Adams, Hermon Ford-On October 6, 1916, as the bees were showing their beautiful colors, Hermon Adams was born into the home of James and Sarah Back Adams. Even though the trees were beautiful, I'm sure they did not rival the beauty of our precious one, Hermon. Hermon was the youngest of twelve children. In this large family he grew to manhood. He learned the lessons that prepared him for life. He was taught to earn his living by the sweat of his brow. He was taught to be honest and to respect his fellow man. He was taught to believe in God and to keep His commandments. On Saturday evening, November 12, 1994, as the sun was sinking behind the horizon, Hermon's soul took its flight home to be with God and all of the saints, to sing and praise God while eternal ages roll on and on into 1939 Hermon was married to Lena Caudill. They lived a happy, devoted life for 55 years. They were true to their wedding vows. They were not blessed with any children, but nephews and nieces filled the void. During World War I Hermon served in the United States as a telephone and telegraph lineman in Northern France, Ardenne, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was in the first wave ashore at Utah Beach in the Normandy invasion on June 6,1944. He was awarded four Bronze Stars, a Good Conduct Medal and a Victory Medal. In 1949 Hermon was forgiven from all his sins. Even though he never joined the church, he belonged to the Church on High. During his bout with cancer, he never complained and often spoke of how good the Lord was. He bore his afflictions like a valiant soldier. Hermon was preceded in death by his parents, James and Sarah Adams; four sisters: Cindy Adams, Mary Ann Breeding, Julia Hampton, and Betty Breeding; five brothers: John P., David, Bill, Steve, and Charlie. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Lena C. Adams; one sister, Hattie Son; one brother, Fred Adams; 24 nephews; 23 nieces; and a host of other relatives and friends, too many to mention. Sleep on Hermon, I'll meet you in the sweet bye and bye, where we'll sing and shout forever.

Adams, June (Short)-In loving memory of Dad's precious wife, and our wonderful mom. Mom was a blessing to Dad, her children, family, and all who knew her. She was always happy and cheerful. She had a bright smile and kind words for all. She welcomed everyone into her home with love and open arms. She will be sadly missed by Dad, her children, grandchildren, other family members, and friends, but God has taken her home where she will not suffer anymore. Mom was born on January 17, 1921, to Hiram and Cathrine Short. On October 7, 1940, she married Tolbia Adams of Pinetop, Kentucky. They had a happy and loving marriage for 54 years. After an extended illness of three months, Mom passed from this life to a better one on November 25, 1994, at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky. She lived on this earth for 73 years, 10 months, and 8days; she will live on forever in Heaven. Mom will always be remembered with love and pride by her family, her husband, Tolbia Adams of Pinetop, Ky.; two sons and daughters-iii law: Odell and Irene (Terry) Adams of New Lebanon, Ohio and Shirl and Creva (Nickles) Adams of Pinetop, Ky.; one daughter and son-in-law: Cathlene (Adams) and Russell E. Rinehart Jr. of Chillicothe, Ohio; lour grandchildren: Del and wife, Leslie Michelle (Mosley) Adams of New Lebanon, Ohio; Alisa (Rinehart) and husband, Kevin McAlhaney, of Chicago, Illinois; Justin Adams of Pinetop, Ky., and fiancée, Louanna White; Brian Edward Rinehart of Chillicothe, Ohio; two brothers, Lester Short of Mallie, Ky., and Curt Short of Winchester, Ind.; and two sisters: Ines Slone of Pippa Passes, Ky., Dovie Ritchie of Mallie, Ky., Mom was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, one sister, and four brothers. Mom, we miss you so very much, but we will always have our precious memories and our love for you will last forever. You were an angel here on earth, sent from Heaven to take care of us for a while, now you are an angel in Heaven, waiting for us when God calls us home. We love you. Written by Daughter, Cathlene

