Callahan, Claude
Booneville, KY – Claude Callahan, 92, of Route 2, passed away Wednesday,
December 26, 2007 at his residence, suddenly. He attended Booneville Baptist Church.
He was a veteran of World War II and a retired school teacher. Born in Owsley County
on August 24, 1915, he was the son of the late Isaac "Ida" and Sena White Callahan. Mr. Callahan
is survived by his wife, Gladys (Callahan) Callahan of Route 2, Booneville, KY; a son,
Ronnie (& Ruby Nell) Callahan; two daughters, Joyce (& Thomas E.) Campbell and Sandy
(& Elijah) King, all of Booneville. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Todd
(& Kimberly) Campbell, Ronnie Jr. Callahan, Jennifer L. (& James) Barrett and Jeff
Callahan, all of Booneville. Eight great grandchildren, Kelsey, Kaylee, Kendal & Kamryn
Campbell, Kailynn Bowling, James Elijah Barrett, all of Booneville, KY and Kenedi & Jeffery
Parker Callahan of Louisville, KY. Visitation was held from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Friday evening,
December 28, 2007 at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Saturday,
December 29, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Jerry Lacefield officiating.
Burial in the Shepherd Memorial Cemetery with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements. Booneville Sentinel January 2, 2008.
Callahan, E. Faye Cornett
Booneville, KY E. Faye Callahan, 71, passed away Thursday, September
13, 2007, at St. Joseph East in Lexington, Ky. Faye was born March 25, 1936, in Owsley
County, KY, to the late Vincie and Ida Prichard Cornett. She was a homemaker, and
especially enjoyed crocheting, bird watching, and donating to Disabled Veterans and Feed
the Children Organizations. Survivors include two daughters, Pamela Coomer of Booneville,
KY and Angel (& Kevin) McVaugh of Blossburg, PA; two brothers; three sisters; four
grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. Along with
her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Darren Caudill; a brother, Creed Cornett; a
sister, Pat Blake; and a grandchild, Latha Edward Booth. Grave Side services were held
Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 10:30 a.m., at the Newman Cemetery, Pebworth, KY.
Booneville Sentinel, Thursday, September 20, 2007...Booneville KY. 41314
Callahan, Frank J.
Vincent, KY – Frank J. Callahan, 55, passed away June 3, 2008 at St. Joseph
East, Lexington, KY after a long illness. He was a Baptist. Born on December 30, 1952,
at Oneida, KY, the son of Jesse H. Callahan and Martha Price Callahan. He is survived by
two sisters, Naomi Ramsey and Freda Yarber, both of Booneville, KY; two half sisters,
Evelyn Begley of Vincent, KY and Marie Humphert of Ohio; four brothers, Jerry Callahan,
Clay Co., KY, Estill Callahan, Mt. Sterling, KY, Raleigh Callahan, Clay Co, KY, and Robert
Callahan, Beattyville, KY; two half brothers, Jessie Price, Winchester, KY and Alvin Gene
Callahan of McKee, KY. Funeral services held Friday, June 6, 2008, 11:00 a.m. at the Searcy
and Strong Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Ball officiating. Visitation held from 6:00 – 9:00
Thursday evening at the funeral home. Burial at the Cradlebow Cemetery with Searcy and
Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel June 11, 2008.
Callahan, Gladys
Booneville, KY – Gladys Callahan, 85, of Route 2, passed away April 21, 2009 at
the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY after a short illness. She was a
member of the Church of Christ and a homemaker. She was born in Owsley County, KY on June 17,
1923 to the late Bascom Callahan and Ollie Parker Callahan. She was the widow of Claude Callahan
(12-26-07). She is survived by a son, Ronnie (& Ruby Nell) Callahan; two daughters, Joyce
(& Thomas E.) Campbell and Sandy (& Elijah) King; four grandchildren, Todd, Ronnie, Jr., Jeff and
Jennifer; eight great grandchildren, Kelsey, Kaylee, Kendal, Kamryn, Kaitlyn, James Elijah, Kenedi
and Jeffery Parker. Funeral services held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 25, 2009 at the Searcy and
Strong Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Lacefield and Rev. Tim Charlton officiating. Visitation was held
on Friday evening, April 24, from 6 to 9, at the funeral home. Burial in the Shepherd Memorial Cemetery
with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel April 29, 2009.
Callahan, Jimmy Wayne
Jimmy Wayne Callahan, age 64 of Maineville, OH passed peacefully November 27,
2008 at Bethesda North Hospital with his family by his side. Born February 2, 1944 in Island
City, KY, he was the son of Clyde and Mabel (Barrett) Callahan and had worked for the Continental
Can Company and the Lebanon Library. Jimmy was a graduate of Kings High School and attended Lee's
College and Eastern Kentucky University. Jimmy was a Vietnam Veteran of the US Army. Jimmy was a
loving and devoted husband, dad and grandpa who enjoyed spending time with his family, golf and
gardening. Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his loving and caring wife of 40
years Irene (Johnson) Callahan of Maineville, OH; sons Jimmy Callahan, Jr. and Troy (Heather)
Callahan all of Maineville, OH; one brother Eugene (Joan) Callahan of Maineville, OH and four
grandchildren Casey, Cody, Katie and Isaac. Friends may call on the family December 1, 2008 from
1:00pm until 3:00pm at the Stine Kilburn Funeral Home. Funeral services were held December 1, 2008
at Stine Kilburn Funeral Home with Brother Ronald Pierce officiating. Burial was in the Maineville
Cemetery in Maineville, OH. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting
www.stinekilburnfuneralhome.com Nov. 2008.
Callahan, Oscar
Ricetown, KY – Oscar Callahan, 75, of Lower Wolfe Creek Road,
husband of Ida Marshall Callahan, passed away on July 28, 2006 at the Jewish Hospital
in Louisville, Kentucky after a long illness. Mr. Callahan was a retired farmer and
a member of the Baptist Church. He was born on December 1, 1930 in Owsley County, the
son of the late Felix and Nancy Simpson Callahan. He is survived by his wife, Ida;
two sons, Gordon (& Emma) Callahan, Joe (& Michelle) Callahan, both of Ricetown,
Kentucky; two daughters, Judy Morris of Booneville, Kentucky and Evelyn (& J. C.)
Gross of Ricetown, Kentucky. 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his parents; a son; Scott Callahan and a brother, Henry Callahan.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2006 at the Searcy and Strong
Funeral Home, with Rev. Gary Marshall and Rev. Joe Powlas officiating. Visitation was
held from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home. Burial in the Esau-
Gabbard Cemetery on Indian Creek. Pallbearers were Joe Callahan, Jamie Gross, Caleb
Bowling, Dale Jr. Morris, Brady Thomas and Dustin Morris.
Booneville Sentinel August 03, 2006.
Callahan, Sarah Madden Ball
Booneville, KY – Sarah Ball Callahan, 93, Owsley County Health Care Center,
passed away on April 26, 2008 at the OCHCC after a long illness. She was a homemaker
and a member of the Baptist Church. She was born in Owsley County, KY on February 23,
1915 to Luther and Laura Callahan Madden and was the widow of Herman Ball and Frank
Callahan. She is survived by a son, Mendle Ball of Owsley County and a daughter, Lola
Southard of London, Kentucky; 11 grandchildren; four great grandchildren and two great,
great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Irene Ball and Eva
Ball Edwards; and a son, Richard Ball. Funeral services at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April
29, 2008 at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Combs officiating.
Visitation was held on Monday night April 28, 2008 at the funeral home. Burial in the
Hensley Cemetery, Taft, KY with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Booneville Sentinel April 30, 2008.
Campbell, Bernice Riley
Booneville, KY – Bernice Riley Campbell, 82, widow of Willie Bruce Campbell,
passed away Friday, November 21, 2008, at Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, KY. Bernice
was born in Booneville, KY on September 10, 1926, to the late Oscar and Polly Gabbard Riley.
She was a former landscaper, homemaker and enjoyed gardening. She is survived by two sons,
Donald and Gary Campbell, both of Booneville, KY; two daughters, Ruth (& Jim) Gossett of West
Alexandria, OH and Shirley (& Buddy) Corner of Brookville, OH; three grandchildren; and 13
great grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Mel Riley of Indiana and Dave Riley of
Ohio; three sisters, Hazel Millon of Ga, Martha Jean Riley of Ohio and Mary Mattingley of
Arizona; and a host of other relatives and friends. Besides her parents, and her husband,
she was preceded in death by three brothers, a sister, and a grandson. A Memorial Service
was held Monday, November 24, 2008 at 11:00 a.m., at the Booneville Funeral Home with
Chaplain Paul Dyer officiating. Interment followed in the Shepherd Memorial Cemetery in
Booneville. Booneville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel
December 3, 2008.
Campbell, Clarence
Booneville, KY – Clarence Campbell, 63, widower of Edna Bishop
Campbell, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2006 at the Baptist Regional Hospital in Corbin,
Kentucky. Clarence was born November 21, 1942, in Owsley County, Kentucky to the late
Hargis and Dora Dean Campbell. He was a railroad employee for the Southeast Coal Wash,
a farmer, enjoyed fox hunting, and attended the Fish Creek Baptist Church. Survivors
include two sons, Fredrick Anthony Campbell of Michigan and Triston Hargis Campbell of
Booneville, Kentucky; two daughters, Tammy Spurlock of McKee, Kentucky and Bridget
Harris of Richmond, Kentucky; six grandchildren; one great grandchild. Also surviving
are two brothers, Jimmy Campbell of Warsaw, Kentucky and Dennis Campbell of Booneville,
Kentucky; three sisters, Bethel Neeley and Mildred Smith, both of Booneville, Kentucky
and Doris Lee of Lily, Kentucky. Along with his wife and parents, he was preceded in
death by a son, Ronnie Dennis Campbell; and a sister, Shirley Mae Legerman. Funeral
services were held on Wednesday, July 28 (26), 2006, at 1:00 p.m. at the Booneville
Funeral Home with Rev. J. Jamison Brunk officiating. Visitation was held on Wednesday
morning, starting at 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial in the Dean/Rice
Family Cemetery, Booneville, Kentucky, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements. Booneville Sentinel July 27, 2006.
Campbell, Moedell Bell
Jackson, MI – Moedell Campbell, 87, was born May 10, 1920 in Booneville,
KY and died May 19, 2008. Moedell was the daughter of Judge A. M. and Edna Bell.
