Hacker, Gary W. ~ age 61 of Hamilton, OH passed away on July 6, 2009 at the Ft. Hamilton Hospital. He was born on February 20, 1948 in Hazard, KY, the son of Dewey and Pauline (Blanton) Hacker. He was a 1968 graduate of Fairfield High School. He married Deborah Retherford on February 7, 1969 in Fairfield, OH. Gary was employed by the International Paper Company in Springdale as a printing press operator for thirty-three years. He was presently employed as a custodian for the Fairfield City Schools. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fairfield and a member of the Fairfield Sportsman's Association. He was a former first place champion in the Ohio Trap Shooters Association Contest in 1979. Gary is survived by his wife Deborah; his parents Dewey and Pauline Hacker of Fairfield, OH; his children Christopher Edward Hacker and his wife Amie of Liberty Township, OH and Alissa Pauline Gardner and her husband Will of New Richmond, OH; one brother Larry Dean Hacker of Hamilton; four grandchildren Ian M. Hacker, Aidan M. Hacker, Alex T. Gardner, and Kaitlyn P. Gardner. Funeral services will be held at the Weigel Funeral Home, 980 N W Washington Blvd. on July 9, 2009 at 11:00am with Pastor Danny Rollins officiating. Visitation will be on July 8, 2009 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. at the funeral home, Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park
Source: Hamilton Ohio Journal News 07 July 2009     Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Hagans, Sebretta -age 61, died July 6, 2008 at the Zusman House Hospice. She was born in Hazard, KY to James and Sally Hagans. She was preceded in death by her father James Hagans and is survived by her parents, Sally and James Niece; brothers, Willie Kid, James Hagans (Linellan), Harry Hagans (Eve Fitch), Napolean Hagans (Delores), Robert Niece (Cassandra), Mark Niece, Douglass Niece (Melissa) and Oliver Hagans; daughters, Sally Hagans and Shelly Hagans; son, Vonzell Hagans; grandchildren, Lynnetta, Lanise, and Lyona Thomas, Gianni and Izzy Hagans and Terelle Thomas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Sebretta was also survived by her special aunt, Wanda Combs; special cousin, Sharon Combs-Wright; and special friend, Sue Hamilton. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration on July 12 from 1-6 p.m. at the Hoover Y-Park, 1579 Rohr Rd., Lockbourne, OH. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Zusman House Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Schoedinger Funeral Choices  Source: Columbus, Ohio Dispatch   7/9/08   Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Hall, Orene Halcomb -81, of Delphia, passed away Monday, June 2 at her home following a brief illness. She was a native of Cornettsville and had lived in Delphia most of her life. She was owner and operator of Hall’s Grocery Store for 22 years, an avid quiltmaker and a member of Big Leatherwood First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Riley and Pheaby Jane Fields; her husband, Ray Hall; sister Alicene Fields; brothers Kester Halcomb, Sr. and Lester Halcomb, Sr. Survivors include four children, Barbara Sumner (her husband the late Ronnie Sumner) of Delphia; Nellie Robinson and husband Larry of Indianapolis, In.; Linda Caudill and husband Danny of Delphia; and Mary Lynn Horn and husband Jimmy of Inez, Ky.; grandchildren Melvetta Orene Craig and husband James of Sassafras; Rhonda Moore and husband John of Somerset, Ky.; Teresa Frank and husband Larry of Indianapolis, In.; Lyndsey and Colin Horn of Inez; great-grandchildren Adam Frank of Indianapolis; Kristyn and Kaitlyn Moore of Somerset; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation was held Wednesday, June 4 at Big Leatherwood First Baptist Church in Delphia. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, June 5 at the church with Rev. Eddie Williams officiating. Interment followed at Whispering Pines Cemetery at Delphia. Larry Robinson, Danny Caudill, Jimmy Horn, James Craig, John Moore, Kevin Harvey, Larry Frank, Adam Frank and Kester Halcomb, Jr. served as pall bearers. Tri City Funeral Home in Benham was entrusted with the arrangements. Source: Hazard Herald, June 11 2008

