Campbell, Colson W. -born March 29, 1919,  departed this life on Monday, September 15 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center. He  was 89 years, five months and 16 days of age at the time of his  passing. He was born at Dunraven, the son of the late Franklin Campbell  and the late Clyde Duff Campbell. He was a life long resident of Perry County,  and by occupation he was a retired coal miner and a World War II  veteran. He was a founding member of the 10 Mile Pentecostal Church and  enjoyed wood working and going to church. He was preceded in death by his  wife, Gracie Campbell; sons Franklin, Michael and Bobbie Campbell; five  grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a host of brothers and  sisters. Mr. Campbell leaves the following relatives behind to mourn his  passing: sons Justin Campbell and Reva of Grapevine, Tony Campbell and Judy of  Grapevine, Donald Campbell of Grapevine and Elvis Presley Campbell and Joyce of  Grapevine; daughters Helen Combs and Jon of 10 Mile, Marsha Martin and Bill of  Grapevine and Shirley Weist and Randy of Lotts Creek; brother Ora Campbell of  Florida; sisters Lois Spencer and Hershel of Clear Fork and Edna Franks of  Greasy Creek. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren  and six great great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on  Wednesday, September 17 at the 10 Mile Pentecostal Church with Rev. Minor  Feltner and Rev. Juanita Combs officiating. Military Rites were observed at the  gravesite by the Perry County DAV Chapter #64. Engle-Walker Funeral Home  of Hazard was in charge of  arrangements. Source: Hazard Herald, October 1, 2008 

Campbell, Curtis A. ~ age 92, of Hamilton, OH died on April 16, 2009, at Berkeley Health Center. He was born in Krypton, KY on November 8, 1916, the son of the late Samuel P. and Polly Ann (Witt) Campbell, one of a family of 12 children. Curtis graduated from Buckhorn High School, a Presbyterian school in Buckhorn, KY. He continued his education at Alice Lloyd College in Pippa Passes, KY. In 1939, Curtis began serving seven years in the US Navy and he received eight promotions in six years. His greatest thrill in the Navy was watching General Douglas MacArthur sign the surrender with the Japanese on board the Missouri. On May 7, 1945, in Hamilton, OH, Curtis married his wife of over 44 years, Opal Hurley and she preceded him in death on January 18, 1990. In 1946, he founded and operated the Campbell Electric Company in Hamilton, OH, for 24 years, retiring in 1970. Curtis was a member of the Washington Lodge No. 17 F&AM. He was also a member of the West Side Baptist Church where he served on every board except the nursery and was active in state, regional and national church services. Curtis has been on the board of trustees of Fort Hamilton-Hughes Hospital, served as president of Senior Citizens, and was on the Butler County Council on Alcoholism seven years, president five; "One of my dreams is the detox center we now have in Gonzage Hall." He has served on a number of state and regional alcoholism bodies and was chairman of a scholarship committee raising money for the education of orphans at Buckhorn School. He was awarded Hamilton's "I Care" Award. Curtis is survived by his constant special friend, Kathleen Stewart; two brothers and two sisters, Robert (Polina) Campbell, Mary McDaniel, Nancy Alton and Marcus (Lucille) Napier; and numerous nieces and nephews. Curtis was also preceded in death by seven sisters and brothers, Grace McIntyre, Tish Mosley, Lillian Campbell, Ruth Campbell, Sally Gully, Brown Campbell and Hiram Campbell. The family  expresses their thanks to the Berkeley Staff, Hospice of Cincinnati a nd Curtis' West Side Baptist family. Funeral services will be held at Rose Hill Mausoleum, 2421 Princeton Road, Hamilton, at 10am on April 21, 2009, with Pastor Rick Rhodus officiating. Entombment will follow. Family and friends will be received at Webb Noonan Funeral Home, Ross Avenue at South "D" Street, Hamilton, on April 20, 2009 from 4-7pm with a Masonic and Scottish Rite Ring Service at 7pm. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to Buckhorn High School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, 18392 Kentucky Highway 28, Buckhorn, KY 41721.
Source: Hamilton Ohio Journal - News 19 apr 2009 ~ Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Campbell, Glenna Rose "Nanny" Morris ~ age 73, of Dayton, OH  passed away May 10, 2009 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born in Hazard, KY, December 12, 1935 & was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Campbell; parents, El & Ethel Morris; brothers, Fred & James Morris; sisters, Dixie Morris & Ann Williams. Survived by a son, Donnie Campbell; daughter, Debbie Thomas; 2 sisters, Linda Walters & husband, Juan & Sue Trent; brother, French Morris & wife, Juanita; grandchildren, Kenny, Jessi & Meghann; great grandchild, Madison & a host of nieces, nephews & many other friends. Funeral service 1:30 P.M. May 15, 2009 at the GEORGE C. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, "North Dayton Chapel", 5040 Frederick Pk. at Needmore Rd., Mr. Juan Walters, officiating. Interment Willow View Cemetery. The family will receive friends 11:30 P.M. until time of services at George C. Martin Funeral Home.
Source: Dayton Ohio Daily News, 5/12/09 ~ Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Campbell, Mary Godsey  age 101, of Yellow Springs, OH passed away March 26, 2008 in the Hospice of Dayton. She was born February 5, 1907 in Hazard, KY, the daughter of the late Austin and Sallie (Fugate) Godsey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Kelmon in 1982; a daughter, Ada Stockton; two sons, Paul and Virgil Campbell; a grandson, Kelly Stockton; four brothers; and three sisters. She is survived by a daughter, Gail Campbell of Yellow Springs, OH; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren; as well as numerous other extended family and friends. A funeral service will be held on March 31, 2008 at 1 p.m. in the Belton-Stroup Funeral Home, 422 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn, OH; Pastor Ken Moore officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until the time of services. Burial will follow in the Byron Cemetery. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Hospice of Dayton.
Source: Xenia, Ohio Daily Gazette  28 March 2008 Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Campbell, Virginia  ~ 80, of Hazard, passed away Tuesday, February 3 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Harrison Ratliff and the late  Margaret Johnson. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Cox; sons Jack  Campbell and Craig Campbell; sisters Katherine Elsea and Hilda Richardson;  brother Joe Ratliff; grandchildren Hillary Campbell Keeton, Matthew Campbell,  Ashley Campbell, Brittany Campbell Choate, and Autumn Lee Cox and great  grandchild Augusta Brooke Campbell. Arrangements were handled by Maggard  Mountain View Chapel of Hazard where the family received friends on Thursday,  February 5. The funeral service was at the chapel on Thursday, February 5 with  Ray Snider officiating. Entombment will be at Mountain View Memorial Gardens  located at Hazard.  Source: Hazard Herald, 18 Feb 2009

