I am not trying to start an argument, but I am curious. I *think* the law states that reclamation is mandatory. Whether they follow that or not, that is a different matter. I do have a question. Are the mining companies required to give you upon request (they can ask what you plan to do with the information, explain that you are familial descendent. Obviously, they don't want to help you sue against them, so they can ask why you want the information.) what they plan to do? Including blasting, cutting, etc? Then you can use that information yourself and trace on a map where those would occur, and see if it touches the cemetery / graveyards? I *think* they are required to file with the state, perhaps you can get a copy of it from the state? Anyone know? I also *thought* they had to present, also upon request, what they expect the land to look like after reclamation, showing creeks, lakes, anything they preserve or put in, and you can examine that as well. Is that correct? Thanks. Robert

To all concerned with this topic: a cemetery is considered a cultural resource and there are laws in every state regarding their treatment. Generally, if a piece of land is going to be disturbed and this disturbance will affect a cemetery, then the coal company has two options: the first is to preserve the cemetery in place with a buffer of land around it sufficient to leave the burial ground undisturbed. Since this is often not feasible (especially in strip-mining), the second alternative is to have the cemetery removed. This removal is done by a cultural resource firm (archaeologists/bioarchaeologists/historicarchaeologists), who will begin with remote sensing to try to determine how many graves are present (especially those older ones with no monument other than a fieldstone, for example). The cemetery boundaries will be established, using the results of remoted sensing, plantings, and any fencing. Graves will be inventoried in written and photographic form, using monuments and funeral home records and landowner information. Family members of each person buried in the cemetery will be identified if at all possible and contacted to determine where each person should be reburied. The most straight-forward course of action after that is for each burial vault to be removed by the proper authorities and re-interred. Where next of kin cannot be established, arrangements are made with local cemeteries for reburial. BUT, raise your voice right now and let your state historic preservation office (SHPO) know that mining is likely to occur and that a family cemetery is present. Coal companies have to receive a permit to mine an area; that permit kicks in the SHPO involvement. Hope this helps. Flora Church

I know of one case in Carter Co. where the coal company came in and strip mined, but left intact the cemetery and the road leading to it. Maybe that would only occur in certain counties who are trying to preserve these old cemeteries, like Carter Co. Today's Topics: 1. Re: Strip Mining Effect on Family Graveyard ([email protected]) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:46:34 -0500 From: [email protected] Subject: Re: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Strip Mining Effect on Family Graveyard To: [email protected] Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Hi Ada Does your aunt own the mineral rights to the property? If so, the coal company may have violated state law. Check into who owns the mineral rights.. Connie -----Original Message----- From: Rhonda Houston <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Fri, 28 Nov 2008 3:41 pm Subject: Re: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Strip Mining Effect on Family Graveyard Why don't you call this attoney who lives in your area and ask him this question? If he doesn't know the answer he'll know someone of his kind that will know and your question will be answered and perhaps even by chance, save a piece of history as you are doing this!! Rhonda Warmack Houston ([email protected]) Worthington is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States Attorney: Jonathan M. Gabel Firm: Blaugrund, Herbert and Martin, Incorporated Address: 300 W. Wilson Bridge Road Suite 100 Worthington, Ohio 43085 Phone: 614-764-0681 Areas of Practice: Labor Law Municipal Law - this I'm sure would cover what you are asking about! -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ada G. Kent Sent: Friday, November 28, 2008 10:51 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Strip Mining Effect on Family Graveyard Maybe someone out there might know the answer to this question: what happens to a family graveyard when the land is sold to a coal company for strip mining? I am very worried. Many of those I hold dear are buried in that family graveyard. My ninety year old aunt just died in Martin County. What will happen to the graveyard? The coal company is buying out those who want to sell and they surround my aunt's property. My aunt was the hold-out. She refused to sell. My sister has inherited my aunt's land and she is considering keeping it, but how reasonable is it to keep property surrounded by strip mining? I'd be grateful for any information you might provide. Ada Wilson Kent Worthington, OH ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------ To contact the EASTERNKENTUCKY list administrator, send an email to [email protected] To post a message to the EASTERNKENTUCKY mailing list, send an email to [email protected] __________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body of the email with no additional text. End of EASTERNKENTUCKY Digest, Vol 3, Issue 335 *********************************************** **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002)