Hall, Zola Spencer -born April 18, 1933,  departed this life on Sunday, September 28 at the Hazard Nursing Home. She was  75 years, five months and 10 days of age at the time of her passing. She  was born in Perry County, the daughter of the late Seldon Spencer and the late  Lydia Riley Spencer. She was a life long resident of Perry County and a member  of the Jess Missionary Baptist Church. By occupation she had been the manager of  the Pic and Pay shoe store in Hazard for many years. Along with her  parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Hall. She leaves  the following relatives surviving: son Randy Ray Hall and wife Kim of Jeff;  brothers Glenn Spencer of Sturgis, Michigan and Billy Joe Spencer of West  Liberty; sisters Wilma Smith of Combs, Minnie Fipps of Kokomo, In., Martha  Campbell of Lexington, Christine Spencer of Lexington and Kathy Noel of Lexington; grandchildren Miranda and Ramsey Hall, both of Jeff, and a host of  nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends survive. Funeral  services will be conducted on Wednesday, October 1 at the Engle-Walker Funeral  Home with Steve Haddix and Kenny Smith officiating. The burial will follow in  the Resthaven Cemetery at Jeff. The visitation was at the funeral home on  Tuesday evening. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jeff  Missionary  Baptist Church - P.O. Box 189 Jeff, KY  41751. Source:  Hazard Herald, Oct 1, 2008 

Harmon, Shirley Ann ~ 53, of North Vernon, passed  away on March 24 at 3:50 a.m. at her home. There will be a graveside  service in Hazard at a later date. She was born on April 14, 1955 in  Hazard, the daughter of the late Jeff and Mary Rose Baker Couch. She is survived  by her husband, George Harmon. She was a homemaker and a member of the  Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She also worked as a DST at  Muscatatuck State Development Center. She is also survived by sons Jason  Watts of Hanover, Jeffrey Watts of North Vernon, and John Watts of Indianapolis;  adopted children Beth and Morgan Couch, both of North Carolina, Gracie Couch of  Scipio, Julia Coe, Anna Halloway, and Cole Bobbett of North Vernon; siblings  Edward Napier of Kentucky, Bobby Napier of Tennessee, and Glenna Campbell of  Michigan, and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her  parents, and daughter Mary Ann Freeman.    Source: Hazard Herald 01 April 2009

Harper, Billy J. -Age 75, passed away peacefully June 30, 2008 with his family by his side. Billy was a long time member of the Wheelrim Baptist church, West Liberty, KY.  (NOTE: KY BIRTH INDEX LISTS BIRTHDATE AS JANUARY 16, 1933 AND BIRTHPLACE AS PERRY COUNTY, KY).  He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Margaret Harper; beloved children Gwen Mitchell, Vicki (Mike) Bisson, Ed Harper, Teresa Bruggeman and Kim (Duane) Bingham; grandsons Marvin (Tracy) Mitchell, Matthew Mitchell; Michael, Uriah, Abraham and Tevia Bisson; Derrick James and Dustin Harper; Timmy and Nicholas Bruggeman; Great- granddaughters Macy, Mara, Maia and Mari Mitchell. He is also survived by his Brother L.C. (Dean) Harper and many loving family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, and a grand daughter Elizabeth. The Family would like to thank the Caring staff at the Hospice of Cincinnati for their support. Visitation will be 10am 12pm July 5, 2008 at the Ivey Funeral Home at Rose Hill Burial Park, 2565 Princeton Rd., Fairfield Twp., OH.  Graveside service to follow at Rose Hill Burial Park at 12:30pm. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of Cincinnati, C/O Bethesda Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, Ohio 45263-3597.  