As a thought to those who might be related to Dr. James Douglas, if one was wanting genealogical information about him and his immediately family that isn't known, one can contact Eastern Kentucky University's medical library and speak directly with the medical librarian for this information. Within every medical library, there is this 'special gate keeper' of this information which is free and open to the public, but has to be requested from the medical librarian. Once contact is made, be sure to remember the librarian's name out of courtesy because he/she will be doing this work for you and although it's free, to know where to get this information is awesome and any information is always precious. I'd like to add, that if any of you have a lawyer ancestor, who you know has practiced within any state in the Union, within that state, at the state level, there will be a law library where this same genealogical information about your lawyer ancestor is available, also free for the asking, from the state where this lawyer practiced at the state level. Respectfully, Rhonda Warmack Houston ([email protected]) -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 7:44 AM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Dr. James Douglas Adams obit-Floyd Co.,KY-Mother was an Osborn PRESTONSBURG ADAMS, DR. JAMES DOUGLAS, 72, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2008. He was born on January 14, 1936, the son of the late Hazel Ruth Osborn Adams and Jerry David Adams. Dr. Adams graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 1956 where he majored in both biology and chemistry. He continued his education at the University of Louisville, where he received his Doctorate of Medicine in 1960. He retuned to his native Floyd County where he began a family practice in Prestonsburg. After 43 dedicated years he retired from his practice in December 2004. Dr. Adams served as the Draft Board Physician for Floyd County until the end of the draft during the Vietnam War era. He was a charter member of the Housing Commission in Floyd County which serves and assists needy families of Eastern Kentucky and also served on the standing committee for the Board of Health until 1969. Dr. Adams was instrumental in the development of Highlands Regional Medical Center. He was a corporate ! member and board of trustee member of FADA Service Corporations. FADA develops long term health care facilities in both Floyd and Pike Counties and continues to serve the area today. Dr. James D. Adams lived a life of service to others; he always believed education was paramount in developing the kind of leaders Appalachia needs. He was a member of the Floyd County Board of Education from 1969 until 1990 and served as Chairman of the Board from 1983 to 1990. He worked tirelessly on behalf of the youth in the Floyd County area. In 1986 Dr. Adams became involved in the hotel industry opening the first nationally recognized hotel chain in Prestonsburg, the Holiday Inn. He used this as an opportunity to promote industry and tourism in Eastern Kentucky. While being retired from private practice, Dr. Adams, at the time of his death, was still passionate about being involved in health care. He was serving as Co-Medical Director of Riverview, Prestonsburg and Pikeville Health Care ! Facilities. Dr. James Douglas Adams is survived by his beloved wife, J uanita Whitaker Adams; his son, James Douglas Adams II; his daughter, April Adams Steele and his son-in-law, Joe Harrison Steele, as well as his three grandchildren, James Douglas Adams III, E. Hunter Brown and Elizabeth Grace Adams, all of Prestonsburg. Visitation will be held at the Hall Funeral Home in Martin, KY, 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2008. Funeral services will be conducted at 11a.m. Wednesday at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jim Sherman officiating. Published in The Courier-Journal on 11/25/2008 ------------------------------- 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

