Madden, Bonnie ~ 92, of Hazard, died Tuesday, December 2  at her residence. She was the daughter of the late John Lusk and the late  Margaret Smith. She was preceded in death by her sisters Thelma Brown,  Freida Fulp and Grada Price and brothers Creal Lusk and Gurna Lusk. She  is survived by a special nephew and his family, Steve Shepherd and Cathy and  children Stephen Carl and Carmen Leigh; sister Gaytheal Salyers 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 Thursday, December  4. The funeral service was conducted at the funeral home at 11 a.m. on Friday,  December 5 with Rev. Dana Feltner officiating. Burial was at Resthaven Cemetery  located at Jeff. Source: Hazard Herald 10 Dec 2008

Madden, Homer -born December 27, 1920 in Hazard, departed  this life on Wednesday, November 19 at the University of Louisville  Hospital. At the time of his passing he was a resident of Charlestown,  In. and a former resident of Hazard. He was retired from the U.S. Corps of  Engineers and served in the U.S. Army in WWII. He was also a member of the First  Baptist Church in Charlestown. He is preceded in death by his parents,  Charles Guy and Margaret Hardugree Madden and son William Buddy  Madden. He is survived by his loving wife, Mrs. Edna Combs Madden of  Charlestown; sons David E. Madden and wife Jackie of Charlestown and Roy W.  Madden and wife Debbie of Richmond; brothers Ray Madden of Hamilton and David G.  Madden of Hillsborough, Ohio; sisters Etta Roy of Sapulpa Ok., Ruby Grigsby of  Cincinnati and Sadie Hensley of Highland Heights, Ky.; grandchildren Michelle  Madden Cantrell and husband Chet and Scott Madden and wife Megan and great  grandson
Eric Scott Madden. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and  friends.The visitation was held Saturday, November 22 at  the Engle-Walker Funeral Home of Hazard. Funeral services were held at the  funeral home with Glenn Now officiating. The burial took place in Riverside  Cemetery in Hazard with full military honors being performed by the Hazard DAV  Chapter No. 64.
Published: Hazard Herald  Wednesday, November 26, 2008-Posted by Lynda Combs Gipson

Maggard, Elizabeth Wells age 70, of St. Clair Township, OH died at her residence on November 16, 2008. She was born in Hazard, KY on July 21, 1938, the daughter of the late Jerry and Bertha (Spencer) Wells. She received her education and graduated from the Kentucky school systems. On December 29, 1958, in Wooten, KY Elizabeth married Lowell Maggard. She retired in 2006 from Mitsubishi Car Company as a Line Leader. She was a member of the East Hamilton Baptist Church. Elizabeth is survived by her husband of almost 50 years, Lowell; daughter, Peggy Sue Riley and her husband James of Hamilton, OH; four grandchildren Kelly (Scott) Creager, Kimberly Riley, Kristopher Riley and Kevin Riley; great-granddaughter Emily Creager; sister Juanita (Bill) Woods of Indianapolis, IN; brother, Jerry (Trudy) Wells Jr. of Hazard, KY; special sister-in-law Claudia Rust of Hamilton; sisters-in-law Doris Bowling of Cindi, KY, Janice Coots of Hamilton and Eulene Cawsey of Cindi, KY; brother-in-law Ed Maggard of Wooten, KY and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. The family would like to express their special thanks to Dr. Richards and his staff for their loving care. Funeral services will be held at East Hamilton Baptist Church, 1493 Parrish Avenue, Hamilton, at 12noon on November 19, 2008, with Brother Dale Hinderlighter officiating. Interment will follow at Butler County Memorial Park. Family and friends will be received at the church prior to the service from 11-12pm. Source: Hamilton Ohio Journal News, 11/18/08-Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Maggard, Otis Parnell ~ age 66, of Ary, passed away Friday, March 13, 2009, at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center. He was retired from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. He was a member of the Jeff Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife- Cecilia Knopp Maggard; 1 Daughter- Cecilia Michelle (Alan) Stacy of Ary, Ky.; Grandson- Layne Stacy; 2 Brothers- James (Yvonne) Maggard and Larry (Betty) Maggard; 2 Sisters- Nora "Tootsie" (James) Jent and Audrey Faye (Ben) DeRuiter; Brothers-in-law- Gene Alway and Fernando "Doc" (Mamie) Maggard; Sisters-in-law- Phoeba Maggard and Juanita Maggard; Special Friend- Steve Haddix; A host of Nieces and Nephews.     Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at the Jeff Missionary Baptist Church, Jeff, with Rev. Steve Haddix officiating. Burial followed in the Mountain Memory Gardens at Hindman under the direction of Hindman Funeral Services.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, March 19, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski

