Gabbard, Kenneth “Gabby” -age 57,
of Marion, Il., passed away at 3:25 a.m. on Sunday, July 6, 2008, at his home.
He was born in Hazard, Ky., on May 2, 1951, the son of Matt and Hettie Anita
(Russell) Gabbard. Kenneth was a graduate of Dilce Combs High School of Jeff,
Ky,. located near Hazard. His working career was with the Bureau of Prisons
Department of Justice at the United States Penitentiary of Marion, Il. as a
correctional officer for 20 years and 3 days until his retirement in 2002.He was
a member of the Illinois Police Association and the American Federation of
Government Employees Local Union #2343.Kenneth enjoyed collecting coins, playing
cards and was an avid golfer. He also was a coupon clipper and the amount of
money he would save by using the coupons he would buy additional food and donate
to the needy. He collected for many charities and people who had a need. Kenneth
will be remembered as a giving person and one who made a difference in the lives
of many. Now those left behind will cherish all the many memories that have been
created by having known him. He is survived by three sisters and two
brothers-in- law; Mattie C. Spencer of Murphysboro, IL, Betty and Charles Vaile
of Herrin, IL and Freda Faye and Jim Wiseman of Hazard, KY; three brothers and
three sisters-in-law, Ernest and Charlotte Cornett of Marion, IL, James and
Bonnie Gabbard of Lewisville, TX and John R. and Etta Gabbard of Hazard, KY;
special friend of 26 plus years, LaDonna Waldron of Herrin, IL; sister-in-law,
Janice Gabbard of Nashville, TN, a host of nieces, nephews, other extended
family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister,
Ernestine Melton in 1985; two brothers, Theo Gabbard in 2006 and Carl Michael
Gabbard in 2002, and his nephew, Jonathon Gabbard.
Arrangements for Kenneth “Gabby” Gabbard have been entrusted to
Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL 62959. The
visitation for the family and friends will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00
p.m. on Wednesday, July 9th at the funeral home. The funeral service will be
held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2008, at Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home,
with Rev. Kenneth Blumenstock and Rev. Jim Rivett presiding. Interment will
follow in East Lawn Memorial Gardens of Energy, IL. In memory of Kenneth “Gabby”
Gabbard, the family has requested memorial contributions made to The Christian
Appalachian Project of Lancaster, KY, The Children’s Miracle Network or The
Salvation Army. Memorial contribution envelopes will be available at the
funeral home or may be mailed in care of the Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home,
P.O. Box 370, Marion, IL 62959. Source: Hazard Herald 09 Jul 2008
Garten, Billie McGhee -Age 67 of Hamilton, OH entered the Kingdom of Heaven from her home on June 17, 2008. She was born in Hazard, KY on June 15, 1941 the daughter of Memphis and Thelma Juanita (Lethgo) McGhee. Billie was employed in the dietary department of Mercy Hospital of Fairfield, retiring in 2001. On November 4, 1996 in Hamilton she married Kenneth Garten. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Garten of Hamilton, OH; a son, Marc (Renee) Norris of Hamilton; two daughters, Barbara Lunsford of Hamilton and Betty Jo (Randy) Nistler of Mason, OH; a brother, Harold McGhee of Hamilton; two sisters, Barbara Ann (James) Hoskins of Hamilton and Bobbie McGhee of CA; six grandchildren, Melinda (Chris) Pottorf of Hamilton, Randy Nistler Jr. of Mason, Jeff Nistler of Mason, Larry Lunsford Jr. of Hamilton, Korinne Turner, and Morganne Turner, both of Hamilton; two great-grandchildren, Codi Sue Lunsford and Justin Pottorf, both of Hamilton; and her first husband, Leonard Norris. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Bonnie Weber; a son-in-law, Larry Lunsford Sr.; and two brothers, James McGhee and Johnny Michael McGhee. Funeral service will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on June 20, 2008 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Jacob Flannery officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on June 19, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Source: Hamilton, Ohio Journal News 18 June 2008 Posted by Kandy Back Agee
