Back, Judy Elaine Wireman ~ age 53, of Jeff, passed away on November 01, 2010, at the Hazard Medical Center in Hazard.  She is the daughter of the late Ervin Wireman and the late Emma Lea Sexton Wireman.  Judy has been employed by the Hazard ARH for many years. She was preceded in death by 1 brother: Roger Wireman and 3 sisters: Linda Dean, Roberta Wireman & Crystal Wireman.  She is survived by her husband: John "Hugo" Back; 2 daughters: Joyce (Walter) King  & Samantha Back (William Kirk); 1 son: Jeremy Back; 3 sisters: Haroldine (Charlie) Stanley, Beverly Simmons & Edna Jean Wireman; 4 brothers: Eddie, Greg, Ricky (Trish) & Shannon (Christina) Wireman; 6 grandchildren and a host of family & friends. Funeral services were held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel with Rev. Merrill David Collins officiating.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, November 11, 2010 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Baker, Dorothy Mae ~ 75, of Hazard, died Monday, December  15 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center. She was a sales clerk for many years  at Tots & Teens Clothing and was a member of Hazard Village Church of  Christ. She was the daughter of the late Ray Farler and the late Emma  Walker Farler. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Clara  Belle. She is survived by her husband, Elmer Baker;  daughters Patricia James and husband Chuck and Phyllis Shearer and husband Glen;  grandchildren Justin James and Michael James; great grandchildren Destiny and  Rylee and a host of family and friends. Arrangements were handled by  Maggard Brothers Funeral Home of Hazard where the family received friends on  Thursday, December 18. The funeral service was at the funeral home on Friday,  December 19 with Mark Tabata officiating. Burial was at Adams-Lewis Cemetery  located at Viper. Source: Hazard Herald 23 Dec 2008

Baker, Jacquita Couch ~ age 71, of Overpeck, OH passed away on December 26, 2008 at Fort Hamilton Hospital. She was born on November 13, 1937 in Browns Fork, KY, the daughter of the late Mitchell and Della (Morgan) Couch. Jacquita was a graduate of M.C. Napier High School. On September 17, 1960 in Hamilton, she married Earl A. Baker, who preceded her in death on December 8, 1988. Jacquita is survived by her children; Christine (Michael) Supinger of Maineville, OH, Earl M. (Linda) Baker of Hamilton, OH, Sheila Redmon of Overpeck, OH, Katt (Tom) Flynn of Eaton, OH, Connie (Vernon) Hartman of Fairfield, OH and Mitchell (Michelle) Baker of Franklin, KY; grandchildren, who knew her as "Mamaw Weenie", Michael (Kimberly), Anthony, William, Robert, Aron, Lindsey, Ashley, Desiree, Storm, Skyler, Quentin and Tess; great grandchildren, Seth, Dylan, Zachary and Carson; 2 brothers and 2 sisters; her special aunt, Rinda Mae White; and numerous loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 2 brothers and her son in law, Les. Funeral Services will be held on December 30, 2008 at 10:00am at Webb Noonan Funeral Home, Ross Ave. at South "D" St., Hamilton with Pastors Steve Botts and Gary Short officiating. Burial will follow in Hickory Flat Cemetery. Visitation will be December 29, 2008 6:00-8:00pm at the funeral home.
Source: Hamilton Ohio Journal-News 28 Dec 2008 ~ Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Baker, Mary Louise -born May 11, 1940 in Perry County,  departed this life on October 7 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center. At the time of  her passing she was 68 years, four months and 26 days of age. She was a  life-long resident of Perry County. She is preceded in death by her  parents, Elmer and Martha Marcum Baker; brothers Curt and Walter Baker; sisters  Clara Reed, Marie Holland, Georgia Cornett, Erma Lou Miller, Bessie Baker,  Josephine and Christine Baker and two stillborn infants. She is survived  by her brother, Jess Baker of Lothair and sister Gladys Combs of Painesville,  Ohio. Source: Hazard Herald, October 15, 2008