Source: The Hamilton  Ohio Journal-News  7/3/08  Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Hatton, Susie -81, of Hazard, passed away Wednesday, August 6 at the Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Green M. Baker and the late Sarah Stidham. She was preceded in death by five sisters and one brother. She is survived by her husband, James Hatton, Sr.; daughter Sharon Suzanne Hatton; sons James William Hatton, Jr. and Deb and Johnny Hoyt and Donna Hatton; sisters Martha Stidham and Mary Mosley; brother Lee Baker; and beloved friends Edna Jones, Peggy Manchinni and Showie Mae Gayheart. She is also survived by four grandchildren, James and Kathy Maynard, Josh Hatton, Jamie and Ethan Combs and Shontrelle Hatton; and great grandchildren Morgan Combs and Jordan Combs. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Brothers Funeral Home in Hazard where the family received friends on Thursday, August 7. The funeral service was conducted at the funeral home on Friday, August 8 with Donnie Hall officiating. Burial was at the Hatton Family Cemetery in Lost..?    Source: Hazard Herald    Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Heinkel, Mary Turner ~ 63 of Camden, OH died on August 21, 2009 at Vitas Hospice Dayton. She was born in Buckhorn, KY on July 3, 1946 to Robert & Polly Turner. She was an RN and worked at Ft. Hamilton Hospital for 25 years, retiring in 2001, and went to work for the State of Ohio at Warren Correctional Institution as an RN, retiring in 2008. Mary was a member of Victory Hill Baptist Church in Miamisburg, OH. Mrs. Heinkel is survived by three daughters, Judy (Worrell) Reid, Barb (Todd) Davis & Polly Heinkel; one sister Maureen (Houston) Rogers; two brothers, Clyde (Wilma) Turner & Charles (Linda) Turner; two sisters-in-laws, Ginny Turner & Joanne Morgan; four grandchildren Wyatt Reid, Lily Reid, Tace Davis & Hunter Davis; three special friends, Geri Reed, Bernie Thyen & Joann Wilt; numerous nieces, nephews & cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband George L. Heinkel on January 23, 2007, her parents and three brothers and one sister. Funeral service on August 25, 2009 at 10:00 am at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd. at Bonita Dr., Middletown, OH with Pastor Aaron Morgan officiating. Visitation August 24, 2009 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment at Woodside Cemetery.
Source: Middletown Ohio Journal 23 August 2009 ~ Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Hensley, Mrs. Mollie M. -the wife of Vellis Hensley, departed this life on Sunday, March 9.  At the time of her death, Mrs. Hensley was eighty-four years of age.  A native of Hyden, she was the daughter of the late Matt and Nannie Maggard Asher, born to them on May 23, 1923.  Along with her parents, she was predeceased by two brothers; Kenneth and Marcus Asher; one sister, Edith Farmer and one grandchild, Ashley Hunley. Along with her husband, Vellis Hensley of Corbin, she is survived by her son, Vellis Hensley, Jr. and wife Debbie of Hazard; her brother, Mason and wife Thelma Asher of Louisville; sisters Martha and husband Berlin Howard and Rosie Muncy, all of Indiana.  She was the grandmother of eight, Colressa Maria Hunley, Vellis Craig Hensley, Ruth Vellisa Hensley, Nadine Marie Hensley, Allison Paige Hensley, Jacob Brendon Hensley, Jarrod Mason Hensley and Hannah Karley Rose Hensley.  She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren and her very special friend, Ivy Mosley along with a host of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Hensley was a homemaker and a former employee of Wise Department Store and Melton's Florist and Gift Shop.  She had been affiliated with the Laurel Chapel Christian Church and had been a resident of Laurel County for the past twenty-two years. The family received friends on Tuesday evening, March 11 at the Dwayne Walker Funeral Home Chapel in Hyden where the funeral service was conducted on Wednesday afternoon, March 12, at 2:00 PM with Derek Baker, Barry Farris and James Hamblin officiating.  The burial was at the Resthaven Cemetery at Jeff.  Pallbearers were Craig Hensley, Allen Hunley, Clifton Fee, Jr., Robert Asher, Hoy Douglas Simpson, Clellan Hensley and Jeff Hensley. All arrangements were entrusted to the staff at the Dwayne Walker Funeral Home Chapel in Hyden. 