Caudill, Martha Jane (Blair)-Wisdom has built her house. She has hewn out her seven pillars, she has killed her beast. She has mingled her wine. She has furnished her table, she has sent forth her maidens. She cries upon the highest places in the city. Who is simple, let him turn hither. As for him that wanted understanding, she said come eat of bread and drink of wine that I have mingled. Forsake the foolish and live and go in the way of understanding. Martha Jane (Blair) Caudill left to live in His understanding Sunday, the fourth day of June, 1995.Born a bundle of joy in the house of Robert and Barbara Blair on November 24, 1917, she was united in marriage to Tildon Caudill on the24th day of December, 1936. Tildon preceded her in death. She left eleven children who will surely miss her sweet smile and sound counsel, four boys: Shelby and Bob of Louisville. Jerry of Christopher, and Curtis of Ermine; seven daughters: Lou of Mallie, Wava and Barb of Redfox, Bille of Thornton, Sherry of Georgetown. Brenda of Linefork, and De Lana of Taylorville; two brothers: Deb of Red Fox and Arlen Damon of Pinetop; thirty grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Mom joined the Mt. Olivet Church in May of 1972. Her faith endured all the way to the end. We feel that in her heart she was like old Paul, who said, "I have kept the faith; I have fought a good fight; I have finished my course. Henceforth, there is laid up for me a robe of righteousness and a crown of glory." She will be missed by the community, her family, and friends, and everyone who knew her. She is at rest and at peace under the Alter of God.    Jerry

Collins, Halbert-The red buds are blooming. The dogwoods are snow white. The tulips are in flaming color and the birds are singing everywhere. It is springtime. "For lo the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; the flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, the voice of the turtle is heard in our land. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away." Halbert Collins has been invited to Heaven. Albert was born March 27, 1918 into the home of Bird and Sadie Adkins Collins. He passed from this life on Wednesday, April 19, 1995 at his residence, just 22 days past his 77th birthday. Halbert was a good, hard-working man. He started working in the coal mines when he was 14 years old. He worked in the mines to support his, family until he retired in 1973.There are many good memories. There are memories of childhood, youth and manhood. There are memories of joy and happiness, as well as sorrow and pain. Halbert will always be remembered for his faith, his Christian light, and how he smiled in the face of pain that would have conquered lesser men. The family has a special little piece of blue paper. On this paper, in I Gilbert's own handwriting is a message that will warm the hearts of family and friend alike. His written message says, "(In) 1978, one night I met a man that spoke peace to my soul, clothed me in my right mind, gave me a drink of living water and a ticket for Heaven." With that glorious message Brother Halbert joined the Mount Olivet Regular Baptist church just a few hours before the end of 1978 on New Year's Eve. Early in life Halbert married Bertha Sexton Collins. To this union were born his daughter, Sheila Rose, and a son, David Byrd, who passed away at 17. His later life was richly blessed by a granddaughter, Billie Rose Burke. They loved and cared for Halbert and he was always there when they needed him. Brother Halbert loved his family. He was a good husband, a good daddy, and a good granddaddy. His kind and gentle way touched not only his family, but everyone that met him. In return, the care that he was given by his family eased his pain and comforted him all the way to the end. In addition to his wife, Bertha, his daughter, Sheila Rose, and granddaughter, Billie Rose Burke, Brother Halbert is survived by 4 brothers: Hoover of Isom, Ky.; Clifton of Sunman, Ind.; Clayton of Sunman, Ind.; Bruce of Hindman, Ky.; 5 sisters: Pebble Knoph of Sunman, Ind.; Eliza Rezner of Sunman, Ind.; Yvonne Collins of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; Goldie Moore of Aurora, Ind.; Ruby Hammond of Ghent., Ky., as well as a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing. "My beloved spake and said unto me, 'Rise up, my love, my fair one and come away Brother Halbert has gone away with a friend, to a land of pure delight where there will be no pain. He will not be crippled there, but there he can sing and skip and run like the hinds of the fields.

