Salyers, Hazel Noble ~ 68 of Morrow, OH died March 10, 2009 at Bethesda North Hospital. Born March 20, 1940 in Perry County, KY to Hargis and Mary Ellen (Miller) Noble, she was a laundry technician for SRI Surgical in Mason until she retired in 2002. She also worked at Lebanon Plastics for several years. Preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Burton Noble, one sister, Rosie Belle Noble, and one grandson, Jamie Ray Salyers; survivors include her husband of 51 years, Johnny "Harlan" Salyers of Morrow, three sons, Johnny Jay Salyers of Morrow, Ancil Ray (Barbara) Salyers of Clarksville, OH and Jonah, Lee Salyers SR of Morrow, one daughter, Phyllis Ann (Daniel) Salyers of Morrow, two brothers, Sherman (Sue) Noble of Chicago, IL and Beacher Noble of Monticello, IN, one sister-in-law, Linda Noble of Lockport, IL, ten grandchildren, Johnny David, Jonah JR, Jennifer, Dennis and James Salyers, Cody and Cassidy Morton, and Chrisdy, Danielle and Kallie Middleton, and three great grandchildren, Corey David Gray and Julia and Sean Salyers. Visitation, was March 13, 2009 from 6-8 PM with funeral service on March 14, 2009 at 10 AM, all at the Vale-Hoskins Funeral Home, Morrow. Interment followed in Rose Hill Cemetery in Mason, OH. Reverend Steve Tufts officiated.  Source: The Lebanon Ohio Western Star 19 March 2009 ~ Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Salyers, Jerry Jr., Age 65, of Trenton, OH went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2008 at Atrium Medical Center where he had been a patient for 4 days. He was born July 10, 1942 in (Perry County) Kentucky, moving to Ohio in 1950. He was employed in foundation work by Myers Concrete and S & S Foundations for 25 years, and then as a machine operator for Eversharpe-Deburring Tool Company in Trenton, OH for 10 years retiring in 2002. He also cared for his mother after she suffered a stroke. He was an active member of the Home Avenue First Church of God, Trenton, OH, where he served on the Board of Trustees. He enjoyed four-wheeling in the Cumberland Lake area. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Salyers, Sr. and one son, Jerry Keith Salyers. He is survived by his mother, Clarice Salyers, Trenton, OH; 3 children, Teresa Langdon, husband Steve, Middletown, OH, Debbie Barker, husband Jimmy, Trenton, OH, and Kevin Salyers, wife Tammy, West Harrison, IN; 10 Grandchildren, Allan, Jennifer, Tyler, Mark, Megan, Kaitlin, Raven, Cory, Courtney, and Kristin; 2 great grandchildren, Dakota and Larkyn; 2 brothers, Curt Salyers, wife Joyce, Middletown, OH, and Mike Salyers, wife Theresa, Trenton, OH; 1 sister, Bernice "Sis" Huff, husband David, Middletown, OH; best friend, Art McKnight, Middletown, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be June 24, 2008, from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Home Avenue First Church Of God, 426 East Home Ave., Trenton, OH, followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m. at the church with Pastor Steve Cable and Associate Pastor Todd Wallen officiating. Interment will be at Butler County Memorial Park, Trenton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Home Ave. First Church Of God, 426 East Home Ave., Trenton, OH 45067. Arrangements by Herr- Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown.  Posted by Kandy Back Agee    Source: Middletown, Ohio Journal  6/22/08

Shepherd, Betty Jo Herbison -70, of Delphia, passed away Sunday, June 23 at her home. Mrs. Shepherd was a native of Humphreys County, Tn. and had lived in Delphia most of her life. She was a homemaker; believed in the Baptist faith; and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Delphia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlie and Mary McCreary Herbison; and a brother, Edward Herbison. Survivors include her husband, Robin Ray Shepherd, of Delphia; a daughter, Pam Whitaker and husband Leathan of Delphia; one grandson, Andy Whitaker of Delphia; one sister, June Greenwod and husband Charles of Central City; two brothers, Ray Herbison and Gene Herbison of McEwen, Tn.; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation was held Tuesday, June 24 at Tri City Funeral Home in Benham, Ky. followed by the funeral services with Rev. Eddie Williams officiating. Interment followed in Shepherd Whitaker Family Cemetery at Delphia. Family and friends served as pall bearers. Tri City Funeral Home in Benham was entrusted with the arrangements. Source: Hazard Herald  June 25 2008