She is survived by her sisters, Viginia (& Tom) Pierson, Dorothy Bell, Ruby (& Jake)
Vail, Dessie (& Junior) Bowling, Ruth Bell, Anna Lee (& Jerry) Bacon; brother, Clyde,
Clarence “ Buck” and Junior (Imogene) Bell; her sons, Eugene (& Pricilla), Donald
(Christa) and Ronald Campbell; her grandchildren, Dennis (Jenny Esno), Denise Cambpell,
Veronika (Jaro Horvath) and Phillip (Autumn) Campbell, Jenny (Terry) LeFere; great
grandchildren, James Campbell, Eva Campbell, Brooke and Paige LeFere; other close family
in Jackson are Leona and Leola and families wan Tony and D. J. Adams. She has many nieces,
nephew and relatives in other states. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers,
Paul and Eldon. Moedell was a devoted member of the Jackson Seventh Day Adventist Church
and actively involved in the community service part. She made many trips into the
Appalachian Mountains of Eastern Kentucky to help the needy. She owned and operated a
nursing facility and care home in Jackson for many years. Moedell was a believer in
prayer and supported the 700 Club. She was a firm believer that you should love your
Lord first and then your neighbor (Matthew 22:37-9). I you knew Moedell you would know
her favorite Bible verse was Acts 20:35 - - “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
Some of her favorite hymns were “Just As I Am”, “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Sweet Hour of
Prayer”. She loved to fix big meals for family gatherings and enjoyed the company of her
family, friends and anyone who happened to come by. Her life made the world a better place.
Funeral services were held at the funeral home on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 11:30 a.m.
Burial at Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Those
who wish to make a contribution to a charity of one’s choice or plant a tree or flower in
her honor. www.mem.com. Booneville Sentinel June 11, 2008.
Campbell, Robert "Bobby"
Booneville, KY – Robert "Bobby" Campbell, 55 passed away Sunday, November
5, 2006, at his residence. He was born in Oneida, KY, on December 13, 1950 to Jeanie
Burch Campbell of Booneville, KY, and the late Oscar Campbell. Along with his mother,
he is survived by a son, Brandon (& Susan) Campbell of Harrodsburg, Ky; two sisters,
Sandra Marshall of Booneville, Ky and Vickie Wilder of Redcliff, KY and a host relatives
and friends. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, November 7, 2006, at 11:00 a. m.,
at the Campbell Cemetery, Booneville, KY, with Charles E. Phillips officiating. The
Booneville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Booneville Sentinel...
Thursday, November 9, 2006..Booneville, KY 41314
Campbell, Robert W.
Booneville, KY – Robert Wendell "Bob" Campbell, 67, passed away
Thursday, June 29, 2006 in Berea, Kentucky after a long illness. Bob was born in
Winchester, Kentucky on April 9, 1939, to the late Joe Lester Campbell and Mildred Cecil
Campbell Rose. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran, a retired U. S. Postmaster of Lerose,
Kentucky and a member of the Booneville Presbyterian Church. He also was a Kentucky
Colonel and a member of the Booneville Masonic Lodge # 939. He is survived by his wife,
Joyce Arnold Campbell of Berea, Kentucky; two sons, Robert Wendell (& Jessica) Campbell,
Jr. and William Keith (& Jamie) Campbell; a daughter, Janet Rene (& Ronnie) Bowman, all
of Booneville, Kentucky; and four grandchildren. Also surviving are his three brothers,
Tom, Kenny and Steve Campbell all of Booneville, Kentucky; three sisters, Jane Herald of
Booneville, Ky., Annabel Turner of Jackson, KY and Margaret Hopkins of Aberdeen, Ohio;
and a host of relatives and friends. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death
by a brother and a nephew. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 2, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.
at the Booneville Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Powlas officiating. Visitation on
Saturday evening from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial at Pleasant Grove
Cemetery, Booneville, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Booneville Sentinel July 6, 2006.
Campbell, Tifanie
Middletown, OH – Tifanie Maegan Faith Campbell, age 17,
of Middletown, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2006. She was born December 14,
1988 in Middletown, Ohio, where she lived her whole life. She was a sophomore
at Garfield Alternative High School. She is survived by her maternal grandparents,
Mae and Delbert Gibson of Middletown, Ohio; father and stepmother, Gary and
Connie Campbell of Booneville, Kentucky; Mother, Teresa A. Banks of Middletown,
Ohio; paternal grandparents, Bill and Faye Campbell of Booneville, Kentucky;
two sisters, Chelsea D. Clark of Middletown, Ohio, Kiauna Campbell of Booneville,
Kentucky; and a brother, Kelton Campbell, also of Booneville, Kentucky; two
uncles, Bill Gibson and Bert Gibson, both of Middletown, Ohio; two aunts,
Esther Grays and husband Jon of Middletown, Ohio and Mary Shearer and husband
Scott of Loveland, Ohio; seven cousins, Stefanie Grays, Bill Casteell, Jonathan
Grays, Joshua Shearer, Chris Shearer, Kenneth Gibson and Danny Gibson. Visitation
was held on Thursday, March 16, 2006 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Herr-Riggs Funeral
Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio. Services on Friday, March 17, 2006
at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with the Reverend James Anderson officiating.
Interment at the Woodside Cemetery in Middletown. Arrangements by Herr-Riggs
Funeral Home. Booneville Sentinel March 23, 2006
Campbell, Velva
Booneville, KY – Velva Campbell, 73, of East Side Apartments, widow
of Luther Campbell, passed away Friday, August 15, 2008, at her residence. Velva
was born Monday, April 1, 1935, in Estill County, KY, to the late Howard and Nancy
Estes Noble. She was a homemaker, and a 30 year member of the Calvary Temple Assembly
of God. Survivors include a daughter, Marlene Singleton of Lexington, KY; two brothers,
Lester Noble of Booneville, KY and Earl Noble of FL; four sisters, Elsie Hounshell,
Geneva McClendon and Bessie Brumfield, all of Indiana, and Mary Rose Little of
Booneville, KY; two grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. Along with her
husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Verna Lee Barnett; a sister,
Ada Ruth McKeehan; and a brother, Edward Leon Noble. Funeral services held Monday, August
18, 2008, 1:00 p.m., at the Booneville Funeral Home, with Rev. Randell Amburgy officiating.
Visitation began on Monday morning at 11:45 a.m. until time of service. Burial in Shepherd
Memorial Cemetery, Booneville, KY, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Booneville Sentinel August 20, 2008.
Campbell, Willard G.
Booneville, KY – Willard G. Campbell, 88, passed away on Saturday,
December 2, 2006 at the Owsley County Health Care Center. He was a veteran of World War
II and a retired bank president (Farmers State Bank of Booneville). Mr. Campbell was
born in Owsley County on May 23, 1918, the son of the late Henry and Daisy Moyers
Campbell. He is survived by a son, Harold Glenn Campbell, Richmond, KY; a daughter,
Becky (& Chuck) Kubajak, of Lexington, KY; grandson, Chris Kubajak, also of Lexington,
KY; a sister, Louise (& Fred) Callahan, Booneville, KY; and several nieces and nephews,
many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry &
Daisy Campbell; a son, Michael Thomas Campbell; a grandson, Sean Kubajak; and a sister,
Helen Kidd. Visitation was held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the
Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 6,
2006 with Rev. Joe Powlas officiating. Burial in the Campbell Cemetery with Searcy and
Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel December 7, 2006.
Carmack, Ralph Sr.
Frankfort– Ralph Carmack Sr., 86, of Frankfort passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010
at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. Services for Mr. Carmack will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday,
July 1, 2010 at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home. Pastor Scott Patton will officiate. Burial will
follow in Camp Nelson National Cemetery, Jessamine County. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home. A native of Owsley County, KY he was born September 29, 1923. Mr.
Carmack retired from Bendix where he was a maintenance worker. He was a US Army veteran of WWII
and was a member of VFW Post 4075 and the American Legion Post 7. He is survived by his wife of
28 years, Lynnette P. Carmack; sons, Greg Carmack, Tony (Renee) Root, OH, Ralph (Kathi) Carmack II,
Curt (Patty) Carmack; daughter, Diana (Terry) Wilson; a brother, James O’Neal Carmack, OH; six
stepchildren; eighteen grandchildren, Greg, Shaw-Marie, Amy, Shelly, Hollie, Matthew, Marc, Scott,
Jon, Joshua, Michelle, Jamie, Fabian, Gayle, Trevor, Rachel, Derek and Jacob; and seventeen great
grandchildren. Mr. Carmack was the son of the late Elihu and Sally Belle McIntosh Carmack and was
preceded in death by two daughters, Dixie Lee Wilson, Sallee Claire Patton; four brothers, Fred
Carmack, Roe Hurst Carmack, Leroy Carmack, Howell Gene Carmack; and four sisters, Laura Lykins,
Lola Carmack, Helen Stephens and Tiny Mae Carmack. Bearers will be Matt Wilson II, Marc Wilson,
Jon Patton, Keith Webster, Josh Wilson, Scott Patton and Fabian M. Shields. Honorary bearers will
be grandchildren and great grandchildren. Flowers are welcome or contributions in his memory may
be made to Harrod Brothers Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Harrod Brothers
Funeral Home LLC and online condolences may be shared via www.harrodbrothersfuneralhome.com. July 12, 2010.
Caudell, Barbara Ann Blankenship
Booneville – Barbara Ann Caudell, age 55, wife of Elbert Caudell, passed away
Saturday, May 8th, 2010 at her residence. Barbara was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky, on
June 21st, 1954, to the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Riley) Blankenship. She was a former homemaker,
a retired Certified Nurse Assistant, and attended the Baptist Church. Barbara was survived by 5
daughters, Michelle Callahan, Tonya Caudell, Tracy Caudell, Teresa Caudell and Brandy Blankenship,
all of Booneville, KY; 4 sons, Charles Caudell, Daniel Caudell, Jacob Blankenship and Victor Blankenship,
all of Booneville, KY; 6 stepchildren, Terry Prater, Jeff Caudell, Johnny Caudell, Joey Caudell, Roy
Caudell and Troy Caudell; 1 sister, Tina Blankenship of Ohio, 15 grandchildren, 17 step-grandchildren
and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services were held at the Booneville Funeral Home, at
11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 12th, 2010, with Rev. Leslie Abner and Rev. Joe Powlas officiating. Burial
in the Horn Hill Cemetery, Ricetown, KY with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Booneville Sentinel May 19, 2010.
