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, 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, 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, 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.

 

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, 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

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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, 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, 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, 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, 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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

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