Dear Rhonda, Thank you so much for your response. Here is what I know: 1) Nathaniel "Matt" Adams was born 25 Dec 1863 in Menifee or Morgan County, Kentucky. (From Nathaniel's marriage return). 2) Nathaniel may have a brother named James W. Adams, born about Mar 1865 in Kentucky. (That these two brother married the two sisters is a family story. The marriage records suggest it could be true, but don't prove it. Of course, it could be completely incorrect). 3) Nathaniel Adams married Mary C. Manning 20 Nov 1884 in Morgan County, Kentucky. (Marriage return) 4) James Adams married Marena L. Manning 20 Nov 1884 in Morgan County, Kentucky. (Marriage return. Same day/place/preacher as #3 above) 5) Marena and Mary C. Mannin were sisters. (As identified in the 1870 Grassy, Morgan, Kentucky census) 6) 1870 Census, Frenchburg, Menifee, Kentucky, there is a Nathaniel Adams living in the James Adams and Jane Burch household. (But no brother James) 7) 1860 Census, Morgan, Dist 1, there is a James W. living in the Lewis C. and Deborah Adams household. They lived fairly close to the Mannins. (But no brother Nathaniel) 8) I've been unable to locate the 1870 Census for Lewis and Deborah. If Nathaniel and James were indeed brothers, they should be living in the same household in 1870. Maybe as a next step I can check probate records for James/Jane and Lewis/Deborah to see if they shed any light? Happy Thanksgiving! Tim -----Original Message----- From: Rhonda Houston [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2008 11:51 AM To: [email protected]; 'Tim Wallace' Subject: RE: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Parentage of Nathanial C. "Matt" Adams Would this be of any help?? Perhaps these marriages weren't conducted in Morgan, but in Menifee or Wolfe Counites, KY. When in doubt, or can't find, or you are confronted with a 'brickwall', modify the spelling somewhat so to seek a better possibilty rather than taking what has been written by the federal marshall (or as to what the transcriber of the census, as is the case, had for the spelling of Adams, which has been observered here, so as to see what else may infact, come up and render as a better, more informed and ledgeable information. Rhonda Warmack Houston ([email protected]) Name: Nathanael Adame [Nathaniel Adams] Estimated Birth Year: abt 1863 Age in 1870: 7 Birthplace: Kentucky Home in 1870: Frenchburg, Menifee, Kentucky Race: White Gender: Male Value of real estate: View Image Post Office: Rock House Household Members: Name Age James Adame 55 age 55 b. 1815 Kentucky profession was noted as 'coal trader' Jane Adame 48 age 48 b. 1822 Indiana Letitia Adame 22 age 22 b. 1848 Kentucky Joseph Adame 18 age 18 b. 1852 Kentucky farm hand Levi Adame 16 age 16 b. 1854 Kentucky farm hand John F Adame 14 age 14 b. 1856 Kentucky farm hand Henry Adame 9 age 9 b. 1861 Kentucky at home Nathanael Adame 7 b. 1863 Kentucky at home (am viewing the actual census now) Andrew Adame 4 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1866 Age in 1870: 4 Birthplace: Kentucky at home ============================================================================ ========== These are the only combinations of Adams and Burch surnames I could find within the Kentucky marriage lists that married within all of Kentucky's counties. All of these below took place before either James Adams and Jane Burch were born. I wonder if James and Jane were married somewhere in Indiana, early on??? Girls were usually married not too far from their father's home in those days. What do you think? Rhonda Warmack Houston ([email protected]) Adams, James Grimes, Jane 02 Dec 1817 Kentucky - parents marriage Lincoln County, Kentucky Burch, Jane Devine, Roger 22 Aug 1794 Kentucky Lincoln County Burch, Jane Riffe, Jacob 10 May 1824 Kentucky Lincoln County -------------------------------------------------------- Kentucky Marriages, 1851-1900 - Adams' children's marriages about MARY C. MANNIN Name: NATHAN C. ADAMS - would this be your guy? Spouse: MARY C. MANNIN Marriage Date: 20 Nov 1884 County: Morgan State: KY Kentucky Marriages, 1851-1900 about ALICE PITMAN Name: JAMES C. ADAMS - son? Spouse: ALICE PITMAN Marriage Date: 02 Mar 1884 County: Pulaski State: KY Kentucky Marriages, 1851-1900 about BETTIE WHEELER Name: JAMES C. ADAMS - son? Spouse: BETTIE WHEELER Marriage Date: 17 Nov 1886 County: Crittenden State: KY Kentucky Marriages, 1851-1900 about LAURA HERRIFORD Name: HENRY C. ADAMS - son? Spouse: LAURA HERRIFORD Marriage Date: 11 May 1882 County: Magoffin State: KY -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Tim Wallace Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 7:08 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Parentage of Nathanial C. "Matt" Adams Happy Thanksgiving, Was hoping someone had proof of parentage for Nathaniel C. Adams, b 25 Dec 1863 in Menifee, Kentucky, d. 27 Nov 1929, Morgan, Kentucky, m. Mary Catherine Mannin/Manning on 20 Nov 1884 in Morgan, Kentucky. Nathaniel had a brother James, who married Marena L. Mannin (Mary Catherine's Sister) on the same day. There is no census that have Nathaniel and James living under the same roof that I could locate. The marriage records for Nathaniel and James do not provide the names of the parents. Possible parents could be: James Adams and Jane Burch Lewis Chambers Adams and Deborah Unknown Thank you! Tim ------------------------------- 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

