SEXTON, Deannis B., "Dee" age 78 of Dayton, went to be with God, Sunday, November 2, 2008. Dee was born March 30, 1930 in Whitesburg, KY, son of the late Kernie and Elma (Caudill) Sexton. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force retiring as a Senior Master Sergeant in 1990. For years, Dee worked at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in the Precession Maintenance Electronic Laboratory. He was a member of Vandalia Masonic Lodge #742 F. & A.M. and the US Air Force Reserve. Dee enjoyed fishing, golf and his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Betty (Powell); sons, Larry (Christine) and Ronald (Tammy); 4 grandchildren, Christy, Megan, Matthew and Carrie, who will always lovingly refer to him as "Papaw". A Funeral Service will be held 12 PM Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at Baker-Hazel and Snider Funeral Home & Crematory, 5555 Philadelphia Dr. at N. Main St., Dayton, OH 45415. Interment in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. The fami! ly will receive visitors 10 AM-12 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420, in memory of Dee. Online memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerhazelsnider.com Published in the Dayton Daily News on 11/4/2008

CUNAGIN, Ray age 76 of Miamisburg, has passed on to Heaven to be with his great granddaughter Emma and numerous family members and friends, Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Sycamore Hosptial. He was born April 2, 1932 in McKee, KY the son of the late Delbert & Emma (Turner) Cunagin. Ray was retired from General Motors with 25 years of service and a member of the Moraine City Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents, step-mother Eva, a sister Daisy Lakes, a brother Curt Cunagin and a great granddaughter Emma Rae Manning. Survivors include his loving wife of 48 years Jewell (Wilburn) Cunagin, 2 daughters Deborah Rae Collins and husband Rick of Germantown, Kimberly Ann Dempers and husband Greg of Miamisburg, his sister Dean McQueen, 5 brothers Abel Cunagin and wife Kathleen, Lloyd Cunagin and wife Eva Mae, Ronald Cunagin and wife Janis, Paul Cunagin and wife Kathy, and Gary Cunagin and wife Margie all of KY, 7 grandchildren Shannon Manning and husband Raymond of Seattle, W! A, Christopher Blundell and wife Kelly of W. Carrollton, Chase Collins, Kyle Collins both of Germantown, Austin Dempers of Burton, MI, Christopher Dempers of Kingsport, TN, Ashley Dempers of Toronto, Canada, his great grandson Alexander Manning of Seattle, WA, mother-in-law Fannie Pendergraft of KY, a brother-in-law Charles Lakes of Hamilton, a very special brother-in-law who Ray thought of as a brother Roy Wilburn and wife Barbara of Miami Twp., as well as numerous other family members and friends. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Moraine City Baptist Church, 2748 Gladstone Street, Moraine. Pastor Daniel Moore officiating. Burial Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday at the church. Ray was a loving husband, devoted father and papaw and will be deeply missed by all. Arrangements entrusted to the SWART FUNERAL HOME, W. Carrollton. Published in the Dayton Daily News on 11/4/2008

Hi Robert, I live on the River Road Ky Routwe 581 it runs off of HWY 40 out of Paintsville then into Greentown then Tutor Key then River, Ky it runs right with the Big Sandy I think on the old cencus it stated whitehouse (I never understood that because Whitehouse is across the river from River, KY) and or Henrietta the later one is shown on most topo maps. Jenny Wiley as Libby stated is in River, KY and across the River from Jenny Wiley Grave is OFfut, KY or Price town. They are building a 4 lane bridge across the river there where the swinging bridge was and post office it will connect Meade & Route 40 which is a long ride around or from 581 to Meade it will cut off at least 35-40 minutes it should be done in spring 2009. Kym > Robert - River is the name of the township/village etc. It is where > Jenny Wiley is buried. The Big Sandy River does flow by there. Libby > > > Hello everyone. If someone said to me, "I think your ancestors lived on > or near the River in Paintsville," about where are they referring to? > Looking at a map, I don't see a big river going through > Paintsville. Was there a street named "River" at one time? > > Thanks. > > Robert > > >

Robert - River is the name of the township/village etc. It is where Jenny Wiley is buried. The Big Sandy River does flow by there. Libby -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Robert Carneal USA Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 7:47 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Where is "The River"? Hello everyone. If someone said to me, "I think your ancestors lived on or near the River in Paintsville," about where are they referring to? Looking at a map, I don't see a big river going through Paintsville. Was there a street named "River" at one time? Thanks. Robert ------------------------------- 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