Source: Hazard Herald 12 March 2008

Herald, Willis ~ 72, of Combs, died Sunday, December 7 at  his residence. He was a retired coal miner. He was the son of the late  Grandvill Herald and the late Charity Herald. He is survived by his wife,  Bessie Herald; daughters Carol and Donald, Ruthie and Donnie and Hazel and  Glenn; sons Harold and Marla, James and Karen, Wayne and Cathy, Clyde and Mae  and Felix and Anna Faye; brother Tuson Herald; 23 grandchildren; 21 great  grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and  friends. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Brothers Funeral Home of  Hazard where the family received friends on Wednesday, December 10. The funeral  service was conducted at the funeral home on Thursday, December 11 with Joe  Asher and Merrill David Collins officiating. Burial was at Herald Family  Cemetery located at Combs.
Source: Hazard Herald 17 Dec 2008

Herbst, Marie ~ age 53 of Vandalia, OH passed away October 10, 2009. Marie was born in Perry County, KY on November 7, 1955. She was the store manager of Golden Corral on Miller Lane & a member of the American Cancer Society. Preceded in death by her husband Darrell in 1996 & twin sons, Darrell Lee, Jr. & Roger Lee; brother, Edward Joseph; parents, J.B. Fugate & Sarah Kinser. Survived by a daughter, Tabatha Herbst; grandson, Tracy Darrell; sisters & brothers-in-law, Joyce & Gary Staley, Kathy & Monty Bileilyeu, Mabel & Steven Schott & Wilma Burton; brother, Burt Engle, & numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral service 1:00 P.M. October 14, 2009 at the GEORGE C. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, "North Dayton Chapel", 5040 Frederick Pike at Needmore Road. Interment Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-8 P.M. October 13, 2009 at the George C. Martin Funeral Home. If desired, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45206. Source: Dayton Ohio Daily News 12 Oct 1009  ~ Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Hinkle, Lorene Campbell ~ 66, of Deputy, Indiana and formerly of Perry  County, died Sunday, December 14 at the University of Louisville  Hospital. She was born June 4, 1942 in Perry County to parents Curtis and  Allie Couch Campbell Nadicksbernd, both of whom preceded her in death. She spent  her early life in Laurel County, moving to Deputy in 1954. She received her  diploma and had attended Ivy Tech receiving training in computers and real  estate. She was united in marriage on June 3, 1966 in Taylorsville, Indiana to  Henry Hinkle. To this union arrived one daughter to bless their home. She was  employed for over 20 years at Margie’s Country Store in downtown Madison as a  clerk and former manager. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and genealogy. She was a  member of the Bethany Baptist Church in Deputy. She is survived by her  husband, Henry; daughter Karlynna Hinkle of San Antonio, Texas; step mother  Myrtle Campbell of Madison, Indiana; sisters Ollie Teltow and husband Terry of  Lovette, Indiana and Theresa Olinger of Cincinnati, Ohio; brothers Don Campbell  of Deputy, Marvin Olinger of Newport, Ky., Rex Gross of Hazard and James Gross  of Newport. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and other  relatives. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Joyce  Ison. A visitation service will be held Thursday from 4 - 8 p.m. at the  Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison, Indiana and Friday from 10 a.m.  until the time of the service at the Bethany Baptist Church in Deputy, Indiana.  The funeral service will be held Friday, December 19 at 11 a.m. at the church.  Interment will be at Bethany Cemetery located near Deputy. Morgan & Nay  Funeral Centre
of Madison is in charge of arrangements. The family  requests memorials in memory of Lorene to the Lorene Hinkle Memorial Fund.  Contribution cards are available at the funeral home. Source: Hazard 17 Dec 2008