Margaret C. Eskew, 84, of Westwood, went home to be with the Lord with her family by her side, Thursday morning, Nov. 27, 2008, at Kings Daughters Medical Center following an extended illness. Margaret was born Dec. 11, 1923 at Boyd County, a daughter of the late Alonzo and Sarah Caudill Blair. She was faithful member of Fairview Baptist Church and enjoyed the fellowship with her church friends. Margaret always loved the time with her family, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death in 1995 after 54 years of marriage to her husband, Ira Corporal Eskew, whom she married May 2, 1942. She was also preceded by a son, the Rev. Donald Ira Eskew in 1996, two half brothers, Bill and Herschel Blair, and two half sisters, Myrtle Hale and Mildred Crace. Surviving include: one son, Frank Eskew and wife Garnet; two daughters, Nancy and husband Jack Perkins, and Debbie and husband Will Cannoy, all of Westwood; a brother, Homer Blair and wife Erline of Ashland; three sisters, Virginia Heinz of Alabama, Betty Gallaher of Vanceburg, and Dorothy and husband Ben Jones of Medway, Ohio; six grandchildren, Kim (Billy) Evans, Frankie (Pam) Eskew, Kelly (Chris) Queen, Grant (Michelle) Cannoy, Allen (Telisa) Perkins, and Ann (Sean) Hutchison; 12 great-grandchildren, Tyler and Rachel Evans, Jared and Shelby Eskew, Courtnet, Kristen-Brooke, and Kendall Queen, Caleb and Micah Cannoy, Connor and Katherine (Katie) Hutchison, Alexis Perkins, and another due in the summer. Funeral services will be Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at 3 p.m. by the Rev. Grant Cannoy and the Rev. Michael Rice at Preston Family Funeral Home in Ashland. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation is Sunday from 1 p.m. until service time. Condolences may be sent to the family at prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

UZZEL, Emory Gatlin Age 76, of Huber Heights, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born November 16, 1932 in Graham, KY, the son of the late Thomas & Lucy Uzzel. Gatlin was a member of the Masonic Lodge as well as the Teamsters Union and Huber Heights First Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Martin, Paul D., & Roy. Survivors include his wife, Mary; children, Rod (Cindy), Linda (Molly) & Greg (Ann); and his 6 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, OH. Interment will follow at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 5-7 PM. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the family. To send a special message to the family, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com. Published in the Dayton Daily News on 11/29/2008

MAYNARD, Carmie C. (Couch) 74, of Waynesville peacefully departed this life on November 27, 2008 after a hard fought battle with kidney disease. She was a former employee of Davidson's Meat Processing in Corwin, Ohio, retiring after many years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents Rev. Walter and Mary (Bishop) Couch, brothers Paul Couch, Rev. Mach Couch, and Rev. Homer Couch. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Harold D. Maynard. She is survived by sons Paul and wife Mary Maynard of Clarksville, Harless Maynard of Waynesville, and Danny Maynard of Florida; granddaughter Rebecca Maynard; step grandchildren Susan and her husband Randy Boldman and Clay and his wife Freda Jones; great grandchild Xavier Maynard; step great grandchildren Shyann Boldman, Alexander and Andrew Jones. She is also survived by her sister Bertha Hatfield (Couch) of South Lebanon and her beloved little dog, Buddy. Carmie was a loving wife and mother. She touched the l! ives of many people and will be deeply missed by both friends and family. She is at rest. Funeral services 1 PM Tues. Dec. 2 at Stubbs-Conner Funeral Home, Waynesville. Harless Maynard will conduct the services. Burial Miami Cemetery, Corwin. The family will receive friends 11 AM - 1 PM Tues. at the funeral home. If desired, contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.stubbsconner.com. Published in the Dayton Daily News on 11/29/2008

