Burton, Ruth Kincer - passed away Wednesday, January 4, 1995 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Health Care Center. Ruth was the daughter of the late Hassel and Lula Craft Kincer. She was born May 26, 1925 being 69 years, 7 months, and 8 days of age at the time of her passing. Ruth was the widow of Isaac Burton. Ruth was a member of the Little Rock Old Regular Church. Surviving are three sons; Isaac Allen Burton of Thornton, KY Charles Burton of Amherst, OH, and Gerald Burton of Wellington, OH: two daughters; Marcia Vanover and Sandra Lucas, both of Thornton, KY: six brothers; Hugie Kincer of Jenkins, KY, Ray Kincer of Milan IN, J.B. Kincer, Jesse Kincer, and Wallace Kincer, all of Jenkins, KY and Leonard Kincer of Sunman, IN: seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, along with a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing. Ruth was preceded in death by a brother, Charlie, and a sister, Icey Quillen.

Farris, Harlan -the son of Jimmy and Sarah Jane Walters Farris, was born November 20, 1900 at Belknap, KY, in Wolfe County. He was married to Corda Wages on November 17,1922 at Bays, KY, by his uncle Elder Joe Walters, a Primitive Baptist minister. To this union the following children were born: Edith, William, Harold Clay, Kenneth, Norma Jean, Maurine, James Luke Hager, Wardie, Robert and Vaughn. Harlan died August 9, 1972 at Wilmington, OH, of heart failure. He was buried in Magoffin County, KY, in the Gill Williams Cemetery. He spent his youth and early married life in Magoffin County. He then moved to Ohio where he worked for many years at the Delco Products-General Motors in Dayton, OH, from which he retired. The love of his life was his children and grandchildren. It would be a truthful statement to say he was loved and respected by all children with whom he came in contact. Norma Jean, Harlan's daughter, had the highest praise for her well loved and respected father. He stuck with her all the way when she gave a home to her brother's children. Harlan traveled many miles to church and was a great believer in the old time way. He loved the principals of the Baptist faith. He made several comments about how he enjoyed the preachers in the Blackey area. Harlan was a dear friend of ours and of the Old Baptist Church.

Frisby, Mary Jenkins -the daughter of Jim and Louise Wages Jenkins, was born February 13,1893, in Magoffin County. She died in the month of June, 1995, in a nursing home in Shiloh, OH. At her death, she was 103 years old. She was married to George Frisby who preceded her in death many years ago. George is buried in the Brushy Fork Cemetery in Morgan County. To this union the following children were born: Gar-red, Richard, James, Hershell, Ray, Rebecca, and Mattie. Mary joined the Redeemed Old Regular Baptist Church around 1949 and was baptized in Caney Creek by Elder Wardie Craft. She was a faithful member until she moved to Shiloh to be near her children. Mary had both legs amputated and spent several years in the Shiloh Nursing Home. She was the last member of a large family. She was buried in Shiloh, OH, where several of her children are buried. The only survivors are Ray, Rebecca, and Mattie. Her brothers and sisters included Lucy, Nan, Martha, Belle, Rose, Lillie, Will, and Frank. At the time of her death, Mary was the oldest Redeemed Church member. She makes the fourth Redeemed Church member to die within the past year. Mary loved the Redeemed Church, was a loving mother and grandmother and a friend to many. Written by Wardie and Hazel Craft.

Gilley, Londie - was born February 8, 1922, at Dongola, KY. He was the son of Steve and Mattie Adams Gilley. He married Lillian Banks Gilley August 8, 1942, in Whitesburg, KY. Nine children were born to them; Roger, Norshel, Chalmer, Ricky, Denny, Keith, Jill, Jennifer and Jeff. Londie entered the service in 1942. He lived in Letcher County, KY, until 1953, then moved to Columbus, IN, where he lived and worked for 33 years. He retired from Hamilton Cosco. Londie was a member of Valley Home Old Regular Baptist Church, in Freetown, IN, where he served as a Deacon. He loved to go to church; he was a good Christian man. God called him home March 28, 1995. Londie is loved and missed by all his family. We will all be with him someday. Written by niece, Shelsie

Gilley, Sarah Ethel - was born December 28,1923, in Letcher County, KY. She was the daughter of Zach and Clerinda Raleigh Banks. She was married to James E. Gilley for 43 years before God called him home in 1983. To them were born four children, three daughters; Shelsie, Sharon, Shannon, and one son; Darrell Gilley. She was a member of the Valley Home Old Regular Baptist Church at Freetown, IN. God called her home January 17, 1995. We miss her more than words can tell, but we know she is happy and we will be with her again someday. Written by daughter, Shelsie

Noble, Wilson Jr.-was born in Breathitt County, KY, on December 10,1936 to Wilson Noble and Millie Noble. He passed from this life at the Hazard Nursing Home on February 16, 1995, making his stay here on earth 58 years, 1 month and 6 days. He leaves to mourn his passing, two half sisters; Mary Jane Marshall and Opsie Mullins. A host of nieces and nephews also survive. We know that Wilson will be greatly missed here on earth, but we feel that our loss is Heaven's gain.