Caudell, Robert James
Springboro, OH – Robert James Caudell, 56, of 1689 Ryan Road, passed away
August 29, 2006, at his residence after a long illness. Mr. Caudell was born on March
22, 1950 in Kenton County, KY to Robert Caudell and Gertrude Lewis Caudell. He was a
fork lift operator for Smurfit Papermill. He is survived by three children, Nicki Caudell,
Amy Caudell and Matt Caudell of Ohio; two sisters, Vonda Kay Hayes of LaCanto, Florida and
Barbara (& Ray) Fletcher of Booneville, KY; and a brother, Billy Ray (& Dawn) Caudell of
Ricetown, KY. Visitation was held from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. on Friday evening, September 1,
2006 at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Funeral services held on Saturday, September 2,
2006 at the funeral home with Rev. Joe Powlas officiating. Burial in the Esau-Gabbard
Cemetery on Indian Creek with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Booneville Sentinel September 7, 2006.
Caudill, Cora Herald
Booneville, KY – Cora Herald Caudill, 70, wife of Vernice Caudill, passed
away Sunday, July 20, 2008, at the University of KY Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky
after a long illness. Cora was born in Breathitt County, on March 21, 1938, to the late
Mose and Viola Sebastian Herald. She was a owner/operator of the Caudill Furniture Store,
a homemaker, and a member of the Elk Lick Baptist Church. Along with her husband of 52
years, she is survived by a son, Michael (& Teresa) Caudill of Jackson County, KY; a
grandchild, Damon; and a great grandchild, Destiny. Other survivors are two brothers,
Rev. Walter Herald of Louisville, KY and Rev. Virgil Herald of Booneville, KY; six
sisters, Nora Powell of Oregonia, OH, Linda Kerr of Elizabethtown, KY, Nancy Bussell of
Brandon, FL, Wanda Wright of Frankfort, KY, Joyce Baker of Lexington, KY and Judy Begley
of Booneville, KY; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held
Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home with Brother David
Combs officiating. Visitation was held on Wednesday evening at the funeral home from
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Burial in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Booneville, KY, with the
Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Ronald Bussell,
Michael Baker, Kerwin Kerr, Fabian and Dencil Begley, and Ritchie Caudill. Booneville
Sentinel July 30, 2008.
Caudill, Willie
Willie Caudill, 67, of North Street, Richmond, died Saturday evening, July 7, 2001, at
Pattie A. Clay Regional Medical Center. He was born Oct. 2, 1933, in Breathitt County,
Kentucky; the son of the late Pryse and Elva Reynolds Caudill. Mr. Caudill was a retired
Groundskeeping Department Foreman for Eastern Kentucky University and a member of the
Baptist Faith. He is survived by his wife, Dora Little Caudill; two daughters, Lillie
(William Kenneth) Batte of Cynthiana, Ky., and Mabel (Steve) Perkins of Richmond; three
brothers, Harvey Caudill, Vernice Caudill and Thurman Caudill, all of Owsley County; one
sister, Hazel Marcum of McKee; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2001, at Combs,
Parsons & Collins Funeral Home with Bro. Cecil Burns officiating. Burial will follow at
Madison County Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. Monday at Combs, Parsons
& Collins Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Jerry Perkins, John Batte, Kenny Batte,
Steve Perkins, James Foster and Roger Foster. Honorary pallbearers will be Ricky Foster,
Ronnie Burris, Michael Caudill and Billy Wayne Foster. Submitted by Dr. D. L. Brewer
Caudill, Winfred "Stiff"
Vincent, KY – Winfred “Stiff” Caudill, 60, passed away July 31, 2009, at the University of
KY Medical Center in Lexington, apparently from cancer. He was a member of the Pentecostal
Church and was a logger. He was born on August 30, 1948, in Owsley County to Harvey and
Irene Little Caudill. He is survived by his wife, Alice Baker Caudill of Vincent, KY; two
sons, Freddie Lee Caudill, Gerald (& Katie) Caudill, both of Lexington, KY; a daughter, Sandy
(James) Hall, also of Lexington, KY; two step sons, Bobby Wayne Couch and Maxmillion (& Rachel)
Couch, both of Booneville, KY; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren; his father Harvey
Caudill; a brother, Leonard (& Tammy) Caudill, both of Booneville; three sisters, Daisy (& Jim)
Smith of Hamilton, OH, Wilma (& Sebert) Ramsey of McKee, KY and Ruby (& Jeff) Cornett of Booneville;
special friends, Bruce, Katheline & Ricky Joe Wilson, Shirley Botner and Joe Edwards. He was
preceded in death by his mother, Irene Caudill. Visitation was held on Monday evening from 6 to
9 p.m. at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Funeral services on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 2:00
p.m., at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home with Rev. Jr. Hollifield officiating. Burial in the
Green Smith Cemetery with Searcy and Strong in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Jamie Arnold,
Bobby Wayne Couch, Maximillion Couch, Marvin Smith, Joey Havicus and Floyd Hall. Alternates Jimmy
Hall and Anthony Cope. Booneville Sentinel August 5, 2009.
Chafin, Madeline Moore
Booneville, KY – Madeline Moore Chafin, 89, of HC 88 passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2009
at the Owsley County Health Care Center after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a
member of the Presbyterian Church. She was born in Owsley County on July 16, 1920, to Bivens
and Amanda Brandenburg Moore. She was the widow of Charles Chafin. She is survived by two
sisters, Rowena McIntosh of Booneville and Alma Lucine Duff of Winchester, KY. She is also
survived by 13 nieces and nephews. Madeline was preceded in death by her parents, husband
and two brothers, Morley Moore and Denny Sterling Moore. Visitation was held on Tuesday
evening, July 21st from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Funeral services
were held on Wednesday, July 22 at 2:00 p.m., at the funeral home with Rev. Jamison Brunk
officiating. Interment at the Moore Family Cemetery with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in
charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel July 29, 2009.
Chandler, Jenny Bell
Booneville, KY – Jenny Bell Chandler, 85, of Route 1, passed away suddenly at
her residence on March 7, 2006. She was a homemaker, and the widow of John Chandler.
An Owsley County native, she was born on August 23, 1920, to the late Sam and Easter
McIntosh Riley. She is survived by five daughters, Ethel Sebastian of Booneville,
Kentucky, Juanita Bishop of Chicago, Illinois, Betty Giles of Edinburg, Indiana,
Dorothy Edwards of Chicago, Illinois and Patty Chandler of Booneville, Kentucky;
five sons, Fred Chandler and Page Chandler of Bennington, Indiana, Charlie Chandler,
Booneville, Kentucky, Gary Chandler of Milton, Indiana and Larry Chandler also of
Booneville, Kentucky. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 30 great
grandchildren. Eight sisters and two brothers survive, Ruby Combs and Louise Harris
of Ricetown, Kentucky, Helen Gabbard, Della Roberts, Georgia McIntosh, Beulah Helton,
all of Booneville, Delsie Roberts and Polly Herald of Austin, Indiana, Mike Riley of
Booneville and Elmer Riley of Waco, Kentucky. Visitation at 10:00 a.m –: 12:00
noon Thursday March 9, 2006, with the funeral service starting at 12:00 noon at the
Searcy and Strong Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Powlas officiating. Burial in the Chandler
Family Cemetery on Crane Fork of Cow Creek with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge
of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel March 9, 2006
Chandler, Page
Mr. Page Chandler, age 61, of Bennington, Indiana, entered this life on November 19, 1947, in Booneville,
Kentucky, the son of John & Jenny Bell (Riley) Chandler, both of whom preceded him in death. He was
raised in Booneville, Kentucky where he attended school & had resided in Switzerland County, Indiana,
since 1978. Page was united in marriage on July 11, 1968, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, to Linda Lee Hudson,
& they had enjoyed over 41 years of marriage. He was employed as an iron pourer for the Arvin-Meritor in
Carrollton, Kentucky, for the past 27 years. He was a former employee at the Stedman's Foundry in Aurora,
Indiana, for 15 years. Page also enjoyed dealing in scrap metal in his spare time. Page died Monday, November
16, 2009 at 1:24 am at the Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Page will be lovingly remembered by his
wife: Linda Lee Chandler of Bennington, Indiana; his daughter: Krista Boaz of Hanover, Indiana; his grandchildren:
Skyler, Breeana & Olivia; his brothers: Larry Chandler of Booneville, Kentucky; Charlie Chandler of Booneville,
Kentucky; Fred Chandler of Bennington, Indiana; Gary Chandler of Milan, Indiana; his sisters: Ethel Sebastian of
Booneville, Kentucky; Patty Chandler of Booneville, Kentucky; Dorothy Edwards of Chicago, Illinois; Juanita Bishop
of Chicago, Illinois; Betty Giles of Edinburgh, Indiana; numerous nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his
parents: John & Jenny Bell (Riley) Chandler; his brothers: Elmer, Sam & Jimmy Dale Chandler; his sister: Gracie
Turpin; an infant sister & an infant brother. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, November 20, 2009 at 1:00
pm, by James Maggard at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, 208 Ferry Street, Vevay, Indiana. Interment will follow
in the Chandler Family Cemetery, Booneville, Kentucky. Friends may call 11:00 am until time of service on Friday,
November 20, 2009, at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home 208 Ferry Street Vevay, Indiana. Graveside services will
be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, at the Chandler Family Cemetery in Booneville, Kentucky MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial
contributions may be made to charity of the donor's choice. Cards are available at the funeral home.
www.haskellandmorrison.com November 25, 2009.
Charles, Betty Sue Kilburn
Betty Sue Kilburn Charles, 73, widow of Willard Charles, passed away Tuesday, September
11, 2007 at the U. K. Medical Center in Lexington, KY. She was born December 27, 1933
in Owsley County, KY, the daughter of Calla Stewart and William Kilburn, Sr. She was a
receptionist for the Lee County Judge Executive Office, and a member of the Beattyville
Church of Christ. Survivors are one daughter, Donna Jean Mays and husband Neil of Ravenna,
KY; grandsons, Neil Kevin Mays of Ravenna, KY, Phillip John Todd of Beattyville, KY; brother,
William Kilburn, Jr. of Beattyville, KY; sisters, Elizabeth Jean Oditt of Beattyville, KY
and Helen Atkins of Brownstown, IN. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 15, 2007
in the Newnam Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joe Rogers officiating. Burial was in the Moore
Cemetery at Mooretown. Pallbearers were members of the Lee County Ambulance Service. Three
Forks Tradition, September 19, 2007.
Clark, Lynn Poyter
Booneville, KY – Lynn Poyter Clark, age 62, wife of Dana, passed away Tuesday, December 23,
2008, at her residence in Travellers Rest, KY. Lynn was born May 29, 1946, in Garrard County,
KY, to the late James David and Doris Miller Poyter. She was a homemaker and attended the
Travellers Rest Assembly of God Church. Besides her husband, survivors include a sister-in-lay,
Judy Poyter of South Carolina, and a host of relatives and friends. Along with her parents, she
was preceded in death by a brother, Frank. Funeral services were Friday, December 16, 2008, at
1:00 p.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Spurlock officiating. Visitation was
held Friday morning, at 11:00 a.m., until time of service. Burial in the McCollum Cemetery at
Sturgeon in Owsley County, KY, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Booneville Sentinel December 31, 2008.