Maggard, Marvin -age 59, of Yerkes, Ky., died Sunday, July 20 in  Yerkes. He was the son of the late Hobert Maggard and the late Bertha  Maggard He is survived by one son, Timothy Wayne and Tonya Maggard;  sisters Margie Ambrose and David, Irma Stidham and Markus, and Tammy White and  Donnie; brothers Hobert Maggard, Jr.; and three grandchildren, Amanda, Miranda,  and Britney Maggard. Arrangements are being handled by Maggard Brothers  Funeral Home of Hazard, Ky. The family received friends at the Hickory Gap  Church on Tuesday, July 22. The funeral service will be conducted at the church  at 11 a.m. on Wednesday (today), July 23 with Larry Gross officiating. Interment  will be at White John Colwell Cemetery in Yerkes. Source:  Hazard Herald 7/23/2008

Martin, Jeffrey Lynn -born November 14, 1965, departed this life on Tuesday, August 19 in Lexington. He was 42 years, nine months and five days of age at the time of his passing. Jeffrey was born in Hazard, the son of Nelson and Vicky Martin. He leaves the following relatives surviving: parents Nelson and Vicky Martin of Happy; wife Olive Martin of Lexington; stepdaughters Renee Miller and Goldie Amburgey of Lexington; brother Scott Martin of Happy; sisters Robyn Martin of Jeff and Pam Martin Boffo of Happy; niece Lauren Martin; nephews Hunter Martin and Mason Johnson, and also a host of other relatives and friends survive. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, August 22 at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home in Hazard with Glenn Noe officiating. The burial followed in the Francis Branch Cemetery located at Jeff. The visitation was at the funeral home on Thursday, August 21. Source: Hazard Herald; Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Mathis, Ida Browning-Morgan--73, of Delphia, passed away Monday, September 15 at her residence. She is survived by her husband, Anderson Mathis of Delphia; daughters Sharon Shepherd of Slemp, Rhonda Sue Baker of Cutshin, Carol Cochran of Indiana and Pam Dague of Indiana; sons Lawrence Morgan and Harold Morgan, both of Indiana; sister Connie Madden of Delphia and brother Otis Browning of London. Other survivors include 17 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and a host of friends and loved ones. The funeral will be conducted Wednesday, September 17 at the Brashear-Callahan Funeral Home in Viper with Glen Cornett officiating. Burial will take place at Stoney Fork Cemetery. The visitation was held Tuesday at the the funeral home. Brashear Callahan Funeral Home of Viper is in charge of arrangements.  Source: Hazard Herald   Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Matthew, William Henry ~ 65, of Pikeville, died Thursday,  December 11 at the Parkview Nursing Home. Born December 7, 1943 in Hattiesburg,  Miss., Mr. Matthew was the son of the late William Burleigh Matthew and the late  Ruth Sue Adams Matthew. He was a Kentucky Colonel, a member of the  American Legion and had a family practice in Whitesburg. He graduated from the  Louisville School of Medicine and was awarded for accomplishments in the  treatment in Hemophilia in Texas. He was a veteran of the United States Army and  practiced medicine in Tennessee, at the Hazard ARH Medical Center, Mountain  Comprehensive Care, and So.
Williamson Mountain Comp. He was a member of the  Pikeville Wesleyan Church. He is survived by his wife, Clyda Everman  Matthew; stepson Jeremy Baker of Johnson City, Tn.; daughters Suzanne Kayser of  Jonesborough, Tn; stepdaughter Kelly Baker of Knoxville, Tn.; brother Burleigh  Matthew of Scottsdale, Arizona and grandchildren Ian Kayser and Luke  Kayser. The funeral services were conducted on Saturday, December 13 at  the J.W. Call Funeral Home Chapel with Nathan McBeth and Jack Carter  officiating. Burial was at Hill Crest Burial Park in Grayson, Ky. on Sunday,  December 14.  Source: Hazard Herald 17 Dec 2008