Campbell, William Rufus -  of Yerkes died on Sunday, February 17, the result of an automobile accident on KY 421.  At the time of his death, he was twenty-six years of age.  He was employed by Quest Security Company, and he was a member of the Masonic Lodge Hardburly 924, Shriners and Hillbilly Clan 31. The son of Namon Lee and Virginia Bailey Campbell, he is also survived by his brother, Bobby and wife Norma Napier of Vicco; his niece, Shanda Sumner and his two nephews, Christopher and Gabriel Napier.  Along with a host of other family members and friends, he is also survived by special friends Claude and Penny Mullins, Carter Couch, Jr., Becky Isaac and Leslie Carol Wilder. The family received friends on Tuesday evening, February 19, at Maggards Mountain View Chapel where Masonic Rites were conducted at 7:00 PM.  The funeral service will be at Maggards Mountain View Chapel this morning, Wednesday, February 20, at 11:00 AM with Rev. Paul Couch officiating.  Interment will be at the Couch Cemetery in Yerkes. All arrangements were entrusted to the staff of Maggards Mountain View Chapel. Hazard Herald Obits Thursday, Feb 21, 2008

Campbell,  Willis Ray -a resident of The Villages, Florida, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 30.  At the time of his death, Mr. Campbell was 61 years of age.  A native of Hazard, he was a graduate of the M.C. Napier High School.  Mr. Campbell was the son of Mabel Campbell Wells of Hazard and the late Arel Campbell. He retired from General Motors Corp. after 30 years as a General Supervisor with the automobile manufacturing company.  Upon his retirement, he and his wife moved from Waterford, Michigan, to Florida in 1998.  Mr. Campbell was a member of the United Methodist Church. Along with his mother, Mabel Campbell Wells of Hazard, he is survived by his wife, C.C. Campbell of The Villages, Florida; his brother, Eugene Campbell of Louisville, Kentucky, and his two sisters, Wilma Lee Campbell and Karen Lynn Smith, both residents of Hazard.  He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. The family received friends on Saturday evening, February 2, at The Bryers Funeral Chapel in Lady Lake, Florida, where the funeral service was conducted on Sunday afternoon, February 3, at 2:00 PM.  Interment was at The Forrest Lawn Memory Gardens in Ocala, Florida. This obituary is courtesy of The Engle-Walker Funeral Home in Hazard.  Source: Hazard Herald 7/23/2008

Carroll, Esther Bernice Oliver -affectionately known as “Aunt Bernice” of Centre, Al. passed away Monday, July 28. “Aunt Bernice” was born March 20, 1917 in Hazard to the late William White and Opsie Davidson Oliver. She graduated from nursing school as a registered nurse in 1945 and retired from Industrial Nursing with International Paper in Panama City, Fl. in 1981. She was an advocate of volunteer service in community and served with AARP, Widowed Persons Services and the American Red Cross for many years after retiring. She is preceded in death by her husband Benson James Carroll. She is survived by three children Barbara Rich of Cushing, Ok.; Belinda Pringle of Centre and one son, Benson James Carroll II of Carmel Valley, Ca.; four grandchildren, Andrew Barron Jackson III of Tampa, Fl.; Brian David Jackson of Jacksonville, Fl.; Carroll Deahl Wilson of Peachtree City, Ga.; Michael Rich of Knoxville, Tn.; two great granddaughters, Madelyn Nichole Jackson of Jacksonville and Claire Elizabeth Wilson of Peachtree City. The funeral service was held Saturday, August 2 at the Union Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Christopher Padgett officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with James and Lipford Funeral Home directing. The family requests memorials be made in her memory to your local American Red Cross Chapter.  Source:   Hazard Herald Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Caudill, Charles "Doodle"-of Linefork passed away on  Friday, January 18, at the Hazard A.R.H. emergency room. He died from injuries  in a one-vehicle accident at Cornettsville. He is survived by his mother,  Zelma Presley and his children, Jessica Lynn Caudill, Jason Wayne and Joshua  Charles Caudill, all of Indiana. His surviving siblings are Saundra Elaine  Johnson of Lexington, Diana Gail Johnson of Kite, Kathy Denise Hale of Blackey,  Donna Faye Underwood of Indiana, Rickey Allen Caudill, Kim Elmer Caudill and  Ronnie B. Caudill, all of Indiana. He is also survived by one grandchild as well  as his former wife, Carlene Caudill, a resident of Indiana. The family  received friends on Monday evening, January 21, at the Cedar Grove Old Regular  Baptist Church in Linefork where the funeral service was held on Tuesday  afternoon with Chad Campbell officiating. The burial was at the Baldwin Cemetery at Linefork. Brashear-Callahan Funeral Home of Viper was in charge of all  arrangements.  Source: Hazard Herald  Jan 23 2008

Causey, Ralph ~ 72, of Happy, passed away  Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center. He is  preceded in death by his father, Robert Causey; mother Emily and wife Janice  Sumner Causey. He is survived by daughters Susan Causey and Ariana  Sumner; son Greg Causey; sisters Gladys Coots, Bobbie Hale and Bessie Clark;  brother Carl Causey; special nephew Robby Crutcher; special friend Jean Madden;  two grandchildren, four great grandchildren and a host of family and  friends. Visitation was held Saturday, January 3 at Maggard’s Mountain  View Chapel. The funeral service was held at the chapel on Saturday, January 3  with Rev. Donnie Coots and Jeffrey Coots officiating. Burial was in the  Causey-Sumner Cemetery located at Acup.  Source: Hazard Herald ~ 07 Jan 2009

Chapman, Dewey ~ age 73, of Happy, Kentucky, passed away August 26, 2010, at the Select Specialty Hospital at Lexington. He was born in Perry County on November 16, 1936, to Ben Chapman and Nola R. Bevins Chapman. He is survived by sons: Thomas (Teresa) Chapman and Dewey (Valerie) Chapman; daughters: Teresa Amburgey and Paula Chapman; sister: Polly Ann Mullins; 4 grandchildren and a special nephew: Kyle Cummins. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 30, 2010, at the Happy Freewill Baptist Church with Densmore Goodson, Jack Carter and Steve Haddix officiating. Burial followed at Rest Haven Cemetery at Jeff under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, September 2, 2010 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Childers, Foist Napier ~ Age 73 of Middletown, OH passed away March 17, 2009 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born October 14, 1935 in Blue Diamond, KY to parents Johnny Napier and Siller Bailey Napier. Foist, known as "Sweet Pea" to her friends was a lifetime member of the VFW, American Legion and DAV. She was a volunteer for Hospice for several years caring for and spending time with many terminally ill people. She will be truly missed by family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Brenda Barker and brothers Finley Napier and Kenneth Napier. She is survived by her husband of 56 years Jasper Childers; sons, Ricky Childers, Steven Childers and wife Helen, and Jon David Childers; sisters, Dorothy and husband Ed Wooten, and Mary and husband Gary Combs; brother, Harold and wife Marian Napier. Foist also had 5 grandchildren, Christopher Brady, Monica and husband Aaron Crout, Steven and wife Cyndy Childers, Brian and wife Michelle Childers, and Tabitha Childers; 4 great-grandchildren, Brooke Rowland, Kyla Rowland, Cameron Childers and Brian Childers; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 12:00 noon March 21, 2009 at the Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home with Reverend Back officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until service time at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Monroe North Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn Street, Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203.
Source: The Middletown Ohio Journal 20 March 2009 ~ Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Church, Roscoe Ray -age 72, of Busy, Ky., passed away  Wednesday, July 16 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington,  Ky. He was retired from the state highway department, and the son of the  late WM Newton Church and the late Mandy Cole Church. He is survived by  his wife, Lois Church; sons Curtis Church and Roscoe Dwayne Church; sisters  Hazel McCarthy and Shirley Slaven; brothers Bethel Church, Abner Church, E.W.  Slaven and Corbett Slaven. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, two great  grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Arrangements were handled  by Maggard Brothers Funeral Home of Hazard, Ky. where the family received  friends on Friday, July 18. The funeral service was conducted at the funeral  home on Saturday, July 19 with Rev. James Tucker and Rev. Juanita Combs  officiating. Interment was at Campbell Cemetery in Bonnyman,  Ky.   Source: Hazard Obits week of July 23, 2008