VULGAMORE, Gretta F. 84, of Springfield, died Thursday morning, November 27, 2008 in Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born in Selma, Ohio on March 13, 1924 the daughter of Charles Mason and Blanche (Williams) Boggs. Gretta retired from Miller Printing Company after 20 years of service. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Eber R. Vulgamore; a son and daughter- in-law, Dewey and Michealeen Vulgamore of Springfield; two granddaughters, Melissa Vulgamore of Springfield and Julie Vulgamore of North Lewisburg; a great granddaughter, Alexa Rahrig; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Elizabeth in 1966; and four brothers, William C., Leslie M., Donald, and David Boggs. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday in Enon Cemetery, wity Rev. Dwight McCormick officiating. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Northridge Lions Club, P.O. Box 471, Springfield, Ohio 45501. The LITTLETON & RU! E FUNERAL HOME is serving the family. You may express condolences to the family at www.littletonandrue.com Published in the Springfield News-Sun from 11/29/2008 - 11/30/2008

Hi Ada Does your aunt own the mineral rights to the property? If so, the coal company may have violated state law. Check into who owns the mineral rights.. Connie -----Original Message----- From: Rhonda Houston <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Fri, 28 Nov 2008 3:41 pm Subject: Re: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Strip Mining Effect on Family Graveyard Why don't you call this attoney who lives in your area and ask him this question? If he doesn't know the answer he'll know someone of his kind that will know and your question will be answered and perhaps even by chance, save a piece of history as you are doing this!! Rhonda Warmack Houston ([email protected]) Worthington is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States Attorney: Jonathan M. Gabel Firm: Blaugrund, Herbert and Martin, Incorporated Address: 300 W. Wilson Bridge Road Suite 100 Worthington, Ohio 43085 Phone: 614-764-0681 Areas of Practice: Labor Law Municipal Law - this I'm sure would cover what you are asking about! -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ada G. Kent Sent: Friday, November 28, 2008 10:51 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Strip Mining Effect on Family Graveyard Maybe someone out there might know the answer to this question: what happens to a family graveyard when the land is sold to a coal company for strip mining? I am very worried. Many of those I hold dear are buried in that family graveyard. My ninety year old aunt just died in Martin County. What will happen to the graveyard? The coal company is buying out those who want to sell and they surround my aunt's property. My aunt was the hold-out. She refused to sell. My sister has inherited my aunt's land and she is considering keeping it, but how reasonable is it to keep property surrounded by strip mining? I'd be grateful for any information you might provide. Ada Wilson Kent Worthington, OH ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Strip Mining companies are required to post a bond, so much per acre, before they can get a permit to do strip mining. BUT, this does not mean that the company will reclaim the land after they are finished mining. They usually just let the bond go and then that amount goes to the Dept. of Abandoned Mine Lands and they use that money to do what reclaiming they can. Sometimes it is enough to do a good job and some times it isn't. I worked for Abandoned Mine Lands for 20 years. And you have to keep right on them about a cemetery. They have been known to mine right up to the graves and even have left some vaults showing. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ada G. Kent Sent: Friday, November 28, 2008 11:51 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Strip Mining Effect on Family Graveyard Maybe someone out there might know the answer to this question: what happens to a family graveyard when the land is sold to a coal company for strip mining? I am very worried. Many of those I hold dear are buried in that family graveyard. My ninety year old aunt just died in Martin County. What will happen to the graveyard? The coal company is buying out those who want to sell and they surround my aunt's property. My aunt was the hold-out. She refused to sell. My sister has inherited my aunt's land and she is considering keeping it, but how reasonable is it to keep property surrounded by strip mining? I'd be grateful for any information you might provide. Ada Wilson Kent Worthington, OH ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Why don't you call this attoney who lives in your area and ask him this question? If he doesn't know the answer he'll know someone of his kind that will know and your question will be answered and perhaps even by chance, save a piece of history as you are doing this!! Rhonda Warmack Houston ([email protected]) Worthington is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States Attorney: Jonathan M. Gabel Firm: Blaugrund, Herbert and Martin, Incorporated Address: 300 W. Wilson Bridge Road Suite 100 Worthington, Ohio 43085 Phone: 614-764-0681 Areas of Practice: Labor Law Municipal Law - this I'm sure would cover what you are asking about! -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ada G. Kent Sent: Friday, November 28, 2008 10:51 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Strip Mining Effect on Family Graveyard Maybe someone out there might know the answer to this question: what happens to a family graveyard when the land is sold to a coal company for strip mining? I am very worried. Many of those I hold dear are buried in that family graveyard. My ninety year old aunt just died in Martin County. What will happen to the graveyard? The coal company is buying out those who want to sell and they surround my aunt's property. My aunt was the hold-out. She refused to sell. My sister has inherited my aunt's land and she is considering keeping it, but how reasonable is it to keep property surrounded by strip mining? I'd be grateful for any information you might provide. Ada Wilson Kent Worthington, OH ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Access is required to be provided to the cemetery if the company doesn't move the graves. If they do move the cemetery, I believe they are required to notify families and it is recorded in the clerks office so families know where their loved ones are removed to. As for your sister, I'd hold on to it too. Property that has been in the family for a very long time has more sentimental value than monetary value. If she choses to sell, maybe she can ask to retain the property which contains the cemetery and have them contract that they will provide safe access outside of the mining area. It all depends on the location of the cemetery to the seam of coal they intend to strip. It wouldn't hurt to ask. If they want the property badly enough they will work with her.