McAllister, Kathryn J. -born September 17, 1925, departed this life on Tuesday, July 29 at her home in Hazard. She was 82 years, 10 months and 12 days of age at the time of her passing. She was born in Knox County, Ky. the daughter of the late William Avery McAllister and the late Olive McKinney McAllsiter. She had served the City of Hazard since 1976, and seven years after her association with city government she was named clerk of the City of Hazard. Prior to her years in city government, she was on the staff at Union College as well as youth worker, secretary and director of religious education at Bowman Memorial United Methodist Church. Kathryn had also worked for several coal companies. A long time member of Hazard’s Bowman Memorial United Methodist Church, Ms. McAllsiter played the piano for the Lotts Creek Evangelical Free Church. She played the piano for Sunday school since she was 12 years old. She was preceded in death by one brother, William Avery McAllister, Jr., and by one sister, Jeanette Shepherd. She leaves the following relatives surviving: nephew Scotty McAllister of Hazard, nieces Karen Park of Cincinnati, Ohio and Sandy Smith of Cincinnati; great nieces and nephews Lindsey Philpot, Colton Pitman, Paige Pitman, Gary Smith II, Kristan Smith and Peggy Steele; first cousins Virginia Stephens of Hazard and Betty Wright of Lexington; cousins Susan Stephens of Hazard and the Honorable Judge Leigh Ann Stephens of Hazard, and her beloved cat, Roxie. She is also survive by a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, August 1 at the Bowman Memorial United Methodist Church with Ray Snider and Mike Cox officiating. The burial followed in the Resthaven Cemetery in Jeff. The visitation was held at the church on Thursday, July 31.
Source: Hazard Herald    Wednesday, August 6, 2008

McCuistion, Othel Murphy ~  passed peacefully July 19, 2009 surrounded by her husband, children and family. Mom was born March 14, 1943 in Hazard, KY. Married for 47 years to our wonderful Father, James L. McCuistion where they currently reside in Troy, OH for the last 33 years. Her sons, Tony, Derek, Mark and Jeff, their wives and 11 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 1 niece, Danielle Jamison, Her mother Elva Murphy and sister Dyane Murphy of Dayton, OH. Mom was the owner and operator of the designer fashion boutique "REFLECTIONS" for 17 years in Tipp City and Troy. Your love will live forever in our hearts and life, for what you have touched will never be without hope. Funeral service on July 22, 2009 at 1:30 P.M. at Fisher- Cheney Funeral Home, Troy with Sister Lou Witt and Pastor Todd Hoskins officiating. Visitation at funeral home, July 21, 2009 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Interment at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery.
Source: Dayton Ohio Daily News 21 July 2009 ~ Posted by Kandy Back Agee

McIntosh, Charles W. ~ born January 2, 1910, departed this life on Thursday, April 16 at his residence at Sam Campbell Branch Road. He was 99 years, 3  months, and 14 days of age at the time of his passing. He was a life  long resident of Perry County and the son of the late Jerry McIntosh and Sophia  Frost McIntosh. He was a long time member of the Brethren Church. He was a World  War II veteran serving with the United States
Army. Charles was a retired  teacher and administrator for the Perry County School System, having taught for  35 years at the following schools: Lead Branch, Napfor, Campbell Bend, Meadow  Branch, Dunraven, Bonnyman, and Dennis C. Wooton Elementary. He was principal  for Chavies, Big Creek, Combs, and Viper schools. Charles was also preceded in  death by two daughters: Peggy Morgan and Mattie Couch, three grandchildren:  Wesley Whitt, Sherri and Jason Christie; four great grandchildren: Brittani  Gossett, Holden, Cole, and Kendall Christie; five sisters, and six  brothers. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Sarena Campbell  McIntosh; daughter Linda Whitt of Bonnyman, Kentucky; sister Grace Reed of  London, Kentucky; grandchildren Teresa and Kurt Marten of Wichita Falls, Texas;  Angela and Scott Cross of Knoxville, Tn.; Lesley Couch and Tom Hoagwood of  Nashville, Tn.; Chester Marlowe and Jennifer Akers of Bonnyman;  great-grandchildren Charles, Jessica, Christina Harlow and Caroline Gellner of  Texas; Eric Whitt, Cadance and Courteney Marlowe of Bonnyman; Sean and Kyle  Cross of Tn.; great-great grandchildren Gavin, Dillon, and Audrey Gellner of  Texas, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends  survive. Funeral services were held at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home on  East Main Street, Hazard, Kentucky on Sunday, April 19 with Brother Bob Milam  officiating. Burial followed in the Woodson Gut Cemetery located at Napfor,  Kentucky.  Source: Hazard Herald 29Apr  2009