Clemons, Bill - passed away after a short illness on  Sunday, January 13, at the Hazard A.R.H. Hospital. He was a resident of  Hardshell, and at the time of his death he was 63 years of age. He was preceded  in death by his parents, Urban and Irene Noble Clemons. The U.S. Army Vietnam  War veteran was a former employee of Arch on the North Fork, and at the time of  his death was a Public Defender for the Kentucky Justice Cabinet in Eastern  Kentucky. He is survived by his daughter, Wanda Faye and husband Greg  Hardin of Jackson; his son, Randall Scott Clemons of Hardshell as well as two  sisters, Judy Hudson and Gilla Ann Miller, both of Hardshell. He was the  grandfather of Greg Hardin, Jr., Shawn Cody Hardin and Branden Scott Hardin. He  is also survived by a special friend, Cathy Moreland. The funeral service  was held on Tuesday, January 15, at 11:00 AM at the Deaton Funeral Home Chapel  with the Rev. Eldon Miller officiating. The burial was at the Noble Cemetery at  Hardshell. Deaton Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of all  arrangements. Source: Hazard Herald-23 Jan 2008

Clemons, Ella Ruth ~ 51, of Hazard, passed away Sunday, March 29 at the  Hazard ARH medical center. She was a former teacher for many years in Perry and  Leslie Counties. She was the daughter of the late David W. Begley and  Jean Roark Begley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Crawford  Clemons. She is survived by sisters Marsha and Eddie Estridge, Vicki and  James Boggs, and Cindi and Dale Williams; brother Dane Begley; seven nieces,  four nephews, and a host of family and friends. Arrangements are being  handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel of Hazard where the family received  friends on Tuesday, March 31. The funeral service will be at the chapel on  Wednesday, April 1 at 1 p.m. with Richard Guerrant officiating. Burial will be  at Riverside Cemetery in Hazard.  Source: Hazard Herald  01 April 2009

Cochran, David -age 57, of Germantown, OH passed away October 10, 2008. He was born January 14, 1951 in Blue Diamond, KY. David was a member of the Germantown Eagles and the Middletown Moose. Preceded in death by his wife Sharon Cochran, his mother Rosetta Cochran, and a brother Charles Cochran. He is survived by his son John D. Cochran of Germantown, OH, his father Milford R. Cochran of Middletown, OH, 2 brothers Ray Cochran and Ed Cochran and wife Rita all of Germantown, 2 sisters Sue Williams and husband Billy of Bowling Green, KY, Joyce Reno of Germantown, 2 grandchildren Austin and Tyler of Carlisle, OH, close friends Clint Delph and wife Julie of Miamisburg, OH as well as numerous other family members and friends. Funeral service will be held on October 16, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. from the DALTON FUNERAL HOME, (corner of Weaver Rd. & Rt. 4), Germantown. Rev. Mike Ward officiating. Burial Germantown Union Cemetery. The family will receive friends on October 15, 2008 from 6:00  p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Source: Middletown OH Journal, 14 Oct 2008-Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Cochran, James Austin "The Brownie Man" - 85, of Georgetown, OH died June 16, 2008 at Brown County General Hospital, in Georgetown, OH. He was a retired engineer from Vought Air Craft Industries, a United State Army World War II veteran, was part of the European Theater of Operations, a Kentucky Colonel, member of the Carey Bavis American Legion Post 180, the Sam R. HamiltonMasonic Lodge 1031 in Grand Prairie, Texas; the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Cincinnati, VFW and Shriners. Mr. Cochran was born June 6, 1923 in Combs, KY, the son of the late Samuel and America Tyler Cochran. He was also preceded in death by one son, James Cochran; three brothers, Nathan, Carl W. and Edward C. Cochran; and three sisters, Mazie Cochran, Marie Rosie Baker and Juanita Molly Helton. He is survived by his wife, Merena Mae Vice Cochran of Georgetown, OH; one daughter, Melinda Cochran of Highland County, OH; one son, John Austin Cochran of IA; several grandchildren; one brother, William Bud Cochran of Bethel, OH; one sister, Creta Fay Bowling of Amelia, OH; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Cochran made an anatomical gift to the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. The Cahall Funeral Home, in Georgetown, serving the family. Posted by Kandy Back Agee   Source: The Brown County Ohio News-Democrat 6/18/08

Collins, Vernon "Whitey" ~ 70, of Dayton, OH died October 14, 2009 at his home. Born June 2, 1939 in Hazard, KY to Floyd Collins and Lucy Kathern (Lawson) Collins Snider, he graduated from Lebanon High School in 1958 and was a U.S. Navy & Air Force veteran. He was a retired pipefitter and enjoyed antiquing and photography. Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Verna Kay Wesseler and brothers Herman and Sherman Collins and sister Edith Collins. Survivors include sons James Collins of Dayton, OH and Vernon D. (Amy) Collins of Cincinnati, OH, daughter Crystal Scott of Lebanon, OH, grandchildren Nick Scott, Gabrielle Proffitt and Heather and Kayla Collins, sisters Melanie Adams and Imogene McIntosh (Ivan), both of Lebanon, OH, 3 great grandchildren and man's best friend, his Golden Lab, Sam. Visitation was October 19, 2009 from 10-11:00 AM, with services immediately following, all at the Oswald-Hoskins Funeral Home, Lebanon, OH. Interment followed in Lebanon Cemetery. Source: Warren County OH Western Star 22 October  2009 Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Colwell, Della Sue -the wife of Billy Ray Colwell, passed away on Friday, March 14, at the Crestwood Medical Center in Athens, Alabama.  At the time of her death, she was sixty-two years of age.  The daughter of the late Jack and Ella Whitt, she was also preceded in death by her son, Terry Wayne Colwell and three brothers, Jackie, Alvin and Claude Whitt.  Mrs. Colwell, who was a homemaker, was a member of the Krypton Brethren Church and the Krypton Eastern Star. Along with her husband, Billy Ray Colwell of Athens, Alabama, she is survived by their son, Harvey and wife Denise Colwell of Chavies; daughters Leann and husband Bob Reed, Jr. of Athens, Alabama, and Faith Colwell of Ontario, California; five brothers, Isiah Whitt of Cincinnati, Ohio, Kermit Whitt of Goshen, Ohio, Cecil Whitt of Batavia, Ohio, McCellon Whitt of Newport News, Virginia and Fallon Whitt of Colorado Springs, Colorado; eleven grandchildren, Kyle, Chalyn, Brittany, Erica, James, Robin, Desirae, Sarah, Kim, Andrew, Dayna and Della Sue.  She is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. The family received friends on Monday evening, March 17, at the Krypton Brethren Church whre the funeral service was conducted on Tuesday morning, March 18, at 11:00 AM with Rev. Jim Sluss and Rev. Teddy Bailey officiating.  The burial was at the Johnson Cemetery at Chavies.  All arrangements were entrusted to the staff of the Engle-Walker Funeral Home.  Source: 12 March 2008