There is an area outside of Paintsville on Route 40, called River, or they could be referring to the Big Sandy River which runs through Paintsville. It does run along route 40 for quite a distance. What family are you looking for? I currently live in Paintsville. Carol ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Carneal USA" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 7:46 PM Subject: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Where is "The River"? > Hello everyone. If someone said to me, "I think your ancestors lived > on or near the River in Paintsville," about where are they referring > to? Looking at a map, I don't see a big river going through > Paintsville. Was there a street named "River" at one time? > > Thanks. > > Robert > > > ------------------------------- > 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 >

Hello everyone. If someone said to me, "I think your ancestors lived on or near the River in Paintsville," about where are they referring to? Looking at a map, I don't see a big river going through Paintsville. Was there a street named "River" at one time? Thanks. Robert

CHILDERS, Jr., Rev. Bill 73, of Millersport, OH, formerly of Cumberland passed away Thursday, October 30, 2008. Rev. Childers was a native of Letcher County and had moved to OH several years ago. He was a Pentecostal minister and a member of the Open Door Pentecostal Church in Dayton, OH. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruth Blake Childers; his parents, Bill and Willa Mae Long Childers; a brother, Fred Childers; a sister, Lorene Webb; a daughter, Catherine Childers; and a granddaughter, Jennifer Rue. Survivors include nine children, Mary Moncrief, Dayton, OH; Bill Childers, Jr., Batavia, OH; Anna OLaughlin, Moraine, OH; Sharon McPherson, Trotwood, OH; Dianne Smith, Dayton, OH; Zebedee Childers, Dayton, OH; Lisa Swankhaus, Kettering, OH; Tena Demaree, Pickerington, OH; and Rufus Childers, Millersport, OH; three brothers, Kenneth Childers, David Childers, and James Stapleton; three sisters, Jessica Black, Carol Garrett, and Doris Burns; special caregivers, Joe, Tony! , Jacob, Marcus, Lucas and Rita Wall, who took time to laugh, play, and feed Paps; twenty three grandchildren; twenty four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Bill will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. A special thanks to Lena and Angel, who spent a lot of time caring for Paps. The family would like to thank everyone who has blessed our family; Rufus, Angel, and children for sharing your home and lives with us. Visitation will be held 5-8 pm Monday, November 3, 2008 at Tri City Funeral Home in Benham, KY. Funeral services will be conducted at 11am Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008 in the Chapel of Tri City Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Back officiating. Interment will follow in Blake Family Cemetery at Big Rock, KY. Children and grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences may be left at www.harlanobits.net. The family has entrusted Tri City Funeral Home in Benham with the arrangements. Published in the Dayton Daily News from 11/2/2008 - 11/3/2008

No wonder I could not find him. Thanks Carol. -----Original Message----- From: Carol Schmidt <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 10:04 am Subject: Re: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Harry Bert Smith obit These are the children listed in the Kentucky Birth Index for Martha Mcguire and George Smith. Notice that Willie has the same birthdate as Harry Bert Smith. Nell Rose Smith 9 Dec 1932 Martha W McGuire Floyd Delmond Smith 28 Dec 1934 Martha W McGuire Floyd Willie Smith 6 Feb 1938 Martha McGuire Floyd Francis R Smith 16 Jan 1936 Martha McGuire Floyd Maxine Smith 17 Nov 1939 Martha McGuire Floyd Hagen Smith 17 Sep 1941 Martha McGuire Floyd Robert H Smith 6 Sep 1946 Martha McGuire Floyd ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2008 6:56 AM Subject: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Harry Bert Smith obit > > > > > Folks, > The KBI ( Kentucky Birth Index ) does not list Harry Bert Smith on it BUT I did manage to track down his brother Delmond and Nell as being born in Floyd Co.,KY. > The mother is listed as Martha W. McGuire. > Connie > > > > > > > > > SMITH Harry Bert Smith left this life October 28, 2008 at his home in Ellenton, FL. Born February 6, 1938 in KY. Preceded in death by father George P. Smith, and mother Martha Washington McGueire-Smith. This beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend is survived by his wife, Doris Smith; sons, Scott (Jennifer) Smith and Sean "Bo" Smith; daughter, Kimberly Elcess; step-daughters, Chauntee and Cierra; brothers, Bluford "Buddy" (Helen) Smith, Bob (Shirley) Smith, Delman (Imogene) Smith, and Frank Smith; sister, Nell Caudill; grandsons, Blayne, Spenser, and Carmello; granddaughters, Jenesi and Tyra; beloved niece, Dawn Charice Frazier; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He will sadly be missed by his best friend of many years, Michael F. Moran and family; along with hundreds of other friends and colleagues from LDM companies and affiliates. Family and friends will gather to celebrate Bert's life 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH! , ! > where a memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Donations may be made in honor of Bert to the cause he was most supportive and passionate about- Free Speech Coalition, Contributions in memory of H. Bert Smith, P.O. Box 10480, Canoga Park, CA 91309. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries > > > > > Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 11/2/2008 > > > > > ------------------------------- > 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 > ------------------------------- 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