Would this be of any help?? Perhaps these marriages weren't conducted in Morgan, but in Menifee or Wolfe Counites, KY. When in doubt, or can't find, or you are confronted with a 'brickwall', modify the spelling somewhat so to seek a better possibilty rather than taking what has been written by the federal marshall (or as to what the transcriber of the census, as is the case, had for the spelling of Adams, which has been observered here, so as to see what else may infact, come up and render as a better, more informed and ledgeable information. Rhonda Warmack Houston ([email protected]) Name: Nathanael Adame [Nathaniel Adams] Estimated Birth Year: abt 1863 Age in 1870: 7 Birthplace: Kentucky Home in 1870: Frenchburg, Menifee, Kentucky Race: White Gender: Male Value of real estate: View Image Post Office: Rock House Household Members: Name Age James Adame 55 age 55 b. 1815 Kentucky profession was noted as 'coal trader' Jane Adame 48 age 48 b. 1822 Indiana Letitia Adame 22 age 22 b. 1848 Kentucky Joseph Adame 18 age 18 b. 1852 Kentucky farm hand Levi Adame 16 age 16 b. 1854 Kentucky farm hand John F Adame 14 age 14 b. 1856 Kentucky farm hand Henry Adame 9 age 9 b. 1861 Kentucky at home Nathanael Adame 7 b. 1863 Kentucky at home (am viewing the actual census now) Andrew Adame 4 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1866 Age in 1870: 4 Birthplace: Kentucky at home ============================================================================ ========== These are the only combinations of Adams and Burch surnames I could find within the Kentucky marriage lists that married within all of Kentucky's counties. All of these below took place before either James Adams and Jane Burch were born. I wonder if James and Jane were married somewhere in Indiana, early on??? Girls were usually married not too far from their father's home in those days. What do you think? Rhonda Warmack Houston ([email protected]) Adams, James Grimes, Jane 02 Dec 1817 Kentucky - parents marriage Lincoln County, Kentucky Burch, Jane Devine, Roger 22 Aug 1794 Kentucky Lincoln County Burch, Jane Riffe, Jacob 10 May 1824 Kentucky Lincoln County -------------------------------------------------------- Kentucky Marriages, 1851-1900 - Adams' children's marriages about MARY C. MANNIN Name: NATHAN C. ADAMS - would this be your guy? Spouse: MARY C. MANNIN Marriage Date: 20 Nov 1884 County: Morgan State: KY Kentucky Marriages, 1851-1900 about ALICE PITMAN Name: JAMES C. ADAMS - son? Spouse: ALICE PITMAN Marriage Date: 02 Mar 1884 County: Pulaski State: KY Kentucky Marriages, 1851-1900 about BETTIE WHEELER Name: JAMES C. ADAMS - son? Spouse: BETTIE WHEELER Marriage Date: 17 Nov 1886 County: Crittenden State: KY Kentucky Marriages, 1851-1900 about LAURA HERRIFORD Name: HENRY C. ADAMS - son? Spouse: LAURA HERRIFORD Marriage Date: 11 May 1882 County: Magoffin State: KY -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Tim Wallace Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 7:08 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Parentage of Nathanial C. "Matt" Adams Happy Thanksgiving, Was hoping someone had proof of parentage for Nathaniel C. Adams, b 25 Dec 1863 in Menifee, Kentucky, d. 27 Nov 1929, Morgan, Kentucky, m. Mary Catherine Mannin/Manning on 20 Nov 1884 in Morgan, Kentucky. Nathaniel had a brother James, who married Marena L. Mannin (Mary Catherine's Sister) on the same day. There is no census that have Nathaniel and James living under the same roof that I could locate. The marriage records for Nathaniel and James do not provide the names of the parents. Possible parents could be: James Adams and Jane Burch Lewis Chambers Adams and Deborah Unknown Thank you! Tim ------------------------------- 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