Gayhart, Fred L. -67, of Trenton, oh died May 21, 2008, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Hazard, Ky on August 2, 1940. Fred worked as a welder for General Electric. He served his country in the United States Air Force, was a longtime member of Eagles Aerie #528, and had owned the N.A.U.S. Club in Poasttown. Mr. Gayhart is survived by his daughter, Lisa (Ray) Townsend; son, Greg Gayhart; three sisters, Lorene Stout, Malty Pelfrey, and Joann Howerton; six brothers, Bill Gayhart, Herman Gayhart, Audney Gayhart, Robert Lawwill, Phillip Lawwill, and Rick Lawwill; two grandchildren, Michael Mullins and Michelle Mullins; and two great grandchildren, Britton Mullins and Myleigh Mullins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth (Presta) Gayhart in 2007; his mother, Helen (Gayhart) Lawwill; brothers, Ballard Gayhart Jr., Robert Gayhart, Elmer Gayhart, and William "Beaver" Lawwill and sister, Ila Mae Brown. Funeral Service will be held May 27, 2008 at 12:00 Noon at WILSON-SCHRAMM-SPAULDING FUNERAL HOME, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd. (at Bonita Dr.), Middletown, OH with Pastor Keith Risner officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service from 11:00 - 12:00 noon. Interment will be at Butler County Memorial Park. Source: Middletown, Ohio Journal 23 May 2008 Posted by Kandy Back Agee
Gayhart, Mart -the husband of Alice Gayhart, passed away on Saturday,
February 2, at their home in Lost Creek. At the time of his death, Mr. Gayhart
was 79 years of age. He was the son of the late Sim and Tishie Hughes. Along
with his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Kathy Gayhart Smith of Georgia
and Alice E. Gayhart of Lost Creek. His surviving sons are David Eugene Gayhart
and Edward Gayhart, both of Lost Creek. Along with a host of grandchildren and
great-grandchildren , he is also survived by his brother, Junior Gayhart of
Second Creek.
The family received friends on Tuesday evening at The Lost Creek Pentecostal
Church of Lord Jesus Christ where Masonic Rites were done at 7:00 PM. The
funeral service will be at 1:00 PM today, Wednesday, February 6, at The Lost
Creek Pentecostal Church of Lord Jesus Christ with Rev. Charles Miller, Rev. Ed
Baker and Rev. Noble officiating. Interment will be at Mart Gayhart Cemetery in
Lost Creek. All arrangements were entrusted to the staff of Maggard Brothers
Funeral Home, E. Main., Hazard. Source: Hazard Herald 06 Feb 2008
Gayheart, Mrs. Mildred Faye -the widow of Amos Gayheart, passed away at her
home in Bulan on Friday, February 8. At the time of her death, she was 84 years
of age. Mrs. Gayheart was born in Hiner, Kentucky, the daughter of the late
Davie and Mattie Rydner Williams. Along with her husband, who passed away on
August 3, 2007, and her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter,
Lois Jean Gayheart, her brother, Everett Williams and her sister, Goldie Halcomb.
Mrs. Gayheart, who was a lifelong resident of Perry County, was a Charter Member
of the Willow Fern Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Paul and wife
Debra Gayheart of Bulan; two daughters, Clara and husband Billy Ray Herald of
Bulan and Roberta Rogers of Ashland. Her surviving sisters of Pauline Ellis of
Roanoke, Virginia, and Ethel Farris of Norfolk, Virginia. She is also survived
by her five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a host of other
relatives and friends. The family received friends on Saturday evening, February
9, at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home where the funeral service was conducted on
Sunday afternoon at 1:00 PM with the Rev. Clell Miller officiating. The burial
was in the family cemetery at Bulan. All arrangements were entrusted to the
staff at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home. Source: Hazard Herald Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Gayheart, Nora -age 76, died Sunday, August 28, 2005 at Hazard ARH Medical Center in Hazard, KY. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Gayheart; four daughters-Nancy Johnson, Dana Hill, Linda Stacy, Evelyn Miller; two sons-Lloyd Gayheart and Wendell Gayheart; one brother, Ulous Hurt; special nephew, Abijah Ritchie; 8 Grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held on August 31, 2005. Interment at Gayheart Cemetery in Lotts Creek, KY, with arrangements by Maggard Brothers Funeral Home of Hazard, KY.