McIntosh, David ~ 84, of Snyder, Texas, passed away Tuesday, April 14 at Cogdell Memorial Hospital in Snyder after a brief illness. He was born on  August 6, 1924 in Krypton. He was a Snyder resident since 1956 and served in the  U.S. Navy on board the U.S.S. Edward C. Daly and
U.S.S. Salamaua during WWII. He  later served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from the U.S. Army. Her served as  Capt. Snyder with the Snyder Fire Dept. and operated Snyder Ambulance Service.  He was also retired from Chevron. He was preceded in death by his wife,  Otha Sharp, whom he married on May 24, 1966 in Colorado City. He is  survived by his cousin, Nancy Johnson of Hazard. Funeral services were  conducted Saturday, April 18 at Bell Cypert Seale Chapel with Dr. Tommy Calwell  officiating.
Source: Hazard Herald 29 Apr  2009

McQuinn, Della McIntosh -age 82 of Miamisburg, OH passed away November 6, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. Della was born in Blue Diamond, KY on November 4,1926 to the late Clarence and Ressie (Harper) McIntosh, Also preceding her in death was her husband Ransom T. McQuinn, 2 brothers Frank and Kelly McIntosh, 2 sisters Mallie McIntosh and Pauline Barbee and daughter Delores McQuinn. Surviving is her son and daughter-in-law John and Becky Byrge of Miamisburg, OH, 2 daughters and sons-in-law Traci and Ted Priest, Jr. of Miamisburg, Deborah and Wayne Fletcher of Monroe, OH, 2 brothers Wayne McIntosh of Miamisburg, Kermit and wife Sandy McIntosh of West Carrollton, OH, 1 niece Sharon Barbee, 2 nephews William Barbee, Jr., Ricky Barbee, 7 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be November 12, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the SANNER FUNERAL HOME 800 South Alex Road West Carrollton, OH. Burial will follow at Heritage Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home October 11, 2008 from 4-6 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton. Source: The Dayton OH Daily News 09Nov 2008-Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Medaris, Ann Moore -age 87, passed away at her home on July 18, 2008. She was born on June 4, 1921. Her parents, Anna May Moore and Tom Moore, preceded her in death. She attended Hazard High School and was valedictorian of her class. She attended college at Transylvania and went to work for the War Department in Washington after graduation. In 1946 she married Frank Medaris and they began their life together in Perry County. She was a full time homemaker and mother until 1965 when she went to work for the State of Kentucky as a social worker. When she retired she was the manager of the Hazard Social Services office. Her husband of 52 years preceded her in death on Dec 26, 1998. During her life Ms. Medaris volunteered a substantial amount of time serving the American Red Cross, the Wilderness Road Council of the Girls Scouts of America, Hazard Perry County Community Ministries, Hazard Perry County Performing Arts Series, and as a tutor at Roy G. Eversole Elementary Schools. She was a troop leader of Brownie and Girl Scout Troops in Hazard for seven years. She was also active with the Transylvania Alumni Association and Chi Omega Sorority of which she was a member while at Transylvania. She is survived by her three children, Margaret Kerns of Louisville, Frank C. ("Rookie") Medaris of Hazard, and Tommy Medaris of Hazard, one son-in-law John Kerns, her daugthers-in- law Carol Medaris and Susie Medaris, five grandchildren Bryan, Tyler, Eric, Travis and Cody, her niece Marilyn MacLeod, and a host of cousins and wonderful friends. She will want to be remembered as someone who was interested in everything and everybody and whose focus was always on others and not herself. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hazard Perry County Community Ministries, the American Red Cross or the Wilderness Council of the Girl Scouts of American are suggested. Visitation will be held Sun, July 20, 2008 at Maggard's Mountain View from 5-8pm. Graveside services will be held Mon, July 21, 2008 at Battle Grove Cemetery in Cynthiana, KY at 1pm, Rev. Ellen Peach officiating. Arrangements by Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel, Hazard, KY. Source: Lexington Herald-Leader on 7/19/2008

Mercer, Gwendolyn Sue ~ 60, of Hazard, passed away on Sunday, February 15 at  her home. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Hall and the late  Sallie Keys Hall. She is survived by her husband, Charles Mercer;  daughter Michelle and John Mullins; sons John Mercer and Jason Mercer; special  sister-in-law Mary Wheeler, and grandchild Amber Renee  Mercer. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel of  Hazard. The family received friends on Monday, February 16 at Grace Baptist  Church. The funeral service was at the church on Tuesday, February 17 with David  Cobler officiating. Interment was at Resthaven Cemetery located at Jeff.
Source: Hazard Herald, 16 Feb 2009