Hite, Bonnie Faye Chrisman  age 67 of Miamisburg, OH passed away March 15, 2008 at VITAS Hospice. She was born July 29, 1940 in Hazard, KY, the daughter of the late Marion & Bertha (Dennis) Chrisman. She was a member of the Miamisburg (OH) Moose and the Miamisburg Eagles. Preceded in death by her husband Michael E. Hite, a son Anthony W. Bush and a brother Curtis Chrisman. Survivors include 2 sons Dean Bush and wife Lori of Springboro, OH, Michael J. Hite of Miamisburg, OH, 2 daughters Patti Rishforth and husband James of IN, Michelle Hite of Miamisburg, 2 brothers Calvin Chrisman and wife Betty of KY, Andy Chrisman and wife Debbie, AL, her sister Stella Conner of IN, 12 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and numerous other family members and friends. At Bonnie's request there will be no public services. Arrangements entrusted to the SWART FUNERAL HOME, W. Carrollton, OH.  Source: Dayton, Ohio News  18 March 2008  Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Honeycutt, Nora Miller  ~ born May 4, 1955, departed this life on Thursday,  February 12 at the Hazard ARH medical center. She was 53 years old at the time  of her passing. She was born in Perry County, the daughter of the late  Elmer Miller and the late Ada Lee Combs Miller. She was also preceded in death  by her daughter, Audrey Lee Mae Wooton; brothers John Wayne Miller, Charles  Elmer Miller, Jackie Miller, and William Miller. She enjoyed making  crafts and flowers and gardening, and has been a resident of Perry County for  most of her life. She is survived by her sons, William Dale Roark and  Chanda of Bulan and John Elmer Roark of Hazard; sisters Gladys Brewer and J.C.  of Dwarf, Linda Sue Hayman and Rick of Parker, Kansas, Helen Halcomb and Mike of  Little Leatherwood, and Wilma Jean Miller and Mike SIngleton of Fisty;  grandchildren Jesse, Jessika, Dakota, Jalan, Jacob, Alicia, and Tanner, and a  host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted on  Saturday, February 14 at 1 p.m. at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home on East Main  Street with Johnny Ambrose and Karen Campbell officiating. The burial followed  in the Cornett and Miller Cemetery located at Dice.  Source: Hazard Herald, 18 Feb 2009

Howard, Beverly Smith ~ Age 70 of West Milton, OH passed away on December 23, 2008 at Good Samaritan Hospital,Dayton, OH. She was born June 17, 1938 in Hazard, KY. She was preceded in death by her parents Marcus & Lucinda (Roark) Smith, sisters Zella Russell, Connie Smith, half sister Polly Deaton; brothers Agress, Tim, Fargo, Wells, & Marcus Jr. Smith. She is survived by her husband Billy J. Howard, daughter Samantha Freels, Ludlow Falls, OH, grandchildren Brad, Shawn, Luke, Tony, great-grandchild Wyatt; nieces & spouses Shirley Anne Miller, Huber Heights, OH, Ronda & Syamal Ghosh, Rochester, NY, April & Dana Howell, Huber Heights, OH, great nieces Rani Ghosh, Rochester, NY, Jessica & Meghan Howel, Huber Heights, aunt Susie Ward, Hazard, KY. Beverly retired from Chrysler after 30 years of service. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on December 27, 2008 at the Hale-Sarver Funeral Home, 284 N. Miami Street, West Milton, OH with Pastor Russell Gross officiating; burial to follow at Unity Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service (9:30-10:30 A.M.) at Hale-Sarver.  Source: Dayton Ohio Daily News 27 Dec 2008 ~ Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Howard, Jane Couch (born Lucy J. Couch), 87, of Camden, OH died June 21, 2008 at her home. Born July 14, 1920, in (Perry County) Kentucky, she was the daughter of Daniel and Maude (Campbell) Couch. She had worked for over 15 years at Dayton Flexible Corporation in Eaton, OH, retiring in 1970. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Camden. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 62 years, Fred Winford Howard Sr., in 2004; sister, Marilyn Couch, in 1999; and granddaughter, Samantha Lee Howard, in 1989. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Fred and Suzanne Howard of New Paris, OH, and Donald Caudill of Salt Flat, TX; daughters and sons-in-law, Iretta and Jack Michael of Versailles, IN, Phyllis and John Jordan, and Lillian and Gene Caudill, all of Camden; sisters, Marie Wooten and Imojean Milliam, both of KY, and Ruby Napier of AZ; brothers, Paul Couch of Collinsville, OH, Fred Couch of Hamilton, OH, and Kenneth Couch of KY; 17 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were June 24, 2008 at the First Southern Baptist Church, Camden, with the Rev. Greg F. Jackson officiating. Burial was in Fairmount Cemetery, Camden. Nein-Barnes Funeral Home, Camden, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund, c/o HCR Manor Care Foundation, P.O. Box 10086, Toledo, OH 43699-0086.