Page, Lettie -89, of Rt.l, Jenkins, KY, passed away Sunday, May 28, 1995 at the Letcher Manor Nursing Home in Whitesburg, KY. She was the daughter of the late Reuben and Mary Lice Wright Craft. Born March 28, 1906 at Jenkins, KY. She was married to William Page on April 2, 1926.Lettie was preceded in death by her husband William Page on November 7, 1974, and also a son, Morgan Page, four brothers and two sisters. Lettie is survived by four children: Bernice Caldwell of Puyallup, WA, Ralph Page of Baltimore, MD, Martin Page of Jenkins, KY, and Eva Mae Chandler of Bunnell, FL. Also 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 3 great great-grandchildren. She is also survived by nine brothers; George Craft, Cecil, Columbus, Delmar, Homer, Earl, Van, Willis and Jesse Ray Craft. Also two sisters; Vernia Holbrook and Nellie Nunley. Lettie was a member of the Little Rock Old Regular Baptist Church for over fifty years. She was a loving mother and grandmother and a friend to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed, but we are comforted in knowing that she is in heaven with Poppy.

Phillips, Florence Lillian - was born August 19, 1934 and passed away April 28, 1995 at her home in Norton, VA. She was the daughter of Henry Phillips and Ada Hooper Phillips. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Mabel Reeves. She was a member of Baker and Stallard Regular Baptist Church and attended faithfully until about two months before her death. She leaves two brothers; Roy Phillips of Wise, VA, and Claude Phillips of Norton, VA. Several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends to mourn her passing. Lillian always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. She is missed by all that knew her. Written by a friend and a sister in Christ, Shirley Phillips

Stephens, George P. - was born July 15, 1928 in Floyd County, KY, and departed this life on September 13, 1995 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY, following an extended illness. He was the son of the late Hubert and Bessie Stephens. George was a retired superintendent for the Columbia Gas Co. He was a World War II veteran. He attended the Left Beaver Church, the Redeemed Church, the Tarkiln Church and other Regular Baptist Churches. He had a great love for the people who he came in contact with. He made a profession in Christ to Brother Wardie Craft and Brother Roy Collett during their visit with him at the St. Joseph Hospital. Survivors include his wife, June Stephens; a son, Dana M. Stephens; two grandchildren, Celia and Miles; a daughter-in-law; four sisters; three brothers; and a host of nieces and nephews to mourn his loss. Written by wife, June Stephens

Webb, George Ellis Jr., son of the late George E. and Polly Church Webb, was born in Letcher County, KY, on May 28, 1932. He passed from this life at the Fairview Hospital in Cleveland, OH, on Thursday, March 30, 1995, making his stay here on earth 62 years, 10 months and 2 days. George had been in poor health for several years and gravely ill during the last days of his life. He was preceded in death by one brother, Miles Henry Webb, Sr. George was a veteran of the Korean War, having served with the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1955. He was a member of the American Legion Post 104 in Neon, KY. He worked for Union Carbide and Leesbradner until his retirement. He was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church in Cleveland, OH, for many years. George is survived by his beloved wife, Marie Callahan of Cleveland, OH; Eunice Webb of Neon, KY, whom he knew as a mother; daughter, Vickie Webb of Cleveland, OH; sons: Anthony Lee Webb and Bart Allen Webb of Cleveland, OH; grandchildren, Erin, Lee and Brett; brother Willie Carl Webb of Chatsworth, GA. Sisters; Arlena Wilson of Lexington, KY, Eunicelle Watkins of Jeffersonville, KY and Brenda Yates of Pembroke, KY. Also surviving are a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.

White, Odell -age 61, of Whitesburg, KY, and formerly of Jenkins, passed from this life on Saturday, July 15, 1995 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Lorenzo Dow Branham and Dolly Stewart Branham, and was born May 22, 1934, at Long Fork in Pike County, KY. Survivors are her husband; Billy West White of Whitesburg, KY, a son; Donnie Ray White of Lexington, KY, three daughters; Dell Regina Niece of Red Fox, KY, Doris Jane Carroll of Big Stone Gap, VA, and Sharon Niece of Whitesburg, KY. Five brothers; Jack Branham, John Branham, Patton Branham and Willie Branham, all of McRoberts and Jonas Branham of IN. Five sisters; Dina Gibson, Easter Potter and Hattie Hughes, all of McRoberts, KY, and Johanna DeBruhl of Romolus, MI, and Lucy Anderson of Ypsilanti, MI, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive. Odell was a member of the McRoberts Old Regular Baptist Church.