These are the children listed in the Kentucky Birth Index for Martha Mcguire and George Smith. Notice that Willie has the same birthdate as Harry Bert Smith. Nell Rose Smith 9 Dec 1932 Martha W McGuire Floyd Delmond Smith 28 Dec 1934 Martha W McGuire Floyd Willie Smith 6 Feb 1938 Martha McGuire Floyd Francis R Smith 16 Jan 1936 Martha McGuire Floyd Maxine Smith 17 Nov 1939 Martha McGuire Floyd Hagen Smith 17 Sep 1941 Martha McGuire Floyd Robert H Smith 6 Sep 1946 Martha McGuire Floyd ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2008 6:56 AM Subject: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Harry Bert Smith obit > > > > > Folks, > The KBI ( Kentucky Birth Index ) does not list Harry Bert Smith on it BUT I did manage to track down his brother Delmond and Nell as being born in Floyd Co.,KY. > The mother is listed as Martha W. McGuire. > Connie > > > > > > > > > SMITH Harry Bert Smith left this life October 28, 2008 at his home in Ellenton, FL. Born February 6, 1938 in KY. Preceded in death by father George P. Smith, and mother Martha Washington McGueire-Smith. This beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend is survived by his wife, Doris Smith; sons, Scott (Jennifer) Smith and Sean "Bo" Smith; daughter, Kimberly Elcess; step-daughters, Chauntee and Cierra; brothers, Bluford "Buddy" (Helen) Smith, Bob (Shirley) Smith, Delman (Imogene) Smith, and Frank Smith; sister, Nell Caudill; grandsons, Blayne, Spenser, and Carmello; granddaughters, Jenesi and Tyra; beloved niece, Dawn Charice Frazier; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He will sadly be missed by his best friend of many years, Michael F. Moran and family; along with hundreds of other friends and colleagues from LDM companies and affiliates. Family and friends will gather to celebrate Bert's life 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH, ! > where a memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Donations may be made in honor of Bert to the cause he was most supportive and passionate about- Free Speech Coalition, Contributions in memory of H. Bert Smith, P.O. Box 10480, Canoga Park, CA 91309. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries > > > > > Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 11/2/2008 > > > > > ------------------------------- > 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 >

FYFFE Bill J, 72, husband of Joan Dorton "Jody" Fyffe, died Fri, Oct 31, 2008. Born in Boyd County, KY, he was a son of the late Link and Stella Wright Fyffe. A graduate of the University of Kentucky, he was a Controller for Harrod Concrete and a member of First United Methodist Church. Dedicated to his work, he enjoyed fishing, woodworking and was an avid UK fan. In addition to his wife of 51 years, he is survived by his children, Lisa (Dan) Duzyk, Mt. Sterling and Timothy (Amy Blevins) Fyffe, Frankfort; grandchildren, Sarah K. Duzyk, Chris D. Duzyk, Sam D. Duzyk and Andrew T. Fyffe; sisters, Mabel (John) Lemaster, Mertie B. Hamilton, Mary Trimble, all of Paintsville and Dorothy (Leroy) Salyer, Lorain, OH; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Link Fyffe, Jr. Services will be 11am Tue at Milward-Southland, conducted by Dr. Billy Ray Jennings and Dr. Harold Dorsey. Burial will follow at the Lexington Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8! pm Mon. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. www.milwardfuneral.com Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 11/2/2008

