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Verna Grace Sexton. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, L.A. Johnson. Other survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Charles Blake and Lois Johnson of Melvin; a daughter and son-in-law: Colleen and Ronald Bradford of Prestonsburg; six brothers and sisters-in-law: Donald Gene and Ramona Sexton of Nicholasville; Jerry and Eva Sexton, Virgil and Jeannie Sexton, and Ronald Sexton, all of Mt. Vernon Illinois; Kennith and Trina Sexton of Dayton, Ohio; and Douglas and Judy Sexton of Lenoira City, Tennessee; three sisters: Mildred Welch of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; Gaynelle Williams of Houston, Texas; and Brenda and Lannie Boles of Dolphin, Virginia; and two grandchildren: Amanda Blake Johnson of Drift; and Felisha Dawn and Keith Ratliff of Van Lear; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister: James Sexton, Denzil Sexton, Victor Sexton, Bobby Sexton, and Mary Shields. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 7, at noon, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Ralph Hall officiating. Burial was in the Johnson Cemetery, in Melvin, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home. www.nelsonfrazierfuneralhome.com

COOLEY, George Age 56, of Banner, died Tuesday, February 5, 2008, at his residence.Born March 27, 1951, in Prestonsburg, he was the son of the late Raymond and Sara Elizabeth Adkins Cooley. He was a disabled carpenter, and a member of the Betsy Layne Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Spears Cooley.Other survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law: Sabrina (Darryl) Cooley Ritchie and Tabitha (Jody) Cecil, all of Banner; and Samantha Cooley of Lackey; four brothers: Harold Cooley of Prestonsburg; Ernest Cooley of Banner; Dean Cooley of Dwale; and Kenneth Cooley of Jessup, Georgia; four sisters: Audrey Faye Minyard of Hamilton, Ohio; Janet Vjada of Arizona; Mary Garrison of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; and Ethel Meyers of Anaheim, California; four grandchildren: Jordan, Brandon, Megan and Gage; and grandchildren at heart: Autumn and Christopher.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister: James Wendall Cooley, Jackie Cooley, and Deloris Stephens.Funeral services will be held Friday, February 8, at 1 p.m., at the Betsy Layne Freewill Baptist Church, with Tracy Patton and Tim McCoy officiating.Burial will be in the Mulkey Family Cemetery, in Banner, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin.Visitation is at the church. www.nelsonfrazierfuneralhome.com EDMONDS, Josephine "Jo " [View Image ] Age: 82 Visitation: At J. W. Call Funeral Home after 6:00 PM Sunday Funeral Service: 1:00 PM Tuesday at J. W. Call Funeral Home with Bros. E. W. Damron and Jerry Bliffin officiating Interment: Davidson Memorial Gardens Ivel, KY. Born in Pike Co., Josephine was the daughter of the late Tobe and Alice Elkins Cecil. She was a homemaker and a member of the Coal Run Church of Christ. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marrs Douglas Edmonds, two brothers- Merion and Billy Cecil and one sister- Gladys Syck Survivors include: Two sons: Jim (Eulavene) Edmonds and George (Charlene) Edmonds both of Pikeville Three grandchildren Six great grandchildren (JWCAL)

MOORE, Arnold, 101, of Cheyenne died Jan. 14, 2015 at Kindred Transitional Care. He was born Sept. 19, 1913, in Floyd County, Ky., a son of Harry and Fannie (Stumbo) Moore. He married Della Jane Sizemore and 52 years ago they came to Cheyenne, where they have since made their home. He was employed as a pipefitter and welder with Local Union 192 for more than 50 years. Survivors include his wife, Della; two daughters, Shirley Coupens and Linda Hollings, both of Cheyenne; nine grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sons, Bernie, Jimmy and Kelvin Moore; nine brothers, Ballard, Russell, Ralph, Clyde, Edgle, Ranold, Girdle, Ivel and Rufus Moore; and a sister, Opal. Cremation has taken place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens under the direction of Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel. Submitted By: Linda Moore Hollings

MOORE, Della Jane , 85, of Cheyenne, died Friday, March 13, 2015 at Davis Hospice Center. She was born September 6, 1929 in Floyd County, Kentucky, a daughter of Willie and Molly (Flannery) Sizemore. Della married Arnold Moore and 52 years ago they came to Cheyenne where they have since made their home. They were married for 68 years. Mr. Moore passed away January 14, 2015. Della was a homemaker and mother, she loved spending time with her children and her grandchildren. Survivors include two daughters, Shirley Coupens and Linda Hollings, both of Cheyenne; nine grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold; her parents; and three sons, Bernie, Jimmy and Kelvin Moore. Cremation has taken place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens under the direction of Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel. Family Services will be held on Friday, March 27, 2015 at 10:00 am at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens. Submitted By: Linda Moore Hollings

SPENCER, Glover Walter 'Walkie' [ View Photo ] Age 76, of Martin, husband of Ruby Lee Maggard Spencer, died Friday, November 6, 2009 at his residence. He was born March 16, 1933 in Drift, a son of the late Glover Walter and Anna Mae Crisp Spencer. Walkie was member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and a retired Columbia Gas Company employee. In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters, Sharon Bubenzer, her husband Mark, Lexington, Cheryl Hansford, her husband Don, Eastern, one brother, Paul Spencer, Martin, three grandchildren, Joshua Hansford, Nathan Ratcliff, Elizabeth Pelfrey, two great grandchildren, Logan Ratcliff and Layne Pelfrey. Funeral service for Glover Walter 'Walkie' Spencer will be conducted Tuesday, November 10 at 11 a.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, with Elders of the Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, with the Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements. (HFH)

BROWING, William "Todd" Age 30, of Hi Hat, KY, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at Cornerstone Hospital of Huntington, Huntington, West Virginia. He was born May 18, 1979 in Pikeville, KY the son of Georgianne "Jan" Brown Browning, Hi Hat, and the late Bill Browning. Todd was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include his mother, Jan. Funeral services for William "Todd" Browning will be conducted Friday, November 6, 2009, at 12:00 noon at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, KY with the Clergyman Brent Tackett officiating. Burial will follow in the Lawson Cemetery, Hi Hat, KY with the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, KY caring for those arrangements. (HFH)

HALL, Larry D. Age 51, of Prestonsburg, KY, husband of Lora Ann (Powers) Hall, passed away Monday, November 2, 2009, at Grethel, KY. He was born July 4, 1958 in Martin, KY, a son of Norman "Bob" Hall, Grethel, KY, and the late Sola (Hall) Hall. He was a disabled carpenter. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two step daughters: Margarita (Ron) Hampton, East Point, KY, and Melinda Borders, Prestonsburg, KY; one brother: Gary (Genevieve) Hall, Grethel, KY; one sister: Brenda Hamilton, McDowell, KY; two grandchildren: Victoria Hampton and Isaiah Burke; two nieces: Candice and Gina and a nephew: Gabe. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, KY with the Rev. Everett Leon Claxton and Freewill Baptist Minsters. Burial to follow in the Hall Cemetery, Grethel, KY. Visitation is after 6 p.m. Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home, under the kind and professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, KY. (HFH)

WARRENS, Earl, Age 90, of Eastern, KY husband of the late Ova Mae Martin Warrens, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at the Sanctuary at Tuttle Crossing, Dublin, Ohio. He was born June 22, 1919 in Northern, Ky., the son of the late Willie Warrens and Lutica Sloan Warrens. Mr. Warrens was a Retired Engineer for Columbia Gas Company and a World War II Army Veteran. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Ann Terry, Dublin, OH, one sister, Stella Mae Limbert both of Lima, OH, two grandchildren, Crystal Kirkbride, and Matthew Warren Terry both of Dublin, OH and four great grandchildren, Jackson Terry, Mia Terry, Benjamin Kirkbride and Adam Kirkbride. Preceding him in death was his wife, parents, two brothers, Leonard and Ezra Warrens and two sisters, Marie Hamilton and Eula Mae Bilopaulvich. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 11:00 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, KY, with James Swiger, Clinton Moore and Jimmy Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Martin Cemetery, Eastern, KY with the Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements. Visitation is from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday at Hall Funeral Home. (HFH)

AKERS, Leonard , Sr., Age 94, Banner, KY, husband of the late Susan Hamilton Akers, passed away Monday, October 26, 2009, at the Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, KY. He was born September 24, 1915, in Floyd County, KY the son of the late Amos Akers and Minnie Clifton Akers. Mr. Akers was a Retired Coal Miner. Survivors include four sons, Burgess Akers and Leonard Akers, Jr., both of Banner, KY, Kenneth Ray Akers, Ivel, KY, Darrell Akers, Jackson, KY, four daughters, Clara Spears Click, Banner, KY, Magalene Akers, Warfield, KY, Dickie Lynn Fannin, Prestonsburg, KY, Carolyn Newsome, Waverly, OH, one brother, Lee Akers, Ohio, one half-brother, James Akers, Dana, KY, one sister, Josephine, OH, 17 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death was his wife, parents, and a son, Willis Akers. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, October 29, 2009, at 11:00 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Burial will follow in the Akers Cemetery, Banner, KY, with the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, KY caring for those arrangements. Visitation is after 5:00 p.m., Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home. (HFH)

OUSLEY, Lawrence Dean Age 49 of Prestonsburg, Ky. died Monday, October 26, 2009 at his Residence, He was born May 24, 1960 at Martin, Ky. the son of the late Vernon and Anna Arnett Ousley. He was a coal miner. Survivors include: Three Sisters, Diane Ousley of Huntington, W.Va., Eva Gearheart of Prestonsburg, Ky. and Barbara Moore of Martin, Ky. Nephews, Justin Moore and Grant Geartheart both of Prestonsburg, Ky., Nieces. Brianna Moore of Huntington, W.Va. and Jessica Justice of Ashland, Ky. Funeral Services: Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Hall Funeral Home in Martin, Ky. with Charles Gearheart officiating. Burial in the Ousley Cemetery at Prestonsburg, Ky. Under the direction of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky. (HFH)

BRANHAM, Stephen Elliott "Steve" View Photo Age 61, of Betsy Layne, husband of Judith Carolyn "Judy" Branham, died Saturday, October 24 at his residence. He was born November 29, 1947 in Pikeville, a son of the late Jack I. Branham Jr. and Margaret Elliott Branham. Steve graduated from Pikeville College with an accounting degree, was a member of the Vogel Day United Methodist Church, Harold, and member of the Twin Eagle Flying Club. In addition to his wife he is survived by one son, Stephen Elliott Branham Jr., Elkhorn City, two daughters, Jacquelyn "Lyn" Branham, her husband Rafael, Clarksville, Tn., Sarah Margaret "Margo" Branham, boyfriend Casey, Lexington, Ky., step daughters, Kristi Tackett, her husband Mike, McDowell, Vicki Roberts, her husband Derrick, Raleigh, NC, two brothers, Bob Branham, Pikeville, Barry Branham, La Herradura, Spain, two sisters, Mary Lee Frazier, Betsy Layne, Debbie Wallingford, Loudon, Tn., three grandchildren, Sarah Elliott "Ellie" Branham-Martin, Amanda Stumbo, Alexander Jewel "AJ" Roberts, and two great grandchildren, Makayla and Brooklyn. Funeral service for Stephen Elliott "Steve" Branham will be conducted Wednesday, October 28 at 11 a.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Dennis Love officiating. Burial will follow in the Bush Cemetery, Harold, with the Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements. (HFH)

HOPKINS, Justin Brent [ View Photo ] Age 30, of Minnie, KY son of Barry Hopkins and Patty Allen Hopkins, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2009 in the St. Marys Medical Center, Huntington, WV. He was born February 2, 1979 in Pikeville, KY. Survivors include two grandmothers, Launa Allen of Minnie, KY and June Hopkins of McDowell, KY two great grandmothers, Vannie Hopkins of McDowell, KY and Gervie Stumbo of Paintsville, KY uncle Greg Hopkins of McDowell, KY two Aunts, Debbie Allen of Prestonsburg, KY and Debbie Tackett of Price, KY two nephews, Damon and Gavin Hopkins of Minnie, KY one niece Grace Hopkins, someone special in his life Amanda and Grant Owens. Justin was preceded in death by a brother, Chris Hopkins, and grandparents Sidney Allen and Paul Hopkins. Funeral services for Justin Brent Hopkins will be conducted Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the Clergyman Lori Vannucci officiating. Burial will follow in the Lucy Hall Cemetery, McDowell, Ky., with the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., caring for those arrangements. Visitation is after 6:00 p.m. Monday at Hall Funeral Home. (HFH)

ADKINS, Vadnia Age 82, of Bypro, widow of Seth Adkins, died Thursday, October 22 in the Riverview Healthcare Center, Prestonsburg. She was born June 6, 1927 in Melvin, a daughter of the late Myra and Dollie McCowan Johnson. Vadnia was member of the Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Larry Eugene Adkins, Minot, ND, Gary Douglas Adkins, North Pole, AK., four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by three brothers, Eddie, Acie and Foster Johnson and three sisters, Ada Newsome, Gloria Little, and Gladys Hall. Funeral service for Vadnia Adkins will be conducted Tuesday, October 27 at 1 p.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Louis Ferrari officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, with the Hall Funeral caring for those arrangements. In lieu of flowers family suggest donations to the "Homeless Veterans". (HFH)

HALL, Melvin Ray Age 71, of Prestonsburg, KY, husband of Mabel Martin Hall, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2009, at the Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. He was born January 3, 1938 in Orkney, KY, son of the late Elisha Hall and Millie Gayheart hall. Mr. Hall was a Retired Coal Miner. Survivors include his wife, Mabel, a son, Alvin Ray (Debbie) Hall, Prestonsburg, KY, a sister, Ruth "Dee" Howell, McDowell, KY and a grandson, Tanner Ray Hall. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Elmer Hall and Haskell Hall, two sisters, Edith Hall Lawson and Ruby Hall Hobson, a sisters-in law, Hettie Hall, two brothers-in-law, James Lawson and Leonard Hobson, and a special nephew, Ron Lawson. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, KY, with the Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Lucy Hall Cemetery, McDowell, KY, with the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, KY, caring for those arrangements. In Lieu of Flowers: Family request donation be made to the American Cancer Society or the Charity of Choice. (HFH)

OUSLEY, Lois Compton Age 65, of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, wife of the late Virgil Ousley, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2009 at the Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, KY., following a brave battle against cancer. She was born October 23, 1943 in Dock, KY., a daughter of the late Henry and Stella Ousley Compton. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one son; Brian K. Ousley, Austell, GA., two brothers: Estill and Ollie Compton both of Prestonsburg, KY., two sisters; Sally Kinney, Warsaw, IN., and Thelma Joseph, Centre, AL. She also leaves behind a special sister-in-law, Vicki Bryant of McDowell, KY., who served as primary care giver and advocate during her final weeks. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by one brother; Henry Compton Jr., and three sisters; Ruby Compton, Julie Ann Campbell and Helen Compton. Funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, KY., with Robert Ousley officiating. Burial will follow in the Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg, KY., visitation is after 6:00p.m. Monday at Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Pallbearers will be Michael Compton, Joseph Dorsey, John Music, Henry Edward Compton, Elbert Compton and Ed Ousley. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dennis Minnix, Elbert Campbell and Elbert Compton Jr. (HFH)

IRWIN, Willodene Stumbo Age 82 of Huntington, W.Va. and formerly of Floyd Co. passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009 at the Huntington Health Care Center. She was born October 31, 1926 at Wayland, Ky. the daughter of the late J.M. Stumbo and Bertha Allen Stumbo. She was preceded in death by, her parents, husband, George Nelson Irwin, Son, Jeffery Scott Noel, Brother, Ancil Stumbo. Surviving Family: Daughter, Gloria (Jim) Holland of Huntington, W.Va., Brothers, John Morgan Stumbo of McDowell, Ky. and Ezra Stumbo of Columbus, Ohio, Sisters, Adelene Ward of Prestonsburg, Ky. and Nona Justine Hodgens of Texas.4 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren. Graveside Funeral Services: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. at the Lucy Hall Cemetery at McDowell, Ky. (HFH)

BOYETTE, Ivan "Al" [ View Photo ] Age 85, of Dana, KY., husband of Rose Margaret Jarrell Boyette, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at the Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY. He was born February 5, 1924 in Alabama, a son of the late Virgil and Rushie Eastman Boyette. He was cable operator and owner in Magoffin and Pike County, KY., and a member of the Little Salem Old Regular Baptist Church, Dana, KY. Survivors include his wife Rose Margaret, two sons; Tracy (Loretta) and Jim (Donna) Boyette, both of Dana, KY., six grandchildren; Anthony Bryant, Chasity Welch, Nina Hamilton, Lindsay Newsome, Olivia Boyette and Kenadie Boyette and four great grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter; Elizabeth Ann Boyette and a brother Lon Boyette. Funeral service will be conducted Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Little Salem Old Regular Baptist Church, Dana, KY., with the Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Jarrell Cemetery, Dana, KY., visitation is after 5:00 p.m. Thursday at the church, under the kind and professional of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, KY. (HFH)

HARMON, Marguerite Webb [ View Photo ] Age 85, of Hueysville, KY., widow of Herman V. "Doc" Harmon, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2009 at her residence. She was born April 18, 1924 in Lackey, KY., a daughter of the late Oscar and Sallie Gearheart Webb. She graduated from Kentucky Wesleyan College, Winchester, KY went on to teach at Wayland and Allen Central High Schools. Survivors include one son; Bob Harmon, Hueysville, KY., and one daughter; Janet Coburn, Georgetown, KY., and four grandchildren; Breanne Harmon, Jared Harmon, Justin Coburn and Jessica Featherston. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a sister; Elizabeth Nunneley. Funeral service will be conducted Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, KY. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, KY., visitation is after 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, under the kind and professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky (HFH)

AKERS, Rudolph "Doc" [ View Photo ] Age 82 of Martin, Ky. passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 in the King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. He was born January 22, 1927 at Martin, Ky. the son of the late Kessie and Nollie Mayo Akers. He was a member of the Martin First Baptist Church and the Amvets. A World War II Army Veteran. He is survived by: The wife, Marjorie Dove Akers, Sons, Larry (Clara) Akers and Terry Akers both of Martin, Ky. Daughter, Jennifer (Homer) Dove of Clauypool, Indiana. 12 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren. Preceded in death by, The Parents, Son, Ricky Akers, Sisters, Margie Osborne, Aileen Scarberry and Beatrice Patton. Funeral Services: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Randy Osborne officiating. Burial in Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel, Ky. Pallbearers: Steve Akers, Bryan Akers, Jim Reynolds, Billy Akers, Jason Osborne, Jim Reynolds and Brandon Frakes (HFH)

SHERWOOD, Irene Newman [ View Photo ] Age 61, of Grethel, KY passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at her residence. She was born February 05, 1948 in Pikeville, KY, the daughter of the late Ernest Newman and Bertha Alley Newman. Mrs. Sherwood was a Retired Management Employee for Bell-Atlantic Corporation. Survivors include two step-sons, Scott Sherwood, New Jersey, Stephen Sherwood, Ecuador, South America, two step-daughters, Cheryl Marquard, Connecticut and Kathleen Sherwood Lehman, Atlanta, GA, three brothers, Hillard Newman and Carmel Newman both of Grethel, KY, Dexter Newman, Lexington, KY and a sister, Judy Elizabeth Newman, Grethel, Kentucky. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 10, 2009, at 11:00 a.m., at Pilgrim Home Regular Baptist Church, Grethel, KY with the Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Lee Alley Cemetery, Grethel, KY, with the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, KY caring for those arrangements. Visitation is after 5:00 p.m., Thursday at Hall Funeral Home. Pallbeares: Carmel Newman,Dexter Newman, Kevin Bailey, Hillard Newman,Jr., Willis Newman and Fonzo Akers Honorary Pallbearers: Hillard Newman, Randall Newman, Orville Frasure, Ronnie Allen, Tyler Newman and Macaluey Newman (HFH)

BATES, Hazel Anderson [ View Photo ] Age 83, of Hi Hat, KY., widow of Joe Bates, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2009 at the McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital, McDowell, KY. She was born March 29, 1926 in Knott County, KY., a daughter of the late Hillard and Mary Slone Anderson. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one son; Damon Hall, Bevinsville, KY., three daughters; Imogene Akers, Sterling, VA., Mary Sue Thomas, Wayland, KY., MaDonna Bates, Hi Hat, KY., six brothers; Hobert Anderson, Bevinsville, KY., Claude Anderson, Bevinsville, KY., Paul Anderson, Eaton Rapids, MI., Bobby Anderson, Bevinsville, KY., Buddy Anderson, Bevinsville, KY., Glen Anderson, Winchester, KY., three sisters; Ollene Stapleton, Harold, KY., Betty Sue Anderson, Bevinsville, KY., Edith Smallwood, Jonancy, KY., six grandchildren; Jason Hall, Eric Thomas, Kimberly Akers, Joshua Thomas, Brian Hall, Bethany Akers and four great grandchildren; Cameron Hall, Madison Hall, Olivia McMichael and Joshua McMichael. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one brother; Hillard Anderson Jr., and one sister Sessie Gatzke. Funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, KY., with Jeemes Akers officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., visitation is after 6:00 p.m. Monday, under the kind and professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. (HFH)

CHAMBERS, Melinda K. Age 34, of Grethel, died Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at her residence. Born November 22, 1975, in Prestonsburg, she was the daughter of Tannie Gillespie Hamilton of Harold, and the late John Tracy Hamilton. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include three sons: John Tracy Chambers of Hazard, and Darin Gillespie and Melvin Gillespie, both of Paintsville; two daughters: Lacy Chambers of Grethel, and Kassie Chambers Hall of Martin; and one brother, Curtis Gillespie of Grethel. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 29, at 11 a.m., at the Pilgrims Home Old Regular Baptist Church, in Grethel, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in the Tickey John Hall Cemetery, in Grethel, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin. Visitation was at the church. (FCT)

AKERS, Ruby Age 91, of Drift, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2009, at Highland Regional Medical Center. She was born September 20, 1918, in Printer, the daughter of the late Hiram and Anna Martin Akers. She was a retired school teacher in the Floyd County School System; a member of the Viola Bailey Community Center Advisory Board; was legislative chairman for Jenny Wiley A.A.R.P. Chapter No. 3528; a graduate of Knott Co. High School and Morehead State University with a B.S. degree with a major in Home Economics. She was retired from McDowell High School; a member of the Ky. Retired Teachers; Floyd County Big Sandy Retired Teachers; Delta Kappa Gamma; R.C.&D Rural Construction and Development; ASCA - Agriculture Service Association; Floyd County Conservation District; the Drift Women's Club; McDowell ARH Advisory Board; McDowell ARH Auxiliary; and the Alice Lloyd Alumni Association. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Clive Akers and Eugene Akers. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 2, at 2:00 p.m., in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, with Gene Bracken officiating. Burial will be in the Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel, under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home of Martin. (FCT)

ADAMS, Dorbin Age 63, of Louisville, died Thursday, November 26, 2009. Born June 12, 1946, in Prestonsburg, he was the son of the late Lenna and Gracie Prater Adams. He was a retired truck driver and a member of the Maryville Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Connie Brown Adams. Other survivors include a son, Daniel Adams and (Destiney) of Paducah; a daughter, Seidina D. Conley and (Greg) of Lebanon; three brothers: Wilford and (Elizabeth) Adams, Clifford and (Hannah) Adams, Orville and (Hazel) Adams, all of Prestonsburg; his stepchildren: Paul and Michael DeRossett, Derena Chafin, Nyla and James Ross; six grandchildren; a host of other family and friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, November 29, at Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks (Preston Hwy. at Brooks Road), with Rev. Jack Roberts officiating. Visitation was Saturday and Sunday, at the funeral home.