Shepherd, Mildred "Butch" Johnson ~ 83, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2009 surrounded by family. Butch was born March 7, 1926 in Perry County, KY to Burt Johnson and Nora Valentine Eversole. She is preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Irvin Eversole, husband Bige Shepherd, Jr., two brothers James Eversole, Jack Eversole, and her three children Carl "Sonny" Shepherd, Jimmy C. Shepherd, and Nora Diane Monk. She is survived by her sisters Freda Silvis (Jack) of Granger, IN, and Ena McAtee of Williamstown, KY, daughters-in- law Brenda Shepherd of Morristown, TN, and Anita Shepherd of Marion, IN, grandchildren Renae Agee (Craig) of Hamilton, OH, Traci Barrett (Wayde) of Franklin, OH, Clayton Shepherd (Teresa) of Cincinnati, Susan Caudill (Danny) of Trenton, OH, great grandchildren Zachary Short, Nathan Rose, Stephanie Agee, Rachel Agee, Cody Agee, and Bricen Caudill. She is also survived by and treasured by dozens of family and special friends, and caregivers. Butch  was a member of the Middletown Church of Christ. Her strong sense of independence and strength will forever be with us. Funeral arrangements by Anderson Funeral Home, 1357 E. 2nd St Franklin, OH. Visitation 6-8pm October 14, 2009, Funeral service October 15, 2009 at 10am. Burial at Butler County Memorial Park. Source: Middletown Ohio Journal 12 Oct 2009 ~ Posted by Kandy  Back Agee

Shepherd, Ronald "Ducksie" - of Hardburly departed this life at his home on Sunday, March 2.  At the time of his death, he was sixty-nine years of age.  He was a member of the Tribbey Pentecostal Church and a former employee in the steel milling business in Kendallville, Indiana. His surviving siblings are Floyd Miller of Knott County, Adam and wife Patty Shepherd of Tennessee, Mack of Ligonier, Indiana and Arizona Everage of Knox, Indiana.  He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation was Tuesday evening, March 4, at the Hardburly Baptist Church where the funeral service was conducted on Wednesday morning, March 5, at 11:00 AM.  The burial was at the Hurdburly Cemetery. All arrangements were entrusted to the staff of the Engle-Walker Funeral Home. 
Source: Hazard Herald Obituaries: Week of March 12, 2008

Shie, Aggie Collie  age 58 of Fairfield, OH passed away at her home on April 15, 2008. She was born in Hazard, KY, the daughter of Mondy and Linda (Herald) Collie. Aggie was employed as a server at Slater Food Service until her retirement. She is survived by two brothers, Ray Collie and Ronnie Collie; and a sister, Helen Garrett. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Mina Jean Angel. Funeral service will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 330 Pershing Avenue, on April 21, 2008 at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow in Millville Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on April 21, 2008 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM.
Source: Hamilton, Ohio Journal News 19 Apr 2008  Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Shipley, Hazel Evelyn Spencer -age 88, of Carlisle, OH died August 26, 2008 at Spring Hills of Middletown. Hazel was born in Perry County, KY on January 12, 1920 to John and Mary (Day) Spencer. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Carlisle, OH and her greatest love was for her family and her church. Hazel was preceded in death by her loving husband Claude Shipley and two sons James Earl Shipley and Claude Shipley Jr., 2 brothers Lexie (Rose) Spencer and Earl (Eva Mae) Spencer, 3 sisters Ruth (Boyd) Howard, Juanita (John) Holmes, and Bonnie (Jerry) Roweton. She is survived by a daughter Phyllis Anne (Larry) Clemmons of Springboro, OH, a brother Mitchell C. (Clara) Spencer of Paoli, IN, grandchildren David, Michael, and Susan Shipley of Trenton, OH, Shane Trevor Shipley of Ringgold, GA, Brion Keith Shipley of Garrett, KY, Tony (Eileen) Clemmons of West Chester, OH, Scott (Denise) Clemmons of Maineville, OH; great grandchildren Orville and Kara Hensley of Trenton, Trever Shipley of Ringgold, GA, Nicholas, Peter, and Ryleigh of West Chester, Lindsey, Kathryn, and Sarah Clemmons of Maineville, OH. Funeral services are 10am August 29, 2008 at Anderson Funeral Home 40 N. Main St Springboro with Rev. Don Clarkson and Rev Larry Lambes officiating. Burial will be in Butler County Memorial Park. Visitation will be August 28, 2008 from 5-7pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Diabetes Association or American Cancer Society.
Source: Middletown, Ohio Journal 27 Aug 2008-Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Sickman, Imogene -age 66, of Viper, Ky., died Wednesday, June 11 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her father, Joe Engle, Jr., and husband Herbert Frank Sickman. She is survived by her mother, Edna Grubbs Engle; daughter Billy Gail Kilburn and Mchael; son Floyd Noble and Cynthia; sisters Joyce Ann Posey and Jimmy, Lucy Evelyn Ricketts and Wayne, Peggy Ann Burton and Spencer and Hettie Carlene Sumner and Ova; brothers Joe Engle III, Johnny Wayne Engle and Brenda, Larry Engle and Carol and Jimmy Wallace Engle and Missy. She is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Brothers Funeral Home of Hazard, Ky. where the family received friends on Saturday, June 14. The funeral service was conducted at the funeral home on Sunday, June 15 with Carlos Everage officiating. Interment was at Sickman Family Cemetery located in Viper, Ky. Source: Hazard Herald, June 18 2008