Banks, Age 70, of Middletown, OH passed away July 1, 2008 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born December 20, 1937 in Hazard, KY to Russell and Minnie (Caudill) Banks. He served in the Air Force. Donald was owner and operator of Don's Tire Shop for 40 years and was a member of Stratford Heights Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Minnie Banks. Donald is survived by his wife, Ann (Kennedy) Banks of 51 years; sons, Jeff (Kimm) Banks and Mike (Rhonda) -H,Amy Banks of Louisiana, Misty MacKey and Heather (Jason) Meadow of Middletown; 9 great-grandchildren, including His buddy "Big Boy"; brothers, Robert and Arthur Banks of MI; sisters, Edna (Robert) Cagle and Helen (Larry) Robertson of MI. The family would like to extend a "Thank You" to Dr. Mary Ellen Gaeke and her staff. A Memorial Service will held July 7, 2008 at 1:00 PM at the Stratford Heights Church of God with Reverend Bob Burns officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stratford Heights Church of God, 4419 Nelson Road, Middletown, OH 45042.
Posted by Kandy Back Agee   Source: Middletown Ohio Daily News 7/3/08

Barnett, Eugene ~ 71, of Hazard, passed away Monday, April 20 at 65 L&N  Drive in Hazard. He was a retired carpenter. He was the son of the late  Adam Barnett, and the late Minnie Price Barnett. He was also preceded in death  by his sister Marie Barnett and brother Paul Barnett.
He is survived by  his wife, Gladys Barnett; daughters Donna and Brian Sellers and Debbie Barnett  and friend Ronald Callahan; sons Daniel and Patricia Barnett, Eugene and Nancy  Barnett, Jr., and James Barnett; brothers Bobby Barnett, David Barnett, and Roy  Barnett; 13 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Arrangements are  being handled by Maggard Brothers Funeral Home of Hazard where the family will  receive friends on Wednesday, April 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will  be at the funeral home on Thursday, April 23 at 1 p.m. with Willie Wagers and  Jessie Wagers officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery located at Jeff.  Source: Hazard Herald 29 Apr 2009

Barnett, Rennie Faye -age 78, of Hazard, died Saturday, July 5 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center. She is survived by two sons, Ronnie and Betty Barnett and Michael and Lema Barnett; sister Connie and Ralph Adkins; grandchildren Steve and Jennifer Barnett, Lori and Joey Sheroan, Ryan and Savannah Adkins, Angie and Donnie Crawford, Rae Ann Barnett and Jason and Nerissa Barnett. She is also survived by nine great grandchildren: Cody, Jonathan, Autumn, Jacob, Jack, Will, Dawson, Keisha and Bryan. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel of Hazard. Visitation was held Monday, July 7 at the New Hope Christian Center. The Funeral service was conducted on Tuesday, July 8 with Rev. Michael Barnett and Rev. John Morris officiating. Interment was at Resthaven Cemetery in Jeff, Ky. Source: Hazard Herald 09 Jul 2008

Bartlett, Berta Combs-81, of Lexington, Ky., (formerly of Perry County) died December 22, 1991 at Lexington, KY. Survived by Husband; Ralph Bartlett of Lexington, KY., 1 daughter; Betty Bartlett Barnes of Lexington, Ky., 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday, December 24, at Gardenside Christian Church. Lexington Cemetery, place of burial. Courtesy of Engle Funeral Home. Source: Hazard Herald   02 Jan 1992