PICKARD, Phyllis Binion Age 78, of Prestonsburg, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2009, at her residence. She was born October 4, 1931, in Clifton Forge, Virginia, the daughter of the late Filmore and Maxine Deal Binion. She was a retired music teacher, having taught last in the Huntington East High School. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association; and a lifetime member of the Alpha Chi Omega Society; and attended the Russell Baptist hurch. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dalls Pickard Jr. Survivors include two sons: Neal Polin of Ashland, and William Polin of San Francisco, California; a daughter, Diane Pickard and son-in-law, Ted Hall of Prestonsburg; a niece, Thea Sommers; nephews: Mark and Wade Thompson; and a grandchild, Zachary Mitchell. (FCT)

PORTER, Margaret Jean Age 77, of Allen, died Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at King's Daughters Medical Center. Born August 15, 1932, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Kelly and Alice Mosley Kendrick. She was a retired custodian for the Floyd County Schools. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon 'Buster' Porter. Survivors include two sons: Vernon E. Porter (Shirley) of Kite, and Randal Porter (Denise) of Allen; one brother, Gene T. Kendrick of Roanoke, Virginia; three sisters: Martha Jane Porter of Allen, Bernice Marshall of Huntington, West Virginia, and Hersie Cole of Cannonsburg; seven grandchildren: Jessica, Ryan Eugene, Vernon Matthew, Ryan Estill, Jonathan, Andrea; and Lenzie; and eight great-grandchildren: Brandon, Zachery, Gabrielle, Rhianna, Jonah, Bailee, Caleb and Brittany. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Russell and Bill Kendrick. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 3, at 11 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Mark Tackett officiating. Burial was in Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel. Visitation was at the funeral home. (FCT)

HICKS, Birdie Age 90, of Ivel, died Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at Prestonsburg Health Care Center. Born December 9, 1918, in Pyramid, he was the son of the late Douglas Hicks and Rebecca Moore Hicks. He was a farmer and self-employed produce retailer, and served in the ministry for 30 years. He was a member of the Holiness Unto the Lord Church, which he built himself; and an Army veteran of WW II. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Bradley Hicks. Other survivors include a son, Doug (Douglas) Hicks; two daughters: Shirley Hicks of Springfield, Tennessee, and Susie Gotwald of Franklin, Tennessee; one sister, Susie Wright of Lima, Ohio; four grandchildren: Lauren Gotwald, Adam Gotwald, Brandon Gotwald, and Bradley Hicks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters. Private funeral services will be held Friday, December 4, at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, with family and friends officiating. Interment will be in Gethsemane Gardens, in Prestonsburg. Military graveside services will be conducted by Big Sandy Chapter No. 18, D.A.V. The family has entrusted arrangements to the Carter Funeral Home. (FCT)

HALL, Ocie King Age 84, of Kite, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at her residence. She was born February 26, 1925, in Hall, the daughter of the late Lee and Angeline Hall King. She was a homemaker and was of the Old Regular Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Hall; a brother, Everage King; and a sister, Cleo Anderson. Survivors include a son, James Hall Jr., of Plymouth, Ohio, and a daughter, Anna Faye Hall of Kite; her sisters: Viola Moore of Hope Sound, Florida, Beulah Anderson of Kite, and Dilo Click of Leburn; her grandchildren: Jamie Aichholz and Craig Anderson; great-grandchildren: Cody Aichholz, Kaitlyn Aichholz, and James Jacob Aichhholz Funeral services for Ocie King Hall will be conducted, Friday, December 4, at 11:00 a.m., in the Rebecca Old Regular Baptist Church in Kite, with Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will be in the Shelby Mullins Cemetery at Kite, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home of Martin. Visitation is at the Church. (FCT)

ROOP, Charles 'Dukie' Vernon Age 71, of Prestonsburg, died Friday, December 4, 2009, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born June 30, 1938, in Brandy Keg (Floyd County), he was the son of the late Curtis Roop and Elsie Setser Roop. He was disabled. He attended the Lancer Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Roop. Survivors include one son, Billy Joe Compton of Las Vegas, Nevada; one sister, Virginia Ann Nader of Clinton Township, Michigan; and his aunts: Shirley Setser and family of Prestonsburg, and Elaine 'Penny' Buskirk and family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Roop. Funeral services were held Monday, December 7, at 11 a.m., at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Bobby Carpenter officiating. Interment was in the Ford Cemetery, in Prestonsburg. The famiy has entrusted arrangements to the Carter Funeral Home.

RISTER, Wanda Lea Scott Age 75, of Mousie, died Sunday, December 6, 2009, at the McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born May 19, 1934, in Stone Coal, she was the daughter of the late Andy and Callie Hale Scott. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Ball Branch Old Regular Baptist Church, in Mousie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Rister. Survivors include her sons: James Eugene Rister and Paul David Rister, both of Mousie, Sonny Darrell Rister, Garry Rister, and Jeffery Bryan Rister, all of Garrett; her daughters: Jackie Gayland Rister of Lackey, Sherry Lynn Lyons, Tammy Lea Wicker, and Kathy Ann Wicker, all of Mousie, and Chyrl Lawson of Rochester, Indiana; her brothers and sisters: Earnest Scott of Louisa, Randolph Scott of Northville, Michigan, Franklin Scott and Rodney Scott, both of Garrett, Imalene Hicks of Albion, Michigan, Irene Talaska of Beaverton, Michigan, Linda Faye Goike of Galdwin, Michigan, Mattie Triplett and Sally Mae Pratt, both of Garrett, and Mary Wicker of Wolcottville, Indiana; 21 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Larry Andrew Rister; and a brother, Dan Scott. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 9, at 1 p.m., at the Stone Coal Old Regular Baptist Church, in Garrett, with ministers of the Old Regular Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Scott Cemetery, Stone Coal, Garrett. Visitation is at the church. (FCT)

HUNT, Tammy Lynn Age 34, of Banner, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2009, at her residence. She was born November 27, 1975, in Martin, the daughter of Robert Hunt of Banner, and Doris Jean Lewis Hunt of Stanville. She was a graduate of Betsy Layne High School, the University of Kentucky, and attended the Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is survived by one brother, Mark Hunt. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 12, at 11:00 a.m., in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Mark Hunt and Jack Hunt officiating. Entombment will be in Gethsemane Gardens, in Prestonsburg. Friends can call for visitation after noon, Thursday, at the funeral home. There will be a service on Friday night at 7:00 p.m. (FCT)

HOWELL, Christine Age 63, of Langley, died Friday, December 4, 2009, in Pikeville. Born May 12, 1946, in Teaberry, she was the daughter of the late William and Maudie Jordan Hamilton. She was a homemaker, mother, and member of the Living Word Pentecostal Church, in Magoffin County. Survivors include two sons: Donald Ray Curry of Teaberry, and James William Curry Jr., of Vicco; two daughters: Connie Lea Curry of Milford, Connecticut, and Tammy Denise Myers of Irvine; one brother, James Lester Hamilton of Robinson Creek; four sisters: Maggie Wright of Livingston, Tennessee, Norma Jean Kashin of Langley, Peggy Hall of Teaberry, and Betty Jo Tackett of Pikeville; nine grandchildren: Jennifer, Alysha, Adam, Ashley, Kyle, Lisa, Kristie, Natasha, and Joseph; and five great-grandchildren: Jazmine, Stacey, Travis, Keith and Chelsea. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Eugene Hamilton and Cathleen Bentley. Funeral services were held Monday, December 7, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Living Word Pentecostal Church ministers officiating. Burial was in the Newman Cemetery, in Hi Hat. Visitation was at the funeral home. ((FCT)

HALL, Okey Age 77, of Beaver, died Saturday, December 5, 2009, at his residence. Born April 27, 1932, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Milford and Lillie Mae Bentley Hall. He was a retired coal miner. Survivors include two sons: Ralph Hall of Pikeville, and Jody Hall of Beaver; four daughters: Mary Lou Tackett and Delois Slone, both of Beaver, Joann Tackett of Grethel, and Billie Joyce Stapleton of Ivel; three brothers: Doley Hall of Beaver, Palmer Hall of Paintsville, and Tivis Hall of Knott County; two sisters: Juanita Tackett and Dona Flanery, both of Beaver; eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons: Randy and Bert Hall; two brothers: Hillard and Oley Hall; two sisters: Opal Johnson and Mildred Osborne; and two infant siblings. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 8, at 11 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Ricky Akers and Jimmy Hall officiating. Burial was in the Okey and Ruby Hall Cemetery, in Beaver. Visitation was at the funeral home. (FCT)

GILLESPIE, William Bud Age 72, of Minnie, died Saturday, December 5, 2009, at King's Daughters Medical Center. Born February 10, 1937, in Pike County, he was the son of the late Melvin and Sadie Blevins Gillespie. He was a retired coal miner, and a member of the Pilgrims Home Old Regular Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons: Ricky Gillespie of Morehead, and Jimmy (Rose) Gillespie of Galveston; three daughters: Irene (Thomas Ray) Hamilton of East Point, and Mary Hall and Loveina (Phillip) Hall, both of Galveston; three brothers: Ambrose Gillespie and Bruce Gillespie, both of Galveston, and Frank Gillespie of Grethel; two sisters: Tanie Tackett of Pikeville, and Shirley Howell of Galveston; 15 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and three step great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Sadie Newsome; two brothers: John D. and George Gillespie; two sisters: Lina Howell, and one infant sister; and one grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 8, at noon, at the Pilgrims Home Old Regular Baptist Church, in Grethel, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in the Ambrose Howell Cemetery, (Coon Branch), Pike County, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin. Visitation was at the church with services nightly at 6:30 p.m. (FCT)

FITZPATRICK, Tammy Sue Age 47, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at her residence. Born July 19, 1962, in Warsaw, Indiana, she was the daughter of Louvada Rose (James Curtis) Collins of Warsaw, Indiana, and the late Bobby Joe Greene. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Gene Fitzpatrick. In addition to her mother and stepfather, survivors include four sons: Jasan Ray LeMaster and Jessie LeMaster (Lillie), both of Paintsville, and Larry Joe Fitzpatrick and Mark Douglas Fitzpatrick, both of Lawrence County; two daughters: Misty Marie LeMaster (Jeremiah McKenzie) of Prestonsburg, and Sara Dawn Swanson (Joshua) of Colorado; four brothers: Richard Wayne Greene (Kathy) of Liberty Mills, Indiana, Johnny Ray Greene of Westville, Indiana, James Ryan Collins of Johnson County, and Curtis Brian Collins of Warsaw, Indiana; one sister, Jenny Lou Fowler (Cecil) of Warsaw, Indiana; and five grandchildren: Logan, Landon, Brice, Kaylie and Brandon. In addition to her father and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, James Brian LeMaster; and one sister, Barbara Ann Greene Bell. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 6, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Robert McDavid officiating. Burial was in the Fitzpatrick Cemetery, Johnson County. Visitation was at the funeral home. (FCT)

HORN, Merle Age 73, of Prestonsburg, died Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at the Prestonsburg Health Care Center. Born August 27, 1936, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Tom and Anna Harmon Horn. He was a retired salesman for Lloyd's Hardware and attended the Third Avenue Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Mae Grimm Horn. Other survviors include one son, Sam (Ramona) Horn of Johnson County; four daughters: Becky (Donnie) Ousley and Kathy (Gary) Ousley, both of Prestonsburg, Ernestine (Tim) Fletcher of Johnson County and Brenda (Chris) Mongold of Springfield, Ohio; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers: Sam, Tom, Otto, Yancy and Beverly Horn; five sisters: Reno Smith, Hope Goble, Minnie, Juanita and Martha Horn. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 12, at noon, at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Manford Fannin officiating. Burial will be in Gethesmane Gardens, in Prestonsburg, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home. (FCT)

DANIELS, Don Age 72, of Smithfield, died Thursday, December 3, 2009, at Norton's Health Care, in Louisville. Born June 15, 1937, in Lackey, he was the son of the late Jim and Vernie Smith Daniels. He was an educator, coach, Air Force veteran, and a member of the Smithfield Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Donny Daniels (Sandy) of Melvin; one brother, Noah Daniels of Titusville, Florida; three sisters: Agnes Reynolds of Prospect, Virginia Spradlin of Jeffersontown, and Gwendolyn Fulks of Winter Haven, Florida; and three grandchildren: BreAnna, Allison and Brett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, James Daniels; and four sisters: Ann MacCarter, Willa Dean Patton, Barbara Platter, and Faye Smith. Funeral services were held Monday, December 7, at noon, at the Evergreen Funeral Home, Louisville, with Ed Life and Bobby Isaac officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, in Louisville. Visitation was Saturday, December 5, after 2 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with services at 7 p.m.; and 6-8 p.m., Sunday, December 6, at Evergreen Funeral Home, in Louisville. In lieu of flowers, make donations to Smithfield Baptist Building Fund, 5303 Sunnyside Road, Smithfield, KY 40068. Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, was in charge of arrangements (FCT)

SHEPHERD, Ella Marie Age 68, of Gunlock, died Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at St. Joseph-Martin. Born February 28, 1941, in Magoffin County, she was the daughter of the late Galen and Betty Allen Arnett. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Shepherd. Survivors include three sons: Matthew Shepherd, Mark Shepherd and John Keith Shepherd, all of Gunlock; four daughters: Colleen Salisbury of Hueysville, Sheila Mullins of Oklahoma, Maudie Shepherd of Gunlock and Angeline Slone of Garrett; one brother, Kernie Arnett of Indiana; three sisters: Susie Bailey, Louise Arnett and Lena Mae Arnett, all of Indiana, 14 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, four special friends: Carter Castle, Frankie Prater, Sandy Shepherd and Hazel Castle. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by six brothers: Charlie Miller, Menifee Miller, Kash Arnett, John T. Arnett, Adam Arnett, Galen Jr. Arnett; three sisters: Stella Miller Peterson, Maudie Arnett and Jane Arnett and one grandson, John Joseph Salisbury. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 11, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin. Burial will be in the Shepherd Cemetery, in Gunlock, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home. (FCT)

HALL, Bill A. Age 80, of Teaberry, died Monday, December 7, 2009, at his daughter's residence in Columbus, Ohio. Born April 18, 1929, in Teaberry, he was the son of the late Alex and Becky Jones Hall. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Hall. Other survivors include one son, Dale (LuAnn) Hall of Teaberry; three daughters: Viey (Randall) Hamilton of Columbus, Ohio, Qulia (Daniel) Hamilton and Gail (Carter) Smith, both of Teaberry; one sister, Bessie Blankenship of Teaberry; 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Hoover, Frank and Charlie Hall and two sisters: Nancy Isaac and Betty Hall. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 10, at 1 p.m., at the Pilgrims Home Old Regular Baptist Church, in Grethel, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in the Thomas Hamilton Cemetery, in Teaberry, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin. Visitation was at the church. (FCT)

BOLONE, Matthew Michael Age 33, of Royal Oak, Michigan, son of Vincent J. Bolone Jr. of Russell and Cleo Ann Kuntz Bolone of Royal Oak, Michigan and stepson of Mitzi Gabbard Bolone of Russell, died Monday, December 7, at his residence. He was born December 7 1976, in Detroit, Michigan. He was a graduate of Russell High School, the University of Kentucky and was a member of the Kenwood Baptist Church, in Russell. In addition to his parents and stepmother, he is survived by one brother, Vincent J. Bolone III (Bethany) of Versailles; five stepbrothers: Jeremy R. Kolonay (Brittany) of Seattle, Washington, Brent Thomas (Leigh) of Glendale, Arizona, Brian Thomas of Las Vegas, Nevada, Paul and Danny Thomas of Phoenix, Arizona and one stepsister, Lynn Thomas of Royal Oak, Michigan and grandmother, Charlotte Gabbard of Raceland. Funeral services for Matthew Michael Bolone will be conducted Saturday, December 12, at 11 a.m., at the First Baptist Church, in Russell, with Ken Gowin officiating. Burial will be in the Bellefonte Memorial Gardens, in Russell, with the Hall Funeral Home, caring for those arrangements. Visitation is 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, at the church. (FCT)

HAMMELL, Merlene Sturgell Age 70 of Waynesville, OH passed away May 8, 2009 at her residence. Merlene was born February 7, 1939 to Walk and Ruby Sturgell in Osborn, KY. She enjoyed spending time with her family and gardening. She was preceded in death by her son Ed Orr; three brothers Cecil, Donnie, and Carl Sturgell; and one sister Roberta Fredrick. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Elizabeth and Jason Borger of Lebanon, OH; step daughter Karen and her husband Skip Soelter of Huber Heights, OH; five grandchildren Josh, Christina, Katie, Kari, and Kayla; four brothers Lee, Tennis (Nancy), Winfred (Nicki), and Nick (Vicki) Sturgell; and one sister Teleda (Kelsi) Mullins. Funeral services Noon May 12, 2009 at Stubbs-Conner Funeral Home, Waynesville, OH. Pastor Bill Perry officiating. Burial Miami Cemetery, Corwin, OH. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM May 11, 2009 at the funeral home. If desired, contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.stubbsconner.com

WARD, Charles R. "Bud" Age 69, of New Lebanon, OH, went home to be with the Lord on May 4, 2009. Born October 31, 1939 in Lackey, KY to Charles R. Ward & Lillian (Jackson) Ward Boyd. Bud had worked as an insurance adjuster for 20 years; was the owner of Ward's Photo Express in Eaton, OH and later Ward's Custom Photo Framing. For the last 6 years, he and his wife were the owners of the Cupola Alpaca Farm at their Perry Township home. He was a member of the Eaton First Church of God and numerous alpaca associations. Preceded in death by father Charles R. Ward: mother Lillian Boyd: step father who raised him Elmer Boyd: and brother Walter Ward. Survived by wife Brenda J. (Wysong) Ward whom he married in 1983: children Kerry Ward & wife Lisa of Clayton, OH; Lori Davis & husband Rick of Englewood, OH; Denise French & husband Bret of West Alexandria, OH; Billie Crumbaker & husband Andrew of West Alexandria; and Barbra Teater of Swindon, England: grandchildren Kristen Davis, Courtney Davis, Todd French, Chris French, Kevin Ward, Kyle Ward, Eric Crumbaker and Devin Crumbaker: sisters Dora Angst and Alice Boyd both of Springfield, OH; and Nancy Hannah of Lewisburg, OH. Friends may call on the family from 5:00 - 8:00 PM May 8, 2009 at the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center at Preble Memory Gardens - 3377 US 35 - West Alexandria, OH. Funeral services will be private. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton First Church of God Youth Ministry.

HALL, Elmer "Duke" Age 76, of Riverside, OH passed away on April 29, 2009 at his home. He was born September 15, 1932 in Grethel, KY, the son of the late John and Laura Mae Hall. He was a member of the Laborers Local 1410 and retired from Joe Becks Construction. Elmer was co-owner of Hall's Eastwood Market in Riverside. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by daughter, Ruth Hall; sisters, Naomi Hamilton and Norcie Hall; and his brothers, Clinnon, Homer and Palmer Hall. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy Hall, children, Herb (Chris) Hall of Beavercreek, OH, Ruby (Homer) Riley of Riverside, OH and Chris (Tony) Ramey of Riverside; grandchildren, Eric and Jason Riley, Jennifer, Joe, and Jon Hall, Michele and Jessica Ramey; great grandchildren, Tricia, Layne, and Jagen Riley, and Angelica and Lydia West (Ramey); brother, Bob Hall of Grethel, KY; special friend, Kary Keen; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on May 4, 2009 at the Northridge Free Will Baptist Church, 4800 Payne Ave., Dayton, OH 45414, with Rev. Tim Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City. The family will receive friends at the church on May 3, 2009 from 3-8 PM.

Dillon, Joe D. Age 58, of Dwale, died Sunday, May 24, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, in Prestonsburg. Born April 13, 1951, in Floyd County, he was the son of Flora Carr Dillon and the late John Dillon. He was a disabled construction worker, and a member of Highland Avenue Freewill Baptist Church, in Prestonsburg. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Pat) Nelson Dillon. In addition to his mother and wife, survivors include one daughter, Melissa Kaye Dillon of Morehead; three brothers: John E. and Winston Dillon, both of Prestonsburg, and Donald Lee Dillon of (Abbott) Prestonsburg; two sisters: Shirley Ann Maynard and Wanda Lou George, both of Prestonsburg; two grandchildren: Ryan Scott Dillon and Olivia Grace Plummer. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one son, Randy Dillon. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 28, at 1 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with George David Garrett officiating. Burial will be in Gethsemane Gardens, in Prestonsburg, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home. (FCT)

BRANHAM, Ray Age 81, of Prestonsburg, died Sunday, May 24, 2009, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, in Prestonsburg. Born April 11, 1928, in (Bull Creek), Prestonsburg, he was the son of the late John and Maggie Calhoun Branham. He was a heavy equipment operator for the pipelines. He is survived by his wife, Imogene Hammons Branham. Other survivors include three sons: Eugene (Mary) Branham, Curtis Dee (Rhonda) Branham, and Roy Branham, all of Prestonsburg; four daughters: Belinda Raye (Henry) Risner, Maggie Kaye (Tim) Banks, and Connie Faye (Steven) Estep, all of Prestonsburg, and Maltilda Jo (William) Hinchman of Ivel; 18 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Dee and Doug Branham. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 27, at 11:30 a.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Bobby Joe Spencer officiating. Burial will be in the Branham Family Cemetery, (Bull Creek), Prestonsburg, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home. (FCT)

TURNER, Donald 'Crud' Lee Age 58, of Lexington, formerly of McDowell, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, in Lexington. He was born February 28, 1951, in Drift, the son of the late Lenville 'Bud' Turner and Norma Ward Turner. Survivors include three brothers: Terry Turner of Evans, Georgia, and Danny Turner and Bill Turner, both of Lexington; and three sisters: Linda Turner Goff of Middletown, Delaware, Mercedith 'Cedar' Turner, and Rhonda Turner Meade, both of McDowell. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, May 31. at 2:00 p.m., at the Old Beaver Regular Baptist Church, in Minnie, with Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Lucy Hall Cemetery, in McDowell, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, in Martin. Visitation is after 6:00 p.m., Friday, at Hall Funeral Home, and after noon, Sunday, at the Church. Nightly services at 7:00 p.m. (FCT)

KIDD, Mack Denzil Age 67, of Blaine, formerly of Honaker, died Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, in Prestonsburg. Born May 30, 1941, in Honaker, he was the son of the late George R. and Della Elizabeth Caroll Kidd. He was a disabled coal miner, and a member of Little Martha Old Regular Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Lola Hunter Kidd. Other survivors include four sons: Craig Kidd of Blaine, Chris Kidd of Lee City, Anthony Kidd of Winchester, and George Kidd of Puncheon; four daughters: Drema Lawson of Steels Branch, Jackie Kidd of Pikeville, Tanis Anderson of Nicholasville, and Lola Ann Stanley of Pikeville; three brothers: F.B. Kidd of Louisa, R.J. Kidd of Honaker, and Simon Kidd; seven sisters: Tennie Parsons, Julavene Case, Joann Innis, Alvagail Harvey, and Ima Sue Collins, all of Honaker, George Ann Case of Louisa, and Avanell Rose of Pikeville; 21 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Mack Denzil Kidd Jr.; one daughter, Temol Kidd; and two brothers: Freddie Kidd and Russell Kidd. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26, at 1 p.m., at Little Martha Old Regular Baptist Church, in Magoffin County, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in the Kidd Cemetery, Long Branch, Magoffin County, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin. Visitation was at the church. (FCT)

INSCORE, Clarence L. Age 84, of Pikeville, died Thursday, May 21, 2009, at his residence. Born April 27, 1925, in Marion, Virginia, he was the son of the late Leslie P. and Effie Jane Gullion Inscore. He was a retired miner, and a U.S. Navy World War II veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Charles Inscore. Survivors include one stepson, Hiram Rodney Hatfield of Pikeville; one stepdaughter, Reba Carol Gardner of Pikeville; one brother, Clifford Inscore of Missouri; one sister, Elizabeth McGee of Tazewell, Virginia; three grandchildren: Angela Dawn Miller, Rodney Leslie Gardner, and Dan Edward Gardner; and two great-grandchildren: Jacob Gardner and Gabe Miller. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Clyde Inscore and Calvin Inscore; and two sisters: Mabel Beavers and Mary Margaret Inscore. Graveside services and burial were held Tuesday, May 26, at 11 a.m., at Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin (FCT)

HOWELL, Betty Jean Age 52, of Galveston, died Monday, May 25, 2009, at St. Joseph Hospice Unit. Born May 16, 1957, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Ruth Rogers Hall. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Tommy Howell. Other survivors include one son, Tommy Dean Howell of Galveston; five brothers: Kenneth Ray, Joe, Bobby J., and William Lynn Hall, all of Galveston, and Carter Lee Hall of Pike County; five sisters: Wanda Burke of Letcher County, Faye Boyd, Loretta Newsome, and Eloise Hall, all of Galveston, and Jackie Lou Hamilton of Banner; one stepbrother, James A. Hall of Galveston; and one stepsister, Leadine Cocanougher of Lexington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Cindy Renee Howell; and three stepbrothers: Green, Jubilee and Jaylee Hall. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 28, at 11 a.m., at the Pilgrims Home Old Regular Baptist Church, in Galveston, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in the Greenberry Hall Cemetery, in Galveston, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin. Visitation was at the church. (FCT)

COLLINS, Jason Age 30, of Grethel, died Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at his residence. Born May 1, 1979, at Our Lady of the Way Hospital, in Martin, he was the son of Raymond Collins, and the late Novie Martin Collins. In addition to his father, survivors include a sister, Brenda (Roy) Mullins of Galveston; a niece, Heather Mullins; an aunt, Mary (Ray) Hall; and a favorite pet, Lily. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jake and Myrtle Evans Martin; and his paternal grandparents, Jake and Dessie White Collins. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 30, at 10 a.m., at the Pilgrim Home Old Regular Baptist Church, in Galveston, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will be in the Evans Family Cemetery, in Grethel, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin. Visitation is at the church. (FCT)

BLACKBURN, Josephine Age 68, of 2436 E. CR 225 S., Warsaw, Indiana, died Friday, May 22, 2009, at 8:23 a.m., at her residence. Born March 26, 1941, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Jim Henry and Ida (Marsillett) Hughes. She had resided in Kosciusko County, Indiana, since 1959. She retired as a packager from Sofamor-Danek Manufactur-ing, in Winona Lake, Indiana. She was a member of the Pentacostal Lighthouse Church, in Warsaw. She is survived by her husband, Thurman Blackburn of Warsaw, whom she married in Clintwood, Virginia, November 5, 1960; and two daughters: Thelma Sue (Kevin) Kersey of Warsaw, Indiana, and Vicki Lynn (Robert) Johnson of Leesburg, Indiana; one son, Ricky Dean (Zona) Blackburn of Warsaw, Indiana; two brothers: Malcom (Ann) Hughes of Warsaw, Indiana, and Bill Hughes of Virginia; nine grandchildren: Jacqueline, Jessica, Trey, Tyler, Kirk, Damion, Amber, Ashley and Abigail; one great-granddaughter, Jazmyne; and a brother-in-law, Green Miller of Warsaw, Indiana. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26, at 10 a.m., at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, in Warsaw, Indiana, with Pastor Glen Hughes officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, Indiana, under the direction of McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel. Visitation was at the funeral chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 601 W. Edison, Mishawaka, Indiana 46545. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically go to: mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com (FCT)