Colwell,  Donald -age 56, of Busy, KY., died Monday, Aug. 22, 2005, at Hazard A.R.H. Hospital in Hazard, Ky. He is preceded in death by Mother, Floria Colwell, and Brother, Larry Wade Colwell. He is survived by his father, Boyd Colwell; on daughter, Holly Michelle Colwell; one son, Donald Wade Colwell; one brother, Marty Dean Colwell and a host of nieces and nephews. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Brothers Funeral Home of Hazard, Ky. Funeral service was held on Thursday, August 25, 2005. Interment will be at Baker Cemetery in Grassie Creek, Ky.

Colwell, Heather Honey -born February 22, 1973, departed this life on  Sunday, October 28. She was 35 years, eight months and 4 days of age at the time  of her passing. Heather was born in Perry County, the daughter of Allen  Colwell and Barbara Oaks Combs. She was preceded in death by her sister,  Bridgett Lee Colwell. She leaves the following relatives surviving:  father and step-mother Allen and Donna Colwell of Elizabethtown; mother Barbara  Combs of Upper Second Creek; sons Shane and Sean Risner of Upper Second Creek;  maternal grandmother Goldie Combs of Bulan; niece Kendall Colwell; nephew Devin  Johnston and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and  friends. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, October 29 at the  Engle-Walker Funeral Home of Hazard with Densmore Goodson officiating. The  burial followed in the Balis-Napier Cemetery. Source: Hazard Herald, November 19, 2008-Posted by Lynda Combs Gipson

Colwell, Nancy Riley -age 58, went home to be with our father, on July 23, 2008. She was born January 1, 1950 in Hazard, KY the daughter of Warren G. and Marie (Edwards) Riley. On October 15, 1967 she married James E. Colwell and he preceded her in death on October 9, 2006. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed crocheting, riding horses, playing softball and spending time with her family. Her grandchildren loved and adored her, especially their visits together. Nancy is survived by her daughter, Angie Colwell who was her care taker for the past 6 years, dear friend, Rick Byrd, grandchildren, Callie Marie Byrd, Jeremy Byrd, 2 grandsons, Kevin Matthew Knuckles, Christopher James Knuckles, his fiancée Jill Campbell; daughter, Barb (Rick) Marcum; grandchildren Ryan, Justin, and Nick Marcum, Bradley, Braden, and Alyssa Martin; her only son, James Edward Colwell, Jr, his fiancée Samantha, and their daughter Christian Jade Ann Colwell; 5 siblings and many other loving family members and friends. She was preceded in death by Ron Shuler and 4 siblings who also loved her dearly. Funeral services will be held July 28, 2008 at 1:00pm at the Smith & Ogle Funeral Home, 5086 College Corner Pike, Oxford, OH. Visitation will be held beginning at 11:00am until the time of services. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
Source: Hamilton, Ohio Journal News 27 Jul 2008    Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Combs, Abraham Lincoln age 60 of Fisty, Kentucky died March 11, 2008 at Hazard ARH in Hazard, Kentucky He was born February 12, 1940 at Fisty, Kentucky the son of Balis & Ollie Ritchie Combs.  He was a disabled Coal Miner. He is survived by his wife Cheryl Ritchie Combs, son, Jeffery Walker of Fisty, Kentucky; two daughters: Denise Slone of Pippa Passes, Kentucky and Amber Combs of Fisty, Kentucky; one brother Barney Combs of Fisty, Kentucky; five grandchildren: Jenisha, Jessica, Terry, Kaitlin and Stephanie; a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.  Funeral services will be held March 15, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home in Hindman, Kentucky.  Ministers of the church will be officiating. Nelson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 
Source: Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home-Hindman, Kentucky

Combs, Alma -age 87, of Hazard, Ky., passed away Monday, May 12 at the Hazard Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late William McCoy and the late Pearl Whitaker. She is survived by her nephews, Alvin McCoy, Keith Smith, Carlos, James, Oliver, Jerry and Phlip Pyburn; nieces Patty Andrews, Terry, Linda and Nickole Smith. All arrangements were entrusted to the staff of Maggard Mountain View Chapel of Hazard, Ky. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery of Hazard. No services will be held for Mrs. Alma Combs. Source: Hazard Herald 21 May 2008

Combs, Audrey -born February 29, 1920 at Buckhorn, Ky., departed this life on Friday, June 27 at Hazard Nursing Home. At the time of her passing she was 88 years, three months and 28 days of age. By occupation, Audrey was a houseparent at the Buckhorn Children’s Center. She was a member of the Buckhorn Presbyterian Church, a member of the Eastern Star and a red hat in the Ladies Auxiliary. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Eller Webb Wooton; husband Chester Combs; sons Elmer, Clyde, Lester, Clinton, Mike, J.C. and Wayne; daughters Ada, Gladys and Betty. Audrey leaves the following relatives surviving: sons Roland Combs and Peggy of Hamilton, Ohio and Sherman Combs and Rosie and Cynthiana, Ky.; daughter Veda Wooton and Pat of Buckhorn. She is also survived by a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren along with a host of other relatives and friends that will be left behind to mourn her passing. Funeral services for Mrs. Audrey Combs were conducted on Monday, June 30 at the Buckhorn Presbyterian Church at Buckhorn with Rev. Tom and Gayle Burns officiating. Burial took place in the Laurel Point Cemetery at Buckhorn. Visitation was held on Sunday, June 29 at the church. The family requests that donations be made to Buckhorn Presbyterian Church, Buckhorn Lane, Buckhorn, Ky. 41721.  Source: Hazard Herald 02 July 2008