Begley, Amy Baker -age 84 of Fairborn, OH passed away in Greene Memorial Hospital, Xenia, OH. Amy was born July 10, 1924 at Busy, KY. Amy was the daughter of Green and Sara Ellen Baker. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Beecher Baker, Toulouse, KY; four sisters, Nancy Ann Morris and Alta Howard both of Busy, KY, Nannie Howard and Harriet Lawhorn both of Monroe, OH. Amy was a faithful member of the Church of Christ of 1946 Dorothy Ave., Fairborn. Amy was a devoted wife and grandmother. Amy was loved by all who knew her. She was a rose in God's garden of flowers. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Glen Begley; children, Joyce Schickling of Rogersville, TN, Danny G. and wife Libby Begley of Beavercreek, OH and Kimberly and her husband Robert Brown of Fairfield, OH; grandchildren, Myra and husband Chris Lowder of CA, Ryan and wife Heather of Jamestown, OH, Brocton and wife Amber Begley of Fairborn, OH, Justin Brown of Fairfield, OH; great-grandchildren, Morgan, Clayton and Cassidy Lowder of CA, Samantha Swaney, Maddie Johnson and Boston Begley of Jamestown, OH; siblings, Lee Baker, Mary Mosley, Sue Howard and Martha Stidham. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. July 19, 2008 from the Church of Christ, 1946 Dorothy Ave., Fairborn with L.C. Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Byron Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to time of services in the church. Arrangements entrusted to Burcham Funeral Home, 119 E. Main Street, Fairborn, OH.  Source: Xenia Ohio Daily Gazette 7/16/08   Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Begley, Mr. C.W. - born November 18, 1941 departed this life on  September 24, 2008 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Ctr. He was 66  years old. C.W. was born at Confluence(Hell-For-Certain), Ky., the son of the  late Cleon C. Begley and the late Rixie Pratt Begley. By occupation he was a  retired Railroad Engineer, former Hazard City Policeman and firefighter. He was  a retired U.S. Army and Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War. C.W. was a member  of the Hazard Masonic Lodge, 32nd degree mason, shriner - member of Hillbilly  Clan # 33 & 3, member of Scottish Rite, life member of the V.F.W. Post #  7387, V.F.W. Vice Commander District # 14, and member of Oleika Temple. C.W. was  a member of the First Baptist Church, Bonnyman, Ky. C.W. enjoyed his V.F.W. and  Shriner's activities - including riding his 18 wheel coal truck in parades, and  especially being with his grandchildren. Mr. C. W. Begley was a life-long  resident of Hazard, Ky. residing at 201 Begley Court at the time of his  death. Mr. C.W. Begley was preceded in death by his parents: Cleon C.  Begley and Rixie Pratt Begley. He leaves the following relatives surviving:  Wife: Pauline Pennington Begley of Hazard, Ky.; One Son: Roger Dean Mullins and  wife Billie of Busy, Ky.; Two Daughters: Tammy Greeley and husband Robert of  Hazard, Ky., Sarah Collins and husband Keith of Yeaddiss, Ky.; Nine  Grandchildren: Tyler
Dean Mullins, Charles Vincent Deaton, Keith Collins, Jr.  Patrick Austin Deaton, Madison Collins, Trenton Collins, Olivia Rachel Mullins,  Cody Bowling, Sierra Bowling; also survived by Three Special Children: Aaron,  Tori, and Alex and also a host of other treasured relatives and  friends.
Funeral services for Mr. C.W. Begley were held September 28,  2008 at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home Chapel at 301 E. Main St. Hazard, Ky. with  Rev. Pete McGee and Rev. Billy Joe Lewis officiating. Military Rites were be  observed by the Hazard D.A.V. Chapter #64, burial followed in the Hurricane  Cemetery at Hyden, Ky. Visitation was held Friday, September 26, at the Engle  Walker Funeral Home. Masonic and Scottish Rites were at the funeral home. Source: Hazard Herald, October 1, 2008 

Begley, Don “Blackjack” ~ 71, of Burnside, Ky., passed away on Tuesday, March 24 at his home. He was born on October 18, 1937 in Wooton, Ky,. the son  of the late Sam and Stella Steels Begley. He was a retired meter man for  Equitable Gas, formerly Kentucky & West Virginia Gas Company. He was an avid  gardener, farmer, and U.K. Basketball fan. He loved to fish and hunt, especially  bird hunting. He was a former all-state basketball and baseball player in high  school. He was of the Christian faith. Mr. Begley is survived by his  wife, Faye Begley of Burnside; sons Wade Begley of Georgetown and Todd Begley of  Burnside; daughter Stella Marie Begley of Burnside; brothers Woodson and Inez  Begley of Loveland, Ohio and Dave and Charlotte Begley of Ohio; sisters Zola  Rice of Wooton, Ky., Eliza Combs of Ohio, and Jessie and Roy Sizemore of  California; four grandchildren: Joseph and Josh Begley and Brooke and Katelyn  Begley and a great grandchild: John Wyatt Jones. Visitation for Mr.  Begley was Wednesday, March 25, 2009 after 6:00 p.m. at Lake Cumberland Funeral  Home in Somerset, KY and then Thursday, March 26 at Engle-Walker Perry Chapel at  Hazard. Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 26 at the Engle-Walker  Perry Chapel with Bro. Dana Feltner officiating. Burial followed in the  Resthaven Cemetery in Hazard. Lake Cumberland Funeral Home is entrusted with the  local arrangements for Don “Blackjack” Begley   Source: Hazard Herald  01 April 2009