SMITH, Geneva Vanderpool Age 97, of Flatwoods, (formerly of Garrett), died Thursday, May 28, 2009, at the Hospice Care Center, in Ashland. Born March 24, 1912, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Hester Amburgey Martin. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Stone Coal Old Regular Baptist Church, in Garrett. She was twice married, first to Edward Vanderpool, and later to Denver Smith. They both preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, James R (Gladys) Vanderpool of Middletown, Ohio; two brothers: James Martin of Franklin Ohio, and Richard Harold Martin, of Stanton; one sister, Peggy Martin Byrd of Middletown, Ohio; and one granddaughter, Victoria Lynn Vanderpool of Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Hauley and Ralph Martin; and four sisters: Gerldine Sweet, Winnie Wolf, Sue Birch and June Howard. Graveside services and burial were held at 1 p.m., Monday, June 1, at the Cooley Cemetery, in Eastern, with Jimmy Hall, and others, officiating. Arrangements, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin. Visitation was at the funeral home. (FCT)

SHEPHERD, Eva Nolan Age 81, of David, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born September 25, 1927, in Prestonsburg, she was the daughter of the late Arlen Moore and Gracie Shepherd. She was a homemaker and a member of the Rock Fork Old Regular Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kelly Nolan. Survivors include two sons: Bradie and Birchell Nolan, both of David; two daughters: Sadie Shepherd of Blue River, and Kathy Mahan of Martin; one sister, Pearlie Jones of Hueysville; nine grandchildren: Mike, Benji, Jessica, Amy, Lisa, Tina, Santana, Jeremiah and Amanda; and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Johnny and Jimmy Moore; and one sister, Polly Patrick. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 30, at 2 p.m., at the Little House of Prayer, in Hippo, with Bennie Slone, and others, officiating. Burial was in the Nolan Family Cemetery, (Beech Branch, Rt. 850), in David, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, Visitation was at the funeral home. (FCT)

HOFFEE, Nonnie Caudill [ View Photo ] Age 86, of Cisne, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at the Richland Memorial Hospital at Olney, Illinois. She was born January 16, 1923, in Estill, the daughter of the late I.B. and Amanda (Madden) Caudill. She retired in 1985 as a teacher from the North Wayne Unit School District. She was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Flora; a lifetime member of the Illinois Retired Teachers Association; a member of the Wayne County Retired Teachers Association; and a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma International Education Society, Gamma Upsilon Chapter. Survivors include two daughters: Beverly Jean Attebery, and her husband, Don, of Cisne, Illinois, and Lisa Ellen Hoffee of Allen, Texas; two grandchildren: Thomas Charles Hoffee and Andy Attebery; two brothers: Carl Caudill, and his wife, Darlene, of Florence, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Caudill of Siler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son; two sisters; and one brother. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 30, at the Hosselton Funeral Home at Cisne, with burial in the Brown Cemetery at Mt. Erie, Illinois. Visitation was held from 10 a.m., on Saturday, until service time at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alice Lloyd College at Pippa Passes, or to the Faith Lutheran Church at Flora, Illinois; envelopes will be available at the Hosselton Fumeral Home. Online condolences may be given to the family at www.hosseltonfh.com (FCT)

DUDLEY, Millie Hicks Age 93, of Langley, died Friday, May 29, 2009, at her residence. Born August 30, 1915, in Knott County, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Dora Ellen Bolen Hicks. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Angelo Dudley. Survivors include three sons: Homer Dudley of Ashtabula, Ohio, and Carl and Hearl Dudley, both of Langley; one daughter, Joyce Salisbury of Langley; and two brothers: Orville Hicks of Kenton, Ohio, and Roger Hicks of Ashtabula, Ohio; 16 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sons: Arthur Dudley and Roger Dudley; one daughter, Stella Dudley; six brothers: John M. Hicks, Lawrence Hicks, Bert Hicks, Mitchell Hicks, Elbert Hicks, and Irvan Hicks; and one sister, Polly Hayes. Funeral services were held Monday, June 1, at 1 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in the Hayes Cemetery, (Turkey Creek), in Langley, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home. (FCT)

COLLINS, Ola Kidd Age 84, of Honaker, died Saturday, May 30, 2009, at the Pikeville Medical Center. Born November 11, 1924, in Honaker, she was the daughter of the late James B. and Pricie Case Kidd. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Betsy Layne Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph R. Collins. Survivors include two sons: Ernie Ray Collins of Bowling Green, and Gerney Dwan Collins of Honaker; two daughters: Josie Lawson of Honaker, and Patsy Jean Mitchell of Grethel; two sisters: Dimple Clark of Betsy Layne, and Rvon Rose of Stanton; eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers: Ellis B., Olaf, Oinbe, and O.C. Kidd; and one sister, Opal Harvey. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 3, at 1 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Tracy Patton, and others, officiating. Burial will be in Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home. (FCT) Pallbearers: Charles Steele, Benton Nunemaker, Scott Sode, Austin Nunemaker, Colby Nunemaker, Braydon Sode, Seth Collins and Phillip Thacker.

SPENCER, Lucy Ellen Age 75, of Bellevue, Ohio, formerly of Martin, died Sunday, May 31, 2009, at Bellevue Hospital. Born January 5, 1934, in Martin, she was the daughter of the late William R. and Elizabeth Hurd McCoy. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Apostolic Church, in Ohio, since 1974. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Eugene Spencer. Survivors include two sons: William Eugene Spencer of Paintsville, and John Mack Spencer of Bellevue, Ohio; one daughter, Glenda Sue King of Clyde, Ohio; one brother, Homer McCoy of Indiana; two sisters: Daisy Frazier of Bellevue, Ohio, and Eleanor George of Mt. Sterling; and five grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers: Jack, Pat and Paul McCoy; and five sisters: Rebecca Yates, Lullamae Spencer, Mary Zwick, Doris Fitzpatrick, and Ann Sanney. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 5, at 11 a.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin. Burial will be in the Spencer Family Cemetery, in Johnson County. Visitation, at the funeral home. (FCT)

RATLIFF, Joseph D. [ View Photo ] Age 82 of Hueysville, KY., husband of Dollie Shepherd Ratliff, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2009 in Hueysville, KY. He was born March 15, 1927 in Hueysville, KY., son the late Jimm Ratliff and Polly Shepherd Ratliff. Mr. Ratliff was a Ordained Minister of United Baptist Church, a retired Supervisor for Community Action Program and a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors for Mr. Ratliff beside his Dollie, were four sons, Dolvin (Charlene) Ratliff , Bruce (Rena) Ratliff, Marty (Linda) Ratliff and Regan (Dawn) Ratliff all of Hueysville, KY., three daughters, Marilyn (Roy) Allen of Salyersville, KY., Rena (Brian) Kidd and Tonya (Kenneth) Conn both Hueysville, KY., two sisters, Dottie Neely of Hueysville, KY. and Maudie Hoover of Hippo, KY., 6 grandchildren, Christopher Ratliff, Daniel Ratliff, Caleb Joseph Conn, Shena Michelle Shepherd, Roy Trent Allen and Jacob Blake Conn, 2 great grandchildren, Christopher Landen Ratliff and Logan Bryce Ratliff. Funeral services for Joseph D. Ratliff will be conducted Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Hall Funeral Home with Carlos Beverly and Irvin Allen, Jr., officiating. Burial will follow Ratliff Family Cemetery, Hueysville, KY., with the Hall Funeral Home of Martin, KY., caring for those arrangements. (HFH)

SHEPHERD, Lorraine Whicker Age 70 of Banner, Ky. passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at the Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Ky. She was born May 15, 1939 at Marrowbone, Ky the daughter of Reed Whicker and Flo Ward Whicker Conley. She was a Dooor Greeter at Walmart and a homemaker and a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses at Paintsville. She is survived by: Two Sons, Donald R. Shepherd and Wayne A. Shepherd both of Martin, Ky and Two Brothers, Mack Doug Whicker and Alan Whicker both of Martin, Ky. 2 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild. Funeral Services: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 1:30 P.M. in the Hall Fumneral Home with Danny Conners officiating. Burial in Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel, Ky. Visitation after 6:00 P.M. Saunday at the Funeral Home. (HFH)

COMPTON, Novella Akers Age 97 of Betsy Layne, Ky. passed away Thursday, June 4, 2009 in the Gallatin Co. Nursing Home in Warsaw, Ky. She was born December 21, 1911, in Dana, Ky., the daughter of the late Tecumseh and Janie Dingus Akers. She was a homemaker. She is survived by: One sons, Tommy Compton of Warsaw, Kentucky, STep Daughter. Bethel Deskins of Dayton, Ohio, Sisters: Toda Akers Tackett of Banner, Ky., Emodel Boyd of Banner, Ky. Three Grandchildren, Tony, Tim and Todd and 3 Great Grandchildren, Nataha, Melanie and Brittany. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Tony J. Compton, a brother, David "Soccer" Akers, and two sisters, Marie Akers Kirby and Malta Howell. Funeral Services: Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Stanley Stratton officiating. Burial in Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel, Ky. Under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Kentucky. Visitation is after 6:00 Friday and after 9:00 a.m., Saturday at Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Novella Akers Compton age 97 of Betsy Layne, Ky. passed away Thursday, June 4, 2009 in the Gallatin Co. Nursing Home in Warsaw, Ky. She was born December 21, 1911, in Dana, Ky., the daughter of the late Tecumseh and Janie Dingus Akers. She was a homemaker. She is survived by: One son, Tommy Compton of Warsaw, Kentucky, Step Daughter. Bethel Deskins of Dayton, Ohio, Sisters: Toda Akers Tackett of Banner, Ky., Emodel Boyd of Banner, Ky. Three Grandchildren, Tony, Tim and Todd and 3 Great Grandchildren, Nataha, Melanie and Brittany. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Tony J. Compton, a brother, David "Soccer" Akers, and two sisters, Marie Akers Kirby and Malta Howell. Funeral Services: Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Stanley Stratton officiating. Burial in Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel, Ky. Under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Kentucky. Visitation is after 6:00 Friday and after 9:00 a.m., Saturday at Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. (HFH)

DINGUS, Kitty Allen Age 99 of Martin, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at her residence. She was born January 1, 1910 at Hueysville, Ky. the daughter of the late James Harvey Allen and Essalona Click Allen. She was a former School Teacher and Homemaker. She is survived by: A Daughter, Nancy Sue Dingus of Martin, Ky. She was preceded in death by the parents, Husband, Daniel Perkins "Perk" Dingus and a Brother, James "Jimmy" Prater. Funeral Services: Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. at Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Randy Osborne officiating. Burial in the Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel, Ky. Under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home of Martin. (HFH)

HAYES, Anna Ruth Layne Age 83, of Betsy Layne, Ky., wife of Clarence Edward Hayes, passed away Thursday, June 04, 2009, at her residence. She was born September 11, 1925 in Betsy Layne, Ky., the daughter of the late William "Bill" Layne and Pauline Coleman Layne. Mrs. Hayes was a homemaker and member of the Betsy Layne Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Clarence, four sons, Orris E. Hayes, Randy Hayes, Wayne Hayes, and David Hayes all of Betsy Layne, two brothers, Buford "Happy" Layne and Kenneth Ray Layne both of Betsy Layne, a sister, Sally Conn, Betsy Layne, five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, two brothers, Jack "Bee" Layne and Donald H. Layne, two sisters, Dorothy Layne and Bonnie Layne and 3 grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Hayes will be conducted Sunday, June 07, 2009, at 2:00 p.m., at the Betsy Layne Church of Christ, Betsy Layne, with Tommy Spears officiating. Burial will follow in the Layne Family Cemetery, Betsy Layne. Visitation is after 6:00 Friday here at Hall Funeral Home and after 5:00 p.m., Saturday at the Church. Pallbearers: Orris E. Hayes, Randy Hayes, Wayne Hayes, David Hayes, Craig Click and Brett Conn. (HFH)

HOWARD, Effie [ View Photo ] Age 81 of David, Ky. passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at the Prestonsburg Healthcare Center. She was born at Hippo, Kentucky on November 24, 1927 the daughter of the late Alka and Nancy Hughes Hicks, She was a homemaker and a member of the United Baptist Church at Hippo, Ky., and worked for 5 years as a greeter at Wal-mart in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Survivors include: Two Sons, Jerry (Tamara) Howard of Garrett, Ky. and Douglas (Priscilla) Howard of Topmost, Ky. Two daughter, Teresa (David) Justice of David, Ky. and Edith (J.J.) Martin of Langley, Ky. Sister, Lurana Howard of Lexington, Ky. 10 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by, the parents, Husband, Tilden Howard, Son, Tilden Howard, Jr., Brother, Henry Hicks and a Sister, Edith Houchins Funeral Services for Effie Howard will be conducted Sunday, June 7, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. Hall Funeral Home with Ollie Watts officiating. Burial in the Hughes Cemetery at Hippo, Kentucky, with the Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky., caring for those arrangements. (HFH)

COLLINS, John Age 87, of Pembroke Pine, Fl., formerly of Floyd County, Ky., husband of the late Vera Collins, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2009, in Flordia. He was born July 4,1921, in Jump, Ky., the son of the late Casel Collins and Judy Howell Collins. Mr. Collins was a Security Guard employed by Flordia State Government. Survivors include a sisters, Arietta Machowicz, Pembroke Pine, Flordia, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vera , seven brothers, Lawrence, Ted, Tilden, Noah, Preston, Clinton "Big Son", and Ed Collins, three sisters, Vernie Messinger, Mertie Collins and Mary Daniels. Graveside service for John Collins will be conducted Thursday, June 04, 2009, at 1:30 at the Lucy Hall Cemetery, McDowell, Ky.,with the Clergyman Jimmy Hall officiating. Visitation is from 10:00 a.m., to 1:00 p.m., Thursday here at Hall Funeral Home. (HFH)

KIDD, Elder Dennis [ View Photo ] Age 85, of Dana, Ky., husband of Alpha Akers Kidd, passed away Friday, May 29, 2009, at the Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. He was born December 27, 1923 in Dana, Ky., the son of the late Green B. Kidd and Hulda Mulkey Kidd. Mr. Kidd was a Retired Carpenter, a World War II, Army Veteran, and Moderator of the Little Salem Regular Baptist Church, Dana, Kentucky. Survivors include his wife, Alpha, two sons, Danny Ray (Barb) Kidd, Dana, Ky., Bill (Lisa) Kidd, Dana, Ky., five daughters, Sue (Carlos) Akers, Joann (Vaughn) Watson, Jan (Teddy Ray) Akers, and Pauletta (Edgar) Hughes, all of Dana, Ky., Janet Kaye (Keith) Akers, Winchester, Ky., Carol (Greg) Akers, Harold, Ky., one brother, Clarence Ed Kidd, Dana, Ky., two sisters, Bertha Boyd, Dana, Ky., Maudie Peterson, Oregon, 22 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren and 11 brothers and sisters. Funeral services for Dennis Kidd will be conducted Sunday, May 31, 2009, at 11:00 a.m., at the Little Salem Regular Baptist Church, Dana, Ky., with the Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Akers Cemetery, Dana, Ky., with the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., caring for those arrangements. Visitation is after 5:00 p.m., Friday at the Church. (HFH)

HICKS, Carrie [ View Photo ] Age 89, of Hippo, widow of Willis Hicks, died Thursday, May 28 at her residence. She was born November 16, 1919 in Gunlock, a daughter of the late Kelly and Mallie Bailey Hale. Carrie was a homemaker and member of the Philadelphia Regular Baptist Church for 60 years. Survivors include three sons, Astor O. Hicks and Gary Hicks, both of Hippo, Douglas B. Hicks, Lexington, one daughter, Pauline Allen, David, two sisters, Magdeline Shepherd, Gunlock, Ernestine Hicks, Blue River, two grandchildren and one great grandchild. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Norman, Richard and Frank Hale, and two sisters, Josephine Arnett and Madge Hale. Funeral service for Carrie Hicks will be conducted Sunday, May 31 at 10:30 a.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with the Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Willis Hicks Cemtery, Hippo, with the Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements. (HFH)

PARSONS, Raymond Sr., [ View Photo ] Age 66, of Allen, KY., husband of Angela Renee Howell Parsons, passed away Friday, May 29, 2009 in Kings Daughters Medical Center, Ashland, KY. He was born March 13, 1943 in Allen, KY., the son of Grant Parsons and Bessie Wilcox Parsons. Mr. Parsons was a retired Coal Miner and on the Allen City Commission. Survivors include his wife Angela, one son, Raymond Parsons, Jr., of Betsy Layne, KY., 2 step- sons, Marcus Mullins of Floyd Co., Aaron Triplett of Martin, KY., three daughters, Jennifer Lewis, Michelle Parsons and Kimberly Spears all of Prestonsburg, KY., a step daughter, Tiffany Triplett of Martin, KY., three brothers, Elmer "Fudd" Parsons of Allen, KY., Doug Parsons of Paintsville, KY. and Willie Parsons of Toledo, OH., three sisters, Mary Foot of Lowman, N.Y., Ann Parsons of Clamith Falls, OR. And Violet McGuire of Allen, KY., 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, Mother-In-Law, Sylvia Howell. Preceding him in death was his three brothers, Ed, Delmer and Randall Parsons, one sister, Pauline Burchett, Father-In-Law, Eugene Howell. Funeral services for Raymond Parsons, Sr., will be conducted, Monday, June 1, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeal Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with Kenneth Prater officiating. Burial will follow in the Jones Cemetery, Shortwood, Allen, Ky., with the Hall Funeral Home, caring for those arrangements. Visitation is after 2:00 p.m., Saturday at Hall Funeral Home. (HFH)

Turner, Donald "Crud" Lee Age 58, of Lexington, Ky., formerly of McDowell, Ky., passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky. He was born February 28, 1951 at Drift, Ky., the son of the late Lenville "Bud" Turner and Norma Ward Turner. Survivors include three brothers, Terry Turner, Evans, Ga., Danny Turner and Bill Turner both of Lexington, Ky., and three sisters, Linda Turner Goff, Middletown, De., Mercedith "Cedar" Turner and Rhonda Turner Meade, both of McDowell, Kentucky. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Nedra Turner Slone. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, May 31. 2009, at 2:00 p.m., at the Old Beaver Regular Baptist Church, Minnie, Ky., with the Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Lucy Hall Cemetery, McDowell, Ky., with the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Visitation is after 6:00 p.m., Friday here at Hall Funeral Home and after 12:00 noon Sunday at the Church. Nightly services at 7:00 p.m. (HFH)

NEWSOME, Mary Age 84, of Ligon, Ky., passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at the Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. She was born August 18, 1924, in Boyd County, Ky., the son of the late Benjamin H. Terry and Nora Stephens Terry. Mrs. Newsome was a Homemaker and a member of the Ligon Church of God of Prophecy, Ligon, Kentucky. Survivors include four sons, Roger L. Newsome, Sr., Andrews, In., Bobby Gene Newsome, Ligon, Ky., Rodney Newsome, West Liberty, Ky., John C. Newsome, Michigan City, In., four daughters, Nora L. Johnson, Hi at, Ky., Alma Jean Carter, Blanchester, Oh., Estalene Chappel, Andrews, In., Patricia Spath, Ligon, Ky., one brother, Paul Terry, Grave City, Oh., one sister, Cora Lee Blankenship, Grove City, Oh., 21 Grandchildren, 35 Great Grandchildren, and 9 great-great grandchildren. Preceding her in death was four brothers, Benjamin H. Terry, Jr., Bill Terry, Joseph Terry and James Terry, and one sister, Marie Terry. Funeral services for Mary Newsome will be conducted Saturday, May 30, 2009, at 11:00 a.m., at the Ligon Church of God of Prophecy, Ligon, Ky., with the Clergymen Ralph Hall and Don Fraley, Jr., officiating. Burial will follow in the Burton Cemetery, Ligon, Ky., with the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., caring for those arrangements. Visitation is after 5:00 p.m., Thursday at the Church. (HFH)

TAYLOR, Julice Donald [ View Photo ] Age 73, of Prestonsburg, Ky., husband of Ruth Ann Toombs Taylor, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. He was born November 11, 1935 in McCombs, Ky., the son of the late Clinton Taylor and Jettie Sesco Taylor. Mr. Taylor was owner and operator of R.A. Taylor Painting Company, an U.S. Army Veteran, and a member of the Tom Moore Memorial Freewill Baptist Church, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ann, three sons, Don Taylor, Jr., and Ron Taylor, both of Cleveland, Oh., Kenneth Taylor, Martin, Ky., a daughter, Betty Taylor Davis, Banner, Ky., two sister, Gulf Elizabeth McCoy, Turkey Creek, Ky., Angeline Lowe, Brushy Creek, Ky., nine grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Preceding him in death was a son, Clinton Taylor, two brothers, Clinton Taylor, Jr., and Okey Taylor and two sisters, Gladys Blackburn and Carleen Blackburn. Funeral services for Julice Donald Taylor will be conducted Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the Clergymen Jody Spencer and Clifford Austin officiating. Burial will follow in the Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Visitation is after 6:00 p.m., Friday at Hall Funeral Home. (HFH)

McKINNEY, Gladys Age 91, of Millersport, Oh., formerly of Floyd County, widow of Mervin "Marvin" McKinney, died Monday, May 25 in Crestview Manor Nursing Home, Lancaster, Oh. She was born December 2, 1917 in Harold, Ky., a daughter of the late Butler and Minnie Thompson Hall. Gladys was a homemaker and member of the Methodist Church. She is survived by one son, Palmer (Liz) McKinney, Gastonia, NC, two daughters, Caroline "Connie" (Tom) Sagar, Millersport, Oh., Betty (Jim) Crofter, Denver, Co., six brothers, Wayne Hall, Butler (Norma) Hall, Gary Hall, all of Mi., Kennis (Jane) Hall, Pikeville, Ernest (Lois) Hall, Ft. McCoy, Fla., Billy (Lola) Hall, Ocala, Fla., three sisters, Della Fagles, Ocala, Fla., Irene (Ivan) Kimery, Mi., Candy (Dan) Nichols, Westerville, Oh., four grandchildren, Becky (Greg) Foltz, Mike (Becky) Sagar, Jenny McKinney, Palmer Lee McKinney Jr., five step grandchildren and 1 step great grandchild. Funeral service for Galdys McKinney will be conducted Thursday, May 28, at 11 a.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, with the Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements. In lieu of flowers family suggest donations to Hospice of Central Ohio, 2269 Cherry Valley Rd. Newark, Oh. 43055 (HFH)

GIBSON, Mildred Age 83 of Wayland, Ky. passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at her residence. She was born August 11, 1925 at Wayland, Ky. the daughter of the late Clint Blankenship and Lula Jacobs Gibson. She was a homemaker and faithful mother. She attended the Old Regular Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Gibson ,Step Father, Eite Gibson, a brother, Carl Blankenship and two sisters, Judy Gibson and Nancy Gibson. She is survived by: Four Sons, Gary Gibson of Jenkins, Ky. Tommy Gibson qand Michael Gibson both of Wayland, Ky. and Jerry Gibson of Martin, Ky. Three Brothers, Marvin Gibson of Hazard, Ky., Richard Gibson of Prestonsburg, Ky. and Ronnie Gene Gibson of Wayland, Ky. Two Sisters, Phyllis Gibson of Wayland, Ky. and Mary Keller of New York. 8 Grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services: Monday, May 25, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at Hall Funeral Home in Martin, Ky. with Elder Clifford Williams and other Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial in the Gibson Family Cemetery at Raven, Ky. Under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky. (HFH)

HALL, Hargis [ View Photo ] Age 89, passed away May 21, 2009, after an extended illness. He was born December 24, 1919 in Knott County Kentucky. He was the son of the late "Long" Johnny Hall and Nancy Gibson Hall. A retired coal operator and innovator of advancements in mining technology. Hargis spent approximately 70 years working in the mining industry. During this time, he created various equipment which revolutionized the underground mining industry. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Harlis Hall, Earl Hall, Delmer Hall, Elmer Hall, and two sisters, Amy Lee Hall Turner and Gladys Hall Wright. He is survived by: his wife, Marie T. Hall, daughter, Marcella Hall Moore (Buddy), sons, Mac Hall and Jeff Hall, one sister, Aleece Hall Jones, five grandchildren, Kim Moore Reed, Holly Macki, Sean Hall, Shane Hall, Shelley Hall Tinsley, nine great-grandchildren, step-son, Dr. Mark Tussey (Belinda), and four step-grandchildren. Funeral services for Hargis Hall will be conducted Sunday, May 24, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the Clergyman Jimmy Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the Buckingham Cemetery, Bevinsville, Ky., with the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., caring for those arrangements. Visitation is after 10:00 A.M., Saturday, at Hall Funeral Home. Pallbearers: Shane Hall, Sean Hall, Stuart Reed, Archie Justice, Tommy Hall, Stevie Hall, Barry Hall, Sammy Wright, Johnny Ray Turner, Jeff Hall, Mike Turner, and Dr.Mark Tussey. Honorary Pallbearers: Terry Hall, Paul Little, Hubert Hall, Carl Hall, Dr. Grady Stumbo, Tracy Stumbo, Wade Blackburn, Clark Stumbo, Martin Thomas Hall, Byron Hall, Johnny Ward, Josh Ward, Ray Turner, Matthew Corbett, Charles Tinsley, Milton Little and Mike Vanderpool. (HFH)