Clarke, Rettie B. Williams
Beattyville, KY – Rettie B. Williams Clarke, 90, widow of George Clarke, passed away
Monday, February 5, 2007, at the Lee County Constant Care & Rehabilitation Center. She
was born January 8, 1917, in Menifee County, KY to the late Johnny and Lula Jones
Williams. She was a homemaker and a member of the Beattyville Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints. Survivors include two daughters, Imogene Katzenmaier (Hamp Turner,
Jr.), Booneville, KY and Ruth Ann (& Lowell) Burchett of Lucasville, OH; 10
grandchildren, Glynn Katsenmaier, David Evanoff, Debbie Weems, Teresa Distel, Toni
Sargent, Bill Burchett, Michelle Hall, Lisa Riggs, Carna White, and Greg Amos; 21
great grandchildren; four great, great grandchildren; and a host of friends and
relatives. Along with her parents, and her husband, she was preceded in death by her
first husband, Lloyd Johnson; a daughter, Christine Amos; and a grandson, Shawn Amos,
three sisters, Rosa Dunaway, Myrtle Ross and Sadie Hicks; a brother, Harvey Williams;
three step-children, Alice and Samuel Jones and Jessie Marie. Funeral services were
held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2007, at the Booneville Funeral Home with
Brother Charles Addison officiating. Visitation was held from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. on
Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Burial in the Johnson Cemetery, Beattyville, KY,
with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were: Glynn,
Tommy and Josh Katzenmaier, David Evanoff, Clark Distel, Bill Burchett and Drake and
Drew Weems. Booneville Sentinel February 15, 2007.
Clem, Ralph
Booneville, KY – Ralph Clem, 85, of the Owsley County Health Care Center, passed away on Saturday,
February 27, 2010 after a long illness. He was a veteran of World War II, a retired farmer and a
member of the Clarks Chapel Baptist Church. He was born on April 19, 1924 in Owsley County, KY to
Leonard and Millie Harris Clem and was the widower of Lucy Marie Clem. He is survived by four
daughters, Bonnie (& Charles) Edwards of Island City, KY, Charlotte (& Ronnie) Brown of Norwood, OH,
Linda Roberts of Tyner, KY and Shirley (& Terry) Gross of Erlanger, KY; four sons, Roy (& Nancy)
Clem, Ernie (& Pam) Clem, Freddy (& DeEtta) Clem and Charles (& Diane) Clem, all of Sextons Creek, KY.
He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and five great, great grandchildren;
a brother, Lewis Albert Clem of Cincinnati, OH and a sister, Selma Niece of Butler, KY. Visitation
will be held on Monday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 1:00 p.m. at the Clarks Chapel Baptist Church with Rev.
Frank Cunnigan and Rev. Ralph Hacker officiating. Burial in the Clem Family Cemetery with Searcy and
Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel March 3, 2010.
Coburn, Ella D.Rose
Ella D. Rose Coburn, age 79, passed away Friday, October 10, 2008 at The Oaks of West
Kettering. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Coburn. She is survived
by her two daughters: Janet Coburn and her husband Dan Riley of Dayton and Nancy Hartshorn
and her husband Martin of Winchester, KY; her brother, Wally (Susie) Rose of Lexington, KY;
and close friend, Kathy (Roger) Schert of Seattle, WA. Ella was a member of Marshall Road
Church of God, a longtime Kettering resident and a regular contributor to the Humane Society.
Visitation 1-2pm Monday, October 13 at MORRIS SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1771 E. Dorothy Lane, Kettering .
Funeral service 2pm Monday, October 13. Pastor Rob Wackerman officiating. Interment Camp Nelson
National Cemetery, Nicholasville, KY at 12:30 pm Tuesday. Condolences may be sent
to _www.morris-sons.com_(http://www.morris-sons.com/) . Published in the Dayton Daily News on
10/12/2008. Ella was a native of Owsley County, KY. Her parents were John "Breck" & Winnie
(Rowland) Rose. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Howard L. Rose, and Ray B. Rose.
Cole, Robert "Bob" Grant
Winchester, KY – Robert “Bob” Grant Cole, 52, formerly of Owsley County, KY, passed away
Friday, April 27, 2007. Mr. Cole was born October 2, 1954 in Owsley County, to the late
Lawrence and Verdie Evans Cole. He was employed by Bob Roberts Landscaping in
Winchester, KY. He is survived by two sons, Larry and Jeff Cole of Mt. Sterling, KY;
five grandchildren; three step sons, Brandon Richardson of Winchester, KY and Eric and
Derrick Smith, both of Beattyville, KY; and a host of friends and relatives. A Memorial
Service will be held Saturday, May 5, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Pendergrass Cemetery at
Booneville, KY with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville
Sentinel May 3, 2007.
Cole, Michael Gene
Booneville, KY - Michael Gene Cole, 27 of Sugar Road, passed away Saturday, January 13,
2007, at his residence. Michael was born November 8, 1979 in Richmond, Ky, to Tiena
Williams and Earl Gene Cole both of Booneville, KY. He was an employee for the Booneville
Sentinel, a volunteer for the Booneville Senior Citizens, and attended the Church of God.
Along with his parents, he survived by a brother, Brack Dustin Booth and a sister, April
Valerie Rose Smith and paternal grandmother, Mildred Smith, all of Booneville, KY: numerous
aunts and uncles; and a host of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his
maternal grandparents, Wilburn and Dorothy Williams; and paternal grandfather, Raleigh Cole.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 18, 2007, at 3:00 p.m., at the Booneville
Funeral Home, with Rev. Anthony Williams officiating. Visitation was held Thursday at the
funeral home, beginning at 2:00 p.m., until time of service. Burial in the Williams Cemetery,
Beattyville, KY, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville
Sentinel
Coleman, Violet V.
McLouth, KS – Violet V. Coleman, 95, of McLouth, died Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at
the Jefferson County Geriatric Center, Winchester, Kansas. She was born September 29, 1910
in Booneville, Kentucky, the daughter of Daniel Boone and Ida Mary Nease Dean. Violet
graduated from Union College, Barbourville, Kentucky in 1934. She was a school teacher and
retired in 1975. She then worked as a caretaker at the Joplin Nursing Home in McLouth for 14
years. She belonged to the McLouth United Methodist Church. She was married to Joseph Coleman.
He preceded her in death in 1966. Other survivors include a daughter, Ida Mae Hehn, McLouth,
Kansas; a sister, Ruth Ryan, Las Vegas, Nevada; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren;
and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Arthur Dean,
Samuel Dean and Bill Dean and a sister, Fannie Fakonan. Graveside services were held at 2:00
p.m., Monday, April 17, 2006, at Mt. Sidney Cemetery, Liewood, Kansas. She will lie in state
Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at Barnett Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, Oskaloosa. Memorial
donations may be made to Jefferson County Hospice and sent in care of the funeral home, P. O.
Box 416, Oskaloosa, KS 66066. Booneville Sentinel April 20, 2006
Combs, Betty Porter
Betty Porter Combs, 75, Rice Station Road, in Irvine, widow of Palmer Combs, died Friday,
August 2, 2002, at Irvine Health and Rehab Center after a long illness. She was a native
of Owsley County, a daughter of the late Albert and Bertie Mays Porter. Mrs. Combs was a
member of the Cow Creek Baptist Church and a retired employee of the Irvine Health and
Rehab Center. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Elmo, Eldon and Joe Porter
and a sister Delma Porter Wolfe. Survivors include eight children; Gary Dale (Virginia)
Combs of Irvine, Sharon Lee Cheatham of Irvine, Kenneth Albert (Vada) Combs of Irvine,
Jobie (Mary Jo) Combs of Irvine, Barry Wayne (Judy) Combs of Irvine, Kevin Jay Combs of
Richmond, Keith Ray (Brenda) Combs of Waco, Karen Kay (Richard) Henry of Irvine; 3
brothers; Leland Porter of Lexington, Ralph Porter of Elizabethtown and Jack Porter of
Cincinnati; 2 sisters Euphema Bradley of New Port Richey, FL, and Helen Cannaday of
Camden, SC, fourteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, August 5, 2002 at Lewis Funeral
Home in Irvine with Rev. Joe Lahrmer. Burial will follow New Zion Cemetery in Jackson
County. Friends may call at the Lewis Funeral Home after 6 p.m., today. Sons will serve
as casketbearers. Submitted by Dr. D. L. Brewer
Combs, Bobby Franklin
Booneville, KY – Bobby Franklin Combs, 71, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2009, in
Beaumont, Texas. He was born May 23, 1938, in Richmond, Kentucky, to the late Bascom
(Jack) and Hazel Brewer Combs. Bobby is survived by three daughters, Kathy Schulte of
Leesville, LA, Pam Hicks of Chandler, AZ, and Connie Thompson of Yorkstown, VA; a son,
Bobby Combs of Beaumont, TX; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Also
surviving are two brothers, Wayne Combs of Greenfield, OH and Don Combs of Louisville,
KY; a sister, Norma Welch of LaFollette, TN; a friend, Virgie Combs, and a host of
relatives and friends. A Memorial Service was held on Monday, Septermber 7, 2009,
10:00 a.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home, Booneville, KY, with Wayne Combs, Don Combs
and Norma Welch officiating. The Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Booneville Sentinel September 9, 2009.
Combs, Cary
Booneville, KY - Cary Combs, 41, of Owsley County, KY, passed away Tuesday,October 14,
2008, at the Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cary was born in Wilmington,
OH, on November 5, 1966, to Elden and Mary Ann Kelly Combs. He was a self-employed stone
mason, an avid sportsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, and collected arrowheads. Along
with his parents, he is survived by a son, Gage Combs, and his mother Crystal Combs, both
of Booneville, KY; a brother, Jeffrey Combs of Georgetown, KY; an uncle, Richard Kelly of
Morrow, OH; a niece McKaylyn Combs, Beattyville, KY; and two nephews, Noah Combs of Beattyville,
KY and Robbie Kelly of Morrow, OH; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and many, many friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Clifton and Lucy Combs, and Grace and Mac Kelly.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 1:00 p.m., at the Booneville Funeral
Home, with Scottie Brandenburg officiating. Visitation was held on Friday evening at the funeral
home from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Burial in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Booneville, KY, with the Booneville
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were: Tim Brandenburg, John Spencer, Dennis
Brandenburg, Fred Carmack, Greg Kelly, Jeff Bradley and Audley Gay. In lieu of flowers, donations
requested to the Gage Combs Scholarship Fund, % Farmers State Bank, P.O. Box 68, Booneville, KY
41314. Booneville Sentinel October 22, 2008.
Combs, Ella Rea Stevens
Ella Rea Stevens Combs, Age 71, of Franklin, OH died March 17, 2008 at Franklin Ridge.