Begley, Norma Lee Richie -73, of Enon, OH passed away March 17, 2008 in Dayton. She was born August 28, 1934 in Hardburly, KY to the late Curt and Grace Richie. Norma was a member of the Enon Church of Christ and a member of the Eastern Star. She was a pianist and an artist. Her love of doing art started at a young age when she taught her self to play the piano as a young girl. Norma is survived by her husband, Kash Begley, three children and daughters-in-law; Tim and Vickie Begley of Enon, OH, Joe and Melissa Begley of Midway, OH, Lisa Begley of Fairborn, OH, a sister; Olive Ray, eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a host of friends. Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. March 22, 2008 in Adkins Funeral Home, 7055 Dayton-Springfield Road, Enon with Pastor John Patterson officiating. Burial will follow the service in Enon Cemetery. Family and friends may visit 5-8 p.m. March 21, 2008 in the funeral home.
Source: Springfield, Ohio News-Sun  19 March 2008  Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Bentley, Freda Neace -Age 74, of Dayton, OH passed away June 19, 2008. She was born July 16, 1933 in Hazard, KY, the daughter of the late Matt and Cledis (Tolder) Neace. She is survived by one son and daughter- in-law, Michael and Vicki Neace; one grandon, Matthew Neace; two brothers, James and Genis Neace; five sisters, Gladys Morris, Martha Campbell, Bulah Campbell, Shirley Forman, and Ernie Byrd. She was preceded in death by her husband, Myron Bentley; one son, Steve Bentley; and one sister, Alice Smith. Funeral services will be held June 24, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home Beavercreek Chapel with Rev. Matt Fleck officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to time of service. Burial will follow in Beaver Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association or Hospice of Dayton. Posted by Kandy Back Agee     Source: Dayton Ohio Daily News  6/22/08

Blust, Carol S. Bowling  Age 65 of West Chester, OH passed away March 10, 2008 in Hospice of Cincinnati at Sunrise. She was born May 17, 1942 in Darfork, KY, the daughter of Irene (Spurlock) Bowling and the late Oscar Bowling. Carol was a 1960 graduate of Hughes High School and worked as an executive assistant for Bowling Precision Machining. She is survived by her mother, Irene Bowling; children, William Jerry Blust and Robyn Sue (Tony Jarrett) Blust; grandson, Evan Michael Jarrett; siblings, Sandra (Ferdinand) Stichtenoth, Wiley (Lillian) Bowling, and Oscar (Margaret) Bowling. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family will receive friends from 6-9 PM March 17, 2008 at the Princeton Crossings Clubhouse, 9044 Canal Way, West Chester, OH. A memorial service will be conducted at 7:00 PM at Princeton Crossings Clubhouse with Rev. Oscar Bowling, officiating. Memorial contributions would be appreciated to Hospice of Cincinnati. THE WEBSTER FUNERAL HOME 3080 Homeward Way at Rt. 4, Fairfield, OH is serving the family.
Source: Hamilton, Ohio Journal News 15 March 2008 Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Boggs, Lucille Fields ~ 78, of Hazard, passed away on Friday, January 2 at  the Hazard ARH Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late A.J.  Fields and Bertha Crase Fields. She was also preceded in death by her husband,  Joe Boggs and grandson Larry Wade Pieper. She is survived by her  daughter, Rita Goodson; sons Larry Joe, Kenneth H., Roy Hayes and Walter Neal  Boggs; sister Mary Mabry; eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a  host of family and friends.Visitation was held Sunday, January 4 at  Maggard Mountain View Chapel of  Hazard. The funeral service was conducted  Monday, January 5 with Charles Shepherd officiating. Burial took place in the  Curt Napier Cemetery located at Lotts Creek.     Source: Hazard Herald 07 Jan 2009