TAYLOR, Reverend Robert Clayton 77, of Morrow, OH, passed away at home on Sunday November 23, 2008 surrounded by family and friends. Born December 15, 1930 in Kentucky to Aaron and Martha Clara (nee: Dotson) Taylor, he was a dedicated and charter member of the Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church. He retired from Design Concepts Plus in 2000. Preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Daniel Van Taylor, two sisters, Margaret Mullins and Helen Cantrell, survivors include his wife of 58 years, Louise (nee: Vanover) Taylor of Morrow, OH, two sons, Steve (Beverly) Taylor of Lebanon, OH and Jimmy (Joyce) Taylor of South Lebanon, OH, one daughter, Vera (James) Irvin of Morrow, OH, two brothers, Carlyle Taylor of Blanchester OH and Gary Taylor of Pound, VA, five grandchildren, Scott Irvin, Steven Taylor, Kimberly Slavens, Jason Taylor, and Jennifer Taylor, and eight great grandchildren. Visitation, Wednesday November 26, 2008 from 10-11 AM with funeral service immediately follo! wing, all at the Oswald-Hoskins Funeral Home, Lebanon. Reverend Ronald Bicknell officiating. Donations are requested to a charity of your choice. Online condolences are available at www.hoskinsfh.com Published in The Western Star on 11/27/2008

JUDD, Estill J. 82, a resident of Fort Myers, Florida for over 19 years passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008. He was born in Ashland Co., Kentucky and later made his home in Warren & Clinton County, Ohio where he retired from Wm. Oder Ready Mix as a truck driver. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Edna; son, Danny (Doni Kay) Stern of Ormand Beach, FL; 1 brother; 1 sister; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter, Billie Jo Stern in and son, Micheal Judd. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 from 11-1pm at the Stine-Kilburn Funeral Home, 801 Monroe Rd. with funeral services commencing at 1:00pm. Burial to follow at the Miami Cemetery in Waynesville. Published in The Western Star on 11/27/2008

FIELDER, James L. 'Les' age 74 of Springboro, Ohio passed peacefully Wednesday, November 25, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton, Ohio with his family by his side. Born December 5, 1933 in Estill County, Kentucky, he was the son of G. Dudley and Ethel (Barnes) Fielder and was retired from General Motors. Les was a proud U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. Les was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed riding his bicycle and collecting wheat pennies. Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his loving and caring wife of 51 years, Elizabeth (Rison) Fielder of Springboro, Ohio; one son - Timothy (Mary) Fielder of Lebanon; one daughter - Teresa Fielder of Springboro; two sisters - Wilma Duff of Franklin and Agnes Lewis of Lexington, Kentucky; two granddaughters -- Alexi and Molly Fielder and many other family members and friends. Friends may call on the family Saturday, November 29, 2008 from 11:00am until 1:00pm at the Stine Kilburn Funeral Home. Fun! eral services will be held at the funeral home at 1:00pm with Pastor Suzanne Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Ohio. Published in The Western Star on 11/27/2008