Ella was born in Booneville, KY on September 21, 1936 to Charlie and Laura (Barrett)
Stevens. She was a member of the Baptist Tabernacle in Carlisle for many years. Her
parents and her husband Kelly C. Combs preceded Ella in death. Ella is survived by a
son, Al Combs and wife Julie; three daughters, Marlene Temple and husband Larry, Helen
Thomas and husband Wayne, and Mary Ann Sanders; two brothers, Charles Stevens and J.C.
Stevens; three sisters, Jeanie Abney, Nannie Abney, and Ruby Baker; seven grandchildren
John Temple, Tiffany Miller, Heath Thomas, Dustin Thomas, Cassie Sanders, Ethan and Tobin
Kashdan-Combs; and four great grandchildren, Tyler, Matthew, Hailey, and Morgan. Funeral
services will be March 21, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home (1357 E. 2nd Street,
Franklin, OH. Visitation will be from 5-8 March 20, 2008 at the Funeral home. Burial will
be in Springboro Cemetery. To share a memory in the family guest book, please visit
www.anderson-fh.com March 23, 2008.
Combs, Eugene
Eugene Combs, Age 81, of Franklin, OH died September 30, 2007 at Franklin Ridge. Eugene
was born in Owsley County, KY on February 7, 1926 to Lewis and Jane (Thompson) Combs. He
was employed as a paper bailer with Miami Coating Mill in Franklin for 35 years. Eugene
was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers Claude, Leroy, Rollie, Kelly, Clyde,
and Dale Combs; and a sister Ruby Ledford. He is survived by a son Gene Combs of Franklin,
OH; a brother Dallas Combs of KY; a sister Lola Clark of Franklin; and a sisiter-in-law
Phyllis Jean Combs Murphy of Franklin. The family would like to give a special thank you
to Franklin Ridge for all the love and care given to Eugene. Funeral services are October
3, 2007 at 2pm at Anderson Funeral Home 1357 E. 2nd St Franklin, OH with Rev Charles Denny
officiating. Burial will be in Woodhill Cemetery. Visitation will be 12pm until the time
of the service. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Dayton. Condolences can
be sent to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomes.com. Anderson Funeral Homes.com
Combs, Eula Jean Young
Eula J. Combs age 82 of Hamilton passed away Thursday July 23, 2009 at Hospice of Hamilton.
She was born January 16, 1927 in Booneville, Kentucky the daughter of the late Walker and
Bertha (Lynch) Young. On December 17, 1943 in Kentucky she married Carl Combs, who preceded
her in death in 1994. Mrs. Combs was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church and the Order
of Eastern Star. She dearly loved her children. Mrs. Combs is survived by one son Jerry
(Seleta) Combs; one daughter Donna (Rick) Green; five grandchildren Mike (Jen), Jerry
(Trish), Scott (Erin), Rick (Patty), and Amy (Jake); eleven great grandchildren Brodie,
Gavin, Hunter, Heather, Samantha, Casey, Lacon, Jordan, Gunnar, Olivia, and Ben; one
brother John W. (Betty) Young, and one sister Joann (Wayne) Thomas. She was also preceded
in death by two brothers Howard and Ralph Young. Visitation at THE Webster Funeral Home
3080 Homeward Way at Rt. 4, Fairfield, Monday July 27, 2009 from 11:00 AM until the time of
the funeral service at 12:00 PM, with Rev. Dennis Fields, officiating. Burial to follow in
Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions would be appreciated to
Hospice of Hamilton, 1010 Eaton Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio 45013. www.websterfuneralhomes.com
July 26, 2009.
Combs, Georgia Lee Angel
Booneville, KY – Georgia Lee Angel Combs, 67, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at her
sister’s residence in Georgetown, KY. Georgia was born in Owsley County, KY, on July 9,
1942, the daughter of the late Oscar and Eliza Mayes Angel. She was a homemaker, and a
member of the Fish Creek Bible Church. She is survived by a sister, Norma Jean Fain of
Georgetown, KY; two brothers, Carl Angel of Franklin, OH and Everett Angel of Georgetown,
KY; and a host of other relatives and friends. Along with her parents, and her husband,
she was preceded in death by a sister, Juanita Angel. Funeral services were held Friday,
July 17, 2009, at 2:00 p.m., at the Booneville Funeral Home, with Pastor Terry Mathis
officiating. Visitation held on Thursday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 – 9:00
p.m. Interment at Warrens Chapel Cemetery, Vincent, KY, with the Booneville Funeral
Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Doug, Paul and Elvis Angel, Darrell
and Jr. Mayes and Josh Harris. Booneville Sentinel July 22, 2009.
Combs, Paul
Booneville, KY – Paul Combs, 44, passed away Monday, March 13, 2006, at the
Kentucky River Medical Center at Jackson, Kentucky. He was born September 19, 1961,
in Manchester, Ohio, to the late Jim Thornton and Rebecca Marshall Combs. He was a
farmer. Survivors are two sisters, Pamela Hurdle and Lisa Abner, both of Booneville,
Kentucky; and a host of relatives and friends. Along with his parents, he was preceded
in death by two brothers, Claude and Bob Combs; three sisters, Diane Rose, Billie Jean
and Janet; and two nephews. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 15, 2006,
at 1:00 p.m., at the Booneville Funeral Home with the Rev. J. Jamison Brunk officiating.
Visitation was held on Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial in
the Cow Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Booneville, Kentucky, with the Booneville
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel March 16, 2006
Combs, Robert
Booneville, KY - Robert Combs, 89, of Route 2, passed away October 14, 2008 at the Lee
County Care & Rehabilitation Center, Beattyville, KY, after a long illness. He was a
veteran of World War II, a member of the Baptist Church and a retired farmer. He was
born in Owsley County, KY on March 30, 1919, to the late Clay and Mary Combs. He was
the widower of Mary Jane Bishop Combs (1994). He is survived by a daughter, Georgia
Moyers of Beattyville, KY; seven sons: David Combs and Chester Combs of Booneville;
Charlie Combs, Manchester, KY; Oakley Combs, Cincinnati, OH, Willie Dale (& Lesa) Combs,
Maineville, OH; Maxie (& Jean) Combs, Morrow, OH; and Letcher (& Geneva) Combs, South
Lebanon, OH; 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by
his parents and his wife; a daughter, Beatrice Abner; and a grandson, Martin Abner Jr.
Visitation was held from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the Searcy & Strong
Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 17, 2008 at the
funeral home with Rev. Joe Powlas officiating. Burial in the Esau-Gabbard Cemetery with
Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel October
22, 2008.
Combs, Rosa Lee
Booneville, KY – Rosa Lee Combs, 88, of Route 2, widow of Hayden Combs, Sr.,
passed away Monday, April 24, 2006, at the Manchester Memorial Hospital in
Manchester, Kentucky. Mrs. Combs was born June 10, 1917, in Owsley County,
Kentucky, to the late Anderson and Mary Elizabeth Combs Taylor. She was a
homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include two sons,
Hayden Jr. (& Patsy) Combs and Stanley Glenn Combs, both of Booneville, Kentucky;
four daughters, Lou Bernice (& Bill) Day of Cleveland, Ohio, Louise (&' Jerry) Steele
of Bear, Delaware, Shirley (& Estill) Farmer of Nicholasville, Kentucky and Carol
(& Kenneth) Dean of Booneville, Kentucky; 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren;
and a host of relatives and friends. Along with her parents and her husband, she was
preceded in death by six brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be held on
Thursday, April 27, 2006, at 11:00 a.m., at the Booneville Funeral Home, with Rev.
Leslie Kidd officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday evening at the funeral home
from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Burial in the Combs Family Cemetery, Bee Branch Hill,
Owsley County, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Booneville Sentinel April 27, 2006
Combs, Ruby Riley
Ricetown, KY – Ruby R. Combs, 77, wife of Joseph Combs, Jr., of HC 64, passed away on
Monday, December 25, 2006 at the Kentucky River Medical Center, Jackson, KY after a long
illness. She was a homemaker. An Owsley County native, she was born on October 3, 1929
to the late Sam Riley and Easter McIntosh Riley. She is survived by her husband of 61
years, Joseph Combs, Jr. of Ricetown, Kentucky; three daughters, Geraldine (& Wilburn)
Bowling, Christine (& Cecil) Johnson, both of Ricetown, Kentucky and Debra (& Bradley)
Turner of Booneville; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving
are seven sisters, Louise Harris, Ricetown, KY; Helen Gabbard, Della Roberts, Georgia
McIntosh, Beulah Helton, all of Booneville, KY, Delsie Roberts, Polly Herald, both of
Austin, Indiana; and two brothers, Mike Riley of Booneville, KY and Elmer Riley of Waco,
KY. Mrs. Combs was preceded in death by her parents, Sam & Easter Riley; a brother,
Reed Riley; and two sisters, Jenny Bell Chandler and Betty Jean Gabbard. Funeral
services were held on Friday, December 29, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Searcy and Strong
Funeral Home with Bro. Bradley Turner, Rev. David Metcalf, Rev. L. C. Easterling and
Rev. Jerry Lacefield officiating. Visitation was held on Thursday evening from 5:00 –
9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in the Shepherd Memorial Cemetery in Booneville
with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel
January 4, 2007.
Combs, Ruth Evans
Ruth Evans Combs, 92, widow of Willard Blakely Combs, with whom she was married for 63
years, died peacefully at her home, Wed, Sep 12, 2007. Born in Booneville, KY, she was
a daughter of the late Elmer and Bertie Hall Evans, and had resided in Lexington since
1964. A member of Centenary United Methodist Church, she was a former beautician and
retired sales clerk with Embry's. She is survived by her daughter, Sherryl (John)
Combs Davis, Pikeville, KY; a brother and sisters, Donnie Evans, Wilma E. Marshall
and Ruby E. Morgan, all of Booneville; as well as two grandchildren, John Evans Lockhart
Davis and Charles Hickman Combs Davis. Services will be 1pm Mon at W.R. Milward
Mortuary-Southland, conducted by Dr. Donald Durham and Kevin Duff. Burial will follow
at Camp Nelson National Cemetery, Jessamine County. Casket bearers will be John Evans
Lockhart Davis, Charles Hickman Combs Davis, Charles L. Davis, Kevin Duff, Charles Norris,
Gary Michael Evans, Myron Evans, Louis Seelbach. Honorary casket bearers will be Donnie
Evans and James C. Duff. Friends may call after 12pm Mon. Contributions may be made to
Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY 40504 or to Centenary
United Methodist Church, 2800 Tates Creek Road, Lexington, KY 40502. Lexington Herald
Leader 9/14/2007.