Bowling,  Hubert -age 71, of Whitesburg, KY, died Monday, August 1, 2005 at Whitesburg ARH.  He was the son of the late Merida and Susie Williams bowling.  He is preceded in death by three brothers-Jesse, James and Johnny Bowling.  He is survived by his two daughters-Pamela Hatton and Heather Haley; special family, Jessie Faye; two grandchildren-Hannah Haley and Haden Haley. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Brothers Funeral Home of Hazard, KY.  Funeral service was held on Wednesday, August 3, 2005.  Interment at Spencer Cemetery in Cornettsville, KY.

Bowling, Melvin "Poppy" -age 66, of Middletown, OH passed away October 15, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Hazard, KY on June 16, 1942, and was a Truck Driver for over 30 years, retiring from the Packaging Corporation of America. He was a member of the Ham Operators Association, Past Vice President of the Butler County CB Club, the Middletown Sportsman's Club, and was an avid hunter and fisherman, and a Kentucky Colonel. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Lora (James) Pope, and Tressie (Bert) Brashear; his son, Melvin Bowling II, and lifetime friend Mike Gritton; grandchildren Timothy Jones,Jr., Megan Jones, and Jamie Pope & Alex; 3 great grandchildren Zachary Watkins, Dustin Watkins, and Alexis Hollon; 3 sisters, Peggy & Ron Risner and family, Mary & Jack Thompson and family, and Ida & Roger Mullins and family; a brother, Corbitt & Diane Wilder and family; a special sister-in-law, Sue Joseph and family; and 4 special friends, Dorsey Howard, Jimmy Anderson, Danny Fugate, and Shirley Keith. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joyce in 2006; his first grandchild, Trissity Nicole; his grandfather, George Bowling, uncle Randall Bowling, grandparents Mamie and Arnold Wells, and a special brother-in-law, Brownie Roy Joseph. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM October 17, 2008 at the Breitenbach- McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home, officiated by the Rev. James Anderson. Friends may call from 1 PM until service time. Burial will be in Woodside Cemetery.
Source: The Middletown Ohio Journal, 17 October 2008-Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Brashear, Dora Fields -age 88, of Viper, Ky., departed this earthly life to enter into eternal life with Lord Jesus Christ on June 10, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. A native of Perry County, Dora was born February 22, 1920, a daughter of the late Monroe and Ollie Fields. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marion C. Brashear, sister Grace Combs and stepson Aaron Brashear. Dora began her teaching career in 1941 and received her degree in Elementary Education at Cumberland College. She retired from Viper Elementary School in 1975. Dora was a member of Lone Pine Baptist Church since 1968 where she taught Sunday School and received numerous awards for perfect attendance. Dora's legacy was her Christian service which touched the lives of those who knew her. Dora is survived by her brothers Dave Fields, wife Velta of Richmond, Ky., Earl Fields, wife Gloria of Corbin, Ky., and James Fields, wife Mary Lee of Johnson City, Tn. She is survived by three stepsons: Harold Brashear, Keith Brashear, wife Beatrice, Robert A. Brashear, wife Virginia all of Viper, Ky. and four stepdaughters: Thelma Riddle of Morristown, Tn., Stella Ison of Detroit, Mi., Lucille Raby of Morristown, Tn. and Ann Pendleton of Sanford, Il. as well as many nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren and great grandchildren. Arrangements were entrusted to the staff of Brashear-Callahan Funeral Home of Viper, Ky. where the family received friends on June 13. The funeral service was conducted at the funeral home on June 14 with Pastor Arnold Branson officiating. Burial was at the Fields Cemetery on Right Fork of Mace's Creek, Viper, Ky. Family members served as pall bearers. The family would like to offer special thanks to the caregivers at Hazard Nursing Home, especially Dr. Gilbert. The family also offers special thanks to Dr. H. Ghazal and his staff at the Kentucky Cancer Clinic and the ARH Region Hospital of Hazard, Ky. Source: Hazard Herald  June 18, 2008