Merrill, Marie -born July 15, 1914, departed this  life on Monday, September 8 at her residence in Krypton. She was 94 years, one  month and 23 days of age at the time of her passing. She was born in  Krypton, the daughter of the late Ace Muncy and the late Cassie Pennington  Muncy. She was a life long resident of Perry County and was a member of the  Krypton Brethren Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands,  Hubert Campbell and Burrell Merrill; children Laverne Whitt, Virginia Campbell  and James Edward Campbell; seven brothers and three sisters. She leaves  the following relatives behind to mourn her passing: sons Darrell Campbell and  Jean of Confer, Co., Keith Merrill and Joan of Decatur, Il. and Leslie Merrill  and Nora Faye of Krypton; daughters Anita Morris and Charles of Busy and Sandra  Merrill of Hazard; brothers Alex Eversole of Lexington and Delbert Eversole of  Krypton; sister Sara Lois Napier of Harlan and a host of grandchildren, great  grandchildren, great great grandchildren, great great great  grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, September 11  at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home in Hazard with Pastor Jim Sluss officiating.  The burial followed in the White John Colwell Cemetery on Campbells Creek. The  visitation was
at the Engle-Walker  Funeral. Source: Hazard Herald, October 1, 2008 

Messer, Ira -73, of Vicco, passed away Thursday, October 9 at the  Hazard ARH Medical Center. He was the son of the late Bill Messer and the  late Sally Jent. He is preceded in death by his wife, Fern Messer. He is  survived by one son, Shelvin Messer of Vicco; sisters Barbara Messer of Viper,  Ollie Wells of Viper and Menerva Layne of Vicco and two grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Brothers Funeral  Home. A graveside service was held at the Hoppy-Sumner Cemetery on Saturday,  October 11 with Steve Haddix  officiating.  Source: Hazard Herald, October 15, 2008

Miller, Joe -61, of Chavies, died Saturday, October 11 at  the VA Medical Center in Lexington. He served in the United States  Army. He was the son of the late Courtney Miller and late Mattie Stidham.  He is preceded in death by four brothers: Otis, Olan, Mack and Ronnie (Fox)  Miller. He is survived by daughter Lorrie Miller of Indiana; son Gary  Miller of Indiana; sisters Nannie Smith of Chavies, Becky Williams of Indiana  and Vonge McIntosh of Chavies; brother Donnie Miller of Ary and four  grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, family and  friends. Arrangements are being handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel  of Hazard where the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday,  October 16.  The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday,  October 16 with Pete Youmans officiating. Interment will be at Mud Lick  Cemetery. DAV rites will be given by Hazard Chapter  64. Source: : Hazard Herald, October 15, 2008

Miller, Robert Lee -69, of Hazard, passed away Tuesday, October 28 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center. He was a retired machine operator for the railroad. He was the son of the late Chester Miller and Eliza Stacy. He is preceded in death by two brothers, Chester, Jr. and Silas. He is survived by his wife, Martha Miller; daughters Brenda and Richard Stacy and Linda and Brown Langdon; sisters Bessie Richie, Phyllis Smith, Louise Jones, Carolyn Jones and Gladys Miller; brothers Charles, Lewis, Virgil and Pearl Miller and grandchild Becky Stacy. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel. The family received friends at the Faith Baptist Church at Dwarf on Thursday, October 30. The funeral service was conducted at the church on Friday, October 31 with Terry Joseph officiating. Burial was at Jones-Miller Cemetery located in Dwarf. Source: Hazard Herald, November 6, 2008