Ada, contact the mining company and find out what they do for reclamation. Check with the state to see if the mining company is required to reclaim the land after they strip mine it....I think they are required to return it to usable land and not leave it a mess. If that is the case, and if your sister can wait long enough for them to do their mining, she could have a chance to be surrounded by nice land. I have seen some reclamation where they plant trees and really make it nice. But you have to find out if that is what they will be required to do. There are also laws about the cemeteries but many times they are ignored. If you make noise about it now you have a better chance of saving it. At the very least, I would contact the mining company and let them know that there are those who care about the cemetery and are watching what happens to it. Keep us posted. Sharon -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ada G. Kent Sent: Friday, November 28, 2008 11:51 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Strip Mining Effect on Family Graveyard Maybe someone out there might know the answer to this question: what happens to a family graveyard when the land is sold to a coal company for strip mining? I am very worried. Many of those I hold dear are buried in that family graveyard. My ninety year old aunt just died in Martin County. What will happen to the graveyard? The coal company is buying out those who want to sell and they surround my aunt's property. My aunt was the hold-out. She refused to sell. My sister has inherited my aunt's land and she is considering keeping it, but how reasonable is it to keep property surrounded by strip mining? I'd be grateful for any information you might provide. Ada Wilson Kent Worthington, OH ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Ada, double check but it's my understanding that if the company is made aware that their is a cemetery on the site they have to move the graves. If your relative decides to sell she can stipulate that they must move the cemetery at their own expense and make sure it's done correctly. Check with the officials in Martin Co. because the government has to be involved. Good luck. Rene' I am only one, but I am still one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do the something that I can do. - Helen Keller "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." -Mark Twain "Tikkun Olam (to heal and repair the world) You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it" Rabbi Tarfun Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don’t matter at all, because once you are Real you can’t be ugly, except to people who don’t understand. - Margery Williams, "The Velveteen Rabbit" In a message dated 11/28/2008 1:30:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Maybe someone out there might know the answer to this question: what happens to a family graveyard when the land is sold to a coal company for strip mining? I am very worried. Many of those I hold dear are buried in that family graveyard. My ninety year old aunt just died in Martin County. What will happen to the graveyard? The coal company is buying out those who want to sell and they surround my aunt's property. My aunt was the hold-out. She refused to sell. My sister has inherited my aunt's land and she is considering keeping it, but how reasonable is it to keep property surrounded by strip mining? I'd be grateful for any information you might provide. Ada Wilson Kent Worthington, OH ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002)