Combs, Malta-In fond memories, I will try to write an obituary for our beloved sister, Malta CombsSister Malta was the daughter of the lair Filas and Bessie Oliver Hurt. At an early a^e she met and married Burley Combs Jr. To Iliis union were born four sons and two daugh ters. Sister Malta was born September I?, 1941 and died April 6, 1995, making her slay on this earth fifty-four years, six months, and twenty-four days at the time of her death . She is survived by her husband Burley Combs, Jr.; her four sons: Ronald Combs, Curtis Combs, Earl Combs, and James Combs; her two daughters, Kathleen Ritchie and Connie Mosley; two sisters, Ernestine Hylton and Bertha Queen; one brother, Paul Sizemore; fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild; and a host of nieces and nephewsIn the year of 1990, Sister Malta felt a need to repent and let Jesus come into her life. Sister Malta was baptized in fellowship at the Clear Fork Old Regular Baptist Church on October 14, 1990. She loved the church and was a very dedicated member. She was faithful to attend church gatherings, even after she took sick and many would have stayed home. After her voice left her, she would try to make us understand how much she loved the Lord. We sincerely believe by the testimony and the life she lived that she is at home with the Lord .So to all her loved ones, you can see Sister Malta again, if you call on the one she called on when she was in trouble over her sins. That one being Jesus, who shed blood for the sins of the whole world. Yes, I believe our loss is Heaven's gain.
Written by a brother of the Lord, Elder Robert Combs

Combs, Mary (Piledge)-Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of a saint - and oh how precious Mom was to us. On March 22,1995, God sent his angels into the house of Virgil and Freedia Combs and called Sis. Mary Combs home to be with HimSis. Mary was bora March 12,1912 into the home of Jim and Sally Combs Piledge, making her stay on earth 83 years and 10 days at the time of her passing.Early in life Sis. Mary met and marriedI do. Estill Combs, who preceded her in death. To this union were born ii-n children: six sons; Louie and Oakley who preceded her in death; Honey and Alex of Mentor, Ohio; Virgil Combs of Blackey, Ky.; and Harl Combs of Carcassonne, Ky.; 4 daughters: Lutisha Vance, Volina Mae Wendell, and Jeannie Packard all of Ohio, and Sara Mae McGee of < Melle, Illinois. Sis. Mary is survived by one brother; Spencer Jent of Isom, Ky., and Ida Jent of Detroit, Michigan, along with eighteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.In June, 1983 Sis. Mary realized the need of a Savior and she called on the Lord to forgive her of her many sins and He did just that. She then joined the Little Bull Creek Old Regular Baptist Church and was blessed lo have her three sons: Boney, Virgil, and Earl Combs and Elder Kirby .lent to baptize her.We feel that Mom is sleeping in a peaceful sleep and if she could speak to us now she would tell us "Don't weep for me, but come and see me in my new home."So children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all of her loved ones, turn to the Lord to find peace for your souls, for He is standing with outstretched arms, waiting to take you in just as he did Sis. Mary Combs. Written by Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Combs and Earl Combs

Fields, Martin-entered eternal life on Friday October 7, 1988 at Whitesburg Appalachian Hospital. Martin was the son of the late Mart and Emily Roberts Fields. He was born on November 13, 1926, being 61 years, 10 months and 24 days old. Surviving are one brother, Ray Fields, and three sisters, Irene Day, Ella Maggard, and Mary Fields, but Ella and Mary have both died since. He was survived by seven nephews and six nieces. We all loved Martin very much. He was a big part of our lives. He never was baptized into a church hut he always referred to the Cowan Pentecostal Church as his church, and I truly believe they loved him Martin was so humble during his sickness. I feel he is surely in I leaven, because he was as good as God would have him be. We will meet him in Heaven. Written by his niece and sister in the Lord, Barbara Boggs

Halcomb, Luvena-In loving memory we will write the obituary of our dear mother, Luvena Halcomb. She was born October 13,1933 and died February 3, 1995, making her stay here on earth 62 years, 3 months and 29 days. Early in life she met and married Ellis Halcomb. To this union six children were born: Wanda Hall, Teresa Roark, Terry Halcomb, Barbara Jones, Jerry Halcomb, and Darrell Halcomb. Also eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Callie Roark Halcomb, and her father, Willie Halcomb, one brother, and one sister. She was a member of the Defeated Creek Old Regular Baptist Church. Mother was a loving and caring person who gave herself for the welfare of others. She was a constant companion to Daddy during their forty-two years of marriage. She was a wonderful mother and jm ;u n I mother to all of her children and grandchildren. She cared for us while-n she was barely able to go herself. Her favorite pastime was her children, grandchildren and planting flowers. We feel that the Lord felt she had suffered enough in her lifetime and it was time for her to receive her rewards. Life is so lonely without Mom, but we. realize that our loss is Heaven's gain. Written by her children