Miller, Winston K. -61, of Lost Creek, died Wednesday, August 27 at the Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Willie Miller and the late Lillian Miller. He is survived by his wife, Helen Miller; daughters Belinda Lynn Miller and Kayla Michelle Miller; sons Timothy W. Miller and Jeffrey P. Miller; sisters Jeanette Claywell, Mary Hillard and Vivian Hecmick; brother Jimmy Miller and two grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel of Hazard where the family received friends on Saturday, August 20 with the funeral service following with Roy Johnson officiating. Nascar Road Cemetery in Bonnyman was the place of burial.
Source: Hazard Herald-Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Moore, Mrs. Essie born July 31, 1922, departed this  life on September 22, 2008 at the age of 86 years, one month and 22 days  old. She was born at Dice, Kentucky the daughter of the late Alex Combs  and the late Cora Neace Combs. By occupation she was a homemaker and had been a  life-long resident of Perry County. She was a member of the Bethany Community  Church. Some of her enjoyments included flower gardening, quilting, going to  church and reading her bible. She was preceded in death by her parents:  Alex and Cora Combs; two brothers: French and Graham Combs; three sisters: Marie  Combs, Shirley Lewis and Neola Watkins. She leaves surviving the  following relatives: husband: Chester Moore of Hazard, Ky.; two sons: Roy Moore  and Pam of Murfreesboro, Tn.; Lonnie Moore and Vicki of Birmingham, Al.; one  daughter: Wanda Lee Combs and Gary of Hazard, Ky.; three brothers: Esque Combs  of Louisville, Ky., Chris Combs of Walton, Ky., Alex Combs, Jr. of Pippa Passes,  Ky.; one sister: Cornia Petrey of Dayton, Oh.; four grandchildren: Chris, Amy,  Jessie and Derek; three great grandchildren: Clay, Abby and Amelia. She is also  survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were  held Wednesday, Sept. 24 at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home at 301 East Main St.  Hazard, Ky. with Rev. Clell Miller officiating. Burial followed in the Evans  Cemetery at Campton, Ky. under the direction of the Engle-Walker Funeral Home.  Visitation was Tuesday, September 23 at the funeral home.Source: Hazard Herald, Oct 1, 2008 

Moore, Isaac - of Springboro, OH passed away October 10, 2008 at Sycamore Glen Nursing Home. He was born July 18, 1926, the son of Isaac and Ora Moore in Hazard, KY. He retired from General Motors after 31 years of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Franklin, Masonic Lodge Eastern Star 55 of Franklin, Eastern Star Lodge Star Lodge Chapter 367 of Middletown, Antioch Temple of Dayton, Temple Guard Unit, and the Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lucille Gum and Geneva Mathews. Isaac is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Iris; Daughter Carolyn Smith (Randy); a son, Jeffery Moore (June); a grandson, Tim Williams (Deanna) and four great grandchildren; brothers, Ron Moore (Barbara) and Hugh Moore; sister, Juanita Owen (Doug) and Kathy Roberts (Roger) and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will be October 16, 2008 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Vernon Risner officiating at Anderson Funeral Home (1357 E. 2nd Street, Franklin, OH 45005) Visitation will be October 15, 2008 from 5-8 at the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Shriner's Hospital (3229 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229), Shrine Hospital (1900 Richmond Rd., Lexington, KY 40502, or First Baptist Church (1670 Second Street, Franklin, OH 45005)
Source: Dayton Ohio Daily News  12 October 2008-Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Moore, Junior ~ born September 30, 1923, passed  away on Wednesday, March 25 at the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center. He was 85  years of age at the time of his passing. He was born at Hilltown, Ky.,  the son of the late J.E. Moore and Nelly Thompkins Moore. He was a World War II  veteran and received the American Defense Ribbon and the Victory Medal. He was  preceded in death by his parents and one sister, May Hurt; brothers Charley  Moore, Virgil Moore, Henry Dewey Moore, Albert Rucil Moore, George Edward Moore,  and Johnnie Franklin Moore. He is survived by half-brothers Fred, Beni,  and Manual Moore; half-sisters Agnes Robb, Zola Kern, Juanita Nunly, Annette  Moore, Dora Mitchell, Esther Miller, Ebbie Fraley, and Modene Begley; special  niece Louise Stephens; special great-nieces Linda Childers and Arthur, and Norma  Mayenscein and Charles; special friend Rufus Wooten, plus a host of other  relatives and friends survive. Funeral services were held at the  Engle-Walker Funeral Home of Hazard on Friday, March 27 with Rev. Kendall Combs  officiating. The burial followed at the Moore Cemetery located at Second  Creek.   Source: Hazard Herald 01 April 2009

Moore, Lahoma Barnes ~  age 63, of Middletown, OH passed away September 13, 2009 at Atrium Medical Center where she had been a patient for four days. She was born March 7, 1946 in Hazard, KY and lived in Middletown most of her life. Preceding her in death were her parents, Algin and Maxine (King) Barnes, her husband, Fred W. Moore in 1999 and two grandsons, Daehon William Moore and Christopher J. Harrison. She is survived by two daughters, Arlene Harrison and husband William P. of Gratis, OH and Kimberly Combs and husband Floyd R. of Morgan County, KY; one son Fred Moore of Middletown, OH; seven grandchildren, William P. Jr., Bethany Rose, Olivia, Zoe, Andrew, Abby, and Alana; three brothers, Al Barnes, Robert Barnes and Ronny Barnes; one sister Frances Mullins and many nieces, nephews and good friends. Visitation will be September 19, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown, followed by funeral services at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Poasttown, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to the Butler County Humane Society. Arrangements by Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown, OH
Source: Middletown Ohio Journal ~ 17 September 2009