Combs, Beulah Mae Tallon Wilhoit -age 83, of Middletown, OH died July 16, 2008 at her residence. She was born May 4, 1925 in Hardburly, KY, the daughter of Robert Tallon and Reva (Lumpkins) Tallon. Beulah was a very spiritual lady and a tremendous mother who never turned down her children for any of their needs. She loved ministering to the sick. She was part founder of the Central Avenue Mission and a very charitable person, a mother to all the folks at the mission. She is survived by four sons, Billy Wayne (wife, Carol) Wilhoit of Dillsboro, IN, David (wife, Connie Kay) Wilhoit of Middletown, OH, Kenneth Darrell (wife, Carla Jean) Wilhoit of Middletown, Donald Eugene (wife, Patty) Wilhoit of Middletown; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and two brothers, William Gene (wife, Annette) Tallon of Denver, CO and Robert (wife, Donna) Tallon of Middletown. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William T. Wilhoit; second husband, David Combs; her parents; and a sister, Dorothy Corya. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, July 22, 2008 at the Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home with Pastor Willis Patrick officiating. Visitation will be 5-8:00 PM July 21, 2008 at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Butler County Memorial Park after which the family will have a going home celebration at the Healing Word Assembly of God Fellowship Hall, 5303 Dixie Highway, Franklin, OH. Source: Middletown, OH Journal  7/19/08  Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Combs, Carmella-age 29, of Clear Creek, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 1991 at her home after a long illness. Born November 8, 1962, she was the daughter of Oscar Ritchie and Evelyn Russell Ritchie. She is survived by her husband, Enice Combs; her parents, Oscar and Evelyn Ritchie of Clear Creek, 2 children, Enice Ray Combs and Carla Ann Combs, both at home; 4 sisters; Ruby Gayheart of Fisty, Ky., Joann Givens of Fisty, Ky., Anna Kay Ritchie of Prestonsburg, KY., and Bonnie Cornett of Lotts Creek, Ky., Two brothers, Carte Ritchie of Prestonsburg, Ky., and Terry Ritchie of Fisty, Ky. Funeral services were held Friday, December 20, 1991 at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel.  Officiating ministers were Johnny Patrick, Jesse Hagans, Lovell Williams and Cullen Caudill. burial followed in the Burley Combs Cemetery at Clear Creek. Arrangements wee handled by Hindman Funeral Services, Ind. of Hindman, Ky.   Source: Hazard Herald 02 Jan 1992

Combs, Elizabeth Stacy ~ 82, of Enon, OH passed away in Springfield, OH on August 19, 2009.  She was born to James and Matilda Stacy on November 3, 1927 in Perry County, KY. On May 31, 1952 Elizabeth married Olvin Combs, who she was happily married to for 57 years. Elizabeth attended Miami Valley United Baptist Church in Fairborn, OH. She retired from General Motors after 30 years and greatly enjoyed sewing. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Patricia Combs of Springfield, OH; one granddaughter and her husband, Tracy and Eddie Owens and four great-grandchildren, Cameron, Alexis, Levie, and Little Eddie.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and nine siblings. Funeral Services will be held on August 22, 2009 in Adkins Funeral Home, 7055 Dayton-Springfield Road, Enon, OH at 11 a.m., officiated by Elder Eugene Wells.  Visitation will be an hour prior to the service in the funeral home beginning at 10 a.m.
Source: Xenia Ohio Daily Gazette 20 Aug 2009 ~ Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Combs, Ella- 99, of Hazard, died Saturday, March 15, 2008 at her home. She was born in Knott County, Kentucky on April 5, 1908 to General Lee Begley and Orlena Begley. She was preceded in death by 2 sons: Lawrence and Eleary. She is survived by 2 daughters: Dorothy Hedke and Gladys Smith; 5 grandchildren: Debbie, Gary, Kathy, Vickie and Tammy. Funeral services will be 11AM, Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel with Glenn Noe officiating. Burial will follow at th Fisty Cemetery at Fisty, Kentucky. Visitation will be from 6-9PM, Tuesday.  Source: Hindman Funeral Home-Hindman Kentucky

Combs,Geneva ~ 91, of Viper, passed away Tuesday, March 24 at the Hazard ARH medical center. She was the daughter of the late Cal King and the late Fannie Holland.  She was also preceded in death by three husbands - Melvin Keith, Spencer Banks,  and Watson Combs; son Joe Keith, two sisters, and three brothers. She is  survived by daughters Helen Ducey, Yvone Pennington, Patsy Sue Craft, and  Patricia Ann Rice; son Russell Keith; sister Marcelene Freeman; 22  grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 21 great great  grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel  of Hazard. The visitation was held at the Happy Freewill Baptist Church on  Thursday, March 26. The funeral service was at the church on Friday, March 27  with Rev. Rodney Smith and Rev. Jody Maggard officiating. Burial took place at  the Quicksand Cemetery located in Quicksand.  Source: Hazard ~ 01 April 2009

Combs, George -who was born on November 8, 1918, passed away on Thursday, February 28, being eighty-nine years of age at the time of his death.  He was born in Alais, the son of Richard and Ellen Combs.  A retired employee of the Perry County Board of Education, Mr. Combs was a United States Army Veteran of World War II.  He was preceded in death by his parents.Mr. Combs is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Geneva Combs of Hazard; three sons, Harold Eugene Combs of Hindman, Ricky Combs of Hazard and Adam and wife Cora Combs of Hazard.  He is also survived by four daughters, Hopie Linda and husband Larry Jones of Indianapolis, Indiana, Loretta and husband Roger Colvin of Lexington, Johnnie Faye Turner of Hazard and Carolyn and husband Shelby Ritchie of Talcum.  His surviving siblings are Leonard Combs of Muncie, Indiana, Hershel Combs of Second Creek, Jimmy Lynn Combs of South Carolina, Cornie Howard of Second Creek, Eula Mae Combs of Ary, Ollie Marcum of Muncie, Indiana and Veda Herald.  Other survivors are his twelve grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren as well as one-great-grandchil d and one the way, along with a host of other relatives and friends.The funeral service for Mr. Combs was conducted at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home at 11:00 AM on Saturday morning, March 1, with Rev. Pete Youmans and Rev. Bob Bowling officiating.  The burial was at the Mt. Memory Garden Cemetery in Hindman. All arrangements were entrusted to the staff of the Engle-Walker Funeral Home.  
Source: Hazard Herald Obituaries: 12 March 2008

Combs, Geraldine - age 72, of Hazard, KY, died Thursday, July 14, 2005 in Hazard, KY. She is survived by her five daughters-Terri King, Sonya Bailey, Paula Crutcher, Leslie Bowling and Kimberly Combs; six grandchildren-Calvin King, Rondall Smith, Mason Perry, Travis Perry, Cheyenne Crutcher, and Noah Summerset. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Brothers Funeral Home in Hazard, KY. Funeral service was held on July 16, 2005. Interment at Combs Family Cemetery in Christopher, KY. 