Sizemore, Gary Lindon -59, of Hazard, died Saturday,  November 22 at the Hazard ARH. He was the son of the late Beckham  Sizemore and the late Gladys Walker. He is survived by his wife, Betty  Sizemore; daughters Yalonda Jean Sizemore and Shannon Denise Noyes; sons Michael  Lindon Sizemore and Gregory Dean Sizemore; sisters Beulah Sargent and Norma  (Estill) King; brothers Joe and Goldie Sizemore, Sam and Essie Sizemore and  Aster “Cat” Sizemore and Ann. He is also survived by three  grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by Maggard Mountain View  Chapel. Private services will be  held. Published:  Hazard Herald, Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Sizemore, Marvin D. ~ 53, of Indianapolis, passed away January 2, 2009. He  was born March 3, 1955 in Hyden, Ky. to Dennis and Minnie Rose Stidham  Sizemore. Marvin graduated from Arsenal Tech High School in 1973. He  worked for the J D Gould Solenoid Valve Co. as a foreman for the past 38 years.  Marvin was also a member of the Professional Bowlers  Association. Visitation was Tuesday, January 6 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00  p.m. at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 E. Washington St.,  with funeral services Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. Marvin is survived by his  loving wife, Pamela; brother, Wallace Howard; and several nieces and nephews. He  was preceded in death by an infant son, Daniel Ray Sizemore and a brother, Bruce  Howard. Memorial contributions may be made to The Father’s House, 1600 S.  Franklin Road, Indianapolis, IN 46239.  Source: Hazard Herald 07 Jan 2009

Sizemore, Roy "Doug" -age 59, of Mixerville, IN passed away May 15, 2008 at McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital in Oxford, OH. He was born January 26, 1949 in Perry County, KY, the son of Roy and Goldie (Fields) Sizemore. On April 13, 1968 he married Judy Franklin and they enjoyed 40 wonderful years together. Doug had retired after being a self employed truck driver for many years. He enjoyed working on muscle cars spending time with his nieces and nephews and was a devoted and faithful member of the Somerville Pentecostal Church. He is survived by his wife Judy of Mixerville, IN; his parents Roy and Goldie Sizemore of Hazard, KY; one brother, Curt (Beverly) Sizemore of Mixerville; five sisters, Nora (Bruce) George of Mixerville, Barbara (Tony) McIntosh of Oxford, OH, Marilyn (Clint) Staton of Irvine, KY, Shirley (Darral) McQuinn of Hazard, KY; Joy (Earl) Allen also of Hazard; one brother and sister-in-law, Darrell (Diane)Franklin of Morrow, OH, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and his church family. Visitation will be held May 18, 2008 from 4-7:00pm at the Smith & Ogle Funeral Home, 5086 College Corner Pike, Oxford, OH. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 on May 19, 2008 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the College Corner Cemetery, West College Corner, IN. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jim and Hallie Sizemore, Tug and Nora Fields; a nephew Anthony Sizemore and in-laws, Glen and Ruby Franklin. Memorial donations may be made to the Somerville Pentecostal Church restoration fund. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Dr. James Thomson and his staff as well as the nurses and staff at McCullough Hyde Hospital for the kindness and care they gave to Doug. Source: Hamilton, Ohio Journal 17 May 2008  Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Slyger, Ralph L. Sr., 86, of Xenia, OH passed away December 26, 2008 at Greene Memorial Hospital.  He was born October 27, 1922 in Hazard, KY, the son of John and Olivia (Pack) Slyger.  He was an Army veteran of WWII, having served in Europe, and was the recipient of a Purple Heart, 2 Bronze Stars and the Victory Medal. He retired from General Motors Delco Moraine Plant after 30 years. In his retirement, he spent much time at Cave Run Lake in Kentucky, where he enjoyed many hours of fishing. He was a charter member and a former deacon of Dayton Avenue Baptist Church.  Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Dolores (Powers) Slyger; 3 children and their spouses, Sheryl L. and James Bullen; Ralph L. Jr. and Diane Slyger; Mark L. and Janice Slyger, all of Xenia, OH; grandchildren, Shelly (Jason) Caudill, Leslie Bullen, Brandy (Dennis) Dice, Nichol (Gary) Garrison, Jason (Christina) Slyger, Ryan Slyger, Keith Corbin and Vanessa Corbin; 8 great-grandchildren; sister, Gertrude Blair, of Middletown, OH; and brother, Jack Slyger, of Peebles, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and 1 brother.  Funeral services will be 11 a.m. December 29, 2008 at McColaugh Funeral Home, 826 N. Detroit Street, Xenia with Rev. Jon Young officiating. Burial in Valley View Memorial Gardens, Xenia. Visitation will be December 28, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Dayton Ave. Baptist Church Building Fund. Source: Xenia Ohio Daily Gazette 27 Dec 2008-Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Smith,  Billie Jean - of Hazard passed away on Saturday, February 9, at the Hazard A.R.H. Hospital.  At the time of her death, she was 24 years of age.  She was the daughter of Sadie Smith and the late William Smith. She is survived by her two sisters, Melissa and husband Shannon Barker of Morehead and Crista Miller of Minnesota;  two brothers, Paul Miller and Bill Smith, both of Sixteen Mile Creek as well as a host of other family members and friends. The family received friends on Tuesday evening, February 12, at the Maggard Brothers Funeral Home where the funeral service will conducted today, Wednesday, February 13, at 1:00 PM with Rev. Juanita Combs officiating.  Interment will be at the Miller Cemetery in Sixteen Mile Creek. All arrangements have been entrusted to the staff at Maggard Brothers Funeral Home
Hazard Herald Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Smith, Chester Arthur-48, of Gays Creek, KY., died December 22 at UK Medical Center in Lexington, Ky. Survived by Wife; Geraldine Stidham Smith of Gays Creek, Ky., 5 sons; Lawrence Smith of the US Army, Lonnie Smith, David Smith and Leon Smith all of Gays Creek, Ky., and Chester Smith of Busy, Ky., 1 daughter; Barbara White of Gays Creek, KY., 1 brother; Barney Lee Smith of Indiana, 2 sisters; Dorothy Simpson and Anna Cooper both of Indiana, five grandchildren. Services were held Thursday, December 26, at 11 a.m. at Buckhorn Church of God. J. L. McIntosh, Estill Sizemore and Minor Feltner officiating. Stidham Cemetery at Busy, Ky., place of burial. Engle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.  Source: Hazard Herald 02 Jan 1992