Moore, Raymond ~ 72, of Lexington, Ky. died Wednesday,  December 10 at home with his family.  Ray was born in Darfork, Ky. in Perry  County.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Eunice Fraley  Moore and his sister Nellie Lou Long. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn  Brockman Moore; his sister Majorie Foster; his brother Virgil Moore Jr.; His son  Jonathan Scott Moore and daughter-in-law Celia Rose Gulick Moore, his future  grandson Judah William Moore, his daughter Jennifer Raye Moore Spiak and  son-in-law Daniel Garrett Spiak and three grandchildren- William Keating Spiak,  Daniel Jacob Spiak, and Catherine Raye Spiak. Ray was a graduate of Devry  University in Chicago Illinois.  He served in the United States Army.   He retired from IBM in 1990 after working there for 28 years as a systems  analyst.  He built several houses in Lexington and Somerset.  He could  do anything with his hands.  He was a gifted builder, woodworker, and jack  of all trades.  He attended Victory Baptist Church of  Lexington. Funeral Service was at 1 p.m., Sunday, December 14, 2008 at  the Potter Funeral Home.  Burial in the South Fork Cemetery, Malone.  Visitation from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2008 at the Potter  Funeral Home. Pallbearers:  Charles Holtsclaw, William Long, Phillip Moore, Iskander Judeh, Joe England, and  Francis Mudd. Donations are suggested in lieu of flowers to the American  Cancer Society and Hospice of the  Bluegrass. Source: Hazard Herald 17 Dec 2008

Morris, Mrs. Mittie Daniel ~ born November 17, 1919,  departed this life on December 9 at the age of 89 years and 22 days. She  was born at Owsley County, the daughter of the late Charles Daniel and the late  Roseallie Nolan Daniel. By occupation Mittie was a retired housekeeper having  worked at the hospital for 17 years. She had been a life-long resident of Perry  County. Mittie was preceded in death by her parents: Charles and Roseallie  Daniel, her husband: Joe Morris and by a host of brothers and  sisters. She leaves surviving the following relatives: One sister:  Beatrice King of Hazard, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other  relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mrs. Mittie Daniel Morris  will be held at 2 p.m.  on Saturday, December 13 at the Engle-Walker  Funeral Home at 301 East Main St., Hazard, Kentucky with Dean Buchanan  officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery at Hazard with the  following serving as pallbearers: Mark Stewart, Joe Stewart, John Stewart, Rick  Sturdivant, Bradley Stewart and Scotty Phillips. Visitation will be held from 6  -9 p.m. Friday, December 12 at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home Chapel at 301 East  Main St. Hazard, Ky. Source: Hazard Herald 17 Dec 2008

Mosley, Estill Ray ~ age 69, of Middletown, OH passed away Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born July 15, 1940 in Hazard, KY to Ray and Mary (Johnson) Mosley. He was a meat cutter for Billingsly Food Land for 12 years, retiring in 1978 and also worked for Black Clawson as a molder. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters Mildred Scaff, Grace Mosley; brothers Kelly and Alfred Mosley. Estill is survived by his son, Jason Mosley of Middletown, OH; daughters Sarah Louise Toalston and Teresa Lynn Mosley both of Hanoverton, OH; grandchildren, Donald Toalston, Jr., Sean Michael Golding; brothers Ernest Mosley of Middletown and Clay Mosley of London, KY; sister Dora Stacy of Versallies, KY. Visitation will be held October 23, 2009 from 1:00-2:00 PM at Baker-Stevens Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 2:00 PM at the funeral home with Jerry Minor officiating. Interment will be at Butler County Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 644 Linn Street- Suite 304, Cincinnati, OH 45203.
Source: The Middletown OH Journal 17 October 2009 ~ Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Mosley, Willie Paul ~ born June 25, 1925, departed this life on Tuesday, April 14 at the Hazard ARH medical center. He was 83 years, 9 months, and 20 days of age at his passing. He was born in Leslie County, the son of the  late Lawrence Mosley and Minnie Smith Mosley. He was a resident of Combs,  Kentucky, a coal miner by occupation, and a member of the Baptist  Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Joy Sue  Whitehead, and son Johnny Mosley. He is survived by his wife, Rachel  Napier Mosley of Combs; sons Alex Mosley and wife Joyce, Donnie Mosley, and Bill  Mosley, all of Combs, Kentucky; daughters Vernie Holland and husband Chester Ray  of Combs, Kentucky and Mary Williams and husband Jimmy of Sixteen Mile Creek,  Kentucky; brother Donnie Mosley of Big Creek, Kentucky; sisters Ruby Herald and  husband Irvin of Combs, Kentucky and Essie White of London, Kentucky; 6  grandchildren 4 great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and  friends. Funeral services were held at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home on  East Main Street in Hazard, Kentucky on Friday. April 17 with Rev. Rick Bolton  officiating. Burial followed in the Mosley family cemetery located at  Combs.  Source: Hazard Herald 29 Apr  2009