SNYDER, Bertha Lou (Tolliver) Age 89, of Lewisburg, Ohio and St. Cloud, Florida, died Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on September 10, 1919 in Buchanan County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late George & Lusena (Phillips) Tolliver. At an early age her family moved to Scioto County, Ohio. During World War II, she did precision machine work for Inland Corp. in Dayton, Ohio for the U. S. Army. Bertha was a supervisor at the Dayton Daily News, Classified Ad Department for several years prior to marrying Victor in 1958. Member of Lewisburg United Methodist Church and its predecessor Lewisburg Evangelical United Brethren Church. Member St. Cloud Church of the Nazarene. Her active membership included, Childrens Superintendent, Bible Study Leader, Annual Conference Representative, Adult Sunday School Teacher, Choir Member and worked with the Caravan Youth Group. Bertha was an accomplished Seamstress, Artist "Oil Painter" and Homemaker. Preceded in death! by her husband of 22 years, Victor Poet "Vic" Snyder in 1980; brothers, James Tolliver in 1898, John Tolliver in 1899, Roy V. Tolliver in 1984, Ulis S. Tolliver in 1988, Eleck "Leck" A. Tolliver in 1972, Thomas G. Tolliver in 1991 and Steve H. Tolliver in 2003; sisters, Pearl C. Simpson in 1987, Zella M. Owens in 1990, Edna E. Hollandsworth in 1996, Versa G. Smith in 1963 and Clara Opal Ruble in 2005. Survived by her sons & daughter-in- law, Lawrence "Larry" B. Snyder of Lewisburg, Ohio and Rodney B. Snyder & Dr. Judit Hettmann of Budapest, Hungary; daughter & son-in-law, Carolyn S. & William "Bill" H. Gaik of Clarkesville, Georgia; grandson & spouse, Aaron M. & Heather Snyder of San Rafael, California; step grandsons, Brian Scott Hendrickson of Belgrade, Serbia and Charles Randy Sharp of Cleveland, Ohio; sisters, Willa L. Lyons of Butlerville, Indiana and Ruby F. Brewster of Albuquerque, New Mexico; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Funeral Service will be at! 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at Lewisburg United Methodi st Church, 3147 State Route 40 East, Lewisburg, Ohio with Rev. Michael Pratt officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral at the church and from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Barnes Funeral Home, 411 North Commerce Street, Lewisburg, Ohio 45338. Interment will be held at Arlington Cemetery in Brookville, Ohio. Memorial Contributions may be made to Lewisburg United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 7, Lewisburg, Ohio 45338, St. Cloud Church of the Nazarene, P.O. Box 535, St. Cloud, Florida 34770, or the charity of ones choice. Condolences may be sent to the family via the Web site at www.barnesfuneralhome.com Published in the Dayton Daily News on 11/2/2008

Folks, The KBI ( Kentucky Birth Index ) does not list Harry Bert Smith on it BUT I did manage to track down his brother Delmond and Nell as being born in Floyd Co.,KY. The mother is listed as Martha W. McGuire. Connie SMITH Harry Bert Smith left this life October 28, 2008 at his home in Ellenton, FL. Born February 6, 1938 in KY. Preceded in death by father George P. Smith, and mother Martha Washington McGueire-Smith. This beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend is survived by his wife, Doris Smith; sons, Scott (Jennifer) Smith and Sean "Bo" Smith; daughter, Kimberly Elcess; step-daughters, Chauntee and Cierra; brothers, Bluford "Buddy" (Helen) Smith, Bob (Shirley) Smith, Delman (Imogene) Smith, and Frank Smith; sister, Nell Caudill; grandsons, Blayne, Spenser, and Carmello; granddaughters, Jenesi and Tyra; beloved niece, Dawn Charice Frazier; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He will sadly be missed by his best friend of many years, Michael F. Moran and family; along with hundreds of other friends and colleagues from LDM companies and affiliates. Family and friends will gather to celebrate Bert's life 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH, ! where a memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Donations may be made in honor of Bert to the cause he was most supportive and passionate about- Free Speech Coalition, Contributions in memory of H. Bert Smith, P.O. Box 10480, Canoga Park, CA 91309. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 11/2/2008