MITCHELL, Lois Howell [ View Photo ] Age 71 of Beaver, Ky. passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at her Residence. She was born April 27, 1938 at Craynor, Ky. the daughter of the late Asa and Mae Tackett Howell. She was a homemaker and attended the Old Regular Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by: Her Parents, husband, Daniel Mitchell, Brothers, Willie and Donald Howell and Sister, Margie Howell. She is survived by: Four Sons, Marty (Lisa) Mitchell, Taylor (Tracie) Mitchell, Charles (Mindy Mitchell and Eddie Dale Mitchell all of Beaver, Ky. Sisters, Imogene Mitchell of Grethel, Ky, Opal Trosper of Obetz, Ohio, Lorette Miller of Patalaska, Ohio and Joann Roof of Radnor, Ohio, Grandhildren, Chasity, Austin, Ryan, Dallas, Spencer, Tabitha, Brittany, Kenzi and Bridgett. Great Grandchildren, Olivia and Hailee. Funeral Services: Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at Samaria Regular Baptist Church, Teaberry, Ky., with Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial in the Mitchell Family Cemetery at Beaver, Ky. Under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky. (HFH)

SAMONS, Pearl Age 84, of Langley, Ky., wife of the late Seymore Samons, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009, at the Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. She was born November 20, 1924 in Martin, Ky., the daughter of the late Johnny Conn and Liddia Samons Conn. Mrs. Samons was a homemaker and a member of the Arkansas Creek Church of Christ. Survivors include three grandchildren, Emma Lou (Larry) Wells, Auxier, Ky., Mark Jervis, Langley, Ky., Robert Earl (Misty) Jervis, Hippo, Ky., a son-in-law, Earl Jervis, Langley, Ky., three great-grandchildren, Makayla Marie Wells, Larry Lance Wells, II., and Hannah Raen Jervis, two sisters, Mary Conn, Martin, Ky., and Verlie Samons, Wabash, Indiana. Preceding her death was her husband, Seymore, a daughter, Ida Jervis, four brothers, Harley, Doug, Burley and Willie Conn, and three sisters, Gracie Kilburn, Mae Manns, and Ticker Conn. Funeral services for Pearl Samons will be conducted, Saturday, May 23, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeal Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with Ronnie Samons and Roy Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., with the Hall Funeral Home, caring for those arrangements. Visitation is after 6:00 p.m., Thursday at Hall Funeral Home. Church service 7:00 p.m., Friday evening. (HFH)

ROBINSON, Edward F. "Buddy" [ View Photo ] Age 82, of Langley, Ky., husband of Doris Allen Robinson, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at St. Joseph Martin. He was born March 26, 1927 in Bevinsville, Ky., the son of the late Clarence O. Robinson and Martha Richardson Robinson. Mr. Robinson was a retired Miner and PostMaster, a member of the Graceway United Methodist Church, Original Organizer and First Chief of Maytown Volunteer Fire Department, and was a ScoutMaster at Maytown. Survivors include his wife, Doris, a son, James Edward Robinson, Lexington, Ky., two brothers, Ballard Robinson, Eastern, Ky., Ernest Robinson, Decatur, Al., 7 grandchildren, Sean Keith Robinson, James E. Robinson, Jr., Jesse E. Robinson, Julia M. Robinson, Matthew J. Robinson, Brittany S. Robinson, and Tiffany N. Robinson, and 5 great grandchildren. Preceding him in death was a son, Larry Dean Robinson, a daughter, Phyllis Ann Robinson, three brothers, Daniel "Buster" Robinson, C. Ollie Robinson, Donnie Robinson, and two sisters, Myrtle Landis and Rebecca Halbert. Funeral services for Edward "Buddy" Robinson will be Friday, May 22, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with the Clergyman Roy Harlow officiating. Burial will follow in the Stewart Cemetery, Maytown, Ky., with the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., caring for those arrangements. Visitation is after 6:00 p.m., Wednesday at Hall Funeral Home. (HFH)

SALISBURY, Tennis Samuel [ View Photo ] Age 85, of Left fork of Toler, Harold, KY., husband of Bonnie Sue Tackett Salisbury, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2009 in the Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY. He was April 11, 1924 in Barnubus, WV., the son of the late Sid Salisbury and Margaret Hall Salisbury. Mr. Salisbury was a member of the Lower Toler Church of Christ, Harold, KY. and a retired Mechanic. Survivors include his wife, and one son, Dennis Wilford Salisbury of Harold, KY., one daughter, Patricia Kendrick of Pikeville, KY., two brothers, James Salisbury of La Meas, CA. and Oliver Salisbury of Florida, 11 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. He was preceded beside his parents was two sons, Kenny Samuel Salisbury and Tennis Eugene Salisbury, one daughter, Sonya Sue Meade two brothers, Sid Salisbury, Marvin Salisbury, three sisters, Marie Salisbury, Lurlie Roberts and Layfurn Ratliff. Funeral services for Tennis Samuel Salisbury will be conducted Friday, May 15, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Lower Toler Church of Christ, Harold, Ky., with Joe and Willie Meade officiating. Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery, Left fork of Toler, Harold Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Visitation is after 4:00 p.m,., Wednesday at Church. (FCT)

SALISBURY, Anthony "Tony" Age 54, of Lexingotn, KY., passed away Monday, May 11, 2009, at his residence. He was born June 08, 1954 in London, England, the son of Gloria Dean Moore Salisbury and the late James Orris Salisbury. Survivors three sons, Anthony 'Tony' Salisbury, Jr., James Orris Salisbury and Joey Salisbury all of Prestonsburg, Ky., One Daughter, Shawna Salisbury of Louisville, Ky., Brother, Greg Salisbury of Hunter, Ky., One Sister, Tina Case of Lexington, Ky., 3 Grandchildren, Several Nieces and Nephews. Funeral service for Anthony "Tony" Salisbury will be conducted Thursday, May 14, 2009, at 12:00 noon at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the ministers of the Little Rose Church, Indian Bottom Association. Burial will follow in the Salisbury Cemetery, Hunter, Ky., with the Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements. Visitation is after 5;00 p.m., Wednesday here at Hall Funeral Home. (FCT)

TURNER, Billy J. Of Lexington, passed away Monday, May 11, 2009, after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was born Nov. 24, 1930, and spent his childhood days in Minnie. He was one of three children, the son of the late Roe and Belle Turner. He attended Kentucky Military Institute and graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a master's degree, and served in the Korean War as a second lieutenant. He raised his family in Fraiser, Michigan, where he was a middle school principal at Guest Junior High School for 32 years. He was a member of Southland Christian Church, where he was baptized. He was a strong spirit, bringing laughter and joy to his entire family. He enjoyed spending many winters in Sarasota/Tampa, Florida, with his wife, Helen. His life was all about family and giving. He is survived by Helen Turner of Lexington, his wife of 57 years; his sister, Reba Martin of Lexington; his son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Madonna Turner of Lexington; his daughter and son-in-law, Dottie and Rob Findley of Dublin, Ohio; his four grandchildren: Bethany Denning, Megan Walsen, Kyle Findley, and Trent Findley; and his great-grandson, Turner Denning. Funeral service will be conducted Thursday, May 14, 2009, at 2:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Kentucky. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., with the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., caring for those arrangements. Visitation is from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., Thursday at Hall Funeral Home. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Markey Cancer Foundation, 800 Rose St., CC160, Lexington, KY 40536 (FCT)

PACK, Johnny N. Age 83, of McDowell, Ky., husband of the late Berniece Lykins Pack, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2009, at the McDowell ARH Hospital, McDowell, Kentucky. He was born April 14, 1926 in Portsmouth, Oh., the son of the late Aaron and Nova Crisp Pack. Mr. Pack was a retired Coal Miner, formerly employed by Turner-Elkhorn Mining Company and an U.S. Army, WW II Veteran. Survivors include four daughters, Brenda (Jerry) Sholtes, Phoenix, Az., Barbara (Randal) Ratliff, Burns, Tn., Mary (Gregory) Kidd, Sumpter, SC., Rhonda (Kenny) Mitchell, McDowell, Ky., three brothers, Allen Pack, Sherman Pack, and Eugene Pack all of Columbus, Oh., three sisters, Eva Mullins and Annie Robinson both of Columbus, Oh., and Rebecca Pearl Hamilton, Drift, Ky., 9 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Preceding him in death was his wife, Berniece, a brother, Woddy Pack and a sister Virgie Stumbo. Funeral services for Johnny N. Pack will be conducted Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at 11:00 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the Clergyman Ted Shannon officiating. Burial will follow in the Drift Cemetery, Drift, Ky., with the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., caring for those arrangements. Visitation is after 6:00 p.m, Monday at Hall Funeral Home. FCT'S)

MARTIN, Mildred Age 79, Lackey, KY., wife of Junior "Red" Martin, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2009 in the Kings Daughters Medical Center, Ashland, KY. She was born May 30, 1929 in Piketon, OH., the daughter of the late Hubert Dixon and Bertha Clay Dixon. Mrs. Martin was a member of the Church of God and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Sally Jo Martin, one sister, Annie Slagel. Surviving is her husband, five sons, Charles "Duke" (Georgia) Gibson of Ezel KY., Gordon Gibson of Lawrenceburg, KY., Jackie (Sharon) Gibson of Lackey, KY., Terry "Moe" (Connie) Gibson of Prestonsburg, KY., Larry Martin of Punkin Center, KY., seven daughters, Linda (Bill) Caudill of Pierceton, IN., Patricia (Jerry) Conley of North Judson, IN., Sherry Liskey of Harrodsburg, KY., Connie (Mike) Sexton of Lackey, KY., Vicki Conley of Lawrenceburg, KY., LaDonna (Jr) Patrick of Prestonsburg, KY., Rhonda (Chuck) Scoville of Ivel, KY., one brother, David Dixon of Hartford, N.C., three sisters, Edna Rice of Lancaster, OH., Ivy Lemaster of Pensacola, FL. and Georgia Ramsey of Olney, Md., 24 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mildred Martin will be conducted Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Patton officiating. Burial in the Martin Family Cemetery at Punkin Center, Ky. Under the Professional Care of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Kentucky. Visitation is after 5:00 p.m., Monday here at Hall Funeral Home. Pallbearers: Joshua Conley, Jeremy Conley, Andrew Patrick, Christopher Gibson, Brandon Martin, Michael Sexton, John Gordon Gibson, and Dale Liskey. (FCT)

BURTON, Elizabeth Stumbo Age 97, of Minnie, Ky., wife of the late Glen Burton, passed away Wednesday, May 06, 2009, at the Riverview Health Care, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. She was born April 12, 1912, in Minnie, Ky., the daughter of the late Eli Stumbo and Bell Gayheart Stumbo. Mrs. Burton was a former Business Owner and attended the McDowell-Minnie Senior Citizens. Survivors include a host of nieces and nephews, and great nieces and great nephews. Funeral services for Elizabeth Stumbo Burton will be conducted Friday, May 08, 2009,at 1:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the Clergyman Gene Bracken officiating. Burial will follow in the Stumbo Cemetery, Minnie, Ky., with the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., caring for those arrangements. Visitation is after 6:00 p.m., Thursday at Hall Funeral Home. (FCT)

WRIGHT, Susie Age 92of Martin, Ky passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at her Residence. She was born December 21, 1916 at Prestonsburg, Ky. the daughter of the late William Hager and Sallie Hughes Ousley. She was a homemaker and a member of the Spurlock Old Regular Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by: the Husband, George S. Wright, Two Sons, James Earl Wright and William Hager Wright. Surviving Family: Sons, Arthur Wright of Leslie, Mich., Raben Wright of Munith, Mich., Johnny Wright of Prestonsburg, Ky. and Ronnie Wright of Onondaga, Mich. Daughters, Dorothy Ratliff and Phyllis Elliott both of Martin, Ky. Brother, Joe Ousley of Grace Lake, Mich. And a Sister, Annie Reed of Plymouth, Ohio, 24 Grandchildren, 33 Great Grandchildren and 13 Great-Great Grandchildren. Funeral Services: Friday, May 8, 2009 at 11:00 A.M at Hall Funeral Home Chapel in Martin with Old Regular Baptist Ministers. Burial in the Wright Cemetery at Martin, Ky. Under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky. Visitation is after 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Funeral Home. (FCT)

Akers, Flora C. [ View Photo ] Age 78 of Harold, Ky. passed away on Monday, May 4, 2009 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. She was born May 27, 1930 at Amba, KIy. the daughter of Daniel and Norma Hall Akers. She was retired from General Motors and Attended the Life Fellowship Church at Harold, Ky. Survivors: Two Brothers, Eddie Akers of Harold, Ky. and Foster Akers of Deming, NM, One Sister, Towana Frasure of Harold, Ky. Funeral Services: Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at Hall Funeral Home with Ted Shannon, William Slone and Terry Adkins officiating. Burial in Lee Alley Cemetery at Grethel, Ky. Under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home. (FCT)

McKINNEY, Pauline [ View Photo ] Age 78, of Martin, widow of Hillard McKinney, died Sunday, May 3 in the Riverview Healthcare Center, Prestonsburg. She was born August 23, 1930 in Martin, a daughter of the late Dewey and Nell Allen Crum Conn. Pauline was a retired restaurant owner and member of the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints. She is survived by three sons, Mickey, Randy and Mark McKinney, all of Martin, nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by one daughter, Leah McKinney Johnson, one brother James Conn, and one sister Goldie Harris. Funeral service for Pauline McKinney will be conducted Wednesday, May 6 at 1 p.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Elders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints officiating. Burial will follow in the Jeff Hunter Cemetery, Printer. Hall Funeral Home is caring for those arrangements . (FCT)

STONE, Harold Lloyd Stone Age 78, of Ivel, widower of Justine Rowe Stone, died Saturday, May 2 in the Prestonsburg Healthcare Center, Prestonsburg. He was born February 26, 1931 in Pikeville, a son of the late Harry Milton and Minnie Lowe Mullins. Harold was a retired Ky. & WV Gas Co. mechanic, a Korean War Veteran and member of the Christ United Methodist Church, Allen. Survivors include one daughter, Ruth Ann Stone Salyer (Ova), Allen, numerous nieces and nephews, and one grandson, Jeremy Lane Brown. In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by one son, Adam Carson Stone. Funeral service for Harold Lloyd Stone will be conducted Tuesday, May 5 at 1 p.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Ken Lemaster officiatng. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, with the Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements. (FCT)

CAMPBELL, Vonnie Ellen Jones Age 81, of Banner, widow of Ray "Shag" Campbell, died Friday, May 1 at her residence. She was born December 19, 1927 in Banner, a daughter of the late Leonard and Virda Rose Jones. Vonnie was a retired U.S. Postmaster, having worked at the Banner Post Office, a member of the Floyd County Homemakers and a member of the Allen First Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, John L. Campbell, wife Teresa, and Barry L. Campbell, all of Banner, four brothers, Hubert Jones, Mi., Ronnie Jones, Banner, Glenn and James Jones, both of Mt. Sterling, one sister, Sereda Brown, Banner, three grandchildren, Richard, Ray and Cory and six great grandchildren, Austin, Cody, Megan, Nicole, Nicholas and Addison. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Clyde and Bruce Jones, and one sister Irene Adkins. Funeral Service for Vannie Ellen Jones Campbell will be conducted Monday, May 4 at 11 a.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Arnold Turner Jr. and Larry Breshear officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, with the Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements. The family requests that in lieu of flower please make donations to: Appalachian Hopsice Care, P.O. Box 3457, Pikeville, Kentucky 41502 (FCT)

HOWARD, Berlin Age 86, of Eastern, husband of Geraldine Martin Howard, died Saturday, April 25 in the Prestonsburg Healthcare Center, Prestonsburg. He was born August 17, 1922 in Gunlock, a son of the late James and Elizabeth Hale Howard. Berlin was a retired Logger. Survivors include his wife, one son, James Howard (Amy), Martin, two daughters, Evelyn Howard (John ) Fraley, Prestonsburg, Elizabeth Howard (Darrell) Briggs, Lexington, one brother, Lloyd James Howard, Tutor Key, three sisters, Marie Bailey, Columbus, Oh., Tressie Kolibachuk, Dunellen, NJ, Lawnie Handshoe, Kendallville, In., and two grandchildren, Emily LaSha Howard, John Dallon "JD" Fralely. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, James Howard. Funeral service for Berlin Howard will be conducted Wednesday, April 29 at 1 p.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin. Burial will follow in the Howard Family Cemetery, Gunlock, with the Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements. (FCT)

FRAZIER, Edna Allen [ View Photo ] Age 95 of Covington, Ky. formerly of Floyd County, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2009 at the St. Elizabeth Hospice Center in Edgewood, Ky. She was born January 14, 1914 at Langley, Ky. the daughter of the late John and Arzilla Crisp Allen. She was Retired School Teacher having taught in the Floyd County School System, she was a member of the Maytown United Methodist Church, a member of the Eastern Star #477 at Wheelwright and a member of the Retired Teachers Association. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, Ira E. Frazier. Survivors include, Son, Ira Douglas Frazier of Holton, Indiana and a Daughter, Valeeta Fitzgerald of Edgewood, Kentucky, Sister, Gypsy Goodman of Wilmington, Ohio, 5 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. Funeral Services: Wednesday, April 23, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. at Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Roy Harlow officiating, Burial in the Leonard Allen Cemetery at Langley, Ky. Under the direction of the Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky. (FCT)

BEAVERS, Nora S. Age 104, of Frankfort, Indiana, died Thursday, March 19, 2009, at Wesley Manor Health Care Facility, in Frankfort, Indiana. Born February 5, 1905, in Prestonsburg, she was the daughter of George and Louise (Dillon) Salyers. She married Henry M. Beavers on July 3, 1929, in Kentucky, and he preceded her in death on November 16, 1986, She was a graduate of Prestonsburg High School and attended Pikeville College. She was a homemaker and teacher. She taught in a one-room school house in Kentucky, and was a substitute teacher in Frankfort. She moved to Frankfort in 1937, and was a Pink Lady at Frankfort Hospital for many years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and was very active in the church. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy (Scott) Kesselmayer of Maumee, Ohio; a grandson, John Henry Stampe of Columbus, Ohio; nieces and nephews also survive. Services were 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 23, at the First Presbyterian Church, with Tom Jameson officiating. Visitation was Sunday, March 22, from 2-5 p.m. at Wesley Manor Chapel, and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to Wesley Manor Good Samaritan Fund, or Guardian Angel Hospice, envelopes will be available. Goodwin Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at: goodwinfuneralhome@sbcglobal.net

COLE, Debbie Sue Age 42, of Melvin, died Thursday, March 19, 2009, at the Pikeville Medical Center. Born May 27, 1966, in Pikeville, she was the daughter of Paul Burton Tackett and the late Billie Francis Younce Tackett. She was disabled. She is survived by her husband, Warren Cole. In addition to her husband, survivors include three sons: Chad B. Cole of Barbourville, Billy Don Cole of Byron, Ohio, and Brandon Scott Cole of Wheelwright; three brothers: Gordon Tackett of Bevinsville, Corbett and Paul Dwayne Tackett, both of South Carolina; a sister, Tammy Gilliam of North Carolina; and six grandchildren: GAge Ethan, Alexia LaShea, Chole, Brandon Scott Jr., and Kallie Marie. Funeral services were held Monday, March 23, at 1 p.m., at the Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church, with Louis Ferrari officiating. Burial was in the Painter Harve Cemetery, in Melvin, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation was at the church.

DIXON, Jean Mullins Age 86, of Flatwoods, formerly of Prestonsburg, died Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, in Ashland. Born October 1, 1922, in Breaks, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Basil Mullins and Julia Elswick Mullins. She was a homemaker, and was a member of the Prestonsburg Highland Avenue Freewill Baptist Church, and attended Oak Street Chapel in Flatwoods. She is survived by her husband, Carl Dixon. Other survivors include a son, Carl Douglas Dixon (Winnie) of Lexington; a daughter, Judith Carol Dixon Stone (Bill) of Danville, W.Va.; two step grandchildren, and four step great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 25, at 11 a.m., at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. L. Frank Frye officiating. Interment will be in Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel. The family has entrusted arrangements to the Carter Funeral Home, in Prestonsburg.

GOBLE, James E. 'Jimmie' Age 83, of Allen, husband of the late Fannie Hall Goble, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2009, at his residence. He was born November 15, 1925, in Auxier, the son of the late Paris Goble and Effie Hager Litz. He was an U.S. Navy, World War II veteran and a member of the Allen Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, James Goble of Tennessee; three daughters: Sharon Neeley and Sheila Griffith, both of Allen, and Belinda Wilson of Winchester; three brothers; three sisters; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services for James E. 'Jimmie' Goble were conducted Sunday, March 22, at 2:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Clergyman Earl Waugh officiating. Burial was in the Riley Hall Cemetery, in Allen, with the Hall Funeral Home, in Martin, caring for those arrangements. Visitation was at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Adam Wilson, Richard Neeley, Matthew Goble, Andrew Griffith, Seth McCoy, Eric D. Hall, James Hall, Jeffrey Hall, Ray Hall, Robin Creswell, Tim Creswell, and Kevin Creswell. Honorary: Freddie Goble and Mary Ann Hall.