Smith, George - of Tram, slips into his Heavenly  Eternity, Thursday, September 25, 2008. He was born December 23, 1919, in  Justell, the son of the late Joe Manuel Smith and Etta Smith of Justel. He  peacefully left this world after a battle with heart disease. While serving our  country during World War II, he was recognized as a successful “Medic,” and was  honorably discharged from the Medical Department of the United States Army in  1945. These services were rendered at the 110th Station Hospital. Shortly after  his return, he married Helen Virginia Steffey, and later became the proud father  of Pauletta Smith. He always valued true love and family life, and remained  married to Helen 59 plus years. He followed his daughter’s successful music  career until poor health prevented him from doing so. Many people will  remember George from the Prestonsburg Bargain  Store, where he and his wife  worked together most of their lives. George ended his career as an extremely  successful salesperson, recognized throughout our southeastern states. In  addition to his loyalty to our country, he was also a very faithful and loyal  husband and father, with excellent moral standards. On April 14, 2008, George  made the most important decision of his life. Pastor Rick Kelly baptized him at  the Prestonsburg Church of Christ. He left behind his true and loving  wife, Helen Smith; his one and only daughter, Pauletta Smith; his extended  family: a daughter, Sheila Kay Steffey Horton, and husband Frank E. Horton of  East Tennessee; a grandson, Jason A. Stumbo and fiancée, Katie Clark of Ohio;  and a granddaughter, Amada K. Stumbo Reed and husband Joseph Kyle Reed of  Elizabethtown; a brother, Freddie Smith and family of Columbus, Ohio; a sister,  Edith Calhoun of Fort Wayne, Indiana; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and  many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and  Etta Smith; brothers: John Paul, Frank and Walter Smith; his sisters; Suda  Wallace, Cindy Osborne, Verily Montgomery, Josie McKerrel, Betty Farley, and  Ruth Dillion. A “Going Home Celebration” was held Saturday, September 27,  at 2:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Rick Kelley  officiating. Burial was in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel, with  the Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements. Visitation was at the  funeral home. Pallbearers: Tim Steffey, Phil Stumbo, Marvin Williamson,  Joe Reed, Jason Stumbo, and Bryant Whisenant. Honorary: French Camp-bell, Gene  Davis, Jackie Conn, Lowell Samons, Alvin Akers, J. R. Samons, Marshall  Williamson, Joe Ryan, Ned Bush, Eddie Blackburn, Stanley Harris, Jack Stanley,  Don Hansford, Greg Ratliff, Earl Smith, and Gene Thacker. This obituary  appears courtesy of Maggard Mountain View  Chapel. Source: Hazard Herald, October 1, 2008 