SELLERSBURG HUFF, RUTH, 86, died Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Clark Memorial Hospital, Jeffersonville, IN. She was a native of Leslie Co. KY, a homemaker, a member of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Huff. Survivors include two sons, Otis Huff, (Carol), Hamilton, OH, James B. Huff (Vicky), Indianapolis, IN; four daughters, Joy Stidam, (Jerry), Scottsburg, IN, Joan Koger, (Rick), Jeffersonville, IN, Connie Smalley, (Bob), Jeffersonville, IN, Tammy Huff-Worsham, New Albany, IN; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Garr Funeral Home in Sellersburg, with burial to follow at the Sellersburg Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday from 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Published in The Courier-Journal on 11/1/2008

VAUGHN, Ethel age 94, of Hamilton, Ohio, died on Thursday, October 30, 2008, at her home. She was born in Jackson County, Kentucky, on September 30, 1914, the daughter of the late Jerry and Martha (Culton) Callahan. She received her education in Jackson County, Kentucky. In Covington, Kentucky, on February 18, 1932, Ethel married her husband of over 71 years, Jesse Vaughn, and he preceded her in death on June 5, 2003. For 55 years, she was a great hand of help to her husband's business, Vaughn Construction. Ethel was a member of the First Church of God where she loved her church and friends. Ethel is survived by her two sons, Hershel D. Vaughn and his wife JoAnn of Oxford, and Ronnie Lee Vaughn and his wife Wanda of Fairfield; six grandchildren, Karen Bare and her husband Bob of Mason, Randy Vaughn and his wife Jennifer of Cincinnati, Lisa Vaughn of Oxford, Kim Vaughn of Seattle, Washington, Kevin Vaughn and his wife Vanessa of Dayton, and Kim Lafferty of Lebanon; eight grea! t-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Ethel is also preceded in death by two sisters, Fannie Tempelton and Effie Durrim; and two brothers Charlie Callahan and Lee Callahan. The Vaughn family expresses their thanks to all their friends for being so good to them and to Dr. William Krall for always being there. Funeral services will be held at Webb Noonan Funeral Home, Ross Avenue at South "D" Street, Hamilton, at 2pm Monday, November 3, 2008, with Pastor Dale French officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Family and friends will be received prior to the service from 12:30-2pm at the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left at www.webb-noonan.com Published in the Hamilton Journal-News on 11/1/2008

Juanita A. VanHoose, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 29, 2008, at her residence in Ashland, Ky. She was born on Dec. 28, 1930, the daughter of the late Boone and Susie (Allen) Arnett. Juanita is survived by two sons, Mike (Becky) VanHoose of Pomeroy, Ohio, and Tim (Carolyn) VanHoose of Ashland; two sisters, Ruth (Orville) Stephens and Donna Moore, both of Ashland; two brothers, R.C. (Winnie) Arnett of Ashland and Boone Arnett of Mansfield, Ohio; sisters-in-law Karen Arnett of Mansfield and Doris Gilbert of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews, stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George E. VanHoose; three brothers, Joe Arnett, Larry Arnett and George “Bub” Arnett; sister-in-law Helen Arnett; brother-in-law Richard Moore; and nephew Ron Arnett. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at Miller Funeral Home in Ashland by the Rev. Dale Maddy. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of choice. Courtesy of the Daily Independent of Ashland,KY Connie

Marcena J. Fowler Powell, 82, of Ashland, Ky., died Oct. 29, 2008, in King’s Daughters Medical Center. Mrs. Powell was born April 23, 1926, in Louisa, Ky., a daughter of the late George Burton and Eliza Towler Fowler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Powell, in 1990. She was a schoolteacher in the Boyd County school system, a would-be UK basketball coach and a member of First Baptist Church of Ashland. Surviving are a son, Brian K. Powell and his wife, Carmon, of Ashland; a daughter, Bonnie P. Jarrell and her husband, David B., of Louisville, Ky.; a brother, Charles Burton Fowler and his wife, Lois, of Columbus, Ohio; a sister, Heba R. Harmon of Ashland and the late Gene Harmon; and three grandchildren, Marcena Jarrell of Louisville and Kelly Powell and C. Ian Powell, both of Ashland. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland by the Rev. Shane Cox and the Rev. Jason Porter. Friends may call after noon Saturday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com. Courtesy of the Daily Independent of Ashland,KY Connie