Hale, Dovie-It is with much sorrow in our hearts that we tell you of the passing of our beloved mother, Dovie Hale. Mom passed away in her sleep on July 22, 1995, at the age of 81, in her home at Eatonville, Washington. Mom was born the daughter of Marshall and Ida Mae Stamper Bentley, in Knott County, Kentucky, on October 21, 1913, and grew up in Wolf Pen Holler. She married our Dad, Corbett Hale, on May 15,1931 and they were blessed with 61 years together before Dad preceded her in death May 1, 1992. They moved to Washington late in 1940, where they reared their nine children, six boys and three girtls, all of whom graduated from Eatonville High School. Mom was a homemaker who loved her vegetable garden and flowers. Family, friends and strangers were always welcome in her home, for Mom was "given to hospitality," and loved to cook and serve. Mom is survived by nine children, sons: Carlie, Charles, Everett and Nathan, of Tacoma; Billy of Puyallup; and Ivan of Eatonville; and daughters: Maywood Workman of Tacoma; Margaret Nicholson of Seattle; and Laverne Hudson of Yelm, as well as twenty-four grandchildren and twenty-seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Bonnie Fugate and Polly Amburgey, both of Enumclaw, Wa., and Marie Amburgey of Louisville, Ky.; and two brothers, Irvin Bentley and J.D. Bentley, both of Mallie, Ky. Mom and Dad joined and were baptized in the Old Regular Baptist Church, Western Union, Washington in April of 1948. Her last wishes were fulfilled when our loving brothers, Donald Pratt and H.B. Reedy, Jr., came out from Hindman, Kentucky, to conduct her funeral services in the Eatonville Baptist Church. Now, Mom's earthly body had been laid to rest beside Dad's but their eternal souls are together in Heaven with the Lord. We will miss you, Mom, but are glad you are with Dad and the Lord, and not suffering anymore. The children of Corbett and Dovie Hale

Hogg, Mrs. Mabel -63, of 8115 Mall Paullin Road, died at 10:17 p.m. Sunday in Middletown Regional Hospital, where she had been a patient for nine days. Mabel Hogg was born March 10, 1933 in Letcher County, Ky to Bob and Harriet Campbell Watts. She lived in Franklin, Ohio for 40 years and was a homemaker. Mabel Hogg is survived by her husband of 41 years, Walter A. Hogg; a daughter, Bonnie Smith of Franklin; three granddaughters: Kimberly Brogan and Dawn Gardner, both of Franklin and Andrea Dickson of Middletown; a grandson, David Gardner of Franklin; four great-grandsons, Jesse Woods, Zack Milligan and Tony and Johnny Pantone, all of Franklin; two great-granddaughters, Kashmir Blanton and Laice Dickson of Middletown, a brother, Melvin Watts of Springboro; a sister, Mary Dixon of New Carlisle, and numerous nieces and nephews. She requested Elders John Preece, I. D. Back, and Elwood Cornett the night before she passed away. We thank God for them coming all the way from Letcher County, and preaching with wonderful promises of God and singing such beautiful songs. May God bless these brothers. Funeral Services were at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Joseph R. Baker Funeral Home in Middletown. Burial was in Woodhill Cemetery in Franklin.

Johnson, Hillard-With the help of the good Lord, I will try to write the obituary of a dear, dear friend and brother in the Lord. Hillard was born December 20, 1930, and passed this life July 1, 1995, making his stay here on earth 64 years, 6 months and 11 days. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Earline Hall Johnson; one son Willard; three daughters, Trescia Dials, Lucy Hays and Louise Johnson; one brother, Dillard Johnson; two sisters, Margaret-a ret Davis and Ethel Korte; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild and a host of friends and relatives. Hillard was the son of the late Vernie Johnson and Lucy Gibson Johnson. Hillard was born and raised in Knott County. Hillard was a coal miner, a hard-working man and a good provider, loving husband and a loving dad. In his early life, Hillard met and married Earline Hall, and to this union were born four children, one son and three daughters. Later in life Hillard realized his lost condition and need of a savior. So, he turned his life over to the Lord, repented, and was born again in Jesus' blood. He then joined the Reynolds Fork Old Regular Baptist Church, where he was a good and faithful member. I've known brother Hillard and his sweet wife and family for many years. My wife and I visited their little home many, many times. They always made us feel like family. Brother Hillard fought a good fight, he kept his faith and now has gone to receive his reward in Heaven. To all who knew him and loved him, and especially to his family, let this not be good-bye but just "So long for a little while" The Lord said, "Today is the day of salvation," so if you want to see Brother Hillard again, you must repent and be born again and you can meet him in Heaven, where there will be no more pain, sorrow and sad good-byes. Written by Brother Paul Watson