Smith, Johnny ~ 92, of Ary, passed away Sunday, December 28 at the Hazard ARH  Medical Center. Born on June 28, 1916, Johnny Smith was a disabled coal  miner and a member of the Upper Lost Creek Baptist Church located at  Dice. He was the son of the late Ervin and Canzella Grigsby Smith and the  husband of the late Sythia Brewer Smith. He is also preceded in death by  brothers Zackie Smith, Joe Smith and Harve Smith and sisters Frankie Fugate and  Liza Barnett. He is survived by sons Harve and Della Smith and Arthur and  Tonia Smith, both of Ary; daughters Adele Gayheart of Ary, Joyce Campbell of  Ary, Polly and James Allen of Jackson and Dorothy and Tommy Reeves of Fairborne,  Ohio; sister Rachel Stacy of Ary; special nephew Donnie Ray Smith; 22  grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren. He is  also survived
by a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral  services were held Thursday, January 1 at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home of  Hindman. Burial was at Brewer Family Cemetery located at Ary.  Source: Hazard Herald 07 Jan 2009

Smith, Sr., Kennie Curtis -54, of  Hazard, died Tuesday, September 23 at his residence. He was a deacon at New Hope  Christian Center. He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas "Jake"  Smith and son Shelby Wayne Collett. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn  Ann Smith; mother Ella Mae Smith; daughters Mary Nell Guffey, Melissa Graydon  and Marietta Collett Johnson; son Kenny Curtis Smith, Jr.; brothers Larry Smith  and Les Smith and 11 grandchildren. Active pallbearers were James Combs, James  East, Bruce Estep, Robert Graydon, Jimmy Guffey and Ray Williams. Honorary  pallbearers were Carlos Farler, Ted Henry and Pearl  Shepherd. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel of  Hazard. The family received friends on September 24 at the New Hope Christian  Center. The funeral service was conducted at the center on Thursday, September  25 with Rev. Mike Barnett and Rev. John Kidwell officiating. Interment was at  Jack Smith Cemetery located at  Ary. Source: Hazard Herald, October 1, 2008 

Smith, Mary “Maggie” -age 76, of Linefork, Ky., passed away Monday, August 5 at the Hazard Nursing Home. She was a member of the Defeated Creek Old Regular Baptist Church in Letcher County. She is survived by her daughter, Venetia Hamilton of Viper; sons Keith and Grover Smith of Linefork; eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren and many family and friends. The funeral services were conducted Friday, August 8 at the Defeated Creek Old Regular Baptist Church in Letcher County with Old Regular Baptist preachers officiating. Burial was at the Lewis and Smith Cemetery in Letcher County. The visitation was held Thursday, August 7 at the church. In lieu of flowers, please make all donations to the Smith family. Brashear-Callahan Funeral Home of Viper was in charge of arrangements. Source: Hazard Herald   Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Smith, Noah Eldon -born April 2, 1955 in Breathitt County, Ky., departed this life on Thursday, June 5 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center. At the time of his passing Mr. Smith 53 years, two months and three days of age. By occupation he was a carpenter. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Bonnie Brewer and brothers Jimmy and Roy David Smith. Mr. Noah Smith leaves the following relatives surviving: his wife, May Smith of Busy, Ky.; sons Noah Smith, Jr. and Reva of Hazard, Ky., Victor Colon and Priscilla of Busy; daughters Casandra Jones and Charles of Indiana and Maranda Combs of Hazard; brothers Jesse Smith of Bonnyman, Ky. and Ronnie McIntosh of Buckhorn, Ky.; sisters Hazel Miller of Bonnyman, Mildred Mundon of Indiana, Goldie Pollard of Bonnyman, Maggie Turner of Combs, Ky., Martha Combs of Buckhorn and Bonita Smith of Buckhorn; special friends Bobby Combs, Bill Creech and Juvenal Valencia. He is also survived by a host of grandchildren and other relatives and friends that will be left behind to mourn his passing. Funeral services for Mr. Noah Eldon Smith were conducted on Saturday, June 7 at Hickory Gap Pentecostal Church with Rev. Emmitt Campbell officiating. Burial took place in the Government Cemetery at Buckhorn under the direction of Engle-Walker Funeral Home staff. Visitation was held on Friday evening at Hickory Gap Pentecostal Church.  Source: Hazard Herald, June 11 2008

Stacy, Effie ~ born March 16, 1923, departed this life on Tuesday,  December 2 at her residence. She was 85 years, eight months and 16 days of age  at the time of her passing. She was born in Perry County, the daughter of  the late Calloway Conway and the late Rebecca Blair Conway. She was a life long  resident of Perry County, and enjoyed quilting, raising a garden and was a  member of the Talcum Minninite Church. She was preceded in death by her  parents, husband Orpha Stacy, son Orpha Stacy, Jr. and 10 brothers and  sisters. She is survived by sons Bobby Stacy of Dwarf, Darrell Gene Stacy  and Pauline of Ary, Lloyd Stacy and Madeline of Broadhead, Wisconsin, Teddy  Stacy and Shelby of Emmalena; daughters Carolyn Napier of Dwarf and Janet Miller  of Dwarf; brothers Calloway Conway, Jr. of Tennessee and Samuel Conway of Ary;  sisters Lula Carder of Christopher and Alvida Hardin of Clayhole. She is also  survived by 15 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren and great great  grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, December 5 at the  Engle-Walker Funeral Home of Hazard with Rev. Donald Blair officiating. The  burial followed in the Stacy Cemetery located at  Ary.  Source: Hazard Herald 10 Dec 2008