Combs, Gladys  ~ 93, of Versailles, a native of  Hazard, passed away Friday, February 13 at Taylor Manor Nursing Home in  Versailles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Combs and  daughter-in-law Marla Combs. She is survived by her daughter, Lois Dean  and Wendell Combs; son Aubrey Combs; six grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren  and special family friend Kendall Cosby. Arrangements are being handled  by Maggard Brothers Funeral Home of Hazard where the family received friends on  Tuesday, February 17. The funeral service will be at the funeral home on  Wednesday, February 18 at 11 am. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery  located at Hazard. Memorials are suggested to Taylor Manor Nursing Home,  300 Berry Ave., Versailles, KY 40383 Source: Hazard Herald, 18 Feb 2009

Combs, Harold "Hal" Cardwell -age 85 of Middletown, OH passed away August 25, 2008 at the Atrium Medical Center. He was born July 27, 1923 in Hazard, KY, the son of Wilgus Combs and Mattie (Howard) Combs. Hal graduated from Middletown High School and attended the Dayton Art Institute. He was a veteran serving in Europe during World War II. He was a commercial artist and founded what was once the only sign company in the area, Miami Sign Company. He provided many years of fun for all ages when he built and operated Skateway Roller Rink and the haunted Horror House. Many will remember him for the Tropical Inn or enjoyed eating at Coney Castle, Five Star BBQ or you may have been a follower of his Louisiana Fry Wagon. He loved all his children and enjoyed spending time with them. Hal had a big soft heart for all animals. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and loved him. He is survived by four sons, Keith (wife, Maria) Combs, Kent (wife, Gloria) Combs, Rex (wife, Tammy)  Combs, Kurt Combs; two daughters, Candy (husband, Larry) Walters, and Amy Combs; grandchildren, Bryan (wife, Mary) Bowman, Chris, Eric, Sarah, Max, and Samantha (husband, Chris), Casey and Coty Combs, Shawn Marshall; and two great grandchildren, Nora and Holly. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Wilgus Combs; and a sister, Corine Johnson. Memorial services will be 6:00 PM August 28, 2008 at the Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home with Dr. Dan Flory officiating. Interment will be private at Woodside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to P.A.W.S., P.O. Box 684, Middletown, OH 45042.
Source: Middletown, Ohio Journal 27 Aug 2008-Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Combs, Harriette Adams ~ 89, of Hazard, passed away Thursday, April 16. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Nan Adams of Letcher  County; sister Judy Belle of Harlan; brother Johnny Adams of North Carolina and  husband Nin C. Combs of Hazard. She is survived by nephews Leslie and  Audrey Rogers and Gene Hurst Combs. Harriette graduated from Stuart  Robinson High School in Letcher County and went on to attend Montreat College, a  Christian Liberal-Arts college located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North  Carolina. Along with her husband, Nin, she operated Combs Jewelry Store  on Main Street in Hazard for many years. A memorial service will be held  on May 9 at 4 p.m. at Hull Presbyterian Church, Darb Fork, Ky. Funeral  services were held Monday, April 27 at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home of Hazard  with Rev. Carl Wayne Johnson officiating. The burial followed in the Baker  Cemetery located at Grassy, Ky. Source: Hazard Herald 29 Apr 2009

Combs, Judy Guffey -age 64 of Hamilton, OH passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on December 11, 2008. She was born in Hazard, KY on January 1, 1944 the daughter of Hollis and Sophie (Hamilton) Guffey. Judy was co-owner and operator of E&J Enterprises for the past 15 years. She is survived by one daughter, Pamela (James) Saylor of Hamilton, OH; three brothers, Don (Judy) Guffey and Jim (Sybil) Guffey, both of Hamilton and Paul (Helen) Guffey of Fairfield, OH; two grandchildren, Steven and Kayleigh, both of Hamilton; devoted companion and partner, Enrique Sanjuan of Hamilton; numerous nieces and nephews, including a special thank you to Rhonda Hall and Teresa Anders; and many close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Jean Burns. Funeral service will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on Monday, December 15, 2008 at 7:00 PM with Pastor Mike Luzecky of Covenant Life Church officiating. Burial will be in held in Hazard,  KY on December 18, 2008. Visitation will be held December 15, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Desai and his staff and also to the staff at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield for all their care and support.
Source: The Hamilton Ohio Journal-News 13 December 2008-Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Combs, Justine E. -born November 6, 1926, departed this life on Saturday, July 5 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center. She was 81 years, seven months and 29 days of age at the time of her passing. She was born at Kodak, Ky., the daughter of the late William Eversole and the late Elizabeth Madden Eversole. By occupation she was a store manager at the Martin’s Department Store in Vicco, Ky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl H. Combs; daughter Elizabeth “Betty” Combs and half-sister Gladys Thornsberry. She leaves the following relatives surviving: stepmother Mary Eversole of Vicco; sons Glenn H. Combs of Lexington, Ky., Curtis Combs of Paris, Ky. and William S. Combs of Vicco; sister Christine Daniels of Nancy, Ky.; half-brother Lynn Eversole of Viper; grandchildren Kelly Combs and Holly Combs. She is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, July 8 at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home located in Hazard, Ky. with Ronnie Grigsby C.L.P. officiating. The burial followed in the Riverside Cemetery in Hazard. The visitation was held Monday evening at the Vicco Presbyterian Church. I lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Vicco Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 335, Vicco, Ky. 41773.  Source:  Hazard Herald 09 Jul 2008

Combs, Lanny -70, of Hazard, who practiced law for 37 years, died on Thursday at the U.K. Hospital in Lexington. He was the former Perry County Attorney and Commonwealth's Attorney. Lanny was one of four children born to Tolbert and Aline Ballard Combs. Lanny's father also served as County Attorney and Commonwealth's Attorney. Lanny attended Walkertown Grade School, Hazard High School, Georgetown College, and Eastern Kentucky University. In 1957 he married Freda Melton, the daughter of Bill and Ethel Melton. After graduating from Eastern he worked two years as tax auditor for the State. He then went to work for the Social Security Administration. In 1971 he transferred from Hazard to the Social Security branch in Louisville. He attended the University of Louisville Law School at night and was able to get his degree in three and a half years. Four months out of law school he went into private practice. In 1976 Combs became the Kentucky Commonwealth's Attorney in Perry County and he served in the office for six years. In 1986 Governor Martha Layne Collins appointed him Ambassador of Good Will. In 1988 he was appointed ABC Commissioner in Frankfort by Governor Wallace Wilkinson. In November of 1999 Combs was elected to the office of Perry County Attorney. He was assistant Commonwealth's Attorney under Steve Tackett and worked a year under his father who was Commonwealth's Attorney. In 1999 when President Clinton visited Hazard, the secret service took over Lanny's office and converted it into their command post. Lanny once said he would liked to be remembered for having made a lot of friends and for being a good husband, father, and grandfather. Lanny Combs is survived by his wife Freda, one daughter - Lana Rose, one son - Roland, one sister - Linda Combs, and one brother - Leslie Combs, and three grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Lanny's name to the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life. The Maggard Brothers Funeral Home is in charge. Source: WSGS Newspage online