Madden, Leo Dice-It is with loving memories that I will try to write an obituary of my dear and precious mother. Dicie Madden was born on October 29, 1908 on Irishman at Amburgey, Kentucky. Mom was blessed to live 85 years, 11 months and 29 days. She passed from this life on October 28, 1994, one day shy of her 86th birthday. She was the daughter of Spencer and Elizabeth Mullins, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was her husband Gordon, two sons, one daughter, and three brothers. In March, 1932, she married Gordon Madden and they were blessed to have fifty-six wonderful years together before Dad died in 1988. To this union were born four boys and four girls. Mom left to mourn her passing two boys: Charles G. Madden and Eddie Dean Madden; three girls: Glenna S. Ramey, Betty J. Amburgey and Christine Amburgey; nineteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mom has been a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church since 1952. She was a member of the Little Dove Church and loved to go and did until her health got bad. She loved to sing and we would hear her singing a lot of times. Next to Mom's faith in God, her family was her life. Nothing pleased her more than to have all of us kids come and eat with them every Sunday, she enjoyed cooking for us so much. I miss that so much today, but I thank God for letting us have them for many years. I know Mom and Dad are happy now, no sickness or sorrow, and I just live for the day when I can go and be with them again. Mom was very special, not only to us kids, but to everyone who knew her. We kids were her joy and she was everything to us. We love and miss her so much today but we feel that our loss is surely Heaven's gain. I believe she is an angel watching over me all the time. Written by her daughter, Betty J. Amburgey

Maggard, Ella-It is with sad and broken hearts we will try to write the obituary of our dearest mommy and Momma. Ella Maggard was born September 3, 1914 to the late Emily Roberts Fields and Crockett M Fields. She was called home on July 10, 1995 at the home of her daughter, Audrey Dobson, with whom she had spent the last twenty-one years, making her stay on earth 80 years 10 months and 7 days. Very early in life Mommy grew up with and married Arch Maggard on December 24, 1930. Daddy preceded her in death on July 27, 1941. To this union were born six children: Curtis, Barbara, Billy R. and Audrey, and Havis and Evita Mae, who preceded Mommy in death. One brother, Ray Fields, also survives her, as well as one sister, Irene Day, 17 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Mommy really loved to go to church and was a member of the Big Creek Old Regular Baptist Church in Dupont, Indiana. Mommy, we miss you so much and we will meet you, Daddy and our little sisters, and the circle will never be broken. So Mommy and Momma, rest on. Written by daughter and Granddaughter, Audrey and Stacy Dobson

Sammons, Imogene-With a broken heart, I will try, with the help of the good Lord, to write the obituary of my dear sister, Imogene Sammons.  Imogene passed away on Monday, November 14, 1994, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Imogene was the daughter of the late James Madison and Sarah Back Smith. She was born on April 5, 1926, being 68 years, 7 months, and 9 days of age at her passing. Surviving are one son, Robert Glen Sammons; daughter-in-law, Mona Sammons; and grandson, Robert Jonathon Jewel Sammons, all of Jeremiah, Ky. In addition, there are two sisters: Christine Cornett of New Point, Indiana, and Florene Back of Batesville, Indiana; two brothers: Homer Smith and Jake Smith, both of Jeremiah, Ky.; along with a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing. Imogene was preceded in death by her husband, Jewel Glen Sammons, and four brothers: James Smith, Jr., Willie Dean Smith, Henry Smith, Leroy Smith. Imogene was a member of the Dixon Memorial Church. She loved her church and was a faithful member, attending regularly until she became too ill to attend. We miss Imogene. She has paid the price we all must pay and is resting, in the arms of Jesus. We hope to meet her again when this life is over. We won't say good-bye, sis; we'll see you in the morning of all mornings. Written by her loving brother, Homer Smith