Stacy,  Helen M. ~ born June 21, 1926 departed this  life on February 11 at the Parkview Hospital, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was 82  years old. Mrs. Stacy was born at Confluence, Ky., the daughter of the  late Granville and Ida Valentine Begley. Mrs. Stacy was a former resident of  Perry Co., Kentucky and was currently residing in Wolcottville, Indiana. Mrs.  Helen M. Stacy leaves the following relatives surviving: Two sons, Harold  Colwell and wife, Connie, of West Virginia, Larry Stacy and companion, Cherie  Palmer of Wolcottville, Indiana, one sister, Bernice Lewis of Florence, Ky., 5  grandchildren, 2 great- grandchildren, and a host of treasured nieces, nephews,  other relatives and friends to mourn her death. The funeral service for  Mrs. Helen M. Stacy was conducted on Sunday, February 15, 2009 at the  Engle-Walker Funeral Home, 301 East Main Street, Hazard, Ky., with Bob Combs  officiating. The interment followed in the Riverside Cemetery, Hazard, Ky.,  under the direction of Engle- Walker Funeral Home staff. Friends called for  visitation from 6-9:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at the Engle - Walker  Funeral Home. Eastern Star Rites were performed on Saturday evening by the  Krypton Eastern Star Chapter.
Source: Hazard Herald  18 Feb 2009

Stacy, Riley L. -Age 79 of Cadiz, KY passed away October 25, 2008 of natural causes. Born September 26, 1929 in Perry County, KY to Riley Sr. and Nannie Messer Stacy. Preceded in death by his parents, 9 brothers & sisters. Mr. Stacy was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired as a Civil Service Electrical Engineer from Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH and was a Kentucky Colonel. Survived by his wife Joyce Bingaman Stacy (married 19 years) of Cadiz, KY; 2 sons & daughters-in-law: Mark & Chris Stacy of Dayton, OH Jeff & Kathy Stacy of Hillsboro, OH; 2 daughters & sons-in-law: Jodi & Michael Ream of Lebanon, OH and Joni & David Ormsbee of Cedarville, OH; 1 step-son: Jeff Clark of Clearwater, FL; 1 step-daughter & step son-in-law: Vicki & Donald Schoonbeck of St. Petersburg, FL; 8 grandchildren: Amanda Stacy, Bradley Stacy, Sarah Ream, Joshua Ream, Samuel Ream, Anna Ream, Daniel Ormsbee, Benjamin Ormsbee; 2 step-children: Rockie Kabotsky, Tracey Campbell. Memorial service at Goodwin Funeral Home, Cadiz, KY on October 28, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. Dr. Tom Martin officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. (Service Time). No burial site, cremation.
Source: The Dayton Ohio Daily News 28 October 2008-posted by Kandy Back Agee

Stacy, Sampson- Mr. Sampson Stacy born September 8, 1919 departed this life on December 7, 1991 at the age of 72 years 2 months 29 days. Mr. Stacy was born in Perry County, Kentucky, the son of the lat Joe Stacy and Nancy Jane Stacy. Mr. Sampson Stacy served in World War II in the United States Air Force. By occupation Mr. Stacy was a retired Railroad Worker. Survived by wife: Ollie Stacy of Ary, Kentucky, one son; Roger Stacy, Ary, Ky., one daughter Linda Godsey of Emmalena, Ky., two sisters: Nancy Brown of California, Lottie Cassinelli of California and 7 grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Sampson Stacy were conducted Tuesday, December q0, at 11 a.m. at the Dwarf Baptist Church with Baptist Ministers officiating. Interment followed in the Stacy Family Cemetery, Ary, Ky., under the direction of the Maggard Brothers Funeral Home, East Main St. Hazard, Ky. Source: Hazard Herald 02 Jan 1992