Combs, Tena June Birdwell
Booneville, KY – Tena June Combs, 55, wife of David, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2007,
at the University of Tennessee Hospital in Knoxville, TN. Tena was born May 27, 1952, in
Columbus, IN, to Allan C. & Rosaline Asberry Birdwell of Hermitage Springs, TN. She was a
cook for the Owsley County Senior Citizens, a homemaker, and a member of the Eastern Star
Chapter 106 and the Elk Lick Baptist Church. Along with her parents and her husband of 37
years, she is survived by a son, Jason (& Natasha) Combs, and a grandson, Connor Combs, all
of Richmond, KY; a brother, Terry Birdwell of Indianapolis, IN; and a host of relatives and
friends. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Booneville
Funeral Home, with Rev. Harold Becknell and Rev. Robert Combs officiating. Visitation was held
on Saturday evening from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial in the Pleasant Grove
Cemetery, Booneville, KY, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers
were Douglas, Mark, James, Robert, Mitchell, Michael Paul and Matthew Combs, and Donnie Peters.
Honorary pallbearers were Aaron and Dexter Birdwell. Booneville Sentinel November 15, 2007.
Combs, Willard Blakely
Lexington, KY – Willard Blakely Combs, 91, formerly of Booneville, husband of Ruth Evans
Combs, died Friday, October 6, 2006, at his residence in Lexington. He was a retired
Salesman with Dawahare’s, born in Breathitt County, Kentucky, son of the late Merida and
Fanny Hollon Combs. He was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church, a Master
Mason and he served with the U. S. Army during World War II. Surviving besides his wife
of 63 years, are his daughter, Sherryl Combs (& John) Davis of Pikeville, Kentucky; his
sister, Dorothy Combs of Lexington; his brother, DeCoursey Combs of Anchorage, Kentucky;
and his two grandchildren, John Evans Lockhart Davis and Charles Hickman Combs Davis,
both of Pikeville. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the W. R.
Milward Mortuary – Southland, conducted by Dr. Donald R. Durham and Rev. Lewis Ricketts
with burial in Camp Nelson National Cemetery, Jessamine County. Visitation was held
after 11:00 a.m. Tuesday. Casket bearers were Joh Evans Lockhart Davis, Charles Hickman
Combs Davis, Charles L. Davis, Kevin Duff, James C. Duff and Charles Norris, Michael
Combs and Myron Evans. Milward Funeral Directors of Lexington were in charge of
arrangements. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria
Drive, Lexington, Kentucky 40504 or to the Centenary United Methodist Church, 2800
Tates Creek Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40405. Booneville Sentinel October 19, 2006.
Combs, William Harold
Booneville, KY – William Harold Combs, 77, passed away at his residence on
Saturday, January 15, 2005 after a 2 month illness. He was a member of the Booneville
Methodist Church and a veteran of World War II. He was a retired teacher and a member
of both the Peoples Rural Telephone and the Owsley County Soil Conservation Board. Born
in Clay County, Kentucky on May 5, 1927, he was the son of the late Clarence and Callie
Anderson Combs, and the widower of Irene Frost Combs. He is survived by a brother, Dan
Combs of Oneida, Kentucky; three sisters, Georgia Sharp of Oneida, Margie Bowling of
Danville, Virginia and Evelyn Jackson of Frankfort, Kentucky. He is also survived by
several nieces and nephews. Visitation was held on Monday evening from 5:00 – 9:00 pm
at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Funeral services at 11:00 am on Tuesday at the
funeral home with Rev. Jamie Brunk and Bro. L. C. Easterling officiating. Burial at the
Callahan Cemetery on Cow Creek. Pallbearers: Will Sharp, Jennings Combs, Paul K. Combs,
Scott Combs, Steven Bowling, Terry Davidson, Dan Nichols and Harold Underwood.
Booneville Sentinel January 20, 2005
Combs, Winford
Winford Combs, 79, of Drowning Creek Road, Irvine, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007 at his home
after a long illness. He was born March 11, 1928 in Owsley County, the son of the late Chester
and Allison Combs. He was retired from the Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and had lived in
Estill County the last year. He was a member of the Pentecostal church. Survivors in addition
to his wife, Bertha Elizabeth Wolfinbarger Combs, are three sons, Glyndon Combs of Richmond,
Dennis Combs of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Ronnie Combs of Oxford, Ohio; four step-daughters, Nancy
Turner and Brenda Lee Howard, both of Richmond, Joyce Smith of Cambridge, Ind. and Stella
Stenellie of Ft. Myers, Fla.; one brother, Junior Combs of Owsley County; and 15 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Wayne Combs; a sister, May Peterson; and four brothers,
Ernest, Will, Stanley and Rufford. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007 at 1 p.m.
at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Rollie Parker with burial at the Winston
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Paul Plaugher, Bill Freeman, Cecil Johnson, Dale Christian, Adam
Clemons and Denny Combs.
Congleton, Butler
Booneville, KY – Butler Congleton, 91, formerly of Lee County, Kentucky,
passed away at the Owsley County Health Care Center in Booneville, Kentucky
on Tuesday, January 10, 2006. Born in Lee County, Kentucky on April 17, 1914,
to the late Enos and Mertie Belle Hall Congleton, he was a retired electrician
and was a veteran of World War II. Mr. Congleton was a member of the Christian
Church. He is survived by two sisters, Elizabeth C. Caudill of Nicholasville,
Kentucky and Nancye C. Stamper of Beattyville, Kentucky; a brother, Luther
P. Congleton, of Booneville, Kentucky; a nephew, John P. West of Beattyville,
Kentucky step-daughters, Faye Gamstetter of Tennessee and Estelle Brock of
Hamilton, Ohio; and a daughter-in-law, Peggy Robinson of Hamilton, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Naomi C. West, Veda C. Brandes,
Clyde C. Congleton, Norman D. Congleton, Russell E. Congleton and Graydon Congleton.
Funeral services were held on Friday, January 13, 2006, 2:00 p.m. at the Newman
Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Garett Thomas officiating. Visitation was held prior
to the funeral on Friday afternoon from 1 – 2:00 p.m. Burial in the Congleton
Cemetery on Hwy 587 with Newman Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Booneville Sentinel January 19, 2006
Congleton, Roger Dale
Booneville, KY – Roger Dale Congleton, 46, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009, at his
residence in Owsley County. Roger was born March 20, 1963, to Luther and Mattie Rowlette
Congleton of Booneville, KY. He attended the Beattyville Christian Center and enjoyed
camping and hunting. Along with his parents, he is survived by a son, Michael Dale
Congleton, of Richmond, KY; a sister, Verlene Congleton of Booneville, KY; his fiancée,
Darlene Gabbard, and her daughter, Kayla Johnson, both of Booneville, KY; a special nephew,
Shade William Neace; and a host of friends and other relatives. He was preceded in death
by a sister, Barbara Congleton. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at
1:00 p.m., at the Booneville Funeral Home with Rev. Virgil Herald officiating. Visitation
on Wednesday morning from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial in the Congleton Cemetery,
Beattyville, KY, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers:
Keith Gabbard, Jason Wilder, Jim Sawyer, Junior Noble, Estill Farmer and Marvin D. Neace.
Booneville Sentinel July 1, 2009.
Congleton, Viola Irene Rowlette
Viola Irene Congleton, 79, of Beattyville, KY, widow of Clyde C. Congleton, passed away
Saturday, April 26, 2008 at the Rockcastle Hospital and Respiratory Care Center in Mt.
Vernon. She was born February 17, 1929 in Owsley County, KY, the daughter of Celbert
and Dessie Clem Rowlette. She was a homemaker and member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors are sons, Lynn and Carol Congleton, Edgewater, FL, Edward Congleton and
companion Faye of Sparta, TN, Billy Wayne and Sharon Rowlette of Berea, KY; four
grandchildren, Jason, Gary, Danny Joe Congleton and Amber Rowlette; several great
grandchildren; four sisters, Mattie Congleton (Luther) and Lenie Mae Herald (Virgil) all
of Booneville, KY, Connie Sue Wolfinbarger and Donna Jean Brandenburg (Ronnie) all of
Beattyville, KY; brothers, Jesse Rowlette (Katie) of Mulberry, FL, Estill Farmer (Shirley)
of Nicholasville, KY; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wendesday,
April 30, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the Newnam Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Combs officiating.
Burial will be in the Congleton Cemetery on Hwy 587. Three Forks Tradition April 30, 2008.
Conrad, Clara Becknell
Booneville, KY – Clara Becknell Conrad, 85, formerly of Route 2, passed away on Friday, May 15,
2009, at the Owsley County Health Care Center, after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a
member of the New Hope Baptist Church. Born on April 11, 1924, in Owsley Co., she was the daughter
of the late Hubert and Nettie Lynch Becknell. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Lewis
Conrad, Jr. of Route 2, Booneville, KY; several nephews and nieces; and many friends and relatives.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother; a son, Charles Dwight Conrad, three brothers, Roy,
Carl and Wilson Becknell; and a sister, Helen Holcomb McIntosh Short. Visitation held on Monday evening
from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Funeral services held on Tuesday, May 19, 2009
at 1:00 p.m. at the New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. David Metcalf, Rev. Landon McDaniel and Rev. Jason
Smith officiating. Burial in the Becknell Family Cemetery, Booneville, with the Searcy and Strong Funeral
Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel May 20, 2009.
Cook, Emma Frances
Emma Frances Cook, 76, died Sat, June 6, 2009 at Bluegrass Care Rehab. Born in Louellen, KY, she was a
daughter of the late Delbert and Emma Cook. Survivors are a nephew, Mike Cook and his wife Lynn Cook; two
great-nephews, Joshua and Lee Cook; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by a brother, Maurice
Cook. Graveside services will be 2pm Wed at the Peters Family Cemetery in Owsley Co., KY. Visitation will
be from 5-7pm Tue at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home-Main St. Herald-Leader June 8, 2009.
Cook, Lucy Sizemore
Booneville, KY – Lucy Sizemore Cook, 88, of the Owsley County Health Care Center, passed away
October 22, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Manchester, KY, after a long illness. She was born
in Owsley County, KY, on June 2, 1920, the daughter of the late Morton and Hazel Hacker
Sizemore and was the widow of Clifton Cook. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Cook is survived by
two daughters, Linda Barrett and Carol Campbell, both of Hamilton, OH; several grandchildren,
great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Also surviving are two
brothers, Lawrence (& Daisy) Sizemore and Jimmy (& Josephine) Sizemore, of Booneville, KY; and
a sister, Shelby Jean Baker of Norwood, OH. Visitation was held from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Friday
evening, October 24, 2008 at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Funeral services held at 11:00
a.m., October 25, 2008 at the funeral home with Rev. Jerry Lacefield officiating. Burial in the
Shepherd Memorial Cemetery with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Booneville Sentinel October 29, 2008.