Maybe someone out there might know the answer to this question: what happens to a family graveyard when the land is sold to a coal company for strip mining? I am very worried. Many of those I hold dear are buried in that family graveyard. My ninety year old aunt just died in Martin County. What will happen to the graveyard? The coal company is buying out those who want to sell and they surround my aunt's property. My aunt was the hold-out. She refused to sell. My sister has inherited my aunt's land and she is considering keeping it, but how reasonable is it to keep property surrounded by strip mining? I'd be grateful for any information you might provide. Ada Wilson Kent Worthington, OH

Lester E. Wright, 55, of Catlettsburg, passed away early Wednesday morning, Nov. 26, 2008, in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital. Mr. Wright was the son of Geneva Sparks Wright Adams of Wurtland, Ky., and the late Roy L. Wright, born July 31, 1953, in Greenup, Ky. He was a route contractor for 20 years with the Daily Independent, and moderator of Boyd Co Free Cycle & I Boats.com. Lester loved the outdoors, including fishing, boating and camping, but his greatest love was the time he spent with his grandchildren. Sadly left behind is his wife of 36 years, Suzette Hall Wright; three daughters, Tammy Opell and her husband, Rodney of Catlettsburg, Nancy Godbey and her husband, Terry, and Leslie Wright and her companion, John Whitaker, all of Rush; a brother, Leroy Wright and his wife, Teresa of Grayson; seven grandchildren, Rodney Opell, Robyn Opell, Blake Preston, Matthew Preston, John Godbey, Eva Godbey, and Kayla Whitaker; and a nephew, Justin Wright. A funeral service for Lester Wright will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at the Neal Funeral Home on Center Street in Catlettsburg. Pastor Ray Sexton will offer a message of comfort. Final rest will follow at Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods, Ky. Those wishing to call on the Wright family may do so after 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Courtesy of the Daily Independent of Ashland,KY Connie

Dorothy S. Griffith left this life of sorrow and entered into eternal bliss on Nov. 25, 2008. Dorothy was born Nov. 10, 1918, in Greenup County, Ky. She was 90 years old. She was the daughter of C.M. and Pearl Sparks. She is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon A. Griffith; four brothers, Kenneth Sparks, Ray Sparks, and Owen Sparks and Troy Abbott; one sister, Alice Manley; and one daughter-in-law, Paulette Griffith. She is survived by two sisters, Ann Fifer and Ruth Lawhorn, both of Ashland; two sons, Jim and Dolores Griffith and Bob Griffith, both of Ashland; and one daughter, Nancy and Chuck DeRenzo of Fort Mills, S.C. There are seven grandchildren, Jennifer Barnes, Jim Griffith, Robert Griffith, Paul Griffith, Kimberly Wallace, Nicholas and Anna DeRenzo; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Dorothy was a very loving person. She touched many lives in her walk in this life. She was loved by all that knew her. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 28, 2008, at Miller Funeral Home in Ashland. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral at the funeral home. Pastor Michael Locklear will conduct the service. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park. Courtesy of the Daily Independent of Ashland,KY Connie