HACKER, Marvin age 69 of College Corner, Ohio formerly of Clay County KY, passed away Thursday, October 16th, 2008 at McCullough Hyde Hospital. He was born May 13, 1939 in Leslie County KY to Fred and Clara Marcum Hacker. He was an electrician for the General Telephone of Indiana for 26 years and a veteran of the Air Force where he served in the Vietnam Era. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Bowman Hacker, two daughters, Rosanne Gulley and Randy of Connersville, IN, and Dawn Webber and Tracy of Oxford. Also surviving is his mother, Clara M. Hacker of Oxford, six grandchildren, Mallory Gulley, Emily, Anne, Ellen Heyob, Rebecca and Lindsay Webber, two brothers, Billy Hacker and Marjorie of Camden, and Johnny Hacker of Oxford. He is preceded in death by his father, Fred Hacker, his daughter Crystal Lynn Heyob and his sister, Betty Jean Hacker. Funeral services were held October 19, 2008 at Rominger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Tess Lipps officiated. Burial followed in the Squir! e Marcum Cemetery. Published in the Oxford Press on 10/31/2008

DAY, Gerald B. Age 82, of Fairfield passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2009, at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born in Yancy, Kentucky, on October 19, 1926, the son of Russell and Grace (Ballinger) Day. He served in the US Army from November 1944 to August 1946. He married Audrey Carpenter on November 4, 1944, in Millville, Ohio. He was employed as General Foreman by Fisher Body in Fairfield for 34 years, retiring in 1982. He is survived by his wife; a son, Eric Day and wife Ellen of Pickerington, Ohio; two daughters, Debbie Day of Cincinnati and Edie Greene and husband Bill of Oxford; a brother, Ora Day and wife Iva Mae of Seven Mile; a sister, Ruth Turner and husband Tom of Millville; six grandchildren, Michael Day, Amie Greene, Maggie Greene, John Greene, Emily Greene and Lisa Greene; one great grandchild, Weston Day. He was preceded in death by his parents. Grave Side Services will be held on Monday, November 3, at 11:00 a.m. at Darrtown Cemetery with Rev. Charles Stauden! maier officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, November 2, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Weigel Funeral Home, 980 NW Washington Blvd., Hamilton. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Hamilton, 1010 Eaton Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio 45013. On line condolences are available at www.weigelfuneralhome.com Published in the Hamilton Journal-News on 10/31/2008

KONICKI-WELLS, Vida age 69 of Clayton, after a long and courageous battle, this kind and loving woman given to us by the Lord passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at home under the care of Hospice of Dayton. Vida was born on January 20, 1939 in Irvine, Kentucky to Vinson Lainhart and Eva Lainhart (Richardson). She was preceded in death by her father, and by her brother, Lavon Lainhart. She is survived by her loving husband Michael; by her son Terry Konicki and daughter- in-law Dana, by her daughter Sheri and son-in-law William Wilson; by three grandchildren, Andy Konicki, Jessica Fleck and Jeremy Fleck; by her mother; by her sister Cindy Lainhart; by sister-in-law Janet Lainhart, and by numerous relatives and friends. Vida graduated in 1957 from Kiser H.S. and among her activities she was a member of the cheerleading squad. Raising a family was of the utmost importance to Vida and she actively supported and attended the soccer, baseball, basketball, football, wrestling, d! ance, bowling and other activities of her children and grandchildren throughout the years until illness prevented her from doing so in recent years. Vida also pursued a variety of other interests throughout her life. She loved driving her red Corvette (license plate VIDA1), ceramics, reading, bowling, golf, and occasional (mostly successful) visits to Las Vegas, Reno, Biloxi, and other such entertainment attractions. Vida worked in the healthcare field for many years and towards the end of her working career provided tender and loving care to many Dayton-area patients as a private duty healthcare provider. The family will receive friends from 5-8:00 PM on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME - FAR HILLS CHAPEL, 5471 Far Hills Ave. at Rahn Road. Prayers will be at 9:15 AM on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at the funeral home with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6245 Wilmington Pike, Centerville, Ohio 45459. ! Father Tom Schmidt officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Co ndolences may be made to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com Published in the Dayton Daily News on 10/31/2008

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