REEDY, Denver Passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, in Monroe, Washington, surrounded by his family. He was born on Sept. 20, 1937, in Melvin. He was a proud member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters for 30 years. He was former President of Local 405 in Miami, Florida, and a member of Local 1144 in Seattle, Washington. He also taught apprenticeship classes for five years at South Seattle Community College. He is survived by Barbara, his wife of 49 years; his sons: Denver Jr. (Lena), Dan (Rozanne), and David; his granddaughters: Jennifer and Leanne; a sister, Inez Owens; a brother Troy; and numerous nephews and nieces. Visitation was held from 2 to 7 p.m., on Tuesday, March 24, at Beck's Funeral Home, 405 Fifth Ave. S, Edmonds, WA, (425) 771-1234. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 25, at 1 p.m., at Beck's Funeral Home, with interment following at Holyrood Cemetery in Shoreline, Washington. memories with the family at Becks Funeral Home. (FCT)

TACKETT, Amos Age 50, of Andrews, Indiana, formerly of Melvin, died Friday, March 20, 2009, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Born November 24, 1958, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Denver and Lula Tackett. He was a construction worker for CB Construction. Survivors include Elizabeth Tackett; three sons: Jason Michael Tackett of Hunting-ton, Indiana, Amos Tackett II, and Wendall John Tackett, both of Mt. Sterling; a daughter, Amy Marie Branham of Weeksbury; a stepson, David Dwayne Arivett of Florida; two brothers: Scott Tackett of Melvin, and David Tackett; two sisters: Betty Jo Cook of Bevinsville, and Lucille Gayheart of Wheelwright; and 10 grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Randall 'Pee Wee' Tackett; a brother, Randall Tackett; and a sister, Mary Tackett. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 24, at 11 a.m., at the Little Rock Old Regular Baptist Church, in Bevinsville, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in the Tackett Cemetery, in Melvin, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation was at the church. (FCT)

WARD, Judith Ann Osborne Age 66, of Martin, wife of Buddy B. Ward, passed away Friday, March, 20, 2009, at the Central Baptist Hospital, in Lexington. She was born October 31, 1942, in Martin, a daughter of the late James and Margie Akers Osborne. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Garrett First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Tameka Ward; and a brother, Bruce David Osborne. Survivors include her husband, Buddy, four sons; Timmy, Tommy, Todd and Trenton Ward, all of Martin; one daughter; Terena Lovern of Pikeville; five brothers; Roger Osborne of Columbus, Ohio, Morris Osborne of Vermilion, Ohio, Mike Osborne of Langley, Randy Osborne of Garrett, and Keith Osborne of Mansfield, Ohio; three sisters: Marcella Dudleston of Mansfield, Ohio, Gail Martin of Martin, and Rosemary Spears of Banner; five grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 23, at 1:00 p.m., in the Garrett First Baptist Church, with Randy Osborne and Larry Adams officiating. Burial was in the Ward Cemetery, in Martin, under the kind and professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, in Martin. Visitation was Saturday, at the Hall Funeral Home, with church services Sunday, at 7 p.m. The body lay in state Monday after noon, at the church. (FCT)

MILLER, Tammy Lynn Goble Age 37, of Prestonsburg, died Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at King's Daughters Medical Center. Born March 25, 1971, in Prestonsburg, she was the daughter of the late Joyce Goble. She was a graphic designer for the Big Sandy News, and was a member of the Benedict Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Calvin Miller. Other survivors include a daughter, Brittany Miller of Richmond; two uncles: Curtis (Eleanor) Goble of Prestonsburg, and Hubert (Carolyn) Goble of Banner; three aunts: Bertha (Belvry) Collins of Prestonsburg, Darlene (Johnny) Endicott of Endicott; and Patty Sue (Tommy) Lewis of Martin; and numerous cousins and friends. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her grandparents: William Estill 'Ess' and Annie Hunt Goble; five uncles: Wilson Lee, Willard, Roosevelt, James Archer and Dennis Goble; and an aunt, Lillie Mae Hunt. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 21, at 1 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Doug Lewis and Bill Collins officiating. Burial was in the Miller-Reffitt Family Cemetery. Visitation was at the funeral home. (FCT)

BOGGS, James Curtis Age 85, of Auxier, died Monday, March 16, 2009, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, in West Virginia. Born August 28, 1923, in Drift, he was the son of the late Walter and Mary Hull Boggs. He was an orderly at VA Hospital, Canandaigun, New York; a WW II veteran; and a member of DAV Chapter 18, Auxier. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Perryman Boggs. Survivors include two sons: Jimmy Lee Boggs of Geneva, New York, and Richard Boggs of Arkansas; three daughters: Patricia Kurzejeski and Susan Marie Wicks, both of Canandaigun, New York, and Mary Holbrook of Auxier; two brothers: Danny Boggs of Tennessee and Sonny Boggs of Hindman; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Franklin Boggs and Woodrow Boggs; and four sisters: Dolly Mollette, Helen Brown, Betty Jo and Goldie Boggs. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 20, at 1 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Carlton Gooding officiating. Burial will be in the Drift Cemetery. Visitation is at the funeral home. (FCT)

HOWARD, Sharon Gaye Branham Age 64, of Dwale, died Sunday, March 15, 2009, in the Cleveland Clinic. Born January 19, 1945, in Dwale, she was the daughter of the late Earnest and Opal Lafferty Branham. She was a retired Housing Administration employee, and a member of the Wayland United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Jack T. Howard. In addition to her husband, survivors include a son, Jack Kyle (Daneque) Howard of Allen; a daughter, Mitzi (Ron) Lumsden of Bradenton, Florida; a sister, Betty Lou Branham of Dwale; and five grandchildren: Jordan, Jacob, Landon, Gracie, and Emma. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 19, at 11 a.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with David Profitt officiating. Burial was in Gethsemane Gardens, in Prestonsburg. Visitation was at the funeral home. (FCT)

McCLEESE, Carolyn Jean Age 59, of Camden, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2009, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was born September 9, 1949, the daughter of the late Alec and Annis Wright. Survivors include three daughters: Johnnie (Brian) Decker of Schoolcraft, Michigan, Melinda (Jason) Wade of Parsons, Tennessee, Pam (Tom) Tabor of Mckenzie, Tennessee; two sisters: Marietta Ferrell of Livonia, Michigan, and Linda Moore of Prestonsburg; and four grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Mae Wright. Her remains are in the care of Oakdale Funeral Home, where the visitation with family was held Tuesday, March 17, from 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., also on Wednesday, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., which was the funeral time. Interment was in the Crossroads Cemetery, with Jack McCleese officiating. Arrangements, by Oakdale Funeral Home. (FCT)

NEWSOME, Clyde Age 64, of Prestonsburg, died Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born February 20, 1945, in Teaberry, he was the son of the late Walter and Alvira Hall Newsome. He was a retired factory worker. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Prater Newsome. In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Clyde Randall Newsome of Eaton Rapids, Michigan; two brothers: Clennon Newsome of Albion, Michigan, and Patrus Newsome of Teaberry; three sisters: Alma Kiser of Mongo, Indiana, Selma Mace of Lexington, and Pearl Hughes of Ashtabula, Ohio; and a grandchild, Bridget Newsome. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Dennis, Earl, and Vernon Newsome. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 20, at 11 a.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Ted Shannon officiating. Burial will be in the Bob Prater Family Cemetery, Middle Creek, in Prestons-burg, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home. (FCT)

THORNSBERY, Sterling Age 83, of Wheelwright, died Sunday, March 15, 2009, at the Hazard ARH. Born April 16, 1925, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Clay and Ellen Johnson Thornsberry. He was a retired laborer. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Moore Thornsberry. Other survivors include three sons: James (Joyce) Thornsberry of St. Mary's Ohio, Larry (Sandi) Thornsberry of Yisialia, California, and Rickey Thornsberry of Wheelwright; four daughters: Linda (Coy) Slone and Pam (Bill) Slone, both of Hindman, Pauline (Jim) Slone of St. Mary's Ohio, and Carol (Larry Dale) Mitchell of Wheelwright; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Tilden Ray Thornsberry; several brothers and sisters; and two great-grandchildren: Delanie Ward and Craig Posada. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 18, at 2 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Bufford Hall and Ray Grindstaff officiating. Burial was in the Newman Cemetery, in Hi Hat, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home. (FCT)

WILLIAMS, Dorothy Mae Age 85, of Ivel, wife of Delmer Williams, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2009, at her residence. She was born September 3, 1923, in Honaker, the daughter of the late Jay Adams and Cindy Kidd Adams. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Old Beaver Regular Baptist Church, in Minnie. Survivors, in addition to her husband, include a son, Milford 'Carol' Williams of Willard, Ohio; three daughters: Lois Jean Keathley of Ivel, Betsy Lee Keathley of Prestonsburg, and Barbara Nelson of Newark, Ohio; 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a daughter, Betty Lois Williams. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, March 22, at 10:00 a.m., at the Old Beaver Regular Baptist Church, in Minnie, with Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, in Martin. Visitation is after 2:00 p.m., Friday, at the Church. (FCT)

CRIDER, Charles Alex Age 69, of Prestonsburg, died Wednesay, March 11, 2009, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born March 6, 1940, in Lancer, he was the son of the late Woodman and Marie Crider. He was a disabled construction worker.He is survived by his wife, Jewel Goble Crider.Other survivors include two sons: Charles Randall Crider of Prestonsburg, and Ricky Woodman (Rachel) Crider of Dwale; two daughters: Debra (Paul) Stanley and Connie (Bobby) Carr, both of Prestonsburg; a brother, Bill Jake Crider of Campton; seven grandchildren: Chassity, Jeremy, Cody, Zachery, Dylan, Christian, Cameron, Rhiannon, and Jewel; a great-grandchild, Brayden; and an ex-daughter-in-law, Tonya Ousley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Randall Crider; and a sister, JoAnn Livingston. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 14, at 1 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Randy Osborne officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery, Middle Creek. Visitation was at the funeral home. (FCT)

GOBLE, Sallie Sizemore Age 103, of Prestonsburg, died Friday, March 13, 2009, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born June 20, 1905, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Hawk Sizemore and Mollie Miller Sizemore. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Highland Avenue Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Goble. Survivors include two sons: Fred Goble of Prestonsburg, and Bert Goble of Huntingdon, Tennessee; one daughter, Betty Ann Goble of Prestonsburg; 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Lloyd 'Blue' Goble; three sisters; and three brothers. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 15, at 1 p.m., at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Jerry Workman officiating. Interment was at Mayo Cemetery, in Prestonsburg. Active pallbearers: Dalton Fulks, Gilbert Stambaugh, Austin Gearheart, Austin McKinney, Mike Zemo, and Josh Craynon. Honorary pallbearers: Seldon Horne, Steward Ray Horne, Eugene Blackburn, Gary Wright, Charles Hale, Bill Jack Darby, Jim Curnutte, and Paul Nunn. The family has entrusted arrangements to the Carter Funeral Home. (FCT)

HARMON, Herman V. Age 85, of Hueysville, husband of Marguerite Webb Harmon, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2009, at the Parkview Manor Nursing Home, Pikeville. He was born October 7, 1923, in Auxier, the son of the late Frank Harmon and Thelma Meek Harmon. He was a retired radio engineer; an U.S. Army veteran; and a member of the Masonic Lodge, in Wayland. Survivors include his wife; a son, Bob Harmon of Hueysville; a daughter, Janet Harmon Coburn of Georgetown; a brother, Francis Harmon of Benton, Illinois; and four grandchildren: Breanne Harmon, Jared Harmon, Jessica Featherston, and Justin Coburn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Harmon. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 19, at 11:00 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Clergyman Dennis Love officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home. Visitation is after 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home. (FCT)

SMITH, Georgia Shumate Age 88, of Pikeville, widow of Oscar B. Smith, passed away Monday, March 16, 2009, at the Cornerstone Hospital of Huntington, West Virginia. She was born June 23, 1920, in Garrett, a daughter of the late Van and Jemima Allen Shumate. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Survivors include two sons; Jerry B. (Karen) Smith of Ivel, and Mark Lynn (Patsy Roberts) Smith of Pikeville; one sister, Wilma Davis of Frankfort; and five grandchildren. Funeral service will be conducted Friday, March 20, at 11:00 a.m., in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Louis Ferrari officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home. Visitation is after 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, at the funeral home. (FCT)

TACKETT, Jason Don, Age 26, of Beaver, died Wednesday, March 4, 2009, in Beaver. Born March 2, 1983, in Martin, he was the son of Donnie Tackett of Teaberry, and Annie Adams Tackett of Beaver. Other survivors include a son, Skylar Don Tackett of Betsy Layne; a stepson, Nicholas Tackett; a sister, Sabrina Johnson of Beaver; a nephew, Braxton Chase Johnson; and several aunts, uncles, and other family and friends. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 8, at noon, at the Samaria Old Regular Baptist Church, in Teaberry, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will be in the Family Cemetery, in Beaver, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin. Visitation is at the church. (FCT)

WILLIAMS, Martha Age 85 of Minnie, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2009, at her residence. She was born March 13, 1923, in Breathitt County, the daughter of the late Sidney and Nancy Miller Roberts. She as a homemaker, and a member of the Old Beaver Regular Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Noah Williams; her brothers: Billo Roberts, Berlin Roberts, and Hayden Roberts; and a sister, Shirley Roberts. Surviving are two sisters: Laura Moore and June Allen, both of Minnie. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 4, at 11:00 a.m., in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will be in the Lucy Hall Cemetery, in McDowell, under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home. (FCT)

HARRIS, Joe W. 'Buddy' Age 78, of Dwale, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at his residence. He was born October 25, 1930, in Emma, the son of the late Joe Wheeler and Madge Burchett Harris. He was a retired machinist and carpenter; a member of the Masonic Lodge; a board member for Big Sandy R.E.C.C.; and a member of the Prestonsburg Church of Christ. He is survived by a daughter, Madge E. Sbonek of Dwale; and a son, Lyle E. (Rose Marie) Harris of Fairfax, Virginia; a sister, Betty (Tex) Keathley of Prestonsburg; two grandsons: Cory (Courtney) Davis and Dylan (Kristy) Davis; and three great-grandchildren: Bradley Davis, Jacob Davis, and Ryan Davis. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, February 3, at 11 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home, in Martin, with Rick Kelly officiating. Burial was in Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel, under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home Pallbearers: Bruce Davis, Delano May, John Burkett, Greg Davis, Bobby Sexton and Bill Harry Howard. (FCT)

JOHNSON, Tishie Age 93, of Garrett, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2009, at St. Joseph Hospital-Martin. She was born October 27, 1915, at Hollybush, the daughter of the late Jeff and Lena Triplett Hall. She was a retired store clerk for Johnson Grocery at Garrett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Johnson; a son, Charles Johnson; and a daughter, Helen Watts. Survivors include three sons: Curtis L. Johnson of West Alexandria, Ohio, Afton Johnson of Owensville, Ohio, and Edward L. 'Rooney' Johnson of Wayland; a sister, Jeanette Slone of Hollybush; 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 4, at 11 a.m., in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Jimmy Hall and Jerry Manns officiating. Burial will be in the Johnson Cemetery, in Hueysville, under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home (FCT)

NEWSOME, Minis Age 77, of Alma, Michigan, died Saturday, January 31, 2009. He was the beloved husband of Marlene; loving father of Judy (Jerry) D'Avonzo, Brenda Sammons, Deanie (Tim) Sturgill, Gary Newsom, Denise (Michael) Thompson, Dennis Newsom, Steven (Chris) Newsom, and Roxanne Newsom. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Golden Arc Lodge 595; the American Legion Unit 200; and the Moose Lodge 887. Visitation is Thursday, January 5, 2-9 p.m., at the Taylor Chapel of Voran Funeral Home, 23750 Goddard Rd. Funeral services will be held Thursday evening, at 6 p.m., at the funeral home. Voran Funeral Home (FCT)

SCHMIDT, Dorothy Hamilton Age 70, of Teaberry, died Friday, January 30, 2009, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. Born June 10, 1938, in Teaberry, she was the daughter of the late Emmitt and Alice Hamilton. She was a retired secretary and clerk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond C. Schmidt. Survivors include her brothers and sisters: John L. Hamilton, Jan Martin, and Justine Hamilton, Eva P. and Gary Brown, all of Teaberry. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Alonzo Hamilton; a sister, Virble Brown; two infant brothers and two infant sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, February 2, at 1 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with ministers of the Old Regular Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home with 6 p.m., services nightly. (FCT)

HARRIS Joe W. "Buddy" Age 78 of Dwale, Ky. passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at his residence. He was born October 25, 1930 at Emma, Kentucky the son of the late Joe Wheeler and Madge Burchett Harris. He was a retired machinist and carpenter. A member of the Masonic Lodge, a board member for Big Sandy R.E.C.C. and a member of the Prestonsburg Church of Christ. He is survived by: One daughter, Madge E. Sbonek of Dwale, Ky. and One Son, Lyle E. (Rose Marie) Harris of Fairfax, Va. One Sister, Betty (Tex) Keathley of Prestonsburg, Ky. Two Grandsons: Cory (Courtney) Davis and Dylan (Kristy) Davis, Three Great Grandchildren: Bradley Davis, Jacob Davis and Ryan Davis. Funeral Services: Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. Hall Funeral Home in Martin, Ky. with Rick Kelly officiating. Burial in Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel, Ky. Under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky. (FHH)

JOHNSON, Tishie Age 93 of Garrett, Ky. passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital-Martin. She was born October 27, 1915 at Hollybush, Ky. the daughter of the late Jeff and Lena Triplett Hall. SHe was a retired store clerk for Johnson Grcoery at Garrett, Ky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Johnson, One Son, Charles Johnson and a Daughter, Helen Watts. Survivors include, Three Sons, Curtis L. Johnson of West Alexandria, Ohio, Afton Johnson of Owensville, Ohio and Edward L. "Rooney" Johnson of Wayland, Ky. One Sister, Jeanette Slone of Hollybush, Ky. 11 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great Great Grandchildren. Funeral Services: Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel at Martin, Ky. with Jimmy Hall and Jerry Manns officiating. Burial in the Johnson Cemetery at Hueysville, Ky. Under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky.

SENTERS, Frederick Age 80, of Betsy Layne, Ky., passed away Saturday, January 31, 2009, at the Firelands Nursing Home, New London, Ohio. He was born May 07, 1928 in Drift, Ky., the son of the late Carl Senters and Ethel Miller Senters. Survivors include four brothers, Buddy Boy Senters, Betsy Layne, Ky., Irvin Senters, Farmington Hill, Mi., Willis Senters, Lorain, Oh., Bobby Senters, Greenwich,, Oh., and three sisters, Norma Jean Letourneau, Linden, Mi., Clotene Fuller, Detroit, Mi., and Georgene Irick, Marion, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 7, 2009, at 11:00 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the Clergyman Tommy Spears officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Visitation is from 3:00 p.m., to 9:00 p.m. Friday at Hall Funeral Home. In Lieu of Flowers: Donations to the Philippine Widows and Orphans.

(HFH) SHEPHERD, Melissa Ann View Photo Age: 42 Of: Prestonsburg, KY Date of Birth: December 28, 1966 Where: Martin, KY Date of Death: January 16, 2009 Where: Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital Facts of Importance: Homemaker Parents: The late Otis and Mary Lou Shepherd Other Survivors: One brother, Otis Shepherd of Garrett, KY; three sisters, Goldie Lou Cole of Prestonsburg, KY, Angela Thornsbury of David KY and Leona Akins of Garrett, KY; 6 nieces; 7 nephews; 1 Great niece and 1 great nephew Deceased Relatives: Otis and Mary Lou Shepherd Time and Place of Services: Monday ( January 19, 2009) 11 A.M. at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, KY Officiating: Bethel Bolen and Brent Tackett Burial: Hale Shepherd Cemetery, Gunlock, KY. NFFH)

GRIFFITH, Robert "Bobby" Age: 69 Of: Martin, Kentucky Date of Birth: July 17, 1939 Where: Martin, Kentucky Date of Death: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 Where: Residence Facts of Importance: He was a retired Carpenter, a member of the Amvets Club, and American Legion Parents: the late Rudolph Griffith & Alma Jarrell Key Wife: the late Lorene Shepherd Griffith Other Survivors: Two Sons: Timothy and James Griffith; both of Georgia; Step Son: Ronnie Stone, Hueysville, Ky. Step Daughter: Lori Ann Stone, Martin, Ky. One Brother: Rudolph Griffith Jr., of Prestonsburg, Kentucky; Two Sisters: Brenda Settles, of Georgetown, Kentucky; and Susan Ratliff, of Martin, Kentucky; and Several Grandchildren Deceased Relatives: Parents; Wife; and One Brother: William "Bill" Edward Griffith Time and Place of Services: Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky Officiating: Ken Lemaster Burial: Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg, Kentucky (NFFH)

WADDLES, Howard Age: 73 Of: Prestonsburg, KY Date of Birth: August 13, 1935 Where: Martin, KY Date of Death: January 23, 2009 Where: Residence Parents: the late Martin Luther & Mae Allen Waddles Wife: the late Betty McCoy Waddles Other Survivors: four sons, Howard (Rebecca) Waddles, Danny Lee Waddles (Nicole), Michael Waddles (Molly) & Dennis Waddles all of Prestonsburg, KY; one sister, Sarah Wallen of Dwale, KY& 12 grandchildren, Jess, Erica, Tamara, Latisha, Shea, Danny, Jimmy, Stephanie, Ted Alexis, Michael II & Zachary Deceased Relatives: parents, wife and three great grandchildren, Mekka, Pheobe & Jacob Time and Place of Services: Tuesday (January 27, 2009) 2pm at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home Officiating: Andy Wright Burial: Martin Cemetery, Martin, KY (NFFH)

SPARKMAN, WILLIE AGE:77 OF:PIPPA PASSES, KENTUCKY DATE OF BIRTH: MAY 14, 1931 PLACE: KNOTT COUNTY DATE OF DEATH: MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2009 FACTS OF IMPORTANCE: DISABLED LABORER PARENTS: SON OF THE LATE JOHN & LAURA BELL SLONE SPARKMAN OTHER SURVIVORS: ONE SON: WILLIE JR. (DONNA) SLONE OF KIMMELL, INDIANA; ONE BROTHER: ALBERT SPARKMAN OF PIPPA PASSES, KENTUCKY; ONE GRANDCHILD: AUSTIN J. SLONE DECEASED RELATIVES: THREE BROTHERS: R.G. SPARKMAN, WILEY SPARKMAN & ADAM SPARKMAN; FIVE SISTERS: ALVERTIE HUFF, MAE SLONE, GENEVA SLONE, DALLIE SPARKMAN & JUNE SPARKMAN TIME AND PLACE OF FUNERAL: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2009 AT 11 A.M. AT NELSON FRAZIER FUNERAL HOME, HINDMAN, KY OFFICIATING: OLD REGULAR BAPTIST MINISTERS VISITATION: MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2009 AT 6 P.M. AT THE FUNERAL HOME WITH ADDITIONAL SERVICES EACH NIGHT AT 7 P.M. BURIAL: MOUNT OLIVE CEMETERY, PIPPA PASSES, KENTUCKY (NFFH)

COLLINS, Lonnie Collins Age: 62 Of: Martin, Ky. Date of Birth: Jan. 26, 2009 Where: McDowell, Ky. Date of Death: Monday, Jan. 26, 2009 Where: Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville, Ky. Facts of Importance: Retired Factory Worker Parents: the late Madison and Dovie McDaniel Collins Other Survivors: Brothers and Sisters: Bill Collins, Kenderville, Ind. Jimmy Collins Albion, Ind. Albert Collins, Auxier, Ky., Sisters: Shirley Hicks, Prestonsburg, Ky., Jean Martin, Drift, Ky., Pam McCoy, Martin, Ky. Mae LaFontaine, Cinn, Ohio, Deceased Relatives: Parents, Brothers and Sisters: Carlos Collins, Teddy Collins, Craig Collins, Curt Sizemore, Lizzie Mae Davidson, Crilda Milnor. Time and Place of Services: Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, 11 A.M. Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky. Visitation: after 11 am on Wednesday at funeral home Officiating: Ted Shannon Burial: Lucy Hall Cemetery, McDowell, Ky. (NFFH)

CALHOUN, Lois I. Age: 84 Of: Prestonsburg, Ky Date of Birth; March 3, 1924 Paulding, Ohio Date of Death: Jan. 26, 2009 Paintsville, Ky. Parents: The late Merlin L. Fogle, Inez O. Klingler Husband the late Taylor Calhoun Other Survivors: Sons: Terry Calhoun, Kendallville, Indiana, Tim Calhoun, and Jim Calhoun, both of Indiana., Daughter: Teresa S. Webb, Prestonsburg, Ky., Step Daughter: Anna Mae Craig, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Brothers: John Martin Fogle, North Salem, Indiana, Sisters: Pauline Brumbaugh, Jeane Reed, both of Indiana, Esther Holmes, Ohio, Mildred F. Lants, South Dakota, 15 Grandchildren 1 Great Grandchild. Deceased Relatives: Parents, Husband, Step Son: John Jobe, Brother: Robert Leo Fogle, Sister: Dorothy J. Fogle. Time and Place of Services: Friday (Jan. 30, 2009) 1 P.M. at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, KY. Visitation: after 6 pm on Wednesday, funeral home Officiating: Bill Cambpell Burial: Calhoun Family Cemetery, Water Gap, Prestonsburg, Ky. (NFFH)

HELMANTOLER, Sarah Ophelia Age 91, of Prestonsburg, Ky., died Saturday, January 24, 2009 at the Riverview Health Care Center, Prestonsburg, Ky. She was born September 16, 1917 in Round Knob, Illinois, a daughter of the late Frank and Una Lossie Travis Helmantoler. Ms. Helmantoler was a Missionary associated with the Black Diamond Mission. She is survived by a sister; Myrtle Fay Robb, Livingston, Tx. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers; Samuel Frank, Otis and David Louis Helmantoler, and one sister; Laura Ann Dunmayer. Funeral Service will be conducted Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 1: 00 p.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, with Russ Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., under the kind and professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky. (HFH)

DEAHL, Anthony Raymond Age 66 of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Friday, January 16, 2009 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was born november 3, 1942 at Ida May, W.Va. the son of Loretta Justice Deahl of Carvina, W. Va. and the late Horace Deahl. He was a retired school teacher, having taught in the Grand Rapids School Systems, and was of the Church of Christ faith. Survivors include: One Son, Peter (Melissa) Deahl of Holly, Michigan and One Daughter, Maria Deahl of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Brothers, Dr. Kenneth (Rebecca) Deahl of Silver Springs, MD. and Paul (Dinie) Deahl of Greenville, S. C. Sister, Juanita (Lloyd) Koziol of Columbis, Md. Funeral Services: Wednesday, January 21. 2009 at 2:00 P.M. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel in Martin, Ky. with Aaron Justice officiating. Burial in the Honaker-Justice Cemetery at Tram, Ky. Under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky. (HFH)

SPURLOCK, Opal Salisbury Age 83 of Lexington, Ky. and formerly of Floyd Co. passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2009 in Winchester Center Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born November 15, 1925 at Hunter, Kentucky the daughter of the late Bill Bryan and Virgie Martin Salisbury. She was a homemaker. She is survived by: One Daughter, Rita (Mike) Wells, of Lexington, Ky., One Son, Timothy Cline Spurlock of Prestonsburg, Ky. One Brother, Ervin Saisbury of Martin, Ky. and One Sister, Genevieve Perkins of Mason, Ohio, Grandchildren: Rhonda K. Meade, Timothy Daavid Spurlock, James Joel Spurlock, Aaron River Spurlock, Steve Wells and Tammy Wells Bartley. and Several Great Grandchildren. Funeral Services: Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 5:00 P.M. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel at Martin, Ky. with Hieko Geise officiating. Burial will be on Sunday, January 18, 2009 at the Hunter Cemetery at Hunter, Ky. under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky (HFH)

CAUDILL, Solomon Jr. [ View Photo ] Age 60 of Martin, Ky. passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 in the Cabell -Huntington Hospital after an extended illness. He was born July 19, 1948 at Martin, Ky. the son of the Mary Magdalene Hale Caudill of Martin, Ky. and the late Solomon Caudill. He was a former coal miner and a member of the Fitzpatrick Baptist Church and a former board member of the Maytown Volunteer Fire Department. Survivors include: the Mother Mary Magdalene Hale Caudill of Martin, Ky., the wife, Noris Ann George Caudill, Daughters, Victoria Ann (Tim) Reynolds of London, Ky. and Tabatha Lynn Caudill of Richmond, Ky., Sister, Linda Margaret Caudill of Martin, Ky. and Two that were like brothers, John David Caudill and Bobby Caudill also Two Grandchildren, Lycan Marigrace Caudill and Shyla Rynnea Reynolds. Funeral Services: Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 3:00 P.M. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel in Martin, Ky. with Tommy Reed and Bob Varney officiating. Burial in the Hale Family Cemetery at Martin, Ky. Under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky. (HFH)

CONLEY, Judge Hollie [ View Photo ] Of Garrett, Kentucky died Sunday, January 11, 2009 in Illinois. He was born to Willis and Mimia Conley January 14, 1921. He was preceded in death by his wife Minnie Martin Conley, his parents, his brothers Haden and Clyde Conley, sisters Inez Cox and Edna Everidge. Surviving are sisters Sallie (Victor) Scherrer of Alexandria, Virginia and Bessie (Homer) Draughn of Lexington, Kentucky. In addition he is survived by son Hollie Martin Conley of New York, daughters Judelle Conley of Lexington, Danise (Mark) White of Virginia and Melanie ( Ron) Warfield of llinois. He was a fun loving grandfather to Scott, Robb and Leah Warfield, Holly ( Bo) Renes, Chad ( Alyssa) White and Rebecca White. Also surviving are 7 great grandchildren. Judge Conley was a graduate of Alice Lloyd College, University of Kentucky and Duke University Law School. He served in the US Navy during World War II, was Floyd County Attorney and Commonwealth's Attorney before serving for 28 years as Judge of the Circuit Court. Judge Conley and his wife Minnie owned and operated Conley's KY Food Store in Garrett for more than 40 years. Judge Conley lived with a passion for life : a passion for hunting, a passion for KY sports, a passion for serving the customers at Conley's KY Food Store, a passion for being fair and equal as a judge and a passion for his family. Visitation will be after 1 p.m. on Friday, January 16 and services will be Saturday, January 17, 2009at 1 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Martin, Ky. Burial will follow at the Mimia Conley Cemetery at Hueysville. Memorials may be made to the Hollie Conley scholarship fund at Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, Ky. 41844. (HFH)

PITTS, Jayne Frances Howland [ View Photo ] Age 72, of Grayson Way, Georgetown, Ky., formerly of Floyd Co.,retired UK Cooperative Extension Service Agent and wife of John K. Pitts, died Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Georgetown Community Hospital.A Native of Maloneton, (Greenup County) Ky, she was the daughter of the late V.B. and Ernestine Dupuy Howland and was a member of the Georgetown First United Methodist Church. Survivors besides her husband include two children, John David (Denise Ellegood) Pitts and Jayne Marie Pitts (Grover Clay) Hibberd; three grandchildren, Theodora Hibberd, John Benjamin Pitts and William Thomas Pitts, all of Georgetown; 2 brothers, William Edward (Helen Brown) Howland, Greenup, KY and Stephen Paul (Brenda Boggs) Howland, South Shore, Ky; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at Hall Funeral Home in Martin, with Rev. Larry Hall officiating. Burial will be in the Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel, Ky. Under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky.. Honorary bearers will be Jack Friar, John Sparks, Gene Ball, Kermit Howard, Harold Osborne, Finis Boggs, Gerald DeRossett, Charles Patton and Thomas Horn.