Shepherd, Phillip-With the help of the Lord I will try to write the obituary of our precious Phillip. Phillip was born on November 24, 1967 and passed away on January 5,1995. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manis and Naomi Shepherd, and one sister, Ella Faye. Surviving family are: Claudine, Mattie, Dee, Sarah, Stella, Tim, Angie, Aaron, Arlie, Kermit, Ancil, April, Cody, Darrell, Jenny, Kelsea, Kourtney, Karlie, Greg, Lisa, Travis, Emilee, and Jeff, who loved him so much. Phil was diagnosed with brain cancer on March 9, 1994. He took his illness with such patience. He always said he needed us but we needed him so much. I pray that God will help us to go on without him. He joined the Rock Fork Regular Baptist Church and was baptized on April 10 by Brother Earl Slone and Brother Jerry Manns. He was such a great light to his family and anyone who visited him. I couldn't count the times in the day that he would say, "Thank the good Lord for what He has done for me. "The other girls would tell him we had to have a miracle but he would say I've already had a miracle, the Lord saved my soul He worried so much about all of his family that don't know the. Lord. I hope you will always remember his counsel that he gave you. Remember what he said if you wanted to go to Heaven with him. you would have to repent. All day at the hospital I would tell Bud that God would dike iMic in him and he would say, "I know He will." Not long before he died, his  nurse came in and asked him about life support and he told her no. She asked if he was positive and he told her he was positive. She asked him if his heart stopped and he quit breathing what he wanted them to do. He told her to just let him go on. To hear him say those words, brought both sorrow and joy. Sorrow to know it wouldn't be long that we would have to give him up and joy to know he was ready to go to Heaven where he had longed to go. He was so restless just before he died. Brother Jerry went over lo his bed and held his hand to pray and Phil told him to "pray either way." He was ready to go. When Brother Jerry left his bedside, he never moved around anymore. He just went to sleep in peace. I could write all day and never tell how much we loved him and how he loved all of us so much. Our lives will not be the same, but by his strength in God I hope we will all become stronger. Girls, if he could speak, you know what he would say - repent and come to Heaven with me, Mommy, Daddy and Ella Faye. We Love You Bud, Stella

Slone, Marthe & Son-Rodney Slone-It is with God's help that I will try to write the obituaries of my beloved Aunt and her son, Rodney. Martha Madden Slone was born an March 21,1918 to John and Lucinda (Cody) Madden. She was blessed to live 76 years and 10 months. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Edward Slone, and one son, Rodney, who died two weeks before she died. She passed from this life on January 21, 1995.Aunt Martha met and married Edward Slone, and to this union were born two sons: Jimmy A. Slone and Rodney Glenn Slone. She left to mourn her passing: one son, Jimmy A. Slone, and daughter in-law, Mildred Slone of West Chester, Ohio; four grandchildren;11 grandchildren; two sisters, Ada Madden and Jewell Collins, hold Covington, Kentucky; and one brother, James Truman Madden Carleton, Michigan. Aunt Martha was a member of the Little Dove Church and she love. I her church. Before she died, she talked to us in the hospital and told us all to be sure and serve the Lord and come to Heaven, that she would be waiting for us there. She was sick and lonesome after losing her broil hi. Gordon, and his wife, Dicie, and her son, Rodney, that she just wanted to go on to Heaven to be with them. She was a wonderful and loving person and everyone who knew her was blessed. We truly feel that our loss is Heaven's gain. Rodney Glenn Slone, son of Edward and Martha Slone, was born an February 28, 1946. He passed from this life on January 9, 1995, two weeks before his mother passed away. He left to mourn his passing: two daughters, Teresa and Gina Slone both of Cincinnati, Ohio; four grant! children; and one brother, Jimmy A. Slone of Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Slone, and one son. Rodney had been sick for many years, but he kept on going because he loved his family. He was like a brother to me and I loved him dearly. He was a good man and he loved everybody and he served his Lord daily. He loved his Lord. Thank God he's not suffering anymore. He is missed by everyone. Written by a loving niece and cousin, Betty J. Amburgey