Mullins, Albert W. -age 63, of Carlisle, OH passed away on Nov. 25, 2008 at his residence, at the age of 63. He was born in Hazard, KY on October 28, 1945. Mr. Mullins worked for the City Car Terminal in Detroit, MI. He loved fishing. Survivors include his wife, Sheila; two daughters, Christina Kile and son-in-law Troy of MI and Melissa Doan and son-in-law Edward of OH; 4 grandchildren, Matthew, Tori, Chelsea, and Haley; 3 stepgrandchildren, Shawn Doan, Shannon Doan, and Brandon Doan; 2 sisters, Jean and Josephine; and 3 brothers, Randall, Wayne and Billy. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ora; his father, Jesse; his sister, Maxine; and his brother, Rhondall. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM November 29, at the Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home, officiated by the Rev. Robert Fisher. Friends may call from 12 noon until service time. Burial will follow in Butler County Memorial Park. Source: Middletown, Ohio Journal 27 Nov 2008-Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Mullins, Garfield -the husband of Katie Combs Mullins, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, at the Hazard A.R.H. Hospital.  At the time of his death, he was 66 years of age.  The son of the late Steve and Hazel Blanton Mullins, he was also preceded in death by four brothers, Tommy, Boyd, Gatheryn and Jay. Along with his widow, he is also survived by his daughter, Sherri and husband Tim McCoy of Tennessee, and his son, Lynn and wife Allison Mullins of Hazard.  His surviving siblings are Faye Baker, Juanita Osborne, Clyde Mullins, Marvin Mullins and Kermit Mullins.  He is also survived by his seven grandchildren, James D. Feltner, Jessica L. Feltner, Megan J. Mullins, Joshua E. Feltner, Dennis Landry Mullins, Balea M. McCoy and Timothy Dallas McCoy, J.T. McCoy II, Seth McCoy, Ryan and Chris Hurt. The family received friends from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Saturday, February 2, at Maggard Brothers Funeral Home where the funeral service was conducted on Saturday afternoon with Rev. Ellen Peach officiating. Interment was at the Gayhart Cemetery in Lotts Creek. All arrangements were entrusted to the staff at Maggard Brothers Funeral Home, East Main, Hazard.  Source: Hazard Herald  06 Feb 2008

Murphy, Dora Begley -Age 85, of Huber Heights, OH passed away August 7, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. Dora was a graduate of Buckhorn High School, attended Jackson College in Kentucky (Lee's Junior College in Jackson, KY) & Sinclair College. (NOTE: KY BIRTH INDEX LISTS BIRTHDATE AS JUNE 10, 1923). She was an avid golfer & was a volunteer at LPGA tournaments. She is preceded in death by her parents, Brown & Callie Begley, brothers, Buster, Robert & Alex, & 2 nephews. Dora is survived by her husband of 49 years, Robert S.; step-daughter, Sharon & her husband Art Geier of Centerville, OH; sisters & brother-in-law, Betty & Oscar Hudson of Gays Creek, KY & Mabel Stamper of Franklin, OH; brother & sister-in-law, Duke & Sarah Begley of Battlecreek, MI; sister-in-law, Lillie Begley of KY; grandchildren, Arthur & Susan Geier of Powell, OH, Brad & Jennifer Geier of Louisville, KY; great grandchildren, Allison, Jenna & Natalie Geier, & Merrick Schmickle; numerous nieces & nephews. Graveside service 1:00 PM August 15, 2008 at Dayton National Cemetery with Pastor Rob Wackerman officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Marker & Heller Funeral Home, Huber Heights Chapel.
Source: Middletown Ohio Journal 10 August 2008   Posted by Kandy Back Agee