GIVENS, Betty Imogene (Jean) December 19, 1927 November 25, 2008 Jean Givens passed away in the caring hands of Heartland Hospice and the Springfield Masonic Community on November 25, 2008 after a brief illness. She was born Betty Imogene Ruggles to Arnold and Rosalie (Keeton) Ruggles on December 19, 1927 in Fullerton, KY. While still a child the family relocated to Springfield where she met the love of her life and future husband Roscoe (Dean) Givens. Jean devoted her life to her family, instilling in her children the importance of hard work, perseverance and facing life with a sense of humor. She touched the lives of many people and will be greatly missed. She is survived by two daughters, Brenda (Jack) Conley of Cable; Joyce Givens (Jeff Burroway) of Xenia; A daughter-in-law Deborah Givens of Springfield; two sons, Kenneth Givens of Springfield and Dennis (Tami) Givens of Iowa. Ten grandchildren, Teresa Conley of Springfield; Richard Givens II of Indiana; Melissa Conley o! f Springfield; Yvonne (Harold) Edwards of Springfield; Andrea Givens of Springfield, Jackie Conley of Cable; Randy Givens of Springfield, Donny (Jennifer) Givens of South Charleston, Emily Givens of Iowa and Adam Givens of Iowa. Thirteen great grand children with a fourteenth due in January. One great great grandchild with a second due in May. Two brothers, Donald Ruggles of Springfield and Ronald Ruggles of Texas; One stepbrother, Lawrence Nichols of Pomeroy. She was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband, one daughter Cheryl Givens; two sons Richard Givens and Keith Givens; one great-grand-child Tarah Cole; two brothers, Larry Ruggles and Kenneth Ruggles. No services are planned prior to interment at Rose Hill Burial Park in Springfield. In lieu of flowers memorials contributions can be made to the Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund. Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home has been entrusted with the final arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.richar! dsraffanddnbar.com.? Published in the Springfield News-Sun on 11/27/2008

JONES Charles M. Jones. A Masonic service will be held for Charles M. Jones at CRISS-SCHOEDINGER FUNERAL HOME, 179 Granville St., Newark, Ohio on Friday 28, 2008 at 7 p.m. Charles M. Jones of Frazeysburg, Ohio, a proud Veteran of WW II passed away on Monday, November 24, 2008 at Licking Memorial Hospital while surrounded by his adoring family. He is survived by his loving wife, Gutheria Jones; and beloved daughter, Jennifer (Peter) Pietrowski of Dresden, Ohio; and sister, Orpha M. Matfey of Rochester Hills, Michigan. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives and friends. Charles was born in Virgie Kentucky on June 18, 1926 to the late Charlie Jones and Eunice Akers. He is also preceded in death by 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Charles was employed with GM at the Fisher body plant in Columbus Ohio for over 30 years. He enjoyed country music, and was an auto enthusiast. Charles is a long time member of the Masonic Order: Ohio Lodge 199, Bladensburg, d! ual member Grove City Lodge 689, Eastern Star Grove City Chapter 502, Scottish Rite Mason and he was a Kentucky Colonel. Charles most of all he loved his family. Visitation will be on Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the Criss-Schoedinger Funeral Home with the Masons Service starting a 7 p.m. A Private interment will be held on Saturday at Rocky Fork Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to District 17 OES Cancer Project, 820 Strimple Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43229. Arrangements are entrusted to Criss-Schoedinger Funeral Home, 179 Granville St., Newark. Visit www.CrissSchoedinger.com and click on the obituary link to sign an online guest book or to send an email condolence. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 11/27/2008

GILLIAM Harry Odest Gilliam, age 79, passed away November 25, 2008 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center. Retired from Timken Roller Bearing Co. after 25 years. Forty year member of The Heritage Free Will Baptist Church. U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War. Masonic Lodge member of #629 F&AM, Olive Hill, Ky. Born April 27, 1929 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Leslie and Gracie Gilliam. He is survivied by his loving wife of 56 years, Fostella; daughters, Rita Stepp and Leigh (David) Kramer; grandchildren, Valerie Kramer and Courtney Kramer; sisters, Betty (Darrell) Adams, Mary (Jessie) Collins, Sue (Bob) Campbell and Linda (Phil) Scott; brother, Clyde Gilliam; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends and church family. Friends may call at The Heritage Free Will Baptist Church, 575 Obetz Rd., Friday 5-9 p.m., where funeral service will be held Saturday 10 a.m. Reverend Tim Stout officiating. Interment Beckett Cemetery, Commercial Point. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/o! bituaries Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 11/27/2008