Combs, Mallie  age 67 of Hamilton, OH passed away at Mountaincrest Nursing Center on February 3, 2008. She was born in Scuddy, KY on April 18, 1940 the daughter of Joe and Orlena (Somers) Combs. Mallie attended Westboro Pentecostal Church in Clinton County (OH). She is survived by a son, Jeff (Racheal) McClain of Mt. Olivet, KY; a daughter, Angela K. (Mark) Burns of Seattle, WA; a brother, Larry Combs of Hamilton, OH; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. Mallie will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral service will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 330 Pershing Avenue, on February 8, 2008 at 10:00 AM with Pastor Delbert Saylor of Westboro Pentecostal Church officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on February 7, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.   Source: Hamilton, Ohio Journal News 03 Feb 2008  Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Combs, Marvin -age 81, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2005 at Hazard ARH Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Beuledith (Billie) Combs; daughter, Teresa Lane Collins; and one granddaughter, Holli Combs. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Brothers Funeral Home of Hazard, KY. Funeral service was held Sunday, October 2, 2005. Interment at Samp Combs Cemetery in Acup, KY

Combs, Mary Edith Turner ~ born February 2, 1930,  departed this life on March 27. She was 79 years of age at the time of her  passing. She was a life-long resident of Perry County, the daughter of  the late Wiley Turner and the late Amanda Herald Turner. By occupation she was a homemaker. She was also a member of the Wabaco Pentecostal Church. She was  preceded in death by her parents and brothers Letch Turner and Wiley Turner, Jr.  She is survived by son Elisha “Buddy” Combs, Jr. of Grapevine; special  daughter-in-law Janet; sister Stella Faye Turner of Hazard; two grandchildren;  three step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three  step-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews,  other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on Sunday, March  29 at the Engle-Walker Perry Chapel. Burial took place at Riverside Cemetery in  Hazard after the service.  Source: Hazard Herald  01 April 2009

Combs, Odos Lloyd -age 87, of Bulan, Ky., passed away Saturday, June 7 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center. He was retired from the coal mines. Mr. Combs was the son of William Jesse Combs and the late Mary Ellen Vermillion. He is survived by his wife, Vaudia Young Combs; daughters Diana Lynn Combs, Nadine Vannarsdall, Sue Ellen Begley and Denis Clemons; sister Barbara Jean Fugate; and grandchildren Dena Smith, Kimberly Clemons, Deric Smith, Devan Vannarsdall, Lauren Begley, London Clemons, Jon-Eric Begley, Trevor Clemons and Alden Clemons. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel of Hazard, Ky. where the family received friends on Monday, June 8. The funeral service was conducted at the chapel on Tuesday, June 10 with Rev. Clell Miller and Rev. Jack Carter officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery located in Hazard, Ky. Dale “Papaw” Brown Dale “Papaw” Brown, age 68, of Viper, Ky., died Saturday, June 7 at his home. Mr. Brown was a owner in Brown Construction and retired from the Postal Service. He was the son of the late Ray Brown and late Maude Lewis. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Brown; daughters Peggy Estep and Penny Lucas; step-daughters Lisa Wiedman and Janet Dailey; step-son Lee Kincer; sisters Linda Brown and Helen Bryant; and brothers Don Brown, Wyatt Brown and David Brown. He is also survived his grandchildren - Chasity, Shonda, Heather, Robert, Lisa, Leigh, Ricky, Olsen, Keaton, Kealen, Aaron and Sarah. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel of Hazard, Ky. where the family received friends on Sunday, June 8. The funeral service was conducted at the chapel on Monday, June 9 with Rev. Arnold Branson, Jr. and Wyatt Brown officiating. Burial was at Brashear Cemetery located in Viper, Ky.  Source: Hazard Herald, June 11 2008

Combs, Pearl Huff -the widow of George Curtis Combs, departed this life on February 1, in Decatur, Georgia.  At the time of her death, Mrs. Combs,  who was born on May 16, 1905 in Leslie County,  was 102 years of age.  Mrs. Combs was a retired nurse.  She was a member of Hazard First Baptist Church.  She had also been a member of the Eastern Star where she was a former Worthy Matron, and she was a member of the Business and Professional Women's Club.  She also enjoyed her hobby of quilting.  Along with her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents, Irvine and Alice Farler Huff and five brothers and sisters. Mrs. Combs is survived by her daughter, Imogene Fugate of Decatur, Georgia; her sister, Connie Hess of Indiana; her granddaughter,  Jane Thorpe and husband Wayne of Atlanta, Georgia, and her great-grandchildren , Scott Curtis Thorpe of Washington, D.C. and Sara Page Thorpe of Oxford, Ohio.  She is also survived by a host of friends and other relatives. Visitation will be held this morning, Wednesday, February 6, starting at 10:00 AM at Hazard First Baptist Church where the funeral service will be conducted this afternoon at 1:00 PM with Rev. Gene Huff officiating.  The burial will take place at the Englewood Cemetery at Christopher. All arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of the Engle-Walker Funeral Home.  Source: Hazard Herald 06 Feb 2008