Posted by Kandy Back Agee       Source: The Preble County Ohio Register-Herald 6/25/08

Huff , Gertrude S. -of Milton passed away at Hanover Health Care Center on Sunday, June 15, 2008. She was born in Hyden, KY to the late Levi and Martha Begley Smith. Gertrude worked for the Sander Furniture Company and Morgan Canning Factory.  She read her Bible every day, enjoyed tending her flowers.  Gertrude enjoyed her family and counted them as best friends as well as family.  She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly. Gertrude is survived by:  2 Sons: Donald Huff of Dupont, IN, Jesse Huff of Milton, KY; 5 Grandchildren and 8 Great-Grandchildren  She was preceded in death by her parents, Husband, James Huff; Son, James Herman Huff; Daughter: Polly Katherine Huff; 2 Sisters and 5 Brothers. A graveside will take place at the Huff Family Cemetery in Perry County, KY at 1:00 PM on Wednesday.  Casket bearers will be Tim Riddle, James Huff, John Huff, and Donald Huff, Jr. Visitation will be from 5:00 till 8:00 PM on Tuesday at Ransdell Funeral Home   Source: Hazard Herald  18 June 2008

Hurt, Lawrence ~ 86, of Hazard, passed away Saturday, January 3 at 270  Stormking Road in Hazard. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He  was the son of the late Elisha Hurt and the late Lula Harvey Hurt. He was also  preceded in death by his wife, Idella Hurt. He is survived by his  daughters, Dolores Ritchie Hurt and Nancy Susan Stacy Spencer; sisters Florence  H. Weber, Marie H. Combs and Zora H. Sexton; brothers Taylor, Sidney, Marshall,  Arnold and Wilbert Hurt; and grandchildren Christopher and Justin  Spencer. Arrangements are being handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel  of Hazard where the family will receive friends from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on  Wednesday, January 7. The funeral service will be at the chapel at 1 p.m. on  Wednesday, January 7 with Estill Sizemore and Jack Carter officiating. Interment  will be at Hurt Cemetery located at Upper Second Creek. Rites will be given by  Kentucky DAV Chapter 64 of Hazard.
Source: Hazard Herald 07 Jan 2009

Hurt, Michael ~ age 58, of Hazard, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2010, at the Hazard ARH in Hazard. He was the owner and operator of Hurt Roofing.  He was the son of Rachel Harvey Hurt and the late Robert Hurt. He is survived by his wife Shelia Hurt; 2 sons, Christopher Micheal Hurt and Ryan Odell Hurt; 2 sisters, Linda Hurt and Judy Elam; 1 brother, Ronnie Hurt and 1 grandchild Chloe Hurt. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 12 p.m. at the Maggard's Mountain View Chapel with Rev. AD Pete McGee officiating.  Burial followed at the Whitaker Cemetery at Hallie under the direction of the Maggard Funeral Home of Hazard.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, September 2, 2010 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Hurt, Samantha -94, of Bonnyman, died Thursday, August 7 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Joe Deaton and the late Cora Williams. She is preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Hurt; son John Hurt, Jr.; daughters Freda Wagers and Nancy Barlowe and granddaughter Dusty Dawn. She is survived by her daughters Shirley and John Tricker, Pat and Kerry Smith, Betty Hurt and Donna and Bob Reed; sons Virgil and Newmeda Hurt and Bobby and Ruby Hurt; sisters Jeanetta Neace and Melda Williams; brothers Charlie and Nancy Deaton; and special caregivers Rachael Jones and Brenda Noble. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren, 63 great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel in Hazard where the family received friends on Sunday, August 10. The funeral service was at the chapel on Sunday, August 10 with Virgil Hurt, Jr. officiating. Interment was at Eversole Cemetery located at Lower Second Creek.  Source: Hazard Herald  Wednesday, August 13, 2008