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Happy Thanksgiving, Was hoping someone had proof of parentage for Nathaniel C. Adams, b 25 Dec 1863 in Menifee, Kentucky, d. 27 Nov 1929, Morgan, Kentucky, m. Mary Catherine Mannin/Manning on 20 Nov 1884 in Morgan, Kentucky. Nathaniel had a brother James, who married Marena L. Mannin (Mary Catherine's Sister) on the same day. There is no census that have Nathaniel and James living under the same roof that I could locate. The marriage records for Nathaniel and James do not provide the names of the parents. Possible parents could be: James Adams and Jane Burch Lewis Chambers Adams and Deborah Unknown Thank you! Tim

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, 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

SMITH, Ray Vernon Age 83 of Hamilton passed away at University Hospital Cincinnati on Monday, November 24, 2008 at 2:45 PM. He was born in Manchester, Kentucky on September 1, 1925 the son of Henry and Lida (Smith) Smith. On January 7, 1943 in Manchester, he married Birdie Smallwood. Ray was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1945 to 1946. He was employed in metal assembly at Fisher Body and was a member of Auburn Old Time Holiness Church. He is survived by his wife, Birdie Smith of Hamilton; two sons, Jimmy (Theresa) Smith of Camden and Kenneth (Gladys) Smith of Hamilton; five daughters, Josephine (A.B) Gray of Hamilton, Doris Smith of Oxford, Mary Potter of Oxford, Nancy Nelson of Hamilton, and Mattie (Harold) Gray of Oxford; 14 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; several half-siblings; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Amel and Coy Smith; a daughter, Bonnie Smith; five brothers! , Charlie, Taylor, Andy, Will and Dave Smith; two sisters, Axie Smith and Georgia Wagers; and two grandchildren, Kenneth Jr. and Lisa Marie Smith. Funeral service will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on Friday, November 28, 2008 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Granville Saylor of Auburn Old Time Holiness Church officiating. Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 11:00 am to 1:00 PM. www.browndawson.com Published in the Hamilton Journal-News on 11/26/2008

JONES Ralph age 77, of Fairfield, Ohio died Monday November 24, 2008 at 5:20 p.m. at his residence. He was born on February 5, 1931 in Manchester, Kentucky the son of James and Mittie (Hacker) Jones. He was educated in the Oneida Schools. On March 22, 1955 he married Helen Hollen and she preceded him in death on February 23, 2007. He was employed at Beckett Paper Company for 35 years. He was a member of Hugh Bates Lodge F&AM. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Jennifer Jones and Greg Roth. Also survived by his best friend Gary Metcalf and many other relatives and friends. Local Visitation will be Wednesday November 26, 2008 from 6-8 p.m. at the Paul R. Young Funeral Home 3950 Pleasant Ave. Hamilton, Ohio with Hugh Bates Lodge #686 F&AM holding services at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Britton Funeral Home 11 Old US Hwy#421 Manchester, Kentucky on Saturday November 29, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be in Kentucky on Friday from 6-8 p.m. and Sa! turday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Burial in Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to www.paulyoungfuneralhome.com Published in the Hamilton Journal-News on 11/26/2008

PITTMAN, Elsie age 87, passed away at St. Leonard of Centerville, Ohio on Monday, November 24, 2008. Elsie was born April 11, 1921 in McKee, Kentucky. She was the eldest of 12 children born to John and Cora Rowland. She first met her husband Edward Pittman in 1946 and they were married later that year. Elsie retired from General Motors (Frigidaire) in Dayton, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Ed in April of 2005; a sister, Mabel Mullins; and four brothers, Earl, John Jr., Donald, and Ray Rowland. Elsie is survived by three brothers, James Frederick Rowland of Germantown, Hollis Darrell Rowland of Peebles, OH, and Jack Rowland of Miamisburg; three sisters, Alpha Sierschula of Dayton, Billie Philpot, and Ruth Ann Gillespie of Franklin and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 28, 2008 at 1:00 pm at the Anderson Funeral Home located at 40 North Main Street in Springboro, with Reverend Corinne Gunter of Noblesville, Indiana ! officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until time of service. Burial will be in Miami Valley Memorial Gardens. Please visit www.anderson-fh.com to share a memory in the family guest book. Published in the Dayton Daily News on 11/26/2008