Grigsby, Sheila Yvonne ~54, of Lexington, passed away Thursday,
February 5 at her residence after a long battle with cancer. She was born on
March 3, 1954, the daughter of William Grigsby and Beulah Grigsby Miller. She
was an employee of Host Communication and a member of the
Tates Creek Christian Church. To help others, she published the book Round 4
and I’m Still Swinging. She is survived by her daughter, Brandy Gillenwater of
Lexington; sister Carolyn Combs of Baltimore, Ohio; sons William Grigsby of
Dayton, Ohio, Robert Grigsby of Smithsfield, Ky., and Christopher Grigsby of
Westport, Ky.; nephews Farris Combs and Marcus Combs; and niece Sabrina
Grigsby. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel of Hazard
where the family received friends on Monday, February 9. The funeral service
was Monday, February 9 with Rev. Tommy Simpson officiating. Burial was at
Grigsby Cemetery located at Lotts Creek. Source: Hazard Herald, 18 Feb
2009
Grizzle, Edgar "Red" ~ Age 85 of Corbin, KY passed away on March 9, 2009 at
his residence. He was born on December 10, 1923 in Hazard, KY to the late John
and Florence (Combs) Grizzle. Red retired from Fisher Body in 1986 after 35
years of service and was a member of Level Green Baptist Church in Corbin, KY.
He is survived by his wife Anna Lee (Colwell) Grizzle of Corbin, KY; four
children, Wayne (Betty) Grizzle of Dayton, OH, Linda Reed of Ewing, KY, Johnny
(Judy) of Middletown, OH and Patricia (Tony) Lovelace of Ewing, KY; four
step-children; seven grandchildren; 8 step-grandchildren; many great
grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
wives Inez Grizzle and Lillie Grizzle; four brothers, Arthur, Floyd, Jessie and
Tommy Grizzle. Funeral ceremony will be held at 1:30pm on March 13, 2009 at the
Webb Noonan Funeral Home with Pastor Keith Risner of Edgewood Baptist Church
officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation will be
held from 12pm to 1:30pm at the funeral home.
Source: Hamilton Ohio Journal-News 11 march 2009 ~ Posted by Kandy Back Agee
Gross, Frances Duff ~ born on July 20, 1921, departed this life on March 26.
She was 87 years old at the time of her passing. She was a life-long resident
of Perry County, the daughter of the late Robert Duff and the late Jean Martin
Duff. By occupation she was a homemaker as well as a teacher. Some of her
hobbies included cooking, spending time with family, going to the Senior
Citizens Center, and reading her Bible. She attended the Chavies First Church
of God. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John Gross; three
siblings who died in infancy; brothers Robert Edward Duff and her beloved twin
brother, Frank Duff; sisters Ruby Hiles and Geneva Crase. She is survived by
son John Frank Gross of Chavies; daughters Sharon Ellison and Winston of
Chavies, Jeannie Trumbo and Lucien of Airport Gardens, and Fran Sidwell and Jim
of Airport Gardens; sisters Coralie Cornett of Boulder, Co. and Pauline Hunt of
Mt. Vernon, Ky.; grandchildren Robert Ellison, John Trumbo and Becky, Roy
Trumbo and Julia, Charles Trumbo, Laura Feltner and Chad, and Lindsay Sims and
Michael; great-grandchild Miranda Ellison; and special
caregiver Tabatha Gutierrez. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends also survive. Funeral services for Ms. Frances Duff Gross were held on
Sunday, March 29 at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home. Visitation was Saturday,
March 28 at the funeral home. Burial took place at the Laurel Point Cemetery in
Buckhorn after the service. Source: Hazard Herald 01 April 2009
Grubbs, 46, of Hazard, Tracie Patricia "Pattycake" -died Tuesday,
September 23 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late
J.W. Burcham and the late Otha Henrickson White. She was also preceded in death
by one brother, Alfred Burcham. She is survived by her husband, Wiley Grubbs,
Jr.; daughters Connie Jean White, Tiffany Leann Grubbs and Otha Lorene Grubbs;
son Ernest Eugene White; brothers Gary L. Burcham and Ernest "Buddy" Burcham.
She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Cameron, Andrew, Lexi, Amber,
Eric, Makayla and Jordan, and a host of family and friends. Arrangements were
handled by Maggard Brothers Funeral Home. The family received friends on
Thursday, September 25 at the Community Presbyterian Church. The funeral
service was at the church on Friday, September 26 with Rev. Dana Feltner
officiating. Interment was at Youngs Fork Cemetery. Source: Hazard Herald,
October 1, 2008