Stacy, Sandra Dunigan ~ age 59 of New Lebanon, OH passed away April 26, 2009 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Sandra was a native of Jeff, KY and a resident of New Lebanon for forty years. She is preceded in death by her father Robert Dunigan of Brookville, OH; grandparents Mary and Jim Hill of Jeff, KY. Also preceded in death by her dear friend Edna Richie of Winchester, KY. Sandra leaves to cherish her memory, a loving and devoted husband of forty years Randy Stacy; a loving daughter and son-in-law Von and David Minor; her two joys of life, grandchildren Cameron and Haley Minor and her pride and joy Coco, her cocker spaniel, all of New Lebanon, OH; her mother and step-father Mabel and Ralph Donnersbach of Brookville, OH, a sister Connie (Mike) Montgomery of West Alexandria, OH; brothers Jim (Diane) Dunigan of New Lebanon, Terry (Connie) Dunigan of Brookville, step-sisters Jane (Ray) Rowe of PA, Kate (Richard) Belton of IA, step-brother Bob Donnersbach of KY and a host of relatives and friends, which includes Sandra's very special friends Linda Vance of Winchester, KY and Jason Witt of Vandalia, OH. A celebration of Sandra's life will be held 11:00 AM April 30, 2009 at the West Acres Church of the Nazarene, 6169 Hoover Ave. with Brother Larry Thomas presiding. Burial will follow at Sugar Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends on April 29, 2009 from 5-8 PM at the ROGERS' FUNERAL HOME, NEW LEBANON. If desired, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in memory of Sandra. Source: The Dayton Ohio Daily News 28 April 2009 ~ Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Stacy, Walter-age 83, of Middletown, OH died April 15, 2008 at the Sycamore Hospital, Miamisburg, OH. He was born July 20, 1924 in Hazard, KY, the son of James Stacy and Helen (Cornett) Stacy. Mr. Stacy was a nine year veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II with service in Europe and Africa receiving the Purple Heart and three Bronze Stars. He worked at the Ford Motor Company, Sharonville, OH as a forklift driver retiring after 27 years of service. Mr. Stacy was a member of the UAW #863. He attended Monroe Church of God. His survivors include his wife of 58 years, Betty J. (Pelfrey) Stacy; two sons, Michael Stacy and Mitch Stacy both of Middletown, OH; one granddaughter, Jessica Lee Stacy of Grand Prairie, TX; two brothers, Aster Stacy and Robert Stacy both of Somerset, KY; two sisters, Fay (Mayo) Taulbee of Springdale, OH and Beatrice (Leroy) Carter of VA. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son; five brothers, Lawrence, Bernard, Lester, James and Sylvester Stacy; and one sister, Zola. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM April 18, 2008 at the Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home with Reverend Terry Ball officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time at the funeral home. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM April 19, 2008 at the Winchester Cemetery, Winchester, KY. Memorial contributions may be made to Wood Glen Alzheimer's Unit, 3800 Summit Glen Road, Dayton, OH 45449-3647. Source: Middletown, Ohio Journal  16 Apr 2008  Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Stepp, Mae -who was born November 6, 1935, in Viper,  passed away on Tuesday, January 15, in Mt. Sterling. The widow of Golden Stepp,  she was 72 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Stepp, a homemaker was a  member of The Tree of Life Pentecostal Church. Along with her husband, she was  also preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Laura Clark and her sons, Bobby,  Toddy, Ralph, Tony, Mickey and Richard Glenn. Her survivors are her son,  Randy Stepp of Mt. Sterling; her daughters, Joyce Feltner of Viper and Margie  Feltner of Hazard; her brother, Dewey Clark of Winchester and her sisters,  Maggie Craft of Cornettsville and Francis Joseph of Slemp. She is also survived  by her eight grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren  and ten step-great-grandchildren along with a host of other relatives and  friends. Mrs. Stepp's funeral service was conducted on Saturday, January 9, at the Leatherwood Freewill Pentecostal Church at Slemp with Billy Banks,  Larry Smith, John Potter and Pete Combs officiating. The burial took place at  the Shepherd at Slemp. Engle-Walker Funeral Home was in charge of all  arrangements.   Source: Hazard Herald  January 23 2008