Brown, Odean -age 85, of Middletown, OH passed away May 9, 2008 at his residence. He was born November 27, 1922 in Hazard, KY. He served in the Army during W.W. II, in Burma and South Africa. He received the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 2 Bronze Stars. He moved to Middletown after the war. He was an assembler at General Motors and Frigidaire, retiring in 1976 after a total of 30 years. He enjoyed traveling with his youngest son, and his hobbies were reading and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernie and Rebecca (Brashear) Brown; his wife, Thelma in 2000; 7 brothers, George, Everett, Coleman, Greenville, Otis, Paul and Johnny; and 4 sisters, Edna, Della, Sadie and Grace. He is survived by 5 daughters, Linda Robinson, husband William, Middletown, OH, Sharon Ary, husband Howard, Oregonia, OH, Lois Miller, husband Darliss, Middletown, Cindy Hall, husband Ross, Middletown, and Charlene Barnett, husband Johnny, Middletown; 2 sons, David Brown, wife Lisa, Middletown and Scott Brown, wife Betsy, Middletown; 14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Eunice, CO and Emma, NC; 1 brother, Don, Moscow, OH; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be May 13, 2008 from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown, OH followed by services at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Kimberlee Gibson officiating. Interment will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Poasttown, OH with military services by the Middletown Combined Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to Gods House of Prayer, Yankee Road, Middletown, OH. Arrangements by Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown, OH. Source: Middletown, Ohio Journal  10 May 2008  Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Brown, Ollie -age 97, of Nancy passed away Friday, April 18, 2008 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Mrs. Brown was born in Vicco, Ky., on June 15, 1910 to the late Jim and Louann (Combs) Combs. She attended Bogle Town Pentecostal Church. Mrs. Brown is survived by three sons, Burchel (and Lois) Brown, Nancy, Frank (and Sharon) Brown, Somerset, Evan Gene Brown, London, Ky.; three daughters, Rebecca (and Evan) Campbell, Hazard, KY., Maxine (and Evertt) Combs, Hazard, Ky., Lena (and James) Brewer, London, Ky.; a brother, Troy Combs, Hazard, Ky.; 23 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by a son, Sam Brown; a brother, Roy Combs; and four sisters, Alice Jent, Lauie Jent, Rachel Jent and Rebecca Collins. Funeral services for Ollie Brown will be held on Monday, April 21 at the chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home at noon, with Bro Ernie White officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 20 from 2 until 6 p.m. at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.
Source: Commonwealth Journal