Smith, Lettie Stamper- was born into the home of William Thomas Stamper and Elizabeth Adams Stamper on Smith Branch in Knott County on March 18, 1893. She passed away at her home at Sassafras, Kentucky on December 1,1994, making her stay here on Earth 101 years, 8 months, and 13 days. She married A.J. Smith on March 31, 1920. They had a full and happy life together. He passed away on March 19, 1971. Seven children were born to this union. The first born were twin sons, Raymond and Rankin. Raymond died at birth. Rankin died August 12, 1995. The surviving sons are Buford and Randolph; the surviving daughters are Beulah Couch, Ruby Moore, and Betty Lou Smith. Lettie joined the Regular Baptist Church on October 5,1963. Some of her happiest days were spent in the church. She attended as long as she was able. At the time of her death, she was a member of Little Dove Church. She was loved by everyone who ever knew her. We feel our loss is Heaven's gain .
Sadly missed by her children and grandchildren

Stacy, Clayton-In loving memory of a very special person, Clayton Stacy. Clayton was my husband's uncle, but he was as close to me as my own. 1 believe with all my heart he was really a man of God because talking about God was his favorite conversation, and I loved to talk to him about the Lord. Even though we were in different churches, we never disagreed. His face would light up, and you could feel God's presence and love when he talked about how much he loved his Lord. He was a hard worker, working in the coal mine all his life. The last few years he was afflicted with cancer and black lung, but his faith never wavered. 1 believe it became stronger because he wasn't afraid of dying. He said he "was looking forward to seeing his Lord and Savior, who had been so good to him. "He did dread leaving his good wife, who stood by him, but he told me one day when were talking that he knew she loved God, and God would take care of her and his children. He said "It would be hard on them, but God will take care of them, won't He, Becky?" I said, Uncle Clayton, I wish I only had a small portion of your faith. No matter how down I was when I went around him, he would have me feeling better before I left. Everyone who knew him loved him. He was a preacher in the Primitive Baptist Church. He really let his light shine for God. He never met a stranger, or if he knew of anyone who was sick, he never failed to pray for them. When you went to his home, he and his wife would make you feel as if you were right at home. Aunt Christine has lost a loving husband and his children have lost a good father, and all of us have lost a very special person in our lives. No, I can't say lost because if we have repented of our sins and made it right with God, we can all see him again in a better land where no cancer or black lung will ever be known. We love you and miss you Uncle Clayton, but by the Grace of God we will see you in that beautiful land you preached about so many times, we can praise the name of our savior for eternity. Your loving niece, Becky Stacy

Stamper, Elizabeth Watson-With a sad heart I will try to write the obituary of my dear mother, Elizabeth Watson Stamper. Elizabeth Watson Stamper was born on November 24, 1903 in Knott County, Kentucky to Hazro Watson and Octavia Slone Watson. She passed from this life on Wednesday, April 20, 1994 making her stay here on earth 90 years, 4 months and 26 days. She was preceded in death by one son, Ermil Bentley; three daughters: Geneva Dials, Ogie Bentley and Lettie Joyce Slone. Elizabeth leaves to mourn her passing niir daughter, Avanellel Hanshaw; two sons: Cecil (Teeberry) Stamper and Ray Stamper; one brother: Mitchell Watson; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. A while before she died, she told of having dreams of wearing a beautiful crown. Elizabeth will be greatly missed here on earth, but we feel that our loss is Heaven's gain. Written by her son, Cecil (Teeberry) Stamper

Watts, Elmon-It is with a sad and broken heart that I will write the memory of our father. Elmon Watts passed away on Monday, June 27, 1994 at his residence. Elmon was the son of the late Blain and Eva Caudill Watts. He was born February 25, 1925 being 69 years, 4 months, and 2 days of age at the time of his passing. He was survived by his wife, Sarah Fields Watts, three sons, seven daughters, and thirty grandchildren. Dad belonged to the Mount Olivet Old Regular Baptist Church. Even though Dad was a man of few words, all of us kids knew that we were well loved. Many mistakes and wrongdoing were committed by our Dad, but it is never too late to call on the Lord. Oh, how we miss our Dad! But, with hearts very heavy laden, we can look forward to the day that we will see our dear father. Mom is so lonely here but she knows that Dad is in a much better place. Dad had a heart of gold, and I believe that many were touched by it. I believe with all my heart that Dad is in Heaven with Jesus, and that if he could talk to us just one more time, it would be to tell us to keep living for Jesus. And that someday soon we will see him in his Heavenly home. Daddy, we all love and miss you!    Written by his daughter, Marquita