Cornett, Elder Otis-Born December 1, 1915, in Letcher County, Kentucky, the son of Kenton and Judy (Roark) Cornett, the second of six children, two girls and four boys. Otis passed this life, March 1, 1996, being 80 years and 49 days of age. One sister and one brother preceded him in death. He married Martha Whitaker on July 29, 1938 and we were . blessed with two wonderful daughters; Jo Ann and Gwen. Our daughter Gwen passed this life only 13 months after her daddy. Otis joined the Westchester Old Regular Baptist Church, August 22, 1965 and was baptized September 21, of that year. He was libertized to preach in February, 1967 and ordained an Elder January 18, 1969. He was appointed clerk of the Westchester Church in September 1973 and served in that capacity for 16 years until he moved to a new home near Jackson, Kentucky. He remained a faithful servant in the church and to God until the end. He leaves to mourn his passing, one daughter, a wife, two brothers, one sister, four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Otis had a long-suffering illness and I know he is at peace now and no more suffering. We miss you so much and love you always.
Written by his wife, Sister Martha Cornett

Holbrook, Bertha Hall Turner -Our mother was blessed with a good long life. She lived to be 98 years, 11 months and 12 days old. She was born at McDowell, Floyd County, Kentucky and lived most of her life in Eastern Kentucky, in Floyd, Pike and Letcher counties. Mom was a descendent of a large family which included the Hopkins ministers of Virginia and Captain Bolen Bill Hall, who was very active during the Civil War period. She was married to Thomas J. Turner for 38 years and to this union five daughters were born: Olive Rose Hall of McDowell; Virginia Lea Hall of Weeksbury; Ruby Jane Pack of Mt. Sterling; Connie Gail Crissman of Amelia, OH; and one daughter who died at birth. Left to mourn her passing are four daughters, four sons- in-law, 17 surviving grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and many more relatives and friends. Bertha and her twin sister, Birdie, were the youngest of a large family of ten children. Her brothers became professional people in their chosen careers. Her oldest brother served as one of the first superintendents of Floyd County schools and later became a prominent farmer, banker and businessman in Floyd, Fleming and Mason counties. Another brother was a dentist, and one brother was a famous prosecuting attorney in Knott and Floyd counties. The other brothers were farmers and merchants. In Mom's early childhood and as a young woman, she, with her mother and four sisters, were kept busy serving as homemakers for the family. She has told us many stories of how they had to improvise during those early years of almost one hundred years ago. Mom was a devout Christian for 67 years. She joined the Thornton Regular Baptist Church at Mayking, Kentucky, in Letcher County, in December 1930 and was baptized by Elder G. Bennett Adams in the swollen ice-covered Kentucky River. All during her Christian life she enjoyed visiting neighbors and helping in sickness and time of need. At her passing she was a member of the Old Beaver Church at Minnie, Kentucky, where her funeral was held. She was a great benefactor. She enjoyed helping others, especially little children who she thought needed food and clothing. Mom served as postmaster at Minnie, KY., and also was assistant postmaster at Millstone, KY. She also helped our father, who was manager of a store for Southeast Coal Company. Mother liked meeting the public and helping people in any way she could. After our Father's death, Mom married Jess Holbrook of Kona, KY. For fourteen years they had a happy marriage. After Jess passed away, she returned to Floyd County, where she spent her remaining days. She suffered a stroke in 1992 and was confined to nursing care until her death. She quietly passed away July 11, 1997 and was buried at the Lucy Hall cemetery in McDowell. This cemetery was named in honor of her mother and was on land inherited by her from a part of the family farm. She was born, lived, died and was buried on this portion of the family farm. A large part of McDowell now occupies this family farm of Ben and Lucy Hall, her mother and father. We cherished our mother and respected her very much. She was a great lady, a strict, loving mother, who taught us the right way to live and gave us a godly heritage. Our greatest comfort today is to feel that Mommy Turner is at rest and at peace with her Lord. We feel that she is watching through Heaven's windows and waiting for us to join her.
God saw she was getting tired,
And a cure was not to be.
So He put his arms around her,
And whispered, 'Come with me.'
So we say bye to Mother until we meet again.
Written by her son-in-law, Adrian Hall and her family who misses her and loved her very much.

Mullins, Hobert - Hobert was born on September 16, 1915 at Beefhide, Kentucky. He passed away November 28, 1996 at Kingsport, Tennessee. Services were held at Hamlett-Dobson Chapel, Sunday, December 1, 1996 at 1:00 p.m. by Pastor Wayne White. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hazel V. Mullins. He left five daughters to mourn his passing: Mrs. Jack (Anna) Blevins; Mrs. D; V. (Angella) McFall; Mrs. Gary (Dee) Davis; Mrs. Onnie (La ' Verne) Winebarger; and Mrs. Steve (Linda) Pace. Three sons: Gary W. Mullins, Jimmy D. Mullins, and Benny A. Mullins. He had nineteen grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren. He left two sisters: Delia White and Elsie Stewart and also several nieces and nephews. It was a joy to meet Hobert in church. He was a light unto the world. He was laid to rest at Washington County Memory Gardens.

Reynolds, Hollis- passed away December 6, 1996, at his residence. He was the son of the late Ernest and Alpha Adams Reynolds. He was born September 8, 1927. He was 69 years, 2 months, and 28 days of age at the time of his passing. Hollis joined the Thornton Regular Baptist Church in January 1964. He was a good member of our church. Surviving is his wife Joy Faye Collins Reynolds, one daughter Orucilla McKinley of Mt. Washington, KY. Four grandchildren: Laura, Tina, Nicole and Chris. Six great-grandchildren also survive. With your help, Lord, never let my heart grow weary of the tasks that lie ahead. Renew my faith each day for You as I waken from my bed. Last, but certainly not least, keep me pure as I can be till at last I'm homeward bound to live eternally with thee. Written by Lorene Stidham

Thomas, Albert -He was born June 13, 1912 in Pine Top, Knott County, Kentucky, the son of Monroe and Nancy (Pigman) Thomas. Passed away June 20, 1997 being 85 years and 7 days old at the time. He was married to the late Lula (Adams) Thomas. Brother Thomas joined the Westchester Old Regular Baptist Church in May of 1970 and was ordained a Deacon in June of 1972.Brother Albert was preceded in death by his wife, Lula, and three brothers: Raymond, Foster and Buford. And also three sisters: Bethel, Effie and Ona. Brother Albert is survived by two sons: Ermine of Lawrenceburg, IN., and Windle Lee of Dayton, OH., and two daughters: Wilma Jean Fancher of Milan, IN., and Lavan Gillespie of Moors Hill, IN., and five brothers: James and Monroe of Lawrenceburg, IN., Orbin of Gomer, KY., and Burn and Andrew, both of Dayton, OH. Three Sisters: Nora, Myrtle and Audrey of Dayton, OH. Also nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren survive.

Thomas, Lula- She was born May 18, 1920, in Perry County, KY, the daughter of Joe and Matilda (Tolliver) Adams and died September 26, 1992. She was married to Albert Thomas. She joined the Westchester Old Regular Baptist Church in May of 1970.Sister Lula was survived until 1997 by her husband, Albert. Presently, two sons survive: Ermine of Lawrenceburg, IN., and Windle Lee of Dayton, OH., and two daughters: Wilma Jean Fancher of Milan, IN., and Lavan Gillespie of Moors Hill, IN., and five brothers: James and Monroe of Lawrenceburg, IN., Or-bin of Gomer, KY., and Burn and Andrew, both of Dayton, OH. Three Sisters: Nora, Myrtle and Audrey of Dayton, OH. Also nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren survive.