Bryant Jesse Jr., of Hamilton, OH was born February 4, 1927 in Hazard, KY. He went home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2008. He was the eldest son of the late Jesse Bryant and Polly Baker. Jesse is survived by his wife Jean Bryant of Hamilton, OH, four children, Brenda Rommel, Ronny (Paula) Bryant, James (Debi) Bryant and Carolyn (David) Taylor, one brother Donnie Bryant, five sisters Alma Combs, Wanda Benton, Leona Watts, Louise Baker and Betty Gabbard, ten grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters Opal Begley, Ruby McLuren and Ailene Pigman, a brother Truman Bryant and his son in law Wayne Rommel. Jesse was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served aboard the U.S.S. Waukesha. During World war II and was one of the first US Sailors on the ground at Nagasaki, Japan 46 days after the dropping of the atomic bomb. He received the WWII Victory Medal, The China Service Medal, The American Campaign Medal and The Asiatic Campaign Medal for his service. Mr. Bryant was retired from The Ford Motor Company in 1991 where he served as a Bargaining Committeeman for the U.A.W local 863 for 15 years. Mr. Bryant was a member of the Syrian Shrine, a member of the The Scottish Rite and The High Twelve Club. He was a 32nd degree Mason with the Hugh L. Bates Lodge #686 and received his 50 year pin this year. He was also a Kentucky Colonel. Jesse and Jean were baptized together at the Winton Road First Church of God. Jesse loved the Lord and was devoted to his Lord, his church and his family. Friends may call at The Avance Funeral Home & Crematory, 4976 Winton Rd. Fairfield< OH on May 15, 2008 from 5 to 8 p.m. with Masonic, Scottish Rite and Eastern Star services beginning at 7 p.m. The funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., May 16, 2008 at the Winton Road First Church of God, 6200 Winton Rd. Fairfield, OH. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Memorials may be made to the Winton Road First Church of God.
Source: Hamilton, Ohio Journal  15 May 2008  Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Burden, Ruby (Gabbard) -85, of Lebanon, OH passed April 17, 2008 at Lebanon Country Manor. Born November 29, 1922 in Perry County, KY, the daughter of Belvin and Mary Alice (Bashaw) Gabbard, she had lived in the Lebanon area for nearly fifty years. A loving and devoted mother and wife, she was a former member of the Lebanon Nazarene Church. Preceded in death by dear husband Adrian Burden, her parents, and brother Jessie Gabbard, she is survived by her daughter Sherri Lynn Moore of Lebanon, OH, brother Hobert Gabbard of KY, Estill Gabbard of Lebanon, OH, half brother Arthur McCarty of KY, and half sister Bessie Mae McCarty of Lebanon, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and a host of other dear family members and friends. Visitation April 19, 2008 from 11-12:00noon with funeral service following all at Stine-Kilburn FH Lebanon with burial in the Lebanon Cemetery. The family expresses sincere appreciation to the staff of the Lebanon Country Manor for the loving care given to Ruby for the past several years. Memorial contributions requested to Hospice of Cincinnati.
Source: Middletown, Ohio Journal 18 Apr 2008  Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Burns, Burton ~ age 67 of Hamilton, OH passed away at his residence on August 28, 2009. He was born in Perry County, KY on January 25, 1942 the son of Roscoe and Esther (Barger) Burns. Burton was an upholsterer by trade and had been employed by Perry Fabrics for over 30 years. On July 29, 1970 in Hamilton he married Vanda Gray who preceded him in death in 1996. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving companion, Dolores Stacy of Hamilton, OH; daughter Barbara Dianne Wright of Trenton, OH; a granddaughter Sarah (Larry) Holland of Hamilton; three great-grandsons, Austin, Nate, and Gabe; his extended family Ann Howard and Brandon Bunting both of Hamilton; two sisters Clara Grubb of Mt. Sterling, KY and Laura Gibson of Cincinnati, OH; two sisters-in-laws Carolyn (Tom) Orr and Jewell (Marvin) Orr, both of Dayton, OH; two special nieces, Dianna Mason of Hamilton and Joan Conn of Amelia, OH; and numerous other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in  death by his son, David Burton Burns; two sisters, Lucy Cole and Verda Campbell; four brothers, August, Earl, Paul, and David Burns; and a step-son, Terry Gray. Funeral service will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 330 Pershing Avenue, on September 1, 2009 at 10:00 AM with his nephew Rev. Dennis Burns officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held August 31, 2009 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Hamilton and Hospice of Cincinnati for all their care and support and especially to his nurse Kathy Fleig and aid Lori Gates, you two are angels. 
Source: Hamilton Ohio Journal News 30 Aug 2009 ~ Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Burton, Paul G. -Age 75 of Hamilton, OH passed away February 6, 2008 at Hospice of Hamilton, with his family at his side. He was born December 15, 1932 in Hazard, KY, the son Roscoe and Callie (Blakenship) Burton. On May 3, 1975 Paul married Betty Williams-Braden in Newport, KY. Also, he was a Veteran of the US Army, serving in Germany. Paul is survived by his wife, Betty Burton; children, Greg (Tina) Daily, Gary Daily, Sue Daily and Cindy (Alan) Smith; grandchildren, Justin, Jeremy and Larin Smith; and great-grandchild, Justin, Alan, Jr. The family would like to thank all those who have cared for Paul over the years, especially Michelle and Hospice of Hamilton at Sunrise. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Hamilton, 896 NW Washington Blvd., Hamilton, OH 45013. Avance Funeral Home & Crematory, Fairfield is serving the family.
Source: Hamilton, Ohio Journal News 09 Feb 2008 Posted by Kandy Back Agee