COLLINS, Astor Clay Age 77 of Prestonburg, Kentucky, passed Away January 9, 2009 at the Norton Suburban Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. He was a retired Construction Manager and Project Inspector. Mr. Collins was predeceased by his son, Colin Clay Collins, His parents, Dr. M. M. Collins and Beatrice Adams Collins and also Brothers Brady Collins and Scott Collins. Mr. Collins is survived by his Daughter Alice Faye Simpson, Mary B. Durbin and Myra Blue; Eight Grandchildren, Jonathon Brannon, Michael Collins, Michelle Elliot, Melissa Pozun, Jessica Flood, Alison Simpson, Lauren and Hayden Blue; Four Great Grandchildren; and Sister-In-Law Rose Collins, widow of Scott Collins. Funeral Services will be Wednesday January 14, 2009 at 11 A.M. at the Hall Funeral Home in Martin, Kentucky. Intermet following at the Mayo Cemetery in Prestonburg, Kentucky. Visiation will be Tuesday January 13, 2009 after 2 P.M. till 8 P.M. (HFH)

LAFFERTY, Seth Addison [ View Photo ] Age 8, of Prestonsburg, Ky., passed away Tuesday, January 06, 2009, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. He was born September 19, 2000, in Prestonsburg, Ky., the son of Adam Lafferty, Martin, Ky., and Crystal Gail McCown Jarvis, Prestonsurg, Ky., and stepson of Tonya Lafferty and James Jarvis. Seth was a student at Allen Elementary and attended Allen Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, step-parents, and two brothers, Curtis Leslie, Prestonsburg, Ky., Noah Lafferty, Martin, Ky., two step-brothers, Scott Jarvis and Logan Jarvis both of Banner, Ky., a sister, Savannah Lafferty, Martin, Ky., and step-sister, Lita Jarvis, Banner, Ky., paternal grandparents, Rex and Sandy Lafferty, Minnie, Ky., and maternal grandfather, Wayne Wright, Hager Hill, Kentucky. Seth was preceded in death by his sister, KayLeAnn Ambrose and his maternal grandmother, Barbara Wright. Funeral services for Seth Addison Lafferty will be conducted Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with Clergyman Graydon Howard officiating. Burial will follow in Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Visitation is after 6:00 p.m,, Thursday here at Hall Funeral Home. (HFH)

MARTIN, Blanche [ View Photo ] Age 76 of Prestonsburg, Ky. formerly of Hippo, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. She was born December 1, 1932 in Knott Co. the daughter of the late Kendall and Alice Jacobs Ramey. She was a homemaker. Preceded in death by: the parents, Husband, Gheard Martin Brother, Ted Ramey, Sisters, Bobbi Faye Hall, Grace Hughes and Ruth Childers. Surviving Family: Son, Tommy Martin of Winchester, Ky. Daughters, Denise Martin Adams of Prestonsburg, Ky. and Susan Lewis of Richmond, Ky. Step Daughter, Jennifer McManamona of Hudson, Fla. Brother, Talmadge Ramey of Larkslane, Ky., Sisters, Jewell Hale of Richmond, Va., Ruby Ramey of Vermillion, Ohio, Cuba Lambert of Poco, W. Va., Lucille Slone and Gaye Edwards of Hindman, Ky. and a Half Sister, Gertrude Waddles of Lima, Ohio. 5 Grandchildren. Funeral Services: Friday, January 9, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. Hall Funeral Home in Martin, Kentucky with Burial to follow in the Martin Cemetery at Eastern, Kentucky. Under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky. (HFH)

SHEPHERD, Melissa Ann Age 42, of Prestonsburg, died Friday, January 16, 2009, at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born December 28, 1966, in Martin, she was the daughter of the late Otis and Mary Lou Shepherd. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a brother, Otis Shepherd of Garrett; three sisters: Goldie Lou Cole of Prestonsburg, Angela Thornsbury of David, and Lenna Atkins of Garrett; six nieces, seven nephews, a great-niece, and a great-nephew. Funeral services were held Monday, January 19, at 11 a.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Bethel Bolen and Brent Tackett officiating. Burial was in the Hale Shepherd Cemetery, in Gunlock, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home. (FCT)

PETTY, Joyce (Hatfield) Age 51, of Hillsdale, Michigan, went to be with the lord, Saturday, January 17, 2009, at home. She courageously fought breast cancer for 10 years, never losing her spirit or faith. She was born January 18, 1957, in McDowell, the daughter of Wid and Daisy Hatfield. She loved the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with her family. She married Wade Petty September 4, 1993, and she had one daughter, and three stepchildren. Those left to treasure her many memories are her beloved husband, Wade; a daughter, Angie Branham of New Port Richey, Florida; her stepchildren: Sarah, William, and Chuck, all of Hillsdale; her brothers: Danny (Linda) Hatfield, Gary (Cindy) Hatfield, and Terry (Judy) Hatfield, all of Ashtabula; and a sister, Anna Johnson of Jefferson. She was most proud of her granddaughter, Genna Pummo. She will be reuniting with her parents; her three brothers: Randall, Ray, and David Hatfield; her grandparents: Ellis and Rosey Tackett; and Tommy and Sylvia Hatfield. A private celebration of her life will be held at The El Bethel Church of Hillsdale, Michigan, under the direction of Reverend David Spriggs. (FCT)

HOWELL, Willie 'Red' Age 79, of Wayland, died Friday, January 16, 2009, at the U.K. Medical Center, in Lexington. Born November 6, 1929, in Harold, he was the son of the late Matthew and Ellen Mulkey Howell. He was a disabled coal miner; a United States Army, Korean War veteran; a member of DAV Chapter 143 in Estill; and a member of the Martin Branch Freewill Baptist Church, in Estill. He is survived by his wife, Laura Margaret Gray Howell. Other survivors include his sons: William Curtis Howell, and Johnny Dwayne Howell, both of Wayland, Gregory, and his wife Carolyn Howell, of Raven; his daughters: Janice Marie, and her husband Reggie Tuttle, of Dema, Brenda Lee Howell of Wayland, Brittany Nicole, and her husband Daniel Motherwell, of Hunter; his brothers: Billy Ray Howell and George Howell, both of Harold, and Walt Howell of Lexington, 11 grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Gerald Howell; his brothers: Frank Howell and Emmitt Howell; his sisters: Nancy Jane Slone, Bossie Burgis, Mary Ann Adkins, and Polly Ann Hall. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 20, at 1 p.m., at the Martin Branch Freewill Baptist Church, in Estill, with James Morris officiating. Burial was in the Howell Family Cemetery, in Estill, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin. Visitation was at the church. (FCT)

MCKINNEY, Donna Mae Age34, of Harold, died Thursday, January 15, 2009, at her residence. Born March 21, 1974, in Pikeville, she was the daughter of James Donald McKinney, and the late Patty Goble. She was a homemaker. Survivors, in addition to her father, include a son, Cody James Bentley of Harold; a brother, Brian Keith McKinney of Canada, KY; and a sister, Amber Dawn McKinney of Lexington. Funeral services were held Monday, January 19, at 1 p.m., under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin. Burial was in the Keathley Cemetery, in Harold. Visitation was at the funeral home. (FCT)

HARLESS, Elzie Winston Age 63, of Calf Creek, Prestonsburg, died Saturday, January 17, 2009, at his residence. Born January 7, 1946, in Sowder Creek, he was the son of the late Ira and Mary Lafferty Harless. He was a veteran of the Vietnam era; and a member of the North American Hunting Club. Survivors include his brothers, Elmer, and his wife Patsy Harless, and Okie C. Harless, both of Prestonsburg, James, and his wife Edna Mae Harless, of Marion, Ohio, and Winfred D. and his wife Pam Harless, of Plymouth, Michigan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William T. Harless. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 20, at noon, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Tom Nelson officiating. Military funeral services were conducted by Auxier DAV. Burial was in the Harless Family Cemetery, Calf Creek, Prestonsburg. Visitation was at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Johnny Lafferty, Eric Williams, Randall Vanhoose, Ricky Johnson, Epp Banks Jr., Charles Darrell Lewis, Todd Lewis, and Jeremy Garrett. (FCT)

HALL, Elder Troy [ View Photo ] Beloved husband of Stella Branham Hall of Somerset, formerly of Allen, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2009, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, in Somerset. Born to Riley and Florence Hall on June 22, 1918, at Hall, in Knott County; and married to Stella Branham on December 23, 1937, he was co-owner, with his father, of the Hall and Hall Wholesale Company, in Allen. He was a founding member of the Allen Volunteer Fire Department, and had a great interest in improving the life of his community. He was a minister in the Old Regular Baptist Church and, along with his wife, was a member at the Old Beaver Church, in Minnie. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers: Hauley, Cecil, Raymond, John, and Ed Hall; two sisters: Feenie Criswell, and Fannie Goble; two sons: Clyde Monroe Hall and Denzil Ray Hall; and a granddaughter, Olivia Nikole Hall. Surviving him are his devoted wife and companion of seventy-one years, Stella Branham Hall, and nine children: Troy (Mary Alice) Hall of Somerset; Janelle (Kenneth) Conn of Somerset; Ruby (Morgan) Ratliff of Allen; Helen (Ernest) VanHoose of Mason Neck, Virginia; Phyllis (Randall) Burchett of Louisville; James (Christene) of Mt. Eden, Patricia (Wendell) Eichenberger of Louisville, Barbara (Robert) Beese of Yuma, Arizona; and William Michael (Stacia) Hall of Bardstown; a sister, Annie Gunnells of Panama City, Florida; two brothers: James Riley (Minnie Alice) Hall and Fred (Valerie) Hall, both of Allen; a brother-in-law, Jimmy Goble of Allen; two sisters-in-law: Mary Ann Hall of Allen; and Ruth Branham of Dwale. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 21, at 11 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home, in Martin. Burial will follow at the Riley Hall Cemetery, in Allen. Visitation is at the funeral home. Serving as pallbearers will be Todd Hall, Jeffrey Hall, Michael Hall, Nick Hall, Chris Bowen, Clay Hall, Konnor Cowan, James Barron Allen and William Michael Hall. Honorary pallbearers include Dudley Meadows, Lloyd Crum, Leo Watts, Dr. Robert 'Doc' Marshall, Rep. Greg Stumbo, Wes Campbell, Jr., Dr. David Flynn, Ken Webb, Dr. Danny Hall, Warren Blanton, Willard Kinzer, and Jimmy Goble. (FCT)

BRANHAM, Opal [ View Photo ] Age 89, of Linden, Alabama, formerly of Hamilton, Ohio, died at her residence, Tuesday, January 13, 2009. A native of Louisa, she was born June 15, 1919, the daughter of the late Garfield and Beulah (Berry) Hite. In addition to his parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack E. Branham; a son, Larry Branham; two grandchildren; a brother, Garfield Hite Jr.; and three sisters: Elva Preston, Neval Jones and Beulah Hall. She is survived by a daughter, Carol Jean Branham Fultz of Linden, Alabama; two sons, Thomas Branham of Hamilton, Ohio, and Greg (Roseann) Branham of Trenton, Ohio; a sister, Grace Birkholz of Orlando, Florida; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numderous nieces and nephews. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Funeral services were held at Webb Noonan Funeral Home, Ross Avenue at South 'D' Street, Hamilton, Ohio, at 10 a.m., Monday, January 19, with Rev. Jacob Flannery officiating. Interment followed at Rose Hill Burial Park. Family members and friends were received prior to the service on Monday, from 9-10 a.m. Condolences to the family may be given at Webb-Noonan Funeral Home. (FCT)

CASE, Virginia Mae [ View Photo ] Age 86, of Grethel, Ky., widow of Frank Burlin Case, passed away Tuesday, January 06, 2009, at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Kentucky. She was born June 19, 1922 in Grethel, Ky., the daughter of the late Amos Akers and Stella Hall Akers. Mrs. Case was a homemaker and member of Upper Toler Church of Christ and the Eastern Star. Survivors include a sister, Nickie C. Hall, Harold, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and four brothers, Oriville Akers, Donald Akers, Carmel Lee Akers and Ijellian Akers. Funeral services for Virginia Mae Case will be conducted Wednesday, January 07, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the Clergyman Tommy Bush officiating. Burial will follow in the Lee Alley Cemetery, Grethel, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kenutcky. Visitation is after 5:00 p.m., Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home. (HFH)

SAMONS, Ellen Irene Age 82 of Banner, Ky. passed from this life on Sunday, January 4, 2009 in the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, Ky. She was born November 9, 1926 in Floyd Co. the daughter of the late Raymond and Geneva Rickman Samons, She was a homemaker and a member of the Arkansas Church of Christ, She was preceded in death by: her parents, husband, Gilbert Samons. Surviving Family: Son, Chad Oscar Samons of Lexington, Ky. Daughters, Gillerene Murphree of Douglas, Georgia, Geneva Grace Hall of Banner, Ky. and Glenna Val Grino of Jinks, Oklahoma. Brothers, Douglas Rickman of Seattle, Wash., George Edward Rickman of Munith, Michigan, Larry Randall Samons of Munith, Michigan and Ronnie Samons of Martin, Ky., Sisters, Anna Lenora Tackett of Martin, Ky. and Edith Nyoka Davis of Jackson, Michigan. Grandchildren, John Gilbert Murphree, Stephen Samons, Gilbert Cedar, Christina Hall, Karie Hall, Mary Ellen Cedar, Sherry Samons and Valaliena Grino and five great grandchildren. Funeral Services: Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Ronnie Samons and Roy Robinson officiating. Burial in the Samons Cemetery at Arkansas Creek - Martin, Ky. Under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Kentucky. (HFH)

HALL, Oliver Bascom Age 77, Betsy Layne, Ky. passed away Thursday, January 1, 2009 at his residence. He was born June 6, 1931 in Honaker, Ky., a son of the late Lonnie Hall and Gracie Meade Hall. Mr. Hall was a retired Coal miner and a member of the Betsy Layne Church of God. Survivors include his ex-wife and companion Eula Hall, a son, William "Billy" Hall, Hesperia, MI., two daughters, Jeannie Majeske of Tecumseh, Mi., Faye Steimel of Rochester, Mi., four step-sons: Randy Lee, Danny, and Dean Hall all of Craynor, Ky., Troy B. Hall, Columbus, Ky., two step-daughters, Nanetta Yates, Honaker, Ky., Eulana Hall, Besty Layne, Ky., two brothers: Larry Hall, Printer, Ky., Leonard Hall, Harold, Ky., four sisters: Alma Dozmati of Akron, OH., Velma Salisbury, Spring Hill, Fl., Emma Lou Celensky, New Port Richie, Fl., and Janice Pullium of Hazard, KY., 12 grandchildren-one who lives locally, Brandon Hall, two great grandchildren, Shannon Hall and Dustin Justice. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Astor, Foster and James Hall, and two sisters Patricia Moore and Hazel Parsons. Funeral services for Oliver Bascom Hall will be conducted Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the Randolph Akers officiating. Burial will follow in the John Hall Cemetery, Honaker, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Visitation is after 6:00 p.m., Friday at Hall Funeral Home. (HFH)

CONN, Gladys S. [ View Photo ] Age 93 of Somerset, Ky. and formerly of Dana, Ky. passed away on Monday, December 29, 2008 in the Lake Cumnerland Medical Center in Somerset. She was born November 24, 1915 in Elliott Co. the daughter of the late Frank and Cora Handshoe Skaggs. She was a member of the Floyd Co. Teachers Association, the KEA, the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association and the Sammy Clark Freewill Baptist Church at Dana, Ky. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Bryce D. Conn, brother, Ernest Skaggs, Sisters, Nola Gibson and Clara Ferguson. Surviving Family: Two Sons, Kenneth (Janelle)Conn of Somerset, Ky. and Gifford D. (Brenda) Conn of Searcy, Ark., Granddaughters, Kristel (Greg) Fryman and Dina (Alvin) Lay both of Somerset, Ky., Jennifer Conn of Searcy, Ark. and Jessica (David) McElreath of Little Rock, Ark. Three great grandchildren, Kelby and Konnor Cowan and Samuel Lay all of Somerset, Ky. Funeral Services: Friday, January 2, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel at Martin, Ky. with Bobby Joe Spencer officiating. Burial in the Bryce Conn Family at Dana, Kentucky. The family has ask that in lieu of flowers, that a donation be made to a Church of your choice. (HFH)

BROWN, Sparkle Hunter Age: 64 Of: Martin, Kentucky Date of Birth: December 16, 1944 Where: Floyd County, Kentucky Date of Death: Friday, December 26, 2008 Where: Her residence Facts of Importance: She was a Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Homemaker and former waitress at Jerry's Restaurant for 25 years and a member of the Church of Christ, Arkansas Creek, Martin, Kentucky since 1988 Parents: Daughter of the late Bert Hunter and the late Willa Dean Hale Hunter Collins Wife of Edgar (Johnny) Brown married on December 17, 1966 married 48 years Other Survivors: One son: Edgar Brown, Jr. of Martin, Kentucky, 4 Grandchildren: Kevin Brown, Misty Brown, Dustin Brown, Kaitlyn Brown and one Great grandchild: Timothy Brown Deceased Relatives: Parents and one son Randy Brown Time and Place of Services: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 2 PM at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home in Martin, Kentucky Visitation: After 6 PM Monday at the funeral home. Officiating: Roy Robinson and Ronnie Samons Burial: Martin Cemetery, Martin, Kentucky (NFF)

STEWART, Paul Douglas Age: 55 Of: Ivel, Kentucky Date of Birth: June 19, 1953 Where: Tram, Kentucky Date of Death: Friday, December 26, 2008 Where: his residence Facts of Importance: he was a self employed contract laborer Parents: Son of the late Charles and Gartha Mae McClure Stewart Wife: Husband of Brenda Keathley Stewart Other Survivors: One son and one Daughter: Jimmy Stewart of Tram, Kentucky and Amanda Stewart of Ivel, Kentucky. 3 Brothers and four sisters: James Thomas Stewart of Betsy Layne, Kentucky, Kenneth E. Stewart and Kent E. Stewart both of Tram, Kentucky, Glenna Faye Stewart of Tram, Kentucky, Judy Adkins of Ashland, Ohio, Ilene Clark of Harold, Kentucky and Sandra Darlene Collins of Drift, Kentucky. 5 Grandchildren: Jordan Ray, Makayla, Elijah, Shianna and Andria Deceased Relatives: Parents; One son and One daughter: Michael Paul Stewart and Paula Stewart, 2 brothers and one sister: Charles Edward Stewart, Rex Allen Stewart and Lola Patsine Newsome Time and Place of Services: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 11 AM at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home in Martin, Kentucky Visitation: After 6 PM on Sunday at the funeral home. Officiating: Ronnie Samons Burial: Stewart Family Cemetery at Tram, Kentucky (NFF)

MILLER, William Lewis (Bill) Age: 75 Of: Prestonsburg, Ky. Date of Birth: February 16, 1933 Where: West Prestonsburg, Kentucky Date of Death: Saturday, December 27, 2008 Where: His Residence Facts of Importance: he was a retired self employed salesman and a member of Third Avenue Freewill Baptist Church where he was a deacon for 16 years. Parents: Son of the late Linden and Lillie Mae Elliott Miller Husband of Mary Alice Calhoun Miller Other Survivors: 2 Daughters and sons in law: Fayetta and Carl Stumbo of McDowell, Kentucky and Connie and Bryce Krueger of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 2 brothers and 2 sisters: Boyd Miller, Gary Lynn Miller, Katie Owens and Norma Jean Shepherd all of Warsaw, Indiana, 1 Granddaughter and Grandson in law: Jaynie and William Watts of McDowell, Kentucky and 1 Great grandson: Noah Watts of McDowell, Kentucky Deceased Relatives: Parents and 2 brothers: Stewart Miller and Manis Miller Time and Place of Services: Monday, December 29, 2008 at 1 PM at Third Avenue Freewill Baptist Church in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Visitation: After 5 PM Saturday, December 27, 2008 at the church Officiating: Phillip Ramey and Manford Fannin Burial: Richmond Cemetery, Prestonsburg, Kentucky (NFF)

COLLINS, Barry Ray Age: 30 Of: Minnie, Kentucky Date of Birth: August 31, 1978 Where: Martin, Kentucky Date of Death: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 Where: Weeksbury, Kentucky Facts of Importance: Correctional Officer at Otter Creek Correctional Facility Parents: Son of Bobby Collins and Ellen Mae Gilliam Derossett; Step Father: Tom Derossett; Step Mother: Jillian Jones Collins Other Survivors: Melissa Hurd Collins, ex-wife; Two Sons: Joshua Seth Collins of Minnie, Kentucky & Logan Niklas Collins of Prestonsburg, Kentucky; One Daughter: Kaitlyn Nichole Collins of Prestonsburg, Kentucky; Half Brother: Isaiah Collins of Minnie, Kentucky; Half Sister: Ashley Derossett of Prestonsburg, Kentucky; Two Step Brothers: Anthony Michael Jones & Jessie Morgan Chaney both of Martin, Kentucky; One Step Daughter: Katie Autumn Marie Jones of Martin, Kentucky Time and Place of Services: Monday, December 29, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky Visitation: Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 6 p.m. at the funeral home Officiating: Paul Granger & Others; Speaker: C.K. Dingus Burial: Drift Cemetery, Drift, Kentucky (NFF)

HAMILTON, Green "Tanker" Age: 75 Of: Garrett, Kentucky Date of Birth: February 27, 1933 Where: Pike County, Kentucky Date of Death: December 26, 2008 Where: King Daughters, Ashland, Kentucky Facts of Importance: Retired Coal Miner; Member of UMWA local #945 Parents: Son of the late Sie T. & Ethel Meade Hamilton Husband of Braska Isaac Hamilton and the late Irene Hall Hamilton Other Survivors: One Son: Bobby Gates of Baltimore, Maryland; Four Daughters: Sue (Robert) Hurd of Langley, Kentucky, Debra (Paul) Kilburn of Martin, Kentucky, Brenda (Dean) Bates of Garrett, Kentucky & Willa Dean Hamilton of Marion, Ohio; One Step-Daughter: Brenda (Sherrill) Slone of Knott County; 10 Grandchildren & A Host of Great Grandchildren Deceased Relatives: Parents; First Wife; Step Son: Vernon Patton & 8 Brothers & Sisters Time and Place of Services: Monday, December 29, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky Visitation: Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 6 p.m. at the funeral home Officiating: Jimmy Hall & Paul David Kilburn Burial: Greenbury Hall Cemetery, McDowell, Kentucky (HFF)