Stevens, Molly Belle Dunaway -Age 86 of Blanchester, OH passed away at Bethesda North Hospital on May 18, 2008. She was born in Chavies, KY on February 22, 1922, the daughter of Joe and Roberta (Baker) Dunaway. Molly was employed as a floor supervisor at U.S. Shoe and was a member of Church of God of Prophecy in Goshen. She is survived by a son, William "Bud" (Denice) Rader III of Crittenden, KY; a daughter, Ruth Ramsey of Blanchester, OH; three brothers, Tom (Gladys) Dunaway of Crossville, TN, Frank Dunaway of Lubbock, TX, and Phillip (Carol) Dunaway of Louisville, KY; three sisters, Margie Tabor of Crossville, TN, Madge Inman of Dayton, OH, and Roberta Woods of Richmond, KY; ten grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Fred Rader; a daughter, Sharon Criswell French; and several brothers and sisters. A graveside funeral service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery Chapel on May 22, 2008 at 2:00 PM. Visitation will be held at the chapel from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM day of service.
Source: Hamilton, Ohio Journal 20 May 2008  Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Stidham, William Harrison -84, of Morrow, OH died October 5, 2008. Born September 28, 1924 in Allais, KY to Taylor and Rhoda (Maddox) Stidham, he was retired from General Electric as a process control engineer after 35 years. A US Navy veteran, he was a member of the Blanchester American Legion. He volunteered for extended care services through the Sugar Run Baptist Church, which he attended. He was also a little league baseball coach for several years back in the 90s. Preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Richmond and Raymond Stidham, two sisters, Juanita Peters and Nancy Combs and two granddaughters, Kelly Price and Becca Abbott, survivors include his wife of 60 years, Maurene (nee: Jones) Stidham, whom he was devoted to and cared for through her illness, one son, William L. Stidham of Morrow, OH, three daughters, Sue (Chuck) Muchmore of Clarksville, OH, Alinda Wnitersteen of Morrow, and Barbara (Danny) Urton of Maineville, OH, one brother, Ed (Lois) Stidham of Tampa, FL, eight grandchildren, Kim Speaks, Christina Cline, John Wintersteen, Christina Newman, Brandon Urton, James Motz, Katrina Hines, and Erica Mooneyham, and nine great grandchildren, Morgan Cole, Adam Wasson, Brady and Brock Speaks, Jarett and Madison Newman, and Donny, Samantha, and Savannah Hines. Visitation will be October 10, 2008 from 6-8 PM at the Vale-Hoskins Funeral Home, Morrow. Funeral service on October 11, 2008 at 12 Noon at the Sugar Run Valley Baptist Church in Morrow. Pastor Earl McGuffey and Pastor Michael Cornett officiating. Memorials requested to the Community Care Hospice of Wilmington, 200 R. Gordon Drive, Wilmington, OH 45177.
Source: Levanon, Ohio Western Star 09 October 2008-Posted by Kandy Back Agee

Stidham, Ruthford "Duke" -79, of Xenia, OH passed away August 8, 2008 at the V. A. Medical Center in Dayton, OH. He was born December 15, 1928 in Hazard, KY, the son of Dennis "Rusty" and Sylvania (Gibson) Stidham. Duke served his country in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict and later retired after 31 years at WPAFB where he had been Base Housing Manager. Duke was a minister at the Xenia Church of Christ for several years. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as six brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Martha (Baker) Stidham, three sons, their wives and children, Gary, Rhea, Ryan and Kala Stidham of Xenia, OH, Greg, Marcia, Isaiah, Hannah , Joshua and Micah Stidham of Columbus, OH, Steve, Lisa, Jennifer and Quentin "Duke" Stidham, of Groton, CT, sisters Gladys Campbell of Xenia, Juanita Howard of Hamilton, OH, a brother Carl Stidham of Xenia as well as other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. August 11, 2008 at the Xenia Church of Christ, 444 Country Club Dr. Xenia with Pastor Chuck Forsythe officiating. Burial will be in the Valley View Memorial Gardens, Xenia. Visitation will be August 10, 2008 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the church. The McColaugh Funeral Home, Inc. 826 N. Detroit Street, Xenia is in charge of arrangements.  Source: Xenia, Ohio Daily Gazette 09 Sep 2009 Submitted by Kandy Back Agee

Sumner, Chalmer ~ 61, of Lexington, passed away  Tuesday, February 3 at his residence. He was born on December 5, 1947 in  Perry County. He retired from the Cabinet of Human Resources, Division of  Employment as a hearing officer. He was preceded in death by his  daughter, Jacqueline Allene Sumner. He was the son of Denver Sumner and  Nora (Combs) Sumner. He is also survived by his son, Denver E. Sumner  and Monica; sisters Lana Hurley and Gary, Bertha Audrey Sumner and Danny Gibson,  and Cora Lee Walker and James; brother Denver Sumner, Jr. and Diana;  grandchildren Garrett and Grayson Sumner and a host of nieces, nephews, family,  and friends. Arrangements were handled by Maggard Mountain View Chapel  where the family received friends on Friday, February 6. The funeral service was  conducted at the chapel on Saturday, February 7 with Charles Smith officiating.  Burial was at Sumner-Combs Cemetery located at Acup.
Source: Hazard Herald, 18 Feb 2009

Sumner, Herman Lee ~ age 59 of Vicco, passed away February 16, 2009, at home.  He was born April 7, 1949, in Perry County, the son of the late Eli & Susie Combs Sumner.  He was a disabled coal miner and the husband of Mary Gibson Sumner.  He is survived by 1 son: Herman Ray (Priscilla) Sumner of Vicco; 1 daughter: Lisa (Hershel) Smith of Happy; 2 brothers: Elmer Sumner of Vicco, & James Sumner of Acup; 1 sister: Elmira Sumner of Vicco; 3 grandchildren: Jordan Smith, Cory Smith & Leighanne Sumner; a host of nieces, nephews, family & friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother: Norman Sumner.  Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Little Dove Old Regular Baptist Church, at Sassafras, with Don Pratt & Danny Amburgey officiating.  Burial followed at the defiance Cemetery at Happy, under the direction of the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home of Hindman, Kentucky.
Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Thursday, February 19, 2009 ~ Submitted by Debbie Tamborski