Cooper, Denton
Beattyville, KY – Denton Cooper, 59, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at his residence.
Denton was born in Owsley County, KY, on July 12, 1949, to Thelma Caudell Cooper of Beattyville,
KY and the late Clarence Cooper. He was retired from the City of Beattyville, and was a U. S.
Army veteran. Along with his mother, he is survived by his special companion, Izetta Johnson;
three daughters, Shena (& Jason) Reece, Cassie Cooper and Crystal (& Tony) Mays, all of Beattyville,
KY; 10 grandchildren; and a great grandchild. Other survivors are a brother, Phillip Cooper of
Booneville, KY; four sisters, Brenda Jackson of Beattyville, KY, Glenda Nichols and Susan Delaney,
both of Versailles, KY and Wanda Murrell of Booneville, KY; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Denzil Cooper and a sister, Linda Moore.
Funeral services held on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home with Brother
Garett Thomas officiating. Visitation on Friday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Burial
in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Booneville, KY, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers were Tony Mays, Jason Reece, Dylan Sargent, Jorden Wade, Willie Smith and Robert Gentry.
Booneville Sentinel June 17, 2009.
Cooper, Tressie Mays
Beattyville, KY – Tressie Mays Cooper, 89, widow of Charles Willard Cooper, passed
away Monday, June 19, 2006, at the Select Specialty Hospital in Lexington, KY. Tressie
was born November 18, 1916, in Owsley County, KY to the late Arch and Minnie (Tincher)
Mays. She was a homemaker, a long time resident of Pine Grove, and a member of the
Beattyville Presbyterian Church. Survivors include 2 sons, Charles Lynn Cooper of
Richmond, KY, and Bobby Joe (& Cheryl) Cooper of Lexington, KY; 1 daughter, Minnie Carol
(& Ray) Tanner of Covington, KY; 6 grandchildren, Davina Combs, Chris, Stuart, Evan,
Justin and Melissa Cooper; 6 great grandchildren, Kylie and Brayden Combs, Blake, Chase,
Logan & Austin Cooper. Also surviving are two sisters, Bonnie (& Elbert) Mainous and
Henrietta (& Clyde) Baker, both of Booneville, KY; and a host of friends and relatives.
Along with her parents, and her husband, she was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Dian
Cooper, 1 sister, Gracie Mays, 4 brothers, Sam, Otto, Ottis and Banford Mays. Funeral
services will be Thursday, June 22, 2006, at 1:00 PM, at the Booneville Funeral Home
with Rev. Garrett Thomas officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday evening at the
funeral home from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Burial in the Cooper Family Cemetery, Beattyville,
KY, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be
Joseph Evan, Mykell Justin, Chris, Stuart and Blake Cooper and Jason Combs. Honorary
pallbearers will be Teddy, Mike, Deron, Gary, Greg, Donald and Kenny Mays and Randall,
Jerry and Gaylen Mainous. Booneville Sentinel June 29, 2006.
Cope, Thelma Brewer
Booneville, KY – Thelma Cope, 85, wife of Andy Cope, of Route 2, passed away Wednesday,
June 10, 2009, at the Kentucky River Medical Center in Jackson, KY. Thelma was born on
August 4, 1923, in Breathitt County, KY, to the late Monroe and Lottie Bell Strong Brewer.
She was a homemaker, enjoyed flowers and gardening, and was a member of the First Baptist
Church in Booneville. Along with her husband of 64 years, she is survived by three sons,
Jimmy Cope, Lyell Cope and Robert (& Melissa) Cope, all of Booneville, KY; four daughters,
Ruby Nell Callahan (Ronnie), Anna Lou Lynch (Gene), Janice Bishop (& Tim), all of Booneville,
KY, and Juanita Isaacs (& Ronald) of Florence, KY; 22 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren.
Also surviving are two brothers, James and Billy Brewer, both of Indiana; two sisters, Fairlean
Arrowood also of Indiana and Fanny Ervine of Bellview, KY; and a host of relatives and friends.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Nathan Cope; a grandson, Brandon
Scott Lynch; a granddaughter, Kristie Bishop; five brothers, Verdie, Hubert, Fred, Virgil and
Nathan Brewer. Funeral services held Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Booneville Funeral
Home with Rev. Jerry Lacefield officiating. Visitation on Saturday evening at the funeral home
from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Burial in the Cope Family Cemetery, Booneville, KY, with the Booneville
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers and Honorary Pallbearers were grandsons, Brent,
Matthew, mark, Nathan, Michael, Anthony, Ronnie Jr., David, Jeff, Andy and Jason. Booneville
Sentinel June 17, 2009
Cornell, Juanita
Booneville, KY – Juanita Cornell, 83, of White Oak, widow of Lyell Cornell,
passed away Monday, January 30, 2006, suddenly, at her residence. Ms. Cornell was
born in Ricetown, Kentucky on February 4, 1922, to the late Nathan and Virginia Wells
Cope. She was a former factory worker at the K. D. Lamp Company in Cincinnati, Ohio,
and a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Booneville, Kentucky. She
is survived by a brother, Andy Cope, Booneville, Kentucky; several nieces, nephews,
great nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and relatives. Besides her parents
and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Woodrow Cope, a half brother,
Lloyd Allen, four sisters, Cornie Wilson, Elma Gentry, Patience Fox and Mary Gabbard.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 2, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev.
Jerry Lacefield officiating. Burial in the Cope Cemetery on White Oak, with the
Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Ronnie Callahan,
Jr., Jeff Callahan, Brent Lynch, Robert Cope, Matt, Mark and Tim Bishop.
Booneville Sentinel 2/9/2006
Cornett, Ova Sr.
Booneville, KY – Ova Cornett, Sr., 75, Highway 28, passed away Wednesday, March
29, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky after a short illness. He was a
member of the Booneville First Baptist Church and a retired construction owner. Mr.
Cornett was a Marine Veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of the Masonic Lodge #
939 F & AM. A native Owsley Countian, he was born on November 11, 1930 in Owsley Co.,
the son of John & Dora Smith Cornett, and the widower of Peggy Pierson Cornett. He is
survived by a son, Ova (& Sheila) Cornett, Jr. of Booneville, Kentucky; a granddaughter,
Christina Pitts of Richmond, Kentucky; a brother, Larry Cornett of Booneville, Kentucky;
sisters, Helen Rhoades, Virginia Beach, Virginia, Edna McIntosh, Thelma Thompson,
Dorothy McIntosh and Clara Huff, all of Mason, Ohio, and Lois Johnson, Booneville,
Kentucky; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers,
John Jr. and Jimmy Cornett and two sisters, Ida Helms and Ruby Carmack. Funeral
services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2006 at the Booneville First Baptist
Church with Rev. Jerry Lacefield officiating. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 9:00
p.m. on Saturday evening at the church. Interment at the Shepherd Memorial Cemetery
with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Wade
Rasner, Jerry McIntosh, Dennis Fitzpatrick, Duane Cornett, Ralph Thompson and Jerry
Lynn McIntosh. Honorary pallbearers were Henry Turner and James Price.
Booneville Sentinel April 06, 2006.
Couch, A. B.
Mistletoe, KY – A. B. Couch, 75, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2007 at the Kentucky River
Medical Center, Jackson, KY, following a short illness. He was a retired Postmaster of
the Mistletoe Post Office and a member of the Presbyterian Church. He was a veteran of
the Korean Conflict. He was born in Owsley County on November 7, 1931 to Dewey and
Florence Couch. Mr. Couch is survived by his wife, Judy Baker Couch and a son, Windell
Couch, both of Mistletoe, KY; a brother, Clay Couch of Carrollton, KY; three sisters,
Nan Fudge and Emma Combs, both of Glens Fork, KY, and Alice Allen of Tyner, KY; several
nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home on Sunday
evening from 5-9 p.m. Funeral services held Monday, May 7, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the
funeral home with the Rev. Homer Couch officiating. Burial in the Al Baker Cemetery
with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel
May 10, 2007.
Couch, Homer
Homer Couch age 78 of Seaman, Ohio died Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at the Adams County
Regional Medical Center. He was born February 6, 1930 on Owsley County, Kentucky the son
of the late Walter and Mary Bishop Couch. Mr. Couch had worked for General Motors for over
30 years. He was the founder and Pastor of the Tranquility Full Gospel Tabernacle in Seaman
and a member of the Eastern Star Masonic Lodge # 55 in Franklin, Ohio. He is survived by his
wife, Mary Rose Burns Couch whom he had married on November 23, 1951 in Jellico, Tennessee,
one daughter. Joan (Jesse) Disher of Seaman, four grandchildren, Evelyn Rose (Charles) Jones,
Jonie Marie (Bobby) Sannan, Jennifer Lynn (Scott) Hargett and Jesse Eugene Disher all of Seaman,
seven great grandchildren, Charles Jacob Jones, Joshua Timothy Jones, Makayla Rose Marie Jones,
Michael Hacker, Robert Sannan, Jesse Isaiah Hargett and Faith Noel Hargett and two sisters,
Bertha Hatfield of South Lebanon, Ohio and Carmie Maynard of Waynesville, Ohio. In addition to
his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Couch and Mack Couch. Services will
be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 1st at the Tranquility Full Gospel Tabernacle, 182 Rankin
Brothers Road, Seaman, Ohio. Jesse Disher and Daniel McCann will officiate. Burial will follow
in the Sugar Tree Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at
the Tranquility Full Gospel Tabernacle. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tranquility
Full Gospel Tabernacle, 182 Rankin Brothers Road, Seaman, Ohio 45679. The Turner & Son Funeral
Home in Hillsboro is serving the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by
visiting www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc March 8, 2008.