MOORE. Dorothy [ View Photo ] Age: 84 Of: McDowell, Kentucky Date of Birth: March 19, 1924 Where: Hi Hat, Kentucky Date of Death: Thursday, December 25, 2008 Where: Highlands Regional Medical Center Facts of Importance: She was a Mother, Grandmother and a Homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. Parents: daughter of the late Henry and Eddie Thacker Justice Wife of the late Alvin Moore Other Survivors: Sons: Henry Poston of Flat Gap, Kentucky, James Poston, JR. and Sherman Poston both of McDowell, Kentucky, Ricky Moore, wife Tracey of Nicholasville, Kentucky; Daughters: Marie Gayheart, husband Billy of McDowell, Kentucky, Nadine Springer, husband Clinton of McDowell, Kentucky, Lola McClanhan, husband Terry Lee of Teaberry, Kentucky; Brother Nathaniel Justice of Clyde, Ohio. 20 Grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Deceased Relatives: Husband, parents, 2 brothers: Noah Justice and James Justice, sisters: Mary Magaline Moore, Kizzie Halbert and Rebecca Dye Time and Place of Services: Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 11 AM at the First Baptist Church at McDowell, Kentucky Visitation: After 6 PM on Friday at the church Officiating: Gene Bracken & Others Burial: Lucy Hall Cemetery, McDowell, Kentucky (NFF)

TACKETT, Bryan David [ View Photo ] Age: 30 Of: Hi Hat, Ky Date of Birth: May 8, 1978 Where: Pikeville, Ky Date of Death: December 24, 2008 Where: Bevinsville, Ky Facts of Importance: He was a Mechanic and also a Deputy for the Floyd County Sherriff's Department Parents: Gary & Loretta Tackett and Art & Rebecca Dalton Husband of: Talina Shantel Kendrick Tackett, of Hi Hat, Ky Other Survivors: Parents; Wife; One Son: Zachary Palmer Kendrick, of Hi Hat, Ky; One Daughter: Rebecca Marie Tackett, of Hi Hat, Ky; Three Brothers: Sheldon Compton, of Vergie, Ky; Kenneth (Sadie) Tackett, of Vergie, Ky; Art Dalton Jr., of Ashland, Ky; Four Sisters: Christy (Delmas) Johnson, of Hi Hat, Ky; Brandi Damron, of Hi Hat, Ky; Marina Rooker, of Ashland, Ky and Crystal McKee, of South Point, Ohio; Seven Nieces & Nephews: Tyler Compton, Brice Johnson, Natalie Compton, Emily Johnson, Logan Kendrick, Avarie Kendrick, and Kaylin Mullins; Grandparents: Irene Moore, of Hi Hat, Ky and Mary Cisco, of Pikeville, Ky Deceased Relatives: Grandparents: William Roger, Wanda Johnson and Ernest Tackett Time and Place of Services: Sunday (December 28, 2008) 1 p.m. at Little Rock Old Regular Baptist Church, Bevinsville, Ky Visitation: After 6 p.m. Friday at the church Officiating: Charles King Burial: Bryan Tackett Cemetery, Hi Hat, Ky (NFF)

BOOTH, Evelene [ View Photo ] Age: 80 Of: Prestonsburg, Kentucky Date of Birth: December 14, 1928 Where: White House, Kentucky Date of Death: December 25, 2008 Where: Her residence Facts of Importance: She was a Mother, Grandmother, and a retired sales clerk for Ben Franklin Store Parents: Daughter of the late Marion and Goldie Ramey Stapleton. Wife of the late Monroe Booth Other Survivors: Son and Daughter in law: Jackie Marion and Diane Booth of Prestonsburg, Kentucky; Daughter and son in law: Joyce and James E. Carroll of Prestonsburg, Kentucky; Sisters: Bertha Cline of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Dolly Kendrick and Jean Hurd of Michigan and Lillian Smith of Florida. 4 Grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren , 1 step great grandchild, 3 great great grandchildren. Deceased Relatives: Husband, Parents, 1 daughter: Linda Booth, four brothers: Francis Stapleton, Hershell Jarrell, Bill Jarrell, Wesley Jarrell, Elizabeth McCoy, Idella Stapleton and Melinda Jarrell Wiley Time and Place of Services: Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 1 PM at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home in Martin, Kentucky Visitation: After 6 PM Friday at the funeral home Officiating: Bobby Carpenter and Carl Woods Burial: Richmond Cemetery, Prestonsburg, Kentucky (NFF)

CONLEY, Eula Mae Nelson Age: 69 Of: Allen, Kentucky Date of Birth: May 6, 1939 Where: Prestonsburg, Kentucky Date of Death: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 Where: Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, Kentucky Facts of Importance: She was a retired business woman at Allen, Kentucky Parents: Daughter of the late: Bill and Mary Ellen Conn Nelson Other Survivors: Daughters: LaNeva Conley Hall and husband Jeff Hall of Allen, Kentucky and Janet L. Conley and husband Tony Schmidt of Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Brothers: Thomas Ray Nelson of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, William Donald Nelson of Banner, Kentucky, Ronald Lee Nelson of Banner, Kentucky, Paul Richard Nelson of Danville, Virginia and Arthur Dean Nelson of Banner, Kentucky; Sisters: Dotty Gay Layne of Dana, Kentucky, Rosetta Hawkins of Elkhorn, Kentucky, Betty Jo Newman of Grethel, Kentucky and Rita Kay Howell of Banner, Kentucky; Grandchildren: Rachell Taryn Hall, Stetson Kyle Hall and Christopher L. Conley Deceased Relatives: Parents, 1 Son: William Christopher Conley and one sister: Alafa Mullins Time and Place of Services: Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 11 AM at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home in Martin, Kentucky Visitation: After 6 PM Friday, December 26, 2008 at the funeral home. Officiating: Bro. Earl Waugh and Arnold Turner Burial: Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel, Kentucky Pallbearers: Tony Howell, Brian Nelson, Timmy Nelson, Waylon Nelson, Chase Nelson, Bill Curtis Collins, Adam Collins, Dustin Collins and Zach Collins Honorary Pallbearers: Stetson Hall, Chris Conley, Tony Schmidt (NFF)

MARSILLETT, Lenard [ View Photo ] Age: 74 Of: Prestonsburg, Ky. Date of Birth: April 12, 1934 Where: Prestonsburg, Ky. Date of Death: Sunday Dec. 21, 2008 Where: Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, K. Facts of Importance-Retired Coal Miner Parents: the late Will and Minnie Thacker Marsillett Husband Georgia Powers Marsillett Other Survivors: Son: Kenneth Marsillett, Prestonsburg, Ky., Daughters: Deborah Johnson, Ethel Honeycutt, Minnie Sue Marsillett, all of Auxier, KY., Brothers: Jim Marsillett, Ed Marsillett, Dud Marsillett, Prestonsburg, Ky., Sister: Laura Grace Skeens, Stanton, Ky., 13 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren Deceased Relatives: Parents, Sons: Sam Henry Marsillett, Timothy Leonard Marsillett, Brothers: Johnny Marsillett, Ezra Marsillett, Dave Marsillett Jr., Bill Marsillett, Ervin Marsillett, Sister: Ethel Marsillett. Time and Place of Services: Tuesday (Dec. 23, 2008 at 12 Noon At Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky. Visitation: after 7pm on Sunday at funeral home. Officiating: William Jarrell Burial: Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, Ky. (HFF)

INNIS, Joe Age: 66 Of: Honaker, Kentucky Date of Birth: September 15, 1942 Where: Pike County, KY Date of Death: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 Where: St. Joseph Martin, Martin, Kentucky Facts of Importance: Retired Coal Miner & a member of Pikeville Old Regular Baptist Church since April 1972 Parents: Son of the late William "Bill" & Sarah Justice Innis Husband of Joann Kidd Innis Other Survivors: Three Sons: Billy Joe Innis of Pike County, Kentucky, Mack Freddie B. Innis of Honaker, Kentucky & Kelvin Innis of Paintsville, Kentucky; One Daughter: Della Innis of Betsy Layne, Kentucky; One Sister: Martha Damron of Mouthcard, Kentucky; 11 Grandchildren & 4 Great Grandchildren; A Host of Nieces, Nephews, Family & Friends Deceased Relatives: Parents; One Son: Kelly Jackson Innis; Four Brothers: Henry Innis, Nathan Innis, Norman Innis & Robert Innis; One Sister: Ella Innis One Half Brother: Dave Stevens Time and Place of Services: Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 11 A.M. at Pikeville Old Regular Baptist Church, Pikeville, Kentucky Visitation: Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 5 P.M. at the church Officiating: Old Regular Baptist Ministers Burial: Kidd Cemetery, Honaker, Kentucky (NFF)

SMITH, Stella O. Age: 98 Of: Martin, Kentucky Date of Birth: March 20, 1910 Where: Martin, Kentucky Date of Death: Tuesday, December 16, 2008: Where: St. Joseph Martin, Martin, Kentucky: Facts of Importance: Homemaker: Parents: Daughter of the late Sam & Susie Osborne Wife of the late Estill Smith Other Survivors: Four Sons: Ronald (Mary Jane) Smith of West Milton, Ohio, Estill (Cathy) Smith Jr. of Hager Hill, Kentucky, Wayne S. (Connie) Smith of Urbana, Indiana & James (Sandy) Rederick of Martin, Kentucky; One Daughter: Marlene (Ted) Stumbo of Harold, Kentucky; One Brother: Barnas Osborne of Martin, Kentucky; One Sister: Eva Stephens of Martin, Kentucky; A Host of Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren & Great Great Grandchildren Deceased Relatives: Parents; Three Brothers: Tom Osborne, Algie Osborne & Norman Osborne; Two Sisters: May Wolford & Maude Smith; Grandson: Anthony Rederick Time and Place of Services: Friday, December 19, 2008 at 11 A.M. at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky Visitation: Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 3 p.m. at the funeral home Officiating: Chuck Hall Burial: Osborne Family Cemetery, Martin, Kentucky (NFF)

BRYANT, Jesse R. Age 60, of Homer, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2008, at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall, Michigan. He was born February 29, 1948, in Floyd County, the son of the late Oliver and Saide Bryant. On June 19, 1976, he married Cibble J. Garrett) who survives. He worked at Sharps Evergreen Nursery for more than 20 years, and had previously drilled water wells in Ohio. He enjoyed gambling, fishing, yard work, and all kinds of sports. Most of all, he loved and enjoyed his grandchildren. In addition to his wife, survivors include two daughters: Jennifer and Jake Blatter of Homer; and Angie and Jason Scott of Ohio; a son, J.R. and Angie Bryant of Homer; six sisters: Patty Lonsbury, Debbie Lawley, Charlotte McConnell, Carolyn Johnson, and Linda Fay Naugle, all of Ohio; and Brenda Collins of Kentucky; three brothers: Ricky Bryant of Albion, Donald Bryant of Homer, and Danny Bryant of Kentucky; and eight grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 20, at J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Drive, Albion, Michigan, with Reverend Tom Fox officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be from 12 p.m., until time of service. Memorials are suggested to his grandchildren. ( Published: Monday, December 22, 2008 3 FCT)

HOWELL, Maggie T. Age 81, of Teaberry, Ky., widow of Emmitt Howell, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2008 at her residence. She was born March 9, 1927 in Craynor, Ky., a daughter of the late Andy Lee and Effie Jones Tackett. She was a retired Teacher from the Floyd County School System. She is survived by one daughter; Mylessia (Paul) Little, Minnie, Ky., one brother; Winston Tackett, Stanville, Ky., one sister Cassie Tackett, Teaberry, Ky., two grandchildren, Misty (Chad) Fitzpatrick, and Nicholas Little, one great grandchild Kennedi Isabella Little. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers; Clifford and Tony Tackett and one sister; Lula Mae Newsome. Funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 12 noon in the Samaria Old Regular Baptist Church, Teaberry, Ky., with the Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Ike Roberts Cemetery, Grethel, Ky., under the kind and professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky. (HFH)

WRIGHT, Henry J. Age 76, of Minnie, Ky., husband of Matifern Martin Wright, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2008 at the King's Daughters Medical Center, Ashland, Ky. He was born August 14, 1932 in Drift, Ky., a son of the late Roy and Rosie Kelso Wright. He was Korean War Veteran, a member of the UMWA and Left Beaver Rescue Squad. In addition to his wife Matifern, he is survived by two sons; Nathan Wright, Martin, Ky., and Jeff Wright, Lexington, Ky., one daughter Cindy (William) Nantz, Lexington, Ky., four brothers; Amos Wright, Sturgis, MI., Andy Wright, Emma, Ky., Johnny Wright, Printer, Ky., and Dale Wright, Prestonsburg, Ky., five sisters; Katherine Newman, Martin, Ky., Ruth Ann Striby, Coca Beach, FL., Phyllis Senyk, Charleston, SC., Doris Armstrong, Fawn River, MI., and Violet Hurst, Prestonsburg, Ky., five grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister; Imogene Castle. Funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, with Ted Shannon officiating. Burial will follow in the K.F. Martin Cemetery, Minnie, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky. (HFH)

DANIELS, Gary T. Age 70, of Betsy Layne, Ky., husband of Maggie L. Meade Daniels, passed away Monday, December 22, 2008, at St. Joseph, Hospice Care Center, Lexington, Kentucky. He was born January 27, 1938 in Boldman, Ky., the son of the late Clyde Daniels and Bethel Hunt Daniels. Mr. Daniels was a retired Employee of the Floyd County School System and he was a member of the Betsy Layne Freewill Baptist Church for 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Maggie, four sons, Thomas Duane Daniels and Deanie Gene Daniels both of Betsy Layne, Ky., Gary David Daniels, Flatrock, Mi., Charles Darren Daniels, Betsy Layne, Ky., a brother, Franklin Gale Daniels, Ypsilanti, Mi., two sisters, Glenna Adkins, Huntington, In., Judith Ann Garrison, Ft. Wayne, In., and five grandchildren. Funeral services for Gary T. Daniels will be conducted Friday, December 26, 2008, at 1:00 p.m., at the Betsy Layne Freewill Baptist Church, Betsy Layne, Ky., with the Clergymen Tracy Patton and Bobby Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Walter Akers Cemetery, Harold, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home. Visitation is after 2:00 p.m., Wednesday at the Church. (HFH)

STEWART, Gartha M. Age 91 of Tram, Kentucky passed away on Monday, December 22, 2008 at her residence. She was born January 16, 1917 in Johnson Co. the daughter of the late James and Margaret Dale McClure. She was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by, her husband, Charles Thomas Stewart, Two Sons, Charles Edward Stewart and Rex Allen Stewart and a Daughter, Lola Newsome. Survivors include: Four Sons, James T. Stewart of Betsy Layne, Ky., Paul D. Stewart of Ivel, Ky., Kenneth E. Stewart and Kent E. Stewart both of Tram, Ky. Four Daughters, Glenna T. Stewart of Tram, Ky., Judy Adkins of Nankin, Ohio, Ilene Clark of Harold, Kentucky and Sandra Collins of Drift, Ky. One Sister, Verna Caldwell of Wyandotte, Michigan. A host of Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Great-Great Grandchildren. Funeral Services: Thursday, December 25, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel at Martin, Ky. Burial in the Stewart Family Cemetery at Tram, Ky. Under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky. (HFH)

VANDERPOOL, Shirley Age 86, of McDowell, Ky., widow of Oscar Vanderpool, passed away Monday, December 22, 2008, at the Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. She was born February 11, 1922 in Floyd County, Ky., the daughter of the late Eli Stumbo and Belle Gearheart Stumbo. Mrs. Vanderpool was a retired School Teacher, employed by the Floyd County School System, having taught at McDowell Grade School. She was a member of the Old Beaver Regular Baptist Church, Minnie, Kentucky. Survivors include two sons, Mike Vanderpool, Minnie, Ky., Danny Vanderpool, Henryville, In., a daughter, Diane Skaggs, Pikeville, Ky., a sister, Elizabeth Burton, Prestonsburg, Ky., six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, December 24, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with Clergyman Jack Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Stumbo Cemetery, Minnie, Ky., with the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., caring for those arrangements. Visitation is after 6:00 p.m., Tuesday at the Funeral Home. (HFH)

VANDERPOOL, Kenneth Ray (Kenny) Age 48, of Paintsville, Ky., formerly of Garrett, husband of Juanita Jones Vanderpool, passed away Tuesday, November 04, 2008, at the Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. He was born April 17, 1960 in Battle Creek, Mi., the son of Vivian Scott Vanderpool, Garrett, Ky., and the late Paul M. Vanderpool. Mr. Vanderpool was a member of the Concord Independence Church, Hager Hill, Kentucky. Survivors include his wife and mother, three sons, Welsey Paul Vanderpool, Denver, Co., Johnathan Ewing Vanderpool, Hueysville, Ky., Kenneth Brian Vanderpool, Berea, Ky., three step-sons, Ronnie Adkins, Jr., and Jesse Adkins both of Hueysville, Ky., and Randall Adkins, Prestonsburg, Ky., a brother, Roger Dale Vanderpool, Harrodsburg, Oh., and two step-grandchildren, Hannah Marie Adkins and Barry Hall. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, November 07, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., at the Concord Independence Church, Hager Hill, Ky., with the Clergyman Steve Rose officiating. Burial will follow in the Scott Cemetery, Garrett, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Visitation is after 2:00 p.m., Wednesday at the Church. (HFH)

TUTTLE, Aaron Age 94, Eastern, Ky., husband of Roma Samons Tuttle, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at his residence. He was born November 29, 1913 in Lackey, Ky., the son of the late Levi Tuttle and Gracie Vanderpool Tuttle. Mr. Tuttle was a Heavy Equipment Operator and a member of the James W. Alley,Masonic Lodge # 869, Wayland, Ky., for 50 years. Survivors include his wife, Roma, three sons, Eugene Tuttle, St. Mary's, Oh., Donald Tuttle, Horse Shoe, Nc., Douglas Tuttle, Hendersville, Nc., two daughters, Carmelia Castle, Eastern, Ky., Nadine Sanders, Ohio City, Oh., two sisters, Kathleen Gibson, Stroh, In., Magdaline Patrick, Ligonier, In., 16 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Pamela Hall. Funeral services for Aaron Tuttle will be conducted Friday, October 17, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the Clergyman Jimmy Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Visitation is from 5-9:00 p.m., Wednesday here at Hall Funeral Home. Masonic service Thursday at 7:00 p.m.. (HFH)

SMITH, George Of Tram, Ky., slips into his Heavenly Eternity'September 25, 2008. George was born to Joe Manuel Smith and Etta Smith of Justel on December 23rd, 1919. He peacefully left this world after a battle with heart disease. While serving our Country during World War II, he was recognized as a successful 'Medic' and was honorably discharged from the Medical Department of the United States Army in 1945. These services were rendered at the 110th Station Hospital. Shortly after his return, he married Helen Virginia Steffey and later became the proud father of Pauletta Smith. George always valued true love and family life, and remained married to Helen 59 plus years. He followed his daughter's successful music career, until poor health prevented him from doing so. Many people will remember George from the Prestonsburg Bargain Store where he and his wife worked most of their lives together. George ended his career as a extremely successful sales person, recognized throughout our southeastern states. In addition to his loyalty to our country, he was also a very faithful and loyal husband and father with excellent moral standards. On April 14, 2008 George made the most important decision of his life. Pastor Rick Kelly baptized George at the Prestonsburg Church of Christ. He left behind his true and loving wife, Helen Smith; his one and only daughter, Pauletta Smith; his extended family- Daughter, Sheila Kay Steffey Horton, and husband Frank E. Horton of East Tn., Grandson, Jason A. Stumbo and fianc'e, Katie Clark of Oh., and granddaughter, Amada K. Stumbo Reed and husband Joseph Kyle Reed of Elizabethtown, Ky., brother Freddie Smith and Family of Columbus, Oh., and Sister Edith Calhoun of Fort Wayne, Indiana and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Etta Smith; brothers; John Paul, Frank and Walter Smith; his sisters; Suda Wallace, Cindy Osborne, Verily Montgomery, Josie McKerrel, Betty Farley, and Ruth Dillion. A "Going Home Celebration" will be held Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 2:00 p.m,., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with Rick Kelley officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., with the Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements. Family will be receiving friends after 5:00 p.m., Friday at Hall Funeral Home. (HFH)

SHEPHERD, Greg "Google" Age 38, of Hueysville, Ky., died Thursday, November 13, 2008, in Knott County, Kentucky. He was born September 11, 1970, in McDowell, Ky., the son of Jack Shepherd, Martin., Ky.,and the late Virgie Bray Shepherd. Survivors include a daughter, Keneshia Jane Shepherd, Hueysville, Ky., two brothers, Gary Shepherd, Cynthiana, Ky., Jack Shepherd, McAdrews, Ky., and two sisters, Virginia Hamilton, Drift, Ky., and Betty Sue Craft, Barstow, California. He was preceded in death by his mother, a daughter, Courtney Faith Shepherd and a brother, Tommy Brag. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, November 22, 2008, at 12:00 noon at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the Clergyman Ted Shannon officiating. Burial will follow in the Drift Cemetery, Drift, Kentucky. Visitation is after 6:00 p.m., Thursday at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family. (HFH)

RISNER, Clara Adkins Age 88 of Alum Lick Rd., Martin, Ky. passed from this life on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Highlands Regional Medical Center, She was born May 23, 1920 at Hueysville, Ky. the daughter of the late Sam and Sina Prater Adkins. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Husband, Manis Risner, Son, Samuel Risner. Surviving Family, Sons, Clarence Risner of Prestonsburg, Ky. and Manis Risner, Jr. of Martin, Ky. Daughters, Loretta Ousley, Sianna Risner and Peggy Stephens all of Martin, Ky. Brother, Vernis Adkins of St. Petersburg, Florida, A her caregiver, Debbie Rowe, 14 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral Services: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel at Martin, Ky. with Travis Risner officiating. Burial in the Risner Cemetery at Martin, Ky. Under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky. Pallbearers: Shane Stephens, Nathan Risner, Shawn Ousley, Johnny Ousley, Scott Stephens, Robert Conley, Mike Adkins, Brian Ousley, Eddie Heartgrove. Honorary: Earl Stephens, Jason Ousley, Bobby Risner, Barry Risner and Bill Risner. (HFH)

REED, Maxine Conley Age 98 of Hueysville, Ky. passed away on Monday, November 17, 2008 at the Residence. She was born on July 28, 1910 at Handshoe, Ky. the daughter of the late John Morgan and Phoebe Jane Coburn Conley. She was a retired Postmaster at Hueysville and a member of the Hueysville Church of Christ. She was the wife of the late Commadore Reed. SUrving are: Neices, Lois H. Conley, Anita Snyder, Bessie Draughn, Regina Eckle, Carolyn Lewis and a host of others. Nephews: Judge Hollie Conley, Carlos R. Conley, Merle R. Conley, Dexter Conley, Lowell M. Conely, Don Luther Conley and a host of others. Funeral Services: Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Chester Ray Varney officiating. Burial in the J.M. Conley Cemetery on Salt Lick Creek - Hueysville, Ky. Under the direction of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky. (HFH)

OUSLEY, Ruby Ellen Fairchild Age 80, of Martin, widow of Harold Ousley, died Saturday, November 22 in the Riverview Healthcare Center, Prestonsburg. She was born October 5, 1928 in Van Lear, a daughter of the late Gethie and Lou Ellen Daniels Fairchild. Ruby was a homemaker and a Jehovah Witness. Survivors include one son, Richard Danny Ousley, Monahans, Tx., five grandchildren, John David Ousley, Charles Danny Ousley, Richard Dean Ousley, Christopher Michael Ousley and Brent Devin Ousley, and seven great grandchildren, Tahlia Lynn Ousley, Richard Danny Ousley, Colin Dean Ousley, Bryce Edward Ousley, Cristen LaSha Ousley, Jena Alyse Ousley and Devin Coleburn Ousley. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by one son, Harold Dean Ousley, one brother and three sisters. Funeral service for Ruby Ellen Fairchild Ousley will be conducted Tuesday, November 25, at 2 p.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Danny Conners presiding. Burial will follow in the Martin Cemetery, Martin, with Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements. (HFH)

OSBORNE, Leonard Age 56 of Grethel, Ky. passed from this life on Friday, October 24, 2008 in Highlands Regional Medical Center. He was born March 31, 1952 at Beaver, Ky. the son of the late Victor and Mildred Hall Osborne. He was a coalminer. Surviving Family: Wife, Lois Parsons Osborne, One son, Leonard "Bud" (Willena) Osborne of Grethel, Ky. Two Daughters: Eugenia (Stelfon) Reynolds of Grethel, Ky. and Ashley (Joey) Hall of Wheelwright, Ky. Three Brothers, Larry (Kathy) Osborne and Glendale (Angie) Osborne both of Beaver, Ky. and Carson (Brenda) Osborne of Teaberry, Ky. Five Sisters, Pricilla (Kermit) Newsome of Teaberry, Ky., Sylvia (Ronald) Martin of Topmost, Ky., Kathy (Clarence) Bentley of Teaberry, Ky., Brenda (Mike) Newsome of Beaver, Ky. and Glenda (Jimmy) Newsome of Teaberry, Ky. Three Grandchildren, Faith Reynolds, Samantha Hall Cory Reynolds. Three Step Grandchildren, Sue Ellen Gunnels, Mary Sword and Shwan Gunnels. Funeral Services: Monday, October 27, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. in the Samaria Regular Baptist Church at Teaberry, Ky. with Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial the the Hall Cemetery at Beaver, Ky. Under the direction of Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky. (HFH)