MORRIS, Mae Age 95, of Brookville, Indiana died Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at the Brookville Healthcare Center in Brookville. Born September 22, 1913 in Jackson County, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late James & Nancy (Moore) Ingram. On January 27, 1933 she was united in marriage to John Morris, and he precedes her in death. She was retired from the former Dreyer House nursing home in Brookville. Survivors include four daughters, Pauline (Buford) Ritchie of Lebanon, Missouri, Freda (Joseph) Rich of Middletown, Ohio, Betty (Harvey) Bailey of Denton, Texas and Linda Stone and companion James Lowe of Brookville, Indiana; one sister, Bernice Dorrman of Cincinnati, Ohio; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and seven great - great grandchildren. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by ten brothers and sisters as well as a grandchild. Family & friends may visit from 11:00 A.M. till 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Phillips & Meyers ! Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville. The funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home with burial following in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Mt. Carmel, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Drewersburg E.M.S.. To sign the guest book online or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com. Published in the Hamilton Journal-News on 11/28/2008

BLANKENSHIP Jack T. Blankenship, age 72, went to be with the Lord November 25, 2008. He was a member of the Westside Free Will Baptist Church. Jack is preceded in death by his parents Dave and Mindy Blankenship, brother Johnny Blankenship and sister Sally June Simpkins. He is survived by his wife, Loretta; children, James W. (Christine) Blankenship, Sharon L. (Dave) Blankenship, Karen S. (John) Grady, and Sandra K. Sparks; grandchildren, Jason R. Blankenship, Joshua J. Grady, Ashley R. Grady, Matthew R. Grady, Courtney R. Sparks, Chelsea M. Sparks and Shelby N. Sparks; great-grandchild, Brooklynn A. Sparks; and many friends and relatives. Family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Westside Free Will Baptist Church, 3261 Fisher Rd., Columbus, OH 43204. A service will be held at the church at 11 a.m. Monday, December 1, 2008. Arrangements entrusted to SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL. Online condolences can be made at www.schoedinger.com. Sign the online gu! estbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 11/28/2008

Name: Walden Perry Home in 1930: District 6, Lawrence, Kentucky Age: 0 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1930 Relation to Head of House: Son Father's Name: Louis Mother's Name: Ethel Race: White ([email protected]) -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 6:45 AM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Ray Walden Perry obit - Law, Co.,Ky - Mother was a Thompson - Wife a Pack Ray Walden Perry, 78, formerly of Russell, and more recently of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away Friday, Nov. 21, 2008 in St. Luke Hospital in Jacksonville. Mr. Perry was the son of Ethel Thompson Perry of Ashland and the late Lewis Jack Perry (b. 1910), born Feb. 16, 1930, in Webbville, Ky. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, a 30-year employee of Armco Steel shipping department and attended New Life Christian Fellowship in Jacksonville. Ray's passion was bluegrass music. Left behind is a loving family including his wife of 52 years, Annette Pack Perry; a daughter, Angela Jones and her husband, Jeff of Jacksonville; two sons, Mark Perry and his wife, Kathy of Greenup, Ky., and Tim Perry and his wife, Ruth of Ashland, Ky.; two sisters, Gloria Jean Webb and Ruth Delores Neal, both of Ashland; three brothers, Bob Perry of London, Ohio, Randy Perry of Biloxi, Miss., and Bill Perry of Grayson, Ky.; and seven precious grandchildren, Ian, Colden, Majal, Brysen, Mesa, Baylen and Luke. Along with his father, preceding him in death is a brother, Woodrow "Woody" Perry. A service to celebrate the life of Ray Perry was at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008 at the Neal Funeral Home on Center Street in Catlettsburg. Words of comfort were offered by Pastor David Webb. Final rest followed at Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland with military graveside rites provided by 201st Kentucky ANG Honor Detail. Courtesy of the Daily Independent of Ashland,KY Connie ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Happy Thanksgving and always remember In God We Trust EK all the way. Jim Saddler "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty " " In God We Trust " -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2008 2:34 AM To: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Subject: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Happy Thanksgiving!! List Members, I would like to wish all of you a Happy & Safe Thanksgiving from my family to yours! The best list members a person could have on a list and as a friend! Gobble till you Wobble!!! Doing genealogy is like writing OUR own family Bible. Our ancestors are the ones that have came to pass, and our descendants are the ones to fulfill it. Terry Thacker **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message