Combs, Ruby Noble  82, of Seymour, TN and formerly of Dayton, OH died March 13, 2008, at Baptist Hospital in Knoxville, TN. Born April 23, 1925, in Rowdy, KY, she was the daughter of Andy and Delilah (Allen) Noble. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence Combs, in 1994; and son, Harold Combs. Survivors include her daughters, Ruth Ann Cottrill of Union, OH, Mary E. Dancer of Lewisburg, OH, Kathy Morgan of Centerville, OH, Betty Farmer, Barbara Brock and DaOnda Payne, all of Seymour, TN; sons, Ernie Combs of Dayton, OH, Lawrence E. Combs of Lewisburg, OH, Ronald Combs of Indianapolis, IN, Randall G. Combs and Chad A. Combs, both of Seymour, TN; brothers, Dee Noble and Arthur Noble, both of KY, and Arlie Noble; 22 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were March 17, 2008 at Barnes Funeral Home, Eaton, OH followed by entombment in Royal Oaks Mausoleum, Brookville, OH. Source: Preble County, Ohio Register-Herald  19 March 2008  Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Coomer, Polly Von (nee: Ashley) -73, of Pleasant Plain, OH died August 16, 2008. Born on September 5, 1934 in Hazard, KY to Herman and Mary (nee: Adams) Ashley, she lived for her husband, just as her husband lives for her. Preceded in death by her parents, son Russell "Hoot" Williams and brother, Woody Ashley, survivors include husband, Richard Coomer of Pleasant Plain, OH, sons Dan Coomer (Tracy) of Pleasant Plain, OH, and Richard Williams of KY, daughters, Karen Coomer of Trenton, OH and Cindy Oakes (Donnie) of Seven Mile, OH, brother, Jack Ashley of Marion, OH, sister, Kathleen of Indianapolis, IN, 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and many loving friends. Visitation was August 19, 2008 from 11am-12pm with service immediately following, all at the Vale-Hoskins Funeral Home, Morrow, OH. Pastor Wash Pennington officiated and interment followed in Edwardsville Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Association.
Source: The Lebanon Ohio Western Star; 21 August 2008-Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Cooper, Claude Vernon  III, 60, passed away on Friday, December 12 at  home. C.V., as he was better known in the community, was born April 7,  1948 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington. He was a 1966 graduate of Hazard  High School. He attended the University of Kentucky and Lees Junior  College. Mr. Cooper is survived by his mother, Nell Evans Cooper; sister  Nancy Cooper
Terry and Ken of Munford, Tn.; daughter Rose Michelle Cooper Fields  and Kelly; grandchildren Morgan Faith Cooper Johnson and Griffin Kelly Fields;  niece Margaret Ellen Terry, of Munford; and nephew Robert Vernon Terry, also of  Munford; aunts and uncles Cynthia E. McIntyre of Hazard, Ross and Nancy Eckert  of Tucson, Az., Dick and Jenny Cooper of Lexington and Salah M. Hassanein of  Delmar, Ca. C.V. was also survived by 14 first cousins and one special cousin,  Margaret (Margo) Adams of Hazard.
He was preceded in death by his father,  Claude Vernon Cooper, Jr. and his sister, Clarine Elizabeth  Cooper. Cards and letters may be sent to 125 Lincoln Drive, Hazard, KY  41701.  A memorial service will be held after the holidays. The date will be  announced in January. Maggard Mountain View Chapel of Hazard is in charge of  arrangements. Source: Hazard Herald 17 Dec 2008

Coots, Marty ~ 39, of Vicco, died Tuesday, December 9 at  his residence. He is survived by his wife Mekisha Coots of Vicco and  parents Albert and Malta Coots of Vicco; son Kaleb Coots of Vicco; sisters  Justine Hill of Jeff and Linda Reynolds of Vicco; and brothers Joe Coots, Roger  Coots and Michael Coots, all of Vicco. There was a memorial visitation  held Thursday evening at the
Brashear-Callahan Funeral  Home. Brashear-Callahan Funeral Home of Viper was in charge of  arrangements.
Source: Hazard Herald 17 Dec 2008

Cornett, Emily -82, of Slemp, passed away Wednesday, October 8 at the  Mary Breckinridge Hospital in Hyden, Ky. She is survived by her  daughters, Annette Miniard of Yeaddiss, Ky.; Erika Ritchie of Corbin, Ky. and  Linda Armenis of Slemp; son Bobby Cornett of Viper and a host of grandchildren  and great grandchildren. The visitation was held Friday, October 10 at  the Brashear -Callahan Funeral Home in Viper. The funeral services were  conducted at the funeral home on Saturday, October 11 with Tim Grimm and Joseph  Grimm officiating. Brashear-Callahan Funeral home of Viper was in charge  if arrangements.
Source: Hazard Herald, October 15, 2008

Cornett, Jenny -83, died Tuesday, August 5 at her residence in Ary. She was the daughter of the late Johnny Reynolds and the late Emma Cloud Reynolds. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lowell Speck Cornett, and sons Johnny “Speckie” Lowell Cornett and Michael Lane Cornett.  She is survived by grandsons Kevin “Butch” Cornett and Michael  Brandon Cornett and wife Jamie; sister Sharon Reynolds; brothers Charles Reynolds and Oscar Reynolds; great grandchildren Eric Brayden Cornett and Aubrey Cornett. She is also survived by special friends Rita Ritchie, Kenneth Ray Chaffins and Linda Cornett and a host of family and friends. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel of Hazard where the family received friends Thursday, August 7. The funeral service was at the chapel on Friday, August 8 with Rev. Dana Feltner officiating. Interment was at ..?      Source: Hazard Herald    Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Cornett, Talmage Tyler -the husband of Elizabeth Cornett passed away on Wednesday, January 30, at the Hazard A.R.H. Hospital.  At the time of his death, Mr. Cornett was 68 years of age.  The son of the late R.T. and Mary Lois Cornett, he was also preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Dennis and Lenora Cornett. Along with his widow, he is survived by two daughters, Allison and husband Lynn Mullins and Catherine A. and husband Ronnie Bentley and one son, Tyler Andres and wife Linda Cornett, all residents of Hazard.  He is also survived by two sisters; Eileen Haddix and Cheri Norris, three grandchildren; Colby, Tyler and Landry, his step-mother, Mary Lois Cornett and a special friend, Joe Goodlette. The family received from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Friday, February 1, at Maggard Brothers Funeral Home where the funeral service was conducted on Friday afternoon with Rev. Ellen Peach and Rev. Steve Haddix officiating.  Interment was at the Cornett Hill Cemetery in Sassafras.  Active pallbearers were James Duff, Jim Fitzpatrick, Matt Phillips, Harmon Petrey, Danny Smith and Paul Townes.  Honorary bearers were Roy Combs, Joe Goodlette, Denver Pratt and Guy Pratt. In lieu of flowers, the family requests be made to Hazard First Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund. All arrangements were entrusted to the staff at Maggard Brothers Funeral Home, East Main, Hazard.  Source: Hazard Herald  06 Feb. 2008

Cosimini, Jerald Hugh -of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away on Monday in Lancaster, Ohio.  At the time of his death, he was 33 years of age.  A native of Corbin, he was born on December 18, 1974, to Alice Johnson Cosimini and Alfred Hugh Cosimini, Jr. Along with his parents, he is survived by his wife, Jennifer Cosimini, his children; Kelsey Jean Honeycutt Cosimini, Cooper Jameson Cosimini, Grace McKenzie Throne and Lisa Jane Throne.  He is also survived by his sister, Candis Robyn Cosimini Fugate, his grandfathers; Russell Johnson and Al Cosimini, his brother-in-law, Steven Fugate; nieces and nephew,  Alyssa and Kylie Fugate and Evan and Emma Gregory; his father-in-law, Ben Huston; his mother-in-law Glenda Huston and his sister-in-law, Julie Huston and a host of aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Blanche Johnson and Doris Cosimini. The family received friends on Friday evening, February 1, at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel where the funeral service was conducted on Saturday morning, February 2, at 11:00 AM with Mike Caudill and Jerry Lowrie officiating.  The burial was at the Mountain Memory Gardens, Hindman. All arrangements were entrusted to the staff of Hindman Funeral Services, Hindman, KY.  
Source: Hazard Herald Wednesday, February 13, 2008