OSBORNE, Denver Age 80, of Hi Hat, Ky., husband of the late Doris Bird Osborne, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at his residence. He was born March 27, 1928 in Wheelwright, Ky., the son of the late Dewey Osborne and Eulah McReynolds Osborne. Mr. Osborne was a Retired Mine Electrician formerly employed by Inland Steel and Island Creek Coal Company. He was a member of Wheelwright United Methodist Church for 53 years and served as superintendent at the Church. Mr. Osborne was a member of the Masonic Lodge # 889, Wheelwright, Ky., a Shriner, a member of the UMWA, Local 5899, a Kentucky Colonel and a Boy Scott Leader. Survivors include three daughters, Deborah Hall, Chesapeake, Va., Donna Chafin and Denise Stephens both of Prestonsburg, Ky., a brother, James H. Osborne, Prestonsburg, Ky., a sister, Janice Bradley, Waukegan, Il., four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Preceding him in death was his wife, Doris, three brothers, Paul Osborne, Clarence Osborne, and Donald Osborne, and a sister, Alta Burga. Funeral services for Denver Osborne will be conducted Saturday, November 29, 2008, at 1:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the Clergymen Arnold Turner, Jr., Bobby Isaac, and Honorary Roy Flanary officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., with the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., caring for those arrangements. Visitation is after 6:00 p.m., Thursday at the Wheelwright United Methodist Church and after 9:00 a.m., Friday at Hall Funeral Home, with Masonic service 7:00 p.m., Friday at the Funeral Home. In Lieu of Flowers Donations May Be Made To: Wheelwright United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 385, Wheelwright, Ky., 41669 (HFH)

NEWSOME, Lula Age 87, of McDowell, widow of Ralph Newsome, died Friday, October 31, 2008 in the Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. She was born February 12, 1921 in McDowell, a daughter of the late Ray and Vada Hamilton Reynolds. Lula was a homemaker and member of the Little Rosa Regular Baptist Church for 45 years. Survivors include one son Ralph Newsome, Jr., his wife Dorothy, McDowell, Ky., six daughters, Alicetene Ward, her husband Ray, McDowell, Ky., Jean Grimm, her husband Johnny, Prestonsburg, Ky., Christina Simpson, her husband Philip, Prestonsburg, Ky., Barbara Tuttle, her husband Cornelius, Auxier, Ky., Vada Sue SauvAge her husband Kent, Smithland, Ky., Brenda Henson, her husband Mike, Auxier, Ky., Dolly Lynn Spradlin, her husband Ronnie, Auxier, Ky., 3 sisters, Alice McKinney, Cray nor, Ky., Wyoma Dugg, McDowell, Ky., Mindy Little, Columbus, Oh., 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by two daughters, Mary Lou Walters and Ruth Ann Williams, three sisters and four brothers, Ray Reynolds Jr., Dennis Reynolds, William Reynolds and Dingus Reynolds. Funeral service for Lula Newsome will be conducted Monday, November 3 at 11 a.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with the Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenbury Hall Cemetery, McDowell, with the Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements. (HFH)

KIDD, Mark Leslie Leon Age 35, of Dana, Ky., passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2008, in Dana, Kentucky. He was born February 01, 1973 in Prestonsburg, Ky., the son of Luke Leon Kidd and Debbie Kay Kidd, of Dana, Kentucky. Survivors include his parents, brother, Adam Brent (Buffy) Kidd, Dana, Ky., two sisters, Danita Kay (John) Rogers, Dana, Ky., Robin Leann(Kelly) Fields, Pikeville, Ky.,maternal grandparents, Odis and Jewell Kidd, 6 nephews, 1 niece, 8 uncles, 7 aunts, and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparent, Mathew "Dump" Kidd and Jean Kidd. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 17, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., at the Sammy Clark Freewill Baptist Church. Dana, Ky., with the Clegymen Mike Howard, Shane Powers, and James Allen Akers officiating. Burial will follow in the Kidd Cemetery, Dana, Ky., with the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., caring for those arrangements. Visitation is after 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at the Church. (HFH)

KIDD, Elder Manifred Freddie Age 63, of Harold, Ky. husband of Barbara Sue Hunter Kidd, passed away Saturday October 4, 2008 at the Pikeville Medical Center ,Pikeville , Ky. He was born on February 22, 1945 in Harold, Kentucky, son of the late George R. and Della Carroll Kidd. Mr. Kidd was self employed Businessman. He was a member and Moderator of the Little Dove Old Regular Baptist Church, Honaker, Kentucky. In addition to his wife he is Survived by two sons, Ronald Fred Kidd, wife Patty, Harold, Ky., Jerry Kidd, wife Leatha, Grethel, Ky., four daughters, Janice Ward, Harold, Ky, Towana Adams, Bluefield, WV, Valerie Moore, husband Hayes, Pikeville, Ky., Jenny Millay, husband Greg, Nashville, Tn. Five Brothers, Denzil Kidd and F.B. Kidd both of Louisa, Ky., R.J. Kidd, Simon Kidd, and Russell Kidd all of Harold, Ky. Seven Sisters, Tennie Parsons, Julivene Case, Joann Innis, Abigail Bryant, and Ima Sue Collins all of Harold, Ky., Georgeann Case Louisa, Ky., and Avonell Rose, Pikeville, Ky. 18 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren. One Great Grandchild preceded him in death. Funeral services for Elder Manifred Freddie Kidd will be conducted Wednesday October 8, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky. with the Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Freddie Kidd Cemetery, on Little Mud Creek (Honaker), Ky (HFH)

GOBLE, Letha Mae Burchett Age 64 of Prestonsburg, KY., the wife of the late Michael Eugene "Chester" Goble, passed away Friday, October 17, 2008 in Louisa, KY. She was born June 30, 1944 in Pike Co., KY., the daughter of the late Elbert Burchett and Arlena Hunt Burchett. Mrs. Goble was a Homemaker. She is survived by one son, Lenny Ray Goble of Van Lear, KY., two daughters, Tammie Goble of Lexington, KY. and Phyllis Renee Tilley of Circleville, OH., two brothers, Linwood Burchett and Eddie Ray Burchett both of Allen, KY., one sister, Ella Sue Newman of Prestonsburg, KY., 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Preceding her in death were her husband and parents, one son James Kelly Goble, two sister, Betty Jo Burchett and Phyllis L. Maynard. Funeral service for Letha Mae Burchett Goble will be conducted Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Bill Collins and Bobby Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow in the Burchett Cemetery, Endicott, KY., with the Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements. Visitation is after 5:00 p.m. Sunday here at Hall Funeral Home. (HFH)

GILBERT, Pauline (Watson) Age 82 of Fife Lake, and formerly of Floyd County, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2008, at Kalkaska Memorial Health LTC in Michigan. She was born on August 2, 1926 in Floyd County, KY to the late Bill and Clara (Williams) Counts. On May 17, 1947 Pauline married Redie Watson and they had two sons. In 1974 she married Al Gilbert. Pauline is survived by her son, Donnie (Diane) Watson; her grandchildren, Jennifer, Katie and Rebecca; her brother, Kermit Counts. Preceding Pauline in death was her son, Jimmy Joe Watson and sister, Goldie Akers. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Nov. 20th from 5:00 until 9:00 pm at Hall Funeral Home in Martin, KY. The funeral service will be on Friday at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Officiating will be Pastor Heiko Giese of the Pikeville Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Burial will be at Davidson Memorial Gardens Cemetery. (HFH)

GIBSON, Bessie Click Age 92 of Wayland, Kentucky left this earthly world on November 6, 2008 at the Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. She was born at Langley, Kentucky on March 28, 1916 the daughter of the late Samuel and Julia Prater Click. She was a homemaker, member of the Wayland Senior Citizens and of the Regular Baptist Faith. She is survived by her family, which include: Sons, Ray Ellis (Lucille) Gibson of Ann Arbor, Michigan, William Everett (Margaret) Gibson of Dalton Gardens, Idaho, Ernest Ray (Jean) Gibson of Martin, Ky., Paul Edward (Juanita) Gibson of Willard, Ohio, Brewie Gene (Deanna) Gibson of Johnstown, Ohio and James Maynard (Janet) Gibson of New Richmond, Ohio, Daughter, Brenda (late Ward) Manchester of Columbus, Ohio. 28 Grandchildren, 39 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by, her parents, her husband, William Cody Gibson, Step Daughters, Ogie Johnson and Olga Millspaugh and a Son, Daryl Deane Gibson. Funeral Services will be conducted on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel at Martin, Ky. with Clifford Williams and others officiating. Burial in the Turner Cemetery at Dema, Kentucky. Under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home. Visitation will be after 5:00 P.M. Friday at the Funeral Home with services nightly at 7:00 P.M. (HFH)

CONN, Glenn Preston "P-Conn" Age 41, of Ivel, Kentucky, husband of Connie Henson Conn, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2008 at the Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Ky. He was born November 24, 1966 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky a son of the late Charles Edward "Bob" Conn Sr. and Gerlia Bea Conn, of Ivel, Ky. He was preceded in death by his father, two brothers; Gary Dean and George Richard Conn, one sister; Brenda Jean Conn. In addition to his wife and mother he is survived by one son; Glenn David Conn, Tram, KY., one daughter Katarina Nicole Conn, Tram, KY., one brother Charles Edward Conn Jr., Harold, KY., and five sisters; Debbie Warrix and Bobbi Jean Conn, both of Prestonsburg, Ky., Kaye Johnson and Lela "Ruth" Ray, both of Ivel, Ky., and Rita Bradford, of David, Ky., and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted Friday, October 17, 2008 at 12:00 noon in the Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist Church, Ivel, KY., with James Harmon officiating. Burial will follow in the Conn Cemetery, Ivel, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Visitation after 5:00 p.m., Wednesday at Hall Funeral Home. (HFH)

CLIFTON, Bertha Stephens Age 75, of Spurlock Creek, Prestonsburg, Ky., passed away Thursday, October 30. 2008, after a long illness. She was born February 7, 1933 a daughter of the late Hubert and Bessie Ousley Stephens. Bertha was the wife of the late Henry Clifton. She is survived by four children, Kathie Daniels, Lexington, Ky., Chris Laferty, Prestonsburg, Ky., Samuel Compton, Memphis, Tn., Hubert D. Clifton, Prestonsburg, Ky., six grandchildren, and two great grandchildren, three brothers William Hager Stephens, Pleasant Hills, Fl., Hubert Stephens, Jr., Rives Juction, Mi., and Jim Stephens, Prestonsburg, Ky., two sisters Katherine Crisp, Martin, Ky., and Joan Storey, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by one brother, George P. Stephens, one sisters, Rachel Stephens Ison, and two brother-in-laws, Delbert (Rev) Ison and Bill J. Crisp both formerly of Martin, Kentucky. Bertha was a member of the Thornton Union Association of the Old Regular Baptist Church on Left Beaver Creek, Martin, Kentucky. Services will be held under the Direction of Hall Funeral Home Home Sunday, November 2, 2008, 2:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home with Old Regular Baptist Ministers Officiating. Burial in the Samuel George Ousley Family Cemetery, Spurlock Fork of Middle Creek. Pallbearers: Johnny Ison, Delbert Ison, Greg Ison, Robert Stephens, Jason Storey, Henry Clifton, Jr., C. K. Dingus, Dana Stephens, Dennis Crisp, Steven Reynolds, Tim Justice, and Zachary Sanders. (HFH)

CLICK, Cora Lee Age 95 of Martin, Ky. passed from this life on Monday, September 29, 2008 at her residence. She was born March 25, 1913, in Carter Co. the daughter of the late George and Sophia Pennington Green. She was a homemaker and a member of the Prestonsburg Church of Christ. She is survived by: One Daughter, Iris Mosley and a Son, Shannon Click both of Flatwoods, Ky. One Brother, Burnis Mullins of Lexington, Ky. and One Sister, Glema of Lexington, Ky. 6 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great Grandchild. Funeral Services: Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel at Martin, Ky.with Joe Ryan officiating. Burial in the Click Cemetery at Click Branch, Martin, Ky. Under the professional care of hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky. (HFH)

CLARK, Gloria Faye Age 67, of Honaker, widow of Curtis Clark, died Sunday, October 19 in the Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. She was born August 13, 1941 in Harold, a daughter of the late William and Cora Justice Lynch. Gloria was a homemaker and member of the Fitzpatrick First Baptist Church, Prestonsburg. She is survived by one son, Kevin Curtis Clark, one daughter, Kimberly Clark Hinkle, her husband, Josh, all of Harold, one brother, Kenny Lynch, Betsy Layne, five sisters, Alice Collins, Betsy Layne, Rose Lampkin, Raleigh, NC, Jean Coleman, Louisville, Janet Rose, Winchester, Linda Billiter, Bridgeport, WV, two grandchildren, Peyton Curtis Clark and Alexander Clark Hinkle. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a brother, Dave Vaugh Lynch and a sister, Garnet Lynch. Funeral service for Gloria Faye Clark will be conducted Wednesday October 22, 2008 at 1 p.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Tommy Reid officiating. Burial will follow in the K.F. Clark Cemetery, Honaker, with the Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements. (HFH)

CAMPBELL, Patricia Ann "Patty" Hunter Age 55, of Prestonsburg, Ky., wife of Ernest Campbell, Jr.,passed away Thursday, October 02, 2008, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky. She was born July 15, 1953 in Portsmouth, Oh., the daughter of the late David Hunter and Billie Meade Hunter. Survivors include her husband, son, Ernest Jeffery Campbell, Prestonsburg, Ky., daughter, April Janell Campbell Marsillett, and her husband, William Jay Marsillett, Prestonsburg, Ky., sister, Teresa Lynn "Terry" Hunter Akers, Dana, Ky., two grandchildren, Kelli Janelle Marsillett and Katie Ann Marsillett, several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Brenda Gail Hunter. Funeral services for Patricia Ann "Patty" Hunter Campbell will be conducted Sunday, October 05, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the Clergyman Bobby Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Visitation is after 6:00 p.m., Friday here at the Funeral Home. (HFH)

CALDWELL, Imogene B. Age 88, of Prestonsburg, widow of Kenneth Caldwell, died Tuesday, November 25 in the Cabell-Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV. She was born December 5, 1919 in Woods, Ky. a daughter of the late Glen and Ollie Burchett Burchett. Imogene was a retired teacher and member of the Retired Teachers Assocation, a member of the Cow Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxillary, and the First Baptist Church, Irene Cole Memorial, Prestonsburg, Ky. Survivors include three sons, Jim and Carletta Caldwell, Bill Frank and Linda Caldwell, David Kenny and Wanda Caldwell, all of Prestonsburg, Ky., one daughter, Judy and Jimmy Charles Curnutte, Prestonsburg, Ky., and six grandchildren, Lorna, Jim Morgan, Ramona, Chad, Adam, Jordan, five great grandchildren Grant, Shonda, Hannah, Zachary, Matthew and one great great grandchild, Carston Funeral service for Imogene B. Caldwell will be conducted Saturday, November 29 at 11 a.m. in the First Baptist Church, Irene Cole Memorial, Prestonsburg, Ky., with Jerry Workman officiating. Burial will follow in the Burchett-Caldwell Cemetery, Cow Creek Rd., Prestonsburg. Hall Funeral Home. Martin, is caring for those arrangements. (HFH)

COOLEY, Sylvia Bon Age 82 of Jonesboro, Arkansas and formerly of Floyd Co. passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at the Craighead County Nursing Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born November 11, 1926 at Ashland, Ky. the daughter of the late Watt and Gracie Mosley Conley. Mrs. Cooley was a retired beautician and was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by, her parents, Watt and Gracie Conley, Brothers, Hauley Conley and Lloyd Conley and a sister, Flossie Hunt. Survivors include: A son, Chris Cooley of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Three Brothers, Arvil Conley of Louisville, Ky., Glen Conley of Sandusky, Ohio and Elmer Conley of Michigan, Three Sisters, Alma Burris and Ann Sparks both of Prestonsbug, Ky. and Bonnie Petrovich of Mascautah, Illinois. Grandchildren, Eric Cooley and Jason Cooley. GravesideFuneral Services: Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. at the Richmond Memorial Cemetery at Prestonbsburg, Ky. with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial at Richmond Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until 12:20 P.M. Saturday at the Funeral Home.. (HFH)

STEWART, Katherine C. Age 80, of Dayton, OH., formerly of Floyd Co., wife of rhe late James Earl Stewart, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008 in the Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH. She was born Octoober 10, 1928 in Honaker, KY the daughhter of the late James Clark and Laura B. Clark. Mrs. Stewart attended the Church of Christ and was a homemaker. Survivors include her brother, Claude E. Clark of Harold, KY. Beside her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by six brothers, Lonzo, James Jr., Irvin, Grayden, Langley and Kenis Clark, one sister, Josephine Funeral services for Katherine C. Clark will be conducted Thursday, December 11, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home with Tommy Sppears officiating. Burial will follow in the Clark Cemetery, Honnaker, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Visitation is after 6:00 p.m., Wednesday at the Funeral Home. (HFH)

VANOVER, Teddy Ray [ View Photo ] Age 57, of Prestonsburg, Ky., passed away Thursday, December 04, 2008, at the Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. He was born February 17, 1951 in Martin, Ky., the son of the late Clark H. Vanover and Sarah Estep Vanover. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother George Vanover. Survivors include three brothers; Clark Howard (Kay) Vanover, Dulton, AL., Jack (Janet) Vanover and Larry Vanover both of Martin, Ky., eight sisters; Lutie (Mike) Kocik, Lady Lake, Fl., Bertha Griffith, Gayle Vanover, Mary (Joe) Gearheart, and Deborah Rice all of Prestonsburg, Ky., Barbara (Bob) Giuliani, Brooklyn, Mi., Wanda (Don) Winters. Chelias, Wa., and Louise Williamson, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, December 07, 2008, at 1:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Kentucky. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky. Visitation is after 5:00 p.m., Friday at the Funeral Home. Pallbearers: Christopher Judd, George Clayton Vanover, Jonathan Rice, Justin Rice, Jack Bradley Vanover, Larry Vanover, Steven Vanover, and James Griffith. Honorary: Justin Salisbury and Eddie Shelton (HFH)

ROBINSON, Daily Slone Age 90, of Lackey, died Thursday, December 11, 2008, at St. Joseph-Martin Hospital. Born February 17, 1918, in Hollybush, she was the daughter of the late Silas and Nannie Gibson Slone. She was a mother, grandmother, a sister and a homemaker, and attended the Old Regular Baptist Church. She was twice married, first to Claude Slone, and later to Herbert Robinson. Both preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons and four daughters: Clyde Slone of Manchester, Indiana; Claude Jr. Slone of Lackey; Alberta Caudill, Lida Bentley, and Lora Slone, all of Lackey; and Mable Medina of Prestonsburg; three brothers and four sisters: Cash Slone of Fletcher, Ohio; Graden Slone of Nicholasville; Breman Slone of Norwalk, Ohio; Lola Caudill and Rose Dingus of Martin; Yvonne Burton of Castoria, Ohio; and Bernice Viock of Sandusky, Ohio; 15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by a son, R.D. Slone; four brothers and four sisters: Daffy Slone, Farris Slone, Jeff Slone, Irton Slone, Lealie Caudill, Ocie Caudill, Ora Thornsberry, and Sadie Alafita; and a grandchild. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 15, at 11 a.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Roger Hicks and Ralph Howard officiating. Burial will be in the Lackey Cemetery, at Lackey, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation is after noon, Saturday, at the funeral home. (Published: Monday, December 15, 2008 FCT'S)

ROBERTS, Leonard Milford Age 80, of Frankfort, formerly of Floyd County, died Thursday, December 11, 2008, in the Golden Living Health Care Center in Frankfort. Born in Wayne County, on February 12, 1928, he was the son of the late Roscoe and Lizzie McKee Roberts. He was a retired coal miner. Survivors include his wife, Nellie Terry Roberts; two daughters: Rita (John) Donaldson, and Clementine (Ronald) Tackett; one son, Leonard (Dotti) Roberts Jr.; two sisters: Helen Collins and Brenda Warren; four brothers: Oscar, Donald, Woody and Larry Roberts; five grandchildren: Kevin and Tony Roberts, Brian and Brent Tackett, and Lori Ann Flinner; and eight great-grandchildren, Courtney, Chad and Travis Roberts, Eddie and Hunter Flinner and Laceay, Jenna and Dylan Tackett. Services were held in Rogers Funeral Home in Frankfort on Saturday, December 13. He was buried in the Frankfort Cemetery. (Published: Monday, December 15, 2008 FCT'S)

GRAY, Emma Lou Goble Age 70, of Prestonsburg, passed away Friday, September 12, 2008, at her residence. Born October 2, 1937, in Prestonsburg, she was the daughter of the late James Andrew and Mable Hall Goble. She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Freewill Baptist Church, at Bonanza. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Roland Jr., and Tammy Gray of Prestonsburg; one daughter and son-in-law: Nova and Joe Hammonds of Prestonsburg; one brother: James Merrill Goble of Prestonsburg; one sister: Billie Harris of Prestonsburg; four grandchildren: Stephanie, Heather, Joseph, and Christopher; and two great-grandchildren: Madison and Macie. Deceased relatives, in addition to her parents, include two sisters: Elizabeth Conley and Betty Hunter. Funeral services were conducted Monday, September 15, at 1 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Shawn Blair officiating. Visitation was on Saturday, September 13, at 6 p.m., at the funeral Home, with additional services each night at 7 p.m. Burial was in the family cemetery, Morning Glory Lane, Prestonsburg. (Published: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 FCT'S)

STUMBO, Nora Age 87, of McDowell, widow of Curtis Stumbo, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008, at the Lexington Country Place, in Lexington. She was born February 11, 1921, in Printer, a daughter of the late Adam and Jenny Halbert Sizemore. She was a homemaker. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Gwendolyn Clee Bates; three brothers: Hubert, Herbert and John Sizemore; a sister, Artie Moore; two half brothers: Henry and Holbert Spurlock; and three half sisters: Servia Akers, Ann Tackett, and Lutie Stumbo. She is survived by a grandson; Mark Bates; special nieces: Comelia (Ken) Hunt, Glenda (Andy) Chrcek, Glo Root, and Janice (Ray) Wilson; and special nephews: Ronnie (Ann) Moore and Hubie Sizemore. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 17, at 1:00 p.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Clergyman Gene Bracken officiating. Burial will follow in the Lucy Hall Cemetery, in McDowell, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home. (Published: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 FCT'S)

REID, RoseMary Age 73 of Hi Hat, KY., wife of the late Sherrill Dean Reid, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2008 at her residence. She was born October 2, 1934 in Dema, KY., the daughter of the late Oliver Little and Dorothy Little Warrens. Mrs. Reid was a member of the Pilgrim Rest Regular Baptist Church and a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Robert Reid of Drift, KY Steven Reid of Lowmansville, KY., one daughter, Pam Reid of Hi Hat, two brothers, Jack Little of Flatwoods, KY., and Junior Little of Mt.Vernon, Ill., three sisters, Aileen Luxmore of Hi Hat, KY., Myrtle Dorton of Paintsville, KY. and Helen Turner of Lexington, KY., four grandchildren, Sabrina Nicole Duncan, Ashley Nicole Reid, Adam Reid and Michael Gene Rowe, one great grandchild, Aiden Christopher Dean Reid Preceding her in death was her husband, parents, her step Father Hauley Warrens, four brothers Carlos Little Paul Little, Mike Little, Willie Little and two sisters Elsie King and Gracie Louise Little. Funeral services for RoseMary Reid will be conducted, Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 10:00 A.M., at the Pilgrim Rest Regular Baptist Church, Hi Hat, Ky., with the Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Boyd Cemetery, Hi Hat, Ky., with the Hall Funeral Home, caring for those arrangements. Visitation is after 5:00 p.m. Friday here at Funeral Home. (HFH)

OUSLEY, Edith Age 81, of Goggins Lane, widow of Jimmie Ousley, passed away Friday August 29, 2008 at the Terrace in Berea, KY. She was a native of Risner, KY in Floyd County, a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Richmond, KY. Edith is survived by one son Delbert (Carolyn) Ousley, and one daughter, Dianna Ackerman both of Richmond, KY, two sisters Lucille (Willie) Wright of Indianapolis, IN, and Evalee (Stuart) Cambell of Safety Harbor, FL. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Janet Ranaldi, Renee Williams, Pamela Smith, Andrea Bowman, Angela Rosanbalm, Billy Ackerman and Terry Ackerman. 13 great grandchildren. And one faithful caregiver Sue Owens. Other than her husband Jimmie, Edith is preceded in death by her parents Leonard and Nancy Jane Sammons Ousley, one daughter Delta Faye Ousley, one son-in-law Bill Ackerman and one great grandchild. Visitation will be held Sunday at the Hall Brothers Funeral Home in Martin, KY, from 3:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M., Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday at the Hall Brothers Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Fort officiating. Burial will immediately follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 697 Richmond, KY 40476 or to the American Cancer Society , 1504 College Way, Lexington, KY 40502 (HFH)