LAKES, Phyllis I. Age 78, of Germantown, OH, passed away, Monday November 24, 2008. Phyllis was born in Beauty, KY, on December 20, 1929, to the late Levi and Josie Damron. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Thomas; a sister, Mae White and a brother, Alonzo Damron. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Richard L. Lakes; 4 daughters and sons-in- law, Karen and John Waytausky of OK, Pamela Lakes of Richmond, KY, Audrey & Walter Lakes of Germantown, OH; her son and daughter-in-law, James & Sherry Lakes of Richwood, KY; a son-in-law, William Thomas of Winchester, KY; 5 brothers, George Damron of Ashville, OH, Dallas Damron of Ashville, OH, Levi Damron, Jr. of West Carrollton, OH, Lynn Damron of Lexington, KY, Robert Damron of Ashville, OH; 3 sisters, Shirley McClain of Ashville, OH, Gladys Madrom of Franklin, OH and Edith Thompson of Cincinnati, OH; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday, Novem! ber 28th at the Dalton Funeral Home, Corner of State Route 4 & Weaver Rd., Germantown, OH, where the Funeral Service will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, with Pastor Earl D. Wilcher officiating. Burial will be at Germantown Cemetery. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Published in the Dayton Daily News on 11/26/2008

PRICE Reverend Bill Price (George William Price), age 88, retired minister from Churches of Christ in Christian Union. Rev. Bill Price passed away November 25, 2008 at St. Ann's Hospital after a long and courageous battle against cancer. He was born October 19, 1920 in Ashland, Kentucky, the son of John and Viola Price. He was a member of the Disabled Veterans of War and served in the Army Air Corps during WWII from 1941-1945. He was an evangelist and pastor of several churches for 50 years. Rev. Price is survived by his wife of 63 years, Kathleen; sons, Bill (Rhonda) and Paul (Lori); daughters, Kathy (Thomas) Buchanan and Shelia Tulloch; 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents John and Viola Price, 6 brothers and sisters. Visitation will be 1-3 and 5-9 p.m. Friday at the O. R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High Street. The funeral service will be Saturday 10 a.m. at North Church, 5600 Karl Road. Rev. Kevin Behrer and Rev. Joe Duvall off! iciating. Interment will follow at Northlawn Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled Veterans. Rev. Price touched many lives and will be sadly missed. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries Published in The Columbus Dispatch from 11/26/2008 - 11/27/2008

HANNAH Billy L. Hannah, 74, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones November 24, 2008 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born January 21, 1934 in Grayson, KY and has been a resident of the Laurelville, OH area for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents Irwin Lee and Catherine (Heaberlein) Hannah, grandparents who raised him, Peter and Recie (Horton) Brown of KY, sister and brother-in-law Jeanie and Orville Malone of London, OH. He is survived by his children, Wayne (Sandy) Hannah of Clay, KY, Suzzanna (Richard) Ollangg of London, OH, Catherine Hannah of Laurelville, OH and Kenneth (Peggy) Hannah of Circleville, OH; grandchildren, Ceilya, Abby, Valerie and Richard John Ollangg, James R. (Evonna) Hartshorn and Kenneth and Katelyn Hannah; great-grandchildren, Brenden, Kaden and Keely; nieces, Paula (Bennie) Wiggins and Connie (Kyle) Wakish; nephew, Wayne (Cathy) Ashley; special friend, Margie Stebleton. Funeral service will b! e held 11 a.m. Friday, November 28, 2008 at WELLMAN FUNERAL HOME, Laurelville with Rev. Mike Bentley officiating. Burial will be in Green Summit Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries Published in The Columbus Dispatch from 11/26/2008 - 11/30/2008