Crawford, Acie Gene
Booneville, KY – Acie Gene Crawford, age 66, husband of Mary Lou (Pheanis) Crawford, passed away
Monday, September 14, 2009, at his residence. Acie was born Wednesday, November 18, 1942, in
Owsley County, KY, to Fern Combs Crawford Allen and the late Lee Crawford. He was formerly
employed by Superior Blacktop as a truck driver and attended the Pentecostal Church. Playing
the harmonica was one of his favorite pastimes. Along with his wife, he is survived by two sons,
Ace Crawford, Jr. and Thomas Crawford, both of Middletown, OH; two daughters, Patricia Akin and
Rebecca Centers, both of Middletown, OH; 22 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and three
step daughters, Barbara Walter of Logan, OH, Pamela Haulk of Lynchburg, OH and Virginia Sams of
Hamilton, OH. Also surviving are three brothers, Loy Lee Crawford of Middletown, OH, Thomas and
Astor Crawford, both of Booneville, KY; three sisters, Anne Masters and Wilma Pendergrass, both
of Booneville, KY and Eunice Oaks of Prestonsburg, KY; four stepsons; three stepdaughters, and a
host of other relatives and friends.. Along with his father, he was preceded in death by his first
wife, Teresa; and stepson, Roger Copas. Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 17, 2009,
at 1:00 p.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home with Charles Phillips officiating. Visitation held on
Thursday morning at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial in the Combs Family Cemetery,
Buck Creek, Owsley Co., KY, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers
Allen Sandlin, Levi Crawford, Jamie Creech, Dutch, Ray Fletcher, Donnie Seale and Scott and Chris
Owens. Booneville Sentinel September 23, 2009.
Creech, Arvel E.
Arvel E. Creech was born November 24, 1925 in Owsley County and departed this life Tuesday,
September 23, 2008 in Science Hill, KY, being 82 years of age. He was the son of the late Gilbert
Creech & Callie (Conrad) Pierson. Arvel is survived by two daughters- Tina Brockman and Lisa
Creech. He is also survived by a half brother- Clarence Pierson of Hamilton, Ohio and by two half
sisters- Christine McWhorter of Georgetown, KY and Rachal Spencer of Hamilton, Ohio. In addition
to his parents, Arvel was also preceded in death by two sisters- Emma McIntosh and Illa Madden
and by two half brothers- Luther Jr. Pierson and Billy Ray Pierson. Funeral service was held
1:00 PM Friday, September 26, 2008 at Lakes Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Burchette officiating.
Burial followed in the Halcomb Memorial Cemetery. Lakes Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. www.lakesfuneralhomemckee.com
Creech, Dale
Fairfield, OH – Dale Creech, 89, of 731 Wyoming Av., passed away at Mercy Fairfield Hospital on
Thursday, December 11, 2008. He was born at Earnestville, Owsley Co., KY on April 4, 1919, the
son of Tilford Creech and Cynthia Gabbard Creech. He was retired from Armco Steel of Hamilton,
OH. He was untied with the Baptist Church in October, 1932. He is survived by a sister, Carrie
Creech Taylor; four nephews, Ray Taylor, Gerald Bowman, Dennis Creech, Jerry Creech; four nieces,
Cynthia Downey, Betty Gabbard, Juanita Crawford, Doris Monter; his very special stepson Benny
Roberts and Barb; one step-daughter, Shirley (& Jack) Hastings; six step-grandchildren; and two
great step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Bridges Roberts Creech,
his parents, Tilford and Cynthia Creech; three brothers, Orville, Roy and Ralph Creech; and his
sister, Hazel Creech Bowman; his step-son, Gene Roberts and step-daughter, Lorraine Ober. Graveside
services were held at the Stone Coal Cemetery in Lee County, KY on Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 1:00
p.m. Services conducted by Bro. Jerry Lacefield, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Booneville,
KY. Webb Nooman Funeral Home in Hamilton, OH and Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in Booneville, KY
was in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel December 17, 2008.
Creech, Glendon
Booneville, KY – Glendon Creech, age 71, of Scoville, KY, passed away Friday, May 9, 2008, at
his residence. Glendon was born Spetember 25, 1936, in Big Sturgeon (Owsley Co.), to the late
Benny and Anna Mae Peters Creech. He was a farmer and carpenter, attended the Scoville Church
of God, and a lifetime resident of Owsley County. He is survived by three sons, Perry L. Creech
of New Buffalo, MI, Paul Wayne Creech of Sextons Creek, KY and Bobby Eugene Creech of Clay
County, KY; three daughters, Teresa L. Miller of Sand Gap, KY, and Hilda F. Smith and Dana L.
Combs, both of Booneville, KY; his special companion, Gelonda Creech of Booneville, KY: 13
grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Other survivors are four sisters, Virginia
Maupin, Anita Rader and Judy Creech, all of McKee, KY and Euna Dalton of Indiana; a brother,
Teddy Ray Creech of McKee, KY; and a host of friends and relatives. Along with his parents,
he was preceded in death by two sons, David Kendall Creech and Terry Lee Creech; and a sister,
Brenda Love. Funeral services were held Monday, May 12, 2008, at 1:00 p.m., at the Booneville
Funeral Home, with Charles Phillips officiating. Visitation was held on Sunday evening at the
funeral home from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Burial in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Booneville, KY, with
the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel May 14, 2008.
Creech, Larry Edwin
Booneville, KY – Larry Edwin Creech, 30, of Booneville Homes, passed away Sunday, May 6,
2007 at Lerose. Larry was born June 9, 1977, at Manchester, KY, to Donnie Creech of
Primrose, KY and Ernestine Gross Spencer of Murfreesboro, TN. He was a former student
of Owsley County High School and was an avid sports fan. Along with his parents, he is
survived by a son, Joseph Harley Creech; a sister, Renee Sizemore, of Booneville, KY;
his paternal grandmother, Ethel Gross of Booneville, KY; and his maternal grandmother,
Wanda Mae Mays of Beattyville, KY. Also surviving is his fiancée, Angela Tirey; his
stepfather, David Spencer of Murfreesboro, TN; his stepmother, Linda Creech of Primrose,
KY; three half brothers, David Moses Voils of Carrollton, KY, Justin and Shawn Allen
Creech, both of Beattyville, KY; four stepbrothers, Anthony Spencer of Bardstown, KY;
Michael and Robbie Young of IN, and Omar Bawanie; a half-sister, Samantha Hall of
Owenton, KY; and a host of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his
grandfathers, Ernest Gross and Joe Creech. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at the Booneville Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Powlas officiating.
Visitation on Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in the
Chestnut Gap Cemetery, Booneville, KY, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements. Booneville Sentinel May 10, 2007.
Creech, Stanley B.
Stanley B. Creech, age 74 of Connersville, passed away on January 29, 2009 at Heritage House
of Connersville where he had been a resident for a week. Born on March 31, 1934 in Owsley, Kentucky,
he is the son of Andrew Francis and Nettie Pearl Creech. Stanley served with the National Guard
where he retired after 22 years. He was a member of the Harrisburg Union Church. He retired on
June 1, 2006 from Visteon and its predecessors after 39 years of service. In his spare time he
enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, working on lawn mowers and socializing with his many friends.
He also loved to spend time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Barbara Bunch Creech,
who he married on July 3, 1963 in Milroy, IN; two daughters, Ellen Russell and Rhonda Creech and her
companion Rob Bannon, all of Connersville; a son and daughter in law, Roger & Amy Creech of Georgetown,
KY; a sister and brother in law, Jean and Roy Brown of Connersville; six grandchildren, Heather &
Courtney Russell, Alex & Gabe Creech and Raegan & Robbie Bannon; several nieces and nephews; and his
constant companion, his beloved dog, Jasmine. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by
two sisters, Clara Finney and Serena Loyd and an infant sister, Cledith Creech. Funeral services will
be held at Urban Winkler Funeral Home on February 2, 2009 at 1:00 pm with Rev. John Stewart officiating.
Burial, with graveside military services by the Fayette County Veterans Honor Guard, will be at Lick
Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday afternoon from 2 pm to 6 pm. From Urban-Winkler Funeral
Home, Connersville, Indiana.
Crim, David Gayle
Winchester, KY – David Gayle Crim, 61, husband of Brenda Kendrick Crim, passed away Sunday,
December 2, 2007, at his residence. He was born in Winchester, KY on September 23, 1946,
to the late David T. and Mary Leeseburg Shouse Crim. He was a former employee of the Clark
County School System, and attended the Christ Church of Truth in Winchester, KY. David was
one of the original founding members of the Homer Ledford and the Cabin Creek Band. Along
with his wife of over 41 years, he is survived by a son, Jeffrey Scott (& Jennifer) Crim of
Platt City, MO; a daughter, Jennifer Gayle (& David) Fraley of Stanton, KY; a granddaughter,
Kaitlin Nichole Fraley; and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services will be at 1:00
p.m. on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at the Booneville Funeral Home, with Pastor David Knapp
officiating. Visitation will begin at Noon on Wednesday, until time of service. Interment at
the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Booneville, KY with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements. Pallbearers will be David Fraley, Aaron Harper, Tommy Kendrick, David Knapp,
Ronnie and Robin Crim, Danny Fisher, Jr. and Frank Tolson. Honorary pallbearers will be
Kaitlin Fraley, Judy Mullins, Janice Kendrick, Janie Knapp, Jennifer Crim and Bobby Mullins.
Booneville Sentinel December 6, 2007.
Culton, Nannie Brown
Nannie Brown Culton was born on March 26, 1923, in Owsley County, KY, and departed this
life on January 9, 2007 at Berea Hospital. She was the daughter of the late John and
Ophelia Allen Brown. Nannie is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Loranza
“Ranza” Culton of McKee; two sons, Johnny William Culton and his wife, Pamela Witt
Culton of McKee, KY and Douglas Culton and his fiancé, Belinda Waters, of Simpsonville,
KY; one daughter, Ophelia Marie “Opie” Culton of McKee; two grandchildren, Johnathan Joel
Culton and Melissa Michelle Culton Campbell and her husband Steven Campbell, all of
McKee; one great grandchild, Aidan Trey Campbell of McKee and by one sister, Louise
Brown of McKee. In addition to her parents, Nannie was preceded in death by four
brothers; Carlos Brown, Coy Brown, Andy Brown and Elmer Brown; by two sisters, Nora
Creech and Margaret Brown and by one grandson, Shane Culton. Nannie was a member of the
Holiness faith and we feel our loss was truly Heaven’s gain. Funeral services were held
on Friday, January 12, 2007, at the Justice Funeral Home with Rev. Eldon Browning and
Rev. Carlo Davidson officiating. Burial followed in the Reynolds Cemetery at Tyner,
under the direction of Justice Funeral Home. Pallbearers were: Arnold Moore, Ralph
Oliver, Jr., Harold Edwards, Jim Creech, Carl Brown, Greg Browning and Jerry Abner.
Honorary pallbearers were: Aaron Bennett, Edgar Bennett, Johnathan Culton, Steven
Campbell, Ralph Oliver, Sr., Harold Culton, Limuel Culton, Clifford Culton, Jerry Ward
and Jerry Dean. Jackson County Sun January 18, 2007.