PRESTONSBURG ADAMS, DR. JAMES DOUGLAS, 72, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2008. He was born on January 14, 1936, the son of the late Hazel Ruth Osborn Adams and Jerry David Adams. Dr. Adams graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 1956 where he majored in both biology and chemistry. He continued his education at the University of Louisville, where he received his Doctorate of Medicine in 1960. He retuned to his native Floyd County where he began a family practice in Prestonsburg. After 43 dedicated years he retired from his practice in December 2004. Dr. Adams served as the Draft Board Physician for Floyd County until the end of the draft during the Vietnam War era. He was a charter member of the Housing Commission in Floyd County which serves and assists needy families of Eastern Kentucky and also served on the standing committee for the Board of Health until 1969. Dr. Adams was instrumental in the development of Highlands Regional Medical Center. He was a corporate ! member and board of trustee member of FADA Service Corporations. FADA develops long term health care facilities in both Floyd and Pike Counties and continues to serve the area today. Dr. James D. Adams lived a life of service to others; he always believed education was paramount in developing the kind of leaders Appalachia needs. He was a member of the Floyd County Board of Education from 1969 until 1990 and served as Chairman of the Board from 1983 to 1990. He worked tirelessly on behalf of the youth in the Floyd County area. In 1986 Dr. Adams became involved in the hotel industry opening the first nationally recognized hotel chain in Prestonsburg, the Holiday Inn. He used this as an opportunity to promote industry and tourism in Eastern Kentucky. While being retired from private practice, Dr. Adams, at the time of his death, was still passionate about being involved in health care. He was serving as Co-Medical Director of Riverview, Prestonsburg and Pikeville Health Care ! Facilities. Dr. James Douglas Adams is survived by his beloved wife, J uanita Whitaker Adams; his son, James Douglas Adams II; his daughter, April Adams Steele and his son-in-law, Joe Harrison Steele, as well as his three grandchildren, James Douglas Adams III, E. Hunter Brown and Elizabeth Grace Adams, all of Prestonsburg. Visitation will be held at the Hall Funeral Home in Martin, KY, 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2008. Funeral services will be conducted at 11a.m. Wednesday at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jim Sherman officiating. Published in The Courier-Journal on 11/25/2008

SEWELL, Martha Mann Age 89 formerly of Middletown, passed peacefully away at the home of her daughter Brenda VanIwegan in Jeffersonville, Indiana November 22, 2008. Martha was born August 23, 1919 to Bess & Soloman Mann, she was the last sibling of 10 children. Martha was educated by her father Soloman, in a one room school house on The Licking River in Bloomington, KY. She was a talented writer seamstress & artist and was a member of Moose Lodge #501 D.A.V and Red Cross Volunteer. She will be greatly missed for her sense of humor, family gatherings, big heart & wisdom. She was preceded in death by her parents, Husband of 49 years Cecil (Pete) Chriswell Sewell, infant son Cecil Jr., infant daughter Peggy Ann, daughter Joyce Ann Lewis, grandsons James, Jared, Kay & Stanley Lewis, brothers Arnett, Lawson, Paul, Howard, Marcus & Ben Mann, sisters Ruth Mann, Taylor Augusta Lovely Patrick & Mary Mann Picklesimer. Martha is survived by 9 children; Carl (Penny) Sewell, Mary (Jerry)! Crawford, Madelyn (Mike) Scott, Jon (Becky) Sewell, Jerry (Debbie) Sewell, Brenda (Bob) VanInwegan, David (Lisa) Sewell, Cindy Martin, Ruth Hale, 24 grand children: Carl Sewell Jr., Jody Fulton, Paul Moon Jr., Scott Sewell, Debbie Sewell, Jenny Wagenknecul, Jonny Sewell, Amy Sewell, Mike Sewell, Karen Parziale, Christy Eyl, Adam Sewell, Jerry Sewell Jr., Shawn Sewell, Tina Cruz, David Sewell Jr., Lori Billington, Chris VanInwegan, Corey VanInwegan, Gentry Warner, Lauren Sewell, Adam Neal, Tyler Adams & Megan Adams, 36 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grand children. Funeral to be held in Saylersville, KY at Saylersvile Funeral Home on Wednesday November 26. Visitation will be from 11am to 1pm services following from 1-2pm. Interment will be at the Mann Family Cemetery in Bloomington, KY. Published in The Middletown Journal on 11/25/2008